Father," Princess Yuzhang walked to Li Shimin's side, and saw that Li Shimin's heart was pouring ink to learn Liu's calligraphy, so she asked Li Shimin in a low voice: "Father, now that the queen mother's health has improved greatly, and her recovery is hopeful, Mr. Liu is really indispensable, I don't know how my father plans to reward him?" ”

Hearing this, Li Shimin put down the pen in his hand, looked at a few fonts on the paper, shook his head slightly, and sighed: "Qing Ben is a scholar, but why do you want to join the likes of businessmen?" ”

Yes, Princess Yuzhang's face couldn't help but darken, why should she be in business? Is there still a lack of money? Princess Yuzhang couldn't help but think of the last time in the Sanyuan paste framing shop, Liu Yiyi sold words to Boss Huang. At that time, Liu Yiyi was dressed as a farmer, and the New Year's goods he bought were all simple vegetables such as radishes and greens.

"Father, or Mr. Liu's family is poor, is it really helpless to be a businessman?" Thinking that when Liu Yiyi first entered Chang'an, he was still wearing a coarse cloth robe, Princess Yuzhang said lightly: "Erchen has heard that there is a saying among the people, and a penny is difficult to defeat a hero. Mr. Liu may be the same. ”

How can the two be compared? Back then, Qin Engong sold horses, but he was in a foreign country and penniless, which was really helpless. And this Liu Yiyi, although his family is not rich, but he is also self-sufficient, and with his means of a miracle doctor, how can he have less money in his hands? Li Shimin shook his head and said: "And seeing him open the Liu family's plough mill is not a temporary move, no matter what, his identity as a businessman has indeed been confirmed." I have a heart for rewarding. But it can't. ”

"But, Father," Princess Yuzhang wanted to say something, but she didn't say it. Since ancient times, officials do not speak of business, business does not speak of officials, Liu Yiyi has the identity of a businessman on his back, but it is, alas!

Li Shimin glanced at Yu Zhang. Said: "But I will never treat him badly, since he wants to be in business, then I will fulfill him, and when your mother's condition is truly stable, I will give him more land and money, and send him back to his hometown." ”

"Well, Father Emperor Shengming." Princess Yuzhang replied lightly, feeling a little depressed. Suddenly, I felt that this study was so boring, and I wanted to go out for a walk and breathe.

"Alright. Ru'er, your mother's spirit is now very good, and she is no longer as sleepy as before, and it is inevitable that she will be a little bored when lying in bed alone, so you can go and accompany her. Li Shimin saw that Yu Zhang's face was a little unhappy, so he whispered to her.

"Yes, Father. The minister then retired first. Princess Yuzhang bent down and saluted Li Shimin. Then he turned around and went straight to the Lizheng Palace.

Although the eldest grandson queen is not the biological mother of Princess Yuzhang, she has always regarded her as if she had come out and treated her as her own daughter.

Just like a child who wants to find a person to rely on when she is wronged, Princess Yuzhang also wants to tell her mother about some grievances in her heart.

Alas, Li Shimin sighed lightly and looked at Yu Zhang's slightly depressed figure. I can't help but feel a little distressed in my heart. But. That might be a good ending. Liu Yiyi went through his business journey, and Yuzhang was also her princess. The two of them shouldn't have anything to do with each other.

A few more days. It's time to find a colt for this girl Yu Zhang. I can't let her crazy nature run around anymore.

"Your Majesty, Su Bingren, the Great Secretary of Nongqing, asks to see you!" While Li Shimin was pondering, an attendant came in from outside to report.

"Su Bingren? Didn't there be another accident? Li Shimin frowned, waved his hand and commanded the chamberlain: "Go and announce him in!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." The waiter answered, and bent out.

Su Bingren since the ninth year of Wude, he was worshiped as the great secretary of the Tang Dynasty, in charge of the affairs of agriculture and water conservancy in the world.

Li Shimin turned around and walked to the bookcase, sat down on the chair, and waited for Su Bingren's arrival.

"Weichen Su Bingren, meet the emperor!" An old man about sixty years old, full of hair, but in good health, bowed in, and came to Li Shimin's table, arched his hands, and bent down to salute Li Shimin.

"Well, Su Aiqing, please take a seat." Li Shimin nodded and motioned for Su Bingren to sit down on the side. For these elderly ministers, Li Shimin has always been very polite.

"Emperor Xie, the hairpin of the micro-minister has crossed." Su Bingren bowed to Li Shimin again, and then took his clothes to the bottom and sat down on the round stool next to him.

Li Shimin looked at Su Bingren's face, his brows spread out, the corners of his eyebrows turned up, as if he was happy, and asked: "Su Qing came here today, but above this agricultural mulberry,

What a happy event? ”

"Your Majesty! Not only a happy event, but also a great blessing! Su Bingren bent over to Li Shimin and said: "Some time ago, Weichen heard that there was a new type of plough in the Sanyuan area, which is optimized for fast farming, convenient turning, and adjustable depth, and has been spread in Sanyuan, and is deeply loved by the local people. ”

"It's just that the production of this plough is limited, and it is only popular in a few villages in Sanyuan. In order to determine whether the news is true, Weichen personally went to Sanyuan County yesterday, and finally saw the farming effect of this new plow in a wasteland in Gutian Village, Sanyuan County. ”

"Your Majesty," Su Bingren said to Li Shimin with a little excitement, "This is the favor of God, that kind of plow is more than three times faster than an ordinary straight plow, and the fields that are cultivated are much better than that straight plow." If this kind of ploughshare can be popularized throughout the country, the emperor and I, Datang, will no longer have to worry about the wasteland being uncultivated, and the output of grain in agriculture will be at least twice as high as it is now. At that time, my Datang will no longer have to worry about the annual grain production, Your Majesty! ”

"Really?!" Li Shimin couldn't help but sit up from the chair, although he knew that Su Bingren would not speak falsely to him, he still looked at Su Bingren excitedly and asked, "What Su Qing said, is it true?" That new type of plough can really double the grain output of my Datang land?! ”

"Your Majesty, what the minister has seen with his own eyes, there will be no mistakes!" Su Bingren also stood up, bent over and said to Li Shimin: "And this kind of plough structure is simple, and the cost is not very expensive, a plow only sells for 500 Wen, and ordinary people can afford it." ”

"It's just that the scale of the existing plough mill is too small, and it only produces less than 40 pieces of land a day, and it is generally ordered before it is produced. If you want to popularize it throughout the country, you won't have a one-to-two-year scenario, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it. ”

"Therefore, Weichen wants to ask the emperor to take over this plough workshop by the court, expand the scale, increase the output, and strive to make this kind of Liu's plough popular throughout the country as soon as possible."

"Huh? What did Su Aiqing say just now? What is the name of that new type of plowshare, 'Liu's plough'? When Li Shimin heard this name, he unexpectedly asked Su Bingren out loud, and seeing Su Bingren nodding, Li Shimin couldn't help but think of Liu Yiyi again.

This plow can't have something to do with him, right? Then he opened his mouth and asked Su Bingren with some uncertainty: "Su Qing, the plough mill you mentioned is called 'Liu's Plough Workshop'?" ”

"Oh? The emperor already knows? That's right, the plow workshop is indeed called 'Liu's Plough House', and the owner's surname is Liu, but now the main person in charge of production is a well-known carpenter in Xia'er Village. Su Bingren looked at Li Shimin in surprise, and wondered in his heart, why did the emperor know that it seemed to be earlier than him?

In fact, Li Shimin nodded lightly, 'Liu's plow', judging from the name, this plow must also have a lot to do with the willow, this willow, where is the sacredness? There are so many things?

However, Liu Yiyi did this, but also indirectly helped the court to do a great deed of immeasurable merit. Although, he will also make a lot of money because of it.

"Your Majesty, this matter is easier to come sooner rather than later, it is best to rush before this year's spring planting, and then this Liu's plough can be popularized throughout the country, you need to know that the increase in output this year is hundreds of millions, Your Majesty." Su Bingren once again bent over and pleaded, as the secretary of agriculture, it was his main duty and task to improve the efficiency of farming, especially the country's grain production.

"Well, what Su Qing said is extremely true, but this matter of levying the 'Liu's Plough Workshop' has to be thought about again." Li Shimin was a little hesitant.

Liu Yiyi is no better than others, he first saved the prince, and then healed the eldest grandson queen, and he can be regarded as a person with great kindness to their Li family. If his property is hastily expropriated, it will inevitably cause controversy. This is also not in line with Li Shimin's standard of life.

However, if it is not collected, the country's annual losses will be uncountable. Food has always been the lifeblood of a country, and Li Shimin cannot be careless.

I wonder if there is a way to have both worlds?

"Your Majesty," Su Bingren saw that Li Shimin was a little hesitant, so he spoke lightly and persuaded him: "The spring planting time in various places, the nearest is fifteen days away, and the farthest is only less than a whole month, if you add the time of clearing the wasteland, it will be less than five days in total, time does not wait for people, and I hope that the emperor can make a decision as soon as possible." ”

"Well," Li Shimin nodded lightly, and instructed the attendant on the side, "Go and invite Mr. Liu over!" ”