This passage is the evaluation of Ma Zhou by the old man of the later generations of Taizu, and Li Su placed it on Li Shimin's head.

Ma Zhou was extremely moved, and he said: "Thank you to the emperor and His Royal Highness for their false praise of the minister, the minister really dare not be." ”

Thousands of wears, but sycophants don't wear! Li Su's words completely shortened the distance between him and Ma Zhou and won Ma Zhou's favor. Ma Zhou also expressed his admiration for His Royal Highness King Liang.

After the gossip, Ma Zhou said: "In the minister's recital, there are two main points, one is to eliminate the influence of the gate valve system, and the other is to oppose the sub-feudal system, I don't know what you think?" ”

Li Su said: "I agree with both of these points. In fact, these two points mean the same thing, that is, it is not possible to form sects or party forces outside the imperial court in the Tang Dynasty. These forces compete with each other for their own interests, which will greatly damage the interests of the imperial court, and eventually lead to the division of the imperial court, and even lead to the overthrow of the imperial court. ”

Ma Zhou said: "Your Highness, it's good that you can think like this, the minister really can't imagine that you have such a vision." The minister has been observing you for a long time, and if the minister's expectations are correct, the series of measures taken by you and the emperor are all to combat the power of the gate lord clan. ”

Li Su smiled: "Very good, in Datang, you are one of the few capable people who can see through the intentions of me and my father." ”

Ma Zhou asked: "Opposing the feudal system involves your own interests in the first place, why do you do this?" ”

Li Su said: "History has proven that the feudal system is one of the cancers that lead to the division of the country. As the saying goes: 'If the skin does not have hair, it will be attached', I got some fiefs and rights, and then faced the war, what's the point? ”

Ma Zhou said: "I have already admonished the emperor, but why does the emperor continue to implement the feudal system? ”

"The meal should be eaten in one bite, and the matter should be solved little by little. Think about it, the world of the imperial court was brought down by the heroes, and the feudal system has always been implemented in the past, but now it is canceled all at once, how many people's interests will be involved? I'm afraid the world will be in chaos immediately.

To do anything, we must be able to proceed gradually after the conditions are ripe in all aspects. ”

Li Su introduced Ma Zhou's experience of Yunzhou's land reform, and then told him about the emperor's long-term strategic intentions. Ma Zhou nodded frequently when he heard this.

Finally, Ma Zhou said excitedly: "Your Highness, thank you for your trust in the minister, who is willing to fight for the realization of the emperor's strategic intentions. ”

"Very well, there's something you need to do right now." Li Su said.

"Your Highness, please." Ma Zhou said solemnly.

Li Su said: "The Ministry of Industry's mining department's exploration of mineral resources involves the issue of land compensation, which is easy to cheat, which will not only cause economic losses to the country, but also cause social conflicts because of injustice.

This matter needs to be monitored, and you organize people and send them to various exploration teams to monitor the whole process and plug the loopholes. ”

Ma Zhou said: "The minister understands, and after he goes back, the minister will do it immediately." ”

Subsequently, Liang Wang Li Su invited Ma Zhou to have dinner together.

Since then, Liang Wang Li Su has another strong supporter.

The next day, Li Su told Li Shimin about his conversation with Ma Zhou, and recommended Ma Zhou to Li Shimin, who agreed with him and let Ma Zhou also join the core organization of the plan.

Li Shimin proposed that Li Su should go to the court in the future and participate in the government.

Li Su said: "Father, son-in-law is concerned, and many things will not be easy to do in the future." ”

Li Shimin thought for a while and said, "It's okay, if you have anything, come to me at any time." ”

Li Su said: "Father, the son has a profitable deal, do you participate in the shares?" ”

"What is it, how much money can it make?" Li Shimin said with a smile.

"You can't make much money, so you can get a share." Li Su said.

"Okay, how much money does it cost, you can ask Wang De for it." Li Shimin picked up the piece and signaled to see off the guests.

Li Su said: "Your Majesty, the minister will leave." With that, he bowed and walked out.

Li Su walked out of the study, "hehe", snickering, humming the two sentences in his mouth: "I am watching the mountain scenery from the city tower......"

Before he finished singing the second half of the sentence, he heard Li Shimin's voice: "Li Su, come back." ”

Li Su's face instantly turned into a bitter gourd.

"Father, don't you want to watch the recital, and the sons won't bother you." Li Su said with a smile.

"No, you haven't said what kind of business it is? Tell me in detail, don't hide it, otherwise you will be punished for defrauding the king. Li Shimin said with a smile.

Li Su didn't dare to hide it, because sooner or later this matter would not be able to be hidden, so he had to explain it to Li Shimin one by one.

"What? So much? Li Shimin said in surprise.

"No problem, the cost is so small, and the profit is worth more than 10% of the entire Datang tax." Li Su said affirmatively.

Li Shimin said worriedly: "But, how can the people afford such a big price? Will it destroy the country's economic order? ”

"Father, this is what the son wants to report to you, let's ...... like this," Li Su said in a low voice.

"Good idea. So be it! Li Shimin said excitedly. Then, he said: "No, I want to invest in shares, at least 50%. ”

Li Su said: "That's not good. You account for up to 20%. ”

Li Shimin said: "I'll take a step and account for 4 percent, right?" ”

"No, look at it. Erchen out of technology, out of funds, have to account for 20 percent, my father-in-law, as well as Li Dan, Du He and they score a little, so many people, each of them accounts for less than 10 percent, your two achievements are interesting enough. Li Su said.

"In this way, I will give 4% of the share capital, and I will account for 30%, okay? The palace is so big, and the expenses are also huge. Besides, what do you want so much money for? This is the decree of God, and it is so decided. Li Shimin said sternly.

Li Su was speechless about the emperor's father's scoundrel, and he said helplessly: "The son obeys the order." The son took his leave. After saying that, he hurriedly ran.

After Li Su left, Li Shimin was very proud and couldn't help laughing.

Soon after, in the territory of Hu County, Gyeonggi Province, west of Chang'an City, on the bank of the White Horse River at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, a team of officers and soldiers monitored a large number of craftsmen and fenced thousands of acres of land with a wall as high as one zhang.

After the fence was enclosed, the construction of the factory began.

In charge of guarding, there is not only a brigade of the armed police, but also a squadron of the Flying Tiger Army, and there are many watchtowers on the wall of the compound, which are heavily guarded.

Officials in Gyeonggi Province and Huxian didn't know what was going on inside, only that the person who came came with the emperor's holy decree.

His Royal Highness King Liang also lived in it himself for a while, and did not meet with Gyeonggi Province officials. It's very mysterious, some people are curious and want to inquire, but seeing the fierce looks of the officers and soldiers on guard, forget it.

King Liang, what are they doing?