Cheng Zhijie smiled: "Okay! It is rare for everyone to be so righteous, I suggest that the businessmen here form a chamber of commerce, which is called the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce; There is this chamber of commerce to manage the operation and distribution of the money and goods of this cooperation.

I propose that Boss Shi be the president; In the future, we will have a lot of such cooperation, or if there is any dispute between the merchants, it can be resolved through the Chamber of Commerce. ”

When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up, and they couldn't help nodding secretly; Cheng Zhijie said with a smile: "Everyone establishes this Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, I will hang him under the yamen of the supervision envoy and arrange officials to supervise the operation of the chamber of commerce." While enjoying the convenience of Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, members also have to pay 5/1000 of their income as a membership fee every year.

Of course, these dues are not given to me, nor will they be directly given to the state, we will use them to subsidize poor students, and also to build nursing homes and orphanages; Supporting widows, widows and lonely people. As funders, they will be remembered. ”

Everyone was a little excited when they heard this, the status of merchants was a little embarrassing in ancient times, although the Tang Dynasty was the only dynasty in ancient China that did not ban merchants, but their status was not high. Hearing that there is an inscription and the opportunity to pass on the history of the famous history, I can't help myself with excitement. Isn't it a thousand eight hundred pieces of silver a year? That's it!

Everyone was very excited about this meeting, and after everyone left, Cheng Zhijie also left Shi Wuxing behind to express his gratitude. Seeing that there were no outsiders, Shi Wuxing knelt on the ground and cried bitterly at Cheng Zhijie.

"Alright, Daring Do it! I didn't expect to meet here, thank you for your support. ”

"It was the Demon King who gave me everything, and my net worth and life belong to the Demon King Chitose! I should repay the Demon King. Don't be polite to me. Besides, the Demon King is an opportunity to make money for us, and of course we can't refuse. ”

Cheng Zhijie laughed and said, "Okay! Fearless, we are our own people, this Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, I hope you can help me control it. It can really play its role for the benefit of one party. ”

"Yes!" Shi Wudaunt agreed loudly.

Li Chengqian also wrote a letter to Li Shimin about what he had seen and felt during these days.

Li Shimin received a letter from his son, and excitedly came to the palace of the eldest grandson, the husband and wife sat down side by side in front of the desk, cut open the cover and took out the letter, opened it and saw that their son was very immature in handwriting, their eyes were a little sour.

"Beloved father, mother, ......" novel and affectionate opening title made the eyes of the eldest grandson queen moisten instantly. Hou Mai told what he saw and heard after he arrived in Jiankang, told his own opinions, and also described Cheng Zhijie's handling methods in detail.

Behind the letter is his opinion on the policy of the Tang Dynasty, as well as his thoughts about his parents and brothers.

In Li Shimin's opinion, these ideas are still very immature, and some even take it for granted; However, the ten-year-old already has his own ideas, and he can put forward his own suggestions and solutions, which has touched the couple very much.

Especially at the end of the letter, Li Chengqian's pure heart and admiration for his parents jumped on the page, which deeply touched the softness in Li Shimin's heart and moved him even more.

Cheng Zhijie arranged the affairs of the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce, and summoned the county guards of Jiangnan and Lingnan.

Everyone sat down in the yamen in the festival, this time Lao Cheng has changed his previous kind appearance, he is sitting in a precarious position, with a dark face and a serious expression.

As his assistant, Sheng Yanshi explained the size of the library, the number of books in the collection, and the way to borrow and keep them. In the end, Master Sheng Yan said: "By the order of His Royal Highness the Prince, we must put the library into operation within half a year. However, I will be the envoy of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to inspect the implementation of the counties, and if that county does not meet the standards, in addition to holding the relevant personnel accountable, the county warden will be dismissed from office on the spot.

At the same time, after each county completes its own tasks, it must also arrange for the popularization of its subordinate counties, and the industry must be completed within half a year. If the county order is not completed, the county order is dismissed, and the county guard assessment is the lowest. ”

When these county guards heard this, their expressions were different, some were in a heavy mood, some were trembling, and some were secretly determined to behave well.

The officials of the family had been informed by the family that they had reached an agreement with the emperor to open libraries in these places and to make basic education universal. This is equivalent to abandoning areas such as Jiangnan and Lingnan.

However, the family still let them delay as much as possible, and they can delay it for a day; They also came this time to make up all kinds of reasons and wanted to bargain. I didn't expect these two guys to be so ruthless, opening their mouths is to remove their posts, and closing their mouths is poor assessment, etc., which is basically to cut off their future.

His family's mind is racing, his future is important, who is willing to give up for the place where the family is all gone, and then fight with the emperor?

As a result, everyone agreed, and they all expressed their full support for the advancement of education. Cheng Zhijie nodded silently and said: "I will follow up the progress and quality of the construction period at any time, and those who are slow and those who do not meet the standards will be reported."

In addition, if you go back and count the number and information of students in each county and county, I will send people to train and distribute teaching materials, and the state will arrange for them to go to various towns and villages to eradicate illiteracy, and evaluate their achievements every six months, and reward and punish them. ”

The officials agreed, and they didn't have the heart to stay longer; They all hurriedly returned to their territories and began to arrange the task of indoctrination.

In the next period of time, Cheng Zhijie threw the matter of road construction to Shi Wuxing, and the library and Mengxue construction were arranged to Sheng Yanshi. He himself took his family and Li Chengqian along the Grand Canal to take an assessment and tour, and came to Jiangdu.

At present, Jiangdu has completely implemented the double-cropping rice seed in one year, coupled with the convenience of water conservancy, the price of grain is very low, and every family has a lot of surplus grain.

Li Chengqian was very happy and said to Cheng Zhijie: "Teacher, if we purchase so much grain in the south of the Yangtze River and transport it all to the north, it will not be able to ease the grain prices in the north, and the people in the north will also be able to eat cheap grain, and there will be no more worries about famine." It was a great merit for you to promote the three crops of rice in Lingnan here. ”

Cheng Zhijie frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, have you ever thought about how a large batch of rice could be transported to the north at once. Food prices have plummeted, and who will suffer? ”

"Losses? Why is there a loss? Li Chengqian was a little surprised.

Cheng Zhijie said with a smile: "Your Highness, please think, if the price of grain plummets, what will happen to those grain merchants who still grow grain for a living?" They will lose all their money and lose their money, and it will also cause instability in the situation, what is the difference between it and famine? ”

"Huh?" Li Chengqian couldn't accept it, he said anxiously: "Teacher, what should I do?" Are we just going to watch the grain mold? ”

Cheng Zhijie said with a smile: "Now the grain prices in the north are still a little excessive, and we can appropriately transport some of them to suppress the grain prices." We find a way to digest the rest on the spot; I'm going to join forces with the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce to try brewing or deep processing. In this way, we can digest this grain without causing too much impact on food prices in the north. ”

Li Chengqian nodded silently, bowed and said, "Students are taught." Cheng Zhijie said: "Your Highness, you will have to control the entire Tang Dynasty in the future, so all aspects must be taken into account." However, one person counts the short, and many people count the long, and in the future, His Highness must be good at listening to the opinions of all sides, so that he can be impartial and make fewer mistakes.

And His Royal Highness always remembers in his mind to do one thing, whether it is beneficial to the people of the world, whether it is beneficial to Datang, if it is positive, make up your mind to do it, if not, you need to think about it.

Of course, His Highness must avoid impatience and cannot be in a hurry for quick success; Like Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty digging the Grand Canal, it was originally a thing that was beneficial to the world, but in the end, it made the heavens angry and resentful, and the world was in chaos. Therefore, please don't decide anything with a pat on your head, but think twice before acting. ”

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "What the teacher said is the words of Lao Cheng to seek the country, Chengqian should keep it in mind." ”

"Good! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can listen to it, and it is not in vain that the old minister has worked hard. Your Highness, you see that Huai Mo and they are all playing in the bow of the boat, so you should hurry up and go! Play is also part of your learning and growth. ”

Li Chengqian agreed, and ran out quickly.

The fleet entered Jiangdu along the Grand Canal, where it was already somewhat dilapidated after the rebellion of Yu Wenhua and the repeated destruction of Li Zitong and other anti-kings. Cheng Zhijie and the others entered the city, but they still did not directly visit the officials in various places, and several people disguised themselves to visit the surrounding counties and villages.

Although Jiangdu is a little dilapidated, but after all, it is the place where the emperor stayed, and the literary style here is much more prosperous than other places, and the Mongolian learning in the towns and villages has basically been popularized, and many people are willing to come at night to learn some characters.

In addition, the libraries in the counties are overcrowded, and there are long queues of people who come to borrow books every day.

Cheng Zhijie was very satisfied with this state, and they secretly remembered it in their hearts, and were ready to promote Jiangdu as a typical model to Jiangnan and Lingnan.

After inspecting Jiangdu and other places, everyone abandoned the boat and landed on the shore and then went all the way south into the Lingnan territory. Lingnan, which was supposed to be a barren country, was full of vitality. The fields are full of busy figures, especially as they move south.

Mongolian learning here has basically become popular, and there are many families who have invited private school teachers to teach students culture at home. In the city, not only the library is overcrowded, but also the large and small bookstores are constantly crowded.

"There's a lot of culture here, huh?" Li Chengqian and the others couldn't stop sighing, and Cheng Zhijie also nodded silently, it is worthy of being the place where Li Jing has worked hard to govern, and it is really different from other places.

They followed the flow of people into Panyu City, which is a commercial paradise, and the daily flow of people is more than Chang'an; The inns are almost full. Cheng Zhijie and others were not allowed to go directly to the Panyu Governor's Mansion.