"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that this law should be announced to the world, so that countless people can know this law. In this way, there will definitely be a large number of brick kilns. When the time comes, it will be able to make the price of bricks plummet. The price of bricks is low, and the income is thousands of people. Moreover, in this way, it can also avoid the world saying that the court and the people compete for profit. Although, in this way, the court has a loss, but the benefit of the people is also the benefit of the country, such as His Majesty's low taxes, hiding wealth from the people is the same. ”

As soon as he came, Wei Zheng immediately said that there was no doubt that he agreed to announce this method of burning bricks to the world. What he values is that the people get benefits.

Although Lord Wei's words are reasonable, the minister thinks that it is still inappropriate. Not to mention, if the imperial court controls this law, it will definitely make the treasury more abundant. Let's just say that if this law is promulgated to the world, in my opinion, it may not be able to reduce the price of bricks. Ordinary people, who were unable to operate, eventually cheapened those merchants. Rather than this, it is better to control it in the hands of the imperial court, so that the imperial court can also control the price of this red brick. ”

As soon as Wei Zheng's words fell, the eldest grandson Wuji on the side immediately spoke, thinking that it was inappropriate to do so.

"Indeed, this law cannot be promulgated in this way, otherwise, when the time comes, it will definitely be the strong and oppress the weak. In the end, it will eventually evolve into a monopoly family, and when the time comes, it will definitely be a strange commodity to live in, and the price will be raised. In the past, the imperial court could not, but now it must be controlled. However, if it is directly controlled by the imperial court. As Lord Wei said, there is a suspicion of competing with the people for profit, which leads to right and wrong. In addition, the imperial court does not have so many manpower available. And, in case this method of burning bricks is leaked? Could it be that the imperial court still made a law specifically for this purpose? ”

Du Ruhui, who has not spoken, at this time. He began to frown and said in a dilemma. When everyone heard this, they also frowned.

"Father, perhaps, we can operate like Cui Ji Restaurant. We are only responsible for setting the price, and we don't have to worry about the rest. Moreover, if we provide them with technology, of course, we will charge a fee. And so it goes. The imperial court has an extra income, and it can control the price of bricks, and it will not let others say that the court and the people compete for profit. ”

Li Chengqian, who had been silent on the side, saw everyone frowning and thinking. And he began to speak.

"What His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said is, that self-service hot pot. Well, in this way, it is indeed a simple and effective good method. However, in what way did the imperial court restrict those people? Also, they can be completely from the hands of businessmen who have already acquired the technology. Direct access to technology, so what?"

As soon as everyone heard Li Chengqian's words, their eyes suddenly lit up, and Li Shimin, in particular, glanced at Li Chengqian with a happy face. But. Soon, Fang Xuanling immediately raised questions. Cui Ji Restaurant, people can control those franchisees by controlling Erguotou.

Master Fang was really thoughtful. Well, the imperial court can restrain those people through two means. One of them. Graphite is classified as an important mineral of the state. In addition, the burning of bricks is classified as a special industry, and each brick factory must have a license issued by the imperial court, otherwise, it is regarded as illegal. ”

Regarding the question raised by Fang Xuanling, Li Chengqian was not worried at all, and immediately said two ways.

"Yes, the classification of graphite as an important mineral prohibits private mining, but brick burning is indispensable, like the second pot, which restricts the merchants. However, why do you need a concession, it seems like a bit of a superfluous move. ”

Among the people who are doing it, which one is not the most intelligent person, after listening to Li Chengqian's words. I immediately understood. This is to limit the supply of graphite to those producers.

"Well, that's it. That's because graphite is of great use, and in the future, the use of it is extremely extensive, and the quantity is huge, and when the time comes, it will not work to restrict those producers. Therefore, it is necessary to issue this charter. The licence is valid for two years. For each license granted, a technical licensing fee is charged. ”

"If you don't have a license, it is illegal to open a kiln to burn bricks without permission. However, if there is a license, but the price is adjusted arbitrarily without permission, it is regarded as a violation, the license is withdrawn, and compensation is made. In order to supervise those illegal merchants, the imperial court can promulgate a reward measure for reporting illegal merchants, and after being confirmed by the imperial court, take a part of the fine and give it to the whistleblower. ”

"In this case, I wonder if you adults think it is feasible?"

At this time, Li Chengqian, although his face was full of humility, his heart was full of happiness. It was him, when he heard this method, he was also dumbfounded and amazed. Now, how can you not be happy if you are fried and sold.

"The prince is high, let the minister be ashamed. Your Majesty, if you do so in accordance with this law. But it's really good and harmless. First of all, this practice will certainly be able to effectively supervise and restrain those merchants and maintain the price of bricks. In the end, the people were able to buy cheap bricks and became the main beneficiaries. Secondly, by issuing a charter, the imperial court can get a sum of income. And in doing so, those people have nothing to say. After all, it is still them who make a profit, and it is understandable that the imperial court has given such valuable technology and charged some fees. In this way, the imperial court is not directly involved in the operation, so there is no way to compete with the people for profit."

As soon as Li Chengqian's words were finished, everyone was immediately dumbfounded. It's a brilliant idea. Fang Xuanling was even more stingy, and was directly responsible for Li Chengqian's fierce praise.

"Yes, Your Majesty, especially His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the last one, the suggestion to report with a reward. When the time comes, anyone can only sell according to the rules and prices set by the imperial court. As long as they dare to raise the price, the people who buy bricks will definitely be angry in their hearts, and they will definitely find ways to report those profiteers when the time comes. However, there are rewards and punishments, so as to avoid those petty people who harm people indiscriminately. For those villains who deliberately frame others, corresponding punishment measures should also be formulated. ”

And then, Wei Zheng also spoke immediately, and it was obvious that he was more interested in the last suggestion. At the same time, some additions were made.

"Well, the prince's method is good, and, in my opinion, there will be many industries in the future. This approach can also be used as a reference. It is indeed a good way to allow the imperial court to effectively supervise without spending a lot of effort, and to avoid the world's mouth. Everyone, let's see if there is anything else that needs to be added."

After Li Shimin heard Li Chengqian's ideas, he also had to applaud the case. It's just that he knows that these things are definitely not something that the prince came up with. It's someone else.

However, at this moment, he can't ask, let alone say. After all, this prince is rarely in front of all the ministers. Have a good show. In this way, it is also possible for these ministers to change their opinion of the prince. The most important thing is that the prince's performance during this period is indeed much stronger than before.

The son is powerful, and he, the father and emperor, also has a light on his face, doesn't he? Therefore, it is public and private. He would not have questioned the prince in such a situation.

"Your Majesty, according to the crown prince's law, it is indeed a perfect solution to all problems. But. In this case, someone needs to be in charge. When the time comes, the issuance of concessions, as well as the supervision of illegal merchants. Investigate and punish the person who made false accusations, and other things. It all needs to be handled by people. However, this is a new attempt and does not fall under the jurisdiction of any department in the DPRK at present. And as His Majesty said, after that, many things can be handled with reference to this matter. Therefore, the minister has an idea, isn't it, Xinli is a department that is in charge of handling this matter? ”

And at this time, the eldest grandson Wuji suddenly spoke.

When everyone heard it, and then thought about it carefully, it was really true. Now this kind of thing, in the imperial court, I really don't know which department it belongs to, and which department it is put in, it doesn't seem to be appropriate. And, the point is, this is a super fat difference, so needless to say, oil and water. Wherever you put it, you can make people grab their heads.

If it's just about burning bricks, it's better to say, after all, it's just an industry, and although the oil and water are sufficient, it's still limited. However, didn't you listen to the emperor, many industries can be handled in this way in the future. That's kind of a big deal. Therefore, as Changsun Wuji said, the establishment of a new department is indeed imperative.

As the saying goes, no matter which department is assigned to, it will always cause dissatisfaction among the remaining people, so simply establish a new department, and everyone will have nothing to eat and nothing to say.

"Lord Eldest Grandson, what you say is very true"

With the words of the eldest grandson Wuji, as soon as he finished speaking, he immediately got the approval of the rest of the people.

"Well, then, according to your Aiqing's proposal, a new department will be re-drawn to be responsible for this matter, and there will be similar things to this matter in the future. It's just that, I don't know, you Aiqing think, who is the right person to be the chief official in this matter. You must know that this matter is not big or small. Most importantly, this is a new endeavor. In many important industries, it is absolutely impossible to allow unscrupulous profiteers to do unscrupulous things, monopolize goods, and arbitrarily raise prices. ”

Although, this time, it's just about burning bricks. However, Li Shimin immediately felt the importance of this department. Suddenly, he thought of a word that Li Feng once said, that is, monopoly.

After thinking about it for a while, he became more and more aware of the harm of this so-called monopoly. What is called a monopoly, that is, a monopoly. Without him, you can't play, and there will be big problems.

The harm here is not only, customizing the price at will and desperately squeezing the people. What's more, the family is the only one, and the voice is also loud. Even he, the emperor, has to worry about what consequences it will have for the entire Tang Dynasty if he gets the other party.

He had never thought that this was a businessman. How could it be possible to make him, the emperor, make the court fearful. However, the facts told him that this was really what it was. Among them, the most representative are the six major clans. Unless he, the emperor, can ignore the threat of chaos in the world.

When I heard the emperor ask, who will be in charge of this department. Everyone quietly glanced at the eldest grandson Wuji, which was full of admiration. Then, they all turned their eyes to Li Chengqian.

"Oops, oops, overdone. No, absolutely not, I can't take this errand. Besides, I don't understand. Otherwise, push it to the fourth uncle......"

Li Chengqian looked at the eyes of everyone looking at him, and suddenly felt bitter in his heart. Secretly scolding himself for talking too much, it's really hard to do now, he doesn't like this job. Besides, he doesn't understand it at all. thought of pushing it to Li Feng, but as soon as he thought about it, he gave up again, the root was useless, people didn't listen, and the emperor didn't have a problem. You may have to clean up yourself.