Jing Wen then explained to the merchants what can be the most profitable in international trade, and the countries of the Western Regions also lack something. In addition, he also explained to them some religions, customs, and even taboos about the Byzantine Empire and the Arab Empire, so that they could not violate them as much as possible after they went. Although those guys may give Datang some face, but this will affect the business very much, so why bother when the time comes? And those businessmen have also written it down, and they can be regarded as having some understanding of the Western countries. After that, Jingwen was taken back to the palace by Li Shimin, as if he had something to look for him.

"Jingwen, what is in your head?" Li Shimin asked suddenly.

After hearing this, Jingwen immediately said: "Your Majesty, the minister's mind is full of endless expectations for the prosperity and strength of the Tang Dynasty, deep and sincere love for the people of the Tang Dynasty, infinite pity for the poor people of the Tang Dynasty, and great hatred for the enemies of the Tang Dynasty. ...... to my Datang"

"Don't don't, don't, I almost threw up!" Li Shimin hurriedly stopped Jingwen from blowing the conch.

"Hehe, the emperor just needs to know that I am good to Datang." Jingwen said.

And Li Shimin then began to think and said: "Jingwen, I know that you are not suitable for doing that kind of thing to deal with official affairs, you are better at doing some practical things, and you are a practical talent." Moreover, you have a lot of ideas in your head, and you can analyze the pros and cons of many imperial court policies with a sharp point. Even, being able to come up with a lot of ideas that are beneficial to the country shines in my eyes every time. Aside from the cost of money, I was very happy with everything else. ”

"Hehe, the emperor is wise!" Jingwen hurriedly said.

Jingwen also knows that none of these "policies" he came up with cost money! If it weren't for the fact that in order to get money, Datang wouldn't have to care about the Western Regions, and I'm afraid it would take a few years to figure out the Western Regions. Now that he is forced to take the Silk Road in order to make money, this has to be said to be a bull. Jingwen can be said to have moved his mouth. As a result, the whole court ran for money.

"I thought that it would be better to set up a special yamen, which you will preside over and give me ideas. In my mind, this yamen can find you for consultation when I have doubts about certain policies, asking about the pros and cons of these policies. However, this yamen only has the right to be consulted, and does not have the right to make decisions. And you can also appoint someone to help you handle the various internal affairs of this yamen. You specialize in my high ginseng. And, if you have a good idea, you can also mention it to your subordinates and ask them to analyze it carefully to see if it can be reasonable. Li Shimin said.

"Political Research Office?" Jing Wen muttered.

When Jingwen heard this, he also thought about how this department seemed to be the institution of the Political Research Office in later generations? The political research office of later generations was also a think tank for the leaders to give ideas, but Jingwen did not expect that he would actually set up a think tank to give ideas to the emperor. But this is really in line with Jingwen's thoughts. If Jingwen is put in charge of handling those Wen Jiàn work, then I'm afraid Jingwen is really going crazy. And in the name of a leader in this kind of staff body. Then the specific work is the responsibility of the subordinates, and they only need to be responsible for some ideas. Normally, Jingwen will not interfere with the management inside, as long as those subordinates can't make up their minds at a critical time, they just come to their own ruling. It's noticeably much easier. And you can also get close to the emperor and maintain your status!

"However, isn't this a bit overlapping with the rights and responsibilities of Zhongshu Province?" Jingwen asked.

The province was responsible for drafting edicts for the emperor and had certain decision-making powers. Strictly speaking, it was also the emperor's staff body. And if this political research office is set up, but there is a certain overlap between the scope of power of Cheng Dù and Zhongshu Province, will the prime minister of Zhongshu Province have an opinion?

But Li Shimin said indifferently: "Zhongshu Province will be responsible for national politics in the future." It will not be responsible for some specific implementation difficulties. And you are responsible for making some solutions for the specific implementation of the policy. ”

"Oh, it turns out that the province of Zhongshu is in charge of the macro, and I will take care of the micro!" Jingwen said.

"You use this word well, macro and micro, where did you learn it?"

Jingwen smiled and said nothing, and Li Shimin didn't ask.

"Also, in the future, if there are any difficult problems in the six departments of Shangshu Province, or if there are any difficult problems in the local government, you can also consult your yamen. If you think that if there is a local policy that is not in the interests of the imperial court and the interests of the people, then you can call it a halt in time to the province of Guò Shangshu. Also, if there are any policies that have not been implemented at the local level, they must be analyzed for you, and only after you have approved them and notified the province of Shangshu can they be communicated. Li Shimin said.

"Damn, where is this Political Research Office, this is the National Development and Reform Commission!" Jing Wen thought in his heart.

According to Li Shimin's statement, this is simply not a political research office, and this already has the authority of the later Development and Reform Commission. If we follow Li Shimin's plan, it can almost be said that this future political research office not only has some of the functions and powers of Zhongshu Province, but also some of the functions and powers of Menxia Province. Although they are all rights, the scope of rights is large enough. Local governments, as well as central departments, have to go through the consent of this political research office before they can be implemented, then this is simply the development and reform commission of later generations.

"Your Majesty, I'm willing to go next! But what is this yamen called? Jingwen asked.

"I heard you muttering about the political research room just now, and this political research room seems to be somewhat appropriate. It doesn't hurt to call it a political research office. However, what should the head of this political research office be called? Li Shimin also pondered.

"Your Majesty, then call the director!" Jingwen said.

"If you want to take the lead in the future, then it's up to you." Li Shimin said.

The current Li Shimin and Jingwen don't know that the Datang Political Research Office, the predecessor of the powerful Datang Development and Reform Commission in the future, was established, and the future Datang Development and Reform Commission is also an important way for Jingwen to gain power after Li Shimin's death.

"Okay, you are responsible for selecting some people next, and you can choose what kind of talent you want. Moreover, you, the Political Research Office, can grant loose officials below the seventh rank on your own, and if it is a loose official above the seventh rank, then it will be up to me to approve it. Li Shimin said.

And Jingwen was even more surprised, he was able to grant others a loose official? That's not a small right. (To be continued......)