I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 449 Li Shimin took the initiative to expose the truth

"It happened."

"In the territory of our Great Tang Dynasty, there are actually bandits so rampant?"

Li Shimin was extremely angry.

"Your Majesty, this is true." Changsun Wuji replied immediately.

"Li Zheng, what do you think about this matter?" Li Shimin turned and looked at Li Zheng.

Li Zheng immediately said: "Although Chen Jing and Wang Tao have retired and returned to their hometown, they have made many contributions to the court. Now that their entire family has been killed by bandits, we naturally cannot sit idly by and watch."

"Minister Li."

Li Zheng looked at the Minister of War Li Jing.

"I'm here, old minister." Li Jing stood up immediately.

"Send a message to Jingzhou Prefecture and Shanxi Prefecture."

"Mobilize the army to intensify the efforts to eliminate mountain bandits. Once you find mountain bandits, they can be killed directly without imprisonment."

"I, of course, must seek justice for the two adults."

"Let the people of the world know the price of violating national laws and killing imperial officials." Li Zheng also said with indignation on his face.

Li Jing immediately accepted the order: "I will give the order immediately."

"besides."

"Order the officials of Jingzhou Prefecture and Shanxi Prefecture to collect and bury the bodies of the two adults and their family members and servants properly." Li Zheng said to Li Qing again.

"I obey your command." Li Qing replied immediately.

"Pity."

"These two adults suffered such a disaster just after returning home." Li Zheng said with great emotion.

This word fell.

All the civil and military officials in the court looked at Li Zheng with awe.

From the father and son's unanimous words, everyone understood that the death of Chen Jing and the other man was definitely not a coincidence that they were killed by bandits, but was authorized by the current imperial power.

Participate in party struggles.

This is also the root cause of their death.

Li Zheng saw the performance of all the ministers, and he was naturally very calm about it.

The more afraid the ministers are, the more they will understand the unfathomable nature of the imperial power.

"Let's continue the discussion." Li Zheng said loudly.

I had no intention of wasting time on Chen Jing and Wang Tao.

"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."

"This autumn harvest is a good harvest for the whole country."

"The treasuries of various places are full, and taxes are also being transported into the national treasury one after another."

"The financial situation of the Tang Dynasty can be alleviated a little this year." Fang Xuanling stood up and said happily.

"good."

"With a full treasury, our Tang Dynasty can do more things that benefit the people's livelihood," Li Shimin said with a smile.

"Father."

"When Chen Jing retired and returned to his hometown, the position of Minister of Revenue was vacant."

"I have someone I would like to recommend for the position of Minister of Revenue." Li Zheng turned his head and said with a smile.

Li Shimin nodded and asked with a smile: "Who are the candidates?"

"Duke Qin Jiansheng, the Protector of the Country, is quite capable. He can be the Minister of Revenue and help relieve the worries of the emperor." Li Zheng said directly.

Hear this.

All the civil and military officials in the court looked at Qin Jiansheng.

Many court officials looked envious, surprised but not too shocked.

Now that Li Zheng is the crown prince, it is natural for him to gradually place his trusted ministers in the court. The elder brother of his wife is naturally his true confidant.

"Since you, Li Zheng, recommended him, and I also see the ability of the Duke of Protectorate."

"Of course I agree." Li Shimin said with a smile.

Subsequently.

Li Shimin waved his hand and looked at Qin Jiansheng: "Duke of the Protectorate."

"The minister is here."

Qin Jiansheng walked out quickly with unspeakable excitement.

"Starting today."

"Appoint Duke Huguo Qin Jiansheng as the Minister of Revenue, in charge of the Ministry of Revenue." Li Shimin issued the decree immediately.

"Your servant Qin Jiansheng."

"This is the emperor's grace."

"Thank you, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, for your grace."

"I will fulfill my duties and serve the Tang Dynasty until death." Qin Jiansheng knelt down and bowed.

One of the most powerful departments under the Secretariat, compared with the empty title of Duke of Protectorate, it truly entered the center of imperial power.

"Please come out, Fair Protector of the Nation."

"After court is adjourned today, you will go to the Ministry of Revenue to familiarize yourself with your duties and take control of the Ministry as soon as possible." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"I obey your command." Qin Jiansheng replied immediately.

"The Duke of Protectorate serves as the Minister of Revenue, and the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Yulin Army is vacant. Does Li Zheng have any candidates?" Li Shimin looked at Li Zheng again and asked.

"Li Kan, the eldest son of King Jiangxia Li Daozon, has just arrived in Chang'an and has not yet taken up his post. He can serve as the commander-in-chief of the Yulin Army." Li Zheng said after a moment of contemplation.

"Li Kan." Li Shimin smiled and shouted immediately.

"The minister is here."

Li Kan knelt down immediately with a trembling heart.

"You also heard what Li Zheng said."

"You have not performed your duties since you came to Beijing from the southern border. I hope you will not disappoint me and Li Zheng's expectations and take good charge of the Yulin Army." Li Shimin said to Li Kan.

"I will definitely perform my duties conscientiously." Li Kan bowed excitedly.

"My dear friends."

"That day, Prince Chen Jing Tao retired and returned to his hometown. Now, many important positions in the court are vacant. I hope that you will make more contributions to the court. Those vacant positions will belong to meritorious officials." Li Shimin looked around the court and encouraged loudly.

"We will perform our duties conscientiously," the ministers said in unison.

"All right."

"Let's continue the discussion."

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.

The sweet dates were released.

As for the arrangements for the next important positions, it depends on his own son.

One emperor and one courtier.

In the future, Li Zheng will be in charge of the arrangements and dispatches of the entire court.

The meeting continues.

When it's coming to an end.

"All matters concerning the six ministries have been dealt with today."

"Next."

"I want to tell you something about Kunimoto."

"If this matter is not dealt with, the fate of our Tang Dynasty may be even shorter than that of the Sui Dynasty."

Li Shimin looked at the court officials with a serious face.

As soon as these words fell.

All the officials were shocked.

These words about the country's destiny came from Li Shimin's mouth.

It’s definitely a big deal.

"Old days."

"When I was enfeoffing the princes, there were many ministers who advised me against it. Many of my old brothers also advised me against it. But I was too stubborn at the time and did not realize the harm of the princes."

"Perhaps while I am alive, the calamity of the vassal kings will not erupt, but if I die, the calamity of the vassal kings will affect the next generation."

"So, I took away the princes' military power. There were no more wars, and the princes could not cause any trouble. I also did not leave any trouble for Li Zheng."

"Except for the trouble caused by the vassal kings."

"I did something wrong before."

“That’s about the royal family’s offerings.

Half a year ago, Li Zheng settled an account with me. "

"My Tang Dynasty royal family now has thousands of people. The annual tribute paid from the national treasury accounts for almost 20% of the national treasury. And this is just for the thousands of people."

"If it's decades or hundreds of years later."

"How much will the royal population increase?"

"Li Zheng did the math for me and told me directly that if this situation does not change, the royal family will become termites that eat away at the Tang Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty's national fortune will not last long." Li Shimin sighed and said helplessly.

Hear this.

All the ministers were also shocked.

They also didn't expect that the emperor would take the initiative to speak about this matter.

Over the years.

The Ministry of Revenue made many memorials regarding the imperial family's offerings, but when it came to Li Shimin's documents, there was no follow-up.

After experiencing the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin kept a very strict watch on his descendants, but he was also very generous in providing them with offerings. He wanted to use the offerings to bless his descendants and wanted every one of them to live a prosperous life. But now, he was frightened by Li Zheng's words, forcing him to reconsider.

(End of this chapter)