Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 384 Butcher Su is back!

"Master, people from the East Palace are here."

"Please."

Pei Mingli was holding a hand-warming stove. After hearing the servant's report, he immediately stood up and walked out to greet him.

"I am Pei Mingli, honored to meet you, sir."

"Boss Pei, you're welcome."

The young eunuch said amiably, "Everyone knows that Boss Pei is a new noble in Chang'an. How dare I trouble Boss Pei to come and greet him in person?"

"Father-in-law, you're welcome."

Pei Mingli invited the young eunuch into the main hall with a smile on his face, "I wonder why you are here this time, sir?"

"The Crown Prince has summoned me. Boss Pei, pack up and follow me into the palace."

"Okay, wait a moment, sir."

Pei Mingli nodded, ordered someone to serve tea, then stood up and walked into the inner room.

After a while.

Pei Mingli put a small purse into the eunuch's sleeve with a smile on his face, "Please trouble you to make a trip. Please give me some money for tea and water."

"Boss Pei is so polite, so polite."

"I wonder if the prince has any instructions for this summons?"

"That's not true."

The young eunuch said with a smile: "Boss Pei, don't be nervous. This is not your first trip to the East Palace. What's more, you have Master Su to take care of you. What are you afraid of?"

"Yes, yes, what the father-in-law said is right."

Pei Mingli smiled in agreement, but he was wondering in his heart why Li Chengqian summoned him this time.

Because he used the name of Su Chen, his business grew quickly and widely, and he became a new elite in Chang'an City.

It was also because of this that he had contact with the Ministry of Revenue many times, accepted some things from the Ministry of Revenue, and was summoned by Li Chengqian many times.

Could it be because of the visit to the Ministry of Revenue a few days ago?
Pei Mingli made random guesses in his mind and followed the young eunuch into the East Palace.

"Master Dai?"

Pei Mingli spotted Dai Zhou at a glance, and stepped forward to greet him with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Dai."

Dai Zhou nodded, "It seems that the prince summoned you today because I have something to tell you."

Pei Mingli: "Does your Excellency know what happened?"

Dai Zhou shook his head. “Eunuch Tiancai didn’t say much when he came.”

"Let's go and meet the prince."

"Please, Master Dai."

The two of them walked into the main hall, one in front and one behind.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Please take a seat, both of you."

Li Chengqian smiled, put down the memorial in his hand, and pointed to the chair beside him.

Dai Zhou and the other man thanked them and took their seats.

Li Chengqian said slowly, "I asked you two to come here today because I have something I want you to do."

"Please give your orders, Your Highness."

Dai Zhou was serious.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, but it's what you are best at."

Dai Zhou and the other man looked at each other with doubt on their faces. "Your Highness, are you talking about doing business?"

"good."

Li Chengqian nodded, "I have an idea. Let the Ministry of Revenue take the lead and organize an official Tang merchant caravan to conduct trade between the east and the west."

Dai Zhou was stunned for a moment, then nodded repeatedly, "Prince, this idea is indeed a good one."

Firstly, the countries in the Western Regions have already become part of the Tang Dynasty, so tariffs and the like are naturally no longer necessary. This will greatly encourage merchants within the Tang Dynasty to travel west to seek gold!

Secondly, the government organized a caravan, which could greatly facilitate trade with Persia, the Arab Empire and other countries and earn gold and silver.

Pei Mingli nodded in agreement: "The prince has a very good idea."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Perhaps because I have been with Su Chen for a long time, I have become a bit more mercenary."

"otherwise."

Dai Zhou shook his head. "The Crown Prince once said that troubles that can be solved with money are not troubles. I agree with him."

"During this period of time, whether it is the demolition and reconstruction in Chang'an City or the conscription of civilians for the army to go to war, it has demonstrated the importance of doing business."

Compared with the period when Li Shimin was in power, when the laborers took the initiative to escort the prisoners, there is no doubt that Li Chengqian's wage arrangement greatly mobilized the enthusiasm of the laborers.

and.

Compared with the spontaneous actions of the people, the payment of wages is a great guarantee for the transportation of materials!
Li Shimin had extremely high prestige and was loved by the people, but he was unable to effectively wage war on multiple fronts.

The biggest reason is the poverty of the people.

But now it is completely different.

The laborers who escorted the supplies were paid, and the pay was much more than what they earned from their daily jobs. How could the people not be willing to help?
As long as we organize an official caravan, we can add a fixed source of income to the national treasury. Why not do it?

"That's right, so I called you here."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "I believe in the abilities of Lord Dai and Boss Pei, so I plan to leave this matter to you to handle."

Dai Zhou glanced at Pei Mingli. Although Pei Mingli was a new upstart in Chang'an, if he didn't have a relationship with Su Chen, this matter would not have fallen on him.

Dai Zhou smiled and said, "After I return, I will arrange for someone to prepare for this matter and give the Crown Prince a plan within three days."

"Ah."

Li Chengqian nodded, "Boss Pei, you have taken over a lot of Su Chen's business. You should cooperate with the Ministry of Revenue to prepare for the caravan."

Pei Mingli: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will cooperate with the Ministry of Revenue."

"Go."

"I'll take my leave."

……

"I heard from Xue Li and the others that Chang'an City has changed a lot in recent times, with the reconstruction of dilapidated buildings and renovation of houses. It seems to have changed its appearance."

"No matter how it changes, it's still Chang'an City!"

After Li Jingheng finished speaking, Su Chen said indifferently, "It's impossible that in just two months, no one would recognize you anymore, right?"

Cheng Chumo smiled and nodded, "Mr. Su is right."

Wang Xuance shook his head. "You are different, young master. Over the past period of time, the renovation of houses and the construction of roads in the city have made Chang'an City more unfamiliar than before, especially in some markets. You can't even tell east from west, south from north. "

Su Chen was a little skeptical: "Is it that exaggerated?" Xue Li nodded, "It has indeed changed a lot, especially the West Hutong area, which has been transformed greatly."

“I went there once before and I couldn’t believe my eyes.”

"By the way, when I left, I heard that Lord Duan from the Ministry of Works had recruited a number of skilled craftsmen from all over the country, increasing the number of engineering teams from one to five."

Su Chen touched his chin. If that was the case, then the changes in Chang'an City were really something to look forward to.

Li Jingheng: "The location of Nishang Building has not changed, right?"

Xue Li: "..."

Wang Xuance joked, "Even if it has changed, Lord Li will be able to find it quickly."

Li Jingheng said cheerfully, "When we get back to Chang'an, I'll invite you to have a drink at Nishang Tower!"

"it is good!"

"A word is settled!"

After a rest, the group set off again.

Ten days later.

Outside Chang'an City, Su Chen and others looked at the scene in front of them with some surprise.

“There have indeed been some changes.”

"The people in the Ministry of Industry are very efficient. Hey, I remember when we left, Pei Mingli's manor was not yet completed. Look, it's so magnificent now."

"Yes, I saw it from a distance. It made me want to build a manor house."

Standing outside the city, Su Chen and others looked at the changes in Chang'an City and felt deeply moved.

It had only been two months since they left Chang'an City, but the changes in Chang'an City were already a little unbelievable to them.

Perhaps, this is the charm of industrial development?
Su Chen thought of the scene of Li Hongzhang's visit to the United States.

But relatively speaking, the current Tang Dynasty is only in the early stages of industrial development and the embryonic stage of economic development.

A long way to go.

"came back!"

"Butcher Su is back!"

"It's Master Su who has returned with his troops!"

"...?"

For a while.

Li Jingheng and others subconsciously looked at the passerby who called out "Su the Butcher", and then turned their gaze to Su Chen.

Butcher Su?
"I slaughtered all the Turkic tribes, so it seems appropriate to be called a butcher."

Su Chen didn't care.

It's just a nickname.

How can you survive in the world without a few famous nicknames?
Li Feiyu is the murderer and arsonist, Xu Qi'an is the listener, and Ning Liheng is the butcher with bloody hands...

Today there is a butcher named Su Chen, who is amazing.

"Let's go, into the city!"

"Enter the city!"

The crowd followed closely behind.

When they arrived at the city gate, the gate commander came forward to greet them with a smile, let them pass at high speed, and ordered someone to deliver the message to the East Palace.

"My goodness, why is that building so tall?"

"There are five floors, right?"

"I can't stop watching."

"Good fellow, look in the direction of the palace!"

Li Jingheng pointed in the direction of the palace and said, "Why is that floor so high? What is it used for?"

"I have heard of this. It seems that the general monument was built under the order of the crown prince himself."

Wang Xuance looked over and explained with a smile: "But when we left, the general's monument was not that high yet."

"General's Monument?"

"good."

Xue Li smiled and said, "The Crown Prince has ordered that all soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the Tang Dynasty should have their names engraved on the stone by craftsmen from the Ministry of Works, so that countless people will remember them and never forget them."

"Good thing, good thing!"

Li Jingheng and Cheng Chumo nodded repeatedly.

As a general, the most painful thing is to watch his soldiers die in front of him and be unable to do anything.

As a result, after their death, various pensions could not be paid out.

now.

The prince built such a monument and recorded the names of every victim. Who would dare to covet the victims' pensions?
He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world.

Su Chen nodded secretly. During the time when he was away from Chang'an City, Li Chengqian was not idle either.

"Brother Su, let's go into the palace first."

"of course."

Su Chen nodded.

The group headed towards the palace, attracting countless eyes along the way.

There are many busybodies in the streets and alleys.

Some people shouted and cheered, some presented handkerchiefs, melons and fruits.

There is no doubt that at this moment, they are the heroes of the Tang Dynasty.

"Master Su is mighty!"

"Long live the Tang Dynasty!"

"Master Su is mighty!"

"Long live the Tang Dynasty!"

The shouts gradually gathered together, like thunder and waves, one after another.

Amid the welcome of the crowd, Su Chen and others arrived outside the palace.

Their bodies are already filled with objects of admiration from the people of Chang'an City.

"Welcome home everyone!"

(End of this chapter)