Capital Datang

"Teacher, Liulang, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand?" Cui Yu, who was a bewildered outsider, seized the opportunity and asked immediately.

"Brother Cui, Wang Fu and I are discussing the possibility of reconciliation with Wu Xing Qiwang!" Li Yin said with a smile that made Cui Yu dumbfounded.

"Reconciliation? Is...is this possible?" Cui Yu couldn't turn his head around for a while. Some time ago, the business owners represented by Li Yin, and the big family represented by the five surnames and Qiwang were inextricably fighting each other. , now the industrial and commercial owners have finally gained the upper hand, but now Li Yin has proposed a settlement, which is really unacceptable.

"Yu'er, it's not appropriate for Liu Lang to use the word reconciliation. To be precise, he should assimilate the big families of the five surnames and seven Wangs!" Wang An corrected beside him.

"Assimilation!" Cui Yu's eyes lit up when he heard it. It would be much easier for him to understand it if he changed it to this word, and he also vaguely understood why Liu Lang said that he was a good example?Capital Datang 174

"Wang Fu's words are still accurate, it is indeed assimilation!" Li Min clapped his hands and laughed loudly after hearing this, "Although the five surnames and seven wangs are based on the land, in fact, they have been participating in the industrial and commercial activities of the Central Plains for hundreds of years. , but under the influence of Confucianism, they don't pay much attention to it, but now apart from the development of industry and commerce, I believe that those big aristocratic families have seen the power of industry and commerce, and if they are willing to put down one thing and participate in industrial and commercial activities, I believe it will definitely become a pivotal force in the business world, but if so, they will lose something extremely important!"

"Liu Lang, you said that he controlled the court!" Cui Yu was not stupid, and immediately thought of what the great family was about to lose from Li Yin's words.

"That's right! The development of industry and commerce will inevitably lead to changes in society. The inherent social system of literati, civilians, and commerce will definitely be broken. In this way, the dominance of the literati class will definitely be strongly challenged by the emerging business class. I can even assert that the scholars will definitely lose the ruling power that they have controlled for thousands of years!" Li Yin said firmly.What he said has been verified by history, and naturally there will be no mistakes.

After listening to Li Yin's deduction, Wang An nodded again and again, obviously agreeing with his point of view.In fact, sometimes Wang An is also very curious about Li Yin.After a short period of contact, he found that Li Yin was not as amazing as in the legend. It is true that he is intelligent, but there are people who are smarter than him.But Li Yin has one thing that is amazing, that is, he has a very accurate grasp of the general trend of the world, sometimes even he is willing to lose, and even Wang An doubts whether Li Yin has the ability to predict the future?

"I want the scholars to hand over the power in their hands, this is a matter beyond comparison!" Cui Yu also said with a wry smile.

"Brother Cui is wrong. In fact, this matter is not difficult. It depends on whether we have patience." Li Yin seemed very relaxed.

"Liu Lang is right. The development of industry and commerce has gradually eroded the foundation of scholarly rule, and this process of erosion will be faster and faster. When this foundation is destroyed and riddled with holes, it will be the end of scholarly rule. , but what kind of situation it will be at that time, even I can't tell." When Wang An said this, there was a trace of confusion on his face.

Although Wang An has great wisdom.But after all, people are not gods, and being bound by the thinking of this era, naturally they cannot see a series of consequences caused by the rise of the bourgeoisie.However, Li Yin, as a later generation, knows better than anyone else that if industry and commerce are allowed to continue to develop, capital will inevitably expand to an astonishing degree, and what will follow is likely to be a bourgeois revolution. Of course, as long as there is Li Yin Now, he would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen to Datang.

Capital, a monster, has been greedy and predatory since its birth. Anything that dares to block its development will be overthrown by brute force.And the scholar class headed by the aristocratic families with five surnames and seven wangs is the first opponent it encounters after its birth. Only after defeating this opponent can it create a more suitable environment for its development and expansion.

In addition, Li Yin also knows very clearly that when capital expands to a certain level, it is likely to have conflicts with the imperial power. This has been verified countless times in Western history. The revolution has paid a heavy price.Although the imperial power of the Central Plains Dynasty is much stronger than that of the Western countries in later generations, it is still difficult to conquer the monster of capital.

As a member of the royal family, Li Yin naturally didn't want the capital monsters he unleashed to swallow up the rule of the Tang royal family.In addition, capital is not only a monster, but also a double-edged sword. If it is used well, it can not only strengthen the country and enrich the people, but also pull the Chinese dynasty out of the vicious circle of separation and reunification, fundamentally avoiding those tragedies in future generations This happened, and this is the fundamental reason why Li Yin released the monster of capital without hesitation.

As for how to control the monster of capital, to ensure that while it hurts the enemy, it can also provide nutrients for itself and Datang?Li Yin has already had a preliminary idea for this, but this idea can only be realized when the industry and commerce have been improved to a certain level, and at the same time capital has begun to show its greedy and bloody side.After two years of development, coupled with Datang's original foundation, although the development of capital has not yet met Li Yin's requirements, the difference is limited. When Datang's textile industry starts to get on the right track, then it will be When he started to realize his vision.

The three masters and apprentices were drinking and chatting. Wang An probably saw that the two disciples were there, so he drank a few cups greedily. As a result, he was blown by the cold wind on the lake and immediately felt overwhelmed. Li Yin and Cui Yu were the only ones left to rest in the cabin of the boat.The two of them used to be close friends, but now because of Cui Mengxue's incident, some other things have been added to their friendship, so after Wang An left, the two of them didn't know what to say, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward for a while.

"Liulang, I heard that you have already attacked Fan Yang's Lu family, and even mobilized many Chang'an new families to help you?" In the end, Cui Yu was the first to break the embarrassment, and began to ask about forcing Lu's divorce.

"Hehe, I know this matter cannot be hidden from brother Cui. The Lu family only has land and the linen industry to support it. It just so happens that the development of the textile industry needs population and markets, so I made some plans for the Lu family. First, the textile factory Looting the farmers on the other side's land, and then grab the linen sales market after the cotton cloth from the textile factory is produced, but because cotton needs a growth cycle, I also made some hands and feet on the raw materials for the production of linen, presumably Mrs. Lu is also worrying about these things!" Li Min said with a smile, he is still very confident about forcing Mrs. Lu to withdraw from the engagement.

But Cui Yu was obviously a little worried, and said again: "Liu Lang, although you have squeezed Lu into a life-and-death situation, what if the other party would rather die than submit and refuse to divorce? And in a few months, it will be The time is very tight for my little sister and that Lu Hong to get married!"

Li Yin also knew that time was running out, but he still said with a smile on his face: "Brother Cui, don't worry, Mrs. Lu will never have the courage to give up her family for the sake of a woman. Even if that Lu Hong disagrees, Mrs. Lu will definitely force her." With him retiring the engagement, he retreated [-] steps and said, if they really would rather die than surrender, then I will also let Mrs. Lu know that they are not the only ones who know how to assassinate a person without leaving any clues!"

When Li Yin said the last sentence, his voice was very soft, but when he heard Cui Yu's ears, he was shocked and moved, and he blurted out: "Liu Lang, you have to think clearly." , if Lu Hong is really assassinated, then the whole world will know that you did it, even if there is no clue, it will definitely be a huge blow to your reputation, and even..."

Speaking of this, Cui Yu suddenly hesitated, but in the end he gritted his teeth and said: "It will even affect your competitiveness for the throne. After all, neither His Majesty nor civil and military officials would want to see a person who uses assassination to kill this person." The prince who uses this means to ascend to power!" Capital Datang 174

These words of Cui Yu can be said to be harsh. After all, the prince is still Li Chengqian, but he is here to openly discuss the succession of the throne with Li Yin. go around.

Hearing Cui Yu's words, Li Yin was a little speechless, because the last time Li Shimin praised himself, the city was full of storms. Everyone thought that he was the most likely to replace Li Chengqian and become the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Unfortunately, only Li Yin and Li Shimin and the two knew that he would never inherit the throne of the Tang Dynasty.

"Brother Cui, let's let nature take its course regarding the matter of the throne!" Li Min was too lazy to discuss the matter of the throne with others, so he immediately stopped talking and changed the subject, "By the way, Brother Cui, I don't know how Mengxue has been in the past few days. What, are you still mad at me?"

When mentioning the younger sister, Cui Yu said with some emotion: "Liu Lang, I was a little worried before, thinking that you agreed to marry her because you felt that you owed my younger sister, but now I see that you are willing to destroy yourself for her sake." Fame, marrying my little sister to you in the future, as a big brother, I can finally rest assured."

Cui Yu's words from the heart made Li Yin a little embarrassed, but before he could be humble, he heard the other party say: "Liu Lang, although I am at ease with you, I still have a few words to explain, because you don't want to look at the dream. Xue is my own younger sister, but in fact she is a hard-working woman who has suffered countless grievances since she was a child!"

When Li Yin heard Cui Yu's words, his eyes were fixed, and his face was also full of doubts. With Mengxue's identity, who else would dare to let her be wronged? (To be continued..)