Li Shimin never spoke for a long time.

Looking at Zhao Chen's face, it seemed like it was the first time I saw him.

Empress Changsun also looked at Zhao Chen with a shocked look on her face.

The forces of the five surnames and seven hopes are mixed, and the Tang Dynasty royal family is also a branch of the five surnames and seven hopes, so they are definitely unwilling to be completely hostile to them.

Or, under this current form, the Tang Dynasty royal family did not have the confidence to do so.

Empress Changsun knew very well that Li Shimin herself was also extremely eager to seize greater power from the hands of the five surnames and Qi Wangs.

But things are not that easy.

The five surnames and Qi Wangs are in charge of the imperial examination, and even the emperor himself is difficult to get involved.

But just now, Zhao Chen said that, and she realized that this would be a huge opportunity.

Who would have thought that the difficult things that troubled the emperors of the Tang Dynasty were solved so easily today by Zhao Chen?

Before, I only heard Li Shimin say that Zhao Chen is well-versed in political affairs, but today she truly realized it.

Hongfu Nu silently put down the bowls and chopsticks. Only now did she know why His Majesty the Emperor wanted to conceal his identity and approach Zhao Chen.

Who would have thought that Zhao Chen was so old but had many strategies in his belly.

How did this kid do it?

Li Ruoshuang also looked at Zhao Chen in disbelief at this moment.

Although she didn't care about politics, she also knew how powerful the five surnames and Qi Wang were.

His Majesty the Emperor dared to ask Zhao Chen even for such a question.

The key is that Zhao Chen actually answered every word that was Tao.

It's really incredible.

...

That afternoon, Zhao Chen and his group boarded a carriage and returned to Chang'an City.

It was not until the night fell that everyone entered the city.

Old Li seemed very anxious, and Empress Changsun wanted to make an appointment with Zhao Chen to come and have dinner later after a while.

Then he was urged by Lao Li to leave.

The next morning, Changsun Wuji, who had not seen His Majesty the Emperor, one day yesterday, finally met Li Shimin at the dynasty meeting.

However, His Majesty the Emperor today seems to be a little different.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report." Changsun Wuji stood up and said to Li Shimin.

"Speak for the auxiliary machine." Li Shimin smiled and seemed to be in a good mood.

Changsun Wuji was delighted.

I secretly said that I was lucky, and I thought that if I came to the next level, His Majesty the Emperor should be able to agree.

"Your Majesty, it has been a while since the salt and iron official camp agreed by Your Majesty last time."

"The official business of salt and iron is a matter that benefits the present and the future. Your Majesty should make a decision as soon as possible." Changsun Wuji bowed his hand and said to Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, what Changsun Pushe said is reasonable. Such major matters should be sooner rather than later."

"The front line is here to urge food and pay again. If you can't get the money and food, you may have something wrong with the front line."

As soon as Changsun Wuji spoke, someone followed him to agree.

"Father, the son minister agreed with Changsun Pushe's opinion. The implementation of the official salt and iron operation one day earlier can enrich the treasury as soon as possible."

"The war on the front line is tight now, and money and food are extremely important." Prince Li Chengqian said.

He is now eager to get some of the salt and iron transport envoys.

In this way, he had enough money to win over some officials in the court.

Li Tai glanced at Li Chengqian, frowned slightly, then suddenly stretched out, walked forward, and said to Li Shimin: "Father, my son, I think this is inappropriate. I have a specialty in salt and iron. It is to seize profits from the people, and I am afraid of causing trouble and shaking the foundation of the country."

Li Tai's idea was that Li Chengqian agreed, and he opposed it all.

If Li Chengqian disagrees, he must strongly support him.

In a word, he was going to face Li Chengqian.

Didn’t you just be born a year earlier than you?

Why can you be the prince, and Li Tai can only be a prince?

Li Chengqian looked a little ugly, and glared at Li Tai fiercely, without saying anything.

Although Li Chengqian has been very annoyed by Li Tai in recent days.

It has become history since Li Shimin tentatively wanted to abolish his position as crown prince.

But on the surface, he would not blame Li Tai.

Li Shimin prefers Li Tai, and there is no need for him to continue to hate Li Shimin.

However, this official salt and iron operation can greatly enrich the national treasury.

The emperor could not refuse.

A disdainful smile appeared on the corner of Li Chengqian's mouth, waiting for the emperor to speak.

When Li Shimin saw Li Chengqian and Li Tai argued in the court, he shook his head secretly.

The position of the crown prince is neither your Li Chengqian nor your Li Tai.

Zhao Chen will be the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty in the future.

What's the point of you fighting here?

"I have considered the matter about the salt and iron official camp. This matter has caused too much harm to the people, so I will stop here." Li Shimin glanced at the ministers in the hall and said.

Everyone was stunned.

He looked at Li Shimin in disbelief.

That day, His Majesty the Emperor had a lot of ideas, so why did he suddenly not want to do this again?

What a true saint's mind?

When Li Chengqian heard Li Shimin's words, he was stunned in place.

He still wanted to get some seats, arrange his own people, and make some money.

But now...

Li Chengqian was suddenly struck by lightning.

Even Changsun Wuji was stunned, unable to believe his ears.

"Your Majesty, if you don't have the salt and iron official camp, where is the national treasury rich? How can the front-line army defend against the enemy?"

"Your Majesty think twice?" Fang Xuanling walked out and said to Li Shimin.

He came up with this solution, but now Li Shimin directly rejected it. Fang Xuanling felt very strange.

There was even a slight doubt, was anyone said something?

Li Tai was extremely happy.

Unexpectedly, I could guess what my father thoughts after saying it casually.

It's really a blind cat who bumped into a dead mouse.

"Fang Xiang, the father only said to consider the last time, the treasury was empty, but he could not ignore the lives and death of the people."

"No matter how difficult it is, you cannot compete with the people for profit." Li Taiyi said righteously.

Fang Xuanling is from the East Palace, and Li Taike will not take care of his face.

"Qingque's words are reasonable. I told a master a few days ago that he told me about Emperor Wu of Han's crimes."

"Emperor Wu of Han was in a state of war. Although he defeated the Huns, he was not allowed to live in poverty because of the specialty of salt and iron, which led to the failure of the people. Emperor Wu of Han had no choice but to issue this self-criticism."

"I have been thinking about it for a long time and thought about it, but I will give up. The people should not let go of it easily, otherwise there will be endless disasters." Li Shimin said.

"What the father said is very true, and my son also thinks so." Li Tai flattered quietly.

Li Chengqian felt angry.

"Father, I don't know where he is the master of the father's mouth. He can actually make his father pay so much attention. My son wants to see this person."

"Maybe my son can learn a lot from this master." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin, with a very sincere expression.

But Li Chengqian was quite disbelief in his heart, the so-called expert Li Shimin called him.

He was thinking that Li Shimin must have decided to abolish his position as crown prince, so he created a so-called expert to block his own financial path.
Chapter completed!