Chapter 750 Sister
Changsun Wuji was looking at Jia Pingan.
After returning from Liaodong with a high reputation, Jia Pingan seemed to blend into Chang'an City in a mediocre manner, without causing any waves at all. Last time Changsun Quan said that Jia Pingan had given Xincheng some ideas... This is a dangerous signal. Jia Ping'an naturally hoped that he would die, and that he would die sooner rather than later. Will Xincheng become a rival?
Recently, his life has become more and more difficult. The eldest nephew is aggressive, and most of the high-ranking people in the small circle have been cleared out without knowing it, so he can't do anything alone.
What does the emperor want?
Changsun Wuji glanced at Li Zhi, only seeing gentleness.
Doesn't the emperor want to touch the old man?
That’s right, the old man is his uncle after all, and he’s still an important minister, and the pheasant slave is a good boy after all.
His gray beard moved slightly, and his eyes became sharper, "Does Mr. Wuyang want to speak for the businessman? If so, the old man understands."
Jia Ping'an got two hot deals, and he didn't hide it, but with great fanfare. Many people have impeached Jia Ping'an for doing business, but how many dignitaries in the Tang Dynasty did not do business? Such impeachment has no support in the DPRK. On the contrary, on the issue of collecting business tax, the rich and powerful who usually demeaned the businessmen to the bone opposed it with one voice.
Jia Ping’an said back then that a business tax should be collected, but at that time others spoke lightly and no one paid any attention to him.
Changsun Wuji's words are quite inciting.
"Eldest Sun Xianggong, today is a state affair."
Jia Pingan didn't want to chat with a dying person, Changsun Wuji was taken aback, and chuckled lightly: "National affairs? That's right, but young people talk about state affairs, which makes people laugh."
Your beep beep makes people speechless!
Jia Pingan glanced at him, and officially started his bewitching (speech), "Your Majesty, Datang's economy seems to be booming today, but this booming is obtained by using the north as the main grain-producing area. The minister once proposed to develop the south. , there are very few who can respond."
"The grain in the north is enough. Since the former Sui Dynasty, the weather in the Central Plains has been smooth, and the grain has even cost two dollars a bucket. Cheap grain hurts farmers. What's the point of developing the south? Do you want to lower the price of grain?" Li Yifu was aggressive.
Xu Jingzong subconsciously wanted to spray, but Jia Ping'an had already spoken, "Does Li Xiang know why the weather in the north is so good?"
Well!
Of course Li Yifu didn't know, let alone him, no one present except Jia Pingan knew. But he said indifferently: "The Great Tang established the country, God bestowed blessings, and the people of the world were bathed in the grace of the emperor, enjoying themselves in harmony."
You sycophant, but your rebellion against the collection of commercial taxes has already made the emperor furious. Jia Pingan sneered in his heart, "Does Li Xiang know the reason for the frequent famines in the grassland?"
Datang has been able to suppress the grassland, a very important factor is that the grassland is sick, and snowstorms continue... Don't laugh, it is really snowstorms and frost disasters. The famine caused damage to the strength of the grassland, which provided the time for Datang to suppress the Turks. Although Datang also fell ill in those years, Datang has a solid foundation!
"This is God's punishment!"
As a proficient writer, Li Yifu is of course more than this level. He smiled slightly, "Otherwise, how can we explain that the Tang Dynasty was in good weather, but the grassland suffered frequent disasters in those years? Does Wuyang Gong have another explanation?"
He laughed mockingly.
"Of course."
Jia Ping'an discovered bamboo on the banks of the Yellow River, as well as many vegetation that are only found in the south. Afterwards, these vegetation disappeared. And now the weather in the north is actually smooth and warm. You must know that such scenes will not be seen in the north in the future, and the whole north will freeze into dogs in winter. As for the rain, sorry, not much.
Why is this?
"In Xinxue, there are many studies on the place under our feet, such as the climate. Xinxue has also recorded an answer through years of continuous observation. The place under our feet will be cold every once in a while, but now it is just not cold. In the beginning, the weather in the north of Datang was smooth. But as time goes by, the north of Datang will gradually become colder, and the rain will become less and less..."
Many places in later generations lacked water, so that water cellars were built to collect rainwater.
Li Yifu was stunned, and then couldn't help laughing, very contemptuously, "Who recorded it?"
The appearance of your sand sculpture is disdainful, Jia Pingan said lightly: "Seniors of the new school. They have been recording these things since the pre-Qin period, recording the changes in temperature and rain every year. The footprints of those seniors are all over the world, and they have been collecting These messages were recorded one by one."
"When the north of Datang is no longer a granary, where will Datang go? Don't forget the Yellow Turban Rebellion!"
The last sentence was so vicious that Li Yifu held back what he wanted to say.
The Yellow Turban Rebellion is a natural disaster, but there are also man-made disasters. But what followed was a long-term disaster in the Central Plains.
"This is a food problem."
Jia Pingan really didn't want to expect these prime ministers to open their eyes to see the world, so do it yourself.
"The other is the money shortage. The Tang Dynasty lacked copper, so that silk, spices, tea, salt and iron, sugar, and even grain were used as currency."
"The shortage of money in the Tang Dynasty led to economic chaos. The first reason is that the price of food cannot be guaranteed. Although the harvest is bumper every year, the harvest can't be two dollars a bucket of rice, right? That's not because cheap grain hurts farmers, but because it kills farmers!"
Two dollars a bucket of rice, and a field of chickens!
Farming at a loss!
"Your Majesty, I think more about it. If the money shortage spreads... the rich and powerful people like to hoard copper coins, so much money is thrown away, and it will never come back. The money shortage will only intensify. How to raise soldiers?"
It takes a lot of money to raise soldiers, but Datang is so short of money, how to raise soldiers? Although there are many reasons for the decline of the Fubing system, such as land annexation, lack of money is also an important reason.
"At that time, all localities can only raise their own soldiers, but are those soldiers from Datang...or those people?" This is Jia Ping's trump card.
Separation of the feudal town... These words were like a thunderbolt, which made the monarchs and ministers in the palace burnt and tender.
"You are scaremongering!"
Li Yifu sprayed: "The shortage of money is the shortage of money. It has been a shortage for many years, and the Tang Dynasty has never collapsed. As for raising soldiers, the government soldiers prepare their own dry food, and they can support dozens of people without any effort at all. Wan Dajun."
Li Zhi glanced at Li Yifu with a gloomy gaze. Then he asked with a sullen face: "How to solve the money shortage you mentioned?"
No one knows the danger of money shortage better than him. Every year he looks at the memorials from all over the world and has a headache, thinking about how to get more money. But the Tang Dynasty lacked copper, gold and silver, and it was difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.
"First, collect business taxes to encourage merchants. Second, look for mines."
"Where did the mine come from? I have searched countless times over the years, but I have never found a large mine."
Changsun Wuji put away his contempt. Although what Jia Pingan said just now was a bit bizarre, there were some things in it that surprised him, such as the question of how to raise soldiers after the money shortage.
He took a deep look at Jia Pingan. Jia Ping'an was the Minister of the Ministry of War. He didn't agree with it at first, thinking that this was the crown of the monkey. How can a young man hold a high position? He even communicated with Li Zhi in private, but Li Zhi insisted on his own opinion. But looking at it today, although this person is unreliable as an official and often runs away, his vision and insight are quite keen.
Erlang mentioned the money shortage back then, but because there was no way to solve it, he had to shelve it. The first emperor also said at the time that if the money shortage continues, sooner or later it will become a big problem.
Later Datang suffered greatly from it. Wu Zong's extermination of Buddha not only acquired a large amount of land, but also collected a lot of money and metal, and then there were two prosperous dynasties.
Li Zhi's heart moved, "But Liaodong?"
Jia Ping'an has been to Liaodong recently, if there are mines there...
Look at the hungry eyes of those prime ministers, Datang has been short of copper for a long time! If anyone can find the big copper mine...
Jia Pingan was secretly happy, "Your Majesty, this time I discovered a copper mine on the other side of the Yalu River."
"Really?"
Changsun Wuji's eyes were sharp, his beard and hair were thick, "If it's true, Goryeo will be destroyed! Quangai Suwen...be punished!"
Of course it is true, the second largest copper mine in Asia in later generations is just opposite the Yalu River. In later generations, he saw it across the river and said it was the second largest copper mine in Asia.
"So, Goryeo will be destroyed!"
"Why do you want to retreat?"
"It should continue to fight and destroy Goryeo."
A group of poor ghosts, they are so excited when they hear about a big copper mine, is it interesting? Jia Pingan said indifferently: "The money shortage in Datang has lasted for many years. Could it be that this year or two can't make it through?"
"A big copper mine is on the other side of the Yalu River, so I can't help but laugh." Li Zhi looked at Jia Ping'an with softer eyes.
It is absolutely impossible for this copper mine to be fake, otherwise it would be deceitful. Jia Pingan's move has made great contributions to the country, plus the matter of business tax... By the way, the matter of business tax has not yet been determined.
Li Zhi took a look at Li Yifu. This hound was against him for the first time today. Needless to say, there must be business at home. It really is a disobedient wild dog.
"Lack of money is a big problem. Even if there is a large copper mine, this matter should not be underestimated... The matter of business tax should also be decided."
Then came a heated debate.
Jia Pingan stood there and fought with all the heroes, from product classification to tax rate determination, it can be called Dugu seeking defeat.
"Luxury goods should naturally have a high tax rate, and they should steal from the rich and give to the poor!"
Who disagrees?
Jia Ping'an's eyes were piercing, "You are all rich, and you are willing to pay a lot of money to buy those expensive things, why don't you pay taxes?"
Ahem!
We are all gentlemen!
The commercial tax for small merchants is particularly humane, and merchants with insufficient annual transaction volume are exempted from tax.
When he walked out of the hall, Jia Ping'an was relaxed, but the prime ministers were all feverish. Li Yifu looked at Jia Pingan with a look of exploration in his eyes, thinking that Jia Pingan's business was so big, why did he take the initiative to cut his flesh?
Jia Pingan smiled slightly in front of him.
Yeah, the emperor has to take off his hat to pay tribute to the great Tang Dynasty!
In the palace, Li Zhi got up, pacing back and forth excitedly. For many years, he had never been so excited.
"Let the queen come."
It’s useless for one person to be excited. Human beings are creatures that seek recognition. The more people share, the stronger the sense of accomplishment.
"Your Majesty."
Wu Mei is here.
"Meiniang, do you know that just now, the business tax has been decided!"
Wu Mei has already got the news that it was Adi who entered the palace, and she didn't know what she said to the monarchs and ministers. Her heart moved, "Chen Qie remembers that the officials have been unwilling to let go these days, why did they suddenly change?"
This is not new!
Li Zhi smiled slightly, "Jia Ping'an said something. The problem of food made me vigilant, but the problem of money shortage became the main point that made all the officials bow their heads. Jia Ping'an...is really good!"
He suddenly remembered something, "When Jia Pingan started the tea business, he mentioned the business tax, but I didn't think so at the time, so he made ginseng wine...he..."
Li Zhi was very surprised, "He wouldn't use this to let me know how profitable the business is, right? By the way, I heard what he said that time...to let me see how to do business."
This kid!
Li Zhi scolded with a smile: "He actually used such means to silently put pressure on me? That's right, ginseng wine and tea business make money like this, what are you waiting for without taxation? This is a temptation, and I have to pay attention to him. Advice."
Wu Mei was also taken aback, and then laughed, "Ping An is planning like this? He said to me at the time, Sister, just wait for the 25% dividend, and it will definitely make you a rich man. The concubine didn't think so at the time. , but when he brought the convoy into the palace, everything became clear. Your Majesty, my concubine made a mistake."
"You didn't make any mistakes, it's my fault."
Li Zhi was full of emotions, "This man said that earning money can make a lot of money, and he will do what he says, and he will do what he says. I have such a courtier, but I ignore it. Now I think it's just letting the pearls and jades fall into the dust. Why should I not!"
The more Li Zhi thought about it, the more he felt that he owed Jia Pingan, so he ordered: "Choose a few more maids from the palace to reward him."
Several maids were sent to Jia's house. Before Jia Ping'an got home, Jia's house exploded.
Jia Yu and DouDou discussed under the tree.
Doudou's eyebrows were frowned into silkworm babies, and he said bitterly and bitterly: "Brother, Hongyan said that these women were rewarded, and they will be terrible at home in the future. What should I do?"
Aye is really not a good person! Jia Yu snorted coldly, "I think I should...cry about this!"
"cry?"
DouDou was a little confused, standing there cutely.
"Yes, just cry!"
Two brats rushed to the front yard, and Wei Wushuang and Su Ho, who were handing over, were hugged by their thighs one by one.
"Wow!"
"Wow!"
The two brats cried out of grief, and the servant who sent them over wondered, "Why?"
Wei Wushuang didn't know either, and Su Ho was even more confused.
Jia Yu raised his head, and said with tears in his eyes, "Ah Niang, Aye doesn't want us?"
Doudou choked, "Aniang, let's move out and ignore Aye."
Wei Wushuang: "..."
Soho: "…"
The fuss of the two children made the servant's face darken, and he said with a straight face: "This is a reward from His Majesty. Your Majesty has said that Lord Wuyang has made great achievements..."
"Aniang, let's go, let's go."
Doudou pulled Su Ho out, kicking his feet desperately, leaning back his small body, his face flushed red.
Su Ho couldn't help crying.
There have always been two women in the family, and they all know about a princess outside, and even know about the child born to the princess, what is the name... Li Shuo's child is also Jia Ping'an's child. But Jia's backyard is very simple! Now there are a few maids here, who were rewarded by the emperor, so they can't be touched or scolded. The taste of this family is about to change.
In the past, the whole family was harmonious and beautiful, talking freely and doing everything freely. But after these women came, Jia's backyard changed.
Su Ho just couldn't let go of the atmosphere, and was moved by the little padded jacket.
"Ahem! Where is this going?"
Jia Pingan came back with a fishing rod and a few big fish on his shoulders. When he saw the maids in the palace, he immediately understood.
"Aye!"
DouDou let go and ran over, hugged his thigh, howled like he was dead, his face turned red from crying, "Aye, you don't want them, you don't want them..."
Jia Pingan had never seen the little padded jacket cry so sadly, and immediately wanted to hug her up, but Doudou refused, and his whole body fell and slid down.
"That... send it back."
Jia Pingan smiled awkwardly.
He is not fraternity, but thinking of this may be a little troublesome.
Later generations heard that Fang Xuanling accepted the reward from the court lady, but the shrewd wife in the family had a fit and was willing to drink up the poisoned wine (vinegar) given by the late emperor. Regardless of whether this story is true or not...it cannot be true. Fan Yang Lu's woman, if there is no serious crime, you give it a try?
This story illustrates a truth that it is not easy to refuse what the emperor rewards.
DouDou got excited immediately after listening to it, and crawled towards him like a little monkey.
Jia Pingan hugged her, and said with a straight face: "I haven't seen anything yet, don't you believe in Aye?"
The servant's face became darker and darker. If he can't handle this errand, and the emperor turns his back on him, he can't bear it and walk around.
"Mr. Wuyang, this is not right..."
He gave Jia Pingan a wink, signaling not to embarrass us.
"I won't embarrass you." Jia Ping'an ordered: "Little fish, take a few fish to the kitchen."
At this time, this person is still thinking about a few fish, which makes people want to cry. Some people say that Jia Ping'an is obsessed with fishing, but now it's true, even Lu Guogong Cheng Zhijie can't compare with him.
"I will go to the palace."
Jia Pingan galloped into the palace, and Shaopeng was waiting. He said with a smile, "The queen asked us to wait for you here, let's go."
Jia Ping'an went to the queen's place in a daze, and after saluting, he said, "Sister, I can't have those women. The house is already crowded, and if there are more women, I will be in a terrible state."
There are many women, the only way is not to take them seriously. This is the kind of thing that the rich and powerful are best at. But Jia Pingan couldn't do it.
Wu Mei shook her head and sighed, her eyes were a little smug, "The emperor rewarded you with a court lady earlier, I persuaded you a bit, and said that you would definitely not want it. The emperor made a bet with me, and now I have won."
Jia Ping'an couldn't help vomiting blood. Co-authored the empress to bet on herself, but she didn't know that Jia's backyard had been messed up.
Thinking of Wei Wushuang's respectful but alienated appearance when he first arrived home, Su Ho even had tears in his eyes...Jia Pingan thought it was full. But Lao Li's family has this tradition. For example, they betrothed Wei Zheng's son to Xincheng. After a while, they felt that Lao Wei was not a real person. Not only did he smash the stele, he even regretted the marriage.
Wu Mei was even a little excited. This was the first time Jia Pingan had seen this kind of emotion. He couldn't help asking curiously: "Sister, what did you win?"
Wu Mei turned around and smiled, "If I win the bet, Your Majesty will reward you with his favorite horse."
Sister...
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(end of this chapter)