In fact, whenever the imperial court encounters a problem, the ministers want to hope that they can find a way to solve it, who doesn't want to be able to get ahead?!

Especially Li Ke and Li Tai, before going to the court, they had already gathered their staff to study the issues to be discussed in the last court for a long time. It's a pity that they just can't solve such a complex problem.

Or Li Chengqian has a way, and he recommended Li You, the king of Qi.

So, Li Shimin sent someone to send Li You.

The predicament faced by Chang'an City really gave Li Shimin a headache. He asked, "Li You, do you have any way?" ”

Li You still looked like he didn't care, and he smiled: "How big is it?" The people regard food as the sky, and when they eat, they will be spiritual. ”

Li Shimin likes him like this now, and said with a smile: "What are you eating?" ”

Li You said: "Father, the current top priority is to transport the grain and salt transferred from other parts of the household into Chang'an. If you eat it, won't you be fine? ”

Li Tai couldn't get used to seeing him like this, but now he was a little afraid of this unscrupulous guy, so he couldn't help but question his wishes and kept silent.

Li You said: "Now that the waterway is cut off, the only land transportation is the official road to Tongguan, and the muddy road cannot be solved for a while.

However, if this road was only used to transport the materials allocated by the imperial court, it would basically be able to meet the main supply of materials in Chang'an City.

Then, the imperial court can calmly repair the Yongtong Canal, and there is no need to worry about riots in Chang'an City. ”

Wei Chigong asked: "Only the materials allocated by the imperial court are transported, what about those other passers-by, especially those merchants?" Forcibly ban them from passing? ”

In the background, many of the merchants were standing in the main hall, and as soon as they heard that the passage was to be forcibly banned, their way to fortune was cut off, and they immediately became dissatisfied.

There was a discussion in the "buzzing" hall, and many people questioned it.

Yan Liben hated Li You so much that he came out and said: "The imperial court has built official roads, and the merchants have also paid taxes, so it's not appropriate for people to pass." ”

His words immediately resonated with people, especially since many people had already purchased materials and were waiting to be transported to Chang'an to make a fortune. If they are not allowed to bring it in, not only will they not make any money, but they will also lose their old capital.

As a result, many people came out to support Yan Liben's opinion.

Li Tai and Li Ke saw that Li You had offended people, and they were secretly happy in their hearts, and said in their hearts: "Call you to be angry, this has caused the anger of the public." Deserve! ”

Li Chengqian regrets it now, he feels that he shouldn't recommend Li You, why let him come out and offend people?

Li You stood there nonchalantly, waiting for everyone to finish speaking.

After a while, seeing that the hall was quiet, he said: "Old rule, if anyone interrupts me without waiting for me to finish speaking, don't blame me for scolding my mother." ”

In fact, everyone knows how powerful this prince is, so they shout indiscriminately, and they have this courage. But to let yourself be alone with him, my heart is absolutely hairy.

Li You said: "There is a sentence I want to say in the front, now that Chang'an City is in danger, it is not interesting to make a fortune. I'm not against any one of you, but I'm not afraid to offend any of you.

My opinion is that from today onwards, a temporary tax collection station will be set up in Tongguan, and in addition to the materials allocated by the imperial court, the rest of the materials transported into Chang'an will be subject to ten times more taxes than usual.

In this way, the materials that have been shipped can be reduced by some losses after they are sold.

From tomorrow, all the materials transported into Chang'an will be taxed at 20 times, and if anyone thinks that they are still profitable, they can continue to transport them to Chang'an.

I'm sure the official roads will be empty in no time. ”

When he said this, he groaned for a moment and looked towards Li Chengqian.

Cheng Qian thought this was a good idea, but he was worried that he would offend many people by supporting Li You's opinion, so he hesitated.

Li You was a little disappointed in his heart, but he also knew that Li Chengqian was originally a person who had no opinions and lacked decisiveness. This ability needs to be exercised.

The eldest grandson Wuji saw that he was very disappointed in Li Chengqian, and he decided to support Li You, so he came out and said:

"Your Majesty, the minister agrees with the opinion of His Royal Highness the King of Qi, and severe measures should be taken against those who make a fortune in the country."

Wei Zheng stood up, and he said: "The minister agrees with the opinion of His Royal Highness the King of Qi, the people of Chang'an City are already living in great difficulty, and these black-hearted businessmen still have to make a fortune in the country. If it is according to the minister's wishes, their materials will be confiscated directly. ”

Gao Jingming is the direct beneficiary of this method, after all, he is to transport the materials of the household department, so he also firmly supports Li You.

Li Chengqian suddenly felt a little ashamed, he realized something, that is, there must be trade-offs and responsibilities in dealing with people. He finally stood up and said, "Father, the sons and daughters support the opinion of Li You, the king of Qi. ”

Then Fang Xuanling, Ma Zhou, Cheng Yanjin, Hou Junji, Li Daozong and others also stood up and seconded the proposal.

Li Ke and Li Tai are very shrewd, they have already discovered that if they don't come out to express their position, they will offend Li Shimin.

So, they also came out and seconded the motion.

There was a sound of support in the main hall.

Li Shimin was very happy and said: "Very good, the court of the Tang Dynasty should be a righteous faction." I agreed with Li You, the king of Qi, that the matter was jointly handled by the household department and Jin Wuwei. ”

Gao Jingming and Wei Chigong said together: "The ministers obey the order. ”

Li You said: "Father, the second issue that the sons want to talk about is the food allocated to the border guards. Erchen promised that before noon tomorrow, 300,000 quintals of affordable grain would be provided to the household department. ”

Li You's words are very shocking, everyone knows that there is a shortage of food in Chang'an City, and how difficult this matter is.

However, including Li Ke and Li Tai, no one doubted that Li You could do it.

Gao Jingming said excitedly: "Your Highness, thank you. ”

Fang Xuanling also said: "Your Highness, thank you for those border guards. ”

Li Shimin didn't speak, he just looked at Li You with appreciative eyes.

Li You continued: "Regarding the maintenance of the Yongtong Canal, it is indeed very difficult at present. It is necessary to seize the intermittent time of the rainy season to carry out emergency repairs. ”

Li Ke saw Li You speaking for him, and his heart was a little moved. He said: "Fifth brother, this rainy day, when is the right time, I hope you will give me advice." ”

Li You said: "It is not Chang'an that affects the water level of the Bahe River, but the upper reaches of the Bahe River. Today, let Li Chunfeng go to the upper reaches of the Bahe River, as long as he can predict a sunny time of three days, and then build a dam in the upper reaches of the Bahe River, and take advantage of the opportunity for the lower water level downstream, and organize emergency repairs in various sections at the same time......"8)