Datang's current domestic situation can actually be summed up in one sentence, that is, the relations of production cannot adapt to the development of the productive forces, and the old relations of production have hindered the development of the productive forces, so Datang urgently needs a social change to replace the old relations of production with a new one, so as to completely release the productive forces.

Of course, the production relations and productive forces mentioned above are all philosophical, and Li Shimin and Li Su may not understand these, and even if they do, they will not take them to heart. However, as emperors, they have already keenly felt that Datang has reached the point where they have to change, otherwise there will definitely be big problems in the future.

It's just that Li Shimin is old, and his thinking can't keep up with the development of the times, so he also knows that he can't promote this change, so he has to hand over this arduous task to his heir Li Zhi, but Li Shimin is not at ease with Li Zhi, so he wrote a letter to Li Zhi, asking him to help Li Zhi and complete this change that is related to the life and death of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Su has never said this to others, but today he told Wang An, this is mainly because Wang An is the prime minister of Daqi, and if Li Su wants to help Li Zhi in the future, he must need Wang An's strong cooperation, so give him a reminder in advance, so that he can be mentally prepared, so as not to make any mistakes at that time.

It's just that Wang An considered that this matter was too deeply involved, and he had also seen Li Zhi, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, and felt that the other party did not look like a person who could take on such a big responsibility, so he was worried that if something really went wrong during the reform, it would make Daqi fall into it, but Wang An knew Li Su very well, and looked at the way he spoke and the demeanor on his face. Immediately knowing this matter, Li Yu had already made a decision, and no one could change it. So I had to prepare secretly.

A few months later, Lu Wan, who had finished recuperation, returned to Taiwan. As a result, he was personally received by Li Su, and at the time of the meeting, Li Su personally announced that he would bestow the title of Count Luvin on him, and at the same time he also told the gentlemen of various newspapers that a group of people who have made great contributions to the country and society will be selected in various industries in Daqi to be awarded the title.

As soon as this news came out, it immediately detonated the whole society, not only the strong reaction in Daqi country, but also countless people who thought they were eligible for the title rushed to run. Add some prestige to yourself. Even Datang has a strong response in China, especially in Datang's industrial and commercial circles, many people regret not immigrating to Daqi earlier, but also began to arrange their own industries in Datang, and then shifted their focus to Daqi.

"Your Majesty, Daqi's move is tantamount to a robbery, within a few days, several famous businessmen in Datang have begun to transfer assets to Daqi, if you let it go. I'm afraid it will really make my Datang's business slump! In the study room of the Liangyi Palace, the eldest grandson Wuji stated to Li Shimin with a sad face.

The official letter submitted by the eldest grandson Wuji to Wang An wanted to restrict the settlement of Tang merchants in Daqi, but the other party politely refused. Immediately afterwards, Li Su conferred knighthoods on some commoners who had made great contributions to society, including scribes, teachers, and inventors, but the largest number of them. But there are also the big merchants, big factory owners, and big plantation owners from all walks of life, most of whom have considerable prestige in society. And there is no problem with the morality itself, and being awarded a knighthood is also expected.

Although Li Shimin is just over fifty. But years of government work have made him show a kind of old color, there are a few more wrinkles on his forehead than before, and the hair on his temples has turned gray, if you don't know, I'm afraid you will think that Li Shimin is at least sixty years old.

I saw that after Li Shimin listened to the statement of the eldest grandson Wuji, he showed a smile and said: "Wuji, I already know about this matter, but Liulang also has his own difficulties, it is impossible for Daqi to restrict the stay of businessmen, and the most fundamental reason is how can we Datang keep businessmen?" ”

Hearing Li Shimin's indifferent answer, the eldest grandson Wuji was stunned for a moment, and then stepped forward again and said: "Your Majesty, the minister also knows that the root lies in my Datang, but my Datang is originally based on agriculture, and it is not as good as Daqi congenitally, if you want to retain merchants, you must make changes to some laws, but this involves the interests of all aspects, and it is really untouchable, so the minister can only hope that Daqi can make some sacrifices in the help that Datang has helped them in the past, but it is ......."

"Alright, don't say it!" Before the eldest grandson Wuji's words were finished, he was interrupted by Li Shimin waving his hand. Then I saw Li Shimin stand up and turn around and say: "This matter ends here, Liulang has his own plans, and not all businessmen are willing to leave Datang, such as traditional industries such as porcelain and silk, which are in short supply overseas, you can arrange people to think of ways to see if you can expand some of Datang's advantageous industries, so that you can also make up for the losses caused by the loss of some businessmen!" ”

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he waved his hand with his back to the eldest grandson Wuji, signaling for him to leave. As a result, the eldest grandson Wuji could only sigh helplessly, and turned around and left the study after giving a salute.

After the eldest grandson Wuji left, Li Shimin stood there motionless. At this time, a person turned from behind the screen next to him, with a long jade body and a handsome appearance, it was Li Zhi, the prince of the Tang Dynasty. I saw him walk behind Li Shimin, and Shi Yili said: "Sons and daughters see their father!" ”

"Zhi'er, did you hear what your uncle said?" Li Shimin turned around at this time, looked at Li Zhi calmly and asked. He knew that Eldest Sun Wuji would come to him today to report this matter, so he called Li Zhi in advance and asked him to hide behind the screen, listen to what Eldest Sun Wuji was saying, and think about the deep meaning of the other party's words.

"Father, the emperor, the sons and ministers have heard it." Li Zhi also replied with a calm expression.

"What do you think?" Li Shimin suddenly looked at Li Zhi with a thoughtful gaze.

I saw Li Zhi stop and think for a while, his face showed a little hesitation, but in the end he replied with a firm gaze: "Father, Erchen thinks that his uncle is selfish!" ”

Hearing Li Zhi bluntly point out that the eldest grandson Wuji was selfish, Li Shimin showed a look of appreciation, and looked at Li Zhi with a little more satisfaction in his eyes, and then said softly: "Oh? Zhi'er, why do you think your uncle is selfish? ”

Li Zhi showed a firm expression at this time and said: "Father, as far as the sons know, my uncle and their eldest grandson have controlled nearly one-third of the cotton production in the Western Regions through these years of annexation, and every year they rely on hoarding cotton and raising the price of cotton, so that many textile factories have to look at the face of the eldest grandson, and in recent years, the eldest grandson is slowly entering the textile industry and opening a lot of textile factories, I believe that in a few years, the eldest grandson will become a giant in the textile industry." ”

When Li Zhi said this, he glanced up at his father's expression, and found that Li Shimin's face was soft, and he boldly continued: "Whether it is the previous annexation of land, or the current large-scale entry into the textile industry, the eldest grandson has used some overt or covert means of power, if these behaviors are placed in the sixth brother, they will definitely be charged with disrupting the commercial order, and the illegal gains will be confiscated at the least, and they may be imprisoned and sentenced, but my Datang does not have a law in this regard, not only can it not protect the rights and interests of those victimized merchants, At the same time, it is impossible to convict the eldest grandson......"

Before Li Zhi could talk about the final key point, he was interrupted by Li Shimin: "Yes, Zhi'er, you can see that there are many similar behaviors of the Changsun clan in China, and most of them are related to the powerful and powerful, which is also the reason why the merchants of the Tang Dynasty have gone to Daqi, because only there can they get a relatively fair environment." Therefore, if you want Datang to keep the merchants, you must have an action similar to the Shang Yang Reform, but this change will definitely damage the interests of the powerful and powerful like the Changsun Clan, your uncle knows this very well, and unfortunately, he chose to stand on the side of the family! ”

Li Zhi was overjoyed when he heard this, stepped forward and bowed down and said, "It turns out that you have already understood it father, and your son was still worried...... Worried about ......"

Li Zhi was a little too excited in the end, and almost said the deepest thoughts in his heart, only then did he suddenly wake up, but he didn't dare to say any more, but Li Shimin chuckled and said: "Are you worried that your father's thinking is outdated, and you can't see the problem with my Datang?" ”

"Erchen doesn't dare!" Li Zhi looked a little embarrassed, thinking that he really underestimated his father, he thought that he had followed the sixth brother since he was a child, and later went to Taiwan to live for more than a year, and he asked himself to see the difference between Datang and Daqi very clearly, and also understood where the problem of Datang was, but he didn't expect his father and his old man to see it more clearly than himself.

"Okay, there's nothing you dare, it's just us father and son today, you should say something to your father, tell what you think in your heart, and what you plan to do in the future!" Li Shimin said with a smile.

In fact, Li Zhi had long wanted to talk to Li Shimin about the current situation of Datang, so after hearing this, he took a deep breath and said with a resolute face: "Father, just like you just said, Erchen also thinks that Datang urgently needs a change, in the words of the sixth brother, it is actually a social change, if you want to promote this change, you must have the support of your father, and then implement it by some capable people, if it goes well, after a few decades, my Datang will definitely be like the sixth brother's Daqi, with unlimited development potential!" ”

"Decades?" Li Shimin repeated it gently, and then said very helplessly, "Zhi'er, you can see that this change will take so long, which makes my father very gratified, but my father is old, and he really doesn't have the time or energy to promote this change, so this heavy responsibility can only fall on you!" (To be continued......)