Li Shimin thought that what Dai Zhou was going to say next might not be something that Concubine Yang could listen to.
And maybe Li Shimin is thinking too much.
However, just now, she asked Concubine Yang to do things for her, and now, she asked her to leave again.
In the future, when I ask Concubine Yang again, will she still be willing?
I definitely won't be willing to do anything for him.
Because you don't trust people.
So, Li Shimin said: "Go on, just say it, there is no one else here. From now on, when Concubine Yang is around, if anything happens, just say it!"
This is what I want to tell Concubine Yang.
To be honest, when Concubine Yang heard this, she felt completely comfortable.
This is what she deserves too.
When Dai Zhou heard this, he agreed.
Since Li Shimin has said it, he will say it.
So, he said: "Your Majesty, will Su Dingfang's salary be increased this year? He has not received any salary increase for ten consecutive years! If there is no increase, it seems unreasonable."
When Li Shimin heard this, he was silent for a moment.
He fell into a memory.
A memory that makes me feel a little uncomfortable.
This is also the reason why Su Dingfang has not received a salary increase for ten years.
Speaking of Su Dingfang, he was known as Lie, also known as Su Lie.
When he was young, he was famous for his bravery and fighting spirit and his amazing courage. He once accompanied his father to conquer the rebels and stabilize the countryside. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, he defected to the Hebei Rebel Army led by Dou Jiande and Liu Heitai, and made many military exploits.
It was not until the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty that Su Dingfang began to serve the Tang Dynasty and accompanied Li Jing in his northern expedition to the Eastern Turks. In the decisive night attack on Yinshan Mountain, Su Dingfang led 200 cavalry to enter the formation first and defeated Jieli Khan's army.
Ya Zhang made great contributions to defeating the Eastern Turks.
And in the crucial battle, he was run away by the Turkic Khan.
After Su Dingfang won the victory, he let his soldiers plunder the people's things because he failed to manage his soldiers well.
Regarding this matter, people have also taken advantage of it.
But this matter is not his fault.
In fact, the main person responsible for this battle was Li Jing.
Su Dingfang is just a deputy general. Shouldn't he be punished if he commits a crime?
But some things just don't go as expected.
Li Shimin rescued Li Jing from the siege and rewarded Li Jing heavily, but Su Dingfang took the blame.
This pot lasted for 10 years.
How many decades are there in life?
Su Dingfang was eventually appointed by Li Shimin as the Left Guard Zhonglang General.
For the next ten years, he was not promoted.
My friends and colleagues around me have all been promoted and made a fortune.
And he is still in the official position of Zhonglang General, without any change.
What Li Shimin did was obviously wrong.
During these ten years, every time an official received a salary increase, Su Dingfang was never included.
Dai Zhou came to ask again this year.
Li Shimin was deep in thought.
Until Dai Zhou asked again: "Your Majesty, if it doesn't rise this year, I'm afraid it won't be justified!"
But Li Shimin said: "As for Su Dingfang, if he makes a mistake, he should bear the punishment for making a mistake. Let's talk about him later!"
Dai Zhou wanted to say something else.
But he was blocked by Li Shimin.
"Okay, no more talk about him!"
In this way, other officials' salaries will increase this year, but Su Dingfang's will remain the same.
Dai Zhou was silent.
Li Shimin asked again: "Is there anything else?"
"Also, regarding the sons of General Cheng and Duke Xing, they said they were going to support Qingzhou to strengthen their will."
"Well, good! When will they set off? Let someone see them off!"
"They've already set off!"
"Is this so? Cheng Zhijie and Fang Xuanling are my loyal ministers, and I must treat them well." If Li Shimin knew that it was Li Min who asked the four of them to go to Qingzhou this time, he would be thinking wildly again.
"Also, next is about the Shengtang Group!"
Li Shimin glanced at Concubine Yang.
Ask: "What happened to them?"
"As soon as the news that the Qingzhou Railway was to be built came out, hundreds of thousands of people have signed up. They said they would participate in the construction of the Qingzhou Railway, and the Sixth Prince has also started to select candidates!"
"That's a good thing!"
"There are bad sides too."
"How to say?"
There are still a few tracks to be built in Chang'an, but because the Sixth Prince's Qingzhou Railway has attracted huge attention, and now everyone is going there, it has become very difficult for us to recruit craftsmen!"
It happens one after another, this is normal.
This was something Li Shimin didn't expect.
"Let me think about it!"
Concubine Yang said: "Your Majesty, can our construction period be extended?"
This is also a way.
But Li Shimin denied it.
"No! No! I have already told the people that there is no possibility of extension. If it is completed within the specified time, it must be completed!"
"How can we build it if there is no one? And now that the supply of rails has been tilted towards the Qingzhou Railway, it is getting more and more difficult for us to buy rails. The delivery time is already three months away, and there is still no guarantee that the goods will be available! Now
Shengtang Group's iron is its main output, and the quality of private blacksmith shops cannot meet the requirements of the track."
Dai Zhou said again.
It seems that he came with a lot of questions today.
These problems must be solved.
Otherwise, how to build the track?
"We'll talk about this later. At worst, my army will join in the construction!" Li Shimin said.
This is also his last move.
It's also the fastest way.
It just requires the power of the army.
But what's not to do?
"Yes! I know!"
"What else?"
Li Shimin really wanted to hear Dai Zhou say there was no more.
But he thought wrong.
Because Dai Zhou said again: "There is one more thing! There is one more thing!"
"What's the matter? Tell me!"
Li Shimin listened patiently.
"As for cotton, Shengtang Group still encourages people to invest in planting this year. Moreover, it has also agreed to purchase cotton from people at the same price as last year. Tens of thousands of people have signed up now."
That is a channel for people to improve their income.
With this channel, no one wants to plant seeds.
As long as you keep a little care, you can sell them for money during the autumn harvest, and everyone wants to do it.
Li Shimin looked at Concubine Yang.
The expression is profound.
Well, that means what Li Min does next must be like cotton.
It's Li Shimin who thinks too much.
"Very good, then the tax on cotton should be appropriately reduced this year to encourage people to plant more!"
Li Shimin added fuel to the fire at the last critical moment.
In this way, people who grow cotton will have higher incomes.
Dai Zhou asked, "What about those who grow rice and wheat?"
"The boy's cotton seeds are limited, right? Besides, I think he will definitely take it into consideration!"
In this way, Li Shimin posed another problem for Li Min.
After Concubine Yang heard this, she didn't say anything.
Maybe she needs to have a good talk with Li Min.
Let him think of a solution.
Dai Zhou said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Okay, it's none of your business, get down quickly!"
Li Shimin, on the other hand, looked outside with satisfaction.
All is well.
Until ten days later, a big event happened in Chang'an City!