Chapter 863 The Tang Dynasty can continue to be strong!
After Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others achieved their wishes, they left with satisfaction.
As the territory of the Tang Dynasty expanded, the affairs of these prime ministers of the Tang Dynasty also became more and more complicated.
In particular, in the past few years, cement houses and cement roads have been built everywhere in various places, and the construction of Datang Bank has begun. They also conduct inspections every two months.
However, with the construction of cement roads, it is becoming more and more convenient to travel from Chang'an to various prefectures and counties in Datang.
Lijiazhuang!
When Li Shimin arrived, Li Chengqian and Li Baoding also came to look for Li Xuan.
Moreover, Li Chengqian and Li Baoding also signed a paper-making workshop contract in their hands.
Seeing the papermaking workshop contract in their hands, Li Shimin knew that he, Fang Xuanling and others had worried too much.
"Your Majesty is here in such a hurry, but what is the important matter?"
Li Xuan would always ask this question about Li Shimin.
"After hearing about the huge sales of newspapers, I was worried about the adverse effects, so I came to inquire!"
Hearing this, the two chamberlains on the side quickly moved back a wheelchair made of purple sandalwood.
Walking all the way to the farm, a group of old soldiers who could hardly walk were already waiting at the gate. As a result, the stack of newspapers handed over by the old soldiers on the carriage were scattered into their hands, and then they went straight to a sunny place to relax.
He sat down slowly and started reading the newspaper.
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"Chenglu doesn't dare to disobey Aye's wishes!"
Li Chenglu pushed the wheelchair and continued to move forward. On both sides were green rice seedlings that were half a person tall.
Which new cement highway will be built by the Road Construction Department? Ten cement highways have been built throughout Datang?
In the eleventh year of Zhenguan, Qingzhou Shipyard built eight more giant steel ships, and in the 12th year of Zhenguan, it forged twelve giant steel ships!
There are also various rumors that are 80% true!
The impact this brought was that the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty seemed to be beginning to involute.
The interesting things that happened in the northern border of the Tang Dynasty in the past few days have spread throughout the southern part of the Tang Dynasty in half a month. Even the interesting things that happened in the surrounding vassal states can spread throughout the states of the Tang Dynasty in a month.
Prefectures and other feudal lords.
However, only for Li Chenglu, it was completely the opposite!
For this reason, His Majesty was furious and even had a big quarrel with King Jin!
Another example is that in the eleventh year of Zhenguan, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development built a hundred cement houses, and in the twelfth year of Zhenguan, 1,200 concrete houses were built directly;
"Ah Weng, Ah Weng!"
Another example is that a cult appeared in a certain state and county, killing dozens of people and then being wiped out by soldiers from Zhechong Prefecture!
Another example is that a certain prefecture and county followed the example of Weinan County in purchasing cattle and renting and selling cattle to make a living, and the results were excellent!
In a certain county, following the example of Weinan County in setting up a breeding farm, the assets of two wealthy businessmen doubled directly!
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However, before Li Chenglu could ask the question, Li Yuan spoke again.
Anyway, in just a few years, newspapers in the Tang Dynasty had become a must-read for wealthy businessmen and powerful families.
"It doesn't matter, everything depends on the outcome! But as long as you don't get involved blindly, that's enough!"
"Second brother, you and junior brother go and deliver these newspapers to Aye and Aniang. I want to deliver the newspapers to Aweng!"
Every day, he was helped around the palace by his attendants or concubines, and sat on the balcony to bask in the sun.
"It's like a bustling city!" Li Xuan said quietly.
"On weekdays, Chenglu has to help Aye with the affairs of the house, and deal with the affairs of Bingzhou and Goguryeo. He also has to teach his second brother and junior brother. He is indeed a bit busy. Please don't blame me!"
"Excuse me!"
For example, Li Chongyi, the eldest son of the Prince of Hejian in the Tang Dynasty, and Cheng Chusi, the eldest son of Duke Su of the Tang Dynasty, led four thousand thunder troops to Luzon Island to crack mountains and crack rocks to suppress the indigenous people!
In Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty, there were naturally several more colleges!
Naturally.
Seeing so many outstanding students from various vassal states around the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, and many courtiers, I couldn't help but be a little tempted.
For example, some timid officials simply do not dare to engage in corruption. As for those high-ranking officials, they not only have to undergo merit tests every year, but also undergo scrutiny.
Li Yuan said directly.
The students from the vassal state in Chang'an City came from a tribe that they thought was very prosperous, to the Tang Dynasty, and then to Chang'an City. It was like going from a dilapidated countryside to a prosperous big city.
It caused a lot of talk in all the states and counties of Datang!
Another example is that His Highness the King of Jin was furious again and led a group of personal guards to beat up several men named Wu!
Another example is that His Majesty brought the King of Wei Li Tai and the King of Yan Li Zhi and wanted these two princes to become the disciples of King Jin. However, the King of Jin refused without hesitation! As a result, a few days later, His Highness the King of Jin brought his eldest son with him.
Li Chenglu went to Bingzhou. After inspecting the fiefdom, he punished several evil slaves and officials, and accepted a young man from the Di family in Taiyuan as his disciple!
In Lijiazhuang, not only the King of Jin wants to read newspapers, but also the four great Confucian scholars in the village and their disciples. Moreover, there are fifty-two scholars in the village who also want to read newspapers, and some
The officials of the King of Jin also read newspapers, and some wealthy farmers also wanted to read newspapers; even some literate guards also wanted to read newspapers.
Thinking of something, Li Shimin asked curiously: "In the past few days, have other merchants come to the newspaper office and want to put their shops on top of newspapers?"
"Aweng?"
"Hmph, you are the eldest son of King Jin, a mere concubine and a disciple of Xuanba, why should you care so much!"
But for some reason, Li Chenglu felt something was wrong.
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The once majestic Emperor could actually show such a naughty face!
"Ah, Chenglu is already here, isn't he?" Li Chenglu said with a bitter smile.
Li Chenglu smiled slightly, took the newspaper, and greeted the guard politely.
As if remembering something, Li Yuan spoke with some worry.
Hearing the sound, the old man who was lying on the balcony with a thin blanket covering his body became more wrinkled, and he struggled to raise his head.
"The prosperous age, the prosperous age is wonderful! It's a pity that you were born into the royal family, and you are still the eldest son of Sanlang. The kids in the palace have also grown up. Chengqian can't hold it back anymore. Erlang has set a bad precedent for my Li family.
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As newspapers began to expand, there were more than ten papermaking workshops and thousands more papermakers in the Tang Dynasty.
This time, he was negligent.
"go!"
Both of them were afraid of the Supreme Emperor in his palace.
"Yes, the more people our Tang Dynasty has, the stronger our Tang Dynasty will be!"
"Yes, brother!"
He quickly bowed to Li Chenglu and walked away.
"Aweng, the weather is fine now, do you want to go out for a walk in the village?"
Li Chenglu smiled helplessly, and then quickly changed the topic.
"It's wonderful! The Tang Dynasty was so powerful that all the barbarians around it were surrendered. The people of the Tang Dynasty had no famine for ten years. The people of the Tang Dynasty had begun to be able to eat a meal of meat every five days.
"Aweng, don't worry. Aye has taught Chenglu since he was a child that my lineage as King Jin has no chance of being crowned king, so there is no need to get involved. Moreover, with the power of the emperor's brother, King Wei and King Yan have no chance of winning if they unite!
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The resulting impact is that Datang seems to have entered a new era of information bombing.
Perhaps because he felt that Li Chenglu was the heir to King Jin and the legitimate son of the Li family, Li Yuan was in a good mood every time he saw Li Chenglu.
These people and the bodyguards holding the newspapers have to deliver them one by one.
Moreover, people dared to get married and have children without worry. What a prosperous Tang Dynasty!
This is the prosperous Tang Dynasty!
I, Li Yuan, will live up to my life and all the old brothers who follow me, Li Yuan, to conquer the world!
"Back to Aweng, the construction from Chang'an to Liangzhou, Bingzhou, Qingzhou, Maozhou, Suzhou, Quanzhou, and Yizhou has been completed. In addition, there are countless roads between these states and cities that are also being built!"
In this state, Li Yuan, who felt that he did not have many days to live, often disliked everything, had a bad temper, and was not good-tempered towards anyone.
Anyway, with the 100,000 newspapers from the surrounding vassal states, it was enough for the newspaper to not lose money.
“Where are the concrete roads built in Datang now?”
"Aweng, don't worry, Aye said, this is just the beginning, the Tang Dynasty can continue to be a hundred times, ten thousand times stronger!"
Behind him, an inexplicable look flashed in Li Chenglu's eyes. Is he still soft-hearted?
"Aweng, the newspaper is here!"
This time, Li Shimin did not object, but nodded slightly.
Therefore, under the wishes of both parties, the Tang Dynasty directly issued a law.
Li Yuan, who is getting older and older, no longer has the energy to walk around Lijiazhuang to check out the strong green crops in the fields, nor the chickens, ducks, fish, and hogs in the farms.
"Little Chenglu has begun to dislike me for being incompetent. If you don't come to visit me, how can I get better?"
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Li Shimin: "..."
"At least I earned a few more two thousand coins!" Li Xuan said quietly.
"That's why you're here to deliver newspapers to me!"
Li Xuan said again: "Your Majesty, in view of the fact that the 700,000 newspapers will be sold out in just one day, an additional 300,000 newspapers will be printed in the next issue, 200,000 will be distributed to all states and counties in the Tang Dynasty, and 100,000 will be distributed to all states and counties in the Tang Dynasty.
Surrounded by vassal states!"
Looking at it, every veteran couldn't help but reveal a smile of satisfaction on his face.
Li Chenglu carefully supported Li Yuan and walked out.
"Don't worry, Aweng. Chenglu is skilled in martial arts. Along with Aye, he has killed unscrupulous families, punished corrupt officials, and also practiced with Senior Brother Ren Gui. In such a prosperous age, he is enough to protect himself!"
"Da Lang, this is the newspaper for this issue!"
At this moment, one of the guards in Lijiazhuang had already picked up the pile of newspapers, first took out five newspapers, and handed them to Li Chenglu, who was walking the dog with two young men.
Nowadays, because newspapers have brought the prosperity and coercion of the Tang Dynasty to the surrounding vassal states, many dignitaries in the surrounding vassal states, in order to understand the newspapers, have sent many of their descendants to the Tang Dynasty to learn the Tang language.
Every time Li Yuan's newspaper was delivered, it was Li Chenglu who delivered it.
For example: In order to command the fleet to go to sea and inspect the Tang Dynasty's waters, the Twelve Generals of the Tang Dynasty and the prince of Hejian County had a big fight in the Liangyi Palace!
That day, half of the doctors in the Imperial Medical Office ran to Liangyi Palace!
Another example is that a certain servant in Chang'an City entered Goulan late at night, and ended up competing with a dandy for a beautiful prostitute, and then had a fight!
In Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty, there would be thousands of students from various vassal states every year!
Behind him were two chamberlains.
In this regard, many things are not a secret.
I don't know whether it's because the weather is good today or because he went out for a walk, but Li Yuan's spirit is much better than before.
Another example is that a certain great Confucian wants to give public lectures and accept two disciples!
Li Shimin's face stiffened, "Xuanba misunderstood! I'm just worried that the more newspapers are sold, the more the newspaper will lose!"
Since the newspaper was proposed by Xuan Ba, the recognized God of Wealth of the Tang Dynasty, it would never lose money.
Although it was just a simple greeting, it was enough to make the guard's face full of surprise.
"Don't you think you have this awareness? Well, well..."
Outside Lijiazhuang, an old man drove a carriage and stopped at the door. He took out dozens of newspapers from the car and handed them to the guards at the door. After the guards checked the number, they drove forward again.
In addition, the number of aristocratic families and merchants coming to buy dried beef and pickled vegetables from Tianxia Library, Weinan Chamber of Commerce, and dried pickles in the past few days has also increased several times compared to the past!"
Then, take him with him to inspect our Datang sea territory!
Another example: King Jin of the Tang Dynasty, who had never taken a concubine after being married for ten years, actually took in three concubines at once. According to legend, they were all three stunningly beautiful sisters!
"Aweng, how have you been these past few days?"
Li Shimin said with a sneer.
Separating three of the five newspapers in his hand and handing them to Li Wei, Li Chenglu turned around and walked towards the palace at the deepest part of Li's Village.
Li Xuan continued: "In addition, due to the promotion of these two issues of the newspaper, dozens of merchants have come to buy the newly opened wool clothing workshop in the past few days.
Neither Li Wei nor Di Renjie had any objections to this.
"Chenglu, how many people are there in the Tang Dynasty now?"
Furthermore, it is to raise your clairvoyance and look at the scenery in the distance.
The barbarians from the surrounding vassal states could serve as people of the Tang Dynasty if they contributed enough. And if they were knowledgeable enough, they could also become officials of the Tang Dynasty!
In just a few years, the Tang Dynasty had a number of lower-level officials with black, white, and yellow skin colors.
Therefore, in Li Yuan's palace, apart from Li Yuan himself, Li Chenglu had the greatest authority. Without any notification, Li Chenglu just walked in with the newspaper.
"Children are good. If they grow up for a few more years, they will all be young and strong. Our population in the Tang Dynasty will finally be able to return to the population of the former Sui Dynasty!"
"Hey, Aweng, don't worry. Now that our Jin Palace has reached the top of power in the Tang Dynasty, we have so many properties, and we will be rich and worry-free for a lifetime. No matter who becomes the emperor, my Jin Prince lineage will not be affected in any way. Chenglu
Why bother getting involved in those thankless things when you can just enjoy yourself all day long!"
"Wonderful!"
The number of newspapers has also increased from 700,000 free prints per issue in the 11th year of Zhenguan to 1.5 million per issue. As for the number of newspapers in the surrounding vassals, it has also increased from 300,000 free prints per issue.
to 600,000.
"Xuanba has been domineering all his life, but he never expected to teach you such a kind and soft-hearted eldest son. In this world full of wolves, tigers and leopards, I don't know whether he is good or bad to you!"
It was the time when the flowers were blooming and the sun was shining brightly. Li Chenglu pushed Li Yuan and walked slowly along the cement road in the village.
If all the nobles in Chang'an City saw this scene, they would definitely be extremely surprised.
Then, he carefully helped Li Yuan sit up and covered him with a thick blanket.
Li Xuan glanced at Li Chengqian who was standing aside, and then looked at Li Shimin again, "Your Majesty, don't worry, this time only the 200,000 newspapers sold to the surrounding vassal countries have been received, and 4,000 coins have been received. Plus each issue of the newspaper,
Shops in cities will advertise prices, and each shop will have a publicity fee of 200 guan, which is another thousand guan. And the 500,000 newspapers in the Tang Dynasty, each worth 5 cents, is 2,500 guan.
Li Xuan was also happy about this.
But, as I walked, I didn't hear Li Yuan speak for a long time, so I couldn't help but look down curiously.
Suddenly, my eyes were mesmerized by the prosperity.
"Xiao Chenglu, you finally came to visit me again!"
Li Shimin was overjoyed, "In this way, wouldn't it be possible to earn back the two thousand guan that was handed over to the newspaper?"
"Your Majesty is worried that the newspaper will increase the price of paper in Chang'an City!" Li Xuan pointed out directly.
In this way, each issue of the newspaper can recover 7,500 guan. And for 700,000 newspapers, only 3,500 guan are needed at most. The remaining 4,000 guan is enough to cover the various costs of printing and discovering the newspaper!"
"Going back to Aweng, according to last year's statistics, there are now 5.1 million households in the Tang Dynasty and more than 46 million people. However, 10% of the population should be the barbarians who have recently joined the Tang Dynasty. In addition, there are
20% are children under the age of ten!"
As the wheelchair stopped, the gray head tilted weakly to one side.
"The Great Emperor!"
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The entire city of Chang'an is hung with white flags!