Farming has started in every village. Here, tall machinery is driving to plow the land with Lin, and there is a row of people standing watching. How long has it been? It has been two or three years, but they still can't get enough of this scene.
In the past, each family plowed their own land, which was very tiring and worked from morning to night every day. Now, this big guy is responsible for plowing the whole village's land and relying on it to sow seeds. He only needs to plow the forest behind.
Just remove the plow and replace it with a Lin seeder.
Although last year, their little fairy boy Lin Yi and Sun Simiao developed a new type of seed, which was said to be able to further increase the yield. But they did not hold out much hope, because before that, Lin Yi had already given
They seeded it three times and said the same thing every time.
It's just the little fairy child's kindness, they have to accept it, right?
Every village in Guannai Road harvested the crops with a smile, then planted them, and looked forward to watching the crops grow to see what strange things would be grown. In fact, the results of Lin Yi's previous experiments were not very good.
, not to mention the reduction in production, but the food looks so weird that they are afraid to eat it.
In fact, Lin Yi also tried his best. He was really not good at improving seeds. In those years, Li Shimin was worried. At this time every year, Lin Yi would contribute a new type of seed. In the first year
, Li Shimin waved his hand with confidence, and planted it throughout the Guannai Road, but almost failed to harvest anything. Fortunately, the weather was good that year, and the grain production in other places was very good, so he could subsidize it. The next year, Li Shimin only gave him one state.
Trial planting rights. One county in the third year...
But this time is different. This seed forest has been tried in my own garden and the palace garden. There is no problem at all. The yield can be increased by at least 30% compared to normal.
Li Shimin witnessed this with his own eyes. Although this testimony destroyed his garden, he was still happy in his heart.
Concrete pavements have spread to every corner of the Tang Dynasty, because after mechanized farming, Li Shimin promptly adjusted relevant policies. The state issued various machinery to each village, and then they farmed uniformly, and then the remaining labor force had to work as corvees. Help
Then the cement pavement was laid. Of course, the pavement near them was completed. Then the corvee was also over.
Although they are still doing corvee work, this time they are particularly willing. They can get such good things in exchange for three months of corvee work at most. Who wouldn't do it? Moreover, this time the corvee service is still in charge of the food. I heard that the food is still available.
Not bad.
So now, except for a few mountainous areas, cement pavements in Datang are everywhere, at least the main roads are open.
Now those businessmen were happy. With cement roads and tricycles, it didn't matter even if there were not enough horses. They rushed around the Tang Dynasty excitedly.
Then... Li Shimin started charging.
This was also Lin Yi's idea. Ordinary people only travel to visit relatives or do other things, but businessmen are different. They travel on the road all year round, which causes a lot of damage to the road surface, and they are also for profit, so the road maintenance fee is
'Introduced.
After hearing about this kind of fee at first, the businessmen complained a lot, but they couldn't do much because of their low status. Those big families and senior officials who had business at home became more vigilant, but when the specific fee came down,
They didn't even mention protesting.
Li Shimin divided merchants into several levels. The lowest level only paid 10 taels of silver a year, so you could do whatever you wanted. No matter how big the business was, it ranged from 30 taels to 50 taels, and no more than 100 taels at most. Of course.
This refers to a household rather than a family, but even if the entire family is engaged in business, they only turn in about a thousand taels a year. For them, it is really not worth fighting for.
For such a small amount of money, they still have to protest to the emperor. It seems that they are too stingy. It seems that the emperor is just dealing with Lin Caishen this time.
Alas! This little God of Wealth is really obsessed with money. He has to charge for everything. It is better for the emperor to be considerate of their hard work and only charge this little.
They lamented the emperor's kindness, but they didn't know that Li Shimin was so happy when he collected the "road maintenance fee" at the beginning of the first year. No wonder Lin Yi objected to him collecting too much. It was so good, and he made money.
fame, and made money.
It turns out that businessmen make money so easily! Li Shimin felt that a door opened in front of him, leading to a treasure house full of gold coins!
Therefore, the businessmen found that their opportunity had come. Although they had to hand over more money, it was nothing compared to what they earned.
Lin Yi's improved ships not only gave the navy the power to protect the ocean, but also opened up maritime trade. Although there are also big families doing this business, compared to the imperial court, they are small and big.
The new ships are fast, and the transportation fees for goods are not much higher than those charged by the big families, so business is really booming.
It's just that Duan Zhixuan was very depressed. Two years ago, he ran back to participate in the war against the Turks. The emperor agreed, but the condition was that after the war, he would be allowed to lead the navy for at least five years. Of course, if he trained a qualified
The generals can also return to Beijing early.
Training generals? Yes, Su Dingfang is very good, but the problem is that the emperor directly transferred the person back to the capital, and it is no longer under his control.
But now, these navy troops of his have basically turned into a transportation brigade!
Just when Duan Zhixuan was depressed, Li Shimin, who was discussing matters with others in the Ganlu Palace in Chang'an, couldn't be happy either.
"You don't want the place you worked so hard to conquer, and you just give it back to them for free? Godfather, are you not sick?" Lin Yi was so shocked that he reached out to touch Li Shimin's forehead.
Li Shimin's face turned dark instantly. Xiao Yi's courage has really grown with his age! He is much bolder now than when he was a child, and he even dared to touch him. If he didn't fight for three days, he would have to go to the house to uncover the tiles.
!
"Father, Xiao Yi didn't mean it. He is still young and not sensible. Don't argue with him." Li Chengqian was so frightened by Lin Yi's actions that he broke into a cold sweat.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Lin Yi is just in a moment of impatience. He's just a kid, so he can just scold him." Du Ruhui took over first. Who knew Lin Yi had saved his life?
"Yes, Your Majesty, Lin Yi is also thinking about the Tang Dynasty, and even I don't want to return it." Qin Qiong bit the bullet and came out to express his anger.
"Yes, Your Majesty,..." Changsun Wuji only said four words before he was interrupted by Li Shimin.
"Okay... I didn't say I was going to punish him. Look at you, one or two of you are saying good things for him. His arrogance is all caused by you." Li Shimin accused his ministers.
All the ministers bowed down and were scolded, but they all retorted in their hearts: It seems that the one who favors him the most is you, the Emperor!
Lin Yi calmed down. His reaction just now was really an instinctive reaction. He had been fighting the war with the East Turks for nearly two years, but after the war, he directly withdrew his troops? Withdrawing his troops like this? Then a large area was not needed.
Return it directly to others? Lin Yi couldn't figure it out, really couldn't figure it out!
"Xiao Yi, tell me what you think." After so many years, Li Shimin got to know Lin Yi very well.
"Then let me stop talking nonsense and tell the truth. Why should our spoils be left to others for free? If you don't want it, just give it to me!" Lin Yi showed hope in his eyes.
Li Shimin's eyes narrowed. Even if the countries in the Central Plains were conquered after fighting with the countries in the bitter cold land, in fact, apart from the waste of troops, it would not be of much use. Moreover, the people of the Tang Dynasty were living well now. Even he
There is no way to move it over, but Xiao Yi is not stupid at all. The things he asks for must be good things.
"It's not impossible to give it to you, but what do you want to give me?" Li Shimin's eyes flashed wildly.
Ah? Lin Yi scratched his head, how could he have anything to give to his godfather?
"Otherwise, I will use that land to raise cattle, horses, and sheep, and then I will share 30% of it with you every year." Lin Yi began to fiddle with the calculation in his heart.
"No." Li Shimin is an old fox. Thirty percent is not enough for him.
"That 40% can't be any more." Lin Yi stretched out four fingers.
The ministers relaxed and watched this common scene.
"I bet the emperor will win." Cheng Yaojin said firmly, as if someone else wanted to bet.
All the ministers rolled their eyes at him, what nonsense, how could the emperor not win!
"No, you raise cattle, horses, and sheep for me, and I will give you 30% of it. Of course, you will get half of the capital." Li Shimin said it very gently, but the content of his words was not gentle at all.
Lin Yi did some calculations and realized that at this rate, he might not see any money for a year. His godfather is so cruel!
"Don't do it..."
"Forget it, let's return it to them." Li Shimin waved his hands indifferently, indicating that the negotiation had broken down.
Ah? Lin Yi was stunned. Is this the end? On this condition, he won’t be allowed to make any counter-offers anymore? It’s so cruel, it’s so cruel!
Lin Yi clenched his fists in grief and anger and stared at Li Shimin.
The ministers exchanged glances of "Sure enough," and nodded to each other and continued watching the show.
"I will pay half of the capital, and then give me 40%, and then agree to one condition." Lin Yi made a new bid.
"No, I can only give you 30%. The conditions are reasonable and I can agree to it." Li Shimin touched the beard on his chin and calculated the bottom line of what Lin Yi could bear.
Lin Yi puffed up his cheeks like a puffy toad, and all the ministers smiled.
Li Shimin's expression showed no signs of compromise, so Lin Yi had no choice but to admit defeat.
"Hahaha..." Li Shimin was very happy to win again. Although he could win every time now, Xiao Yi's bottom line was getting higher and higher. It was really difficult to deal with!
Lin Yi turned around and walked towards the outside of the palace, and then said a few words lightly, which shocked the emperor and ministers of the Tang Dynasty.
"My condition is that you provide the guards and I don't care about the military expenses..."
Li Shimin was stunned, all the ministers' eyes dropped to the ground, Lin Yi... unexpectedly counterattacked!
Wow! Little stars are shining in Li Chengqian’s eyes. Xiao Yi actually defeated his wisest father, he is truly a god! (You are welcome to support me, it is my biggest motivation.) dd