About half an hour later, Li Shimin appeared in Li Yuan's imperial study. He knelt down on his knees and kowtowed respectfully to his father, "Son Shimin, please see his father, please give me advice!"
Every time Li Shimin came to meet his father, he would always kneel down. Although there was no need for this, Li Shimin insisted and eventually moved Li Yuan.
Li Yuan has always been resentful of Li Shimin for the death of his fifth son Li Zhiyun, but it was Li Shimin's filial piety that he showed in his words and deeds that eventually made Li Yuan believe in Pei Ji's explanation of destroying his relatives for justice. Li Shimin died in order to preserve his reputation.
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After untiing this knot, Li Yuan began to trust Li Shimin more, including Li Shimin's case of seizing power in Tongguan and refusing to rescue Li Yuanji, which was left unresolved. More importantly, Li Jiancheng did not perform well in some minor details, which made Li Yuan not
happiness.
For example, Li Jiancheng often visited privately in confinement to solve practical problems for farmers. When the farmers were grateful, they would shout long live the prince. Of course, Li Yuan would not care about such foolish farmers' words, but he was dissatisfied with the prince's failure to stop him in time.
For example, Li Jiancheng is a little unpretentious in his private life. He often mingles with some literati, and is not afraid of drinking in the table, and is debauchery. He is impeached by the censor for being impeached, which makes Li Yuan very dissatisfied.
But he didn't say anything, nor did he scold the prince.
Although Li Yuan himself is very good, he hopes that his sons can be steady and restrained. At this point, Zi Shimin did a good job. He never mingled with those literati and poets who randomly guided the country, and it was not good.
se, with the Queen of Qin, is very affectionate, and the husband and wife are loved, and the queen is always praised, which makes Li Yuan very satisfied.
History is so similar. This kind of thing happened during the Sui Dynasty. Li Jiancheng is equivalent to Yang Yong and Li Shimin is equivalent to Yang Guang. Although there are lessons from the past, Li Yuan did not learn from Yang Jian's lesson. Perhaps this is the weakness of human xing.
, it is a historical necessity.
Because Li Shimin controlled the Tang style, Li Yuan often called Li Shimin to discuss some military and national affairs.
"The emperor is not willing to give me a favor!"
Li Yuan smiled and said, "Sit down!"
A eunuch quickly brought a pedestal. "Thank you for your father's seat!" Li Shimin bowed respectfully and sat down.
Li Yuan pondered for a moment and waved his hand, "You all retreat!"
The eunuchs all retreated, and only the father and son were left in the imperial study. Li Yuan then said slowly: "Arranging Tang Feng, we should pay more attention to Yang Gongren's movements."
"Yes! I remember it."
This is also the difference between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin. If it were Li Jiancheng, he would definitely ask in surprise why he monitored Yang Gongren. After knowing the truth, he would definitely advise his father to believe Yang Gongren.
But Li Shimin didn't. He wouldn't ask the reason, and he would do whatever his father explained. This naturally made Li Yuan feel a sense of trust in him.
After **'s resignation of Yang Gongren, Li Yuan said again: "This time Yang Yuanqing sent Yang Shidao to Chang'an. He explained the issuance of silver and money to us. He promised to issue a small amount of silver and money would be strictly prohibited from flowing into the Tang Dynasty. What do you think of this
thing?"
Li Shimin thought to himself: "It turns out that Master Yang is here, no wonder he has to monitor Yang Gongren."
"Father, there is a conclusion in the court about money. Father should not be confused by the sweet words of the Sui Dynasty."
"What the emperor means is that the Sui Dynasty is just deceiving me?"
Li Shimin sighed, "Father, first of all, it is not credible to issue a small amount of silver. If he issues a small amount of silver, what's the point of issuing silver? How can he get so many silver ingots? Besides, he promises to strictly control it.
The saying of silver and money flowing into the Tang Dynasty was even more loophole. He could say that the Guanzhong merchants were counterfeit, and even if he did not use silver and cakes, he used silver cakes to flow into the Tang Dynasty. What should we do? Father, I think Yang Yuanqing actually has no sincerity.
If he is really sincere, he should close the mine. This is the fundamental solution.”
Li Yuan walked a few steps behind his back, and he suddenly turned around and asked, "How did that batch of fake money do?"
"Report to my father, we have made more than 10,000 pieces."
Li Yuan narrowed his eyes and said, "Put this ten thousand silver coins into Taiyuan. I want to see Yang Yuanqing's reaction. Whether he really attaches importance to silver coins, you can tell at a try... Li Shimin hurriedly returned to the Qin Palace and instructed his subordinates as soon as he entered the gate.
: "Call Changsun Changshi to me quickly."
When he returned to the study room outside, Changsun Wuji's voice immediately rang outside the door, "Your Highness, Changsun is asking for a visit!"
"Come in!"
The door opened and Changsun Wuji hurried in. Although Fang Xuanling was Li Shimin's number one planner, Changsun Wuji was actually very powerful, but he was not good at speaking and was robbed by Fang Xuanling.
However, Changsun Wuji was better at government affairs. He served as the chief secretary of the Qin Palace. Although he was very careful, he sorted out government affairs in an orderly manner and was able to take time to take charge of Tang Feng. His ability was far beyond ordinary people. That's why he became
Li Shimin's first confidant, even Fang Xuanling, was not as good as his position in Li Shimin's heart.
"I am not good at your job, please see Your Highness!" Changsun Wuji bowed deeply when he entered the door.
Li Shimin immediately ordered: "Do something first, and immediately send a decent general to monitor Yang Gongren. It is best to arrange someone to enter his mansion, or buy his subordinates, and do this immediately."
"As for the order!"
Changsun Wuji turned around and left, and Li Shimin stopped him again, "After the matter is arranged, come over again, I still have something to do."
Changsun Wuji nodded and turned around and left. Li Shimin lowered his head and considered Yang Shidao's affairs. Why did Yang Yuanqing suddenly show his weakness and control the issuance of money? This is completely different from his usual strong style. Generally, only his interests are threatened.
I was forced to do this.
Thinking of the word "threat", a thought flashed through Li Shimin's mind, "Turkish!"
That’s right! It must be the Turks. The Turks threatened the Sui Dynasty in the north. In order to avoid being attacked from both sides, Yang Yuanqing pretended to behave to appease the Tang Dynasty. Understanding this, the Sui Dynasty’s series of behaviors suddenly became clear.
On the one hand, the Sui Dynasty said it would issue a small amount of silver, and on the other hand, it sent 20,000 troops to Huining County. It was obviously confusing the Tang Dynasty with sweet words. They regarded silver as more important than anything else. It was impossible to just issue a small amount of silver. They would definitely use it.
The powerful weapon of silver plundered the wealth of the Tang Dynasty and won without fighting. This was even more tragic than the Battle of the Central Plains and even more invisible.
Thinking of this, Li Shimin was suddenly anxious. How should he persuade his father?
"Your Highness! It's already arranged." Changsun Wuji appeared at the door again.
"sit down!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and let Changsun Wuji sit down.
A maid served two cups of tea. Changsun Wuji picked up the tea cup and asked, "I heard that Master Yang is here. Is the emperor summoning His Highness to meet for this?"
Li Shimin nodded and asked again: "How is the progress of fake money?"
"Ten thousand have been cast!"
Changsun Wuji took out two silver coins from his arms and placed them on Li Shimin's table. He smiled and said, "These two silver coins are real and fake. The fake silver coins are made of white copper. Your Highness might as well tell them apart."
Li Shimin immediately sat upright and looked at the two silver coins in front of him. No matter what appearance and appearance, it was exactly the same, it was difficult to tell which one was true or which was false. But when he held the two silver coins in his hand, he immediately felt that one silver coins were slightly
Heavier.
"This heavier silver...is fake." Li Shimin said hesitantly.
Changsun Wuji smiled and nodded, "Your Highness is right. The white copper must be slightly heavier. However, we can only distinguish it by knowing that there is a falsehood in advance. Most people will not think of so many things, so there should be no problem."
Li Shimin was overjoyed and immediately said: "The Lord ordered us to immediately throw the fake silver coins that had been cast to Taiyuan. We must hurry up and not delay this matter."
"I understand that I will ship the money to Taiyuan tonight and the effect will be seen soon."
After pausing, Li Shimin sighed again and said, "This time, Master Yang came to Chang'an to explain the issue of silver and money in the Sui Dynasty. Yang Yuanqing also wrote a handwritten letter, promising to issue a small amount of silver and money, and strictly prohibiting flow into the Sui Dynasty."
Changsun Wuji was stunned and blurted out, "How is this possible!"
"I also think it's impossible, and the Sui Dynasty cannot tie its own hands and feet."
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment and said, "Yang Yuanqing is likely to be able to use textual patterns. In fact, there are many loopholes in it. What is a small amount of money issued? One is a small amount compared to ten pieces, and one million is a small amount compared to ten million.
He could say afterwards that he originally planned to mint 50 million silver coins because he promised the Tang Dynasty a small amount, and only 10 million coins were minted. Then the silver coins passed through the Sogdians or from Li Mi.
Come here, he can also say that he is strictly forbidden to stay there. Chang'an's money has nothing to do with him. How can I say this?"
Li Shimin nodded silently, "You are right, consistent with what I think. Yang Yuanqing obviously wants to appease the Tang Dynasty. If I had not made any mistakes in inference, it should be the Turks that threatened him. He was afraid of being attacked from both sides, so he thought of it.
This method of comforting."
"Then your Highness can convince the emperor to give up his fantasy of the Sui Dynasty, not have any mercy, and decisively launch an attack on Huining County and regain the mine. Beizhi also thinks this is an opportunity. If you miss it, it will be difficult to get it again.
Catch it."
Speaking of attacking Huining County, Li Shimin suddenly felt anger. Last time he proposed to attack Huining County, regain the silver mine, and completely eliminate the silver threat of the Sui Dynasty, but was strongly opposed by the appeasement faction headed by the prince.
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They even launched a joint opposition of hundreds of officials in the dynasty, saying that the people could not bear the war in the year of natural disasters, and the national strength of the Tang Dynasty could not support two major wars a year, and also said that this move would bring serious disasters to the Tang Dynasty, and finally said that the father and emperor
Move.
These people were blindly afraid of war. Last time, it was their opposition that made the Tang army missed the annihilation of Xiao Xian. This time they began to oppose again, which made Li Shimin angry, but he had no choice but to do anything, "But the emperor asked the prince to take care of this matter.
, I'm afraid it's difficult to convince the father."
Changsun Wuji shook his head, "I think your highness has not realized the profound meaning of the Lord. Today, the Lord asked His Highness for his opinion. I am afraid that he did not fully support the prince. Did Your Highness realize it?"
A sentence woke up the person in the game. Li Shimin pondered for a moment and asked, "What should I do?"
Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, maybe we, Tang Feng, can make a difference and help you... to be continued. You are welcome to vote for recommendations, monthly votes, and your support is my greatest motivation.)