Settle Down In Tang Dynasty: Volume 4

By Ban DuoLuoDeEMo

In the year 622, the Tang Dynasty was five years old. The Tang Dynasty was ruled by Li Yuan, and the Tang Dynasty, which would soon shake the world, had just been established.

Xue Lang, a modern youth who had crossed over to this time in the Tang Dynasty, had a huge problem with his survival! From being alone to living in peace and pleasure, this is a man's inspiration history.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jun 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649485694

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CALCULATION

CHAPTER 301 - SAGE SUMMONS

Good for you, Xue Youyang! The Saint said that you are good at management, this old man has seen it today, taking a position in Ministry of People is suitable, it is not considered disgraceful. Young people, work hard. I look forward to the day you show your prowess. "

Pei Ju laughed out loud. His voice was loud like a bell, and he didn't have any intention of suppressing his volume.

Mr. Xue naturally knew that Wu Tie was an old man, and nothing could be hidden from him. He didn't want to hide it from him either. From the historical records, he knew that this old man was not someone who was old-fashioned.

Mr. Xue said humbly, Minister Pei, you've flattered me too much. This subordinate is still young, and needs to learn more.

Pei Ju smiled as he raised his hand and patted Mr. Xue's shoulder, Thank you for the hospitality today Youyang, but unfortunately, I only tasted one private dish of Youyang. I wonder when I will get the chance to taste a few more?

No matter how stupid Mr. Xue was, he knew what he meant. He quickly said, Please allow this subordinate to prepare for a few days. I will get someone to post for you when the day of rest arrives. Please show me face.

Pei Ju laughed, Alright! It's a deal, I'll wait at the manor. I heard that Youyang is good at brewing wine. Even though I'm old, I can still drink a few cups of wine."

Mr. Xue replied, This subordinate will definitely prepare carefully and prepare to sweep the seats.

Alright, I will wait.

After saying that, he patted Mr. Xue's shoulder again, and with the support of attendant, he walked out with his stomach raised. Mr. Xue smiled as he respectfully saw the Old Shang out of the room.

Take care, Minister Pei.

Go back to your work. Get on with it as soon as possible and help this old man resolve this problem.

Here.

Mr. Xue bowed as he responded. He straightened his body and just happened to meet Wang Xian's condescending and condescending gaze. Mr. Xue's heart sank as he greeted Wang Xian with a fist full of courtesy and a face full of indifference.

Wang Xian didn't respond. He glanced at Mr. Xue, then turned around and walked back into the house with his head held high and chest held high.

Mr. Xue slightly raised his eyebrows and smiled as he went back to the library to continue reading the books. Mr. Xue returned home after seeing that it was time to get off work in the library.

After reading for two days, he had finished reading the books on Ministry of Gold and memorized them. He now had a basic understanding of Ministry of Gold, and the next thing he needed to do was to read the records of the Ministry of Revenue. Department of Revenue's work area was more complex than Ministry of Gold, there were more books, and it required more time. However, it didn't stop Mr. Xue from getting started on Ministry of Gold.

Now that he had a basic understanding of Ministry of Gold, he needed to hurry up and finish reading all the books in the account, account, and storage. There were not many books in the account department, but the most he had was the account department.

The books in the three divisions didn't need to be read in detail; they only needed to be briefly understood. Mr. Xue plans to finish them all in five days. In addition, Mr. Xue had promised to invite Pei Ju for the banquet, but he didn't know how Tang resident would treat his guests. He had no idea what etiquette was, so he had to make some inquiries and make some preparations so that no problems would arise when he returned.

On the way back to the carriage, Mr. Xue organized all the things he needed to do in the next few days in his mind to make sure he knew what was on his mind.

When he returned home, the servants would immediately set the table. In the dining hall, only Mr. Xue, Su Han, and Jiang Lin lived in the barracks and could only come back after the day of rest. Since her husband was not home, there were only two bachelors, Mr. Xue and Su Han. Fourth Lady Su, who was a female servant, naturally felt inconvenient, so she went back to her parents' home yesterday.

As a little sister-in-law, she often went back to her parents' home. Would the wives of the Su brothers have any objections?

As Jiang Lin's elder brother, Mr. Xue knew that this wasn't a long-term solution. As a married woman, if Fourth Lady Su went back to her parents' home often, she would probably have conflicts with her brother and sister-in-law … He had to find a way to resolve the conflict before it occurred to him!

It wasn't like there was no other way! Mr. Xue looked at Su Han, who was eating in silence, and asked, Heng Yu, do you have any thoughts of getting married?

Why did Youyang say that?

Mr. Xue said, It's basically impossible for me to get married in a short period of time, but you have a higher chance. Rather than say what kind of woman you want to marry, I'll ask the official media to help you talk about it. Otherwise, it's not a normal thing for my sister-in-law to go home as soon as Lin stays in the army. This isn't good."

Su Han scratched his head and agreed, Youyang is right. However, I have never thought about getting married, so I don't have any clue. Rather than counting on me, why not try Youyang?

Mr. Xue: ...

He felt like he had been defeated by a general!

However, even though it was far away, it could not quench his thirst. In other words, he could not rush into marriage. Compared to this, Mr. Xue was more troubled by the fact that he couldn't find anyone to consult about the banquet's etiquette. Since Fourth Lady Su wasn't here, she didn't even have a target to ask. Was he going to ask Princess again?

It was curfew time every day when he came home from work, so he didn't have time to go to Princess's residence for advice. Do I have to leave early for a day?

Mr. Xue felt troubled. He still hadn't made up his mind. At noon the next day, someone from the palace sent a saint's dictum, telling Mr. Xue to enter the palace. The saint wanted to see him.

The messenger was none other than Guang Lu, the bodyguard who had accompanied the saint on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Mr. Xue was too busy to think too much. After tidying up his appearance, he followed Guang Lu into the palace.

After entering the palace, he was immediately lured to the Zichen Hall by the servant. After entering, he did not look around and immediately bowed: This subject, Mr. Xue greets the Saint.

Please rise, my lady. Please rise.

Hearing the voice, the saint's mood seemed to be pretty good. The saint happily replied, Qing Qing, can you please take a look?

Mr. Xue raised his head and immediately understood why the saint asked him to enter the palace.

Most of the furniture in Zichen Hall had been changed, and were replaced with the designs on Mr. Xue's blueprints. The saint sat on the dragon throne, looking at him with a smile and complimenting, According to the blueprints provided by Qing family, a master craftsman would be experimenting making these pieces of furniture. I heard that the chair I'm sitting on is specially marked by Qing family?

Mr. Xue said, To the Saints, yes. The saints were busy with government affairs and had been sitting for a long time. If they could sit comfortably, it would be beneficial to their health and health. Thus, this subject designed the dragon throne. May I ask if the saints would like to sit here?

Lee Yuan nodded in a gratified manner and said, "My dear servant, thank you. I looked at the blueprints and had the craftsmen make the Dragon Throne and imperial case out first. It is indeed more comfortable than sitting on a couch or in a bed.

Mr. Xue said sincerely, It's good as long as you like it.

Such an honest and honest manner pleased Lee Yuan. He smiled and said: My dear friend, you have done a great service. Come, my dear friend, let me know. Do you have any reward for me? It doesn't matter if it's the manor or the garden!

Mr. Xue was happy, Are you serious?

Lee Yuan laughed, Of course!

Mr. Xue smiled foolishly and couldn't help but scratch his head. After scratching his head, he realized that something was wrong and quickly retracted his hand. He smiled apologetically and looked up at the saint, seemingly hesitating.

The saint naturally noticed it and asked curiously, Why are you hesitating? As far as I can say. "

Mr. Xue hesitated for a moment, looked at the Saint, gritted his teeth, and carefully confirmed again: Does the Saint really think this humble one has done well?

Seriously! A man should be more straightforward. Why are you hesitating?!

The Saint urged. Mr. Xue secretly pinched himself. He hardened his heart and said straightforwardly, If Saint truly feels that this humble subject has rendered meritorious service, I would like to ask Saint to give me a chance!

CHAPTER 302 - THREE STRATEGIES

Opportunity? What kind of opportunity do you want?"

Lee Yuan asked with interest, still smiling as he looked at Mr. Xue. Mr. Xue walked to the opposite of the saint, solemnly bowing and bowing as he greeted, In the past few days, I have expended a great deal of energy to write a few words, which I placed in a wooden box next to attendant Changjian, the one who came with me to the palace. Please take a look! I am sorry to trouble the Saints to send someone to fetch it. This subject humbly requests the Saints to give me the chance to show it to me after I am done with it.

The Saint looked Mr. Xue up and down and nodded: Yes!

After agreeing, he glanced at the attendant beside him. The attendant immediately understood and quickly rushed out.

After the attendants left, the saint wasn't in a hurry to ask questions. He patiently waited and only glanced at Mr. Xue from time to time. After Mr. Xue said this, he calmed down instead. He couldn't take back the water that he poured out. He should have said more, but he wasn't nervous anymore. Seeing this, the Saint became more interesting and curious about what Mr. Xue wanted him to see.

After waiting for a while, the attendant came back with a wooden box. He respectfully asked Mr. Xue, County Governor Xue, is this it?

Mr. Xue nodded: Yes, thank you.

He personally took the wooden box from the attendant, opened it and took out a stack of papers — —

The paper was divided into three parts based on the content and each of them was bound simply.

Mr. Xue: Please forgive this official's impudence!

After he had finished speaking, he stepped forward and separated the three items, placing them side by side on the newly made imperial table of the Saints. After he was done, he took a few steps back and bowed with his hands cupped together, Please view it, Saint.

The Saint had a smile on his face and casually picked up the left one. When he took a look at it, his expression changed drastically, and he suddenly raised his head to look at Mr. Xue. Mr. Xue's expression was clear and his eyes were clear.

He once again lowered his head, not in a hurry to look at the piece of paper in his hand, but grabbed the second and third pieces and read them all. Just by looking at the question, the saint's expression became more and more serious, Mr. Xue, do you know that cheating against the ruler is a grave crime?

Mr. Xue replied sternly, Reporting to the sage, this subject will dare to vouch for it with his head. The words written on the paper are all true. If there are any lies, Mr. Xue will die a horrible death!

The saint looked at him deeply, then lowered his head and picked up the manuscript, carefully reading it. Within the enormous Zichen Hall, there was a moment of absolute silence, so much so that even a pin drop could be heard.

Mr. Xue looked eagerly at the saint. At this moment, he started to get nervous. He was worried that the saint might not be able to understand what he was writing.

His rhetoric was almost in vain. A saint shouldn't have any dyslexia, right?

Mr. Xue was a bit nervous.

The first time, the second time, the Saint only roughly read it once, but the third time, the Saint read it carefully, and after reading it carefully, the Saint would stop to focus and think for a moment, and after reading it once, he would close his eyes to meditate for a while, before nodding, putting down the manuscript, and staring at Mr. Xue with a look of admiration and gratification. He looked at Mr. Xue and said, Salt Crafting Arts, Bamboo Paper Method, Fish Scale Catalog and Yellow Uncle. Why do you think this is the third best strategy? Please explain in detail."

Here!

Mr. Xue said in a clear voice, The first one was about salt making. When I was at Weize Pass, because I helped Princess Pingyang train her troops, I had a rough understanding of the current situation of my dynasty's salt industry. I knew that regardless of whether it is the people or the government, they all lacked salt. Salt industry relations all the world tax, national economy, people's livelihood, etc., is the most important. If Mr. Xue is not talented, he would like to offer the saints the art of making salt. I hope that the Saints' treasury will be abundant, and that I will no longer lack salt."

The saint nodded. Mr. Xue continued, The second one is about making paper from bamboo. According to my observation, the paper I used was made of hemp. However, the production of hemp is limited. The production of both cloth and paper is limited, and the price of paper has always been high. I believe that the tension in the raw materials is the main reason. Using bamboo as raw material to make paper can greatly save the cost of making paper. Paper is cheap, and the number of ordinary people who want to study will increase, and the number of people who want to study will also increase. As a result, the number of talents will also increase, and the range of talent for the selection of Saints will increase."

Mr. Xue paused for a moment before continuing to explain, The third one, please ask the Saints to build the Fish Scale Book and the Yellow Book. In the previous dynasty, Emperor Huang was the tyrant. The people did not live in peace, and the world was in chaos. In the current world, how many acres there were and how many households there were, there was no definite number. The data are inaccurate, and there is a big loophole in the levy. Those who did not abide by the laws of the kingdom would make their way into loopholes and hide their territories, evading taxes. The losses caused to the imperial government were incalculable. If he built the fish scale book and the yellow book, then he would have the basis and accurate data. Today, when I was first established, I was in a state of disrepair, annexation of land, and the occupation of arable land was still rare. There were almost no loss of land among the peasants, and the amount of money and energy needed to build a fish scale book and a yellow book at this time was not too great. The most important thing is that, when the dynasty was first established, if there is anyone who defies the laws of the land and acts like a recluse, they should think twice about it. Even if they have the guts to do so, the imperial government is not without evidence.

There were some words that Mr. Xue did not quite understand, but it seemed like the saint understood them. The ones who took the brunt of the impact were the aristocratic families, and the ones who liked to play Hidden Field the most were them.

The biggest effect of the fish scale book and the yellow book was to fix farmers on the land, reduce land annexation, reduce the chance of becoming a hidden family in an aristocratic family in order to evade taxes, and strengthen the centralization of power.

Saints should be able to see the benefits of this. Otherwise, he wouldn't have paid so much attention to the third piece of paper, reading it and thinking about it.

The saint nodded and said, This is a good plan, but the costs are quite high. There was a Turkic invasion on the outside, and the bandits had yet to settle down on the inside … The previous dynasty had been in an overbearing and violent situation. If they didn't pay attention to the affairs of the people, then I would be the one to blame. Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!"

Three difficult words in a row, speaking of all the difficulties of a saint. Mr. Xue said confidently: "Therefore, my three suggestions are to be first in salt making!

The most profitable and tax-paying profession in ancient times would definitely be the salt tax! Salt in the ancient times was equivalent to the oil of the later modern era, which was inseparable from everyone and was closely related to the life of production.

Mr. Xue continued, As far as I know, the salt produced by the various salt wells is completely unable to meet the needs of the people. Because the method of making salt couldn't be used, the usage of mineral salt and sea salt weren't high. To report to the Saints, if they were to use the new method offered by their ministers, it would not be a problem for them to double the current output of salt. At that time, the salt tax generated to support the expenses of the court should ease the financial pressure of the court. What's more …"

Mr. Xue paused, the saint urged, What else? Call me quickly."

Here.

Mr. Xue said, Besides, with the Bamboo Paper Technique, the building of the Fish Scale Atlas and the Yellow Book will definitely require a large amount of paper. The bamboo paper will also save a lot of money when appropriate. With the imperial government being the first to adopt it, it could not be any better for the promotion of bamboo paper. As the saying goes, if there was a line above, it would definitely work. It shouldn't be hard for bamboo paper to replace hemp paper, and it shouldn't be too far away!

CHAPTER 303 - TO USE ONE'S TALENT AS ONE'S EMPLOYMENT

Good! Good! Alright!

The saint's voice was filled with unconcealable excitement and joy. He was so excited that he directly stood up from the dragon throne, took a few steps over, and forcefully patted Mr. Xue's shoulder. He smiled and said: Pingyang, my son recommended this to me from my family. I thought you were a well-known talent, but today you know it's only a peep or two, a peek at a panther!"

Mr. Xue smiled bashfully, I dare not be too praised by a saint.

The Saint shook his head, How can I not dare? She could be anyone! If Qing's three policies can be carried out smoothly, my Tang Dynasty will not be a problem! Its deep and profound influence can ensure the prosperity of many generations of my Tang Dynasty!

Mr. Xue smiled and raised his head to look at the Saint who seemed to be in a good mood. He whispered, Then... May I ask, Saint, are these three strategies acceptable?

The Saint Lee Yuan said straightforwardly, Of course it is very satisfying. With such great contributions, we shall reward them handsomely.

Hearing the Sage's satisfaction, the smile on Mr. Xue's face couldn't help but grow bigger. He couldn't help but quietly remind the Sage: Reporting to the Sage, this Subordinate doesn't want the Sage's reward. Since the Saints have agreed to it, then this subject shall make bold to mention the opportunity which the Saints had previously agreed to.

The saint recalled what had just been said and laughed loudly, Good! Come quickly, I will try my best to satisfy your wishes!"

Hearing that, how could Mr. Xue bear it any longer? He quickly confirmed: Saint, is that what you said? This humble subject is young, you are an elder, you cannot lie to little children!

The saint couldn't stop laughing and nodded, This Emperor has golden words, why should I bully you?

Mr. Xue then patted his chest in relief. His face couldn't help but turn red as he looked at the saint and the saint with a smile.

Since he was already here, he couldn't retreat. If he didn't even have the courage to propose to Princess's father, how would he have the qualifications to stand by her side?!

Mr. Xue secretly made up his mind, but because he was a bit nervous, he actually smiled at the saint, his smile seemed silly. He used his luck to ask: Sage, do you need a son-in-law? For a handsome person like me who has principles and morals, I will definitely love and love my wife in the future."

The smile on the Saint's face froze, he seemed to suspect that he had heard wrongly, Qing Qing is asking about my son-in-law?

Yes!

Mr. Xue nodded heavily.

The Saint looked at Mr. Xue up and down and asked, My lady, do you miss my Princess?

Mr. Xue walked in front of the saint, bowed 90 degrees, paid his respects with a solemn face and said, I, Mr. Xue, admire Princess Ping Yang of Ann Nation from the bottom of my heart, and ask for your hand in marriage!

Cough, cough, cough, cough!

The Saint was shocked and did not even notice that he was choking. The eunuch hurriedly stepped forward and gently patted the Saint's back and chest to help him calm down. The Saint waited for his cough to subside before asking, My lady wants to marry my Pingyang?

Mr. Xue never got up, and maintained his respectful posture as he said seriously: Reporting to the Saints, I know that I am from a humble background, but I shouldn't think about Princess. I admire living in the dark, and if I can't get married to Princess, I would rather be alone and grow old. Please grant this wish to the saint!"

The smile on the Saint's face disappeared as his eyes flashed. He looked at Mr. Xue with a serious expression, You never took a wife, is it because of Pingyang?

He couldn't take the blame!

Mr. Xue immediately said sincerely: I dare not lie to Saint, when I was at Weize Pass, I refused to marry anyone because I did not have any thoughts of marrying. The matter of my fiancee's accidental death hurt me deeply, and I am afraid of going through the pain of losing her again, so I did not dare to take a wife. This subject had mustered his courage many times before he was able to calmly face his own thoughts. If it was Princess, then this subject would muster all of my courage and think of all the ways to ask the saint to give me a chance to propose. Please enlighten me!

The saint nodded, I still remember when you entered the palace to offer your auspicious sign last year. It seems that you were just thinking about it recently.

As he said this, Mr. Xue's face turned even redder. He quickly bent his waist down a little. His posture, expression, and sincerity were all incomparable.

The saint did not deny and only said, Stand up.

Thank you, Saint.

If you don't agree, I won't get up... Mr. Xue wouldn't say such words even if he was beaten to death. He didn't want to force the sage to do so, and he didn't want to use such a childish attitude towards Princess. He hoped that the sage would see his heart towards Princess and agree to his marriage.

The saint sat back down on the throne and placed his hand on the armrest of the chair. He looked at Mr. Xue with a dark and gloomy expression. After a long while, he sighed.

Mr. Xue quickly said, It is an official who has crossed the line. However, I have no control over my emotions and do not hide anything from the sage. I have written about the third policy for many days and have not dared to come to the palace with attendant to seek an audience with the sage. If not for today's lucky chance and the fact that the Saints seem to be too amiable, I'm afraid they would have hesitated for a few more days.

Ridiculous!

The sage reprimanded, These three strategies were all strategies of the current generation that benefited all those years and were even used by you to propose. How frivolous is your attitude, and how wrong it should be!

Mr. Xue smiled embarrassedly and spoke the truth, Reporting to the sage, it is not that this humble subject's attitude is slow, it is not because of national affairs, but because this subject has just arrived at the Tang Dynasty, and does not have a strong body, so his foundation is weak. For the sake of seeing that this official still has some shallow talents, I beg the saints to pity me, to understand my feelings, and to seek the help of the saints!"

Saint: ...

The Sage didn't say anything, but looked at Mr. Xue with a burning gaze, with an undisguised look. Mr. Xue stood there calmly, allowing the Sage to look at him, not avoiding his gaze. He just looked at the Sage sincerely, waiting for his reply.

After staring at Mr. Xue for a long time, the sage then spoke, Your servant knows that Pingyang is the only direct daughter of Empress Mu and I. I should be careful with her marriage. We'll discuss this after I've decided on it. "

Huh?

He even had to think about it! However, it wasn't that Mr. Xue couldn't understand. After all, by Tang resident's standards, his background and identity were too low. Princess Pingyang's identity was there, so it would be a bit unfair if she were to marry him.

Mr. Xue looked up at the Saint in pity and replied weakly, Here!

The sage was amused by the look on his face. Why are you acting in such a manner? Have I already said that I would refuse?

Mr. Xue instantly felt as if the sky had lit up. He looked eagerly at the sage: Then the sage has agreed?

The saint looked calm and collected as he replied, I'll think about it.

Mr. Xue was like a deflated balloon.

The Saint was immediately angered. Get out, get out! Don't let me see you like this, where was that dignified and imposing manner of yours?"

Mr. Xue answered honestly, Reporting to the sage, I was scared out of my wits by you!

…

The Saint was rendered speechless by his honest tone and appearance. He quickly called for the waiter to chase Mr. Xue out —

[The brat actually showed an expression of being wronged!

After Mr. Xue left, the Saint smiled and shook his head. He sat on the Dragon Throne and recovered from his daze. After a long while, he said to the attendant, Prince Xuan, the Duke of Qin has entered the palace!

Here!

The chambermaid trotted out.

CHAPTER 304 - PRIDE AS A FATHER

Summon Princess Pingyang into the palace.

After the attendant left, the Saint pondered for a moment before giving an order. Immediately, someone went out to pass on the message of the saints. While waiting for someone to arrive, the saint picked up Mr. Xue's third plan and looked at it carefully.

Greetings, father.

The crown prince had just returned from the Chang'an two days ago, so naturally, he came faster than the Duke of Qin since the Eastern Palace was right next to Taiji Palace.

The Saint put down his things and looked up, Is it finished? Sit down.

Just as Crown Prince Jiancheng was about to find a bed to sit on, he raised his head and realized that there were no more beds in Zichen Hall. There was a type of furniture that he had never seen before, causing him to be stunned.

When the Saint saw this, he couldn't help but laugh. He got up from the dragon throne and walked over, This is a new piece of furniture. It's the blueprint Mr. Xue gave me. It's more comfortable to sit on the couch. My son wants to try it?

Here.

No need to sit cross-legged. No need to kneel. It's definitely more convenient than sitting on the bed.

After he had finished speaking, he looked at the case of the Sage and his eyes lit up. This case is indeed magnanimous!

The Saint stroked his beard and smiled, Writing is extremely convenient.

The father and son duo discussed the new furniture as they waited for the Duke of Qin and Princess Pingyang to enter the palace.

The Duke of Qin and Princess Pingyang came together, and the two of them entered the imperial city together.

Greetings, father.

The siblings came in to pay their respects. The saint was introducing his new furniture to the crown prince. Seeing that Princess Pingyang and the Duke of Qin had arrived, he stopped them and said with a smile, Shimin and Jianling should sit down as well.

Here.

Princess Pingyang took a seat on the right, while the Duke of Qin went directly to the crown prince's seat. He sat there calmly, with none of the strange novelty of a crown prince.

The Saint smiled and asked: Shimin has sat in this chair before?

The Duke of Qin replied, Father, Sister A's estate also has this furniture. When Princess Consort and I visited Sister A's estate, it was indeed more comfortable than sitting on a couch. Sister Central had someone make it up for us.

The Saint nodded and glanced at the Crown Prince from the corner of his eye. The Crown Prince was sitting there peacefully, with no reaction at all. The Saint sighed in his heart and said, You two siblings have a good relationship with each other. Not bad, you are siblings from the same mother, so it would be better for you to interact with each other more.

Father, don't worry. I understand.

The Duke of Qin and Princess Pingyang answered in unison. Only then did the Crown Prince react. He smiled and asked, It's been a while since we saw Sis. The last time we met, Sis's injuries have not completely healed. How are you doing now?

Princess Pingyang said, Thank you, Big Brother, for your concern. Your injuries have already healed.

After asking Princess, the crown prince looked at the Duke of Qin with a smile. Erlang's complexion is much better than when I left the capital. It seems like a break would be beneficial.

The Duke of Qin looked up at Crown Prince Jiancheng and replied, Thank you for your concern, Crown Prince.

The family chatted for a while. The saint sat back on the dragon throne behind the imperial table and said, Today I have brought you three here for an important matter. I can only discuss it with you three. If I say anything about this, I will do it in your ears. You are not allowed to divulge even a single word of it!

The faces of the three siblings turned solemn as they replied in unison, Here.

There weren't many attendants in the hall. After seeing Mr. Xue offer three strategies, the Sage chased the attendants out, leaving only the one he trusted the most.

Seeing that the three of them understood what he meant, the saint glanced at the servants beside him, who immediately took the three pieces of paper and distributed them to the three of them.

The Saint said, The first and the second, we only need to take a look. Today, we've announced that the three of you are here for the third round!

The crown prince was given the third one, the first one by the Duke of Qin, and the second one by Princess Pingyang. The three of them lowered their heads to look at the manuscript in their hands.

As soon as Princess Pingyang held the paper in her hand, her hand paused for a moment. She raised her head to look at the saint, then lowered her head and started to carefully read the paper.

What the Duke of Qin and Princess Pingyang held in their hands involved too much expertise. The two of them only needed to read it once and didn't need to read it in detail. Naturally, they finished it before the crown prince.

Seeing that the crown prince wasn't done yet, the two of them exchanged glances with each other. After the two of them finished reading the script, the Crown Prince finished reading it. However, his face was terrifyingly gloomy: I plead for father to kill Mr. Xue! This plan has evil intentions, and will bring disaster upon the people. We should not have let them live!

Needless to say, everyone could tell that this performance was written by Mr. Xue. Throughout the dynasty and even throughout the country, only Mr. Xue could write in white, with fine strokes.

Qin Wang was stunned. Princess Pingyang tightened her grip on the manuscript and asked, Can I see Big Brother?

The Crown Prince snorted coldly and said, How dare Sis accept such a person into the palace. She has the responsibility of failing to report him!

As he spoke, he threw the piece of paper to the waiter and told him to pass it to Princess Pingyang. Princess Pingyang was in no hurry to explain. Instead, she took the writing paper from the attendant and quickly read through it. Afterwards, she handed it to the Duke of Qin, who was waiting at the side. The crown prince had also finished reading the two books that Princess Pingyang and Qin Wang had previously read. However, his expression was still gloomy and his anger had yet to subside.

The saint said, The furniture in my palace is made from the blueprints provided by Mr. Xue. Today, I summoned him to the palace and asked him what kind of reward he wanted. First, to raise the salt tax in the world, to make the national treasury richer; Second, to make paper, to make people wiser; Third, to make paper, to make paper, to make people wiser. You've all seen it, what do you think? As far as I can say."

The Crown Prince was the first to speak, Father, this plan is not advisable! This policy directly targeted the roots of the aristocratic families. If this policy was used, then all the soldiers in the world would be thrown into chaos! Scholars are the foundation of the country. When I first came into the country, there was a Turkic invasion, and the bandits inside were not yet at peace. At this moment, if I was to oppose the aristocratic families, then the country would not be able to protect itself! In terms of the current situation, harmony with an aristocratic family was the most important thing. They relied heavily on the soldiers, not a confrontation. This is an outrageous and outrageous strategy, but it is also the strategy of the people of this country!"

The Saint nodded and didn't comment. He turned to the Duke of Qin and asked, Erlang, what do you think?

The Duke of Qin said, Father, my thoughts are different from elder brother's. Great Genius Mr. Xue, with these three strategies, you can clearly see this!

The Saint looked at him with interest. Oh? Tell me in detail."

Here.

The Duke of Qin's voice was brimming with energy and vitality. When I was in my leisure, I had read many historical records. Throughout the previous dynasties, the cause of the fall of a country was different from one another. The people were more interested, and the soldiers were no exception. Perhaps some of them were willing to put in all their effort to serve the country and its people, but there was also a person whose family was larger than the country. Such people are common throughout history.

Everyone present was someone who had read a great deal of poetry, so they naturally understood the meaning of the Duke of Qin's words. The Duke of Qin continued, Father, I believe that how the people and the scholar are balanced and how to handle this situation is the foundation of the kingdom. Monarch like a boat, the people are like water, water can carry a boat can also overturn a boat. If one's power is too great, then the people will lose their land. There will definitely be a situation where the people will not be able to live a peaceful life. If the people cannot live a peaceful life, then the world will be in chaos!

Good! What a great 'Jun Ruzhou, the people are like water'! Ayee was very pleased that his son was able to read such wisdom. I believe that even if you, Mother, were able to see it, you would be able to comfort me.

The face of a saint was filled with the pride of a father. The Duke of Qin immediately made a few humble remarks. Between father and son, they were rather similar.

The Crown Prince pursed his lips and lowered his head, not saying a word.

CHAPTER 305 - THE SECRET DISCUSSION OF ZI SU PALACE

Shimin continued.

The Saint smiled.

Here.

The Duke of Qin continued: If Mr. Xue's plan can be carried out smoothly, it will benefit both the nation and the people. However, the biggest question is whether it can be carried out successfully or not!

The saint nodded in agreement.

The Crown Prince said, What I want to do is execute it! For one thing, the destruction of the nation and the destruction of the family is just right in front of us.

The expressions on the faces of the father and son duo were grave. They knew this was a good strategy, but how to execute it was indeed a big problem.

Father!

It was the Duke of Qin and Princess Pingyang who spoke at the same time. Qin Wang smiled and said, Elder sister is the best. Elder sister, please speak first!

Princess Pingyang did not refuse him. She nodded to her brother and said, Father, the three plans that Mr. Xue has offered are in the order of salt making, paper making, and writing. Is that the last thing on the book?

The Duke of Qin smiled. Elder sister, your younger brother and you have the same thoughts.

It seemed that the Duke of Qin wanted to say the same as Princess Pingyang.

Saint Lee Yuan looked at the crown prince with an unreadable expression on his face and said, When Mr. Xue gave his advice, he also said that the first two policies are needed, and the last one is to build a book.

The Crown Prince gritted his teeth and insisted, Even if I were to use the new salt making technique and paper first, it would not be of much benefit to Jianji. It is not enough to shake the root of the kingdom. It is still dangerous.

Qin Wang said, The method of making salt written by Mr. Xue is unorthodox. We are not sure if we can succeed or not. However, in order to succeed, first we have to choose a suitable site, and then we have to try it out. If this method succeeds, until the increased salt tax enters the national treasury, I estimate that it will take at least three years. As for the paper making method, if one were to produce paper first, it would be faster than producing salt. A year would suffice. However, if he wanted to increase the scale, it would take a long time. If there is such a time, the situation should change, and it might even take effect.

The Crown Prince said, It turns out that Erlang has no confidence in being able to carry it out. Not to mention anything else, it would have to wait for many days. It would be fine if this plan could be kept secret, but if it were to be leaked to the Venerable family … and the consequences are unthinkable.

Before the Duke of Qin could say anything, the Saint Lee Yuan had already said in a deep voice, Left and right histories have already been strictly warned by me. Only we, father and son, know of it.

The Crown Prince was shocked and quickly said, We will keep it a secret. We will keep it a secret.

The Saint nodded and said, Even if the book was built without the opportunity to carry it out, just with these three strategies alone, we can see that Mr. Xue has a profound gaze and is a true national scholar!

This evaluation was very high!

The Crown Prince silently glanced at the father of the saint, not saying a word. The Duke of Qin's face was full of thought as he said, Father, I was just established. Before the world is settled, I should use the method of exorcism, otherwise, the country might be shaken up. However, as a result of years of war, the treasury is not rich, if the skill of salt production can be achieved, do not waver in the light of the plan to enrich the treasury. This is the best strategy!

The Saint stroked his beard and said, Yes! This was the best plan! If it can be done, why should we worry about the lack of funds?

If the treasury can be increased...

A smile also appeared on the crown prince's face. The intention of the salt making technique is here. What is the purpose of the paper making technique then?

Lee Yuan did not answer, but looked towards the Duke of Qin, Have you thought about it, Erlang and Jianling?

The Duke of Qin shook his head. I can't figure it out either.

On the other hand, the taciturn Princess Pingyang replied, If you ask me about the intentions of this technique, I would like to know a little about it.

The Saint said, Since Jianling has thought it through, tell Ayee and your brother about it.

Here.

Princess Pingyang said: When Mr. Xue was a student in my residence, I saw that he was very knowledgeable, but he did not seem like an ordinary person. Curious, I asked him before, and he told me that in a different country where he grew up, no matter if it was a man or a woman, he would always study, and the subjects he studied would also be different from my Tang Dynasty. During the chat, he talked about the issue of the prevalence of knowledge, and then about how aristocratic families can last for generations.

The Crown Prince continued to ask, What do you mean by 'knowledge coverage rate'?

Princess Pingyang then repeated what Mr. Xue had explained to her that day. Unexpectedly, she did not leave with a single word. It was clear that Princess Pingyang was also someone who had heard and memorized many things.

The saints, the crown prince, and the Duke of Qin all understood when they heard this. The Duke of Qin praised, This poem is pretty good.

The saint said, How does Mr. Xue discuss the matter about the aristocratic families' officials appearing in public?

Princess Pingyang replied, Reporting to Father, Mr. Xue once said that the popularization of knowledge and the opening of people's minds, in addition to relying on Mister's teachings, are the most basic aspects of the dissemination of books. As for books and knowledge, from Han to Jin dynasties, after experiencing several dynasties of the Late Sui Dynasty of the north and south, the vast majority of them were still in the hands of the aristocratic families' soldiers. Even if we are fortunate enough to be able to enroll in a school, the cost of writing brush, ink, paper, and paper will be a huge burden in a poor family.

These words caused the eyes of father and son to light up. The Duke of Qin spoke up, Father, there are some Humble Class Scholars in the residence these past few days. They once said that thirty years are enough for a scholar to advance to the top fifty. If you want to be successful in your studies, you will have to give birth to books for many years, and the poor family will not be able to afford it. "

Princess Pingyang agreed, Mr. Xue also said the same thing. Over time, more and more books and knowledge will be concentrated in the hands of the aristocratic families' soldiers. It is naturally impossible to find a group of ignorant people to govern the country. Officials can only be selected from the soldiers, and with the accumulation of generations of officials, there will naturally be a family of eunuchs, and an imperial government will inevitably be controlled by an aristocratic family.

Speaking up to here, Princess Pingyang paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "Speaking of which, Mr. Xue has a good understanding of the situation. He compared the power of a country to a piece of cake. Mr. Xue said that the cake was so big that everyone wanted to eat it. Naturally, the fewer people there are, the better it is.

When his son and son heard this, they all sucked in a deep breath. The saint's face was solemn as he said, This metaphor is pretty good. It is clear to hear!

The Crown Prince frowned and said gloomily, Even if we know that the aristocratic families have control over the political situation, the imperial government still needs people. The Humble Class has no talent, but only the aristocratic families have one. There's nothing we can do!"

The Duke of Qin looked thoughtful as he asked, Sister, does Mr. Xue have any plan to solve this problem?

Princess Pingyang said, Mr. Xue said that the most direct way is to increase the circulation of books and knowledge, reduce the cost of publishing and printing books, and give the people more ways to study. In this way, as time goes on, the number of Humble Class scholars will increase. However, once the imperial government is changed, it will be controlled by the aristocratic families!"

After saying that, the father and son both showed an expression of understanding. The Duke of Qin said in admiration, "So Mr. Xue's intention was to present the paper