Another day passed, and Li Shimin still did not return to the palace.
At this time, Empress Changsun asked the eunuch beside her.
"Where is your Majesty now?"
"Your Majesty the Queen, your Majesty is still in the library and has not returned."
The eunuch said so.
Empress Changsun was very puzzled.
Because this has never happened before, Li Shimin will not be outside all the time.
This puzzled her.
"What is your Majesty doing in the library?"
Queen Changsun asked.
"I heard that he is learning some knowledge. His Majesty sometimes even forgets to eat in the library. He also discusses it with the administrator of the library from time to time."
The eunuch said again.
Queen Changsun murmured: "Is this so?"
"Your Majesty, Queen, do you need me to go talk to Your Majesty?"
"No need, I'll go over and take a look."
Queen Changsun said immediately.
If you disturb Li Shimin at this time, you may be scolded by Li Shimin.
So she might as well go to the library and check it out. Maybe we can know what Li Shimin is studying in the library.
Therefore, Queen Changsun set off immediately.
She is going to the Datang Library. She went out more low-key this time. It didn't attract too many people's attention. Even Queen Changsun chose the subway to travel.
The distance between the library and Tai Chi Palace is only about five kilometers. With such a small distance, it only takes ten minutes at most to take the subway.
It's almost the same if you drive yourself.
But she wanted to keep things simple.
So I took the subway.
She was accompanied by several guards.
After getting on the subway and heading to the library. Queen Changsun discovered that there were quite a lot of people on the subway today.
Maybe it's like this every day.
The more people there are, the more it proves that Chang'an's economy is developing well.
Unemployment is extremely low.
So, this is a sign of prosperity.
If there is a depression, people will not be willing to go out.
But when everyone was waiting on the subway.
No one was surprised by the arrival of Queen Changsun. Perhaps everyone has regarded Queen Changsun as just an ordinary person. After all, in everyone's subconscious mind, they believed that the queen would not appear on the subway. Even if someone roughly recognized the appearance of Empress Changsun, they would not dare to step forward to recognize her.
It would be so embarrassing if I made a mistake. And it was very busy with people coming and going. No one particularly cares about them.
Not to mention guessing whether they are from the palace.
After Queen Changsun and others got on the subway, the subway opened three stations.
Finally we arrived at the library station.
The intersection of Library Station and the subway exit are actually connected.
You can see it clearly under the subway.
So after exiting the subway station, the group of people took the elevator to the library.
After getting off the elevator, I saw the first floor of the library.
Queen Changsun knew in advance that Li Shimin's floor was on the seventh floor. After she entered the library, she saw the huge interior of the library. The library at this time was many times larger than the previous library. And the collection of books here is quite rich. There are also many people who come to the library to read.
The arrival of Queen Changsun did not cause much excitement because everyone did not know her. She also liked this kind of thing, so she and everyone else climbed up the stairs to the seventh floor.
Li Shimin's position is easy to argue. Because there were very few people in one place, while other places were packed with people. Some people even took out their mobile phones and took pictures of Li Shimin. After all, it is rare to see the emperor's appearance among the people, but now in the library, everyone can take photos of the emperor's every move.
Li Shimin was generous and allowed everyone to shoot together. What he brings to people is positive energy. This has helped his reputation to a certain extent.
At this moment, Queen Changsun appeared. Many guards saw Queen Changsun and immediately saluted the Queen.
Look at them like this.
The people on the entire seventh floor were shocked. They were noisy and saw Queen Changsun one after another. At the same time, I was still very excited. Empress Changsun also nodded to everyone very politely.
Everyone started filming.
Empress Changsun also allowed everyone to take photos.
She walked straight to where Li Shimin was. And found a place to sit down. Li Shimin was still reading the book and did not realize the appearance of Queen Changsun.
At this time Empress Changsun said: "Your Majesty, it has been almost three days since you came to the library."
Only then did Li Shimin raise his head. Queen Changsun looked a little shocked.
"Queen, why are you here?"
Obviously, he didn't know that Queen Changsun would come.
He probably didn't know how many days he hadn't been home.
Because the books here are so great.
And he refused to go back.
The purpose is to learn more knowledge here.
"I couldn't find His Majesty in the palace. After asking the eunuch, I found out that His Majesty was studying in the library. So I wanted to come over and have a look. To see what was going on, I didn't expect that His Majesty was really here. study."
When Li Shimin heard this, he felt a little embarrassed.
Followed him and said: "Yes, Queen! When I was governing the country recently, I found that I was somewhat incapable of doing what I wanted. The knowledge I had learned before and the experience of my ancestors were simply not enough to support the continued management of the economy of the Tang Dynasty. So. I came here to learn economic-related knowledge, and I have learned a lot these days."
When he said this, Li Shimin was very happy.
Because this time it was rewarding.
Queen Changsun was a little puzzled.
"I don't know, what did your Majesty gain?"
Queen Changsun asked following Li Shimin's words.
"There is a lot to gain! Especially from trade. If trade is done well, Datang's economy will take off again."
Li Shimin made a key point.
"Isn't trade what Shengtang Group has been doing?" Queen Changsun said instead.
"Yeah, now I finally know why the Shengtang Group did that. It turns out that they have long thought about how to use trade to improve the economy. That's why they created such books. Now I have only read less than 10,000 of these books. There are still many books waiting for me to read. Come on, queen, sit on the side and let me read some more books!"
Li Shimin obviously has no chance of giving up, and he will continue to read here.
But Empress Changsun said: "Your Majesty, if you don't go back to the Tang Dynasty, the troubles will pile up again."
"There are people from the Sixth Department here. Don't be afraid."
Li Shimin said so.
Yes, there are six parts here, so what is he afraid of?
But can the Sixth Division help him much?
Obviously not.
He still had to do some important things by himself.
"His Majesty!"
"Come on, queen, let me tell you about the changes that trade has brought to economic growth. I always feel that it is uncomfortable not to say this!"
"Also, you can verify the knowledge I have learned in the past few days. You can also listen and see if what I said is correct."
Li Shimin said again.
What can Queen Changsun say?
If he wants to say it, let’s say it.
"Yes, Your Majesty, please say it!"
Empress Changsun didn't know what Li Shimin wanted to say.
“First of all, trade can promote huge economic growth! Because trade can bring a larger market and a wider allocation of resources, thereby promoting economic growth. Through trade, Datang’s products can reach more consumers and expand sales. market, increase the scale of production, and promote economic efficiency and technological development."
"There are many countries that trade with our Tang Dynasty, and the volume of trade in Nanzhou seems to be getting bigger and bigger recently." Empress Changsun added.
This involves Li Chengqian again.
Since Li Shimin talked about trade, Queen Changsun would naturally mention Li Chengqian, and Li Shimin was a little unhappy.
But he still said: "Yes, it is not small in size, but it is all agricultural products. However, because of the blessing of agricultural products, it has alleviated a lot of pressure on the people of Datang."
Last time Li Min helped Li Shimin with disaster relief, and during the disaster relief process, Nanzhou also provided a lot of help to Datang.
"Yes, what your Majesty said is absolutely true."
"Next, I want to talk about another benefit."
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
“Through these few days of study, I know that there are other benefits brought by trade, such as it can provide diversified product choices: Trade allows goods and services to cross national borders, providing consumers with rich and diverse choices. Imported goods and services can meet needs that cannot be provided by the internal market and help improve consumers' living standards.
It can also improve people's living standards.
Because of trade relations, it can lower commodity prices and expand consumer purchasing power.
When the domestic market opens to the outside world, competition intensifies, causing businesses to continuously improve productivity and reduce costs in order to retain customers, thereby lowering commodity prices. This means that the same income can purchase more goods and services, improving people's living standards. "
"Your Majesty, this has been happening all the time, but no one among us is studying it." Empress Changsun said again.
"Yes, if I hadn't seen the book here, I might never have known about it."
Li Shimin said again.
"Yes, Your Majesty has gained so much from coming to the library."
“Because of the trade relationship, it can promote resource allocation and specialized division of labor within Datang.
In this way, the optimal allocation of resources can be achieved, and countries can conduct specialized production based on their own resource endowments and comparative advantages to form the best global allocation and improve resource utilization efficiency. Through the division of labor among countries, each country can focus on producing and exporting competitive products to further promote economic development. "
Empress Changsun never expected that Li Shimin's understanding would be so profound.
She never imagined that a trade could have so many benefits.
So, she said: "If that's the case, then we have to deepen cooperation with other countries."
"I am also thinking about this. We can let some countries allocate some things and let them specialize in some things, and our Datang will become the center of the world. As long as Datang has money, it can buy everything in the world, and We can also export technological products, which everyone must like."
"Yes, then trade should strengthen the relationship between countries, right?"
"Yes, trade can strengthen cooperation and friendly relations. According to what I have seen these days, it can promote cooperation and exchanges between countries, deepen the connections and dependence between each other, and is conducive to maintaining and developing international friendship. Relations. Through trade cooperation, under the leadership of Datang, we can jointly cope with common challenges and promote stability and prosperity in the world.
All in all, trade has a positive impact on promoting economic growth, improving people's living standards, and promoting the optimal allocation of resources. "
"So, what will your Majesty do next?"
"Next, naturally, everyone will learn this knowledge. When the time comes, I will let everyone learn it together, and then let everyone think about what to do next!"
"Your Majesty, this..."
"Governing the Tang Dynasty does not depend on me alone. In addition to trade, there are many methods introduced here."
"for example?"
"If GDP is mentioned here, the higher the value, the better the economy. If there is a big improvement this year compared to previous years, it means rapid development. If it is the other way around, it means stagnation, which is dangerous! Also Yes, all walks of life need statistics. If you retreat, you have to find out the reasons."
Li Shimin said again.
Then, Li Shimin added: "There is also an explanation of the labor market reduction. To put it simply, it is whether indicators such as employment rate, unemployment rate and labor force participation rate are normal."
"More than that, there is also the relationship between investment and savings. Encouraging investment as much as possible will make economic development possible."
"There is also technological innovation, which is one of the important driving forces of economic development. By improving technological levels and promoting R&D and innovation, countries or regions can improve productivity, enhance competitiveness, and achieve sustainable development."
Li Shimin said.
Empress Changsun said: "On this point, Shengtang Group will do a good job."
"Indeed, but our court must also get involved, and we cannot let his family dominate. In this case, we will be too passive."
Li Shimin realized something was wrong again.
So, he wants to invest in technology again.
this is correct.
But now he has money and can invest it.
But there may not be enough talent.
But having said that, there are many people who cannot join the Shengtang Group, and Li Shimin can absorb them.
"Your Majesty, your vision has become much higher!" Empress Changsun praised.
"Our Datang has such a wonderful place, why have I never paid attention to it?"
"It seems it's not too late to pay attention now." Queen Changsun said.
This was indeed the case, and it was not too late, and it was only because Datang had experienced explosive growth that Li Shimin felt weak.
"Yes, yes, there is nothing wrong, but I have to stay here for a few more days to study hard. If anything happens in the palace, please help me deal with it." In the end, Li Shimin actually asked.
Queen Changsun was shocked.
"Your Majesty, is this really okay?"
There's something incredible about her.
That's not something she can do.
"Why not? You've been with me for many years, right?" Li Shimin said instead.
"It's been a long time indeed. But..."
"Some of your opinions are very good, so during this period of time, you will help manage the country. After I finish studying, I will carry out some reforms."
Li Shimin said finally.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Queen Changsun had to agree.
"Okay, I still have to study, so you can go back first."
Li Shimin finally asked Queen Changsun to go back.
"Yes! Your Majesty"
