Inside the Tai Chi Hall in the Imperial City.
Li Shimin, who had just finished handling political affairs, seemed a little tired. After stretching, he took out a small delicate box from his arms.
He cautiously glanced at the door of the palace, then opened the box and took out a pill as big as a broad bean and put it in his mouth.
He closed his eyes and enjoyed it for a while, then swallowed it after his throat squirmed a few times.
After a while, Li Shimin was completely exhausted and looked energetic and powerful.
I don’t know where Li Shimin got the magic elixir from.
But if Yang Fan sees it, he will definitely find that Li Shimin at this time is somewhat similar to some kind of special person.
While he was enjoying it, there was a sound of footsteps outside the hall, and Li Shimin carefully put the box into his arms.
As soon as he sat down, he saw Li Junxian striding in.
Before Li Junxian could speak, Li Shimin asked eagerly: "How is the situation?"
"Thanks to Your Majesty, after several days of hard work, now the people in Chang'an City have used briquettes and have things to keep warm. I think the people will be able to survive this snowstorm safely, and no one will be affected by the cold winter in the future. "I'll freeze to death," Li Junxian replied with clasped fists.
"Okay, okay... you did a great job, but it's not my fault." Although he said this, Li Shimin breathed a long sigh of relief and was secretly happy in his heart.
He is determined to be the emperor for eternity.
If a snowstorm displaces people and causes numerous casualties, then those trolls will find another excuse to troll themselves.
Although he was happy, he saw that Li Junxian was hesitant, as if he had something to hide, which surprised Li Shimin.
You must know that Li Junxian has always been a generous person, how can he be so mother-in-law, so he asked: "Is there anything else?"
"Your Majesty, because of the briquette incident, many aristocratic families and wealthy households have suffered heavy losses. Some people have the idea of Zhongyi Bo Coal Mountain."
Li Shimin smiled coldly: "Oh? Tell me more specifically..."
"Here!"
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At the same time, in the study room of the British Mansion.
Li Siwen's face was filled with excitement, "Dad, do you know? This time the eldest grandson's family has been embarrassed. Wen'er is so happy!"
Li Ji looked doting on his son, but he felt a little guilty.
She has been raised as a boy since she was a child, and there is nothing she can do about it.
She is the descendant of her rebellious brother, and her identity cannot be exposed.
He had promised his brother to take good care of the two of them, but it seemed that he had made a mistake.
Now they can only live in the dark, and Li Ji feels guilty.
Li Siwen was so happy, and Li Ji certainly knew the reason.
Although he and Changsun Wuji did not have any deep hatred, Li Siwen was different.
If it hadn't been for Zhang Sun Wuji's obstruction, maybe Li Shimin would have been able to save his good brother.
Although Li Ji also knew that the chance of his good brother surviving was not very high.
After all, it was Emperor Gaozu who originally wanted to execute his brother.
Moreover, Li Shimin himself was in danger at that time.
No matter what, Li Ji still had some complaints against Changsun Wuji, and this became a knot in his heart.
After all, Li Shimin had agreed to his request and went to plead for mercy, but was stopped by Changsun Wuji.
The reason is simple: they are afraid of arousing Emperor Gaozu's resentment.
Although Li Ji also knew that it was because of the situation, he still had some objections to Changsun Wuji in his heart.
Over the years, even though we have met on the surface, we are still talking and laughing.
After all, both of them are important ministers in the court, and they never look up or down, but Li Ji and Changsun Wuji also know that they are on guard against each other.
After Li Siwen learned the reasons for each incident from her mother, she naturally resented Changsun Wuji.
That's why Li Siwen is so happy now that his eldest son's family is in ruins.
Li Ji laughed and said:
"This loyal uncle is really unexpected. Everyone originally thought he was a prodigal and a big stick, but they didn't expect that he would slap them in the face not long after. Yes, yes..."
In fact, Li Ji didn't pay much attention to Yang Fan.
Last time I spoke a few words to Yang Fan in the Tai Chi Hall, but they only vaguely expressed Yang Fan's care for his brother Yishuang.
The impressions in his mind were all based on other people's rumors. He always thought that Yang Fan was just like that.
But it’s not surprising that Li Ji is like this. In fact, this is also the impression Yang Fan gives to most people.
Hearing Li Ji praise Yang Fan, Li Siwen was very happy, and then said to himself: "I heard that the eldest son's family sent people to the Yang Mansion to buy back the sold Shitanshan Mountain for three times the price. In the end, even Zhongyi It’s so funny that I was rejected by Mrs. Wu without even seeing him in person!”
"Haha... Three times the price is so sincere. Ordinary people would really dare not refuse the request of the Changsun family. But this loyal uncle is very popular with your majesty, and he wants to betroth Princess Gaoyang to him. As long as your majesty returns Now, that boy Yang Fan is not afraid of the Changsun family at all." Li Ji smiled slightly, feeling a little ridiculous.
There were only 'father and son' in the study, so Li Ji didn't mince words when he spoke.
Wearing a mask outside and pretending to be a good person when you go home will be a very frustrating life.
What's more, Li Ji is indeed very close to Li Siwen, almost closer than his own children. This is why the old fox Li Ji dares to have no scruples.
The current Carboniferous Mountains are mountains of gold and silver. As long as there is no brain problem, no one will sell them.
Moreover, Yang Fan solved the problem of heating for the people, which was another great achievement. As long as he was not rebelling, no one would dare to touch him.
Li Siwen was full of admiration, and his worries were relieved, but he said with some complaints:
"I heard that many people who sold Shitanshan Mountain regretted it. The Cui family of Qinghe even sent people to the Yang Mansion to offer 150,000 yuan to redeem the Shitanshan Mountain they sold, but Uncle Zhongyi did not agree. I remember that Cui was so happy when he sold it for 30,000 yuan. Now, only a dozen days have passed, and it has increased five times. The key is that he still can’t buy it back. Uncle Zhongyi is too far-sighted; these people are too hateful. Why do everyone want to embarrass Uncle Zhongyi? He has done so many good things for the people."
Li Siwen had always appeared in front of everyone as a man, but now he showed his feminine side, which made Li Ji thoughtful.
"Although coal is not unique to the area around Chang'an City, and is even more common in Taiyuan, coal is difficult to mine, and it is heavy and difficult to transport. If it is transported to Chang'an from outside, even if the coal itself is very cheap, mining alone The cost and freight are unaffordable, which is why Uncle Zhongyi's purchase of those open-air carboniferous mountains outside Chang'an City is so coveted." As a veteran, of course he has a long-term view, and Li Ji immediately saw the problem.
As the city with the most concentrated population, Chang'an City has a population of more than one million. As long as it firmly captures this market, it will be enough for people to make a lot of money.
Now that Yang Fan has captured all the Carboniferous Mountains around Chang'an City, this is a hen that lays golden eggs. Of course these aristocratic families want a piece of the pie.
"This is what I admire most about Uncle Zhongyi. If he didn't take action, he would buy all the coal mountains around Chang'an City. His vision is unparalleled."
"Well, being able to benefit oneself and benefit the people at the same time is not an easy matter. Loyalty and righteousness are not simple. Briquettes are a gift for the poor people to spend the winter. Now no one in Chang'an City can compete with that kid. Not to mention that the people don't agree. Even His Majesty cannot spare these people."
"I heard that the aristocratic family in Chang'an City not only sold the Carboniferous Mountain to Uncle Zhongyi, but also the Salt Mountain. I wonder if Uncle Zhongyi can turn this poisonous Salt Mountain into treasure in the future."
"Who knows, everyone used to think this guy was a stick and a fool, but in the end there were always miracles. He is a good man! Wen'er, do you need to think about it?"
The two of them asked and answered each other, contentedly.
"Dad...you make fun of Wen'er, but the child won't obey!" Seeing Li Ji's teasing eyes, Li Siwen felt extremely shy.
The base of her pure white ears were already covered with red clouds, and her boyish attire made her look really weird.
Li Ji chuckled, feeling delighted.
If Li Siwen finds a good home, his good brother Izumi Yuzhi will also be very happy.
When Li Ji was having a good time.
After listening to Li Junxian's report, Li Shimin had a stern look on his face.
I haven't even caused trouble to these aristocratic families yet. I didn't expect these people to be so greedy and want to cause trouble again.
