Li Chengqian saw that a great contribution was gone. Not only that, his proposal became Li Tai's weapon to attack him.

He was angry and thought about taking money from the salt administration he was in charge. However, he had just experienced such a great victory as Tuyuhun, and his confidence had begun to be established and his ability to think about problems began to improve.

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He thought quickly and felt that he could not do so.

The Salt Administration was not owned by Li Chengqian's own family. Although according to regulations, he had the money left in his hands and it would be no problem to build a monument. However, this inevitably left a statement that he could use the money from the court without any voluntarily.

Li Tai will never let him go, and he will definitely take advantage of the situation.

Li Chengqian thought that Li You proposed this matter not to harm him, Li Chengqian, and he would definitely have a solution.

Thinking of this, he had an idea.

Li Chengqian was cheering up and was about to speak, but Li Tai was speaking first.

He said sarcastically: "Your Highness, you won't say again, Li You has a way, right?"

As soon as he said this, Li Tai suddenly regretted it. He was very worried now that the evil Li You would really have a solution?

Sure enough, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "That's right, it's exactly this sentence. The fifth brother has a way!"

After saying that, he said to Li Shimin: "Father, my son recommends King Li You of Qi. He must have a solution to the predicament of the court."

Gao Jingming's life is really hard now. The Ministry of Revenue has no money and is struggling. He hopes that Li You can help the Ministry of Revenue make money.

He also said, "Your Majesty, I agree with the Crown Prince's opinion. Your Highness King Qi must have a solution."

Changsun Wuji is now very confident in Li You. He has guessed that the construction of the monument is not Li Chengqian's idea, and he doesn't have that brain.

He also felt that since Li You had this idea for Li Chengqian, he would have left a backup plan.

He said: "Your Majesty, I agree with His Highness the Crown Prince's proposal, please let the King of Qi come down to solve the predicament of the court."

"I'm going to discuss it."

"I'm going to discuss it."

The ministers said one after another.

Li Tai and Li Ke were envious and jealous, and they wanted to be recommended by everyone, but unfortunately they did not have the ability.

Li Shimin issued an order and entrusted Li You to the palace.

Li You came to the hall, and Li Shimin said, "Crown Prince, tell Li You about the situation."

Li Chengqian briefly introduced the situation.

Li You smiled and said, "What a big deal."

"Ah? This guy really has a way." Li Tai was a little stunned.

Li Chengqian was very excited and everyone's spirit was also raised.

Li Shimin asked: "What's the solution?"

Li You said: "Father, first of all, the Great Navigation Plan, the rewards for meritorious soldiers, the pensions for disabled soldiers, and the matters for the Hero Monument must be handled.

Since the first year of Zhenguan, the salaries of officials have increased by less than 20%, and there has been no substantial change in their lives.

This should be improved."

"Really?" The officials were all excited.

Li Tai couldn't stand Li You's arrogant look and said, "Who will do it if you talk nonsense? Where will the money come from?"

Li Shimin said dissatisfiedly: "Li Tai, don't interrupt. Li You, what should I do?"

Li You said: "Father, you have money, it depends on how we operate it. Take Chang'an for example, what is the most expensive?"

Li Shimin thought about something and said nothing.

Gao Jingming was excited, and he said, "House prices."

There is no need to say what the housing prices in Beijing look like. House prices in capitals throughout the dynasties were very expensive at that time.

Bai Juyi was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Wuzong of the Tang Dynasty. He could not afford a house in Chang'an. Finally, he ran to Luoyang to build a house covering an area of ​​17 acres, and he showed off to others complacently.

Li You said: "Yes, that's the problem."

Li Shimin asked, "Where does the land come from?"

Chang'an City was planned to die from the beginning. In addition to some of the shops in the south of the city, there were a small amount of open space, and there was basically no place.

Li You said: "Father, my son will talk about a few things first.

First, Chang'an's biggest source of income is tax revenue in the east and west cities. However, due to the management system, their role has not been fully utilized.

Therefore, Erchen's first suggestion is to extend the opening time of the east and west markets. The opening time will be 3 hours a day, and to 6 hours a day.

This not only facilitates the lives of Chang'an residents, but also facilitates the transactions of foreign merchants. The increased transaction volume and tax revenue brought by at least 30%.

This is the first money.”

Gao Jingming calculated slightly and became excited. He said, "Your Majesty, this is a big income."

Li You said: "With this idea, you can see where there are places in Chang'an City that can be used.

There are 14 east and west streets in Chang'an City and 11 north and south streets. Each one is 45 zhang wide. Erchen suggested that it is enough to keep 20 zhang wide for other streets except Zhuque Street.

May I ask, how much can it be sold for commercial stores on both sides of the street?"

Gao Jingming calculated roughly and felt that his heart could not bear it anymore. He shouted at the top of his lungs: "Your Majesty, this money is worth the taxes of the court in the entire Tang Dynasty for one year!"

This is not an exaggeration.

Chang'an City is 9721 meters long and 8651 meters wide. According to Li You's plan, the newly added commercial area is about 78 million square meters. According to the housing prices in the capital, even if it is 2 jin of coins (calculated according to the rice price, about 18,000 yuan of soft girl coins) per square meter, it is worth 234 million coins.

The agricultural tax in the early years of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty was only 100 million guan per year, and the maximum amount was 150 million guan per year.

Li Shimin was also a little shocked. He just used his tugging and had so much money.

Li You continued: "Father, if Chang'an had such a business environment, it would attract merchants from all over the world more, and how much tax would it bring?

Also, my son suggested that the world is peaceful now, and there is no need to implement a curfew system. If you have to do this, you can also postpone the curfew time, such as starting at midnight.

In this way, it will play a huge role in promoting the prosperity of Chang'an's business life, and the increased taxes will be another large amount of money."

The curfew in Chang'an starts to beat the drums at 6 o'clock every night, and it will be beaten 600 times, and the curfew will officially start at 7 o'clock. The night in Chang'an City is lifeless.

Gao Jingming's heart was almost unable to bear it.

He suddenly thought that if all the major cities in the Tang Dynasty did this, except for the part left by the local government, the remaining money handed over to the Ministry of Revenue. Oh my god, I really couldn't imagine it.

Gao Jingming is the Minister of Revenue and a professional talent. He knows how much benefit there is. Other ministers are still confused.

Li You simply said it straightforwardly, and he said: "If this happens, the salary of all the adults can be increased by at least three times."

"Wow", now the ministers all understand.

Li Shimin was already a little dizzy.
Chapter completed!