Yin Hongzhi didn't know that just by his wisdom, Yin Hongzhi could not compare to the witch in front of him.

Li You smiled and said, "My family is smart. It really hits the nail on the head."

Yin Hongzhi asked, "Your Highness, why don't I understand what the princess said?"

Li You smiled and said, "Uncle, don't worry about this matter, what a big deal."

Liangyi Hall, study room.

"I am Gao Jingming, please see Your Majesty." Gao Jingming said.

Li Shimin thought to himself: "Here I come. It must be the one who pleads with Yin Hongzhi." He asked calmly: "Is there anything wrong?"

Gao Jingming said: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, the King of Qi, just told me something, and I think it makes sense."

Li Shimin asked dissatisfiedly: "What makes sense?"

Gao Jingming said: "His Highness of Qi suggested opening a border trade for the Xueyantuo tribe, the Qiezi tribe and the Tiel tribe in the grassland. A large-scale market will be established on the borders of Fengzhou, Shengzhou and Yunzhou respectively. Please see your Majesty."

He walked to the map hanging on the wall, pointed to the place name above and said, "Your Majesty, Qi County in Fengzhou, Mu County in Shengzhou and Yunchuan County in Yunzhou."

Li Shimin has been to these places in person, and he said: "These three are the main transportation routes leading to the grassland departments. You continue."

Gao Jingming said: "Our dynasty has been promoted nationwide with high yield wheat and millet. The experiment on rice cultivation in the north has also been successful and can be promoted on a large scale next year. The grain problem repair in our dynasty has been basically solved."

When it comes to this, Li Shimin was in a very good mood. He wanted to be the emperor of the ages, and the people did not worry about food. This is what emperors have not been able to do throughout the ages. Today, the Tang Dynasty has fully solved the food problem and has seen hope of victory. It can be said that this problem can be completely solved within a few years.

Gao Jingming said: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, King Qi, said that after the food problem is solved, there will be a problem of overproduction soon..."

Most of the ancients were not full of food, and the concepts of overproduction and economic crisis did not exist in their minds. Li You had discussed these issues with Gao Jingming many times before, and he, the Minister of Revenue, finally had such a concept in his mind.

He said: "Your Majesty, the so-called low grain damages farmers. Once food production is over, the price of food will inevitably drop significantly, and farmers will lose their enthusiasm for producing food. In this way, the grain production of the entire Tang Dynasty will suffer huge setbacks and the people will complain."

Li Shiminzhi understood the problem he was talking about. He was very depressed. He didn't expect that too much food would cause disaster. He asked, "What are your countermeasures?"

Gao Jingming said: "First, in government agencies at or above the county level, a large grain reserve warehouse will be established, and will no longer be concentrated in Chang'an. It will be under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue. In the local government, the army allocates grain to the government agencies, avoiding the losses caused by long-distance transportation. At the same time, it is convenient for local disaster relief."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "You continue."

Gao Jingming said: "This will not solve the entire grain problem, and there will be more and more excess grain."

Li Shimin interrupted his attitude and said, "What do you mean is to use grain to open border trade to the outside world?"

"Your Majesty is wise. This is what His Highness and ministers mean." Gao Jingming said.

Then, he talked about his idea of ​​starting border trade on the grassland.

The transaction itself can bring a lot of taxes to the grassland people by exchanging food for meat and leather to meet the consumption needs of the Tang Dynasty.

The grassland people developed a dependence on the Tang Dynasty's food. The Tang Dynasty could control the grassland people by adjusting the price and quantity of grain. If necessary, it would be a fatal blow to them.

"His Royal Highness of Qi means to control the grassland people through border trade. In the next one or two years, taking advantage of the disaster on the grassland, he will take advantage of the situation and suddenly cut off the supply of Xueyantuo's food and other daily necessities. Intensify their difficulties, and then suddenly send troops to solve Xueyantuo in one fell swoop."

"Okay, good idea." Li Shimin said excitedly.

The two talked for a while, and Gao Jingming offered to say goodbye.

Li Shimin asked, "Do you have anything else to do when you look for me?"

Gao Jingming said in surprise: "Your Majesty, no."

Li Shimin asked, "Is this what Li You said when he went to find you that day?"

Gao Jingming nodded and said, "Yes, this is the matter. He also talked about tax matters."

Li Shimin said: "Well, you go back first."

Li Shimin felt very happy that he had found a solution to the grassland problem. He thought about the map for a while, picked up the teacup and took a few sips, sat down and continued to review the memorial.

Not long after, Changsun Wuji came.

"My minister Changsun Wuji, please see Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji bowed and said.

"Auxiliary machine, are you doing something? Come, sit down and talk." Li Shimin said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji sat on the chair.

Changsun Wuji said, "Your Majesty, the people who are heading to the Western Regions have set out."

His Highness King Qi and his ministers have formulated a plan to train and use military backbones to supplement local areas for a long time, and suggested that a special institution be established in the Ministry of Personnel to train and place these backbones.

This is a plan I have prepared, please check it out."

As he said that, he handed the memorial in his hand to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took the memorial and did not read it, so he placed it on the table. He said to Changsun Wuji: "Auji, Tang Lian retired and returned home. Do you have any suggestions for the candidate for the Minister of Rites?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites is not under the jurisdiction of the minister. You should ask Master Fang about this matter."

The Secretariat Province has six ministries under its jurisdiction, and Changsun Wuji is in charge of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice. Fang Xuanling is in charge of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works. The Ministry of Revenue is directly under the jurisdiction of Li Shimin.

Li Shimin said: "It doesn't matter, I want to hear your opinion."

Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, if you ask the appointment and removal of officials below the Minister of the Secretariat, I will definitely make my own suggestions. However, this candidate at the level of the Shangshu is not something I can give. This matter requires Your Majesty to make arbitrary decision."

Li Shimin was very satisfied with Changsun Wuji's attitude. He said, "Well, there is nothing else, you just step down first."

After Changsun Wuji left, Li Shimin felt a little uncomfortable. Li You was determined to be resolved by the court, but he was suspicious for no reason here. It seemed a little... embarrassing.

He was still a little suspicious and said, "Wang De, I'll tell Fang Xuanling to meet him."

Soon, Fang Xuanling came, not only him, but Li Jing, Zhang Liang and Yuchi Gong were all here.

When Li Shimin saw everyone, he asked curiously: "Are you guys?"

Li Jing said excitedly: "Your Majesty, this is really good news."
Chapter completed!