"Whether it is marching and fighting, or developing people's livelihood, the economy is the key. Therefore, if we want the economy to develop steadily, we must make some institutional changes."

Compared with previous lives, many economic policies in today's era are very backward, so Li Jiancheng can speak clearly without having to think at all.

The few people present are not stupid, and they naturally know the importance of economic development to a force. However, they do not have the experience of the previous life like Li Jiancheng. Although they know that the economy is very important, they have no strategies to accelerate economic development.

"I wonder if any of you have heard about Song Shidao's voyage?" Li Jiancheng asked calmly, raising his finger.

Pei Ji frowned slightly and said in a solemn voice: "Your Majesty, I have heard something about it. [Tiandao] Song Que's son went on a voyage and found a place called Indian. The people on the island spoke the same language as us.

It is different, and the island also has crops that are different from those of the Central Plains. There are even rumors that the island is full of gold and silver and has countless mineral deposits."

"Oh, does this place really exist?" Li Yuan's eyes lit up and he said excitedly.

"Haha, this place does exist." Li Jiancheng said with certainty.

"Why is Cheng'er so sure?" Li Yuan asked doubtfully. Pei Ji only said that he had heard it, but Li Jiancheng was so sure that it was true. It was really surprising.

"Hehe!" Li Jiancheng smiled sheepishly, "Actually, Brother Song's sailing trip was ordered by Hao'er, and Hao'er told him about the place."

"..." Everyone present widened their eyes and looked at Li Jiancheng, as if they were looking at the eternal sinner.

After a while, Li Yuan said angrily: "You brat, you didn't tell your father about such a good thing, but you gave outsiders an advantage."

Li Jiancheng knew he was in the wrong, so he could only laugh and say nothing.

"I don't know where your Royal Highness the Crown Prince learned about this?" Tang Jian asked in confusion.

Li Jiancheng looked straight and said seriously: "Of course I learned this from the book. During the Qin Dynasty, the first emperor sent Xu Fu to cross eastward and found the island called 'Penglai'. Later, he found out that it was actually the island country of 'Fusang' today; in the later Han Dynasty,

During the period of Emperor Wu, the Western Expedition opened up the territory that is now Tianzhu. Countless examples tell us that there are many unknown areas in this world waiting for us to explore. And the book I read was also written by a certain navigator.

"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words are reasonable, but I wonder how these are related to the economic reform of the Tang Dynasty?" Dou Wei frowned and asked in confusion.

"If we want to develop the economy, we must have new markets and new products enter the market. Then, those new regions are the direction of our development. Therefore, we need to introduce some new policies. Only in this way can businessmen be full of enthusiasm.

Motivation to open up those unfamiliar areas and drive the economic development of Datang."

"Princess Pingyang has arrived."

Following the eunuch's shout, Li Xiuning, wearing a pink dress, walked in from outside.

"Dad, eldest brother, second brother, some adults."

Li Xiuning bowed to everyone, then consciously found a seat and sat down.

"Xiuning, you are here. Let's listen to your elder brother's proposal. If you have any opinions, please put them forward at that time." Li Yuan said to Li Xiuning with a smile.

Li Yuan and Dou Xian gave birth to four sons, and the only daughter was Li Xiuning, so she was naturally very favored. Moreover, as the eldest brother Li Jiancheng and the second brother Li Shimin were also very good to her. Although she sometimes talked to Li

Yuan Ji is noisy, but the relationship between the two is not bad. As for Li Yuanba, who is quiet and dull, he also listens to the fourth sister's words.

After everyone sat down again, Li Jiancheng began to continue to express his thoughts.

"Whether it was the Sui Dynasty or the previous dynasties, they focused on agricultural taxes. Therefore, when the dynasty reached the later stages and the emperors were fatuous, agricultural taxes became even more onerous, and this was often the root cause of their downfall. However, they did not discover that there was really

The money is not made by the farmers who turn their backs to the loess, but by the businessmen who travel north and south."

"So, what I mean is to reduce agricultural taxes as much as possible, implement new tax laws, and focus on commercial taxes."

"But, this..."

Just after Li Jiancheng finished speaking, Dou Wei, Tang Jian, and Pei Ji frowned. Tang Jian was about to speak, but Li Jiancheng stopped Tang Jian's next words with a wave of his hand.

"Master Tang, I know you want to say that businessmen are of low status and should not deal with them more." Hearing Li Jiancheng's words, Pei Ji and others nodded in agreement. "But, I dare to ask some adults. What's wrong with you?"

Could it be that the clothes you wear and the utensils you use at home are all made by yourself? No, I think a few adults know that these things come from the low-status businessmen you mentioned, right? All of them are well-read poetry and books.

Sir, do you think you have the same ideas as those vulgar people?"

"This..." When Pei Ji and the others heard this, they immediately hesitated and couldn't answer.

Seeing the awkward looks of several people, Li Jiancheng did not continue to make things difficult. Instead, he showed a solemn expression and said slowly: "Before I say the following, let me tell you a story."

After hearing what Li Jiancheng said, everyone looked like they were listening. Especially Li Xiuning and Li Shimin, their ears pricked up.

"Once upon a time (ahem), there was a businessman. He had a younger brother who was talented and intelligent. Neighbors said that he had the appearance of wealth. Therefore, the businessman got up early every day and went out in the dark, even if it was windy, rainy, cold or hot, there would be no interruption.

He traveled all over the country and worked hard to make money, just to support his wealthy younger brother. He also knew that he was of low status, but he just hoped that his younger brother could stand out and honor his ancestors.

Of course, his younger brother did not live up to his expectations. After studying hard for ten years in Hanchuang, he finally won the gold medal and entered the capital as an official. However, as soon as his younger brother became an official, he began to draw a clear line between him and his elder brother. In his eyes,

It's a shame to have such a businessman's brother.

Later, his younger brother was implicated in a major case and stepped down. The businessman was not dissatisfied with his younger brother's previous actions. Instead, he settled down the younger brother's family well. Even so, the businessman's younger brother was still ashamed of the businessman.

Don’t you want to give up the pretense of being a scholar and go into business with your brother to support your family? I would like to ask some adults, what do you think?”

Li Jiancheng's last cry can be said to be a cry. How many such things have happened in China's thousands of years of history, and why are all these happening?

First of all, it is because Confucianism restricts their thoughts and makes them think that scholars are superior; secondly, scientific examinations also kill their wings to fly.

After listening to Li Jiancheng's words, everyone present was speechless. It was not that they didn't know these things.

"I, Li Jiancheng, have three wishes in this life. The first wish is that men and women are equal; the second wish is that there is no distinction between high and low; the third wish is that there is no distinction between rich and poor. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can get the status and wealth you want."

Li Jiancheng's words were so impactful that everyone present was stunned.

Among them, Li Xiuning was so shocked by the words "equality between men and women" that her beautiful eyes moved, and a strange light flashed in her eyes.

"Hey, dad, I'm not encouraging the people to rebel. The position of emperor is not just about hard work, but God's blessing."

His upright and awe-inspiring look before, and his arrogant look after that brought everyone back from the shock. As for the last words Li Jiancheng said, everyone automatically ignored them. This sentence can be used to deceive ignorant people.

They were all intellectuals who had read poetry and books, so naturally they ignored the words of God's favor.

"Haha!" Li Yuan laughed loudly, "As a father, I deeply agree with my son's idea. As a father, I must fully support it."

"I am willing to follow in the footsteps of His Majesty, His Majesty the Crown Prince, and will not hesitate to do so!" Pei Ji and others bowed and expressed their determination to follow.

"Dad, brother, I will work hard with you." Li Shimin and Li Xiuning also waved their fists to show their determination.

Seeing Li Shimin's performance, Li Yuan admired him in his heart. He preferred that Li Shimin call him father now, instead of the slightly distant "Father" before!
Chapter completed!