Li Yan glanced at Hu Ji and said to her, "You go out first!"

What I discussed with Shangguan Yi and others just now was the people's livelihood issues in Yizhou. These issues are all open to the people and have no confidentiality. However, when discussing the matter of caravan guards, you have to be careful. After all, this era is very sensitive to military affairs. If you are accidentally accused of being accused of rebellion.

Several people also felt the importance of this matter. Jin Daqian got up and followed him out, asking the two guards to close the door at the door.

"The Shengtang Chamber of Commerce has visited many places now, and there will be more places to go in the future, but the more places we go, the more dangers we face. Therefore, we must form a guard team in the name of the Shengtang Chamber of Commerce!" Li Yan said slowly.

Tong Nian nodded in agreement, "The latest Western Regions are very chaotic. It is said that the Western Turks have caused civil strife. Some Turks often attacked caravans. Although our team of the Chamber of Commerce of the prosperous Tang Dynasty was not attacked, it should be prepared for the future.

Qin Huaiyu said: "Does Your Highness want me to recruit some other people in addition to the military service for training?"

"Yes, there is not much trouble in Zhechong Mansion here. Just worry about caravan guards. As for recruiting people, you don't have to worry about recruiting people. Tong Nianlai is responsible for this matter. It is too sensitive to recruiting people as your identity."

Shangguan Yi frowned: "Your Highness, it's not appropriate to do this. After all, you are now under the hat of a conspiracy and recruit soldiers like this..." Shangguan Yi did not dare to continue.

"We are not afraid of being slanted by shadows. We are not recruiting troops to rebel, we are just caravan guards. We also have to recruit guards with great fanfare. We also have to advertise in the Business Daily of the Tang Dynasty for all court officials to see it, and understand what they have to say about the world!" Li Yan said.

Wang Yinlong said: "Your Highness's words make sense. Your Majesty is most afraid of things he doesn't know. If he knows everything, he will not make random guesses. If Your Majesty disagrees, he will naturally tell His Highness the King of Shu!"

Everyone clicked, and Li Yan said again: "Father should agree. Tong Nian, tell them how much commercial tax the Chamber of Commerce of the Tang Dynasty has paid to the court now!"

Tong Nian smiled and said, "So far, it's more than 300,000 guan!"

"The total tax of the Tang Dynasty is only a few million chunks of money in a year. With the wisdom of his father, he would not see this. The more money he earned in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the more beneficial it would be to him. At that time, I will write another memorial about business to express the importance of business to a country, and this matter will be absolutely certain!" Li Yan said in contemplation.

Qin Huaiyu said excitedly: "Ten soldiers are also led, and one thousand soldiers are also led. Of course, the more the better!"

All the matters were agreed upon, and the few people started to eat and drink openly until the moon was on the willows, and several people returned home. When they left, Li Yan and Manager Wei said a few words. Manager Wei kept nodding, then called Hu Ji and asked her to send Qin Huaiyu back. Later, there would be a very erotic story between the two of them.

After getting the assigned tasks, several people were busy with their own efforts. Li Yan also began to search for information and prepared to write an article describing business. In which he wrote the concept of colonization and explained what colonization was and what benefits would colonize the Tang Dynasty bring to the Tang Dynasty. He also expressed his willingness to be the vanguard for the Tang Dynasty and colonize overseas without spending a penny for the treasury, and could also bring huge wealth to the Tang Dynasty. In order to write this article well, Li Yan spent a week to check the information and tempted it. His words also vaguely revealed that he had no intention of the throne and was devoted to the wealth of the Tang Dynasty. Anyway, bragging did not require money.

After completing this article, which was called a great work by later generations, Li Yan sent someone to send it to Chang'an in an expedited manner. After all, time is money.

In Tai Chi Palace and Ganlu Palace, Li Shimin was carefully looking at Li Yan’s 10,000-word article, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "This old sixth person is really not changing his true nature, his mind is full of business!"

Putting aside the article, Li Shimin thought quietly. Many of the new concepts in this article were something he had never heard of, but he understood that the benefits of these things to the Tang Dynasty were obvious.

"Overseas colonization, the sun never sets the empire." Li Shimin read these two words and suddenly felt very passionate. He was an ambitious emperor. Li Yan's words did hit a certain place in his heart. He slapped the table and stood up, saying to Wang Zheng who was standing aside, "Put this article in the Shengtang Business Daily, and this advertisement for recruiting guards will be posted together!"

After Li Yan left, the matter of the Shengtang Business Daily was handed over to Wang Zheng, and every few days he was responsible for giving the first draft to Li Shimin. This time, Li Yan did not pass the others, but handed over the article and the guards to Wang Zheng, allowing him to hand over to Li Shimin with normal newspaper articles.

Li Shimin nodded in agreement, and Wang Zheng breathed a sigh of relief, which showed that Li Shimin agreed with Li Yan's idea, and he was naturally happy as a member of the Chamber of Commerce of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

After returning to the newspaper, Wang Zheng handed the newspaper to the printing workshop and asked the printing workshop to print overnight. Early the next morning, officials from Chang'an received newspapers at homes. Now these officials have read newspapers as a habit. They ask their servants to pick up newspapers early in the morning, and they have breakfast after reading the newspapers.

But when they opened the newspaper today, they found that today's newspaper was a little different from the past. After a closer look, they found that an article signed by Li Yan occupied two entire pages, and the title of the article was "Business Theory".

After seeing this article, the ministers knew that there was one more thing to discuss in the morning court today.

In Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin arrived more than ten minutes earlier than before, and his expression seemed a little excited. The court officials below were all good at observing words and expressions. They naturally understood that Li Yan's article must be the favorite of Li Shimin, and they were all planning how to answer it later.

The morning court time has come, and all the ministers have arrived. Everyone is in the morning court. Li Ke first stood up: "Father, my son read Liulang's "On the Business" this morning, and was deeply impressed by the ideas in the article. If these methods are implemented in the Tang Dynasty, our Tang Dynasty's commercial tax will be increased a lot in one year, and we can avoid the random collection of taxes in the places!"

"I also think that the Sixth Prince is right. Each commodity is subject to different taxes according to its profits, and the amount of taxes is uniformly formulated to reduce the taxes levied on farmers. However, the Sixth Prince also pointed out that reducing farmers' taxes cannot be implemented yet, because the Tang Dynasty is mainly levied on farmers' taxes, so commercial development should be encouraged now. When the commercial tax exceeds the agricultural tax, farmers' taxes should be reduced!" Xiao Yu said.

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Several ministers came out in a row and agreed with Li Yan's articles. After all, this matter was beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. At this time, it would be a pity to say that if he stood up and blamed him, he would have a heart.

Li Tai stood below and looked at the ministers who were talking, including Li Ke and neutral ministers. It has to be said that he was extremely acknowledging Li Yan's thoughts, but the advertisements behind him made him feel a little suspicious.

"Father! My son also agrees with Liu Lang's idea that agriculture is the foundation of the country. If the business is developed reasonably without shaking the foundation of the country, it will be extremely beneficial to the restoration of the people's livelihood in the Tang Dynasty." Li Chengqian also stood up and agreed.

Li Tai looked at Li Chengqian. These days, Li Chengqian focused on improving his relationship with Li Ke and looked kind to him, but the more Li Chengqian was like this, the more uneasy Li Tai felt.

Li Shimin nodded, and everyone saw Li Chengqian's changes. He respected his elders, loved his brothers, and studied diligently. It was like a different person and truly had the appearance of a prince. Li Shimin didn't say it, but he felt more and more satisfied.

Almost everyone in the morning court praised Li Yan's articles and was preparing to order the research on commercial taxes according to the methods in Li Yan's articles. At this time, Li Tai walked out: "Father, my son has no objection to Liulang's commercial law, but my father can see the advertisement behind!"

"I have seen it, Li Yan recruited caravans to protect the safety of the caravans. Is there any problem with this?" Li Shimin said.

Li Tai continued: "Father, it has not been determined whether Li Yan is involved in treason, but now he is openly recruiting troops, which is a matter of fear that the world will criticize him."

"Silang's words are wrong. This caravan guards are not comparable to recruiting soldiers and horses. Which merchant in Chang'an City does not have a private guard? Now the business of the Tang Dynasty Chamber of Commerce reaches Persia in the west and Lingnan Road in the south. In the future, according to Liulang's statement, you will have to travel across the ocean to a country thousands of miles away. Without guards, how to ensure the safety of the caravan? How can the caravan do business without security? Please tell me your father!" Li Ke said.

"Ke'er's words are reasonable. He has suffered a wrongful injustice and was demoted to Yizhou. Now he is devoted to the Tang Dynasty. If he still makes things difficult for him in the court, how disappointed he would be. No need to say anything more. There is nothing to do with this caravan guard. If he really dares to rebel, I will personally recruit troops to wipe him out. This is OK!" Li Shimin said in a deep voice. He was already guilty of Li Yan, and this matter was also a kind of compensation for him.

"Emperor..." Li Shimin said everything to this point, what else can the ministers say?

After hearing this, Li Tai retreated and stopped mentioning this matter. He knew that it was time to stop. Moreover, Li Yan's articles and words also showed a feeling of not being interested in the court, and he just wanted to carry out the so-called colonial cause.
Chapter completed!