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032 Two men with small stomachs

For many people, gold, silver and treasures are something worth pursuing and protecting for a lifetime, because gold, silver and treasures can satisfy most of people's desires.

Li Shimin was the emperor. Most people thought he was the richest person in the world and his desire for gold, silver and treasure would not be too serious. In fact, he was very wrong!

It is the spring of the second year of Zhenguan, and the Tang Dynasty has only been established for more than ten years. Due to the huge war at the end of the Sui Dynasty, people's livelihood has declined and everything is in destruction.

Since Li Shimin ascended the throne, he has been holding back his mind to do something great and build the Tang Dynasty into the most prosperous and powerful country, so as to prove to his father Li Yuan and even the subjects of the world that he is the true emperor!

However, if you want to do things, especially big things, the beginning is definitely the most difficult. Although the situation is much better now, Li Shimin's treasury and even the treasury have been in a situation where he is unable to make ends meet...

So, under such a difficult situation, Li Shimin subconsciously couldn't help asking:

"What baby...ah, how amazing is it?"

In the latter sentence, Li Shimin suddenly realized that he was a Supreme Master of Nine Five. When this young boy said he had a treasure, he was so coveted. It seemed that it was not appropriate to do so.

The so-called king does not compete for profit with the people, because the king is the father of all people. If the people have treasures, they should automatically and consciously contribute to the king. The king will reward another star to show his favor. This is the emperor!

Thinking of this, Li Shimin quickly added: "Li Che, have you been deceived by someone and treat grassroots as treasures? Why don't you let me show you the authenticity?"

When he heard this, he looked at Li Che's hateful smile on his face. Changsun Wugui knew the truth. This kid was teasing the emperor!

Changsun Wugui was about to speak so that the emperor could stop falling into the trap, but Li Chee took the lead:

"Your Majesty, today in the second year of Zhenguan, if a commoner wants to eat for a year, how much does it cost to convert it into copper coins?"

Li Shimin said without hesitation: "It's about 1 guan, and if you save a little, you can get a lower price!"

Li Chee sincerely exclaimed: "Your Majesty is truly worthy of loving the people as much as his son, and he understands people's livelihood so well!"

Li Shimin was very happy, but he was very arrogant: "Hmph! How about I? I have the evaluation of all people in the world and historical books. You don't need to flatter you!"

After saying that, Li Shimin was extremely proud of his snatching tiger beards.

Lechet was not annoyed at all, but said, "Okay! Your Majesty is wise! Originally, the common people were thinking that Your Majesty loves the people so much, he must be a saint. He wanted to present that treasure to Your Majesty. Now it seems that I am wishful thinking!"

Li Shimin: "You...it's okay if you come here. What kind of treasure is it?"

Changsun Wugui opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say. His Majesty the Emperor had fallen into Li Che's trap step by step. This kid must have bad intentions!

Sure enough, Li Chee said:

"This baby is not worth much. According to His Majesty just now, it is only worth 10,000 yuan!"

Li Shimin got angry when he heard this and said, "Impossible! If you talk nonsense, do you believe it or not, I will suck you!"

10,000 yuan?

Are you deliberately seeking death?

Do you know how much the treasury earns per year now?!

The more Li Shimin thought about it, the more angry he became, and almost couldn't help but take action.

But Li Chee suddenly laughed:

"Ha ha!"

"It's a pity that I, Li Qi, will die forever! I am the only one who died in my Li family, and I brought this treasure back from outside the domain. I wanted to offer it to the Tang Dynasty, but I didn't expect that no one knew me at all!"

"Since that's the case, it seems that Xiaomin doesn't need to stay here!"

Don’t think that what Li Che said was fake and empty words. Crops like corn are very suitable for promotion in the feudal era. First of all, because the agricultural production technology of the Tang Dynasty was not high, and corn was not picky about the land and could adapt to natural conditions such as various climates and soils...

If corn was fully promoted in the Tang Dynasty, how many people could it support?

To give the simplest example, in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, due to the large-scale planting of sweet potatoes, the land of China achieved explosive population growth, and 10 million people were just the most basic number!

Population, for the ancient feudal dynasty, was directly related to national strength. Because with more population, dynasties could collect more taxes, corvee labor and even soldiers. So what Li Chee said was not only not exaggerated at all, but even said it was low.

There are actually two reasons for Li Che to do this. Tease the Emperor Li Er of the Eternal Emperor Li Er is just a minor evil taste. What he hopes to take this opportunity to see for himself whether His Majesty Li Er, who is known as the "Tian Khan" in history books, really has the energy to embrace all rivers!

Not reading books is like a blind man on the road; believing in books is worse than not having books!

This is Li Chee’s real intention. Who doesn’t want to find a good boss who is truly tolerant of a lot of people? But reality disappoints him.

Li Shimin did not argue with him at all. His first reaction was to search the guy, which made Li Chee feel that if he made a steam engine in the future, would Li Shimin burn himself to death as an alien?!

Li Chee was complaining that Li Shimin was not a good boss, and Li Shimin was also thinking, is this kid really possible?

What treasure can be so incredible, it’s simply priceless... No, it’s Lianguo!

After being silent for a long time, Li Shimin said, "Li Che, what kind of treasure is it?"

You boy don’t even reveal any slightest voice. How can you believe me if you tell me to do it?

Lechet casually bowed and said, "Your Majesty believes in it, but if you don't believe in it, you won't!"

You are the emperor and you are awesome. Of course you have the final say. Even if you say that men in the Tang Dynasty can give birth to children, don’t I have it?

Although the two of them are not ulterior motives, the atmosphere is obviously not friendly enough. After all, neither of them has ever trusted each other. In essence, it is because of the collision of two different three views across time and space. It may take a long time to seek common ground while reserving differences.

"Hmph! You guy like to talk or not!"

Li Shimin couldn't help it anymore and turned his head to one side and didn't want to pay attention to Li Che. Fortunately, he was arrogant after all and would not make a big fight because of this matter.

"Hmph! Your Majesty loves to believe it or not!"

Li Chee was also angry. He just described the value of corn slightly. Your Majesty Li Er will suck me. If I tell you the real benefits of corn, don’t you have to cut me with a knife?

"Your Majesty, Lechet...you have something to say..."

Changsun Wugui was so amused that she didn't know why these two men came together, things often turned into this situation...

But how else can she persuade these two petty men!

Just when everyone was silent, a honest and surprised voice suddenly appeared:

"Your Majesty! I understand. The baby Li Che is talking about must be this thing!"

The person who speaks is Fang Yiai, nicknamed "Bangchui", Fang Mengnan...
Chapter completed!
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