The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 257 Like a Bird in a Cage
Li Shimin was quite shocked by the fact that Li Yin wanted 50 taels.

"50 taels is not a small amount, what does that kid want to do?"

"Your Majesty, I heard from him that the first is to send them to people who are quarantined at home to make up for their household, one or two per household! The second is the production and transportation of masks, and there are many materials, such as herbs, manpower, grain, cattle, etc. Expenses are needed."

Another servant of the household department repeated Li Yin's words.

This made Li Shimin even more puzzled.

"What's the matter with the cow?"

"I don't know, I heard that Sun Zhenzhen asked about it, but he didn't say anything!"

The servant of the household department expressed puzzlement.

At this moment, Empress Changsun came up and said:

"Your Majesty, it's not bad for Li Yinken to come forward, and he even produced [-] shi of lime for disinfection. These things cost a lot of money! Regarding this smallpox, he did better than some businessmen! We Is there any reason for the imperial court not to pay?"

She saw that Li Shimin didn't speak.

Then he said: "If the people know that the imperial court does not pay a penny, then it is not a good thing for the imperial court! Therefore, if the imperial court has to pay this money, it will pay more, and give him 30 more money. Let him deal with it in case!"

Empress Changsun is still very far-sighted.

On that alone, she was right.

Failure to do so may cause public outrage.

If it's in other places, it's okay to say that the people in Anlefang are too poor, if you don't let them go out, if there is no money at that time, they will have to wait to starve to death!
"However, that 50 is too much. If I let him control it, I can't control it at all! You still want to give him 80? This..."

What Li Shimin meant was not because he had too much money, but because he was afraid that Li Yin would steal his money.

It's really a villain's heart to save a gentleman.

Let Li Yin really look at it, he still doesn't like the 50 taels of silver, but he doesn't feel happy if he doesn't deduct some money from Li Shimin.There will be more money later!

"Your Majesty, I have something to say about this!"

Even the servant of the household department couldn't stand it anymore.

He said.

"What do you have to say?"

Li Shimin asked.

"As far as I know, the sixth prince has said that the money is handled by the household department and not by him! Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

The words of the servant of the household department directly slapped Li Shimin in the face.

What a villain!I was also afraid that Li Yin would take his word for it.

It's his job to govern the country. People are in trouble. Shouldn't you give something as an emperor?How about using money for stability?
"This……"

Li Shimin was at a loss for words.

"Your Majesty, he is not that kind of person, but I feel that we can ask the merchants of the family to donate some money, so as to relieve the pressure on our court, and then erect a monument for them."

Li Shimin never thought about this.

Empress Changsun's move was really ruthless.

You can't let the aristocratic family just sit there and watch, they have to pay something.

"The queen is right, I think it is feasible!"

"Come here, pass on my will. The chambers of commerce in Chang'an City will pay according to the amount of tax paid! The minimum payment is 1 taels! The upper limit is 10 taels to show your determination! And set up an inscription for them!"

"Your Majesty, the Shengtang Group pays a lot of taxes. If you do this, it will only chill Li Yin's heart and make the people dissatisfied. After all, Li Yin has contributed to the participation of the Shengtang Group. .”

Li Shimin did not expect this.

"Then what should we do?"

"My concubine thinks that instead of accepting money from the Shengtang Group, she should put the credit of the Shengtang Group in the first place!"

Empress Changsun said so.

Li Shimin directly agreed.

"Okay, let's do it! In this way, the people may not say anything."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Queen Changsun said.

"Isn't it because of you, the empress!? Without you, I might make a mistake!"

Li Shimin said happily.

"Then Your Majesty, the subject's 80 taels?"

Tobu Shiro asked weakly from the side.

"Pay directly! Over 80 will be obtained from the treasury immediately!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The servant of the household department received the order immediately, and he had not yet left the palace.

Fold back again.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing! I have to say it!"

"What's the matter?"

The servant of the household department told all about how Li Yin responded to Taoist Zeng.

"This kid knows everything? I never taught him!"

Li Shimin was curious.

Where did Li Yin learn it from? He knows mathematics, literature, and medicine. Now there is another Taoist, and he even saw through the fake Taoist.

What else in this world can't he do?

"Li Yin is born smart, maybe he was taught by an expert!"

Empress Changsun said so.

"Maybe it is. Well, you go down and deal with it, that matter is important."

Li Shimin was in a good mood, after all, it was considered a solution.

But at this time, there was a bad news.

A eunuch came into the palace to report.

"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince said that there is a seriously ill patient from Anlefang. He has been to the East Palace to repair the house!"

"What! There is such a thing?"

Li Shimin was shocked.

At the same time began to panic.

He didn't know what to do.

He didn't expect the smallpox to be so close.

"The gan'er is still in the East Palace, so what should I do?"

Empress Changsun was also flustered.

Li Chengqian is still in the East Palace.

It's not that I can't get out.

Li Shimin asked:
"What else did he say?"

"The East Palace is sealed off, and people in the East Palace are not allowed to enter or leave! And the little guy brought lime, saying that it is to disinfect the East Palace! Until ten days later, if no one is sick, the seal can be lifted. If there is a sick person, Then it’s time for emergency treatment!”

"Didn't Gan'er also live there for ten days?"

Empress Changsun said with some reluctance.

"Queen, if the disease is allowed to come out of the East Palace, it will be called a disaster! This kid is quite thoughtful!"

In this kind of matter, Li Shimin is still sensible, anyway, there is nothing wrong with what Li Yin did.

If you don't do this, it will be a disaster for the palace.

"Yes, he did the right thing!"

Empress Changsun also said.

Although she was very worried about Li Chengqian, there was nothing she could do about it.

"Come here, seal the East Palace, no one can come near!"

Li Shimin immediately gave the order.

Poor Li Chengqian was so trapped in it.

Because of this incident, everyone in the entire imperial palace was in danger and kept a distance from the Eastern Palace.

But Li Chengqian was almost driven crazy in the East Palace.

All this was quickly learned by Li Yin.

He laughed out loud in Anlefang.

"So what if you're a prince? You're not a bird in a cage?! Just one word from me will completely trap you!"

The household servant looked at Li Yin and asked:
"Mr. Zili, the money is in place, what are you going to do next?"

(End of this chapter)