Anyone who implements reform will inevitably touch upon the vested interests.

Therefore, this requires people with great courage to do it.

And Li Er must be one of these people.

After hearing what Zhuang Zhou said, he immediately understood.

Once the implementation of the land-based tax system is implemented, let alone the aristocratic families.

Even the old guys around him who had followed him to build his empire would stand up and start yelling.

But once this policy is implemented, the shackles that have been placed on the people for thousands of years will be completely broken.

The people had food to eat and the imperial treasury had tax revenue.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, and the country becomes more stable.

This is definitely a great thing.

and.

Li Er had obviously realized it.

Once this is accomplished, it will surely become famous throughout the ages.

Comparable to the greatest emperor of all time!

Since the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Er was enthroned as the crown prince.

Later he ascended the throne and became emperor, and he was eager to achieve something.

real!

He wants to improve so much!

Even if this policy will involve the interests of too many people.

Especially the interests of the powerful families.

But who is Li Er?

He fought throughout his life and was a hero who emerged from a pile of corpses.

Are there not enough powerful people who died at his hands?

Think of this.

Li Er, who is already 35 years old, has his eyes flashing with the same murderous look as before.

If he doesn't do these things himself, they will fall on Li Chengqian in the future.

For the eternal prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and for the expectations of the retired emperor.

He has to do it too!

"Someone come!"

Then a eunuch came in bowing:

"His Majesty!"

"Immediately issue an order. Tomorrow morning, I will hold a morning court session. All officials above the third rank in the capital must come to discuss matters. No one may be absent!"

“Here!”

The eunuch took the order and left.

As night fell, the lights of the palace appeared particularly bright in the twilight.

Li Er was obviously not sleepy at all.

"Zhuang Zhou, don't leave the palace tonight. Cheng Qian should stay too. I want to hear more from you tonight.

Tell me all your thoughts, I want to hear them all."

“…”

Pinching horse!

Looks like I won’t be able to sleep tonight!

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly, without showing any impatience.

At this moment, Li Er was in a state of high fighting spirit.

In fact, Zhuang Zhou is the same.

“Your Majesty, since you want to listen, I will continue to talk about my opinion.

Naturally, this reform cannot be accomplished overnight.

It needs to be advanced step by step, starting from small things, so that the people can see tangible benefits.

Then gradually expand the scope.

As for the aristocratic and powerful families, I think we can weaken their power through other means.

For example, strengthen the official selection system, separate the court's employment from aristocratic families, and increase supervision of officials.

Prevent aristocratic families from abusing their power to appoint people based on personal connections and seek personal gain.

We must allow more ordinary people from the lower classes to enter the court and completely break the monopoly of the aristocratic families on the selection of officials.

If ordinary people at the bottom of society have food to eat and opportunities for advancement, they will be able to live and work in peace and contentment, and the country will naturally become more prosperous."

After hearing this, Li Er's eyes flashed with admiration.

He nodded and said:

"Zhuang Zhou, you are right."

As he said this, he glanced at Li Chengqian:

"Cheng Qian, you have to remember these words too."

"Yes, I will remember this!"

Li Er responded and urged Zhuang Zhou:

"Let's continue talking about the Five-Year Plan."

Zhuang Zhou said: "While promoting agricultural development, we should also focus on industrial development and construction.

We will begin expanding official roads and paving cement roads in major cities and towns across the country.

We will strive to enable carriages to run directly from Chang'an to Jiangnan by the end of the fifth year, that is, the 13th year of Zhenguan."

After hearing this, Li Er's eyes flashed with a gleam.

Patting Zhuang Zhou on the shoulder, he smiled and said:

"Zhuang Zhou, you are really brave!"

The night deepens.

But the lights in the palace were still bright.

Li Er, Zhuang Zhou and Li Chengqian continued to chat about the details of future reforms.

Their voices echoed in the hall.

It seems to foreshadow the great changes that are about to come.

…

The next day, early in the morning.

Zhuang Zhou was having breakfast with Li Er and Li Chengqian!

Then, he heard the eunuch come to report.

All the officials have gathered in Taiji Palace.

It’s time to go to court!

Li Er responded, looked at Zhuang Zhou and said:

"You are also a county earl appointed by the imperial court. Come with me to the court today to discuss matters!"

"ah?"

When Zhuang Zhou heard this, he almost dropped his chopsticks.

You want me to attend court meetings?

It seems that in his previous life, Zhuang Zhou rarely even attended meetings.

What's more, he has to discuss matters in the court with the bigwigs!

"Your Majesty, I've never been to court before. I don't even know the rules. Why don't you just forget it?"

Li Er laughed and said:

"There aren't as many rules as you think. Just repeat what you said to me last night.

Besides, I'm here to protect you, what are you afraid of?"

Li Chengqian also advised:

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhuang. The court meetings are just about expressing your opinions."

Zhuang Zhou still didn't want to go.

I originally planned to have breakfast and then go back to hug Hongyu and take a nap.

"That's settled, come with me.

I will also publicly announce that I will appoint you as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor."

Li Er didn't give Zhuang Zhou any more thought.

That’s it.

Tai Chi Palace.

Zhuang Zhou followed Li Er into the hall.

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