The court is a place for intrigues and schemes. How could it be a good atmosphere for research?

Wang Zheng's silence made Li Zhi smile awkwardly, "Let's go in and take a look."

In fact, there is much more to see outside, including various vegetables, grains and fruit trees grown in small plots of land.

It is late autumn now, and various glass greenhouses have been built. The vegetables, fruits and melons inside have sprouted. Wang Zheng even saw a mushroom greenhouse where the mushrooms were growing very well.

Li Zhi saw Wang Zheng stop and said with a smile: "These things are actually quite good. Just a few hundred acres of greenhouses can basically maintain the operation of the dojo. Fresh fruits and vegetables in winter are not only expensive, but also very easy to sell. After all, there are still many rich people in Chang'an City."

Wang Zheng nodded and said with a smile: "Life is nothing more than food and clothing. Now that there is no shortage of food in the Tang Dynasty, we naturally have to find ways to eat better."

"It's just a pity that it's difficult to keep secrets in the palace. After the secret method was spread, the noble families immediately built similar greenhouses in major cities, causing me to lose a lot of money."

"It's too important inside, and there are many strange and bizarre abilities in the martial arts world, so it's better to keep a close eye on it."

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Apart from these three, the other corvées were minor matters and of no great use to the court. In most cases, they were simply used by the aristocratic families to make profits. After all, the Tang laws were not fully implemented in many places. "

"Please slow down, old man. Let's deal with the things you configured first."

Li Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "When the time comes, you can ask me for any amount of money and grain you need. Since it's a business, I will also invest some money."

Li Zhi smiled bitterly, and Wang Zheng pulled the corner of his mouth. Qingxuzi immediately became happy when he saw Wang Zheng. He immediately turned away from Li Zhi, walked up to Wang Zheng and said cheerfully: "Hey, isn't this the chief steward? I almost didn't recognize you after not seeing you for a few years. Come on, come in quickly. It's been a long time since we last met. I have a lot of questions accumulated. Let's discuss them."

Seeing Li Zhi's painful expression, Wang Zheng couldn't help but laugh. "Didn't Your Majesty make a fortune from the colored glaze needed to build the greenhouse? Since there is a trade, it will also increase some tax revenue for the country. Isn't that also money?"

If someone else said this, Li Zhi would just treat it as a joke. But when Wang Zheng said it, Li Zhi became interested.

"Things?" Qingxuzi was stunned for a moment, then immediately reacted, "Yes, yes, yes, I just prepared the aqua regia, but you interrupted me and I forgot about it. I have to deal with it first."

Li Zhi raised his eyebrows, found a stone table, sat on a stone bench and asked, "There is such a saying, Steward, tell me in detail."

Qingxuzi pushed Li Zhi aside, came out, took Wang Zheng's hand and walked inside. Li Zhi pulled the corners of his mouth hard, and it seemed like he was cursing. Wang Zheng smiled helplessly and followed Qingxuzi into the room.

Wang Zheng pondered for a moment, then continued, "Your Majesty, instead of worrying about these things, it would be better to exempt the corvée. The aristocratic families will suffer more, and the country will be able to produce a lot more."

Apart from these two major components, there is only military service left. In fact, the qualifications of the soldiers recruited from military service are uneven and of little use. Don't the soldiers from Guanzhong Prefecture also have to go through strict selection before they can be sent to the battlefield?

There is no need to transport military rations now. The Tang Dynasty is no longer short of food and drink, and the local area can basically meet the requirements of the garrison. If it really doesn't work, the worst that can happen is that the soldiers can raise some livestock and grow some vegetables and fruits to supplement it.

The palace ban of the Western Inner Courtyard was just normal, but the inspection of the Da'an Palace was very strict. Even when Li Zhi and Wang Zheng entered, the guards at the door stared at their faces carefully for a while before they saluted and let them in.

Many things are just discussed briefly at the beginning, with the two people simply exchanging opinions. As for how to implement them in the end, they have to consider them slowly.

Li Zhi did not comment on this, but asked, "Doesn't the reservoir under the steward require corvée labor?"

Beakers, test tubes, alcohol lamps, and wooden shelves all around filled with various glass bottles and jars made Wang Zheng feel like he had returned to the future.

This was the scene inside the gym. Wang Zheng and Li Zhi came to the depths of the gym. Li Zhi was scolded as soon as he opened the door.

"That bastard disturbed me." An angry old man came out and glanced at Li Zhi, "Oh, it turned out to be your majesty."

Wang Zheng sniffed the faint scent floating in the air, looked at the liquids in several test tubes and beakers, and watched Qingxuzi's extremely fast pace, and couldn't help frowning.

Wang Zheng nodded and said with a smile, "That's great. Your Majesty can rest assured. Even if I can't make much money, I won't let Your Majesty lose money."

Wang Zheng shook his head and said with a smile, "Of course not. I intend to run this as a business and see if this kind of thing can be done without spending the national treasury."

After Wang Zheng sat down next to Li Zhi, he pondered for a moment and said, "The corvée labor is mostly concentrated in the two areas of city walls and military food transportation. In fact, the role of the city walls is not as great as imagined, and it is not important whether they are repaired or not.

Wang Zheng nodded, "I understand. No matter how strict the inspection is, it is not too much. After all, the people don't need much of the things inside, but it will be very troublesome if the news spreads."

“Business.”

Wang Zheng looked at Li Zhi and explained, "It is a kind of water that can dissolve gold and iron. Your Majesty, it is better to come here less often in the future. If there is anything, just send someone to inform them. This place is really not as safe as it looks on the surface."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "Hehe, I rarely come to this place. Even if I come, I just stroll around outside. Many times, they come up with something new and they specially ask me to come here to broaden my horizons. Safety is still guaranteed.

I know this place is very dangerous, and accidents happen from time to time. I saw it once with my own eyes, and I never want to see it again.

I know it's not easy for these guys. The income from those greenhouses outside is just enough to keep this place running. I have many other rewards for their families. At least, they can live without worries.

There are many treasures here. Although many things cannot be converted into copper coins, they are very useful in other aspects. The reason why I have tolerated the noble families over the years is to see if they will make a big mistake. As long as I have this place, I have the confidence to deal with any trouble outside. "