Zhenguan Xiaoxian Wang Li Shen Li Shimin

Li Shimin’s policy has always been to use barbarians to control barbarians, so as to reduce the country’s losses.

But there is also a disadvantage, which is that there is no way to maintain their loyalty.

Now that the Tang Dynasty is strong, they will be loyal to the Tang Dynasty, but what about the future?

Moreover, Li Shen discovered that these barbarians were not loyal to the Tang Dynasty, they were simply loyal to Li Shimin.

A godlike man who made all ethnic groups submit to him. This is also the personal charm of Li Shimin. He is powerful and has the world in his heart.

After Li Shimin died, it was a question whether they would be loyal to Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness, there has been a severe drought in Guanzhong this year. The city has not been defended for a whole year. All the food in the country is being mobilized to Guanzhong. It will probably be difficult to increase the supply in the near future."

Wang Hongfu reminded.

"It hasn't rained in Guanzhong yet?" Li Shen was a little surprised.

"Your Highness, there hasn't been any this year, but there have been a few heavy snowfalls recently, which should be enough for next year's spring planting."

Wang Hongfu replied.

"Well, we will implement the plan after the disaster is over. However, we must continue the Tangization. We must let the Tiele people speak Tang language and let them understand the customs and habits of our Tang Dynasty.

If there is a chance to build a college." Li Shen nodded helplessly in agreement.

Wang Hongfu shook his head and said:

“Your Majesty, if we build an academy in Tiele, I’m afraid not many people will come to study. Tiele has just surrendered, so it would be better to build an academy in the northern Turkic region.

Duke Xue has repeatedly asked me when and where the city will be built there."

Duke Xue was Ashina Zhong, Li Shen's elder brother-in-law.

"Oh, by the way, when you mentioned the Turks, I remembered that I had promised Ashina She'er to cooperate with his tribe and give them 20% of the sales.

When he returns to Beijing, you can contact him and offer them the same price as the Ashina Zhong tribe."

Li Shen suddenly remembered the agreement he had reached with Ashina She'er and quickly instructed Wang Hongfu. He had a poor memory and was afraid that he would forget it later.

After hearing this, Wang Hongfu reminded:

"Your Majesty, if this is the case, Duke Xue's share of the tribe will probably be reduced."

Li Shen shook his head:

"No, Ashina Zhong will still receive 20%, and Ashina She'er's 20% will be deducted from our Ji Wang Mansion. Divide their respective areas and they are not allowed to cross the boundaries."

"Wouldn't that mean we would lose 20% of our profits?" Wang Hongfu was a little reluctant when he heard that.

"This king has other goals, and we won't lose 20%. Next year, we will focus on developing Liaodong Road.

Liaodong Road will be an important place in the future for the Tang Dynasty."

Li Shen knew that Liaodong was rich in resources, especially minerals, which were very important to the Tang Dynasty.

"Yes, it's urgent." Wang Hongfu accepted the order.

"Let's talk about something happy. How's the football field?"

When Li Shen left, the football field was under construction and was about to be completed.

"Your Highness, the football field has been put into use." Pei Mingli was responsible for the construction of the football field.

"How much money did we make from football betting this year?"

When Li Shen is mentioned, I feel a little excited, because he is a cash cow.

Wang Hongfu took out a small notebook, flipped through a few pages, and began to report:

"Your Highness, the football betting business has been closed since October. It has been operating for approximately five months, with a total profit of 5,427,300 guan."

"More than one million strings of cash a month! It really is a very profitable business." Li Shen was shocked that he could make so much money in a month.

He knew how to make money, but he didn't expect it to be so profitable.

"Has all the money been divided?" Li Shen asked quickly after being surprised.

"Your Highness, there is no share yet. I think we should wait for Your Highness to come back and let Your Highness personally distribute it." Wang Hongfu replied.

Li Shen nodded:

"Well, very good. Then we'll divide the money tomorrow. Send someone to inform those playboys that Prince Ji's mansion will hold a banquet to divide the spoils... and the dividends... after noon tomorrow.

Xuan Ce, you should also send someone to inform the Crown Prince and have them send someone over to distribute the profits."

Li Shen was very excited because he finally had money.

"Your Highness, this year's road construction wages are short of some, and we borrowed money from the bank to pay them. We must repay the bank as soon as possible."

Wang Hongfu interrupted Li Shen's happiness.

"How much did you borrow?" Li Shen said indifferently. He is a rich man now.

"Two million seven hundred thousand strings of cash."

"How much did you say?" Li Shen looked at Wang Hongfu in shock, his voice trembling.

"Your Highness, it's two million seven hundred thousand strings of cash. In order to speed up the production this year, we hired many more craftsmen. Therefore, the wages will be slightly higher than last year."

Wang Hongfu explained.

"How is this possible? I've swindled so much money this year, why would I need to borrow so much?

The construction of the temple earned 300,000 strings of cash. His Majesty still has 1 million strings of cash. The playboys each invested 10,000 strings of cash, which is more than 1 million strings of cash.

All together it amounted to more than two million strings of cash.

I work so hard to make money, but it’s not enough to spend?

Where did my money go!!!" Li Shen was a little overwhelmed.

He really cheated people everywhere this year and finally made more than two million strings of cash. He thought he could relax a little, but he ended up spending more this year than last year.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have already reported to Your Majesty at the beginning of the year that this year's deficit is 3.67 million guan.

The prince spent a lot of money on building the football field this year, and with the additional craftsmen he recruited, that's why the difference is so big."

Li Shen was angry and Wang Hongfu was a little scared because he didn't embezzle a penny.

"Your Majesty, I remember this as well. Shopkeeper Wang reported this to Your Majesty at the beginning of the year. In my opinion, the reason for such a large shortage is that the craftsmen were paid too high a price.

It has nothing to do with Shopkeeper Wang."

Wang Xuance also stood up to speak for Wang Hongfu at this moment. He felt that Wang Hongfu had done a good job.

"Hu~~~" Li Shen took a deep breath and then exhaled, suppressing the anger in his heart. This matter was all his own fault.

It was the high wages given to the workers that caused the shortage of funds. The annual wages of hundreds of thousands of craftsmen were several million strings of cash, which was more than the cost of materials.

"Okay, it's my fault, but I've already said that this is the only way this time. I can't go back on my word. The people have had a hard time too, so it's good to earn more.

Two million and seven hundred thousand strings of cash..." Li Shen had a sad face and was about to cry.

"I still have some extra money in Xizhou, which should be enough to pay back the bank. I'll return the dividends to my sister.

Debt free.

How long will it take for this road to be completed? You can tell me it will take three to five years."

In another three to five years, Prince Ji's Mansion would probably go bankrupt. Li Shen had never imagined that building a road would be so expensive.

I really have to thank the country in my previous life.

"Your Highness, I have sent people to check it out and it is estimated that it will be completed next year." Wang Hongfu reported.

"One more year? I still have to work hard for another year." Li Shen felt tired when he heard that there was still one year left.