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Chapter 276 Li Shimin's Lofty Goals!

"Isn't this a bit too high for ordinary people?" Li Shimin pondered. "Many people are already reluctant to accept paper money!"

"This is for merchants. Only large-scale exchanges of Kaiyuan Tongbao coins and gold are subject to a handling fee. Normal small-scale exchanges are free of charge."

"This should work," Li Lizhi thought.

"Then I'll arrange for the Ministry of Civil Affairs to prepare. There are some things you'll need to help with, Xiao Ran, as the Tang Dynasty doesn't have them." Li Shimin looked at Xiao Ran.

"Okay, that's natural."

After a short while, Xiao Ran and the others left, and Li Shimin asked Zhang Anan to prepare paper and pen to begin writing.

Although most of the affairs of the court are now handled by Li Chengqian and the civil and military officials, Li Shimin has not relaxed his efforts.

He kept a close eye on what was happening in the court and was also considering what changes would occur in the Tang Dynasty after Xiao Ran and Xiao Ruoying appeared.

What measures are needed to address these changes?

Li Shimin had to consider all of these things.

Li Chengqian and several princes and princesses saw that the appearance of Xiao Ran and Xiao Ruoying brought great benefits and could promote the development of the Tang Dynasty.

However, as a wise and ambitious emperor, he had a long-term vision.

Naturally, we can also see the various problems that exist.

"I learned from Xiao Ran that after the fall of the Tang Dynasty, the influence of aristocratic families was far less than it was during the Tang Dynasty. I originally wanted to use the imperial examination system to weaken them, but now I've found a better option."

Empress Zhangsun handed the teacup to Li Shimin, "Your Majesty is referring to the group of people around Xiao Ran and Li Zhi in the future, isn't that right?"

Empress Zhangsun also thought of it.

“Yes! If nothing unexpected happens, this group of people will become the backbone of the Tang Dynasty in the future. They should be able to compete with the power of the aristocratic families.” Li Shimin took the water cup. “In the future, the eldest son should be under less pressure. What he needs to do is to separate power and maintain checks and balances.”

"I looked through some historical records from later generations, and this situation also has many problems, such as being prone to internal strife and infighting."

"There's nothing we can do about it. Everything has its advantages and disadvantages; there's no such thing as having it all." Li Shimin put down his teacup and continued writing.

Li Shimin named this group the 'new aristocracy'.

The core group consists of Xiao Ran, Li Lizhi, and a few others.

Including Li Ke, Li Tai, and several princesses, these individuals later became the core of this group.

Once the university is built and tall crops are promoted, a group of people will benefit from the dividends brought by Xiao Ran and his group.

These people will become part of the new aristocracy.

As these individuals gradually grow in power, the new aristocracy can rival the established families.

It's true that aristocratic families have a rich heritage, but what Xiao Ran and others possess is epoch-making, a complete game-changer.

That's definitely a bit of bullying.

Next to Li Shimin was a globe, a gift from Xiao Ruoying.

Li Shimin liked it very much. It was only when he saw the globe that he truly understood what the earth looked like.

From that moment on, Li Shimin also had an idea.

During his conversation with Xiao Ruoying, Li Shimin also learned a very new term: "the sun never sets".

This was the goal that Li Shimin set for the Tang Dynasty.

If this generation can't finish, then the next generation will.

The Tang Dynasty at that time was the strongest empire of its era, without exception.

When modern technologies flourish in the Tang Dynasty, it will be seen as bullying other places.

There is absolutely no comparison.

Li Shimin wanted the Tang Dynasty to surpass all previous dynasties.

Unprecedentedly vast.

Li Shimin gently turned the globe, "The ocean is so vast, yet I know very little about it. I should have Xiao Ranli and the others prepare some books on this subject."

It's unrealistic for the Tang Dynasty to explore in its current state; it's better to simply use the findings of later generations.

"Shipbuilding and other things cannot be neglected in the future. The Tang Dynasty will also embark on a great sea voyage. I want the world to be truly unified!" Li Shimin realized that the world that the emperors of previous dynasties had spoken of was actually only a small part of the world.

It's too small; it's not nearly enough to look at.

Li Shimin wanted true unification of the world, so that only the voice of the Tang Dynasty could be heard.

"Oh, right, did Xiao Ran forget about the telegraph machine?" Li Shimin suddenly remembered this.

"It shouldn't be, they just said it takes time. If the things are ready, they will definitely be delivered as soon as possible. Xiao Ran and Li Zhi won't forget," Empress Zhangsun said.

Everyone knew that Li Shimin was in a hurry to get it, so once it was prepared, it would definitely be sent over as soon as possible.

"That's true too." Li Shimin looked at Zhang Anan, "Has Anan been found yet?"

"Your Majesty, it has been found and is ready for study at any time."

Li Shimin nodded, "That's good. The Tang Dynasty will have one more ministry, which will be independent of the Three Departments and Six Ministries. This is the emperor's eye!"

Telegrams could provide immediate information about events in other places and transmit imperial orders to locations thousands of miles away.

This is something I never dared to dream of before, but now it's about to become a reality.

Even when he reached Xiao Ran, he was still excited when he thought of Li Shimin.

Although it's a bit pricey, I think it's totally worth it.

It can even be said to be priceless.

The greenhouses by the river require so many materials, and the people here in the Tang Dynasty don't really know how to build them.

Xiao Ran couldn't do it himself; he had to teach him slowly. By the time the greenhouse was built, winter had already arrived.

The conveyor belts on both sides have also been upgraded, greatly increasing the transport capacity.

The supermarket also successfully opened one in the West Market.

This time, Li Shimin insisted on investing and taking a share of the profits.

I missed out on the bubble tea shops before, but I can't miss this one.

Li Shimin and his companions also saw the fruits and vegetables inside the greenhouse in the Lizheng Hall, and then they understood the great use of the greenhouse.

Li Lizhi and her three little princesses come to the greenhouse every day to check on things.

Li Lizhi wanted to focus on agriculture, while Princess Yuzhang was interested in medicine.

The three little princesses also love the greenhouse because they can see the tomatoes slowly growing.

The ones I grow myself are completely different from the ones I buy directly; they taste much better.

Not only tomatoes and other vegetables, but also many strawberries are slowly growing.

Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun would occasionally go to visit.

After winter sets in, Chang'an City is very cold, but the greenhouse is very warm.

"It's much warmer than the Lizheng Hall." Li Shimin looked inside the greenhouse.

Even though it's cold now and Li Shimin has moved to a villa, he still couldn't help but complain.

"It's not warm enough, so how come fruits and vegetables can't grow?" Xiao Ran squatted down and looked at the tomatoes.

Three little princesses were picking fruit with small baskets.

"Could Xiao Ran plant lychee trees?" Although he could now freely eat lychees, Li Shimin still had some ideas.

"Yes, it's possible, but it's quite troublesome. Would Your Majesty like to give it a try?"

Li Shimin nodded, "Build me a greenhouse, I'll grow lychees, and we'll split the profits fifty-fifty!"

Li Shimin believed that lychees could be profitable in the Tang Dynasty, and now he was also keen on making money in various ways.

"And my nest~ I need some money too~" The little princess is now interested not only in food, but also in money.

Although I rarely use them, I just like to save them.

(End of this chapter)