strictlysupreme Chapter 2798 The surname Li is brilliant
Chapter 2798 The surname Li is brilliant
Before Sun Simiao could finish speaking, Li Shen interrupted him.
"Dr. Sun, you have followed me for many years. Don't you know what kind of person I am?"
When has this king ever deceived his people?
Li Shen's face darkened. It was one thing to be talked about, but these people had followed him for so many years, couldn't they see his character?
The atmosphere changed instantly, becoming somewhat heavy.
"Your Highness, please calm down. My master did not mean that Your Highness is deceiving the people; he was just worried that you would be exposed."
At this moment, Li Xiuwei quickly stepped in to smooth things over. His master was straightforward, but he was much more tactful.
Li Shen nodded slightly:
"Dr. Sun, I have always made money from the rich. The reason I built this medical school was to treat more patients and save more lives."
Initially, medical treatment was free for ordinary people. However, due to the large number of patients, a small fee was started to be charged.
This amount of money is not even enough to pay the salaries of doctors in medical schools.
It was only because the First Hospital was there that it was barely able to stay afloat.
I sell white rice to wealthy people, because only they would pay such a high price for this rice that costs one hundred coins per bushel.
"I can use the money from the sale to continue maintaining the medical school, so you can continue to treat and save lives. Isn't that good?"
Li Shen swirled the wine in his glass, speaking slowly and deliberately, but his expectations were unquestionable.
"Alas, Your Highness is right. I have misunderstood. Your Highness has gone to great lengths to save more people."
The old Taoist priest is willing to cooperate as this spokesperson.
Sun Simiao sighed. He didn't want to get involved in worldly affairs, but sometimes he had no choice.
Although the Prince of Ji treated him with great respect while he worked under him, it did not mean that he could sit idly by and do nothing.
The man before me is Prince Ji, a top nobleman of the Tang Dynasty, not a commoner.
"Hahaha, that's right. Don't worry, Doctor Sun, I will never cheat those ordinary people. How much money do they have?"
If you're going to make money, make money from the rich. One big profit could make hundreds or thousands of people able to afford medical care.
Li Shen's expression changed, and he burst into laughter.
"Then what does Your Highness need this old Taoist priest for?" Sun Simiao asked, taking a sip of wine.
"There's nothing Dr. Sun needs to do. Tomorrow I'll have someone come and paint a portrait of Dr. Sun."
"Dr. Sun, don't feel guilty; this is all for the sake of the poor and needy."
Li Shen comforted him, saying, "We can't just drag Sun Simiao around doing publicity, can we? Otherwise, how will he see a doctor?"
If all that was needed was a portrait, it could have been made directly, but Li Shen only asked Sun Simiao for permission to do so in order to show his respect.
Sun Simiao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that he didn't have to do anything.
"Your Highness, did you just say one hundred coins for one dou of white rice?"
At this moment, Li Xiuwei, who had been silent, asked in surprise.
"Yes, it's 100 coins per dou. If it sells well in the future, the price might go up to 200 coins per dou, or even 500 coins per dou."
Li Shen nodded.
"Isn't this too expensive? White rice is only thirty coins a dou, and people only dare to buy a little during festivals."
Li Xiuwei looked incredulous. Wasn't Prince Ji stealing?
"As I said, this white rice comes from Liaodong and is not sold to ordinary people, so it doesn't matter if it's a little more expensive."
Starting tomorrow, the First Hospital will be supplying Liaodong white rice.
Sell them to them at a slightly higher price to increase our income.
Li Shen is willing to be a gigolo as long as he can make money; what does it matter if he sells rice at a slightly higher price?
Li Xiu nodded blankly; this was indeed the work of Prince Ji.
Dinner was quickly finished, and Sun Simiao and Li Xiu took their leave, while Li Shen washed up and went to rest.
For the next few days, Li Shen stayed in the medical school and did not go out.
However, a series of changes have occurred outside.
The imperial document has been issued, officially establishing the Tang Dynasty as the Great Tang Empire, and the people as Tang people.
The whole country rejoices over this, and His Majesty has granted a special pardon, exempting this year's taxes.
Upon hearing this news, the people of Chang'an immediately shouted "Long live the Emperor!" and every household decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, filled with joy.
The Prince Ji's newspaper also published the story, detailing that it was proposed by His Majesty and the Crown Prince.
The Tang Dynasty was already a world where all nations paid tribute, and the people of the Tang Dynasty were naturally more unruly.
The newspaper also published stories about the lives of people in other countries, such as the northern grasslands, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
There are also some southern kingdoms, and so on.
When the people of the Tang Dynasty compared their lives to those of the Tang Dynasty, they immediately felt that life in the Tang Dynasty was much happier and more fulfilling.
The newspapers also reported on the entire process of several corruption investigations last year, which immediately encouraged the people of the Tang Dynasty.
In particular, the final publication of the Emperor's daily life record brought the people's emotions to a fever pitch.
The daily log was kindly provided by a reader surnamed Li, who wished to remain anonymous.
It records in detail what time the emperor gets up each day, when he goes to court, what he does after the morning court, and when he goes to bed at night.
The people watched with great interest; they remembered that it had been mentioned in the newspapers ten years ago, but not since.
Knowing about the emperor's daily life is more interesting to the people than knowing about corrupt officials.
They also learned how diligently the emperor worked to improve their lives.
What does this say?
In the Shenlong Hall, Li Shimin leaned against his couch, the newspaper in his hand trembling.
Xu Hui was massaging Li Shimin's legs when she looked over curiously.
"Your Majesty, this old servant sees nothing wrong with it."
Wang De had already seen this newspaper; it was exactly the same as their final draft.
It was agreed a few days ago that anything written must be finalized by His Majesty before it can be released.
The text above was written by Li Shimin's personal attendant many years ago. He hadn't attended court for so many years, so it couldn't be written that he slept until he naturally woke up, spent his days with beauties in his arms, drinking and enjoying himself, could it?
"I was referring to this signature. The person with the surname Li is so clever and unwilling to reveal his name. He's practically writing his name on my face."
Li Shimin said angrily.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, please calm down. The common people below do not know the Crown Prince's courtesy name. When they hear the surname Li, they associate it with the fact that the newspaper was published by the Prince Ji's residence. The first person they should think of is Prince Ji."
Wang De smiled slightly, thinking, "How could Prince Ji possibly know how to compose lyrics?"
The tall one seems mysterious, yet not so mysterious.
"Hmph, the common people may not know, but all the officials in the court know. They will definitely think that the Crown Prince revealed this."
Li Shimin snorted. The thought of that rebellious son stirred within him an impulse.
"No, Your Majesty. The Three Provinces and Six Ministries are aware of this matter, and we will not allow those officials to make wild guesses."
In my opinion, Prince Ji's actions seem to be deliberate.
Could it be that the Crown Prince offended Prince Ji, which is why Prince Ji acted this way?
Wang De asked, guessing.
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