After the court meeting ended, the officials left one after another, each with a heavy heart.
Although the effect of the second favor would not be immediately apparent, everyone knew that it would be difficult for the huge aristocratic families to continue to be maintained, and it was inevitable that they would split up in the future.
Once the current situation of the seven families was broken, there would only be one family in the Tang dynasty, and that was the imperial family.
However, everyone knew that the outcome of the second favor was already predetermined, just like when Emperor Wu of Han issued the Favor Decree to the feudal lords. They knew the final outcome, but they were powerless to change it.
In the back hall, Meton silently followed behind Li Shimin. After the officials left, Li Shimin asked Mo Jiazi to stay.
"They are all their own sons. Why would such an unfair thing happen, and why would there be people desperately protecting them?" Li Shimin suddenly asked leisurely.
Meton could not help but be stunned. After thinking for a while, he said, "Perhaps in some people's hearts, the prosperity of the family is the most important thing!"
"If it were you, what would you do?" Li Shimin turned and looked directly at Merton.
Meton was still young, so he had never thought about this matter. After pondering for a while, he said, "I think that sitting back and enjoying the fruits of others' labor will only harm the future generations. I even hope that my title is not hereditary, but lifelong. In this way, if the future generations want glory and wealth, they will have to work hard. This is the most correct way to pass it on."
Li Shimin looked at Meton in surprise. He did not expect that Meton would give such a radical answer.
"Lifelong title?" Li Shimin could not help but ponder. The more he thought about it, the more tempted he was.
If everyone worked hard and competed to make contributions, it would be very beneficial to the imperial court, and it would not cost much. This rule could be considered to be added to the Tang dynasty's title system.
"As for property, I'm afraid this kid will have a good-for-nothing descendant! Just make sure he doesn't have to worry about food and clothing! "Moton waved his hand.
"Aren't you afraid that the philosophers will object?" Li Shimin asked in confusion.
Modun immediately said generously, "This is my fortune. I can pass it on to whoever I want. Nothing is destined to belong to anyone. This kind of thinking of reaping without sowing and enjoying the fruits of others' labor can only be nurtured into a hedonistic son."
Not only was Li Shimin tempted, but he also agreed with Meton's words. Furthermore, he was not the eldest son of the first wife and had taken the throne by force. In his heart, he did not agree with the eldest son inheritance system. This was the reason why he had immediately pushed for the second favor.
Li Shimin looked at Meton with a gentle gaze. He smiled and said, "Could it be that you want to imitate Fang Xiang and donate your money?"
Meton immediately smiled shyly. He waved his hand and said, "I don't have such great ambitions as Fang Xiang. I may prepare more money and take out a portion every year to reward outstanding students in the future. This person may be Mo Jiazi, who is researching the latest Mo technique. Or it may be a Confucian disciple who writes beautiful poems, or a medical disciple who solves difficult and complicated diseases! Wait, as long as it benefits the country and the people, there will be brave people with great rewards. In time, my Tang dynasty will definitely prosper. "
Li Shimin's eyes could not help but brighten. He looked at Mo Jiazi with more and more satisfaction. Although Meton's idea was beneficial to the Mo family, it would also benefit the Tang dynasty.
"This is much better than giving a huge sum of money to one's descendants to cultivate generation after generation of rich playboys." Li Shimin said affirmatively.
Of course, Moton had only spoken of his plans for the future, not the benefits of the present. At present, the great clans of the Great Tang were inextricably linked to the Confucian school. In the Imperial Court, the most revered clans in the world were not just the Five Hopes and Seven Clans. Qufu's Kong Clan was also renowned.
These families were a group of extremely greedy monsters. They grasped power greedily and at the same time, they tried their best to seize wealth. Only when the major families represented by the Confucian family gradually split up would the Mo family, which represented the interests of the common people, have a chance to breathe. Otherwise, they would only become a vassal of the other families and become a tool to make money.
"Money moves people's hearts! Some people become slaves to money and are driven by desire, while some people are masters of money and use money to realize their dreams. "Meton said proudly.
Li Shimin nodded and changed the topic, "I heard that the expansion of the Mo family's village cost 130,000 strings of cash. I don't know whether they are slaves to money or masters of money."
Meton said bitterly, "Money is not the only thing that can make people slaves in the world, but also fame. When His Majesty gave the Mo family's village the title of the first village in the world, all the people in the village were wild with joy. Everyone was grateful to His Majesty and decided to live up to His Majesty's expectations. Therefore, they took the initiative to expand the Mo family's village regardless of the truth. Fortunately, everything went smoothly and now the Mo family's village is finally completed."
"The construction is completed?" Li Shimin said with a smile, "I'm tired of the scenery in the palace. It must be beautiful with 130,000 strings of cash. I have nothing to do tomorrow, so I'll go and have a look. I don't know whether it's convenient for Mo Jiu or not."
Meton was shocked and said hurriedly, "It's my pleasure. Your Majesty's visit will bring light to the Mo family's village."
Li Shimin waved his hand, and Meton bowed and left. He wanted to see Princess Changle, but now he had to give up.
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"What! His Majesty will visit the Mo family's village tomorrow! "In the Mo family, Uncle Fu said with surprise and joy.
Meton nodded and said, "This time, His Majesty will visit the Mo family's village. This is not only an opportunity but also a test for Mo family. We can't let the Mo family's village lose face in front of His Majesty."
"But young master is supposed to go back to the village tomorrow to attend the Mo family's meeting. How about I inform Li Yi now and ask him to postpone the meeting? He must welcome His Majesty well." Uncle Fu said anxiously.
Meton shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. His Majesty wants to see the real Mo family's village, not a fake one. Inform Li Yi that His Majesty will visit incognito this time and won't disturb too many people. Ask him to clean up the expansion of the Mo family's village and do everything else as usual."
Meton knew that the reason why the Mo family's village could prosper was because of Li Shimin's care. It could be said that they were inseparable. Today, he could only let the Mo family's village show the truth and give an answer that was worthy of Li Shimin.
The night was approaching, but the Mo family's village was still brightly lit. The villagers were busy with the final repair work. Even Li Yi was not idle. He joined in the work.
Soon, the last piece of the ground was flattened and compacted! A large number of villagers paved the ground with red bricks.
"It's finally finished!" Li Yi wiped his sweat and gasped.
"When young master comes back tomorrow, he will definitely be surprised!" A villager said happily. The other villagers all showed a complacent look.
Ordinary villagers only knew that Meton would return to the village tomorrow, but Li Yi knew that not only Mo Jiazi would come back with Meton, but also His Majesty, Li Shimin.
Li Yi looked around and looked at the Mo family's village shrouded in darkness. He could not help but show a trace of excitement. In order to expand the Mo family's village, they had suffered a lot of twists and turns. Now, everything had paid off.
After the night, a brand new Mo family's village would appear in front of the world.
It would amaze the world!
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