The first rebel of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 2278

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, he turned to Li Yun and asked, "What do you think?"

Li Yun replied without hesitation: "Father, I think you are right. I fully support your decision!"

Li Yun's answer was full of determination and loyalty.

However, Li Shimin put forward higher requirements for him: "Don't you have your own ideas?"

This question made Li Yun speechless for a moment, and he felt a little confused. If his answer is in line with Li Shimin's expectations, it will be considered that he does not have his own ideas; and if his answer is different from Li Shimin's ideas, it will be considered that he does not support his ideas.

Faced with this problem, Li Yun felt a little at a loss. He didn't know how to express his views and get Li Shimin's approval at the same time.

Li Shimin stared at Li Yun with sharp eyes and said in a deep tone: "As my prince, how can you only blindly follow me without thinking of your own?"

Li Yun felt his father's unquestionable majesty, and his heart couldn't help but tremble. He knew very well that in front of Li Shimin, any rashness and disrespect would not be tolerated.

He lowered his head and replied: "This is what my father taught me. I must think carefully before dealing with it."

There was a hint of caution and humility in Li Yun's tone. He knew that there could not be any rashness or disrespect in front of Li Shimin.

Li Shimin nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction. What he needs is a prince who can plan a great cause with him, not a mediocre person who can only agree.

However, for Li Yun, Li Shimin's requirements were indeed too high. After all, he is not Li Min, and he still needs to learn and accumulate many things.

In Li Shimin's mind, Li Yun still had many shortcomings, especially in terms of opinions and knowledge. He was not even one percent as good as Li Min.

If it were Li Min, Li Shimin might learn from Li Min in turn. This is the gap between the two.

Li Shimin himself seemed to realize that the requirements for Li Yun were too harsh, so he said, "I am also doing it for your own good."

This sentence made Li Yun feel a little embarrassed, and he thought, should he thank Li Shimin for his own good? However, he still did not express this idea.

"Yes, Father, I know." He replied, but he knew in his heart that he still had a long way to go under Li Shimin's strict requirements.

"By the way, are there other movies?"

"What do you mean, father? What kind of movie is it?" Li Yun didn't understand, what other kind of movie it was.

Li Shimin explained: "What I mean is, are there other movies? Three-dimensional ones, you can watch them with those glasses."

Li Shimin meant that he wanted to watch another movie.

"No, but if my father wants to watch it again, the next one may start." Li Yun replied.

"Okay, let's stay here. Later, I will ask the queen to come with us!" Li Shimin felt that he had not seen enough, so he wanted to ask the queen to come with him. By the way, Concubine Yang would also come with him.

Because in his opinion, good things must be shared with everyone.

"This movie is only shown in the evening, and now it should be the last show. Because it is too long, there are only four shows a day at most." A four-hour movie will still be a long time in the future.

After the four movie screenings, more than half a day had passed. Considering how late it was, they didn't recommend continuing to watch.

"Okay, when will it start playing tomorrow?"

"The first show on the fifth watch tomorrow!" Li Yun replied.

"Then let me watch the second scene." Li Shimin thought for a while, the morning court was not over yet, he was still in court at the fifth watch, so there was no time to watch the first scene. "Remember to have someone waiting on the field!"

Li Yun nodded and agreed: "Yes, I will send someone to wait here tomorrow."

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, don't forget it!"

He paused and then said: "By the way, I plan to remove the technical resources of red and blue glasses, because newer technologies have emerged. I will invest this part of the funds in the research and development of new technologies to encourage innovation."

In fact, technology will always develop whether he invests money or not. He did invest some money in red and blue glasses before, but now he prefers to put resources into new technology.

Li Yun did not ask him to continue investing in old technology.

"Father is wise!" he complimented.

Hearing the praise, Li Shimin was very happy: "Okay, let's watch another movie."

Afterwards, the two sat down and continued watching the movie. At this time, Li Yun always wanted to mention his idea of ​​changing careers to Li Shimin. But this didn't seem like the right time.

He wanted to wait for a while and discuss it with Li Shimin when he was ready. At the moment, he's not quite ready.

However, as the movie became a hit, audience enthusiasm continued to grow.

Whether it was the maids, eunuchs, or ministers in the palace, they all came to watch this magical movie. People were attracted by the scenes in the movie and were shocked by the lifelike pictures and realistic effects.

In the square of the cinema, people come to the venue early every day, waiting for the movie to be shown. Some people even brought their children to watch, wanting their children to experience this unprecedented visual feast.

In the next few days, the popularity of 3D movies continued to increase, and the news quickly reached Li Min in Dongzhou. Although it was reasonable for the movie to be so popular, it was also unexpected.

The movie theaters in Chang'an City can be said to be full, and it is difficult to get a ticket. In this way, you can reduce your own costs a lot. Now he has invested too much. If the film industry can recover his capital, he can invest his money in it again. Of course, he will still increase investment in technology.

And when he was still thinking about how to withdraw funds and invest them in Dongzhou, Li Yun got a call. He picked up. "What's wrong with the seventh brother?" he asked.

"Father has said that we should invest more in three-dimensional glasses. How much money do we need?" Li Yun said.

Hearing the news, Li was stunned for a moment. A trace of surprise flashed across his face, and his brows furrowed slightly. He obviously did not expect that Li Shimin would make a decision so quickly and increase investment in three-dimensional glasses.

"Did he take the initiative to mention this?" Li Min asked with some confusion, his voice revealing a sense of uncertainty.

Li Yun nodded, with a mysterious smile on his face: "Yes."

Li Min took a deep breath, folded his hands on his chest, and his eyes shone with thought. He knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Three-dimensional glasses technology is a disruptive innovation with unlimited development potential.

It would be interesting to sell this technology to Li Shimin.

The corners of his mouth raised slightly, showing a confident smile. Then he suddenly straightened his back and looked at Li Yun firmly: "One billion taels! Sell him this technology!"

This decision caught Li Yun off guard, with a surprised expression on his face. In his opinion, although the three-dimensional glasses technology has high value, it will not reach the sky-high price of one billion taels. However, he understood that Li Min's decision was not based on impulse.

Li Min had already made a clear calculation in his mind. Although Shengtang Group currently earns considerable revenue from movie theaters every day, that is only a short-term benefit. In contrast, the long-term value of 3D glasses technology is immeasurable. Once this technology is widely used, the benefits will far exceed current revenues.

He secretly thought that although the price was high, if he could successfully sell this technology to Li Shimin, he would not only receive huge returns, but also open up new development space for Shengtang Group. He believes in his own judgment and believes that this decision will bring a better future to Shengtang Group.

"Brother Six, have you really thought it through?" Li Yun couldn't help but ask, with a trace of worry on his face.

"Yes, I have thought about it carefully." Li Min replied firmly, looking directly at Li Yun, "This is a rare opportunity, we can't miss it."

He knew that this decision would have a profound impact on the future of Shengtang Group. But he believes in his own vision and judgment, and believes that this decision will bring a more brilliant future to Shengtang Group. His heart was full of determination and belief, as if he had already seen the glorious future of Shengtang Group.

"But will Father agree?" Li Yun asked worriedly.

The corners of Li Min's mouth raised slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Of course, he must agree."

"Can he make money?" Li Yun asked again, obviously having some doubts about the price.

Li Min smiled and said: "Seventh brother, listen to me, the daily output of the cinema is one hundred thousand taels, because the ticket price is not high, one ticket is only one hundred taels, and each show can only accommodate so many people. One hundred people, one screening hall per show, only earns one hundred taels, four shows a day, four hundred taels. Adding in some extra profits, calculated together, one screening hall can earn five hundred taels."

"Shengtang Group has two hundred such screening halls, which are distributed around Shengtang Group. The amount is 100,000 taels a day, 3 million taels a month, and 30 million taels a year."

After hearing this, Li Yun was silent for a moment, and then said: "That's it. Thirty million taels a year! Compared to one billion, is that a big difference?"

Li Min sighed softly: "Yes, there is a huge difference between thirty million taels and one billion taels. But you have to understand that this is just a preliminary estimate. And one billion taels is the entirety of 3D glasses technology Value. Selling to the imperial court is not just a one-time transaction, but a long-term development opportunity."

He continued to explain: "Think about it, if it's just one place, of course it's just that, but what if there are many places? In one year, you might be able to make money back!"

Li Yun fell into deep thought after hearing this, obviously weighing the pros and cons of this decision. He understood Li Min's intentions and considerations, but the price was too huge for him to accept.

"Of course, this still requires investment. But if we invest in building more cinemas, the income will also increase. Datang is so big, there are more than ten big cities alone, and these cities can earn 20 to 30 million taels a year. , and small cities together? All added up, one billion taels a year, if Li Shimin buys it back, he will not lose money." Li Min added.

"Brother Six, tell me, is Shengtang Group short of money?" Li Yun asked directly, with a trace of worry on his face, obviously realizing that there might be a problem with Shengtang Group's economic situation.

Li Yun frowned slightly after hearing this. He didn't want Li Yun to worry too much, so he said in a deep voice: "Seventh brother, you don't need to worry too much about these things. The economic situation of Shengtang Group is not your decision. It’s not something you should care about.”

Li Yun couldn't help but feel a little angry after hearing this. He didn't understand why Li Min did this.

But as a member of Shengtang Group, he also has the right to know the group's operating status and major decisions.

"You didn't know how to sell technology before, but now you want to do so, which makes me think in that direction." Li Yun said again, with a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt in his tone.

Li Min sighed secretly, knowing that this decision would cause such doubts. But he has his own considerations and plans, and these need to be proven with time and actions.

"Seventh brother, what I want to say is that investment requires a lot of money. And the results we have achieved in cinemas before are just an unexpected surprise." Li Min explained, "The value brought by this technology far exceeds Our expectations. But we have to make good use of this unexpected surprise. We need to invest more funds to promote the development and application of technology and create more benefits."

He continued: "In the future, technology will be updated and iterated, and we can obtain more benefits through continuous technological innovation and market expansion. This is not only for the development of Shengtang Group, but also for our common interests."

Li Yun fell into deep thought after hearing this. He understood the importance of investment and development that Li Min said. But he is still worried about the economic situation of Shengtang Group. After all, this is a major decision involving the future development of the group.

"Seventh brother, you have to believe me. I will be responsible for the future of Shengtang Group. This decision is for the long-term development of the group and for our common interests." Li Yun said firmly. He hoped to get Li Yun's support. understanding and support.

Li Yun was silent for a moment after hearing this. He understood Li Min's determination and belief, and believed in his judgment. But he is still worried about this decision. After all, it involves the future development of Shengtang Group, which is a major event.

"Brother Six, I completely believe you, but what you do is a little scary." Li Yun said again, with a trace of worry on his face.

Li Xun smiled slightly after hearing this. He knew that Li Yun's worry came from the fear of the unknown. He hoped that an explanation would dispel his doubts.

"Although this project is profitable now, I want to get more money faster, rather than money coming slowly, and money coming from the emperor is the fastest, right?" Li Min explained, "This decision is not just For the development of Shengtang Group, and for our common interests, we need to use this technology to quickly accumulate funds in order to better grasp the development of newer technologies."

After hearing this, Li Yun gradually understood Li Min's intentions and considerations. He realized that although this decision was risky, it also had huge potential and opportunities. He began to understand that Li Min wanted to achieve faster development through this decision.

"Brother Six, I understand. We will support your decision." Li Yun said, with a firm expression on his face.

"Okay, that's it for today, hang up!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)