Datang: Acting as a celestial mystery at the beginning

Not long after those officials arrived, a group of people from aristocratic families gathered in front of the Cheng family, including Qiwang with five surnames, and the other six families except the Wang family.

Seeing the contents of the newspaper, they were all curious about this auction, especially the auction with the title deed.

Cheng Yaojin is a land rewarded by the imperial court. In order to achieve the effect, he gritted his teeth and offered a part of himself to attract people.

What was the most important thing in ancient times?Of course it is land, so there are so many examples of land mergers in history.

In fact, not only in ancient times, but also in later generations, if there is a good land, it is equal to wealth.

In addition, things like Turkic horses, jade treasures, and even some things taken out of the palace were auctioned at prices far below the market.

Who would not be happy to make a lot of money by taking pictures and reselling them.

In just one morning, all the tickets were sold out, and Cheng Yaojin couldn't get them out even if others still wanted them.

"This is a fortune!"

Cheng Yaojin looked at the recovered coins, as if he had never seen money before, his eyes glowed.

"Aye, don't prepare yet. His Majesty is hosting a banquet this afternoon, and you are going to be late." Cheng Chumo reminded.

"Stinky boy, why didn't you say it earlier, I almost forgot, the second step of the publicity plan is about to start, sir, if you go late, you won't see the excitement."

Cheng Yaojin hurriedly changed into court clothes, and rushed into the imperial city, when he arrived at Xi Neiyuan, almost everyone had arrived.

"Fatty Cheng, here!"

Yuchi Jingde quickly pulled him aside and sat next to his own seat. They had similar positions and status, so it was normal to be able to sit together.

"Your Majesty's sudden banquet for us is also related to Mr.?"

Through what happened in the morning and the banquet now, Yuchi Jingde suddenly thought of something, there must be something related to it.

"I said, can you stop thinking too much, what does your Majesty want to have a banquet with, has nothing to do with me?"

Cheng Yaojin shook his head, he couldn't admit it yet, he had to deny it to the end, otherwise it would be no fun to make it public in the future.

Yuchi Jingde was still a little puzzled, after thinking about it, he didn't get too entangled.

"The saint is here!"

With a shout from the warrior Guo Dong, Li Shimin finally came. Many officials and ministers couldn't help but salute, and then sat down.

"Come here, serve tea to all your lovers!"

After Li Shimin came, he didn't say anything politely, and started his purpose directly.

Following his order, more than a dozen wrestlers came out from behind, holding teacups one by one.

tea?

Many ministers here were stunned for a while, Li Shimin invited them back, is it as simple as drinking tea?The problem is that everyone here doesn't like drinking tea very much. A little bit of everything is added to that thing, which is not good at all.

Although they were puzzled, they dared not speak.

Du Ruhui and the others had been to Li Yi'an's house, they were those who drank the good tea, but at this moment they were ecstatic.

They could tell at a glance that it was sir's tea, and usually they could only drink a cup at his place. As important ministers in the court, how could they leave Chang'an at will, so they hadn't had tea for a long time.

Seeing the tea being served, they quickly took a sip. It really tasted familiar, so comfortable!

"Is this tea?"

Some people looked at the tea soup in surprise, it was different from what they thought.

"It doesn't look like it, the one on it is indeed tea, but why are their tea leaves brewed in pieces?"

Someone started to discuss in puzzlement.

The tea they drink is made in a very simple way. The tea leaves are also crushed and brewed together with other things. This is the first time I have seen such a novelty.

A certain official raised his glass and took a sip, his eyes widened in surprise. His questioning attitude just now had a huge change of 180 degrees.

"This tea is delicious, with a sweet aftertaste, rich and fragrant, which is completely different from the tea outside."

"That Guo Lishi, do you still have this tea? I want to drink a cup."

"I want it too, I want it too!"

Guo Dong was a little busy, and kept directing the rest of the eunuchs to pour tea for the officials.

It was the first time they discovered that drinking tea can be addictive.

"My love, what do you think?"

Seeing their reactions, Li Shimin knew that the second step of the master's plan was almost completed.

"The minister has never seen that tea can be drunk like this."

"This tea has a fragrant fragrance and is a rare commodity. Thank you Your Majesty for rewarding us."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

They said in unison at last.

"Actually, I still have a little toy, which is more suitable for drinking tea."

Li Shimin clapped his hands.

Guo Dong immediately ordered several eunuchs to come out from behind holding ten Tianmu cups, each in a group of two. The Tianmu cups contained steaming tea and passed them on to everyone.

"This……"

The ministers widened their eyes again in surprise.

This is porcelain. When will porcelain be so beautiful?

Incredible, incredible!

"Excuse me, Your Majesty, where did this thing come from?"

Gao Shilian fell in love with those toys the first time he saw them, and wanted to buy them.

People with money and power like to play with these things.

"Your Majesty, I want to know too!"

Xiao Yu also asked expectantly.

"This is called Tianmuzhan. It is a very special kind of porcelain. It is extremely difficult to fire. There is currently no place for sale outside."

Li Shimin's words disappointed them greatly.

It's true that they like it, but they don't dare to take it from Li Shimin and insist on it.

"but!"

Li Shimin said again: "I will put this Tianmu cup at the auction, and even tea leaves will be auctioned. Everyone knows about the auction, right?"

Of course they knew that it was made by the court and it was published in newspapers.

Li Shimin put these Tianmu cups and tea leaves in the auction. Before the official start, he also invited them to come and show them. The purpose is self-evident.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask, how many Tianmu cups and tea leaves are there?"

There is a minister who also wants it very much.

"Now there are only five sets of Tianmu Zhan left, and there are still about [-] catties of tea leaves."

Li Shimin responded.

so little?

In other words, these things are very rare!

They all raised their own small minds.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

At this time, an old censor couldn't help standing up and said: "Your Majesty is indulging in these meaningless things. I'm afraid it will waste government affairs and waste money. It's so wrong!"

"Doctor Wang, as the imperial censor, it's fine if you don't go to the court to stop it, but you still use the Wang family behind you to toss about this business with His Majesty, corrupting the court, are you worthy of the word censor?"

"And Wei Zhongcheng, seeing His Majesty like this, don't you have nothing to say, am I the only one who thinks it's wrong for the entire Yushitai, and even all of you here?"

Wang Gui gave him a very helpless look, and he also wanted to dissuade him, but this matter really cannot be dissuaded.

Wei Zheng acted as if he couldn't hear it. He knew that Mr. made it up. Anyway, what Mr. said was correct. If anyone else dared to do this, he would have been sprayed bloody by him.

However, as soon as he spoke, the audience fell silent, and everyone looked at him strangely.

Li Shimin knew that those old censors would be unhappy, but he was prepared.

"Jun Xian, bring up a Mo Dao!"

Li Shimin said loudly.

The old censor trembled all over, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Does Your Majesty still want to kill the veteran minister?"

"I don't regret my death, but it's a pity that I can't persuade His Majesty to change his mind. He really deserves to die!"