God-level Consort of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 853 Trapped by Du He

"That's right, those who know me, Haozhi! This time, Du He discovered potatoes and successfully planted them, which solved the problem of food shortage in the Tang Dynasty. This achievement can be said to be unparalleled in the world, and it will be recorded in the annals of history." ... When it comes to rewards for meritorious deeds, I am absolutely unambiguous, but how to award rewards is a dilemma!" Li Er sighed.

Why did you promise that kid to marry the two princesses to him?

Sorry!
Hou Junji said helplessly: "Your Majesty, this matter was jointly agreed upon by the officials of the three provinces and six ministries. Everyone agrees that Du He should be rewarded as the Duke of the state. The merit of discovering potatoes is well-deserved. As for whether it should be done or not, in the end, His Majesty will ask for a ruling... ...If there is still a need for further discussions, I feel that it is better to discuss with eldest grandson Sikong, Wang Situ, Fang Xiang, and Du et al. "

As a subject, Hou Junji has always been very clear about his position.

Li Er smiled and said, "Hao Zhi, you don't think it's wrong, but you still have some resentment towards Du He from the bottom of your heart."

Hou Junji showed bitterness on his face: "Your Majesty doesn't know, my third son, Hou Yi, has been smart since he was a child. Originally, I wanted him to study hard in the Imperial College, so that he could become an official in the court and benefit the people. Who knew, he went Hu County, who claims to be a running dog of Du He's family, spends all day studying cement. That cement is nothing more than mud. Mud is a child's plaything. I feel bad. I have visited Yi'er several times. , I saw that he followed like a demon, and many people laughed at him as a lunatic... My heart aches!"

Hou is also a human being.

Seeing his son being brought up like this by Du He, he couldn't help feeling a little resentful.

Li Er said with a smile: "Okay, Haozhi, I probably know about this matter, but if Hou Yi really can do something with Du He, I will never treat one more favorably than another, and will definitely reward him heavily!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for being considerate of the old minister!"

Li Er said happily: "Just now, Du He sent someone to send the news that I gave him 20 guan a few days ago, and in just a few days, I made [-] guan... Haozhi, you know, I belong to Datang The emperor, the whole world, belongs to me, but this feeling of getting rich overnight is very good... If it weren't for Du He, I still don't know that there is such a way to steal money from those rich businessmen without bloodshed, Du He has done a good job, I have already decided to make Du He the Duke of the state. Tomorrow, I will announce this matter to the world, and at the same time tell the people all over the world about the potatoes. From now on, no one will go hungry again."

Hou Junji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Although he was a little upset, he also knew that it was only right for Du He to be named Duke for such a great contribution.

Li Er is in a good mood.

20 guan, in just a few days, he made [-] guan, which is simply a huge profit.

Such a way of playing is truly unprecedented!
At this time, Hou Junji resigned.

However, Li Er waved his hand, and said in a shy voice: "Haozhi, why are you in such a hurry to go back? Later, my capital of 20 yuan and the money I earned from [-] yuan will be delivered. Why don't you let's have a look together!"

Hou Junji was a little confused.

Your Majesty makes money, what do I do?
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard footsteps at the door of the Imperial Study Room.

The door opened, and several imperial guards came in carrying large boxes one by one.

Under Zhao Yang's command, the boxes were placed neatly, and then they were all opened with a clatter.

Immediately, boxes of Kaiyuan Tongbao appeared in front of Li Er and Hou Junji.

Li Er said proudly: "Haozhi, look, this is what I have gained in the past few days, a total of 25 guan! Hahaha..."

Hou Junji counted with his eyes wide open. There was a box of five thousand guan, but there were only ten boxes in front of him, which was [-] guan.

He coughed dryly, "Your Majesty, it seems that it's less than 20 pennies!"

Li Er came back to his senses and counted carefully.

"What's going on?" He turned around and asked Zhao Yang.

Zhao Yang said: "Your Majesty, this is indeed fifty thousand guan!"

"What about the remaining 20 guan? Could it be that the 20 guan didn't make any money at all, and only [-] guan are left?"

Li Er's heart skipped a beat.

In business, there are gains and losses. This is a truth that has existed since ancient times.

After losing 15 guan, Li Er's heart was bleeding.

How embarrassing he was just now, how embarrassing he is now.

Hou Junji turned his head hastily, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he almost couldn't help laughing out loud.

Zhao Yang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I have made a profit, I have made a profit, and even with interest, it is 25 guan, this is the [-] guan that I earned!"

"What about my capital?"

"The Duke of Huyi County said that His Majesty's capital of 20 yuan should be left alone. It is better to invest it to make money. From now on, just concentrate on waiting for the money to be distributed!" Zhao Yang whispered.

"Investment? Invest in what?"

Zhao Yang said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of Huyi said that he doesn't know yet."

temporary?

do not know?
Li Eryi flicked his sleeves: "This kid, he doesn't know anything, yet he dares to take away my money? He is so brave, call him here immediately, and I will question him seriously."

Zhao Yang said in embarrassment: "Your Majesty, Duke Huyi hurried back to Hu County before dark."

Li Er: "..."

Hou Junji was calm on the surface, but he couldn't help laughing in his heart.

Du He, a swindler, even dared to lie to His Majesty.

After a long while, Li Er's roar came from the imperial study room: "Du He, you bastard!"

Hou Junji asked curiously: "Your Majesty, what about Du He's reward for discovering potatoes?"

"What a fart to reward..." Li Er actually burst into foul language, "I have to discuss this matter with the Supreme Emperor, hmph!"

"Your Majesty is wise, I will retire!"

Hou Junji couldn't bear it anymore, so he hurriedly found an opportunity to slip away.

……

Li Er returned to the bedroom angrily.

Empress Changsun was very curious when she saw it.

Your Majesty has been in a good mood these days.

First of all, it is because Du He discovered potatoes, and Huxian County has grown a large number of potatoes. It will not take a few years to spread them all over the world to solve the problem of food shortage in the Tang Dynasty.

Then follow Du He to invest in shares and sell food to make money!

Seeing Li Er's face was gloomy and angry, Empress Changsun wondered, could it be that the business of making money had failed?
"Your Majesty, why are you so angry?" Empress Changsun stepped forward, unbuttoned Li Er's clothes herself, and asked softly.

Li Er said angrily: "Are you saying, are you being harsh on Du He? This kid, Du He, actually cheated me, it's really unreasonable..."

He will briefly explain the matter of being pitted by Du He.

Empress Changsun couldn't laugh or cry: "Your Majesty, you are the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, with only 20 guan, why should you pay attention to it? Besides, Du He has made such a great contribution this time, even if you award him 30 guan, it is not too much. He also earned [-] guan for His Majesty."

Li Eryi flicked his sleeves: "Guanyin maidservant, this is not a question of money, it is a question of honesty, Du He is too dishonest!"

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(End of this chapter)