Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 137 Raising Funds

Gao Ming has already decided that whoever dares to say that Cheng Yaojin is just a martial artist in front of him in the future, he will definitely yell at him.

This is obvious nonsense!

When Gao Ming didn’t mention the interest at first, Cheng Yaojin said that he could only take out two or three thousand guan at most, but when he heard that it was [-]% profit, he immediately changed his mind and was able to take out [-] guan, and in less than a few breaths The time and even the interest are calculated. If such a person says that he is a martial artist, who would believe him?
This is clearly a genius!
But the good news is that with his [-] guan, Gao Ming's confidence in building an academy in his heart suddenly became stronger, so he nodded decisively.

"Uncle Cheng, as the saying goes, 'Brothers settle accounts clearly', don't worry, I'm not unprepared to borrow money."

After speaking, Gao Ming took out his seal from his arms and put it on the table, then smiled slightly at Cheng Yaojin.

"I've already brought the seal, so please ask Uncle Cheng to draw up the budget now, so that I can have a basis for paying back the money when the time comes."

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cheng Yaojin laughed again.

"Your Highness, the crown prince, is serious. How can I, Old Cheng, not trust you? But since you have said so, it would be too unreasonable for me to refuse. Come here, bring a pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"

"..."

I didn't expect you to be such Cheng Yaojin!
At this time, Gao Ming was unable to complain, and when the servants brought the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, Cheng Yaojin immediately wrote the IOU, and handed it to Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness, this IOU has been drawn up by me, Lao Cheng, please take a look."

Gao Ming nodded, and when he saw that there was no problem, he took out the seal and stamped it on. After stamping it, he nodded towards Cheng Yaojin.

"Well, it's all right, so Uncle Cheng can rest assured!"

"Hahahaha!"

Cheng Yaojin smiled and put the ending in his arms.

"His Royal Highness is just joking. I, Lao Cheng, dare not believe His Royal Highness. Well, I'll let people prepare the money, and then let people prepare wine and dinner. Let's have a good drink tonight!"

Seeing that Cheng Yaojin wanted to invite him to drink again, Gao Ming quickly reached out and stopped him.

"Uh...that Uncle Cheng, even though you promised to lend me five thousand guan, I still have a shortfall of [-] guan. I still have to find a way to get the money, so let's forget about drinking. "

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Cheng Yaojin immediately nodded.

"What the crown prince said is reasonable. This is indeed a problem, but if the interest that His Highness the crown prince said just now is still worth it, I, Old Cheng, can still think of a way..."

As soon as Cheng Yaojin finished speaking, Gao Ming was dumbfounded.

"Uncle Cheng means...can you borrow some more money?"

Seeing Gao Ming's surprised look, Cheng Yaojin waved his hands again and again.

"His Royal Highness misunderstood, the [-] guan is already my old base, and I really can't borrow any more, let alone my old Cheng, there are not many houses in the entire Chang'an city that can take out [-] guan. "

Cheng Yaojin didn't lie, although there are many wealthy households in Chang'an City today, there are very few who can deserve the title of "rich family".

There are not many families who can add up to tens of thousands of guan in all their belongings, let alone those who can come up with tens of thousands of guan in cash.

Hearing that Cheng Yaojin said that he could not afford the money, Gao Wei was a little disappointed.

"Oh, Uncle Cheng, since you can't borrow it anymore, what's the use of asking for the interest?"

Seeing Gao Ming's disappointed look, Cheng Yaojin laughed again.

"I can't take it out, but there are others. As long as His Royal Highness can give you interest, in the name of your Prince of the Eastern Palace, are you afraid that you won't be able to borrow money?"

When Gao Ming heard this, he suddenly realized.

"Yes!"

At this moment, Gao Ming realized that he was on the edge of a dead end just now. When he wanted to understand these things, he also laughed.

"Haha, thank you Uncle Cheng for calling me. I wonder if Uncle Cheng recommends any good candidates for me?"

From Gao Ming's point of view, as both generals, Cheng Yaojin must know who is richer, so he can't be wrong to ask him, and Cheng Yaojin did not disappoint Gao Ming, and immediately named two people.

"From Li Ji's place, it's no problem to borrow a few thousand guan. Li Jing's family background is also good, and Changsun Wuji also has money, but how much you can borrow is up to you."

Hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Gao Ming nodded.

"Mr. Zhao is my uncle. I will talk to him, but I have to trouble Uncle Cheng when it comes to Mr. Ying and Mr. Wei."

As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha, don't bother, I'll let someone invite them to have a drink, let's go down with a few glasses of wine, and when the time comes, His Royal Highness, you can talk about it and keep it!"

"..."

Feelings still have to drink wow?

Gao Ming now understood that if he wanted to borrow money, he would definitely not be able to get away with the drink.

"Well, it seems that from ancient times to the present, if you want to get things done, you can't run away from entertainment. In order to build an academy, just drink!"

Gao Ming, who had made up his mind, immediately agreed to the matter. Seeing his nod, Cheng Yaojin happily ran to order his servants to send invitations.

Cheng Yaojin was really happy, because as military generals, in order to avoid suspicion, they were cautious about their interactions with each other, so they really didn't have much time to drink together. Now that they had such a legitimate reason, he naturally wouldn't will let go.

Soon, Li Ji and Li Jing arrived. Gao Ming had seen Li Ji before, but Li Jing was old and in poor health, so he had been recuperating at home, so this was the first time Gao Ming saw him.

However, this was not the first time Li Jing saw Gao Ming. After he came, he immediately bowed to Gao Ming.

"My humble minister Li Jing, I have met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Jing is the nephew of Han Qinhu, a famous general of the Sui Dynasty. He showed outstanding military talents very early on. Even Yang Su, a general of the Sui Dynasty, patted him on the bed and said to him: "You will eventually sit in this position!"

Moreover, Li Jing is now 72 years old, Gao Ming didn't dare to put on airs for such an old man, so he immediately bowed and saluted him.

"Duke Wei is very polite, this time I have something to ask for, please sit down!"

"His Royal Highness please!"

"Please, Lord Wei!"

Seeing the mutual humility of the two, Cheng Yaojin suddenly burst out laughing.

"You two should stop being so polite, Pharmacist, Your Highness the Crown Prince is different from others, you don't have to be so polite, and you don't have to be so polite, Your Highness the Crown Prince, among them, since you drove Hou Junji out of Chang'an, Pharmacist I said a lot of good things about you in private!"

"Hey... Zhijie, you..."

Hearing Cheng Yaojin's words, Li Jing was hesitant to speak for a moment, and after a while, he finally sighed, and then cupped his hands towards Gao Ming.

"It made His Royal Highness laugh."

Seeing Li Jing's expression, Gao Ming was pleasantly surprised.

Li Jing and Hou Junji had a grudge, Gao Ming knew about it, but Gao Ming forgot about it after tidying up Hou Junji, but what he didn't expect was that although he forgot, Li Jing didn't. ah!
A pleasant surprise, isn't it?

Immediately, Gao Ming also smiled and cupped his hands towards Li Jing.

"Duke Wei, you are too polite. I think Hou Junji is a rebellious [-]-year-old boy. It will be a disaster to keep this kind of person. If there is no evidence, I would have killed him a long time ago!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming immediately slapped his chest loudly.

"Don't worry, old man. Since I know what you mean today, if Hou Junji falls into my hands in the future, I will definitely kill him. Even if you can't see him while you are alive, I will write after I kill him. A letter, I will burn it to you on Ching Ming Festival!"

"..."

Seeing Li Jing stunned, Gao Ming immediately realized that he seemed to have said something wrong, and quickly apologized to Li Jing.

"Hey, old man, look at my mouth. I didn't mean it. You will definitely live to see this day. Hey, what did I say..."

Seeing Gao Ming's indiscretion, Li Jing who came to his senses couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha, His Royal Highness, don't worry about it. Although this old man is old, his mind is still not confused. His Highness is a straightforward person. How can this old man be angry because of your mere words?"

Having said that, Li Jing let out another long breath, then nodded towards Gao Ming.

"However, the old man has remembered what His Royal Highness said just now. If the old man can't wait for that day, His Royal Highness, don't forget what you said!"

Hearing Li Jing's words, Gao Ming immediately stood up straight, showing determination on his face.

"Don't worry, I won't forget!"

Seeing Gao Ming's serious look, Li Jing nodded again, and then smiled at Cheng Yaojin.

"Zhijie, since you invited the two of us to drink, where is the wine?"

When Cheng Yaojin heard Li Jing's words, he was also happy.

"Haha, is the pharmacist still worried that my old Cheng won't be able to produce wine? I'll let someone prepare it!"

After speaking, Cheng Yaojin walked forward, and Li Jing also stood up and stretched out his hand towards Gao Ming.

"His Royal Highness please!"

"Don't dare, the elders come first, the old man please first!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Jing laughed again.

"Haha, the old man would be more respectful than obedient!"

"As it should be!"

Gao Ming didn't follow until Li Jing walked ahead. Seeing this scene, Li Ji, who was walking at the back, immediately nodded approvingly.

Cheng Yaojin quickly prepared the banquet, Gao Ming and the others sat down to eat, after drinking for three rounds, Cheng Yaojin immediately waved away the servants.

Gao Ming also knew what Cheng Yaojin meant, so after there was no one else in the yard, Gao Ming told Li Jing and Li Ji that he wanted to borrow money to build an academy and train talents to attack the powerful families.

After listening to Gao Ming's words, Li Ji immediately offered to lend five thousand guan, and Li Jing also expressed his willingness to lend three thousand guan.

The fundraising went very smoothly, the only little episode was that Li Jing refused to ask for interest, and refused to accept the IOU. He didn't let go, seeing how determined Li Jing was, Gao Ming could only agree.

Li Jing was old and in poor health, Cheng Yaojin didn't dare to try his best to persuade him to drink, so after the discussion was over, someone sent him back.

After sending Li Jing away, Li Ji also left and went home. Although Gao Ming wanted to take this opportunity to slip away, he was pulled back by Cheng Yaojin to continue drinking.

When it was getting dark, a familiar singing burst out again in Cheng's residence.

"It's not easy to be a big man, no matter how hard you work, don't talk about it, just lie down and touch your sorrow..."

Undoubtedly, Gao Ming was drunk again.

(End of this chapter)