The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 72 Ginger is still old and spicy

"It seems that you have been prepared a long time ago, I wonder what is the name of your bottle of wine?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian after taking it.

"It's so famous that I don't dare to say it. How about a drink from my father?" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

Li Shimin poured the wine into the cup, and a strong aroma of wine came to his nostrils.Can't help but make Li Shimin's eyes light up.

After drinking it, he was full of praise. After putting down the wine glass, he said to Li Chengqian with a happy face: "I have never drunk this wine before. Maybe it is the legendary nectar and jade liquid."

"Father, this is brewed with Shu millet. Today, I specially brought it to my father to taste. I also hope that my father will give this wine a name." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

Li Shimin picked up the wine glass and took another sip. After pondering for a while, he said, "This wine is quite strong. If I drink this bottle, I'm afraid I'll be too drunk. If that's the case, let's call Zhenguanzui." gone."

"Zhenguanzui is a good name, so this wine will be called Zhenguanzui from now on. It's just that if I brew and sell Zhenguanzui, those censors will probably say that my ministers are fighting for profit with the people." Li Chengqian looked helpless. Said.

"Why, do you want to change your career to become a businessman? Are you not afraid that the ministers of the DPRK and China will jointly impeach you?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian after putting down his wine glass.

"This is also what I'm worried about, so didn't I bring wine to ask my father for advice today? Now that my father has drunk the wine, should I think of a way for my son?" Li Chengqian smirked. Said.

Li Shimin sighed and said, "I knew your kid's wine wasn't that good. You used this wine to lure Cheng Cheng to the Chunfeng Building, right?"

Li Chengqian didn't say anything, just scratched his head with a smile.

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Forget it, who made you my son? Go ahead and do the rest, I'll be there for the rest."

Li Chengqian was naturally very happy when he heard it, he hurried forward to pick up the wine bottle, and poured another glass for Li Shimin.

Then he smiled and said, "Then thank you, Father."

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me, just listen to what I have to say. How can you thank me for helping me in this way?" Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian with a smile.

"Father, you can rest assured. From now on, you can drink as much as you want." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin with a smile.

"I am the majestic king of a country, can I just throw away a few bottles of wine? I want [-]% of the profit." Li Shimin said with a smile.

"Ten percent, at most ten percent. Absolutely no more." Li Chengqian said firmly.

In fact, the moment Li Shimin spoke, Li Chengqian had already thought of what Li Shimin was going to do.So Li Chengqian didn't intend to eat alone.

After all, having his father, His Majesty Li Er, a big tree to shelter him from the wind and rain is definitely something he wished for.

"Forty percent, this is my final bottom line." Li Shimin stretched out four fingers and said to Li Chengqian.

"Twenty percent, most of the ministers will not agree." Li Chengqian shook his head and said.

"In that case, then you should stay in Yiqiu Palace honestly." Li Shimin said with an indifferent expression.

"Since the emperor has said it, I will not dare to resist the order. But in this way, I will have nothing to do, so I will not be able to use the craftsman who will be the supervisor."

"Did the emperor order them to be brought back, or did the son send them back?" Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin with a smile.

Li Shimin did not expect that Li Chengqian was waiting for him here.Although he secretly scolded Li Chengqian in his heart, there was an expression of indifference on his face.

I remember that the master craftsman at that time approached Li Shimin and said that the craftsmanship Li Chengqian used to build the Yiqiu Palace was definitely an unprecedented innovation.

So I hope that Li Shimin can let Lu Yan teach the craftsmen who will be in charge.He even wanted to make Lu Yan a prisoner.

Li Shimin shook his head at that time, and told the master craftsman not to daydream.Li Chengqian's advantage is not easy to take advantage of, otherwise he will lose his wife and lose his army.

Finally, Li Shimin thought of a way, that is to send out all the supervisors, in the name of helping Li Chengqian build the Yiqiu Palace, and secretly learn art.

Seeing Li Shimin pretending to be indifferent, Li Chengqian shouted to Xiao Guizi: "Xiao Guizi, go back and tell Lu Yan. Just say that the Yiqiu Palace will temporarily suspend the construction and let him send the craftsman who will be the supervisor back. "

Xiao Guizi snorted and turned around to leave, but Li Shimin couldn't sit still.So he opened his mouth and said to Li Chengqian: "Thirty percent, if you still don't want to. Then there is no need to postpone the construction of Yiqiu Palace, just stop the construction directly."

Li Chengqian naturally knew the truth of accepting when he was offered, so he said to Li Shimin with a face of reluctance: "Okay, who made you my father?"

Seeing Li Chengqian's distressed expression, Li Shimin was indescribably happy.Then he said with a smile on his face: "I'm not just talking about Zhenguanzui, but about your 21st century."

"Damn, father, you are too arrogant to speak up. There is no such cheap thing in the world. If there is, you can tell my son." Li Chengqian actually burst into foul language directly.

"You can consider, either live in your cold palace for the rest of your life. Or just obediently manage your 21st century." Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and said.

"Okay, you are my father, who told you to be my father? Three out of three, but father can't take profits for nothing." Li Chengqian said through gritted teeth.

"Let's listen and see if I can do it." Li Shimin said with a playful face.

"Since ancient times, merchants have been of low status, and the sons of merchants are not allowed to serve as officials. What my son wants from his father today is to prevent businessmen in the 21st century from being lowly." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

"That's fine, if you're willing to let them have a part-time job. I can set up a new Yamen for you." Li Shimin said with a smile.

"If I really want to establish a yamen, then I'm afraid the 21st century will not belong to me. So I thank you, Father, for your kindness." Li Chengqian said with a mournful face and waved his hands.

"Even if you still have some knowledge, this matter is settled like this. I will take 21% of the profits of all business transactions in the [-]st century."

"All subordinates in the 21st century are not allowed to be lowly registered. Those who perform outstandingly, we can make an exception and allow them to become officials." Li Shimin said.

After the matter settled down, Li Shimin was in the mood to taste delicious food.But looking at the table at this time, it was already empty.

Turning to look at Empress Changsun and Su Wan, they were chatting enthusiastically.As if everything on the table had nothing to do with them.

Li Shimin could only helplessly say to Li Chengqian: "There's nothing to eat, why don't you make two more dishes?"

(End of this chapter)