If I let you stay in Lingnan, how could you become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty?

Chapter 25 Selling mirrors in the palace? Your Majesty, you are so evil.

The next day at noon, Tai Chi Hall.

Li Shimin sat upright on the dragon throne in the main hall. It took him a long time to raise his head and rub it.

After being away for a long time, there were many memorials piled up in the court that needed his approval, and many ministers also had a lot of important matters that needed his decision as the emperor.

He had been dealing with state affairs since early morning, and in the blink of an eye it was almost noon.

I just felt dizzy and my waist and limbs ached.

It’s really not easy to be an emperor!

Think about Li An, it is really not easy for him to handle so many things alone in Lingnan.

"It's noon, Your Majesty can leave the court now..."

The eunuch Zhang Ananda whispered a reminder from the side.

Li Shimin stretched and glanced at the ministers standing below, but suddenly an idea came to him.

Those who could attend the morning court were at least officials of the fifth rank or above.

Either rich or noble!

With so many court officials here, wouldn’t it be great if I could sell them the mirrors that I bought at a high price from Lingnan?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin smiled at the ministers below:
"My dear ministers, this time when I went to Lingnan, I found something very valuable!"

After saying this, he winked at Zhang Ananda.

Zhang Ananda immediately asked two young eunuchs to carry something up.

The ministers saw two young eunuchs grunting and carrying out a long object covered with red silk. It looked very solemn and careful, and they couldn't help but feel curious.

"This is a precious mirror made by my Sixth Prince, who used sand... and killed many barbarians in Lingnan to obtain a unique secret recipe!"

At this point, Li Shimin suddenly had an idea and smiled:
"It's called Qiankun Baojian!"

Hearing his words, Yuchi Gong on the side couldn't help but rolled his eyes silently.

This father and son are both better at deceiving people than the other!

What is the Qiankun Treasure Mirror? It’s just a dressing mirror that costs ten cents!

Li Shimin ignored Yuchi Gong who was not far away and continued to fool people:
"This mirror is as bright as an autumn moon. Not only can every detail be clearly seen when looking into it, but looking into it once a day can also help calm the mind and prolong life..."

Hearing this, Yuchi Gong almost vomited blood.

Good guy!
This emperor is too good at deceiving people!
Can taking a photo once a day help you calm your mind and prolong your life?
Why don’t you say that it can nourish yin and strengthen yang, and after a period of time, you can grow seven or eight kidneys?
However, when the ministers heard the emperor bragging so hard, they all showed very curious expressions.

"Your Majesty, this thing is so wonderful, why don't you take it out and show it to us!"

“That’s just what it should be!”

Li Shimin glanced at Wei Zheng.

You are worthy of being my good supporting actor, and what you said is just right.

"Come on, open it and show it to you, my dears!"

The two young eunuchs hurriedly and carefully untied the silk cloth on the mirror.

When the ministers looked carefully, they saw that the mirror was indeed very bright and clear, indeed many times clearer than the ordinary bronze mirrors.

When people are photographed on it, every detail is clearly visible and lifelike!
The mirror is made of the finest golden nanmu wood, and is inlaid with many pearls, jade and jadeite, and the edges are wrapped with gold wire...

It looks indescribably luxurious and elegant!
"What a baby!"

Du Ruhui couldn't help but exclaimed:
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince actually presented such a treasure. It is truly a blessing for the Tang Dynasty and for Your Majesty!"

On the side, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but look at Du Ruhui with some dissatisfaction.

This old Du is really quick at flattering people.

So much so that I was actually a step slower!
"His Majesty……"

Fang Xuanling also said quickly:

"This Qiankun Baojian really is a collection of all the treasures of heaven and earth!"

After the two of them finished speaking, the other ministers also began to praise the mirror, praising it as if it were a treasure that only existed in heaven. The thing was indeed a good thing, so the ministers had no psychological barriers in flattering it.

Hearing the flood of flattery in the hall, Yuchi Gong couldn't help but roll his eyes again.

At this time, Li Xiaogong said:
"Your Majesty, I wonder how much this wonderful treasure is worth?"

Li Shimin twirled his beard and thought for a moment.

His unfilial son had tricked him into buying this mirror at the price of twenty taels of silver.

After being transported to Chang'an, the freight can be ignored.

But the golden nanmu mirror frame, the gold beads and jadeite inlaid on it, and the gold silk thread wrapped around it, the total cost has reached at least nearly a thousand taels of silver.

He thought for a while and said:

"This Qiankun Treasure Mirror is a rare treasure in the world. It is difficult for ordinary people to see it..."

Having said that, he couldn't help but look at Yuchi Gong again.

But Yuchi Gong's eyes were almost rolling up to the sky.

Li Shimin coughed and glared at Yuchi Gong.

It seems to be saying, I know you know it, but you have to cooperate with me to finish this scene.

Otherwise, these 250 mirrors will all fall into my own hands.

Then I’d really be an idiot!

Yuchi Gong saw the emperor's eyes and shuddered instantly. He coughed and said:
"Your Majesty, what you said... is correct! This humble servant is accompanying Your Majesty to Lingnan. It was not easy for the Sixth Prince to obtain this Qiankun Baojian. This mirror cost at least..."

At this point, Yuchi Gong couldn't help feeling a little unsure, and quickly looked towards Li Shimin.

But Li Shimin stretched out a finger.

Yuchi Gong's heart skipped a beat instantly, and he felt as if he had seen a peerless profiteer.

A mirror was pulled to Chang'an, and the emperor dared to increase it nearly a hundred times!
black!
It's so dark!
However, this play must be performed in coordination with others:

"The cost is at least 10,000 taels of silver per piece!"

At this time, Li Shimin waved his hand generously:

"What cost? Since this is the Sixth Prince's gift to the Tang Dynasty, each of you should give one piece!"

Hearing this, all the ministers were overjoyed.

Such a fine mirror costs 10,000 taels of silver each.

And the emperor actually sent one to each of his subjects’ homes!
Very good!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

"I want a piece!"

“I want one too!”

"I want two pieces..."

Seeing the ministers so enthusiastic, Li Shimin smiled and suddenly changed the subject:
"but……"

"Although the Sixth Prince has such intentions, you should know that Lingnan is a poor borderland, and many people still have no food or clothes to wear. Do you have the heart to watch the Sixth Prince drain the Lingnan treasury and give you the mirror for nothing?"

"Can you bear to see the people of Lingnan starve to death and spend all their efforts to create these Qiankun Baojian, and then go back without even a meal?"

"Don't tell me... are you really willing to take it for free?"

Hearing the emperor's words, the ministers were stunned.

Feelings are not given for free!

My goodness, the emperor said it was a gift at first, and then he put these old ministers on a high moral ground, making it difficult for everyone to come down.

I'm afraid it won't work if I don't pay!
but……

One piece of 10,000 taels of silver...

Is this a bit too expensive?
(End of this chapter)