Capital Datang

The reason why the cold drink shop opened in Dongshi is because it is close to the imperial city, and the surrounding squares are mostly residences of royal families and dignitaries. For example, the palaces of Li Yin and Li Ke are not far from Dongshi, and it is precisely for this reason , Dongshi is mainly engaged in luxury goods. Although the price of cold drinks is not high, it is relatively speaking, and it is not something that ordinary people can afford. Therefore, only in Dongshi can there be a bigger market.

Perhaps influenced by Li Yin, Wang Xijun is well aware of the importance of advertising. Before the cold drink shop opened, she had already asked someone to set up a stall at the door of the shop, and distributed free cold drinks to passers-by every day.In this hot weather, even ice cubes are rare and valuable items, let alone that delicious cold drink?So in just a few days, almost everyone knows that there is a cold drink shop in the East City that is about to open, and the price is very cheap. Although not everyone can afford it, at least people from wealthy families can still come occasionally. I ate last time.

It is also because of the reputation that has already spread, so when it opened today, the entire cold drink shop was almost packed. Fortunately, ice cream does not have to be eaten in the shop. Li Yin has already taught Wang Xijun how to make egg rolls. Just put the ice cream on the egg roll, and then you can take it in your hand and eat it while walking. There are many windows on the walls around the cold drink shop. They specialize in this kind of ice cream egg roll. There are a bunch of people in front of each window. , the store is also overcrowded, but the order is not bad, after all, everyone knows that the backing behind this store is extremely tough, who would not have an eye for trouble here?

This is what Li Shimin and the others saw when they came.Looking at the cold drink shop that was almost flooded by the crowd, Li Yin was also secretly worried. They hadn't greeted Wang Xijun before they came, so they didn't reserve a seat. Looking at the situation in front of them, it might be difficult to find a seat even in the evening. .

"Wow~! The business is so hot, it is indeed the idea of ​​the sixth brother!" Contrary to Li Yin's anxiety, Qinghe and Li Zhi seemed very excited. After all, this is their store, and the more popular the business, the more income they will earn. Gao, how could you be unhappy?Capital Datang 63

"Father, I'll go find someone and ask him to arrange a seat for us." Li Yin suddenly saw that the servants outside greeted the guests were very familiar, as if they were from his house, although most of the people in the cold drink shop were familiar. It was recruited from outside, but Wang Xijun still transferred a group of people from his house, after all, it is really worrying to put outsiders in some positions.

Li Shimin was watching the fun with his son in his arms, and he didn't have time to talk to Li Yin, so he waved his hand to let him make arrangements. He didn't have to worry about these things at all, as long as Li Yin and the people around him could arrange them.

Li Yin got out of the car and took two guards to the cold drink shop. The young man had sharp eyes. He was shocked when he saw Li Yin, and he didn't care about greeting the guests. Please refer to... uh, son six!" This young man was very clever, knowing that Li Yin didn't like to reveal his identity outside, so he immediately changed his words.

"Well, where is Xijun?" Li Yin had a good impression of this young man. He looked only seventeen or eighteen years old, but he was smart enough. If he could be trained well, he should be a good talent.

"Sixth son, because there are too many people today, so Miss Wang will sit in the courtyard behind the store and make adjustments in person." The servant replied very respectfully.

Li Yin also knew the situation today, Wang Xijun must be too busy to get away, but there is no need to disturb her for such a trivial matter as arranging a seat, Li Yin smiled and told the servant: "If this is the case, don't disturb her, Arrange a seat for me!"

"Yes, the villain will do it right away!" The servant promised, and immediately turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Li Yin suddenly stopped him, "What's your name?"

Hearing Li Yin ask his name, the boy immediately showed an ecstatic smile, bowed his head and replied: "Sixth son, the villain's surname is Yang, and he lives ten at home, so everyone calls the villain Yang Shi."

"Yang Shi?" Li Yin was a little surprised. The name immediately reminded him of another person, so he asked, "Who is that Yang Jiu who can make wine?" However, after the winery was built, Li Yin sent him to be in charge of the most critical process of distillation, and now he is also one of the very important managers in the palace.

"Sixth Young Master Qi, that is the elder brother of the villain. There are ten brothers in the villain's family, and I am the last one." Yang Shi replied.

"Oh? I didn't expect both of you brothers to work in my house?" Li Yin smiled and said, "You go to work, I will wait in the carriage over there."

"Yes!" Yang Shi agreed, and then retreated.

After watching Yang Shi leave, Li Yin returned to the carriage, but saw Li Zhi and the other little fellows sticking their heads out, looking at the heated discussion not far ahead, when Qinghe saw Li Zhi Immediately shouted loudly: "Sixth brother, come and see, what are you doing over there?"

Li Yin followed her fingers to look, and found that there were two extra cars at the door of the cold drink shop. The shape was very strange. It looked like a big box with two wheels. Mostly, a guy from a cold drink shop stood behind the car, distributing popsicles to these people.

"Oh, those are free popsicles in the cold drink shop. Most of the people in the queue are poor children who can't afford ice cream." Li Yin turned his head and said to Qinghe and the others.Most of the children in line are dressed in ordinary or even shabby clothes, in sharp contrast to the wealthy people who are crazy about buying ice cream.

"What is a popsicle?" Sizi was still young, and only noticed the popsicle in Li Yin's mouth, so he asked.

"Ice lollies are ice made of water, goat's milk, and a little honey. Inside the ice is an exposed wooden stick, so that you can hold it with your hands." Li Yin sat by the carriage, holding his son in his lap Said on.Dairy products were widely consumed in the Tang Dynasty, but goat milk was still the main product, and milk production was not high.In addition, Li Yin also noticed that Li Shimin in the car had a thoughtful expression on his face, what was he thinking?

"Is it delicious?" Sizi then asked.Capital Datang 63

"Well, although it's not as good as ice cream, the taste is pretty good." Well, Li Yin lied. Although the free popsicles are filled with milk and honey, due to cost considerations, the proportion of water is higher. There are too many, so it tastes bland and tasteless, far inferior to the popsicles with flavor and saccharin added in later generations. Of course, this kind of popsicles is much safer than them.

"Sixth brother, what do you think those children are doing?" At this moment, Gao Yang suddenly pointed to a corner next to the cold drink shop and asked.Li Yin looked up and found that the children who lined up to get the popsicle just now ran to the corner after pouring the popsicle, and handed the popsicle in their hands to a person who looked like a small businessman, and the small businessman passed some to each child. Copper coins, the child who got the copper coins immediately ran away happily.

Li Yin's heart sank when he saw this, and he said that the children from poor families have long been in charge of the family, and these children in front of them are like this. Although these popsicles are free, these children are still reluctant to eat them, and would rather exchange them for some copper coins. They may stay to buy something they like more, or they may give it to their parents and family members, but no matter what they do with the money, in the eyes of those children, it is better than eating a popsicle for a while.

Li Yin didn't know how to explain to Gao Yang and the others for a while, Qinghe and Li Zhi were both spoiled and spoiled since they were young, and it was impossible for them to understand the hardships of poor people. No wonder they didn't understand the behavior of those children?But Li Yin finally thought about it and told the truth. After all, it is not a bad thing to let them come into contact with the sufferings of the people earlier, especially Li Zhi, who still has a great hope of becoming an emperor in the future. I don’t know how these things can make him a good emperor. ?

After listening to Li Yin's explanation, Li Zhi, Qinghe, and Gao Yang nodded thoughtfully, and even Sizi seemed to understand something, and asked in a childish voice: "Sixth brother, are they Like us, you sell popsicles because of lack of money?"

Uh~, Li Yin was taken aback for a moment. Si’s words sounded right, but Li Yin felt that something was wrong, but after thinking about it, he couldn’t find anything wrong, even though the money they earned was different from those poor children. , but the motivation is exactly the same, they are all done because of lack of money.

At this moment, Li Shimin also got out of the car, looked heavily at those children in the distance, then looked at his own children, and sighed slightly. Although the Tang Dynasty was rich and powerful, the gap between rich and poor was huge. It is impossible to eliminate it. Some people are rich and others are poor. He knows this truth better than anyone else. However, seeing those children who are reluctant to eat even a popsicle, he still has some emotions in his heart.

At this moment, Yang Shi from the cold drink shop quickly ran to the side of the car, bowed to Li Yin and said, "Sixth Young Master, a seat has been prepared for you, but when Prince Jiangxia heard that you were coming, he insisted on letting you go." The villain invites you to go and sit with me."

"Oh, Brother Jing Heng is here too?" Li Yin was a little surprised, he didn't expect to meet Li Jingheng here, "Who is there with him?" Li Yin asked again, if it was him and Qinghe they were related , but there is also the emperor's father, in case there is something wrong with Li Jingheng, wouldn't that make him feel uncomfortable?

"The prince only brought a little girl, who seems to be the princess." Yang Shi replied very respectfully.

"Well, okay, you lead the way!" Li Yin heard that it was Li Jingheng's younger sister, and immediately thought of the little girl named Li Xueyan whom she had seen at the Five Kings Banquet. Although she was only ten years old, she was beautiful and cute, and she She is very well-behaved and smart, which made Li Yin have a deep impression on this little cousin.

Li Shimin also heard the conversation between Li Yin and Yang Shi. He knew that Li Daozong had a chubby son, and he had met him several times, but he didn't have a deep impression on him. When he heard that the other party invited them to sit together, Li Shimin didn't object. After all, they are all a family, and he is also very dependent on Li Daozong. Since the other party is his son, why not meet him?

So under the leadership of Yang Shi, the surrounding guards squeezed a way, and the group of them finally entered the cold drink shop.