The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Who said it wasn't? Actually, there are some things that I wanted to do a long time ago, but I was hiding in the manor in Jingyang County. Even if I had the idea, I didn't dare to do it. Why? It was because I didn't have a good background and no backing."

"Take the manor for example. It's adjacent to the Pei family. It's really hard to farm peacefully, let alone make some money for the family.

The land is coveted by others. If there is a business that makes money, I may make a fortune on the first day, but I may lose my life on the second day."

The aristocratic families dare to rob and rob the things they like.

Even if they want to complain, there is no way to appeal.

Why? Most of the officials in the court are from aristocratic families, or have a relationship with aristocratic families, and they work for aristocratic families.

If you have no power and no good background, you have to find a big tree for yourself and lean on it for shade.

Many officials dared not to offend the aristocratic families, so they would not do things for the people even if the people suffered at the hands of the servants of the aristocratic families.

"So when you first met me, you wanted to find a backer?" Li Yuan asked with a smile, "Just borrow a name."

Li Fu nodded honestly.

"I just want to spend some money to buy a backer, but I don't want to spend so much money. After all, the farm was really poor at that time. I wanted to build canals for the farmers and make life better for my family. I wanted to spend every penny. I really had no money and was afraid of being poor." Li Fu said, "Since you recognized me, I have an identity and a backer. I have worked hard to improve the lives of the farmers in the farm and my own life, so I have these things later.

As for the power in the court, I have no desire for power. I have a clear self-awareness and I am not that kind of material."

"But if others are interested in the industry that makes money, I can't just sit there and let them bully me, right?"

Li Yuan nodded as he listened.

What Li Fu said was right, and he did the same.

He has no power in the court, nor does he have any cliques. He is not a real official position... He is a prince's tutor, and he does not attend court. To put it bluntly, he is just a title and receives a salary, which is considered an identity.

"Uncle, to be honest, it is difficult for my nephew." Li Fu sighed: "My second brother sent me to Linying County to provide disaster relief. I know his intention. It is not so easy to stay in the position of prince's tutor. There must be some achievements that can be shown. Otherwise, even if my second brother wants to protect my nephew, he must have a title and an explanation. Otherwise, how can the officials in the court be convinced? If the officials in the court are not convinced, how can my second brother govern the world."

Li Fu's words reminded Li Yuan of the Pei family's concern for Li Fu's land.

Yes, it is not easy for his nephew to get to where he is today. If something unexpected happened at the beginning, he might not be able to see his uncle, let alone recognize his ancestors.

If the third brother's lineage wants to continue, he can only adopt a male from the same clan under his name.

But adopting a son is always not as good as having a biological son.

"Sometimes, the people above may not have that intention, but the servants below are not treated as human beings. So in a big house with so many people in the family, it is also very important to manage these people." Li Fu said: "Just like now, if my nephew goes to ask Pei Xiang what happened in the manor at that time?

Pei Xiang must say that he doesn't know. He is the left servant, the prime minister, and an important official of the court. How can he care about the things in the manor below? It's all because the servants are ignorant and act on their own."

Li Yuan nodded.

Well, this makes sense.

"But if they succeeded, and the Pei family took the land deeds and the deeds of the farmers to the Pei family and reported to the master that the farm next door had been taken, and the land on the farm there was connected to our farm, what could the Pei family say? They would have to praise the people below for being really capable."

"Uncle, when you were the Duke of Tang, were the properties of the Duke's Mansion clear and obvious?" Li Fu asked.

"How would I know? There are people in the family who are responsible for management, and I don't participate in it." Li Yuan waved his hand and said.

"You see, the same principle."

Li Yuan smiled and said, "You kid, you have also put me in it. Yes, most of the aristocratic families are like what you said. The properties below are not necessarily all clean, but Li Fu, from my current perspective, including your second brother being the emperor now, sometimes, when the water is too clear, there are no fish."

Li Fu understood this principle, so he did the second half of the sentence.

I'm not bad for youThese unspoken rules, but I will try my best to grow within these rules. When I have enough power to customize the rules, I will slowly settle some accounts.

In short, there is only one word: Go!

"I have thought about the tea business, and the palace should still occupy more profits." Li Fu said: "Otherwise, if you can't keep it, once you can't keep it in the future, you will make less money. If you make less money, what will the palace do?"

"You don't have to worry about the palace. Even if there is no business like yours, the palace will not have anything." Li Yuan said.

"But there is a big difference between being rich and not being rich." Li Fu said: "Moreover, if the tea business makes money and the palace has money, my second brother will be able to do more and it will be easier. How many things in the court are delayed because of the two words of money and grain."

"The palace is not constrained by the aristocratic families, and as you said, there is still a long way to go." Li Fu said.

Li Yuan looked at Li Fu with relief.

From Li Fu's words, he could also hear that Li Fu had no good feelings towards the behavior of these aristocratic families in Chang'an City.

He stood firmly in the palace.

Yes, after all, he was born in the Li family, and he was a member of their Li family. How could he be siding with outsiders? Naturally, he would think for his family and do things for his family.

If their Li family could always be united, it would be great.

But this year, first the King of Changle, then the King of Yi'an, they are all members of the Li family... It's really tiring.

The policy of the court is already like that. If you want to be rewarded in the future, you can earn it back with your own ability. Why go to that step?

Li Chengqian listened to the conversation between Aweng and Uncle Wang, and was also thoughtful.

But now they still can't figure it out, things are too complicated.

But there is one thing they understand, that is, they are the royal family, the royal Li family, must be the most powerful family in the Tang Dynasty!