In the front hall of Lin's house.
Li Ke told Lin Wenyuan the contents of the telegram that Li Zexuan sent him last night, word for word. Of course, during the process, Li Ke inevitably also briefly explained to Lin Wenyuan the current situation between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks.
After finishing his words, Lin Wenyuan thought about it in his mind for a moment, then stood up, cupped his hands towards Li Ke, and said solemnly: "Thanks to the respect of the Marquis and His Highness, although Lin is a merchant, he also knows that the rise and fall of the country is related to the happiness of our people. Without this peaceful and prosperous age, how could merchants like Lin do business with peace of mind? They could only be slaves to the subjugation of the country!
Lin had also heard about the official document issued by the imperial court the day before yesterday to recruit elite soldiers. After listening to His Highness's explanation today, Lin felt that the current situation was not optimistic. Although we, the merchants, do not receive royal salary, the reason why we can do business in peace and tranquility is because Your Majesty has created a peaceful and prosperous age for the people of the world!
Now that the country is facing a crisis, regardless of others, as long as it can help the court defeat the Turks, I, Lin, will be willing to spend all my wealth! Regarding the matter of raising military supplies that the Marquis and His Highness have explained, Lin will definitely do his best to summon all the merchants he can to raise sufficient military supplies for the frontline soldiers! "
Businessmen of this era, especially those who have experienced the chaos of the Five Husbands and the late Sui Dynasty, all know very well how hard-won peace and prosperity are. Without peace in the world, let alone prosperity and wealth, even a nickname would not be great. Hard to keep!
Lin Wenyuan's words were spoken from the bottom of his heart, and they were so impactful that Li Ke couldn't help but feel horrified. He stood up, bowed his hands to Lin Wenyuan in return, and then said with emotion:
"Master Lin understands justice so well. Xiao Wang is very impressed. The mountain chief really did not misjudge the person!"
Lin Wenyuan shook his head and said: "Your Highness is ridiculous, this old man is just a rough man, how can he bear the four words of "profound understanding of righteousness" from His Highness?"
"Haha, Mr. Lin is so humble!"
Li Ke smiled, and then he continued:
"Then Xiao Wang will leave all the power to you. Later I will go to the editorial office of "Datang Daily" to ask Li Yu to publish the notice of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce calling on businessmen to raise military funds in the newspapers of the past two days. Mr. Lin In the name of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, you mobilize all personnel and resources inside and outside the Chamber of Commerce, and hold a fundraising meeting in three days. I hope that the Chamber of Commerce can raise enough military supplies for the imperial court!"
"Yes! Your Highness!"
Lin Wenyuan accepted the order.
This was the first time that the Lin family accepted a task assigned by the royal family. Lin Wenyuan suddenly felt that he had a supremely glorious mission on his shoulders. If he succeeded in this matter, the Lin family's status among the people would rise, and he Lin Wenyuan will become an ancestor praised by future generations of the Lin family!
No matter what, this thing must be done beautifully!
Lin Wenyuan said secretly to himself in his heart.
At this time, Li Ke brushed his sleeves, cupped his hands and said goodbye: "Xiao Wang has already brought what the mountain leader said. I will ask Boss Lin to worry about the rest. Xiao Wang still has to go to the workshop, so I say goodbye!"
Lin Wenyuan hurriedly said: "Congratulations to Your Highness!"
Li Ke smiled and said: "No need to give it away! Xiao Wang came quietly alone, and left quietly alone without making any announcement! Well, this is the palace's waist card. If you encounter any difficult problems during this period, Question, with this waist card, you can go to the palace to find me!"
While talking, Li Ke took out a waist badge from his arms and handed it to Lin Wenyuan.
Li Zexuan handed the matter over to him, and the key to whether this matter can be handled well depends on Lin Wenyuan's ability, so Li Ke is also happy to give Lin Wenyuan some help within his ability.
Lin Wenyuan was flattered and quickly took it with both hands, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"No need!"
Li Ke waved his hand, turned around and left. He really came quietly alone and left quietly alone!
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After leaving Lin Mansion, Li Ke rode towards the east gate of Chang'an City.
After taking care of Lin Wenyuan, the next stop was to take care of the editorial department of "Datang Daily"!
Although he could casually send a guard to explain this matter to Li Yu and let Li Yu handle the rest. Anyway, Li Yu is now in charge of the editorial department of Datang Daily. But this was a matter that Li Zexuan had told him after all. He was worried that his subordinates could not convey the message clearly. Moreover, Li Ke also had some thoughts of his own on this matter. He thought it would be better to communicate with Li Yu in person.
When he arrived at Yongningfang, Li Ke suddenly heard the sound of intensive horse hooves behind him. He couldn't help reining in his horse, and turned around to look around. He saw the black and heavy Forbidden Army coming in the direction where he was. The leader was still Old acquaintances, Dugu Xin, Dugu Feiying and Li Tai!
Li Ke couldn't help but be startled, because looking at this posture, uninformed people would think that Li Tai was going to lead troops to fight on the front line? But his family knows his own affairs, and Li Tai's physical fitness is very good if he can barely ride a horse. How can he lead troops to fight on the front line
Li Ke asked the war horse to pull to the side of the road. After the troops behind him caught up, he said: "Qingque! Where are you going?"
Since Li Ke is busy setting up the "Golden Guards" these days and has not entered the palace for several days, he did not know about Li Tai entering the palace yesterday to bid farewell to Li Er!
"Eh? Xiaoke, why are you here?"
Seeing Li Ke on the roadside, Li Tai was a little surprised and couldn't help but exclaimed.
Seeing that Li Tai did not answer the question, Li Ke had no choice but to reply: "The mountain chief asked me to go to the workshop to do some things. I am planning to leave the city! Qingque, where are you going with so many forbidden troops?"
Li Tai then replied: "Hasn't Chief Shan always wanted to build a telegraph relay station in the north? Yesterday, all the things needed for the telegraph relay station were prepared, so today I plan to go to the north with the teachers and students of the killer project Set up a telegraph relay station! The situation between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks is now in a tense situation. My father and Mr. Wen Ji are worried about our safety during this trip, so we have so many more guards. Hey, Xiao Ke, you go to the workshop, I am going to the academy now. It’s considered a drop-in, so let’s go together!”
After that, the little fat man kicked the horse's belly and waved for the team to move on.
Li Ke quickly rode up to follow. He looked at Li Tai and said with some dissatisfaction: "Of course I know about the telegraph relay station, but I didn't expect that Qingque would leave today. Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing in advance? Sound? If I had known this, I would have gone north with you today!"
Needless to say, Li Tai knew that going north this time was very risky. If he hadn't been holding multiple responsibilities now, he would definitely go north with Li Tai.
Hearing the concern in Li Ke's words, Li Tai felt warm in his heart and smiled:
"Hey! I didn't know that Xiao Ke, you have a lot of things to do yourself? Don't worry, with General Dugu and the others escorting you all the way, there won't be any danger! Just wait for our good news in Chang'an!"
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