"My son, please remember your father's teachings today and never forget them for the rest of your life!"
In the Ganlu Hall, after listening to Li Er's heartfelt advice, Li Chengqian solemnly raised his hands.
"Um!"
Li Er nodded appreciatively. Li Chengqian's heart moved at this moment, and he cupped his hands to Li Er again and said:
"Father, my son has previously subscribed to some of the shares of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce and the shares of Qiqun Culture. Now he is considered a member of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce. Although the East Palace has not been involved in the business of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce in the past year, Xiao Xiao Xuan still asks people to send over the portion of the dividend that belongs to the East Palace every month. Now Er Chen can probably take out 30,000 yuan!
At this fund-raising meeting, Erchen wanted the shopkeeper of the Royal Shop Qiaojiang Pavilion to donate the 30,000 yuan. First, although Erchen was not engaged in business, he also held shares in the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce and was considered a member of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce. Now Xiaoxuan is calling on merchants from the Tang Dynasty to raise military resources for the country in the name of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, and his ministers should respond;
Secondly, these days, my father has been working hard on the Northern Expedition and cannot sleep at night. Both his son and his mother are worried about his father's health. These 30,000 guan can be regarded as my contribution to the army. I hope it can be used for the expedition. Father, share your worries! "
Qiaojiang Pavilion in Chang'an West Market is a shop run by the royal family. In fact, throughout the dynasties, the main members of the royal family, such as emperors, queens, princes, etc., although they would not engage in business as merchants on the surface, they would secretly send people to run some shops. Come and earn some money to cover the palace expenses!
It's just that this money is hidden income after all, and no one will say it openly, especially as a prince, let alone!
Just imagine, you, the crown prince of a country, what do you do to earn so much money in private? Do you want to secretly cultivate power, usurp the throne and commit rebellion
But today, Li Chengqian openly displayed his small treasury in front of Li Er. This affection between father and son is not unreal!
"Oh? Chengqian, you can actually come up with 30,000 yuan?"
When Li Er heard this, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and there was also a hint of inexplicable meaning.
Indeed, Li Er was very surprised that Li Chengqian could now spend 30,000 guan. Although for the prince of the Tang Dynasty, 30,000 guan was not an out of reach huge sum of money, but the monthly expenses of the East Palace were also It's very big. Li Chengqian can still spare 30,000 yuan while ensuring the daily operation of the East Palace. This is not easy!
Li Er naturally knew about Li Chengqian's investment in Qiqi Culture and Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce, but he didn't expect that a small number of shares could actually bring such huge profits! Speaking of which, Li Chengqian had paid to repair the palace for him and Queen Changsun before, but now he could spend such a large sum of money. How could Li Er not be surprised
Although he was surprised by the wealth that Li Chengqian had accumulated in less than a year, Li Er did not have any suspicion of Li Chengqian because of this, because looks can't deceive people! And the way Li Chengqian looked at him at this time was very sincere and magnanimous, and it definitely didn't look like he was pretending!
"I feel ashamed to say that since I became a shareholder of the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce and Qiqi Culture, I have not bothered or done anything. I can get thousands of dividends every month, so I can get these three things today." Wan Guan!"
Li Chengqian cupped his hands towards Li Er and said: "Yesterday Qingque set off north to build a telegraph relay station in advance. Xiao Ke's side has been busy setting up golden guards for Yanhuang Bank in recent days. As Qingque and Xiao Ke's Brother, you should share your worries for your father!"
Hearing this, Li Er couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. Indeed, the Turks were the most powerful enemies that the Tang Dynasty had encountered since its founding. In two months, the Tang Dynasty would send troops to attack the Turks. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Er could not help but feel moved. , has placed great expectations on this battle, but at the same time, the pressure on him is also very high!
After all, defeating the powerful Turks was so difficult for the Tang Dynasty, which had just stabilized its country!
But seeing Li Tai, Li Ke, Li Zexuan, and Li Chengqian, all the outstanding young people of the Tang Dynasty, standing up one after another when the country was in crisis, Li Er felt extremely gratified in his heart!
Especially Li Chengqian's sincere words today touched Li Er very much!
"Cheng Qian, you, Xiao Ke, and Qing Que, you have all grown up, and you can all share your worries for your father. I am very happy in my heart! I am very relieved that the future of the Tang Dynasty will have you!"
After a moment of silence, Li Er stood up and walked down from above. He patted Li Chengqian's shoulder and said with emotion.
"These are what a son-in-law should do!"
Seeing Li Er like this, Li Chengqian was quite flattered, and he quickly handed over his hands.
In his memory, Li Er has always had strict requirements on him since he could remember. Whether it was homework or life, Li Er criticized him far more than he praised him! He couldn't even remember the last time Li Er praised him! Now that Li Er's words of appreciation came to his ears, Li Chengqian felt like a spring breeze, and his heart was extremely happy!
"Haha! In nine days, the Xuanjia Army's B-camp and E-camp will have a duel at Longshou Mountain outside the city. Then you and I will ride on the fairy lantern to watch the battle! That kid Li Zexuan will definitely go there!"
Li Er suddenly remembered something, he patted Li Chengqian's arm and said.
"The duel between the Y-shaped battalion and the W-shaped battalion of the Xuanjia Army? Will Xiaoxuan also go there?"
Li Chengqian couldn't help but was stunned when he heard this. He actually didn't know the cause and effect of the duel between Yiziying and Eziying. But after hearing Li Er say that Li Zexuan would pass this time, he instantly felt that these were not important and calculated carefully. , he and Li Zexuan had not seen each other for a long time. Since that day, after he and Li Zexuan had a heart-to-heart talk in the academy, the two of them had been busy with their own affairs and had no time to get together. Soon after, Li Zexuan joined the Xuanjia Army, and the two of them had no chance to get together!
Li Chengqian regarded Li Zexuan as his brother and confidant. Now that they finally had the opportunity to get together, how could he refuse? So he quickly raised his hands and said, "Yes! I accept your order!"
The father and son looked at each other and smiled, what a picture of a loving father and a filial son!
But having said that, the reason why Li Chengqian and Li Er are in this situation is actually because of Li Zexuan! If it weren't for Li Zexuan's appearance, Li Tai would still be living in the palace now, and Li Chengqian would inevitably compete with Li Tai for the favor in the palace. That is, he naturally has no time or inclination to learn how to deal with Li Er. Government affairs, learn the true way to be a king!
The two brothers will work in scheming, going back and forth, and even frame each other. As the struggle between them intensifies, some extreme methods will inevitably appear, until the two brothers follow the original historical trajectory and embark on the same journey. The brothers close the wall and start an army to rebel, and Li Er's initial love for these two sons will turn into disgust, until he finally gives up completely! There would never be the scene of harmonious brothers, loving fathers and filial sons!
After all, it was Li Zexuan, a "butterfly" who came from more than a thousand years later, who led Li Tai, Li Ke, Li Chengqian and others astray, as well as the history of the Tang Dynasty!
"Your Majesty, Xiao Shangshu wants to see you!"
At this moment, a chamberlain walked in quickly and cupped his hands to Li Er.
"Xiao Yu?"
Li Er frowned, then felt relieved. He smiled and said, "Let him come in!"
"Here~!"
The chamberlain took the order and left.
Li Er smiled at Li Chengqian and said: "Three days ago, I told Xiao Yu in the morning that in three days, I would solve the military resource problem for the elite soldiers from various places who came to Chang'an City for training. Today happened to be just after the third day. The reason he entered the palace at this time is probably because of this!"
"I believe that through this fund-raising meeting, Xiaoxuan will be able to gather enough military resources for the imperial court!"
Li Chengqian smiled, then cupped his hands and said, "I still have to go to greet my mother, so I'm leaving!"
Xiao Yu will discuss political affairs with Li Er later, and it is not convenient for him to stay here!
"Yeah! Go ahead!"
Li Er nodded, turned around and returned to the dragon couch above, and Li Chengqian resigned.
"Uh... I've met His Highness the Crown Prince!"
At the door, as soon as Xiao Yu stepped into the Manlu Hall, he met Li Chengqian. He was caught off guard. After reacting, he quickly raised his hands and saluted.
"Xiao Shangshu, there is no need to be polite, my father is inside, please go quickly!"
In front of outsiders, Li Chengqian became the gentle and gentle prince in the lobby again, and he nodded to Xiao Yu.
"yes!"
Xiao Yu nodded.
Li Chengqian turned and left.
"I have met your Majesty!"
Quickly arriving at the Ganlu Hall, Xiao Yu bowed to Li Er and saluted.
"Haha! Xiao Aiqing is exempt from courtesy!"
Li Er waved his hand, and after Xiao Yu straightened up, he said calmly: "It's just after the morning court. Xiao Aiqing left and came back. Why do you want to see me?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I just heard the rumors outside the palace and saw today's "Datang Daily". The matter was urgent, so I went to the palace to see Your Majesty again!"
Xiao Yu cupped his hands, took out the newspaper from his sleeve, and said to Li Er, "May I ask if your majesty has read today's newspaper?"
Li Er nodded. Now that he was sure of Xiao Yu's purpose of leaving and coming back, he no longer followed Xiao Yu's roundabout ways, but said bluntly: "Well! Cheng Qian just showed it to me. Xiao Aiqing came here for the newspaper." It says Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce’s fund-raising meeting, right?”
Xiao Yu was slightly surprised, then he cupped his hands and said: "Exactly! Three days ago, His Majesty and his ministers said that the problem of 150,000 elite soldiers from various states could be solved within three days. Could this be the method he was talking about? "
Li Er nodded and said, "Not bad! What do Xiao Aiqing think?"
"this… "
Xiao Yu's expression was slightly stagnant, he cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, do you want to listen to the truth, or do you want to tell lies?"
Li Er couldn't help frowning when he heard this: "Of course it's the truth!"
Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the fund-raising meeting mentioned in the "Datang Daily" cannot solve the problem of military resources for the 150,000 troops! Because according to the notice, all those invited to this fund-raising meeting They are wealthy businessmen from all over the country, and businessmen are very profitable. Now they are asked to donate money to the court for free. How can they be willing
However, the veteran believes that this fund-raising meeting is not without its merits, but the invitations are inappropriate. Now that the Tang Dynasty is in dire straits, why doesn't Your Majesty issue an order to ask the wealthy gentry from all over the country to donate money to replenish the national treasury? "
After all, the class concept of scholars, farmers, industry and merchants has been deeply ingrained in Xiao Yu's heart. In his eyes, businessmen are cunning, profit-seeking, and greedy!
"Hmph! The wealthy gentry from all over the world?"
Hearing this, Li Er couldn't help but sneered and said:
"Xiao Aiqing, let the wealthy gentry from all over the world donate money, it is better to let the rich businessmen donate money! The Cui family and the Zheng family before, which one of them is not rich? But which one of them is not rich and unkind? It is impossible to get money from them. It’s still difficult! Unless I issue an order and directly send troops to rob it, but in that case, what is the difference between me, the king of a country, and bandits
As far as I know, all private merchants are now led by the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce. Wasn't the previous Nuantang Foundation initiated by Marquis Yong'an with the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce? What about now? The Nuantang Foundation has raised countless donations and helped countless poor people, and its reputation among the people is as high as ever! This is exactly the situation you get in exchange for the money of the merchants you look down upon!
This time the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce launched a fund-raising meeting, the wealthy businessmen in Chang'an and around Chang'an responded positively. I believe that at the fund-raising meeting in two days' time, we will be able to collect enough military supplies! "
The Tang Dynasty was originally a very enlightened dynasty, and Li Er was also a rare enlightened king. Over the past year or so, under the subtle influence of Li Zexuan, Li Er's attitude towards merchants has changed greatly. The person who directly made him change his attitude towards businessmen was the Nuantang Foundation! Because the main donors to the Nuantang Foundation are businessmen!
At the beginning, those wealthy businessmen made huge donations to the Nuantang Foundation. Regardless of whether they were "showing off" or not, they overturned the traditional concept of "businessmen value profits"!
Li Er actually had the same idea as Li Zexuan. They both wanted to use this fund-raising meeting to slap the world's gentry in the face! Let the world see whether it is the businessmen who value profits, or the tycoons who are unkind because of their wealth!
"Your Majesty, this..."
Seeing Li Er talking about the Cui family in Qinghe and the Zheng family in Xingyang, Xiao Yu was immediately speechless, because these two families, with five surnames and seven looks, are representatives of the world's powerful gentry! Moreover, Xiao Yu probably had some idea of what the wealthy gentry everywhere looked like. After hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yu cupped his hands and said:
"Since His Majesty is so confident in this fund-raising meeting, I won't say anything more! It's just that the military resources of a 150,000-strong army are not trivial. I still hope that Your Majesty can make plans early!"
"Hmm! According to Xiao Aiqing, how much military resources should be raised at the fund-raising meeting to be enough?"
Li Er nodded and then asked.
Xiao Yu was able to become the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, so he was naturally a good hand at settling accounts. Hearing this, he stroked his beard. After pondering for a moment, he cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, according to my estimation, the total amount of this northern expedition to the Turks will be With the extra 150,000 troops, if the war can be ended within three months, the imperial court will need to prepare at least 250,000 more military supplies! At a mere fund-raising meeting, the veteran thinks it will be difficult to raise so much money!"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand guan!"
Li Er looked thoughtful. After a moment, he smiled and said, "Let's wait and see!"
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