Just after noon, large amounts of snowflakes began to fall in the sky again.
The Duke's Mansion of Qi.
In the Nuan Pavilion, under the red-hot charcoal fire, Changsun Wuji was holding a tea cup, squinting his narrow eyes, and listening to the report from his confidant, the big shopkeeper.
"After all the official warehouses were exhausted today, all the trading houses of major aristocratic families have closed down, even the ones in Jiangnan - should we take advantage of this opportunity..."
After the shopkeeper finished speaking, he looked at Changsun Wuji with bright eyes.
Changsun Wuji held the tea cup in silence, and after a long time he gently shook his head.
"don't want--"
Seeing that the big shopkeeper whom he relied on wanted to continue talking, Changsun Wuji gently put down the tea cup, sat up straight, and patiently gave instructions.
"Why do they recommend our eldest son's family as the head of the Guanlong family? It's not because our family is deeply rooted, but because we are relatives of the emperor. I am the Duke of the current dynasty and the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. At this time, who should I stand with?
Do you want me to teach you?"
After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly.
"What's more, the focus of our eldest son's family is salt and iron, not food. Moreover, if we join in, we will definitely be pushed out by them as a shield. They are the ones who eat the meat, and we are the ones who are shocked. What do you think?
Can our eldest grandson family do this kind of thing?"
The big shopkeeper suddenly broke into a cold sweat and lowered his head in shame.
"This subordinate is shallow, please forgive me, Master -"
Changsun Wuji saw this and nodded with a smile.
"No need to be like this, you have done very well in the past few years, I have seen it - by the way, your eldest son should take the imperial examination next spring, right? I think that child is talented, smart, and has a down-to-earth temperament, so he is a good candidate.
Zhicai, go back and let him prepare well——"
When the big shopkeeper heard this, he was surprised and happy, and he bowed his head to the ground excitedly.
"I would like to thank my master for your support!"
With the words of the head of the family, his children will be sure of success in the imperial examination next year, and he will not have wasted all his years of working for the family.
"You go down and make preparations recently. Maybe in a few days, our family will add a new industry..."
As Changsun Wuji spoke, the corners of his mouth could not help but turn up slightly.
If you don’t take what God has given you, you will be punished.
I, Changsun Wuji, am disrespectful of the benefits that have been brought to my doorstep.
Seeing the figure of his boss exiting respectfully, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but pick up the tea cup, squinted his eyes, and subconsciously looked at the location of Dongshan.
I really want to see that kid’s expression after losing the bet.
…
Wang Zi'an held a cup of water and sat comfortably in front of the igloo, watching Lao Li's guards fighting back and forth on the hillside with a satisfied smile on his face.
Lao Li's guarding qualities are really good, he is willing to work hard and has good understanding.
In just a few days, I was already able to move freely in both directions.
Of course, the ones who have made the most progress are his two disciples, Xi Junmai and Wang Xuance, who have already reached the level of beginners in Baji Quan.
This set of boxing was accidentally learned by him in his previous life, and he had forgotten about it for a long time. Unexpectedly, after inheriting Li Yuanba's ability, this set of boxing became particularly clear.
With his current perspective, he could easily combine the essence and routines of those boxing techniques in his previous life, turning them into a set of powerful close combat boxing techniques, and a powerful way to understand the techniques of using strength.
The Cheng Chumo brothers continued to swing their axes.
Xia Ji eight cuts!
There was a hammer in one place and a stick in the other, but because of the breakthrough in the use of strength, each move turned out to be quite powerful, making the two of them very excited, and they let out excited howls from time to time.
Just practice the basic movements like this, and you can already have such great power, and the thirty-six-way Tiangang ax can't reach the sky.
These two brothers practiced very vigorously.
Only Li Siwen's face was a little bitter. He was practicing a soft and slow set of Tai Chi punches and kicks, which he euphemistically called Tai Chi. From time to time, he glanced at the two brothers Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang with envy, and then looked at the astonishing Xi Jun with envy.
Buying and Wang Xuance were filled with grievances.
Sure enough, there is a difference.
Who asked others to give two large cars as gifts, but I only gave a picture scroll? The gift was really too thin.
I was so stupid, really, that I didn't even think of giving the master a big gift.
…
In the second half of the afternoon, Lao Li hurried over with Tang Jian in tow.
"Zi'an, I worked so hard in Chang'an, but you have such a leisurely life here -"
Before he even entered the door, Li Shimin pretended to complain and vomited bitterness.
Wang Zi'an held the water glass and glanced at him angrily.
"It's a bargain, so be good. If you're willing to give up your huge family fortune, you can come over and have tea -"
With that said, he held the teacup, stood up, and greeted Tang Jian warmly.
"Old Tang, you're here too, long time no see, long time no see, come, come, come, sit inside -"
As he spoke, he put down the tea cup in his hand to pour him some water.
Tang Jian:......
Although he had seen Wang Zi'an's incomprehensible enthusiasm for him, he still felt a little unnatural, always feeling that he had stolen His Majesty's limelight.
"Ahem, you're welcome, you're welcome—"
"It's okay, it's okay. If you really feel sorry for yourself, just praise me more..."
Looking at Tang Jian, Wang Zi'an said sincerely.
Tang Jian:......
"Zian, the official warehouse is empty, can we start..."
As soon as he sat down, Li Shimin couldn't wait to ask.
The official warehouses are exhausted, and the people's sentiments are fluctuating.
Even the Supreme Emperor, who lived deep in Taiji Palace and had no interest in government affairs, had people send him messages.
Now, in the court, except for Tang Jian who knew the inside story, Wei Zheng who had some guesses, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui who remained silent, and Changsun Wuji who remained silent, there was a loud voice of opposition in the court hall.
Although he knew that this was just a game, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little flustered. This way of playing was a bit too wild.
"Don't be impatient, Lao Li——"
Prince An Lao Shen was holding the teacup on the ground and took a sip.
"To do big things, you must have a calm mind. Look at your character. If you are so restless over such a trivial matter, how can you follow me and do big things?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Li Shimin:...
I can't stay still.
If I remain silent any longer, I will soon be drowned in the saliva of the courtiers.
Seeing Li Shimin's anxious and angry look, Wang Zi'an decided not to tease him anymore and glanced at him with a smile.
"Don't worry, this time, I guarantee that you will make a lot of money and become extremely rich. You will never have to run away from home again..."
Seeing that Li Shimin still looked doubtful.
Wang Zi'an held the tea cup and leaned forward slightly.
"I'll give you a peace of mind. Does your Majesty know that you have a tacit understanding with me..."
Li Shimin:......
Where do I have the tacit understanding with you?
"Believe it or not, there will be new news from the imperial court this afternoon. The food from Jianghuai is about to arrive... Don't worry, I have made all arrangements!"
Don't worry!
I just don’t understand why I came here after exposing my trump card beforehand!
This brat, a few days ago, asked Wang He, who transformed into Chang Sun's shopkeeper, to send a message to him, asking him to announce at this stall that the food from Jianghuai had arrived. He also told Wang He in a serious manner that your majesty knew it.
I know shit!
If it was going to be exposed, why was it so secretive in the early stage?
Li Shimin was puzzled and could only take the opportunity to ask.
"Isn't this bad? If His Majesty makes an announcement, won't the price of food in Chang'an drop accordingly? How can we make a lot of money?"
Hearing this, Wang Zi'an picked up the teacup with a smile.
"Old Li, this is the difference between you and His Majesty. You can't even understand such a simple truth——"
PS: Chapter 3 is here. I originally wanted to post it together with Chapter 4, but I have to get up at 5:30 tomorrow to go to work, and I don’t dare to stay up too late. Chapter 4 won’t be finished. But I promised to make more updates.