When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and became interested.
"Come, tell me, what's new and exciting..."
Seeing the old eunuch aroused Li Shimin's interest, and he immediately became energetic.
"The sellers didn't raise the prices, but the buyers couldn't sit still. Not only did they take the initiative to raise the prices, they also raised them three times a day..."
This old chamberlain was very talented as a storyteller. His stories were not only vivid and vivid, but also full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and he was very much like a storyteller.
"Speaking of this matter, it has something to do with Prince Hejian, Duke Yi, Duke Su and General Youwuwei..."
Upon hearing this, it turned out that Li Xiaogong, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin and Niu Jinda were also involved.
Li Shimin couldn't help but exclaimed and became even more interested.
None of these four people can save money, especially Cheng Yaojin, an old man who feels like he has lost money even if he doesn’t pick up money while walking. How can he do such an outrageous thing?
Li Shimin listened with great interest at first, but as he listened, he couldn't help but think of a major event last winter.
This routine seems a bit familiar...
This is clearly the method of that brat Zian!
Last year, during the food crisis in Chang'an, he came here once and almost wiped out all the grain trading houses of the Guanlong Family, Guanzhong Family and Jiangnan Family.
Even now, they don't know that it was Wang Zi'an's handiwork.
I also went through that time and made a wonderful turnaround.
in previous years,
When he thought that Wang Zi'an was behind this, Li Shimin immediately became more energetic, and the careless look on his face just now disappeared.
This bitch is a master who doesn't let go of the rabbit when he sees it.
As long as you take action, you will never be left empty-handed.
This time, I must be holding back some bad water.
What a different thing!
There was an opportunity to make money, but they didn’t notify me!
When thinking about this problem, how could Li Shimin still sit still?
Put on your regular clothes, turn around and leave.
The old chamberlain was so panicked that he trotted behind him.
"Ai, ai - Your Majesty, Your Majesty, where are you going? A few pavilion elders will come over later. How are you going to get back..."
When he thought that he was about to receive another large amount of income, Li Shimin was in a good mood and waved to him without looking back.
"Just say I went to rob—ahem, just say I went to make money—"
Old chamberlain:......
He suddenly missed the smelly and tough Secretary Wei who argued with His Majesty every day. Ever since that person was transferred, His Majesty had become more and more free of himself.
…
Chang'an Marquis Mansion.
The old butler Gu Zhong was standing in front of Wang Zi'an with his hands lowered, carefully explaining the matter of picking tea in the early spring.
As soon as the New Year was over, the Chang'an Marquis Mansion sent out men to pick tea in the south. Now two months have passed, and the first batch of men sent out has successfully returned with February's new tea.
"Master Hou, this batch of new tea has been roasted according to your instructions. This is the top batch of new products. According to your instructions, we hired a group of twenty-eight-year-old Jiangnan virgins in Hangzhou.
Pick them carefully when the first ray of sunlight shines in the early morning, and every leaf will be covered with dew..."
Wang Zi'an was stunned when he saw the old butler who was beaming with joy and was showing off his merits to the steward who went to pick tea.
Ah, this——
"Did I say this?"
The old housekeeper nodded seriously.
"Yes, the Marquis also said at that time that when dawn breaks in the morning and the red sun rises in the east, it is the moment when the yang energy of all things in the world arises. Picking at this time can get the yang energy of the world, and the woman from Jiangnan is as graceful as poetry,
As clear as water, with plain hands as jade, they can obtain the pure yin of heaven and earth. The early spring tea picked with their hands can obtain the fresh air of heaven and earth. At the beginning of February, all things grow, and they can obtain the vitality of heaven and earth. It is the best to have all three.
The ultimate in tea..."
Wang Zi’an:……
Ah, this——
Now that I think about it, it seems like I actually said that, but it was just me bragging casually to my own little apprentice, and I didn't stop the car for a moment, okay?
Did you really do this?
"Master Hou, Master Hou, is there something wrong somewhere?"
Seeing the nervous look on the old butler Gu Zhong's face, Wang Zi'an nodded with great satisfaction.
"You have done a good job in this matter. If you continue with the instructions, everyone will be rewarded. The steward responsible for this matter, if you have children who want to study, they can directly enter the primary school in the house - all fees are free!"
Otherwise, what else can be done?
Let me tell you, am I just bragging?
No!
Since you take it seriously, it must be true!
Seeing that the Marquis was happy, the old butler Gu Zhong also became happy and smiled and thanked his stewards.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for the reward——"
Wang Zi'an waved his hand indifferently.
This is all trivial.
Just work hard and we’re not short of money anyway!
After time travel, how long did it take for you to have no tea?
Especially the top quality Longjing that was specially collected in Hangzhou.
Therefore, Prince Anxing rushed to boil water and rinsed a set of top-quality Yue kiln celadon tea sets that had been prepared for a long time. This thing was worth a lot of money even in the Tang Dynasty.
However, this thing is really beautiful.
The enamel is as warm as jade and has a greenish-yellowish color, beautifully contrasting the fresh green of the tea soup.
Picking it up and taking a sip happily, the prince narrowed his eyes comfortably.
He really wanted to throw something out there, was that tea we were drinking?
No, it’s life!
It's a pity that even if he said it, the old housekeeper would probably look confused.
Sure enough, all masters are as lonely as snow——
Seeing that his Lord Marquis was satisfied, the old butler Gu Zhong naturally felt at ease.
Bow and retire.
When he thought about the generous reward from his Marquis, he couldn't help but feel refreshed. With such a master, he was tough when he spoke at home and proud when he went outside.
As soon as he reached the gate of the courtyard, he saw Li Shimin, dressed in regular clothes, rushing over excitedly.
"Gu Gu Gu, is your Marquis in there?"
Before Gu Zhong came over to greet him, Li Shimin asked cheerfully.
While asking, he also looked around.
"Is your wife here?"
"Yes, yes, yes, everyone is here. My Lord Marquis is tasting the new tea that has just arrived in the front. My wife has gone to the back garden. Are you busy? How about I call you first?"
Gu Zhong knew that the lady Li Shimin was talking about was definitely not Princess Lin'an.
But the eldest grandson's wife.
After all, the eldest grandson's wife was originally the replacement for Princess Yuzhang, and shopkeeper Li, who almost became his father-in-law, and his wife also walked relatively close to his eldest grandson's wife, and they met every other.
Send someone over to visit.
"No, no, I'll just ask your Marquis——"
Although my daughter is very considerate, it’s important to see Wang Zi’an first without worrying about it if you don’t see her!
Hearing Li Shimin's movements, Wang Zi'an came out with a smile and held a tea cup, standing on the steps and waving to Li Shimin.
"Come, come, come, Lao Li, come here quickly, come here quickly, I'll show you something good——"
Since the "eldest grandson" girl came to marry Yuzhang, Wang Zi'an, Lao Li, has become more and more fluent in his name.
Who said that my wife is no longer your daughter?
If I don’t call you loud nephew, that’s because I’m approachable——
Wang Zi'an smiled secretly and pulled Li Shimin, who looked a little tangled, to sit down.
Seeing his master and Li Shimin looking at each other, Gu Zhong bowed to them and then withdrew.
After placing the tea bowl, Wang Zi'an carried the teapot and filled Li Shimin with a cup of the newly arrived Longjing.
"Come, try my new tea, the best Longjing tea I just brought from Hangzhou..."
"There's no seasoning at all. You call this tea? Is it the best?"
Although he said he was disgusted, he still extended his hand honestly and politely.
Something that can make this kid show off like this is somewhat expected.
It wasn't obvious just now, but when he took it into his hands, he realized that the tea soup seemed a bit unusual.
Against the background of the celadon tea bowl, the soup is apricot green, clear and bright, the leaves are tender green at the bottom, evenly arranged into flowers, the buds are upright, lifelike, and it looks a bit extraordinary.
He picked it up and brought it to his mouth, took a tentative sip, smashed it on his mouth, and then couldn't help but take another sip.