Therefore, when Muchuan proposed that there was only one cook, Li Tai was shocked and curious.
Now that Li Tai mentioned it, Muchuan also remembered that incident and explained: "Your Highness, let me ask you something, whether talents or money are more important."
"Of course talent is important."
Money is an external object and can be produced through some means, but talent is not.
Talent requires time and continuous cultivation to become a "talent", but money cannot buy it.
"Besides, if you are a talented person, you can create a steady stream of money based on your ability, just like you Muchuan, so talent is important."
After Li Tai finished explaining, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. He seemed to have thought of something.
"I see, so this is what you meant."
Li Tai suddenly realized, and he finally understood why Muchuan would want a cook instead of a huge amount of money in the palace.
For Muchuan, an excellent cook is worth a thousand pieces of gold.
Muchuan nodded. He saw that Li Tai had understood what he meant, so he said, "As His Highness thought, of course I care about money, but I care more about talents."
"Mu Chuan, your style is extraordinary. It would be a waste just to become a minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
"oh?
So according to what His Highness said, what official position do you think I should have?"
"Prime Minister."
Prime Minister is a high position "below one person and above ten thousand people". Only such a position can match Muchuan's intelligence.
At this time, Li Tai crossed his hands on the table and looked at Muchuan with a deep and solemn gaze, as if conveying some meaning.
Others would naturally not know the profound meaning of Li Tai's words, but Muchuan understood that Li Tai wanted Muchuan to follow him!
As a modern person, Muchuan knew what Li Tai would do in the future.
At this time, the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty was Li Chengqian. However, as the most favored and talented prince, Li Tai coveted the position of crown prince.
Yes, Li Tai wants to be the emperor! He is not satisfied with his brother Li Chengqian inheriting the throne!
In the next few years, Li Tai will continue to build his own power, trying to take the opportunity to unseat Li Chengqian and become the crown prince in one fell swoop.
In fact, Li Tai will succeed, and he will indeed become the crown prince in the near future, but he will not be able to become the emperor.
Li Shimin was a wise and intelligent man. He knew that Li Tai had huge ambitions and a murderous heart hidden under his calm appearance. If Li Tai succeeded to the throne, there would be a massacre, and the Li family would not be able to rest in peace.
For this reason, Li Shimin abolished Li Tai and Li Chengqian as the final "successors to the throne" and replaced them with Empress Changsun's youngest son, Li Zhi, who later became Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty.
Now Li Tai's intention was very obvious. He wanted to win over Muchuan and promised him a high position as prime minister.
The problem is that Muchuan will not take the bait. First of all, he is not interested in the position of prime minister. Even if he is interested, it is not easy to become prime minister with his ability.
However, Muchuan did not want to offend Li Tai, so he laughed and said, "The position of prime minister is indeed attractive, but it is just that this person should have both ability and political integrity. A humble minister is not capable enough to take on this important task."
"Mu Chuan, you have this ability, and I recognize you."
"Thank you, Your Highness. The position of Prime Minister is a bit long now, so it's okay not to mention it. Why don't Your Highness and I continue to drink! This wine is delicious!"
Muchuan held up the wine glass and took a hearty sip, exclaiming that it was refreshing.
Li Tai is a smart man. He can see that Muchuan does have amazing talents and knowledge, and he has no intention of being obsessed with "political power struggles", so that's all. He raises his wine glass and drinks with Muchuan.
Early the next morning, the sun began to rise, and the sunlight fell on a military camp on the outskirts of Chang'an City.
The military camp battlefield is vast, with sentry towers standing outside, creating a strict atmosphere.
The sun broke through the clouds and fell on Muchuan's sleepy cheeks. He himself appeared outside the open-air military tent on the military camp's battlefield.
"Master Mu, how are you?
This is the army I command!"
The speaker was a tall, muscular man, and he was Qin Qiong!
As for why Muchuan appeared in the military camp?
It's irritating to say the least.
Muchuan and Li Tai drank very late yesterday, and when they were drunk, they were sent back to Shangshu Mansion. According to his custom of sleeping ten hours a day, he had to sleep until noon.
result?
Qin Qiong rushed over at dawn and took Muchuan directly to the military camp while he was in low spirits.
Now standing in the military tent, Muchuan looked at the nearly three hundred soldiers holding iron spears in front of him, and said helplessly: "So General Qin, do you want me to help you train new soldiers?"
"exactly!"
"Hey, hey, hey... General Qin, you've gone too far. Isn't it your job to bring in new recruits?
How could you blame it on me? You also know that I am busy with official duties on weekdays, so how can I help you with this?"
Qin Qiong, as a founding hero of the People's Republic of China, followed Li Shimin on the battlefield and won military honors in his early years. However, he was seriously injured and could no longer fight.
Knowing that he was in poor health, Qin Qiong retired from the frontline battlefield and no longer assumed the post of "General Zuo Wuwei".
It's just that he is in his prime and his heart is in the sky, so it is really boring for him to just stay at home like this.
Therefore, Qin Qiong took the initiative to ask Li Shimin for the job of training new soldiers, with the intention of cultivating batches of strong recruits for the Tang Dynasty.
Now I heard that Qin Qiong actually led troops to train with Muchuan?
Of course Muchuan didn't want to!
"Master Mu, you are incredibly brave, and your training methods must be unique. If you participate in the training, it will definitely improve the strength of the entire army... and even improve the military strength of the entire Tang Dynasty!"
"Come on, don't give me a high hat, I don't have such time."
Muchuan was about to leave as soon as he waved his sleeves, but he was called over at dawn. He didn't even get enough rest.
But at this time Qin Qiong said quietly: "If you are willing, my general is willing to hire you with a lot of money."
High-paying hire?
Muchuan's ears twitched, then he turned around and asked, "How much does heavy gold weigh?"
"If you are willing to stay in the military camp this day, I will be rewarded with a hundred taels of gold."
What a scam! This Qin Qiong is simply inhumane. One hundred taels of gold is almost what five families of four will need for a lifetime!
Of course Muchuan is rich. As the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and with an excellent business acumen, he can accumulate a lot of property in the Minister's mansion, but will anyone in the world dislike having too much money?
Won't!
Naturally, the more money, the better, so Muchuan agreed without thinking.
"Sure, I will reluctantly accept the one hundred taels of gold and educate the newcomers for Qin Qiong."
After a cup of tea, Qin Qiong introduced Muchuan to the 500 recruits.
"This is Lord Muchuanmu, the third-rank household minister!"
