Song Huizong led Wang Fu and others around the gambling table, and a group of Grandma Liu entered the city.
Li Qi smiled and said: "Officials, I have countless skilled craftsmen in Song Dynasty. This gambling table is really nothing."
When Song Huizong heard this, he straightened up immediately. He also felt that he was making a fuss out of a molehill and lost his royal demeanor. He smiled slightly and said: "Yes, our Song Dynasty is full of talented people. This is really not worth mentioning."
Gao Yanei seemed to be impatient and said hurriedly: "Then let's get started."
Wang Fu asked: "What are you playing?"
"Study."
Gao Yanei and Hong Tianjiu said in unison.
Ever since Li Qi taught Stud to them in the bar that day, word spread all of a sudden that Wang Fu, Li Bangyan and others could naturally play it too.
Wang Fu and Li Bangyan looked at each other and nodded in unison. After all, Wang Fu was one level higher than Li Bangyan. He nodded and said: "Then let's play stud."
Gao Qiu smiled and said: "Kang'er, just play with a few uncles."
The implication is that he will not play. Wang Fu and Li Bangyan are sworn enemies. This has long been no secret, and Brother Qiu has the kind of character that ignores what is going on outside the window. How could he be willing to get involved in such a thing?
and go in.
Wang Fu and Li Bangyan didn't have any objections to this. Although playing cards with Gao Yanei and the others was a bit demeaning, it could just cover up the hostility between them.
"Hey, hey, hey."
Gao Yanei nodded hurriedly, which played into his heart.
After Hong Tianjiu heard this, he immediately looked at Hong Bajin with tears in his eyes.
Hong Bajin thought that if he didn't gamble, he might have to go to the emperor to chat. This would really cost lives. He tilted his head and motioned for Hong Tianjiu to get out of the way.
Hong Tianjiu almost shed tears, and turned his eyes to Hong Qi with a hint of despair, but Hong Qi had the same idea as Hong Bajin. He didn't look at Hong Tianjiu at all, but winked at Hong Bajin.
Jin Deng suddenly turned into a middle-aged version of Hong Tianjiu. No, he should be even more aggrieved than Hong Tianjiu.
The number of people and the gameplay have been decided, and Wang Fu said again: "Let's do this, each of us will get two hundred chips until we lose all."
Everyone nodded in unison, thinking this was fair.
After everything was discussed, Wang Fu, Li Bangyan, Gao Yanei, and Hong Qi sat down around the round table. Hong Bajin and his son sat behind Hong Qi and watched. A beautiful dealer came forward to let everyone check the cards.
Then start shuffling the cards.
Song Huizong, Li Qi, Liang Shicheng, and Gao Qiu sat on the tiger-skin sofa next to them.
Several waiters immediately presented fruits, preserves, cakes, and fine wines. Soon, the coffee table in front of them was filled with a dazzling array of fine wines and delicacies.
The most conspicuous thing among them is the plate of green and pink "fruits" placed in the middle. There are twelve in total, forming a circle. They are pink and tender, very cute. At first glance, they look like apples.
, but upon closer inspection it doesn’t look like it.
Song Huizong exclaimed and asked curiously: "What kind of fruit is this?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "The official has really good taste. This is the main pastry of our casino. It's called Naizi Crispy."
"Naizi crisp?"
Song Huizong smiled and asked: "Did you do it?"
Li Qi nodded and said: "Exactly."
"Then I have to try it."
As Song Huizong said this, he picked up one, looked at it first, and didn't rush to eat it. He asked, "Is this made of flour?"
Sweating! They say it’s a pastry, but it doesn’t use flour. Could it be that it’s made with white flour? Li Qi nodded and said: “Yes.”
"Not bad. Not bad. It looks like it's done."
Song Huizong took a bite and heard a few clicks. A strong fruity aroma immediately spread out and surrounded the tip of his tongue. The stuffing inside seemed to melt as soon as it was eaten in his mouth, without losing its chewy texture.
It’s not sticky at all, which makes people enjoy it. Before Song Huizong could swallow it, he nodded and said: “It’s delicious. This cake is really delicious. It’s rich in fruity aroma, crispy and refreshing, especially the cake inside.”
Meat, spinach, and sesame are mixed together to create a delicious pastry."
In a short while, Song Huizong finished the Naizizi Crispy in his hand. As if he was still not satisfied, he picked up another one. He did not forget to wave to Gao Qiu and Liang Shicheng and said: "You guys should try it too, it's really good."
Liang and Gao responded, then each picked up one and started eating it. Without any surprise, they all applauded it.
After Song Huizong finished eating, he said: "Li Qi, please remember to tell Bo Qing how to make Naizi Crispy."
Damn it! Why are there no patents these days? Fortunately, Brother Zuo is a good person and trustworthy. Li Qi nodded and said: "Yes, I remember it."
"Those people are not lucky enough to enjoy such delicious cakes." Song Huizong pointed at Wang Fu and others on the table and laughed.
Li Qi turned around and saw that Wang Fu and the others were already in a state of excitement, with their eyes fixed on the card table. It seemed that no one around them existed. Not to mention eating cakes, they probably didn't even have time to drink water.
Song Huizong smiled and shook his head, and asked casually: "By the way, has the opening date of this casino been set?"
Gao Qiu turned to look at Li Qi with questioning eyes. It was Li Qi's final decision whether to open or not.
Li Qi replied: "Now that the casino has the proprietor at the top and the bartender at the bottom, what is left is the person in charge. Now we are waiting for Qin Xuezheng. Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind."
When Song Huizong heard that he took the initiative to mention this matter, he immediately said angrily: "You kid, you always make trouble in the city. I really need to ask you to come to my study one day and let you see how many memorials are there to impeach you. I
The study room is almost full of space."
After hearing this, Liang Shicheng couldn't help but sigh. In fact, what Song Huizong said was only part of it. At the beginning, Liang Shicheng suppressed many memorials to impeach Li Qi. In the end, he couldn't stop it anymore, and this matter
After the trouble reached the harem, he didn't dare to stop it anymore.
Damn it! You are not an emperor who watches memorials. You sound like you stay up all night to watch memorials. Li Qi said aggrievedly: "Sir, I am innocent. Those things have nothing to do with me.
I don’t know why there was such a big commotion.”
How could Song Huizong believe him? He snorted: "Don't lie to me. How dare you say that you are not behind anything?" After a pause, he saw that Li Qi was being honest, and then said: "I did it for the sake of it."
You did a good job in recruiting people. I didn't blame you. Otherwise, huh, you wouldn't be so comfortable."
What? I am doing something for you. Of course you have to resist me. You are the boss. Li Qi said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for your understanding."
Song Huizong snorted and said: "One more thing. Yesterday, the Kingdom of Jin sent someone to send a letter, saying that in half a month, envoys will be sent to make final negotiations on Yanyun. Now you and I
To be honest, how sure are you of this economic construction?"
"Absolute certainty."
Li Qi said with certainty that he was the one who picked this matter out. Even if he is not sure, he still has to be sure. He sat up straight and said, "Sir, do you still remember the chips?"
Song Huizong frowned and said, "That small workshop you are talking about?"
"good."
Li Qi nodded and said: "Actually, this is the epitome of economic construction. If I hadn't found that small workshop, this special porcelain would have been buried, and then there was the investment of Hongwan Gambling House. I can't help but let this
The small workshop has come back to life. And it is getting bigger and bigger, so I plan to hold a grand self-employment event after the court decides whether to promulgate the business law."
Song Huizong frowned and said: "Independent entrepreneurial activities?"
Li Qin snorted and said: "The so-called self-employment activities are used to explore some of the products with unlimited potential among our people in the Song Dynasty. This activity is not only open to all common people, but also invites many wealthy businessmen to participate. It creates an atmosphere among them.
Build a bridge to allow these wealthy businessmen to invest in some products with great potential, helping them to get rich, and at the same time, they can earn more benefits, benefiting others and themselves, killing two birds with one stone.
And once they become rich, they will surely lead more people to become rich. Let's take this casino as an example. In addition to the small workshops and these refugees, it has also helped several paper mills and other workshops to become rich.
This is a virtuous circle. Once there are more people making money, there will inevitably be more people spending money. Just like these refugees, they didn't even have a bite to eat and could only live by begging. They have no regard for me, the Song Dynasty.
For any contribution, now that they are paid, they must pay taxes, buy some clothes, food, and even build houses. Once consumption increases, businessmen will naturally become richer and have more needs.
Then the prices of raw materials such as grain, fruits, and silk will definitely rise, and farmers' lives will naturally get better."
Song Huizong nodded frequently and said, "What you said makes sense."
Not to mention Song Huizong, even Liang Shicheng gave Li Qi a thumbs up in his heart. It was not that he appreciated Li Qi's reform plan, but Li Qi's eloquence. He really opened his mouth and spoke. The most commendable thing is,
He can also use current events as examples, which is even more convincing.
Li Qi struck again while the iron was hot: "That's not all. When our business in the Song Dynasty is in full bloom, we can contact our neighboring countries and go to their countries to promote our products, such as holding some kind of product exhibition.
Let people in other countries better appreciate the superiority of our products, such as the design of this table and fireplace, as well as poker, mahjong and chips made of special porcelain, etc., we can sell them. In this way, we will definitely
More currency will flow into our country, which will alleviate the currency shortage crisis in our Song Dynasty."
Song Huizong was even more delighted when he heard that. He couldn't wait to see that scene. He smiled and nodded and said: "Just remember what you said today. If it is different from what you said in the future, I will definitely punish you for bullying."
sin."
Although he did not agree explicitly, these words already indicated that he was leaning towards Li Qi's side.
Damn it! Another move? Li Qi cursed in his heart, but he also knew that his words were not in vain, so he nodded and said: "Yes."
At this moment, I suddenly heard a cry from the middle, "Ah! Uncle Li, why do you have four mistresses? Can't you do without one?"
Li Qi turned around and saw that Gao Yanei was almost lying on the table. To his annoyance, he almost hit his head on the table.
Li Bangyan chuckled and said, "I'm sorry, Kang'er, the cards are like this, and there's nothing I can do about it."
Gao Yanei clasped his hands together and begged: "Uncle Li, Uncle Wang, Qi Gong, can you give me another chance? I will bring you another two hundred guans."
Gao Qiu smiled and scolded: "Kang'er, please don't be rude. Since you have lost all your money, please retreat immediately."
Wang Fu and others all smiled and said nothing.
When Gao Yanei saw that Brother Qiu had spoken, he could only pull him over to sit with Hong Tianjiu, his expression very depressed.
Although Gao Yanei played stud before Wang Fu and the others, this game is still about calmness and courage. The proportion of luck is not as big as mahjong or baccarat. How could Gao Yanei be Wang Fu, Li Bangyan and others?
It is natural for someone to lose everything against his opponent.
However, this is really too fast.
Song Huizong laughed and said: "I lost all two hundred coins so quickly. It seems that this casino is really the most profitable business."
Li Qi's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he suddenly shook his head and said, "Master, this casino is just a small business, not the most profitable one."
Song Huizong smiled and said: "Then tell me, what is the most profitable business?"
Li Qi hesitated for a moment and then said: "Of course it is the military equipment business."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions on Gao Qiu and Liang Shicheng's faces were shocked. (To be continued...)