Signing, drawing and pressing fingerprints are relatively fast. After all, the benefits are still very large after all, no one can refuse this temptation.
Li Mu looked at the names on the contract with delight. After checking them one by one, he carefully stored the contract in the box he had prepared a long time ago.
"There's one more thing." Li Mu said with a smile: "It's about the shares. So far, the share subscription of the two companies has come to an end. Datang Salt Industry still has 12 shares, and Datang Mining still has 12 shares.
There are eleven copies. If you want to subscribe, please hurry up, there are not many opportunities. In addition, due to the limited time for you to raise money, taking into account the actual situation, I decided to launch a new initiative, that is, you can use food
Pay the subscription fee in lieu of money. The grain price will be determined based on the average grain price in the West Market this year."
As soon as this statement came out, many people immediately became vigilant. Food is life. No matter what year it is, food is the top priority. This is also the reason why every family stores food. Some big families, such as
A millennium-old family like the Wang family in Taiyuan can even store food that can last for more than ten years, just in case of emergencies. When Li Mu asked for food, people immediately felt that things were not simple.
Dugu Xiude cleared his throat, stood up and said, "Master Marquis, can I ask, what do you want food for?"
Li Mu looked calm and said: "It's not that I need food, but that your Majesty does. As you all must know, I am also in charge of your Majesty's internal funds. Your Majesty told me that although the war against the Turks was a great victory this year, the army
The expedition consumed a lot of food and grass. Moreover, the captured Turkic slaves and the Turkic tribes on the border also needed food to appease them. Therefore, in order to relieve your majesty's worries, as an internal money orderer, I shall raise food for your majesty. Don't worry, everyone.
Money comes from internal funds, and no penny will be lost. At the same time, I also want to give you a reminder. Because I invented the Zhenguan plow, the land reclaimed by the people will definitely increase next year. As the land increases, there will be more food.
. As there is more food, the price of food will be lower. If you don’t sell it this year, keep it until next year or the year after that, when there is more and more farmland... I won’t tell you the consequences."
Li Mu smiled and said: "This is just a channel to facilitate you to raise subscription funds. You can choose it or not. It is not mandatory. Your Majesty has not ordered me to raise food. This is a matter for the Ministry of Civil Affairs. I
I’m just doing my best for His Majesty, and of course for your sake.”
After hearing Li Mu's explanation, Dugu Xiude suddenly became enlightened and said immediately: "I understand what the Marquis meant. In that case, my Dugu family will contribute 30,000 gu worth of grain and subscribe for some shares. Anyway, the grain stored at home is
There are so many of them that they are of no use if left alone, and only increase losses!”
Li Mu said calmly: "Of course it is possible. Lord Dugu understands it clearly, but the ugly thing is up front, what grade of food and what grade of price. You can't give me low-quality food as high-quality food. How much does your Majesty need?
I don’t know about the food yet, but it doesn’t matter, my wine shop also needs food. The more the merrier, the wine shop can’t run there, and I can’t run there either, so I’ll definitely have money for you.”
Dugu Xiude laughed heartily: "Who doesn't know that the tens of thousands of guan of grain that Zhuluhou has to pay for gold are nothing. No matter whether others believe it or not, I, Dugu Xiude, can trust me! I will help the Marquis to make a contribution in front of His Majesty.
It's settled. Thirty thousand gu of grain will be delivered to Chang'an within fifteen days!"
Everyone suddenly understood and secretly scolded Dugu Xiude for being cunning and cunning. Why didn't they expect this? Now that they have signed, drawn, and fingerprinted, the matter is a foregone conclusion. No matter what happens in the future, everyone must count on Li Mu and make things right with him.
Relationships are inevitable. In order to please His Majesty, he now wants to raise food for His Majesty. Why not do what he likes and draw closer to each other?
What's more, these grains are not given to him. They are just sold to him. Who doesn't have extra grains? It is useless to put it in the grain hoard. Taking some of it can not only subscribe for more shares, but also get closer to Li Mu.
Relationship, doesn’t it kill two birds with one stone?
After figuring out this relationship, someone immediately said: "I also have food!"
"I have food too!"
"Count me first, I will pay you 20,000 gu of food!"
Everyone was fighting for it, fearing that the shares would be divided up and they would not be able to grab the opportunity. Li Mu dealt with it cheerfully, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the last shares were all distributed. A total of 230,000 yuan of grain orders were completed.
Li Mu gave everyone the tickets, and everyone was very happy.
Li Mu looked at the corner again and saw that Li Shimin was no longer there. He must have left early because he was afraid of being discovered.
"Everyone, listen to me!" Li Mu raised his voice slightly and said, "I was very rude when we were discussing business just now. Please don't mind me, uncles and seniors. I always believe that when you do business, you must act like you are doing business.
.Now that the business is done, I can’t take care of my parents. There are a lot of guests here today, and we are in heaven and on earth again. I’m treating you to a treat, uncles and seniors, you don’t have to save money for me, just order whatever you want, drink as much as you like, and get drunk before resting.”
Everyone shouted "Hello"! They were all gearing up to give Li Mu a good meal in return for the humiliation he had just suffered. Li Mu was not annoyed, and watched with a smile as the waiter took everyone to the private room to settle them. He handed it to Dugu Xiude.
With a glance, the two quietly came to a corner.
"Just now, thank you so much Lord Dugu."
"You are so polite, Mr. Hou. I will remember the care Mr. Hou gave to my Dugu family. Without Mr. Hou's help, how could my Dugu family not only invest in Datang Salt Industry, but also invest in Datang Jianye? Apart from the old Guo Gong,
In addition, my Dugu family has taken advantage of this, and I know it well. I did a small favor for the Marquis, but I dare not say a word of thanks."
Li Mu smiled and didn't say anything more. There were ten thousand good words, but no visible benefits were real. The two looked at each other and smiled, understanding each other tacitly.
Coming out of the corner, Dugu Xiude naturally went to find Changsun Wuji and others. Li Mu climbed up the stairs and came to the royal private room on the north side of the second floor. As expected, Li Shimin was waiting here.
"Look who's here! My hero is here." When Li Shimin saw Li Mu coming in, he immediately smiled and came over to pull Li Mu over and said to Li Yuan: "Father, I have just truly seen Li Mu's ability today. This boy is really a god.
The genius sent to assist me, Li Tang! Didn't you see just now that this guy solved several difficult problems for me while talking and laughing? And he was able to satisfy everyone. He is really good.
Convinced."
Li Yuan snorted and said, "When did my vision miss you?"
Li Mu was confused. What was going on? Suddenly Li Shimin was so kind, which made Li Mu feel a little scared. He quickly bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, are you being sarcastic? I feel a little unsure..."
"Hey! What are you talking about!" Li Shimin patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said: "Ai Qing is my capable minister. This is a fact and there is no doubt about it. I was too harsh on you before, but I will do better in the future.
Be kind to you."
"Uh..." Li Mu understood what he meant. He was not being sarcastic, but that things were done so well. Long Yan was very happy! Suddenly, Li Mu thought of another thing and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, your compliments to me are true in my heart."
I'm happy. But I have something to say, Your Majesty, the money for food must still come from internal funds. I have already said what I said, so you can't default on it!"
The smile on Li Shimin's face disappeared at a speed that was visible to the naked eye. The monarch and his ministers looked at each other, feeling embarrassed. The harmony just now seemed a bit ridiculous now.
No matter what the scene was, Li Yuan laughed loudly when he saw it was funny. His laughter made the monarch and his ministers even more embarrassed. Li Mu lowered his head knowingly, and Li Shimin sighed, sat down, and pointed at the person in front of Li Mu.
Chair, said: "You should also sit down, after all, you have made a meritorious service, sit down, sit down..."
The tone was completely different from when he was called 'Wizard' just now.
Is it so realistic?
Li Mu really wanted to ask, boss, between the two of us, there is only money and no such thing as emotion?
Of course he didn't dare to ask, but from the looks of it, it seemed like there wasn't one!
Li Mu sat down nervously, thought for a while, and felt that he needed to explain more clearly, otherwise the boss didn't seem to understand the extent of his contribution. Thinking of this, Li Mu glanced at Li Shimin carefully and said: "Your Majesty, not only am I
I helped His Majesty solve the food problem and also..."
Li Shimin waved his hand to interrupt him and said: "I know all your merits. But you are too young, so I can't make a seventeen-year-old Duke a prince, right? It's not that I don't reward you, but I don't know how to reward you.
.In this way, you can tell yourself what you want. As long as you tell me, I will reward you if I think it is appropriate."
"Well……"
When Li Shimin said this, Li Mu really didn't know what to say. Yes, what do you want? He resigned from the official position on his own, and at this age, the title has reached the top. Li Shimin needs his help to make money, is it possible?
Do you want to make money and reward yourself?
Li Mu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, sir...can you ask for a reward for the British prince?"
Li Shimin frowned and said, "Boy, are you done yet? I won't let you write a confession admitting your mistake, so I've already given you face. Do you still want to dwell on this matter?"
Li Mu quickly shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I just want to do something for my adoptive father. After all, the prince is the only one in the British government in Chang'an. Your Majesty rewarded him to tell others that my adoptive father has not lost his holy family. What I want
That's all. Since my adoptive father is not here, I would like to take care of him to some extent. Please give me your Majesty's advice."
Li Shimin was still thinking about whether to agree, but Li Yuan said: "What a big deal. Li Mu has made such a great contribution and does not want a reward for himself, but still thinks about his adoptive father. This is benevolence and righteousness. Anyway, Li Jina
Sooner or later, my son will be promoted to the nobility, so it is not a bad idea to reward him with a minor official first!"
Li Yuan's words were effective, and Li Shimin couldn't refuse, saying: "Since the father has spoken, I will agree to it according to the father's wishes. Just... let him be a living roommate in Zhongshu Province!"