Hearing this question, Li Yuan frowned and was silent. After waiting for a long time, Li Shimin didn't see his father speak, so he asked tentatively: "Father, have you not thought about it yet?"
"Hmm! I didn't think about it!"
Li Shimin was choked and thought, isn't this old man doing it? He didn't think about anything and just shouted that he wanted to be a businessman? Seeing Li Shimin's anger rising, Empress Changsun grabbed him under the table, took the words and said : "Father has not thought about it, so why not discuss it now so that we can make arrangements."
Li Yuan looked at Li Mu who was about to steal some food next to him and said, "Boy, what kind of business do you think we can do? How about we sell wine?"
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I can't sell wine. I am sworn brother with Li Siwen, the son of Cao Guogong, and we have cooperated with him to sell liquor. The wine shop has been built. People can't stand without faith. I can't cooperate with the Supreme Emperor anymore." .And I also feel that the business of selling wine is not suitable for the Supreme Emperor."
Li Yuan frowned and said, "Then what do you think is suitable for me?"
Li Mu secretly glanced at Li Shimin. Li Yuan raised his hand and patted his forehead, saying: "Look what he did, I'm asking you!"
"Ah! This..." Li Mu's mind changed quickly and said: "The Supreme Emperor, there are tens of millions of businesses in this world, but they are all about making money. But I don't know whether the Supreme Emperor wants to make a profitable business or an unprofitable business. Whether you want to make poor people's money or rich people's money, whether you want to make easy money or hard-working money, whether you want to be crowded and lively or want to be clean...all these small ministers know, so they can recommend it to the Supreme Emperor."
Li Yuan frowned even more tightly and said, "There are so many more things to say, but I didn't expect this. Please tell me in detail."
Li Mu cleared his throat and said: "If you want to make money in business, you have to work hard, but if you don't want to make money, it is much easier. If you want to have fun, the two are the same. And between the poor and the rich, buying Things are different. The most important thing for the poor is food and clothing, so their money is mainly used to buy food and clothes to keep out the cold. But the rich are different. Food and clothing is no longer a problem for them. What they want to buy are accessories. , brocade clothes, spices, jewelry and other things that improve the quality of life. There is a big difference between relaxation and fatigue. To make money easily, you can open a pawn shop. It doesn’t require many people. It only requires an experienced shopkeeper and a little more capital. , Guaranteed profit without loss. And making money through hard work, such as opening a restaurant or car dealership, all you earn is hard-earned money. A business like a restaurant naturally requires a lot of people, and it is noisy all day long, and a pawn shop, or it will not open , it has been open for three years, and the number of customers is naturally much less.”
What Li Mu said was not only heard by Li Yuan, but also Li Shimin and Empress Changsun. Unknowingly, they all began to think about it together. Li Yuan thought for a long time, and all the trades he had seen appeared in his mind, and he found that Either it doesn't work here, or there is something wrong there. There is no one who can get it right. I racked my brains for a long time and couldn't come up with a result. I was a little annoyed and said: "The business I do must make money. No. What kind of business do you want to make money? But when making money, you can't compete with the people, nor can you make money that's unintentional. You have to make money in an upright way. Although I like the excitement, I can't stand the buzzing in my ears all day long, and I want to be lively for a long time sometimes. It won't work if you're too tired, and you won't do it if you're too leisurely. We can't have fewer people. If I'm not used to it, I'll be bored. Those are the requirements. Li Aiqing, please think of one for me."
"Uh..." Li Mu was stunned for a moment. This old man was too difficult to serve. He had to make money, but he couldn't compete with the people for profits. He also had to be upright, not too tired, not too idle, and both clean and lively. This kind of business
If there was, I would have done it a long time ago. Although I had a lot of complaints in my heart, the person speaking was Li Yuan, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the emperor's father. Naturally, he did not need to reason. Li Mu had to use his brain to recall everything he had seen in his previous life.
TV series and various game background settings. After a long time, he finally came up with one.
"Yes!" Li Mu suddenly said, startling Li Yuan, but he had no time to blame and asked quickly: "What kind of business is it?"
"I just racked my brains and finally thought of such a business. Since the Emperor is unwilling to make money from the poor, he can only make money from the rich. But wanting to make money from the rich is not so pure. I want to come
If you want to go, you can only make money from the nobles!"
Hearing the word 'gentry', Li Yuan's eyes suddenly lit up. Li Shimin, who was sitting at the bottom, also looked over. There was no way, the word 'gentry', just like Jieli Khan, was a common worry between father and son.
If you can do a business and make money from them, that's the best of both worlds.
Li Mu noticed the expressions of the two men, and felt more confident, saying: "There are imperial examinations every year, among which regular subjects are tested every year. Before the Spring Festival, these students who are waiting for the examination are eager to expand their reputations, so we will give them
They provide such a place. They find a prosperous place and build a five-story building. There is a poem competition on the first floor, and one person is chosen to write a poem every day. On the last day of each month, a poem is chosen from among thirty poems.
The leader in the poem. The leader in the poem gives away property in the name of subsidizing his studies. In this way, the students not only gain fame but also benefit. And we also make money from the nobles who have no real talent and knowledge."
Li Yuan frowned and asked: "Then if students from poor families who want fame come here, do we charge money or not?"
"The Emperor asked about the idea. We can set it up like this. When you enter the building, you will be charged a fixed amount, which is called the admission fee. But if you get the poem of the day, the admission fee will be returned. In this way, the truly talented people can be exempted.
But for those poor students who don’t have enough knowledge, don’t have a clear view of themselves, and want to strive for fame and fortune, why not let them spend money?”
Li Yuan nodded and said: "What you said makes sense. Let's continue talking. What is this second floor used for?"
"The second floor is a private room. It is not limited to students or men and women. If you have money, you can book a private room and enjoy the scene of talented people competing. You can also play poems and essays and comment on each other. The private room
The price should be high, and a sense of difference should be created, so that people feel that spending money in the private room is a status symbol. And Shikui can use the private room three times for free every month to stimulate the enthusiasm of these students."
Li Shimin said: "You are treating my students as cash cows!"
Li Mu remained calm and said, "It should be an honor for them to be the Emperor's cash cow."
Li Shimin's mouth was tightly shut with one sentence. In front of Li Yuan, he dared not say anything, so he could only say: "That makes sense, go on, what are you doing on the third floor?"
"On the third floor, I plan to come to an auction house."
Li Shimin and Li Yuan were both surprised and said: "Auction house?"
"Yes, the auction house." Li Mu said: "I went to the West Market yesterday to buy two slaves and witnessed the process of auctioning slaves in the West Market. I think this is a good way to bid. There is an auction on the third floor.
There are people offering treasures for sale. We first find someone to identify the authenticity, and then set a starting price. After gathering a few treasures, we compile an album and provide it to those who want to buy the treasures, and set a time.
Bid. Get some profit from it. If you manage it properly, I think you can make a lot of money. Moreover, this auction house can also solve a problem for your majesty."
Li Shimin frowned and said, "Solve one of my problems? What problem?"
"I heard that your Majesty's internal funds are often tight, but there are so many treasures in the palace, including artifacts from past dynasties, famous calligraphy and paintings, etc. His Majesty may not like all of these treasures. It is useless to put them there, and it would be unseemly to sell them.
If we have this auction house, we can auction it anonymously in exchange for money and use it for other purposes. Moreover, if someone brings a treasure that His Majesty likes, we can also know it in advance, negotiate the price in advance, and keep it in the palace. This is the best of both worlds."
It's not a secret that the emperor's internal funds are tight. Li Shimin didn't feel ashamed because he didn't have enough internal funds. It was because he gave rewards to ministers and honored his father, which was actually a matter of honor. But this is the case.
It is indeed embarrassing. If it can be solved, it will be a good thing. What Li Mu said actually suits Li Shimin's mind. For example, many of the artifacts obtained from Jieli's treasure house this time are all items that Jieli robbed from the Central Plains.
The value of treasures, etc., far exceeds the quality itself, but he cannot sell them, and it would be very disadvantageous to use them to reward ministers. If this method is available, it is really the best of both worlds.
Li Shimin nodded and said, "What are you doing on the fourth floor?"
"I have already thought of the fourth floor to display treasures." Li Mu said: "Many people have treasures hidden in their homes and want to show them off to others, but how many people can we invite to visit? We can visit them from time to time.
Organize a gathering, and everyone will take out their treasures of opinions and place them on the fourth floor. Invite celebrities from Chang'an to attend, comment on each other, express their opinions, and take this opportunity to communicate with each other. I named this place the club, which is also the venue for the meeting. "
"As for the fifth floor." Li Mu bowed his hands to Li Yuan and said, "Of course it is the residence of the Supreme Emperor. Talented people, beauties, celebrities and wealthy people all live at the feet of the Supreme Emperor. This is only in line with etiquette."
As soon as these words came out, Li Yuan burst out laughing. Li Shimin looked at Li Mu helplessly. He thought that Li Mu had come up with four good ideas, and the fifth idea would be better, but he didn't expect that there would be a twist and turn into flattery.
This flatterer... Li Shimin didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but seeing that he made Li Yuan so happy, Li Shimin felt relieved. Having someone like Li Mu serve his father for him in the future seems to be a good thing.
"Since you have already thought about it and the Emperor has no objections, let's make it so. Tomorrow I will arrange several places in Chang'an County for the Emperor to choose from. You are a doctor in the Ministry of Industry. You will arrange the construction matters if necessary.
Property, etc..." Li Shimin was about to say that he would pay for it from internal funds, but Li Yuan interrupted him and said: "I will pay for it myself. You will get whatever money I ask you to do for my business. When the time comes, I will profit from it to you.
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Li Shimin said helplessly: "Father, my son does not want to share the wealth."
"Go aside, this is a business deal between me and Li Mu, it has nothing to do with you!" Li Yuan said to Li Mu again: "Boy, I don't want you to pay. If you give me ideas and help me do business, I will give you half."
Li Mu didn't even dare to ask for this money, so he quickly said: "The Supreme Emperor, it is the duty of a minister to share your worries and His Majesty's. If the Supreme Emperor insists on giving money, I will not participate."
"Don't not participate!" Li Yuan didn't know how to do business, and he still expected Li Mu to contribute. Seeing that he didn't want to share the profit, he said to Li Shimin: "He doesn't want money, then you give him a reward!"
Li Shimin was speechless. Didn't he just say that he had nothing to do with me, and now he was about to reward him again? Li Shimin thought for a while and said: "I heard that you have a new mansion, and you must be short of servants to use it. I will give you some slaves and go to the workshop tomorrow.
Secretary, please take charge."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Yuan thought the reward was too small and wanted to talk. Li Mu quickly said: "I have one more request."
Li Yuan looked happy and said: "Whatever you want, just ask me and I will promise you."
Li Mu rubbed his stomach, smiled sheepishly, and said, "I'm hungry, and this dish is getting cold. Can you eat some first..."
Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Eat, eat freely, come here, give Zhuluhou a big elbow!"