The speed of the signature and drawing is still relatively fast. After all, all things considered, the benefits are still very large, and no one refuses this temptation.

Li Mumei looked at the names on the contract with a smile, and after checking them one by one, she cherished the contract in the box that had been prepared a long time ago.

"One more thing." Li Mu said with a smile: "It's about shares, so far, the share subscription of the two companies has come to an end. Datang Salt has 12 copies, and Datang Mining has 11 copies. If you want to subscribe, please hurry, there are not many opportunities. In addition, due to the limited time available for you to raise money, we will take into account the actual situation. I have decided to introduce a new initiative, that is, you can pay your subscription money with food. Grain prices are set on the basis of the average grain prices in the western market since the beginning of this year. ”

As soon as this remark came out, many people were immediately vigilant. Food is life. No matter what the year, food is the most important thing. This is also the reason why all families have grain, and there are some big families, such as the thousand-year-old family of Taiyuan Wang. Hoarded food can even be eaten for more than ten years, all in case of emergency. Hearing Li Mu say that he wanted food, he immediately felt that things were not simple.

Dugu Xiude cleared his throat and stood up and said, "Master Hou, can the old man ask, what do you want food for?" ”

Li Mu looked calm and said, "It's not that I need food, but Your Majesty needs it." As you must know, I am now under His Majesty's orders. Your Majesty told me that although this year the war against the Turks was a great victory, the army had spent a lot of food and grass on its expedition. Moreover, the captive Turkic slaves, as well as the Turkic tribes on the border, also needed food to pacify them. Therefore, in order to relieve His Majesty's worries, I, as an internal commander, should raise food for Your Majesty. Rest assured, the money will come out of the treasury, and no less will be given. At the same time, I would like to give you a heads up. Since I invented the Zhenguan plow, the land reclaimed by the people will inevitably increase next year. As the land increases, so much food increases. When there is more grain, the price of grain will be cheaper. If you don't sell this year, save it for next year, and the year after that, when there is more and more arable land...... I won't talk about the consequences. ”

Li Mu smiled and said, "This is just a channel for you to raise subscription funds for convenience, you can choose or not, and you don't force it." Your Majesty did not issue an order for me to raise food, this is a matter for the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I am just doing my best for Your Majesty, and of course for your sake. ”

Dugu Xiude listened to Li Mu's explanation, 'suddenly enlightened', and immediately said: "The old man understands what the Hou Ye means, even so, my Dugu family will give 30,000 yuan worth of grain, and then subscribe for some shares." Anyway, there is a lot of food in the house, and it is useless to put it away, and it will only increase the loss! ”

Li Mu said indifferently: "Naturally, it is possible, the Dugu valve master understands it, but the ugly words are in front, what grade of grain, what grade of price." Poor quality grain cannot be given to me as good food. I don't know how much food your majesty needs, but it doesn't matter, my winery also needs food. The more the merrier, the winery can't run there, and I can't run either, so I must have money for you. ”

Dugu Xiude laughed heartily: "Who doesn't know what the deer Hou Rijin is gold, and tens of thousands of grains are counted." No matter whether others can trust it or not, I can trust Dugu Xiude! I will help the Hou Ye make a contribution in front of His Majesty, so it is decided. 30,000 pieces of grain will be delivered to Chang'an within 15 days! ”

Only then did everyone suddenly scold Dugu Xiude for being cunning and cunning. Why didn't you think of it? Now that the signatures and fingerprints have been pressed, the matter has become a foregone conclusion. No matter what happens in the future, everyone in front of them has to count on Li Mu. It is imperative to have a good relationship with him, and now he wants to raise food for His Majesty in order to please His Majesty. Why not do what they like and bring each other closer?

Moreover, the grain was not given to him. Just sell it to him, who has no extra food. It's useless to put it in the grain hoard, take out a part of it, not only can you subscribe for more shares, but also get closer to Li Mu, wouldn'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, the old man will give 20,000 pieces of grain!"

Everyone is fighting for me, lest the shares be carved up and you won't be able to grab the opportunity. Li Mule coped with it, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the last shares were also apportioned. A total of 230,000 grain orders have been fulfilled.

Li Mu gave everyone a ticket, and everyone was happy.

Li Mu looked at the corner again, Li Shimin was no longer there, presumably because he was afraid of being discovered, so he left early.

"Listen to me!" Li Mu raised his voice a little and said, "I was talking about business just now, and the kid spoke very politely. Please don't mind, uncles and seniors. I always believe that to do the right thing, you must have the appearance of doing the right thing. Now that the business is done, the kid naturally can't hold it up. Today's house is full of friends, and it is in this heaven and earth. The kid is treated, you uncles and seniors don't have to save for me, just order food, drink happily, and rest when you get drunk. ”

The crowd shouted hello! They all planned to eat Li Mu fiercely to repay the humiliation they had just received. Li Mu was not annoyed, and watched with a smile as the waiter took everyone to a private room for placement. He gave Dugu Xiude a look, and the two quietly came to a corner.

"Just now, thank you Dugu Lord."

"Hou Ye is polite, Hou Ye takes care of my Dugu family, I remember it in my heart. If there is no Hou Ye's help, how can my Dugu family invest in Datang Salt Industry at the same time, but also invest in Datang Jianye. In addition to the old man, that is, my Dugu family took advantage of this, and the old man knew it. Do Master Hou a small favor, but I don't dare to say a word of thanks. ”

Li Mu smiled and didn't say anything more. There are 10,000 good words, and there are no tangible benefits. The two looked at each other and smiled, tacitly.

Coming out of the corner, Dugu Xiude naturally went to find the eldest grandson Wuji and others. Li Mu climbed the stairs and came to the royal private room on the north side of the second floor. Sure enough, Li Shimin was waiting here.

"Look who's coming! My hero is here. When Li Shimin saw Li Mu coming in, he immediately smiled, came over and pulled Li Mu over and said to Li Yuan: "Father, the son and son have really seen Li Mu's ability today. This kid is really a genius sent by God to assist me Li Tang Jiangshan! You didn't see it just now, but this kid solved several thorny problems in his son's voice between talking and laughing. And it can make everyone satisfied, and Erchen is really convinced. ”

Li Yuan snorted and said, "When did I miss my vision?" ”

Li Mu's face was full of confusion, what is the situation, suddenly Li Shimin was so kind, which made Li Mu's heart a little hairy, and he hurriedly bowed and saluted, and said: "Your Majesty, you are not talking back, the minister is a little bottomless in his heart......"

"Huh! What is this saying! Li Shimin patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said, "Aiqing is a capable minister, this is a fact, there is no doubt about it. I was too harsh on you before, and I will treat you well in the future. ”

"Uh......" Li Mu heard the meaning, daring is not a counterstatement, but things are done too well, Long Yan is happy! Suddenly, Li Mu thought of one more thing, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, you praise the minister, and the minister is really happy in his heart." But there is a saying to say in the front, Your Majesty, the money for food still has to be paid from within. The ministers have said everything, but they can't be relied upon! ”

The smile on Li Shimin's face disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye. The two of them looked at each other, so they were not embarrassed. The harmony just now seems a little ridiculous.

Li Yuan didn't care what the scene was, when he saw that it was funny, he laughed out loud. His smile made the two of them even more embarrassed. Li Mu lowered his head in recognition, Li Shimin sighed, sat down, pointed to the chair in front of Li Mu, and said, "You can sit too, after all, you have made meritorious contributions, sit down, sit down......"

The tone was completely different from when he was called 'Wizard'.

Is it so realistic?

Li Mu really wanted to ask, boss, between the two of us, there is only money, and there is no such thing as affection?

Of course, he didn't dare to ask, but it seemed that there was none!

Li Muzhan sat down tremblingly, thought about it, and felt that he seemed to need to explain it more clearly, otherwise the boss didn't seem to understand how much credit he had. Thinking of this, Li Mu glanced at Li Shimin cautiously and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has not only helped Your Majesty solve the food problem now, but also ......."

Li Shimin waved his hand to interrupt his words and said, "I know all your merits. But you're too young for me to crown a seventeen-year-old prince, right? It's not that I don't want to reward you, but I don't know how to reward you. In this way, if you say what you want, I will reward you if you say it and I think it is appropriate. ”

"Uh......"

As soon as Li Shimin said this, Li Mu really didn't know what to say. yes, what do you want? The official resigned by himself, and the title has reached its peak at this age. Qian and Li Shimin need him to help make money, is it possible to make money for themselves?

Li Mu thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the minister...... Can you ask for a reward for the prince of England? ”

Li Shimin's brows furrowed, and he said, "Boy, you still have no end." I don't let you write an excerpt that admits your mistakes, but I have already given you face. Are you still going to dwell on this? ”

Li Mu hurriedly shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, the minister just wants to do something for his father-in-law." After all, now in the British Mansion, only the prince is in Chang'an. His Majesty rewarded him by telling others that his father-in-law had not lost his favor. That's all the minister wants, the father-in-law is not there, the minister wants to take care of it, please let Your Majesty know it. ”

Li Shimin was still wondering whether to agree, but Li Yuan said: "What a big deal, Li Mu has made such a great contribution, and he doesn't want a reward for himself, but he still thinks about his father-in-law, which is benevolent and righteous." Anyway, Li Ji's son will also attack the knight sooner or later, so he will reward a minor official first, it's okay! ”

Li Yuan's words still worked, Li Shimin couldn't refuse, and said: "Since my father has spoken, I will agree to you according to my father's wishes." Only...... Let him be a living house in Zhongshu Province! ”