Chapter 15: It's time for business

Li Shen followed Wang De to the Lin De Palace. It's full at the moment. Wang De directly led Li Shen to the prince's area.

"Tenth brother, you're here." As soon as she arrived, Li Zhen stepped forward to say hello. Li Shen saved Concubine Yan De's life. Concubine Yan De is Li Zhen's biological mother. So Li Zhen is very grateful to Li Shen. He went to visit Wei Guifei several times in the Daji Hall with gifts, and thanked Li Shen for saving his biological mother. Li Zhen is very smart and knows that Li Shen is low-key and is unwilling to have too much contact with outsiders. In fact, some of these princes are like this. Afraid of causing trouble, Li Zhen understood. But he also inquired that Li Shen was very filial. Obey Wei Guifei's words. So it's Li Shen's mother's route.

"I've seen all my brothers," Li Shen was too lazy to salute one by one. In addition to the crown prince and the king of Jin, there are also fiefs here, all of whom came. Four or five people. The rest are smaller than Li Shen. Follow your birth mother.

"Old ten, listen to Aye, you got all those tables and chairs, when will you get a set for the fourth brother." Li Tai said.

Li Shen looked at Li Tai. The heart says. This little chubby dun is fat again. No wonder I struggled to walk later. Li Shimin also specially ordered that he could enter the palace by car.

"Fourth brother, it's not that the younger brother is unwilling, the division room has to give money to make things. The younger brother is now shy. Why don't you let Aya give the order? Let the master room make a set for you directly. They have learned their craft. Li Shencai didn't bother to talk to him, and pushed it directly to Li Shimin.

"Why, old ten. It means that I want to ask the fourth brother for money. At this time, Li Su said in a strange way beside him.

Li Shen glanced at him. Suddenly laughed. "Sixth brother, I heard that I got a Tuyuhun horse a few days ago. The tenth brother liked it very much. I don't know if you can send it to me. ”

"Old ten, you don't like hunting. What do you want horses for? Besides, my horse cost me 80 yuan. Li Su said reluctantly

"The sixth brother is asking me for money. In vain our brothers. Hey~~" Li Shen sighed and said

Li Tai and the others next to him heard what Li Shen meant. Brothers settle accounts. Sending it is not the same thing. And Li Shen is not so easy to bully.

"Old ten, the fourth brother knows that you are short on money. You say how much does it cost to make a set. The fourth brother can afford it. Li Tai said.

"Yes, old ten. I'd like to get a set, too. Just say more money. Li Zhen also said

At this time, Li Su also reacted, and it turned out that it was Li Shen who took the words to him. Some angry. But he still said: "To the old ten, you can tell me how much it is." ”

Li Shen thought for a while, and said to everyone, "Brothers, this seat is ordinary. About 2 sets including materials are enough. If you want mahogany, you need 5 kan money. If it is oak, it should be about 8 times. If it's the kind of red sandalwood with Aya. A set is estimated to be 30 times. ”

"Oh, what kind of ordinary. Is it the kind in your temple?" asked Li Zhen

"Starling is right. In my temple is a table of ordinary mahogany, and a set of four chairs is a set of 5 yuan. There are also vestibules in my hall, and the side halls are all of different styles. It took a total of 30 times," Li Shen said. Actually, not so much. Li Shen felt that he had to find Zhang Wang, the eunuch in charge of the division room, to confess to the counterpart.

"It's a lot of money. Old ten, you're talking about ordinary. Then there's something else. Let's talk about it. Li Tai asked curiously

"Then I'll tell my brothers. There is also a mid-range with some fine carving. A set of 5 bucks to start. The price varies depending on the timber. There are also high-end ones, and the back of the chair and the table top are trimmed with animal skin. The patterns are carefully selected and the picture is lifelike. And wrapped in fine animal skins. It's very soft to sit on. I am not afraid of sweating and slippery in summer, and I am not afraid of cold in winter. A set starts at 10 bucks. It is also different in wood, and the price varies. Li Shen finally found the feeling of being the owner of the shop in his previous life. The mouth is like a river, and the gushing is endless.

"What kind of file is that kind of Aya," Li Su couldn't help asking.

"Ayena is a private order. At the moment, we don't accept such orders," Li Shen replied. Everyone immediately understood why Li Shen didn't take it. Can you do the same thing as the Emperor, beyond the rules of etiquette?

"Old ten. The fourth brother wants to be a high-level one. You make me a few sets. ”

"Old ten, I want the middle money,"

"Brothers, don't worry. Tomorrow I will ask the head of the manufacturing room to come to you with a sample, and then you will tell him what style and what wood is good. "I saw that several brothers wanted tables and chairs. Li Shen was happy in his heart. Finally, there is an entry.

"Your Majesty has arrived~~~~" Wang De's voice came.

The crowd hurried back to their positions. Give Li Shimin a salute.

"I've seen Your Majesty"

"Well, excuse me. Sit down. Li Shimin said.

"Today is a festive season, but when the ancestor died, I should have been worried. But according to the etiquette system, today is the day of the banquet of the ministers. I think the emperor also wants to see me feast with the Tang monarchs and ministers. Come, Emperor Jing," he said, took out a glass of wine and poured it on the ground. Let the people follow.

"This year is a good year. Taxes are higher than in previous years. It's all thanks to you. Come. Ladies and gentlemen, let's drink this cup together. Li Shimin said and drank it all.

"Congratulations for the Tang Dynasty, congratulations for Your Majesty. Drink" Baiguan also drank it all after speaking.

Li Shen looked at this scene but didn't think so. Zhenguan has been improving for nine years. But the people are still relatively poor. Because of the famine for many years. There are still many people in the country who do not have enough to eat and have become homeless. Because of the former Sui Dynasty, the population of Zhenguan in the early days was only 3 million households, which was two-thirds less than that of the former Sui Dynasty. With fewer people, less labor and less food production. And a lot of grain is still in the hands of the family and the landlord. Later, Li Shimin also built a righteous warehouse, and the situation improved.

In my previous life, I watched TV and said that Zhenguan was taxed 30 million a year. Li Shen now felt that the water was too much. As far as he knows, last year's tax payment was just over 10 million yuan. It may also be able to reach it in the late Tang Dynasty. But Li Shen estimated that he might not be able to see it.

After a meal, it is really a monarch and a sage, and the scene is happy. Li Shen couldn't help but sigh that these people are all at the level of actors. When Li Shen left, Li Shimin was still drinking with the old ministers of the Qin Palace.

Li Shen did not go back to the Daji Hall directly, but went directly to the division room. He hadn't forgotten the list placed by the group of brothers in the afternoon. Seeing that Li Shen was coming, a little eunuch immediately went to inform Zhang Wang. After a while, Zhang Wang greeted him.

"His Royal Highness King Shen is here. Tell me if something happens. I'll just go see Your Highness. Zhang Wang stepped forward and said implicitly

"Hmm. Today I'm coming. There's something to tell you. Let's go, find a place where no one is," Li Shen said to Zhang Wang. This kind of money-making thing. Don't let the people below know.

Zhang Wang led Li Shen to his office. Please sit down. Bring a cup of tea to Li Shen. said, "I don't know what His Royal Highness King Shen has to order"

Li Shen pushed the teacup away. He doesn't like to drink boiled tea. Motioned for Zhang Wang to sit down. Then he said, "Zhang, in charge." I don't know what you think of tables and chairs. ”

"Tables and chairs?" Zhang Wang was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Li Shen meant.

"Zhang, I'll go straight to the point, I want to cooperate with you to make tables and chairs into a business, I come up with ideas, I can also help you pull business, you just supervise the craftsmen to work. What about profits. I occupy 8 floors, you occupy 1 floor, and the people working below occupy 1 floor. What do you think?" Li Shen said his thoughts directly. Time is of the essence after all. I'm going to talk about it tomorrow.

"This ....." Zhang Wang was blinded. The priest's room is for the palace. It's public, it's the emperor's. This King Shen is so bold that he wants to control the house for his own use and seek money. This is a great rebellion. King Shen is crazy.

"His Royal Highness King Shen. That's a no-no. The division room was prepared by His Majesty for the harem. How dare you take on private work for profit. Zhang Wang was terrified.

"Zhang, you don't have to be afraid. This is not a private job. Isn't it our own expense that we make things with you? Which time you're free. Li Shen comforted

"Your Highness. That's different. What you make is only given money for materials. But you're here to make a profit. Zhang Wang said anxiously

"Calm, calm. Zhang Zhang, come and have a cup of tea. Why did I take the eighth layer, it is to make sure you are okay. Don't you want to have a guarantee after you leave the palace? Life in this palace is not easy. You're almost 40 years old. In a few years, he will be released from the palace. When the time comes, you will be poor and white. Can you live a good life by relying on the little land given by the palace? Think about the people under you. They are not as good as you. When will I be able to come out of this division? Right. Don't worry, I said that if you are safe, I will definitely be able to save you. I'll take care of everything. Li Shen began to tempt again.

Listening to Li Shen's words, Zhang Wang was also touched, he was about to be released from the palace in a few years. I can't go back to my hometown, and I will be looked down upon. Most of the eunuchs' lives out of the palace are not very good. When he died, there was no one who would die in old age. Thinking of this, Zhang Wang turned his heart sideways, looked at Li Shen and asked solemnly. "Is it really going to be okay?"

"The king promises you that you will be fine. Even if there is something, I will take it all in. Seeing Zhang Wang's heartbeat, Li Shen hurriedly patted his chest and assured him.