Chapter 36: Li Shen on Value
Originally, Li Shimin was watching the twists and turns. A guard commander came over, whispered a few words in Li An's ear, and went out. Li Shen's face changed for a while, but he didn't say anything.
"Ang Lee, what's wrong." Li Shimin saw that Li An was a little embarrassed
"Back to Your Majesty. The commander who had just guarded the harem said that King Ji had returned. Ang Lee replied
"Come back, come back. What is there to report. Li Shimin said indifferently
"It's not just King Ji who is back. The Commander said. King Ji also.... He also brought back 160 ox carts. "Ang Lee was very struggling with whether to bring back so much money.
"What's in the bullock cart." Li Shimin said curiously
"Money"
"Money?"
"Money, copper money"
"You mean that King Ji pulled back one hundred and sixty carts of copper coins???? Li Shimin said loudly.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Each carriage of the guards was carefully inspected before they were allowed to enter the harem. It's all copper coins. Tens of thousands," Ang Lee said
"Tens of thousands! Wang De, Wang De. Li Shimin was surprised. It's not that he hasn't seen money. It's just that Li Shen is only eight years old, and he dragged tens of thousands of people back to the harem. It's unreasonable.
"The old slave is here," Wang De came in and replied
"Wang De. Li An said that Li Shen returned to the palace with 160 carts of money. Do you know what's going on? Li Shimin asked Wang De
"Back to everyone, at noon, King Ji borrowed one hundred and sixty ox carts from the old slave. He said he was pulling something outside of him. Wang De replied
"Something outside of the body. Is money something outside of one's body? Li Shimin remembered what Lao Tzu said
"Everyone, the old slave has already gone to see it just now, and it is indeed all money. The treasury of the Daji Hall could not be filled. I found a big house to install again. And King Ji also gave the twelve princesses five carts of copper coins and sent them to the princess's palace. Just now, his personal eunuch gave the old slave two hundred times. Let the old slave give the eunuchs who are driving the car one person consistently. Just now, the old slave went to give out the reward. Wang De did not shy away from talking about Li Shen's money
"One person is consistent, two hundred. This Li Shen is really generous. The court is so short of money, why didn't he say something to the court. Hmph, that's still forty times. Li Shimin said angrily
"Everyone, there are still forty in the hands of the old slave. If you want. The old slave brought it to you. Wang De was calm
"Hmph, can I ask you for that little money? That is obviously the reward given to you by the rebel, Wang De, you have received Li Shen's money again. Li Shimin looked at Wang Dedao
"Everyone, this is King Ji's reward to the old slave. Let the old slave save up. Buy a big house outside, and when you get old and leave the palace, you can still have the money to find someone to serve the old slave. Wang De said pitifully
"Hmph. Pretend to be pitiful. You've been following me for so many years. Can I still make you old and have no one to serve you? Li Shimin snorted coldly
"The old slave knows that everyone feels sorry for the old slave, but the old slave doesn't want to make trouble for His Majesty." Wang De said to Li Shimin sincerely
"Alright. Don't mention any of that. Let's go, go to the Daji Hall. Li Shimin got up and said
Received a report from Li Shimin. Empress Eldest Sun and Concubine Wei Li Shen went to greet her. Back in the hall, Li Shimin sat in the first place, and the maidservant served tea. Li Shen sat at the end, wanting to pretend to be transparent. When Li Shimin saw Li Shen like this, he said, "Okay." No need to install it. I didn't come to ask you for money. ”
The eldest grandson queen and Wei Guifei on the side were also happy to see Li Shen like this. This Li Shen really loves money too much.
"Say it. How much money did you deceive this time," Li Shimin asked Li Shen
"Aye, that's what I said. How can you call it a deception? It's conscience money earned. Li Shen protested
"Money of conscience? Do you think I don't know your costs? Li Shimin saw Li Shen's quibble, so he said
"Ayah, don't measure the value of a commodity by its cost. There is no commodity in the market whose value is related to cost," Li Shen told Li Shimin
"Oh? Then what should you say about the value of the commodity?" Li Shimin wanted to see what Li Shen said
Li Shen thought for a while and said, "Aya, let's talk about food, clothing, housing and transportation." Let's talk about clothes first. Ayekozhi is worth this dragon robe. ”
"Shen'er. Don't talk nonsense. When Wei Guifei saw that her son dared to say Li Shimin's dragon robe, she hurriedly scolded Li Shen
"It's okay to be a concubine. I'm going to see what this kid can say. Li Shimin said unconcernedly
"Aye, you dragon robe. If you want to calculate the cost. It's not even a hundred dollars. Believe it or not. Li Shen said to Li Shimin
"I don't have a lot of money. Impossible, Wang De. How much is this dragon robe," Li Shimin asked Wang De in disbelief.
"Everyone, this dragon robe is 1,100 yuan" Wang De is the head of the harem, and he personally supervises the making of clothes for the emperor
"Aya, your clothes are precious in gold and silver. The rest is satin. Twenty or thirty of the best silk is used to a horse. But if it is worn by Aya who enters the palace, the price will be ten times higher immediately. There are a number of gold and silver threads, and I am used to it. Finally, there is the handicraft. The cost of this dress is also very usual. The quotation should be customary. If one day Aya is short of money. I can sell this dress for millions, believe it or not. Because he was worn by Ayah, that's the value. An heirloom. "The Tang Dynasty was not very popular for the antiques industry. Many things from the previous dynasties have also been passed down for one or two hundred years. But it's just like a normal thing. Unless it's something that's millennium, people pay attention
"Shen'er. Nonsense again. "This son also wants Li Shimin to sell the dragon robe
"What Wang De and Li Shen said is true." Li Shimin was not calm when he heard that the satin was ten times larger
"Back to everyone. Naturally, it is the best to be able to enter the palace. Naturally, it's a little more expensive," Wang De said in a low voice
As soon as Li Shimin heard Wang De's words, he knew that it was true. I was very angry, and it turned out that I was wronged. It's all paid for by the inside.
"Ayer. In fact, there is no need to be angry, in order to reflect the dignity and difference, our royal family naturally wants to buy the best, but also buy the most expensive. The people did not know that things were the same. Naturally, the things of a hundred times are different from the things of a thousand times. In fact, in my opinion, the most valuable thing about this dragon robe is the workmanship and embroidery. The craftsmanship of the craftsmen is unique. Even if it's ordinary cloth. What they make is worth ten times as much. Li Shen comforted
"What His Royal Highness King Ji said is true. It took more than 30 painters to continuously improve it for three months. After two months, more than 300 embroiderers have been repaired stitch by stitch. Wang Deshun Li Shen said
"That's right. Ayer. Actually, that's the value. If this is an ordinary garment. I can also sell at least 500 lots. If it's Aya's dragon robe. I think it's worth it. Li Shen said
Hearing Li Shen say this, Li Shimin finally lost his temper. "Then you go on"
"We're talking about food, food. They were all planted by the people. In addition to paying taxes on ground rent. It doesn't cost much. You can sell 5 wen a bucket. 10 Wen Yidou is also fine. In a disaster year. Reduced food production. The price is expensive. But the cost is the same. Li Shen said grain. At this time, the seeds are kept by themselves. There is no need for chemical fertilizers. They all depend on the sky for food. So it's up to labor.