Wang Yushi next to him stood up and said. "His Royal Highness Prince Ji. You are a prince. As a member of the royal family, do you want to do business? Are you competing for profits with the people?"
"Haha," Li Shen laughed.
"Wang Yushi, can you tell me how I compete with the people for profit. And which people I compete with for profit. What do you, the people, represent?" Li Shen asked
"His Royal Highness Prince Ji is engaged in business and selling wine, making the wine shops in Chang'an City unprofitable. Isn't this competing with the people for profit?" Wang Yushi said neither humble nor overbearing
"Wang Yushi, the Cui family is the largest and most extensive wine shop in Chang'an City. Are the people you are talking about competing with the people for profit the Cui family?" Li Shen asked
"This... the Cui family is just one of them." He didn't expect Li Shen to say it so straightforwardly.
"By the way, Wang Yushi's family is also engaged in business. Isn't it competing with the people for profit?" Li Shen asked back
"My family is not in business. As a censor, how can I practice the way of a merchant? I am just like that merchant." Wang Censor denied
"Oh? Uncle, do you know how much space Wang Yushi's house occupies? How many servants are there?" Li Shen didn't understand Wang Yushi. So I asked Changsun Wuji. This business is not his own. In the past few months, more than 10,000 yuan have been sent to Zhao Guogong's mansion. I have about 3,000 guan every month, so I can’t take the money without contributing.
"Wang Yushi's family. As far as I know, the house covers an area of five acres, and there should be fifty servants." Changsun Wuji replied with a smile. He is not afraid of Wang Yushi.
"Wang Yushi. You said you have such a big house and so many servants. How can your monthly salary be enough to cover the expenses? This does not include the expenses of your wives and concubines. Have you been embezzled and bribed?" Hatred? who won't
"Don't talk nonsense. My house was given to me by my family. The family is responsible for all the expenses there." Wang Yushi said anxiously. These officials are supported by their families.
"Oh, that's okay. I thought Wang Yushi was corrupt. If that's the case, forget it."
never mind? Whatever you go through. When I talk about you, I don’t mean about me. Wang Yushi is speechless.
"Prince Ji, we are talking about you, competing for profits with the people."
"I'm not competing with the people for profit." Li Shen denied
"You are doing business as a merchant and opening a boutique in Dongshi to sell drinks. This is not competing with the people for profit." Seeing that Li Shen refused to admit it, Wang Yushi said bluntly
"Wang Yushi. Don't talk nonsense. I didn't open the Boutique Pavilion." You can support the family. So can I. Li Shen thought
"It's ridiculous. As we all know, you and Princess Changle jointly opened that boutique pavilion. You bring the money into the palace every month. By March, there will be more than 100,000 yuan, and even Princess Changle will share more than 10,000 yuan. You You said you didn't drive it?" Seeing that Li Shen didn't admit it, Wang Yushi was furious.
"Wang Yushi, you may not know that the shopkeeper of this boutique pavilion is named Wang Hongfu. When he offended the Du family, I happened to meet him when he was about to return to his hometown.
I saw that he was pitiful. He still had a high hall at home and a baby to be nursed below. I kept in mind the teachings of Confucius who offered wine to the Imperial Academy to be benevolent and righteous, so I went to the prince and asked him to make peace with Du He, so as to avoid Wang Hongfu's guilt. .
Wang Hongfu knows how to repay his kindness and is willing to repay me every month. I was determined at first. I am the son of the emperor and the prince of the Tang Dynasty. I do good deeds every day to pray for my life, Li Tang. How can I ask for reward?
But Wang Hongfu is also kind and righteous, and he threatens to die. Alas, I have no choice but to accept a small amount of money from him to appease his mood. This can be regarded as saving his life.
As for the dividend you mentioned, it is even more nonsense. My eldest sister and I are biological siblings, and we have had a deep relationship since childhood. Although the eldest sister lives in Duke Zhao's mansion, she still has to maintain the daily expenses of the princess' mansion.
The monthly salary is sometimes not enough, and life is difficult. Even so, the eldest sister did not return to the palace to tell Aye's mother about the matter for fear that they would be worried.
Big sister Renxiao! As the eldest sister’s mother-in-law, how can I see her eldest sister’s life being so difficult, so I send some money every month.
Improve the living conditions of the eldest sister. Is it not enough for me to give my sister some money every month?" Li Shen's words were well-founded and upright. Wang Yushi was speechless, knowing that Li Shen was making it up and there was no evidence.
"Your Majesty, what King Ji said is true. I feel ashamed that my monthly salary has to maintain the operation of the entire Zhao Guogong Palace. I can't worry about Li Zhi. The family has a son who spends money carelessly when he is young. He has spent a lot of Li Zhi's savings in these years.
The old minister is heartbroken, so this month the old minister has grounded Chong'er and disciplined him well at home. Fortunately, King Ji had a deep relationship with Li Zhi and sent him some money every month. I am ashamed.”
Changsun Wuji was so heartbroken that he burst into tears.
Li Shen saw Changsun Wuji acting like this, and thought that these old thieves had to be thick-skinned and good at acting. This acting skill shows true feelings. So shameless.
"Uncle, don't be like this. Aye also knows your difficulties. Everything will pass." Li Shen also stepped forward to comfort Changsun Wuji.
Li Shimin was speechless watching the performance of his unrelated uncle. Wang Yushi was also dumbfounded. He did not expect that Changsun Wuji would end up. Changsun Wuji was not on the same level as him.
"Okay, since this is a misunderstanding, let's let it go. Is there anything else?" Li Shimin concluded.
"Aye, I have something to say. In fact, I believe that if the emperor's relatives can be self-reliant, even if they are merchants, this will reduce the great burden on the Tang Dynasty.
If the money given to the emperor and relatives every year is used on other political affairs, a big problem can be solved. Although not every relative of the emperor can make money, is it better or worse?
And it can also bring tax revenue to the national treasury every year. It's better than making life miserable for the emperor's relatives and losing the royal family's face. The lives of many royal relatives are not as good as those of Wang Yushi. "
.....Wang Yushi's mind is filled with dark thoughts. What does it have to do with me?
"We will discuss this matter later. If you have nothing to do, leave the court." After Li Shimin finished speaking, he left.
Everyone also walked out of the hall.
"Uncle, your statement just now is really remarkable. My nephew admires it."
"No matter where you are, King Ji is also upright and upright, neither humble nor arrogant."
Officials from aristocratic families such as King Cui Renzhi and the censor were livid when they saw this shameless pair complimenting each other.
Li Chengqian stood next to Li Shimin in the Manlu Palace. Li Shimin drank tea and looked at the memorial. Suddenly he said: "Gao Ming. You saw it today. What do you think of Lao Shi's handling?"
"My child has seen it. The tenth brother is indeed very clever."
"You should study more and don't be afraid of impeachment. This is a good way to exercise your ability to adapt. Look at what Li Shen said today.
Everyone in the court knew that he was making up nonsense, but the censor just couldn't help it. Sometimes impeachment in this court does not require any evidence, only a reason.
As long as you find a good reason and hold on to your righteousness, you will win. If they look for Li Shen's evidence, they can find it easily, but Li Shen will also look for their evidence.
When the time comes, you will do business and I will also do business. How can you say that I will compete with the people for profit? This is the court. Everyone knows the truth but is unwilling to tell it, and one must be good at pulling allies into trouble.
Look at the Imperial College today, and then look at the performance of your uncle, that old thief. After you become a master, you have to study more and how to defend yourself with the censor and others. It doesn’t matter if you lose, you know?” Li Shimin taught Li Chengqian
Li Chengqian was most afraid of impeachment, but now his father wanted him to compete with the censor more. I feel uneasy and don't know if I can do it.
