Li Tai is a smart man. If Li Shen can do it, so can he.
He has been imitating Li Shen's style of doing things for a long time, such as giving small rewards to the servants in the house when nothing happens.
Although he will not give rewards like Li Shen's Prince Ji's Mansion, the servants are still grateful, and those who do things will work harder.
After Princess Wei heard Li Tai's words, she wrote them down one by one. She found that her husband seemed to have changed in the past few months.
I don’t feel so gloomy every day anymore.
The whole person has become very cheerful, and sometimes I can play with her and take my family to other courtyards for outings.
During this period, men were in charge of the outside world and women were in charge of the house, and all the affairs of the family were managed by the woman, including the financial power.
But there is one thing. When a man needs money, the hostess cannot control it, especially the follow-up to external social interaction.
The hostess cannot refuse, she can only persuade, otherwise it will be against the rules.
So after hearing this, Princess Wei said:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have taken note of everything. However, Your Majesty, there is another concubine who thinks she should also give a copy."
"Oh? Who else?" Li Tai was stunned for a moment. He had already thought of everything he needed to think about. He didn't need to give gifts to the Duke or anything like that.
As for my uncle Wangs, it doesn't matter whether they are given away or not.
"Your Majesty, since you want to improve your relationship with Prince Ji, I think Princess Linchuan should also prepare a copy.
I heard outside that Prince Ji was very concerned about his sister, Princess Linchuan, and the fifty acres of Prince Ji’s mansion was given away as soon as he said so.
Princess Linchuan just moved in not long ago, right next to Prince Ji's Mansion. Prince Ji even opened a small door between the two houses for convenience.
And even though Princess Linchuan is now married, King Ji still set aside a small courtyard for Princess Linchuan in Prince Ji's Mansion so that Princess Linchuan can live conveniently.
During our poetry meeting, many people envied Princess Linchuan for having a good younger brother. "Princess Wei said with emotion.
Li Shen's love for Li Mengjiang was well known to the world. Li Mengjiang's dowry, not including bonuses, exceeded one million yuan.
It has never happened before in all dynasties, and it can be said that it is unprecedented.
After hearing this, Li Tai slapped his forehead and cursed himself for being careless.
"Haha, you are really my good wife, I forgot about Sister Meng Jiang, damn it.
You are right, Meng Jiang is my king's sister, how can you treat one favorably?
Lao Shi was obedient to his sister, who was from the same mother. There was no sister in the palace who didn't envy Meng Jiang.
In the entire Tang Dynasty, only Lao Shi had the strength to do this, and he didn't care about other people's impeachment and comments.
Madam, please prepare a generous gift to send over, and I will deliver the rest myself.
This year, thanks to Lao Shi, the palace has made a lot of money growing cotton in the Anxi Protectorate, so the ceremony should be more generous. "
Li Tai laughed heartily and said, He now admires Li Shen's way of giving gifts, saving the country through curves, and settling the people around you first.
Li Shen didn't know that his unique secrets had been learned by others. He was on his way back to Prince Ji's Mansion.
He still has three places to send him to, the Imperial Palace, the East Palace, and Li Mengjiang's place.
Li Mengjiang was not in a hurry, it was right next to his palace, and he had to listen to his sister on how to give gifts this year.
Whether it will be sent to the Zhou Mansion like last year or to the Princess Mansion has not yet been decided.
So the next target is Donggong.
Li Shen returned to the palace to reload his goods and headed to the East Palace.
Yuan Zheng gave gifts, which were basically things for food and clothing.
Some snacks, cloth, silk, brocade, silk.
What Li Shen sent were all fine silks, and the silks from Jiannan Road were all tribute grade.
Li Shen quickly arrived at the East Palace with gifts. When Li Chengqian learned that Li Shen had come to give gifts, he and Crown Princess Su came out to greet him.
"I've met eldest brother and sister-in-law." Li Shen stepped forward and saluted.
Logically speaking, Li Shen should be called minister, and Li Chengqian and Su should also be called prince and princess.
But Li Shen felt it was too strange, so he changed it.
"Haha, tenth brother, I knew you would be back in the next few days. Come on, go in and talk."
Li Chengqian said happily.
He likes this younger brother very much, not only for his help, but also for Li Shen's indifferent attitude.
When something happens, he will stand up and help himself. When nothing happens, he will spend time at home, drink and enjoy life.
This is too important for him as a prince.
When he succeeds to the throne in the future, if he cannot control the government, he will still count on Li Shen to help him stabilize his power.
It is simply not realistic to rely on outsiders around him. Everyone wants him to become a puppet for their own benefit.
Only his younger brother can create benefits by himself. His father had long told him to treat Li Shen kindly, as it would be useful to him when he ascended the throne in the future.
No matter what evil things Li Shen did, as long as he didn't commit rebellion, it was still a trivial matter.
Li Shen followed Li Chengqian to the front hall,
"Tenth brother, you give gifts like this every year, and my eldest brother is a little bit embarrassed. Logically speaking, my eldest brother should return more gifts than you.
But you also know that the eldest brother’s East Palace is poor and cannot compare with you. "
Li Chengqian said a little embarrassed.
"Look what eldest brother said, I don't give you gifts just to repay you. I would be very happy if Aye could give you more gifts in return.
It's a pity that Aye never returns the favor. "Li Shen shook his head regretfully.
"Hahaha, you, you, no wonder even my mother said that you have been thinking about Aye's little money. You are really good at it."
Li Chengqian was amused by what Li Shen said.
"That little money? Brother, do you really dare to say that others don't know it? Brother, don't you know it in your heart? There is a mountain of gold in the money.
And how could my mother say that to me? I have never cared about the money in my money.
I'm a good person. Li Shen retorted.
He also wondered in his heart, why did he show it so obviously? Now, even the palace knew what he was thinking?
So you were talking in your sleep at night?
"Aye, to be honest, I am now living in poverty, and all my money has been spent on construction.
I just borrowed one million yuan from Aye not long ago. "
"Alas~~~" Li Chengqian sighed.
"Tenth brother, one million yuan is such an understatement for you to say. Is there such a big money exchange between you and Aye now?
My eldest brother has been the crown prince for almost 20 years, and I have never seen anything like one million guan. The most money I have ever had is the 100,000 guan you gave me. "Li Chengqian complained.
"Uh..." Li Shen was a little embarrassed and unexpectedly hit Li Chengqian.
So he said weakly:
"Um...that...brother, why don't you come back to your home with me, and I'll show you what it's like to have a million sticks??"
"Pfft~~~~" Li Chengqian spat out a mouthful of tea. Now he finally understood why his father was angry every time he saw Li Shen.
This child is too irritating. Is that what you mean? Missed the point?
The princess on the side laughed out loud and quickly covered her mouth with her hands.
Li Shen also scratched his head in embarrassment. You see that you have good intentions, but what about you?
