"Shujie, what is the third thing? Tell me about it!"
Li Shimin completely ignored what Wei Zheng said. Although he knew that some of the words were unpleasant, they were all true.
But he couldn't control himself.
Sometimes, people are like this too. They know clearly that what they did was wrong, but their reaction is puzzling, and they regret it in the end. Who should have listened to it?
He was a lot unhappy and shocked about Li Min.
Li Min continued to create, while Li Shimin continued to lie down.
Therefore, even if Wei Zheng came forward to speak for Li Min, he would still hold a negative attitude.
"About the Turkic merchants coming to Tang Dynasty."
The Turks are divided into East Turks and West Turks. The East Turks were destroyed by the Tang Dynasty three years ago.
Only Western Turks are left, and Turk below refers to Western Turks.
In the later period, trade between the Turks and the Tang Dynasty was very smooth. Everyone got what they needed and developed themselves, and everyone was happy.
Li Shimin wondered, what did this Turkic businessman do when he came to Tang?
"What can happen to the trade between our two countries?"
"I heard that they wanted to purchase a large amount of porcelain back home, and I heard that they wanted to exchange it for sheep. I thought, why not mobilize the merchants in Chang'an City to start mass-producing porcelain, and then exchange it for sheep?"
It turns out that this is what Wang Gui wanted to say.
Li Shimin didn't think anything of it.
Wei Zheng said:
"There are not many merchants who can make porcelain in Chang'an City. I heard that the Wang family is very skilled in this business and has a series of procedures. By the way, the three families of Lu Cui and Zheng seem to be among them."
There is something in Wei Zheng's words.
Make it clear directly.
How could Li Shimin not understand?
But when the Turks asked for porcelain by name, they were probably the only four families that could produce it, with the Wang family as the leader.
The meaning of Wang Gui's words was very clear. He wanted Li Shimin to nod and let the Wang family do this business.
And Li Shimin will definitely get some benefits.
Otherwise, how could I give this to you?
Although it was said to be trade between countries, once Li Shimin said no, everything would be over.
This is also something Wang Gui is afraid of.
"I know this!"
Li Shimin said.
Wang Gui said:
"In Chang'an City, these four have the best quality. In exchange for porcelain, is there no reason to give them the worst? I'm afraid this kind of business will only happen once. And they need too many varieties. Some daily necessities, like Be it dishes, dishes, etc., there is no need for any of them. There are so many styles, so naturally there are not many people who can make them all."
This is a clear plan, and the business has to be done by them.
Wang Gui just said hello.
At this time, Li Shimin felt that he would not have listened to Wang Gui if he had known it earlier.
What to do next?
Can you take advantage?
It was Wei Zheng who came forward and said: "Your Majesty, the exchange of porcelain for sheep can be done by the private sector, but the tax can be raised a little higher. After all, the Turks don't have porcelain, so we can exchange more sheep!"
In the end, Wei Zheng is reliable.
Li Shimin was very happy that he could make such a suggestion.
This time, if it goes with his heart, he will naturally agree.
You can see that Wang Gui's face turned dark.
Therefore, Li Shimin wanted to know what Wei Zheng was going to do.
"What do you think about Wei Zheng?"
"Your Majesty, we can collect a two-tenth tax, or buy sheep at a low price! No matter who is trading with the Turks, this principle remains unchanged!"
No matter what tricks you, Wang Gui, come up with, the court will benefit.
This is very consistent with the current Tang Dynasty.
"That's good. I think it's feasible to buy sheep at a low price. No matter who trades, the sheep must be sold to the court. One sheep will cost 500 coins first!"
In the Tang Dynasty at that time, a sheep cost about one tael of silver.
But Li Shimin actually cut it in half.
It can be said to be very dark-hearted.
Wang Gui had no choice.
The emperor said so.
What can he do as a minister?
I can only say: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Hahaha! Good, good!"
Li Shimin was very happy.
Fortunately, Wei Zheng was not allowed to go out just now, otherwise it would have been bad.
"When did the Turks start purchasing? Where?"
"It is expected that the purchase will be made in the East Market in the next few days."
"That's too late, right?"
Li Shimin questioned.
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the public has received the news in advance and production has already begun."
Wang Gui let it slip, which meant that he had known about this for a long time, and asked the Wang family and other big families to prepare together.
This man is really shrewd.
Li Shimin saw that he had seen through this person.
But what can be done?
Anyway, I made a lot of sheep for nothing. It would be great to keep them as food for the winter. It would also save the palace some money.
He can even sell it. Every time he buys and sells, he will make a lot of money, and the treasury will have income again.
"Wang Gui, you are very good!"
Li Shimin said directly.
"This is also for Datang! Being able to facilitate such a business is what we should do."
Wang Gui responded shamelessly.
Isn’t it for the Wang family?
At this time, it is clear who is good and who is bad.
"Okay, I don't want to say anything more. This order must be issued. Anyone who obtains sheep through trade with the Turks will be accepted by the imperial court with a price of 500 yuan! There must be no mistake!"
This is obviously an attempt to pull out the hair of the noble family.
This leaves the family with little profit. After all, it takes a lot of effort to make exquisite porcelain.
But after all, the quantity is too large, and the profit is not much, but the quantity is large.
Accumulated, there is a lot of money.
Unlike Li Min's Liulichang, direct assembly line production is good and fast.
Afterwards, Wei Zheng and Wang Gui exited the Tai Chi Palace.
The two of them walked together without saying a word.
It looks like the bar is on.
At this time, a figure appeared behind them.
It was an old man, an old man wearing glasses.
It's exactly Li Yuan.
He murmured: "Li Min must know about this."
Regarding the porcelain, Li Min must be informed, which is what Li Yuan is doing now.
As Li Min's spy, he was able to know the affairs of the palace even at home and make preparations in advance.
…
The news quickly reached Li Min's ears.
When he knew all this, a smile appeared on his face.
"So, we are going to be prosperous again!"
he said.
Ji Ruxue wondered why Li Min smiled like this.
It seemed like something great was coming, so she didn't ask any questions.
Li Min then asked: "Where are the Turkic merchants?"
Zhu Shan trotted out.
"Mr. Zili, I'll go check it out right now!"
With Zhu Shan going out, something big is probably going to happen in Chang'an City next.
PS. This is the last update today. Please order it in full by the way, so that Lao Yi can be motivated to write more and strive for another update tomorrow!
