Robbery?
I want your recipe because I value you!
It's okay if you don't offer it with both hands happily, but you still dare to rip me off?
Li Shimin's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
If it hadn't been in full view of everyone, he would have beaten Wei Shuyu's ass to pieces.
"Xuancheng, what do you think about the ice cube?"
Li Shimin ignored Wei Shuyu.
If I can't handle you, why can't I handle your father?
As long as your father is scared, how dare you disobey?
"Your Majesty, after I heard about Shu Yu selling ice last night, I also planned to give him a hard lesson, but he convinced me..."
Wei Chen bowed and responded.
"Huh? Haven't you always advocated not competing with the people for profit?"
"Wei Shuyu sells ice at such a high price, but he is squeezing people's money!"
Li Shimin cursed angrily.
"Your Majesty, ordinary people cannot afford such expensive ice..."
Wei Zheng replied honestly: "Besides, Shu Yu has promised Wei Chen that he will make money this summer and make the formula public after autumn."
"There are still more than two months, so you won't care?" Li Shimin snorted coldly.
"I have already written a memorial on this matter and am planning to submit it to His Majesty later." Wei Zheng shook his head with a wry smile.
Halfway through the morning, we rushed to Dali Temple.
He didn't even have time to report the matter.
"oh?"
Li Shimin was extremely angry and laughed back: "Could it be that Wei Shuyu is able to speak some truth after accumulating money?"
Wei Zheng took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it respectfully.
After Wang De took it, he presented it to Li Shimin.
After Li Shimin started reading, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper...
"Innovation?"
Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu: "Xuancheng, what your memorial means..."
"Your Majesty, this is not Wei Chen's idea, but my son Shuyu's idea." Wei Zheng emphasized again.
Damn it.
Can you stop showing off your son all day long?
"Shuyu, what is this innovation?" Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu.
"Your Majesty, you are stupid, you should ask my father."
Wei Shuyu kicked the ball back again.
"..."
Li Shimin was almost going crazy.
It's fun for the two father and son of the Wei family to play tricks on me, right?
When he was about to slam the memorial on the table, his entire face turned purple.
"Ahem..."
Wei Zheng glared at his son, as if to say he had such a good opportunity to express himself, why should he be so modest?
Now that Li Shimin was angry, he could only answer bravely.
"Your Majesty, as stated in the memorial, many things in the Tang Dynasty were inherited from the Qin and Han Dynasties and lacked innovation..."
"If the imperial court gives a reward, we can pool our wisdom and develop the art of investigating objects in the Tang Dynasty very quickly!"
"Shu Yu summed it up for me..."
"As long as Datang continues to innovate, everything that can fly in the sky, run on the ground, swim in the sea... will all be possible one day!"
"It's like making ice."
"In the eyes of the people, it may be a magical technique."
"But it actually only needs water and another material to make it..."
"In ancient times, there was Lu Ban, the originator of carpentry, and later Cai Lun made paper..."
"This time Shu Yu sold ice. Originally I was very angry, but he convinced me."
"If the ice he worked so hard to invent is easily taken away and cannot bring any fame or fortune, then why should he innovate?"
"The same is true for the common people. If the imperial court does not provide incentives, how can they spread their technology?"
"I sincerely request your Majesty to reward those people who have made innovations in order to promote the art of studying things in the Tang Dynasty!"
After finishing his words, Wei Zheng bowed solemnly.
Li Shimin has been completely immersed in Wei Zheng's words.
When he saw Wei Zheng still bowing, he quickly stood up and stepped forward...
"My dear, there is no need to be like this. I was reckless this time."
Li Shimin helped Wei Zheng up.
This is Wei Zheng.
When serving his country, Li Shimin fought hard for his love.
When he was quarreling with him, Li Shimin wanted to skin him and cramp him.
"Your Majesty, although the art of investigating objects in the Tang Dynasty has made some progress compared to that of the Qin and Han Dynasties, it is generally similar..." Wei Zheng continued to tell.
"What Ai Qing said is absolutely true." Li Shimin nodded: "However, reform and innovation are a big matter. We will discuss this matter in detail in the morning!"
"promise."
Wei Zheng obeyed the order.
There are many senior officials in Dali Temple now, and they have not raised any objections. The matter is basically settled.
"Shu Yu, your father doesn't blame you for selling ice this time, so I won't say anything. I just hope you won't be mercenary and chill the hearts of the people."
Li Shimin warned Wei Shuyu again.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm just making some pocket money. I'll give Dad some clothes to change. Look at him, there are several patches on his clothes." Wei Shuyu replied with a smile.
With Li Shimin's personal admission, the ice selling business is completely stable.
His Majesty is so eloquent, who dares to compete with him for business in Chang'an?
"It's good to have this filial piety."
Li Shimin responded, suddenly seeming to remember something...
"Should your competition with Huai Liang and Chong'er begin soon?" Li Shimin asked.
"Yes."
Wei Shuyu responded.
"Since you still have time to fight, enter the military camp in advance to prepare for the war."
As Li Shimin spoke, he shouted: "Uncle Bao!"
"I'm here!"
Qin Qiong took a step forward.
As a disciple of Wei Shuyu, Qin Shandao must have participated in the fight, so he also followed.
"It's up to you to arrange this matter, and it must be done 'fairly and justly'."
When talking about fairness and justice, Li Shimin deliberately emphasized his tone.
no way.
Wei Shuyu was the one who prevented him from marrying his daughter.
"I obey the decree."
Qin Qiong took the order.
"Now that everything is settled, Wang De, return to the palace."
Li Shimin gave an order.
Just as he turned to leave, Wei Shuyu suddenly called him.
"Your Majesty, do you really not consider buying my ice? I can make it cheaper for you...
"How about 40 pounds/100 pounds?"
Li Shimin didn't show any nostalgia, turned around and left.
"30 strings/100 pounds is fine."
"20 strings, it can't be lower."
"Ten strings, the price is to vomit blood!"
"for free!"
Uh-huh...
Li Shimin immediately turned around with a smile on his face.
"Shuyu, I have long seen that you are a filial person. I was just testing your patience before."
"I don't want much, just send 1,000 kilograms to the palace every day."
1,000 pounds?
How dare you ask for it.
Wei Shuyu secretly rolled his eyes.
"Your Majesty, this ice is free, but you have to send me some manpower. We can't make so much ice."
Li Shimin is the emperor.
If I really wanted to find out, I would definitely not be able to keep the recipe for the ice cubes.
Instead of doing this, it is better to hand it over generously and get some benefits in exchange.
With the royal use being a gimmick, maybe it can increase sales a bit.
It also gains manpower and reputation, which is actually not a loss.
"Can."
Li Shimin agreed without thinking.
Before leaving, Li Shimin patted Wei Shuyu on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Shuyu, if you work harder, maybe I will be in a good mood and marry Gao Yang to you."
Wei Shuyu: "..."
"His Majesty!"
Yuchi Gong hurriedly spoke out with a resentful look on his face.
Did you agree not to compete with me for a son-in-law?
"Ah ha, Jingde, I almost forgot." Li Shimin said haha: "Go back to the palace, go back to the palace..."
Yuchi Gong was quite anxious. He felt that he needed to speed up his daughter's contact with Wei Shuyu.
This time he defeated Cheng Huaimo again and contributed strategies to govern the country. What if he was robbed?
no!
I have to be more proactive.
A chrysanthemum-like smile bloomed on Heitan's face, and Yuchi Gong stepped forward...
"My dear nephew, are you free at noon? Why don't you come and sit at my house?"
