After such an episode, the boredom caused by having to borrow food from the Guanzhong family has dissipated a lot.
Li Shimin straightened his mood, stood up and looked at the map of Mobei placed on the desk, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
The spies who went to the north have not sent back any information yet, but it is estimated that there will be a reply in the next few days.
If Mobei really encounters a severe cold that has never happened in a century, will the imperial court really send troops?
He was a little unwilling to not send troops, but when he thought of Wang Zi'an's conclusion of "miserable victory", he couldn't help but hesitate.
Forget it, never mind, I have a date with that brat today anyway.
Go have a drink with him first, and then ask him what he thinks casually!
And about the coal mine—well, let’s not ask this question. Let’s ask our precious daughter indirectly later.
Girl, please work harder, Aye is counting on you!
Li Shimin looked at the sky and saw that it was almost the time he had agreed with Wang Zi'an. He simply put down the memorial in his hand, put on his normal clothes, and quietly left the palace.
…
"His Majesty--"
As soon as he left the palace, he saw Cheng Yaojin waiting at the door with a small bundle, like a daughter-in-law returning home.
"Hehe - I know you're busy, so I'm afraid you'll forget, so go get all these white stacks yourself!"
After saying that, the guy patted the small bundle he was carrying as if he was taking credit for it.
Li Shimin looked at the bulging bundle and couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. This old man might have collected all the white stacks in his imperial garden!
He rolled his eyes angrily, looked up at the sky, and strode away at the lead.
"Hey - what are you looking at? It's not snowing in the sky right now -"
Cheng Yaojin also looked up at the sky, muttered in confusion, and followed up.
The two of them had a tacit understanding, and no one mentioned the eight hundred strings of money.
We took the familiar road and headed straight to Wang Zi'an's courtyard.
The firewood gate is wide open, and before anyone enters the yard, they can already smell a refreshing fragrance.
The two people couldn't help but look at each other, looking like they were having a good time again!
I didn't even feel that my steps were a little faster.
"Come on, come on, please sit down, please sit down -"
As soon as he entered the door, Wang Zi'an greeted him with a smile on his face.
The dishes have been served, the bowls and chopsticks have been set, and even Erguotou has been warmed!
The enthusiasm and thoroughness made the two of them feel warm in their hearts.
Although this kid can be a little irritating occasionally, he is really good to the two of them!
"Boy from the Wang family, come here and see, is this the flower you want?"
Cheng Yaojin calmly sat down on the stool and patted the package on his back. Wang Zi'an had already noticed the big package on his back, and hurriedly stepped on it after hearing this.
As soon as he touched it with his hand, a happy smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
It's warm and soft, and there are still some tiny particles when you pinch it hard.
It is definitely cotton that has not been seeded!
He took out a small handful and looked at it carefully. It was white in color and had soft tentacles. If he pulled it, he could pull out a long piece of silk.
The quality is quite good!
"Do you still have this thing?"
Wang Zi'an rubbed the cotton in his hands happily and couldn't wait to imagine the feeling of being wrapped in a military coat.
"This thing is rare in our customs. There are quite a few in the Western Region. Why do you want it?"
Li Shimin looked at Wang Zi'an's overjoyed look and asked with some surprise.
"That's right, I want as much as you have! Don't worry, brothers, I'll settle the score. I don't want what you got for nothing, I'll give you the money -"
Wang Zi'an saw the two people looking at him blankly, and waved his hands indifferently.
Bah, who are you calling brothers to?
Cheng Yaojin, who secretly regarded himself as his father-in-law-to-be, secretly spat, but couldn't help but remind him.
"What do you want with so many of these things? There are poor people in the Western Region who stuff them into their clothes to keep warm. But they can't be taken off, and they are heavy and damp when they are put on... In short, they are of no use."
On the contrary, Li Shimin asked tentatively with a thought in his heart.
"Little brother, do you have a way to remove the seeds?"
"Of course——"
Wang Zi'an smiled proudly and then praised.
"Lao Li, I haven't seen you for a day, you've become smarter——"
Li Shimin:...
"That's useless, the road is too far, and I won't be able to collect much from you in a short while..."
Cheng Yaojin almost couldn't help laughing when he saw Li Shimin deflated. Seeing that Li Shimin was looking over with an unkind look, he quickly said something with a straight face.
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but be speechless.
Come on, if you want to promote cotton-padded clothes and jackets, you have to wait until next year.
"Okay, then help me collect it first, as much as you have, and I'll settle the accounts for you later - Hey, by the way, did I bring the eight hundred strings with me?"
Wang Zi'an suddenly remembered that they had not paid for the sleigh they had promised themselves.
"Ahem——"
Li Shimin, who had just raised his glass, almost choked on his words.
He put down his wine glass with some embarrassment, wiped the wine stains on his chest, and glared at Cheng Yaojin.
"Yes, where is Brother Wang's money——"
Cheng Yaojin:......
It's not that he broke his promise, it's that when he went out today, he realized that the family's circulating funds had just been almost completely robbed by his daughter.
My pockets are cleaner than my face.
"Ahem - drink, drink, as far as our friendship is concerned, talking about money will hurt our feelings -"
"Yes, yes, talking about money hurts feelings - drinking, drinking -"
Li Shimin also quickly raised his glass.
Wang Zi'an looked at these two guys with a half-smile but not a smile. If it weren't for the fact that these two guys spoke and behaved well, and their every move was full of nobility, and the accessories on their bodies were worth a lot of money, Wang Zi'an would have almost thought that this was the case. Two liars.
"Don't pay the price. You two businessmen tell me that talking about money hurts feelings..."
Wang Zi'an couldn't help but let out a long sigh, sat down across from the two of them, and advised them earnestly.
"In this world, relationships hurt money. Look, you give me money, and I'll give you a sled. Take it to the court for a spin, and you'll gain both fame and fortune. Maybe you can even get a title. Where can I find it? Go for such a good deal, right..."
Li Shimin:...
Cheng Yaojin was choked by this kid and became angry. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, staring into his bull eyes and muttering angrily.
"You are so petty, eight hundred strings, even a mere eight hundred strings is worth asking for in front of you——"
Speaking of this, he suddenly had an idea and hummed with a straight face.
"What status do you two have? How can you carry so much money with you? Do you think we are servants running errands?"
The prince was happy when he settled down.
"Okay, okay, okay, you are a very wealthy businessman, that's all right. In this way, you can ask your servants to bring the money later - the old rule is to hand over the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other. The shop is small. It’s so thin, no credit will be given.”
Li Shimin and Cheng Yaojin raised their heads in disdain.
"It's just a small amount of money. The two of us can't even see it. I'll have someone bring it to you later..."
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