Just after noon, large amounts of snowflakes began to fall in the sky again.
The Duke's Mansion of Qi.
In the Nuan Pavilion, under the red-hot charcoal fire, Changsun Wuji was holding a tea cup, squinting his narrow eyes, listening to the report from his confidant, the big shopkeeper.
"After the official warehouses were exhausted today, the trading houses of the major families have closed down one after another, even the ones in Jiangnan - should we take advantage of this opportunity..."
After the shopkeeper finished speaking, he looked at Changsun Wuji with bright eyes.
Changsun Wuji held the teacup in silence, and after a long time he gently shook his head.
"don't want--"
Seeing that the big shopkeeper whom he relied on wanted to continue talking, Changsun Wuji gently put down the tea cup, sat up straight, and patiently gave instructions.
"Why do they recommend our eldest son's family as the head of the Guanlong family? It's not because our family is deeply rooted, but because we are relatives of the emperor. I am the Duke of the current dynasty and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. At this time, who should I stand with? Do you want me to teach you?"
After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly.
"What's more, the focus of our eldest son's family is on salt and iron, not food. Moreover, if we join in, we will be pushed out by them as a shield. They are the ones who eat the meat, and we are the ones who are shocked. What do you think? Can our eldest grandson family do this kind of thing?"
The big shopkeeper suddenly broke into a cold sweat and lowered his head in shame.
"This subordinate is shallow, please forgive me, head of the family——"
Changsun Wuji saw this and nodded with a smile.
"There's no need for this. I've seen what you've done very well in the past few years. By the way, your eldest son should take the imperial examination next spring, right? I think that child is talented, smart, and has a down-to-earth temperament. He is a good candidate." Zhicai, go back and let him prepare well——"
When the big shopkeeper heard this, he was surprised and happy, and he bowed his head to the ground excitedly.
"I would like to thank my master for your support!"
With the words of the head of the family, his children will be sure to take the imperial examination next year, and it will not be in vain for him to have been a cowboy for the family for so many years.
"You go down and make preparations recently. Maybe in a few days, our family will add a new industry..."
As Changsun Wuji spoke, the corners of his mouth could not help but turn up slightly.
If you don’t take what God has given you, you will be punished.
I, Changsun Wuji, am disrespectful of the benefits that have been brought to my doorstep.
Seeing the figure of his boss exiting respectfully, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but pick up the teacup, squinted his eyes, and subconsciously looked at the location of Dongshan.
I really want to see that kid’s expression after losing the bet.
…
Wang Zi'an was holding a glass of water and sat comfortably in front of the snow house, watching Lao Li's guards fighting back and forth on the hillside, with a satisfied smile on his lips.
Lao Li's guarding qualities are really good, he is willing to work hard and has good understanding.
In just a few days, I was already able to move freely in both directions.
Of course, the ones who have made the most progress are his two apprentices, Xi Junmai and Wang Xuance, who have already reached the beginning of Baji Quan.
This set of boxing was accidentally learned by him in his previous life, and he had forgotten about it for a long time. Unexpectedly, after inheriting Li Yuanba's ability, this set of boxing became particularly clear.
With his current perspective, he could easily combine the essence and routines of those boxing techniques in his previous life, turning them into a set of powerful close combat boxing techniques, and a powerful way to understand the techniques of using strength.
The Cheng Chumo brothers continued to swing their axes.
Xia Ji’s eight cuts!
A hammer here and a stick in the west, but because of the breakthrough in the use of strength, each move turned out to be quite powerful, making the two of them very excited, and they let out excited howls from time to time.
Just practicing the basic movements in this way has such great power, and the thirty-six-way Tiangang ax can't reach the sky.
These two brothers practiced very vigorously.
Only Li Siwen's face looked a little bitter. He was practicing a set of soft and slow movements, which was euphemistically called Tai Chi fists and kicks. From time to time, he glanced at the two brothers Cheng Chumo and Cheng Chuliang with envy, and then looked at the astonishing Xi Junmai and Wang Xuance with envy, feeling full of grievances in his heart.
Sure enough, there is a difference.
Who asked others to give two large cars as gifts, but I only gave a picture scroll? The gift was really too thin.
I was so stupid, really, that I didn't even think of giving the master a big gift.
…
In the second half of the day, Lao Li hurried over with Tang Jian in tow.
"Zi'an, I worked so hard in Chang'an, but you have such a leisurely life here -"
Before he even entered the door, Li Shimin pretended to complain and vomited bitterness.
Wang Zi'an held the water glass and glanced at him angrily.
"It's a bargain, so be good. If you're willing to give up your huge family fortune, you can come over and have tea -"
As he spoke, he held the teacup, stood up, and greeted Tang Jian warmly.
"Old Tang, you're here too. Long time no see. Long time no see. Come, come, come, sit inside -"
As he spoke, he put down the tea cup in his hand to pour him some water.
Tang Jian:......
Although he had seen Wang Zi'an's incomprehensible enthusiasm for him, he still felt a little unnatural, always feeling that he had stolen His Majesty's limelight.
"Ahem, you're welcome, you're welcome—"
"It's okay, it's okay. If you really feel sorry for yourself, just praise me more..."
Looking at Tang Jian, Wang Zi'an said sincerely.
Tang Jian:......
"Zian, the official warehouse is empty, can we start..."
As soon as he sat down, Li Shimin couldn't wait to ask.
The official warehouses are exhausted, and the people's hearts are floating.
Even the Supreme Emperor, who lives deep in the Taiji Palace and has no involvement in government affairs, has people send him messages.
Now, in addition to Tang Jian who knew the inside story, Wei Zheng who had some guesses, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui who remained silent, and Changsun Wuji who remained silent, there was a loud voice of opposition in the court hall.
Although he knew that this was just a game, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a little flustered. This way of playing was a bit too wild.
"Don't be impatient, Lao Li——"
Prince An Lao Shen was holding the tea cup on the ground and took a sip.
"To do big things, you must have a calm mind. Look at your character. If you are so restless over such a trivial matter, how can you follow me to do big things?"
Li Shimin:...
I can't be still.
If I remain silent any longer, I will soon be drowned in the saliva of the courtiers.
Seeing Li Shimin's anxious and angry look, Wang Zi'an decided not to tease him anymore and glanced at him with a smile.
"Don't worry, this time, I guarantee that you will make a lot of money and be extremely rich. You will never have to run away from home again..."
Seeing that Li Shimin still looked doubtful.
Wang Zi'an held the tea cup and leaned forward slightly.
"I'll give you a peace of mind. Your Majesty, do you know that you have a tacit understanding with me..."
Li Shimin:...
Where do I have a tacit understanding with you?
"Believe it or not, there will be new news from the court this afternoon. The food from Jianghuai is about to arrive... Don't worry, I have made all arrangements!"
Don't worry!
I just don’t understand why I came here after exposing my trump card beforehand!
This brat, a few days ago, asked Wang He, who was transformed into Chang Sun's shopkeeper, to send a message to him, asking him to announce at this stall that the food from Jianghuai had arrived, and he even told Wang He in a serious manner, Your Majesty knew it.
I know shit!
If it was going to be exposed, why was it so secretive in the early stage?
Li Shimin was puzzled and could only take the opportunity to ask.
"Isn't this bad? If His Majesty makes an announcement, won't the price of food in Chang'an drop accordingly? How can we make a lot of money?"
Hearing this, Wang Zi'an picked up the tea cup with a smile.
"Old Li, this is the difference between you and His Majesty. You can't even understand such a simple truth——"
ps: Chapter 3 is here. I originally wanted to put it together with Chapter 4, but I have to get up at 5:30 to go to work tomorrow, and I don’t dare to stay up too late. Chapter 4 won’t be available. But I promised to make up for it as much as possible, so I’ll squeeze it in when I have time. Good night.
