Referring to Liu Rengui's image in history, Li Xian felt that owing him face was nothing. Although this person is a bit sinister, he is generally quite decent.
Looking at the shopkeeper who was on the verge of collapse, Li Xian said: "You have also heard that Liu Rengui has sold it to me. I like this restaurant very much and want to buy it. You can make a price. Don't be afraid. I I have never thought of taking it by force. As long as your bid is not too high, I will never counter-offer."
Hearing these words, Zhang Youcai breathed a sigh of relief and saluted: "It is my honor for the prince to choose my restaurant. How dare I raise the price with you? Let's do this, Your Highness, the small restaurant is only a penny." The money is sold to you, in exchange, please allow the villain to follow His Highness."
After saying this, Zhang Youcai prostrated himself on the ground.
Following is different from being subordinate. It means selling oneself into slavery, otherwise he would never surrender.
Seeing Zhang Youcai bowing down below, Li Xian suddenly became interested.
Although the status of a businessman is equal to that of a lowly person, and he is a prince, it is definitely not to the point where the businessman can actively follow him.
Since this guy is willing to lower his body and follow him, there is definitely something wrong!
He put down his legs and asked the eunuch carrying the chariot to put him down. Li Xian did not agree, but asked: "Tell me your reasons. What are you doing? Do you know that if you follow me, there will be no Room for regret.”
Zhang Youcai raised his head and said firmly: "Although there are many princes in the Tang Dynasty, there are not many who can make servants retreat. I would venture to guess that you should be His Highness King Yong. Rumor has it that you are the most likely to be the next one." The prince's prince. So, what reason does the villain have for not following you?"
Li Xian laughed dumbly after hearing this reason. This reason was a bit far-fetched, but it was enough.
Although the probability of being able to follow a prince who is about to become a prince is not absolute, it is tempting enough. In fact, how could it be that simple to follow the prince? When you follow someone, you risk that person's downfall. Being able to make up his mind in such a short period of time shows that this guy is very courageous.
Nodding, Li Xian smiled and said: "Since you have the courage, I will allow you to follow. Since this restaurant is yours, you will still be the shopkeeper here. As for the wages... When will I have it?" We’ll decide when the time comes.”
Upon hearing this answer, Zhang Youcai immediately became excited.
It doesn't matter whether you are paid or not, the most exciting thing is to take the boat of His Highness King Yong now.
There are more businessmen and more people have backers behind them, but who can have as many backers as the prince?
Standing aside with his head bowed, Zhang Youcai asked: "Your Highness, do you want to go into the restaurant and have a look?"
Li Xian shook his head, glanced at the restaurant and said, "If you don't look at it, what's so good about a restaurant that is about to be demolished and rebuilt?"
"ah?"
Zhang Youcai was shocked and said quickly: "Your Highness, although the villain's restaurant is a bit old, it is not a problem to maintain it for another twenty or thirty years. You want to tear it down and rebuild it. I don't know how much money it will cost. If you want to make back the capital, you don't know how much money you will need." How long!"
Glancing at Zhang Youcai, Li Xian said dissatisfied: "What's the hurry? Just do as I say. You first contact someone to demolish the building, and I will send you the drawings after they are approved. In addition, you find a wine merchant and bring them to the palace. I have met with this king and contacted several famous music masters and the best carpenters, who will be of great use in the future."
After saying that, Li Xian stepped off the chariot and signaled to the eunuch carrying the chariot that he could leave.
Although it was comfortable to ride on the chariot all the way from the palace, going to the West Market would tire them to death.
Ignoring the dumbfounded Zhang Youcai, Li Xian got on the carriage and rushed towards the West Market.
There is a curfew in Chang'an City. Although the majestic prince will not have too much control, there are always people coming to question him, which is still not good. So before nightfall, he always had to buy another restaurant.
That's right, if you want to open one, open one on each side of the east and west markets! They are all good locations for making money, and there is no point in abandoning any of them.
The carriage of Prince Yong's Mansion drove towards the Western Market in a mighty manner.
"Your Highness, the Western Market has arrived."
Enduring the discomfort caused by the bumpy carriage, Li Xian got out of the carriage and couldn't help but stand in front of the carriage door and look at Xishi.
Most of the transactions in the East Market are local, so the people who come and go are all Tang people. Although the small officials from Changpingcang and Pingping Department come and go, they are not public. After all, no one knows who is behind any big businessman.
The West Market is different. This is actually the Foreign Trade Zone. Among the people coming and going, there are many people of all races. However, the low-key officials in the East Market are very flamboyant here and often scold Hu merchants.
Ignoring the clerk who was beating someone on one side, Li Xian jumped out of the carriage and began to browse the products in the Western Market.
Dongshi is all local things, but Li Xian knows very well what is on the land of China. Even the longan from the south is extremely rare, let alone other things.
The West Market is different. The foreign monks can chant sutras, and there are also many good foreign goods. For example, the wine sold at the stall in front of me is a good thing.
Drinking for pleasure is also good for the body. Drinking it before going to bed to relieve fatigue is also good.
The stall was guarded by an old Hu businessman. When he saw Li Xian approaching, he bowed and saluted, and spoke in a slightly broken Tang Dynasty dialect: "The lovely man who respects ghosts, the humble Alap sends my regards to you. Do you want to taste the grapes in your bath?"
During the Li Zhi period, the Tang Dynasty could truly be called the dynasty of all nations, and all barbarians were very humble. Although Li Shimin got the title of "Tian Khan", it is obvious that his son wears it more securely than he does.
Wine from the Western Regions?
Li Xian looked back at Li Yun, who immediately walked to an open bucket, opened it, took a taste with a spoon, and nodded with satisfaction.
When he was in the palace, he tasted food and wine for the saint not once or twice, so he could naturally taste the quality of the wine.
Seeing Li Yong nod, Li Xian waved his hand and continued walking forward. Naturally, there were guards to buy the wine and transport it back.
Going forward, there are wine sellers all along the way. No matter in later generations or now, Li Xian has no interest in shopping around. In later generations, it was because of laziness, but now it is not only because of laziness, but also because he has the qualification to ignore "cheapness".
Passing through the wine selling area, you are greeted by the fishy smell of mutton.
I saw that this was the place where sheep were slaughtered, and further inside, there were many fires lit. On the fires, the hanging mutton was roasted to a golden color, exuding an alluring fragrance. Especially the smell of cumin is so refreshing.
Wait, cumin?
Li Xian was stunned for a moment, and then quickly ran towards the place where the sheep was roasting.
There was no cumin in the Tang Dynasty, so he didn't even have much appetite when roasting lamb at noon.
Lamb and cumin are a perfect match!
