Are You Afraid That I Will Be Taken Away by the Aristocratic Families? (, tickets)
One month!
The ministers were shocked, and their eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Li Shaobao, this…this is impossible.”
Yan Liben said.
"Even if the cement is useful, there are many things that can happen when the road is surveyed and the specific construction is carried out.”
"A month? That's not possible."
The ministers nodded. If the Ministry of Works was so easy to handle, they wouldn't have to spend so much money and food.
Although Li Xian was talented and capable, he was still young and frivolous. He thought too little and thought things too simply.
"Li Shaobao, think about it again.”
Li Shi Min also persuaded.
Li Xian was the future pillar of the international community, and Li Shimin valued him highly. He didn't want to affect Li Xian's reputation because of this.
"No need."
Li Xian shook his head and rejected Li Shiming's good intentions. He looked at Yan Liben and smiled.
"Lord Yan, let's make a bet.”
"If I can complete the construction of the Inner Pass Road within a month, then all the projects of the imperial court that require stone materials will use my cement.”
"If it doesn't work, I'll donate 100,000 catties of corn to the imperial court every year.”
"How is it?"
Yan Lide smiled and nodded.
"If it works, it proves that cement can indeed replace stone and greatly reduce the construction period. If it doesn't work, the national treasury can get 100,000 catties of corn for free every year.”
"It's beneficial to the country, so I naturally agree.”
"Thank you, Li Shaobao.”
Li Xian nodded. This Yan Lide was indeed not simple.
In one sentence, he agreed to his bet and saved his face. It was not embarrassing to win or lose.
As expected, being able to become a minister was not simple.
However, there was nothing bad about this for Li Xian. In any case, what he wanted was a stable market for cement. The imperial court was doing big projects.
Moreover, since the imperial court had officially designated it, it would definitely be of high quality. With quality assurance, it was a very good way to build a reputation for cement.
"Lord Yan is indeed shrewd.”
Li Xian said with a smile. He had the appearance of an old friend of Yan Lide's, causing others to be unable to help but praise him.
Although this Li Xian was young, he was indeed experienced and prudent when dealing with people. He could not be underestimated.
"Alright, I'm also starting to look forward to it."
Li Shi Min said with a smile.
"Today, Li Shao Bao has just obtained the title of Crown Prince's Junior Guardian. In order to celebrate, Zhen has decided to hold a banquet in the Imperial Garden to celebrate with all the beloved ministers!”
The officials agreed.
"Here!"
……
After the court session ended, Li Xian entered the rear palace under the escort of Li Chengqian and the other four children.
"Master, this is the imperial garden. How is it?”
Li Lizhi said proudly.
"It's much better than Master's garden.”
Li Xian didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Why is Master's home the same as here? The imperial garden is full of flowers, wealth, and good fortune.”
"Master's family wants to embellish their lives and cultivate their sentiments.”
"It's different."
Li Lizhi frowned and scratched her little head. She felt that Li Xian's words were very profound, but she didn't know what was profound about them.
"Master Gao Ran has a noble character and is untainted by worldly things.”
Li Chengqian, Li Ke, and Li Tai, on the other hand, had looks of worship, their eyes full of stars.
As expected of her master, she was indeed different.
Li Xian was embarrassed.
It's all because I don't have the money to pay for it. Do you think I don't want to?
"Li Shao Bao, His Majesty and the Empress have invited you to the Apricot Garden.”
The chamberlain came over to invite him. He was very polite and did not dare to neglect.
Li Xian might be young, but he was someone who had killed the Duke of Changping and Zhang Liang today, and ruined the reputation of three great Confucians. Of course, he had to be careful.
"Yes."
Li Xian nodded and agreed.
"Lead the way."
Then, she separated from Li Chengqian and the others and went to the apricot garden by herself.
"Greetings, Your Majesty. Greetings, Empress.”
Li Xian crossed his hands and bowed.
"Li Shaobao, there's no need to be so polite.”
Li Shi Min smiled. He didn't have the imposing manner of a grand hall master, but the amiable manner of an elder.
"I've long heard His Majesty mention Li Shao Bao, but when I saw him in person, I still felt that it was a little unbelievable.”
Empress Zhangsun said with a smile.
"Who would have thought that Li Shaobao, who helped the imperial court settle hundreds of thousands of disaster victims and contracted the construction of the Inner Pass Road, was only a teenager?”
"Li Shaobao is worthy of the title of young hero.”
Li Xian smiled politely.
"Empress, you flatter me."
However, he could not help but complain in his heart. Although his body was only in his teens, he had to call him daddy in his heart!
"Li Shaobao is indeed humble and polite, neither arrogant nor impatient.”
Empress Zhangsun nodded with satisfaction and smiled at Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty has found a good master for the Crown Prince and the others, so ChenQie can rest assured.”
Li Shi Min burst into laughter.
"Guanyin Nanny, you are right. Li Shao Bao is a talented person.”
"Because Li Shaobao, like Zhen, has the people of the world in his heart.”
Li Xian frowned when he saw Li Shi Min's eyes that were filled with hope for his approval.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to beat around the bush.”
Li Xian said seriously.
"I'm not as great as you think. I can't hold all the people in the world.”
"This Crown Prince's Junior Guardian only agreed because he saw that educating the child wasn't tiring and that he had a decent income.”
"My biggest dream is to earn money, spend money, and enjoy life.”
"I don't like guessing games.”
Empress Zhangsun looked at Li Shiming awkwardly, not knowing what to do. Just as the Emperor said, this Li Xian was not ordinary and was hard to grasp.
"You…"
Li Shi Min smiled bitterly.
"So smart that it makes me crazy."
Li Shi Min took a deep breath and asked.
"Alright, this one will speak directly. Li Xian, what do you think of the aristocratic families?”
Li Xian didn't say anything and continued to look at Li Shi Min, knowing that he hadn't finished his words.
"Sigh, the aristocratic families monopolize talents and annex land. They are a huge problem for the court and the main culprit for the people to live a good life.”
"Li Xian, you have a lot of ideas and are good at strategy.”
"Are you willing to work with me to destroy the aristocratic families?”
Li Xian smiled. It turned out that Li Shiming wanted to form an alliance and tie him to the Imperial Court.
He was afraid that he would be snatched away by the aristocratic families!
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