Great Tang Genius Competition? Kneel, tip, and comment
In fact.
Lu Yuan's actions were nothing else.
It was a gesture of asking for money.
It was a standard action in the future. If it was in the past, Li Shimin would definitely not understand what it meant.
But that day in the Lotus Garden.
Lu Yuan and Li Shi Min had discussed the winery for a long time and understood the meaning behind this move.
So...
After seeing Lu Yuan's hand gesture.
He understood.
This fellow wanted to join in and take the opportunity to benefit from it.
Naturally, such a matter could not be discussed in front of all the civil and military officials.
"All of you will withdraw from the court for the time being."
Li Shi Min immediately dismissed all the officials.
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After a while.
There were only a few people left in the hall. Apart from Lu Yuan and Li Shimin, there were also Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin and a few other trusted aides.
As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Dai Zhou was closely related to this matter, so he was also left behind.
Without wasting any time, Li Shi Min said,"Minister Lu, is there something you can't say?”
Obviously, he wanted to pretend that he did not know Lu Yuan's intentions and was prepared to fool him.
But at this moment.
Lu Yuan knew the faces of Li Shi Min and the others, so he wouldn't let go of this opportunity.
He didn't reply at all. Instead, he sighed and said,"Your Majesty, you might not know this. I am now a seventh-grade official and can't compare to the income of your fiefs. Now, I'm even more embarrassed. I don't even have the money to reward my servants. I can't even bear to buy wine normally..."
It had to be said.
He had displayed his true strength in the aspect of crying poverty.
Hearing Lu Yuan's words, how could everyone not know what he meant?
Money to buy wine!
This was clearly to settle the score with the winery.
For a moment, Li Shi Min felt helpless. He didn't expect Lu Yuan to raise conditions for him at this time.
Thinking back to the past.
He, Fang Xuanling, and the other two occupied 60% of his winery.
However, before he could even get the benefits, Lu Yuan had already come to get back at him.
But then again.
They had indeed taken advantage of Lu Yuan. It was indeed unreasonable for an Emperor like him to earn money from his subjects.
Li Shimin suppressed his frustration and said with a smile,"In that case, if Minister Lu's plan is feasible, I will reward you with five thousand taels of silver!!”
Lu Yuan only smiled at Li Shi Min's offer and didn't respond.
Undoubtedly, his laughter was filled with disdain.
At the same time, Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin, who were standing beside him, had strange expressions on their faces.
Who are you looking down on?
Five thousand taels of silver was equivalent to five thousand strings of copper coins. This reward was indeed a lot, but if what Lu Yuan said was true, it was not worth mentioning in front of eight hundred thousand strings of silver.
Li Shi Min looked at Lu Yuan and his old friends 'disdainful eyes and naturally felt embarrassed.
He quickly waved his hand and said,"Uh…Minister Lu, it's fine to be straightforward.”
Seeing Li Shi Min compromise, Lu Yuan's lips curled up slightly. Then, he calmly put his hand on Li Shi Min's palm and said,"Fifty percent!"
"No!"
"Absolutely not. 50% is too much. This time, we are not doing business.!!”Li Shi Min shouted.
This was Lu Yuan.
If it were anyone else, they would not have the courage to bargain with Li Shiming.
After thinking for a long time, Li Shi Min said,"Lu Yuan, if the plan works, I will give you twenty percent, no more!”
Business was business. It didn't matter if it was a little less.
But this time, it was to raise money for the army, so it was different.
On the field.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yuan's performance stunned everyone.
Without hesitation, he cupped his hands and said with a smile,"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Actually…
Lu Yuan had never thought of asking for 50%.
According to his plan, it would be pretty good if he could get 10%. He did not expect that he would get 20% when he deliberately raised the conditions.
Since he had regained his dignity and gained a huge advantage, he was naturally in a good mood.
However, Li Shiming was not so straightforward.
In a trance.
Looking at the smile on Lu Yuan's face, he instantly felt like he had been tricked.
He suddenly came to a realization.
Lu Yuan was not a good person at all. His profiteer face made one's hair stand on end.
Previously, the contract had clearly arranged for Cheng Chumo and the others. They were not as harmless as they looked.
However, Li Shi Min couldn't change his words.
With a stomach full of resentment, he directly opened his mouth and said,"Lu Yuan, you want to raise this money like this?”
He had even thought that if Lu Yuan's plan did not work, he would definitely punish him severely.
However…
Lu Yuan, who was already confident, did not panic at all and began to explain.
"Your Majesty, this matter isn't difficult. This subject's method is to hold a Great Tang Genius Competition and use Your Majesty's name to gather all the geniuses in the world to participate.”Lu Yuan said slowly.
Great Tang's Genius Competition?
Li Shiming, Fang Xuanling, and the others were confused.
"What does it have to do with this?" Li Shimin asked.”
Lu Yuan said unhurriedly," Your Majesty is thirsty for talents. However, how many scholars in the world can be like Lord Fang and enter the court as a scholar?"”
"In our Great Tang, even children know some limericks, and many talented people are hidden in the fields and markets.”
"If His Majesty were to hold a talent gathering, regardless of age, background, or achievements, it would definitely attract many talents!”
Indeed!
In the Great Tang, everyone was a poet.
Although the imperial examinations had already begun, many people did not have such an opportunity. Many talented scholars could only stay in the countryside.
If such an event was held, all the scholars of the Great Tang would flock to it.
Hearing this.
Li Shiming, Fang Xuanling, and the others nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
It was as if he was attracted by the method that Lu Yuan had mentioned.
However, after thinking for a long time, Li Shi Min suddenly remembered something and asked,"Lu Yuan, something is wrong. You still haven't told me where the money came from.”
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