A Free Deal? All bets! Kneel, tip, and comment
After a while.
This confusing gamble quickly swept through the entire Chang 'an Fortress.
Of course, other than the betting odds, it was also because of the popularity of the Scholar Competition itself.
This was the first literary festival since the founding of the Great Tang. If there wasn't even a gambling event in front of such an important event, it was obvious that some clubs couldn't be attended, making people feel particularly lonely.
And now.
The atmosphere in Chang 'an City changed as soon as the gambling game started.
Especially when they knew that the gambling house was being held by Crown Prince Li Chengqian, those wealthy gentry and scholars all placed their bets with all their might.
In fact, apart from them, even the dignitaries and nobles in Chang 'an City became active because of this matter.
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Duke Lu, in Cheng Mansion.
A burly middle-aged man was holding a jar of wine in his hand and drinking it.
The courtyard was filled with the intoxicating fragrance of wine.
The brawny man was none other than Duke Cheng Yaojin of the State of Lu, and the jar of good wine in front of him was naturally the product of Lu Yuan Winery.
Although at the moment.
The winery had just been opened not long ago and did not have much stock.
But as one of the winery's partners!
In addition to Li Shiming, Cheng Yaojin, who was an alcoholic, naturally would not miss his share.
This was…
These few days at home, he would not stop until he drank to his heart's content.
"Good wine!"
"Hahahaha, refreshing!"
"Lu Yuan is really stingy. He only gave me a few jars of wine this time!”Cheng Yaojin cursed as he drank.
If Lu Yuan were to see this scene, he would definitely be amazed.
Fierce person!
In the entire Great Tang, perhaps only Cheng Yaojin, a fierce man, could hold a wine jar and gulp down 60% alcohol.
At this moment, Cheng Chumo was caught by his father as soon as he appeared.
"Stop!"
"You haven't seen anyone these past few days. Where have you been fooling around?”Cheng Yaojin cursed.
These few days.
Cheng Chumo followed Lu Yuan to run errands, so he rarely stayed in the manor.
Cheng Yaojin glared at Cheng Chumo and saw the note in his hand. He asked curiously,""What are you holding in your hand?"
"Father, this is the proof of the bet.”Cheng Chumo said helplessly.
Even though he knew that this bet was set up by Lu Yuan.
However, Cheng Chumo was passionate about this, so his hands naturally itched.
Although Cheng Chumo had been very arrogant when he was drinking that day, he didn't dare to breathe loudly in front of his father. Now, he didn't dare to hide anything from Cheng Yaojin and directly told him the truth.
A moment later, Cheng Yaojin finally understood the whole thing.
For a moment, the bell-like eyes lit up again and he stood up.
"Preposterous!"
"You actually didn't tell your father about such a lively matter!”
"What a good Lu Yuan. This time, you've got yourself a good job.”Cheng Yaojin smiled excitedly.
Don't look down on the fact that you've been in the royal court all these years.
But in reality, Cheng Yaojin's personality was still that chaotic devil king. His old friends had all become ministers of the court, so it was naturally impossible for him to make such a bet again.
Now, how could he not be excited!
Cheng Yaojin suddenly asked,""Brat, how much did you bet?”
"Father, I…I bet on five people, each of them has their own way.”Cheng Chumo lowered his head and said.
Yi Guan?
Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin stood up angrily.
Seeing his posture.
Cheng Chumo's heart was already extremely nervous, as if he was prepared to be beaten up.
However, the next moment, what greeted him was not a violent beating, but carefree laughter.
"Useless thing."
"It's just money. If word gets out, it's simply a disgrace to our Cheng family!”
"Help me place a bet. There are only five of them, each of them will place a hundred strings of silver!!!”Cheng Yaojin laughed heartily.
Five hundred strings of silver!
This might be a lot of money for others, but Cheng Yaojin was the Duke and his family had few servants. The money in the mansion had never been used, so he was naturally generous at this moment.
For a moment.
Cheng Chumo was also stunned for a moment.
However, he quickly reacted and hurriedly took the money to place his bet.
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In their eyes.
If he didn't place a bet in such a cheap gamble, what was the difference between him and a fool?
Moreover,
His Highness the Crown Prince is the banker, yet you guys aren't participating?
Are you looking down on his status as the Crown Prince, or do you have other thoughts in your hearts?
Actually, it wasn't just in the Duke Lu Residence.
On this day, a similar scene occurred in the residences of many dignitaries and nobles in Chang 'an.
Bet money!
It also caused quite a stir in the Imperial Palace.
The news of the bet also reached the ears of some princes, such as the Third Prince Li Ke and the Fourth Prince Li Tai.
Compared to Li Chengqian, who had high hopes.
Their days were much more comfortable, and they received a lot of rewards on a daily basis. At this moment, many people also followed suit.
Although Li Chengqian was their big brother.
However, in front of money, even if he came, it would be useless. Since you want to open the market and be the banker, then it would be a waste not to earn money.
On this day, in the Dew Hall.
Zhangsun Wuji was summoned into the palace and reported to Li Shimin about the political affairs of the court.
After the discussion, Zhangsun Wuji was about to turn around and leave when he was stopped by Li Shiming.
He suddenly asked,"Fuji, I heard that there seems to be an interesting gamble in the market. Do you know who did it?”
An interesting bet?
Upon hearing this, Zhangsun Wuji immediately understood what he meant.
"Your Majesty, this bet was planned by the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince's Grand Protector.”
"Oh?"
"Chengqian and Lu Yuan?"
"But speaking of which, this matter is a little interesting. It's a pity that Zhen's identity is not suitable for betting.”Li Shi Min said with a smile.
Who was Zhangsun Wuji?
She was known as Li Shiming's considerate little girl, and she understood his thoughts the most.
As soon as he said this, he immediately understood the meaning behind his words. He immediately cupped his hands and smiled."Your Majesty, this subject has actually put down several hundred strings of silver. The Great Tang is in urgent need of military pay. If this subject is fortunate enough to earn some, I am willing to donate all of this money to the national treasury.”
Look!
What was a trusted minister?
Zhangsun Wuji's words were undoubtedly what Li Shimin wanted.
If he lost, he would pay for it. If he earned, he would donate it to the national treasury!
This was…
After hearing this, Li Shi Min smiled and nodded,"The auxiliary army is so thoughtful. I am truly gratified that you are so considerate of the Great Tang!”
For a moment, both of them revealed a tacit smile.
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