Then, Wang Chen spread out a small corner of the floor plan on the table.
"A few days ago, I went to the East Market to buy a large number of vegetables. There are a few shops that I have more dealings with, and I always like to buy from them.”
" But last time I went, there was a shop that had been transporting fresh vegetables from a farm in the northeast of Chang 'an City to the city to sell. They told me that they would only come once every two to three days.”
" The reason is that the road from the northeast farm to Chang 'an City is much longer than before, because the imperial court has blocked many roads.”
Li Shimin and Du Ruhui were engrossed in listening. Du Ruhui couldn't help but say,"So you went to see it with your own eyes?”
Wang Chen nodded.
"In any case, other than Old Li and the few of you, almost no one comes to my tavern. When I was free, I naturally went to the northeast corner of Chang 'an City to take a look.”
"It really is a stretch of flat land that has been sealed off by the Imperial Army.”
"Not only that, but I also happened to see a few officials wearing court robes entering and leaving the sealed area.”
"You must know that the official uniforms of the civil and military officials of the various departments in the court are slightly different. After comparing and observing, I found that these officials belong to the Ministry of Works.”
"The Ministry of Works is usually in charge of the irrigation works, various facilities, the imperial gardens, and the emperor's palace.”
"Based on the geographical location of this place, I really can't think of anything else besides gardens and temporary palaces.”
" In terms of gardens alone, Chang 'an City has already had a Lotus Garden since the previous dynasty. Presumably, the current Emperor would not waste manpower and financial resources to build another garden for no reason. He could only build a temporary palace.”
As soon as Wang Chen finished speaking, the entire tavern fell silent.
Although Li Shiming had experienced it before, Wang Chen had used wool and rice to deduce the magical things of the snowstorm and drought.
But once again, he witnessed how the vegetable seller could deduce that the imperial court was preparing to build a temporary palace with just a few words. This still shocked Li Shimin.
Du Ruhui, who came to this tavern for the first time, was even more flabbergasted.
F * ck, how could he deduce this?
Observing the details and seeing the big picture from the small was the strength of a strategist like Du Ruhui.
However, he knew that he could not do it to this extent.
What kind of mind was this? It was as if it was centered on a small matter and could radiate endlessly.
Such a person could be called a monster!
Du Ruhui finally understood why His Majesty liked to go out of the palace in plain clothes every few days in the past month.
It turned out that there was such a wonderful person in this small tavern. If it were him, he would also be happy to talk about everything.
Li Du and his subjects sat in their respective seats, their minds in chaos.
Wang Chen looked at the two of them with some anticipation.
After a long while, Wang Chen muttered with some dissatisfaction,"Hey, Old Li, Old Du, at least give some reaction.”
"I've already explained the reason and the ins and outs. I'm just waiting for you to say something, and we'll start this profitable business.”
Only then did Li Shi Min and the other man wake up.
After suppressing the shock and horror in his mind, Li Shi Min smiled at Wang Chen.
"Shopkeeper, I might not be able to do this deal of yours.”
Wang Chen was a little surprised.
"What's the matter, Old Li? Do you still not believe me, or do you not like this deal?”
Li Shi Min quickly waved his hand.
As the Emperor of the Great Tang, he had originally only left the palace to experience the lives of the people. His main purpose was to come for Wang Chen.
The main business was still handling government affairs. There were so many memorials every day and so many documents submitted by the Ministry of Central Affairs. He was too busy reviewing and giving opinions. How could he have the time to do these small businesses?
Even if he succeeded, he wouldn't be able to earn much money. There was really no need for this, so he naturally had to reject Wang Chen.
Of course, he couldn't directly say that he didn't care about such a small deal. That would make him seem too arrogant and didn't fit Old Li's current setting.
Therefore, Li Shiming pondered for a moment.
He patted his chest and said to Wang Chen,"Shopkeeper Wang, you're being too polite. The relationship between the two of us is extraordinary."”
"Even if I don't believe you, I have to believe you. Besides, this isn't the first time I've seen your abilities. If you say the Sage Son of Heaven wants a Cultivation Palace, then you must build it.”
Wang Chen nodded with satisfaction.
Li Shi Min's face immediately turned apologetic.
"It's just that I can't afford a large amount of money to stock up on high-quality wood and stone materials.”
"I'm not afraid to tell you that we're actually in the medicinal herbs business. We travel between Guanzhong and other places according to the fixed season.”
"A few days ago, I bought a large number of various medicinal herbs. At this moment, all the money is on the goods, and I can't withdraw it in a short period of time.”
"So even though I know that this is a profitable business, I'm powerless.”
Wang Chen immediately revealed a disappointed expression. As a medicinal herb business owner, he naturally knew that there had always been more goods than money.
This made his plan to make a small profit come to nothing.
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