In the royal study.
Second Emperor Li and Zhangsun Wuji sat opposite each other.
"Ancestors, you and I have known each other for more than twenty years, right?”
"Your Majesty, it has been twenty-three years.”
Zhangsun Wuji was very confused. His Majesty had called him over alone, but he did not say anything. Instead, he started chatting about his family.
"You and I can be considered friends who have been together since we were small.”
"Your contributions to the prosperity of the Great Tang today are indispensable.”
"Now, I have a mission for you.”
"Can I trust you?" Li Er said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, I will die for you!" Zhangsun Wuji gritted his teeth and said loudly.
Although he did not know what Second Emperor Li wanted him to do, he could completely imagine that it would definitely not be a simple matter. He might even have to pay a huge price.
However, things had already come to this. His Majesty Li Er had already made his words very straightforward. If he refused, he would be completely standing on the opposite side of His Majesty.
Even though he would not do anything to him for the time being due to his achievements, he was still a little worried.
But in the future, they would become strangers and slowly be pushed out of the upper echelons of the Great Tang.
Therefore, he had no choice.
"Alright, auxiliary machine, I was right about you!”His Majesty Li Er laughed loudly.
"Our Great Tang has just finished a war with the Turks, and although the treasury is supported by workshops and cabinets, it is not enough to support our army in its campaign against the Tubo.”
"There are still a few months before the tax revenue for the new year is collected, but time waits for no man. If I don't seize this opportunity, I'm afraid that the war with Tubo will turn into a protracted war.”
"Therefore, I am a little short of money."
Hearing this, Zhangsun Wuji understood everything!
His Majesty was thinking of targeting the aristocratic families again!
He couldn't help but feel vexed. In the last expedition against the Turks, the Shantung and Guanlong clans had spent a great deal of money.
As the main executor, he had offended the various aristocratic families.
If the Emperor were to use the same trick again, even if those aristocratic families did not dare to fall out with the Emperor, they would definitely push him out of the aristocratic families 'group. He would also become isolated and helpless in the court.
At the same time, he was also a little puzzled. Wasn't the young man who came to deposit a huge sum of money a force secretly developed by the Emperor?
With such a huge sum of money, how could he lack money?
When he thought of this, he was shocked!
Could it be that His Majesty's actions were a test?
Zhangsun Wuji had an epiphany in his heart. It was time to choose a side!
Now that His Majesty's power and prestige were increasing day by day, there was only one answer for him.
"I understand. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I'm willing to offer two-tenths of my Zhangsun family's assets as an example.”
"As for the other aristocratic families, I will handle them. I will not disappoint Your Majesty.”Zhangsun Wuji gritted his teeth.
He couldn't avoid this huge loss of blood. He might as well do it more thoroughly to satisfy His Majesty!
Sure enough, after listening to him, Second Emperor Li revealed a surprised expression. Then, he patted his shoulder affectionately and said,
"Very good, Zhen did not misjudge you!”
Zhangsun Wuji nodded with a bitter smile. This pledge of allegiance could be considered a success!
"But there's no need to do this. You should keep your family wealth for your descendants!”
"I have other arrangements for this matter."
Zhangsun Wuji's face revealed a shocked expression!
Didn't he want money from the aristocratic families?
"I recently obtained a batch of exquisite glass treasures and need you to help me sell them.”Second Emperor Li continued,
" Your task is to gather all the aristocratic families and ask them to bring enough money and food to Chang 'an in ten days. Sell these glazed treasures to them at the highest price.”
Just this?
Zhangsun Wuji was a little dumbfounded!
Why did he have to be so serious about selling a Glazed Treasure?
These were all high-end luxury goods. Once they appeared in the world, he did not need to waste his breath to buy them!
For example, two years ago, he had spent hundreds of thousands of yuan to buy a glass cup from the Western Regions.
"Your Majesty, is that all?" Zhangsun Wuji was puzzled.
"That's right, that's all." Li Er nodded." But things are not as simple as you think.”
"This glass product will become an extremely ordinary object in the future.”
"Those who buy it will know about it in four or five years at most, or two or three years at least.”
After Zhangsun Wuji heard this, he was so shocked that he could not even close his mouth!
Glazed products were reduced to ordinary objects?
How was this possible?
"Why do you say that, Your Majesty? That glass was the most precious treasure, and its value was even higher than that of jade. How could it be an ordinary item?”Zhangsun Wuji hurriedly asked.
"This one has his own sources of information on this matter. You don't have to ask too much. Just remember what this one said to you.”
"How much money you can raise in the end will depend on your ability!”
Then, he patted Zhangsun Wuji's shoulder meaningfully.
Ignoring the confused Zhangsun Wuji, he continued," Alright, I called you here for this matter. If you remember it, you may leave."”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Zhangsun Wuji cupped his hands.
"Remember, do not expose me. Now is not the time to completely fall out with them.”His Majesty Li Er's eyes revealed a trace of coldness.
"I understand. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
......
On the way back, Zhangsun Wuji frowned.
He didn't sit in the sedan chair. Instead, he slowly strolled along the Vermilion Bird Avenue.
Now, he finally managed to sort out his chaotic thoughts.
His Majesty said that the glass object would become worthless after a few years. Although he did not know why, he believed that His Majesty would not joke about this matter.
Under such circumstances, if he used this item to ruthlessly scrape off a layer of oil from the various large families, he would be able to kill them.
When it really came to the moment when Liu Li became trash, he would probably be eaten alive!
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Wuji could not help but shiver.
His Majesty's move was simply too ruthless!
Killing without spilling blood!
Those aristocratic families fought to send money to His Majesty, but in the end, they only received a pile of trash?!
For a moment, Second Emperor Li suddenly felt a little different in his heart.
Even he, who had known each other for twenty-three years, could not see clearly!
Unknowingly, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back!
An unknown force, a huge amount of money, and endless wonderful schemes.
His Majesty had unknowingly become so mysterious!
And what His Majesty had just said,
"How much money you can sell will depend on your ability!”
The more Zhangsun Wuji thought about it, the more he felt that this was still a test from His Majesty!
Thinking of this, he hardened his heart. Forget it! Since he had already offended her, he would directly offend her to death!
Anyway, there were still a few years before they found out the truth.
With Second Emperor Li's current methods, perhaps by that time, they would all have been defeated!
Thus, Zhangsun Wuji decided not only to sell it, but to sell it at a high price!
Being able to stand completely on the side of His Majesty this time was his opportunity. He had to firmly grasp it!
He did not dare to disobey the current Emperor!
......
That afternoon.
Lantian County, Li Village.
Li Junxian had received a secret order from the Emperor to come to Li Yun's place to hand over the Glazed Treasure.
To be cautious, he brought a hundred of the best cavalry this time.
Li Yun was shocked when he saw his lineup.
"It's just a little thing. Is there a need to be so serious?”
After saying that, he threw the bamboo basket over.
Li Junxian received it and nearly fell to the ground in fright!
In his eyes, the bamboo basket was filled with priceless treasures!
This Li Yun actually just casually placed it in the bamboo basket and stuffed some straw into it?!
And he threw it over just like that?
If he didn't catch it, even if he had 99 heads, it wouldn't be enough for His Majesty to chop off!
Thinking of this, he could not help but break out in a cold sweat!
Then, he carefully wrapped the bamboo basket tightly.
"Hey, tell Old Li, if you don't have absolute confidence, don't do anything rash!”
"If something happens, let him come to me. I'll protect him!”Li Yun sighed.
"Alright, I'll definitely tell Old Master. Then we'll take our leave!”Li Junxian's lips twitched.
He was already about to suffer internal injuries from holding it in!
This Li Yun actually said that he would protect the current Emperor?？
However, after thinking about it carefully, there really didn't seem to be anything wrong with it.
Now, wasn't His Majesty just short of worshipping him like a god?
Li Junxian let out a long sigh. The world was truly in chaos!
......
After leaving Lantian County, Li Junxian did not return to the Imperial Palace. Instead, he had followed the Emperor's orders and personally delivered these items to the Duke of Zhao.
Li Yun had carefully selected this batch of glass treasures.
They were all very unique and huge!
Although his craftsmanship was very ordinary, he couldn't resist the ignorance of the ancients!
Hiss!
After opening the bamboo basket, Zhangsun Wuji sucked in a breath of cold air and was stunned!
Even though he was mentally prepared, he still felt that it was a little unreal after seeing the real thing!
He had never seen any of the treasures here before, be it in terms of color or shape!
His hands trembled as he stroked each treasure.
Zhangsun Wuji's heart was in turmoil!
There probably isn't even so many glazed treasures in the Great Tang. His Majesty has been living in the Imperial Palace for so long, yet he has managed to obtain so many!
How many more secrets did Second Emperor Li have?
After exclaiming in surprise, Zhangsun Wuji kept reminding himself that he had to be careful with his words and actions when dealing with the Emperor in the imperial court in the future!
"There are a total of twenty-seven of them, and they are all here. Duke Zhao, please keep them well.”
Li Junxian returned to the palace to report.
Zhangsun Wuji managed to gather his thoughts and began to organize the Glazed Treasure Auction.
This matter would not take too much effort.
The bait was very sweet, and the fish would take the bait themselves.
There were three more chapters tonight.
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