Is Li Ke Really Stupid?
What did Li Ke want to sell?
Naturally, selling ice was the most popular on a hot summer day.
As far as Li Ke knew, the Tang Empire did not have the technology to make ice in summer.
In such a hot environment, if a large batch of ice cubes could be sold, it would definitely be popular in the entire city.
After all, even a behemoth like the royal family did not have much ice to cool themselves off, let alone the other nobles.
After considering the direction, Li Ke's first step was to buy raw materials.
In order to carry out the system's grand monopoly plan, Li Ke did not personally purchase the raw materials.
He had Dragon One to Dragon Six and the other six top-notch experts go to buy the raw materials in secret, leaving Dragon Seven to protect him.
No one knew that the seven top-notch experts rewarded by the system were Li Ke's men.
Therefore, no one knew which raw materials Li Ke had bought and cut off the technique of refining ice that was later discovered by others.
This was how a monopoly should be!
In terms of money, Li Ke did not prepare much before.
However, Consort Yang Shu had someone bring him a large bag of money, which was worth a lot. It was enough to buy all the saltpeter in the city.
Li Ke did not hesitate to use Consort Yang Shu's money, but in his heart, he remembered the affection of this nominal mother.
All of this was going on quietly. No one knew how the saltpeter, which had always been inconspicuous, was sold out in just a few days.
The second step was naturally to publicize it.
Five days later, Ice and Snow on Vermilion Bird Street would be selling ice cubes. The quantity was high and the price was high.
Li Ke spread the news of him selling ice!
He wanted to tell everyone in Chang 'an that he could sell as many ice cubes as he wanted!
With money, there would naturally be no problems with publicity.
Moreover, Li Ke was now a famous person in Chang 'an. His every move could attract the attention of the nobles in Chang' an.
Therefore, when he spread the news, all the dignitaries in Chang 'an were in an uproar.
"What is it? Li Ke wants to sell ice cubes?"
"Heavens, where can I buy ice cubes in this scorching weather?”
"Is he really stupid? Is he deliberately attracting the public's attention?”
"It must be. After all, he had just severed his father-son relationship with His Majesty. He was worried that he would be targeted and attract everyone's attention. No one would dare to openly deal with him. He is a smart person.”
"Are you stupid? How is he a smart person? If his shop couldn't sell ice cubes in five days, he would become a laughingstock. The entire Chang 'an would laugh at him.”
"Could it be that because Li Ke severed his father-son relationship with His Majesty, he was greatly stimulated and became stupid?”
Everyone was discussing.
Those who knew the situation thought that Li Ke was stupid.
The people at the bottom did not know the situation and only treated it as a chat after dinner. They did not pay much attention to it.
After all, ice was a luxury item that they did not have the skills to store in winter and never used in summer.
Even if there was really something for sale in the world of ice and snow, it would be something luxurious and expensive. They couldn't afford it, so they didn't care as much as the nobles.
......
At a famous teahouse on Vermilion Bird Street.
"Damn it, when did that bastard Li Ke buy such a big mansion? We made a wasted trip to the Ministry of Revenue."
Zhangsun Chong and his sister, Zhangsun Zhexian, were drinking tea.
After the meeting with Zhangsun Wuji, they left Zhangsun Manor and headed to the Ministry of Revenue.
The property contract of Chang 'an City was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue. Every property transaction needed the stamp of the Ministry of Revenue to take effect.
Zhangsun Chong and the others wanted to use an underhanded method to stop Li Ke from buying a house in Chang 'an City. They wanted to make Li Ke homeless and become a laughing stock.
Unexpectedly, he actually missed out. He found that not only had Li Ke bought a big house, but he also had several shops under his name.
Returning without success, coupled with the restlessness caused by the hot weather, Zhangsun Chong and the others were naturally unhappy and secretly cursed Li Ke for being treacherous.
With a place to live and a place to make a living, it would not be easy to target Li Ke in terms of food, clothing, housing, and transportation.
"You're the eldest son of the Zhangsun family after all. Can't you be more mature?”
Zhangsun Zhexian glared at Zhangsun Chong with her beautiful eyes.
She was just like her name. She was dressed in a long white dress and had an otherworldly aura.
She had an oval face, snow-white skin that could be broken with a snap of her fingers, a pair of eyes that were as clear as water, and smooth black hair that reached her waist.
There was once a scholar who described her as a beauty that was pleasing to the eye. She was so beautiful that she could topple a country and shock the world.
The third most beautiful woman in Chang 'an, who was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, was Zhangsun Zhexian!
"Hehehe, sister is right."
Zhangsun Chong smiled disapprovingly.
He felt that this sister was very good because she was very smart and could help him.
He also felt that this sister was not good because she was too smart and almost surpassed his position in his father's heart.
Suddenly, the two siblings stopped talking. They heard other people drinking tea discussing Li Ke's intention to sell ice.
"Hiss!"
"Sister, do you think that Li Ke has gone crazy from the shock?”
"How can we sell large amounts of ice in this scorching weather?”
After hearing the discussions of the people around him, Zhangsun Chong gasped.
First, he was shocked, then he felt that it was impossible, and finally, he felt that Li Ke was stupid.
The Zhangsun family was one of the top families in Chang 'an, but they had already used up all the ice they had saved during the winter.
Since that was the case, where did Li Ke get the large amount of ice to sell?
Had he become stupid because he had severed ties with His Majesty?
"It could also be a deliberate distraction.”
Zhangsun Zhexian furrowed his brows. His eyes were sparkling and beautiful.
She looked in the direction of Li Ke's residence and felt that this matter was not that simple.
Of course, she didn't believe that Li Ke would have a large amount of ice to sell. It would be difficult to take out even one piece in this weather.
"Damn it, let him be arrogant for three days. We'll know after three days.”
Zhangsun Chong laughed scornfully.
"Mm, you should tell the Crown Prince in the palace.”
Zhangsun Zhexian nodded and left the teahouse.
......
In the Imperial Palace.
At the prince's residence in the Eastern Palace.
Li Chengqian was stunned when he heard the news.
After a while, his handsome and peaceful face became ferocious.
"Li Ke, ah, Li Ke, you must not be provoked and become stupid.”
"The hatred between bengong and you has not been settled yet. Just you wait for bengong, bengong will leave the palace very soon.”
Li Chengqian laughed coldly, but he quickly regained his composure and continued to study as if nothing had happened.
On the other side of the palace.
In Li Er's study in Taiji Palace.
After receiving the news from the commander of the Imperial Army, Li Er was also slightly stunned.
Feeling the heat coming from above Taiji Palace, Li Er chuckled and said,"
"Zhen said long ago that the unfilial son would beg to come back. This is just to attract Zhen's attention. Don't worry about it, let him be.”
Li Junxian took his leave and paid no further attention to this matter.
Five days later, at noon.
A shop called Ice and Snow World on Vermilion Bird Avenue officially opened.
Today's weather was also very hot, but there were many people watching the show at the entrance of the World of Ice and Snow.
On the surface and in secret, all the dignitaries in Chang 'an City wanted to see what Li Ke was up to.
Was Li Ke really stupid?
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