Du Ruhui repeated Li Qin's words in his mind, his body trembling.
He picked up the wine bowl and drank it in one gulp. After saying goodbye, he left in a hurry.
"Lord Du, you haven't finished your wine.”
Du Ruhui was so anxious that he couldn't care less about drinking.
He was indeed addicted to alcohol, but that depended on the time. He knew which was more important.
Now that all the officials in the court were anxious about this matter, he naturally had to report it to the Emperor first.
It was late at night. In Taiji Palace, Li Shimin had not yet rested and was reading the memorial.
The debate in the afternoon did not yield any results. He could only look at the ancient books of the predecessors.
However, they were still in a terrible state. The snow was getting heavier and heavier. Once the imperial court's disaster relief food was insufficient, famine would really spread everywhere.
What would the starving commoners do next?
It was unimaginable.
Li Shi Min's face was heavy as he flipped through the ancient book, but he didn't see a single word.
Just as he was feeling short of breath and frustrated, a eunuch came to report," Your Majesty, Minister Du of the Ministry of Personnel requests an audience.”
Li Shi Min frowned. What was he doing in the palace at this time? He was too lazy to think about it and waved his hand." Summon him in."”
Du Ruhui looked anxious. He took a deep breath and walked into the hall. I got it!"
"There's a way to solve the crisis!"
Silence!
The huge hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Li Shimin was very excited. When he stood up from his seat, his body and mind were a little unstable. He walked up to Du Ruhui and asked hurriedly,"Du Ruhui, is what you said true? Why didn't you say so before? Quickly tell me how to solve it.”
Du Ruhui was stunned for a moment, then he slowly explained the two methods that Young Master Li had told him.
"The palace at the head of the river is locked with a thousand doors.”
Speaking of the first method, Li Shiming's face was solemn. Although he was unhappy for a moment, it was gone in an instant. He nodded and said,"It's a good poem. This method is not impossible, but the money that can be earned is limited and far from enough.”
Du Ruhui sighed." This method is just icing on the cake. The second method that I want to talk about is the real help in the snow.”
Raising the price and deducting 10% to 20% of the tax, Li Shimin's eyes became brighter and brighter as he listened.
Du Ruhui had figured out the details such as taxes on the way here, so he had further perfected it.
"If at this time, the high officials and nobles of the capital all visit Furong Garden, these grain merchants have enough money, how can they not seek face and status?”Before Du Ruhui could finish his words, Li Shimin linked the two methods together.
This move was ruthless and ruthless enough. It was really the work of a god!
Li Shiming was shocked beyond words. He was dazed for a moment, then laughed loudly," You are indeed Du Ruhui. I knew you would be the most creative and help me solve my problems."”
Du Ruhui shook his head with a bitter smile." I didn't come up with this idea.”
"Oh?" Li Shi Min was puzzled.
Du Ruhui explained," After the meeting ended earlier, I was a little thirsty for wine, so I went to Young Master Li's place…"
Li Shimin's eyes lit up after hearing Du Ruhui's words, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face." Hahaha, good! As expected of my son. Not only is he talented in poetry, but he's also a genius in strategy. He can really help me solve my problems!"”
He had thought that after sixteen years of loneliness and being a merchant, this child would not be able to achieve anything.
First, it was the only good wine in the Great Tang. Then, it was the phrase,"I, Li Qin, will not profit from national disasters." Then, it was the phrase,"The palace at the head of the river is locked with a thousand doors, and the fine willows and new cattail are green for whom?"
In just two days, this child had brought Li Shimin a great surprise, both in terms of talent and character.
Du Ruhui was speechless.
Why did these words sound so familiar?
However, after Li Shiming was happy, he sighed for no reason.
"The more outstanding this child is, the more I feel sorry for him.”
"If he was just a merchant, I would have been more relaxed. I would have given him money and granted him a title of nobility. He would have lived a peaceful and wealthy life without worries.”
"However, this child's temperament is too indifferent. He's so indifferent that sometimes I forget that he's still a sixteen-year-old child.”
"Right, tell me, how should I reward Ba 'er? Gold, land? You've had more contact with Ba 'er. Tell me about it.”
Du Ruhui's thoughts became quick-witted. The meaning behind these words was vaguely to bring Li Qin into the Imperial Court.
After a moment of silence, Du Ruhui said,"I still remember when Young Master Li first found out about my identity. Although he was shocked, his attitude was neither servile nor overbearing, and his actions were extremely appropriate."”
"He never fawned over me, but he also never distanced himself from me. It was only a few days ago that I helped him chase away a few local ruffians and hooligans that our relationship became a little closer.”
As he spoke, Du Ruhui seemed to recall something and chuckled." I remember arguing with Young Master Li about the value of people.”
"He said that this person's life is only a short hundred years. His life is as light as a feather, but as heavy as Mount Tai. There are too many things that he can do, but there are too few things that he can accomplish.”
"He believes that the value of a person lies in wanting to achieve what one wants.”
"I thought that Young Master Li doesn't love money. The wine in Du Wine House is excellent. If he really sells it, the supply will not be able to meet the demand.”
"He doesn't like official positions. Otherwise, why would he not please me after knowing my identity?”
Li Shi Min nodded." Do you know how I felt when I first saw this child?"”
"Too fake, too hard to get close to. It's as if there's no one in this world worthy of his deep friendship.”
"It was only when Guanyin went today that I saw a sincere smile and happiness on his face.”
"I feel guilty."
"Since he doesn't like worldly possessions, then zhen will let the empress go out of the palace more often to accompany that child.”
Du Ruhui didn't dare to reply. He lowered his eyes, thinking about something.
Empress Zhangsun had not left the palace since the day when the alliance at Weishui River beat the drum.
Now, the Emperor wanted to persuade the Empress to leave the palace more often. In addition, the Emperor had long been dissatisfied with the East Palace's lack of opinion.
There were many reasons for this. Could it be that they wanted to support Li Qin to become the new Crown Prince?
Du Ruhui didn't dare to think about it or guess.
This was a huge matter.
Li Shi Min took a deep breath," Forget it, we can talk about the reward in the future. The country is still in danger."”
After a while, Li Shi Min's eyes turned cold and he suddenly said in a low voice,"Du Ruhui, zhen won't allow anyone to hurt that child.”
"Do you understand?"
Du Ruhui's heart trembled. He immediately understood and bowed deeply." I'll send people to guard the wine shop and the Li family's residence to ensure Young Master Li's safety.”
It was late at night. Du Ruhui, who was slowly walking out of the Imperial Palace, did not relax at all. He raised his head and saw that the snow was still falling.
The wind gradually grew stronger.
"Looks like things are going to change in the future."
"But can this Young Master Li withstand the stormy weather?”
Li Qin, who was already lying on the bed, had no idea that he had brushed past the sudden wealth that he had been thinking about.
He was still thinking about how to scam people, or how to sell his wine to make a lot of money.
If he knew that he had lost a large sum of money because of his pretentious words with Du Ruhui, he would probably want to slap his mouth until it was swollen and scold him.
" I'll let you pretend, I'll let you pretend…"
However, this was something that would only be known a long time later when they talked about it at the wine table.
At this moment, Li Qin was lying on the bed and not asleep. Instead, he had an indignant look on his face." I've never seen someone like you!”
"Are you still a system?"
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