Chapter 8 The deal with Queen Changsun
The changes in the teahouse this morning made Li Chengqian's eyes widen.
"Why did they all follow Master Li as soon as he entered?"
Standing on the window sill of the restaurant, Li Chengqian couldn't help but tremble with his hand holding the window, and his eyes showed disbelief.
Why is this happening?
In just one morning, hundreds of people came in and out of the teahouse.
And more and more people are coming.
Even Yan Liben went in.
Li Chengqian looked at his second brother Li Kuan with a lazy expression and couldn't help but ask.
Li Kuan chuckled and said casually: "Everyone has a love for beauty."
"Everyone pursues a noble and beautiful life, but how do they know what life is beautiful?"
Li Chengqian said he didn’t understand.
There are many people who don't understand, such as Li Xiaogong. When he came to the teahouse, he looked at the people wearing various clothes, closing their eyes, holding teacups and listening to stories. His whole person showed incredible expressions. Why are these people's faces?
The expression on her face is so peaceful and natural.
Isn’t that story nice? Isn’t it a story made up of the history of Chu and Han?
And it is also full of false elements, such as Liu Bang being the son of God.
However, the trend of going to teahouses to drink tea has flourished in Chang'an.
Some people even started buying tea from teahouses.
Because this tea is very simple to brew, just make it with boiling water.
Of course, some people have come forward and accused this tea of being fake. Real tea needs to be added with pepper and aniseed, salt, and then boiled.
It's a pity that the people didn't care, especially when they knew that the old man who drank tea at the beginning was Li Gang.
Li Gang even said this tea is good, why do you say this tea is bad? Are you more knowledgeable than Li Gang?
The people themselves responded back.
Li Kuan looked at this scene with a smile. He sold all the tea he had made before and made a huge profit.
Then, Li Kuan went to Li Xiaogong carrying two kilograms of tea.
"Uncle Wang, do you want to join?"
"Fifty Guan, I can allow you to join a herbal teahouse, sell tea, and make money by selling stories."
"How?"
In the residence of the Prince of Hejian County, Li Xiaogong was silent as he looked at Li Kuan, who was sitting opposite him, smiling like a little fox.
Does a teahouse make money?
As far as Li Xiaogong is concerned, it is very profitable.
Especially when it comes to selling tea, Li Kuan has an account book. In just three days, he has sold 30 guan and commented on 10 guan a day.
Even if you don’t make that much money when you open a second store, you can still make money.
Li Xiaogong looked at Li Kuan, his eyes full of shock, and then quickly turned calm. He said in a deep voice: "The Prince of Chu's Mansion should not be short of money. You can open the second one yourself."
Li Kuan put down the chopsticks in his hand, wiped his mouth, and replied with a smile: "But Uncle Wang, I can't defeat those who peek into this business."
"Sooner or later I have to branch out from this business. The sale of raw tea leaves from the tea production area, tea transportation, tea sales, tea house establishment, etc. These are all profitable parts, and I can't afford them."
"If I were to fight alone, I would be easily squeezed to death. For example, those aristocratic families from all over the world would crazily raise the prices of transportation and raw tea leaves, squeeze me to death, and force me to hand over secret recipes.
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Li Xiaogong looked at Li Kuan, burst out laughing, and thought to himself, is this Gan Luo of the Tang Dynasty?
Really good.
"Leave a plan and I will talk to the Li royal family when you come back. If you are okay, come to the palace. The queen is saving money and her skirt can no longer cover her feet. This is a very bad thing."
Li Kuan nodded in agreement, understanding.
The news that Li Kuan went to Li Xiaogong quickly spread and many people knew about it.
When Li Gang came to teach, he specifically said this: "You did a good job. Fortunately, you were adopted. Otherwise, your life would have been in danger."
Li Kuan knew what Li Gang was talking about and didn't have too many ideas.
"Master Li, do you think I can take my biological mother out?"
Faced with Li Kuan's sudden inquiry, Li Gang shook his head, it's impossible, it can't be done.
Li Kuan is a little disappointed. His mother is still alive and living in the palace now. She is a little transparent in the harem.
Then Li Gang began to teach Li Kuan how to read, reading some ancient texts. As for the others, in Li Gang's opinion, there was no need to teach him.
The ancient prose only needs to be explained to Li Kuan, and he will have his own understanding and learn the knowledge he needs from the article.
The tea business has been stable because of the participation of the Li family.
Li Xiaogong and Li Shentong personally talked with aristocratic families from all over the country. You share a piece, and I share a piece. If we divide this business, every household can make some money.
After negotiating with various places, Li Kuan went to the palace to see Queen Changsun.
In the harem, Li Kuan was originally not qualified, but if he wanted to discuss business, he was qualified.
When he saw Empress Changsun, she was weaving cloth by herself. This scene made Li Kuan couldn't help but sigh, she really can pretend.
After Queen Changsun finished weaving a piece of cloth, she said apologetically: "Keep His Royal Highness the King of Chu waiting."
Li Kuan quickly returned the salute, please, this is the queen.
After being polite, Li Kuan told his purpose of coming without waiting for his eldest grandson to speak.
"The money of the Prince of Chu's palace is limited, and he has been doing business recently and needs some capital turnover. I hope the queen can lend me some for the sake of my dead father. I am willing to give half of the shares of the tea frying factory in exchange."
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The eldest grandson looked embarrassed, as if doing business was a bad thing. Li Kuan knelt down and burst into tears: "Please save the palace of the Prince of Chu."
Queen Changsun lamented: "Since the King of Chu said so, I will lend you some from the King of Chu. I happen to have some gold and silver jewelry. You can use them first."
This...
Li Kuan's eyes widened, you are really picky.
Queen Changsun seemed not to see his expression, and said to herself: "His Royal Highness King Chu, please understand us. Recently, a group of women who have given birth to children for Your Majesty have been clamoring for concubine seats, but the seats are only
There are so many. If you give them the title of concubine, you need to give them better treatment, which will cost a lot of money in the palace."
Li Kuan understood instantly: "I understand, thank you very much for the Queen's help."
Afterwards, they talked about some business matters, and then Li Kuan left.
In front of the palace gate leaving the harem, a woman in palace attire, accompanied by a palace maid, stood there waiting for something.
Li Kuan saw the woman in palace attire and walked over respectfully.
Before anyone arrived, the serving maid said: "His Royal Highness, King Chu, this is Li Zhaoyi."
Li Kuan quickly stepped forward and saluted: "I have met Li Zhaoyi."
When Li Zhaoyi saw Li Kuan, her eyes were full of excitement, but she quickly covered it up.
"King Chu, you... are well."
"Everything is fine."
"If you encounter any difficulties, I can still see the Supreme Emperor and help you pass on the message."
Hearing these words, Li Kuan glanced at the palace maid next to him fiercely, and murderous intent instantly filled his eyes. This scene made Li Zhaoyi unbelievable, but she quickly said: "This is my confidant. When I was a palace maid before,
, she is my sister."
Only then did Li Kuan put down his murderous intention and said calmly: "Zhaoyi just takes care of herself. Everything is fine with me. If Zhaoyi is fine, she can take good care of herself."
"If something happens, you can go directly to Queen Changsun. She is always fair and everything will be handled impartially."
Li Zhaoyi sighed, took a food box from another palace maid behind her and handed it to Li Kuan.
"Osmanthus cake, I hope you still like to eat it."
"Thank you."
Then Li Kuan left. Li Zhaoyi watched Li Kuan leave, feeling much relieved and with a smile on her face.
Back at Prince Chu's Mansion, Li Kuan opened the food box, looked at the sweet-scented osmanthus cake inside, and ate it one bite at a time, cherishing it very much.
After eating, ask someone to send some gifts to Li Gang's house.
Chapter completed!