Chapter 523: Your Highness, please stop playing with me.
Zhu Guang never expected that.
I made an impassioned speech, but what I got in the end was Li Chengqian's words.
He was like a deflated rubber ball in an instant and said: "Your Highness, please stop playing with me."
"Wouldn't it be of great use to you to keep my life alive?"
"Just tell me what you want me to do for you, and I'll do it..."
Now Zhu Guang has completely admitted that he is a coward.
Although he is much older than Li Chengqian.
But the gap between the two is too big.
Under Li Chengqian's manipulations, Zhu Guang had no room to fight back. He could only stand there and be beaten, waiting to be threatened by Li Chengqian.
He could even feel that if he didn't give in anymore, Li Chengqian would have ten thousand ways to deal with him.
If that's the case, then don't waste your time.
It's better to give in earlier so that you can go home earlier.
In this way, he also admitted that he was really no match for Li Chengqian.
Seeing his appearance, Li Chengqian was happy.
Li Chengqian raised his head and said directly: "If you had said this earlier, why would you waste all this time?"
After finishing speaking, he waved his hand towards Hou Junji and said: "Uncle Hou, help him loosen his ties. The food is almost cold. Hurry up and sit down and eat some together."
Hou Junji nodded in agreement, and then helped Zhu Guang untie him.
The three of them also sat at the same table and started eating.
Even though Zhu Guang is a well-known top craftsman in the craftsman circle, he has actually not been living a good life in recent years.
Especially after becoming famous, it can be described as down and out.
Do you think he wore the clothes he wore because he was casual?
Obviously he could only wear these rags because he couldn't afford anything better.
As for the reason why.
Li Chengqian also asked others' doubts.
He looked straight at Zhu Guang and said, "Aren't you a top master in the craftsman circle? How could you become such a miserable person?" Sample?"
"Top Master?"
"hehe……"
"If possible, I would rather be a little carpenter in my hometown that others look down upon."
Zhu Guang said with melancholy: "At least as a young carpenter, I can still earn a living by relying on my craftsmanship."
"Ever since I was given the title of master, no matter where I go, people are staring at me, and no matter where I go, there are people paying tribute. They all think that I am living a glorious life."
"But who knows, I don't want to be a master either..."
"After all, this title of master cannot be used as food."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian's face was full of doubts.
"Since you are already a master, don't you make more money than others by doing your work?"
He was a little puzzled and asked: "How is it possible that I can't eat?"
"You'll earn a lot of money."
Zhu Guang said angrily: "Since I was named this master, I no longer have the job of repairing a stool or a chair for someone, let alone an ordinary carpenter."
"The people who come to me all day long are the same poor carpenters."
"This group of people, nominally, come to me to learn my craft, but in fact, who doesn't come to my house to make a living?"
"One or two, I don't want to say anything, but it's okay if they don't come. Once they come, they come in groups, which is like a huge crowd."
"Not to mention the appetite of those guys, just saying that I have received nearly a hundred people this year, and I can't bear it anymore."
"Originally, I have little work, no wages, and I have to take care of these people's food. Where do you think I can become rich?"
Seeing the angry look on his face, Li Chengqian and Hou Junji couldn't help but look at each other.
Immediately afterwards, both of them shook their heads and smiled bitterly.
Everyone in the world says that a master is good. A master represents the pinnacle of an industry and is worshiped by thousands of people.
But who knows the master’s suffering?
Real masters, even very rich people, dare not use it.
After all, who knows how much this master charges?
What if someone wants to take away all their wealth with just one mouthful?
Will you give it to me then?
If you give it, then you are absolutely stupid.
If you don't give it, aren't you still waiting to be embarrassed?
And this is especially true for those who have no money.
They will subconsciously think that these masters charge very high fees.
For carpentry work such as making tables, chairs and benches, you would definitely not find such a famous master to do it.
Li Chengqian sighed softly and said: "As the saying goes, masters are among the people, clowns are in the palace."
"Yeah, yeah, that's the truth."
While Zhu Guang was picking up the food in front of him, he said in a confused voice: "I have figured it all out. If anyone can give me a long-term job, I will work hard for him."
"As long as this person doesn't mind me eating too much, that's fine."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian tilted his head and said, "Follow me from now on. I'll ensure that you don't have to worry about food and clothing. You will have a monthly salary, and you will get red envelopes during the holidays."
"Um?"
Zhu Guang suddenly stopped and looked at Li Chengqian: "How much monthly salary can you give me?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian was slightly startled and didn't react for a while.
Seeing his appearance, Zhu Guang thought he had said something wrong.
He quickly explained: "Your Highness, please don't get me wrong, I don't care about money, it's just me..."
He scratched his head in embarrassment and said: "It's just that I also have to support my family. My wife and children are all waiting for dinner. I will go to Chang'an City with you then. I can't not get back a penny."
It turned out to be To support the family...
Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly and said: "The monthly payment is easy to discuss. I will at least give you the official position of the third rank in the court."
"And in terms of salary, I can also provide you with a big house in Chang'an City, and take your wife and children to Chang'an City."
"If you behave well in the future, I can go to Emperor Father to apply for a quota for you, so that you can be an official of the Tang Dynasty in a serious manner."
If we are serious about it, the treatment given by Li Chengqian is the best.
Even Zhu Guang's eyes lit up after hearing this.
Where can I find such treatment?
He hurriedly said: "Your Highness, are you serious?"
"Do I deserve to lie to you?"
Li Chengqian chuckled and said: "Okay, let's eat first. After we finish eating, we will go to the streets to help you buy clothes. Then you can take your whole family and follow Uncle Hou back to Chang'an City."
"After you arrive in Chang'an, someone will help you arrange everything, and after you get there, you will know what you should do."
Hearing this, Zhu Guang also beamed.
He cupped his hands towards Li Chengqian and said, "In that case, I would like to thank His Highness for your courtesy."
"I promise, whatever your Highness asks the villain to do, the villain will do for you."
He was also really driven crazy by poverty and frightened by hunger.
He no longer wanted to live such a miserable life.
If no one had come to see him before, he might have run away with someone else.
And this is really good luck for Li Chengqian.
After he came here, he picked up such a big treasure for nothing.
And this is what makes Li Chengqian extremely excited.
After dinner, Li Chengqian and Hou Junji went to the street with Zhu Guang and bought him new clothes from head to toe.
Then, under the leadership of Zhu Guang, he returned home with him...