Li Yuan was very happy today.
Because this was the first time Li Shimin discussed matters of state affairs with him since the Black Tortoise Gate. Moreover, he did not avoid it at all and asked in front of his most trusted minister.
This could not help but make Li Yuan sigh endlessly.
"Shimin, you guys can discuss this matter. We are old, and we are too lazy to care about these things. However, we have to say a few words about this matter."
"The wine is good stuff. This barbecued meat is also good stuff. We know that during this period of time, you have gathered immeasurable good things for the Tang Dynasty. You even got the Tubo and Tuyuhun chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, sheep, and horses, and even the Tujue horses. This is a good thing. However, this way, because the people have just passed, everyone is immersed in the pain of losing food. This is a good move to divert their attention! "
"However, you have to remember that food is the most important thing for the people. Although the people have made a fortune because of the locusts, you can't just go and ask for money so straightforwardly! This is good stuff, but have you considered whether the people can afford to drink such good stuff? "
"They can afford to drink it, Imperial Father!"
"Take a guess. How much does this bamboo bottle of wine sell for?"
Li Yuan weighed the bamboo bottle in his hand.
"It looks like it's only one catty. No matter what, it should be ten copper coins, right? Moreover, this is made by that kid! "
"No, it only costs one copper coin!"
"Wh … What?"
"One copper coin?"
Li Yuan was stunned when he heard this.
"Such a good thing, and you're telling us that it only costs one copper coin?"
Li Yuan was dumbfounded.
Such a good thing, no matter how worthless it was, it should be worth at least ten copper coins or a hundred copper coins, right? However, it was only one copper coin when it came here?
If it was calculated like this, how much was the cost?
What kind of wine was sold at such a low price? Wasn't this a loss-making business?
What was this kid doing?
He did not seem like a good person!
If he, Zhang Feng, could do such a loss-making business, he would not be called Zhang Feng.
Li Yuan wanted to beat him for being so stingy.
How could he be so cheap?
Li Yuan could not help but think of an inconceivable thing and asked, "You tell Us, what is this thing brewed with? This thing is definitely worth more than one copper coin, right? "
"Father!"
Li Shimin smiled faintly and said, "Official Fang, why don't you tell Retired Emperor about it?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Zhangsun Wuji and the others hurriedly looked at Fang Xuanling.
"Your Majesty, here's the thing. The wine is only worth this much. Aren't the people in Chang 'an City in a state of panic because of the food disaster? That day, I went outside the city to investigate, and I met Brother Zhang Feng by chance. Then, I told him about this matter. Originally, I just wanted to complain, but I didn't expect Brother Zhang Feng to actually have a way! "
"What?!"
Everyone exclaimed in unison.
"As far as I know, the wheat has already sprouted. Even if you feed it to pigs, they won't eat it. What can he do?"
"Could it be that the wine we're drinking … was made by this thing?"
"It can't be …"
Everyone was shocked.
Li Yuan was an impatient person. He waved his hand and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't be so wishy-washy. It's annoying to listen to!"
"Yes!"
Fang Xuanling stopped sighing and said, "Here's the thing. The wheat really can't be used, and I personally tested it. It's bitter to take a bite, but Brother Zhang Feng said it can be brewed! At that time, I really didn't believe it. But today, when His Majesty summoned us to the palace to taste the wine, I suddenly realized that this thing is brewed by the useless wheat! "
"Then it makes sense! In this case, doesn't it mean that the disaster our Tang Dynasty suffered this time has become a blessing? "
"This little guy is really amazing!"
When Li Yuan heard this, he sighed with emotion from the bottom of his heart. "You guys, tell me. I think this thing is feasible. It's up to you guys. If you guys think it's feasible, let's discuss how this thing should be operated. After all, Zhang Feng, that brat, is very cunning. When the time comes, he will definitely make a move. Otherwise, it would be a waste of his big words."
"And you've tasted this thing. You all know the taste and the value of this thing in the future. Think about it. I've decided to take 30%. Let's go. I'm drunk before I even drink it!"
"Alas! It's easy to get sleepy at this age. "
Li Yuan left under everyone's stunned gaze.
He was robbing in broad daylight!
But who dared to say anything?
"Well, Your Majesty, I recently made some money because of the bone-strengthening powder, so I want to invest some!"
"Your Majesty, I also have some meager savings. I also want to invest some."
"I also have the 100 taels of silver that Your Majesty gave me last time. I'll invest too!"
"…"
Li Shimin was a little speechless.
Originally, this thing was for them to make money together. He planned to pay for it alone, but he really didn't expect them to be so rich.
"Okay, then tell me, how much are you going to invest?"
"I'll invest 150 taels!"
"200 taels."
"500 taels."
"Six hundred and thirty taels, that's all this old official has …"
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