Following Du Qi's instructions, Liu Jian entered the private room with two attendants carrying a large box. After the box was opened, Liu Jian took out a long brocade box and placed it in front of Li Shimin and the other officials.
Although the brocade box was simple, it was also simple and elegant.
At first glance, it looked good.
This was a gift box specially made by Du Qi.
Du Qi said, "Your Highness, uncles, the tea leaves in this brocade box are of the highest quality. It's just a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Your Highness. "
The King of Qin stroked the brocade box and nodded inwardly.
Du Qi knew how to conduct himself.
He was indeed not simple.
He put away the brocade box and said, "Erlang, I'll accept your tea leaves. Do things honestly. Use your cleverness to do things. "
Du Qi said, "I'll follow Your Highness's instructions."
Li Shimin got up and left.
The other officials and generals also left one after another. Everyone had received Du Qi's gift. As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. They all looked at Du Qi rather kindly and went downstairs one after another.
However, when everyone reached the door, they suddenly heard a commotion coming from the door.
"Jin, I don't care if this is the world's number one tea. As long as you open a shop on this street, you have to pay. If you don't pay and something happens, we won't help you. "
"Nothing will happen if you pay."
"If you don't pay, we won't let this matter pass."
"Why don't you ask around? Who in this street doesn't know me, Master Huang San? This area is my, Third Master Huang's, territory. If you want to open a shop here, you have to pay. "
Arrogant words kept coming.
On the street outside the world's number one tea shop, there was a middle-aged man dressed in a simple shirt with his sleeves rolled up. He had a fierce look on his face. This person was tall and sturdy, with a fierce-looking face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes. On his left eyebrow, there was a two-inch-long scar, which was very intimidating. He was the so-called Third Master Huang, and he was currently blocking the street outside the Number One Tea House with more than ten ruffians.
Originally, many of the surrounding commoners had come to taste the tea.
But now, because of Third Master Huang's appearance, all the commoners gathered outside and discussed in low voices. Many people were worried about the world's number one tea.
Jin Wuque's expression was calm.
To him, the so-called Third Master Huang was just a scoundrel.
It was not worth mentioning.
After all, he was now a member of the Du Clan. Furthermore, the plaque was personally written by Qin Wang.
With such a background, he was not afraid of Third Master Huang.
However, Jin Wuque was patient and did not get angry. He said in a low voice, "Third Master Huang, I am the number one tea company under the heavens. I am open for business. It is impossible for me to give you money. What's more, do you see the plaque that says' Number One Tea House Under the Heavens'? That's written by the Duke of Qin himself. "
Third Master Huang raised his head and opened his mouth wide. He said angrily, "I don't care if you are the Duke of Qin or not. Furthermore, the Duke of Qin is high and mighty. He can't control this Yongxing City. Furthermore, you said that it was written by the Duke of Qin. Who knows? What if it's a fake? Who knows? "
Jin Wuque's lips curled up into a cold smile.
This Third Master Huang was courting death!
Jin Wuque said, "The plaque that says' Number One Tea House Under the Heavens' is written by the Duke of Qin himself. Furthermore, the Duke of Qin is currently drinking tea in my shop. Naturally, it can't be fake. "
"Bullsh * t!"
Third Master Huang crossed his arms in front of his chest and raised his head. He said, "The Duke of Qin is high and mighty. How could he possibly come here to drink tea? Who do you think you are? Jin Wuque, stop talking nonsense. I don't want much. I just want a monthly fee. I can guarantee that no one will come and cause trouble for your Number One Tea House. Otherwise, I can't guarantee it. "
Jin Wuque said, "That's impossible!"
Third Master Huang said, "Jin Wuque, since you refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Who wants to be impolite?"
At this moment, a deep and loud voice came from the main hall.
Li Shimin, who had just come down from upstairs, heard every single word of the conversation between Jin Wuque and Third Master Huang. Li Shimin was very clear that if he wrote the plaque that said 'Number One Tea House Under the Heavens', it would definitely be used by Du Qi.
That was exactly what happened today.
However, Li Shimin didn't think much of it.
Li Shimin couldn't stand this kind of bully who bullied good merchants. He walked out with his hands behind his back. He stared at Third Master Huang and said coldly, "You really have guts. How dare you extort and blackmail under the bright sky?"
Third Master Huang didn't recognize Li Shimin. He gritted his teeth and said, "Who are you?"
Li Shimin said, "I am the fake Duke of Qin that you mentioned. Who would have thought that a scoundrel like you would appear in Yongxing City under the emperor's feet and bully good people? Today, I can't let you live. "
Abundant killing intent and awe-inspiring might emanated from Li Shimin's body.
Li Shimin had been in a high position for a long time.
He was majestic and imposing.
When he opened his mouth, there was even more pressure. Especially after Li Shimin opened his mouth, a group of soldiers and horses suddenly rushed out of the tea house. These were Li Shimin's personal guards. When Li Shimin entered the tea house, this group of soldiers and horses were hidden in the dark. Now that Li Shimin opened his mouth, the soldiers immediately rushed out.
Third Master Huang was stunned when he saw this.
It was the real Duke of Qin.
This time, he really bumped into the Duke of Qin. Third Master Huang's legs trembled. He couldn't stand still and with a plop, he knelt on the ground.
The group of ruffians who came with Third Master Huang also knelt down. Each of them looked nervous and fearful.
These people were all stunned.
No one would have thought that a normal protection fee collection would provoke the Duke of Qin.
Li Shimin strode in front of Third Master Huang. His eyes were unprecedentedly sharp. This was because in Chang 'an City, under the emperor's feet, such a thing happened. This made Li Shimin furious.
Third Master Huang saw that Li Shimin didn't say a word. He kowtowed and shouted, "Your highness, I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. I beg your highness to forgive me."
"Men!"
Li Shimin ordered.
Following Li Shimin's order, the soldiers came forward and stood solemnly.
Li Shimin said, "Escort Third Master Huang and the ruffians to Chang 'an District. Hand them over to the Chang' an District Magistrate."
"Yes, sir!"
The soldiers received the order and escorted Third Master Huang and the ruffians away.
"Long live the Duke of Qin!"
Du Qi was standing at the back. He saw Li Shimin deal with Third Master Huang and the ruffians and immediately shouted. Following Du Qi's shouts, some of the surrounding commoners also began to shout loudly.
"Long live the Duke of Qin!"
"Long live the Duke of Qin!"
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The shouts rose and fell one after another.
This was because many of the onlookers were merchants on the streets of Yongxing City. These people had been extorted and blackmailed by Third Master Huang in the past. Now that Third Master Huang and his ruffians were all taken down, all the merchants and commoners applauded and cheered.
Hence, when Du Qi spoke, many people echoed his words.
Li Shimin knew that it was Du Qi who shouted first. However, when he saw the excited expressions of the surrounding people and heard the cheers of the people, his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
He did not feel that there was anything to be proud of.
On the contrary, he blamed himself.
In the imperial capital of Chang 'an, in such a big city, right under the feet of the Emperor, extortion and blackmail happened. This was the fault of the government. Li Shimin wanted to thoroughly investigate this matter.
However, this matter would affect the entire situation. He did not have the ability to thoroughly investigate this matter.
This would easily cause the East Palace to attack him.
Li Shimin looked at Du Qi with approval and left with the group of officials and generals.
Du Qi bowed and said, "Farewell, Duke of Qin!"
When he spoke, Jin Wuque and the rest of the attendants of the tea shop also shouted and sent Duke of Qin off. As a result, the surrounding commoners also shouted and sent Duke of Qin off. The commotion was vast and mighty.
After Li Shimin left, Du Qi looked at the surrounding commoners and those who were preparing to taste the tea. He shouted, "Everyone, the best tea in the world was brewed by Duke of Qin. Even Duke of Qin said that this tea is good. Everyone, come and try it. If you like it, buy some and try it. If you don't like it, it's not bad to look at it. "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "The new shop has just opened. It's my first time here. Please take care of it."
After he finished speaking, Du Qi turned and entered the tea shop.
He handed over the management of the tea shop to Jin Wuque. That was because the welcoming and sending of guests, as well as the management of the tea shop, were all left to Jin Wuque. He did not interfere.
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