I am the cook, but I am Li Er's son-in-law

"So... Mr. Zhengyang actually planned it long ago?" Li Tai asked softly with a trembling voice.

He felt that he might have discovered some great truth.

Changsun Wuji shook his head: "If Lord Zhengyang had planned it in advance, His Majesty would not have trusted him so much. It's just that he has done everything that should be done. It is not an exaggeration to have such benefits as a leader."

Li Tai nodded, wishing he could replace him.

嗏

Even without Yin Xuan, it would be impossible for him to do these things, and even the compilation of "Kuo Di Zhi" could not be so smooth, let alone relying on this book, he could enter the court and become an official.

Changsun Wuji didn't speak any more, he just stopped talking, and if he continued, it seemed that he lacked confidence.

Li Tai was silent for a long time before slowly opening his mouth: "Uncle is right, but... ordinary merchants, can they really be as good as Zhengyang Gong?"

"Also, even if they have indeed achieved this level with our support, how can we guarantee that they will not be wolf-hearted and bite us back?"

These are two heartbreaking questions.

Changsun Wuji already had a plan for this.

"Your Highness, we don't need a figure like Lord Zhengyang. What we need...is just a group of merchants. Together, they can achieve the level of Duke Zhengyang."

He paused, then emphasized his tone, and repeated two words: "A batch."

Li Tai was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly realized.

This sentence, or even just these two words, solved the most important problem in his heart, yes, if one person can't do it, then a group of people.

And... managing a group of people is much easier than managing one person.

A person's thoughts are unified, but a group of people's thoughts are divided.

Li Tai paused, then tapped the table lightly: "Then uncle, what should we do?"

"I also study with you, to start a business?"

Changsun Wuji shook his head and smiled: "Your Highness doesn't have to choose the same route as me. Merchants and merchants are small things after all. Your Highness has more worthwhile things to do."

Li Tai raised his eyebrows and let out a little surprise: "Oh?"

"Qian Zhuang." Changsun Wuji spit out two words, loudly.

Li Tai raised his head, pointed at himself, and was a little surprised: "You mean, uncle, you want me to open a bank?"

Changsun Wuji nodded.

"This..." Li Tai frowned, still having doubts in his heart.

It's not that this idea is bad, what my uncle said just now made it very clear. Now that the importance of copper coins is getting higher and higher, the status of the bank is naturally becoming more and more important.

嗏

The reason why he hesitated was because he was not sure that he would really get the benefits he deserved if he set up this bank. No matter how he looked at it, it didn't seem like an easy task.

The most important thing is that the affairs of the bank have been taken care of by Mr. Zhengyang.

Even a person like Changsun Wuji, after entering the field of merchants, did not choose to face the glory of Zhengyang Gong, but chose to find another way in other fields.

In the end, my uncle asked me to do things in the field that Lord Zhengyang is best at?

I'm afraid I'm not messing with myself.

Changsun Wuji waved his hand and explained: "Your Highness, this matter seems to be unreasonable, but in fact...it is up to you."

"You are the prince, the legitimate son."

In fact, Changsun Wuji wanted to say that Li Tai is now the eldest son, but after thinking about it-this thing stimulated Li Tai too much, and Li Shimin did not treat Li Tai as the eldest son. Swallowed back into the stomach.

"You represent the face of the royal family."

"No matter how good this bank is, it is in the hands of Duke Zhengyang after all. Nearly half of the country's money is in the hands of one person. This is not a good thing for the court and the royal family."

"No matter what, whether it's the court or Your Majesty, they will only support you more."

No matter how much Li Shimin trusted Yin Xuan, it was still like this.

How can other people's things smell better than your own?
The subtext in these words is that as long as Li Tai does this, he will be able to gain the trust of the court and His Majesty. Even if there is a slight problem, the court is willing to take the blame for him.

If you don't, you won't.

If you try a few times and make mistakes a few times, you will always find a way.

Li Tai was very moved. He thought about Changsun Wuji's words. After thinking for a long time, he nodded slowly: "Uncle is right. Tomorrow...no...tonight I will write a memorial and submit it to you." .”

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly.

Li Tai has always been a man of hard work. He said he would write a memorial tonight, so he wrote it without sleeping tonight, not only because he wanted to run a bank.

More content in the memorial is how to run a bank.

Li Tai knows what kind of person his father is, he is a person who does more than talk, and is also a person who is happy to see him do more than talk.

If I just pouted my ass and said that I want to run a bank, but I can't say why, then my father will definitely not agree, and I will kick him up—as far as death.

Submit to the Ministry of Accounts.

The household department approved it overnight, and went to court the next day.

Li Tai came to the court in person and announced what he was going to do.

Li Shimin was also surprised when he heard it, but he was not dissatisfied. After the father and son talked late that night, Li Shimin was really worried that his son might go astray.

after all…

There are already two sons who have rebelled against each other. Although the incident is only three, but... Li Taicai is only the third.

Even if you don't rebel, if you give up on yourself and feel that the throne is hopeless, it would be a pity to spend your life and waste your talents and learning from then on.

Li Tai is still so enterprising now, which really surprises Li Shimin, and feels a little regretful in his heart. It's a pity... If there is no Yin Xuan, passing the position to Li Tai seems to be a good choice.

But... even if there is a little guilt in my heart.

Li Shimin didn't relax at all verbally. He took the school exams one by one, and when he couldn't ask questions, he called other officials in the court to ask questions.

What if this is another way to give up on yourself?
He couldn't get the throne, so he hated Yin Xuan, so he came up with such a ridiculous method to take revenge on Yin Xuan and himself?
Li Tai did not disappoint Li Shimin.

Although there are many places where the answers are stuttering, but...the important places have their own thinking, and there are some omissions. After being pointed out by Tang Jian, he also humbly learns.

Li Shimin nodded, and said softly: "Since Qing has this intention and has prepared so well, I think this is feasible, what do you love?"

No one objected.

The matter of the bank is so detrimental that it is not their interests. Besides, someone competes with Yin Xuan, maybe they can get some benefits from it.

This is a good thing, and there is no reason to oppose it.