Datang Storyteller: Uncovering the Secret of Xuanwu Gate, Li Er was stunned

Chang'an City, Cui Mansion!

Cui Ren, the person in charge of the Cui family in Chang'an City, was frowning as he listened to the report of the family members who were officials in the court.

"Patriarch, that fine salt is as fine as fine sand, as white as snow, and tastes salty and fragrant. It is really a good thing."

"And the horseshoe, it's just such a small piece, it is said that the horse can run freely if it is nailed to the sole of the horse's foot, and the horseshoe will not wear out at all, and..."

The children of the clan are scrambling to argue.

Cui Ren's face became more and more serious. He put down the teacup in his hand with a dark face, and said coldly, "You said that the storyteller named Qin Yu made all of this?"

"Reporting to Patriarch, it is that Qin Yu!"

"Hmph, what are you all doing to eat?"

"Let people make such a big noise under your noses, and you only know now?"

Cui Ren reprimanded with an angry face.

If he had known earlier, he would have found a solution.

But now that the deal is done, Li Shimin is clearly declaring war with the aristocratic family.

And it caught them off guard, and gave them no time to prepare.

If he guessed correctly, the fine salt will be available tomorrow at the latest and start selling to the common people.

But these aristocratic families are not prepared at all.

"Li Shimin, what a Li Shimin, this is because his wings are stiff, isn't he, he dares to fight against the aristocratic family!"

Cui Ren chewed Li Shimin's name viciously, and slammed his fists on several cases.

"Patriarch, we can't blame us for this. It was Li Shimin who concealed the news so terribly that we didn't hear anything about it."

"That's right, Patriarch, who would have thought that a storyteller would have such abilities."

"Li Shimin is also lucky, even such a good thing can happen to him."

"..."

The children of the family say what you say, and I say what you say.

"lucky?"

Cui Ren asked back with a sneer.

Sensing that Cui Ren's tone was not right, everyone dared not speak further.

Cui Ren shook his head, and said with a look of resentment: "No one's success depends on luck."

"Don't underestimate Li Shimin."

Whether it was raising troops in Taiyuan, or the Xuanwumen mutiny, forcing the palace to become emperor, Li Shimin took every step with extra care.

Moreover, he has long thought about the aristocratic family, but he has never had a chance and his wings are not full enough.

This time he got the fine salt, which was a good opportunity to declare war on the family.

Of course, if it is more accurate, the fine salt and the horseshoe this time are a test for the family.

Li Shimin wanted to know whether the aristocratic family had the intention of rebelling.

But regardless of whether they have it or not, they all understand that it is impossible for the aristocratic family and the royal family to coexist peacefully without affecting each other.

"Patriarch, we know, but what should we do now?"

"Are you going to watch Li Shimin put fine salt on the market and steal our business?"

The disciples in the family were a little impatient.

After all, Li Shimin's actions have affected their interests.

Cui Ren snorted coldly and reprimanded, "What are you in a hurry for?"

"Li Shimin's move does not affect our family's interests. Besides our five surnames and seven families, there are also Du's and Wei's families in Chang'an City. If you want to be anxious, everyone must be anxious."

"Just wait and see what happens!"

Cui Ren said with a sneer.

When the disciples of the family heard the words, they immediately felt that Cui Ren's words made sense.

Li Shimin's influence is not only the interests of the Cui family.

"By the way, that storyteller, you guys look for an opportunity to win him over. If it can be used by us, that's fine, if not..."

Cui Ren made a gesture of wiping his neck.

Since it can't be used by them, it can't be Li Shimin's help either.

"I'll find out about the Patriarch!"

"Well, go and do your business."

Cui Ren waved his hand, motioning for the family members to leave.

After they left, Cui Ren shouted: "Housekeeper, prepare some tea and treat the guests later!"

With such a big incident happening in the court, if he can sit still, it doesn't mean that others can also sit still. I believe it won't be long before someone will come to the door.

After all, among the five surnames and seven families, Cui Ren still has some status.

……

The same situation as the Cui Mansion was happening in every family in Chang'an City at the same time.

Those in charge of the Wang family, Zheng family, Li family, and Lu family in Chang'an City all received the news brought back by the family's children.

Let people arrange sedan chairs one after another.The carriage went straight to Cui's mansion.

For such a big matter, they have to discuss and discuss countermeasures together.

Soon, the living room of Cui Ren's house was full of people.

"You Patriarchs are really rare visitors. I don't know why you came to find Cui?"

"Oh, my brother Cui, don't be a fool, I don't believe you don't know about such a big thing happened in the court!"

"That's right, brother Cui, don't pretend to be confused, just tell us what to do."

Salt is one of the most profitable businesses in the hands of the aristocratic family. If the salt business is taken away by Li Shimin, wouldn't they suffer a huge loss?

How does this allow them to explain to the patriarch?
"Patriarchs, stay safe and don't be impatient, please drink tea!"

Cui Ren made a gesture of invitation, and said with a light smile: "I know a little about what you are talking about, but in Cui's opinion, things are not too bad."

"It's true that Li Shimin possesses fine salt refining technology, but don't forget that he doesn't have many salt wells and mines."

"Do the math, how long will he be able to support him with the little resources in his hands? Once his salt well and salt mine can't produce salt, won't he have to bow to us in the end?"

"So, let me tell you, let's just wait and see what happens!"

Cui Ren stated his thoughts in a few words.

After hearing his words, the others calmed down instantly.

"Brother Cui is right, I was too eager to wait."

Wang Gui, the person in charge of the Wang family in Chang'an City, said in agreement.

"Yeah, why are we not as transparent as Brother Cui? Just a little salt scares us into panic."

"No matter how powerful he is, Li Shimin has no resources in his hands, so he has to come and beg us in the end?" said Lu Wei, the person in charge of the Lu family.

Zheng Cheng, the person in charge of Zheng's, stroked his beard and agreed. "Not only salt, but also iron. Whether it is salt or iron, the resources in Li Shimin's hands are very limited."

"Furthermore, the mining and smelting technology they master is inferior to ours, resulting in a very low iron output. If the army's war horses are all equipped with this kind of horseshoes, the iron in the court will not be enough at all."

"He has to bow to us in the end!"

These patriarchs can become the person in charge of Chang'an City, regardless of ability or brains.

Cui Ren raised it a little bit, and they reacted.

Not only did he not feel flustered at this time, but he looked like he was watching a good show.

Li Shimin is making a lot of noise now, it depends on how he ends up in the end.