I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

It's not that the status of the emperor is shameful or anything, but that he doesn't want to lose the current relaxed atmosphere of conversation.

I don't know how many years, no one dared to speak so presumptuously in front of him, even the eldest grandson queen, only occasionally, would show a trace of a little girl to tease him or something.

And apart from his Guanyin servant girl, there is no more.

Even that idiot Cheng Yaojin seemed careless and informal, but in fact Li Shimin knew that that guy had more eyes than anyone else.

After so many years, no matter how much Cheng Yaojin made a fuss, has he ever exceeded the limit?Have you ever been rude?

Moreover, although it seems that Cheng Yaojin speaks without thinking, but after all these years, in front of Li Shimin, Cheng Yaojin has a good sense of proportion.

Even though he always looked tired and stupid, in fact he never said a single word of Chao Yue.

Therefore, once Zhang Nuo knew his identity, even if he had the courage, he would not be able to sit at the same table to eat and chat with the emperor and empress like now.

Even if Zhang Nuo really had the guts, the servants and guards next to him would probably be able to kill him.

Therefore, even if it is for myself to have a place to eat easily in the future, I cannot reveal my identity at this moment.

As for Zhang Nuo becoming an official, take your time, there will always be a way to get such talents into the bag.

So Li Shimin didn't say much, and supported the eldest grandson queen who had been clutching her belly and laughing, and dropped three slings of money casually, and left in a clean and tidy manner, without even saying goodbye.

Zhang Nuo shrugged helplessly. He had no choice but to hold back in this small shop for a while, as he hadn't accomplished his magic yet.

Waiting for the plug-in to arrive in the account, with a good-looking body in place, then I have to find a better recommender, and then I have to show off in front of Lao Li, a guy who only brags in front of his wife.

Chapter 8 The Pillars of the Country

Zhang Nuo sent Li Shimin and his wife away, so naturally he had to clean up the mess in the store, but first he had to hide the money.

Thinking about it is also depressing. In later generations, swiping a card is too troublesome. I feel that it is not as convenient as paying by mobile phone. Cash is rarely used by people, and it is tiring to carry it in your pocket.

But now, because the silver is expensive and copper is cheap in the Tang Dynasty, there is not much silver on the market at all, and the copper coins like Lao Li are used.

This means that if ordinary people want to buy a large item, such as a house, they really have to use a car to pull the money when giving money.

Look at Lao Li, he only has a few coins in his purse, hanging around his waist like a small meteor hammer, if you bring too much, you might tear your clothes off.

He complained about the inconvenience of the copper coins, but Zhang Nuo still carried the strings of copper coins happily, and walked to the backyard with every step.

This money has to be well hidden. When I become an official in the future, I have to have money in my pocket to treat my colleagues to dinner from time to time, to make a scene or something.

I don't know if I can get a few more big customers like Lao Li, and I will make a fortune by pointing at these big customers.

At the same time, Zhang Nuo's big client, Li Shimin, was sitting on the carriage back to the palace with the eldest grandson queen, and it happened that the content of their chat was Zhang Nuo.

"Guanyin maidservant, what do you think of Zhang Nuo?"

Empress Changsun leaned softly in her husband's arms, and said without raising her head when she heard the words,

"This son's vision and structure are different from ordinary people. Listen to his words and watch his actions. If I don't meet him face to face, I'm afraid I will regard him as an important minister in the court."

"Besides, this person has been in the market, but he still has great ambitions. With a little training, he may become a pillar of your Majesty's talent."

Li Shimin gently put his arms around Empress Changsun, enjoying the private intimacy between the husband and wife, but he answered very agreeingly,

"Indeed, people in the market place, it is reasonable to count pennies and pennies, and it is reasonable to stare at one-third of an acre of land. But this little shopkeeper can talk about national policies and people's livelihood at the bottom. , Familiar with ancient and modern times, if I get the help of this talented person, I will be able to make great achievements.”

Li Shimin originally thought that Empress Changsun would encourage him as usual.Unexpectedly, Empress Changsun quietly added,

"It's a pity that shopkeeper Xiao Zhang doesn't like you as a small businessman, and he is not willing to ask His Majesty's recommendation, hahaha."

This day can't be over, Empress Changsun has completely remembered Li Shimin's dark history.

Li Shimin didn't know how to answer at this moment, he could only keep a dark face and didn't answer, sulking secretly.

He wouldn't blame Zhang Nuo, after all, he himself didn't reveal his identity, so if he said rashly that he wanted to find someone to give him a letter of recommendation, he might be thinking to himself.

After all, the identity he reported to the shopkeeper Xiao Zhang was a businessman, so how could he be an ordinary businessman.

Therefore, it must take a little thought and means to get a talented person like shopkeeper Xiao Zhang to enter the court.

At this time, Zhang Nuo was standing in the patio of the backyard and sneezing, obviously unable to restrain himself from muttering.

However, after he sneezed several times, Zhang Nuo began to wonder if he wanted to do something for himself?

What Lao Li said today completely aroused his mind.

He thought to himself, if a senior official recommended him now, then even if he got in now, he would have to work through his qualifications slowly.

When can I wear scarlet robes?When will I be able to wear the purple jade belt?

What's more, with this small restaurant, now there are big customers like Lao Li taking care of him, and it seems that he can eat and drink without worrying about food and drink, but with such a fortune in the officialdom, it would be too much to ask his colleagues to go out for entertainment.

So, should I fill up my family's treasury before entering the officialdom, and then think of a way to make meritorious service, confer a title or something?

Not to mention other things, given how much the current Emperor Li Shimin values ​​people's livelihood, if he can get a high-yield crop like potatoes to hand in at this time, a baron will definitely not be able to escape, and it will be much more comfortable to enter the officialdom at that time.

However, it is not easy to get potatoes right now, at least the cheat has not been credited to the account, and Zhang Nuo, who does not know the specific function of the cheat, dare not put all his hopes on the cheat, if his cheat only gives knowledge Yes, what should I do if I don’t give the real thing?

After much deliberation, I can't think of any good way. Instead of thinking about it now, it's better to practice calligraphy first.

It just so happened that I made a fortune from Lao Li today, and my daily income was worth more than half a month. Anyway, no one came to the door, so I simply closed the door.

After closing the door, Zhang Nuo strolled to the backyard, and luxuriously began to practice calligraphy directly on the paper.

Paper is really not cheap these days. When children in ordinary families practice calligraphy, they first practice with a sand table, and only write on paper after they are proficient.

And after writing it, I have to keep it well. On the one hand, I will check it for my husband to let him point out my mistakes and omissions. On the other hand, it is also convenient for myself to look back and see if I am satisfied.

Like Zhang Nuo, who just started practicing, he wrote it directly on paper, but it is a card only for wealthy families of high-ranking families.

However, just after Zhang Nuo finished writing the first piece, he felt something was wrong.

In his previous life, he wanted to have fun and wrote Spring Festival couplets for his small shop every year, so he knew best what his characters looked like.

But now, thinking about the face copybooks I have seen before, and carefully copying them stroke by stroke in my hand, I actually have a bit of Yan Zhenqing's unique style of squareness, majesty, boldness, majesty, and majesty.

After filling a sheet of paper, Zhang Nuo couldn't believe it was written by himself.

The calligraphy in his previous life belonged to the kind of stroke-by-stroke writing that could write "People's Bank" as "the people are very good", but look at the calligraphy in front of him again.

Although it is still an entry-level existence in this era, at least it is much better than his handwriting, and most importantly, the unique strength of character of Yan Ti is actually looming.

After thinking about it, Zhang Nuo felt that the original calligraphy skills of the original body were at work.

The former Zhang Nuo was originally a scholar. It would be nice not to say a single word, but at least he could catch the eye.

Zhang Nuo inherited the original memory, which naturally also includes body memory, so it means that he has changed the original font into a face and improved it.

This can be regarded as a real unexpected joy. With such a foundation, it doesn't take the original few years at all. Maybe the word will be seen before the cheat is credited.

Then what are you waiting for, hurry up and practice more while the iron is hot, if you write with a spirit as soon as possible, Zhang Nuo will be able to enter the palace and wear purple clothes and jade belts. Thinking about it is very beautiful!

As a result, Zhang Nuo, who had the motivation to move forward and saw the results, was completely addicted to the joy of practicing calligraphy.

The feeling of seeing progress every time I write a word is simply irresistible!

Chapter 9 Treasure Hunting in the West Market

Zhang Nuo, who practiced calligraphy to the brim, finally stopped writing until he was too hungry. Then he looked up and found that it was already dusk.

This is equivalent to saying that he has practiced for a whole afternoon since he finished his meal at noon.

Looking at the ink-scented works in the room, Zhang Nuo is full of a sense of accomplishment.

Maybe it's because he had a calligraphy background before, or maybe the photo-remembering skill given by the golden finger who came through time travel is really effective.

Anyway, after a whole afternoon of practice, Zhang Nuo was surprised to find that it seemed, probably, maybe, maybe, that he could read the calligraphy.

Zhang Nuo said very fairly that although he cannot be compared with those calligraphers, as far as his calligraphy is concerned, he is definitely not ashamed.

It seems that I have to hurry up and get some small money, and then get some meritorious service.

Today is not enough, after all, it is getting late, and there is a curfew in Chang'an City, if you go out at night, you will have to be severely punished by those bad people.

So, I can only think about it tonight, and then act tomorrow.

Having nothing to say all night, Zhang Nuo had a good night's sleep after eating, drinking, and getting up early in the morning to change into good clothes for himself.

Dressed in a pure white brocade robe, with a jade pendant, a sachet, and a money bag hanging on his belt, and a folding fan in his hand, a handsome young man in troubled times was just like that.

Although the show bag is a bit show bag, but handsome!

Zhang Nuo's destination today is the West Market. He wants to search around to see if there are any weird seeds, plants and the like.

Zhang Nuo wasn't worried at all that he wouldn't be able to recognize them. Anyway, what he was looking for were the most common seeds in later generations.

With the "Personal Education Edition Primary School Nature" textbook in his head as a base, coupled with the "PEP Junior High School Biology" textbook, it is definitely enough for him to run rampant in agriculture and animal husbandry in the Tang Dynasty.

I can't even use the "PEP High School Biology" textbook, it's too high-end!

After all, the biology textbook in the first year of high school already started to talk about genetics and evolution. Where can he get an electron microscope now?

He can't even get the plant cells taught in the seventh grade volume one of the junior high school textbooks.

Zhang Nuo, the young man with a jade face, just came to the West Market with a folding fan in his hand and a jade pendant hanging from his waist.

There is no way, the restaurant is in Kaihuafang, walk straight through Zhuque Avenue when you go out, and you will arrive at West Market after two more squares.

This is the convenience that belongs exclusively to high-end people who live in the city center.

Converted to future generations, it is basically equivalent to living opposite Wangfujing, I am proud to think about it!

The West Market is different from the East Market. As Datang's foreign trade market and civilian trading place, it is not at all the luxury of the East Market.

If you want to compare it, Dongshi belongs to Guomao, and those who are not wealthy can’t enjoy the pleasure of shopping at all, while Xishi belongs to the small commodity wholesale market, where you can fill the trunk with a few hundred dollars.

What is especially rare is that since the Tang Dynasty has been established for nearly ten years and foreign trade is very developed, people of all colors can be seen here. As long as you have a pair of piercing eyes and you are not afraid of being cheated, you can buy almost all kinds of special products on the entire Eurasian continent here. .

No, the wobbly Zhang Nuo found the first good thing from the enthusiastic Orchid by the roadside.

wine!

The wine at this time is much more valuable than the red wine that can be bought for tens of dollars in supermarkets in later generations.

This is a specialty of the Western Regions!

Although the wines at the moment can only be regarded as fermented grape juice, it is far from the classification of dry red, rosé, dry white, sparkling wine, etc. in later generations.

But as a true man who likes to drink red wine with Sprite, and then drink it dry in one gulp, Zhang Nuo really likes the sweet and sour wine of Datang at the moment, and he doesn’t even need to add Sprite. Can drink directly.

Therefore, Zhang Nuo, who had some money in his pocket, bought a large jar of wine with confidence, and then very happily rejected the invitation of the excited Orchid to let him enter the house for wine tasting.

Throwing down the money, picked a clean pot, casually recruited the most common helper in the West Market, Zhang Nuoshi turned around and left.

The helper is also a native of Chang'an, and he makes a living by transporting things to people in the market, giving directions, introducing businesses and making a little money.

This type of person is the most well-informed, and at the same time, the character with lively eyes.

I have to say that Zhang Nuo's flamboyant attire today is really bluffing, at least the gangsters who are following Zhang Nuo at the moment are quite embarrassing.

After all, among the helpers, the most common comparison is what kind of high-ranking customer you followed today, and what kind of dignified and powerful person I followed.

And after finding out that Zhang Nuo was going to be sent back to Kaihuafang later, the little helper named Gouzi's nostrils were about to turn upside down.

Just kidding, those who can have a house in Kaihuafang, even if they are not officials, they still have family background. It is hard to say that any relatives in the family are the existence of court officials or even princes and nobles.

Zhang Nuo walked leisurely in the West Market with his hands behind his back. He only kept the wine for himself to drink, but the credit has not yet been given.

But just walking around like this, Zhang Nuo didn't find anything selling sweet potatoes or potatoes as he expected.

Why does the story in the novel that no one else knows, and then the protagonist picks up the leak, it doesn’t happen to him.

Gouzi is also a little puzzled now, why doesn't this little gentleman buy anything?Could it be that you don't like it?Or did not find anything you like?

You must know that these helpers are counting on the owner to buy more things so that they can make more money.

If he only earns the shipping fee, those hard-earned money are not enough for him to support his family. He has a mother and a younger sister in his family, but he can support them all, let alone his daughter-in-law.

So Gouzi approached cautiously and asked,

"Lang Jun, what objects are you looking for? It's okay to give you some advice, or I can help you find out. The little one is very familiar in this area."

Zhang Nuo half-closed his eyes and looked at the slightly nervous dog. After a while, when the dog was about to sweat, Zhang Nuo slapped him on the shoulder and said,

"Why did I forget that you are the local snake here, walk and find me a place where I can buy special seeds."

Gouzi almost thought that he had offended the nobleman, but in the end there was such a big reversal.

But Mr. Xiao Lang's request is a bit embarrassing, what are special seeds?

If it's something else to eat, drink, play, even if it's something weird, even if the dog doesn't know it, he can ask other people to see which merchant has the goods.