The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Second brother."

Li Fu entered the side hall and bowed to Li Shimin.

"Sit down and talk." Li Shimin sat behind the desk. After Li Fu came in, he put down the memorial in his hand and looked at Li Fu: "You asked Shitou to send me a letter before, saying that you were leaving Chang'an?"

"Yes." Li Fu nodded and responded: "Because of the tea matter, the people I sent out before the New Year have already reported back that a tea mountain was found in Huizhou. I plan to go there this time to see the local situation."

"Do you have to go there in person?" Li Shimin asked curiously.

"If everything goes well this time, it will only take one or two months to deal with the things there, and I have to bring some money with me. In this way, I will have to mobilize many guards in the house to go together. I think that if I go there in person, many things can be handled at that time, and there is no need to exchange letters to avoid delays."

Li Shimin nodded.

"It seems that you value the tea leaves very much. However, the nobles of the Tang Dynasty cannot engage in business. Everyone asks their subordinates to do things. It is a bit against the rules for you to go there in person." Li Shimin said: "If this gets out, the counselors in the court will definitely impeach you."

Nowadays, there are many people who dare to speak out in the court.

This is also the reason why Li Shimin set an example at the beginning.

One Wei Zheng and one Sun Fujia.

Last time, Li Shimin took Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling to go out hunting, but they were stopped by Sun Fujia before they went out. Li Shimin asked someone to take Sun Fujia back, but Sun Fujia was not afraid of death and insisted on advising like a tough guy.

Li Shimin thought about it and promoted Sun Fujia again.

Like Wei Zheng, he became a counselor.

Li Shimin didn't care about Li Fu's business.

"But there is a lot of potential in the tea business." Li Fu spread his hands and said, "I was thinking about discussing with you, my second brother, how to get this benefit together." Li Shimin raised his eyebrows when he heard this. Huh? There are also things for you to do? Get the money? Could it be that... Li Shimin looked at Li Fu. "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There are only two of us here, so don't beat around the bush with me." Li Shimin said. If there is money to be taken, Li Shimin doesn't mind helping him. Li Shimin had already thought of a way to do this. Now, it's just right to let Li Fu say it himself, and there is room for bargaining. Li Fu took out the document he had prepared from his arms. "My second brother, take a look at this." Li Fu handed the document to Li Shimin. Li Shimin took it and read it carefully. "30% profit?" Li Shimin: "The emperor still has 20%?"

"That's right." Li Fu nodded and said: "Let's just say we split it 50-50, rounded up, it's about right."

Even the country is yours, so won't the property of Da'an Palace still be at your disposal in the future?

No matter how powerful the emperor is, he can't live longer than you.

Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Fu's "knowledge".

"This business, isn't it our Li family's? If someone impeaches me in the court, it's up to you, brother. After all, you are the emperor." Li Fu smiled and said: "I can get away with it by finding an excuse."

"Don't underestimate the benefits of tea. In Huizhou, it doesn't cost much to buy tea, but once it is processed and shipped to Chang'an, it's enough to make those wealthy families pay for it with some exquisite packaging."

"How do you know that they are willing to pay more for it?" Li Shimin asked.

"General Cheng has already boasted during the Chinese New Year. Now there is no demand for tea outside. How can the price not be raised when so many people can't buy it even if they have money in their hands?" Li Fu said, "Once the goods enter Chang'an City, there is no need to promote them. As soon as the teahouse opens, people will come here just by smelling the aroma. Don't underestimate General Cheng showing off in front of everyone during the Chinese New Year."

A group of literati and scholars were ridiculed by a military general, and the ridicule value was directly maxed out.

Moreover, when tea enters Chang'an, Li Fu still needs to do marketing, still needs to classify it, and still needs to show off his style.

"In addition, regarding tea, I actually need your help, second brother." Li Fu said with a smile.

"Just say it directly."

"That's right, please write a word for it when the time comes." Li Fu said with a smile.

When the time comes, let someone carve it out and print it on the packaging. Whether it is paper packaging or wooden box packaging, the name on it will be written by the emperor himself.

The price will be different again.

We can also release some small cans of tea and gift boxes, with different grades, and even limited editions and honor editions for festivals.Collector's Edition.

There are many ways to make money.

Li Shimin was silent.

"Second brother, it's fifty-fifty." Li Fu stretched out a hand and spread out five fingers: "It's worth it for you to write a few words. Think about your inner court now..."

The expenses of the palace have nothing to do with the national treasury. It is mainly the expenses of the inner court in the palace.

Every year, the national treasury allocates some money to the inner court, but life in the palace is still tight.

If the inner court can be enriched, if Li Shimin has something to do in the future and the national treasury can't spare money, he can even pay for it out of his own pocket.

Li Shimin took a deep breath.

"Okay, I promise you." Li Shimin responded.

Anyway, it's Li Fu who is busy. He only needs to write a few words and share the money. Why not?

Now he is trying hard to reduce the number of kings and the rewards to those nobles in the court. What is the purpose? Just as Fang Xuanling said, reclaim wealth and reclaim governance.

Not only should we save money, but we should also increase revenue.

Li Shimin had personally witnessed Li Fu's ability to make money.

Especially making money from him...

"The impeachment in the court will also be left to my second brother." Li Fu smiled and cupped his hands.

"Don't worry, no one will impeach you." Li Shimin said, "I plan to send you to Huizhou to suppress bandits."

"Before the world was stable, there were bandits everywhere in the Tang Dynasty. The area around Chang'an was stable and peaceful, but other places were different." Li Shimin said with emotion, "If the world wants peace, bandits need to be dealt with. Although the court has issued an edict, there are still some strong men and bandits entrenched in the mountains who have not come down from the mountains. You can go there this time and do things while walking."

"It turns out that my second brother has already thought about it." Li Fu forced a stiff smile on his face.

.......The side hall of the Liangyi Hall is a pit as soon as you enter.

Now look at the floor of the hall, it is not flat, but full of potholes.