The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Speaking of which, Li Yuan was really impatient.

Not only did the discussion of the arena spread to Da'an Palace, but he also knew about the news that the aristocratic families were preparing a polo team.

Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic about this matter, he was also happy.

"Because of this matter, the people in Chang'an City talked about it and praised my father's actions. By the way, they also had more confidence in the court." Li Shimin said: "This is all because of my father's wise decision."

"Don't flatter me. To put it bluntly, it was Huairen who contributed money and effort. He just wanted to make me happy. As for whether it was to make a name for us father and son, it's hard to say."

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

Don't say that Li Fu's cleverness is likable enough.

"But now it seems that the result is good. All parties are happy. This is a good thing." Li Yuan smiled.

"Does father want to form a polo team to participate?" Li Shimin asked.

Li Yuan shook his head.

"I am just watching the fun, and I am the organizer. What's the point of organizing a polo team to participate? In order to ensure the fairness of the Chang'an Cup, I will definitely not participate. I will just watch them compete." Li Yuan said.

It is fun enough to organize such a competition. Now that I am old, I don't have the energy to organize a polo team myself.

After the news of the Chang'an Cup was spread, it is estimated that the polo players in Chang'an City have become popular all of a sudden, and they will be fought over by all parties.

Li Yuan remembered that Li Fu said that this venue can make money in the future.

Li Yuan thought about it, but he didn't figure out how to make money.

The cheapest ticket is only one penny, and the cost of the venue's later maintenance is more than that.

Later, the people who came back from the farm told him that the Chang'an Cup's advertising, sponsorship, tickets, registration fees, etc.... It's all a mess, all money.

He was also confused.

What advertising? What is sponsorship?

Could it be that others can just give money for nothing?

That's not possible. If money is collected, how can the so-called competition be fair?

Just use the money to buy a trophy, do you still want to save face?

So Li Yuan rejected these ideas for the time being and said that he would hold the Chang'an Cup first to see how it goes.

As for the subsequent spending, does Da'an Palace still need this little money?

As long as the income and expenditure can be balanced, everything is fine.

As for advertising and sponsorship, we will decide whether to do it after we figure it out.

The registration fee must be collected.

Li Yuan knew in his heart that those who came to participate in the competition did not lack this little money.

Anyone who plays polo does not lack money.

In the past two days, when Li Yuan was free, he studied the rules of the Chang'an Cup with the two people who came back from Zhuangzi. The two people also brought back the rules drafted by Li Fu, which could be used as a reference for Li Yuan. In terms of details, they also wrote a lot. In the end, it still depends on Li Yuan.

Whatever the emperor said, it was decided.

Even now, Li Yuan was sitting here fishing, thinking about the Chang'an Cup.

It is not an easy task to prepare a large-scale competition.

Especially, this is the first time, which has never happened before.

"Although this matter is done in my name, I have participated in very few things personally. The drawings are from the Yan brothers, the general idea is from Huairen, and the work is presided over by the craftsman supervisor."

"Father is in charge of the overall situation, which is the most important thing. Without father, this whole stall can't be supported." Li Shimin responded with a faint smile.

Well, it's still the fragrance of tea from Da'an Palace.

Does Li Fu give different tea to this side and the tea to Taiji Palace?

Is it discriminatory?

Too much!

"Huairen is busy with his farm now. It would be great if he lived in Chang'an all the time." Li Yuan said with emotion: "He understands these things best."

"He lives in the farm because there are more things for him to do there. However, since he got the title, he rarely lives in Chang'an. He only comes here for a few days when there is something going on in Chang'an. Most of the time, he is in the farm. Maybe he grew up there and likes it." Li Shimin guessed: "Plus, there are so many of his properties on the farm, and they are very important. It's better for him to take care of them himself."

"His farm is different from other places in the Tang Dynasty." Li Yuan smiled and said: "He once told me that if he thinks of something new, he will do it on his farm first.When the work is done, we can move to other places, so that other manors can also develop and benefit from it. In this way, more people in the Tang Dynasty will become rich and live a good life. I think his kindness is the most precious. "

"Speaking of this, I just remembered one thing. Erlang, since there are so many important things on his manor, it is estimated that it has attracted a lot of people's attention. Whether it is open or secret, you must be more cautious. There are not many people around him, so you should help him secretly. "Li Yuan urged.

"Father, don't worry, I understand. Since Huairen handed over the tea business to the inner court, I have been paying attention to it. This is our Li family's thing. No outsider can touch it. "Li Shimin said seriously.

Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

"Among the noble families, our Li family is not the strongest and the most famous, but now it is different. We are now the royal family, which is different from the noble families. We can't say that we are not as good as them in the past." Li Yuan said: "The management of the Li family must also be taken seriously, whether it is at home or in the court, to do things, to put it bluntly, there are only two words, strength."

Money, power, and most importantly, soldiers.

"Without strength, there are many concerns in the court, and we can only try our best to balance, but if we have strength, what balance, what we say, the people below will listen. "Li Yuan said in a resounding voice.

During the eight and a half years he was the emperor, he tried his best to balance all parties in the court, but he suffered enough from the pain of balancing. He felt aggrieved when he thought about it.

In the end, the two groups of people were not balanced well.

One group stood by Jiancheng, and the other stood by Shimin.

He kept a few old ministers around him, and they were also fence-sitters.

"The longer I sit in this position, the more I understand how difficult it was for my father." Li Shimin sighed and said, "I can also better understand my father's painstaking efforts at the time."