"His Royal Highness the Prince, Fang Zixing has arrived." In the study room of the East Palace, Li Qingxiao, the chief waiter, walked in with a step, and saw that the prince of their family was reading at the table, so he whispered a slow sentence to his side.

"Oh?" His expression moved away from the book, Li Chengqian's two eyes suddenly lit up, after staying for so long, the kid finally rushed back, so he straightened up and ordered Li Qing: "Then what are you waiting for, why don't you announce him coming in quickly?!" ”

"Yes, it's His Royal Highness the Prince, the villain is going to invite the Fang guards in!" It was rare to see their prince in such a hurry, Li Qing did not dare to slack off, and after bowing lightly to Li Chengqian, he trotted all the way out of the door, and after a while, he walked in with a young man dressed as a guard.

"Fang Zixing will return to the palace to restore his life and meet His Royal Highness the Prince!" Striding into the room, seeing Li Chengqian sitting firmly in front of the bookcase, Fang Zixing bent slightly and respectfully bowed his hand to Li Chengqian.

"Okay, don't talk about these vulgar rites, Fang Guard quickly tell Gu, how did you get from this trip?" After waving his hand to dispense with all the etiquette and rituals of Fang Zixing, and removing all the subordinates except Li Qing, Li Chengqian asked Fang Zixing urgently again.

"Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the villain is fortunate not to be dishonored, and after continuous follow-up investigation in the past few days, he finally found some clues." Seeing that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was like this, Fang Zixing no longer concealed it, and said to Li Chengqian: "Liufu wantonly purchased Bai Diezi from abroad this time, and what it did was very similar to when Liufu bought tea in the Tang Dynasty a year ago. ”

"Turning waste into treasure, and the current 'Sanyuan Tea' in general, Liufu must have mastered another recipe that is enough to double the value of Bai Diezi, low income and high sales, and the profit in this will not be inferior to the original 'Sanyuan Tea'."

"These, you don't need to say it, Lone can also think of it, if there are not enough profits and benefits, how can Mr. Liu make such a big deal as attracting goods to Gaochang?" Interrupting Fang Zixing's words, Li Chengqian glanced at Fang Zixing dissatisfiedly, and then asked: "What Gu wants to know is, what is that recipe in Liufu?" How did they make the worthless white stacks more valuable than gold? ”

"Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the kid is incompetent, for such confidential matters, such as the previous 'Sanyuan Tea', Liufu has always been well prepared, and all the Liufu people and tenant farmers who participated in this matter are all tight-lipped, the temptation is ineffective, and His Royal Highness does not allow the villain to use lynching to persecut, so until now, let alone Bai Diezi, it is the specific preparation method of the 'Sanyuan Tea', and the villain does not know anything."

"However, although I don't know what the specific recipe is," Seeing that His Royal Highness the Prince's face was full of disappointment, Fang Zixing's voice couldn't help but change, and he raised his head again and bowed to Li Chengqian: "But the current use of the white stack, the kid has already investigated some of it. ”

"Oh? Then let's talk to Lonely? Mentioning some spirits, Li Chengqian raised his hand and motioned for Fang Zixing to continue.

"As the local residents of Gaochang do, they are all used for quilts and cotton clothes." Carefully looking up at the face of their prince, Fang Zixing continued: "The only difference is that the quilts and cotton clothes made by Liufu are somehow like they have been given immortal methods, soft and comfortable, and their warmth effect is not inferior to that of fox fur." ”

Seeing that Li Chengqian's complexion changed slightly, but he didn't say much, Fang Zixing then said to him: "The quality is better than that of the fox fur, but the price is not as good as the one hundred and one of the fox fur, not only ordinary nobles and gentlemen can buy it, but even ordinary tenant farmers are afraid that they also have the power to buy." ”

"Your Royal Highness can think about it, if this kind of quilt and cotton clothes newly made in Liufu are sold on the market, its popularity will not be inferior to the 'Sanyuan Tea' leaves of the year, and even a few points higher than the 'Sanyuan Tea' of the year." After a slight pause, seeing that the two eyes of their prince lit up, Fang Zixing continued: "And at the same time, the wealth of the Liu Mansion will also come with it, and it will be endless. ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince," Seeing Li Chengqian sitting there silent, Fang Zixing couldn't help but take a step forward, approached Li Chengqian, and whispered: "If His Royal Highness can make a move, buy the method of making the white stack from Mr. Liu, or say, or take it, and put it under the command of His Royal Highness the Prince, why does His Highness need to worry about the lack of money in his hand?" ”

"Bastard!" glared at Fang Zixing fiercely, and Li Chengqian reprimanded him loudly: "Mr. Liu has a great favor with Lone, and has a great relationship with my Datang, how can Lone do that unkind and unjust act and take away Mr. Liu's wealth?" You don't have to mention these words in the future, no matter how tight your hands are, you won't stretch out your hand to Mr. Liu's house! ”

"Huh?" If that is the case, then why did you want me to investigate this matter in such a hurry? If he hadn't taken a fancy to the wealth of Liufu, why would His Royal Highness the Crown Prince bother to put so much effort into it? Looking up at their master in confusion, Fang Zixing arched his hand and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is benevolent and righteous, it is the kid who is a little too talkative, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince forgives his sins." ”

"Forget it, you don't have to worry about this matter in the future, you just need to pay close attention to the recent movements in the Liufu Mansion and ensure the safety of their mansion." Looking down at Fang Zixing, Li Chengqian waved his hand at him and sent him away. After that, Li Chengqian sat quietly on the chair and pondered for a long time, and then opened his mouth and instructed Li Qing, the chief manager on the side: "Li Qing, you go and call that Wu Liang to Gu, Gu You wants to hand over the matter to him." Well, remember, be careful not to let others see you. ”

"Yes, His Royal Highness the Prince!" Understanding what their prince meant, Li Qing responded and bowed out of the study.

Looking up and seeing Li Qing's figure gradually disappearing, Li Chengqian's thoughts couldn't help but turn back to the topic that Fang Cai and Fang Zixing discussed. It is true that the East Palace is short of money, but no matter how short of money they are, they should not aim at Liu Engong, although those white stacks in the Liu Mansion are indeed enough to make people greedy.

Not to mention Liu Yiyi's kindness and virtue to himself, but it is Liu Yiyi's current identity and status, especially after he rescued the Duke of Song and the Duke of Yiguo, who were important ministers of the dynasty, and directly helped the court and his father a great favor, Liu Yiyi and his Liu Mansion doubled their value, not to mention that anyone can move it.

Moreover, Liufu's large-scale acquisition of Bai Diezi, Li Chengqian did not believe that his wise father would not be aware of it in the slightest, after all, after Liufu and the year before last set off a boom of 'Sanyuan Tea', the economy of the Tang Dynasty was more or less related to Liufu, and it was impossible for his father not to send some officials to secretly monitor the state of Liufu, especially the current Liufu, which seems to have made a white stack similar to 'Sanyuan Tea', and the court will not take it lightly.

In this case, if anyone does not open their eyes, stares at Liufu's business, and wants to stretch out their hands to Liufu to get a cup, they will not end up well.

Li Chengqian is not a fool, he sees the context of many things more clearly and thoroughly than anyone else, so at this time, Li Chengqian really has a heart, but he will not act rashly, but he is just ......

Li Chengqian squinted at the documents required for many personnel matters on the table, and couldn't help but sigh softly, there is no money left in his hand, what can he do as a prince? Even the emperor is not a hungry soldier, and it is useless to let others help him do things and build momentum, whether sincerely or falsely. Throughout the history of various countries, among the succession of dynasties for thousands of years, which one of the kings can win the world just by relying on empty white teeth?

Therefore, in order to be able to neutralize and lose in the struggle for the throne, in order to be able to keep his position as the crown prince in the East Palace with an absolute advantage, Li Chengqian needs money, a large amount of silver, which he cannot satisfy in some normal channels where he can see the light, so whether it is Li Chengqian, Li Tai at the beginning, Li Ke, they are secretly thinking of some other ways.

For example, Wu Liang, whom Li Chengqian asked Li Qing to summon, is an inconspicuous businessman in Chang'an City, and secretly offers nearly one million yuan of silver to the East Palace every year.

There is a clear law in the DPRK that officials cannot talk about business, and officials and businessmen cannot collude, but in fact, like Li Chengqian, there are not only one or two people who train confidants to do business and accumulate wealth abroad, but many people do it very secretively and do not be noticed by others.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, Wu Liang has arrived." While thinking about it, Li Qing pushed the door and entered from the outside, without making a formal announcement as before, but directly took a middle-aged man dressed as an internal servant and went straight into the study.

"Villain Wu Liang, meet His Royal Highness the Prince!" Bowing and bowing to the ground, Wu Liang stood up in front of the table with a respectful face, gently presented a small package in his arms, and said: "This is the surplus that the villain has experienced in the past six months, please take a look at His Royal Highness the Prince!" ”

"Well," he raised his eyes and glanced at the package in Wu Liang's hand, Li Chengqian motioned for Li Qing to put the package away, and at the same time motioned for Wu Liang to get up, pointed to the stool and chair on the side, looked at him and whispered: "I have been leaving you out all these years, but it is hard for you, and sit down on the side and talk back." ”

"Thank you His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his compassion, and the villain will be grateful for the five hearts," Wu Liang was somewhat flattered to see the prince treating himself like this, and after bowing to Li Chengqian again, he bent over and sat down under Li Chengqian.

"Actually, this time I was looking for you to come here, not for this bank's business," Glancing at the package presented by Wu Liang again, Li Chengqian lowered his head and whispered to Wu Liang: "But there is an important matter, and I want you to go and handle it." ”

"If there is anything, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince only has to order, as long as the villain can do it, he will be crushed, and he will not disappoint His Royal Highness the Prince!" The excitement just now had not yet passed, and as soon as he heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had something to order, Wu Liang was busy arching his loyalty.

"Hehe, although it's a little difficult, it won't break your bones," Seeing Wu Liang like this, Li Chengqian's face couldn't help but show a little smile, pushed his hand to wrap the package brought by Wu Liang in front of the table, and said softly to Wu Liang: "Gu just wants you to do a business on behalf of Gu." ”

"These you brought, as well as the 500,000 yuan that Gu will give you later, are for money," pointing to the package on the table, Li Chengqian said softly: "Gu wants you to go to Sanyuan Liufu, and find some way to buy out the newly made products about Bai Diezi in Liufu to your current shop, if not, at least at least half of the supply from them in advance, don't care how much money it will cost, if the money is not enough this time, Gu will give you some more." ”

Although Li Chengqian has never seen the quilts and padded jackets that Fang Zixing said, he doesn't know whether they will be favored by thousands of people in the country, and he has no clue about its sales prospects. However, out of dependence on Liu Yiyi's mind, Li Chengqian did not hesitate to give this matter a conclusion.

"Mihara Yanagifu? His Royal Highness is talking about Mr. Liu's house? With a move in his heart, Wu Liang bowed down and asked Li Chengqian softly. Seeing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince nodding, Wu Liang replied: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, rest assured, the villain will set off for Sanyuan in a moment, and he will do his best to complete this matter for His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Wu Liang didn't dare to say too much, after all, it was Sanyuan Liufu, in the past two years, because of the business relationship, Wu Liang's shop has also dealt with Liufu, like coal, like tea, plus the 'get drunk' that finally returned to Liufu, so Wu Liang knows that in Liufu, up to the housekeeper, down to the steward's entourage, in terms of business acumen and means, it is not a simple matter to want to take over the business from their hands and pick up some ready-made cheap.

"Well, okay, without further ado, you can go out of the palace with the money." Seeing that Wu Liang did not follow the usual things this time, he knew that he already had some understanding of the difficulty of this matter, so he nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand to send it away.

At the same time, such as what happened here in Li Chengqian of the East Palace, there are also many occurrences in some other mansions in Chang'an City, and businessmen from all sides who are not well-known are all carrying heavy money, rushing from Chang'an to Sanyuan, staring at the Liu Mansion, and when they hear a hint of wind, they rush forward.

For a time, Sanyuan County, businessmen from all walks of life gathered, and the area of Gutian Village was an explosion of "tourists", which really stimulated the local economy of Sanyuan a little.