Chapter 22: Li Tai of the Cheat
"I've figured out the signboard of the shop. And when you're going to open. Li Tai asked Zou Fengchi.
"The opening time has already found an auspicious day of the zodiac, which is the tenth day of the first month of next month. As for the signboard, it is up to His Royal Highness to decide on it. Zou Fengchi said to Li Tai.
Hearing that Zou Fengchi would open on the tenth day of August, Li Tai couldn't help but be surprised. So he asked Zou Fengchi: "Don't talk to this king about the auspicious day of the zodiac, this king just wants to know why you chose this day." ”
"His Royal Highness King Wei is really extraordinary, yes, the reason for choosing the tenth day of August is precisely because His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince will ascend the throne as the emperor at the beginning of August. And the emperor will abdicate and become the emperor. Either of these two pieces would be enough to make the palace feast. Zou Fengchi said with a smile.
"I want the royal chef in the palace to use our MSG. It doesn't seem to be easy. The ingredients and seasonings used in the palace are carefully selected many times. What can you do to get MSG to appear in the palace? Li Tai looked at you, Zou Fengchi asked.
Although Zou Fengchi is the richest man in the Tang Dynasty in history. But he didn't say that he could have a relationship with the palace. That's why Li Tai asked this question, wondering what Zou Fengchi's idea was.
"I must have no choice, but you can, Your Royal Highness King Wei. As long as you ......" Then Zou Fengchi explained his plan in detail to Li Tai.
It turned out that Zou Fengchi had the idea and hit Li Tai's father and son. What he meant was to let Li Shimin invite Li Yuan to the Tiance Mansion. As long as Li Yuan is allowed to taste MSG, Li Yuan will definitely ask the reason.
Then Li Tai came forward and told Li Yuan what MSG was. And proposed to Li Yuan that it could be provided free of charge for the palace for a long time. At the same time, it is recommended to use MSG at the banquet of the enthronement ceremony. In this way, even among the dignitaries, make a perfect advertisement.
After listening to Zou Fengchi's plan, Li Tai thought about it and said to himself: "Inviting the imperial grandfather to come to the house for dinner is not a big problem. The question is how much silver should be charged for the MSG provided to the Imperial Palace. ”
Zou Fengchi is now completely convinced by Li Tai. Unexpectedly, Zou Fengchi, who thinks he is already a very businessman. It can't be compared with Li Tai. Zou Fengchi wanted to make MSG famous. But Li Tai not only wants to make a name for himself, but also make a lot of money.
"Zou Fengchi, your plan is feasible, and this king has approved it. In the end, as for the signboard, let's call it the Thirty-Three Heavens. However, the amount taken out must not be too large, otherwise this MSG will be worthless. Li Tai said.
After Zou Fengchi left, Li Tai began to think about how to let his imperial grandfather Li Yuan come to Tiance Mansion. I'm being grounded now, and I can't go to the palace. If you let your father Li Shimin come forward, it is estimated that my father will not agree.
Although Li Shimin did not oppose Li Tai opening a shop, he would definitely not support it. So Li Shimin will definitely not help. In addition, he wants sixteen guards to protect his workshop and shop. Li Shimin is even more unworkable here. Only by finding his own imperial grandfather and Li Yuan can he help him solve it.
In the end, Li Tai decided to write a letter to the emperor's grandfather Li Yuan, and then asked Luo Tong to hand it over to Li Yuan. After all, you can enter the palace, and among the brothers, only Luo Tong is the only one. So Li Tai began to write letters.
The general content is that he has been grounded for more than a month. Now I miss the imperial grandfather very much. But he can't go against the holy decree of the imperial grandfather, so I hope that the imperial grandfather can come to Tiance Mansion to see him. Look at how pitiful his imperial grandson is now, he can't go out to play every day, and he has to copy thousands of words .......
In the end, Li Tai dipped his fingers in the tea and flicked it on the letter paper a few times. It gives people the feeling of crying bitterly while writing letters. In order to make Li Yuan feel how pitiful Li Tai is now.
Li Tai asked Luo Tong to send the letter overnight. and explained how to talk to Li Yuan. So, early the next morning, Luo Tong handed over the letter to Li Yuan. When Li Yuan saw his grandson's letter, he couldn't sit still anymore.
It can be said that Li Tai's weight in Li Yuan's mind is very heavy, otherwise he would not be crowned King Wei. Therefore, Li Yuan immediately ordered someone to set up the Tiance Mansion. Soon Li Yuan came to Tiance Mansion, and heard the eunuch shouting loudly to Tiance Mansion: "The emperor has arrived, and the prince has gone out to pick up the car." ”
Li Shimin didn't know that his father was coming, so he hurriedly tidied up his clothes and came out with a family. But Li Shimin didn't notice that his son Li Tai was not in the greeting procession.
Soon Li Yuan was connected to the Tiance Mansion by Li Shimin, and then Li Shimin knelt down again and said: "I don't know that my father is coming to the Tiance Mansion, and the sons and daughters are not welcome. Why didn't the father send someone to inform him in advance, and the sons and daughters could make some preparations. ”
"I came to Tiance Mansion this time to see my grandson Qingque. I have heard that you not only grounded him, but also punished him for copying a thousand words a day. Did you know that he was still a six-year-old who needed to play and rest? When you were young, did I punish you like this? "When Li Yuan spoke, he didn't even need me, and even called me directly.
Until now, if Li Shimin didn't know that it was Li Tai's ghost. Then Li Shimin is not worthy of becoming a wise man through the ages. So he hurriedly said: "Father, don't listen to other people's nonsense, that kid is alive and well." ”
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he turned around and began to look for Li Tai. I want him to come forward and let Li Yuan see how pitiful he is. But at this time, Li Shimin found that he didn't see Li Tai's shadow at all.
"Don't look for it, now you can take me to the courtyard of the blue finch. See what the hell he's doing. After Li Yuan finished speaking, he got up and asked Li Shimin to lead the way and go to see Li Tai.
Li Yuan, under the leadership of Li Shimin and the eldest grandson Wujian, soon came to Li Tai's small courtyard. When they walked into Li Tai's room, they saw Li Tai engrossed in copying books. Even when Li Shimin and the others came in, Li Tai didn't find out.
This made Li Yuan's heart hurt, but it made Li Shimin half dead. He couldn't see where Li Tai was pretending to be there. Sincerely make trouble for yourself, it seems that you can't avoid being scolded by your father later.
The eldest grandson Wujian naturally knew that this was definitely Li Tai's ghost. But looking at the three generations of grandchildren, they have different expressions. The eldest grandson Wujian actually thought it was very funny, and even wanted to laugh a little.
"How long are you going to pretend? Didn't you see your imperial grandfather coming? Don't hurry up and salute your imperial grandfather. Li Shimin said angrily to Li Tai.
After Li Tai heard Li Shimin's words, he put down the brush in his hand. After turning around and seeing Li Yuan, he actually shed tears with a look of grievance. Then he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Yuan and said, "Grandpa Huang, you are here, you really want to die of the green sparrow." ”