In the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan beat Li Shimin at the beginning

Chapter 67
After hearing Li Ke's words, Li Chengqian had a headache.

"Third brother, I also want to be rich! But, brother, I really don't have any talent for making money!"

In fact, it was not easy for Li Chengqian.

He has to go to the court every day, and after returning from the court, he has to learn all kinds of etiquette, and all kinds of people who know about it.Several teachers took turns to teach, and there was really not much time left for him to control.

The reason why he was able to come to the Shu Palace today is because Li Ke took him to invite the imperial decree to let him do this matter, so he has time.

Li Ke said: "Don't worry, if you make money, your third younger brother will come. In the future, you will be the emperor, and I will make money and bring our Li family up. With power and money, those aristocratic families will not dare to flinch in front of us in the future." gone."

"I love to hear this, haha... Come on, for this sentence, I would like to toast you, brother."

The teacups of the two touched each other, and they haven't drunk yet!
Liu Hong hurried in, interrupted them and said, "His Royal Highness, Prince Shu. Zheng Shiyuan, the person in charge of the Zheng family, asks to see you."

Li Chengqian was taken aback, and asked, "See you? Didn't he come to donate money?"

Liu Hong shook his head and said, "He only came here in a sedan chair, and there was no carriage behind him, so he didn't seem to be here to donate money."

Li Chengqian glanced at Li Ke.

Li Ke said with a faint smile: "Who said that if there is no carriage behind, he is not here to donate money? Please come in! People are here to donate money, so treat each other with courtesy."

"Yes."

Liu Hong agreed, turned around and ran away.

Li Chengqian looked at Li Ke with a confused expression.

Li Ke said: "If I'm not wrong, the Zheng family doesn't have much money here in the capital. He should have come to ask us for a little more time."

Li Chengqian understood as soon as he heard it, and a smile appeared on his face.It’s fine if you’re here to donate money, it’s fine if you’re here to donate money!
However, he asked with some concern: "Third brother, we have stipulated this for 7 days, can this be changed?"

Li Ke said: "Why do we need to change? Wait a minute...you do this...and then do this again...do you understand?"

Li Ke explained the matter clearly to him in a few words.

Then the two got up and went out to welcome Zheng Shiyuan in.

Zheng Shiyuan is less than 40 years old this year, which is still young.He is the person in charge of the Zheng family in the capital.He was wearing a brand new Tang suit, looking very grand.

After the three of them spoke politely, they sat down.

Li Chengqian poured him a cup of tea himself.

As soon as the tea was poured out, the aroma wafted into his nose.

Zheng Shiyuan was taken aback, and looked down at the tea soup.

"Hiss...is this? Tea?"

Zheng Shiyuan was really puzzled.

He is the head of the Zheng family, and his father is the head of the Zheng family.It can be said that the status is noble, the clothes are rich and the food is rich, what delicious food have you never seen?
However, I just haven't seen this stuff.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly and said: "That's right, this is the fried tea made by my third brother, Mr. Zheng, try it?"

With that said, Li Chengqian picked up the tea in front of him and took a sip on his own, saying that it was not poisonous and he could drink it with confidence.

Zheng Shiyuan took a look, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a sip.

The eyes suddenly widened.

"Hmm... good stuff, good stuff! There is sweetness in bitterness, sweetness in sweetness, endless aftertaste. It's really good, good stuff."

Li Ke said: "If Zheng Gong thinks it's good, he will take two catties with him when he goes back later."

Zheng Shiyuan hurriedly cupped his hands to Li Ke and said, "Then thank you, Your Highness the King of Shu."

Li Ke returned the gift and said, "You're welcome, this is what it should be."

Li Chengqian said: "Duke Zheng, don't underestimate this tea. You only need a little bit to brew a pot of rich and fragrant tea. It is really a good thing, don't waste it!"

Zheng Shiyuan hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, for reminding me, I will definitely cherish such a good thing."

Zheng Shiyuan is just a person in charge, not as high as the head of the family.

Li Chengqian and Li Ke didn't put on airs either, and the three talked harmoniously.

After chatting for a few words, Zheng Shiyuan finally spoke.

"His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness King Shu, I came here today mainly for one thing.

You also know that our Zheng family's ancestor's house is not in the capital.So, I can't come up with so much money for a while.

However, our Zheng family also wants to contribute to a big project like a reservoir that benefits the country and the people.

Therefore, I am here today to ask the Crown Prince and His Highness the King of Shu, if we can extend the date for a few days, and wait for our Zheng family to deliver the money and donate it. "

Come, come, it really is for this purpose.

Li Chengqian glanced at Li Ke, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

His gaze returned to Zheng Shiyuan again: "Mr. Zheng, I wonder how much your Zheng family plans to donate?"

"This one……"

Zheng Shiyuan hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Dare to ask, how much did the Wei family and the Du family donate?"

This thing will be announced tomorrow, and Li Chengqian has nothing to hide.

Said: "To be honest, the Wei family donated 40 guan, and the Du family donated 50 guan. I don't know about your Zheng family?"

The Wei family and the Du family also had no choice.Li Ke is a prince, and he has donated 20 yuan. With this limit, it is impossible for them to be less than Li Ke.

The prince of the Zhenguan Dynasty is not like the princes of other dynasties.

Princes like Li Ke who have not yet gone to the fiefdom have no other income except salary, so they are really poor.

The reason why Li Ke made such a generous move was because he had a small business of winery.

Therefore, it is impossible for these big families to let Li Ke compare.I can't afford to lose that face.

Ever since, the amount of donations has increased this time.

Zheng Shiyuan frowned slightly after hearing this number.His original idea was also within a few hundred thousand guan.

He thought that these two would definitely overwhelm Li Ke, for example, around 20 to 30!Didn't expect it to be so much higher.

In this way, if the Zheng family wants to compete for the first place, they will spend a lot of money.

No way, how could he have imagined that the Wei family and the Du family wanted to take advantage of their geographical advantages to compete for the first place!
Zheng Shiyuan gritted his teeth in his heart, and said: "Our Zheng family wants to donate 80 guan, which is an auspicious number. However, in 7 days, even if we convert the money into gold escorts, there is really no way to send the money! So, how about asking the Crown Prince and His Highness the King of Shu to give you some time?"

"Thank you Zheng Gong for your generosity."

Li Chengqian cupped his hands at him and said: "Duke Zheng, the date has already been set, and it is impossible to change it. However, I have a small suggestion, I wonder if Mr. Zheng wants to hear it?"

"Your Highness, but it's okay to say."

Li Chengqian said: "Mr. Zheng, do you think this is okay? You just need to make a note to express that you are willing to donate so much money. After you send the money, you can take the note back. What do you think?"

(End of this chapter)