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His Royal Highness King Wei looked uplifted at first, but finally frowned: "But the Ministry of War is in the hands of the fourth brother, so I'm afraid it will not be easy for him."

Only then did Li Xin remember that the fourth prince Ji Huan who stopped him during the day still had the position of minister of the Ministry of War!

Colonel Li narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, as long as this thing can save people, no one can stop it from entering the army."

"Human life is as big as the sky!"

Chapter 143 Reputation

Among the six ministries, except for the two ministries of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials, the other four ministries are handed over to the four princes staying in Beijing, but the four princes are still young after all. But at the age of 27 and 23, the youngest Seventh Prince, Ji Wen, is only [-] years old this year.

These princes, on the surface, are six ministers, but in fact they are just names, learning how to manage politics in each department, and each department is actually in charge of each department's Zuo Shilang.

In other words, the four of them are just "honorary ministers".

Take the four and seven princes as an example. Although they are ministers, they don't have to "go to work" every day. The seventh prince, Ji Wen, even has time to often go to Li Xin's house.

That is to say, although the fourth prince Ji Huan controls the Ministry of War, he cannot decide all the affairs of the Ministry of War. If the strong wine made by the Wei Palace is easy to use, there is no reason for the Ministry of War not to purchase it. His Highness King Qi cannot stop it. of.

When it was getting dark, the Seventh Prince left Li Xin to eat in the mansion, Li Xin hesitated for a while, but still nodded.

Originally, the relationship between the two of them had to be a little taboo. After all, Li Xin was working in the Habayashi Guard, but judging from the current situation, it is estimated that it cannot be concealed. After all, even His Royal Highness the fourth prince knows Li Xin is going to Wei Wangfu.

Since the Fourth Prince knows, there is no reason for the Emperor Chengde not to know.

In fact, it's not a big deal to stand in line publicly. The big deal is that Li Xin will not work in Habayashi Guard in the future.

In the backyard of Prince Wei's mansion, a low table was set up, with some side dishes and a jug of sake placed on the low table.

The reason why I didn't use the newly made wine today was because the wine was too strong, and I definitely couldn't drink it for the time being. Li Xin, who is used to drinking liquor, couldn't stand it either.

The two sat across the table.

Li Xin picked up the jug, poured a glass of wine for the Seventh Prince, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, I can't help you with the matter in court, it's all up to you to get through it yourself. The matter of entering the army with spirits must be done. !"

After all, the Seventh Prince was not as clear as Li Xin about the importance of this spirit, he frowned slightly, and asked, "Why?"

Li Xin said solemnly: "This is a very good political capital!"

"This kind of high-purity wine can at least reduce the death rate of wounded soldiers by more than half. Once every army in the Jin Dynasty becomes dependent on this kind of military supplies, His Highness can generate certain words in the military without doing anything. right!"

The Seventh Prince turned serious, and said softly: "As Brother Xin said, this kind of strong wine really has such a miraculous effect, then Father will not let us continue to monopolize it."

Imperial power is strongly exclusive. Once this spirit enters the military and proves to have miraculous effects, the Chengde emperor will definitely find a way to hold this thing in his own hands. This is almost inevitable.

Li Xin narrowed his eyes.

"Your Highness, this is what I want to say!"

"Your Highness's business with the imperial court must be completed, but after it is completed, we must not think about making money. The spirits we give to the imperial court will be given to them at cost, or even at a loss!"

Li Xin said in a low voice: "When these strong wines are proved to be really useful, His Majesty will probably think about it. At that time, His Highness will take the initiative to present this recipe for steaming wine without waiting for His Majesty to speak!"

His Royal Highness King Wei was shocked, and he turned to look at the young man in front of him.

Li Xin looked firm: "Your Highness, without that position, all the benefits in front of you are just fleeting clouds. Now you have to sell it in front of Your Majesty. In the future, if you sit in that position, no matter what you pay, you will still be there." your!"

The Seventh Prince lowered his head and took a sip of the wine, and slowly let out a breath: "I can understand what Brother Xin said, the spirits are worth the money and just give it to the imperial court, there is no need to give it to them at a loss..."

Ji Wen smiled wryly at Li Xin: "It's not that I'm stingy, it's just that Wei Wangfu has not been very well-off these past few years..."

His Royal Highness Wei Wang is indeed not a stingy person, which can be seen from the time when he wooed Li Xin, but at this time, Wei Wang’s mansion does not have much money. For a quantity order, even if a jug of wine loses a little bit, it will add up to a huge number!

Li Xin took a deep look at Ji Wen.

"Your Highness, you also know that this business will be taken over by His Majesty in the end. When he takes over this, he will find that the price we paid to the court is at a loss. At that time, His Majesty will understand that your son, Your Highness loyalty and filial piety."

Li Xin looked solemn: "Your Highness, such things as the holy family cannot be bought with thousands of dollars. As for the loss, I am sure to make up for it in private business."

"This is a major matter related to that position. Your Highness must not cover your eyes because of the small profit in front of you!"

Hearing this, Ji Wen finally understood what Li Xin's purpose was.

From the beginning, this young man not only wanted to use this spirit to make money, but also to use this spirit to seek a future for Wei Wangfu!

Ji Wen stood up, bent slightly towards Li Xin, with a serious expression on his face: "Brother Xin is really a national scholar!"

Li Xin got up to return the salute, and said with a soft smile: "Your Highness, you don't need to be so polite. Now I am seeking for Your Highness, and I am seeking for myself. There is still a giant in southern Xinjiang watching me. If there is no Highness, Li Xin will not be able to shake it until he dies." Not a single bit of this behemoth."

The seventh prince solemnly said: "Brother Xin, don't worry, if I get what I want in the future, I will definitely let Brother Xin get what I want!"

Li Xin looked up at Ji Wen.

"Your Highness, are you serious?"

His Royal Highness the King of Wei looked serious.

"Naturally."

Li Xin smiled inexplicably.

Li Xin can somewhat see the prince's disposition now. Although the seventh prince, Ji Wen, has some sincerity towards him and is willing to follow his plan, but he has more or less his own selfishness of.

It is not surprising that people have selfishness. Li Xin also has his own selfishness. As far as the character of the Seventh Prince is concerned, Li Xin can still accept it.

A pair of good monarchs and ministers will never be a relationship of friends, but a relationship that takes advantage of each other.

Li Xin smiled and said: "I believe Your Highness, since this is the case, the workshop on His Highness's side should be opened as soon as possible, and after the first batch of spirits are produced, I will help His Highness sell this batch of spirits."

Ji Wen chuckled: "This wine hasn't been named yet, Brother Xin, give me a name?"

Li Xin said softly: "It's called Weiwang Bar."

Sooner or later, this kind of wine will be introduced into the army. At this time, labeling him as the Seventh Prince will be very helpful to the prestige of the Wei Palace.

The Seventh Prince patted his thigh, laughed loudly and said, "Okay, let's call it Wei Wang Wine!"

He laughed heartily: "I used to be in the capital, just trying to grab it with trepidation. Now that I have Brother Xin, I feel that I have found the path I should go!"

Li Xin poured him a glass of wine, and said calmly: "I have something to tell His Highness."

"What's the matter?"

Li Xin said softly: "When I came to His Highness during the day, His Highness Qi's sedan chair stopped me, saying that he wanted me to find time to go to Qi Wang's mansion and pay a visit to him."

Ji Wen's complexion changed slightly.

Li Xin just looked at him quietly.