I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

Li Shimin drank the glass of wine in small sips, closed his eyes as if he was thinking about it, opened his eyes after a while and said with a thumbs up,

"Good wine!"

Zhang Nuo accepted Li Shimin's evaluation very proudly, without any embarrassment.

On the other hand, Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji understood in their hearts, so they said "good wine" to His Majesty today, so that shopkeeper Xiao Zhang will not have to worry about selling this wine in the future.

But they also have to admit that this is indeed the best wine they have ever drunk. It has both the original spicy taste of the wine and the softness of other flavors. Whether it is color, aroma, or taste, it is the best.

No wonder shopkeeper Xiao Zhang just confidently said that it is a peerless fine wine that surpasses Yujiu. At this moment, it seems that it really deserves this evaluation.

Now that Du Ruhui has had a good drink and tasted a few more mouthfuls of the delicacies on the table, he really has nothing to say about Zhang Nuo's craftsmanship, but he has to try to know how much he has left.

So, after eating a few more mouthfuls of food, Du Ruhui asked,

"Shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, your wine is indeed a peerless wine. It's the first time for me to drink such a good wine, Lao Du. I think it will definitely become popular in the entire Chang'an City in the future."

"But you're not worried that the imperial court will be jealous in the future, and a decree will determine that the wine industry will only be sold by the government?"

Zhang Nuo looked at this old Du who came to the door for the first time in surprise, your worry is far enough.

However, seeing that Lao Du came to the door for the first time, and it was brought by the big tycoon Lao Li, Zhang Nuo still explained,

"Old Du, I don't need you to worry about this. Your majesty is so wise, how could he compete with me and other petty people for such a petty profit."

"Besides, if there are such rumors, at worst, I will partner with His Majesty to sell wine!"

"Anyway, my unique skill is here, and it just so happens that His Majesty is also short of money, so it would be great if everyone gets what they need!"

Li Shimin was enjoying himself while drinking wine and eating vegetables, and listening to Du Ruhui fighting with the shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, but he never thought that this moment of effort would be on him again, and he also mentioned the cruel fact that he has no money. fact.

He was stunned, could it be that if the shopkeeper Xiaozhang could pinch it, it wouldn't count. I was beaten by Du Ruhui just now, so the shopkeeper Xiaozhang knew?

He wanted to ask about this in detail, but he didn't know how to ask.

And at this time, good and caring courtiers will strive to be His Majesty's caring little padded jacket. If it is inconvenient for His Majesty to ask some questions, naturally the courtiers should speak up.

Therefore, Tianzi No. [-] caring little padded jacket, the emperor's uncle, Zhao Guogong of the current dynasty, and Sun Wuji, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, spoke.

"Shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, let's not talk about the monopoly of the wine industry. After all, there is no sign of it. I just listen to you. Are we still short of money today?"

Zhang Nuo saw that several people on the opposite side were looking at him eagerly, and knew that these people were interested in this topic, and it happened that he was also happy to show off.

Therefore, Zhang Nuo patted Changsun Wuji's shoulder heavily and said, with an expression of your ignorance,

"Old Sun, although you are a businessman, you still need to know more about the important affairs of the court and the inside ways, otherwise how will you expand your business in the future?"

"Who said the Holy Majesty is not short of money? These days, I estimate that the Holy Majesty is more short of money than the national treasury!"

After all, Changsun Wuji had experienced wind and rain, and being underestimated by Zhang Nuo not only didn't mean to blame him at all, but he also took the initiative to fill Zhang Nuo with a glass of wine, which made Du Ruhui stunned for a while.

"Shopkeeper Zhang, I'm just a small wealthy businessman. I really don't know the twists and turns here. Tell me."

Zhang Nuo nodded in satisfaction,

"It's normal if you don't know, it's just like the old farmers in the village. I remember when I was a child, I heard the couple in the farmland outside the city pondering how the Holy Majesty and the Empress lived when they were slack."

"The old farmer said that His Majesty must be digging the ground with a golden hoe every day, and the peasant woman said that the queen must bake white flour pancakes every day."

As soon as the words fell, the three people on the opposite side laughed unsteadily.

Zhang Nuo thought it was his own joke, but how could he know that the person on the opposite side was the protagonist in the story who was digging the ground with a golden hoe.

Li Shimin himself was out of breath from laughing.

He didn't mean to be offended in the slightest. When the ignorant villagers fantasized about the life of the emperor above the nine heavens, they naturally expressed their best thoughts.

Although the donkey's head is not right with the horse's mouth, there is no disrespect at all, it's just that the villagers are ignorant, so the smile passed.

Zhang Nuo saw that the short story worked well, so he hurriedly continued,

"So, this is just like you. You are well-informed and know that His Majesty also has to think about national affairs with great care."

"But you don't know that the various expenses of His Majesty, the Empress, and even the palace do not use money from the national treasury, but His Majesty's own small treasury, called internal funds."

Du Ruhui was a little surprised, it's ok, shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, he even knows these things, it seems that he is a bit wise.

Zhang Nuo's explanation continued.

"Your Majesty is considerate of people's feelings, and the Queen also advocates frugality, so naturally she will not spend a lot of money. But Your Majesty is also a human being. Who wouldn't like to eat better at home and use it better?"

"But there is only so much money in the treasury, and the expenses are so large, and even the courtiers have to steal some money from time to time to go to the treasury. It's strange that His Majesty can be loose."

Hearing this, Li Shimin glanced at Du Ruhui rather resentfully, isn't it, he was cheated of five thousand guan just yesterday.

Du Ruhui naturally pretended not to see it, and had already cheated into the treasury, so there was no reason to spit it out again.

Just looking at the meaning of shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, there is really a way to pull His Majesty to make money?

Is it possible to continue cheating from His Majesty in the future, bah, no, borrow some money to go to the treasury?

At the same time, Li Shimin was deeply moved by Zhang Nuo's words "Your Majesty is also a human being".

The Tang Dynasty at this moment is far from being strong, and neither the court nor the people have recovered from the turmoil at the end of the Sui Dynasty.

Not to mention the wind and rain, but there are also leaks everywhere, and money is spent everywhere, even if he saves money from the small treasury, it is only a drop in the bucket in the end.

If according to the shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, selling wine can improve internal money income, then it doesn't matter if you cooperate with him as Lao Li, he really wants to enjoy the feeling of being rich.

I just don't know if shopkeeper Xiao Zhang is willing to let him participate in the shares!

Chapter 28 Old Li, You Are So Fierce

For Li Shimin, since the beginning of the army in Taiyuan, he has never tried what it is like to be rich.

There are so many capable ministers and generals in the mansion, why don't you give a subsidy or something?Don't go to visit during the holidays?

The soldiers under his command who throw their heads and blood, are not allowed to reward those who have made meritorious deeds, and pay for the orphans and widows left by the fallen soldiers?

Now that he has become the emperor, there are even more people to support. For such a huge palace, there must be more than [-] court ladies, and he has to pay for it from his internal funds.

He really wanted to try the feeling of being able to spend money lavishly.

At that time, his Avalokitesvara servant girl will have any jewelry she wants, and she can build a garden if she wants to, without having to listen to the people in the court hall, and she can do it by herself.

How enjoyable is this?

At this moment, Li Shimin firmly believes that to be an emperor, one must be a rich emperor.

Therefore, at this moment, he looked at Zhang Nuo with extra eager eyes, as if Zhang Nuo had become a beckoning cat in his eyes.

It's no wonder that Li Shimin was angry, he had already tried this fine wine, it was absolutely good, and it would definitely not be cheap at that time.

But as long as it is good wine, sooner or later it will be sold all over the Tang Dynasty, and it is still a unique craft, isn't this just waiting to get rich?

However, shopkeeper Xiao Zhang is also a shrewd person, which shows that it is a money-making business. If you just pay money, you really don't have to take him to play, you have to think about a few favorable chips.

At this moment, Li Shimin almost racked his brains to think about what conditions he could come up with, and he had to reveal his identity as emperor.

After all, an imposing emperor, the lord of the Kyushu and the world, is thinking about how to buy a share with a small businessman, which doesn't sound very nice to say.

Not long after, Li Shimin's heart skipped a beat, and he thought of an excellent bargaining chip. He approached Zhang Nuo excitedly and said with a smile,

"Shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, can you bring Lao Li and me together in your wine business?"

Just now Zhang Nuo was already getting goosebumps when Lao Li saw it, but now he heard what Lao Li said, and he was immediately happy.

Not bad, after all, he is a businessman who can make a fortune and can see the business opportunities here, but doing business in partnership is not that simple.

Zhang Nuo looked at the eager and excited Lao Li, and said noncommittally,

"Lao Li, since we are talking about a partnership business, we have to talk about it seriously. This is a unique business that is sure to make money. Why do you think I want to recruit you? Don't say I am short of money. I can take my time, as long as word of mouth gets better, I really don’t need money.”

Li Shimin secretly said that it was a fluke, thanks to the fact that he had considered several conditions, otherwise he would not be able to continue the discussion right now.

But thinking about the conditions he had figured out, he didn't believe that Zhang Nuo wouldn't let him get in the car, and he had made a deal.

"Shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, I have two conditions, you will know after listening!"

"First, since it's a partnership to do business and you have a unique skill, I can only pay for the place. It just so happens that I still have a big house in Xinghuafang, which can be converted into a big workshop."

"I also paid for hiring people and purchasing in the early stage, so that we can get the brand out as quickly as possible!"

Zhang Nuo looked at Lao Li with a little surprise, but he didn't see it. Lao Li's family is quite solid. Xinghuafang can open a big workshop for the house. It's not a small amount of money, and it can be paid Capital participation.

But before Zhang Nuo could speak, Li Shimin continued,

"I believe you are more interested in the second condition, shopkeeper Xiao Zhang. I, Lao Li, have been traveling all over the world for so many years. Among other things, in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, one counts as one. I guarantee that our caravan will go smoothly. I'll take care of everything!"

Hey, after hearing what Lao Li said, and seeing Lao Li's proud look, Zhang Nuo nodded silently, which is a bit awesome.

This is a typical top-level channel business with channels all over the country. This will be left to future generations, but wineries are asking for top-level business resources for cooperation!

From this point of view, Lao Li is really capable, and he is not worried that Lao Li will deceive him. Anyway, he will have to sign a contract when the time comes, and the results will be seen from the beginning of the business.

I'm not afraid of you lying at all, as long as you can't do what you said, sue the officials immediately. Although the government at this time also has laws to rely on, it is still ruled by men more often, relying on the judgment of the head of the yamen.

Based on the contract between the two of them, if Lao Li dared to break the contract, the head of the yamen would have to send this kind of adulterer and cheater to prison.

This is different from the later generations of treacherous businessmen who entrap their partners and can only slowly file a lawsuit. At this moment, the judgment will be made in court, and you will be thrown into jail on the spot without saying a word.

However, even if you have accepted Lao Li's conditions, things are not that simple, and the shares have not been discussed yet.

Zhang Nuo looked at Li Shimin seriously, and spoke amidst his anticipation.

"These two conditions really tempted me. However, the current situation is that I own the house, and I went to the Yamen to complete the application for the renovation of the four old houses in Yongpingfang today."

"At that time, I will invite people in Yongpingfang. They are all my old neighbors. I am not afraid of them stealing and cheating, so your house will not be needed."

"In addition, if there is my unique skill in it, what do you plan to do with this person?"

"You know, this is the first wine I made this afternoon, and there will be many more after that. This is a business that can last for a long time!"

Li Shimin listened to what Zhang Nuo said, and after serious consideration for a while, he said decisively,

"If you don't want the house, then I will pay five thousand in cash. I will organize the caravan. I only want [-]% of the members!"

As soon as Zhang Nuo heard it, it seems that Lao Li is also a kind person. Not only do he have channels all over the Tang Dynasty, but he also has to get through local officials, plus a large amount of cash to buy shares, [-]% is really not bad. of!

In Zhang Nuo's view, the most valuable channel and official relationship are actually the least valuable in Li Shimin's view.

Just kidding, who dares to speak up about the business of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?I'm afraid I don't know how to write the word dead?

There is no need for him to issue an imperial edict or anything, just send a servant to follow the caravan with his gold medal, and then arrange some palace guards to follow.

He wants to see if anyone who is not afraid of death dares to disturb his plan to make a fortune, he doesn't need to notify the local government, he will kill you on the spot, and then call the government to finish it.

The whole world belongs to him, Li Shimin, what's wrong with doing some legitimate business?

Zhang Nuo agreed verbally, and the transaction was completed. He is no longer a three-year-old child, and he would not joke about such things.

Zhang Nuo smiled and clinked glasses with Lao Li, and then drank it all in one gulp, the matter was settled.

But Zhang Nuo saw that Lao Li's relationship was unimaginable and elusive, so he said half-jokingly, half-seriously,

"Lao Li, if you can sell this wine to the palace, I'll give you another share!"

As soon as the words fell, Lao Li slapped the table excitedly and shouted loudly,

"It's a deal! I want this ingredient!"

Zhang Nuo was taken aback, Lao Li, aren't you afraid that you will be blown away, or do you mean Lao Li, you have such a strong relationship?

Chapter 29 Empress, I'm going to get rich

From then on, no matter how Zhang Nuo asked, Li Shimin always had a smile on his face. He didn't say how to deal with life and death, but said that he was going to fix this guy. As long as Zhang Nuo got out the wine, the palace would definitely buy it in large quantities.

Then he ate food and drank a lot of wine, cheerfully like a child weighing [-] pounds.

On the other hand, Du Ruhui next to him was full of resentment.

I cheated five thousand coins from His Majesty before, and His Majesty still looked sore and searched, but just now His Majesty took out five thousand coins without blinking an eye to do business in partnership with the shopkeeper Xiao Zhang, which is obvious. It's just that I still have private money.

The most important thing is that the wine from shopkeeper Xiao Zhang is really good. Then with His Majesty's big thick legs, Du Ruhui will almost certainly not last long, and the wine will have to be sold all over the Tang Dynasty.

At that time, His Majesty's internal funds may be richer than the national treasury.

Especially when he heard that shopkeeper Xiao Zhang gave more wine to His Majesty because he was able to sell wine to the palace just now, Du Ruhui almost jumped up with jealousy.

He really wanted to grab the shopkeeper Zhang by the collar and tell him loudly that the smiling old Li in front of you is the head of the palace.

In fact, he sells wine to the palace with his left hand and right hand, you can't be fooled by him!

But after all, he didn't lose his mind, and he didn't dare to destroy His Majesty's plan to make money, otherwise he doubted that His Majesty the Emperor of Tang, who was so short of money and his eyes were red, would kick him to death on the spot.