I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Ever since Prince Ji came into the world, nobles, wealthy businessmen and common people in Chang'an City have all paid close attention to this little prince.

Every word and action of Prince Ji's Mansion silently affects all walks of life in Chang'an City.

To the extent that, up to now, many things in Prince Ji’s Mansion have become benchmarks and reference standards.

Because everyone knows that King Ji loves to enjoy himself, so the things he uses must be good things.

Even if what they use is slightly inferior to what King Ji uses, it is still a good thing.

It has become a habit for many big businessmen and nobles to imitate King Ji.

As long as it is produced by Prince Ji’s Mansion, no matter it is food, entertainment, or jewelry, it is sought after by everyone.

It's just a downgrade.

Today, two servants in Prince Ji’s Mansion actually said this. The Western Region blanket must be something that His Royal Highness Prince Ji despises.

They all knew that Western Region blankets had always been a popular commodity, and many foreign merchants came specially to purchase them.

I didn’t expect that the things in Prince Ji’s Mansion were actually used by servants.

"Why, Mr. Qi, you don't believe it?"

The third brother couldn't help but ask when he saw Qi Baijin's look.

"My dear, it's not that I don't believe it, but this Western blanket has always been very popular among the nobles in my Tang Dynasty.

Their texture is good and their colors are bright, making them rare and top-quality blankets.”

Qi Baijin was very polite. He was a merchant, a lowly person, and they couldn't afford to offend the servants of Prince Ji's mansion.

A seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister.

"Lord Qi, we don't know much about blankets, but we do have many blankets in the Tang Dynasty that are made of the same material as these.

The colors are also very beautiful.

Our manager said that the Western Region blankets were valuable because of the word "Western Region" which made the nobles consider them a rare commodity.

The texture and other aspects are exactly the same as those in the Tang Dynasty.

You have never seen the exquisite carpets of our Tang Dynasty, but have you ever heard of the Xuanzhou red silk carpets?"

The third brother asked with a bit of show-off.

"This...I heard it's a tribute. Qi has never seen it."

Qi Baijin shook his head.

"Then why do you think the red silk carpet is a tribute, but the woolen carpet from the Western Regions is not?"

At this time, Xiaoliu asked a question.

Qi Baijin was unable to answer for a moment.

"Alright, today's events must not be spread outside. Otherwise, if the steward finds out, we will inevitably be punished."

The third brother interrupted what Xiaoliu was about to say.

"Don't worry, my lord. We are just ordinary businessmen. We can't meet the stewards of Prince Ji's Mansion."

Qi Baijin nodded with a smile.

"Dong~~dong~~dong~~"

At this time, drums started beating at Chengtian Gate in the Imperial Palace, and then drums started beating at other city gates.

The Fang Gate and the Shi Gate opened one after another.

"Open the city gate~~~~~"

With a loud shout from the general, a busy day is about to begin.

Xiaoliu and his companion drove the garbage truck out of the city gate and headed towards the place designated by the court.

Qi Baijin followed behind, and some merchants who were not in a hurry also followed closely behind to see the excitement.

The transaction between the two groups went smoothly. After Xiaoliu and his men dumped the garbage from the car, Qi Baijin ordered his men to pick up the three blankets.

Afterwards, the third brother and his partner followed Qi Baijin and took a garbage truck to the industrial park.

They agreed on a price of fifty strings of cash for three blankets.

Fifty strings of cash and more than three hundred kilograms certainly cannot be carried on the person, so Qi Baijin needs to go to the Tang Dynasty Bank in the industrial park to withdraw the money.

The third brother and his two brothers also decided that they could not keep so much money on them, otherwise it would be easy to be discovered, so it would be better to deposit it in a bank.

So the two sides hit it off and rushed to the industrial park.

The crowd who came to watch the fun happened to be going to the industrial park, so they followed along.

"My two gentlemen, we have settled the matter. May I know your names...?"

In front of the Tang Dynasty Bank, Qi Baijin asked with a smile on his face,

He got a good bargain today. If these three blankets were washed clean, they could be sold for fifty strings of cash each as second-hand items in Chang'an City.

If you sell it somewhere else as a new one, a hundred strings of cash won't be a problem.

"Master Qi, forget about the name, we are just servants of Prince Ji's mansion, not worth mentioning.

Since we have completed the transaction, we will go back first. If we stay out for too long, the manager will punish us. "

The third brother refused to give his name.

But everyone thought it was normal. If the owner's things were sold privately, no one would dare to mention their own name.

"Haha, I understand, Qi was being abrupt.

Qi just wants to make friends with you two. Don’t you two gentlemen come every day? Qi wants to have long-term cooperation with you two.

I want all the blankets. Don't worry, I will never let you suffer a loss. How about today's price?"

Qi Baijin laughed and stopped hesitating, and went straight to the point.

There must be something wrong with your brain if you don’t do such a good deal.

"this....."

The third brother was a little hesitant, thinking that it was better to keep such things secret.

"Why? Do you two have any concerns?"

Seeing his third brother hesitate, Qi Baijin asked.

"How about we go back and discuss it before giving a reply to Mr. Qi?"

The third brother did not agree directly.

"Okay, see you tomorrow." Qi Baijin didn't insist.

After the two men exchanged greetings, they went their separate ways. The third brother and Xiaoliu drove out of the industrial park.

"Please wait a moment, gentlemen."

Just then, someone in the crowd watching the excitement shouted.

The two turned around and saw a businessman in his fifties.

The man came up and bowed first.

"My two gentlemen, I am willing to pay twenty strings of cash each to purchase all the blankets from now on."

"Twenty strings of cash?"

The third brother was stunned. One bar was twenty strings of cash, and three bars were sixty strings of cash, which was ten strings of cash more than Qi Baijinhai.

The businessman saw that the third brother was interested, so he immediately struck while the iron was hot:

"If you two are willing, I will trade directly in gold bars, and we will agree to go to a place where no one knows about it and will not make it difficult for the two of you."

"Three blankets, I'll give you seventy strings of cash."

Just as the businessman was trying his best to persuade, another person stood up behind him.

"Liu Biao, what do you mean? Didn't you see that I did it first?"

The businessman sounded a little angry.

"I don't mean anything, old man Jin. This business is owned by Mr. Qi. Now that he's gone, it's up to each of us to decide on our own merits. The highest bidder wins."

The businessman named Liu Biao had an evil look on his face and showed no concern for the old man named Jin.

"Okay, you're so cruel, I'll pay thirty strings of cash for one."

"Haha, you've calmed down now. I'll take the three pieces for 100 kan."

"One hundred strings of cash?" Xiaoliu, who was beside the third brother, opened his eyes wide.

One hundred strings of coins! How many years would it take him to earn that?

"Shopkeeper, if you have a hundred strings of cash, I will do the deal with you.

But we agreed in advance that we would clear out all the belongings every day, and they would all be old things, which might even have some dirty stuff on them.

If you buy it, you can’t regret it.”

Before anyone else raised the price, the third brother couldn't wait to speak to Liu Biao.