Traveling through the Gaowu Tang Dynasty, Li Kuan and Li Shimin became the second sons of the Prince

The results of the talks did not meet Li Kuan's expectations.

Obviously, the lies he made up on the spur of the moment really scared people.

However, in the end, the fat steward was extremely respectful when he sent his shadow assassin out, and he also took the initiative to report the matter and wait for the master's family to send back the news before discussing it.

As for the auction three days later, the fat steward gave his own opinion: "I suggest you cancel this auction. No matter whether it can be done or not, our Wang family has accepted your goods and will give you a very kind treat." s price."

Li Kuan is naturally happy to see this happen.

As for why he suddenly came up with the idea of ​​​​playing such a game of "anti-thief house", it was naturally because of the inspiration he got when he was fishing with his younger brother Li Tai.

The pond is only that big and there are only so many fish.

I don't know how to get a few big ones, how can I fill the hungry bellies of the victims?

Just having money is not enough.

Because maybe no one is willing to sell you.

Li Kuan knew that Changsun Wuji had gone to Shandong this time to raise food in the name of the court.

But by doing this, he was undoubtedly spreading a message to those aristocratic families: this locust plague would be so large that the imperial court would be powerless to deal with it.

In this way, Li Kuan was almost certain that those wealthy families would pretend to give away some food, and then, after seeing off Changsun Wuji, they would celebrate behind closed doors.

Why?

Because every time there is a calamity, it is the day when these wealthy families are like gluttons, sucking up the flesh and blood of the people openly.

The emergence, development and growth of a wealthy family are often the result of the big fish eating the small fish, and the small fish eating the shrimp.

Just like this locust plague, the people whose fields have lost their food harvest have to find ways to sell their land and their sons and daughters in order to survive.

Who will end up with those lands?

Whose slaves did those children become in the end?

Li Kuan is playing a big game of chess.

Although it was just an unintentional magic touch, since it was the move, there should be no regrets.

Originally, he planned to sell the glass and then go into the salt and iron business. After earning more money, he would go to the south to buy grain.

But now, time is running out.

His target is naturally the powerful families in Guanzhong.

Li Kuan plans to portray himself as an ambitious young hero.

Such people are the favorite investment targets of wealthy families.

I'm not afraid that you have a big appetite, but I'm afraid that you won't be able to eat it.

You kid wants to use the locust plague to rebel, okay!

If you can really succeed, it will be a huge profit.

If not, the places you destroyed should be rebuilt and controlled by us.

Even if the time comes, if any of our carefully cultivated juniors wants to gain fame, your head will be his stepping stone.

Good deal, good deal!

It's not just what Li Kuan thinks, everyone thinks so too.

We all have a bright future!

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On the way back to Ganlu Hall carrying the fishing rod, Li Kuan listened to his brother's nagging complaints. He looked at the westward sun and felt at ease.

As long as these top aristocratic families of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes of the Tang Dynasty are willing to sell or borrow a large amount of food to him, then it is possible to survive this locust plague safely.

only……

He couldn't just take it for granted that this would happen.

Otherwise, the business of refining salt should be started earlier?

But where would he get the salt mine...

Trouble...

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Ever since he sent a shadow assassin to cut off one of the Wang family steward's fingers, Li Kuan's life was almost like a pool of stagnant water without any disturbance.

Every day I sleep in school, have lunch after school, and take my younger brother to the Royal Garden to fish after nap.

By the way, because Li Tai disliked his second brother's fish copying skills, he called in his third brother who was a bit difficult to deal with at first.

Li Ke was actually a little flattered by this.

"Fourth brother, let's talk first. Third brother has never tried this thing. Don't blame me if I lose my hand later." Under the old willow tree in the imperial garden, Li Ke held the copy net in his hand and blushed. Li Tai said with a small face and pulled the fishing line hard.

"My good third brother, just copy it boldly! Even if the fish runs away, I won't blame you!" Li Tai's breathing was a little rapid. He had fought with this red and white brocade several times. If he hadn't watched a certain The idiot brother who is lazily holding the dog's tail grass in his mouth has already captured the opponent!

"Ah Ke, just copy it when Xiaotai asks you to..." After spitting out the straw in his mouth, Li Kuan was about to find an opportunity to cause trouble for his brother, but his sister Chang Le's voice suddenly came from behind the three of them.

"Woooooooo... Second brother, third brother, fourth brother! Something bad is going to happen!" The little girl ran out of breath, with tears in her eyes.

Li Kuan subconsciously thought that this girl had caused trouble again. He thought that he had been at peace these days, otherwise, let Xiaotai take the blame for him!

"Changle, run slower, be careful of falling!" Li Kuan threw away the fishing rod that had not moved for half a day, and strode forward to catch his running sister.

"Second brother!" Chang Le threw himself into Li Kuan's arms with a cry in his voice: "Brother, he will be punished by father again!"

"Ah? I thought it was a big deal..." Li Kuan subconsciously looked at his two younger brothers who breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. Looking at Li Tai who immediately turned around to wrestle with the big fish, Li Kuan said calmly in his heart: It's a pity.

"Second brother, no." Changle, who was blushing and sweating, reached out and hit Li Kuan on the arm with dissatisfaction: "Today, eldest brother's East Palace was struck by lightning, and the animal's feet under the eaves were broken. The Taishi Bureau (Tang Dynasty's Qin Tian Jian) ​​Ling Tai Lang said this was a warning from God..."

"Warn our father to be careful? Be careful of the elder brother taking over?" Li Kuan continued casually, and then he looked distressed: "That's right, how can there be a prince who has been in the world for more than 800 years?"

If it weren't for the fact that his unit of measurement was "days", it would sound like Li Chengqian, who had only been the prince for two years, was really aggrieved.

"Second brother! How long has it been and you still want to joke? My eldest brother has already been fined and grounded for thinking about it!" Chang Le was so angry that he punched Li Kuan's chest with his small hands.

"Okay, okay..." He stretched out his hand to stop his younger sister who was even more noisy than Piggy: "Isn't it just grounding? It's not a big deal. It's you," Li Kuan said, reaching out to smooth out the stickers on his younger sister's face. Her forehead was covered with sweat-dampened hair: "Hurry back to the Manna Hall, dry yourself off, and change into clothes. I'm afraid you'll catch a cold."

"Second brother! Go ahead! Go and beg for mercy for eldest brother!" Chang Le hugged Li Kuan's arm and begged bitterly.

"Yes, second brother, I will accompany you." Li Ke looked at Li Tai who fell on the ground, knowing that the fish had been decoupled by him. In order to avoid his younger brother's embarrassment, Li Ke decided to care about his elder brother. Come safely.

"Fuck you." Li Kuan turned around and glared at Li Ke, and then glanced at Li Tai, who was squatting on the ground crying without tears: "Xiao Tai, don't lose heart, we'll come back tomorrow!"

"Second brother!" Changle, who was angered by Li Kuan's unrestrained attitude, no longer planned to use conventional methods to impress his brother. The little girl used a first-level "headbutt" and hit his brother hard on the chest: "You How heartless! Brother is grounded this time and asked not to eat after lunch but to meditate on his own mistakes for seven days!"

"His grandpa's big lychee!" Li Kuan, who was still a little jealous at first, exploded when he heard this: "Which bastard told that stupid king, are you going to starve to death my good brother?!"

It has to be said that Li Kuan's focus is always so fresh and pragmatic.

"Second brother..." Chang Le, who was filled with indignation just a moment ago, after hearing Li Kuan's angry words, the little girl's face was full of astonishment.

She had to start to wonder if it was a wrong decision for her to come to her second brother to rescue her eldest brother.

She is so afraid of "buy one, get one free"...