The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Let's go and have a look." Li Shimin said.

Everyone followed him and walked into the teahouse.

The business in the teahouse was really good. There were areas in the hall on the first floor, separated by a half-person-high screen, and a low table was placed in the middle. Tea drinkers could sit cross-legged on the couch and drink tea.

The second and third floors were private rooms, facing the street. You could stand in the corridor and look at the scenery outside after opening the door.

Went to the private room on the third floor, asked for a room facing the street, and Li Shimin sat down.

Then he signaled Changsun Wuji and the others to sit down.

Only then did Changsun Wuji and the others dare to sit down.

As for the guards, two were left in the private room, and the rest were waiting outside.

"What kind of tea do you have here?" Li Shimin asked, "How much is it?"

I came out to drink tea on a whim, and I also wanted to see how much this tea could be sold for in Chang'an City now.

"In reply to your words, the best tea in our teahouse is two guan per pot, which is the top-grade tea. Even if you buy it from a tea shop, it is 188 guan per catty." The servant in the shop said, "Second-grade tea is one guan and five cents, and the cheapest tea is only one cent per pot."

Li Shimin frowned.

It's really not cheap.

A catty of tea is not a small amount...

"Then give me four pots of the best." Li Shimin waved his hand.

"Yes." The servant smiled and became more attentive.

The furnishings in the teahouse's private room are still the tables and mats commonly used in the Tang Dynasty, one seat per person.

Therefore, if you come here to drink tea, you have to have one pot per person.

Make a lot of money.

Although the newly popular furniture can bring people together, it is not cost-effective for the teahouse.

Everyone sits at a table, and each table only orders one pot of tea, so what do they make?

After the tea was served, Li Shimin opened the lid and took a look.

Well, it's not as good as the one in the palace.

Li Fu is quite sensible. He sent the best to the palace. You can never buy it outside.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin was even more proud.

Just by looking at the brewed tea leaves, you can see the difference.

Everyone tasted the tea served.

After tasting it carefully, they shook their heads.

"It's not as good as the tea in your majesty's palace." Fang Xuanling smiled.

These people go to the palace to drink Li Shimin's tea all day long, and they have gained experience from drinking it.

"That's right. After all, the tea in your majesty's palace is unmatched by anyone." Du Ruhui smiled.

Li Shimin smiled and shook his head.

"That's hard to say. Although Li Fu sent those special teas to the palace, he didn't take them out, so no one knows if he has hidden any good stuff." Li Shimin said with a smile: "Just like there are only jasmine-scented teas on the market, in fact, there are many more kinds in the tea house, but he just didn't take them out."

Several people looked at each other.

So there are such good things in the King of Jingyang's house?

Jasmine tea is already a good product, and there are other flower-scented teas.

They have never been drunk in the palace.

However, this is not something that they, as ministers, can think of.

Since your majesty knows, he must have it.

If your majesty doesn't take it out, they can't taste it.

"However, this teahouse is really lively. When I came up, I saw many literati writing poems and painting in the teahouse. Speaking of which, this is really a good place." Fang Xuanling said with emotion.

"It's really good for scholars to have such a place to gather." Changsun Wuji also agreed with Fang Xuanling's point of view: "Some talented people may appear here. If they can be used by the court, it would be great."

"Well, that's true. If you don't have some skills, you probably don't dare to show off your writing in public." Li Shimin said with a smile.

"But there are also people who seek fame and reputation. Over time, there will be all kinds of people. Just like restaurants and restaurants, there are also mixed fish and dragons." Du Ruhui shook his head.

You can't judge the crowd by the environment.

Li Shimin got up, walked to the window, opened it, and looked at the lively scene on the street.

There were diners sitting on the stalls below eating.

"Chang'an City is much more lively than before." Li Shimin said.

"Yes, now is different from the past. In the future, Chang'an City will be more prosperous."

"Your Majesty is in power, the world is peaceful, and the people live and work in peace. This is also the direction that the court officials are working towards. If all the towns in the Tang Dynasty can be so prosperous and the people can be so contented, then it will be a true heyday."

"I have done a lot since I ascended the throne, but it is far from enough. Everyone, we still have a lot to do." Li ShiLi Shimin smiled and said, "Let's encourage each other."

"Yes."

The three of them all bowed and responded.

After drinking tea, Li Shimin took his people away. He came out today to see the tea shop.

He came to the teahouse halfway, just to rest and take a look inside the teahouse.

After going downstairs, Du Ruhui signed a note.

It was impossible for them to carry so much money with them.

And Li Shimin couldn't be asked to sign the note.

At most, Li Shimin would reimburse him when he returned.

After leaving, Li Shimin said to Du Ruhui.

"After returning, the inner court will pay."

"Yes." Du Ruhui responded.

Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and walked towards the tea shop first.

He heard from Li Fu that the tea shop was in the middle of the East Market, a relatively prosperous place.

The guards he brought with him knew the location.

It was checked earlier.

The tea shop was crowded with people, and the open space outside was full of carriages.

Some people carried boxes of copper coins into the shop.

Some people also carried tea gift boxes out of the shop.

There was no rest for people coming and going.

"Seeing is believing. The business of this shop is really good." Li Shimin couldn't stop smiling.

Haha, half of it is from the palace.

Good, good.

He has a share of the money brought in!

How can he not look forward to it?

"Who said it's not? This tea business is the only one in the whole Chang'an City. Everyone has to come here to buy it. Other places don't sell it openly." Changsun Wuji said.

"Well? Openly?" Li Shimin discovered the blind spot in Changsun Wuji's words.

"Yes, tea is a rare commodity, so people in Chang'an will naturally choose this shop when buying tea. There is one in the East Market and another in the West Market.

Many caravans go to the West Market to buy some not-so-good tea, and then transport it to other places to sell. The price is different from that in Chang'an." Changsun Wuji explained to Li Shimin.

"In addition, the gift boxes sold by the tea shops in the East Market are limited. Some people didn't buy them and want to buy them back. Whether it's for home use or as a gift, it has a certain value."