Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Li Shen followed Wang De to Linde Hall. It was already full of people. Wang De directly led Li Shen to the prince area.

"Tenth brother, you're here." Li Zhen stepped forward to say hello as soon as he arrived. Li Shen saved Concubine Yan De's life. Concubine Yan De is Li Zhen's biological mother. So Li Zhen was very grateful to Li Shen. Carrying gifts, he went to Daji Hall to visit Concubine Wei several times, and expressed his gratitude to Li Shen for saving his biological mother. Li Zhen is very smart and knows that Li Shen keeps a low profile and is unwilling to have excessive contact with outsiders. In fact, some of these concubine princes are like this. Li Zhen understands that she is afraid of causing trouble. But he also found out that Li Shen was very filial. Obedient to Concubine Wei. So I followed the route of Li Shen’s mother.

"I've met all of you, brothers," Li Shen said, too lazy to greet each of them one by one. In addition to the prince and the king of Jin, everyone here is here. Four or five people. The rest are all younger than Li Shen. Stay with your birth mother.

"Lao Shi, I heard from Aye that you made those tables and chairs. When will you make one for Fourth Brother?" Li Tai said.

Li Shen looked at Li Tai. Said the heart. This little chubby guy is getting fat again. No wonder it was so difficult to walk afterward. Li Shimin also specifically decreed that he could enter the palace by car.

"Fourth brother, it's not that I don't want to. Si Zaofang has to pay money to make things. I'm short of money now. Why don't you let Aye give the order. Let Si Zaofang make a set for you directly. They have learned the craftsmanship. ." Li Shencai didn't bother to talk to him and pushed directly to Li Shimin.

"What, Lao Shi? You mean I want to ask Fourth Brother for money." At this time, Li Min said angrily from the side.

Li Shen glanced at him. Suddenly laughed. "Sixth brother, I heard that I got a Tuyuhun horse from Tuyuhun a few days ago. Tenth brother likes it very much. I wonder if you can give it to me."

"Old Shi, you don't like hunting. Why do you want a horse? Besides, my horse cost me 80 yuan." Li Min said reluctantly

"Brother Six is ​​asking me for money. It's a waste of time for us brothers. Oh~~" Li Shen sighed and said

Li Tai and others next to him heard what Li Shen meant. Brothers settle accounts clearly. Giving it away and taking it are two different things. And Li Shen is not that easy to bully.

"Old Shi, Fourth Brother knows that you are tight on money. How much does it cost to make a set? Fourth Brother can afford it," Li Tai said.

"Yes, Lao Shi. I want to get one too. Just tell me how much it costs." Li Zhen also said

At this time, Li Min also realized that it was Li Shen who was talking to him. Somewhat angry. But he still said: "To Lao Shi, just tell me how much it will cost."

Li Shen thought for a while and said to everyone, "Brothers, this seat is ordinary. Including the materials, a set of about 2 guan is enough. If you want mahogany, it will cost 5 guan. If it is oak, it should be about 8 guan." If it’s made of red sandalwood like Aye, one set would probably cost 30 pieces.”

"Oh, what kind of ordinary one is it? Is it the kind in your palace?" Li Zhen asked

"Bago is right. The one in my palace is made of ordinary mahogany. A table and four chairs cost 5 guan for a set. There are different styles in my palace and in the front hall. It cost 30 guan in total." Li Shen said. Not that much actually. Li Shen felt that he would have to find Zhang Wang, the eunuch in charge of the department, to give a confession.

"It's expensive. Lao Shi, you said ordinary ones. Then there are others. Tell me." Li Tai asked curiously

"Then I'll tell my brothers. There are also mid-range ones with some fine carvings. A set starts at 5 guan. The price varies depending on the wood. There are also high-end ones, with the chair backs and tabletops covered with animal skins. The patterns are exquisite. Carefully crafted, the picture is lifelike. It is also wrapped in good animal skin. It is very soft to sit on. You are not afraid of sweating and slipping in the summer, and you are not afraid of the cold in the winter. The starting price for a set is 10 guan. The price of the wood also varies." Li Shen finally found his past life. I feel like a store owner. He is eloquent and eloquent.

"What kind of stall is Aye's?" Li Min couldn't help but ask.

"Aye's model is a private order. We don't accept such orders at the moment," Li Shen replied. Everyone immediately understood why Li Shen didn't answer. Can you make the same thing as the emperor, going beyond etiquette?

"Old Shi. Fourth brother wants to make something high-end. You can make a few sets for me."

"Old Shi, I want to win the money,"

"Brothers, don't be anxious. Tomorrow I will ask the head of the manufacturing department to come to you with samples. Then you can tell him what specific styles you want and what kind of wood you want." I saw several brothers who wanted tables and chairs. Li Shen was happy. Finally there is some progress.

"Your Majesty has arrived~~~~" Wang De's voice came.

Everyone quickly returned to their positions. A gift to Li Shimin.

"Meet Your Majesty"

"Well, no courtesy. Everyone, sit down." Li Shimin said.

"Today is a festive day, but our great ancestor passed away, so I should have been worried about it. But according to etiquette, today is the day to entertain the ministers. I think the late emperor also wanted to see me, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, banquet together. Come, pay respect to the late emperor." He said and took the Take a glass of wine and pour it on the floor. Everyone can follow along.

"This year is a good harvest year. Taxes are higher than in previous years. This is all due to you. Come, gentlemen, let's drink this cup together." Li Shimin said and drank it all.

"Congratulations to the Tang Dynasty, congratulations to Your Majesty. Drink." After the officials finished speaking, they drank it all in one gulp.

Li Shen looked at this scene but didn't take it seriously. Things improved in the ninth year of Zhenguan. But the people are still relatively poor. Because of successive years of famine. There are still many people across the country who do not have enough to eat and have become refugees. Because of the pre-Sui period, the population in the early Zhenguan period was only 300 million households, which was two-thirds less than the pre-Sui period. With fewer people, there is less labor, and food production is also reduced. Moreover, a lot of food is still in the hands of aristocratic families and landlords. Later, Li Shimin also built a charity warehouse, and the situation improved.

In my previous life, I watched TV and it was said that Zhenguan tax was 3000 million yuan a year. Li Shen now feels that there is too much water. As far as he knows, last year's taxes were only a little over 1000 million yuan. It may also be achieved in the late Tang Dynasty. But Li Shen estimated that he might not be able to see.

After the meal, the emperor and his ministers were really virtuous, and the scene was very happy. Li Shen couldn't help but sigh that these people were all movie kings. When Li Shen left, Li Shimin was still drinking with the old ministers of Prince Qin's palace.

Li Shen did not go back to Daji Hall directly, but went directly to Si Zhifang. He didn't forget the orders placed by his brothers in the afternoon. Seeing Li Shen coming, a young eunuch immediately went to notify Zhang Wang. Zhang Wang came out after a while.

"His Royal Highness Shen is here. If you need anything, please let me know. I'll just go see His Highness." Zhang Wang stepped forward and said implicitly

"Yes. I'm here today. I have something to tell you. Let's go and find a place where no one is around," Li Shen said to Zhang Wang. This kind of money-making thing. Don't let the people below know.

Zhang Wang led Li Shen to his office. Ask Li Shen to sit down. Bring a cup of tea to Li Shen. He said, "I wonder if His Highness King Shen has any important instructions?"

Li Shen pushed the teacup away. He doesn't like to drink boiled tea. Signaling Zhang Wang to sit down. Then he said, "Master Zhang. I wonder what you think about tables and chairs."

"Tables and chairs?" Zhang Wang was stunned, not understanding what Li Shen meant.

"Director Zhang, let me get straight to the point. I want to cooperate with you and turn tables and chairs into a business. I will come up with ideas and I can also help you with business. You can just supervise the work of the craftsmen. Where is the profit? . I occupy the 8th floor, you occupy the first floor, and the people working below occupy the first floor. What do you think?" Li Shen expressed his thoughts directly. After all, time is of the essence. We're going to talk tomorrow.

"This..." Zhang Wang was confused. The Si Zhi Fang was used to make things for the palace. It belongs to the public and belongs to the emperor. King Shen was so bold that he wanted to make a house for himself and make money. This is treason. King Shen must be crazy.

"His Royal Highness King Shen. This is absolutely impossible. Your Majesty's room is prepared for the harem. How dare you take on private work for profit." Zhang Wang was frightened.

"Director Zhang, you don't have to be afraid. This is not private work. When we do things with you, we pay for it ourselves. You never got it for free," Li Shen comforted.

"Your Highness. That's different. What you make is only paid for materials. But you want to make a profit." Zhang Wang said anxiously.

"Calm down, calm down. Chief Zhang, come and have a sip of tea. Why I took the eighth floor is to keep you safe. Don't you want you to be protected after you leave the palace? Life in this palace is not easy. You are almost 40 years old. Well. You will be released from the palace in a few years. By then you will be completely destitute. Can you live a good life on the little land you were given when you entered the palace? Think about the people under you. Their salary is not as good as yours. Here When will Si Zaofang be able to come forward? Right. Don't worry, I said I would keep you safe, and I will definitely keep you safe. If anything happens, I will bear it with all my strength." Li Shen began to seduce again.

After listening to Li Shen's words, Zhang Wang felt something. He will be released from the palace in a few years. I definitely won’t be able to go back to my hometown and will be looked down upon. Most of the life of eunuchs outside the palace was not very good. When they die, no one takes care of themselves until they die. Thinking of Zhang Wang's heart, he looked at Li Shen and asked solemnly. "Is it really going to be okay?"

"I promise you that nothing will happen to you. Even if something happens, I will take full responsibility for it." Seeing Zhang Wang's heartbeat, Li Shen quickly patted his chest to assure him.