Chapter 439 The Tuyuhun are restless

Thin and flimsy?

Is that thin and flimsy?

That's 80,000 strings of cash!

If they were piled up, they could bury your entire Wei mansion!

Your father.

He's talking to me about national and familial matters again!

I...will endure!

"It's not that I refuse to give it to you."

"But I really need this money, so how about this..."

"If you really want it, deduct it from my dividends next month."

Li Shimin calmly spoke.

That way you won't be able to say anything, right?

Anyway, once the money is in my pocket, I won't take it out!

"So Your Majesty is still unwilling to seek the well-being of the people?" Wei Shuyu raised his head.

"You bastard!"

Li Shimin rebuked sharply, "Didn't I promise to deduct it from the dividends?"

What else do you want?

"And your attitude, are you threatening me?"

Li Shimin's face was filled with anger.

"I wouldn't dare."

Wei Shuyu bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, I only wanted to say..."

"If Your Majesty insists on doing so, I can only ask my father to persuade Your Majesty."

Holy crap!

If Lao Wei knew he had shares in Wenyunge...

Let alone just 80,000 strings of cash.

I reckon I'll have to pay back whatever I spend!

"And you still say you're not threatening me?" Li Shimin said in a deep voice.

Wei Shuyu did not respond to this.

His gaze shifted upwards...

Before anyone knew it, Li Yuan appeared behind Li Shimin with a rattan cane.

Hunt time!

A flash of red light appeared in Li Yuan's eyes.

not good!

Li Shimin seemed to realize something and suddenly turned around...

*Smack*

He lashed Li Shimin's buttocks hard with a rattan cane.

"Awoo."

Li Shimin covered his buttocks.

This time the blow was exceptionally strong.

"You beast!"

Li Yuan shouted, "I entrusted the Tang Dynasty to you, is this how you act as emperor?"

"They don't even care about the Tang Dynasty, they don't even care about their own people."

"You still want to be a great emperor for all time? I think you're just a stingy bastard for all time!"

Li Yuan, leaning on the dragon table, brandished a rattan cane with exaggerated gestures.

"besides……"

"Can't Shuyu spend the money he earns himself?"

"He gave you the money..."

"It's a sign of our trust in you, a sign that we're entrusting you with the benefit of the people!"

"All you know is how to indulge in pleasure. Aren't you ashamed?"

Damn it!

You all conspired to frame me!

Li Shimin gritted his teeth.

The guilt he felt for using Li Yuan as bait vanished completely under this vine.

"Father, this concerns the affairs of the court."

Li Shimin said in a deep voice, "Please, Father, do not interfere!"

"good."

Li Yuan readily agreed.

Then he obediently sat back on the dragon throne.

He whipped the rattan cane and scolded the boy; he'd already made a profit.

Let's wait a bit...

Let's see if there's another chance to do it later.

"Wei Shuyu".

Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu with a cold face: "What if I resolutely refuse to give it to him..."

"His Majesty."

Wei Shuyu bowed.

After a beating, you should also give a treat.

For Li Shimin, what kind of jujube was the most fragrant?

Naturally, they'll just make empty promises and offer more money.

Wei Shuyu took out a bill and presented it with both hands: "This is the candy that I have made recently."

"Based on the proportions set by Wenyun Pavilion, we've also calculated a share for you and the Emperor Emeritus!"

"I guarantee it..."

"Sugar will become a necessity in people's lives!"

"Its sales volume is second only to salt!"

Second only to salt?

Li Shimin looked suspicious.

Although the Tang Dynasty suppressed salt prices to the lowest possible level, it still had little revenue.

But that's what's out in the open...

There must be some money secretly kept for unforeseen circumstances.

"Can sugar be compared to salt?"

Li Shimin frowned.

He had also tried sugar, but it seemed to have no other benefits besides being sweet.

One is sweet, and the other is salty.

"They can all be used as seasonings for delicious food!"

"It can also replenish the body's nutrients."

"To a certain extent, sugar is indeed not as important as salt."

"But there's one thing..."

Wei Shuyu grinned and said, "This candy is unique to our Great Tang Dynasty!"

Wow.

Li Shimin suddenly awoke with a start.

Salt is found in every country!

While other countries may also produce sugar, none are as refined as white sugar.

If sold to foreign lands, it would definitely make a fortune.

Back then...

Is 80,000 strings of cash still important?

It doesn't matter anymore!

Li Shimin's pupils flickered repeatedly.

"His Majesty……"

Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "As your money increases, you will definitely not be able to keep it a secret any longer."

"At that time, they will be branded as profiting at the expense of the people."

"But if you use the money you earn to build bridges and roads, then it's a different story."

"The people will not only not curse you, but will praise your wisdom!"

Even my father couldn't say anything.

"and……"

"This will be recorded in history books."

"Your Majesty is not only a skilled ruler, but also the best at making money in the world!"

Um?

Li Shimin was stunned.

That's a pretty impressive title.

His civil and military achievements are beyond reproach.

If even business is the best in the world.

Damn it, which emperor can compare to me?

"What are you saying, Uncle Yu?"

Li Shimin walked up to Wei Shuyu and affectionately took his arm, saying, "I was just testing you."

“Building bridges and roads for the people is something the imperial court should do.”

"How could I not support it?"

You scoundrel!

This speed at which they change their tune is unbelievable.

"Your Majesty is wise," Wei Shuyu said, bowing.

"Is this the ledger for sugar?"

Li Shimin did not believe it completely; instead, he took the sugar account and casually flipped through it.

Looking at those orders worth hundreds or thousands of strings of cash.

Li Shimin's heart pounded as he watched.

It cost tens of thousands of coins in just a few pages.

If this were promoted throughout the Tang Dynasty and then sold to foreign lands...

It sounds wonderful!

"Yes."

Wei Shuyu nodded: "The sugar workshop was only established not long ago. These are the wholesale orders placed by merchants from Hu County in the past few days."

"I believe..."

"If we publish a list of the candy's advantages in the newspaper, sales could increase several times over!"

Okay, okay!

Li Shimin laughed heartily.

Having seen the bill, Li Shimin almost completely believed it.

"Wang De, I will take 80,000 strings of cash from my private treasury and send it to Shuyu later."

"promise."

Wang De gave Wei Shuyu a strange look.

To be able to squeeze so much money out of His Majesty is simply divine.

And this sugar is so profitable.

Should the generalist also invest in some stocks?

This way, I won't be constantly taking bribes and be looked down upon.

"Report..."

Just as the harmony between the emperor and his ministers was at hand, a soldier rushed in to report something.

But they were stopped at the door.

"Let him in!"

Li Shimin's expression was solemn.

The soldiers who could directly enter the palace to report were all those who carried his urgent special orders.

This would never happen unless it's a major event!

"Your Majesty..."

The soldier hurriedly clasped his hands in a fist salute: "The Tuyuhun army of 200,000 has invaded the border of our Great Tang. The garrison commander of Shanzhou earnestly requests the court to send reinforcements!"

What?

Li Shimin was greatly alarmed.

Why did the Tuyuhun invade the borders of our Great Tang at this time?

Did something go wrong with Murong Shun's connection?

"Wang De!"

"Order Li Jing, Hou Junji, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and other military generals to enter the palace immediately!"