Chapter 351 Chai Zhewei
Sharing joy with the people?
For a moment, Li Shimin was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
Throughout history...
No emperor has ever done such a thing before!
You said the New Year's Eve banquet would last for three days and three nights?
"That's right!"
"All the people of Chang'an together?"
"right!"
"It's free?"
"Qian Chen will find a way to solve it."
Li Shimin was immediately smitten.
If this works out, it will be incredibly prestigious.
It gives you face in front of foreigners, face in front of the common people, and even more face in the history books!
manage!
It must be done!
"If that's the case..."
Just as Li Shimin was about to agree, Doulu Kuan's voice came again...
"Your Majesty, with a population of nearly one million in Chang'an, how could Wei Shuyu possibly manage this?"
"If calculated based on the army's rations."
"That's equivalent to a month's worth of rations for an entire army!"
this……
Li Shimin seemed to have been doused with cold water.
This is a very real problem.
"Your Majesty, I will handle this matter myself!"
Wei Shuyu considered for a moment and said, "I may not be able to take care of some remote areas, but I guarantee that the main streets of Chang'an will be brightly lit!"
That's enough.
Li Shimin was very satisfied.
Compared to this matter, who receives the foreign guests seems less important.
"Your Majesty, I still do not recommend it."
Doulu Kuan then poured cold water on the idea, saying, "It would be good if this were to succeed."
"If it fails, it might become a laughingstock among the nations!"
"..."
Why are you so annoying, Doulu Kuan?
It's one thing if you don't try to make this a prestigious event happen, but you keep pouring cold water on it.
Look at Xiao Wei...
Though his official rank was not high, he was utterly loyal.
Services are free!
Unlike your Ministry of Rites, which is always thinking about making money off others.
Don't think I don't know about the dirty deeds of your Ministry of Rites!
"Shuyu".
Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu with a firm gaze!
Retort to him.
I'm absolutely committed to you this time!
"Minister Doulu is right."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "My Ministry of Commerce is not capable enough. How about we hand this matter over to your Ministry of Rites?"
"..."
Doulu Kuan was speechless.
manage?
What should we do?
If Your Majesty is willing to provide money and grain.
We'll get it done for him no matter what.
But money and provisions...
He secretly glanced at Li Shimin.
This emperor was incredibly stingy; he couldn't even bear to change his dragon robe, much more miserly than Emperor Yang of Sui.
"What do you think, my dear minister?"
Li Shimin looked at Doulu Kuan: "If you can make the people of Chang'an enjoy themselves for three days and three nights, then this matter will be entrusted to you!"
“Your Majesty, it is possible, but what about the money and provisions…” Doulu Kuan asked, forcing himself to speak.
"What money and provisions?"
Li Shimin put on a stern face: "The national treasury has no money!"
"..."
The courtiers were all speechless.
Your Majesty, this is far too blatant and shameless.
"That……"
Doulu Kuan broke out in a cold sweat.
He also sensed Li Shimin's displeasure.
But if we don't spend money... are we just letting people eat air?
"His Majesty!"
Fang Xuanling suddenly stepped forward and said, "I think it should be held jointly by the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Commerce."
"The Ministry of Rites is responsible for matters within the palace."
"The Ministry of Commerce is in charge of Chang'an."
"If Wei Shuyu makes any mistake, the palace banquet can still save face in time."
Finally, they've come up with something decent.
The courtiers breathed a sigh of relief.
If we keep going like this, we'll have to work overtime again...
"I second that proposal."
Gao Shilian said, "The Ministry of Commerce is newly established and lacks manpower, ability, and experience. It is really hard to believe that it can take on so much at once."
"However, since the Ministry of Commerce does not cost the court a single penny, I think we should give it a try!"
Everyone agreed.
Li Shimin nodded as well.
"In that case, we shall do as Minister Fang says."
Turning his head, Li Shimin looked at Wei Shuyu and Doulu Kuan: "Did you two hear that?"
"promise!"
The two bowed in unison.
Doulu Kuan was in great discomfort.
With the Ministry of Commerce interfering with two of my projects, this year is going to be tough...
"Do any of you gentlemen have anything else to report?"
Wei Shuyu did not interrupt the subsequent political affairs, and stood quietly in the back.
With Li Shimin announcing the end of the court session, the proceedings officially concluded.
Time flies.
...
The next day.
Chang'an Subdistrict.
Choi Shin-ki, leading a large army from the Imperial Academy, skipped class again.
They call it: serving the imperial court!
When his friend heard this, he thought, "That's outrageous!"
National affairs are definitely more important than studying...
He immediately engaged in a debate with the instructor.
And then... utter defeat!
But don't worry, you have your clever plans, and we have our own ways to get over the wall.
He turned around and delivered a blow to the head.
The instructor was gagged, tied up, and thrown into the locker room.
"La la la, la la la..."
Choi Shin-ki was carrying a small cloth bag and humming a tune.
As he began to sing, his friends behind him hummed along: "I'm a little expert at selling newspapers..."
The group acted arrogantly and domineeringly, swaggering through the streets.
Coupled with this bizarre children's song, it achieved an astonishing 100% head-turning rate!
People can't help but speculate...
What kind of trouble is this idiot up to now?
"Hey, stop right there!"
Choi Shin-ki suddenly stopped a well-dressed young man.
Don't ask Choi Shin-ki why he stopped him, it's because his head is held higher than Choi Shin-ki's!
We're the local tyrants of Chang'an.
If you don't bully others, are you still a bully?
"what?"
The rich kid has his nose in the air.
"Want to buy a newspaper?"
Choi Shin-ki took a roll of paper out of his backpack.
"I won't buy it!"
The young master turned and left.
Not buying?
Not giving me face?
Choi Shin-ki turned around and shouted, "Stop! You have to buy it today!"
Why should I buy it?
The young master's eyes widened as well.
“This contains information about important national affairs. If you don’t buy it, you are disrespecting the imperial court!” Cui Shenji rebuked.
"Oh, I see..."
The young master stuck out a finger and pressed it against Choi Shin-ki's forehead: "Get out of the way."
With a gentle push, Choi Shin-ki was pushed away.
"Wang Fatan!"
Choi Sin-ki was furious: "How dare you attack an official of the imperial court?"
"You? An official appointed by the imperial court?"
The young master glanced at the official robes on Choi Shin-ki's body: "Impersonating an official of the imperial court is a capital offense!"
Choi Shin-ki waved his hand.
The loyal lackey immediately produced the appointment document from the Ministry of Personnel, along with the official seal.
"Open your dog eyes and look carefully, what is this?"
Choi Shin-ki unfolded the appointment document in front of the young master: "It's only thanks to my improved temper after becoming an official..."
"Normally, I would have thrown you into a latrine for a bath!"
The young master held it up in front of him and examined it carefully, then looked at Choi Shin-ki...
This silly look doesn't seem like that of a talented person.
How could His Majesty appoint such a person to an official position?
"A mere ninth-rank official dares to act so bravely?"
The young master snorted coldly: "I can take you down with just one word."
Um?
Choi Shin-ki's eyes widened.
Isn't that one of my lines?
"Bold traitors, how dare you attack and insult officials appointed by the imperial court."
"That's right, everyone catch him and throw him into the latrine for a bath!"
"They've been keeping a tight watch on the latrines lately, so they're making him defecate in the street, and he's not allowed to go home until he's done!"
The young men were filled with enthusiasm.
Choi Shin-ki immediately raised his smug little head.
"Go ahead and try it if you dare!"
The young master said disdainfully, "If you dare to lay a finger on me, I'll have His Majesty execute your entire family!"
Want to give it a try?
So arrogant?
The young men exchanged glances, their eyes sparkling with excitement.
It's been a long time since I've encountered such a stubborn kid.
"Let's give it a try!"
The young men swarmed forward.
He gave them a good beating.
"Stop...stop!"
The young master covered his head with his hands, too afraid to fight back after being hit.
“I am Chai Zhewei, son of the Duke of Qiao.”
Swish.
The group of friends immediately shrank back behind Choi Shin-ki.
Chai Shao's son.
We can't afford to mess with them.
Why are you all afraid of him?
Choi Shin-ki roared, "The boss said I can't bully people, but I can't let others bully me either!"
"He attacked me first."
"This is self-defense!"
"Brothers, beat him up!"
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