Chapter 451 The Trap of Li Chengqian
well……
On the way back, Wei Shuyu let out a long sigh.
A restaurant in Chang'an costs about 3,000 strings of cash, so a money exchange couldn't be much cheaper, right? With over 300 prefectures and counties in the entire Tang Dynasty, that's more than 1 million strings of cash.
Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.
Although……
The land is free; you can just ask Li Shimin for it.
The workers don't need money; they can just ask the Ministry of Works for it.
But the materials aren't cheap either...
Just as I was feeling troubled, a leisurely figure came towards me.
"Shuyu".
Before Wei Shuyu could react, the other party greeted him warmly.
Wei Shuyu raised his head.
Wow.
Just when I was dozing off, you brought me a pillow.
"Your subject greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Wei Shuyu bowed, thought for a moment, and then added, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is exceptionally talented, handsome, and dashing. Your subject Wei Shuyu pays his respects to you."
Um?
Xiao Wei actually flattered me?
As expected, my charm remains as powerful as ever.
Li Chengqian quickly helped Wei Shuyu up.
"Shuyu, there's no need for that."
Li Chengqian replied warmly, "When no one is around, there's no need to concern ourselves with these worldly formalities."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Wei Shuyu straightened up.
He glanced at Li Chengqian, his face full of smiles.
But Wei Shuyu still sensed a hint of trouble in him.
"I wonder what troubles Your Highness?" Wei Shuyu asked in a low voice.
well.
Li Chengqian sighed deeply, but said nothing more.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Wei Shuyu said earnestly, "I am your tutor, and it is my duty to help you solve your problems. You may tell me about any troubles you have."
"I am unable to serve the people of the Tang Dynasty," Li Chengqian shook his head in frustration.
"What do you mean?" Wei Shuyu leaned forward.
Under Wei Shuyu's persistent questioning, Li Chengqian finally revealed the truth.
Originally, Li Chengqian was in charge of paying the wages of the servants.
But because of the Tuyuhun, Xueyantuo...
The Tang Dynasty is currently conscripting soldiers, and miscellaneous tasks have been put on hold.
His job of building up his reputation...
*Smack*
That's all!
In order not to delay the progress, Wei Shuyu assigned the road construction to merchants, who were then responsible for recruiting workers to build the road themselves.
This ultimately led to...
The plan to pay wages to the Yao people has completely fallen through.
"I see."
Wei Shuyu bowed and apologized: "It was my oversight on Your Highness's part. Please forgive me."
"Shuyu, there's no need for that."
Li Chengqian waved his hand: "If it weren't for your recommendation, I wouldn't have been able to get this job. It's just that the time wasn't right."
"Your Highness, please do not be anxious."
Wei Shuyu offered a suggestion, saying, "Actually, I have another great achievement to share."
Um?
Li Chengqian's face lit up with joy.
"Does Your Highness know that I have just come from the Imperial Study?" Wei Shuyu said in a low voice.
Li Chengqian naturally knew this.
Wei Ting and a large group of officials waited outside the imperial study for orders.
Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Tang Jian, and others held a private meeting in the Imperial Study.
Even a fool would know something big is going to happen.
Why did he happen to appear here? He was deliberately staking out this spot.
"This isn't a good idea..."
Li Chengqian pretended to be embarrassed and said, "You are discussing matters with the Emperor, and I cannot pry into it casually."
"It's alright."
Wei Shuyu smiled and said, "To be honest, His Majesty has given me a task and is even willing to provide 60,000 strings of cash from the imperial treasury as a sign of support!"
"Sixty thousand strings of cash?"
Li Chengqian exclaimed in disbelief, "Father Emperor is willing to give you 60,000 strings of cash?"
Li Shimin knew better than anyone how stingy he was.
This can be seen from the fact that the expenses for the imperial harem have been reduced again and again.
"Your Highness, please be quiet."
Wei Shuyu quickly tried to dissuade him.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Li Chengqian seemed to realize that he had lost his composure.
He then said to the eunuchs who were following him, "Everyone, step back fifty paces and do not come any closer."
Then, she affectionately took Wei Shuyu's arm and led him to a corner.
"Shuyu, I wonder what task Father Emperor has given you..." Li Chengqian asked.
"Your Highness, please forgive me."
Wei Shuyu bowed and said, "I cannot go into the details."
Oh, I see.
Li Chengqian showed a disappointed expression.
"However, Your Highness is one of us, so it's alright to reveal a little bit."
Upon hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Li Chengqian's face.
As expected, Xiao Wei's heart is still with him...
Wei Shuyu looked around warily.
He then whispered in Li Chengqian's ear, "His Majesty has ordered me to make money!"
"If it is completed."
"From now on, the Tang Dynasty will never lack money again!"
What?
Li Chengqian was greatly alarmed.
He immediately stepped forward and said, "Shuyu, tell me honestly, have you discovered some gold mine?"
"..."
You have quite a vivid imagination.
"Your Highness."
Wei Shuyu put on a stern face and said solemnly, "This is not something to be guessed wildly."
"Your Majesty is the ruler of a nation, how could you possibly embezzle a gold mine?"
Li Chengqian suddenly realized what was happening.
Criticizing the emperor behind his back is a major taboo.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Li Chengqian nodded repeatedly: "I don't know..."
"What I can reveal to Your Highness is... the initial investment will be no less than one million strings of cash!" Wei Shuyu dropped a bombshell.
A million strings of cash?
Li Chengqian was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.
Are you crazy?
"pity……"
Wei Shuyu hesitated, as if he wanted to speak.
"What's a pity?" Li Chengqian pressed.
"Unfortunately, there's still a huge shortfall in funding."
Wei Shuyu sighed: "Your Highness should also know that His Majesty is not well-off, and taking out 60,000 strings of cash is already the limit."
Li Chengqian pondered.
He does know that.
"Shuyu, do you mean to make me..." Li Chengqian pressed.
"I'm not afraid of Your Highness laughing at me."
Wei Shuyu sighed: "His Majesty asked me to raise so much money, but I can't raise it all in such a short time."
"If Your Highness can initiate a fundraising campaign, we will provide some support."
"His Majesty will be very pleased to know this!"
"Of course... this money is a loan from the Ministry of Commerce."
"I will definitely return the full amount within six months."
"And we'll offer a certain amount of interest!"
Li Chengqian's eyes flickered.
Wei Shuyu's ability to make money is beyond doubt.
Moreover, even the Emperor himself gave 60,000 strings of cash, so there shouldn't be any deception involved.
"Cough cough..."
Li Chengqian leaned forward and whispered, "Shuyu, to be honest, I actually have some money, but I don't know..."
"Is the Crown Prince rich?"
Wei Shuyu looked surprised: "That's a huge sum of money!"
"Cough cough..."
Li Chengqian then whispered, "I've saved up a little, enough to come up with 50,000 strings of cash!"
You son of a bitch.
They actually hid so much money!
And judging from how easy you are to keep it, your secret stash is definitely more than that.
"Your Highness, you mustn't..."
Wei Shuyu said solemnly, "If you take out that much money, His Majesty will not only be unhappy, but will also punish you!"
Li Chengqian was taken aback.
He instantly understood what Wei Shuyu meant.
He is the crown prince.
Having money is understandable.
With so much money, Li Shimin would have to investigate thoroughly.
"That Uncle Yu..."
Li Chengqian asked hesitantly.
"Your Highness, you must use the name of fundraising for this money."
Wei Shuyu said softly, "Only in this way can we show how hard you've worked."
"I will tell Your Majesty when the time comes..."
"Isn't His Majesty moved by your loyalty and filial piety?"
Yes, yes, yes.
Li Chengqian nodded repeatedly.
"Your Highness, please rest assured..."
Wei Shuyu said solemnly, "I will definitely repay this money in full within six months, and give you 10% interest."
"What do you mean by 'one percent' or 'one percent'?"
Li Chengqian put on a stern face: "I am doing this for the construction of the Tang Dynasty."
"Your Highness is of noble character."
Wei Shuyu took a step back and bowed solemnly to Li Chengqian, saying, "On behalf of the people of the world, I thank Your Highness in advance."
Li Chengqian thoroughly enjoyed it.
There aren't many people that Xiao Wei can praise...
Moreover, this would bring both credit and a small profit.
It was absolutely amazing.
"I'll have someone deliver the money to the Wei residence in a couple of days," Li Chengqian said readily.
"Your Highness, rest assured."
Wei Shuyu solemnly replied, "As soon as the money arrives, I will immediately write a memorial to Your Highness requesting credit!"
Okay, okay.
Li Chengqian squinted his eyes with delight.
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