Chapter 27 Has Mixue Ice City expanded to Datang?
It's just awkward. Li Yu's reason was that he was afraid that the people of Luoyang would fight to the death against the Tang army after they knew about it.
So, after we recover Luoyang, we will let your Hu people's army seize Luoyang.
[After all, what Li Yu and Li Heng considered a just war was just for their royal power.
They don't even consider what's happening to the people below them.
[This is chilling to the touch and terrifying to contemplate!]
[In fact, most emperors in feudal dynasties were like this, so this highlights that our Majesty Erfeng is really extraordinary!
He is the emperor who is most like a modern man, the most capable in fighting, and the most benevolent! 】
When Tianmu said this, Li Yu had already discussed with the Uighur prince and promised to allow them to rob the people of Luoyang later.
The Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty has already knelt down, so Prince Yehu should still give him some face.
Chang'an escaped a disaster. Li Yu and Guo Ziyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Of course, when the Uighurs saw the Prince of the Tang Dynasty kneeling down to them, it goes without saying what they felt and thought in their hearts.
Luoyang Citizens: ??? So we're the ones who are unlucky?
[The people of Luoyang were not unlucky at all. After being robbed by the Uighurs once, the Uighurs thought that this was a reliable punishment and that robbing the Tang Dynasty was a good deal.
So a few years later, when he helped Li Yu, he robbed Luoyang again.
The prosperous Eastern Capital Luoyang's status plummeted, and its economic focus began to shift southward.
[Alas, this is actually the lesser of two evils. This is the best way for Li Yu to maximize his benefits.]
Li Shimin sighed silently in his heart. Indeed, he could not be too harsh on his grandson Li Yu.
Li Yu has tried his best, but he does not have enough ability and courage to solve all the problems.
When the crown prince knelt, Gao Shi and Cheng Qianli beside him were silent for a long time. Then Cheng Qianli asked:
"Then Your Highness, are we still going to take action this time?"
Li Shimin shook his head, turned around and went back home:
"Since Chang'an has been saved this time, there's no need for us to take action for now. We'll wait until we've conquered Luoyang with the Uighurs before we take action!"
Cheng Qianli thought about it and agreed.
This way we can make the best use of our resources, and it would be nice to consume another wave of Uighurs.
However, Li Shimin was thinking more deeply. Since he still had enough time to prepare before the Battle of Luoyang, he could maximize the value of the Uighurs.
It must be said that after so many years, these Hu people are still stubborn and their thoughts are written on their faces. It is really easy to deceive them.
【??? Ahahahaha, the Uighurs look like they’re in big trouble now!
Just wait for Er Feng to fool them around! 】
[I'll see what tricks Erfeng, this fox, can pull off against the Uighurs. It looks like it's going to be really interesting.]
Since everyone was looking forward to it, Li Shimin chose to hide it and not tell these future audiences that he planned to use the tiger to swallow the wolf.
Who told these people to want to see him laugh every day? It was finally his turn as the Khan to scare them!
The audience in the skylight were still making all kinds of strange remarks. A few days later, Li Heng led a group of ministers including the Li Tang royal family, civil and military officials, and returned to Chang'an City from Fengxiang, Shaanxi.
When he returned to Chang'an City, the Li Tang royal family and officials in Chang'an City naturally welcomed Suzong's return to the court at the city gate.
When Li Heng saw Princess Huo from the royal family, he immediately took a few steps forward, almost with tears in his eyes:
"Aunt, you've been so frightened these days in Chang'an. Every time I think of you in Chang'an, I worry about you day and night!"
Princess Huo was also very grateful and moved at this time, with tears in her eyes. When the two looked at each other, they almost hugged each other and cried bitterly.
However, at this moment, Princess Huo, who was patting Li Heng's shoulder, had a cold look in her eyes when she lowered her head.
When escaping from the city, Li Heng didn't think of calling these people with him, but now he starts to say that blood is thicker than water?
He is exactly like Li Longji, cold-blooded, greedy, hypocritical and selfish!
At this time, Princess Huo looked meaningfully at Li Shimin who was following behind Li Heng, and felt more and more that he seemed not to be Li Heng's biological son. He had a kind of bravery and courage that she had never seen in Li Yu and Li Heng.
Well, finally there is a different person among the descendants of the Li family!
Otherwise, it is hard to imagine what would happen in the next few hundred years after the Tang Dynasty.
In any case, everyone seemed very moved, and the people lined the streets to warmly welcome Li Heng's return to power.
After Li Heng returned to Beijing, he naturally wanted to show the father's love and filial piety, so he sent people to solemnly welcome his father, the retired emperor Li Longji, who was returning from Shu.
While Li Longji was still on his way to invite him, Li Heng changed his reign title for the next year from Zhide to Qianyuan.
What's the difference here? I don't understand! It's so annoying to keep changing it. Can't you just say 767 AD?
[Indeed, reading about etiquette is tiresome. I'd rather spend my time earning more money or reading a few more memorials. Isn't that tiring?]
The straightforwardness with which these modern people simplify things is truly enviable. Li Shimin quickly explained:
"Of all virtues, filial piety comes first. The reign title of Zhide means that when he ascended the throne in Lingwu, he was afraid that people would say his position was not legitimate, and he expressed his respect for the retired emperor's filial piety."
[Oh, isn’t this what we learned from our great master Erfeng?
One of them takes his father out for a walk from time to time for the sake of fatherly love and filial piety, while the other one comes up with a nicer-sounding filial reign title?
Li Shimin: ...? That's true, but can you modern people be more tactful? Why is everything you say so unpleasant?
[Hahaha, isn’t it good for us modern people to focus on being honest and sincere?
So it was later changed to Qian Yuan. This Qian Yuan probably means that he was a great leader who quelled rebellions and restored the country. In short, he was very powerful?
[Oh, what's the point of him talking about how great he is?
Isn't this governing ability just a bunch of crap? Is there any point in engaging in such empty talk?
However, Li Heng soon slapped Tianmu in the face with real government decrees, proving that what he said was not true.
Because it is not just one lump, but many big lumps.
After returning to Chang'an and stabilizing his regime, he dealt with those who had surrendered to the rebels one by one.
Those with extenuating circumstances can be forgiven and given lenient treatment, but people like Zhang Tongru and the son-in-law Zhang Yi cannot be forgiven. They must be reported nationwide and sentenced to death.
Of course, the previous Taiyuan Yin Wang Chengye and Zhang Tongyou were also not spared and sentenced to death. This can be regarded as revenge for Yan Zhenqing's family.
However, just after he did a few good things and before the civil and military officials could praise his wisdom, Li Heng started to think.
He thought for a moment and felt that Guo Ziyi's achievements surpassed his own, so he stripped him of his military power.
Then he thought that Crown Prince Li Yu was the commander-in-chief of the army. What if he followed his example and respected his father as the emperor?
It was too dangerous, so the military power of Crown Prince Li Yu was also removed.
When it came to Li Shimin, he had already lost his military power, but his son actually participated in the great victory in Chang'an. And it is said that he shouted that he was the King of Qin twice before to intimidate the enemy?
Thinking of how the Prince of Qin had made his father the emperor, Li Heng became even more worried. He did not give Li Shimin any official position, but only rewarded him with some houses and land and praised him.
By the way, he took advantage of this festive atmosphere to find an auspicious day for his son to get married in advance, which could be regarded as a reward from the emperor as a father to his son.
[……… Good man, so how afraid is he of becoming the emperor? Is he emperor-emeritus phobia?]
I'm speechless. If he strips everyone of their military authority, who will lead the troops?
[Oh, by the way, isn’t it here?
The battle of Yecheng followed in history. An Qingxu was defeated in Chang'an and retreated to the area around Luoyang and Yecheng. Then the nine Jiedushi led an army of 200,000 to besiege Yecheng. The eunuch Yu Chaoen gave the orders!
The favorable situation was lost. Li Heng's actions led to the An Lushan Rebellion lasting eight years...]
[This! I'm so angry just looking at this that I want to throw the keyboard! Please, Li Heng, stop using your brain!
If you use your brain, it'll be wasted, and the other party will win! I'm so angry and helpless!
[If someone like him can become emperor, I suddenly feel that I can too!
I can't possibly do worse than him, right? The college student suddenly became confident!
[Be bold! We've played the Emperor Growth Plan before, and I even cleared it multiple times to earn the title of "Wise Ruler." I'm definitely doing better than him!]
When Li Shimin saw this, he was quite curious about what kind of emperor growth game modern people can play. However, before he had time to ask, Yu Chaoen had already sent someone to contact him.
Last time, it was equivalent to the two of them agreeing to form a party, and Yu Chaoen was of course happy to get closer to Yan Wang Li Shimin.
At this time, he was given the task of supervising the armies of nine military governors, and he was extremely proud of himself.
However, he had never fought a war before, so he wanted to ask King Yan for his advice. It would be best if he could defeat the enemy with a smaller force and win the battle in one go.
This will make him appear more powerful and allow His Majesty the Emperor to use him more.
Yu Chaoen quickly and confidently stated his intention. He didn't think Li Shimin would despise him for not sharing his knowledge with him. After all, they were in the same boat.
However, Li Shimin refused to be a grasshopper with him.
Li Shimin touched his chin and quickly smiled:
"Eunuch Yu, why don't you have the army surround Luoyang City? Then you can hold your ground, put pressure on An Qingxu, and wait for him to surrender."
"Is that all?"
Yu Chaoen was very suspicious.
Li Shimin analyzed seriously and randomly:
"Li Guangbi is currently recovering Hebei Province, cutting off the enemy's food supply. The enemy's hundreds of thousands of troops are concentrated in Luoyang and Henan, and they will inevitably collapse if they continue for too long.
Our army of 200,000 soldiers led by nine military governors is right there. How can the enemy not be terrified?
As time goes by, there will definitely be rebel generals who will defect to our army, and maybe they will voluntarily offer An Qingxu's head and surrender the city.
This way, we can defeat the enemy without sacrificing a single soldier. This will make the eunuch appear powerful, and it will also make Your Majesty appear wise and powerful, majestic and fearful, and will terrify the rebels."
Yu Chaoen didn't think there was anything wrong with this. The half-illiterate man was so confused by the deception that he even applauded and cheered:
"Prince Yan, this is a brilliant plan! Our army will win without fighting. Your Majesty will surely be pleased!"
After being fooled, Yu Chaoen thanked Li Shimin before leaving, and then left happily.
The audience in the sky watched Li Shimin cheat/cheat on the spot and they all laughed so hard.
"You guys, stop laughing, isn't this good?
This kind of person who can't fight, it's better to just put him there as a mascot."
At least in this way, Yu Chaoen would not give blind orders, causing the 200,000 Tang troops to suffer heavy losses in vain.
[That's the truth, but it doesn't affect my saying that Erfeng, you are too much of a Niu Hulu now!
You are simply not the innocent and lovely Emperor Taizong of Tang that I know! 】
[So innocent and cute like a god!]
Tell this to Jie Li Khan and let him hear it. He will slap you to death!
The comments section is still arguing about how cute Erfeng is. However, there are also people who really think Erfeng is cute.
The Prince of Yan's fiancée found an excuse to invite Li Shimin to go appreciate the flowers and plants in the palace. When Li Shimin heard that it was his wife's invitation, he changed into new clothes and went there immediately without saying a word.
It just so happened that he also had something to say to Guanyin Bi:
"I feel that getting married now is too hasty and too unfair to you. Why don't we wait until after the next Xuanwu Gate when I ascend the throne?
And if we get married now, I will inevitably have to take you to the palace to meet those grandchildren, and we will have to call Li Heng "father" together."
Empress Changsun: ……… Thinking about this title, it’s a bit annoying.
However, she gently took Li Shimin's hand and shook her head gently:
"No, Erlang, I invited you here for this very purpose. Our marriage must take place now, not later.
Firstly, I can enter the palace frequently in the name of Princess Yan and help you get the news from the palace.
Secondly, I think Li Heng must be suspicious of you, but Erlang, you really want to recapture Tokyo and wipe out the rebels yourself, right?
If you get married, it will be like having your family as hostages in Chang'an, and Li Heng will certainly feel more at ease with you."
Li Shimin was deeply moved by Guanyinbi's words and could not help but hold his future wife's hand tightly:
"Guanyinbi, you know very well that I didn't marry you for this..."
However, before Li Shimin could finish his words, Empress Changsun put a hairpin on the table against his mouth, signaling him not to continue.
[Ahhh, what kind of dog food is this! Oh my god, I'm so full! I'm so excited that I'm exploding!]
[Wow, wow, I'm an old bachelor who has been single for a thousand years. I'm so worried about life and death that I'm crying!
Erfeng invited us to your wedding. We'll be your flower girls and liven up the atmosphere!
[Oh, and we can even give you a gift! This expensive meal is worth it!]
"No need for gift money, just bring me some modern specialty gifts."
When it comes to the wedding, Li Shimin is naturally very happy. Anyway, he is now an idle prince, so he might as well recuperate in the mansion while actively preparing for the wedding and taking care of the details personally.
Of course, in addition to these things, he was also actively familiarizing himself with various officials and knowledgeable people in Chang'an City to see if there were any talents that could be used in the court in the future.
[Our Erfeng hasn't even become the emperor yet, but he's already started thinking about future plans. He's really far-sighted!
But Erfeng, why do you have to work so hard to discover talented people? We modern people have plenty of them!
We won't be able to use it on the battlefield, but we'll finally be able to put it to good use in peacetime!]
[I can work on infrastructure, economics, trade, foreign affairs, or be your secretary! Oh, and I can even write your daily notes!]
Oh, we can definitely type faster than Chu Suiliang can write! We can even remember how many bowls of rice you eat and how many times you fart every day!
Li Shimin: ……… That’s not necessary.
"However, speaking of talent, do you have anyone familiar with economics and money?
Then I’ll really have to worry about the national treasury.”
Every war was a huge drain on the country's strength. By the time he ascended the throne, it was conceivable that all industries in the Tang Dynasty would be in recession and the treasury would be empty.
[I have a plan! Why don't you, Master Erfeng, hire me to be a Tang Dynasty merchant? I promise I can make you a fortune!]
Even if you can't become the richest man, you can still be in the top ten of the national rich list!
Then when you come to power, I will donate all my wealth to the national treasury. Wouldn't you be rich right away?]
[Wow! Which sister upstairs is so selfless and devoted? She must be a fan of Li Shimin's check-in post. She loves Erfeng so much?]
Li Shimin originally wanted to ask what the purpose of this audience on the sky screen was, but when he saw the following remarks, he immediately felt bad.
Could it be that this person also covets his body?
However, Li Shimin was too embarrassed to say it directly like modern people, so he asked politely:
"You didn't join my, ahem, group, did you?"
[Oh, don't worry, I don't have the time. Of course I have a purpose.
I work so hard, 996 hours a day, to help you make money, and I don't need your investment. I can open a store in Chang'an with one or two million yuan, right?
[Holy shit, rich woman! Rich woman upstairs, look at me, do you still need a dog? The kind that eats a lot, poops a lot, and can manage itself!]
"So, lady, what exactly do you want?"
[I want to buy an official position! You heard me right, I want to buy a position as a powerful female official in the court from you, Erfeng!]
These women from a thousand years later are so ambitious!
This was the case with Shen Yue and this unknown girl as well.
"Selling official positions and titles, do you think I, Li Shimin, would do such a thing?"
[Whether it can be done depends on whether there is enough money.]
We modern businessmen say that if a deal doesn't go through, it's probably because the price you offered wasn't high enough. It was the same in your ancient times.
"Okay, then I want to see how much money you can offer and whether it's enough to impress me."
[Then it’s settled!]
Let me make a bet. If I can really impress His Majesty Erfeng, I will join the Ministry of Revenue. If I do well, I will be promoted!
Maybe he could become the Minister of Revenue in three years and the Minister of Revenue in five years by making meritorious contributions!]
[Good fellow, the officialdom is full of malice!]
My sister has a clear career plan! She has ideas, awesome!
After hearing this, Li Shimin became very interested. He wanted to see what abilities these modern women had that allowed them to become the richest people in the world in such a short time before he pacified the world.
"Let me make it clear first, I will never allow you to plunder the people's money and make ill-gotten gains."
[Don’t worry, how much money do ordinary people have?
If I want to make money, I have to start from you powerful and wealthy families...】
This made Li Shimin feel relieved.
He quickly used the system to review the other party's identity and the resume she submitted, and as requested by the other party, he "moved" her 30-person company team over and hired them together.
It is said to be an appointment, but in fact, according to this female doctor of business management, Wen Yuping, she must have a powerful backer to open a store.
After all, people in ancient times were not as law-abiding as they are here. Without backing, if you earn too much, you will easily be coveted by some powerful and villainous people.
Are you already thinking about what will happen after you make money before you even make any?
Modern people do have some brains, unlike those portrayed in the film who are so naive.
"So what kind of shop do you modern people have to open in our Tang Dynasty to make so much money?"
Not only Li Shimin was curious, but modern people in the audience were also quite curious.
However, since Wen Yuping had been keeping her business in the early stages a secret, she had only rented a store and no one knew anything else.
A few days later, Li Shimin received an invitation to the opening ceremony, and Wen Yuping invited him to come and watch the fun.
So Li Shimin took Guanyin Bi to the shop. When he looked up at the door, he saw a three-story building with a plaque that read:
Mixue Ice City
Then there were several strange-looking white dolls neatly arranged in front, which looked very cute and attracted many passers-by.
But Li Shimin was very confused:
What is this Mixue Ice City? I can't tell what they sell.
【!!! Holy shit, I racked my brains and never thought it was Mixue Ice City!】
Ahhhhhh, I thought it would be something like glass, cement, cosmetics, shampoo, or maybe a snack bar, hot pot restaurant, or food court. Or maybe my imagination is too limited!
But come to think of it, selling soap, cosmetics, etc., how can the profit be as high as selling water!
[It’s six six six, where is the boss of Mixue Bingcheng?
You guys are going to laugh your ass off at this! Wow, your business has expanded to the Tang Dynasty? Hurry up and give us rich ladies advertising fees!]
[Mi Xue Official: Who said that? We clearly originated from the Tang Dynasty. We, Mixue, have a history of 1,400 years and are a thousand-year-old shop!
Don't believe it? Li Shimin's official live broadcast is proof!
[??? Oh my god, what the hell! My family, I can’t stop laughing, hahahaha!]
“Can this store really make that much money?”
Seeing that all the audience in the audience knew this store, Li Shimin realized that it should be a household name in modern times.
[Hahaha, Erfeng, you don't understand. It's not just a store, it's a collection, a whole! This thing can split!]
[That is to say, when a city has the first Mixue Ice City, the second and third will soon pop up, and eventually they will be everywhere, even in the Western Regions!
Speaking of the Western Regions, I heard there's now a Mixue Ice City in Kazakhstan. People there probably don't know yet, but they're planning to open stores all over the country soon!
[Open Mixue Ice City abroad, open Mixue Ice City in the Tang Dynasty, open Mixue Ice City in the Western Regions! ]
Li Shimin was completely confused by these bizarre remarks and walked directly into the store with Guanyin Bi.
Inside the store, several modern women warmly greeted customers and introduced various drinks.
Li Shimin took a closer look and found that the main products sold here were tea drinks and desserts, including fruit drinks, flower tea, and milk tea, which could be added with milk cap. The sweetness could be selected from sugar-free, 50% sugar, 70% sugar, and full sugar.
[Let me see, it's pretty good! It's adapted from the recipes of the Tang Dynasty. Since there wasn't much fruit in the Tang Dynasty, they mainly serve scented tea, milk tea, and some common fruit drinks.]
[It's more than just selling tea! Look at this cup, it's actually made of glass!
What do the decorative items on the shelves next to it say? Mixue Ice City Limited Edition Gift Box?
Mixue limited edition peripheral products - Mixue flower scented bath soap, shampoo and cosmetics set?
My goodness, our cheap Mixue has become synonymous with luxury goods in Tangcheng?
[This wave of Mixue Ice City is making a huge profit! It has become so high-end! ]
Li Shimin ordered oolong bobo flower tea with milk cap and full sugar. However, modern people told him to eat less sugar, so he finally chose medium sweet.
Because we ordered the high-end VIP version, the drink was not served in a wooden barrel or bowl, but in a special glass.
The glass cup was crystal clear, just like a crystal gem. Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun were very curious and called the clerk to ask if they had any more, hoping to buy them as ornaments.
"Yes, of course! We also have a limited edition glass ornament!
Erfeng, please look at this stained glass double mandarin duck pendant. This is a couple's pair from Mixue Ice City, symbolizing a lifetime of sweetness.
Each man is limited to purchasing one pair in his lifetime, and can only give it to the person he loves most in his life.
Today is a special opening sale! Don’t pay 998, just 99 silver and take it home! Er Feng, are you going to buy it for the princess?
Li Shimin: ...
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