Chapter 26 Short of money?
There is no doubt that Li Shimin's words were extremely domineering.
But as a person who knows the ending, Yuan Ling is inevitably embarrassed here. Even though he knows the result of this battle, he can't say it, so he can only smile and say: "The emperor's words are very domineering, which is comparable to Qin Emperor and Han Wu."
He was a little perfunctory at first, but then he thought about it, but felt that things might not be like history.
There seems to be no such person as Li Yuanai in history. In Yuan Ling's memory, the person Shang Wang did not exist. According to his estimate, he died prematurely and had no contributions, and was omitted by historical books.
Now that I am living a good life, maybe this time my cheap second brother will win?
If it really doesn't work, it's okay to help him.
The Tang Dynasty became stronger, so I, the prince, had a good life.
Thinking of this, Yuan Ling secretly decided to read He Chou's note carefully to see if he could help.
The two drank a few more cups.
Yuan Ling was a little overwhelmed with alcohol.
Li Shimin himself also controlled the situation so as not to catch Wei Zheng and be advised.
The two of them stopped before dusk and went to find Li Zhi and Xiao Yizi together.
The two of them came to the hall. Xiao Yizi was tired of playing and fell asleep on the side, with a thick blanket on her body.
Li Zhi was watching the book seriously from the side, and he didn't even notice the arrival of both of them.
It was not until he got closer that Li Zhi realized and came up to salute and greet him.
Li Shimin gently picked up the little Shizi and walked towards the inner room.
Yuan Ling said softly: "Xiaojiu, are you still jealous of pinching your face?"
"I'm not that stingy." Li Zhi said, "It's been three years, and there's no news at all. If I hadn't received news from my father occasionally, what would have happened to you!"
Yuan Ling respectfully gave a big gift, "I was wrong, I'm sorry for you."
Li Zhi stretched out three fingers and said, "In three years, I have paid you three gifts, and you have to pay me three."
Yuan Ling patted his chest and said, "How can three portions be enough? Those three portions are just prepared for me for Xiao Yizi, and I will not forget your three years. I will give you six gifts to me carefully choose and offer them one by one..."
Only then did Li Zhi give a good face with satisfaction and say, "Do you have any conflicts with my elder brother?"
The two of them grew up together, only five years apart. In private, Li Zhi did not regard Yuan Ling as his elder at all. He spoke casually, and even had a little bit of a big guy.
Yuan Ling didn't see it before, so he shrugged helplessly and said, "Let's just count it. He wants the book that his father gave me, but I didn't give it to him."
"That's it!" Li Zhi said softly: "If you can hide, you will hide, and if you can, you will avoid. The father can be notarized in other directions, but it is different for several legitimate sons. Sometimes, if you suffer a little grievance, the father will compensate you elsewhere if you don't say it."
Yuan Ling was a little surprised and received it with kindness, "Try to do it, just as you said you can't afford to offend, you can always hide. I have a lot of uncles, so I don't care about him."
Li Shimin returned at the right time, and the two stopped talking.
"What are you talking about!" Li Shimin asked casually.
Li Zhi responded first: "Let's talk about Xiao Yizi's New Year gifts. The New Year will be held soon. I'll think about what New Year gifts to give."
Li Shimin said mysteriously: "You have to think about this carefully and don't let Xiao Yizi down. Anyway, the father is ready here... By the way..." He said, looking at Yuan Ling and said: "We brothers are mostly outside officials, and there are only a few people in the capital. The Da'an Palace is deserted, so come together, there are more lively people. Also, come to the palace to spend more time with Zhinu and Xiao Yizi."
Yuan Ling should have agreed.
Seeing that it was getting late, there were rules in the palace, and the city gate would be closed as soon as possible, unless you had a special appointment.
Yuan Ling also said goodbye and left.
After leaving the palace, Yuan Ling could hardly help laughing three times.
This trip to the palace is worth it.
Not only did he successfully dispel Li Shimin's doubts, he also made a profit in a suburban villa.
The villa belongs to Prince Li Chengqian. I think the location will not be bad, and the area will not be small, which should be enough to show your skills.
Unable to wait to return to Da'an Palace, Yuan Ling immediately called the accountant in the mansion.
The accountant's name is Huo Feng, who is already 70 years old. He was Li Yuan's old subordinate and followed Li Yuan for many years and was loyal. Although he was a servant, Li Yuanai was afraid of him.
Thanks to his control of property, the Da'an Palace was able to operate and not lose everything.
"Old Huo!" Yuan Ling smiled.
Huo Feng's facial features were already wrinkled, his eyes were deep, and he respectfully replied: "Your Majesty is so polite, are you asking for money again? Look, how much is this cheap life worth in my slave? If you want it, just take it."
Yuan Ling was ashamed and said, "It's not a bet. You always believe me this time. I'm using money to do big things, just like a tube truck. Look, tube truck has received praise from the emperor's brother, saying it's a treasure that has been a success. This time my royal brother praised me to the sky, but I know that the biggest contributor is Mr. Huo. If you weren't generous, how could you have spare money to invite Mr. Qi and the others, and how could you have the money to buy materials?"
Huo Feng shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, don't put a high hat on me. I'm a servant, and I don't have the right to ask too much. How can I be qualified to deduct the prince's salary? The old emperor has already set rules. The land he left behind is used for the expenses of the Da'an Palace, and no one can touch it. The prince's own salary has bottomed out, and only more than 300 yuan is left. You can take it away. There will be nothing else."
Yuan Ling was stunned and rubbed his hands and said, "It's really only three hundred yuan?"
Huo Feng said seriously: "The prince can check the accounts by himself. To be precise, you still owed 200,000 yuan. You secretly took Yu Ruyi, the former emperor's favorite, to pawn the gamble with the Han King of Qujiang. Now I am afraid I won't be back."
200,000 yuan? What jade Ruyi can be sold for 200,000 yuan?
Yuan Ling looked around and wanted to find out what valuable things there were.
Huo Feng actually knelt down with a "thump".
Yuan Ling reacted instinctively and jumped away directly.
Huo Feng bowed in tears: "Prince, I beg you, what the last emperor left behind is treasure, don't waste it anymore."
Yuan Ling hurriedly helped him up from the side and said, "No, I swear, I will never move anything left by my father. Don't discount my life..."
He helped Huo Feng up and suddenly thought of something.
I lost 200,000 and became a laughing stock in Chang'an. Why can't I win back?
Why are there so many gamblers?
Isn’t it because you get money quickly and get rich overnight?
Yuan Ling wanted to slap himself in the face.
Shortage of money, just kidding!
It’s not my turn if anyone is short of money!
The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. Yuan Ling supported Huo Feng and said, "Old Huo, go and rest. I don't have any money anymore. Just wait, wait for me to win back my father's jade Ruyi."
He couldn't help laughing.
Chapter completed!