The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

"Uncle, the organizer of the Chang'an Cup, this title must belong to you." Li Fu said.

"Me?" Li Yuan was puzzled: "Why me?"

Li Fu spread his hands.

"My nephew has no money. You know, my nephew's Jingyang Palace is on the farm in Jingyang County. Every day, I spend a lot of money. I employ so many people. The wages alone are not enough. I also have to buy materials and so on. Add up all the things. Even if my nephew has a tea business, I dare not spend money now."

"As for you, hehe." Li Fu smiled: "You are rich and free now, and Brother Xiaogong also said that when you were young, you liked to play polo. You are a good player and know this the best.

My nephew doesn't understand polo, so the most suitable person is you.

My nephew will give you a complete plan, and you can Pay some money, get some fame, and when the Chang'an Cup is held, you will be in charge, and your fame will be much more famous than others.

Just think about it, the Chang'an Cup Polo is held by the emperor, and the winner will be awarded the trophy by the emperor himself. "What a great honor it is." Li Fu said, "What a great honor it is.

And my nephew thinks that if the Tang Dynasty wants to develop in a good direction, it must naturally include entertainment, so that the people can have fun after dinner."

"We don't have to worry about the headaches of court affairs, but we can't be missing out on the fun."

Li Fu had a sly smile on his face.

Court affairs are mostly thankless tasks, and whoever wants to play can play.

But it's different in the field of culture, sports and entertainment.

That's pure fun, having fun, and making money by the way.

This is simply.......

If you feel that you are not making enough money, it is easy to ask the people of Da'an Palace to open a handicap at the entrance of the competition venue.

In this way, Da'an Palace can make money and the people can also have fun.

"You." Li Yuan said happily: "You are also good at finding things for me to do, but after listening to you say so much, I think that this thing you are planning is very good and can succeed."

"Can it succeed?" Li Fu asked again.

Li Yuan nodded and responded seriously: "It can be done."

"Then I will ask someone to find a place and draw a blueprint?" Li Fu said: "Let's do it right away?"

"You are not busy enough now." Li Yuan asked with a smile: "Just the things on your farm are enough to keep you busy for two years, and you still have to worry about this?"

"Of course, after all, it is my nephew's idea. No one knows how to implement it better than me. As for these things, find the corresponding people and do it. I will only coordinate and see the results. For example, the blueprint of this hall, go back to the farm and discuss with the Yan brothers."

"Aren't the Yan brothers building a new house and school for you? Do they have free time?" Li Yuan asked.

"Time is like my wife's... there will always be time if you squeeze it." Li Fu smiled.

"You bastard." Li Yuan laughed and hit Li Fu on the back: "Nonsense."

"This is the truth." Li Fu put away his papers: "Uncle, I have thought of the name of the stadium. It is called Wude Arena. This stadium, nephew must build it well and make it a landmark building in the entire Guanzhong!"

"Wude Arena?" Li Yuan thought for a while, then smiled and shook his head: "The Wude Year has passed. This thing is different from your wine. We should focus on the present. Isn't it better to call it Datang Arena?"

"Datang Arena? The word Datang seems a lot stingy in this place." Li Fu said: "My nephew is also thinking about getting a bigger venue in the future and calling it Datang Stadium."

"What's the difference between the two?" Li Yuan asked.

"The size of the place is different. The arena is a little smaller than the stadium." Li Fu said.

"In that case, let's keep the word Datang for now. Now it's the Zhenguan period, so let's just call it Zhenguan Arena. So, if you need a place, you can take this name and go to your second brother. For the sake of these two words, he will have to seriously find a good place for you to start construction." Li Yuan said.

Then Li Yuan said.

"Now is a good time to get the blueprint and start construction. Many people have been affected by the disaster this year, and the people have a hard time. Although you gave me the title of organizer, I don't plan to impose corvée for the construction of this arena. I will learn from your farm and pay the workers so that they have money in their hands and can live a good life."

"Anyway, there is a lot of money in Da'an Palace. Now, there is not much I can do for the people of Datang. This will count as one of them."

"Uncle, I admire you." Li Fu bowed his hands.

Li Yuan smiled and waved his hand.

"I am an old man now. As you said, I don't want to care about other things, but I want to have fun. Who doesn't want to live happily every day? Your proposal also makes me look forward to it. I want to see what kind of grand occasion it will be when the Chang'an Cup is held."

Li Fu pulled Li Yuan to get the old man to re-employment.

It's not just about the Chang'an Cup polo match.

Including the academy on the manor, Li Fu even wanted Li Yuan to put his name in it.

The emperor got him the land deed of the manor next door.

When the manor over there is vacated, the houses that can be used will continue to be used, and those that cannot be used will be flattened and rebuilt.

Don't look at the floods last year and the locust plague this year in the Tang Dynasty.

The more it is at this time, the better time to do infrastructure. As long as you can pay, it is a good thing for everyone.

Li Fu can get a lot of labor.

And the people who work can earn money to sustain their lives.

This is the benefit of infrastructure construction, boosting the private economy.

Let the people benefit from it.

When the people have money, the demand will increase.

Where there is demand, there needs to be creation.......

"Anyway, if my nephew has money, I will rush to make money." Li Fu smiled and said, "Through this method, those who have a hard time can make some effort and earn some money, maybe they can get through it?"

Li Yuan agreed and nodded in agreement.

It would be great if the court could do the same.

But the court has too many things to do. Now the Tang Dynasty has not yet come out of the four words "a hundred wastes to be rebuilt".

In order to recuperate, there are not many taxes, and there is only that little money in the treasury. It is put into the belt to spend, and it is necessary to save it to prevent the northern Turks from going south.

"I've thought about it and it's best to do it as soon as possible." Li Yuan said, "You can embezzle the money in the warehouse of Da'an Palace at will. Just make the account book when the time comes. I will also hire someone to take charge of this matter."

"Okay, that's settled." Li Fu smiled and said, "However, uncle, when the venue is built, Da'an Palace will need someone to manage it. After all, this is your property. You are the organizer, and your people are indispensable in every link.

As for choosing people, you must choose those you trust and have good character and temperament. Don't make any jokes when you hold the competition. This will damage your reputation. Even if you don't mean to do it, In this way, if the people below make trouble, people may eventually think that it was you, the emperor, who gave the order.

The most important thing for a polo match is fairness, justice and openness.

There must be no shady dealings, that is, manipulating the results of the match behind the scenes.

If such a thing happens, the reputation of the Chang'an Cup will be tarnished in the future. "

"Yes." Li Yuan thought for a while: "Your words remind me that I really need to select people to be responsible for these things. Okay, I will remember this matter."

Li Fu has found the most suitable organizer for the Chang'an Cup. The next step is the venue, budget, and personnel. Li Fu can handle these by himself.

The most important thing is that there is still one step left, which is to get the approval document.

This matter still needs to be done by myself.

Where to go? Of course, it is Liangyi Hall.

After Li Fu came out of Da'an Palace, he went to Liangyi Hall in a hurry.

Li Shimin was holding a small meeting with a few close ministers in Liangyi Hall as usual, and the eunuch came in to report that the King of Jingyang had arrived.

"Let him in." Li Shimin responded.

Then Li Fu entered Liangyi Hall and looked around.

Oh, why are there only Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Chu Suiliang?

Where is Changsun Wuji?

Changsun Wuji was not there to discuss things in Liangyi Hall?

It was the first time.

At this time, Changsun Wuji was meeting with Empress Changsun in Lizheng Hall.

"Has His Majesty discussed the matter of salt and iron with you?" Empress Changsun asked.

Changsun Wuji knelt on the cushion and nodded.

"I have already said that until now, there is no specific charter and the news has not been passed on." Changsun Wuji said.

"Then do you know why?" Empress Changsun asked again.

"The two matters of salt and iron are of great importance, and they are related to the interests of many aristocratic families. They cannot be easily leaked. Once the news leaks out, I am afraid that many troubles will arise."

"It seems that you also have an idea in your mind." Empress Changsun said slowly: "Then what do you think of this matter?"

"This..." Changsun Wuji pondered.

"Today, there are only you and me in this palace. What do you think?, just say it. "Empress Changsun said.

"The court manages salt and iron, which is the bulk, and the scattered in the hands of the noble families is only a small part. "Changsun Wuji said: "I think it's harmless."

"This is your true words." Empress Changsun sighed: "After all, your mansion also has it. If the court really does this and takes back all the salt and iron management rights outside, the Changsun family will also be included, and their interests will be damaged."

"This is a large amount of income, two things that the people cannot do without."

Empress Changsun's tone was emotional, and it was impossible to hear the emotions in her words.

Changsun Wuji lowered his head and did not respond.

"The noble families' interests are damaged, and they are naturally unwilling to hand them over. Even the worst possibility is that they will cause rebellion like last year, right?"

"I dare not." Changsun Wuji stood up and knelt on the cushion.

"Of course the Changsun family dare not." "Empress Changsun said, "But you don't dare, but others do. Moreover, people who also have this interest are all watching the Changsun family. How will you react? Everyone is watching you."

"You still can't bear it?"

Empress Changsun asked at last.

"Then... I..."

Empress Changsun sighed.

"Do you know why His Majesty kept silent about this matter after he talked to you? Did His Majesty give up on this matter?" Empress Changsun asked back.

"I am the queen, and you are my brother."

"Your Majesty, he is waiting for you."

"As a woman, I should not be involved in these things. His Majesty took our feelings into consideration, so I have the opportunity to meet you today and talk about this matter with you. Brother, go back and think about it. By then, you don't need to come to see me. You know what to do and who to see. "

Changsun Wuji lowered his head, then bowed to his sister and left the Lizheng Hall.

He had just obtained something not long ago, and now he had to hand it over.

Changsun Wuji knew in his heart that this matter would start with him...

And once it started, he would become the target of public criticism.

At the beginning, it was like this when he was the right servant, and now it is like this when he handed over the salt and iron management rights and mines of the Changsun family.

It is true that there are gains and losses.

Changsun Wuji looked at the high sky outside, which was clear, but his mood was not beautiful.

He sighed and walked towards the Liangyi Hall.

In the Liangyi Hall, after Li Shimin and others finished discussing the business, Li Fu took the opportunity to tell Li Shimin what he had discussed with the emperor.

"You are finding something for the emperor to do again." Li Shimin squinted his eyes and looked at Li Fu: "You are really good at making trouble."

"Hehe. "Li Fu smiled cheekily: "It's not a bad thing, it's just like what I said, the more this kind of year, the more trouble we have to make, and what's more, the emperor doesn't collect corvée, and the whole process is paid by Da'an Palace."

"You have only given the emperor two years of money, and now you are afraid that you have taken it out again, right?" Li Shimin looked at Li Fu with suspicion.

It is reasonable to suspect that this kid is cheating the old man's money.

After all, he has a history of taking money from the national treasury.

"If it is done, maybe you can make money." Li Fu said: "There are many things involved, anyway, it can't be explained in a few words. Besides, what's wrong with spending money? Isn't the money earned to spend? Money can't buy the old man's happiness. "

Li Shimin was stunned, and then he suddenly realized.

"Yesterday you were chatting so happily with the King of Hejian in the martial arts field, you were talking about this matter, right? "Li Shimin remembered this.

"Yes, I was confirming with the Prince of Hejian whether the emperor was interested in polo."

Fang Xuanling on the side said with a smile: "Not to mention the emperor, even we are all very interested, and your majesty is also a master of polo."