hsntnovel Chapter 2818 Let's get straight to the point, Dad.
Chapter 2818 Let's get straight to the point, Dad.
Wang De responded and went to Li Shen's side to lift him up.
The smile on his face gradually faded as Li Shen stood up, leaving him expressionless and even showing a hint of sadness.
“Father, I am foolish and cannot fathom His Majesty’s intentions. Why don’t you just get straight to the point and tell me what you want?”
If I have it, I will certainly offer it to you with both hands.
Father, please don't tease me like that. I'm easily frightened.
After getting up, Li Shen remained straightforward. When it came to scheming and plotting, even ten of him wouldn't be a match for his father.
Instead of going through all the trouble of playing tricks on my father, it's better to be straightforward and clear-cut. That way, I can either win by force or die knowing the truth.
"Shen'er, how could you think of your father like that? You are my son, how could I ask you for anything?"
You are the youngest in the family. When have I ever mistreated you, my youngest son?
Your mother treated you like her own child.
"I am old, and this family fortune will eventually belong to you brothers; there's no use for me keeping it."
The sound of "Shen'er" made Li Shen's heart tremble, and he almost knelt down again.
He was calculating the value of this "Shen'er" and what his father was after.
Li Shen now regrets it. He should have gone to the talisman to pay his respects first before coming over; at least he wouldn't be in such a passive position.
He had expected to be scolded as soon as he arrived, since he hadn't done it, but things had turned out differently than he had imagined.
Did his father take the wrong medicine today? Or did his ancestors take pity on him and appear in his father's dream last night, asking him to take care of him?
Li Shen's mind was racing; he was trying to come up with a solution.
At this moment, Li Shimin reached out and pulled him to a seat, then took out a teacup and poured Li Shen a cup of tea. Li Shen was truly flattered.
“Father, why don’t you just say what you want to say? I’m ignorant and can’t guess your intentions.”
Holding his teacup, Li Shen seemed somewhat at a loss.
"I had no particular intention; it's just that I suddenly felt that what was being said outside was not untrue."
Tell your father your plan for dealing with this.
Li Shimin smiled, giving off the air of a loving father.
But in Li Shen's eyes, his father's head looked like that of a monstrous demon with a blue face and fangs.
"Your Majesty, I'm using the same old method: diverting public attention, first... then... and finally..."
Li Shen explained his strategy in detail. Then he began to observe his father's expression, not believing that his father couldn't see through his intentions.
"Oh? Your rice business got off to a good start so quickly? That's a good way to cover up one rumor with another."
My son is indeed both intelligent and talented.
Li Shimin looked surprised, as if he had just learned of the news.
"Father, then... why don't you just carry out the family discipline? I'm feeling a little panicked right now."
Or Father, you can just tell me where I'm being exiled to and when I'll be beheaded, so I can go back and have a good meal before I go."
Li Shen couldn't stand his father's way of speaking and got goosebumps all over his body.
"You've done nothing wrong, so why should you be exiled? Don't overthink things."
"I'm just curious, how's your rice business? Is it really selling for one hundred coins per dou? How can anyone afford such an expensive price?"
Li Shimin shook his head.
"Yes, Father, it is indeed one hundred coins per dou, and business is quite good. We sold three thousand bags yesterday."
Li Shen replied.
"So much? But why are you selling it in bags? Isn't rice usually measured in bushels?"
Li Shimin asked, feigning surprise.
"Your Majesty, firstly, using bags makes it appear more valuable, and the fabrics used to make the bags are mostly expensive silks and satins, which look very luxurious."
Secondly, if sold by the bushel, the weights vary, with some being more and some less.
We packed it in bags, fixing the weight at five bushels. Even if each bag contained a little less, the accumulated amount would still be enormous.
Li Shen explained.
"So you mean you're skimping on the weight?" Li Shimin's expression changed for the first time, his brows furrowing slightly.
Shortchanging customers is unacceptable. In business, you can use tricks, but you must be honest.
Li Shen is a role model for merchants. If he cheats on weights and measures, what if word gets out and all the merchants in the Tang Dynasty follow suit?
"No, Father, you misunderstand. It's not that the weight is short; there are actually some differences in the rice measures on the market."
A handful more or a handful less of rice equals a peck of rice, but if you lose a handful from each peck, you'll lose a peck from every few pecks.
"How many extra bushels of rice will be from those 15,000 bushels?" Li Shen didn't hide anything; he hadn't shortchanged anyone.
Not to mention the different types of scales on the market, even the different scales used in the market vary.
There will be some mistakes, more or less.
Just as Li Shen was bracing himself for a scolding from his father, Li Shimin took a deep breath and did not lose his temper.
"Yes, my son is indeed quite talented in business."
Huh? Li Shen's eyes widened, completely dumbfounded. What was going on? If this were in the past, he would have already called himself a profiteer.
Li Shen deliberately brought this up in an attempt to break his father's guard, but he was disappointed.
My own father's Dao heart is so stable.
"I didn't expect your rice business to be so successful. It seems I misjudged you."
Li Shimin refilled Li Shen's teacup and praised him with a smile.
Li Shen really wanted to escape, but he knew he couldn't. Maybe he should try a quick escape?
But given the current situation, even if he said he needed to poop, his father might still make him do it right there.
"Um... Father, I wonder how Mother is doing? I would like to go and pay my respects to Mother, and I hope you will allow me to."
Li Shen's eyes lit up with an idea.
"Hehe, no rush. It's not too late to talk to me first. Don't worry, your mother is fine and has improved a lot."
"Come, tell your father, what are your plans for this rice in the future?"
Li Shimin smiled slightly, but Li Shen couldn't smile. This meant he wasn't allowed to leave.
"Father, I don't really have any plans, I just want to buy rice." Li Shen shook his head.
"Really? Liaodong is indeed a land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. I ate rice at your mother's place a few days ago, and it was indeed much sweeter and softer than the rice from inside the pass."
I eat white rice every day now, and I can eat a big bowl of it even without any vegetables.
"I intend to expand rice cultivation in Liaodong Circuit, construct irrigation projects, and increase the area under rice cultivation. Do you have any suggestions on this?"
Huh? Upon hearing his father's words, Li Shen was taken aback, and then it seemed as if he suddenly understood something.
Expanding the rice planting area and building water conservancy projects—isn't this just trying to steal my business?