hsntnovel Chapter 1879 You are what I got
Chapter 1879 You are what I got
Seeing that Pei Mingli didn't quite understand, Li Shen didn't force him. Accepting a new point of view is not as easy as imagined.
Especially for someone like Pei Mingli who is over 40 years old, it is even more difficult to accept.
Just like Li Shen in his previous life, he couldn't understand many new things because of his age.
"Thank you for your teachings, Your Highness. I will definitely think carefully about the meaning of this."
Hearing Li Shen's contradictory words, Pei Mingli still bowed and spoke.
He knew that Prince Ji would not make a joke with him for no reason.
The reason why he said this to me must be King Ji's reasoning, but I just didn't understand it.
"Well, you don't have to rush. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask Wang Hongfu, the chief treasurer of Ji Wang Mansion.
Wang Hongfu has been with me for more than ten years. Although he has average talent and is a little stupid.
But after so many years by my side, I have learned a lot, and he will help you solve your doubts."
Li Shen nodded. He decided to let Wang Hongfu teach Pei Mingli for a while. He didn't have the energy to teach him every day.
"Yes, I accept your order."
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore, Xuan Ce. When you go back later, write a memorial to prove that Li has joined the Prince Ji's Mansion.
Send someone to deliver the memorial to Cuiwei Palace and get Mingli's official letter of transfer first, so as to prevent Your Majesty from regretting it."
Li Shen looked at Wang Xuance and instructed that since this matter had already been done, it should be done quickly, otherwise Li Shen was afraid that the longer the night, the more trouble it would cause.
What if his father realizes what’s going on and goes back on his word?
I can neither hit nor scold them, the only thing I can do is complain a few words and then swallow my anger.
"Yes, I will do it immediately after I get back." Wang Xuance accepted the order.
"Your Majesty, I am grateful to Your Majesty for your kindness. Will Your Majesty be embarrassed if I follow Your Majesty today?
How about I write a letter of thanks and present it to him?" Pei Mingli was also a little worried that His Majesty would be unhappy after he joined the Prince Ji's Mansion.
Then I can say that I am ungrateful.
Li Shen shook his head indifferently:
"Don't worry, there won't be any problems. I have already arranged everything. Just let me know."
"Arrange...already?" Pei Mingli was a little confused. How could this be arranged? It wasn't a transfer from the Ministry of Personnel. He couldn't go to the Ministry of Personnel to find connections and ask for favors.
This is a matter concerning His Majesty. How to take care of it? Who to take care of? Can I still try to find a relationship with His Majesty and give him gifts to get things done?
As if he had heard Pei Mingli's thoughts, Li Shen nodded and said:
"Yes, it is all ready. I exchanged you for a set of tea table and tea set."
"Ah?" Pei Mingli stood there in a daze, dumbfounded.
Li Shen's words struck Pei Mingli like lightning. What did he mean by exchanging it for a tea table?
I am not a commodity and can be exchanged with others.
Am I just a commodity in the eyes of the upper class, equivalent to a tea table and tea sets?
I am a wealthy man, how can I be so worthless? A tea table determines my fate.
Suddenly he felt that the world was a little different from what he had imagined.
"Well... Mingli, don't hold any grudges. I am talking about the conditions for discussing with His Majesty at the tea table.
This king's tea table is very valuable and precious, it is not an ordinary thing."
Li Shen also felt that what he said was somewhat hurtful to others' self-esteem, so he kindly explained.
The tea table I have is not an ordinary item, it is a rare treasure that cannot be bought even with money.
But after this explanation, Pei Mingli became even more depressed. He was really as valuable as a tea table.
"I thank Your Highness Prince Ji for your kindness." No matter what, things had come to this point, Pei Mingli still expressed his gratitude.
I comforted myself by thinking that at least this tea table was traded with His Majesty, so it was not ordinary.
Li Shen thought Pei Mingli understood what he meant, so he smiled and said:
"No need to be polite, you are a talented person, that's why I invested so much money in you.
Otherwise, why would you take out such precious things? My tea table and tea sets are all from the Pyu Kingdom.
Even with your current wealth, you may not be able to buy it. It can be said to be a rare treasure."
Pei Mingli was a little bit unconvinced. He was worth a lot and made tens of thousands of strings of cash in profit every year. Now, he was worth less than several hundred thousand strings of cash, but he couldn't even buy a tea table.
In his opinion, it was nothing more than Prince Ji bragging.
As everyone was talking, a stone sound came from outside the door:
"Your Majesty, it's time to eat."
"Okay, serve the food."
Li Shen said this, and the servants beside him quickly began to clean the table and change the tablecloth.
Soon, rows of maids came in carrying exquisite dishes.
The table was so full that Pei Mingli was astonished.
If the censors from the Censorate saw this, they would drown Prince Ji in spit for his extravagance and luxury.
Even if he had money, he wouldn't squander it to this extent.
Chunxiang, who was standing by, took out Li Shen's special bowl and plate from the box and handed him the chopsticks with both hands.
With one operation, all kinds of styles are instantly displayed.
Li Shen asked Shitou to fill up the glass with fruit wine again.
"Today, I am very happy. I have gained a talented person. With Mingli joining me, I am even more powerful.
I believe that my Ji Palace will become even richer in the future, and mountains of gold and silver are just around the corner.
We are...”
Before Li Shen finished speaking, he heard another announcement from outside the door:
"Your Highness Prince Ji, Shopkeeper Wang requests to see you."
"Wang Hongfu is here? Let him in." Li Shen was stunned.
Wang Hongfu pushed the door open and walked in.
"This old servant pays homage to His Royal Highness Prince Ji and greets His Highness Prince Wang."
After coming in, Wang Hongfu bowed.
"I say, Lao Wang, you have a really long nose. Did you come here because you smelled something?"
Li Shen asked.
"Haha, your Highness is right, I really came here following the smell.
I was working at the boutique next door. When I went out, I saw the prince's carriage. I guessed that the prince should be having dinner there.
So I came up to pay my respects to the prince and get a meal."
Wang Hongfu smiled in a servile manner, which made Li Shen feel helpless. How did this old guy learn to be like this?
He had no choice but to say something in a bad mood.
"Okay, take a seat. By the way, this is my newly recruited general, Pei Mingli.
From now on, he will also be responsible for the commercial affairs of the palace.
I have decided to let him stay with you for a while so that he can get familiar with you. Please don’t hide anything.”
"Greetings, Mr. Pei." Wang Hongfu thought as he bowed.
Pei Mingli naturally knew the man in front of him. He was a legendary figure among merchants and had a resounding name in Chang'an City.
Wang Hongfu, the chief treasurer of Prince Ji’s mansion.
As a businessman, being able to achieve what Wang Hongfu has achieved is a blessing in death.
Whether in official circles or in business, Wang Hongfu was able to make a living.
(Some people say it’s too green. Old book friends all know that I was forced to do so. I really report it.
At most, I deleted half a chapter. That was my most literary work.
I don’t know which tiger whistle reported me.)