hsntnovel Chapter 2821 Li Shen's dividends were swallowed up.
Chapter 2821 Li Shen's dividends were swallowed up.
Li Shen owns 30% of the shares in Bei Mo Ting, which was the condition for his initial agreement to help them.
As a capitalist, having shares in various places is one of the qualities of a capitalist, since it doesn't require much investment anyway.
If it becomes popular, wouldn't I make a profit?
"It's good that business is booming. Remember to send last year's dividends to Prince Ji's residence. I didn't see any dividends from last year when I checked the accounts."
Li Shen offered a reminder.
"this......"
Originally, Li Shen's words were just unintentional, but unexpectedly, Si Zi became hesitant and stammering.
Hengshan lowered his head.
Hmm? Li Shen frowned instantly.
"You didn't divide mine up too, did you?" Li Shen asked.
"No, no, it's just that Beimoting's business is booming, so we opened a few more shops, and all the money has been spent."
It was used to buy land, build shops, and purchase supplies.
Si Zi immediately shook his head and waved his hands in explanation.
"It shouldn't have all been spent, right? If I remember correctly, the profit last year should have been two or three hundred thousand strings of cash."
My 30% bonus should be around 60,000 to 70,000 guan, even if I use a portion of it to open branch stores.
There should be around 50,000 strings of cash left.
Li Shen had already anticipated that these people were completely incapable of doing business, and if he hadn't sent someone to keep an eye on them, they probably would have gone bankrupt long ago.
"Tenth Brother, there aren't that many," Hengshan said softly.
"How many are there?" Li Shen asked.
Even Empress Zhangsun noticed something was wrong at this point.
"Sizi, tell the truth, did you divide up your tenth brother's money?"
Empress Zhangsun's expression was somewhat serious; she knew the consequences of this matter.
Li Shen wouldn't care about that little bit of money; it was just a few tens of thousands of strings of cash.
But this included their brotherly and sisterly bond, and Li Shen spared no effort in helping these princesses of Chang'an.
Treat them like family. If they really took a share of Li Shen's money, it would be heartbreaking.
"No, Mother really didn't get a share. It's just... we used Tenth Brother's money to open a branch store, and we planned to give it to Tenth Brother together after we made money this year."
Si Zi quickly explained.
"In other words, you split all the money and then used your tenth brother's money to open branch stores. What's the difference between that and splitting the money?"
Empress Zhangsun's face darkened; she never expected that the daughter she had raised would do such a thing.
“We made money this year, and we’ll pay it all back to Tenth Brother,” Si Zi said confidently.
"What guarantee do you have? What if we lose money? That's 50,000 strings of cash, no small amount. 50,000 strings of cash is the annual tax of a low-ranking prefecture."
How dare you be so ungrateful? Shen'er helped you so much, and you repay kindness with enmity.
You...you.....
Empress Zhangsun was so angry that she couldn't breathe and couldn't even speak.
"Mother, please calm down. It's alright. It's just a few tens of thousands of coins. Don't get upset."
The son hadn't originally planned to take the 30% commission.
Upon seeing this, Li Shen immediately stepped forward and patted Empress Zhangsun's back. Si Zi Hengshan was also frightened and quickly patted his mother's chest to help her catch her breath.
"Hmph." Empress Zhangsun pushed the two away and turned to Li Shen apologetically.
"Shen'er, it's all my fault for not teaching them well. Don't worry, I will make up the 50,000 strings of cash for you."
Li Shen really wanted to agree, not because of the 50,000 strings of cash, but because it was money from the imperial treasury.
But in the end, Li Shen held back and shook his head:
"Mother's words are quite harsh. If I were to take your money, I would be struck by lightning and even the heavens would not let me off the hook."
Mother, please don't worry about this. It's just 50,000 strings of cash; it's nothing.
The son hadn't originally planned to share the money with his sisters.
Seeing Li Shen's sincere feelings, Empress Zhangsun was filled with joy, feeling that she had no regrets in this life for having such a son.
What a good son! He understands family ties, respects his parents, and loves his siblings.
The more she looked at Li Shen, the more she liked him.
However, Empress Zhangsun was unaware that Li Shen had just suffered an even greater loss at Li Shimin's hands—a million strings of cash a year.
Compared to the 50,000 strings of cash, it was insignificant.
Anyway, Li Shen was already numb and felt that losing 50,000 strings of cash was not too little.
“Look at your tenth brother. He is your elder brother. He has treated you all so well, but in the end you treated him like this.”
How have I taught you in the past? Go back and copy down the precepts for women.
Empress Zhangsun glared at the two of them.
"Ah? Mother, we know we were wrong, please don't copy the book anymore, okay?" Si Zi immediately backed down.
"Yes, Mother, it wasn't our idea." Hengshan also looked worried.
"Hmm? Hengshan, who do you think came up with this idea?" Li Shen asked immediately.
Hengshan immediately realized he had let something slip and quickly covered his mouth.
"Your tenth brother is asking you a question! Speak up now!" Empress Zhangsun also scolded.
She said that the daughter she raised shouldn't be so heartless and ungrateful.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying their message, before Sizi finally said helplessly:
"It was Sister Gaoyang's idea. She said that we should use Tenth Brother's money to open a branch store first, and then pay Tenth Brother back when we make money in the future."
They even said that the tenth brother was richer than a country and wouldn't care about a mere fifty thousand strings of cash.
"Gaoyang..." Empress Zhangsun frowned upon hearing this. Gaoyang was also the princess she and the Emperor loved the most.
However, because of their favor, Gao Yang became arrogant and domineering, and Empress Zhangsun had heard about Gao Yang's affairs over the years.
“Mother, it’s just a few tens of thousands of coins, it’s really nothing, Mother, please don’t worry about it so much.”
Mother knows her son's capabilities. Does Mother think fifty thousand strings of cash is too much for her son?
Li Shen poured a cup of tea for Empress Zhangsun and presented it to her with both hands.
"Sigh..." Empress Zhangsun sighed and took the teacup. Li Shen was indeed not short of money; she had learned from His Majesty that Li Shen had already spent tens of millions of strings of cash on road construction.
It was all for the purpose of building a cement road from Chang'an to Qinghai. There were hundreds of thousands of craftsmen involved in the road construction alone.
While they may not be short of money, the logic behind this is not the same.
"Don't worry, Shen'er, your mother will stand up for you. You don't have to take the money, but they can't refuse to give it to you."
This is integrity, this is virtue.
My royal children must never do anything so treacherous.
Empress Zhangsun was angry. As the head of the harem, she had the responsibility to discipline her children, whether they were born of the principal wife or illegitimate children.
I just didn't want to see other mothers and children separated before, so I didn't get involved.
“Mother, there’s no need, really no need.” Li Shen immediately shook his head. He didn’t want to trouble the Empress; he would handle his own affairs.
He understood that this was Gao Yang's revenge on him, revenge for killing Bianji, and revenge for ruining her plans.
She once tried to seize Fang Yizhi's title and give it to Fang Yi'ai, but Li Shen stopped her with a golden knife and slapped her several times.