hsntnovel Chapter 1884 Signing the Contract
Chapter 1884 Signing the Contract
As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, so Li Shen would sleep until he wakes up naturally.
However, today was a grand court meeting, so Li Shen had no choice but to get up early and bathe and change clothes in a daze.
After changing into royal robes, he picked up two buns and hurriedly got on the carriage.
While there was still time on the way to the imperial city, Li Shen took a nap in the carriage.
When they arrived at the imperial city, Li Shen got off the carriage in a daze. After tidying up his clothes, he took two big buns and walked in while eating.
Shi Tou followed beside him, holding a large water bottle in his arms.
Walking in the empty imperial city, Li Shen suddenly thought it would be nice to plant some trees or something.
The greening of such a big imperial city is so poor.
After walking for a while, they arrived in front of the Taiji Hall. Li Shen also finished eating a bun.
"water."
Li Shen said something and Shitou quickly poured water for him.
"Well, this thermos needs some improvement. It's only been a while and the water is no longer hot."
After taking a sip from the small bowl, Li Shen looked at the water bottle in Shi Tou's arms and said.
"Your Highness, this time should be much better than last time. I don't feel that hot when I hold it." Shi Tou took the cup handed over by Li Shen and put it on the thermos.
"Really? But it's not good enough yet. We need to ask the Academy of Sciences to improve it."
Li Shen nodded. This thermos bottle is Li Shen's latest development. If it is successful, it can be mass-produced.
Then it will be something that can make money.
"Your Highness Prince Ji, His Highness the Crown Prince wants you in." At this time Wang Zhong walked out. When Li Shen arrived just now, a servant went in to report.
Li Chengqian knew that Li Shen must be waiting outside until the court meeting was over before going in.
"It's over so soon?" Li Shen said in surprise, then handed the remaining bun in his hand to Shi Tou.
"Eat it, don't waste it." After saying that, Li Shen strode into the Tai Chi Hall.
After several months, Li Shen once again stepped into the Taiji Hall and once again faced the curious gazes of all the civil and military officials in the court.
Everyone was guessing the purpose of the young prince's visit today.
It has become a routine that when Prince Ji goes to court, there must be something important going on.
Facing the gazes of the ministers, Li Shen walked in front of all the officials with a heroic and high-spirited manner and bowed deeply to Li Chengqian.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." His voice was as loud as a bell, echoing throughout the entire hall.
This scared Li Tai and Li Zhi who were standing by.
"No need to be polite, Tenth Brother, what brings you here today?" Li Chengqian didn't care about Li Shen's antics.
And watched with a smile on his face.
"Your Highness, I have two things to do today. The first is to sign an agreement with the court.
Regarding the cooperation with the imperial court to launch a football guessing contest with prizes,
I believe Your Majesty should have told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince about this matter.
I came here today just to sign the contract so I can prepare as early as possible."
Li Shen was serious and acted as if he was doing his job impartially.
"Oh? Signing a contract? This is the first time."
Not to mention Li Chengqian, even all the officials were very surprised that some of them cooperated with the court to sign the contract.
Most people didn't know what the prize-winning guessing contest that Prince Ji mentioned was. This matter was only discussed during a small court meeting.
Only the heads of the three provinces and six ministries knew about this matter.
"Your Highness, the contract minister has been brought here. Please have a look at it."
Li Shen took out the contract and Wang Zhong took it and presented it to him.
Li Chengqian flipped through it and found that it detailed the profit sharing ratios and corresponding responsibilities of the Ji Wang Mansion, the imperial court, and that group of playboys.
And clearly state the consequences of breach of contract.
Li Chengqian did not expect that Li Shen would write a contract in such detail and even breach of contract.
Who dares to break the contract with the court? Even the Ji Wang Mansion dares not break the contract with the court, otherwise they will confiscate your property.
After Li Chengqian read it once, he passed the contract on.
"Changsun Pushe, Ma Zhongshu, Yu Shizhong, what do you think?"
After the three of them took it, they gathered together, read it word by word, and discussed it in a low voice.
Because the person signing the contract was King Ji, they had to be cautious, fearing that there might be some trap or something like that.
After the three of them finished watching it, they went through the six parts again.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, we feel that there is no problem with the contract. Your Highness Prince Ji is serious about his work and has done everything perfectly. We admire him."
As a representative, Changsun Wuji stood up to report.
"That's good. Then Zhangsun Pushe will tell all the officials about this matter." Li Chengqian nodded.
"Yes." Changsun Wuji bowed, then walked to the front and said to all the officials:
"Everyone, with the permission of His Majesty, the Crown Prince will discuss with the three provinces and six ministries and decide to cooperate with the Ji Wang Mansion.
An activity called "Football Guessing Contest with Prizes" was launched, and part of the proceeds was donated to Beitianyuan, Jibingfang, as well as the orphanage and nursing home run by Ji Wangfu as charity expenses.
In addition, a portion of the money will be used as disaster relief grain for the disaster-stricken counties and cities.
The remaining money was divided into three parts: 30% went to Prince Ji's Palace, 30% went to the imperial court, and the remaining 40% went to 120 sons of noble families.
The court did not need to take on any responsibility. All construction costs were borne by the Prince Ji's Palace, and all activity preparations were handled by the children of nobles.
The court only needs to check the accounts and collect dividends every year.
Do you understand?"
After saying this, Changsun Wuji glanced at everyone.
He was also surprised by this matter. When Li Chengqian passed down the emperor's order, half of the people in the three provinces and six ministries were opposed to it.
It is hard to say whether the imperial court is involved in matters concerning merchants.
What's more, many people are uncomfortable and unwilling to cooperate with the Ji Palace.
However, when Li Chengqian said that the imperial court could distribute millions of strings of cash a year, everyone fell silent.
This is a huge fortune that even the imperial court cannot refuse. Anyone who opposes it is disregarding the interests of the imperial court and seeking personal revenge.
Tang Jian even said that whoever opposed it was unworthy of the position, and whoever harmed the interests of the court for personal gain was a traitor.
These words made those who were discussing the matter twitch their lips. You, an official appointed by the imperial court, actually said such words for money.
Do you still want some literary spirit?
The final outcome was simple and smooth. Since His Majesty had agreed, and it would bring such great benefits to the court,
Even if these people were unwilling, they had to agree. They just hated Li Shen, but they were still loyal to the court and put the overall situation first.
And so I passed this item very quickly.
However, they had also discussed that it might not be possible for them to pass it, as some officials would definitely have doubts, especially the censors of the Censorate.
Originally, they wanted to communicate at the grand court meeting, but they didn't expect that Prince Ji would come so soon, and even come to sign a contract.
(Just to be clear, you may have a stomachache in the next two days, so take a day off.
Thank you in advance for your concern.)