Chapter 173 Put the facts and reason
Is that true?
After calming down, Wei Zheng thought about Li Chengqian's words seriously and suddenly realized that it seemed that, maybe, it was really the case.
I have been a little too inflated during this period. As the prince, as Li Chengqian showed his ability to become stronger and stronger, his status has also risen. The house that was once deserted is now full of traffic in front of the door, and there are endless people coming to visit.
Li Chengqian waited for a long time but didn't see Wei Zheng speak, and asked with a dark face: "Why don't you talk anymore? I feel lonely and exaggerated?"
Wei Zheng was sweating coldly on his head, and he lowered his head and said, "I know my mistake. I have lived a life that is too comfortable during this period. I forgot the truth that I am prepared for danger in times of peace and almost got into trouble. I am guilty of your Highness."
Li Chengqian waved his hand: "It's good to know that you're wrong. Be careful in doing things in the future. Don't forget who you are if you're praised by others."
"No, I remember!" Wei Zheng gave Li Chengqian a deep bow, thanking him for his unjust grace, and then said: "Since that's the case, then the old minister will let the head of the Zheng family leave. The East Palace has no grudges with the Zheng family, and there is no question of whether to forgive."
"Yes." Li Chengqian nodded. As long as he didn't go out, the conspiracy of Mr. Zheng would not be successful. What he said was actually not important.
But just as Wei Zheng was about to leave, Li Chengqian called him back: "Wait, if he left safely after plotting against Gu, wouldn't Gu's reputation of revenge be ruined? Tell the old man surnamed Zheng that Tangfen's matter is a foregone conclusion. Since Gu agreed to other families, he would not break his promise.
However, the Zheng family did not have a chance to turn things around. As long as he obeyed the arrangements honestly, Gu could hand over the soap business to the Zheng family, and there was also a method to build a greenhouse. The condition was that the Zheng family must obey Gu's orders, otherwise Gu would not mind taking the blame and let the Zheng family inherit it with another head of the family."
Li Chengqian was not the kind of person who only knew how to ask for but not give. At the same time, he also understood the principle that it was easy to break.
The most important thing is that the aristocratic family still needs to continue to exist, and the world still needs them to be responsible for management.
Wei Zheng left as promised, and then walked back a while later: "Your Highness, the head of the Zheng family has left, but he wants to ask Your Highness to meet in Yanhuilou, Dongshi tomorrow. The old minister dared not be good at it, so he only agreed to come back and report to Your Highness."
Once he was bitten by a snake, he was afraid of the rope for ten years.
Lao Wei was frightened and even lost his ability to do so.
Li Chengqian looked at Wei Zheng speechlessly: "Old Wei, you can't do this. Too much swelling is not a good thing. It's not a good thing to stop eating because of choking and not even have some opinions."
Wei Zheng smiled: "I understand. I just think that the head of the Zheng family should understand the reality. Cooperation with Your Highness can only be the leader of His Highness, and the Zheng family can only be the vassal of His Highness at best."
Well, the old fox is back.
Li Chengqian patted Wei Zheng on the shoulder with relief: "Yes, the lonely prince is finally back. Let's go and eat cake. This was done by me and me for a long time. I am not allowed to refuse."
Cakes are not a good thing for Li Chengqian, but for Wei Zheng, who was eating them for the first time, they are particularly sweet. Especially the cakes are very soft and delicious, which makes Lao Wei like them very much.
The next day, in the evening, the geese returned to the building.
Li Chengqian, who had changed into casual clothes, arrived as promised, accompanied by Yunxi and Yan Lingbin.
We didn't come late on purpose, there was no need. After several contacts, the two sides were already very familiar with each other, and there was no question of who was trying to attack whom.
Old Zheng was wearing a long Shu brocade robe, looking like a rich man. When Li Chengqian got off the carriage, the old man took the initiative to greet him: "I am very honored to have a rash appointment, and I can come here to appreciate the young master's face."
"Old Zheng is polite!" Li Chengqian pretended to be polite, walked with the old Zheng boss and entered the hall of Yan Huilou.
There was not a single person in the huge restaurant, and it was obviously Lao Zheng who booked the venue in advance.
Although Li Chengqian disagreed with this, he didn't say anything. He just wanted to be at his own expense. He didn't spend money on his own. He just wanted to do whatever he wanted. He just waited for a while and didn't delay the main business.
Entering the Xuanchang box prepared in advance, there were musicians and dance prostitutes. After the guest and host were sitting down, when the music started, Old Man Zheng glanced at Yan Lingbin and said with a smile: "I forgot that Yan is still there by my son, everyone is there, and I show off my skills, laughing at you!"
"Old Zheng, this is not the first time we have met. My relationship with the Zheng family is far from being able to sit together and chat and fuck, so... let's just say something."
Li Chengqian was too lazy to be silenced with the old Zheng boss. He turned the cup in his hand and said lightly: "When I plow this spring, I need the Zheng family to cooperate with the Sinong Temple to do three things. First, mobilize the Zheng family's power to find a rice plant. What does this plant look like? I will draw it and hand it over to Mr. Zheng.
Second, Sinong Temple wants to promote the breeding industry. Around Chang'an, I need to raise at least 10,000 pigs, 100,000 chickens, and 100,000 ducks. Don't worry, I don't need the Zheng family to raise it for me, I just need the Zheng family to help buy the cubs.
Third, Baidiezi, I need the Zheng family to acquire Baidiezi in Gaochang, the Western Regions. I will pay for the money, and I will be responsible for the safety of the road. The Zheng family can only be responsible for the front.
As long as Mr. Zheng can agree to this, our previous grudges will be eliminated. Not only that, I will also teach the Zheng family how to make frosting, so that everyone will compete fairly in the future.”
Old Zheng looked at Li Chengqian deeply and said with some uncertainty: "Your Highness once said that the Zheng family wanted to become a vassal of the royal family. I wonder if it is true or false?"
"What's true? So what's the fake?" Li Chengqian shrugged indifferently: "When the interests are big enough, even the father and son have the opposite intention, let alone the mere oral agreement.
In other words, when I can give the Zheng family enough benefits, even if I don’t need it, the Zheng family will take the initiative to lean over. On the contrary, even if I beg the Zheng family, the Zheng family will not look at me directly.
Mr. Zheng, do you think what I said is right?”
It's not just right, it's just too right.
Does this guy always point out the core of the problem?!
Lao Zheng felt his scalp numbness and mechanically picked up the wine glass and drained it.
A mouth full of bitterness.
The grape brews in the Western Regions do not have the same taste as before.
The initiative is entirely in the hands of others, so what can I say? What Li Chengqian said is also the truth. Even if he does not cooperate with him, as long as he can give enough benefits, there are a lot of people in the Tang Dynasty who will be willing to rely on it.
For example, the Wang family before, because of the lottery, the entire Wang family completely turned to the royal family, treating the Zheng family as nothing, and even never considers the feelings of the Zheng family.
Chapter completed!