Chapter 288 Instructions

"Since it's your girls' party, I won't go. It wouldn't be good to show up rashly."

After Li Xiang heard what was going on, he quickly refused. Although the social atmosphere in the Tang Dynasty was relatively open, the two were already engaged after all. It didn't matter to Li Xiang that he was a gentleman. He could say whatever he wanted. , we can’t say that we are shameless, but at least our shame is thicker than the city wall.

But Miss Cheng is different. She is a married woman. If she meets her betrothed at this time, there will be a lot of gossip. What's more, after getting married, she can meet as many times as she wants, so there is no need to rush. At this moment.

"Is there something bothering you?"

Changsun Pingting is also a smart person. When she saw Li Xiang frowning, she immediately understood what was going on. She must have encountered a problem, but the relationship between the two was not that good. Although they were allies, But you can't ask people what the matter is. You have to see if Li Xiang is willing to tell.

"It's okay to tell my aunt. I just don't know at this stage, should I increase my own power or increase the power of Datang?"

Li Xiang did not explain his words too thoroughly. If he had met Changsun Wuji, Li Xiang would have deflected his words. But it was different when he met Changsun Pingting. The relationship between Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin was different. Even if they have already boarded Li Xiang's chariot, they will still be on Li Shimin's side. Wait a hundred years after Li Shimin, perhaps Changsun Wuji will assist Li Xiang, but Changsun Pingting and Changsun Chong are young and have already joined Li Xiang's side. The chariot is nothing to estimate.

Changsun Pingting pursed her lips and smiled, and immediately understood what Li Xiang was worried about. When they first started to rise, Li Xiang and Li Shimin were a family. There was no distinction between you and me. They only wanted to make the entire Tang Dynasty prosperous, but Now that certain results have been achieved, Li Shimin felt that Li Xiang was a little difficult to control, so he suppressed Li Xiang in all aspects. Now Li Xiang should have a good opportunity in his hands, and he didn't know how to choose for a while.

"I can't give you any advice on this matter."

The eldest grandson Pingting did not speak, which was what Li Xiang expected. After all, the eldest grandson Pingting represents the entire eldest grandson family. Once the news reaches Li Shimin's ears, it may bring certain disasters to the family.

There was silence for the next time. Li Xiang wanted to hear the opinion of the eldest grandson Pingting. Although Li Xiang also wanted to take all the benefits into his own hands, if he lost this opportunity, he might give it to the fifth surname and the seventh. If something goes wrong in the future, Li Xiang will have done something wrong.

"Since you don't want to go with me, then go back and have a good rest. There is a saying that my aunt gave you. Only when the Tang Dynasty is good can you get better, but if you are good, the Tang Dynasty may not be able to get well."

After Changsun Pingting said these words, the carriage left the East Palace. Li Xiang smacked these two words and knew what to do.

Changsun Pingting is right. Although Li Shimin is dealing with Li Xiang, it has to be said that the interests of both ancestors and grandson are the same. If Li Xiang turns around on this matter, maybe Li Xiang can gain huge benefits. , but lost the opportunity to attack Wu Xing Qi Wang. In the short term, Li Xiang was good, but in the long run, Li Xiang lost a lot.

"Enter the palace."

Under Changsun Pingting's advice, Li Xiang also knew what to do, so he did not return to the East Palace and asked Qian Ping to hand over the sign. Li Shimin probably hadn't rested yet at this time.

The East Palace is also within the palace, but in the outer circle. If you want to see Li Shimin, it is basically the same as other ministers.

Li Xiang originally didn't want to come over so early, but since he already knew what to do, there was no need to go home and hesitate. Telling Li Shimin about the matter earlier would be an early confirmation. After all, it contained profits. It was so big that even a time traveler like Li Xiang wanted to keep this wealth as his own.

If it was for the Tang Dynasty, Li Xiang would push a large amount of high-grade salt to the society according to the original plan, so that other major families would have no chance of survival, and their prices would be cut in half. But if it was for himself, , Li Xiang will use these salts to negotiate terms with the major families. Either you buy them at a high price, or I will make it impossible for you to survive, just like threatening the Cui family, letting them know how powerful they are.

But in the end, Li Xiang still chose to work for Datang. As Changsun Pingting said, only when Datang is good can he be better. Money doesn't matter to him. There may not be that much now, but there will definitely be in the future, but If you lose this opportunity, can you guarantee that you will have such a good opportunity in the future?

According to the deductions of several previous ministers, after this time, the strength of each major family will drop a lot. Like the Taiyuan Wang family, it will drop by at least 90%, and it is very likely that it will become a third-rate family. Even if other families are not that powerful, the 30% drop is certain. It is rare for a big family that has been around for hundreds of years to lose so much. Such an opportunity is rare.

"How did you do this? Is the Cui family just listening to you?"

After Li Shimin saw the Cui family's Yanyin, he couldn't believe it in his heart. The Cui family is known as the best family in the world, how could it be possible to cooperate with others at will? Even if Li Shimin talks about it himself, I am afraid that this matter will not be discussed.

"Please forgive me, grandpa, there are some things that are hard to say, but I gave everything I had."

Li Xiang said this deliberately, and also wanted to make Li Shimin relax a little. Of course, Li Shimin knew that for the Cui family to cooperate, there must be big gains. If it is not big enough, they will never cooperate with other major families. Broken.

Knowing that Li Xiang paid a huge price, Li Shimin was very sad on his face, but he was very happy in his heart. This grandson paid a huge price, and other major families would also face huge losses, so the only one who made a profit was He and the Cui family, although he doesn't want the Cui family to benefit, under the current circumstances, this should be the best outcome.

"Don't be too sad. I can see your efforts in this matter. If anything happens in the future, I will make the decision for you."

Li Shimin's light words may not hold much weight for him, but now he doesn't know what to reward Li Xiang. After all, he has something from someone else, and someone else has something from him. What can you give him?