Datang: Destroy Tang Taizong Li Xiao at the beginning

What Li Er didn't know was that Li Xiao's purpose of raising a private army was not just that.

What's more, he didn't know that in addition to the god arm crossbow, he also had such a big killer as a flintlock gun.

So I didn't take it to heart.

……

In the next few days, after Li Xiao returned to the villa, he brewed a new batch of wine.

Now that there is no shortage of money, Li Xiao tripled the scale.

You only need to wait for the fermentation to complete, and you can brew a thousand Erguotou.

At the same time, he asked Li Junxian to secretly purchase materials for making armor while recruiting manpower.

The scale of the blacksmith's side has also been expanded again, and a secret site has been opened in the jungle of the back mountain, and five blacksmith workshops have been expanded.

In addition, there are three artisan workshops and three tailor workshops.

It's just that the materials have not arrived yet, and the production of Bingjia has not yet started.

On the third day, Li Xiao was busy with brewing wine, and then brought Cui Renshu over.

Straight to the point, Li Xiao asked about the source of spices.

Now, what he can earn money in his hand is soap.

It only sells wine, which is too single, and the fault tolerance is too low.

"Your Highness wants to buy spices?" Cui Renshu looked puzzled, "Is it necessary for wine making?"

"You want to know?"

Li Xiao looked at Cui Renshu playfully.

"No no, Your Highness is worrying too much."

Cui Renshu hastily smiled ingratiatingly, and continued: "If you want to buy spices, Your Highness really found the right person. A large part of the spice business in the capital is done by Jucai Trading Company. Apart from that, other There is really no way for people to get a lot of spices."

After a pause, Cui Renshu said proudly: "As for my Huhu Trading Company, the business is spread all over the country. If you want to collect a large amount of spices, it's easy. How much does your Highness need?"

"It's good to have."

Li Xiao nodded, then wrote a formula and handed it to Cui Renshu: "According to the proportion of the formula above, temporarily collect tens of thousands of silver."

"so much?!"

Cui Renshu was a little surprised, thought for a while, and then showed a smile: "It seems that His Highness is going to do something big."

"how long it takes?"

"About five days or so."

Li Xiao nodded, pondered for a long time, and suddenly said: "By the way, at the same time, help me collect some metal materials such as pig iron and brass."

"Your Highness, this is..."

Cui Renshu's eyes were shining brightly, as if he had thought of something, his face was a little dignified.

Collecting a large amount of pig iron, it is hard not to doubt whether it is to make soldiers.

Because apart from this, he couldn't think of any other uses for Li Xiao.

After all, Li Xiao is a prince!

For building armor, training private soldiers, etc., Li Xiao is completely conditional.

"Don't worry, it's just to make some farm tools and daily necessities. The amount used won't be too big, but it's not a lot. Just watch and collect." Li Xiao said casually.

"That's fine, since His Highness trusts me, I will help His Highness collect it at the cost price, this silver..."

Cui Renshu nodded without thinking too much.

"You put it on hold for now, pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand."

"All right!"

Cui Renshu said with some reluctance.

Collecting these materials cost tens of thousands of taels of silver, which is not a small amount.

Once Li Xiao repented, the material would be ruined in his hands.

But Li Xiao is the prince.

Identity is here.

What else can he do?

It can't be said that he can't trust Li Xiao!

In this way, the two reached an agreement.

……

At the same time, in the past few days, Cheng Chumo and Lu Li also traveled to various cities, busy buying shops.

Erguotou was like a flash in the pan, and it only appeared in Chang'an for two short days.

But in the streets and alleys, the legend of the divine wine is still circulating.

After countless rumors, several different versions have emerged.

There are even rumors among uninformed people that drinking this divine wine can lead to immortality and longevity.

Extremely exaggerated.

In the black market, Erguotou occasionally appeared for sale, and the price was once fired to a sky-high price of 1000 taels.

It's jaw-dropping.

Many people began to feel annoyed, regretting not buying the next jar or two jars.

As a result, many people blocked the entrance of Lantian Restaurant, waiting to buy Erguotou as soon as the door opened.

For these, Li Xiao has no time to answer.

After he was busy with wine making, he went to the field again and planted the seeds he got today.

It took another three days, and a total of dozens of acres of land were added to grow crops.

At this time, the first batch of spices collected by Cui Renshu's people was also delivered, with a total value of more than 1 taels.

He sent someone to check, and all that Cui Renshu gave him was the market price, not cheap but not making him money.

Li Xiao didn't break his promise, and settled the money on the spot.

Then he got busy making soap.

It was very simple to look at the soap manufacturing process drawings before, but the actual operation is extremely complicated.

So much so that Li Xiao added another department.

Named the Alchemy Workshop.

He recruited some dexterous servants, and Li Xiao taught them by hand.

The tedious processes of dissolving, distilling, compressing, molding, etc. made Li Xiao's head bigger.

At least he finished it, and the servants learned it well.

Although the production is slow, the assembly line has been formed, and Li Xiao believes that the speed will become faster and faster as time goes by.

……

this day.

The imperial study room.

"Bought spices and pig iron? Do you know what he wants to do?"

Li Er looked at the memorial in his hand, looked at Fang Xuanling with doubts and asked.

"The king of Yue didn't tell Cui Renshu what to do."

Fang Xuanling shook his head slightly, and continued: "A few days ago, His Royal Highness Yue Wang changed all the servants in the villa, and with the guards of the imperial guards, it was difficult for the servants to get close."

"Forget it, I can probably guess it." Li Er put down the memorial, took a sip from his wine glass, "Let Cui Renshu urge him, I don't have many Erguotou here."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Fang Xuanling responded and continued: "Your Majesty, there is one more matter, I don't know if I should say it or not."

"speak!"

"Recently, some people have discovered that the people of the King of Yue are recruiting a large number of people secretly, and the purpose is unknown."

"It's okay, don't bother with this matter, I know it well,"

"Yes!"

"Go back!"

Li Er waved his hand and continued to review the memorial.

But at this moment, a eunuch came to report.

"Your Majesty, King Yue sent a box of gifts." The eunuch said respectfully.

"What gift? Present it for a look." Li Er asked doubtfully.

The eunuch immediately put the box on the desk.

When I opened it, I saw pieces of oval "stones" as white as jade fat.

In an instant, a thick fragrance wafted in the air.

Li Er and Fang Xuanling touched the tip of their noses lightly, with surprised expressions on their faces.

"What is this? It has such a strong fragrance."

"Return to Your Majesty, the people of the King of Yue said that this is soap, which is used to wash the body and clothes. It not only has strong cleaning power, but also has the effect of repelling insects and mosquitoes."

Chapter 119: The Master of the World

"Send it to the Shangfu Bureau!" Li Er ordered.

Although he was a little surprised by this unique fragrance, he didn't pay much attention to it.

Shangfu bureau, in charge of the palace soup and bath towels to play with.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The eunuch bowed and exited the imperial study.

Fang Xuanling said thoughtfully: "From this point of view, the spices purchased by the King of Yue should be used here, and this Erguotou does not seem to be mixed with spices."

"It should be so." Li Er nodded.

"In the past few days, the research direction of the Shuhu Commercial Bank is completely wrong, and everyone has been deceived by His Royal Highness the King of Yue."

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly, and continued: "I will inform Cui Renshu of this matter immediately, so that I can gain insight into the brewing formula of Erguotou as soon as possible."

"Ah."

Li Er looked at the wine glass in his hand, his eyes were thoughtful, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

Afterwards, the two continued to talk about court affairs.

I don't know how long has passed.

"Your Majesty, the eldest grandson seeks an audience."

The voice of the eunuch's male duck sounded outside the door.

"Xuan." Li Er was expressionless.

Not long after, Changsun Wuji walked in.

"Auxiliary machine, what's the matter?"

Li Er looked at Changsun Wuji.

Changsun Wuji cupped his fists and said respectfully: "I wonder if Your Majesty is aware of the rumors that have been spreading wildly in the city recently?"

"You mean this Erguotou?" Li Er held up his glass, "This wine is really extraordinary."