Li Xiang really didn't buy the grassland...
After receiving a positive answer, Cui Yuncheng felt relieved. Li Xiang did not buy the grassland, but only gave him a piece at the beginning. Of course, this was also the right of a victorious general. Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin also got a piece.
It's strange. Cui Yuncheng's body was damaged by Li Xiang. He should hate Li Xiang, but Cui Yuncheng couldn't hate him. He always felt that Li Xiang was too powerful. If he could cooperate with Li Xiang, he would be able to sleep well at night. If the two were enemies, he would probably have to keep his eyes open at night.
After learning that Li Xiang hadn't purchased the grassland, Cui Yuncheng felt that Master Cui San had made the right choice. If the profits were truly so great, why hadn't Li Xiang bought it? Could he be so kind as to give us such a big piece of cake? Li Xiang's face didn't seem like it. He had always considered the major families his enemies, so how could he possibly offer us such a benefit?
After figuring out these things, the smile on Cui Yuncheng's face became real. Just now, it was a public relations smile. No matter who came to ridicule him, he would wear this smile. But at this moment, Cui Yuncheng smiled sincerely. Looking at the children of noble families who were toasting around him, Cui Yuncheng actually felt a little sorry for them. He wondered what kind of policy of reducing the power of the vassal states was brewing.
Although the major families are not vassal kings, their power across the country is almost the same as that of the vassal kings of the Han Dynasty. Li Shimin once talked about the policy of reducing the power of the vassal kings, and he was referring to these aristocratic families. It seems that the Cui family has jumped out again, but I don’t know where the court will take action.
Cui Yuncheng found an excuse and came to the city wall, looking at the dark grassland in front of him. Originally, this was a treasure trove for the further development of the aristocratic families, but at this moment, Cui Yuncheng felt more and more that something was wrong. The court asked them to invest a lot of money here. Although the prospects were very good, if there was any mistake in the middle, the loss would be fatal.
Damn it!
Cui Yuncheng finally came to his senses. Originally, their various industries were scattered all over the place. If the imperial court dealt with them, it would overturn the entire economy of the Tang Dynasty and even affect the lives of ordinary people across the country. Therefore, even if the imperial court controlled most of the power in the country, it did not dare to act coercively against the major families.
But now the situation is different. The major families have invested a lot of money in the grassland. This place has little to do with the mainland. After all, this place originally belonged to Tuyuhun's territory. As long as the imperial court causes some problems on the grassland, the investment of the major families will be lost. Opportunities that the imperial court could not find are everywhere here.
What’s hateful is that none of the major families saw this. If even one person had seen this, they wouldn’t have let their family fall into such danger.
Cui Yuncheng turned around abruptly, wanting to go in and tell the people who were drinking, but he stopped himself helplessly. Would they believe him if he told them now? He hadn't bought a lot of grassland. If he told them this, they might think he was vomiting acid and wouldn't believe it at all.
What's more, a large amount of money has been invested, and it is impossible for you to withdraw it. Although some funds have not been delivered, Cui Yuncheng's reasons are untenable. Only a wise man would believe it. How many of these drinking managers have brains?
Even if you want to withdraw, can you? It's all written in black and white. Even if some of the money hasn't been paid yet, you can't just withdraw. This is business with the imperial court, not some small businessmen from all over the place who can be manipulated by you.
The relationship between the Cui family and the major families is one of both cooperation and conflict, but when facing the imperial court, cooperation is greater than conflict. Cui Yuncheng is now thinking about getting the major families out, but no matter how hard Cui Yuncheng tries, he has no way to pull the major families out.
This should be Li Xiang's work again, otherwise why didn't he enter the venue himself?
"Master, please slow down. It's dark here, don't fall down."
After figuring it all out, Cui Yuncheng hurried down from the city wall. He almost fell down several times. You know, Cui Yuncheng's health is not as good as before. If he really fell here, he would probably have to rest for several months after returning.
"Hit the carriage quickly, don't delay for a moment, leave Chen Qi here and let him handle the next matter, and the rest of you, follow me back to Chang'an immediately."
Cui Yuncheng arranged a smart man under his command to handle the remaining matters. He had to return to Chang'an immediately. Chang'an City didn't know what was going on at the moment. He had to tell this news to Master Cui San. Li Xiang always did things in a combination of methods. It was impossible that this was the only thing. But Cui Yuncheng couldn't figure out what would happen to Li Xiang next at the moment. He put everything in front of Master Cui San, hoping that Master Cui San could figure it out and help the Cui family overcome the difficulties.
Although the subordinates didn't understand what was going on, they were all old people who followed Cui Yuncheng. It was rare for them to see their young master so nervous. Something important must have happened in Chang'an City, otherwise it would be safer to follow the army back to the capital tomorrow.
After Cui Yuncheng left, although some people noticed it, no one took it seriously. Many people speculated that it was because Cui Yuncheng was incompetent and did not bring much financial resources to the Cui family, so he must have been scolded when he returned. Cui Yuncheng used to have a very high status among them, but after being frustrated by Li Xiang once, everyone felt that Cui Yuncheng was nothing special.
Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin looked at each other. Although they didn't know all of Li Xiang's plans, they knew that the auction on the grassland was not a good thing. Otherwise, they would have to pool all their money and rush in. Now, not only did they not buy any grassland, but they also sold the two pieces allocated to them by the court. This was also what Li Xiang told them in the letter.
Looking at the people attending the auction today, all of them have a grudge against Li Xiang...
"He won't ruin your Highness's plans, will he?"
Qin Qiong said with some concern.
"Whether it's good or not depends on fate. Anyway, we both have the money in our hands. As for what happens next, it depends on how that kid fights with the major families. Let's prepare to return to the capital and enjoy our lives."
Cheng Yaojin's words made the two of them laugh again. At least for the next two or three years, the two of them were very happy...