Li Xiang systematically explained the difference between the plateau and the plain. Although he had told them before, he did not explain it in such detail. When Li Xiang finished speaking, everyone present was skeptical. However, when they looked at Li Xiang, they always felt that this child was too evil. Could it be that he had been preparing to attack Tubo before?
"Tell me the truth, were you thinking about using military force against Tubo when you were in Tuyuhun?"
Cheng Yaojin's words represent everyone's doubts. Although they all have ambitions to invade other countries, they seem to be inferior to Li Xiang. This guy has not yet come out of the previous war, and immediately walked into the next war. He has already started to make plans during the previous war. This mentality is really unbearable for everyone. This is a 14-year-old child.
"Even if I say it's not true, you won't believe me. We and Tubo are both big countries, so we must have a sense of crisis. If we don't take action against them, then they will definitely take action against us. Instead of passively taking a beating, it's better to take the initiative and make plans."
Li Xiang brought a new word to these people, that is, crisis awareness. Although it was a little difficult to understand at the beginning, everyone has gotten used to it. After getting used to it, they feel that the words Li Xiang said are very consistent with practical meaning.
Having said that, Li Shimin basically understood it. What's more, Li Shimin was also an emperor who cared about his reputation. He valued his reputation more than any previous emperor. He had already announced to the public that he would not marry a princess. If he changed his mind every day, it would be another heavy mark in history.
After discussing these important matters, Li Shimin asked them to go back first. As for what to do in the end, they had to think carefully about it. After all, this was the relationship between the two countries, not a trivial matter, not to mention that Tubo was not weak either.
After the court was dismissed, everyone naturally went back home to visit their mothers. Li Xiang didn't have the time to waste here. He had originally wanted to go to the commercial complex to take a look, but was interrupted by the emperor. Seeing that there was still some time, Li Xiang also prepared to go over and take a look at this era's paradise on earth.
"What are you two doing following me? Is everything alright at home?"
Hearing that Li Xiang was going to the shopping complex, Chang Sun Chong and Cheng Chuliang immediately followed him. Everyone else had family matters to attend to, but these two had nothing to do this afternoon. To put it bluntly, they had no money. Would Li Xiang just watch? He would definitely go in and spend some money. The two of us brothers followed together. Can you let us just watch from the sidelines?
"You've never been there before, haven't you? We'd like to show you the way. If there's anything you don't understand, we can explain it to you. We're already regular customers there."
Chang Sun Chong squeezed into Li Xiang's carriage without saying a word. This guy only got a little over a hundred strings of cash every month. If ordinary people were to live, this amount of money would not be a small amount, but if they were to go there and have fun, this amount of money might not be enough.
Not to mention Cheng Chuliang's side, his family's business is not as good as Changsun's, so I go there even less often. Now that the big boss is back today, let's go there to share some of his glory.
Li Xiang had no way to say anything to these two tough guys and could only let them follow him.
It's not very dark yet, but this place is already full of lights, including the nearby roads. According to Li Xiang's original design concept, the bright area in the sky at night is our commercial complex. No matter how much lamp oil is spent, the wool comes from the sheep, and we can always pluck wool from the people who come to consume.
"Greetings to the young master."
The shopkeeper Zhu Runjiu ran out at night. He was also a capable man under Zhou Huairen. He had been notified that His Highness would come today, but there were people coming and going here, and he couldn't call him His Highness to his face, as it would be bad for Li Xiang's reputation. After all, this was also a famous red-light district in Chang'an City, so he called him Young Master.
Cheng Chuliang and Changsun Chong also saw the fat shopkeeper. This guy's status in Chang'an City has soared. He was originally a big teapot, and now he is with Li Xiang, so he is also a big shot in Chang'an City. When the two of them came over before, this guy was also indifferent. After all, there are too many nobles in Chang'an City, and it is impossible for everyone to bow down, right?
But when this guy saw Li Xiang, he knelt down and saluted obediently. Of course, this is incomparable, because Li Xiang is the boss.
Li Xiang first asked this guy to stand aside, and then started to observe from the outside. This might be Li Xiang's only inspection, and all the necessary rectifications had to be made.
"How many meters do the lights on both sides of the street extend?"
Li Xiang frowned and said that he was obviously a little dissatisfied with this. He had told his subordinates earlier that they should spend money where they can and where they cannot. In short, they should build this place into a super luxurious entertainment venue and stay ahead of all imitators for at least ten years.
"In reply to the young master, from our main gate, walking in both directions, each is a hundred meters long, and there is a lamp every meter on both sides of the road."
Zhu Runjiu said very proudly, let alone the Tang Dynasty, even in all the previous dynasties, there has probably never been such a situation. I don’t know about the lights in the palace, but if we talk about other places, our place is already ranked first. It is brightly lit after dark.
Although there are not many people in Chang'an City at night, people who come to play or live nearby can see the long row of street lights from afar, which also shows the financial strength of this store.
"There's a light every half meter, extending out another 150 meters."
Including Cheng Chuliang and Chang Sun Chong, they all thought that the situation at the gate was already very good. They didn't expect that Li Xiang was still not satisfied. They had heard before that the lamp oil money alone would cost several strings of money in one night.
"I'll do it right away."
Li Xiang originally thought that this guy would refute a few words, but he didn't expect that he didn't say a word, and even asked the people next to him to write it down. He is indeed a man who gets things done. No wonder Zhou Huairen let him stay here.
"The gate wasn't grand enough, so we demolished it and rebuilt it."
"There aren't enough people welcoming guests on both sides of the road. Keep looking for them. There should be at least thirty-two people on each side..."
"The entrance for guests is divided into two lanes, one for ordinary guests, and one for our members..."
Li Xiang made corrections along the way, and Zhu Runjiu thought he had done well. However, after hearing these words, he realized that he still had a long way to go...