According to Li Xiang's original idea, sales volume would definitely not be able to increase in a short period of time, because the principle of hunger sales is to make people unable to buy while keeping the topic hot. However, after the current investigation, Li Xiang believes that there is no problem in increasing sales by 50 kilograms.
"Starting tomorrow, I can increase the supply by 50 kilograms, but this is already the limit. It's unlikely to increase it any further in the short term, mainly because the various ingredients are too difficult to prepare."
Changsun Pingting was very happy to hear that she had gained fifty kilograms. You know, an increase of fifty kilograms is equivalent to an extra income of three hundred and fifty strings of cash every day. It sounds like a small amount every day, but it is not a small number when calculated over a month.
While Changsun Pingting was happy, Li Xiang immediately told her about the Cui family. Of course, Li Xiang did not say that he would help her with that small favor, but asked the two of them to deal with it together. Your Changsun family cannot just make money and do nothing. What the Cui family wants to deal with is our common industry, so we should deal with it together.
"I should have thought of this a long time ago. The Cui family's sales of high-end liquor have been almost zero in recent days. This is their main source of income. They used to earn hundreds of strings of cash every day, but now it's suddenly gone. It's normal for them to have concerns. The Cui family is the first of the Five Surnames and Seven Families. It's not an exaggeration to say that they are the first family in the entire Tang Dynasty. We must be cautious when dealing with them."
When talking about the Cui family, Changsun Pingting frowned. Their family runs a liquor business, but the liquor business is also the pillar industry of the Changsun family. The Cui family also runs a liquor business, but the liquor business is only a middle- and lower-level industry of the Cui family.
Even so, they occupied two-thirds of Chang'an City, while the Changsun family only occupied one-third. This shows the gap between the two major families.
"Aunt, how do you think we should deal with this?"
Li Xiang was not afraid of any challenge, but living in this era, he had to do things in accordance with the rules of this era. The Five Surnames and Seven Families could make Li Shimin retreat temporarily, not to mention himself, the grandson of the emperor.
"We must fight back. According to our previous experience, if we tolerate their provocations, these big families will only continue to press their advantage. By the time we want to fight back, we won't even have the energy to do so."
Changsun Pingting said firmly that any big family that wants to rise must fight head-on. If they want to take shortcuts, it is probably not advisable and will be mistaken for weakness by others. The profit of liquor is so high that who knows how many people will come to take advantage of it.
"It seems that Aunt and I have the same idea. Before leaving, Father told me a plan. Would you like to hear about it?"
The atmosphere had already been set to this point, and Li Xiang spoke out naturally.
"Your father is still the same prince as before. It seems that he hasn't lost his mind these days. Please wait here. I will send someone to investigate."
For a moment, Changsun Pingting had no idea, but after listening to Li Chengqian's idea, Changsun Pingting also felt that this was a good idea, and everything was done within the rules.
Changsun Wuji is in charge of all espionage matters in the world. This is a secret among the common people, but for these high-ranking young masters, this is a secret that cannot be told. As Changsun Wuji's right-hand man, Changsun Pingting can naturally find out a lot of information.
Before Li Xiang finished his tea, Changsun Pingting had already returned.
"There's a man named Sun Zhenghao. He entered the Central Plains during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui and has been working for Goguryeo ever since. Although he's not in Changlefang, he's a regular at the Fuyun Restaurant..."
After Changsun Pingting said this, Li Xiang knew what to do.
Li Xiang finished the tea in the cup and was about to start doing business. If you send someone to steal my recipe, I will raid your restaurant.
"Chunyan, you go with His Highness. You will obey His Highness in everything. With my token, you can mobilize all the people in my Changsun family."
When Li Xiang heard what Changsun Pingting said, his expression remained unchanged, but he was very happy in his heart.
Changsun Pingting is different from others. Others only take advantage of others behind their backs, but when Changsun Pingting encounters problems, she will really stand up and be trusted.
"As you command!"
Li Xiang looked up and saw that this was the maidservant beside Changsun Pingting. She looked weak and fragile, especially her big eyes, which blinked and could speak. He didn't expect that she was actually a martial artist.
Ministry of War.
Li Jing happened to be in court today to handle government affairs. He didn't expect Li Xiang to come to the office, let alone come to find him. But at this moment, Li Xiang was standing in front of him, and he also wanted to wipe out all the Gao Li spies in Chang'an.
Isn't this just looking for trouble? What's more, Changsun Wuji is in charge of finding spies.
"But what did you hear?"
Li Jing said with some suspicion, even if Li Xiang is diligent in his work, there is no need to cross the line! If you do what Changsun Wuji did, will Changsun Wuji be willing? Li Jing didn't want to offend that old sinister man.
"Please rest assured, Lord Shangshu. I have already consulted Lord Changsun."
Li Xiang took out Changsun Pingting's token, and Li Jing kept silent. He guessed that Li Xiang must have wanted to show off and wanted to get to that position. If he had no merits, it would be difficult for Li Shimin to take him seriously. It was really difficult for these princes and grandchildren.
However, other people are looking for things that are easy to achieve political achievements, but you choose to do this job of catching spies. If you catch them, it will be a small achievement, but if you fail, it will be easy for others to say that you are incompetent. I really don’t know what this guy is thinking. Of course, General Li Jing supports you.
"This is the official document I'm giving you. Take this document and you can arrest any Goguryeo people in Chang'an. Listen carefully to my words. This only applies to Goguryeo people. If it's someone from the Tang Dynasty, whether they are civilians or officials, you must have evidence."
General Li Jing also knew that Li Xiang was not a simple boss and he had to be put in shackles. If he was allowed to act recklessly, he would have to clean up his mess later. After all, he was the one who issued this document.
"Don't worry, my Lord, I know what's going on. I will definitely capture all the spies and bring them to justice."
When Li Xiang took the document, General Li Jing suddenly felt a chill in his heart. He had just seen a flicker of joy in Li Xiang's eyes. Catching a spy wasn't a good thing, so could there be something else going on? But the document had already been given, and there was no way to get it back...