Chapter 116

He didn't expect Qin Mu to know about this, and for a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

"Absolutely not, this is all my own idea!"

Li Li Chengqian puffed out his chest and shouted with a red face.

The volume was so loud that even he himself was startled.

This is a sign of a guilty conscience!

Qin Mu smiled playfully and continued: "Since that is the case, then Crown Prince, please speak; what do you want to trade with our Great Qin?"

"Our Great Tang has a batch of iron ore we want to sell; I wonder if Your Majesty is interested?"

"Oh? Iron ore?"

Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, becoming interested.

As expected!

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji still couldn't resist the temptation of money.

Truly pitiful!

Old fox, if you had a bit of backbone, how good would that be?

Perhaps there might still be a glimmer of hope for your Empress Zhangsun family’s century-old foundation.

What a pity!

For a power-seeker Wu Li Ke you, what you think of is always yourself.

It doesn't matter if your son is dead, and it doesn't matter what happens to Great Tang!

What matters is that your family enjoys glory and wealth forever.

Since that is the case.

Then I will take all your wealth away!

"That’s right, it is iron ore!"

Seeing Qin Mu’s interested expression, Li Li Chengqian nodded confidently.

That’s great!

Uncle was right!

Great Qin is indeed interested!

"The goods are not bad, but I wonder what the price is?"

Qin Mu’s fingertips tapped rhythmically on the table, the abrupt sound making the atmosphere even more tense.

"This..."

"500,000 taels of silver!"

Li Li Chengqian tremblingly held up five fingers.

But in his heart, he felt this was a bit unlikely!

In the early Zhenguan period.

500,000 taels of silver was not a small amount!

Even in Changancheng, that would be one of the top fortunes!

Just look at Li Er.

To take 100,000 taels of silver from the national treasury, he was so stifled; after much pleading and begging, the Minister of Revenue, Cui Shou, finally nodded in agreement.

And that was only 100,000 taels of silver.

One can imagine.

In this era.

500,000 taels of silver is not a small amount for a country!

"Deal!"

To Li Li Chengqian’s surprise, Qin Mu didn't even consider it, nodding directly to finalize the deal.

"Your Majesty, could you say that again?"

Li Li Chengqian was a bit dazed.

Damn it!

This is a 500,000 tael silver deal!

Finalized in less than a second?

"The iron ore you brought, Great Qin will take it all."

Qin Mu repeated with a smile.

"Really? That’s great!"

Li Li Chengqian stood up from his chair with a start.

He was extremely excited!

He really didn't expect it to be so simple.

Hehehe!

Taking 500,000 taels of silver back, Uncle will definitely be very happy.

"However, I don't have 500,000 taels of silver; I have something more precious than 500,000 taels of silver." Looking at Li Li Chengqian, who was happy as a clam, a trace of pity even appeared in Qin Mu’s eyes.

"I wonder if the Crown Prince is interested?"

Sigh!

Having such a fool as Crown Prince, Li Er must be tired enough, right?

"Great Qin Emperor, don't joke around. What could be more precious than 500,000 taels of silver?"

Hearing that Qin Mu didn't have the silver, Li Li Chengqian’s face suddenly turned ugly.

Aren't you just playing with me?

This is outrageous!

"Of course there is! Crown Prince, let me tell you a secret."

"What secret?"

"A few days ago, when Great Qin soldiers were building a project near Jiannan Dao, they accidentally discovered a cave. After entering the cave, they found several large boxes of ancient classics and histories! Almost every one of them is a unique copy, which can be said to be worth a fortune."

"Is this true!?"

Hearing about unique copies of classics and histories, Li Li Chengqian’s eyes almost shone.

Even if he were stupid, he would understand the value of these books.

Immeasurable!

If these unique copies of classics and histories were to circulate to Changancheng, who knows how many nobles would scramble for them.

By then, would it be just 500,000 taels of silver?

I estimate 1,000,000 taels of silver could be earned back!

"That’s right, there are exactly 100 of them! I wonder if these 100 books are worth 500,000 taels of silver?" Qin Mu looked at Li Li Chengqian, the smile on his mouth becoming more brilliant.

"If... of course, that is naturally worth 500,000 taels of silver!"

"I wonder where these classics and histories are now?"

Li Li Chengqian nodded repeatedly, unable to wait any longer.

If he got these books, he would secretly hide two and take them back to the palace for his father, and he would definitely be praised!

Isn't this more precious than any gift?

Isn't it fragrant?

"Someone!"

Qin Mu clapped his hands toward the door.

In the blink of an eye.

Wei Wei Zhongxian brought several guards carrying a large box and walked in.

"Great Qin Emperor, are these the legendary classics and histories?"

Li Li Chengqian’s hands were trembling.

"Of course! If the Crown Prince doesn't believe me, feel free to inspect the goods!"

Qin Mu waved his hand generously.

"Since that is the case, then I will respectfully comply."

Li Li Chengqian bowed, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, and hurriedly opened the box.

As expected!

The box was filled with various classics and histories.

Not only that.

The layout of these books was extremely neat, and every character looked as if it had been carved.

Such precise compilation, accurate handwriting.

It is more than worth a fortune!

It is simply a priceless treasure!

Li Li Chengqian was incredibly excited, holding one of the books, turning page after page.

"This is truly a miracle! There are such neat books in this world, and even the paper is as thin as a cicada’s wing, feeling so smooth to the touch."

Qin Mu stood behind Li Li Chengqian, looking at him with the eyes of someone looking at a fat sheep.

If Li Li Chengqian knew that these books were only worth 10 wen in Great Qin, I wonder what kind of expression he would have.

"How about it? Crown Prince, do you believe me now?"

Qin Mu asked.

"I believe, I believe!"

"Great Qin Emperor, your luck is truly too good! Just by building a project, you can get such priceless treasures."

Li Li Chengqian nodded continuously, his eyes never leaving these books, wishing he could move them all away directly.

"Are these books enough to trade for your Great Tang’s iron ore?"

Qin Mu asked with a smile.

"Of course, of course!"

"Great Qin Emperor, I will have people transport all the iron ore over right away."

Li Li Chengqian hurriedly called people to pull the goods from the iron ore storage location, and specifically instructed them to be fast, fearing Qin Mu would go back on his word.

"Sigh!"

"Crown Prince, it seems these classics and histories are indeed very precious."

"Why do I feel a bit regretful?"

Qin Mu sighed, wanting to continue teasing this Great Tang Crown Prince.

"Great Qin Emperor, you cannot say that!"

"These classics and histories are not really precious items, but we in Great Tang are all people who love to read, and they will buy these things at a high price; actually, under normal circumstances, the price is not very high."

Li Li Chengqian was startled, thinking Qin Mu wanted to go back on his word, and hurriedly made up some words to try to brush it off.

"No!"

"I still feel it is not quite appropriate; let’s just call off the trade!"

Qin Mu knew Li Li Chengqian had taken the bait, and his attitude became even more firm.

"Great Qin Emperor, you cannot go back on your word!"

"How about this, I have 100,000 taels of silver here; let it be my personal compensation to Great Qin, how about that?"

Li Li Chengqian was so anxious that his face turned red, and he directly pulled out a 100,000 tael silver note from his sleeve.

The so-called flying note is a voucher that can be used to withdraw money at will during the Great Tang period.

Hmm?

There is such a good thing?

Unexpected wealth!

Qin Mu was a bit surprised.

He originally only wanted to tease this Great Tang Crown Prince; he didn't expect to scam another 100,000 taels of silver!

This wool-shearing...

Truly satisfying!

In the blink of an eye, he had sheared 200,000 taels of silver!

It seems this Great Tang fat sheep is indeed rich as oil!