Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 649 It's Interesting

The atmosphere in the imperial study room became awkward again, and Qin Tian didn't know how to answer for a while.

For a long time, for a long time.

The cold wind outside could be heard clearly. Seeing that Qin Tian did not speak, Li Shimin could only bite the bullet and said, "Qin Aiqing, let me tell you the truth, the internal treasury is empty, and I am afraid there is no money for this year's palace banquet." Keep going, but the Supreme Emperor is still here, and the palace banquet cannot be canceled, so I would like to borrow some money from you for emergency, what do you mean?"

Li Shimin had already made it very clear that even if Qin Tian didn't want to borrow it, he couldn't refuse it.

In fact, when others borrow money, as long as Qin Tian has it, he will usually borrow it, but Li Shimin borrows money, to be honest, he really doesn't want to give it.

The emperor borrowed money, are you willing to ask for it in the future?
That's not looking for death.

If he doesn't mention this all the time in a rogue, the little money you borrowed will be wasted.

"Your Majesty, the internal treasury is short of money, so it is my duty to provide some, but if your Majesty wants money, why do you need to borrow it?"

"Do you mean to give it to me? That won't work. I can't take it. If you say it's a loan, it's a loan."

At this time, Li Shimin was quite righteous, but Qin Tian smiled wryly, and said, "Your Majesty, you have misunderstood what I mean. What I want to say is that it is actually very simple to get money, and there is no need to borrow it."

"What do you mean?" Li Shimin still didn't quite understand.

"Your Majesty, the palace banquet minister was lucky enough to participate once. To be honest, it was very boring, especially boring. It was a bit more lively at the beginning, but after the end, it made people feel sleepy and didn't particularly want to participate. So, why don't you, Your Majesty? Set up a stage at the band, find some people to perform on that night, let everyone watch the night in the entertainment, so not only is it interesting, but also very lively, and most importantly, it can also make money."

What Qin Tian said was somewhat similar to the Spring Festival Gala of later generations. After hearing his words, Li Shimin fell into deep thought.

The annual palace banquet is indeed very boring and makes people drowsy. If there are some interesting performances, it would be great, but the palace banquet is not in the main hall, but in the music workshop, it is a bit out of style.

Li Shimin frowned and asked, "What does Qin Aiqing mean when she says she can still make money?"

"My lord, there are people performing on stage. Those who come to watch the show are not allowed to pay for tickets. Tickets are money."

Speaking of this, Qin Tian smiled again: "In general palace banquets, you have to get some food. There is a lot of food, too wasteful, and a lot of it can't be eaten. If it is in the music workshop, a few people sit at a round table, round table You only need to put some snacks and dried fruits on the table, and make a pot of good tea, so you can save money on meals.”

Qin Tian murmured, Li Shimin's brows became deeper after hearing this, and even people who came in had to pay for the tickets, which was an insult to his court dignity.

Li Shimin couldn't afford to lose this face.

This is simply a shame.

And just when Qin Tian finished speaking and watched Li Shimin want to know what Li Shimin meant, Li Shimin pondered for a moment, and then said: "Qin Aiqing is such a good idea, then let Aiqing handle the stage, the program, etc. Sample?"

"This……"

"Qin Aiqing deserves it all."

"The Holy Majesty asks, I dare not obey."

As long as you don't borrow money from yourself.
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This year the palace banquet was held in Lefang, and the news that there would be performances quickly spread among the princes and nobles.

In addition, there is another piece of news that is good for these princes and nobles.

That is to say, this year's palace banquet is no longer restricted to the children of the clan, as long as anyone who has a title, or has an official rank of more than seven ranks, as long as they can afford tickets, they can go in and watch the night with the current emperor, the Supreme Emperor, etc. , celebrate the New Year.

This was naturally said by Qin Tian during the publicity.

You know, many people don't even have the chance to see Li Shimin, let alone watch the New Year with Li Shimin and the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan.

This is a very attractive publicity point for those princes, nobles, officials and so on.

Li Shimin and the others are just like the superstars of later generations. In order to be able to see these superstars, and to be able to celebrate the New Year with them, many people will spend a lot of money.

And so it is.

After the news spread, people came to buy tickets and so on. In just one day, more than 300 tickets were sold.

Qin Tian calculated that a ticket is not expensive, only two yuan, which is really nothing to those princes and nobles. The program, how can it be done without spending some money?

A ticket costs two yuan, and the entire music hall can accommodate about a thousand people. The final income is two thousand yuan. Two thousand yuan is not much for some wealthy businessmen, dignitaries, etc., but Li Shimin's The urgent need has been resolved.

After a palace banquet, not only did he not spend much money, but he made a lot of money instead, Li Shimin would definitely be very happy.

Tickets continued to be sold, and the supply was in short supply. Qin Tian was in charge of setting up the band's stage and arranging the programs.

While he was busy with these things, people like Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong came to him.

"Good boy, you have found another way to make money, why don't you call us, two thousand dollars a night, this business is really dead."

People like Cheng Yaojin are not stupid, they will count how much money they make from a palace banquet.

However, after hearing what they said, Qin Tian smiled wryly: "The two princes really misunderstood. I can't keep a single copper in my pocket. I'm just doing something for the Holy One."

Hearing this, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong didn't believe it. If there is no profitable business, would Qin Tian do it?
"You don't have any money?"

"Of course not. The money has all been put into the inner treasury. Now the inner treasury is empty. If the Holy Majesty had money, he wouldn't have thought of such a way."

Cheng Yaojin and the others knew about the emptiness of the internal treasury. After all, Li Shimin didn't even want to burn coal, so they all saw it. Seeing that Qin Tian didn't intend to lie to them, they didn't say anything else.

"That night, be sure to arrange a good seat for us."

"Don't worry, if you two buy tickets to come, I will definitely arrange a seat for you."

"We still need tickets?"

"Your Majesty, if you want, you don't have to."

Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong twitched their lips. Given how poor Li Shimin is now, it's no wonder they don't want votes.

"I forgot to tell you two. There are not many seats and tickets are limited. If you can't buy them, you won't have the chance to watch the night with the Holy Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong dared to hesitate, and hurried out to buy tickets.

(End of this chapter)