Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 350: Year-end Accounts and Money Distribution

Yu Yu hurried out of the utility room with a box of digestive tea bags in her hand and went straight to the kitchen.

She deftly boiled a large pot of water, placed tea bags into several large teapots one by one, and slowly poured in the boiling water.

Instantly, the aroma of tea and the fresh herbal fragrance filled the entire kitchen.

Yu Yu called A Fu and A Cai, and together they delivered the brewed digestive tea to the hall and where the secret guards were.

In the hall, everyone was sitting lazily chatting and enjoying the delicious hot pot.

Yuyu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, everyone, you've eaten so much, drink some digestive tea to help you feel better."

Li Shimin nodded, and Yuyu, Afu and Acai poured tea for everyone one by one.

On the other side, Li Junxian and the secret guards were stunned at first when they saw the tea being served, but then they reacted and expressed their gratitude.

Li Junxian took a sip and praised, "This tea arrived just in time, and it tastes quite good."

The secret guard also agreed. After drinking a cup of hot tea, he felt his stomach and intestines relaxed and comfortable all over.

As everyone sipped their digestive tea and the atmosphere became harmonious, Li Shimin put down his teacup and his expression grew serious. He swept his gaze over the ministers one by one, finally landing on Yu Yu's family. He slowly spoke, "We enjoyed our meal today, and everyone has worked hard. I think we should also discuss the shareholding in the factory and the coal industry."

Upon hearing this, the ministers all sat up straight with focused expressions.

Li Shimin went on to say, "The future development of this factory and the coal industry has a bright future, and it cannot be separated from your concerted efforts." Upon hearing this, the ministers were secretly delighted and stood up to express their gratitude.

Then, Li Shimin turned his gaze to the Yuyu family, with an appreciative smile on his face: "Yuyu family, from the hot pot idea to many other novel ideas, you have made great contributions to these two undertakings. I cannot treat you unfairly."

The Yuyu family was surprised and delighted, and quickly knelt down to express their gratitude: "Your Majesty, we are deeply grateful for your grace."

Li Shimin smiled and raised his hand to signal them to stand. He continued, "Some of the money will be used to expand our industry and reward those who have made contributions. I hope that everyone will continue to work hard for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."

Everyone shouted in unison: "We are willing to serve Your Majesty and serve the Tang Dynasty wholeheartedly!"

At this time, Zuixianlou was not only filled with the lingering aroma of hot pot, but also with great ambitions for the future.

Li Shimin was in high spirits and ordered his attendants to present the account books of the factory and coal industry.

He unfolded the account book and flipped through it carefully, nodding slightly as he read, and had a clear understanding of the various income, expenditure and profit situations.

After reading the account book, Li Shimin put it down and said, "Under the management of Yu Yu's family, this factory and coal business have made a lot of money. Now, we will divide the money according to the shares."

The eunuchs carried trays of silver into the hall and lined up in front of everyone.

Li Shimin first looked at Yuyu's family and said, "Based on your shares, this is what you deserve."

The eunuchs brought a generous amount of silver to Yu Yu's family.

Yu Yu looked at the silver in front of her, her heart filled with emotion. This was not only wealth, but also recognition of their family's efforts.

Then, Li Shimin said to the ministers: "My dear ministers, the silver for these shares will be carefully calculated and distributed by the Ministry of Revenue according to their respective contributions and positions."

The ministers bowed in thanks.

Then, Li Shimin looked at the remaining silver and said, "The rest will be used for development."

Everyone shouted long live again.

Li Shimin was very satisfied with the successful distribution of the silver. He thought to himself, "My partnership with the ministers and Yuyu's family in this factory and coal business is truly a great success. Not only is the industry thriving, but I can also earn money to enrich my own treasury. It's truly a win-win situation."

"The Yuyu family really didn't disappoint me. The previous distribution of silver brought me a lot of profit, and this time it will be even greater. With them, this business will surely grow bigger and bigger, and my private treasury will become more and more full. I will be able to spend all the expenses of the harem and reward my ministers more easily."

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but reveal a gratified smile on his face, and he was full of confidence in the future development.

The ministers looked at the silver in front of them and all of them smiled happily.

Changsun Wuji stroked his beard, his eyes full of smiles, and thought to himself, "This cooperation with the emperor and the Yuyu family will not only help the court relieve its worries, but also bring considerable benefits to our family. It is truly a blessing."

Fang Xuanling nodded slightly and whispered to Du Ruhui beside him, "The new business brought by the Yu Yu family is indeed wonderful. The family business will be able to take advantage of this opportunity to move to a higher level in the future." Du Ruhui smiled and nodded, expressing his deep agreement.

Cheng Yaojin was so happy that he couldn't stop grinning. He slapped his thigh and said, "Haha, this is more profitable than killing the enemies in the battlefield! I have to support Yuyu's family's business in the future."

The ministers knew that this share of silver was not just an increase in wealth.

With such generous profits, the family's development and the future of descendants are more secure.

Everyone was grateful to Yu Yu's family and looked forward to future cooperation with the emperor. Amidst laughter and joy, they were all thinking about how to plan the profits reasonably to make the family more prosperous.

Wei Shuyu, Fang Yiai and Li Deyu came to the side of Crown Prince Li Chengqian, their eyes full of envy and eagerness.

Wei Shuyu spoke first, "Your Highness, look at Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaidao, and the others, as well as Commander Li Junxian, and even the secret guard Wu Liao from Zuixianlou, all got shares. We also want to participate in the share distribution."

Fang Yiai echoed, "Yes, Your Highness, we worry about these things every day, and we're always busy running around. How could we be left behind?"

Li Deyu nodded repeatedly beside him: "Your Highness, please tell His Majesty that we also want to contribute to this factory and the coal industry and ask for shares."

Crown Prince Li Chengqian frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "I understand your intentions, but distributing shares is no small matter. It must be based on merit and contribution. Although you have helped a lot, compared to them, you may still be a little behind. However, if you really want to participate, I can speak well of you to the emperor, but you must also produce some tangible results to let the emperor see your abilities."

When the three heard the prince say this, hope ignited in their eyes and they quickly said, "Thank you, Your Highness. We will work hard and achieve results."

Yuyu heard their conversation, walked over and said with a smile, "I'll do it next year. As long as everyone works together, contributes more to the factory and the coal industry, and makes achievements, you will naturally get more shares."

Her eyes were bright and sincere as she continued, "Our industry is just getting started, and there are many opportunities in the future. Just like Cheng Chumo and the others, they have earned this recognition through their own abilities and hard work. As long as you work hard, you might even get more than them next year."

After hearing what Yuyu said, the anxiety in Wei Shuyu, Fang Yiai, and Li Deyu immediately dissipated a lot, and they all nodded: "Miss Yuyu is right, we must do our best!"

Looking at their energetic appearance, Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Yu Yu smiled at each other, and gained more confidence in the future development of the industry.