The Carefree Life of the Second-Generation Royalty.

Summary

Li Shi Min entrusts his son Li Zhen with expanding paper production and printing books, but Li Zhen hesitates due to financial constraints. He proposes involvement in the salt, iron, and wine industries, seeking startup capital. The early Tang Dynasty's lax regulations on these industries present an opportunity for profit. Li Zhen insists on a fair profit-sharing agreement, negotiating from 60% to 30% for his father. They discuss the terms of a loan, with Li Zhen pushing for better conditions. Their banter reveals a complex father-son dynamic, balancing ambition and familial loyalty, as they navigate business and personal interests.

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