The gifts were delivered after a while. The old man Liu Wenchang was not surprised at all, but Liu Wenqing was a little dumbfounded.
The gifts are very expensive, and the things sent are definitely not something ordinary people can use. There is no such thing as gold or silver.
Although the Liu family is not considered a prominent figure in Hangzhou, they are not short of money, and Liu Wenqing has seen a lot of good things.
The Liu family owned ten thousand acres of fertile farmland outside the city, and made a lot of income a year. Liu Wenchang was also very good at making money, leaving a lot of wealth to the Liu family.
But compared with what was sent, the Liu family's property was nothing.
The corals are all over a foot high, and the red ones are the same as Caixia. The silks are also the best, and they don't look like they can be bought in the market.
There is also a bucket of pearls, a real bucket, and finally a pair of white jade Ruyi, which are as white as snow, as smooth as fat, and extremely delicate.
Liu Wenqing was really dumbfounded. Who was so generous and heroic to give such a heavy gift to his grandfather.
But when he looked back, he saw Liu Wenchang with a wry smile on his face.
"It's really much better than him, too much."
Liu Wenqing was curious: "Grandpa, does he know the person who gave the gift?"
"I know, it's the emperor!"
"..."
"Isn't it strange?"
"Why?"
Liu Wenchang smiled and said: "Why, of course he wants me to sacrifice my life for him. With such a great gift, I can't help but sacrifice my life. Maybe my life will be lost this time."
"ah……"
"It doesn't matter, I can die so easily. Do you know the rag? I am the rag of this beam. You can throw it away after use. The descendants of the Zhu family still treat me preferentially."
Liu Wenchang thought for a while, he really wanted to see Zhu Youde, and he was even very anxious.
Liu Wenchang knew that if he didn't take the initiative this time, he might not have a chance.
Zhu Youde was polite to him, so he sent him a gift. If he really wanted to hide again, he wouldn't be polite anymore.
Be polite first and then fight!
Let him choose by himself, this is the emperor's trick, but what else can he choose, he can only wait at home and wait for Zhu Youde to come to his door.
The waiting was the most painful, because he had no idea what Zhu Youde would say to him. He had done many things in his life, and external reviews had mixed reviews, but in general, he, Lord Changyuan, was a treacherous minister.
But he didn't care what outsiders said. The late emperor was kind to him and he dedicated his life to the late emperor. This was enough.
This has fulfilled the greatest life ideal of a scholar. After the death of the late emperor, he resigned from office. He no longer belonged to the court, and he was just a fish in the rivers and lakes.
Looking back on his life, he didn't think there was anything worth boasting about. In order to rescue the late emperor, he went to any lengths and offended countless people. Once the late emperor died, no one could protect him anymore, so he had to leave the court.
Hall.
Why is this young emperor looking for him?
Liu Wenchang didn't understand, but when the other party found him, he came with gifts instead of weapons. This was sincerity.
What happened in his life is not worthy of boasting, so no one in his family knows much about it. They only know that he is a rich man from the West Lake and a scholar.
He enjoyed educating his children at home, and he liked Liu Wenqing's intelligence very much.
"Wen Qing!"
"exist!"
Listening to his grandson's voice, Liu Wenchang felt warm in his heart: "If I die, you will be the head of the Liu family. In the future, your family will obey the orders of the court and do not have anything to do with those wealthy and aristocratic families."
"Why did my grandfather say that?"
"Just in case!" Liu Wenchang said: "As for whether you want to become an official, you decide for yourself, but you have to remember that kings are like tigers and wolves, and all kings in the world are the same. The life and death of ministers are determined by the king's thoughts. Don't
Don’t think that you have to save the world!”
"..."
Liu Wenqing was silent. Like other scholars, he also felt that since he was a talented person, he should save the world, and it was me.
He looked down upon those officials in Daliang, he had a very high vision.
Liu Wenchang knew very well that this was a scholar's fault and needed to be corrected.
It's really not worth sacrificing yourself for your great ambitions.
Under Zhu Youde's order, the city of Hangzhou immediately changed. The government paid for and purchased all kinds of silk at all costs to decorate the entire city of Hangzhou.
In just a few days, Hangzhou has been filled with a festive atmosphere.
The people here are discussing this beauty pageant after dinner.
"The Liu family has decided to participate in the oiran election."
"Liu family? The young lady of the Liu family is not good-looking either. She dares to participate like that? This is for Your Majesty to see. Liu Yuanwai is crazy about wanting to be the father-in-law of the country."
"I heard there is a way?"
"What? Do you want to be shameless? I heard that His Majesty will be there this time, and there are actually officials trying to gain access. What about our ordinary girls?"
"I don't know this!"
When it was lunch time, a group of people were sitting at the door with bowls in their hands, eating and discussing the matter, when a man ran over.
"The government has issued a notice, saying that this time the selection of oirans must be fair and just. Anyone who feels something is wrong can report it, and the government will reward it."
"In addition, His Majesty said it himself, it is best for more women to participate from the common people. Those from wealthy families are not short of money anyway, and they have enough to eat and drink. If they are not short of the prize money from the competition, it is better to give the opportunity to the common people.
!”
"Your Majesty is right!"
A fat woman stood up and shook her body fat: "That's it, it's not easy for us people. It's unreasonable for those rich people to compete with us people for opportunities!"
"There is a silver reward for winning first place, and there is also a phoenix crown and harem. A woman who marries wearing a phoenix crown and harem can be honored for a lifetime."
"Yes, yes, your Majesty has done a good thing this time."
"The emperor is so kind!"
"But I heard that the emperor is very lustful!
"Is this a problem? Your Majesty, if you don't want to lust after me, how can girls from ordinary people's families have any chance? I will go back now to dress up all the girls at home, and then sign up to participate. If my daughter gets the first place, I will
But it’s such a blessing.”
Everyone looked at the figure of the fat woman, and after thinking about it again, I felt that my daughter was far prettier than this person’s!
These people dare to sign up. There is no reason why they dare not.
Anyway, it’s not just their family that is embarrassed, there are so many people who signed up.
There are many registration places around Hangzhou.
People participated one after another, and there were long lines at registration places everywhere.
And then those officials are going to collapse.
"Auntie, how old are you? Come and sign up. We only want young women, no more than twenty-five!"