Seeing the emperor's hesitation, Qi Yu quickly remonstrated: "Originally, I planned to advance this matter when I took office in Beijing. Now that your majesty is here and has personally tasted it, I think this will be enough to stop the gang.
The old guy has a bad mouth."
Now that there are facts and evidence, who dares to question it anymore?
However, the emperor shook his head and declined: "The promotion of new grains is of great importance. I must seriously negotiate with the cabinet ministers before making a decision. How can I agree to it arbitrarily?"
This is quite true.
A national-level promotion like this must be led by the Ministry of Household Affairs, and it cannot be done by the emperor just by opening his mouth.
Many of these details require careful study and careful planning, and it will never be done just by tapping your head.
Qi Yu sighed quietly and said: "Well, I just want to promote this matter during my reign and then benefit the people. In this way, I will feel completely at ease. Even if I suddenly become an official one day, I will not have any regrets.
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The emperor heard this and said curiously: "Ai Qing has just entered the age of 30 and is at the peak of his power. How can he retire from the country so lightly?"
Qi Yu smiled awkwardly and said: "It's just a temporary emotion, your Majesty doesn't need to pay attention. I just hope that you can understand my concern for the country and the people."
Seeing what he said, the emperor quickly comforted him and said: "Don't worry, sir, after I return to the palace, I will definitely put the promotion of new grains on the agenda, and as soon as possible!"
In this way, it can be regarded as an accurate belief.
Qi Yu concealed his joy and said with profound meaning: "Your Majesty, since Dachen really entered the imperial examination, he has encountered two locust plagues. If coupled with natural disasters such as drought and floods, in ten years, at least
There have been bad harvests in four or five years. How can we not pay attention to food security in such a severe situation? As the saying goes, food is the most important thing for the people. If the granaries are not abundant, how can we talk about the stability of the country?"
When the emperor heard this, he showed a thoughtful expression.
Seeing that the emperor was silent, Wu Wanrong immediately mocked and said: "Master Qi, you have the salary of a governor, but you care about the heart of the chief minister of the cabinet. You are really a model in our officialdom!"
Qi Yu's face darkened and he said sarcastically: "Fan Wenzheng once said that if you live high in a temple, you worry about the people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about the king. Isn't that what an official should do? If you only know how to do what you like,
, If you are just trying to flatter a horse, you might as well hit the south wall and forget it!"
"you……"
"Huh!" Although the two of them were arguing very passionately, the emperor had no intention of paying any attention to them.
At this time, the emperor was carefully analyzing what Qi Yu just said and his actions.
Looking at him like this, how does he look like someone with unpredictable intentions?
Could it be that I was paranoid before?
Worrying about gains and losses, the emperor finished the feast with few words.
Just as he was preparing to send the emperor back to the palace to rest, he suddenly heard Wu Wanrong's suggestion: "Your Majesty, it's still early, why not take this opportunity to watch the prosperity of Qiongzhou Province at night?"
Unlike Beijing, Qiongzhou does not implement curfew control.
Therefore, the night here is quite lively, and there is even a feeling of playing music every night.
Outsiders often say that coming to Qiong without visiting the night market is like going to a temple without worshiping Buddha, leaving only regrets.
The emperor is also a human being, and he naturally has the fun-loving nature of ordinary people. What's more, it is the second scene after drinking that is irresistible.
So, he asked Qi Yu: "My dear, is there anything interesting in Qiongzhou at night?"
I asked knowingly, of course it was the night market.
However, Qi Yu rejected this idea very decisively.
Although the night market is lively, it is filled with all kinds of people from all walks of life. If something goes wrong for the emperor there, he can just pack up and go back to his hometown in Yongchuan.
But if you don’t go to the night market, where can you go to be cool?
The key is, there must be something to play with!
Hard to find~~
Hey! Got it!
Isn't Wenxiang Pavilion a ready-made alternative?
The place is a confined space, difficult for outsiders to enter, so it should be foolproof. Even if something unexpected happens, the secret guards brought by the emperor and the security set up by himself can handle it.
The key is, apart from that place, I really can’t find a more suitable place!
Alas, if I had known earlier, I would have opened a nightclub in advance. Wouldn't it be a private deal?
well, let's get back to business.
The three of them, who were full of wine and food, took a van to Wenxiang Pavilion.
Qianhe, who had long been trusted, quickly cleared the place. In the end, only a few well-spoken 'staff members' were left, and all the others were kicked out.
Special circumstances, special treatment.
This is Qi Yu's special instruction.
The emperor looked at the bright red lights and suddenly realized: Could this place be the legendary Qin Tower and Chu Pavilion?
soon!
He confirmed his guess.
Because, the couplet written by Qi Yu himself at the gate: Get off your horse when you smell the fragrance, go to bed with the shame, which directly gives the answer.
However, I am the emperor, how can I go to such a place to have fun?
Although I thought so in my mind, I still walked in honestly.
"Hey, sir, please come in quickly!"
"The girls here have unique styles and will definitely bring you a new and different experience. In particular, our latest one-stop service is guaranteed to make you addicted and unwilling to extricate yourself!"
What?
Train services?
The emperor's face turned dark when he heard this, and he was about to break out.
Fortunately, Qi Yu responded quickly.
He whispered to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the dragon service means to treat guests with the highest etiquette, and it is not blasphemous. In my opinion, only a supreme guest like you is the most qualified to enjoy such special hospitality."
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Oh...that's what it means!
Seeing that the emperor's expression softened, Qi Yu hurriedly told the old bustard: "Stop talking nonsense, why don't you order someone to 'open the market'!"
"yes!"
opening?
What does it mean?
Seeing that the emperor was puzzled, Wu Wanrong quickly whispered an explanation: in short, a group of courtesans competed at the same time.
Hmm! Very nice!
Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately became interested.
I have been stuck in the palace all year round, but I have never seen such interesting things. Just thinking about it makes me feel itchy.
With the strong stimulation of money, a large wave of colorful pink heads began to appear.
However, after taking a quick look, the emperor couldn't help but murmur to himself.
"Aside from these weird women with black teeth, there are only these Kunlun slaves who are euphemistically called Black Pearls. Why is there not a local woman?"
In response, Qi Yu quickly replied: "Your Majesty, this phenomenon has something to do with the expansion of our territory in the Great Feng Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, the emperor became even more confused.
How come the fans of brothels are related to the expansion of territory?