After laying out a blank sheet of paper, Li Chongrun first wrote down some of his recent experiences and interesting stories in Yangzhou. Naturally, he did not dare to mention things like the emperor's secret decrees, but he told Fan Yubi the story of Jianzhen in detail.
Since the incident in the ruined temple that day, Jianzhen's mentality has changed drastically, and he has become completely upright.
Jianzhen was originally a very intelligent person. He learned Mandarin in a short period of time, and simple writing was no longer a problem.
It's just that the truth-telling has not been as clear as before recently. Maybe I finally listened to Gongsun Lan's psychological work. Now I see people in Chinese clothes shouting and killing, just like the passionate young people during the New Democratic Revolution.
generally.
Li Chongrun answered some of Fan Yubi's questions about the court situation. However, the matter was very confidential and it was difficult to write it down clearly. Fortunately, he had taught her and Wang Rong the Chinese pinyin.
In this time and space, even if you find a few people who can understand Latin, you will never be able to figure out what this thing means. It is an excellent encryption method.
Li Chongrun's advice was nothing more than two points.
One is to pull one faction to fight against the other. Several veterans are by no means monolithic, and naturally they have conflicts with each other.
Second, if his own reputation was not taken into consideration, Li Chongrun suggested that Fan Yubi should appoint a treacherous minister. The reason was clearly stated.
1: A treacherous official can look down upon him by doing dirty work, and he can do things that the emperor wants to do but cannot do openly.
2: Traitors have a handle and can be easily controlled.
Therefore, treacherous ministers can be used in many ways. They can do dirty work and maintain rule while they are alive, and they can splash dirty water and win the hearts of the people when they are dead.
But in the end, Li Chongrun made a special arrangement. Traitors like traitors can be used, but they must firmly hold military power in their own hands.
If anyone else intends to interfere with military power, no matter who they are, they must find a reason to kill them.
After all, political power comes from the barrel of a gun. Once you have military power, you can do whatever you want with the people below.
This time I brought back some gifts with the ship, one of which was the most important. Li Chongrun repeatedly urged Fan Yubi to keep it in his hands and not let it go out. But he did not say the reason.
"There is no need to give away things like agarwood and spices next time, but they are very popular in Yangzhou, so we can sell some. We can give more rosewood and rice next time. Our workshop has been in short supply of these things recently.
sharp."
Shamelessly dragging Fan Yubi into his house, Li Chongrun unceremoniously asked for benefits from the big Lolita: "You can also give more bird's nests and the like. Those who have power in the gods are all women, and bird's nests are the most valuable."
Likeable.”
"I was bored a few days ago, so I got a pen, just for writing. But the little girl in the house said that it is very easy to use to draw eyebrows. Your eyebrow shape is good-looking, but since everyone said it is easy to use, so
I gave you a few as gifts. If you have a chance in the future, be sure to draw them for me."
Li Chongrun also mentioned that there are too many things going on in Yangzhou recently. When he has a little free time, Li Chongrun will send a helper to Fan Yubi and tell her not to worry too much. As long as he, Li Chongrun, is here, Lin Yi will do whatever she wants.
Finally, I have to respond to the little king's rare glimpse of lovesickness, and relieve my own lovesickness.
"I have missed you for several years, last year was the same as the next year."
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When several Linyi businessmen woke up on their ship, the noble young prince had already disappeared, and some of them felt that this prince's drinking capacity was really amazing.
The leader of the Linyi businessman found that the agarwood box in his arms had been put back, but it was wrapped with red silk thread and a few strands of hair, and sealed with red wax oil, which was also covered with wax oil.
a emblem.
It seemed that it was a secret given by the prince to His Majesty the King. The businessman suspiciously speculated that such a charming appearance could be a love letter?
Thinking of the things that the prince had arranged to be delivered to the ship before he got drunk, the businessman hurried to the cabin to check.
Some of the fans were the kind that I bought four for 500 yuan. Judging from the marks, they were all produced by Qingyi Garden, so they were very precious.
Several large boxes, containing some copper pipes, bamboo pipes and blades, looked vaguely like a water wheel.
There are several boxes of books, but they all have seals and seals affixed and I dare not open them rashly.
Several boxes of square wooden blocks that resemble flags are made of hardwood and look vaguely like seals.
Next there were several jars, with wine calligraphy written on them using red paper.
Although it is sealed with mud, it is still difficult to block the strong aroma of wine.
With his head reeling from a hangover, the businessman looked at the last brocade box. When he opened it, he found an iron pot.
There is a custom in Linyi that when a girl gets married, she will be given some cooking utensils as a gift to show that her daughter is able to take care of the housework.
The businessman thought to himself, could this be the dowry of this young prince?
Is this the rhythm of preparing to marry into our Linyi family?
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The divine capital, Luoyang, is the Immortal Palace.
His Majesty the Supreme Emperor had dismissed his court, but he was not in a hurry to do the daily sutra chanting exercise. Instead, he changed into regular clothes and was chatting with His Highness the Princess.
Her Royal Highness the Princess did not wear men's clothes today. Instead, she wore a Hu suit and a furry cloak.
"Recently, the peace in the DPRK has not been very peaceful. Many junior officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites have complained one after another, saying that foreign goods have been rampant recently and a lot of money has flowed abroad. There have been many reports from the Magistrates' Court, and this matter is vaguely known.
It’s related to those seven families, especially Fan Yang.”
It was just chatting, but as the king of a country, there is nothing to do. Originally they were just chatting about romance, but the mother and daughter somehow turned their attention to government affairs.
"The border has been clear recently, and Fan Yang has stopped his aphrodisiac business. With such a large family business, life seems to be a bit difficult. And since Mr. Di went to Hebei for a trip, all the generals around Fan Yang have been replaced. I think...
The smuggling with Shiwei has also been stopped."
Princess Taiping smiled carelessly and told His Majesty, "I heard that their family spent a lot of money a few days ago to buy the Liuzhu Hall of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty in Yangzhou as a garden. Before they could use it, the family's small
The young master offended Li Chongrun and wanted to use the garden to please my good nephew, but he refused."
Speaking of Li Chongrun, Wu Zetian thought of something: "What did he do in Yangzhou?"
"The letter from Feige a few days ago said that he had some conflicts with several local businesses in Yangzhou, but it has been found that those businesses are all related to those seven companies, and he is already planning."
"Well, the progress is quite fast. If we can knock on those companies and get them to cough up some money, the court can live a more spacious life for a few days. I can also free up my hands and feet to do some things."
Wu Zetian relaxed his hands and feet quickly, as if he was bound by the world: "The Turks are having civil strife recently, and there is some commotion on the border. I am going to ask Huaiyi to go to Lingzhou to suppress it."
In her words, Wu Zetian seemed to like this somewhat handsome bald monk very much, and wanted to let him go to the border to get gold plated.
The Tang Dynasty and even the Wu Zhou Dynasty were full of martial virtue and had military exploits. Even if Xue Huaiyi wanted to participate in political affairs in the future, he would not need to use the banner of Buddhism. His Majesty's intention to praise him was obvious.
"Master Huaiyi has never led troops to fight, so I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to go rashly." Princess Taiping did not dare to object directly.
I would like to report to His Majesty that I have been favored recently. If I object directly, I am afraid that His Majesty will be displeased.
"It's okay. Li Duozuo has already led his troops. When Huaiyi goes, I will arrange for him to listen to Li Duozuo's words more."
Seeing that His Majesty had made up his mind, Princess Taiping could not argue any further. A young palace servant hurriedly walked in and handed her a note.
Princess Taiping smiled when she saw it, and mentioned it to Wu Zetian as if telling a joke: "My good nephew is quite good at getting things done. He opened a business in Yangzhou, and he hasn't made any money yet, so he gave away the shares first.
Come over here."
"This kid doesn't get up early without any benefits. He rushes to give out benefits like this. I guess he wants something."
"He opened a wine shop and divided out 60% of the stock. Your Majesty got 10%, I got 10%, and Wan'er got 10%. The Yangzhou governor and Mr. Di Ge got 10%, and the remaining 10% was given to
I killed that young master of the Wang family."
"I have been emperor for several years, and this is the first time someone has offered me a bribe."
Wu Zetian laughed loudly, "How much money can a wine shop make? Tell me, what does this kid want to ask for?"
Princess Taiping looked at Wu Zetian carefully and found nothing unhappy about her, so she asked cautiously: "He wants to print books."