Chapter 567 A group of civil servants changed their views on King Jin
After arriving at Lijiazhuang, Cheng Zhijie snatched Cheng Chusi's pen in order not to attract the attention of everyone, especially because he was afraid that the King of Jin would find out.
Then he followed everyone quietly, and he was so stunned that he didn't dare to say a word until now.
Now, seeing that Wei Zheng was so anxious, he didn't hold back.
"Shh!"
"You still have the nerve to drag me down!"
Wei Zheng cursed in a low voice.
"Brother Wei, don't be upset!"
Cheng Zhijie chuckled and said, "Haven't you noticed that His Highness the King of Jin is using pens to exchange for a large number of books and great scholars from well-established families like Old Man Kong and Old Man Xiao!"
"So what if you see it?" Wei Zheng was still full of complaints.
Cheng Zhijie grinned and said again: "The first batch of His Highness the King of Jin is enough to exchange for enough books and scholars. Then, if someone comes to ask for pens again, will His Highness the King of Jin exchange these for these?"
Hearing this, Wei Zheng couldn't help but feel a movement in his heart, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.
"Hey, it's time for me to ask for a pen!"
Seeing that Wei Zheng had understood, Cheng Zhijie chuckled softly.
"snort!"
Wei Zheng snorted again and turned to look at Li Xuan, Kong Yingda and others at the front.
Although I know that as long as I wait patiently for a month or two, I may have the opportunity to exchange for that kind of literary treasure, a pen.
However, looking at Cheng Zhijie's shameless face, Wei Zheng still felt uncomfortable.
But soon, Wei Zheng regained his solemn expression.
The previous civil servants who came from big families had already asked Li Xuan for the number of pens and their requirements.
Li Xuan was even more happy when he treated the group of ministers brought by Li Shimin.
How are these here to catch the autumn wind?
They are totally a bunch of money-giving ministers!
"housekeeper!"
When he was happy, Li Xuan shouted directly.
"King?"
Butler Li Chang came over quickly.
"I ordered you to go down and slaughter a few chickens, ducks, fish and hogs. I will hold a banquet for all the princes in the court!"
Li Xuan shouted.
"yes!"
Li Chang also looked overjoyed.
After listening for so long, Li Chang also understood the exchange goals between his king and these ministers, and his pace towards the kitchen became much more brisk.
Those classics are just trivial matters. If one or two great scholars can live in the village, then those brats in Li Family Village will be lucky!
Soon, I heard that the civil servants and nobles brought by His Majesty in the front yard were going to bring hundreds of classics to the village, and they even introduced some great scholars.
The cooks in the back kitchen also had their hands trembling with excitement.
Great scholar!
Those little boys in my family can also have the opportunity to listen to the great Confucian.
Everyone moved quickly.
Therefore, half an hour later, there were five large tables of sumptuous dishes, chicken, duck, fish, and even Lijiazhuang's unique roasted lamb chops, mostly meat and half vegetables.
Anyway, it’s fragrant and fresh.
Plus a bottle of white wine in front of each person.
Old men like Kong Yingda and Xiao Yu looked at it with excitement on their faces.
They didn't expect that this great king would be so enthusiastic towards their civil servants!
"In the past, I only heard that His Highness the King of Jin was tyrannical and unjust, but today I know that His Highness the King of Jin is so hospitable and respects us scholars so much. I would like to give His Highness the King of Jin a drink with His Majesty!"
With that said, Kong Yingda directly picked up the wine glass and took a long sip.
Not surprisingly, there was a fit of coughing.
"No need to be too polite, gentlemen. We have enough wine, meat and vegetables for today. If you are not satisfied with the meal, I can also order my servants to pack some for you to take back!"
Li Xuan also picked up the wine glass, extremely generous.
As for if some civil servants shamelessly dare to take it away, then the gate of Lijiazhuang will not be opened next time.
"Your Highness, Prince Jin, you are welcome!"
Fortunately, none of these ministers were polite to Li Xuanzhen.
It was dark during this meal. By the time the ministers brought by Li Shimin got on the carriage, the bodies of all the civil servants were already weak and they could not stand firmly.
As for the old killers like Li Shimin and Cheng Zhijie, their eyes were dazed and their tongues were straight.
In response, a look of satisfaction flashed in Li Xuan's eyes.
He ordered Xue Rengui, Ma Xi and others, along with a group of personal guards, to send Li Shimin and these ministers back to their homes one by one.
Later, the band stage was invited.
"The music platform meets the king!"
"These are the pens I want you to make after the Chinese New Year. You know what you are doing!"
Li Xuan handed the notebook Xue Rengui recorded to the orchestra.
"pen?"
Upon hearing this, Bandai quickly stepped forward and took the notebook with both hands.
When I opened it and took a look, I couldn't help but be surprised.
"Your Majesty, four pens made entirely of gold, and ten pens with brass bodies and gold nibs, and there are so many requirements? Is this a private customization?"
"What's your problem?"
Li Xuan asked.
"King Qi, there is nothing wrong with the villain. It's just that these are delicate objects and there are no templates yet. It will take a long time for the villain and others to make one!" Bandai quickly explained.
"No problem!"
Li Xuan looked indifferent, "Can these pens be produced within two months?"
"Two months?"
Hearing this, Bandai couldn't help but frown and think, and replied: "Back to your Majesty, the patterns on each of these pens are different, so I am not sure!"
"It doesn't matter, the king of these pens won't charge them a penny, so it will take three months to make them!"
Li Xuan still looked indifferent.
"No money!"
Hearing this, Bandai was startled, and then his face showed distress.
"Um!"
Li Xuan seemed to recall something happy, and said: "However, if you give them a pen with a brass body and a gold nib, they will send fifty classics to Lijiazhuang, including at least five unique copies, or give them
Lijiazhuang has found a great scholar!"
"Great Confucian?"
Suddenly, Bandai felt his ears buzzing, and his eyes suddenly widened.
Can the king invite a great scholar to Zhuangzi?
Li Xuan ignored the shocked bandai and continued: "In addition, if you give them a gold pen, they will send a hundred classics to Lijiazhuang, of which at least ten unique copies will be needed, or to Lijiazhuang
Find two great scholars!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely make these pens within two months!"
Le Tai said hurriedly.
"No need to be in such a hurry!"
Li Xuan shook his head unhurriedly, "These pens you made this time are either for the Kong County man, the thirty-second-generation grandson of Kong Shengren; and the Lanling County Gong Xiao Jing, who is the Sui Dynasty."
The younger brother of Emperor Yang, Empress Yang Guangxiao, and the grandson of Emperor Liang of the Southern Dynasties; and Yu Zhining, the Minister of Internal Affairs, one of His Majesty’s eighteen bachelors..."
Before a few people had finished listening, the orchestra was already filled with shock, and he quickly raised his hands and said with a solemn expression.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely make these pens beautifully without any flaws!"
Le Tai no longer dared to doubt whether the king could invite a great scholar to Zhuang Nei.
If none of the people the king mentioned can invite great scholars, then no one in the Tang Dynasty can hire great scholars for Lijiazhuang!
"Okay, I'm not calling you here to give you military orders, but to tell you this good news so that you can be well prepared!"
Li Xuan chuckled, very satisfied with Bandai's reaction.
"Now, go about your business. There are only a few days in the year that allow you to spend time with your family so easily!"
"Your Majesty, you don't know that the life we live now is beyond our expectations!"