One thousand and sixty-three chapters a big gamble
"Four guests are invited inside. May I ask on which floor these distinguished guests want to drink?"
As soon as the four of them entered the door, they were immediately greeted by a second brother. The second brother was also a smart man. Seeing the clothes on Mr. Liu's body, he knew that the four of them were either rich or noble!
His attitude is respectful and his words make people feel comfortable!
Jia Youwei walked out cautiously. He had the lowest status among the four, so he should make arrangements by himself!
“Elegant room one on the fourth floor”
"First floor, Brother Jia, we can just sit on the first floor!"
Jia Youwei nodded awkwardly: "Brother Liu Daliu is the host. Brother Liu can sit wherever he says!"
Liu Mingzhi glanced at the bustling first floor. At least there were twelve or three tables of guests drinking, chatting and laughing!
"Over there, by the window, you can turn your head slightly and see everything in the world clearly. Drinking, it's not interesting for four people to drink alone. If you want to drink, it will be interesting if everyone drinks together!"
Liu Mingzhi said the four words "everything in the world" loudly, glanced at the empty counter, chuckled and shook his head!
The younger brother immediately walked towards the table and chairs by the window!
"Yes, please sit down, four distinguished guests. This way, please!"
"Please, three brothers!"
"Brother Liu, please!"
The second brother used the rag in his hand to clean the already clean table and opened the table for the four of them. The service attitude was simply better than that of later star-rated hotels!
Liu Mingzhi had no choice but to take out a piece of broken silver and threw it over: "This is for you!"
"Thank you so much, young master!"
The second brother excitedly put away the broken coins: "What are the four distinguished guests going to drink and eat? I will arrange it for you right away!"
"Forget about the sauce for the roasted goose, you can prepare eight dishes and two jars of the best wine!"
"The best wine." The second brother hesitated and turned his eyes to look at Young Master Liu. He had already seen that today's host was Young Master Liu!
"Young Master, the best wine in this shop is the century-old Dukang. Do you know the drinking habits of some distinguished guests?"
Young Master Liu was stunned and shook his head with a chuckle. This second brother was actually a wonderful person. He asked the guest in a subtle and shameless manner whether he could accept such an expensive drink!
It’s no accident that Penglai Restaurant’s business is so prosperous!
"Serving wine, drinking habits."
"Okay, dear guest, wait a moment, the little one will be here soon!"
After the second brother left, Mr. Liu poured a cup of tea for each of the three of them!
"If God gives this little second brother a chance, he will definitely climb high. Think about how many of us officials can be so observant!"
Lao Jiang shook his head slightly: "That's not necessarily the case. You may get promoted and make a fortune by flattering others, but if you don't do real things, you will eventually fall into ruin! You can't just look at people from one side. Some people are full of nonsense, maybe it's just because of their personality, but when they do things, they will be in trouble.
It may not be bad, some people are sanctimonious and behave like gentlemen, but it may not be possible to do things!"
"There are so many living beings in this vast world, how can you catch a glimpse of them!"
Wang Hezheng nodded with deep approval: "Master Jiang is right. Let's not talk about Honglu Temple in Xiaguan. Some officials are so honest that I can't stand it. But what can I do if I can't stand it? These few Jinshis
The candidates are not as good as each one, and there are no successors. After us old guys go, I really don’t know who else besides Mr. Liu can hold up the main beam of the temple!"
Jia Youwei hesitated for a moment and then spoke!
"Three adults, I may have gone too far when I said this, but I kept these words in my heart and couldn't say them out. Today's underachievers are all thinking about how to get promoted and make a fortune. Most of the two candidates for the Jinshi exam were involved in the conflict between left and right prime ministers.
They are vying to become the disciples of the two prime ministers. Their intentions are self-evident and everyone knows it. If your Majesty does not straighten out the rules of the court, I am afraid that the whole court will be in chaos again!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at Jia Youwei in surprise. He didn't expect that this master's overall view was so sharp!
The situation in the court was clearly analyzed in a few words, especially Jia Youwei, who was a very decisive person!
Jia Youwei said these words in front of the three of him, and he obviously wanted to surrender. He just wanted to take a ride on the three of him!
It's not a big gamble. If these words get out, although it won't cause any huge waves, at least it will cause some trouble!
Liu Mingzhi gently shook the folding fan in his hand: "Master Jia, these matters are not our responsibility. Haven't you noticed that His Highness the Crown Prince spends more and more time in the Imperial Study Room recently?"
"To be disrespectful, these backward and cliquey officials will sooner or later become nothing more than a dish in the hands of His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Jia Youwei thought for a long time and nodded suddenly: "Your Majesty asked the prince to choose the available people?"
Liu Mingzhi, Lao Jiang, Wang Hezheng and the others looked at each other and shook their heads, laughing happily!
"Master Jia, during the Xiu period, just drink, don't talk about political affairs, don't talk about political affairs!"
"Yes, yes, Master Liu is saying that this official is being rude!"
Jia Youwei nodded respectfully, feeling completely relieved, and secretly thought that the bet was right, and he would be tied to Duke Dingguo from now on!
Anyone with a discerning eye can now see that Liu Mingzhi, Duke of Dingguo, is definitely the backbone of the imperial court. Following him and drinking some soup would be better than having to struggle for a few years less.
I'm afraid there's no hope of joining the Ministry of Household Affairs before retiring and returning home!
"Four distinguished guests, you have been waiting for a long time. The century-old Dukang and the second shopkeeper have cooked their own specialty dishes. Please enjoy it, four distinguished guests!"
"Now that you're tired, let's get down first!"
"My dear, please excuse me. If you have anything to do, please call me!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at the younger brother's leaving back and glanced in the direction of the second floor. He was still so quiet. It seemed that the two young talents were quite able to keep their composure!
Jia Youwei consciously picked up the wine bottle and filled the three Shangguan with wine!
"Three adults, I am honored to have a drink with these three adults. It is my honor to have you drink with these three adults. I am honored to do it first!"
“During your free time, no need to be polite, let’s have a drink together!”
"please!"
After finishing the glass of wine in one gulp, Young Master Liu tasted a few bites of the food that went with the wine. It still tasted solid and tasted like home!
"Lao Jiang, is it time for Dr. Fang and Mr. Fang to retire next year?"
Lao Jiang put down his chopsticks and glanced at Jia Youwei, thinking for a moment: "Yes, it's time to retire next year. Mr. Jia, I will be your host someday when you are free. Let's sit together with Du Chenghao and Du Shangshu from the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
, talk about the feelings of colleagues!"
Jia Youwei was startled and immediately raised his glass with joy: "I'm sure, I'll be the host and invite you two adults to have a drink at Tianxiang Penglai Restaurant!"
Wang Hezheng put down his wine glass and smacked his lips and looked at Young Master Liu narrowly: "Master Liu, please see if you are also active. Should the minister of Dali Temple be replaced?"
"Pull them down. When these Westerners come here, who wouldn't know that the oil and water of your Honglu Temple is flowing everywhere now? Are you willing to leave?"
Lao Jiang nodded with deep approval: "Master Liu is right, Lao Wang, you can't eat alone!"
Wang Hezheng looked at Mr. Liu and Mr. Liu with twitching corners of his mouth: "Let's not talk about political affairs, let's just drink today. A thousand taels of silver from Dukang, a hundred years old, is indispensable. We must drink enough today!"
"You old fox, considering your virtue, we won't pick from your bowl."
"Danglang"
The table overturned, the chairs fell over, and the sound of wine glasses and plates falling to the floor interrupted Lao Jiang's words!