Chapter 298 Fan Lou's brother-in-law asks for help
Chapter 298 Fan Lou’s brother-in-law asks for help, Geng Mansion decides on the tenth day of the lunar month
Li Yunze's official status is there, no matter how much he looks down on a warrior, he won't break up in front of him.
What's more, I heard that this person is very rich, and his gifts are in units of ten thousand yuan, which can be said to be a generous spender.
"How old is Chi Xu?" Cai Chi smiled and saluted, "Then I'll take the liberty to call you brother."
"This is natural." Li Yunze's smile was very sincere, and he gestured for Cai Wei to take a seat, "You and I, brothers, really want to be close to each other."
Cai Wei was very enthusiastic. He not only took the initiative to find topics to talk to, but also poured wine for Li Yunze many times. His attitude was absolutely impeccable.
But after all, the city was not enough, and the contempt in his eyes and the sense of superiority revealed from time to time could not be hidden from Li Yunze's eyes.
After chatting and drinking for a while, the helpers nearby told some anecdotes and composed some lyrics to add to the fun. The atmosphere of the banquet was very lively.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Cai Chi secretly winked at King Yun Zhao Kai.
Zhao Kai nodded slightly, picked up his wine glass and had a drink with Li Yunze, and asked casually, "As for me, have you finished your job?"
The Forbidden Army in Bianliang City had been abolished as early as the Gaolianghe Cha Shen period. After more than a hundred years of comfortable life, there is no fighting force left.
In Zhao Kai's view, Lu Junyi was a wealthy businessman that Li Yunze used to make money, but such wealthy businessmen were everywhere in Bianliang City, and it was not easy to do business safely.
"One hundred thousand guan is too much." Li Yunze simply shook his head, "Not that much."
Li Yunze was very familiar with this kind of routine, so he said directly, "Yes, it's just a dispatch from the Xuanhe Palace. It's just a matter of a word from Xianggong Cai. If it doesn't work, just a word from His Highness Prince Yun."
Zhao Kai, who had made a lot of waves before Jingkang, was obviously more experienced. He quickly recovered and responded with a wry smile, "Xiangong Cai is currently in trouble, and it's really hard to talk about it. As for me, this
How can I open my mouth easily in this matter?
say."
"This." There are not many people guarding the city gate, but not too little. And they are all fully staffed, and they are controlled by the generals of each family.
"But Bianliang City also has a large army." Geng Nanzhong is not very courageous and is afraid of everything. "There are hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops inside and outside Bianliang City."
Cai Jing had eight sons. Except for the one who died young, the others had to be born slowly.
If nothing else happens, Cai Chi would at best be serving as the consort and captain after marrying the emperor's concubine.
‘Pfft~~~’
Hearing that he wanted to borrow money, Li Yunze picked up his chopsticks to pick up vegetables. "The expenses have been very high recently, and the landlord's family has no surplus food. It goes without saying that if the money is eight thousand, just use it. You can give Liang Neixiang a big gift,"
You have to start with at least tens of thousands of coins, right?"
If you want to officially enter the court, you need someone important to help you speak.
For Cai Jing, one hundred thousand guan is nothing at all. For any birthday, his son-in-law will give him 100,000 guan.
It's okay for him to show off his face to stuff 20 or 30 people, but 300 people.
"Of course this matter will not embarrass the prince." Li Yunze took out the price. "In addition to taking the Hu Shang's carpet for brother Yue, he also prepared a thank you gift of 200,000 yuan for the prince."
Li Yunze, with a stern look in his eyes, raised his glass and responded, "When the time comes, I will leave with colorful auspicious clouds!"
Geng Nanzhong, who was sitting on the chair, spoke in an unusually hoarse voice.
Zhao Kai over there has more experience and can see more clearly.
It costs money to win over people, it costs money to show filial piety to officials, and it costs money to agitate and build momentum.
"Oh?" Zhao Kai over there was very good at complimenting, "It's just the Xuanhe Palace waiting to be made, so what's the difficulty?"
"This matter is not easy to handle."
Cai Wei was a little embarrassed and kept looking at Zhao Kai, asking him to help him speak.
‘Hiss~~~’
"That's right." Li Yunze nodded repeatedly, indicating that he choked accidentally.
"Prince, the prince has made up his mind."
Back at the mansion, Lu Junyi had not returned from his diplomatic contacts, while Hu Sanniang and others were chatting and joking with Jia in the backyard.
He poured a glass of wine for Li Yunze again and asked with a smile, "Have you had any troubles recently that you need help with? I heard that the wealthy businessman from Daming Mansion named Lu Junyi under your name is not doing business smoothly in Bianliang City. Do you want me to help you?"
Wang, can you help me with a word?"
"Sigh." Glancing at Li Yunze who took the silk scarf from the girl's hand and wiped it with him, Cai Chi sighed pretentiously, "I just want to contribute to the Song Dynasty, but I didn't expect it to be so difficult."
Li Yunze waved his hand and pointed out his plan directly, "Your Majesty, many of the soldiers under a certain command were injured while fighting against the bandits and are no longer fit to continue fighting on the battlefield to serve the country. I wonder if I can ask Your Majesty to do me a favor and make proper arrangements for them.
Sent?"
Zhao Kai didn't pay too much attention and asked casually, "Is there anyone you like?"
The matter was finally settled, and everyone heaved a sigh of relief and looked happy.
"Three hundred people." Li Yunze chuckled and said, "I also asked the prince to help arrange three hundred people to guard the city gate."
When Li Yunze saw Geng Nanzhong again, he looked in surprise at the old man in front of him who seemed to have aged ten years overnight.
When Cai Chi heard this, his face immediately showed displeasure.
Most of his beard and hair were gray, his eyes were dull, and he looked haggard, as if he had been ravaged for a month.
Everyone was wondering, "What's wrong? Could it be that you're choking?"
Naturally, he is unwilling to promote another person. After all, we can't have everyone named Cai in the entire Song Dynasty court in the future.
The helpers started talking to liven up the atmosphere, and Cai Chi picked up the wine glass with a smile, "On the tenth day of next month, I will marry Princess Maode. My brother must come then."
If Zhao Kai wants to compete for the position of prince, he will naturally have to spend money.
"It's natural."
That's why today's banquet was held. The purpose was to ask Li Yunze to pay for a large gift and give it to Liang Shicheng, the internal minister, who would help him speak.
But the official family was very wary of Cai Jing's influence at this time, and Cai Jing's previous eldest sons had already come to the fore and were considered to be in high and powerful positions.
Li Yunze understood this as soon as he heard this and nodded immediately, "Okay."
"Three hundred." Li Yunze interrupted him immediately.
"Master Geng, what's going on?" Li Yunze asked with a smile after sitting down.
"No matter what happens, it won't be revealed."
He is just a good-for-nothing turban with no ability. He is suddenly involved in a rebellion, and the mental pressure almost crushes him into spirit.
This was the first time he heard Cai Chi's nickname, and he never thought that it would be called Yuezhi.
Cai Jing knew what the officials were thinking, so naturally he would not come forward at this time.
But all this money belongs to Cai Jing. Cai Chi, who has not yet left his official career and has no family, can only get his monthly salary and pocket money.
If Zhao Kai wanted to compete for the position of crown prince, he would definitely have to have his younger brothers waving flags and shouting, so he simply said, "Just help me. After all, you are brothers-in-law and relatives."
Hearing this, Li Yunze immediately laughed.
"This is a good thing." Li Yunze joked with a smile, "Master Geng is about to become a real imperial master, and then he will be Mr. Geng."
As the two sang and harmonized, they were clearly acting for Li Yunze. After a while, the conversation would shift to Li Yunze and ask him to help Cai Wei.
Li Yunze passed by to say hello, ignoring Jia's angry eyes, and motioned for Qiong Ying to follow him back to the house to study music theory.
Li Yunze immediately turned his face and said coldly, "There is a large army on the side, what are you afraid of?"
"When we wiped out the giant bandit Song Jiang Tian Hu, we captured a few things." Li Yunze added more pressure, "When the prince needs it in the future, just ask."
Cai Wei is really incompetent. He didn't follow the script and didn't know what to say.
"Hahaha~~~" Zhao Kai laughed, "You are considerate of your subordinates. You have arranged for twenty or thirty people to guard the city gate. It is not difficult to do this."
Anyway, they are all temporarily stored here with you. Soon I will have to spit them all out with interest!
"good!"
Bianliang City is the most expensive place in the world for luxury goods. A single walking bead can be sold for tens of thousands of dollars. This rare foreign product from the far west cannot be sold for a sky-high price.
Although Zhao Kai intended to win over Cai Ji, his awkward status made it even more impossible for him to recommend anyone in front of Zhao Ji. That would only be counterproductive.
Sure enough, Cai Chi then said uncontrollably, "This thing will cost one hundred thousand guan."
"It doesn't matter, it's just a waste of money."
This kind of top-level government officials really think so, because their living environment is like this.
The sudden turn of events left Cai Chi and Zhao Kai stunned, unable to connect with each other.
Everyone at the banquet was surprised.
If this word were used on the Internet in the modern world, it would be full of charm and would definitely receive countless likes.
After the banquet, Li Yunze declined the invitation from Zhao Kai, Cai Chi and others to go to Sanwa Liangshe Lehe. Watching their carriage slowly leaving, he raised his lips with a smile, "You have to have a good meal before going to the execution ground, so hurry up."
Go and have fun."
"Ms. Sir." Hu Sanniang stopped him and said, "Someone from Geng Xueshi's residence has sent a message asking you to be our guest."
Just relying on his salary, income from fiefdoms, official rewards, and even the money deducted from the imperial city, he was still stretched thin.
As Cai Jing's son, I can't curry favor with anyone no matter how much they want to. Now that I'm giving you face and asking you to pay, it's really boring to push back and forth.
"What?" Zhao Kai couldn't react for a moment.
If this is the reason why he keeps wooing Li Yunze, this guy is very rich.
Feeling that his fight for the crown prince had reached a critical moment, Zhao Kai immediately slapped the table and said, "It's settled!"
"It's best to guard the city gate." Li Yunze's smile did not fade. "Not only is it easy to do the work, but you can also collect some money to support the family. Naturally, I will be grateful for X's arrangement."
Li Yunze asked doubtfully, "Can't the house afford 100,000 yuan?"
"Yes." Cai Chi said eagerly, "Recently, a Hu merchant from the far west came across the sea and brought a camel hair carpet for sale in Bianliang City. This carpet is extremely exquisite and rare. It is said that it was used for nine hundred and ninety years.
Woven from the down of nine white camels."
Over there, Cai Chi was about to pick up the topic, but he didn't expect Li Yunze to suddenly spit out his drink.
This is really a big deal. Even in Bianliang City, these two hundred thousand coins are really a big number.
"Don't blame me for speaking too directly." Li Yunze picked up the tea bowl. "In my opinion, these hundreds of thousands of forbidden troops are just for fun."
Hearing this, Geng Nanzhong smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid that if things are exposed,"
It seems that if his son wants to get ahead, he always takes the path of grace.
In Li Yunze's view, even hundreds of thousands of pigs are more threatening than them.
"It's not good for me to go visit the prince now." After drinking tea, Li Yunze simply stood up, "I hope Master Geng will tell the prince that something will happen on the tenth day of the lunar month next month!"
"So fast?" Geng Nanzhong was startled. "Why is it the tenth day of next month?"
Li Yunze smiled calmly, "Because that day, I want to marry the most beautiful woman in the world!"