For Wenhui Building to be able to create such a grand scene in Yingtian Mansion, there must be a backer behind it.
Most people don't know this, but as Prince Chun, Lu Chenghong naturally knows that the person behind this cultural complex is the second prince, who is usually relatively low-key.
Although the second prince is low-key, he means that he is above the court and does not fight for power or gain on weekdays. However, among the civil and military officials of the court, no matter who comes to him for help, most of them will get help.
Even if an official who has been dismissed from his position comes to him, the second prince will try his best to smoothen the relationship. If that doesn't work, he will also offer travel expenses so that the official can return to his hometown.
Moreover, the Second Prince's reputation among the people was not small. Many down-and-out scholars and wandering warriors took refuge in the Second Prince's house. The title of the Wise King was even spread among the people.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the second prince is clearly trying to win people's hearts, but he has made many good connections, and no one in the civil, military, or censorship offices of the court is interested in him.
After all, when the second prince selected the six departments for training, he also went to the Ministry of Rites and did not participate in the affairs of the court at all.
He seems to be even more desireless than Lu Chenghong.
Returning to Prince Chun's Mansion, Lu Chenghong came to the small house in the front yard again.
Mr. Lu, who had white hair and beard, was still sitting on the low couch by the window, using his small red clay stove to boil water and make tea to entertain His Highness Prince Chun.
His Royal Highness King Chun told in detail what happened yesterday when he was criticized and questioned by His Majesty the Emperor.
Mr. Lu was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "Your Highness has become a thorn in others' eyes. You must make plans early."
"Sir, who do you think instigated this matter?"
Mr. Lu shook his head and said: "It's hard to say. Neither the censor named Cai nor Zhu Shilang from the Ministry of Industry is necessarily the one behind the scenes. They may just want to add fuel to the flames. The real one behind the scenes should be
He is someone who stirred up trouble in front of His Majesty before His Majesty was held accountable."
His Royal Highness Prince Chun remained silent. He knew that Mr. Lu was right. The person behind it would not be so stupid as to jump out directly.
"Then what should I do according to what you see, sir?"
Mr. Lu poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Lu Chenghong: "Then it depends on what His Highness's plans are. If he has no intention of becoming a big official, he should step down from all official positions and stay away from the court to avoid getting involved in disputes."
"If I am promoted to the Salt Class Secretary, I will go to Youzhou in the next year, and then I will have to visit the fifteen state capitals of this great prosperous dynasty. Isn't this considered to be far away from the court?"
"The problem lies with the Salt Department. Once His Highness proposed this new method of making salt, it can be seen that it broke the jobs of many people. How could those salt merchants in the past not hate Your Highness to the core of their bones?"
After drinking a cup of tea, Mr. Lu continued: "Besides, the benefits generated by the Salt Division are enough to make many people jealous."
Lu Chenghong was speechless. He also knew that after the salt department was contracted out, it would generate huge profits, but others did not know that His Majesty the Emperor had a share in it.
And even if he knew that one was His Majesty the Emperor and the other was Prince Hui, whoever could cause trouble for them would naturally be targeting him.
As for Yang Xuan, I'm afraid everyone will think that it is just a nominal shareholding for His Royal Highness Prince Chun. An Neng, a mere businessman, shares the interests with the three royal members.
"But I just sincerely want to do something for the people, isn't this okay?"
"Your Highness, you need to know that money and silk can move people's hearts. Besides, Your Highness is in such a sensitive position. Even if there is no wind, waves can rise three feet high."
"Isn't there a way to have both worlds?"
Mr. Lu shook his head: "If Your Highness refuses to let go, you must fight with all your strength, otherwise you will just sit back and wait for death."
Seeing that Mr. Lu spoke so seriously, His Royal Highness Prince Chun couldn't help but feel worried.
"Your Highness, yesterday I helped a merchant to obtain the title of middle-level official, which also arouses jealousy. Please note that merchants are only interested in profit, and your Highness cannot trust them easily."
When Mr. Lu mentioned Yang Xuan, His Highness Prince Chun's eyes suddenly lit up.
Yes, Yang Xuan, talk to Yang Xuan tomorrow, maybe he can find a solution.
Thinking of this, Lu Chenghong drank the tea in the cup, cupped his hands towards Mr. Lu and said, "Thank you sir for clarifying my doubts. Chenghong takes his leave."
Mr. Lu was stunned. What he said just now seemed to be a competition for favor, but he didn't expect that His Highness would become very excited when he heard this person. Is it possible that a mere businessman can solve a problem that he cannot solve?
He sighed again. How could there be eggs in the overturned nest? If that day came, shouldn't he have made plans early?
But thinking of His Royal Highness King Chun's kindness to him, he couldn't make up his mind for a while.
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Two days later, the mansion given by His Majesty the Emperor had been tidied up, and Yang Xuan took his eldest brother and his family to take possession of the house.
Of course, Guan Yunrong and His Highness Prince Chun are indispensable among them.
This is a house with three entrances, two opposite doors, and a brand-new plaque on it with the word "Yang Mansion" written on it.
There are also a pair of stone drums on both sides of the gate, which are half a person tall.
In the Dasheng Dynasty, not just anyone could place this pair of stone drums, they needed to have a certain status.
The larger the stone drum is, the more noble the person is.
And the ones in front of the doors of princes and nobles were stone lions.
When you arrive at Prince Hui's door, you will see the auspicious beast Qilin.
All in all, Yang Xuan's mansion can be regarded as a relatively well-established family in Yingtian Mansion.
Yang Xuan immediately said: "Brother, why don't you and your family live here too?"
Yang Xiao quickly waved his hand: "How can this be done?"
"Brother, it would be very scary for me to live in such a big house by myself. How about a few more people to help me look after the house?"
Yang Xiao was silent. Yang Xuan was right. It would be inappropriate for such a big house to have no family members.
Although there are servants and maids, there must be someone to manage it. Yang Xuan is so busy every day that he doesn't even know the house has been emptied.
Guan Yunrong on the side was walking around happily, looking like she had never seen the world. You must know that her Guan family is also one of the top wealthy families in Suzhou. For such a three-level house, the Guan family probably has at least ten or eight sets.
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The joy of moving into a new house inevitably involves another meal and drink. I went straight to a restaurant and ordered a table of food to be delivered to me, which was then set out in the yard.
When they were almost done eating and drinking, His Royal Highness Prince Chun could no longer bear it and asked the question in his mind.
Of course, he could not tell his identity as the prince, but he could only say that someone coveted the interests of the Salt Division, criticized him in the court, and asked Yang Xuan if he had any way to deal with it.
Unexpectedly, Yang Xuan looked at him with a strange look: "We have known each other for nearly half a year, why haven't you made any progress at all?"
Although he was ridiculed, Lu Chenghong's face showed joy: "Sir, do you really have a way to solve this matter?"
"Nonsense." Yang Xuan rolled his eyes and said, "There is a saying that if you can't beat your opponent, then join your opponent."