Chapter 344 Come to the door to talk about the project and help create the rules
It has a glazed roof and bluestone pavement. The columns are painted in gold and the walls are decorated with green lotuses.
Everywhere in the Ginkgo Villa is solemn and luxurious. People who come here for the first time often mistakenly think that it is a Zen room where eminent monks meditate and gain enlightenment.
Xiao Jing often comes here, so he is not surprised. Although he does not believe in Buddhism, he admires Qi Guogong's determination to abstain from alcohol and sex and remain a vegetarian for many years.
When Wang Jin saw him walking into the hospital, he changed his usual indifferent expression. He immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile: "Master Xiao is still in good spirits. Congratulations! I wonder if I have taken the time to come here today. What advice can you give me?"
Seeing that empty chairs had been placed in front of the tea table, Xiao Jing felt a little moved, but kept silent. She and Wang Jin sat down again as guests and hosts. After eating a few cups of tea, she slowly smiled and said: "Qi Guogong, you and I have been colleagues for many years."
, and we have worked together in Luoyang, the divine capital, for many years. If this matter had not been of great importance, Mr. Xiao would never have dared to come and cause trouble to Duke Qi."
Although Wang Jin knew his purpose, he didn't reveal it. He held his hands and smiled and said: "If Mr. Xiao finds it difficult to do something, Mr. Wang will have no choice but to do his best and obey fate! Mr. Xiao might as well say that we are just in time for spring.
Tea, let’s have a drink.”
When Xiao Jing saw that Wang Jin had taken over the conversation, she calmed down and said solemnly: "I wonder if the Duke of Qi knows that all the Hu merchants in Luoyang City have stopped and closed the market recently. Some Han merchants blindly followed suit, and the shops were half open and half closed.
Some Han merchants took the opportunity to drive up the prices of goods and profited from it. As a result, the prices of rice, silk, spices, firewood and other goods in the three cities were rising day by day, and the people were miserable. There were people dying of hunger in every square in the city, and their condition became even worse.
It’s too terrible to look at…”
When Xiao Jing said this, she burst into tears and burst into tears. When Wang Jin saw this, he quickly winked at the maid. The two of them hurriedly came forward, took off their respective fragrant handkerchiefs from their waists, and comforted them softly.
, while wiping away Xiao Jing’s tears.
Wang Jin stood up suddenly and said angrily: "Although Mr. Wang reads scriptures and practices Buddhism, he is not a cold-hearted person. How can he not know the current situation in the city? The Zoroastrian demon has been pushing the limits these days, and his behavior is rampant. He is torturing the city and making the people miserable.
! It’s just that Mr. Wang is so soft-hearted that he hasn’t learned from the pain these past few days and killed all these scoundrels!
Wang Zhe! You quickly lead the armored guards to find a few larger houses of Hu merchants and order them to resume trading. But there are those who are stubborn and secretly liaise with the Zoroastrian, like the Qin Mansion, ransacked the homes and arrested people..."
Xiao Jing saw that Wang Jin had changed his tone and was about to shout and kill again. She quickly put away her tears and said: "No, no! Lord Qi! Zoroastrianism is now in a state of panic. If it is pushed too hard, it may have to fight with us."
The fish is dead and the net is broken! You and I have been officials for many years, how can we not know what kind of power struggle is going on in the court?
The eunuch coerced the king to bully his subordinates, and the feudal town listened to the instructions but not the propaganda. They were peaceful in the open, but secretly the power was the same. Other civil servants may be charming and attached to one party, or they may join a group to fight against each other. When the enemy is strong and we are weak, we will inevitably have to compromise and gain the upper hand.
Sometimes, they will also leave some room for others. It is rare for one party to kill the other party, either because it is impossible or not!
It can be seen that clever tactics are never about life and death, but about compromises and concessions between all parties, and checks and balances on each other. Recently, our government has been fighting with Zoroastrianism for the same reason. Since we cannot uproot them, it is better to give up on each other.
, live in harmony. Now the prices of goods in the three cities are soaring, and the livelihood of the ordinary people is difficult. If we continue to let things go, great changes will occur in the city!"
After Wang Jin heard this, he stopped Wang Che who was about to leave, and slowly sat down. He poured out a bowl of tea soup, brought it to Xiao Jing, and said with a smile: "It seems that the harm caused by Hu Shang's strike in the market is indeed
Mr. Xiao feels like he has something stuck in his throat and is very worried. If this matter becomes unfair, everyone in Henan Prefecture will have trouble sleeping and eating."
Xiao Jing drank the tea bowl in one gulp, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "The one who knows me is the Duke of Qi! When Xiao came here, he only asked for one thing, which was to ask the Duke of Qi to hand over the captured Zoroastrian leader and Qin's family.
Give me Henan Prefecture. Mr. Xiao can send people to negotiate with Zoroastrianism. As long as Hu Shang resumes trading, we will release him immediately. I don’t know the Duke of Qi..."
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Wang Jin raised his head and said seriously, "Master Xiao only knows one thing, but not the other. To be honest, a few days ago, Zoroastrianism held a holy funeral in Dongqiu, in the northern suburbs of the city. I have sent Wang Zhe to express his goodwill and bring the religious leaders.
I sent him back to him, hoping to turn the war with the Zoroastrian religion into friendship. Unexpectedly, the holy lady was so arrogant and rude that she actually killed six of my armored guards on the spot.
Since ancient times, when the two armies were fighting, they would not kill the envoys. However, this Zoroastrian religion ignored Han Yi, indulged in lust, and killed as many people as possible! As expected, the barbarian religion is full of wolfish ambitions and disobedience to kings. If they are not cut off as soon as possible, they will only be killed again.
It will lead to the next 'Jizhou Rebellion'. Now, if I am too embarrassed to endure the shame of my palace, I can't make peace with that Zoroastrian monster!"
After hearing this, Xiao Jing's face was slightly sluggish. While playing with the Yue porcelain tea bowl, she hid her trembling hands and felt like a bright mirror in her heart:
Nowadays, Taiweigong and Zoroastrianism are both riding a tiger and it is difficult to get off. It is not easy for either side to surrender first. The daily soaring prices in the three cities of Luoyang have already led to the price of goods in thousands of shops in the city.
The situation has been soaring. In some cities, people have begun to gather to rob rice shops, cloth shops, smash wine shops, and incense shops. If the unscrupulous guards had not rushed to suppress it, I am afraid that it would have resulted in a murder.
For the current plan, I am afraid that we need to find a middleman to persuade and mediate from both sides. Only then can we ask the Duke of Qi and the Zoroastrian saint to sit at a table, each take a step back, stop fighting, and temporarily calm down the turmoil.
If you think about this once, it will be useless to dwell on it any longer.
Xiao Jing put down the tea bowl and returned to the same enthusiasm as when she arrived. She smiled and cupped her hands and said: "The Duke of Qi is not afraid of evil spirits and has awe-inspiring righteousness. Mr. Xiao admires him very much. There are still official affairs in the government office and I need to go back to make a decision, so I dare not
Stay any longer and say goodbye!"
Wang Jin also stood up and said with a smile: "Master Xiao, you are too praised! Evil will never prevail against good, and Mr. Wang is just following the example of the loyal and martyred sages. This year's spring tea is particularly sweet. Master Xiao has some spare time, so just come over. Drink tea and chat.
So happy!"
However, after Xiao Jing raised her feet and turned around, the smile on her face instantly disappeared. And the corner of Wang Jin's mouth also evoked a touch of ridicule...
The words are divided into two parts.
But it was said that Yang Zhaoxi was entrusted by Long Zaitian to go to Daodefang to give a robe to the poor Wang Sou. He accompanied Xiao Zhan to pay homage to the past, and then carefully returned to Nanshi.
After entering the old courtyard, I went straight to the main hall. I saw Long Zaitian and Liu Xiaomu sitting across the table, chatting happily.
"My little friend has been out for a long time, but what kind of trouble did he encounter?" Long Zaitian couldn't help but asked in surprise when he saw that although he had returned safely, there were several traces of fighting on his body.
"We encountered a group of unscrupulous guards blocking the way. Fortunately, they were beaten away by the trail because of their poor martial arts skills." Yang Chaoxi said nonchalantly, "The robe has been delivered, and the size seems to fit. It's just that Wang Sou felt that his
The door and wall of the house are dilapidated, leaking air and rain, and I would like to ask Gang Leader Long to find someone to repair it."
Long Zaitian didn't think too much, so he opened his mouth and replied: "A little later, I will ask Ma Zhangbo to bring some brothers from the gang over and fix it for him. My friend came back just in time, and our Beggar Gang is about to follow suit.
Zoroastrianism has established some rules about respect and inferiority. I just had a deep conversation with the holy lady and I have some ideas, and I am about to ask my friends to review them together."
After Yang Zhaoxi heard this, he was also very surprised: a small gang holding an alms bowl and begging for food, should they also learn from the imperial court, with three provinces, six ministries, nine temples and five prisons?
So he found a crescent moon stool and sat down, clasped his fists and said with a smile: "You have little talent and little knowledge. I am willing to listen to the leader of the gang."
Long Zaitian was not polite, poured him tea, and said seriously: "There are state-owned laws, and gangs have gang rules. Since our beggar gang makes a living by begging, the first rule is that we must not forget our roots when we are rich, and lose our status as a beggar."
The decency of a child. Any brother in the gang who joins my beggar gang will be a beggar for the rest of his life."
Yang Chaoxi couldn't help but frown and said: "If there is someone in the gang who is good at business, and he has become a rich man by relying on his intelligence and strength, will he still have to wear rags and beg for mercy with an alms bowl? His children will also have to inherit it.
Mantle?"
Long Zaitian's eyes were blank, but he didn't think about it. He pondered for a moment and then said: "Begging is really out of necessity. If you can have enough food and clothing, who would really sacrifice your face and come out to beg for food? This must be changed!
As long as there are brothers in the gang who can earn their own living, settle down and buy property, they are allowed to leave the beggar gang. However, they must donate a sum of money. Even if my 'Jixiantang' is built, there will usually be a lot of expenses."
After hearing this, Liu Xiaomu, who was on the side, covered his mouth and chuckled: "Guang Leader Long is really like a wild goose plucking his hair. He won't even let go of the brothers who left the gang."
Long Zaitian stared at it and said: "I am the gang leader! Naturally, I have to think about more gang brothers. If you pluck one person's hair, you can benefit tens of millions of people, why not do it?"
Yang Zhaoxi also smiled: "Long Gang Leader, what is the second gang rule?"
Only then did Long Zaitian clear his throat and said happily: "The second rule is that you can't cheat and kidnap, so as not to cause trouble for the public. If you cheat people's money, indulge in sexual misconduct, hurt people's lives, etc.
The offender, depending on the severity of his sin, may be punished with a rod, his limbs may be cut off, or he may be killed.”
When Yang Chaoxi heard this, he immediately gave a thumbs up and praised: "Very good! This way we can maintain the integrity and chivalry, and we can also eliminate some people in the gang who harbor evil intentions and commit crimes."
Long Zaitian glanced at Liu Xiaomu again, and saw that she was nodding her head again and again, and immediately became more energetic, and then said loudly: "The third article, all matters in the gang are subject to the orders of the gang leader; below the gang leader are the elders, who are selected by the gang leader
, does not care about specific affairs, but must make plans and have strong martial arts skills; the elders are called palm bowls, and each leads a team of gang members to go out to beg for food, and they must always take care of the safety of the gang; everyone under the palm bowls is called disciples, and they must be on the sleeves of their robes
Pockets are sewed on the top. Depending on how long you have been in the gang and your personal abilities, you can name them one-bag disciple, two-bag disciple... When you reach seven-bag disciples, you will be promoted to Palm Bowl, and you can start a new business and recruit new disciples..."
As a result, Long Zaitian kept talking, and his words were flying everywhere. Yang and Liu listened attentively, and raised some objections from time to time, which made the gang leader more reasonable and easier to convince the gang members.
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The three of them talked for a long time, and it was already dark.
Qi Zhangbo came in with an oil lamp, put it on the table, and then reminded: "Gang leader, the dinner has been cooked. Each Zhangbo has brought the brothers back, and now they are exchanging money with others in the hall. Why don't the gang leaders talk to everyone first?
After dinner, how about staying up late to talk?"
After hearing this, Long Zaitian laughed: "If you hadn't told me, the old beggar wouldn't have known that the gongs and drums were already ringing in his stomach. I guess you two are tired of listening today, and there is no rush in this matter. Tomorrow
Let’s talk later. Let’s hold the bowl together. You will also order someone to take the dinner for all distinguished guests to the guest room. If there is any neglect, you will not be lenient!"
After Yang Chaoxi and Liu Xiaomu heard his arrangement, they immediately stood up and left. The two of them walked out of the main hall and walked to the guest room in the middle courtyard together.
After walking no more than ten steps, Yang Zhaoxi finally couldn't hold it back anymore and turned her head and asked: "Miss Xiaomu, I was a little surprised when I saw that Nan City was in depression today and the streets were sparsely populated. Later I heard that this was the case in the three cities of Luoyang, so I
I know that all the barbarian merchants in the city have stopped trading. Is your teaching responsible for this matter?"
Liu Xiaomu's eyes narrowed, and she immediately replied: "So what if it is? So what if it's not? What does it have to do with you, Young Master Yang!"
After hearing this, Yang Zhaoxi's originally hesitant face suddenly showed a bit of anger.