Yuan Yong sat in a carriage with a sun-shaded roof, followed by a group of courtiers and strong servants, either in carriages or on horses, heading towards Taichang in a mighty manner.
Almost half of Tongtuo Street was occupied by the motorcade. Pedestrians were afraid of being knocked down or trampled, so they hid in a hurry and panic.
Just a few steps away was Jingle Temple. He didn't bump into the pilgrims, but knocked away two monks who knew their guests first. Seeing the monks screaming, Yuan Yong woke up with horror: He was so angry that he was charged with injuring people by riding his horse in the street.
Not small.
Furthermore, if I mobilized all my troops to catch up to Taichang, could I still have a fight with Li Chengzhi?
Maybe I feel too comfortable: Taichang has an ancestral temple, and even a few swear words will be punished, let alone using force.
When he thought about the possibility of being forced to kneel in the Ancestral Temple by the emperor for several days and nights, Yuan Yong became sober again.
But if you want to forget it... how is it possible? If Li Chengzhi hadn't stabbed him, how could he have lost to Yuan Yue? Not only would he not have lost, but he should have come back with a win... That's right next to the palace, and it's worth it.
A million-dollar house, every time you go in and out, the loss is more than two million?
How worried is the emperor for tens of thousands of gold? If he had known that he would lose to Yuanyue, why not give it to the emperor secretly?
At least I can flatter you...
"Stop!" Yuan Yong shouted fiercely and stopped the convoy, and asked around: "If you don't let out this bad breath, it will be difficult for you to live alone, but you can't be too unscrupulous and fight with an open fire... After all, Yushitai is not for dry food.
..."
All the servants breathed a sigh of relief. They had already wanted to persuade him, but Yuan Yong really dared to kill people when he was angry, so they simply shut up...
"I have three strategies!" A thin counselor said cautiously.
Yuan Yong was a little impatient: "Stop talking and talk!"
"The best thing to do..." The counselor glanced left and right, and the guard immediately understood and moved farther away from the carriage.
The counselor came close to Yuan Yong's ear and lowered his voice: "The Li family is only from the seventh rank. What is rare is that he lives outside the city, and there are no people around the house. It is a God-given opportunity... Your Highness can send loyal and brave people.
Sir, choose a dark and windy night in January..."
The counselor paused for a moment, raised his palm slightly and pushed down hard.
Yuan Yong's eyes popped out and he almost slapped him in the face.
Are you so damn afraid that grandpa won’t die quickly enough?
Do you think Li Chengzhi is the kind of ordinary petty official who never saw the emperor even once from the time he entered the capital until he died of old age or became an official?
For such a great achievement, the emperor has long remembered him in his heart. If he suddenly hears that he is in trouble, or he is murdered, how could your majesty not let the third division investigate and get to the bottom of it?
Besides, he is a master who can kill an enemy general in the midst of thousands of troops. Looking at the arrow wounds on his body, you can tell that he is an unstoppable figure who dares to fight against mountains of swords and seas of arrows. Are you going to let the lone faction defeat him?
How many of your cronies were sent to death?
Is it better to have sex with your mother?
Seeing the fierce light in Yuan Yong's eyes, as if he was going to give him a knife, no matter how stupid the counselor was, he knew that he had said the wrong thing, so he hurriedly lowered his head and said: "There is another strategy: Mr. Li went to Lelou yesterday, but he did not stay with a prostitute.
Please ask the flute girl and piano girl to play a few songs... I will go and buy the proprietor of Tongle House, the flute girl and piano girl, etc., and sue him for a beloved person..."
It means false accusation...
Yuan Yong's teeth were itching with hatred, and he wished he could give the counselor a real blow.
It’s not about how upright he is, Yuan Yong’s lower limit is much lower than this, and he can use any sinister means. He just feels that if this trick is used on Li Chengzhi, nine times out of ten it will not work.
Look at the day when Li Chengzhi beat Yuan Yue: Good guy, Luoyang Ling and Henan Yin both finished the case, and Zongzheng Temple heard the letter. If there were no ghosts in the middle, Yuan Yong would not believe it even if he beat him to death.
Don’t frame Li Chengzhi by then and end up covering yourself in shit. That would be extremely disgusting...
Yuan Yong shook his head: "That's inappropriate!"
"Then only strategy is left!" the counselor sighed, "Mr. Li is only a seventh-ranked member, and his family background is only ordinary. If he knew that His Highness would lose millions of gold, he would be extremely frightened... His Highness simply showed his magnanimity, but
Take the opportunity to collect it under the account, and then slowly figure it out..."
It means if you can't do it fiercely, then go slow. When the person is in your hands, isn't it possible for you to make whatever you want?
Yuan Yong almost laughed out of anger.
I asked you how each of your ideas was more stupid than the last. After talking about it for a long time, you didn’t even know the details about Li Chengzhi?
What's the use of subduing such a talented person and a powerful general? Is he rebelling? Where do you put the emperor?
It's so stupid...
Hmm?
After half a sentence of scolding, Yuan Yong felt something was wrong again.
Who said it must be subdued?
I lost so much money, so I should ask him to compensate me, right?
Li Chengzhi doesn't know how to kill, he also knows how to fight. Otherwise, how could he lose his house?
Yuan Yong was overjoyed and asked anxiously: "What move did Yuan Yue use this time?"
"It's still the three Taoist arts: divine writing and a hundred talismans, penetrating wood into three parts, and inscribing gold and carving on stone!"
The three arts of Taoism?
Yuan Yong was both happy and worried: The good news is that since they are both Taoist secret arts, Li Chengzhi can understand Yuan Yue's three arts, which does not necessarily mean he cannot understand his own three arts.
The worry is: it is probably very difficult, otherwise Yuan Yue would never dare to be so arrogant. If it cannot be solved, not only will Yuan Yue have to pay tens of thousands of gold, but also build a house in the city... Come and go,
Millions of gold again!
Yuan Yong gritted his teeth: millions of gold... Li Chengzhi really wants to help him out, let alone endure this tone, what if he treats him as a distinguished guest?
But pay attention to strategy.
If Li Chengzhi knew that these questions were related to his gambling battle with Yuan Yue, and even millions of gold, he would not dare to intervene again for fear of being beaten to death...
Thinking of this, Yuan Yong suddenly remembered something: Xi Kangsheng's memorial mentioned more than once: Li's son had an eccentric temperament, did not flatter the powerful, was quite arrogant, but was compassionate and sympathetic to the poor people!
Hahaha...it's good to be compassionate...
Yuan Yong rolled his eyes and called his counselor: "Hurry up and arrange... this... this..."
The counselor nodded and rode away.
Yuan Yong took his servants and attendants along Tongtuo Street towards the south of the city.
Not far behind, a carriage and two horses followed, all the way to the south of the city. When they saw Yuan Yong's carriage entering Zongzheng Temple, which was only separated from Taichang Temple by a wall, a horse ran back to report the news.
"You said that Fourth Uncle brought many people into Zongzheng Temple and never came out again?"
Yuan Yue's face was full of joy: "Could it be that we have to wait for Li Chengzhi to go to the office and block him in the street and beat him up? Haha, there is a good show to watch... let's go..."
……
Guangmingli, Gaofu!
A still beautiful woman in her early forties sat side by side with Gao Zhao, holding a jade cup and tasting smoothie.
This is Princess Gaoping, the biological mother of Gao Zhan and his eldest brother Gao Zhi. She is the sister of Emperor Xiaowen Yuanhong and is now the aunt of Yuanke.
She was Gao Zhao's first wife, but his second wife. Before Princess Gaoping, Gao Zhao married his sister Princess Pingyang. However, due to dystocia, both mother and child died, so he married Princess Gaoping later. It can be seen that it was Empress Dowager Feng, who was married during the reign of Emperor Xiaowen.
Gao Zhao is also highly favored...
After eating two bowls in a row, Princess Gaoping put down the jade cup with unsatisfied feelings and praised sincerely: "How can a simple thing be made so delicious? This Mr. Li is really a whimsical idea, and it is not in vain to be like Bao'er."
Praise him..."
Gao Zhao sighed secretly when he heard this: It's more than just a whimsical idea?
This kind of strange person can only be found in history books. I am nearly fifty years old, and this is the first time I have seen him alive.
It’s just too difficult to control.
He had only been in Beijing for a few days, and no one was taking advantage of him, but how many things had he done?
Just after spending a day in the eunuch, Liu Fang and Cui Guang, who had no acquaintance with him, had no friendship with him, and strictly speaking were a bit frivolous, were full of praise for him, and even took the initiative to seek an official position for him? p>
What about time?
Looking at the emperor again, if Li Chengzhi hadn't hit Yuanyue, the first impression he made on his majesty was not very good, and he might have summoned him earlier. But it seems that it can't be delayed for a few days. As long as he waits for this smoothie to sell well, how can the emperor return the favor?
Can you bear it?
Even the youngest son, because of him, will soon be promoted two levels in a row, to become a sixth-grade Habayashi Superintendent and concurrently serve as a fifth-grade Zhangbingshi?
Even more unimaginable, Geng Chang, who had only been with him for one day, also praised him: he is gentle and gentle, has a pleasant appearance, treats others like a spring breeze, a summer rain, and is truly a humble gentleman...
If he hadn't known that Li Chengzhi had more than tens of thousands of blood on his hands, Gao Zhao would have almost believed it.
Do you feel that Li Chengzhi is like a sharp cone that cannot be hidden?
If we don’t take action, the cooked duck will grow wings and fly...
Gao Zhao sighed sadly and said calmly: "His Majesty wants you to be in charge of the history of ice. Does Li Chengzhi have any special characteristics?"
Odd color?
Gao Zhan recalled: "Li Chengzhi said he would be killed even if he was beaten to death?"
Gao Zhao's eyes bulged: "Why!"
This is the fifth rank. If it were released outside, it would at least be the prefect of Zhongjun.
"He said there are too many trivial matters: selling ice in the summer and hiding ice in the winter. There is no leisure all year round, and it is easy to offend people?"
How naive is it to be an official? Do you think this is the Southern Dynasty, and upright officials are really upright officials?
Do you think I like to offend people that much? You have to be able to control yourself...
But Li Chengzhi is quite open-minded... Well, he is just too open-minded...
Gao Zhao secretly cursed a few words and then asked: "Seeing that His Majesty is going to issue an edict in at least two days, have you made any rules regarding the sale of ice?"
Gao Zhan was stunned: "Ah, the articles of association... just sell them, do you still need the articles of association?"
Gao Zhao was so angry that he wanted to smoke: "It's just a bastard... I thought you had old rules to follow when you guarded the city gate in the past. This is an innovative move, and there is no precedent to copy. Everything must be done in every detail.
Re-planning...
Regardless of anything else, you should at least decide in advance what officials will be assigned, how many officials will be allocated, who will be assigned to what tasks, how to make it, where to make it, how to sell it, where to sell it... If you wait until His Majesty issues the edict, you can consider it and then allocate the officials.
, personnel, venue, raw materials, etc. The scorching summer is almost over halfway, how much can you sell..."
Gao Zhaoyue became more and more angry as he spoke, and he started to look for something again. Gao Zhan was so frightened that sweat started to fall on his forehead, and his mind was spinning ten times faster than usual.
When you say planning, you plan, and when you consider, you consider. What do you call a charter?
"Father...Father calmed down...I have considered it. Both my son and Li Chengzhi have considered it..."
Gao Zhan said anxiously, "But it's not called charter, Li Chengzhi called it... called... well, planning book! Even the date and location of the sale have been decided, as for the Chu Qi Kitchen Club, and asked the child to find it in the West Market
Several convenient places to hold the sale celebration..."
What Gao Zhan said seemed to be true, and when he heard what Li Chengzhi said again, Gao Zhao was a little skeptical: "Sure enough, where is that thing?"
Seeing Gao Zhao's hand fall on the fan handle, Gao Zhan almost cried: Li Chengzhi just said it without even writing a word on the paper. What can I give you?
"He said that we must wait for His Majesty to issue an edict and no one can recommend or recommend him before he can take it out. Otherwise, wouldn't it tell others that we have a premeditated plan?"
Is this really true?
Gao Zhao suddenly lost most of his anger: "What do you call that...celebration?"
"Yes, celebration!"
Gao Zhan breathed a sigh of relief, "We will set up a high platform and perform music and dance to gain popularity... Li Chengzhi said this is called widespread advertising, and it can spread the name of smoothies as quickly as possible..."
“It’s so natural!”
Gao Zhao sneered and said, "How noisy was the kitchen party that day? How loud did the music and dance have to be to attract attention? The imperial court has a 'ceremony' system, and Liu Fang would not dare to allow him to play palace music in the market place no matter how courageous he was.
, military music, banquets and dances, etc., how can he celebrate? Just rely on folk tunes of silk and bamboo, melodious sounds? Just pretend..."
"Li Chengzhi said he wanted to create his own... um..."
Gao Zhan took a look at Gao Zhao's face, and said cautiously, "He also wants to ask Third Sister for help, to compose music, arrange music, and train musicians for him..."
Create your own?
Is this ritual music?
Princess Gaoping felt so unreal. She felt that this business was probably like marching and fighting, and it would be a hundred times more difficult for Mu and Shou: "The Li family also knows music theory?"
Gao Zhao took a breath and nodded again.
Although Gao Meng didn't mention it in his letter, it was mentioned in Xi Kangsheng's memorial. Sanniang also said that even the little girl from the Wei family knew about it.
Well, Li Chengzhi wants to ask Sanniang to write music, arrange music, and train musicians?
His heart moved, and he feigned anger: "I am extremely ignorant...Is it because I, the Gao family, have no one, or is it that your Gao Zicheng will not be an official if he leaves Li Chengzhi? This is also Li Chengzhi, and that is also Li Chengzhi, you can't do it on your own
Brain? Get out of here..."
Are you angry?
Gao Zhan was scolded and thought that even this smoothie was created by Li Chengzhi. If I don't rely on him, who can I rely on?
Princess Gaoping was a little helpless: The youngest son is good in everything, but he is not very quick-witted.
You, Gao Zhan, are in charge of this position, and you are Gao Zhan in charge of Bing. Li Chengzhi is doing all the errands, no matter how small they are?
If they really are a family, there's nothing wrong with it, but you still don't have a single character?
Furthermore, even if you ask the third lady to help, you should be the one to do it. Why is it Li Chengzhi again?
It wouldn’t sound good even if it were spread out...
Just as he was about to give him a few words, I heard a servant outside the door calling for news: "Your Majesty, a servant of King Ruyang has come to look for Mr. Erlang..."
Gao Zhao's anger that had just subsided resurfaced. Before he could say the words "bang out", he heard another servant say, "They said they saw King Yingchuan bringing dozens of attendants to Taichang Temple. It seemed that he wanted to go to Taichang Temple."
Looking for trouble with Li Chengzhi, ask Erlangjun whether he can save him or not..."
Gao Zhan became anxious and stood up immediately.
Regardless of whether they will become relatives, if something goes wrong with Li Chengzhi at this time, who will help him sell ice?
"Why are you panic? There are so many ancestral temples. King Yingchuan is so mad that he dares to use force there? Even beating a court official in the street is a serious crime. Yuan Yong has always been cunning and cautious. When did he become so brave?"
Gao Zhao sneered, and then said in deep thought, "When I saw my uncle, he said hello to me, and I told him that my brother-in-law would invite him to drink some other time..."
Is father trying to stand up for Li Chengzhi?
That's right, someone has helped me so much, why should I repay him in return?
Gao Zhan happily resigned.
Seeing that he hadn't reacted yet, Princess Gaoping reminded helplessly: "Go to your third sister first and ask her to help you train the musicians..."
Why didn't you help Li Chengzhi? Why did you become yourself... Gao Zhan was stunned.
Gao Zhao became angrier as he watched, and roared: "Get out!"
Gao Zhan ran away, leaving him and his wife alone in the hall.
Princess Gaoping pondered for a moment and then persuaded in a low voice: "Didn't San'er say last time that Mr. Li was lying to him and wanted to see his consort? Why don't you invite him to come to the house to see you?"
"What should I say after seeing you?" Gao Zhao sighed sadly, "It's too fast!"
Princess Gaoping hesitated and said: "If we delay it for too long, will there be any setbacks?"
"No, I still have a good eye for seeing people. This guy is by no means a cold person... Otherwise, how could I have been so angry that my lungs almost exploded because of Sanniang when I was in Jingzhou?"