Lu Yao made grilled cold noodles and rice buns for Zhao Zhen, which Zhao Zhen had never eaten before. Of course, Lu Yao also paid great attention to the appearance of the rice buns when making them, and did not let Zhao Zhen see them.
It looks like doenjang. As an emperor, if Zhao Zhen sees the appearance of doenjang, it is absolutely impossible for him to eat it. However, although Zhao Zhen is immersed in Lu Yao's delicious food, he thinks he also knows Lu Yao very well.
Yes, knowing that since this boy brought out so many delicious foods for him to taste, Lu Yao must have a new idea in his mind. However, Zhao Zhen felt that since Lu Yao had already made plans to enter an official career, so in
The business aspect should have been given up. So Zhao Zhen initially thought that what Lu Yao said should be related to his subsequent entry into the official career. For example, he asked Zhao Zhen to use a backdoor for him during the imperial examination.
Or if your grades really meet the standards, what other official positions do you want to do in the future?
However, I didn’t expect that Lu Yao would become a very straightforward and pure person this time, because what he cooked for Zhao Zhen was food. Unexpectedly, he actually raised the issue of food. That is, building a food street
and hot pot restaurant, and the food street is located next to the Bird's Nest Stadium.
Of course, in order for Zhao Zhen to agree to his request, Lu Yao naturally started from two aspects. On the one hand, he made Zhao Zhen indulge in his own delicious food. The so-called cannibalism is short-tongued, even the emperor is the same. On the other hand,
, as an emperor who was diligent and caring for the people, when Zhao Zhen heard that Lu Yao's purpose of doing this was to improve the living conditions of the people in the outer city, Zhao Zhen was naturally tempted. However, Lu Yao moved out of the people, which was somewhat problematic.
There is an element of semi-blackmail in it.
Now, Lu Yao has finished what he needs to say and is quietly waiting for Zhao Zhen's reply. Although he has prepared enough for today, not only food, but also memorials and his impeccable tongue.
, and more importantly, before Zhao Zhen agreed to these two projects, Lu Yao had already started preparations. Unlike the bank, Lu Yao had absolute confidence in the establishment of the bank. After all, this bank
The business uses his own money, from the people for the people, and the accounts are clear, so Zhao Zhen has no reason to refuse. But now this food court is different from a hot pot restaurant. Yan Shu had just warned Lu Yao before
, Zhao Zhen hates people who are officials doing business, and just a few minutes ago, Lu Yao also told Zhao Zhen about his industrial transformation, which made the emperor happy for a moment. When he looked back, he suddenly appeared again.
He has created two businesses, and Lu Yao made it clear that the nature of this hot pot restaurant is the same as that of Jiuzhongxian, and he will always be responsible for it. As for the food street project, he will have to work on it for a while before it reaches a large scale.
"After all, this is still a business in the food industry." Zhao Zhen finally spoke after a moment. He also stopped enjoying the food brought by Lu Yao. "Why don't you hand over this business to Fan Lou?"
What about Boss Pan? He has much more experience in catering than you."
Lu Yao then said that boss Pan Yuanwu is indeed much smarter than him in terms of experience. However, the ultimate purpose of doing business between himself and Pan Yuanwu is different. Boss Pan Yuanwu always puts interests and what he can obtain first.
.Although Lu Yao felt a little sorry for what he said about Pan Yuanwu, it turned out that Pan Yuanwu was such a person. However, when Lu Yao said this, he once again emphasized that he wanted to build a food street for the benefit of the people.
In order to reduce the gap between inner city and outer city.
Zhao Zhen heard this and Lu Yao said a lot about the people in the outer city, so he couldn't help but ask: "You have been emphasizing that you are in the hot pot and food industry for the people, do you have a specific plan?
What kind of discounts will these two industries give to people in outer cities?"
Regarding the question asked by Zhao Zhen, Lu Yao could be said to have been prepared for it, so he gave discounts to the food street and hot pot restaurant to the people in the outer city, including a unique hot pot restaurant secret recipe. If you want to eat it, you have to go outside.
Zhao Zhen told Zhao Zhen what happened in the city. He also said that once these ideas are realized, the gap between the inner and outer cities will continue to decrease. One day, the walls of the inner and outer cities will become decorations, and then all the people will be able to
Being able to afford food is what Lu Yao wants to see.
In fact, Lu Yao's words spoke to Zhao Zhen's heart. In the territory of the Song Dynasty, people could not afford to eat and people's livelihoods were suffering everywhere. As the emperor, how could Zhao Zhen not know this kind of thing?
.However, as the saying goes, out of sight is out of mind. Over time, Zhao Zhen was unwilling to think about this matter.
However, Zhao Zhen himself lives in Bianliang City. Even if he wants to turn a blind eye, he cannot ignore the current situation of the people in the outer city. Therefore, Lu Yao's words have already touched Zhao Zhen. In fact, Lu Yao has already touched Zhao Zhen.
Yao was right. If he was just doing business, he could leave all the food court and hot pot related matters to Pan Yuanwu as before. He only needed to offer a high price, and Pan Yuanwu probably wouldn't refuse. However, with Pan Yuanwu's attitude
With his temperament, it is true that he would build this hot pot restaurant and food court, but whether it is in the outer city, or near the Bird's Nest, and the charging standards, Zhao Zhen has no way to control it. And Lu Yao is here
After saying that he wanted to develop this industry, he naturally made a promise and the accounts were clear. After all, these two projects, the food street, are originally projects that allow people to do their own business. Lu Yao said that he would not take the initiative to charge any fees from them, but these people
They are all honest people who do their duty, and they will definitely get something for themselves in the end. Lu Yao also said that he would not refuse anyone who comes. Zhao Zhen can understand this. Lu Yao is such a practical person and has paid so much.
You should work hard and receive some rewards. When Lu Yao was visiting the Ming Food Street, he also mentioned to Zhao Zhen about the forced charges for doing business in the outer city. As long as the food street is established, this phenomenon will not happen.
All stalls will also pay the royal family on time every month in accordance with the fees specified by Zhao Zhen. The emergence of this food street will increase the number of people near the Bird's Nest Stadium. It is impossible for the Bird's Nest Stadium to host only this Cuju.
Competition, when various events are held in the future, the food court will generate income. On weekdays, the Bird's Nest Stadium can even be opened free to all people.
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Take a tour, this way, the business of this food street will be better.
At this time, Zhao Zhen somewhat understood why Lu Yao set the official competition time before and after the meal, so as to increase the income of the people setting up stalls.
Another business, the hot pot industry, although it is also a catering industry, is very different from high-end stir-fries like Fan Lou. Lu Yao gave Zhao Zhen a very practical reason, because hot pot eats more sewer-type things.
Therefore, Lu Yao did not bring Zhao Zhen a taste today. As for these things, let alone the people in the outer city, everyone can basically afford them. In addition, hot pot restaurants already have discounts for the people in the outer city.
, In this way, after the hot pot restaurant opens, there will definitely be more people. If you want to eat hot pot in the inner city, you have to go to the only store in the outer city to taste it. In this way, it can be regarded as enhancing the internal and external
The connection between cities can be regarded as an experiment. If the experiment is successful, more stores of this type can be built in the center of the outer city in the future, which can drive the growth of money in the outer city and greatly improve the lives of the people in the outer city.
level.
Zhao Zhen had to admit that Lu Yao had taken everything into consideration. He always reported things to him only after he was fully prepared, and this time was no exception. So now the last one made Zhao Zhen feel entangled.
The difference is that Lu Yao has just transformed his own industry before. In fact, he now has a Jiu Zhongxian as its own independent industry. But now Lu Yao means to create two more industries. This
Will the situation be the same as before again?
Although he did not clearly express his concerns about Zhao Zhen, Lu Yao also saw some clues from Zhao Zhen's expression. So Lu Yao gave Zhao Zhen a reassurance. He said that the industry he is now responsible for
, except for banks, they are all in the food industry, and the income of food streets and hot pot restaurants is open and transparent. They have to pay money to the royal family every month. Lu Yao's own income from the food street is basically the same.
There is none, and the operators are all ordinary people. As for the hot pot restaurant, Lu Yao will choose a very reliable guy to manage it. When the time is right, Lu Yao will also transform the hot pot restaurant into the same format as other industries.
Form, so in the final analysis, the only restaurant that he had sole control over was Jiu Zhongxian.
Having said that, Lu Yao still has not found a suitable candidate to become the operator of the hot pot restaurant. Zhang Maocai does not consider Lu Yao, but it is still the early days, and Lu Yao still has to hand over the hot pot restaurant to someone.
Only those who trust can.
After listening to Lu Yao's remarks, coupled with his previous righteous speech, Zhao Zhen finally relented. He said that he would ask Lu Yao to ensure that the accounts of the hot pot restaurant and food court were clear, because not long after, Lu Yao would
When he wanted to become an official in the court, he didn't want these two new industries to become a handle for Lu Yao. The meaning of these words was also a disguised expression that Zhao Zhen would reuse Lu Yao in the future, so he had to consider it so carefully.
Therefore, all the things written in Lu Yao's memorial have been reported at this point. Industrial transformation, establishment of banks, formulation of football lottery regulations, and most importantly, the establishment of food streets and hot pot restaurants, although there were a few things in the middle
Interlude, but in the end Zhao Zhen agreed to all Lu Yao's requests.
It has to be said that if he were not facing a talent like Lu Yao, and combined with the current situation, Zhao Zhen might not have to agree to the food street and hot pot restaurant industry. After all, Zhao Zhen himself still hates officials doing business.
However, because it was the time to hire people, and Zhao Zhen knew Lu Yao's abilities, and his final purpose of doing these two projects was for the people, Zhao Zhen finally agreed.
After getting Zhao Zhen's affirmative answer, Lu Yao was relieved. After all, he had already started working on the food street and hot pot restaurant project without telling the emperor. If Zhao Zhen really didn't allow it and refused to let him do it today, this would be the end of the world.
In the Song Dynasty, Lu Yao would probably have no choice but to cancel these two projects in the end, so all the early investment would be in vain. The money spent by Zhao Hu would be wasted, but it would be better for Zhang Maocai to directly tell the emperor
Just don’t allow it. But the most important thing is that Lu Yao has no way to explain to Lao Chen and other people who want to do the food street project. They are waiting to meet Lu Yao tomorrow to learn skills.
Fortunately, Zhao Zhen finally agreed. Everything was settled. For someone like Lu Yao who was unwilling to stay in the palace for a minute longer, he directly applied for resignation.
But Zhao Zhen stopped Lu Yao at this time and asked: "If you pass the palace examination in the future, have you ever thought about what official position you want to have?"
Lu Yao was stunned and thought that the emperor was testing himself. So Lu Yao said: "I really haven't thought about it. I'm just doing things for your majesty. I can do anything you ask me to do."
Lu Yao's answer can be said to be that he handed the ball back to Zhao Zhen. This answer made Zhao Zhen burst into laughter and said: "This way of speaking is not like you at all. That's all, let me ask you.
, if you become an official, do you want to work in Bianliang, or go where you are needed?"
Lu Yao understood this as soon as he heard it. It seemed that Zhao Zhen had already planned to put Lu Yao on the front line, so today's question was just to test himself. He had no choice but to get the result of his application just now.
With Zhao Zhen's consent, he also really wanted to see what this ancient battlefield was like. So Lu Yao said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I am not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death."
Lu Yao said this to give Zhao Zhen an attitude that he could send him wherever he was needed, even to the Xixia border.
"That's very good. I'll wait to see you during the palace examination."
Zhao Zhen nodded and applauded, then Lu Yao saluted and left the hall.
During the conversation between Lu Yao and Zhao Zhen, Lu Xu had been waiting outside, feeling a little uneasy in his heart. He was not too worried about Lu Yao handing over his property. After all, Zhao Zhen should be very capable.
He was happy that Lu Yao would do this. But regarding the matter of the food street and hot pot restaurant, Lu Xu originally thought that he had promised Lu Yao not to interfere more, but if this matter was revealed in front of the emperor, he would not be able to guess that the emperor would arrive.
What was the reaction when Lu Yao’s memorial was presented?
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After going up, even though he knew it was against the rules, Lu Xu still didn't say anything and just stood there. He thought that if Zhao Zhen didn't let him go out, he would wait until he gave his approval or asked about the things written in Lu Yao's memorial.
At that time, being present could help his son to some extent. This meeting was different from the previous one. The Zhao Zhen he met before appeared more in the form of an official, and Lu Yao had also helped him make money before.
What the emperor does is more of a private matter than a state matter. But today, it is the first time that Lu Yao has submitted a memorial to Zhao Zhen for approval as a minister, and the content of this application happens to be something that Zhao Zhen does not accept. So,
, when Zhao Zhen ordered Lu Xu to go out and wait for Lu Yao, Lu Xu was still a little worried. He knew that his son was eloquent, but facing the emperor for the first time, he didn't know if there would be any surprises.
Condition.
Thinking of this, Lu Xu somewhat regretted it. If he had been more resolute, Lu Yao might not have started the two projects of hot pot restaurant and food street. At least, Lu Yao would not run it by himself, so it would not count.
It ruined Zhao Zhen's preferences.
Just as he was thinking this, Lu Xu heard the palace door open. He quickly walked forward and saw Lu Yao walking out of it, looking calm.
Lu Xu, who knew Lu Yao very well, saw his gesture and knew that the matter was probably done, so he took Lu Yao and left the palace quickly.
Seeing Lu Xu walking very fast, Lu Yao was a little surprised. However, Lu Xu told Lu Yao that something had changed later. Lu Yao didn't say much and followed Lu Xu and left the palace and returned home.
After returning to the mansion, Lu Xu briefly asked what Lu Yao had said to the emperor. He asked in great detail. Lu Xu wanted to understand every word Zhao Zhen asked and every answer Lu Yao gave.
Lu Yao knew clearly that his father was using this conversation to analyze Zhao Zhen's attitude, and it was also for his own good, so Lu Yao also explained everything he said to Zhao Zhen before.
Of course, this also included what Zhao Zhen finally told Lu Xu when he asked him.
After listening to Lu Yao finish all the dialogue, Lu Xu touched his beard and said: "Well, it seems that His Majesty has finally sincerely agreed to your establishment of a food street and hot pot restaurant. What do you think?
Why did he agree?"
Lu Xu asked this question, not in a questioning or commanding tone. Obviously, in Lu Xu's eyes, Lu Yao is no longer the gangster of the Lu family at the beginning. He is a father and son at home, but
The discussion now is about matters in the imperial court. Both of them are ministers, so their status is equal. The tone of Lu Xu's question was more that he was discussing with Lu Yao and asking for his opinion.
Lu Yao thought for a while and said: "I think His Majesty still cares about the people very much. When he knows that I regard the interests of the people as the core of these two industries, he has no way to refuse."
Lu Xu nodded and said, "Yes, if these two transactions are still your own business in a practical sense, I don't think His Majesty will agree to it."
Speaking of this, Lu Yao couldn't help but ask: "Dad, what do you think of the last few words the emperor asked me, which were about official career."
After all, Lu Xu had been an official in the court for so many years, so Lu Yao thought it would not be wrong to ask him.
Lu Xu looked at Lu Yao, was silent for a few seconds, and then said: "In my opinion, the emperor is confirming your mind. Usually, most people who enter official positions are seeking fame. Although
There are people who want to achieve some success in their official career, but there are also many who just muddle along and live a life without success. Therefore, the reason why the emperor asks you this is to see if you want to be more successful.
Further determination.”
"I think so too. After all, the most important thing for the imperial court now is the relationship with Xixia. Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi will leave Bianliang for Xixia soon. As soon as the imperial examination is over,
The emperor should select some people to go there."
Lu Yao could think of this, and Lu Xu was very satisfied. Lu Xu said: "Yes. And you are one of the people who the emperor thinks must go to Xixia. Speaking of which, when I was waiting outside the palace just now, Fan Zhongyan
Han Qi and Yan Shu once came to see me, but they actually came to see you."
"Oh? That's strange. What did they say?" Lu Yao didn't expect that these three people would come to Lu Yao.
Lu Xu then said that these three people would hold a banquet in Fanlou four days later, that is, the day before the official start of the Cuju competition. In the final analysis, it was just a party before departure. They found Lu Xu and hoped that Lu Yao
You can also attend this party.
Lu Yao looked at his father and said, "Why do you think they came to me?"
Lu Xu shook his head and said: "Either they want to make friends with you, or they actually want to take this opportunity to ask the people who went to this banquet about the upcoming negotiations with the Xixia people.
What idea."
"The emperor must have known about such a big gathering. Do you think I should go?" Lu Yao asked again.
Lu Xu said: "The emperor must know it. After all, in addition to Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi, the people who came to invite you include Yan Shu, right?"
Speaking of Yan Shu, Lu Yao once again recalled the polite man who came to greet him in the morning and gave him pertinent advice. His first impression of him was quite good.
Lu Yao said: "I always thought that Yan Shu, Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi were together."
When Lu Xu heard what Lu Yao said, he smiled and said, "You want to say that they are of the same party, right? This is in our home, it's okay."
Lu Yao smiled awkwardly. Indeed, that was what he wanted to say just now, but now in Lu Xu's study, no one else would hear it.
Lu Xu then said: "Although Lord Yan Shu played an important role in letting Fan Zhongyan return to Bianliang, I can tell you that Yan Shu is not in the same party as Fan Zhongyan. The reason is very simple. As the father-in-law of the dynasty, Yan Shu
There is no need to rely on anyone, so he has joined the ranks of inviting you this time, which means that the actual person who authorized this gathering is the emperor."
