Chapter 177 The most exaggerated evaluation in history
Chapter 177 The most exaggerated evaluation in history
Li You watched the eight-carriage sedan chair and honor guard of the Wang Prefect go away. The drama of the violent prefect fighting for his political participation must have been exciting. But he forcibly resisted the urge to follow and watch. For the same reason, it was too easy to be accidentally injured.
After leaving the gate of the government office, Li Tuiguan, who had rarely come out incognito, was not in a hurry to go back. Remembering that he had not seen Fu Erniang for a long time and that she was about to give birth, he headed towards her residence.
The distant uncle who Fu Erniang went to live with was not in a very good family, and it was even more difficult for Fu Erniang, who only knew how to eat and not cook, to move in. Some time ago, Li You asked them to open a paper and ink shop in front of the government office.
He also designated the office papers and paperwork to be made by his family. This made the uncle make a small fortune. The couple knew that this was the favor of the official for Fu Erniang's sake, so they made more money at home.
I will offer Er Niang as an offering to the Bodhisattva.
When Li You entered the courtyard, he saw Fu Erniang, with high eyebrows and low eyes, big breasts and belly, wearing a loose shirt, lazily leaning on a lounge chair under the shade of a tree, with her aunt taking care of her attentively next to her.
Fu Erniang didn't get up, she just lay down and hummed. Her aunt came up to meet her and said, "It turns out that Mr. Li is here. Madam Fu is going to give birth in about two months." After saying that, she wisely entered the house.
"I dreamed about Brother Jie last night." Fu Erniang opened her mouth and mentioned her son.
"With Mrs. Wang taking care of him, there is no need to worry. He is doing well. I saw him last month. Now that Lao Taishan has become a Buddhist monk, he doesn't care about his family affairs. If there is an opportunity in the future, we can arrange for your mother and son to get together."
Fu Erniang flicked her belly and said, "Where's this?"
"Of course it will be good." Li You thought about it in his mind. Fu Erniang wouldn't want to take the oil bottle with her to find a new life. He decided that if it was a son, he would be raised by Madam Liu to avoid having a big house and no money.
If it is a daughter, give it to Jin Baoer to make up for her lack of children.
"What about my concubine?"
This... Li Youkuan thought to herself: "I don't know what your plans are. If you want a good home, I'll take care of it."
"I want to raise my children..."
Li You said, "You can give birth with peace of mind first, and there is no need to rush to discuss the aftermath." He stayed with her for a while and talked before leaving.
When Mr. Li returned home, it was getting dark. Someone had been waiting for him in the concierge. He was one of the entourage of the high official Zhao Liangli.
I heard him salute respectfully and say: "Young man, I have met Mr. Li. My third master invites Mr. Li to visit the house after he comes back. You can stay as late as you want."
Since Hu Laiyitong's flower test last month, Li You hasn't seen Zhao Daguan for many days, but he doesn't know what happened today.
Arriving at the Zhao Mansion again, Li You was led to the flower hall in the backyard. He saw that it was already filled with fine wine and delicacies. Zhao Liangli and a man with a majestic back were occupying a seat, eating and drinking across from each other. There was still an empty seat.
"Mr. Li is here! Take a seat quickly." Zhao Liangli raised his glass and greeted.
Li You laughed and said, "Official Zhao is so rude. Why do you ask me to come down here and eat leftovers?"
"I haven't seen you for a few days and you have become so alienated. It really makes me feel depressed." Zhao Liangli said.
The generous figure also turned around. He was about forty years old and quite handsome. He nodded slightly at Li You.
Li You felt clear in his heart, this person must have a high status. Otherwise, even if he is informal, he should stand up and pay homage to him for a long time.
When he took his seat, Zhao Liangli introduced him with a half-smile, "Sir, this person is someone you have known for a long time but have never met, Mr. Qian Chengqian, the current relative of the country."
It turned out to be Qian Huangshang! Li You's expression remained unchanged, he sat down and saluted and said: "It turns out that it was Mr. Qian who was rude and disrespectful in front of me."
Zhao Liangli pointed at Qian Huangshang again and said: "In March, Mr. Qian acted unethically and made random jokes about you and me. Today I am here to apologize."
Qian Huangshang said angrily: "I told you that it wasn't from me!"
"Oh, Brother Qian, if the in-laws can't do it, then it's not the enemy. Don't talk secretly. No matter why you are here this time, I only treat it as your apology."
Li You watched coldly and came to two conclusions: First, Zhao Daguan did not break up with Qian Huangshang, and the two parties still maintained a relationship. In fact, as long as they did not get married, there was no risk of being implicated. Second, Qian Huangshang did not know what he wanted from him.
, maybe you can still ask for him. Zhao Daguan's words, "Don't become enemies if you don't get married," also contains hints.
He had indirect dealings with Qian Huangshang several times in the past, but Qian Huangshang maintained his identity and never showed up in person, but he showed up today.
At this time, Qian Huangshang ignored Zhao Liangli and turned around and said: "Don't listen to Mr. Zhao San's nonsense. I have always admired Mr. Li very much."
"I'm ashamed of myself." Li You responded.
The three people behind drank and chatted, but never said anything serious.
"There was a joke during the day today. It was really funny." Qian Huangshang said: "I have a pawn shop at the bridge of the temple. There is a bankrupt pawn shop nearby that has changed its owner and reopened. One of my shopkeepers went to see what happened.
, but I saw the domestic slave of Chen Xundao, the police officer, working there for ten or twenty times."
Official Zhao asked suspiciously: "It's strange, Chen Xundao doesn't seem to be someone who blatantly cheats on the autumn wind. How much silver did the pawnshop give him?"
Qian Huangshang said: "Twenty taels! Isn't it funny?"
Zhao Liangli laughed, "This pawnshop is really interesting! Are you treating the dignified Fenxundao as a rogue street gangster?"
"Perhaps Chen Xundao is an honest official and doesn't take any extra money." Li You interjected.
"Chen Xundao may be incorruptible, but the shopkeeper cannot really be incorruptible. Why should the owner open a pawnshop if he is so naive? Such an idiot would laugh to death. But you don't know that honest officials are also very angry!"
Mr. Li, who was also hit by an arrow while lying down, was speechless. He had to admit that Mr. Zhao's words were profound. In other words, gentlemen do not accept gifts, but you also have to give them a chance to refuse bribes. You do not even give gifts.
That's too disrespectful.
Qian Huangshang also agreed: "That's right. This owner is so short-sighted and dares to open a pawn shop. He really has no self-awareness."
The two of them were rich, powerful, and high-spirited, so they only regarded this as a joke. For a moment, they could not imagine the significance of someone going to a pawn shop to spend hundreds of taels to redeem a piece of Chen Xundao. Li You's design was mainly aimed at the wealthy locals and Su Songdao officials.
, not such towering figures as the two of them.
Zhao Liangli thought of something and asked: "Brother Qian, why did you send the shopkeeper to that shop? From my point of view, you are probably planning to rob again."
Qian Huangshang made no secret of this, "Although the previous owner of that pawn shop was not doing well, it still has a considerable inventory. If it can be liquidated, it will be a big profit. Besides, it is close to my Damiao Qiaotou pawn shop. Wouldn't it be possible to combine them into one and monopolize this place?"
It's beautiful. Unfortunately, my manager was careless and allowed others to get in first, so I have already found the former owner and forced him to sign a fake contract with an earlier date. But after I went there today, the Qian family's signboard didn't catch my eye. So,
The family refuses to give in, so it seems that we will have to file a lawsuit to determine ownership."
Zhao Liangli suddenly realized: "No wonder you came here to show your kindness. If you dare to file a lawsuit, Mr. Li will be needed."
Li You silently drank down the glass of wine. In this world... if you don't have power in finance, you can't even think of being safe and sound. In this era, there has not yet been a bank account, and pawn shops are almost the only financial industry.
Seeing that Mr. Li was silent, Qian Huangshang, a veteran among them, stretched out a finger and said: "I will thank you very much. How about 10% of the secret shares? I also heard that the boss is a beauty. Mr. Li can take it as much as he wants."
Enjoy it, I won’t fight for it.”
"Master Qian, I have to ask for 10%."
"Master Li, don't make fun of people. Just give him a pleasant word. We can discuss things easily."
Li You said sincerely: "To be honest, that beauty is my lover, and I am the real boss who you call ignorant, short-sighted, childish and funny."
In an instant, Qian Huangshang's expression froze, even an experienced man didn't know what to say at this time.
When Zhao Daguan heard this, he was startled, then he leaned back and laughed, "I never thought that Chen Xundao would use words inexplicably. If you weren't the one playing tricks, who else could convince Master Chen."
Qian Huangshang was extremely embarrassed. He was the most ashamed of himself in recent years.
"Don't blame those who don't know. Please don't hurt your harmony and have a full drink!" Zhao Liangli raised his glass to invite the drink.
After a few more drinks, Qian Huangshang spoke again: "There is one more thing I need to ask Mr. Li."
Li You felt heavy-headed again. He really didn't want to have anything to do with Qian Huangshang, but this person was not easy to offend. He could only say: "Please speak."
"If the city builds a new city, what if the materials come from me?"
Li You was embarrassed and excused himself, saying, "This matter is handled by Prime Minister Shi Dashen."
Qian Huangshang said: "I visited Shi Dashen, and he said that you are familiar with the local customs and geography, and you have full authority to make the decision on this matter."
Li Tuiguan immediately concluded that this was a big trap! Even if he was innocent, he would be involved in politics and be accused of colluding with his relatives.
Thinking of this, Li You told the truth truthfully: "I and Shi Dashen are at odds with each other! The construction of the city is purely a matter of Shi Dashen's power, and I will not participate. As for Shi Dashen's entrustment, I will never accept it."
After Qian Huangshang thought for a moment, he understood the connotation of Li You's words, implying that Shi Shenzheng was trying to trick him. So he lowered his head and pondered, not knowing what he was thinking.
Li You was slightly relieved when he saw that Qian Huangshang didn't say anything. He was worried that Qian Huangshang would bring up Wang Zhifu's river management project and wanted to take over the materials, so he had no reason to refuse. But it seems that Qian Huangshang has not yet
know this.
After the banquet was over, Qian Huangshang left first. Zhao Liangli escorted Li You to the gate, and when they were alone together, he asked: "Irreconcilable? Is it so serious? Could it be that there was trouble outside the gate of the Taoist Department before the college examination..."
Li You glared and denied, "It has nothing to do with me."
Zhao Liangli said happily: "It's not what I guessed. My second brother said that you were behind the scenes, and he said that you..."
Li You is really nervous about Zhao Liangyi's opinion. This is a man with certain influence in the officialdom. If he is disgusted by him, it will be a loss. "What do you think of me, sir?"
Zhao Liangli thought for a while and said, "It would be a pity not to become the Prime Minister, Assistant Minister and Nine Ministers."
Li You took a breath of cold air and choked himself to the point of coughing violently. What kind of evaluation was this? How could he, a small promotion official with a background of civil servants, be qualified? He was exaggerating to the point of scaring people.
What is the Jiuqing in the officialdom of this dynasty? It is not a second-rate yamen such as Taichang Temple, but the six ministers plus the Imperial Envoy of the Imperial Procuratorate, the General Affairs Secretary, and the Minister of Dali Temple. Together they are the Jiuqing;
As for the prime minister, he is a bachelor who has joined the cabinet. Both of them are at the top of the civil service pyramid.
Zaifu Jiuqing...how virtuous and capable is he? Is Mr. Zhao only saying this after he got drunk?
After staring blankly for a long while, Li You came to his senses and said, "High officials really love to joke."
Zhao Liangli said seriously: "My second brother may be joking. He told me that your actions feel very familiar. If you think about it carefully, it is like a dynasty dispute. There are many similarities with your methods. Whenever there is a dynasty dispute, you must first connect the departments. The Dao Yanguan used it to build momentum, and then launched various impeachments and sieges by various scientific ministers to take advantage of the momentum. Those in the court who have the talent to control this general trend are all the chief ministers and nine ministers."
This metaphor is interesting. The big guys in the imperial court are not indifferent to the world... Li You is speechless. Zhao Liangyi may be joking, but it also shows that the imperial court is unstable, but it has nothing to do with him.