Tang Dynasty good man

The thirty-eighth chapter is the trend of the name

A person with high morals, a person who is out of vulgar interests, at least that's what I demand of myself.As for other people's opinions, anyone who holds different opinions must be a villain with bad morals and low taste.

Liu Rengui is a person who holds different opinions. Although he repeatedly praised me at the wine table for my extensive knowledge and talent, and I am a rare intellect; but he raised doubts about my way of dealing with people, and doubts sometimes mean denial, or It turned into a negative in my ears.

Brilliant, I like to hear these words very much, although my talent and learning may not be able to match this vocabulary, from the solemn expression on Liu Rengui's praise, it can be seen that he is serious, and he does not mean to be perfunctory, which shows that at least Intellectually I have received undeserved respect.

As for the principles of life, Lao Liu is not qualified to find fault with me.In the world, no matter it is now or 500 years from now, only my mother has the right to criticize me, and others will only treat me as a fart.Am I not sanctimonious enough?Am I not merciful enough?I did the same thing I should do.To say that I only care about peace and enjoyment and don't know the sufferings of the people is purely attacking and slandering, spreading rumors, framing, and being a reactionary!

Old Liu was a little excited when he saw me. They are all people of status. Although it was in a restaurant outside the city, it would be unreasonable to fight, so he had to list some unfounded opinions in a friendly manner in an attempt to convince others with virtue.

Liu Rengui mentioned toilet water, the pillar industry of the Wang family before the fortune of shipping.In terms of its own efficacy, it is only used to prevent mosquito bites or sometimes cover body odor, and has no other use.But the price is staggering, not to mention the hard-working people, even the rich and middle-class people can only sigh, and it has become a luxury that only a few people can enjoy. Lao Liu thinks that such a good thing can be sold at such a high price. has lost its meaning of existence.

"Really?" I shook my head disapprovingly, "It has nothing to do with the Wang family. The Wang family just provided a piece of unused land for the use of toilet water producers. It is mainly for the welfare of the surrounding farmers. As for the price, it is not up to the Wang family. within the scope of decision.”

Liu Rengui nodded, didn't say any more, but took a bottle of Jiuhuayu packaged by the Chen family's royal tribute from the restaurant, and put it on the table, "It's a welfare provided by the Inner Palace for officials above rank six. It clears the mind and refreshes the mind , It is really effective to use a little bit every time you are involved in business. If you say that the Chen family has hands and feet..." Speaking of this, he shook his head and laughed at himself: "But he is a law-abiding merchant, hehe..."

"That is, it is the first condition for allowing the Chen family to come to Zhuangzi to open a workshop. If you don't abide by the law, you will be the first one to spare him!" He picked up the bottle of Jiuhua Yulu and looked at it. It is exquisite and can take down the royal special tribute. Not only did the inner palace give the green light, but Lan Ling even took the fourth child in and out of the palace a few times to make familiar faces.To say that this job must be a girl's family.Let alone entering the imperial palace, there is a danger of standing outside the door and asking questions. I have experienced it myself, and I still have lingering fears when I think about it.

Liu Rengui believes that toilet water is very representative, and it is one of the few luxury items that are good for the body and mind these days.And solemnly emphasize this point.People who have used it say it is good, although most people can't figure out the reason, but the disasters of headache and brain fever have been significantly reduced, especially in people who often use toilet water in spring and summer.

As he spoke, he also handed over a military report that Qin Yucai sent back shortly after he took over Jiannan Defense.Among them, there are a few words to give credit to toilet water manufacturers.The general idea is that mosquitoes are rampant in hot and humid areas, and various diseases caused by the bites continue. Not too much.

It's very interesting, Qin Yu is fighting for the name of the Wang family's property in a disguised form, and it's his own family's behavior of praising his own family.I've seen this military newspaper before, and it doesn't make much sense.Don't take it too seriously.It may be another matter to take it out of Liu Rengui's hands. Lao Liu believes that now that Tubo is facing external and internal strife, the sharp and sturdy opponent of the Tang Empire no longer exists. In the next few years, the strategic focus will change from The transfer from west to south is the time to quell the hidden disaster of the Nanzhao tribes.

Not to mention conquests, because of the hot and humid climate, even the garrison is not enough to oppress Nanzhao. The biggest problem is that the soldiers are not satisfied with the situation and needless downsizing.The existence of toilet water made Lao Liu see hope.He pointed to Qin Yu's army report: "When I first saw General Xiao Qin's army report, I was inconvenient to comment on the matter. It's different now, when there should be a reason, I can't turn a blind eye."

Should there be a reason?Glancing at Old Liu, the old man is not what he used to be. He was just a speech officer back then, saying that this was beyond his authority, but now he is a dignified prime minister, and it is justifiable to bring up the old matter again.Nod your head, now I am standing in the position of the Wang family and it is not good to give a positive answer on the ownership of toilet water.Old Liu's words are correct, but he shouldn't discuss it with me, he should just talk to the Chen family, I don't know what his plan is.

Liu Rengui smiled, and took the initiative to raise the flagon to fill a glass, "The toilet water is just a reason, and the difference between the young supervisor and me is not about this, the old man just mentioned it in passing. As the head of the family, the young supervisor has done his best. Leaving aside the matter of the dew, the weaving workshop is the cause, right?"

That's right. At first, I just couldn't get used to a hypocrite like Lao Liu. I didn't have too many opinions on him, just my psychological likes and dislikes.However, I didn't hate him until he made a detour to drag the Ministry of Industry into the weaving industry, and all kinds of conflicts can be said to have arisen because of this incident.Without saying a word, he raised his neck and stuffed himself with a glass, threw the wine cup on the table, stretched out his chopsticks and stuffed two mouthfuls of appetizers.

"That's right," Liu Rengui shook his head and smiled wryly, "It seems that it's because of this matter. I have no grudges against the Wang family, and the talent of the young prison is obvious to all. If you only talk about personal relationships, this old man is really inappropriate. , It can be said that it is a stupid act that harms others and does not benefit oneself."

Bullshit, you still have the face to say it.I didn't owe Liu Rengui any money, and I didn't say that he robbed his daughter to be the third housekeeper, and I didn't beat his father to death with a hammer. The business with the inner government is doing well, the domain is clearly divided, and everything is so happy.All of a sudden, the trick of the old man was tricked, although he had expected that the Ministry of Industry would enter the weaving industry.However, Liu Rengui's move made the Ministry of Industry get involved in the weaving industry a few years earlier, and completely disrupted Lan Ling and I's plan to calmly face the challenges of the Ministry of Industry after we had accumulated a certain foundation.In order to cope with the big crocodile of the Ministry of Industry, the two had to increase investment, causing the Wang family to operate in debt.It's okay not to say, but when I said it, I got angry, grabbed the flagon and put it on my mouth, and poured down half the bottle.

"But the old man doesn't regret offending the Wang family and the inner court," Liu Rengui changed the subject, his tone became agitated. "It's not regret, the old man even thinks that doing this will be more worthy of his conscience. If you live in this world, if it is this kind of drop, it is called gold, and if you live for your own selfishness, what's the use of enjoying the rest of your life? Cotton is something promoted by the Shaojian. It can be said to be beneficial to the country and the people, and it will last forever. If it is only managed by the inner government and the Wang family, it is just a means of seeking personal wealth. Nowadays, the price of cotton fabrics on the market remains high, and the common people are still in poor clothes. If you think about it, it’s going against the intention of this promotion. If the Ministry of Industry gets involved..." He picked up the jug and shook it, calling the waiter to serve another jug ​​of wine.Pointing to a plate of fish on the table, he said: "Catfish, to borrow a famous metaphor from the Shaojian, the Ministry of Industry is nothing more than a catfish. If it enters this pond, it will not be far from the day when cotton cloth enters the people's homes."

"Oh," I nodded, right, we can't deny it.Lao Liu compared the Ministry of Industry to a catfish, so why didn't the emperor use Lao Liu as a catfish, and the catfish bites the catfish.No wonder the old guy specially ordered a plate of fish, which is very rare, so I thought he would eat this.For a long time, I just left it at this moment to make a metaphor. To be honest, this fish tastes very bad.

"It doesn't mean anything else. Speaking of which, I can reduce some misunderstandings with the young prison if I make it clear. People who say that Liu is an upright person don't understand the old man, and those who say that he is hypocritical also don't understand the old man; but a hypocrite, even if it is not completely right It's not all wrong..." Liu Rengui drank his glass in one gulp.Long sigh. "Some people often lament that being tired of being famous, but this old man is really obsessed with being famous."

It was not easy for the old man to say this.I am afraid that he dared to speak out so brazenly after drinking a few more glasses, and he would definitely not admit it when asked tomorrow morning.For the sake of fame, the key point is revealed in one word. Although it is shameless, it is honest after all.Unlike me, who puts goodness first and profit first, I can distinguish between the serious and the serious, and when I sacrifice my wealth to protect my life, I definitely put my life first; but some people who are famous are different.So I can't beat him, and no one can beat him. Competing with a psychopath who doesn't even care about his life is against himself, and there is no need for that.

No wonder Lanling bluntly said that he was afraid of Liu Rengui, and he had no choice but to be afraid. Hearing what Old Liu said, I also felt terrified, so I hurriedly found a step for myself, cupped my hands and said, "Student Supervisor Gao Yi, I can't compare with you." One, this enlightening words, this time I have been taught."

Liu Rengui was a little surprised, seeing that I changed so quickly, he didn't expect it, so he hurriedly bowed his hand in return.Suddenly he reacted and laughed loudly, shaking his head while laughing, "The young supervisor is in a panic, Liu is only speaking from the bottom of his heart, why is that so?"

It doesn't matter if you don't listen to the words from the bottom of your heart sometimes, but the words from the bottom of your heart are no different from threats. He should invite Li Yifu to drink, or Xu Jingzong, but it's a bit too much for me.

I don’t even have a recording device, if I record this passage today and play it back, I can kill Lao Liu. Lan Ling didn’t care much about what I said, “Don’t tell me, I won’t tell others either. The Holy One just laughed it off when he heard this. Liu Rengui can tell you that because he thinks you are qualified to listen to it. Maybe you are better than him in countless ways, but in terms of being a human being, neither you nor I have Liu Rengui Pureness should be respected."

Nod your head, that's it.Some people persevere in doing bad things, some people try their best to be a good person, I am a tireless enjoyment, and Liu Rengui is a name left by the authorities.The pursuit is different, there is no need to use your own outlook on life to judge others, a villain, a gentleman, and a hypocrite may be the same person, it just depends on how you look at it.

I only pursue what I want, today Lanling is not looking for bad things about Liu Rengui's character, the main reason is that Lao Liu suddenly has his own way of understanding toilet water, which makes people a little uncertain whether it is good or bad.It stands to reason that the same commodity has been recognized by the imperial court and the military, which is the realm that the owner of the goods dreams of.After listening to my description, the fourth child felt very proud. Let alone whether it has such a great effect, as a businessman, being able to promote a product to such a degree is considered a success.

But I have a different opinion. It is a good thing, but the person who handles it is wrong.I'd be happy if someone else said that.But the words of praise that came out of Liu Rengui's mouth had to be listened to selectively, this old guy was not a friendly type, he praised the chicken when he killed the chicken, and praised the sheep when he killed the sheep.I'm not sure, I have to discuss it with Lanling.

"I didn't intend to kill you." Lan Ling smiled, "I'm always wary, it seems that people all over the world are planning to make trouble with your Wang family."

"I'm really not afraid if he really gets in trouble, but I'm afraid that the bad luck is uncertain. It's hard to tell whether it's good or bad."

"Don't be beautiful, it's hard to argue." Lan Ling gave a blank look, "The imperial court can't afford to buy your family's toilet water, if it really intends to do business for the army, no matter if it's a loss or a profit, it will have to be paid to your family... Oh, Give the Chen family an excuse. Just like anti-virus wine, how much benefit has Chen Jiaguang benefited from this reputation? Now if you add toilet water, it will be impossible without a reward. If it is done, I don’t know what kind of reward will be given.”

"A reward?"

"Yeah, I'm afraid I can't get away with it." Lan Ling tilted his neck and leaned on a cold pillow, "You dedicated the method of steaming wine to the Ministry of Industry, so no matter who owns the winery, it can be credited To the Wang family. Everyone is also willing to credit the Wang family for the merits of the General Department’s disinfection wine. After all, it was spread after saving the life of Mr. Li. But toilet water is different. It has always been the banner of the Chen family. Once it is used in the army The first achievement of the Chen family. If it really caused disasters in the southwest for this, the Chen family will probably have a great reward."

No wonder, the fourth child has been unusually happy lately. Yesterday, he justly smashed the second daughter and the other walnuts to provoke him. Although the second daughter finally returned to the scene, the fourth child did not show the slightest bit of annoyance. The second daughter "wait!"

If Lanling's words are true, then the Chen family can be regarded as turning around.Turned over from Chen Laosi's hands.Nothing else, no matter what kind of award it is, even if it is officially awarded a certificate of merit, it is enough to be the first merchant to receive an imperial medal. The last time the verbal award made the Chen family walk sideways in the business circle of the capital, this time it is a real thing Don't you have to do somersaults with rewards?

"Is it okay? I'm just a businessman, and I don't have such a status when I come out and go in."

"Why not!" Lan Ling bowed and sat up, "There is another reason for saying this a few years ago. Now I have to ask if I agree. Robbed you? Are you owed money?"

"..." It's boring.That's what I asked Lan Ling back then, and now I'm asking it back.The transition is a little quick.Thinking behind, not keeping up with the trend.

It took a lot of effort to correct the concept, and to cultivate a bit of aristocratic atmosphere. It took a lot of effort to learn how everyone despises merchants. Although the Wang family also does business secretly, they still have to show their appearance on the surface.This is good, it looks like a waste of time, since the merchants donated a lot of property to Luochuan disaster relief, their status has improved significantly, and the various contributions to the country after the internal government entered the international trade have calmed down some alternative voices in the government and the opposition , the status of merchants has a further upward trend.

"Don't make such an expression, it's like eating a fly." Lan Ling stretched out his hand and pushed me, "It's not that fast, take it one step at a time. Let the Chen family handle this matter first. After the Chen family looks like it, the merchants will have more hope .”

It's very good, not only the fourth child is in high spirits, but even the mother-in-law is in high spirits.In order to distinguish the difference between civilian use and military use, Lao Si decided to develop several new fragrances suitable for hot and humid areas before formally discussing the toilet water proposal with the military department.

All the investment comes from the Chen family, and the fourth child came to me for consultation when there was no one to look for. He wanted to borrow a few people from the research and development team controlled by the second daughter, and promised that the formula would be kept by the Wang family, but the process of research and development would be done by her personally. supervision.

"Not good," the second daughter shook her head after listening to my words, "Let the fourth child give the money to the concubine, what are the conditions, and the concubine will be handed over to the subordinates. Borrowing people is not acceptable."

"Do you think this will work?"

"Don't worry, my husband, the fourth child doesn't have this ability, and I have to ask my concubine to come in the end." The eyes of the second daughter flickered, "It's always a matter, although it is an institution in the dew water workshop, but the concubine wants to develop it recently. Those people were separated from the workshop and changed to a new name to distinguish it from the toilet water workshop. It will be regarded as a new department in the future, and it will be managed by our Wang family."

"Be careful that the fourth child hits you with a weight." The method is good. The separation is not only convenient for management, but also improves efficiency. It is a very scientific and advanced production model.But doing so would inevitably make the fourth child furious, and it was not in line with the management concepts of this era, nor in the interests of the Chen family.

"I'm not afraid," the second daughter stooped and pinched her toes to learn how to do maternity exercises, turning them back and forth to make her feet into various shapes, "I will talk to her tomorrow, and she is in a hurry now, so I can accept any conditions. Chen In the future, as the husband said, with rewards, status, and titles, the Chen family can't be expected to be obedient as they are now. There must be a place to hold her, otherwise they really can't be suppressed. "