first minister

Chapter 182 Some casual talk
Cao's house.

On the concubine's bed, Cao Deli sat up with his clothes on.

His name is Cao Deli, but he was very unhappy just now because his mind was full of things about Baojing.

As soon as he heard the news about Baojing, he realized the huge profits behind it.

Needless to say, how much madness a clear mirror that reveals every detail will bring to these noble ladies in Zhongjing City.

And it's not just these noble ladies and daughters, local gentry, wealthy families, ordinary people, even Daliang in the north, Fanbang in the west, barbarians in the south, and the whole world, as long as they can afford it, who wouldn't move one into their home?

Even if a mirror only sells for a tael of silver, how much does it have to be!
Among them, what he can covet is wealth that he can't even imagine!
One life can't be spent, one life can't be spent!
Therefore, he made a decisive decision and immediately took all the glass that will be used as a prison under his own direct management. The three glass workshops scattered in various states simply suspended all of them, and shipped the stock to Zhongjing.

He didn't believe that Xia Jingyun, a scholar, could make something that so many skilled craftsmen under him would not be able to make!

But then, he believed it.

I really can't do it.

Hence, the concession made tonight.

What was even more unexpected was that Xia Jingyun was so staunch, even though he had made him [-]% profitable, he was still unwilling to hand over the secret recipe.

Although he also planned to turn his face when he got the secret recipe, how could he be so ignorant!
Is it amazing to have a sister-in-law of a royal concubine?

Well, it's pretty amazing, at least I really don't dare to use it strong.

Cao Deli sighed, walked to the table and sat down, and began to think about whether he had missed anything.

After thinking about it for a long time, it was true that there was no such thing, so he was slightly relieved.

Concubine De can only rely on His Majesty, and His Majesty must be able to settle this account in his heart.

That being the case, you can wait for Xia Jingyun to come back to him with peace of mind.

At that time, it will not be June Fourth, or it will still be June Fourth, but it will be me six and you four.

Young people, after all, you have to pay the price for your arrogance!

Cao Deli stretched happily, picked up the wolfberry and jujube tea on the table, and poured a cup of it.
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In Jiang'anhou's mansion, the carriage stopped slowly.

Xia Jingyun walked down with Zhang Dazhi and Chen Fugui.

Although Zhang Dazhi was branded as the concubine of the concubine, but he is an official who will be a prisoner, and he does not have a strong sense of presence on weekdays. Gongsun Jing's shortcomings in ability and knowledge also make him unexpected. So, this is the first time that the new general and young supervisor has come to the Jiang'anhou Mansion to recognize him.

After entering the mansion, Xia Jingyun introduced Zhang Dazhi to Gongsun Jing.

Hearing that this is a person who formed a fighting friendship with the young master in Sishui Prefecture, and also worked with the empress, Gongsun Jing was naturally not arrogant, and at the same time, he suddenly realized that his carelessness in work and the faint little unwillingness in his heart disappeared completely.

Xia Jingyun chatted with them for a while, complained to Zhang Dazhi, then got up and went for a walk by himself.

Zhang Dazhi knew that he must be thinking about something in his heart at the moment, so he didn't say much.

Looking at Xia Jingyun's back, Gongsun Jing said with emotion: "Young Master is truly a genius. In just a few days, Dou Shi Shangshu, Zhan Yinggong, stabilized the household department, and now he helped Wang Langzhong win the position of Minister of Rites. It was difficult for us to do for several years, but he completed it in such a short period of time! It is really my mother's luck to have the help of Young Master!"

Zhang Dazhi echoed: "Isn't that right? Back then in Jiang'an County, brother Xia was in a desperate situation, but he was able to make a miraculous turnaround. Not only was he out of trouble, but he was also appreciated by his mother and restored his innocence. Later, he was Jie Yuan in high school. This kind of person is destined to make great achievements. We only need to follow him, and we can achieve something that we can never achieve by ourselves."

Gongsun Jing heard the admonition implicit in Zhang Dazhi's words, and thinking about his relationship with Xia Jingyun, he directly pointed out: "Yes, I originally wanted to compete with the young master, but the young master is so powerful, I have already stopped thinking, and I can help you with peace of mind. You see a good situation, and you already know how many catties you have!"

Zhang Dazhi nodded, but this situation can't be called a happy one!

Didn't we just encounter a big problem tonight!
On the way, he also thought about it in his heart, but there was no way.

General Supervisor is usually not valued by others, but because of this, he has formed his own school. Cao Dajian is determined to join in, I am afraid that Brother Xia will not be able to stand it!

Xia Jingyun walked in the yard, and Chen Fugui silently followed behind.

"Brother Chen, do you think I should compromise?"

Chen Fugui said: "With my brain, it's better not to disturb the young master's thoughts."

Xia Jingyun smiled and didn't force it.

Of course he was unwilling to compromise.

After all, he hasn't reached the point of desperation yet. At worst, he can make glass by himself, and it's not like he can't!

At the beginning, the Venetian merchant relied on this mirror technology for dozens of years, and he was so rich that he had no reason to hand over the secret recipe just because of this matter!
However, although some of Cao Deli's words were threatening, they hit the point.

The Great Xia right now is not a commodity market with free circulation. The imperial power is too great, and the general supervisor must be staring at him, and under the banner of the queen, where can he go to make glass.

If there is no glass, where does the mirror come from?

Why don't you put this matter on hold for the time being and get some money with a different idea?
Like MSG or something?

Xia Jingyun was thinking too hard, and suddenly a servant from the mansion ran over quickly, "Young master, young master! Mr. Gongsun, please go to the main hall."

Xia Jingyun frowned, "What's wrong?"

"There is someone from the palace."

Xia Jingyun's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly walked towards the main hall.

As he got closer, he could vaguely hear a few conversations, and there seemed to be a familiar voice.

Xia Jingyun walked together to the front of the main hall.

The bright light in the hall spilled out from the open door and fell on his handsome face, adding a bit of softness to the sharp-edged facial lines, but it couldn't compare to the tenderness in his eyes at the moment.

A bright figure stood under the light, tall and dignified, with a somewhat cold appearance, but now with a bit of shyness and joy, looking at him with a coquettish smile as if reunited after a long absence.

Xia Jingyun stepped forward quickly, getting closer and closer.

Feng Xiuyun's originally calm smile was messed up, "Hey~"

Then he was caught off guard by Xia Jingyun and directly hugged him into his arms.

"There are so many people!"

She hurriedly reminded her in a low voice, Xia Jingyun let go slowly, then directly took his hand, and smiled at Gongsun Jing and Zhang Dazhi who pretended to look up at the sky, "We'll talk about it tomorrow. Excuse me!"

As he spoke, he took Feng Xiuyun's hand without any explanation, and walked out.

Zhang Dazhi and Gongsun Jing looked at each other, Zhang Dazhi smiled and said, "It's nice to be young!"

Gongsun Jing coughed twice, "Yes, it's nice to be young."

When he walked to the courtyard where he was temporarily staying, Xia Jingyun pushed Feng Xiuyun on the chair and sat down. While helping her pour water, he asked, "Why are you leaving the palace now?"

Feng Xiuyun looked at him resentfully, "Although I am destined to be your man, but you hug me in such a public place, and even lead me to your residence, do you really not think about my reputation?"

Xia Jingyun was taken aback for a moment, then scratched his head in embarrassment, "Then shall we go out again?"

Feng Xiuyun snickered, "Okay, if you go out now, people will probably say you."

After all, she is a woman, she is thin-skinned, and it is difficult to say it when she thinks about it, "As long as you don't despise me in your heart, what others think of me has nothing to do with me!"

Xia Jingyun was also apologetic. He really didn't expect that level. He walked up to her, leaned over and held her hand, his eyes were gentle, "Don't worry, I will never do it."

Feng Xiuyun withdrew her hand a little shyly, and changed the subject, "Your Majesty was very happy when she heard about the Ministry of Rites today. At the same time, she also thought that the New Year's Day is coming soon, and you have no one to accompany you, so she let me out of the palace in advance to accompany you."

Xia Jingyun frowned when he heard the words, "There are so many people around me, but sister is alone in the deep palace, besides Nanny Yuan, she doesn't even have anyone who speaks her own words, sister thinks about me and thinks about herself."

Feng Xiuyun's expression became more and more resentful, "Then I'm leaving?"

Your appearance is not suitable for saying such words...

Xia Jingyun slandered, and said with a smile: "Here you are, just to help me with something."

"Where can I give advice on your affairs?"

While saying this, Feng Xiuyun put on a posture of listening.

Xia Jingyun then told Feng Xiuyun about going to Cao Deli. As for making mirrors and selling them for money, Feng Xiuyun was also there when he talked about making mirrors with Concubine De in Changle Palace, so there is no need to waste any more words.

Feng Xiuyun frowned after hearing this, "Although Mr. Cao's words are a bit exaggerated, some words really hit the point."

She looked at Xia Jingyun, "Do you still remember the scene where your empress received gifts wantonly in Sishui Prefecture?"

Xia Jingyun nodded.

Feng Xiuyun opened the mouth and said: "That was collected for His Majesty. Your Majesty's trip broke the iron law that the harem should not be involved in politics, but the Central Committee agreed. Why? One is because Li Tianfeng was in the name of the imperial envoy at that time, and the Defei Concubine was just a colleague, so she could live with it; the other is that His Majesty's desire to collect money is well known. The court officials headed by Prime Minister Qin can only compromise and let the Empress do it for you. Now the benefits of the mirror are no secret, Your Majesty It's normal to covet this benefit, and with His Majesty's backing, this Master Cao is not afraid of us."

Xia Jingyun nodded, "That's why I know this, that's why I feel that Supervisor Cao has really captured my life."

Feng Xiuyun comforted: "This is also normal. Unless there are greater interests to make His Majesty change his views, it will be difficult to reverse the situation even if the Empress steps forward."

"and many more!"

Xia Jingyun raised his hand suddenly, "What did you just say?"

Feng Xiuyun was startled, "What I'm saying is that even if the empress steps forward, it will be very difficult to reverse the situation."

"No, the previous sentence!"

"I said unless there are greater interests that make His Majesty change his mind."

"That's it!" Xia Jingyun's expression brightened suddenly, "I have thought of a solution!"

He stretched out his hands to hold Feng Xiuyun's icy face, and kissed her delicate red lips, "You are really my good wife! Wait a minute, I'll go to the study!"

Xia Jingyun ran out quickly, Feng Xiuyun was kissed dumbfounded while sitting on the stool.

Just one thought in my mind: Is he taking advantage of me?
While thinking aggrievedly, she couldn't help but stick out her tongue, licked her lips, and quietly recalled that graceful touch.

(End of this chapter)