Reincarnation of the Heavens: Starting from Hong Kong Comprehensive

Chapter 329 The Queen of Heaven gives food and gathers her confidants

After chatting about business matters, the two began to find topics to talk about.

Such as the meal in front of me.

Compared with the likes of Dali Temple, it is much stronger, but it cannot compare with the local officials of Yang and Hangzhou, and is barely on par with Shujun and Yizhou.

After all, Jiangnan is a famously wealthy place, and the local finances are so rich that the public meals are also abundant, so they are definitely not treating their own people badly.

As for the capital, the imperial court regularly rewards capital. If the ministries don't like the food, they appoint "money catchers" to use it for operating profits.

People who catch money have quick minds and good ideas. If their business is successful, their department will be popular.

When the business failed, everyone had to eat a bowl of soup and a piece of cake. When the saint looked pitiful, and the treasury budget was sufficient, he would supplement it as much as possible.

Unfortunately, Dali Temple failed to find the right person to catch the money some time ago, and it is said that it suffered a lot of losses.

The Taishi Bureau has never done business. Old Huang, who can draw talismans, has people set up a stall to sell the peace talismans he draws. Occasionally, he will send commissioners out to pick up idle work and observe Feng Shui. After making money, everyone can eat and drink together. , get together from time to time.

"Everyone, the Queen of Heaven has sent me some food."

Just as he pulled the chopsticks twice, a soft voice suddenly sounded from outside.

Why is Shangguan Wan'er here?

When Meng Fan was confused, the Taishi Bureau officials crossed their hands and saluted in the direction of Taiji Palace. He quickly suppressed his doubts and followed the others.

"Mr. Lang, the Queen guessed that you would come to visit the government office today, so she specially ordered the imperial chef to prepare food."

As she spoke, Shangguan Wan'er walked quickly, followed by two bright palace ladies, each carrying a beautifully carved food box in their hands.

Behind him is a tall eunuch carrying a pole on his shoulders and a bamboo basket on both ends.

Obviously, Shangguan Wan'er and Gong E specially brought food to Meng Fan, and they also brought their colleagues to enjoy the feast. He enjoyed the delicacies in the box, while others ate from the basket.

This……

Taishi Cheng Lao Huang was very frightened. If he hadn't been concerned about the occasion, everyone couldn't help but start talking.

Give food?

dream? !

I am afraid that no fourth-grade officials in various powerful departments receive such treatment.

Only the prime ministers who enter the political hall will receive the grace from the two saints every once in a while and taste the food made in the real imperial kitchen. This is a great grace.

So, what is the origin of this commander who came by air?
When everyone was suspicious, Wan'er had already arrived at Meng Fan's side, and Dr. Li was very discerning and took the initiative to pick up the table and leave to make room for them.

The two maids put down the food boxes in their hands and also chose to retreat.

"Mr. Lang, this gold and silver clipped flower is a gift from the princess."

"Jade Dew Group..."

Shangguan Wan'er knelt down and introduced her seriously.

Different from yesterday, she was dressed more gorgeously today. The palace skirt was still plain color, but her half-arms and shawl resembled colorful woven feathers, with gold threads hanging down.

However, the more Meng Fan looked at her, the more he felt that this girl looked like a tool. Needless to say, Princess Taiping's intention was not to mention that the reason why her aunt Wu Zetian acted like this was probably not simple.

Perhaps it was to remind everyone in the Taishi Bureau and other forces in the court that he was hers?
Ahem, although there is ambiguity, the more I think about it, the more likely it becomes. After all, the three provinces and six ministries all work in the imperial city. It is true that their respective offices are independent, but everyone is right next to each other, and they can all know about any trouble.

It can only be said that a certain person's political wisdom was limited to various novels in his previous life. Wu Zetian's move was simply to appreciate him, coupled with the friendship between old friends, relatives, and following the wishes of his daughter Li Lingyue.

Before her husband died of illness and her son was no longer able to survive, she had never thought of becoming an empress, especially the former, who seemed to be suffering from illness, but in fact, she firmly held the power, fame and weapons in her hands.

Going from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, establishing and supporting the Beimen Bachelors is nothing more than suffering from the lack of power, and feels that holding it in the hands of others is worse than holding it in your own hands.

As for the Taishi Bureau... under normal circumstances, it doesn't have much power. It can only play a certain role in building momentum when there are changes in dynasties.

In fact, no matter how meticulous and clever Shangguan Wan'er's mind was, she could never imagine what Meng Fan was thinking. She would raise her wrist from time to time, pick up food for him, and whisper a few words of introduction.

When the two eyes met, she blinked almost imperceptibly, the girl's heart disappeared in a flash, and then she regained her tranquility and dignity. "Thank you aunt and princess for me."

"Here."

Different people responded with different intonations.

After watching Shangguan Wan'er leave with the palace maids and eunuchs, Meng Fan turned to look at his other colleagues and said helplessly: "Just say whatever you want to ask."

"Haha, thanks to Taishi Ling, we can also enjoy the food." Old Huang said with a smile: "Life will be easier in the future. After all, it is the imperial chef's skills. This red sheep branch staff is really fragrant."

People are old and mature, and they will never inquire about things that do not do their own thing.

Other subordinates echoed:

"Taking the honor of Tai Shi Ling."

After all, they are half-Confucian and half-Taoist cultivators, so they cannot be flattering, not to mention that their room for advancement is very limited, and they do not want to wear purple robes.

And this also made Meng Fan less awkward.

A fifth-rank official with profound Taoism and profound background, two labels, surely it won't cause any trouble, right?

……

Five-flowered horse, Qianjinqiu.

After riding the divine horse borrowed from Zhou Wang Li Xian and having a sumptuous meal, Meng Fan walked slowly towards Gouji Ridge. He didn't seem to be in a hurry. After all, there were no reports of deaths or disappearances in Wannian County.

Beside him, Dr. Li was also riding a horse.

Riding a sedan chair was not popular in the Tang Dynasty. It was too effeminate, so both civil servants and military officers rode horses. Old ministers who were not physically able to ride horses would choose bullock carts.

"Look at your frown, what's wrong?"

His arrogant behavior was finally recognized, and Dr. Li gradually began to talk about some trivial matters in life, and became closer to the chief official's confidants.

"Changanju is not easy."

"Tell me."

"The price of the rental house has increased, and it costs a lot of money. Some time ago, I listened to the gossip from the Ministry of Household Affairs of Shangshu Province. The court is going to take action to regulate housing prices, and will first implement a rent limit order."

Having said this, Li Hongtao shook his head helplessly:
"Even in a prosperous place like the East and West Second City, the monthly rent cannot exceed five hundred cash."

"As a result, the policy was not made clear. The businessmen directly calculated it by room. Each room where the official lived was [-] cents. The owner of the house led me to count the beams, and the space covered by the two beams was counted as one room... "

The more restrictive the higher?
Meng Fan was speechless.

There are so many flaws and nowhere to complain.

"I'll lend it to you, and I'll pay it back when I get promoted and have money."

"it's not good."

"Shangguan is considerate of his subordinates and just borrowed money temporarily. If you feel sorry for me, you will always come back."

"..." Li Hongtao.

In the end, he didn't even come home from work, and he didn't even pay the IOU. Meng Fan was just joking.

One foot deep, one foot shallow.

The surrounding area is covered with wild grass up to the waist. After sunset, the shadows cast by dwarf pines are like ghosts. From time to time, night owls make strange calls.

"The place where people are tortured lives up to its reputation."

"This Gouji Ridge is even more eerie than outside the city."

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