Compete for the Song Dynasty

Hey, why is this kid so bold?Wang Pang looked at him with a smile: "You don't do it? You don't do it while making money, are you crazy?"

"My lord, I am in charge of the tea house on your behalf, but I am here to follow you. I am not interested in business matters. I am willing to work in the palace. What's more, I still take time to study now, in case I can pass the exam There is a half-time official among them, so is that also the fulfillment of your lord?"

Looking at Lu Shenyan, Wang Pang couldn't help laughing: "If you can pass the exam, I will find a way to lift you up!"

"That's what you said!" Lu Shenyan asked for a piece of paper with the seal of the government on it, and this guy has already passed the county examination.

"Hey? I said you can do it, kid? How much money did you pay for it?" [

Lu Shenyan said solemnly: "My lord, don't make fun of me! It's not that you don't know how ruthless my tiger mother is! She beats and scolds like nothing, and besides, we have a son, right? In the future, my son will become more and more serious." When I grow up, I can't let my son watch my father being beaten all the time! So, I just studied black and white, and I finally got my ancestors right, and now I'm waiting for next year's big exam."

What he said made Wang Pang and Hou Shuxian laugh, Wang Pang nodded, he did not take any exams, but there may not be a few people who have the same experience as him. "Okay! If you can pass the Jinshi exam, then I will definitely reward you!"

Lu Shenyan was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth: "Thank you, my lord."

"Don't thank me first, since you don't need to do the business of the tea plantation, then you are the king alone."

Lu Shenyan blinked his eyes and said with a smile on his face: "My lord, I have already thought about this person for you. When I went back to my hometown for an exam some time ago, I paid a special visit to old Mr. Zhang Yi. The old man misses you very much. Although the old man is older now, his vigor is still the same as before. I think it is better for the prince to invite Mr. Zhang to preside over the overall situation. Besides, Liu Qi is now seventeen or eighteen years old. If you talk to the eldest son Wouldn't it be nice to let Liu Qi help the old man do things."

"Okay! You are still thoughtful, you are worthy of being the chief executive of my palace. You turn around and ask Liu Qi if he is willing, and I have to take time to see Master!" Wang Pang praised Lu Shenyan and felt ashamed at the same time , Master Zhang Yi taught me a lot, but I seldom have time to see the old man.Lu Shenyan couldn't help being even more delighted when he heard Wang Pang's praise. Seeing that Wang Pang still had something to discuss with Hou Shuxian, he bid farewell to the two of them and turned to go out.

This time only Wang Pang and Hou Shuxian were left in the room. Wang Pang talked for a long time. Now that the business affairs of the mansion were arranged, he was waiting for the final decision. He let out a deep breath as if relaxing.

Hou Shuxian knew that what Wang Pang had just unloaded was the painstaking effort of many years of management, and it was impossible for most people to realize it in their lifetime.He smiled and looked at the decisive young man in front of him: "My lord, what do you mean, do you decide to abandon business and go into politics?"

"Yeah! I won't be able to take care of these business matters in the future, and besides, everyone is doing very well. Some of them should be let go!" Wang Pang said lightly, and he knew very well in his heart that even if the shareholding Going to share, the income is enough to maintain the expenses of the huge palace.What's more, he should retreat to the background for some things in the future. He still has many more important things to do.

There were a few light knocks on the door, and then Rou'er walked in: "My lord, just now Manager Lu said that your arrangements are almost done, and now only Mr. Hou and you are in the study. I'll come over and ask where your lunch is Meal?"

Only then did Wang Pang remember that he hadn't eaten since he came back from the palace: "Send me and Mr. Hou's lunch here, we still have something to talk about!"

Rou'er replied "Yes", and then said: "Cai Jing and General Nan are back, they said that the matter has been settled, and they are waiting for your order."

Hou Shuxian said to Wang Pang: "It seems that they are not slow to leave. General Nan probably sent the assassin to the Ministry of Punishment. It is estimated that someone will come to invite the prince soon."

Wang Pang smiled slightly: "It's not complicated at all, it's just a few ruthless people stirring up trouble, at most involving some officials, and letting the court figure out the affairs of the court." He said to Rou'er again: "You first Let them rest, I'll call them later!"

Rou'er nodded: "My lord, there are still a few invitations here, for you to go." As he spoke, he put the invitations in his hand on Wang Pang's desk, Wang Pang looked at them, and they were all officials of the capital. It's something to give yourself a break.

"You can let this one go first. Later, you can ask someone to invite Cai Xiang, the envoy of the Third Division, Ouyang Xiu of the Imperial Academy, and Li Can from the Kaifeng Mansion to come to the mansion tomorrow night to have a talk."

"Well..." Rou'er thought for a while and then said: "My lord, Su Wangfei sent someone to say that she was about to arrive in the capital, and I have asked Mrs. Lu to settle down to welcome Su Wangfei; there is another Yangzhou official named Xu Liang , Said that he wanted to see you, and asked him to go back and wait for news; and the eldest son asked when you would finish your work, and Tong Guan also clamored to see you..."

"Is there any more?" Wang Pang suddenly raised his head and looked at Rou'er.

"No more." Rou'er shook her head. [

Wang Pang saw Rou'er standing in front of her with her hands down. The former little girl was already slim now, but the years of tempering had made Rou'er a little more capable.He suddenly burst into laughter: "Girl, you have priorities now, but you don't need to do these things in the future, after all, you are considered the master of the palace. It's alright, go get ready."

Rou'er turned around and left the room, Wang Pang shook his head and said to Hou Shuxian with a smile: "Unexpectedly, Rou'er has been trained for several years, and she is really a material for a female secretary!"

"What is a female secretary?" Hou Shuxian was puzzled.

"Haha, it's the school girl."

Hou Shuxian also laughed: "My lord just said that it is reasonable. Although Miss Rou'er is a concubine, she is still considered a nobleman of the palace. It is not a problem to go in and out like this. Now you let Cai Jing study more, and you will go to official career in the future, then you You have to have people around you who will send you back and forth.”

"I transferred Jia Xian back, so I can do something with you and me."

Hou Shuxian suggested: "Your Majesty, I have an idea. There are quite a few young men in the house, Zhe Kejun's son Zhe Keshi, He Xingyuan's son He Zhu, and the young son Tong Guan are all fifteen or sixteen years old now, and they have reached the age of ability." You have reached the age of tempering with the elders in doing things, why don't you choose one of these children and keep it by your side."

Listening to this, Wang could not help sighing: "Yes, I have been here for almost ten years in the blink of an eye. I was also so old back then. It was the first time I went to the palace to participate in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Banquet, and it was the first time I saw Song Renzong."

Hou Shuxian wondered why Wang Pang said that he had been here for nearly ten years, but he also heard that Wang Pang agreed with his words.The maid in the mansion put the food on the table next to the study, Wang Pang stood up and sat down with Hou Shuxian at the table: "I have decided, let them all listen by my side. Jia Xian is in charge of coordinating the bank's affairs; Zhe Ke This kid is a good candidate for a general, so let him get in touch with the defense of Yongzhou; He Zhu is good at writing, and he can take over Cai Jing's work on paperwork; as for Tong Guan, he is very naughty, I have to watch carefully he."

"It turns out that the prince is more thoughtful than I thought." Hou Shuxian smiled, the two of them ate a few bites, put down the chopsticks and Hou Shuxian said: "The prince puts down other things, it seems that there is something important to tell me, right?"

Wang Pang took the towel prepared by the maid, cleaned his face and hands, and felt much refreshed.The maid removed the food from the table and served the prepared tea.Waiting for the maid to leave the king's side, she said: "Go to the palace today to meet the Holy Majesty. If I am not mistaken, I am afraid that the Emperor Yingzong will not be able to survive this winter."

Hou Shuxian put down the water glass he had just picked up, with a look of panic on his face: "What? Is the dragon in trouble?!"

"Yes, and he refuses to rest, but insists on it. This will only aggravate his condition."

Hou Shuxian said in a low voice: "What does the lord mean, Zhao Xu will take over soon?"

Wang Pang also lowered his voice: "That's why I asked Mr. Hou for advice. I am worried that once Zhao Xu takes over, the court will be somewhat turbulent."

Now it was Hou Shuxian's turn to take a deep breath, and then said: "I understand the intention of the lord, the prince's new succession to the throne must be unstable among the court officials, and it is likely to be a redistribution of power in the hands of the court officials." He paused After a while, looking at Wang's eyes, he said: "The meaning of the prince is to assist the prince in governing, and not to allow the old ministers to criticize the prince, so he abandoned the business, so as not to be suspected of conspiracy for personal gain?"

Wang Pang nodded with a smile: "As expected of Mr. Hou, who is far-sighted and strategic, he thought of my intention so quickly, but it is one aspect that makes people unassailable. On the other hand, you also know that I am away all the year round. Only the elders follow a little. The weight of words may not be effective."

"That's why the lord encouraged Lu Shenyan, Cai Jing and others to take scientific research. This is true, but the effect is slower."

"Mr. Yi's opinion?" Wang Pang already had some thoughts in his heart, and he asked for advice modestly, hoping to get some approval from Hou Shuxian.

But Hou Shuxian smiled knowingly: "My lord, you have done a lot of homework, whether it is Su Shi, Wang Shao, Li Gefei, brother Cheng Yi Chenghao, or Wang Yansou, who won three yuan in a row, which one is not your lord's?" Best friends? As long as the crown prince is willing to use new people, what are you worried about?"

Wang Pang knew that the network he had built for many years would come in handy sooner or later. "I'm worried about my age! Besides, I'm not a disciple of the Son of Heaven, and the Song Dynasty's style of emphasizing culture over martial arts can't be changed in a moment." He pointed to himself.

"My lord is right in thinking. To fulfill your father's wish, there must be someone who can overwhelm everyone with his talent and experience." [

Wang Pang nodded: "Now I, Yongzhou, have just started experimenting. Although there are some effects, even Zhang Fangping, who has always opposed Mr. Fan Zhongyan's new policies, praised him in front of the emperor when he returned to Beijing. Therefore, I plan to go back to Yongzhou to continue It is impossible to stay in the capital if the foundation is stabilized. Mr. Hou, you know my father's temper, and there is nothing anyone can do if he is stubborn. I hope that my father can come out of the mountain again and take charge of the overall situation."