A Thousand Hills

Chapter 165

On the second day, the fifth prince not only took a serious look at his elder brother's proud face, but also took the opportunity of finishing the finishing work of the building to meet Shen Hanlin.

Shen Hanlin was about the same age as the fifth prince, handsome and meticulous, with a pair of smiling almond eyes, a straight nose and red lips, and the grass-green official uniform from the sixth rank gave Shen Hanlin a bit of elegance and youth.

He is really a person who can make people feel good.

The fifth prince just glanced at Shen Hanlin. With his identity, it is impossible to ask Shen Hanlin if you have any relationship with Emperor Xue.Two hundred and fifty can't do such a thing.The five princes came up with the idea that all those who have contributed to the building of the library should ask everyone to write their names in small letters, and in the future, the artisans of the House of Internal Affairs will engrave it on the stone tablet, and then this tablet will be erected in the building forever. Inside the hall.

Then, in addition to rewards such as gold and silver, those who should be promoted, and those who should be praised, the imperial court also made a batch of silver badges. These badges are engraved with miniature and simple figures of building a library, which can be worn on the body on weekdays , Of course, depending on the contribution to the building of the library, the quality of the badges is also different. The first class, such as Mr. Beiling and Xu Shangshu, are jade badges, followed by gold, silver, and copper.

The fifth prince also specially asked for an order, asking the historian to record the building of the library in detail in the book. In fact, even if the fifth prince did not mention this matter, the historian would not forget it.

In a word, the fifth prince has done very thoughtful and proper work on the matter of building a book building to award rewards, no matter in terms of benefits or self-reputation.Rao even Emperor Mu Yuan said, "The fifth child has also experienced it."

The prince smiled, "Yes, the fifth younger brother has become more considerate."

The fifth prince's reputation among the relatives and nobles fell to the bottom, but in Qingliu, he reached a new high with the help of building a book building to complete the reward.Before the grand ceremony of building the library, the fourth prince and the fifth prince helped Emperor Mu Yuan solve the problem of Mr. Beiling's resettlement. The old man is old and has been busy building the library for more than ten years. Emperor Mu Yuan was thinking about Jiangbei Ling stayed in the imperial capital.However, this matter is more difficult. At the beginning, Emperor Mu Yuan's father also wanted Jiang Beiling to stay in the imperial capital, but he patted his ass and returned to his hometown.Now that Emperor Mu Yuan used the building of the library to win the hearts of scholars all over the world, and Jiangbeiling's reputation has risen to a higher level, such a person, Emperor Mu Yuan did not want him to run around.However, how to keep Jiangbeiling is a problem.

At this time, Emperor Mu Yuan naturally thought that the Fifth Prince would let his sons worship at the gate of Jiangbeiling in advance, and the completion of the building of the library was also done by the Fifth Prince, which was a very good job.Emperor Mu Yuan called his fifth son to discuss this matter. The fifth prince already had a draft, and his wife had already told him about it.The fifth prince also got along with the fourth prince, and the fifth prince said, "My son-in-law and fourth sister-in-law bought some land in the southern suburbs last year. At that time, it was built by the imperial court to house some poor officials. At that time, the officials hated the land. It's remote and I don't want to go. We went to have a look with our fourth brother and sister-in-law. They insisted that the place was good, and no one lived there and bought a lot of land. Now it seems that they have some luck. Now where It has also become prosperous. The money I bought for the field last year has gradually returned to its original value. There is a hill not far from the southern suburbs. Now there are some flowers and trees planted on the hill. There are water and trees beside the hill. The scenery is very good. Find my son The Mr. Pattern of the Ministry of Internal Affairs drew the garden map, and built more than a dozen unique manors around the mountain, and there is also a very good school. The daughter-in-law and his son discussed it. Merchants, when they bought the land there, it wasn’t all for making money. The son thought, there are mountains, waters, and fields, and it’s the quietest place. Not far away are the official houses built by the imperial court. He is a scholar. Besides, the food, clothing, housing and transportation around are still cheap, if Mr. Beiling is willing, he can invite Mr. Beiling to preach there for the elderly, but this idea, the son has never been sure how to talk to his father, and he does not know whether it is appropriate or not?"

Even though the fifth prince asked the fourth concubine Hu Shi to talk together, Emperor Mu Yuan also knew that Hu Shi did not have such insight, so Emperor Mu Yuan said, "Your wife thinks very far."

The fifth prince looked proud, "Yes, thanks to the father who loves his son, he married such a virtuous daughter-in-law. To tell the truth, the daughter-in-law and the others bought those fields back then, but they invested a lot. There is only a six-foot-wide dirt road from the south of the city. The daughter-in-law and the others donated money to build a green brick road with four carriages. They planted trees and flowers around the house, dug a lake and raised fish. They are all new houses in Yishui, and those poor officials are willing to rent them. Now they are in short supply. Now that they are popular, they first built an academy in the area where the officials belonged, and then built private houses around them. These private houses, This is the place to make money. Because after all, it is a place where officials live together, and many rich people are willing to buy houses there. Only in this way can the invested money be earned back slowly.”

As he said that, the fifth prince was a little embarrassed and said, "Of course, my son's proposal is also selfish. Mr. Beiling is the gentleman that his son hired for Dalang and the others. The son also wants to give up some house land for his husband to retire in the imperial capital." It's nothing. The son is willing. The son also thinks that with Mr. Beiling's reputation, he can manage the southern suburbs into a place of academic contention. Therefore, the house and the land are sincerely offered by the son. However, Mr. Beiling moved in Well, the price of the land and houses over there will naturally rise. However, we have already negotiated that no matter how much money we earn, half of the net profit will be donated to the court after deducting expenses. This is not The son and the fourth brother acted like this, and the father should not tell others. The son and the fourth brother feel that the days of peace in the world are still short, and the cultural context is just beginning to flourish. Please use the money on the scholars."

The fifth prince really spoke from the bottom of his heart, how could Emperor Mu Yuan want such small money from his son, and said, "Your money, take it to your own family to live, the court is not bad for you."

"The emperor really underestimated his son and fourth brother. How could our royal family pursue profits like merchants. This is a windfall. If the son and fourth brother are in a tight schedule, they will not swell their faces to pretend to be fat. "

Only then did Emperor Mu Yuan accept the filial piety from his sons, and said to the fifth prince, "No matter what method you think of, settle Jiangbeiling well and let him stay in the imperial capital."

Even though the fifth prince had a plan in advance, and the place was arranged by Mr. Beiling, and the house was built, how to persuade the old man, after the previous encounters, the fifth prince had to be cautious.He first invited Li Qiao to discuss it. Li Qiao was Jiangbeiling's proud student and had made great contributions in the process of building the library. He didn't want to be an official, so the reward was quite generous.In addition, Li Qiao is now the husband of his sons. In terms of etiquette, the two are also relatives, and the relationship with the princess is also good. The fifth prince asked Li Qiao to discuss.Li Qiao had no words to refuse, and made some plans for the fifth prince, so one day, the fifth prince invited Mr. Beiling to enjoy the autumn scenery. With Li Qiao helping to speak, Mr. Beiling readily agreed.

The fifth prince ordered a carriage and horses to be prepared. The ostentation was simple, and the carriages and horses were not very eye-catching, but the carriage was spacious and comfortable, with tea and fruit prepared, and the group went to the southern suburbs.At that time, Osmanthus osmanthus was just falling, golden chrysanthemums were in full bloom, and the countryside outside the city was full of busy scenes. Although there were not many beautiful scenery in the suburbs, the eyes were wide open, and one felt refreshed.Because the road is wide and easy to walk, I soon arrived at the resettlement house built by the imperial court in the southern suburbs. Because this is the place where officials live together, although there are not many Confucian scholars talking and laughing, there are no white people.In this slightly cold late autumn, the sound of children reading could be faintly heard. Mr. Beiling raised his white eyebrows and said, "The academy here is not small."

The fifth prince ordered the car to stop, and together with Li Qiao helped Mr. Beiling out of the car, the autumn wind was cold and Mr. Beiling seemed more energetic.A group of people walked to the academy, the academy was not small, and the elementary school students were in class, reading with a small milk voice, childish and noisy, reading some simple elementary books.Mr. Beiling listened attentively for a while, but did not go in to disturb him.The fifth prince took Mr. Beiling for a walk outside the academy. It was rare that there was a kickjump court in the backyard. Mr. Beiling nodded, "This academy is well built."

People like Mr. Beiling naturally like the academy, the fifth prince smiled, "After all, the southern suburbs are farther away from the inner city, and most of the people living here are officials with a difficult life, and most of them are with their families. They are all scholarly families. , their own family can also teach their children, but they are on errands, afraid that they don’t have the time, so they built this academy. The offspring of officials who live in resettlement houses can study for free. If there are children nearby who want to study, they can study one or two times a month .Two taels of silver will be awarded to the top five in each class in the monthly exam."

After hearing this, Mr. Beiling asked, "Who will pay for the money?" Don't think that the great Confucian is a person who doesn't talk about money. Mr. Beiling has never been shy about talking about money. He knows a lot of things at his age. If you want to do it for a long time, you must have money support.

The Fifth Prince said, "The hundreds of acres of peach, apricot, and plum trees, as well as the fish and shrimp in the lake, are used for the Academy every year. The Academy also accepts gifts of silver, and there are special accounts for the Academy."

Mr. Beiling said, "Your Majesty's rewards are quite heavy, even the old man can't use gold and silver. I will send someone to send them tomorrow."

The fifth prince smiled, "I spoke too early, and I'll make a deal first. After a while, sir, I want to donate money. I suddenly thought of donating to this Mengtong Academy. Don't regret it."

Mr. Beiling smiled, "It seems there is a better place to go."

There are naturally better places to go. After leaving the resettlement area, the road is still flat and wide. Even Mr. Beiling couldn't help saying, "This road is really well repaired."

The fifth prince smiled, "Since the road has been built, the farmers nearby have gotten a lot cheaper."

Mr. Beiling changed the subject, "I heard that the land here was bought by Princess Xie, did Princess Xie build this road too?"

The Fifth Prince didn't expect Mr. Beiling to know even this, and he didn't hide it. He said with a smile, "The princess gives out porridge every winter, and in spring gives out seed grains or pays according to the work. Let the stewards organize people to repair the road." Can't help it. I praised my daughter-in-law.

Mr. Beiling looked at the corner of the eaves flying faintly under the blue sky and green trees in the distance, and said, "The princess's vision is amazing." He had heard of this place in the southern suburbs, mainly because it was too famous. When it moved, it was safe and sound, and the people around didn't notice it, as if they were blessed by gods. Therefore, many people said that this place is a blessed place.Then, Mr. Beiling knew a little about the ins and outs of this place.

The fifth prince smiled, "The princess is meticulous and thoughtful. Most of the things here are handled by the princess and the fourth sister-in-law. At best, I just helped find a gentleman who draws the garden."

Mr. Beiling knew it in his heart. When he saw the chrysanthemum picking under the eastern fence, he was not surprised to see the scenery of Nanshan leisurely.Mr. Beiling also had to say, "It's really a good place."

The fifth prince pointed to a green brick and tile house in the distance and said, "I have been working in the Ministry of Rites for a few years. When I was in the spring, I was a little poor. I came to the imperial capital and spent all my money, so I had to live in temples and other places. This piece of house is for the poor. The children lived, and the expenses were paid by the imperial court." In fact, there are very few people who are too poor for their careers. Of course, there are also those who have a difficult life.

Don't think Mr. Beiling is a scholar, the old man was not confused at all, and said, "The land here is not cheap, is it?" There are many people who give him houses and land, and those with better location and more beautiful scenery than here are even rarer. Rare, that's because of his fame and his status.However, it is rare for Mr. Beiling to build houses for poor and unknown scholars.

The fifth prince didn't say that money is something outside his body. He is a prince who is a serious servant in the court. He has lived in a separate government for these years, and he understands economic affairs and human relationships.The fifth prince said, "It was cheap when I bought it last year, but now the investment has paid off, otherwise this batch of houses would not have been built."

"Is that what you planned when you bought the land?"

"That's not true." The Fifth Prince then talked to Mr. Beiling about the origin of this land, how the court built low-rent housing, how officials were reluctant to live in the place because of its remoteness, how capable his princess was, and of course he was not left behind. The fourth princess, the partner of the princess of the family, how the two women built the scenery here.When it comes to the use of this land, the fifth prince said, "Although the princess is a woman, she is not inferior to me in knowledge. She said that my family is not a merchant, so I don't need to chase money for profit. The resettlement house built by the imperial court is full of officials. The rank is not high, and the family background is poor, but he is also a serious scholar. In the past hundred years, wars have been chaotic, and swords and swords are everywhere. Today, the world is peaceful for only a few decades, and the revival of the cultural context is just around the corner. Therefore, I was thinking here Houses have been built and sold to scholars at a lower price. No matter how difficult it is, those who are dedicated to learning can also live in free houses, but the conditions are a bit difficult, and three meals a day are provided by the imperial court. I thought, everyone People who are dedicated to studying and learning don’t pay much attention to things outside of themselves. Sir, he doesn’t want to serve me. This is his character, and the late emperor admired him very much. But I think, the past is just a change of God’s will, sir. In [-], I walked the Confucian way, and the literary style in the Jiangbei area was prosperous, which was closely related to Mr.'s decades of preaching and teaching. I don't have a mansion to present to Mr., but I just want to ask Mr. to preside over the Wendao Hall, stay here, and revitalize context."

(End of this chapter)