The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Lao Zhao responded: "It is the capital after all, under the feet of the emperor, so it is naturally more prosperous than other places."

Li Fu smiled.

"This is just the beginning, Lao Zhao, are you still continuing the business of collecting land and shops in Chang'an City?"

"My lord did not say to stop, and I dare not make the decision on my own, so I am still looking for it. Whenever someone wants to sell, someone will come to the palace to report the news, and then our people will go to negotiate the price as soon as possible."

Li Fu nodded: "Well, let's continue."

"When your majesty defeats the Turks, Chang'an City will be more lively. With the stable situation, Chang'an City will not only be the center of the Tang Dynasty."

It is the central city of Asia!

It is even the central city of the world!

"At that time, the houses, land, and shops we have accumulated will all rise in value." Li Fu said with a smile: "Old Zhao, we can all make a fortune from this in the future. Even if we don't use the shop ourselves, we can rent it out and collect rent. It will be a lot of money every month."

Of course, this so-called large sum of money cannot be compared with the tea business, but it is a fixed asset.

Li Fu never thought that one day, he would be a landlord in the Tang Dynasty.

And he would be a landlord who didn't have to carry the keys to collect rent everywhere, and even the management and collection of rent were done by someone else.

What a heavenly life.

It's just a matter of wearing a pair of slippers and playing mahjong under the tree all day.

Li Fu had a smile on his face.

He was still young, and at this age, he still had to work a little harder, otherwise he would be no different from a salted fish.

Now Li Fu has no concept of money. What he has to do all day is to think about how to spend money.

From being so poor that he had to sell his belongings to now thinking about how to spend money every day, it has only been two years.

Oh, I'm talking about fate~~~ Alas~~~

Although Lao Zhao had doubts in his heart, he didn't say much.

He didn't think that His Majesty would fail in the future expedition to the grassland.

But, if he defeated the Turks, would Chang'an City be more lively?

Why?

Just this point, Lao Zhao couldn't figure it out.

How could Lao Zhao figure it out? After Li Shimin overthrew the Turks, the surrounding small countries were scared.

They all ran to Chang'an City and licked the Tang Emperor.

Isn't this a communication between the two sides?

With communication, isn't there trade?

When people come over and see, my God, the Tang Chang'an City is so prosperous, there are so many good things, and they will definitely make a fortune by trading back and forth a few times. Buy some good things, and sell them to the nobles over there at a high price after shipping them back. Isn't that a lot of small money?

While Li Fu was enjoying his life in Chang'an, the officials in the court were not idle.

Because the court was going to evaluate officials, many minor officials were also in a panic, fearing that they would be laid off.

Although the decree had been issued, it was still unclear how and who to lay off.

It was precisely because of this that this year's tea business was much better than last year.

Officials had to move around.

They had to do everything they could to keep their official hats.

Since they had to move around, they certainly couldn't go to visit empty-handed.

Therefore, Chang'an was now very lively, both openly and secretly.

And many nobles in Chang'an had received many visiting cards at home. They had many old subordinates who were worried that they would be laid off, so they all tried to make connections.

In the current situation, no one dared to promise anything.

No one knew how Li Shimin and the prime minister in the court would make the decision.

If you easily agree to something, you will only be asking for trouble.

Even the aristocratic families are dealing with it carefully.

At this time, they dare not turn the table with Li Shimin on this matter.

Because of the Weizhou case, Li Shimin is now righteous and stands on the commanding heights.

If anyone says anything, just throw the Weizhou case in his face.

Look, this is the matter of dealing with redundant personnel, what do you want to say?

Fang Xuanling was on vacation at home. On this day, there were several reports that someone asked for an audience.

Fang Xuanling was also very annoyed.

He was the Minister of the Central Secretariat and had a direct relationship with this matter. Naturally, many people wanted to find a way and found him.

"My lord, there is a man named Zhao Deyan outside who wants to see you."

"Zhao Deyan?"

"Yes."

Fang Xuanling put down the bamboo slips in his hand: "Wait a minute, let him come to the study to see me."

"Yes." The servant responded.

Zhao Deyan came to Fang Xuanling's study room, carrying Wude wine in one hand and tea leaves in the other.

"I'm asking for an audience, please forgive me, Minister of the Central Secretariat."

"Sit down." Fang Xuanling gestured.

Zhao Deyan bowed slightly and knelt down opposite Fang Xuanling.

"Have you been unemployed since the incident in Beizhou last year?" Fang Xuanling asked.

"The Ministry of Personnel did not appoint me, so I have been unemployed at home." Zhao Deyan responded.

"The Ministry of Personnel did not appoint me, so I have to do this."

"I am also a high-ranking official in the court, and I still want to do something." Zhao Deyan was anxious.

"Then why don't you go directly to the Ministry of Personnel?"

Zhao Deyan looked embarrassed.

"It's a bit difficult to go to the Ministry of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel is already assessing officials, and I'm afraid of being caught in the crossfire."

Fang Xuanling smiled.

"Why not wait until after the assessment?"

Zhao Deyan also showed an embarrassed smile on his face.

"After the assessment, it will definitely be dismissed, and it may be too late."

"So you came to me. ”

“Zhongshuling is a wise man and a person who loves talents. I have heard that Zhongshuling has always been famous for recruiting talents.”

Fang Xuanling shook his head when he heard this.

“I can’t help you. The current Ministry of Personnel is different from the previous one. The current Minister of Personnel is concurrently held by the Right Servant of the Ministry of Shangshu. I am Zhongshuling of the Ministry of Zhongshu. Do you understand?” Fang Xuanling said.

“I understand, I understand. Zhongshuling means to go to the Right Servant to make some moves?”

“Maybe, it’s possible. It’s okay to try.” Fang Xuanling did not give a clear answer: “During the Wude period, did you have any political achievements in Beizhou?”

“There are some political achievements, but being an official in the court depends on connections.” Zhao Deyan said: “After the abdication of the emperor, the connections are a bit messy. If it goes on like this, it’s not good, so I want to find some connections to continue. "

Fang Xuanling heard this, leaned back, looked at Zhao Deyan lazily, and asked casually: "In your opinion, what are the connections of the court?"

"Uh..."

Zhao Deyan pondered and responded.

"Your Majesty's new dynasty is a new connection, with vigor. I just lost to Wei Zheng..."

Fang Xuanling had a smile on his face.

"I brought a small gift to the Secretary-General. Please accept it anyway."

Fang Xuanling saw the Wude wine and tea brought by Zhao Deyan.

"You bought these two things well, well bought." Fang Xuanling smiled and said, "Should I keep these things or not?"

"Of course I kept them. The more gifts you give, the less blame you have. In the future, I will rely on the Secretary-General to take care of me." Zhao Deyan looked at Fang Xuanling with a flattering face.

"What if I can't take care of it? ”

“Those who can be taken care of, those who cannot be taken care of, leave a token of your gratitude.”

The smile on Fang Xuanling’s face was meaningful.

“Okay, then I’ll do as you say. Tomorrow, I’ll go and talk to His Majesty.” Fang Xuanling agreed.

“Hehehehehe, please don’t, please don’t, as long as the Minister of the Central Secretariat understands it. "Zhao Deyan said hurriedly, and then looked up to see Fang Xuanling didn't say anything, so he also bowed and left.

After Zhao Deyan left, Fang Xuanling opened his eyes and looked at Zhao Deyan's back.

He is good at speaking, talking, doing things, and cunning.

He is a good candidate.

Since you want to do something so much...

Since I have accepted your gift.

Then I will find you something to do.

I have to find you something big to do.

Fang Xuanling has already made up his mind.

There are many people visiting today, and Fang Xuanling has met them one by one, but after meeting and talking, he only accepted Zhao Deyan's gift.

However, this Zhao Deyan is really impressive.

After leaving Fang Xuanling's house, Zhao Deyan took his followers and rushed to the East Market.

"Master, what else do we need to do in the East Market?"

"Of course, we need to buy gifts. "Zhao Deyan said with a smile.

Although Fang Xuanling did not say it explicitly, he really pointed out a clear way for him.

Fang Xuanling said that his gift was well bought.

He praised it twice.

This is the guidance that cannot be said explicitly.

You have to rely on your own intelligence to understand.

The problem lies in the two gifts he bought.

When it comes to the right servant, the words of the secretary-general are ambiguous, but when it comes to gifts, the tone is firm and praises them.

The more Zhao Deyan thought about it, the more he felt that he was really smart!

Why didn't I think of it!

Since he is so smart, he should do this job himself.

Wu De wine and tea, these two things, who in the whole Chang'an City doesn't know that this is the industry of the Jingyang Palace.

Jingyang Wang!

In the new dynasty, Jingyang Wang is the biggest connection in front of His Majesty!

He is less than 20 years old, and he is already the Prince's tutor.

Your Majesty has let goHe handed the prince to the Prince of Jingyang for instruction.

The prince today will be the future emperor.

As smart as Zhao Deyan is, how could he not know about the Prince of Jingyang Li Fu?

The favor of three generations, the overwhelming wealth, the connections!

It's amazing.

In the end, it has to be the Minister of the Central Secretariat, who hit the nail on the head.

Zhao Deyan planned to buy gifts and visit the Prince of Jingyang's mansion.

He couldn't let down the Minister of the Central Secretariat.

As soon as Zhao Deyan left, Fang Xuanling took the gifts sent by Zhao Deyan into the palace.

People who are foxes will not be moved by such a small thing.

In the Liangyi Hall, Li Shimin couldn't help laughing when he saw Fang Xuanling like this.

"Fang Xuanling, it is said that all officials are greedy. It seems that you are no exception."

Fang Xuanling also laughed when he heard it, and laughed very happily.

"Yes, so I brought them here specially to show your majesty how much I have embezzled, hahahaha."

After listening to Fang Xuanling's story, Li Shimin smiled and nodded.

"You've kicked him to Huairen's side."

"Master Li is very smart. It's interesting to talk about people like Zhao Deyan. Originally, I planned to keep such people to deal with Pei Ji, but Pei Ji collapsed in advance. However, after thinking about it, I think this person is still useful. Let him go to Master Li to confuse him. Otherwise, the following things will not go smoothly."

"To let such a person do something, he must be willing to do it. As for us, when it comes to bewitching people and describing beautiful scenes in the future, no one can compare to Master Li."

"After Master Li has met him and talked with him, let this person do things, and it will be twice the result with half the effort. Moreover, he must do his best, because once things are done, it's really hard to say, right?"

Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling, and both of them showed a smug smile on their faces.

Li Shimin didn't mind at all.

After meeting Li Fu, he was irritated by him. Now, finding him something to do is what he deserves.

"I thought you wanted to get rid of him, but from what you said, you want to use him?" Li Shimin asked.

"Zhao Deyan is hopeless, but this hopelessness can really be of great use." Fang Xuanling explained, "Before entering the palace, I had someone send a letter to Li Shaofu, and the letter stated this.

And Zhao Deyan, if he is sent to the grassland, to the Turks, he still does the same thing. Your Majesty, think about it, will the Turks still be the original Turks?"

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

"It's interesting."

"It seems that this method can also be used to divide and disintegrate."

This reminded Li Shimin of someone.

His father-in-law, Changsun Sheng, did this.

Fang Xuanling smiled with his head down.

"Yes, greed can produce all kinds of evil deeds. If this seed is planted there, the consequences will be unimaginable. Zhao Deyan is now eager to seek an official position. If he is sent to the Turks, the Turkic tribes are already loose. If there are more internal fights among them, Your Majesty, I hope we will no longer have to worry about it."

Li Shimin turned his head, his eyebrows curved, with an unspeakable smile on his face, pointing at Fang Xuanling and laughing.

Good, good.

Fang Xiang, you are really bad, you are the one who plays tricks on people.

"You are worthy of being the Minister of the Central Secretariat, you know people and appoint them well."

The monarch and his ministers laughed at each other.

This move is a loss, but it really works.

Fang Xiang is really, full of bad water, I like it.

Li Shimin was secretly proud in his heart.

Make the best use of people.

I also hope that Huairen can paint a better future for Zhao Deyan.

What is this called? By the way, Huairen said, this is called drawing a big cake.

This time, Huairen must draw this cake round, big and full.

After the subsequent appointment, we still have to count on him to give Zhao Deyan "guidance".

Turks, hehe, Zhao Deyan is like a fish in a carriage, and they complement each other.

Zhao Deyan is not good for the Tang Dynasty, but of course he is not good for the Turks.

But his lack of benefit to the Turks is the biggest benefit to the Tang Dynasty!