Chapter 435: The Queen Mother’s Thoughts

First, I saw a good article about Zhao Ji's heart. Now I saw Chen Ao again. Zhao Ji's mood improved slightly. After chatting with Chen Ao for a few words, he suddenly asked: "Chen Ao, what did the ministers say when I left the court yesterday?"

Chen Ao was alert and understood that Zhao Ji was feeling weak at the moment, for fear that someone would make fun of him, so he said, "Your Majesty, the ministers are blaming themselves."

"It's not the case, right?" Zhao Ji felt a little relieved, but he deliberately looked unhappy: "For example, Wang Fu, I originally thought he was a loyal minister. Humph, this time this time it wasn't because he went to find the Empress Dowager every few days, so why did this happen!"

After saying this, Chen Ao already understood in his heart. Wang Fu finished and pursed his lips and said, "What are your plans?"

Zhao Ji closed his eyes and said calmly: "I am afraid that he will refuse to ask him to resign. If I issue an order, it will be difficult for the Empress Dowager to explain. Leave this matter to you."

Chen Ao nodded and said, "I understand."

After the discussion was decided, Chen Ao said a few words with the emperor. He stood up and said goodbye, "I want to go and ask the Queen Mother first."

Zhao Ji thought for a while and said, "The Empress Dowager should go there too, and be more sincere."

The Empress Dowager... Chen Ao thought about it and felt a headache, but he could only honestly say: "Yes."

I went to see the Empress Dowager first. The Empress Dowager's "illness" was obviously not cured yet. When Chen Ao came, the Empress Dowager's face was tense. Chen Ao asked about her well-being for a few words, and she did not hit anyone with a smile. When they came to visit her, the Empress Dowager no longer had her face. To be honest, although the imperial decree was to attack Chen Ao, the Empress Dowager was really dealing with the Empress Dowager. She said that she had any deep hatred for Chen Ao, so she relaxed and finally said a few polite words to Shen Ao.

After sitting here for half an hour, Chen Ao was uncomfortable, and the Empress Dowager was also uncomfortable. After a few questions and answers, Chen Ao finally ran away in panic and headed straight to the Empress Dowager's harem.

When the empress dowager saw Chen Ao, she asked coldly: "Have you gone to see the empress dowager just now?"

Chen Ao coughed and said, "Your Majesty asked me to go and have a look."

The Empress Dowager's face was slightly slower and she smiled and said, "When she sees you, she will definitely be polite, and she is afraid she will be angry to death."

Of course, Chen Ao did not dare to continue these words; the gods fought and the little ghosts suffered. Although Chen Ao was unfortunately involved in the war between the two women in the harem, it is better to get out as soon as possible.

Seeing that he did not dare to answer, the empress dowager felt bored and said with a frown: "You are lucky enough to escape this time, don't be too proud. If the empress dowager can issue the first imperial edict, there will be a second, third time, do you understand?"

These words are a warning to Chen Ao not to be clear about himself, and to follow her the Queen Mother honestly is the right thing to do.

The queen mother stared at Chen Ao closely. When she looked at this young man, she admired Chen Ao a little, but she used it more. This guy could do things and cultivate it well, so she could be her left and right arms.

Although she is the queen mother, many things can not be done according to her original intention. For example, some disobedient ministers wrote memorials saying that the harem is in order. This is very clear, but the empress dowager is the leader of the harem. Even though the empress dowager gritted her teeth for these memorials, she could not punish them and could not overturn the memorials.

In addition, there is her family. She is still alive and can protect them from peace. But what about a hundred years later?

Seeing Chen Ao nodding, the Empress Dowager said indifferently: "That Wang Fu can't be kept anymore. Chen Ao, you have to find a way. This person is annoying when he sees it."

Today, he had accepted the same instructions from both of them. Chen Ao couldn't help but laugh. It was unreasonable for Wang Fu to be unlucky. He hurriedly said, "The Queen Mother, just wait for the good news!"

After playing cards with the empress dowager for a while, Chen Ao went out of the palace and went home. Today, many guests came, but Shi Ying and others did not come. However, some classmates and friends secretly hinted at congratulations in the name of visiting. After Chen Ao met the guests, he went to ask Chen Ji for peace before returning to the backyard.

It is no longer a question of whether or not to be punished by Wang Fu, but what measures can be taken. On the one hand, it can establish prestige in the court and shock the old party, and on the other hand, it can make Wang Fu unable to afford it.

However, there is no hurry at the moment. Zhao Ji ordered the inner palace to rest in the past few days and canceled the morning court. Therefore, he had to take action and wait until the court's discussion at the end of the month to launch another attack. He had to give Wang Fu a fatal blow in front of the civil and military officials of the court.

There is some time, Chen Ao is free, but he hasn't been idle for long. On that side, Lu Zhizhang's marriage is almost settled. It is said that Lu Zhizhang's father ran from Hongzhou in person. When he arrived at Suiya Mountain, he beat him hard with his cane. He must be blamed for being unsuccessful and unpromising. After that, the Grand Master Lu went to see Zhou Zheng again. The Lu family and the Zhou family were said to have had a friendship between three generations ago. When Lu Zhizhang's grandfather came to Bianjing to study, he was classmates and friends with Zhou Zheng's father, so as long as the Lu family entered Beijing, most of them lived in the Zhou family.

Chen Ao Shao had to go to see Mr. Lu, so he dressed up and took several wives back to Zhou's mansion to visit relatives.

Mr. Lu is not young at a young age. It is said that he gave birth to such a son only when he was middle-aged. He was wearing an ordinary Confucian shirt and a square scarf. He didn't look like a businessman at all, but instead had a somewhat scholarly temperament. Sitting in the hall, Mr. Lu was drinking tea slowly, while Lu Zhizhang stood beside him obediently. When he saw Chen Ao coming, he was as if he saw a savior and kept blinking at Chen Ao.

Chen Ao went over and gave a tribute to his nephew. Master Lu immediately stood up and smiled bitterly: "Mr. Shen doesn't have to be too polite. I am just a commoner. How can I afford the tribute to Mr. Shen?"

After sitting down, Chen Ao smiled and said, "Is this time in Bianjing, is it because of Zhizhang's proposal?"

Grandpa Lu glared at Lu Zhizhang and said, "I am only this son, but he is not good at it. He is hanging around in Bianjing. He has no fame and no desire to return to Hongzhou to do business with me. Now that he has not yet established a career, he wants to marry again, which makes Lord Shen laugh."

Chen Ao smiled and said, "He is still very successful. Now he is a well-known celebrity in Bianjing City. Even I envy him."

Mr. Lu smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "What's the use of writing some stories? Throughout history, who has made great achievements in writing stories? Lord Shen, he is in Bianjing, so I have thanked you here."

Chen Ao smiled and said, "I don't agree with this, why can't I have a future when writing stories? To be honest, even the palace also likes to read the story. Yesterday, His Majesty asked him specially, saying that he wanted to set up a college in the Hanlin Academy of Calligraphy and Painting. If so, he would have to be ordered to be a attendant and lecturer at that time. This is a dignified fourth-rank official, and many people can't even come to dream of it."

When Master Lu heard this, he became interested and said in disbelief: "Don't Lord Shen say these words?"

Chen Ao said: "What am I doing when I am joking? I am afraid that the will will come down in the next few days."

Regarding this, Chen Ao dared to guarantee the case. Yesterday, he mentioned this matter and looked at Zhao Ji's face with caution. Zhao Ji must have agreed. However, in front of him, Zhao Ji was not able to put down his airs, so he said that I would think about it again.

Grandpa Lu said in surprise: "If you have an official position, it will be a bright family. I am not afraid of Lord Shen's jokes. Our Lu family is a big family, and some uncles and brothers also serve as officials. But when I come to me, he... I gave birth to such a son, but he is not strong enough. I can't write the articles of the scriptures, so I can only be a rich family. I have to ask Lord Shen to pay more attention to this matter."

Grandpa Lu is not a fool either. When he comes to Bianjing, he doesn’t know who Chen Ao is? He is probably responsible for the matter in the academy. Of course, he has to say a few words of thanks, just want to ask Lu Zhizhang to kowtow to Chen Ao and thank him.

Chen Ao quickly waved his hand and said, "This is all Your Majesty's idea. Shi Zhizhang's story is well written, so how dare I take credit for it."

After a greeting, the two finally brought the topic to business. Chen Ao asked the Lu family what business they were doing. Master Lu said: "The main business is the car dealer, and there are also shops."

The Lu family's car dealer is really good. Almost all major roads and prefectures in Jiangnan and Jiangbei have their connection points, and they hire tens of thousands of workers. At this point, Chen Ao dares not underestimate the Lu family.

Mr. Lu smiled and said, "If I had known that Lord Shen had some small businesses outside, Suiya Tea House would have seven or eight in Bianjing and Hangzhou. If I were interested in opening a branch in Hangzhou, I might be able to help you."

Chen Ao's eyes lit up: "It's okay for the tea shop to say, but if my Sui Ya Weekly and Poetry Book can be sold through the Lu Family Car Store, does Shibo think it's feasible?"

What Chen Ao thought of was the role of the car shop. The car shop in this era is similar to the post office in later generations. The Lu family has stationed in so many cities, so can Suiya Weekly and Poetry Books be transported to various cities through car shops? Although it is not possible to buy a new version in Bianjing, it is nothing in this era if it is not a month behind.

If this new sales model can be realized, Suiya Weekly and Poetry Books can quickly travel from Bianjing to all prefectures across the country, and its sales can increase by at least ten times.

Grandpa Lu thought for a while and said, "Often the car dealership carries people, so it's not a big deal to bring some books on the way."

As soon as Master Lu finished speaking, he immediately saw the business opportunity. He was *** Lake and immediately understood Chen Ao's meaning: "If Suiya Weekly needs delivery, I will continue to let the guys from all over the country carry them. What about?"

Chen Ao shook his head and relied on favors to maintain such a business, so he suggested that the Lu family invest in the shares and give them 20% of the benefits. The Lu family had the benefits, and the Cheshang and Suiya Weekly could be tied up. The two discussed for a while and immediately drafted the details. Then they made a decision on the spot, and an agreement that had a profound impact on Suiya Weekly was reached.

Chen Ao couldn't help but smile and said, "In this way, Chen has to recruit more printing craftsmen. Now Suiya Weekly prints tens of thousands of copies a week, and if the sales volume reaches hundreds of thousands or millions in the future, it will be another headache."

Mr. Lu smiled meaningfully and said, "Who can't get over money? A headache is a headache, but the benefits of life are also fun!"

The two couldn't help but smile at each other, and ignored Lu Zhizhang.

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Chapter completed!