"This guy is really hateful!!"
"How dare you plunder and exploit the common people and accumulate such a huge wealth!!"
Lou Rui shouted loudly, his eyes red, burning with jealous anger.
Tian Zili had recovered and sat next to him carefully.
This is Lou Rui's mansion. Lou Rui's mansion can be regarded as the most luxurious even among the dignitaries in Ye City. His mansion is far away from the palace, and it occupies a huge area. One person can occupy five or six rooms.
The size of a distinguished mansion
The land, the entire house was made by him to be unlike the human world. The rockery and running water were just the most basic. At this moment, Lou Rui and Tian Zili were sitting on a pavilion on a high slope. Sitting here, they could actually see the distant scenery at a glance.
Royal Palace.
No matter how you put it, this is a bit presumptuous.
But Mr. Lou obviously didn't care much about this. He was wearing a set of glittering clothes. The coat made of gold thread was so dazzling. The jade belt made of pure white jade around his waist was dazzling. Forty people gathered around him.
The remaining servants gathered around the pavilion, and two servants were prepared for everything. They said that for eating, there were two servants for washing hands, two servants for wiping hands, two servants for feeding fruit, and two servants for cutting meat.
Even the Prime Minister is not as arrogant as him.
Lou Rui looked at Tian Zili in front of him again, with a gentle smile on his face, "Don't worry, I've given it to the Prime Minister."
"I will certainly remember all the good things my nephew has done to me. I hate greedy thieves like Hui Luo the most in my life!"
"He can be greedy for anything else, but he deserves to be greedy for this military ration?!"
"I'm sitting in such a high position that I've forgotten how I got there!"
"There are so many ways to feed the frontier fortress. I have to choose the stupidest one! Does he want to force the rebels to rebel against the frontier soldiers and be kidnapped by them into Yecheng?"
"Besides, he is a foreigner, how can he be so greedy?"
Lou Rui gritted his teeth.
Tian Zili hurriedly said: "There is such a big event happening at the frontier. I am afraid that all the nobles in the temple will report together and ask for my brother to be dealt with. Where is the Prime Minister?"
"Hahaha~~"
Lou Rui laughed, stood up slowly, and lifted his belt.
"You stay in my house, don't go out easily."
"It's not very safe out there."
"I'll be back as soon as I go!"
Lou Rui looked at several slaves and cursed: "What are you doing standing around here? Get me some old clothes!!"
The slaves ran out in a hurry, and Lou Rui didn't avoid it. In front of Tian Zili, he took off his luxurious clothes and put on a set of dirty clothes with holes, and got some more from the ground.
Tu Tu, patted himself, then strode down the steps.
A servant led Tian Zili to another courtyard to rest. The reason why Tian Zili came to Lou Rui was really to seek refuge.
What Liu Taozi did in the frontier fortress has spread to Yecheng.
The nobles were extremely angry about this and demanded severe punishment. There were many friends who returned to Luo. The nobles walked back and forth. Tian Zili kept visiting during these days and attracted many people. These nobles were not stupid and naturally knew that
Without his existence, without the protection of a heavyweight nobleman, Tian Zili and the others would easily disappear. After all, they are just a group of 'pennies' without official titles.
Cui Gang did not come with him. His identity conflicted with that of the Lou Rui Mansion, so he led some people to seek refuge with his father.
At present, both sides are responsible for the areas they are familiar with. Tian Zili contacts the Chinese people, while Cui Gang contacts the Han people.
Lou Rui sat in the carriage and muttered in a low voice.
"Aunt, as a member of the clan, how can I live in Ye idle? Just sit back and watch those thieves wreak havoc on the frontier?"
"Aunt, let me go! I will definitely not let you down."
Lou Rui cleared his throat again, his expression constantly changing.
"Aunt, Da Qi is in danger right now, and the nobles and nobles don't know the country's origins."
He told it over and over again, constantly changing his expression, and practiced it repeatedly.
After recounting the journey over and over again, the carriage finally stopped outside the palace. Lou Rui got out of the carriage, raised his head, and hit his head directly inside. When the general in charge of the palace gate saw Lou Rui dressed like this, his eyes were extremely complicated. He
He raised his head and looked to the south of Yecheng, looking at the huge courtyard that could be seen from here, shaking his head secretly, you really don't need to dress like this
When Lou Rui came to the palace, no one dared to stop him. The journey was smooth and he easily entered the harem and went straight to the residence of the Empress Dowager.
After the report, a female official led Lou Rui into the palace.
At this moment, Empress Dowager Lou was in a good mood. She was surrounded by a group of female relatives, talking and laughing. When they saw Lou Rui coming, the female relatives bowed and left one after another. Lou Rui walked a few steps and suddenly knelt down.
In front of the Queen Mother.
He raised his head, his expression extremely solemn.
Empress Dowager Lou was stunned for a moment, "You idiot, what kind of ugly look are you making today?"
"Aunt!! Daqi is in danger!!!"
Lou Rui shouted loudly, but before he could say the next sentence, the Empress Dowager had already scolded, "Is it not dangerous? You idiot has done such a stupid thing. Your pavilions are built higher than the palace. World Honor
How can the world be governed if you are as noble as you?"
"I'll punish you first, you arrogant brat!!"
"Aunt, I just used the rewards from you and the Prime Minister to build the mansion. It's not a big harm. If you don't like it, I'll just demolish it. It's just Huiluo on the frontier. What he did is truly
An act that endangers Da Qi!!"
"This guy dares to speak to the soldiers on the border, aunt! The soldiers on the border are the foundation of my family's country. How can this be done?"
"I heard that not only Huiluo, but also all the nobles in the frontier fortress are doing the same. They are eating up all the enemies and making the people in the frontier fortress miserable. If this continues, there will be another big chaos!"
"Aunt, as a clan member, I can no longer stand by and watch. I want to go to the frontier to solve this crisis for Sheji!!"
What Lou Rui said was awe-inspiring and powerful.
Empress Dowager Lou looked at his face, but sneered again, "Are you jealous because others eat more than you? Do you want to eat for them?"
"Aunt, I am greedy, but I know what is good and what is not. Whether it is farming or reorganizing border soldiers, they are all things that are beneficial to the country and require local cooperation. I should go."
The face of the Empress Dowager became even more ugly, "Don't tell me this! The garrison leader killed Dazhi earlier. I did it for the sake of your plea, so I didn't care about it. Now you still want me to help him?"
?I don’t ask questions about my guilt, but I also help the enemies who murder my own family members. What will others think of my Lou family? How will they think of me?!"
Lou Rui looked calm.
"Others will think that my aunt disregards personal grudges for the sake of the country, and they will think that my children are truly talented people for the country."
However, the Empress Dowager waved her hand and said, "I don't agree. If you want to be an official and find Liuzi, don't bother me."
"Aunt, Lou Dazhi is just a distant relative. How many times has Aunt seen him? But do you still remember what he looks like? Why delay national affairs for such an unworthy person?"
"This time the border troops can gather together and attack Shuozhou, but there is no guarantee where they will go in the future. I hope my aunt will take important matters as a priority!"
"That's why you hate me. I have to say the same thing. I have the country at heart and have absolutely no selfish motives!!"
Looking at the sworn Lou Rui in front of her, the Empress Dowager was silent for a moment, "What exactly do you want me to do?"
"I want my aunt to help Changshan King. The current situation of Changshan King is really unfavorable. Many people think that the Prime Minister is in charge of the temple because of his own merits, and thus become arrogant. After all, the Prime Minister is just a minister, so it is not good to treat them.
Take action directly, but if you want to go further, you can't lose these people. Dacheng is currently in a dilemma, and Taozi is the one he sent to solve these things."
"At the moment, Cui Jishu and other Han ministers have all sided with King Changshan and are willing to assist him to fight against the nobles. This is the first time since Yang Min that these people have ignored government affairs and become decadent and disorganized.
Many members of the clan and the king's close associates are willing to support him, but these are not enough."
"If my aunt can come forward to support King Changshan's plan, then the country will be safe."
“When it comes to money and food, we cannot compromise or delay.”
"Auntie knows."
"The soldiers here don't have enough to eat, but they have to eat people."
Lou Rui got out of the car and walked into the courtyard happily.
Immediately, servants came up to change his clothes. He followed these people to another courtyard, and Tian Zili hurried out to meet him.
Lou Rui was in a good mood. He smiled and said, "Everything has been settled. You can write to Zhizhi to inform him."
"Just tell him not to cause any more trouble, just wait until I come over and take office!"
Tian Zili was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him again and again.
Lou Rui added: "However, you'd better not go out."
"Back to Luo, old thief, I have many relatives and friends in Yecheng, and they are all veterans of the battlefield. I'm sure they will be looking for you everywhere in the city!"
"only."
Tian Zili suddenly hesitated, "Mr. Lou, the one who came with me is Mr. Cui. He doesn't know how to do it."
"Cui Jishu's son?"
"Don't worry, don't worry, Cui Jishu has just been promoted to the rank of Guang Luxun, and is also the Minister of the Army. Although those people are a bit mixed up, they won't cause trouble for him."
Lou Rui looked at Tian Zili in front of him again, "It's a good idea to know it. When I attacked the Han people before, I roped in the Chinese people. Now I'm going to fight the Chinese people, and I roped in the Han people again?"
Tian Zili suddenly raised his head and said, "Under my brother's sword, there is no distinction between Han and Chinese."
Lou Rui laughed again but did not answer.
Tian Zili was still a little worried about Cui Gang. He was too upright. He hoped to stay with his father honestly and not go out.
At the same time, the Cui Mansion was extremely lively.
Cui Jishu had just been promoted, and everyone coming and going in the house came to congratulate him.
Cui Jishu was dismissed from his official post by Yang Min, and then promoted by Gao Yan. It can be said that there were great ups and downs.
His mansion is completely different from Lou Rui's.
Lou Rui's mansion looks particularly majestic from the outside. Even his carriage is several times bigger than other people's. The courtyard wall outside is full of patterns, and there is not a single blank spot. Others can tell that he is this person at a glance.
Damn he's a rich man.
Lou Rui also enjoys this feeling. He does not hide it, the purpose of making money is to let others know that he is rich.
Cui Jishu's mansion is obviously much more elegant.
The decoration is just right. If you don't take the initiative to ask, most people will never think that those seemingly ordinary decorations can cost astronomical prices.
Lou Rui hired a group of craftsmen to build it with the best materials, while Cui Jishu hired the most famous craftsman to design the layout of his courtyard and decorate it carefully.
At this moment, this group of people gathered in the garden in the side courtyard.
Many trees have been beautifully cultivated. A quiet path leads outside, with a pavilion in the middle. People gather here, feeling quite like a hermit in the forest.
Even the food they use is different from that of a nouveau riche like Lou Rui.
When Lou Rui hosted a banquet, he was eager to bring in the whole cow to eat, but people like Cui Jishu usually choose some special locations and spend several cows to make a delicious meal.
Therefore, these Han gentlemen usually don't like to attend the banquets of Xianbei gentlemen. They just think that the other party is vulgar and they don't even know how to enjoy it.
Similarly, Xianbei gentlemen don't like the banquets held by Han gentlemen and feel they are not full.
The literati, distinguished ministers and talents gathered in Qiuwai Pavilion at this moment. Cui Jishu sat in the leading position and sat in the upper position. Everyone smiled and thanked them. Some people suggested writing poems.
It is holding a jasper, here there is a boy holding an incense burner, there a beautiful dancer grinding it, this is a madman talking nonsense, that is a scholar commenting on the romance, it is really a lot of talented people, and the years are beautiful.
Cui Gang stood not far away with a straight face, looking at such a lively scene. For some reason, the scene at the border fortress always flashed in his mind.
The peasants were lying in the mud, desperate as zombies. Their faces flashed past Cui Gang's eyes one by one. Suddenly he woke up and saw a noble scholar holding elegant wine and composing lyrics for himself.
Cui Jishu sat in the upper position, looked at Lu Yao next to him, and said with a smile: "Mr. Lu, all the people who submitted the petition are here. You don't have to worry. Many talented people have submitted the petition together, and it will be effective."
Lu Yao looked at the noisy banquet, his face still sad, "Mr. Cui, thank you for your help, but is this too much? So many ministers have submitted a letter together."
Cui Jishu laughed and looked at the people around him, "Since Yang Gong's incident, the ministers have ignored the imperial court and ignored government affairs. The king seems calm, but in fact he is very anxious."
"In the past, the king needed those who could ride horses and fight to help him achieve his goals, but now, he needs those of us who can write and write."
"If the Han ministers don't care anymore, then what country will the Prime Minister have to rule?"
"After he took charge of the government, he first opened a large number of schools, encouraged scholars, increased the number of scholars, sent people to supervise them to study, including severely punishing local nobles for excessive law enforcement, etc., all in order to appease Hanchen."
"These noble men may not understand this."
As Cui Jishu was talking, someone suddenly came over and toasted to him. Cui Jishu returned the drink with a smile on his face, sat down again, and said without changing his expression: "Master Lu, really think I have such a great reputation? Can you?" Do you want all the Han officials in the court to follow me and submit a letter?"
"These petitioners are just using this matter to express their attitude to the Prime Minister and show that they are willing to participate in politics and follow the Prime Minister."
"At the same time, you can also attack some nobles, why not do it?"
"And the Prime Minister is also happy. He is most afraid that these people will be neglected. Now they have expressed their feelings and are willing to write to the Prime Minister to advise. What does this mean? It means that without Yang Min, they are still willing to follow the Prime Minister to govern the country. !”
"Besides, the Prime Minister originally wanted to implement these policies, but he was just worried that your nobles would not obey. What's the harm in this matter?"
Cui Jishu suddenly looked at the people in front of him faintly.
"Of course, they are the ones who suffer the least."
"If something happens, and you and I take the lead to take the blame, they don't have to be held accountable."
"Look at Zhao Yanshen, Duke Zhao. He is a master at this. Ever since Emperor Shenwu, he has not interacted with anyone and only immersed himself in doing things. He does not have the title of prime minister at the moment, but he has taken over everything from Duke Yang. He has become prime minister. In fact, even he jumped out to write a letter and is sitting there with his head lowered and silent, looking pitiful and aggrieved, as if he is being held hostage by us. If I go back to Luo, I can't bear to blame him!"
Cui Jishu had a smile on her face, but she said some rather scary words.
The smile on Lu Yao's face suddenly became a little stiff. He looked at the honest and honest elder again, but no matter how he looked at him this time, he felt that the other person was gloomy, as if surrounded by black mist, and he no longer had the original look. That feeling of closeness.
Cui Jishu looked at another person, "There is also Yang Xiuzhi. When Yang Xiang was still there, he was Yang Xiang's confidant and served as a minister. He hung around Yang Xiang all day long. After Yang Xiang died, what happened to him?
None. Suddenly, he became the king's confidant. He was promoted to a noble position, and his reputation was not damaged."
Lu Yao followed his hand and looked at the newly promoted minister. He was smiling and talking about rich men with his colleagues. But at this moment, Lu Yao seemed to see the ferocity and cunning hidden in his eyes.
"And the rest of them."
"Look how comfortable they are."
"Mr. Lu, you are not as good as them. You are so scared because of the person you recommended. I am not as good as them. I am talking nonsense to you here."
Cui Jishu took a sip of wine and looked at Lu Yao, "Among everyone here, we are the two most stupid. From this point of view, they will all have a good death in the future, but we are the only two who may not have a good death."
Looking at Lu Yao who looked confused, Cui Jishu suddenly laughed again, "I'm drunk, I'm drunk!!"
He stood up suddenly, holding a wine cup in hand, and looked at everyone.
"Everyone, there is turmoil in the border fortress. We cannot delay state affairs because of drunkenness. How about we talk about it first and then eat wine?"
"Yes!"
Everyone gathered around, and Lu Yao also stood up, but his expression was still a little confused.
Cui Jishu said: "This rectification of the border troops and the establishment of farmland is beneficial to the country and harmless to the country. They are all policies that benefit the people and cannot be delayed!"
"At the moment, there are traitors who are blocking the Prime Minister from making up his mind. I think we can go to the Prime Minister's house together and report to him this important matter for the country without delay. If the Prime Minister wants to blame, then let him blame!
"
Yang Xiuzhi quickly stood up and looked at everyone solemnly.
"Everyone, we should go together!!"
"The only person who can save the country right now is the Prime Minister!!"
ps: At the beginning, before the Qi Dynasty showed its ancestors, grain production was in high demand, and the King of Jinan came to the throne. Su Zhenzhi, the minister Zuocheng, suggested that Shibi and other villages should be built so that the Huainan army would have enough food. Suzong ascended the throne, and Ji Ye, the governor of Pingzhou, suggested that the governor of Kangbei be established.
, set up farmland, and harvested hundreds of thousands of rice and millet every year, and supported the Zhou Dynasty in the north. They also built Huaiyi and other villages in Henan to pay for Henan, so that the labor of transportation was temporarily relieved. - "Zizhi Tongjian"
I have some things to do at home and I don’t have time to write two chapters, so I’ll post one chapter first and finish it another day.
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