"This time, another time, time changes, how can we be so simple and analogy?" Xu Ping took a sip of iced fruit wine, and felt a coolness all over his body, and his thinking was extremely clear. "Uncle Yong, taking history as a guide can make fewer mistakes today, but no matter the differences between ancient and modern times, just talking about the present is like rushing to the road at night, just looking up at the stars leading the way in the sky, and not looking down at the road, that will lead to the ditch!"

Ouyang Xiu looked around and saw that everyone else looked at him with strange eyes. He realized that he had lost his composure just now, but he refused to give in at all: "How can you know that what you are saying right now is different? Is it a fantasy?"

Xu Ping forced a smile and sighed: "In a few days, Sansi will print some paper coupons to use in the shop. These paper coupons cannot be exchanged for copper coins, so they can only buy goods in the shop. Then let's take a look. Is this a flash in the pan? Is it because I am whimsical about the sky, how about we bet on a host?"

Ji Ying was surprised: "Yun Xing has never bet with anyone for so many years. How can he make an exception today?"

"After drinking a little, I will break the example."

Xu Ping said this so irresponsible. Why did he make an exception? Because he couldn't stand Ouyang Xiu anymore! It would be fine if any other official had always opposed him, but Ouyang Xiu was a little different. His current status in the literary world is just like the rising sun, which makes people unable to ignore it. His articles may not have many new insights in theory, but they cannot resist the spread and are regarded as model essays by many people, which is very troublesome.

Xu Ping originally wanted to exchange the shopping coupons with copper coins at any time, just as a supplement to cash, but now he just changed it to something that cannot be exchanged. It cannot be exchanged, which saves the trouble of opening a shop in the three departments. He can also use shopping coupons to collect funds in advance to improve the cash flow of shops and new businesses. At the same time, he also conducts an experiment on future credit banknotes to see if there are any unthinkable problems. It is also a test of thought.

Xu Ping is easy-going, but he always acts in a straightforward manner without any discounts. He heard that he wanted to bet on Ouyang Xiu with the paper coupons that Sansi was about to issue. Not only Ji Ying, but the others were also surprised and looked at the two of them together.

After seeing the expressions of the crowd, Ouyang Xiu realized that he was having a big time this time. It was Xu Ping's business, but the gap in identity and status exists objectively. Ouyang Xiu just entered the Pavilion and was waiting to bet with a Longtu Pavilion, so he felt it was a bit ridiculous. It would be fine if he lost, but no one took it seriously. The gap in identity is the right thing to lose. But if he accidentally won, it would be difficult to deal with it. He would not dare to admit Xu Ping asked him.

After thinking for a while, Ouyang Xiu said: "All scholars are all scholars. It is normal for different ideas to seek common ground while reserving differences. For gambling hosts, forget it. If I am wrong then, I will come to the door to apologize."

Xu Ping looked at Ouyang Xiu with a smile for a while, and suddenly said, "Come on, drink, and you will be back tonight with all your fun!"

Zheng Jian let out a breath, raised his glass and said, "Drink this cup!"

Everyone cheered together, raised their glasses and drank them all.

Xu Ping was really annoyed. Since Ouyang Xiu entered Beijing, he has been writing articles around money and has to respond. How could such a thing be explained clearly in a few words? If he can't explain it clearly, it will easily shake the hearts of the officials involved in it. How can Xu Ping gather a group of people around him?

Since you can't explain it clearly, then use the facts to speak and use the facts to shut up others.

Ouyang Xiu would not have been able to make a strong judgment on the facts. If he really did that, Xu Ping would kick him out of the capital. What he is doing now is what Xu Ping personally guaranteed to Emperor Zhao Zhen, and is the pioneer of future reforms and cannot be shaken.

The night gradually became deeper, and the cool breeze was still a little cold when it blew on its body. The fruit wine was mixed with white wine. At this time, the wine came up, burning the people present to the fire, but they couldn't feel the coolness in the wind.

Zeng Gongliang raised his wine glass and said to Xu Ping: "Today's clear edict, officials in Beijing will be dismissed and paid real money. Although the emperor remembers that we are not easy for us to travel to Beijing and have great kindness, we can do this all thanks to the deputy envoy who has done his job well in the three departments after returning to Beijing, and have accumulated countless money for the court. We respect the deputy envoy with a cup."

Xu Ping also felt a little drunk and raised his glass and said, "Drinke with everyone!"

This is the benefit Xu Ping won for middle and lower-level officials in Beijing, and it is a real benefit.

I drank for a while, and the night became deeper and colder. Most of the guests in the backyard had unknowingly dispersed, leaving only a few tables left, and some were still there for some unknown reason.

Ji Yi whispered to Xu Ping: "It's already dark. Although everyone lives in the outer city and is not afraid of the inner city gates closing, it is not suitable to go back too late. Let's disperse."

Xu Ping shook his head gently, feeling a little dizzy. Knowing that the time was almost over, he asked everyone to finish the wine in the glass and said, "The night is already dark, so let's go back! If you feel unhappy, find another day to come!"

After saying that, I stood up first. But I didn't expect that when I was sitting, I didn't feel the same way, and I swayed it in place for a while, but I felt my legs were weak and I couldn't stand, so I hurriedly held the table.

Zeng Gongliang hurriedly got up and supported Xu Ping, and said, "Be careful when you are in control!"

Xu Ping took a deep breath at the night Liangfeng and said to Zeng Gongliang: "I didn't expect that you, a Fujianese, have a good alcohol tolerance! Okay, everyone has dispersed, and the leftover mutton over there has been paid. You can take it back and cook it tomorrow!"

Zheng Jian stood up and said, "I have drunk a little too much when I make the wine. Just go back first, I will take care of it here!"

After saying that, he gave Zeng Gongliang a wink and asked him to help Xu Ping go back first.

Seeing that Zeng Gongliang was gradually getting farther away by helping Xu Ping, Zheng Jian said to Ouyang Xiu: "You are young and energetic and speak without any restraint! I heard that you were going to celebrate tonight to give real money in the future. These are all the benefits Xu Ping has won for everyone. I have to thank him. Why are you arguing here all night?"

"Do you think what I said is wrong?"

"What's right? Since Xu Waijian returned to Beijing, he has been in charge of money and grain in the Sansi. During this period, Sansi has been short of money everywhere to the full treasury now, and everyone sees it. It's not because of Xu Waijian that he can do this. You can talk for a long time, but it's just because of his eloquence. Is there any big reason for it?"

Cai Xiang, who had never spoken much, looked at Ouyang Xiu and shook his head, as if I wouldn't say anything. If you talk about being full of energy and being unscrupulous, Cai Xiang was no less than Ouyang Xiu, but he never said anything about this matter.

Ouyang Xiu had already drunk a little too much, his head was a little confused, and he stood up with the table. Looking at the young colleagues and friends around him, he didn't think so. Obviously, no one stood by him.

Taking advantage of the drunkenness, he said angrily: "If Xu Waijian is right, I will come to the door to carry the thorns and apologize! Anyway, the paper coupons in the Sansi Shop will be issued immediately, and it will be clear if it doesn't take much time! If I'm right, scholars must hold on to the great way!"

"We invite you if you win!" Ye Qingchen smiled, looking like he didn't believe Ouyang Xiu could win. To be continued.

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Chapter completed!