Prosperous Tang Blood Blade

Chapter 75 Big Loss

In the mansion of Chai Shao, the Prince Consort of Chang’an City, the dining table was full of steamed fat chicken, duck with glutinous rice, fried venison and roast lamb chops. Chai Shao looked at the delicious dishes in front of him, his face was gloomy, and the little maid who was serving With a forced smile, there were faint traces of tears on his face, which was only painted with makeup.

Chai Shao's mood became more and more depressed, and he couldn't see other people laughing. This little girl was just smiling because her friend almost slipped in the snow.

Sitting opposite Chai Shao was his second brother-in-law Dou Dan. In name, Dou Dan was Chai Shao's second brother-in-law. In fact, Dou Dan was 13 years younger than Chai Shao.At this time, Dou Dan, who had just turned 15, looked as depressed as Chai Shao.Moreover, there were still some scratch marks on his face, and the blood was mottled.

In Datang, being a son-in-law was actually not a very good job, because Datang had a very powerful Empress Taimu, and Li Yuan's children were more or less as powerful as Empress Taimu.

Ever since, Dou Dan, the 15-year-old son-in-law, was in tragedy.He admires Princess Li Xiu'an of Xiangyang (I made it up, but I can't really find out the name.) Li Xiu'an is Li Xiuning's second sister. Compared with Li Xiuning, Li Xiu'an's temper is more violent, and she is brutal and unreasonable.

Dou Dan just said a few more words to a little girl in the son-in-law's mansion, but was bumped into by Princess Xiangyang. Princess Xiangyang didn't say anything, and directly ordered the maid under her command to strip the poor little girl off her clothes and tie her up in the snow until In the middle of the night, the poor little maid gradually became silent, and at dawn she found that she was frozen stiff.

Dou Dan just complained a few words, and angered Princess Xiangyang. Princess Xiangyang was so aggressive that she scratched and scratched Dou Dan's face into a big face.Although Dou Dan also looked weak and unruly, in fact, if he really wanted to do something, the two Xiangyang princesses would not be able to take advantage of it, but Dou Dan did not dare.

Facing the majestic golden branches and jade leaves, it seems that there is really no other way except not to fight back when scolded or beaten.Even Guo Nuan, Guo Ziyi's son, beat Jinzhi, and it was done with the help of wine.

Really angry, Dou Dan slammed the door and left the concubine's mansion, went to Wangjiang Tower to get drunk, and happened to meet Chai Shao.This pair of suffering brothers and sisters felt sorry for each other, so they returned to Chai Shao's mansion to seek comfort from each other.

Chai Shao is actually a bit envious of Dou Dan, at least although Princess Xiangyang is domineering and barbaric, at least husband and wife can still get together, and he rarely even meets Princess Li Xiuning of Pingyang, and now even Chai Shao himself almost forgets what Li Xiuning looks like That's it.

"Brother Guang, please bear with it!" Chai Shao comforted the little son-in-law Dou to give birth to Dou Guangda. "If some trivial matter disturbs today, we won't be able to eat well, and our family will be implicated if we fail!"

Although Dou Dan was very dissatisfied, would he dare to propose separation to Li Yuan?Regardless of how his father will deal with him, at least Princess Xiangyang will not let him go.Once Princess Xiangyang rushed into Dou's house and made a big noise, how could the Dou's face be saved?

Can't bear it?But I can't bear it and I can't do anything about it. This woman who is good at money (for the sake of harmony) doesn't think it's enough to ask for five times a night. She will feel weak when she sees Xiangyang.Anyway, my life is over, I hope the elder brother Dou Yan and the second brother Dou Jing can have a smooth career.

"I can't bear it, what can I do!" Dou Dan choked up, "This is simply not how people live!"

A trace of imperceptible disdain flashed in Chai Shao's eyes. Even though he was also at odds with Li Xiuning and his wife, at least Li Xiuning would not interfere in his private life, not to mention that there was nothing wrong with his flirting with the maid. There is no room left for this.

Although the dishes on the table didn't disappear much, the drinks dropped very quickly, and gradually Dou Dan's tongue began to grow bigger.The topic could not help being brought up to the hottest topic in the imperial court at the moment.

"Sichang, the Xue family is gone now, please surrender Li Gui, and I heard that even Li Mi sent Wei Zheng to ask for it!" Dou Dan sighed, and said with a bitter face: "The Tang Dynasty is getting more and more stable. From now on, how can we have a good life as brothers? Once we accidentally angered the ancestor of the family, asked him to kill him, and confiscated his family property, it would be called "every day should not be done, and the land will not work..."

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"Yes, yes. Let's act more carefully in the future. Don't hit the knife edge."

Talking about Wuxin, he reminded Chai Shao after listening to Dou Dan's words, that an empty-headed son-in-law captain is not even a fart. Less than half a year after the founding of the country, good news came out one after another from the emperor's palace, and dozens of concubines became pregnant one after another. When a large number of princes and princesses are born, the captain's son-in-law will become even more worthless.

At this moment, Chai Shao's staff in green came quickly, leaning over and whispering in Chai Shao's ear.

"What? Seriously?"

Chai Shao's face suddenly turned red, and he didn't know whether he had drunk too much or was angry.

"My son, the imperial decree has been issued, and it will definitely be published in the residence newspaper in the next ten days. Chen Ying was named the founder of Xiuwu County, with seven hundred households in the city."

"Plop!" Chai Shao was so angry that he kicked the table, and the dishes on the table fell to pieces. Of course, Chai Shao yelled heart-piercingly.

"what!"

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Holding the bright yellow imperial decree scroll in his hand, until now Chen Ying's head was still dizzy, and he didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Chen Qi, the permanent attendant of Ganlu Hall, said with a smile on his face: "Congratulations, Uncle, congratulations, Uncle. He was granted the title of Uncle at the age of 16, and he will be named Duke Hou Lie in the future, just around the corner!"

Chen Ying watched Chen Qi keep moving towards him, and knew that he was addicted to drinking the tea from the Chen Mansion.

"Chen Changshi, running back and forth, it's very hard, please have tea in the room!"

"How embarrassing, please trouble uncle!" Chen Qi lifted his legs and walked towards the house.

If Chen Ying wanted to say that he didn't like the Earl, that would be a lie.Of course, the earls in the Tang Dynasty cannot be mentioned at the same time as the earls in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods.In the Spring and Autumn Period, the feudal lords governed the country by themselves, and they could pay tribute to the Emperor of Zhou every spring and autumn.In the Tang Dynasty, no matter whether it was an earl or a marquis, there were only fiefdoms in name, and the imperial court would send officials to govern the place.

That is to say, Chen Ying can get the taxes of [-] households from now on.

In ancient times, taxes and taxes were actually separate. Taxes were acts of the state. Taxes were used to relieve famines, build bridges and pave roads, pay military salaries, distribute official salaries, and repair cities.But Fu is exclusively for royal expenses.Kangxi's edict "never increase taxes" was passed down by shameless literati as the eternal sage. In fact, Kangxi was just playing a word game. He did not increase taxes, but he could increase taxes endlessly, and he could spend money in the treasury. Withdraw at will.

Although Chen Ying won the title of earl, in fact, he only earned 140 yuan per household for 140 households within a year, which is about 140 guan.However, Li Yuan took away Chen Ying, the golden rooster that can only lay eggs. If Chen Ying was allowed to continue to monopolize the business of down jackets, Chen Ying could earn at least one hundred [-] guan, or even one thousand [-] guan within a year.

After careful calculation, Chen Ying still suffered a disadvantage.

Holding the imperial decree, Chen Ying said with a wry smile: "It's a loss, it's a big loss!"

Chapter 76

Although Chen Ying was upset, the entire Chen family was beaming with joy. Even the neighbors in the neighborhood came to congratulate upon hearing the news.

"Congratulations to Uncle Chen, congratulations to Uncle Chen, you have a great future and a bright career!"

"Congratulations to Mr. Chen Lang, the title of Duke and Liehou is just around the corner."

"Congratulations to Mr. Chen Lang, Lord Marquis Wandai!"

Facing the neighbors who came to congratulate him one after another, Chen Ying said with a smile: "Yuanqiao, go to Wangyue Tower on the seventh day of the lunar new year, please come to the chef, our Chen's mansion will open a flowing banquet today, no matter how many people come, you can eat openly. Jue is not short of money!"

Zhao Yuanqiao said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, the running water table will cost a lot of money, why don't you just take a few hundred words and spread it out, just make sense!"

Chen Ying swept away the unhappiness in his heart, and said with a loud smile: "Money is something that you don't bring with you when you are born or die. It doesn't protect you from hunger or cold. What's the use of keeping it? Besides, how can I be short of such a small amount of money?" !"

Zhao Yuanqiao had no choice but to go to Wangyue Tower to hire a chef, while Li Chuqi and the coachman Lao Zhou went to the West Market to buy wine and vegetables.Wang Zhuolou's service attitude is very good. I heard that Chen Ying wanted to set up running water seats. Under the leadership of a shopkeeper, not only more than ten chefs came, but also seven or eight waiters.

After working for less than half an hour, the temporary and simple stove was set up in the front yard of Chen's house. The neighbors around Chen's house were also very enthusiastic. They took out pots, barrels, tables, mats and other items from their homes for use in Chen's house.Just as Lao Zhou and Li Chuqi returned with a cart full of meat and vegetables, Liang Zan suddenly ran over and whispered, "Your Majesty, I have received news that Li Xiaoguang is going to Hongxiu Zhao soon?"

"Oh, is the news true?"

"The humble job sent people to watch Li Xiaoguang for three days in a row, and he would go to Hongxiu almost every night to make fun!"

Looking at the neighbors who came to congratulate him, Chen Ying's brain turned quickly. Today is a good day. He was knighted and put on a banquet. I'm afraid no one would think of him.

"Go and inform Luo Song first, see the opportunity, and if you make a mistake, you will hit it!"

Liang Zan nodded and said, "Be humble and save!"

"Tell Luo Song that if he does a good job, I will reward him with a future!" Chen Ying said to Liang Zan again: "After I notify Luo Song, show your face at the door!"

Liang Zan nodded.

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When the lanterns came on, the icy wind howled.Because of the cold weather, even if it was Hongxiu who recruited Yemen, there were more than a dozen people, and the leader of them made the old bustard frown.

This group of people is none other than Marquis of Changguang Li Xiaoguang and his followers.It is said that Li Xiaoguang, the Marquis of Changguang, is generous, and the red-sleeved tricks should not be rejected. However, in fact, although Li Xiaoguang does not know how to bully the king whoring, he will make trouble. As long as it is a girl who has entertained him, he will never try to entertain him for the first time. secondary.

Li Xiaoguang suddenly entered the hall of Hongxiu Zhao, and the girls who were originally dressed in revealing clothes and were about to attract guests scattered away like birds and beasts.However, at this moment, a girl suddenly attracted Li Xiaoguang's attention. This girl was wearing a tight white dress, showing her body curves at a glance.