Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

This remark naturally aroused public outrage, but Guo Ye was protected by Gao Shilian, and everyone could not show it too clearly, so they had to swallow their sullen breath again.

Li Daozong, who seemed to be asleep all the time, listened to Guo Ye's playful and self-inflicted hatred, and then opened his eyes to see Guo Ye's arrogant and arrogant face. Mix in the bad things between them, otherwise you will really be pissed off by this bastard surnamed Guo.

After listening to Guo Ye's words, Gao Shilian knew that Guo Ye had more or less conflicts with the people present in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Industry.

Immediately, Gao Shilian couldn't help glaring at Guo Ye, and shouted: "Okay, let's stop gossip. Now that everyone knows each other and knows their identity, let's get down to business."

After saying that, Gao Shilian shook off Guo Ye's support, went to the hall and sat back in his seat.

And Guo Ye also smiled sarcastically, found an empty chair on the left and sat down, sitting next to Zhao Mingde, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry.

Next, Gao Shilian first praised the emperor's benevolence and filial piety without hesitation, and spent great pains and energy preparing for the construction of the imperial tomb for the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, and highly praised the great significance of the supervision of the construction of the imperial tomb.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Shilian took out the manuscript paper that he had prepared early in the morning, and explained the budget of this huge imperial tomb project, including manpower, material resources, financial resources, and how long it would take to complete the imperial tomb. After the speech, I could hear everyone present thinking and calculating in their hearts.

Guo Ye, on the other hand, was drowsy and degraded secretly. This old man is really a retired veteran cadre. He can produce such a long speech for a mobilization meeting. If he wants to release it to future generations, he must be an old leader embryos.

After about an hour or so, Gao Shilian's speech for the mobilization meeting was finally finished.

Finally, Gao Shilian explained in detail the division of labor: "In three days, the old man will go to Yong'an Village to be stationed and personally supervise the construction of the imperial tomb. Well, Mr. Zhao Mingde, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, and Mr. Zhao Feixuan, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, will follow the old man to the imperial tomb. Responsible for supervising the construction. As for Chang'an, the old man will let the deputy supervising envoy of the imperial mausoleum, Yizhou Hou Guoye stay behind. Guo Ye will be in charge of contacting the specific cooperation matters of various ministries in Chang'an. If there is a need for the construction of the imperial mausoleum, The Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Industry, and other ministries and offices must actively cooperate with Deputy Envoy Guo's coordination. Well, that's about the details, what do you guys have to add?"

Everyone was not surprised that Zhao Feixuan and Zhao Mingde followed Gao Shilian to Yong'an Village to supervise the construction.You can't let a minister leave Chang'an to supervise the construction of the imperial mausoleum project, and give up the normal work of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Industry, right?

Therefore, everyone shook their heads one after another, expressing their active cooperation and no objection.

As for Guo Ye being the deputy envoy to stay in Chang'an, although Cui Henian, Tang Jian and others were dissatisfied, this was also a helpless move. Who asked Gao Shilian to protect Guo Ye, and Gao Shilian had the title of holy order and had arbitrary power Woolen cloth?

Guo Ye stood up at the right time, took a provocative look at Cui Henian and Tang Jian, then cupped his hands at Gao Shilian, and said with a smile: "Master Gao, don't worry. The next official stays in Chang'an, and I will definitely solve your old man If Cui Henian and Cui Shangshu neglected the matter of supervising the construction of the imperial mausoleum, then I will report to the emperor to participate in a copy, and the emperor will definitely remove him from the post of Minister of Rites .”

Bass~

Cui Henian became angry, glaring at Guo Ye with wide eyes, and shouted: "Guo, do you wish the emperor would remove Cui from his position so that you can replace him? Let me tell you, don't think about it!"

"Ha ha……"

Guo Ye said with a funny face: "Cui Shangshu, you are really a roundworm in my stomach. You can know everything I think. High, really high. Since you don't want to be replaced by me, then you should be honest with me. Actively cooperate with Guo's coordination."

As soon as this remark came out, who could not see it?Invisibly, Cui Henian was played by Guo Ye again, trembling with anger.

If eyes could kill, Guo Ye would have died thousands of times under Cui Henian's eyes.

Seeing that Guo Ye and Cui Henian were fighting again, Gao Shilian couldn't help but frowned, and waved to everyone, "Okay, since there's nothing else, everyone should go home first."

The meeting is over!

Everyone got up one after another, and bid farewell to Gao Shilian. Jiang Xia Wang Li Daozong was the first to walk out of the main hall and leave Gao's mansion.

Guo Ye was about to leave, but was stopped by Gao Shilian: "Guo Ye, please stay a little longer, I have a few words to tell you before I leave."

Guo Ye let out a groan, and stayed in the main hall to watch Cui Henian, Zhao Feixuan and others leave.

When they left Gaofu, Jiangxia King Li Daozong, Shangshu Tang Jian of the Ministry of Industry, Zhao Mingde, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Industry and others boarded their carriages and went back to the mansion.

And Zhao Feixuan and Cui Henian were at the end. Zhao Feixuan had just stepped into his carriage and was about to order the driver to drive back home, but Cui Henian suddenly shouted in his car: "Feixuan, you are leaving in three days. Go to your mansion and sit down for a while. Before you leave, I have a few words to explain to you. You let your carriage drive ahead and lead the way, and you get in my official car..."

When Zhao Feixuan heard that Cui Henian was going to be a guest at his home, and seemed to be discussing a confidential matter with him, he was immediately flattered, filled with joy in his heart, hurriedly got out of his carriage, and quickly got into Cui Henian's carriage.

"drive……"

"Drive... drive..."

The two carriages, one in front and one behind, slowly moved away from Gao's mansion and drove towards Zhao Feixuan's mansion.

Chapter 883

Quanyefang in Chang'an North City, Zhao Mansion.

Quanyefang is located in Bailaifang in Chang'an, and it is no less expensive than Taipingfang where Guoye Yizhou Hou's Mansion is located. As for why Zhao Feixuan chose Quanyefang in Beicheng as his residence, there are many reasons for it.

The first one is because the mansions in Quanyefang are all officials and eunuchs, and they are all of the same rank as Zhao Feixuan, the right servant of the official department, and belong to the middle circle of Chang'an official circles.The reason why Zhao Feixuan chose this place was naturally because he wanted to make more contacts in Chang'an.As for Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, etc., for him, it was really a mountain, a bit unattainable, but he could enter the middle circle with his official position, and he was even accepted by these middle-level officials in Chang'an.

The second reason is also a coincidence, because the Quanyefang mansion was the first bribe Zhao Feixuan received after entering the yamen of the Ministry of Rites.Thinking back when he was in Ruzhou, he was upright and clean like water, otherwise it would be impossible for him to afford such a mansion with his savings.

This mansion was given to him filially by a Langzhong surnamed Wu under his command, and this Langzhong Wu is the leader of Jingshan Cleaning Department.

The Jingshan Cleaning Department is in charge of all kinds of court banquets, so naturally there is a lot of oil and water.So Wu Langzhong sent a mansion as soon as he made a move, which naturally shocked Zhao Feixuan.

This was the first bribe he had received. After he moved into this mansion, he completely changed all his previous ways of being an official.For the first time, he experienced and enjoyed the benefits of power.For this reason, he felt sorry for his pedantic official position in the past. Since then, he has intensified his use of power for personal gain, and now his desires are hard to fill.

Today is Cui Henian's first visit to Zhao Feixuan's residence, but Cui Henian did not comment too much on Zhao Feixuan's residence, but only said: "Feixuan, with your current status, you live in a place like Quanyefang , it's still a bit shabby."

This sentence greatly stimulated Zhao Feixuan, and also greatly inflated his desire.

Afterwards, Cui Henian asked Zhao Feixuan to find a secret place in the mansion to talk conveniently, and Zhao Feixuan led him into his study.

After the two came to the study room, a servant girl brought tea soup, and Zhao Feixuan sent them away quickly, closed the doors and windows, and waited quietly for Cui Henian to say what he wanted to explain.

After Cui Henian sat down and tasted two sips of tea soup, he asked Zhao Feixuan: "Feixuan, you heard what Gao Shilian said today. This time, the emperor spent a lot of money to build the imperial mausoleum for the Supreme Emperor. I don't know if you still have any impression?"

Zhao Feixuan was startled for a moment, then nodded, and elaborated like a few treasures: "Your Majesty listened carefully and kept it in my heart. Mr. Gao said today that it will take two years to build the imperial mausoleum. The emperor asked the household department to A budget of nearly 500 million taels has been approved, and the state capital where Yong'an Village is located will also cooperate in terms of manpower, and probably [-] farmers will be recruited in Yong'an Prefecture, as well as thousands of craftsmen."

"Yes, five million taels of silver!"

Cui Henian sighed softly, then looked at Zhao Feixuan meaningfully, and said, "Actually, the money spent on building the imperial mausoleum this time is mainly spent on stone and wood, and the manpower is only a handful. Feixuan, you Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhao Feixuan was taken aback for a moment, and then thought for a while, could it be that Cui Shangshu wanted to get a fortune out of this budget money and let himself get a share of it?

Immediately, his heart was pounding, and he speculated: "Master Shangshu, did you let the lower officials go to Yong'an Village, and find a way to let Mr. Gao hand over the purchase of stones, timber, etc. to the lower officials?"

"clever!"

Cui Henian praised Zhao Feixuan very satisfied, and said: "Feixuan, I did not misjudge you, you are indeed a talent. Hehe, it is really too condescending for you to be inferior to Guo Ye. But don't worry , sooner or later, I will let Guo Ye roll out of the Ministry of Rites, and then you will take over as the left servant of the Ministry of Rites."

"what?"

Zhao Feixuan burst into ecstasy, despite the difference in word between the left servant and the right servant, but there is a world of difference in rank, status, and treatment.The most obvious thing is that the left servant is qualified to go to the morning court, but the right servant has no chance to meet Longyan.

Afterwards, he got up and cupped his hands and said, "Your official will definitely live up to Master Shangshu's cultivation. After arriving at Yong'an Village, I will definitely find a way to get the right to buy stone and wood from Mr. Gao. Mr. Gao must be old. , lack of energy, should hand over the purchase exclusive right to the next official."

Cui Henian nodded approvingly again, and said, "Good! By the way, I forgot to mention you. Zhao Mingde, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, who accompanied you this time is also a member of our Tiance Mansion. You don't have to worry about him being with you. You are fighting for the exclusive right to buy this time. And at critical times, Zhao Shilang will also help you."

When Zhao Feixuan heard that Zhao Mingde would help him, he felt a little more confident and nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Cui Henian took out a piece of paper from his sleeve pocket, patted it lightly on the table, and brought it to Zhao Feixuan, saying: "Here are the prices of stone and wood set by the official, which is almost the same as the private market price. Gao Shilian won't say anything. Hehe, someone will come to Yong'an Village to look for you. This person is the merchant I appointed to provide stone and wood to the imperial mausoleum. The price is right, so Gao Shilian will not have any doubts about you."

The price is almost the same as the private market price?

Zhao Feixuan was puzzled, and couldn't help asking: "Master Shangshu, if this is the case, then we have nothing to gain at all?"