Sheng Shian

After drinking for three rounds, no one still remembers the business. A few drunkards shouted loudly, sometimes it was "Wrapping a hundred thousand guan, riding a crane to Yangzhou", and sometimes it was "A few people are on the flat ground, look at me in the blue sky" , don’t mention water control, it’s time to make friends. Wen Tong and Fu Jiang originally hated each other, but when they got drunk, they accidentally found that they had the same interests. It’s like talking about cross talk.

"The east wind is blowing, the war drums are beating, who is afraid of drinking today! Brother Fu, three more glasses!"

"Look northwest, shoot Sirius, drink him ten catties without shaking! Brother Tong, if you don't get drunk, you won't return!"

Shen Shi: "..."

It is suggested that Fu Shangshu recruit a drunkard champion in the Ministry of War in the coming year.

Li Yunfu was slightly drunk, but his mind was still clear, he suddenly approached Shen Shi, the tip of his nose almost touched the side of his face: "Brother Shen, why have you been distracted?"

Shen opened a little distance: "It's nothing, it's getting late, don't keep Ran Niang waiting, take Wentong back earlier."

Li Yunfu nodded, stood up and went to help Wentong, but he was also a little dizzy, he added someone and swayed, Shen smiled: "Brother Yunfu, you go back first, I will send Wentong back to the mansion."

Li Yunfu still bowed meticulously, with a standard posture as if measured by a scale: "Thank you, Brother Chen."

Shen helped Wen Tong out of Qingyuan Spring, Wen Tong was shivering from the cold wind, and gradually became clear: "Wait, brother Shen, wait..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

He kept shaking his head, trying to wake himself up quickly: "I...have a strong smell of alcohol, I...change my clothes first...sober up...Ran Niang...would be worried..."

"it is good."

Although the words were intermittent, Shen understood and took him back to Shen's residence.He quickly took a bath, tidied himself up, drank a cup of sober tea, and said to Shen Shi: "Brother Shen, I'm sober, profiler don't need to see you off."

Shen was a little worried, but Wen Tong tried his best to refuse, and as if to prove himself, he walked straight forward, bumped into a tree, and smiled kindly: "Master Wen, don't make trouble, you are like this!" It's going to be a disaster if you fall on the street. Let Shunhe take you there, it's okay."

Wen Tong rubbed his head and said, "That's troublesome."

After the person left, he said kindly and funnyly: "Master Wen, he is not such a polite person on weekdays..."

Shen Shi had that fragrance in his heart, didn't listen to it too much, took a bath and changed clothes and fell asleep.

After the court the next day, the Holy One summoned Lord Liu and Shen Shi to wander in the Imperial Garden together.After all, he was dubbed "Don't let the world's talented people feel cold" by Song Ge, and he couldn't justify it without condolences: "Recently, I have been busy with water conservancy matters and neglected Shen Shaoqing. After returning to Beijing, I still get used to it. What's the problem?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Master Liu.

Like a thousand-year-old piece of ice, Liu Changze walked his own way as if he had never heard of it.

Shen Shi said: "Thanks to the great love of the Holy One, everything is fine and there is no serious problem."

Emperor Chengming said: "That's good. Yesterday Shen Shaoqing discussed the construction of the Imperial Academy, but it spread all over the government and the public. Even I couldn't help but admire it after hearing it. Such a talent, why is he humbled in the Golden Palace?"

"Returning to the Holy One, it's not that I am humble. It is true that I have not done enough research in water control. I just thought that if we can implement the new policy and this construction together, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds."

Shen laughed at himself and said: "Speaking of which, you must have ideas, but due to the difficulty of doing things, you can't use them. It's not like a minister who doesn't understand anything, but knows the whimsical nonsense."

Emperor Chengming walked forward, his eyes fell on Shen Shi's slightly low neck arc from the gap between the soaring plum branches, like a person, his eyes instantly became far-reaching, "Sometimes you can overlook the whole situation by staying out of the way .”

Shen raised his head to look at him, rolled up his sleeves twice, stood still, and straightened his back, exactly the same as the Tai Tuo when he had something to say.

Emperor Chengming found it interesting, he tentatively said: "I am quite interested in what Shen Shaoqing said about the best of both worlds, so why not come and listen to it."

Does Shen Shaoqing have anything to say?

meeting.

Emperor Chengming obtained a short-lived surprise like a treasure hunt, but he forgot that admonishment is generally not a good word.

"The new policy implements price control by the government, and fixed prices for all items. The original intention is to achieve the effect of stabilizing prices and preventing rich businessmen from profiteering."

Shen Shi's eyes were firm: "Actually, before the mutual market started, the prices in different places are completely different. The government's continuous suppression will only lead to the unprofitable goods in the hands of the merchants, and they will be dumped in the hands of the government for nothing."

"When all the goods are annexed by the government for sale, the government has become the only merchant. Dare I ask which merchant in the world is enough to compete?"

Is this questioning Emperor Chengming, or Lord Liuhou?Taifu has this right, but Shen does not.

The way Emperor Chengming looked at him changed from being interested to being indifferent.

The authority of the superior cannot be offended.

Liu Changze, who had always been proud and silent, suddenly said coldly: "According to Master Shen, the New Deal is not only useless, but harms the common people. Then why are there so many people who trade with the government?"

"Common people lack exports, and sell crafts cheaply. If there is a transfer from the government, the income will double. The rich merchants monopolize the supply of goods and make huge profits for the common people. If there is a transfer from the government, they will sell according to the price, and the common people will be happy. If there are goods that cannot be sold, It will be purchased by the government at a low price, so as not to accumulate goods among the people. Isn’t it the best of both worlds?”

"In the short term it does."

Shen continued to say neither humble nor overbearing: "But there is no benefit, it will not be early. The new policy curbs the interests of businessmen. If it goes on for a long time, sooner or later all the supply of goods will enter the pockets of the government. Forced buying and selling will become a foregone conclusion."

"Hou Ye's so-called best of both worlds is just an illusion created by the government's monopoly on the market, supply of goods, and prices. When the country merges with the market, how will traders survive? No one is willing to create profits anymore. How can the country not shrink and be depressed!"

Shen Shi looked straight at Liu Changze with those amber eyes, and every sentence of his question was forceful.

Liu Changze suddenly felt that his mind was a little messed up, and he couldn't figure it out. If the Holy Spirit was not around, he would cover his glib mouth, preferably with a cloth, and tie him up for ten days and a half months, so as to teach him to behave better. , Don't try to contradict yourself.

In the atmosphere of confrontation, Liu Changze caught a glimpse of the cloudy face of the Holy Majesty from the corner of his eye, and he said in a deep voice: "Shen Shaoqing, you are so courageous, you dare to curse the turmoil of the society!"

Shen Shi immediately knelt down: "I don't dare to be prepared for danger in times of peace! Please learn from me!"

Emperor Chengming's displeasure was suppressed by surprise. He didn't expect Liu Changze, who was speechless in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty to support the new policy, would rather rush to speak harsh words and sing bad faces in order to protect Shen Shaoqing, forcing him to sing Redface weighs the pros and cons.

It doesn't matter whether the fixed price law is abolished or not. The important thing is that once the mouth is let go, it will open up the momentum of abolishing the New Deal. Is Liu Changze crazy?

Is it because of the similarity?

Emperor Chengming smiled lightly, he felt a sense of joy, everyone was the same.

He also had the intention of abolishing the government, but it was difficult for the Liu family to let go. Now, when he dozed off, someone handed him a pillow, "Going down, the atmosphere in the imperial garden can be so tense, why should the Marquis get angry, but everyone It's nothing more than worrying about the country and the people, Shen Shaoqing can speak freely..."

The imperial garden is full of greenery, and there is no smell of winter at all, so even the red plums on the branches have been deprived of their pride, like small flowers living in a greenhouse, extremely ordinary.

But the sky is always cold, no matter the illusion of prosperity or the overlapping of wars and wars, it still smells fragrant.

Emperor Chengming glanced at it, Eunuch Lu understood, sent someone to help him, and took the scissors to pick it up.

Shen Shi: "Returning to the Holy One, all the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit. If water trade takes shape, going from south to north, in order to circulate goods and expand the market, merchants will naturally stabilize prices in the competition of trade and truly restrain mergers. And the introduction of laws and regulations to provide protection for the market is enough to benefit the people.”

Emperor Chengming went to pick up the red plum in Eunuch Lu's hand as if he didn't hear it. He pressed both hands, tore off the long part of his thumb, and walked in front of Shen Shi with two flowers that bloomed side by side.

Then, he stretched out his rough fingertips to press the soft flesh of Shen Shi's jaw, and lifted it up very threateningly.

Liu Changze looked sideways, his knuckles moved slightly.

Shen Shi fearlessly remonstrated: "I believe that the New Deal should not interfere with the market. Only by allowing merchants to compete with each other and forming a healthy price balance can the national economy truly prosper."

There should be no interference. The New Deal has been interfering. Wouldn't it force the emperor to admit that he was wrong? Eunuch Lu felt chills on the back of his neck.

Emperor Chengming asked, "What do you think, Lord Hou?"

Shen Shi threw at Liu Changze expectantly. He knew that as long as Liu Changze nodded, he would pass the steps to the Holy One, and the matter would be settled.

Liu Changze turned his head away and said flatly, "What you say is feasible."

"Get up." Emperor Chengming looked at Liu Changze and smiled meaningfully: "You are the first person to criticize the New Deal and still be recognized by Lord Hou. You have a bright future."

He pinned the bright red plum blossoms in his hand to Shen Shi's autumn cloud and wild goose pattern, but his eyes were observing Liu Changze, and he found that the closer his hands were a foot, the uglier Liu Changze's face would be.

He lowered his head and approached Shen Shi and said, "Hanmei is proud. If the canal can be built, I will accept what you say."

"My sage is wise!" Shen bowed.

Shen looked down at the flowers, thinking with relief that he still understood a student, at least Emperor Cheng Ming's bad nature hadn't changed, and if he praised him, he would praise him, so...

Shen remembered that when Emperor Chengming was sick, he always sent someone to pick up two strange flowers and send them to his house. One was orchids, another was new plums, and another was pear blossoms. Anyway, whatever was in season to give away, he also said that the students could not come forward. Here, I wish the teacher a speedy recovery.

In fact, he also appreciates it, the Holy Majesty wants to show the importance of him as a Tutor in front of Wanmin.

It's just that giving flowers every time makes Shen feel awkward, even a little chilly.

Thinking about it this way, the extremely painful medicine that Liu Changze had endured was not so difficult to swallow.

Emperor Chengming seemed to think of something: "Shen Shaoqing's popularity is pretty good. Today, Lord Hou speaks kindly for you. In the past, he knelt down on the Yushi platform to remonstrate for you. Even Song Ge was alarmed..."

Good words.

Shen was speechless, how could there be any good words here...

"Ge Lao is well-known in the world for his pity for literati. Lord Hou understands the righteousness, but he does things that benefit the people. In the matter, Li Yunfu is a minister of the same class. He is upright and straightforward. I dare not tarnish the noble character of the three of them." ..."

Emperor Chengming raised his eyebrows to look at him, a few words washed himself clean, it was because others were of high moral character, he didn't form any cliques, he was more like a tutor if he was smart.

It was interesting, but not as interesting as Yanagi Nagasawa.

After all, there is no king in the world. He wants someone who is exactly the same, and it is just a matter of waving his hand, "I am a little tired, please step back."

The two quit.

Emperor Chengming glanced at the two, and found that they were a good match. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he walked towards the new favorite beauty.

Liu Changze hid it very well, and even hid the reputation of forcing the Taifu to death and hating the Taifu. How did he find out from the clues that Liu Changze admired the Taifu?

Do classmates know the basics for many years?

Even Ah Liang, who had taken care of the Tai Tuo for many years, didn't notice it back then, so how could he find out.

But every time he looked at the Taifu, he saw that the eyes of the Taifu were all on Liu Changze.

He looked at Liu Changze jealously along the line of sight, but Liu Changze dodged.

Liu Changze, who is not afraid of anything, dare not look at the Taifu.

it is ridiculous.

He wanted to laugh at Liu Changze a few times when the Taifu turned his back to write the scriptures, but he didn't expect to see Liu Changze who kept his head down, staring intently at the back, showing an obsessive expression.

Everyone is the same.

Even though the Taifu's eyes would not fall on him, Liu Changze would not get it either.

Even if she pretends to be a lover, in the end she is still like him, looking for traces of the past.

He is very happy.

Eunuch Lu shook his head in puzzlement, that new favorite beauty could only be regarded as handsome, and her character was also dull, just because he secretly climbed a tree and caught a little oriole, and was seen by the Holy Majesty, it was really strange that he got the exclusive favor.

……

"Master Hou! Master Hou, don't rush away..." Shen Shi chased after her out of breath.

He just went to give Lu Gonggong some money, and the servants naturally wanted to establish a good relationship. They were all officials, so it was not easy.Unexpectedly, as soon as he came out, he disappeared from Liu Changze. It took him a long time to find him. It was so difficult to make friends with Liu Changze...

"What's the matter?" Liu Changze looked down at him with his arms folded.

"Just now, I would like to thank Lord Hou for your help. For such a great kindness, I have hosted a banquet in Qingyuan Spring to thank you. I wonder if Lord Hou will show you face?"

Liu Changze gave him a disdainful look and continued walking.

Shen Shi chased after him, and said with a stern face: "The kindness of a drop of water should be repaid by a spring. If the Marquis does not give the subordinate a chance to repay the favor, the subordinate will have trouble sleeping and eating."

Liu Changze regarded him as air.

Very good and hopeful, someone else would have been beaten long ago.

"Master Hou, Qingyuanchun is very expensive, and the officials paid a month's salary to afford a meal. Please show me your dignity."

"If you don't want to, I can only try it every day and wait for the news from Lord Hou. It's just that I'm so kind and gentle, I'm going to suffer together with the official."

It was the first time Liu Changze heard others complaining about the lack of money, and the veins on his forehead were all up. He threw the obsidian in his hand and said, "Get lost."

Shen grabbed the bracelet and was taken aback for a moment. Is this giving him money?

Liu Changze is too awkward, but fortunately he already knew something, so he said solemnly: "Since you have the support of Lord Hou, I will reserve seats for three meals a day in the future, and wait for Lord Hou to come!"

Liu Changze frowned and glared at him angrily. His eyes fell on his hands that had gradually turned white after returning to Beijing. He still held a bunch of obsidian tightly in his hands, making his hands whiter and more lustrous.

He really wanted to snatch the broken stone back.

"One more word, and I'll pull out your tongue."

Just as he was about to continue walking, he was suddenly grabbed by his sleeve.

He couldn't bear it and wanted to push away.

I saw Shen Shi blinking and looking at him, flickering, as if asking him: "Are you going to eat? Qingyuanchun's food is delicious? Don't miss it when you pass by..."

There is something innocent about the amber sheen.

Liu Changze felt bored to death, so he said, "Just this once."