Tang's dining table

"In the autumn of the fifth year of Yonghui, the year of the imperial competition, Li Yifu invited He Yuan, the minister of etiquette, to come to his home to taste a new tea that appeared in Chang'an City.

He Yuan came to Li Yi's house after leaving work, and was welcomed into a small house by the servants. Li Yi's house was not there for a long time, so he had to drink tea again and again while waiting for the official to arrive. Out of boredom, he saw some scrolls of written poems on the table. Then he opened it to appreciate it and found that it turned out to be a poem. After reading this poem, He Yuan found that it was very well written.

After looking at the last signature of the Jifu, I realized that it was written by the second son of Li Yifu.

After that, Li Yifu never returned, and He Yuan had to say goodbye and go home.

In the morning of the second day, He Yuan was recommended by Li Yifu to be the chief examiner of this scientific examination, and the emperor agreed.

Afterwards, He Yuan strongly suggested that recording Fu should be the first and most important thing in this scientific research, and the emperor agreed.

In the competition two months later, Li Qia, the second son of Li Yifu, won the third place in the high school Jinshi! "

Yun Chu flipped through the book in his hand and said to Wen Wen with emotion: "With a certain family's talent, I was only ninth in the class."

There was also a book in Wen Wen's hand. He pointed to a passage in the book and said, "Li Yifu is a man of great talent, but it's a pity that he doesn't use it for good. Listen to this wonderful method of making money.

In the first year of Longshuo, the Tianjin Bridge was built in Luoyang, and His Majesty appointed Li Yifu as the superintendent. At that time, the Ministry of Works, the general Zuo, the Shaofu Supervisor, and Luoyang ordered four families to compete for orders to build the Tianjin Bridge.

The original intention of this construction was to cancel the Tianjin Bridge that was crossed by flat-plate ferries across the river with iron cables in the Sui Dynasty, and to build the Tianjin Bridge into a turtle-back arch bridge. Not to mention the huge project, the country allocated 30 million yuan for this purpose.

Li Yifu was hard to choose for a while.

At this time, Li Yifu's mother was seriously ill. This time, he needed to consume ginseng, deer antler and other precious medicinal materials. Li Yifu had no choice but to sell the seven-color glazed lamp, an ancestral treasure in his family, to tide over this crisis.

The Ministry of Industry, the generals, and the young officials all offered high prices to buy it. Only Luoyang Ling said that he didn't have enough money to spare, so he took a thousand guans as a deposit and agreed to pay the remaining money when he had money in the future. If he couldn't do it, then Punished three times.

Li Yifu was unwilling to sell the seven-color glazed lamp to the Ministry of Industry. The senior general and the young governor were worried that it would affect his consideration of candidates for building the Tianjin Bridge, so he decisively agreed to the Luoyang Order's request.

After one month, Luoyang Ling was given the important task of building Tianjin Bridge. Another month later, Luoyang Lingyan had no money to buy the treasures in Li Yifu's house, so he paid Li Yifu three times the deposit, which was three thousand guan.

After this was completed, the treasures in Li Yifu’s house were still there, but they got four thousand coins in vain..."

Di Renjie sighed and said: "This kind of right and wrong case is the most difficult to deal with. Whether it is Li Yifu's son becoming a Jinshi through means, or the fact that Li Yifu got 4,000 yuan in vain, it seems that it has nothing to do with Li Yifu." , are all things caused by the officials below on their own initiative. In fact, this kind of thing is very bad. It will lead to a large number of people and make it more difficult for our Dali Temple to investigate the case. "

Yun Chu casually flipped through the "Baiguan Xingshu" written by Li Yifu from the mouth of Longsu Mountain, and was not too surprised by the content on the opposite side. This kind of book has been available in all dynasties, including the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty, and the Ming Dynasty. , also existed in the Qing Dynasty. Compared with the "Hundred Officials" written by the Qing Dynasty, this book written by Li Yifu is just an introduction.

The reason why Yun Chu had this book that Li Yifu regarded as a life-saving straw was entirely because Tongban's printing house had monopolized the printing market in Chang'an and Luoyang.

These printing houses are not necessarily called copper plate printing. However, if you check carefully, you will find that copper plate is the largest owner of these printing shops.

Therefore, no matter which book printing workshop Li Yifu prints, in the end, the content of the book will be reflected tenderly.

The "Baiguan Xingshu" published secretly by Li Yifu was naturally no exception.

Everyone thought that Yun Chu had never touched Luoyang.

They're half right.

Yun Chu had never been involved in the officialdom of Luoyang. He was involved in various industries in Luoyang, from book printing shops to carriage shops, to inns, to restaurants, to grain shops, cloth shops, dyeing shops, custom-made clothing and other industries.

Most of these industries came to Luoyang because they had no place in Chang'an.

Although their business methods cannot be compared with those of Chang'an's shopkeepers, if they come to Luoyang with Chang'an's business theory, they are basically invincible.

Among them, take the grain stores as an example. The grain stores in Luoyang open their stores and wait for customers to come to their doors. The Chang'an grain stores have basically divided the people of Chang'an. The people do not need to go to the grain stores at all. The grain stores record them. How much food does a family have? Once it is discovered that the family is about to run out of food, the food and oil will be delivered to the door in accordance with the amount that the family purchased last time.

Therefore, there are basically few customers in Chang'an Grain Store, but it sells a huge amount of grain and oil every year.

Nowadays, grain stores funded by Chang'an are invading Luoyang. In another year, the people of Luoyang will no longer have to go to grain stores to buy food by themselves, and they will also enjoy the same services as Chang'an.

The same is true for the carriage shops in Luoyang. These carriage shops have everything from pallets for transporting goods to ultra-luxurious four-wheeled carriages specially designed to serve officials. The carriage shops in Chang'an City have produced a large number of carriages with different performances over the years, serving It also focuses on a community of acquaintances.

The family of a minor official hired a carriage for a spring outing and felt that the driver's service was good. When they needed it again six months later, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the carriage they had used half a year ago was the same, with the same honest appearance and good quality. A simple coachman who likes to laugh but never talks too much.

After such service for a long time, and after a few more incidents of stealing money and bravely protecting the employer, the coachman and the carriage will basically enter this family. As long as they want to use the carriage, there is only one option.

With the support of Baiye Workshop, the living conditions of Yunchu and his party after arriving in Luoyang were not much worse than that of the emperor, or even worse.

Just like many officials from the Luoyang department have houses in Chang'an, of course, officials from the Chang'an department basically have their own houses in Luoyang.

The Yun family's house in Luoyang is right next to the White Horse Temple. Like the house in Jinchangfang, Chang'an, you can see the gate of the White Horse Temple when you open the back door.

If the emperor wants to enshrine Mount Tai, Master Xuanzang, who is becoming more and more like Buddha, is naturally indispensable. Of course, Sun Shenxian is also among the emperor's invitations.

When Master Xuanzang arrived in Luoyang, he stayed at the White Horse Temple. Before Sun Shenxian arrived in Luoyang, he was greeted by King Ji Li Shen with snot and tears and went to his Prince Ji's Mansion. Sun Shenxian stayed in Chang'an and refused to come. Luoyang, Ji Wang Li Shen was basically in a terrifying situation where he could not sleep at night.

The Yun family's house occupies a relatively large area. It is basically made up of three houses, with a shared back garden. If the moon door of the back house is blocked, it will immediately become three independent houses, which is convenient. Yun Chu, Wen Wen and Di Renjie's three families settled in.

The housekeeper of the Yun family in this house is Liu Zhu, the eldest son of Liu Yi, the housekeeper of the Chang'an mansion. He is a somewhat dull man compared to his father Liu Yi. Such a temperament is naturally inappropriate in Chang'an, but not in Luoyang. Where the film doesn't have to deal with outsiders, it seems to be a bit understanding and kind.

The three houses had all been taken care of. The three families who had been on the road for half a month had settled down in half an hour. After each of them had a meal, they entered rest mode.

After Li Zhi led the giant bear and walked in the bamboo forest for a while, he squatted by the stream and washed his face with water. Doing so would make him feel more refreshed.

After Zuo Chun's death, Ruichun became the emperor's eunuch. As for the warrior who was as majestic as a mountain, he now had dots of white hair on his temples.

"Have all the people who should come from Chang'an City arrived?" Li Zhi rubbed his face with the cold stream water and let the stream flow down his chin and wet his clothes.

Ruichun said quickly: "In response to your majesty, people from Chang'an have been entering Luoyang since a quarter past noon, and they are still entering the city one after another."

"How many people did Yun Chu bring into the city?"

Ruichun immediately said: "One hundred and sixteen people, mainly domestic servants. It can be said that the whole family of the Yun family came here this time."

Li Zhi took out a handkerchief and wiped his face, then nodded and said, "Has Xue Rengui not arrived in Luoyang yet?"

Ruichun said: "Xue Rengui is expected to arrive in two days. According to His Majesty's decree, he needs to command the eight thousand soldiers in Chang'an."

Li Zhi asked again: "Yunchu arrived in Luoyang, can I go out?"

Ruichun shook his head and said: "Maybe it's because the pommel horse is tired. Yun Chu, Wen Wen, and Di Renjie didn't go out after they entered the residence of Baima Temple. They just sent their personal followers to submit the post to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. It is estimated that tomorrow these three people will Go to the official department in person to order the mao."

Li Zhi sighed and said: "Looking at everyone who is sensible and knowledgeable, in fact, no one can make people feel at ease. They also regard Chang'an as their own. Only when there is news here, Li Yi's house is immediately hit by the disaster. This burden is also huge." There's no limit to it.

When I arrived in Luoyang, I didn't even mention coming to knock on the door, but I just slept at home by myself. I was really not a son of a man.

Forget it, if he doesn't come to see me, I will go see him now and ask him if he can still remember the time when we discussed the world with me in the cotton field. "

White Horse Temple is in Luoyang City. Li Zhi went out without too much fanfare. When he arrived at the gate of Yunshi, he found that the place was very lively. Prince Li Hong had already arrived at Yunshi before him.

Li Zhi ordered everyone not to move. He led Xiong and walked into the Yun family gate accompanied by Ruichun and the warriors. The housekeeper Liu Zhu was extremely anxious, but he was motionless and sweating.

In the front yard of the Yun family, Li Zhi met the guards of the East Palace. When he came to the Yun family's atrium, he saw the eunuchs and palace maids of the East Palace. It seemed that Li Hong entered the Yun family's back house alone.

Li Zhi was somewhat dissatisfied with Li Hong's ignorant behavior. Even if he trusted the Yun family, he would have to bring personal guards and eunuchs with him.

Li Zhi didn't have the slightest embarrassment about breaking into other people's backyards. If he really counted, everyone's backyard should be his. These people only owned it temporarily.

Turning around a rockery, Li Zhi did not see the scene of the prince conspiring with Yun Chu and the others. On the contrary, he saw Li Hong leaping through the winding corridors of Yun's family, chasing a group of children, just listening to Li Hong's hearty smile. The sound of his voice told you that he was in a very good mood at the moment.

Yun Chu leaned on a chair and threw out a piece of paper, and then he was gentle. Di Renjie and the two of them also threw out the paper. There was a red clay stove next to it. The copper kettle on the stove was steaming, and a servant girl kept talking. Pour boiling water into the small teapot in front of the three of them.

A group of women were sitting on a rug spread on the grass. Even though they couldn't see clearly, they could tell that these women should be the wives and concubines of these three people.

Oh, there are only wives and no concubines. These three people have only one main wife in their families and no concubines.

People like the emperor have their own aura. Even Li Hong who was fooling around with Li Si, Yun Jin and the others, Yun Chu Wenwen and Di Renjie who were fighting landlords, and even the women who were eating melon seeds and chatting, the first time the emperor appeared All the time, all eyes fell on the emperor.

Li Hong immediately stood still, and his expression turned serious without any hindrance. As for Yun Chu and the other two who were just lazy, they immediately gathered their minds and turned into high-spirited weapons.

Li Zhi squinted his eyes and looked at Yun Chu who was walking over and said, "You have such a big burden and you actually dare to assassinate the Right Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty."

Yun Chu scratched his hair and looked around, and while saluting, he said: "We are here to welcome His Majesty to Chang'an. In another year, the Daming Palace will be completed, and in a year and a half, the Xingqing Palace will be completed." It will be completed soon. As for the Qujiang Palace, it has also been renovated. If your Majesty is worried about the humidity in Taiji Palace, you can live in Daming Palace. It is not only dry and the utensils are new. If you are worried about the cold in winter, your Majesty can live in Xingqing Palace, where After the fire dragon has been modified by master craftsmen, it is as warm as spring even in winter. If you feel too hot, you can go directly to Qujiang to escape the heat..."

Li Zhi didn't wait for Yun Chu to finish boasting, and said coldly: "I ask you why you want to assassinate Li Yifu?"

Yun Chu smiled and said: "Chang'an is your majesty's auspicious residence. People with such dark minds and ulterior motives are better off not coming to Chang'an. They will destroy the little yang energy we have finally accumulated for your majesty."

When Li Zhi heard this, he was not angry but smiled and said: "It's appropriate for Li Jingxuan to go, right?"

Yun Chu said: "As long as he is a gentleman, anyone can go. Even the left prime minister, Shangguan Yi, will welcome him with a raised hand, but we don't want those shady people."

"Isn't the Yin person you are talking about someone related to the Queen?"

Yun Chu's face changed drastically and he immediately defended himself: "How could your Majesty be so filthy about someone's innocence?"

Hearing these familiar words, Li Zhi couldn't help but become happy. He glanced at the prince and said, "I don't see you coming here on weekdays, but you are diligent when you come here."

Li Hong smiled and said: "It's been a long time no see."

Li Zhi took another look at Li Si, who was holding Li Hong's waist and looking at him timidly, and waved her over.

Li Si bowed timidly and called "Father" in a low voice.

Li Zhi looked Li Si up and down. In the past, Li Si was as weak as a kitten when she was taken away by Sun Shenxian. Now, she is a tall and beautiful little woman.

Although she was not as beautiful as the women he had seen in daily life, she was better than her in good health, and she looked lively when she was laughing and joking with Li Hong just now.

Then he said to Yu Xiurong who came to see him: "You are well educated. Thank you for your hard work."

Yu Xiurong even said he didn't dare, but Li Si pulled Yun Jin out from behind and pushed him in front of the emperor and said, "Father, this is my future consort!"

Li Si's words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing countless splashes.

Although Li Si's words were very rude, Li Zhi was very happy. He felt that Li's daughter's family should have such an aura of daring to be the first in the world, especially in front of unruly people like Yun Chu. , and even more importantly, we must thoroughly uphold the royal style.

Li Si did a great job!

Li Zhi saw the obvious look of consternation on Yun Chu's face, and then looked at the angry look on Yu Xiurong's face. It was the first time he saw this couple losing control of their expressions. Li Zhi felt as if he had just drank a bowl of ice water. Generally transparent.

Li Si was raised by these two people and must know the child very well. Just by looking at the expressions of the couple, Li Zhi understood that his cheap daughter was definitely not a submissive little girl. She would definitely let Yun Chu and his wife Extreme headache.

Recalling Princess Li's virtues, Li Zhi immediately felt that Li Si's request was very reasonable. Yunchu had no requirements for titles and no interest in money. Such a person with no desires and desires could handle it himself. He doesn't have many means, and now it seems that marriage is an excellent choice.

If Li Si makes a lot of noise in the future, it will be because of the poor education of Yun Chu and his wife, and their family will have to endure the good and the bad.

Thinking of this, Li Zhi felt better. He pulled Yun Jin over and took a closer look. He found that the child had bright eyes and was obviously a good-looking and versatile child in the future. He took it off his waist with a smile. A jade pendant was placed in Yun Jin's hand and said: "I reward you."

Yun Jin thanked the emperor politely, without the embarrassment that ordinary children would show in front of him.

Li Zhi said to Li Si again: "Nonsense, your parents' orders and the matchmaker's words can't be determined by your words."

Li Si bit her lip and said, "Except for him, if my father, the emperor, and my mother point out any consort to me in the future, I will guarantee that he will not survive for three days!

Father should know that the child has learned a lot from the old god. Even if he is allowed to be investigated, he will definitely die suddenly! "

Listening to his daughter say such shocking words, Li Zhi not only was not angry, but even happier.

Looking at Yun Chu, he said: "The old god has always been kind and will definitely not tinker with poisons or anything like that. But you, you have been mastering the art of poison for so many years, and you should have reached the state of transformation now, right?"

Yun Chu said to Li Si with a dark face: "You are not allowed to enter my study again, otherwise I will serve you according to the family law."

Li Si was not afraid of the dark-faced Yun Chu. He stepped forward and hugged Li Zhi's arm, shaking it and saying, "Father, just be sure."

Li Zhi said with a smile: "This requires your mother's consent."

Li Si, who was timid just now, his eyes became firm at this moment. He raised his head and said to Li Zhi: "Father, the child will go to the mother to ask for help, and the mother will definitely agree."

Looking at Li Si with an expectant look on his face, Li Zhi couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He had seen this kind of Li Si a long time ago, and she was exactly the same as Princess Gaoyang.

Seeing that Li Si was still pestering his father, Li Hong pulled her away and threw her aside, smiling and inviting his father to visit the garden of Yun's back house.

Perhaps what happened to Li Si just now gave the emperor a big surprise, and Li Zhi no longer asked about Yun Chu's assassination of Li Yifu.

On the contrary, he became very interested in the novel furniture and objects in Yun's house, especially those wooden cows and horses that didn't look like ordinary objects.

So much so that he forgot the existence of the giant bear. Since the giant bear saw Yunchu, it automatically pressed its body against the bluestone and covered its head with its paws, trying to reduce its presence as much as possible. feel.

After all, when it was roaming freely in the bamboo forest in the wild, it was beaten miserably by Yun Chu.