Yunchu invited He Lanminzhi and his wife to have dinner at the county government office, not because he valued the couple, but because he wanted to know what they were going to do in the future.
No one can predict the future of two madmen. Yun Chu just wants to get a rough idea from their relationship.
Other county officials generally do not build yamen, because building yamen means there is no hope of promotion. Unlike Yunchu, he has no chance of promotion.
Wannian County Government was probably the most lavish county government in the entire Tang Dynasty. Even counting the governor's office, there were few that could compare with Wannian County Government.
If the front hall here is majestic and solemn enough, then the back hall is a good place where birds sing and flowers smell.
Yun Chu has always regarded this place as a good place to entertain businessmen from all over the world. Even the cooks are experts drawn from the two large canteens.
In this luxurious back hall, countless large-scale goods transactions were concluded, or business routes connecting the north and south were countless.
Not only can we cook Chang'an cuisine here, but we also have some famous delicacies from the Tang Dynasty's frontier areas.
Not only are there a variety of dishes on land and water, but even the most discerning monks and nuns eat vegetarian food here, especially the vegetarian duck dish, which is not duck, but tastes better than duck. Anyone who has eaten it
The monks and nuns have nothing bad to say about this dish.
The most delicious cannibal dishes in Chang'an City are also ranked first in the cafeteria of Wannian County Yahoutang.
When Yun Chu entertained the food envoy in the back hall, the food envoy recited poems on the spot after eating the meal. After eating the food, he no longer felt homesick.
The food in the canteen of the county government office has never been based on quantity. On the contrary, the dishes here strictly adhere to the imperial official meal system.
When entertaining merchants, the meal usually does not exceed four dishes and one soup. When entertaining officials at the same level, the meal only requires one more chicken. When a superior official comes, a duck is usually added.
Of course, sometimes it depends on what the other party chooses. If the other party can bring great benefits to Wannian County and Chang'an, there is basically no upper limit to the great benefits.
For example, the last time he entertained merchants from the Big Food Country and the Western Regions, Yunchu ordered a roasted camel dish. The preparation was thorough, the process was complicated, and the scale was huge. It was the same thing at the same time, and six strong men used the windlass to pull the whole camel.
Chang'an was shocked when the golden roasted camel was lifted from the huge pit stove.
Originally, He Lanmin and his wife killed many Changan people when they came to Chang'an. Yun Chu was prepared to express his anger. However, looking back, he realized that with He Lanmin's ability, he had brought disaster to his father-in-law and his family.
If he died, then where would the accumulation of hundreds of years of the Yangtong tribe go?
Needless to say, it must have fallen into the hands of these two couples.
In this case, it is necessary to think carefully about this meal. Chang'an is the burial place of worldly wealth. There should not be any unnecessary discrimination just because the accumulation of Yangtong may be different from that of the Central Plains.
Although the Tubo people are not very clean, their wealth can still be used as long as it is washed with water.
It was because of this idea that Yunchu looked at He Lanminzhi Dunzhu and his wife in a new light.
As for those who made mistakes...just leave them to the responsible person to deal with them.
Whether it is Master Liu or Zhang Jia, they are very clear about the trial process of the crime, and they naturally know how to deal with it.
The death incident in Ping'an needs to be settled as soon as possible.
How can we calm down as soon as possible?
It would be nice if the murderer was caught and sentenced to death.
Now, the murderer is in the Wannian County Government Office, and the victims have also come to the County Government Office to complain. In this way, things will be easier to handle.
As for what He Lan Minzhi and Dunzhu think, Yun Chu doesn't care, Chief Secretary Liu, and Zhang Jia don't care even more. If the county magistrate doesn't make any arrangements, it's the best arrangement.
One murderer and four accomplices were captured together.
In the Tang Dynasty, the power of the government was very great, and there were very few written sentences in the "Tang Lv Shu Yi". Generally, it was based on whether the crime was serious or not, and whether the case was bad or bad. In principle, the death penalty was imposed at the county level.
, it needs to be approved by the superior government, and then the superior government will report the list of death row prisoners to the court.
Wannian County is said to be a county, but in fact Wannian County magistrate corresponds to the level of local governor. Therefore, Yunchu felt that what Huang Peng's son did was not sensible and did not make sense, and it also made the local government very passive.
As a result, a sentence of execution was decided after a stick of incense was discussed between Master Liu, Zhang Jia and the criminals.
After allowing the host to see clearly the appearance of the murderer, he confirmed that after another cup of tea, five heads were beheaded.
The head was given to the owners of the papermaking workshop, who planned to take it back as a pig's head to commemorate the deceased.
Master Liu also ordered that the elders of Ping'an Village be confiscated and the money from the sale should be compensated to the owner.
On the contrary, Huang Peng's family fortune was not dealt with in Yunchu. Huang Peng died in a fight, and the chief culprit was the village chief.
As for the steward of the papermaking workshop, he was given a lighter sentence and fined 500 coppers because he committed suicide out of fear of crime.
He Lan Minzhi was originally from Luoyang, so the four dishes and one soup that Yunchu arranged for him were naturally based on Luoyang flavor. However, the specialty of Luoyang is the soup banquet, and every dish was soupy and watery, which was very unpleasant.
However, when the first meatball soup was served, He Lan Minzhi smelled the hot and sour taste of the soup and actually covered his face and shed tears.
After finishing the five dishes of soup, He Lan Minzhi held Yun Chu's hand and kept calling him a confidant. He had to have another big bowl of soybean noodles to relieve his homesickness.
This kind of Helan Minzhi is very normal, he is sociable, good at pretending, and has no lack of worldliness at all. He even looks more cheerful than before, and he also has a sense of boldness unique to plateau people.
Looking at Dunzhu holding a roasted suckling pig and gnawing mouth to mouth, Helan Minzhi showed a doting look on his face and even wiped the grease from the corners of Dunzhu's mouth with a handkerchief.
"Brother Yuchu, I came here this time, of course, for the sake of Zhuojing's production. In addition, a certain family also wants to complete the trade between Xiaobolu and the Western Regions through Brother Yuchu."
Yun Chu put down the Kuaizi in his hand and nodded: "Exchange of goods has always been a certain family's thought. However, I wonder if Brother Helan has any regulations on how to do business."
Helan Minzhi smiled and said: "Xiaobolu is very poor and does not have any special products. For such a country to want to trade with the Tang Dynasty, it is always overestimating its capabilities. However, Xiaobolu is good because of its geographical location.
good.
There are many fertile countries in the south of Xiaobolu. As long as Brother Yuchu is willing, we can even join forces to go south and visit Tianzhu, the golden country mentioned by Master Xuanzang."
Yun Chu smiled and shook his head and said: "The Great Eater also had the same idea, but His Majesty rejected it. Since it is something His Majesty does not agree with, I will naturally not agree to it."
He Lanmin said: "Actually, there is no need for Brother Yuchu to send people. The manpower under a certain family is enough. However, a certain family currently lacks gold, iron, armor, and weapons. If Brother Yuchu can persuade the court to provide us with these things,
, in the future, if something is gained, a certain family will naturally double the compensation to the court."
Yunchu smiled but said nothing...
Dunzhu dropped the roasted suckling pig in his hand, wiped his greasy hands on his robe, and said to Yunchu: "I know you Tang people are greedy for money. I have gold and agate in my hand. I will give you the gold and agate.
Stomach."
Yunchu ignored Dunzhu, looked at Helan Minzhi and said with a smile, "Brother Helan, what do you think? Do you think you can use useless things like gold and agate to exchange for the armor stomach and weapons of the Tang Dynasty?"
Helan Minzhi sighed and said: "Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is rich in gold, silver, pearls and jade. It is really presumptuous to be hungry and unable to eat and thirsty."
Yun Chu pointed with his finger in the direction of Zhuque Street outside the county government office and said: "Gold, silver and copper, the Tang Dynasty has no shortage."
Dunzhu looked at Yunchu and said, "Have you really got so much money that it is useless? You actually use copper to cast cattle."
Yunchu smiled and said to Dunzhu: "There are twenty-four now, and there may be one hundred and eight in the future, or even more."
Dunzhu picked up the roasted suckling pig again and took a bite of it and said, "You are indeed very wealthy, and the food is delicious. Well, the clothes on the women outside also look good."
Yun Chu smiled and said: "Since Madam likes Chang'an, haven't you ever thought of settling down in Chang'an?"
Dunzhu turned to look at Helan Minzhi, and it was obvious that the prosperity of Chang'an was very attractive to this Tibetan woman.
Helan Minzhi shook his head slowly and said: "Back then, a certain family sold their property and left Chang'an. If they came back to live in peace, wouldn't it become the biggest joke in the world?
The ancestral home that used to be sold at a low price has now increased by more than five times in market price. People can't help but lament the impermanence of things in the world."
Yun Chu looked at He Lan Minzhi and said with a smile: "Aren't you going to Luoyang to see His Majesty? No matter what happens, as the son of the Tang Dynasty, you are a meritorious minister to the Tang Dynasty."
He Lanminzhi smiled and said: "I once visited Princess Wencheng in Luoche, and the princess said that she might never return to Chang'an again in this life.
Please also ask me that if she dies unfortunately, I hope that I can take care of the Tang craftsmen she brought with her.
Before the change in Yangtong, I sent people to recapture some of the craftsmen. Unfortunately, when I crossed the Kunlun Mountain Tunnel again from Yangtong, a large part was lost.
Therefore, after I left, Princess Wencheng's situation was very bad. I heard that she had moved to the Jokhang Temple to worship Buddha and had not been out for a long time. I don't know whether she was dead or alive.
When Princess Wencheng returned to Chang'an, her original intention was to retire in Chang'an, but the emperor refused, so she had no choice but to return to Luocheng, which ultimately did not end well.
If I go to Luoyang again, not only will His Majesty not like it, but also my aunt will not like it. They all say that a married woman throws away water. If she cannot do something beneficial to the Tang Dynasty, she will not be able to return home after all.
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Yun Chu stood up and said: "I am very happy that you came to Chang'an to find me, but it is just happy.
Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is invincible in the world, and both His Majesty and the court officials have lost interest in expanding their territory.
Even the common people think the same way. If you want to use the power of the Tang Dynasty to carve a world for yourself, it will probably be very difficult."
He Lan Minzhi sighed and said, "Has even a person like Yuchu lost his ambition?"
Yun Chu said with a smile: "The Tang Dynasty today is different from the Tang Dynasty in the past. It will not use troops if it is not for profit, and it will not go on expeditions if it is not for Italy's benefit.
Therefore, if Helan still has unfulfilled ambitions, he must come up with benefits that can impress His Majesty and the courtiers."
He Lanminzhi smiled bitterly and said, "Sure enough, people's hearts are not as old as they used to be."
Yun Chu, who had an ancient heart in the Tang Dynasty, didn't know. He only knew that the Tang Dynasty had entered into a wonderful balance, and the power to maintain this balance was various interests.
In the past, the people of the Tang Dynasty were relatively short-sighted, and all they sought were the benefits that could be seen in front of them. But it is different now. Everyone has become rich without knowing it, and their horizons have also become much higher.
It’s not just a fool’s errand to roll up his sleeves for the benefit of just three cents.
If Helan Minzhi can't bring out any benefits, then he can't take anything away from Datang.