Chapter 502 I don’t like money at all! Don’t use money to test me!
In Wen Mansion, Zhao Xu, accompanied by Wen Yanbo, looked at the entire Wen Mansion.
It deserves to be the home of the prime minister of the country, and it deserves to be the residence given by the emperor.
Inside and outside the Wen Mansion, there are hundreds of windows, all carved with pictures and decorated with splendid articles.
The decorations used are simple and solemn, and the materials used are exquisite.
The garden landscaping is full of poetry and painting, imbued with the aesthetic and artistic atmosphere of the Zaizhi family.
It is worthy of the pursuit, imitation and study of Song Dynasty architecture by those who have become rich in modern times.
"The Taishi's house is really elegant!" Zhao Xu clapped his hands and praised: "Every plant, every tree, every brick, every tile is unique in its craftsmanship, but it is also frugal and generous, which is what the saint taught!"
This is true!
The interior and exterior decoration of the residence does not use gold, silver, or lead powder and cinnabar.
It is only made of wood, supplemented by stone.
There is no gold or silver in the utensils used.
They are all ceramic utensils, and they look very 'frugal'.
But anyone who has decorated in modern times knows that you want to put charm in simplicity, and you want to make a luxurious thing look ordinary, but have a unique flavor.
That all costs money.
Moreover, you have to spend several times or even more than ten times more than those who spend money on luxury fashion to fake the effect and the feeling.
The same is true for Wenfu.
It seems simple, but actually it has deep charm.
The interior and exterior scenery are combined with each other, and the sills, wing rooms, gardens, and landscapes are coupled with each other.
Mortise and tenon workmanship combines all doors and windows with exquisiteness and precision.
Those seemingly simple decorations are actually anything but simple.
Those study utensils and lacquerware, any one of them, has the potential to become a treasure of a modern provincial or even national museum.
Wen Yanbo stroked his beard and smiled: "Your Majesty Miao Zan, how dare I...how dare..."
But the pride in my heart cannot be concealed.
Although his mansion was given by Renmiao.
But the decoration and landscape were all dominated by him.
Especially the landscape, he designed it himself.
The main theme is "Looking for close friends through high mountains and flowing water".
At the same time, it is also an obscure way of socializing in architecture—people who can’t even understand my home are definitely not good enough.
Zhao Xu chuckled, thinking of the mansions of these elders in Luoyang.
Fu Zheng Park in Fu Bi...
The late great scholar Shao Yong’s An Le Yuan...
And the Dongzhuang of the Grand Master in front of me...
They are all mansions that will go down in history, like Sima Guang's Paradise. In front of these real mansions, he can only be regarded as a younger brother. It is indeed very shabby.
For example, Zhao Xu was shocked when he saw the drawings of Fuzheng Park handed down from ancient times.
The gardens and houses stretch endlessly, making it the size of a modern park!
Wen Yanbo's Dongzhuang, according to historical records, covers an area of several hundred acres.
If guests don't have a servant to guide them, they may not be able to tell the difference between east, west, north and south and get lost in the garden after walking around a few times.
And among the Luoyang elders, there are more than just Fu Bi, Wen Yanbo, Sima Guang, and Shao Yong?
There are also a bunch of veterans who are waiting to be restrained and singing along with these elders.
Everyone is building large mansions and gardens.
Even the land price in Luoyang is much lower than that in Bianjing.
Maybe it's only one-tenth the size of Bianjing.
But I can't stand these people doing this.
So, the question is - where does the money come from?
This question is really worth pondering!
"The peony hype bubble in Luoyang is probably caused by these veterans themselves." Zhao Xu thought in his heart.
When the elders were in Luoyang.
But they all tasted them in person and attended the annual peony tasting party.
How can a peony variety that is loved and praised by the elders be so simple?
Is it a good deal to sell one plant for three to five thousand guan or even tens of thousands of guan?
There will definitely be wealthy businessmen who will spend a lot of money to buy them to be fashionable.
Even Zhao Xu did not rule out that there were other shady private activities involved.
For example...
So-and-so spent a lot of money to buy several peonies that a certain veteran reviewed.
Then, Bianjing suddenly transferred a local official from a remote military state to the west of Beijing or even the capital to serve as an official.
It just so happened that the local official and the merchant who bought the peonies were from the same town or even brothers.
This can only be a coincidence, right?
With these things in his mind, Zhao Xu turned around with a smile, looked at Wen Yanbo, and said: "Grand Master, he is the elder of my family and an important minister that the world can't live without."
"Why did I hear that the grand master has been closed to thank guests for the past two days?"
"It's the Prime Minister of the DPRK. Did he do something wrong?"
"Or do I have a misguided approach to governing the country?"
But he didn't mention a word about the censors.
No need to mention it.
After today, someone will take care of them.
The Yushi Yanguan was originally to assist the emperor, not to cause trouble for the emperor.
They can be stubborn, but they must stand firm and occupy the moral high ground.
Otherwise, the emperor and the governors would take care of them, making it simple, easy and pleasant.
And this matter does not require Zhao Xu to take action.
If your old party is experiencing internal strife, you should solve it yourself.
And who is Wen Yanbo?
Will he suffer from this?
hehe!
Look!
This old guy has countless dirty tricks hidden in his heart, and he will definitely make those censors feel like they are dying.
When it comes to punishing people, no one should underestimate this Grand Master, Duke Lu!
Therefore, if those censors are smart enough, they should quickly write a memorial to the county now.
Only in this way can they keep their official positions.
otherwise……
Children who are ignorant will be spanked by adults!
And this is exactly what Zhao Xu needs.
Panic can make people lose their minds and do things they would not otherwise do.
Coupled with the publicity of Bianjing Xinbao and the wisdom of An Dun and others.
Zhao Xu knew that he would get what he wanted.
As for the truth about Li Yong’s case?
who cares?
Zhao Xu doesn’t care anyway!
He is an adult, an adult who only wants benefits.
After listening to Zhao Xu's words, Wen Yanbo bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister of the DPRK is administering the government in accordance with the benevolent will of the two palaces and His Majesty's Sacred Heart. How can I have any objections from this veteran?"
Zhao Xu smiled.
These four words, Your Majesty’s Sacred Heart, really won his heart!
Otherwise, how could Wen Yanbo survive four dynasties and still be favored by the Zhao officials?
This political consciousness is simply amazing!
"As for your majesty's administration, my veteran ministers have observed that they have learned deeply from the teachings of the previous kings and the ways of the saints..."
"I'm so complimentary, it's too late to celebrate..."
Look at people!
Zhao Xu really wants to call Sima Guang here - Mr. Sima, let's learn! This is the minister!
"Old minister, I just want to cultivate myself these past two days..."
"I don't know why, there are so many rumors in the outside world, and the official family is working, and the Holy Emperor comes in person... It is really sinful!"
With that said, Wen Yanbo was about to bow down.
Well, although Wen Yanbo made people let him go.
But now, the entire Bianjing City knows that Grand Master Wen lost his temper, and this was definitely not his fault.
He Wen Yanbo and Wen Kuanfu are not so capable.
Who did it? You know it yourself.
Wen Yanbo raised his head carefully and looked at the young official in front of him.
At only ten years old, he has already turned into a cloud and turned his hands into rain.
Wen Yanbo just raised his butt, and before he could do anything else, in the blink of an eye the whole Bianjing city was in uproar.
People who don't know may be muttering in their hearts - Isn't it possible that Wen Yanbo and Gong Zhai have been angry for a long time?
Are you monarchs and ministers here to sing about the Three Kingdoms? (Wazi in the Northern Song Dynasty has stories about the Three Kingdoms. Many story plots in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms first originated in the Northern Song Dynasty)
Zhao Xu immediately reached out and gently supported this old guy who had no sincerity at all - he didn't even use any force, and Wen Yanbo was supported.
"Grand Master...even if this doesn't happen, I actually plan to come to the Grand Master's residence to congratulate him on his birthday this year..."
"By the way, I'll also bring Mr. Ganquan County back to visit my relatives..."
"I just came here to take a look today, I have no other intention..."
"On the Grand Master's birthday, I will go to the mansion with the Lord of Ganquan County to congratulate the Grand Master on his birthday!"
As Zhao Xu spoke, his eyes glanced at the Wen family and relatives who were respectful and didn't even dare to express their dignity.
"To be honest, Grand Master, the Lord of Ganquan County has served me since he entered the palace. He has not only won the favor of the two palaces, but also made me like him very much!"
In the corner, Wen Xunniang's eyes were already watery.
And her biological mother gently reached out, grabbed her little hand, and encouraged her daughter with a little force.
Wen Zongdao lowered his head and blushed, thinking only of his old father's scolding words in his heart.
"Mother is more valuable than her son, and son is more valuable than her mother!"
"The Thirteenth Mother is now the Lord of Ganquan County canonized by the two palaces!"
"Where is Ganquan County?"
"Use your brain!"
The old father's angry voice in the morning was noisy in his eardrums, and his neck felt chilly.
He swallowed, finally realizing how stupid he was!
He's not stupid at all!
He is destroying the Great Wall or even committing suicide!
Dare you show off to the Tianjia? Humiliate the people around the Tianjia?
No matter how small the official's family is, there are still people around him.
As long as the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager in the palace know about it, they have even just heard similar rumors.
After that was knocked down, even if it was just a few questions, it would be a big mountain for the Wen family!
It’s an unbearable weight!
And the censors in the imperial court and the admonishers in the admonishment court were even less likely to let him go.
It may even affect the Thirteenth Mother - this is what the admonishing officials eat.
Specialized in intervening in the Tian family’s family affairs!
Just thinking about this, Wen Zongdao felt chills running down his spine.
At this time, Wen Zongdao's wife was trembling like chaff.
She knew that she had lost a big deal in front of her uncle. If she didn't keep her tail between her legs, she would risk being divorced!
Although, etiquette and law have three indispensable clauses.
But there is also a rule of seven outs!
Among the seven conditions, there are two regulations, namely malady and jealousy, which can be freely used and interpreted!
As a result, this woman no longer looked as arrogant and domineering as before.
Because she knew very well that her uncle was really capable of forcing a divorce!
How could she agree?
…
How did Zhao Xu know the little thoughts of Wen Zongdao and his wife?
He was just pretending.
Pretending to Wen Yanbo, he acted like he wanted to bring justice to Wen Xunniang.
Sure enough, when Wen Yanbo took a look, his old face suddenly brightened up.
"How virtuous and capable is this veteran?" Wen Yanbo pretended to be moved.
Then he started talking to Zhao Xu.
"Tell the truth to Your Majesty..."
"I have been idle at home for the past two days, so I ordered my servants to carefully count the property..."
"Thanks to Emperor Injo, Emperor Yeongjo (referring to the late emperor as ancestor, this is something only ministers of a certain level can say), the late emperor and the two palaces, your majesty's care..."
"Rewards continue throughout the ages..."
"The servants in Lao Chen's family are quite good at running the business..."
Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows as he listened.
This old guy told him openly that his subordinates were doing business and had made a lot of money.
"So, I made a rough estimate and found that my family's property, not including the house and land, is about a million dollars!"
Zhao Xu swallowed.
What's the meaning?
Does this mean that if Wen Xunniang is named queen in the future, her dowry will start at least one million yuan?
Are you going to use this to test cadres?
One million sticks?
Countless copper coins seemed to appear in front of Zhao Xu's eyes.
His little heart couldn't help but beat a little, and he couldn't bear it.
Wen Yanbo increased his temptation.
"If I sell all my house and land, and then borrow some from various families, I can probably collect three to five million yuan..."
Zhao Xu's throat rumbled.
He felt that he could no longer stay in the Wen family!
Three to five million dollars?
Master Wen, you are so good!
Zhao Xu knew that Wen Yanbo was serious about negotiating terms with him.
Moreover, he didn’t even hint at it, he made it clear!
There are similar allusions in Guochao.
As soon as the news of Renmiao's dethronement of Queen Guo reached Zhending, Cao Qi, the father of the late Empress Cisheng Guangxian and the father of Cao Yi, the king of Xingyang County, spent all his money and began to take action.
In the end, Cao Qi successfully sent Ci Sheng Guangxian into the palace and took his place with lightning speed.
And what Cao Qi used was just a simple and unpretentious money-making ability!
Cao Qi sold all the salable mansions and fields in his hometown and Bianjing.
Empty a dozen wallets belonging to two generations of the family.
Then I borrowed a lot of loan sharks outside.
All the money, added up, is at least a million dollars!
That’s a million strings from the Renmiao era!
He directly smashed Zhao Xu's ceremonial great-grandfather into disorientation, and stupidly decided to enthrone Ci Shengguang as his queen.
And the return rate of one million yuan is frighteningly high!
Not only did I buy a queen, the queen mother, the queen mother!
He also bought a good imperial grandson who was devoted to his mother-in-law—Zhao Xu’s father.
He even bought the title of Prince of Xingyang County, the qualifications for the Cao family to continue to be rich and prosperous for a hundred years, and the honor after his death - he was posthumously named King of Wu!
Just asking you if it’s a good deal?
Now, Wen Yanbo is repeating his old tricks.
Can Zhao Xu withstand it?
He looked at Wen Xunniang and Wen Yanbo, feeling that he couldn't stand it at all.
Three to five million strings!
That was twelve-thirds of the annual income in the Song Dynasty.
And it’s cash!
As long as you marry Wen Xunniang, your account will be paid immediately!
Wu Juhou was breaking bones and sucking marrow at Jingdong, offending countless people, so he collected almost this amount and sent it to the sealing warehouse.
Now, he can get it as long as he marries Wen Xunniang.
Who wouldn't be confused about this transaction?
Zhao Xu barely restrained himself and laughed: "The Grand Master is really good at running a household!"
"I have to study more with Grand Master!"
I am young!
I don’t understand the relationship between men and women!
I am still face-blind and have no idea that Wen Xunniang is a beauty. When she grows up, as long as she doesn't grow crooked, she will definitely be very beautiful and eye-catching.
And I don’t like money at all!
The most annoying thing is money!
What I miss the most is that I just came to modern times. With just a few hundred dollars in my pocket, I could treat my roommates to a meal and have three adopted sons.
