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Lian Jingshu looked at Liu Xiu in surprise and murmured: "So... Your Majesty has noticed it a long time ago. Then... Why did Your Majesty still..." He also gave her a jade pendant and asked her to come to the palace at any time?
Liu Xiu said with a smile: "You are indeed good at playing the piano, and Liu Kai and his wife are indeed a bit over the top."
Regardless of whether she is a daughter-in-law or a concubine, Lian Jingshu is Mrs. Lian's biological sister after all. It is somewhat unreasonable to ask a girl's family to help take care of the business.
Lian Jingshu was originally a concubine, and when she wanted to marry, even if she found a match, she could only find a son of a concubine. Now that she is a businessman, her status will have to be downgraded. What kind of family will she find in the future?
But this was a family matter, and Liu Xiu was too lazy to take care of it. However, he really admired the girl Lian Jingshu. She must be talented and knowledgeable, good-looking, both talented and beautiful, and she also has a clear mind and agility.
She wanted to get rid of the control of her sister and brother-in-law, and Liu Xiu was willing to help her.
Lian Jingshu understood what Liu Xiu was thinking, and immediately stood up, knelt down, and said, "Jingshu, thank you for your support!"
Liu Xiu pondered for a moment and said: "The Chief of Yuefu in Chang'an is old. If Jing Shu is willing, she can take over this post."
Lian Jingshu widened her eyes in disbelief, looked at Liu Xiu, and asked stammering: "Jingshu...Jingshu can do Yuefu Order?"
In ancient times, it was rare for women to become officials. Speaking of which, the woman who achieved the greatest success as an official was Lu Daji of the Northern Qi Dynasty, who became the prime minister.
Liu Xiu said with a smile: "Although Chang'an Yuefu Order is a casual position, it is still much better than you being the shopkeeper of the wine shop."
In the Han Dynasty, there were two departments in charge of music, one was Taiyue and the other was Yuefu. Taile was subordinate to Shaofu and was in charge of ancient music and traditional old music; Yuefu was subordinate to Taichang and was in charge of current music and popular music.
Although Yuefu and Taiyue both manage music, they are two distinct systems.
Now during Liu Xiu's time, the situation was a bit special. There were two Yuefu, one in Luoyang and one in Chang'an.
The Yuefu in Luoyang is the main body, and the Yuefu in Chang'an is basically a decoration, a place for old musicians to retire. The Yuefu in Chang'an is indeed a place of leisure, and there is nothing to do on weekdays.
But one thing is that no matter how idle this position is, he is still a court official and a superior person. However, the shopkeeper of Yuhua Pavilion, no matter how big and profitable the wine house is, he is still a businessman. According to Legalism, that is five
One of the beetles.
Lian Jingshu looked excited, knelt down and kowtowed again, choking and saying: "Jingshu cannot repay your majesty's great kindness. As long as your majesty can use Jingshu, no matter what, Jingshu will agree to your majesty!"
What she said was no longer a hint, it was no different from an explicit statement.
Liu Xiu was happy when he heard this, waved his hand and said: "Get up!" When Jingshu stood up, Liu Xiu said: "I am in Chang'an, and I still need to stay for a while. During this period, I will inevitably trouble Jingshu.
Please accompany me to relieve my boredom."
The concubines in the harem were not around, and Liu Xiu was quite bored in Weiyang Palace. With Lian Jingshu, a talented woman who was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, she could pass a lot of time.
When Lian Jingshu heard this, she immediately leaned forward and said, "Jingshu has no one else to blame."
A few days later, Yao Qi, Gai Yan and Hua Feiyan arrived in Chang'an.
Yaoqi brought a lot of Yulin Army and Huben Army. After arriving in Chang'an, he immediately strengthened the guard of Weiyang Palace. The number of sentries around the palace increased significantly, and the number of mobile patrols was several times that of before.
Gai Yan brought more than 20,000 troops from the capital, and merged them into Wu Han's troops, and also participated in the farming.
Here in Chang'an, Liu Xiu granted Lian Jingshu the title of Yuefu Order, which Liu Kai and Lian Caiyi in Luoyang never expected. The relationship between Liu Kai and Liu Xiu is very ordinary. After all, there is an age gap. In Chung Ling,
At that time, they were not in a group.
Now that Liu Xiu appointed Lian Jingshu as the Yuefu Order, Liu Kai couldn't figure out what Liu Xiu's intention was. Was it for his own sake?
If I have such a big reputation in front of His Majesty, then I should really take advantage of it.
Due to this mentality, not long after Liu Xiu sealed Lian Jingshu, Liu Kai happily made a special trip from Luoyang to Chang'an and asked to see Liu Xiu.
After hearing the news that Liu Kai asked for a meeting, Liu Xiu smiled, first told Luo You a few words, and then asked Liu Kai to be invited in.
Entering the main hall and seeing Liu Xiu sitting in the middle, Liu Kai immediately knelt down, kowtowed forward, and said respectfully: "Liu Kai, a common man, pays homage to your majesty!"
"Brother Kai, please rise." When he was in Chongling, Liu Xiu called Liu Kai "Brother Kai." Now that he is the emperor, he still calls him that.
Unexpectedly, the emperor still called him Brother Kai as before. Liu Kai looked surprised and said with a trembling voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the common people!"
When Liu Kai stood up, Liu Xiu waved his hand to the side, indicating that he should take a seat. Liu Kai bowed and knelt down beside him in a polite manner. Liu Xiu looked at Liu Kai and looked him up and down.
Liu Kai is about forty years old, with extremely well-maintained skin, smooth and smooth skin, and a rosy complexion. His actual age is in his early forties, but he still looks like he is in his thirties. Liu Xiu said: "Brother Kai, how many years have we not seen each other?"
Already?"
Liu Kai swallowed and murmured: "The last time we met, His Majesty settled his capital in Luoyang. Counting it, it has been six or seven years."
Liu Xiu said: "I can't believe that so many years have passed in a flash, and the scene of my life in Chongling is still vivid in my mind!"
Liu Kai didn't know what he was thinking of, his eyes suddenly turned red, and he said with a choked voice: "If Brother Bo Sheng is still here, all of us brothers in Chung Ling will be here!"
Hearing Liu Kai suddenly mention his eldest brother, Liu Xiu's eyes dimmed. Liu Yan was an eternal companion in Liu Xiu's heart. Even though his eldest brother had been dead for so many years, Liu Xiu's heart still felt like a knife being cut by him whenever he mentioned it.
Liu Kai lamented that Liu Yan actually had selfish motives. If Liu Yan was still alive, then the current emperor would not be Liu Xiu's turn. It would definitely be Liu Yan!
Based on his relationship with Liu Yan, Liu Yan became the emperor. Even if he was not among the three princes, he could at least become one of the nine ministers.
What a pity, there is no what if, Liu Yan was killed by that despicable villain Liu Xuan.
He raised his eyes and glanced forward, and saw Liu Xiu's eyes were downcast, with a sad look on her face. Liu Kai quickly cleared his throat, changed the subject, and said: "Your Majesty, the common people have heard that Your Majesty has appointed Jingshu as the Order of Chang'an Yuefu. This
...Your Majesty loves Jingshu too much. How can she, a little girl, be made a Yuefu order?!"
Liu Xiu took a deep breath, collected her emotions, smiled at Liu Kai, and said: "Jingshu is a rare talented woman. She is not only proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also has excellence in everything, especially piano skills and
In terms of chess skills, even I am ashamed of myself!"
When Liu Kai heard this, his face lit up with joy. He knew that Lian Jingshu was talented and learned, and since he was born as a commoner, his background was a bit humble. Naturally, he had to put in much more effort to find a good way out for his future.
But he didn't think that Lian Jingshu was really as exaggerated as Liu Xiu said. The emperor probably said this to give himself face.
He said with a smile: "Your Majesty is too generous, how can Jingshu be so virtuous..."
Liu Xiu waved her hand and said seriously: "Brother Kai, I don't praise people casually. If Jing Shu doesn't have extraordinary talents, I won't let her be the Yuefu Order of Chang'an."
"Yes, yes, yes!" Liu Kai nodded happily.
Liu Xiu changed the topic and said: "Originally, Jingshu was the shopkeeper in Yuhua Pavilion. Now Jingshu has arrived in Yuefu. Yuhua Pavilion has no shopkeeper. After all, it is not a long-term solution. Let's do this. Brother Kai will transfer Yuhua Pavilion.
To me."
"Ah?" Liu Kai didn't react for a while and looked at Liu Xiu in surprise.
Liu Xiu continued: "Of course, I won't let Brother Kai suffer." As he spoke, he looked aside and Luo You quickly walked up to Liu Kai and handed him a land deed.
Liu Kai took it blankly and unfolded it. It was a land deed for a Luoyang wine house.
"I won't ask for Brother Kai's wine house in vain. This wine house in Luoyang can be regarded as an exchange between me and Brother Kai!"
"This... this..." Lian Jingshu managed Yuhua Pavilion very well. Here in Chang'an, people are making money every day. Not to mention Liu Xiu fighting him with a wine shop, even if he takes the wine from two or three companies.
Even if he gives up, he is not willing to exchange it.
"Why, brother Kai doesn't want to change with me?" Liu Xiuxiao asked.
"No, no, no, it's not that the grassroots are unwilling, but... but..."
Liu Xiu said slowly: "Brother Kai, there is something else that I have to hide, but it doesn't matter."
"I..." The emperor had already opened his mouth, but why did he ask him to just say it was okay? Now Liu Kaizhen really regretted that he made a special trip to Chang'an, thinking that he could take advantage of it, but he did not expect that he would give Yuhua Pavilion to him.
It’s gone.
"It seems that Brother Kai feels that he has lost money." Liu Xiu smiled and nodded to Luo You. The latter brought another tray from the side with a few gold cakes on it.
Liu Xiu said: "Brother Kai, let's take this gold as well. All in all, when Brother Kai opened the Yuhua Pavilion in Chang'an, all the expenses together amounted to this much gold."
The implication is that you have taken advantage of a lot now.
When Liu Kai opened Yuhua Pavilion in Chang'an, Chang'an was still in a state of decline, with not many people living in the city. Now Chang'an has gradually recovered. Even if it is not as prosperous as it was back then, it is still not far away.
Is there any comparison between the value of Yuhua Pavilion back then and now?
Liu Kaiming knew that he had suffered a loss, but he could only knock out his teeth and swallow it in his stomach, admitting it. He leaned forward and said: "The grass people... the grass people thank your majesty for your kindness."
Liu Xiu looked at Liu Kai condescendingly and said slowly: "No matter how humble Jingshu is, she is Brother Kai's sister-in-law after all. It is inappropriate for Brother Kai to let her be the shopkeeper of the wine house. Well, Brother Kai came from Luoyang."
Come on, if you are tired from the journey, go and rest early!"
"Resign!" Liu Xiu's words shocked Liu Kai into a cold sweat. His Majesty was clearly expressing his dissatisfaction to himself.
In fact, it is easy to understand. Although Liu Xiu advocated frugality, he was always generous to his clan members and ministers. He was never stingy with rewards for his clan members.
This time, Liu Xiu went out of his way and suddenly wanted to take advantage of Liu Kai, and he only took advantage of one of his restaurants. Isn't this a way of punishing him in a different direction?
He didn't even know what Jingshu said in front of the emperor, and he didn't dare to ask more. He stood up, bowed and exited the hall.
After Liu Kai left, Liu Xiu raised his hand and called: "Fei Yan."
From behind the screen on one side of the hall, Hua Feiyan walked out, came to Liu Xiu's side, bowed and said, "Your Majesty!"
"From now on, you will run Yuhua Pavilion."
"Yes! Your Majesty!" Hua Feiyan replied. Liu Xiu gave Yuhua Pavilion to Hua Feiyan in order to incorporate Yuhua Pavilion into Yunxi Pavilion's intelligence system.
Yuhua Pavilion has long been famous in Chang'an, which is also an excellent cover for intelligence.
Liu Xiu would not be free enough to occupy a restaurant to punish Liu Kai. He wanted Yuhua Pavilion. The real reason was that Hua Feiyan took a fancy to it and wanted to incorporate it into the Yunxi Pavilion system. Liu Xiu just helped her along the way.
We took down Yuhua Pavilion.
Hua Feiyan smiled at Liu Xiu and said, "With Yuhua Pavilion, Yunxi Pavilion finally has a stable, safe and secretive stronghold in Chang'an."
Liu Xiu nodded and said seriously: "Here in Chang'an, dragons and snakes are mixed. Wei Xiao, Gongsun Shu, and Lu Fang all have secret operations here. In the next period of time, Feiyan will have to worry a lot."
"Your Majesty, you must destroy Feiyan. This is Feiyan's duty." Hua Feiyan said.
