"By the way, Mr. Cui is here to visit, but is there something wrong?" After chatting for a long time, Xia Yu talked about business.
Cui Hao hurriedly said: "Slow! Stubborn! It's like this. When military advisors are ennobled and court officials are appointed, mansions and fiefs will be given to them."
"So, I came here to ask the military advisor for his opinion."
"What's the point?" Xia Yu asked, not understanding.
"Of course." Yin Yuan said hurriedly: "Brother-in-law, you don't know that the location of the residence is very particular. It must be close to the palace."
"Our morning court in the Tang Dynasty is at five o'clock. If you live far away from the palace, how early should you get up?"
Summer rain changes color.
Yes, he remembered that the working hours (morning) in the Tang Dynasty were at five o'clock, that is, before five o'clock in the morning!
Surprised or not?
Is it surprising?
If he lived further away, what time would he have to get up?
Three o'clock?
It makes me shudder to think of him having to get up early to go to work in the dead of winter while his wife and children are still sleeping on the bed.
In comparison, the sun at four o'clock in the morning in Rocky Base is nothing!
"Yes, yes," Xia Yu said quickly: "Master Cui, it's best to stay closer to the palace. I wonder if this is convenient?"
"sure."
"The layout of Chang'an City has always been that the north is noble and the south is cheap. It is because the imperial palace is in the north that this custom was formed."
"Cui, we can give the military advisor two choices."
Cui Hao seemed to be easy to talk to and said with a smile.
"I'd like to hear the details." Xia Yu was very happy.
"First, there are two mansions that are not registered in the imperial court and meet the regulations of the Viscount. One is in Tongyi Fang and the other is in Anxing Fang. They are only one block away from the imperial palace, so they are very close."
"Second, if even the military advisors don't like it, the imperial court can also build a new one, but the location will be a little more remote. It is tentatively decided to be in Chongxianfang, which is about three squares away from the palace."
"The military advisor can consider how to choose."
Xia Yu pondered.
Psychologically speaking, everyone wants to live in a new house, and they don’t want to pick up other people’s second-hand goods, especially if it’s a house without a criminal official, so yes!
But if you live far away, you will suffer again this morning!
It’s really a dilemma.
Xia Yu glanced at Yin Yuan. At this time, your brother-in-law should be a good adviser and give you some advice.
Yin Yuan quickly came up with an idea and said: "Brother-in-law, this Chang'an City is Daxing City in the old Sui Dynasty. It was built just over thirty years ago. There are no old houses and they are all new."
"Moreover, the closer a house in Chang'an is to the palace, the more expensive it is. The area next to it is simply worth every inch of land. It's either rich or expensive."
"So, I suggest you don't build a new one, it's not cost-effective."
Xia Yu thought about it: It seems that location was king in ancient times. He nodded and said: "Which one do you think you should choose between Tongyifang and Anxingfang?"
"Anxingfang."
Yin Yuan spoke up and said excitedly: "It's not only close to the palace, but also to Pingkangfang and Dongshi. It's very convenient if you want to have a banquet, party, or do business."
"So, the housing prices in the surrounding area are higher than those near Tongyifang."
"Besides, my brother-in-law doesn't know, but my family lives in Yongxingfang, just next door, so it's convenient to move around."
When Xia Yu heard that there were so many benefits, he immediately decided: "Master Cui, let's take Yongxingfang. Please make arrangements."
"Okay." Cui Hao agreed: "After I return, I will arrange cleaning, painting, and arranging servants."
"It's just that the military advisor is away on an expedition and it's hard to determine the date of his return. Who will take over the house by then?"
Xia Yu was in a dilemma.
The handover of the house is expected to be very soon, but this Eastern Expedition will take nearly a year. It is impossible for such a big house to have no one ask.
But he traveled alone, without even a clan member or confidant around him, so who should he leave it to?
"Brother-in-law," Yin Yuan immediately patted his chest and said, "Leave it to me."
"I will write back immediately and ask my mother to choose a reliable housekeeper. The two families happen to be close to each other, and my sister can also help take care of it."
What a great idea! Xia Yu was overjoyed: Of course I can’t worry about leaving it to my wife.
"Master Cui, is this okay?"
"Of course there is no problem." Cui Hao said with a smile: "After Cui has made arrangements, he will go to the Yin Mansion to find Miss Yin and let her take over."
"Okay, okay, Lord Laucui."
"Fiefdom?" Cui Hao asked again: "The military advisor was granted the title of Prince of Lintong County, so the fiefdom is naturally in Lintong County. The best place in Lintong County is near Lishan Mountain, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, a place for living."
"The imperial court allocated 800 acres of paddy fields for military advisors in Zhiyang Village, north of Lishan Mountain. It is a fertile land with canals and streams that lead directly to the nearby Zhiyang Lake and Wei River. Irrigation is extremely convenient."
"In addition, the one hundred and fifty households of military advisors are fictitiously enfeoffed, while the actual entitlement is fifty households. There are more than forty households in the nearby Wayao Village, which are all allocated to military advisors. If there is insufficient, the court will make up for it with refugees."
"This arrangement is very good." Xia Yu was very satisfied, but there was also a little pressure on her shoulders.
From now on, there will be fifty families and hundreds of people sharing weal and woe with him. Whether their lives are good or bad depends entirely on him, the head of the family.
"In Wayao Village, the imperial court will also build a separate courtyard for the military advisor according to the regulations. It will take about two months to complete."
"But I don't know who to contact for this chore?"
Xia Yu was ashamed and could only look at Yin Yuan again. This was called a guest without bothering two hosts.
Yin Yuan was also very happy: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, I'll ask my mother to arrange another housekeeper. I guarantee there won't be any oversights."
Great, isn’t the matter solved?
Xia Yu is very proud. What is the protagonist? It means that there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain.
"By the way," Cui Hao suddenly looked at Yin Yuan and said with a smile: "Cui wants to have a private chat with the military advisor. Can the young prince please avoid me?"
Xia Yu was stunned. He and Cui Hao were strangers, so he didn't know if there was anything they could talk about.
Yin Yuan looked at Xia Yu.
Xia Yu nodded, and Yin Yuan had no choice but to go out with a look of reluctance.
Xia Yu raised her hand to indicate that it was okay to let Cui Haojin speak. He wanted to see what kind of medicine this mysterious Cui was selling in the gourd.
Cui Hao pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Your Highness, the current Crown Prince, does the military advisor understand?"
Li Jiancheng!?
Xia Yu raised his eyebrows in surprise. After thinking about it, he was not a fool. Of course he picked it up and said it, which is called political correctness.
"His Royal Highness, Su Wen, is wise and courageous. He is experienced in both military and political affairs. He is also extremely generous in his treatment of subordinates and has won the hearts of both the government and the public."
"Looking at the past and present, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can be called 'virtuous'."
Although this is a scene, it is basically true.
Throughout history, Li Jiancheng was by no means a mediocre person.
Whether it was using troops, administering politics, or attracting people's hearts, Li Jiancheng was commendable. He became the prince based on his true ability, not just by being born early.
But no matter what, his opponent is Li Shimin, an emperor through the ages and a son of the plane.
Therefore, although Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, he would be a good emperor, but he would not be able to reach the height of Li Shimin.
Li Jiancheng, who was born at the wrong time, is destined to be a tragedy.
Cui Hao smiled when he heard this. He didn't expect that Xia Yu would be rated so highly by Li Jiancheng.
"Military advisor Gui Gu's disciple is very talented. To be praised by military advisor like this, His Highness the Prince must be very happy when he hears about it."
"To be honest, His Royal Highness also admires the military advisor very much."
"I would like to ask the Holy One to send the military advisor back to Chang'an and worship him as the prince's young master and assistant minister, so that he can consult with you day and night. What do you think of the military advisor?"
Xia Yu's pupils suddenly opened.
He finally understood Cui Hao's true purpose.
On the surface, this Lord Cui is the angel of the court, handling the matter of ennobling him, but secretly, he is Li Jiancheng's lobbyist!
This was because he was afraid of the golden name and strong strength of his Guigu disciples, and was preparing to poach Li Shimin.
Moreover, the price offered is extremely attractive!
The prince's young master, that is the prince's teacher and the top leader of the princeling party.
The minister is also the second-in-command of the province, and is also known as the hidden minister.
In other words, once Xia Yu agrees and Li Jiancheng ascends the throne, Xia Yu will be able to take charge of the Tang Dynasty with the dignity of the emperor's master!
It can be said that Li Jiancheng was extremely sincere and used the biggest bargaining chip!
From this point of view, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also very skilled in politics. When it is time to spend money, he will not hesitate.
Under such conditions, almost no one in the world can help but be moved.
But Xia Yu is an exception.
For one thing, Li Jiancheng is really not as good as Li Shimin. Only Li Shimin could create the prosperous Tang Dynasty that is so haunting in history.
Xia Yu doesn't want to ruin this beauty for her own selfish interests!
In addition, Li Jiancheng has character weaknesses.
This person faced Li Shimin's strong challenge and responded inappropriately.
He could not be like Zhu Biao, but he won the hearts of the people all over the world with his tolerance and magnanimity, and even more so with his selflessness and fearlessness, which made all his younger brothers willing to surrender.
He wanted to kill Li Shimin, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He was worried and waited and watched, and finally missed the opportunity.
Therefore, this is a tragic hero who is destined to fail.