Li Daliang felt ashamed and sighed: "I have been working for these orphans for many years, and I thought I had worked hard. But after listening to your words, I realized that I was on the wrong track. You are right, as long as I can help these orphans
Orphan, what is the point of mere criticism? Let them decide. It’s ridiculous that I am 40 years old, but I still can’t figure out such a simple truth. It can be seen that there is an order of learning, not based on age.
.Servant, you are born to be a transparent person, I am not as good as you."
Li Mu hurriedly said: "Why are you still praising me, Sir? How can I be so good as Sir? If you want to talk about advantages, I only recognize one."
"Oh?" This was the first time Li Daliang saw someone talking about his own merits. He couldn't help but be curious and asked: "What is it?"
Li Mu said with a smile: "There are only four words: 'Dare to think and dare to do'. I am from a humble background. When I first came to Chang'an, I didn't know any rules and didn't think about the consequences. Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers, so they did it as soon as they thought of it. They are trusted by Your Majesty."
, it’s just a fluke that we have been supported to this day.”
"The minister is so humble. Just these four words, how many civil and military officials in the court can do it now?" After Li Daliang said this, he didn't know what he thought of. He drank the wine in the glass and sighed deeply.
Seeing his appearance, Li Mu did not continue the conversation. Li Daliang did not want to work in the Ministry of Industry, and every day was a torment for him. The many injustices in his heart cannot be sympathized with, and they are definitely incomprehensible.
Li Mu couldn't help with this kind of thing, so he could only talk less to avoid arousing his sadness.
Those who work eat quickly. In less than half an hour, all the dishes on each table are in a mess. Yu Wengui personally led people to supervise according to Li Mu's request. No waste was allowed. Each table collected the dishes and put them in the designated place.
There are people responsible for cleaning the place.
This trivial matter is nothing to the craftsmen. They just had a free banquet, so anyone can do this kind of work. Seeing the craftsmen lining up in an orderly manner, the agents felt in their hearts
They clicked their tongues in surprise. In their minds, craftsmen were vulgar people who didn't know any etiquette and rules. However, the craftsmen they saw in the Ministry of Works were very different from what they had remembered, which made them sit up and take notice.
Of course, this is just curiosity. Businessmen are pursuing profits and their thoughts are very realistic. When they come to this banquet today, what interests them the most is Zhuangyuanhong. Three cups have been sold for some days. People of their status,
I have tasted it a few times, but no one has ever seen this No. 1 wine. The name sounds domineering, and with the impression of pouring three glasses, I have already concluded in my heart that this wine is good even before I drink it.
I opened the wine jar and poured it into a bowl. I was surprised and suddenly realized that the wine was red. It turns out that this is what the red color of Zhuangyuanhong means. I took a sip and found that the wine was not very strong but rich and fragrant. After careful tasting, there was something...
A hint of sweetness, quite different from the three-cup pour.
This is rice wine! I didn’t expect that Bashang Winery also has rice wine, and the wine is so clear and has a mellow taste, which is better than the rice wine on the market!
They also heard that students from the Imperial College have been claiming that Bashang Winery can only brew wine made by "reckless men". It seems that after today, this rumor will be disproven. Rice wine is originally a Confucian wine with a long history.
As early as the era of Confucius and Mencius, yellow wine has already existed. In "The Analects" and "Mencius", yellow wine is also mentioned many times. It is said that it has the character of "gold mean", the courtesy of "benevolence and righteousness", and the character of "loyalty and filial piety".
De. This Zhuang Yuan Hong is the best among rice wines, so it can't be called a 'reckless man'.
As soon as "The Number One Scholar" came out, the person who said these words was slapped in the face. The agents present certainly understood.
It seems that this Zhulu Hou is really a man who will retaliate against others.
When someone saw Huang Qi present, they couldn't help but ask. But Huang Qi's mouth was very tight. Without Li Mu's words, no one would know, and not a single word was leaked. Everyone present also knew in their hearts that Ba Shang Winery was
No one dared to make any plans about what Li Ji had in his pocket, so they had no choice but to give up without asking for any news.
But these three words Zhuangyuanhong remained in their hearts. After today, the name of Zhuangyuanhong will spread throughout Chang'an through their mouths.
This was exactly what Li Mu had in mind. Otherwise, how could he be willing to give out ten bottles of wine to these people? Even if he accepted the gift, he would not be so generous.
After the banquet, Yu Wengui, on behalf of Li Mu, sent away these 'merchants'. The craftsmen had a holiday today, so they took advantage of their free time to go to the West Market together to buy some supplies for their new homes. Officials from various departments,
They all returned to each department to convey the Ministry of Industry regulations dictated by Li Mu and written down by Yu Wengui. Li Daliang knew about it and didn't say anything. This was the result he could expect and the result he wanted.
When Li Shimin discussed with him, he had clearly told him that his main role in the Ministry of Works now was to sit in the Ministry of Works, not to manage the Ministry of Works. As long as Li Mu did not cause a big mess, his mission would be
Completed. After a few years, when the Ministry of Industry was on the right track and Li Mu became more and more mature through experience, Li Shimin promised him that he would transfer him back to the Ministry of War and continue to lead the army as he wished. These were all agreed upon.
Li Daliang would naturally not be dissatisfied.
Li Mu said goodbye to Li Daliang and got on his horse to go home. As soon as he turned his horse's head, before he reached the square gate, he saw a carriage approaching. He was very familiar with this carriage. When he was assassinated in Tongshanfang that day,
It was the owner of this carriage who saved his life. Li Mu quickly drove his horse to the front and said, "Sister Ou, why are you here?"
Wang Ou opened the curtain and saw that it was Li Mu. He took off his veil and said, "I saw from the Tang Daily that the Ministry of Industry moved to the Yamen today, and I also heard that many businessmen came to congratulate them. The Nu family is also a businessman, how could it be possible?"
They think that the slave family is a prostitute, so if they don't call for help, the slave family will have to come by themselves. Can the Marquis give me a favor and accept the slave family's wishes?"
Li Mu laughed loudly and said: "Sister Ou is my savior, how can I be the same as those people? I will not accept the gift. What good thing is it? Can I forget Sister Ou? Now that Sister Ou is here, then I
How about I go back later and take you for a walk around the Ministry of Industry?"
Wang Ou pretended to be angry and said: "If the Marquis does not accept the congratulatory gifts from the slave family, he will be like those merchants who despise the slave family for being a generation of women."
"Then I'll accept it." Li Mu smiled and said, "The Boling Cui family has given away a thousand taels of silver. If Sister Ou is short of it, I won't be happy."
"The Nu family knows what they are thinking. The Nu family has not offended the Marquis, so why send such a big gift? It seems to be a bribe." Wang Ou said, getting off the carriage, holding an exquisite wooden box in his hand.
He handed it to Li Mu who was on the horse and said: "The slave family said that this is the only gift to express our feelings. Do you want love?"
Li Mu opened the box, and a fist-sized stone ball came into view. It looked like jade but not jade, and he didn't know what it was. He picked up the stone, and a piece of information came to mind.
[Night pearl (treasure), the essence of the mountain stone, gathers the essence of heaven and earth, the aura of the sun and the moon, looks like stars during the day, and looks like the moon at night.].
Wow, night pearl!
Li Mu was shocked. He had heard of this thing, but had never seen it before. Although there were stones that glowed at night in later generations, they were either made of paint or fluorite. He had never seen a real luminous pearl. Nowadays, fists are like this
Having the big one in front of me is really an eye-opener.
Although he didn't know the current value of this thing, since the system gave it such a special label (treasure), it couldn't be cheaper at all. Li Mu couldn't help but have a daydream, what is the purpose of this Wang Ou who has been trying to please himself at all costs?
Do you really want the old cow to eat young grass?
Li Mu stole a glance at Wang Ou. He was on the horse. He could see a little of the ravine from a condescending angle. It was so deep. He hurriedly withdrew his sight, turned over and dismounted, and acted as if he had never seen the world before, and said: "
What is this stone... used for?"
Wang Ou blinked and said, "It's not of much use. It can be used as a candle at night."
"Ah!" Li Mu suddenly realized. He put the luminous pearl back into the box and handed it to Li Chongyi to hold: "It is quite useful and can save a lot of money in a year. This gift is good, practical and not expensive, and my heart has been conveyed.
Or will Sister Ou choose gifts? They are too tacky. In addition to money, I will make a fortune. Is it any worse than them? I have to find an opportunity to tell them that I will give gifts in the future, just like Sister Ou. This
It’s great to plant stones. If I plant a dozen or twenty of them, I won’t have to buy candles for my house!”
Wang Ou didn't know whether what he said was true or not, so he couldn't help but make a joke and said: "Master Hou, didn't you say you would take me to visit the slave family?"
"Ah, yes, let's go. I'll take you for a walk." Seeing Wang Ou about to get on the carriage, Li Mu reached out to stop him and said, "It's boring to walk around and sit in a carriage."
Wang Ou nodded and followed him.
This Gongbu Square has been under construction, and Yu Wengui has always arranged for people to guard the gate of the square. Ordinary people cannot enter. Today, although the Gongbu Square has been moved to the Yamen, no one is guarding it. But after all, the people are still not there.
It is too adaptable, and most people think that Gongbufang is the Ministry of Industry. After all, it is the yamen gate. Who would come to the yamen for nothing. So there are not many people on the street. Occasionally I see one or two, and they are all from the Ministry of Industry.
artisan.
Wang Ou also came to Gongbufang for the first time. After taking a few steps, she noticed the difference. Except for the Gongbu Yamen near the gate, which was similar to other yamen, all other buildings were very simple and no different.
, all look the same, about the same size, square, not even a ridged animal, a tile is a tile, a wall is a wall, it's very simple.
There is a sign hanging at the door, with the word "Gongbufang" written on it, and below it are incomprehensible symbols.
Wang Ou was so curious that he stopped and came to the door of a house. He pointed at the sign and asked, "Master Hou, why does every house have this sign and what does it do?"
Li Mu came to the front and explained: "Simply speaking, it is a number. With this number, it is easier to find someone. Gongbufang means that this house belongs to Gongbufang. 2-13 means Gongbufang.
The second street, the thirteenth house. Most of the craftsmen are illiterate, and the symbols are simple and clear, making it much easier for them to learn. I invented this set of symbols for the craftsmen to use."