But now Zhao Chongyuan abandoned King Han and instead chose King Yan who was far away in Youzhou.
This was really something they didn't expect.
In the end, Zhao Chongyuan was just using King Yan to eliminate some of their party members and gather imperial power, or was it to support King Yan and accumulate some information for King Yan.
After all, he went down to take charge of river management, monitor the disaster situation, and supervise the use of these disaster relief funds.
But it is also a good job to accumulate contacts and reputation.
Especially for people like King Yan who do not have the support of the mother clan behind them.
Therefore, the more this happened, Ye Liancheng and Zhou Shan were somewhat confused about Zhao Chongyuan's intentions.
Because King Yan is indeed a little less dazzling among the many princes.
What was Zhao Chongyuan's purpose in supporting King Yan?
Just to restrain them?
"Since none of you have any objections, the matter has been settled."
Ye Liancheng and Zhou Shan looked at each other without speaking.
Zhao Chongyuan laughed.
Then he glanced at Wang Lishi beside him.
The latter immediately walked towards the back of the room knowingly.
It didn't take long.
Wang Lishi had already walked out with a mahogany tray in both hands.
On top of this tray are three palm-sized, almost transparent glass bottles...
Hmm~~~ To be precise, it’s a “glazed bottle”!
And these three glass bottles, which are less than the size of a palm, contain a liquid as transparent as water.
Looking at the capacity, I estimate it is less than two taels.
Watching Wang Lishi come out.
Zhao Chongyuan immediately smiled and said: "Recently, I heard that a Zuixianlou restaurant has opened in the capital. In addition to the fine wine and jade dew, there are many other gadgets in it.
So I sent someone to get some and brought them back.
This is perfume, which is said to be extracted from pollen. Just one drop can be fragrant and long-lasting, even longer than those fragrant powders.
All of you are my great cadre ministers and have worked hard to handle the affairs of my great cadre. Especially Master Yang Fu, Mrs. Yang, who has made the Imperial Study Room his home and made a lot of contributions to my great cadre.
For this reason, I would like to give this gift to three of you to thank you for your hard work.
Zhao Chongyuan looked at the few people with a smile, and said with a smile: "By the way, I can also let you go home to make up for it, ladies, right?"
That look was full of sincerity.
It was as if this thing had nothing to do with him at all.
As Zhao Chongyuan finished speaking, Yang Fu, Ye Liancheng, and Zhou Shan all looked at the transparent object on the tray in Wang Lishi's hand.
They are not interested in this so-called perfume or not.
As a high-ranking and powerful person, who would like such things for his daughter's family?
What really surprised them was that this so-called perfume was actually contained in a "glass bottle"!
This glass is unique to Goryeo. It is said that the Goryeo royal family ordered craftsmen to take out ice from under the Wanzhang Glacier and polish it over a period of three years. Therefore, it is pure and flawless, almost transparent.
Any one of them is worth thousands of gold and silver.
It's still something with a price but no market.
But now this so-called perfume is actually held in a "glazed bottle".
Doesn't this mean that this perfume is more precious than the glass?
"Your Majesty, this is impossible. How can such a precious thing be used by the poor wife at home? I hope your Majesty will leave it to you ladies in the harem."
After coming back to his senses, Ye Liancheng immediately coughed dryly.
He stood up and declined to Zhao Chongyuan.
"Yes, this glass is worth thousands of gold. However, now this glass is just used as a foil to hold this so-called perfume. You can imagine how rare this thing is. Please take it back, Your Majesty. I feel so ashamed that I can’t bear it.”
Zhou Shan also said with a serious expression.
It's not that they refused on purpose, but that this "glazed glass" was too precious to them.
Although the Goryeo royal family had paid tribute in the past, it was directly provided to the royal family, and the amount was rare and rarely spread to the outside world.
But now a so-called perfume is actually decorated with a glass bottle.
You can imagine how precious this perfume is.
Even Yang Fu looked at Zhao Chongyuan with some flattery at this moment.
The value of this reward is too high.
"Ahem~~~"
Wang Lishi on the side looked at the three people like this.
I couldn't stop coughing.
Still glass?
Still precious.
People dislike making urinals...
But even if he were killed, he would not dare to say this!
Zhao Chongyuan couldn't help clearing his throat, but he still maintained a serious look on his face and said: "My dear friends, you don't have to be like this. Although I am not rich, I can still afford this thing. Since the reward is It’s been given to you, so take it, is there any reason for me to take it back?”
Having said this, Zhao Chongyuan glanced at several people sideways.
Seeing Zhao Chongyuan's insistence, the three of them could not shirk, so they could only say respectfully: "Then thank you for the reward, Your Majesty."
He carefully took the perfume handed over by Wang Lishi in turn and held it in his hands with great care, fearing that it would become too big.
Watch this scene.
Zhao Chongyuan's old face felt hot again.
I don't know what these people would think if they knew that this so-called "glazed bottle" was just a thing worth two cents.
But what does this thing have to do with him, Zhao Chongyuan?
That's what profiteer Li Long did!
Thinking of this, Zhao Chongyuan suddenly felt a lot more comfortable, and even his breathing became easier.
After another period of discussing specific details.
The chamberlain supported Yang Fu and led Ye Liancheng and Zhou Shan out of the Yangxin Hall.
Seeing that the chamberlain had helped Yang Fu walk away.
Ye Liancheng and Zhou Shan just gathered together and looked at the perfume in their hands, especially the "glazed bottle" outside the perfume. They were both filled with emotion.
Although this thing is precious, it was bought with the lives of the officials under them.
I just hope these people can restrain themselves.
otherwise.
Really no one can save them.
And at the same time.
Zhao Chongyuan also stood up with a smile and stood at the gate, looking at the figures of the three walking further and further outside the Yangxin Hall, his eyes narrowed slightly.
This time he said hello.
As for what to do next, it depends on Ye Liancheng and Zhou Shan.
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Chongyuan turned around and walked towards the dragon chair. However, before he could sit down,
Just watched Wang Lishi hurriedly walk in with Erwazi.
Watching Erwazi walk in under the leadership of Wang Lishi wearing a military armor.
Zhao Chongyuan was stunned for a moment and asked subconsciously: "Why are you here?"
"Your Majesty, something happened. His Highness Prince Yan found the Zuixian Tower with the IOU."
As soon as he saw Zhao Chongyuan, Erwazi shouted hurriedly.
"IOU, Zuixianlou?"
Zhao Chongyuan was startled when he heard this, and then looked at Erwazi with a confused face: "Why did he come to the door?"
However, he soon cleared his throat, sat on the dragon chair carelessly, took a slow sip of the already cold tea on the table, and said with a smile: "Come here as soon as you come, what's the big deal?"
He raised his eyebrows and looked at Erwazi and asked, "Have you ever discovered your identity since you came here?"
"That's not true."
Erwazi replied respectfully.
When he came, he deliberately chose to come out through the back door just to avoid contact with Zhao Ding.
And now in the entire Zuixian Tower, he is the only one who has been to Youzhou.
"What about the people of King Yan?"
Zhao Chongyuan asked again.
"It's in Zuixian Tower."
Erwazi replied respectfully in a low voice.
After saying that, Erwazi asked nervously: "Your Majesty, when do you plan to summon His Highness King Yan?"
"Summoned? Why summoned?"
Zhao Chongyuan looked at Erwazi in surprise.
Erwazi: "???"
Then Wang Lishi said with a smile: "The person who owes money is Yongzhou businessman Li Long. What does it have to do with His Majesty?"
"It's the best, it's the best."
Zhao Chongyuan nodded with a smile.
Erwazi: "..."
