Originally, there were only two empty seats between Huo Guang and Jiang Wanqiu.
Sang Hongyang came here with his daughter Sang Mei and son Sang Qian.
They happened to be sitting in these two positions, while Sang Hongyang and Xiaqiu Jianggong were sitting side by side on the other side.
When I first sat down.
Sang Qian also told Huo Guang that sitting on this table and chair was much more comfortable than the small stools they used to sit on on their knees.
After Sang Hongyang took his seat, he happily greeted Duke Xiaqiu Jiang and Han Shuo.
But when Huo Guang threw out the note and asked his Chang'anle to donate 2 million yuan, Sang Hongyang's face suddenly fell.
"Huo Yilang is joking, two million, is it necessary to donate so much?" Although Sang Hongyang is not a businessman, the Luoyang family behind him is a business family.
There is no way to do business without a daughter, and the family is good at calculations.
The two buffs stack together.
Even if Sang Hongyang doesn't do business as a businessman, his profit-seeking nature cannot be changed.
Now Huo Guang asked him to donate two million yuan for no reason!
How can this be tolerated!
Even though, as far as Chang'an and Sang Hongyang were concerned, it didn't have much to do with it.
Huo Guang said calmly: "Sang Shizhong, don't be impatient. I didn't just ask Chang'an Le to donate. My Here Le Restaurant also took the lead in donating two million!"
However.
Sang Hongyang said, "Oh, Huo Yilang, the last time you had a calligraphy and paper competition, you also said that each of you and I would get five hundred thousand dollars."
"But what about the end?"
"Where did the five hundred thousand that my Sang family took out go? You ate it!"
"Now that Chang'an is asked to give out another two million, it's possible that he is going to do the same thing again."
Regarding Sang Shizhong's statement, Huo Guang shook his head noncommittally and said, "This donation for disaster relief is your Majesty's wish. Sang Shizhong was clearly following His Majesty's orders with me this morning, so why would he say such a thing?" Come?"
Sang Hongyang said: "Once bitten by a snake, I will be afraid of the well rope for ten years!"
"Huo Yilang!"
"It's not that Sang doesn't trust you, I really can't find a reason to convince you."
Can't find a convincing reason?
Ah!
Huo Guang didn't care whether you believed it or not, he said calmly: "This donation list drafted by me is to be handed over to His Majesty for review. Is it possible that Mr. Sang can't even trust His Majesty?"
As soon as these words came out.
Sang Hongyang frowned slightly, he did not dare to say that he could not trust His Majesty.
That's a recipe for trouble.
Immediately.
Sang Hongyang then said: "If this list will be presented to His Majesty, then Sang has nothing to say."
"only..."
"The tax on alcohol is already high. Sang doesn't know how your company operates here. Anyway, let Chang'an Le take out one million yuan."
"I'm afraid it will be very difficult."
"Two million?"
"Hmph, it's impossible."
Is it difficult for Chang'anle to get out one million yuan? what's the situation...
The business there is no worse than here. How come the profits are so low?
Huo Guang frowned slightly.
But soon.
He figured things out.
Poaching singers and cooks at high prices, as well as wooing those with official backgrounds, etc., all do not require financial support.
Chang'anle's business.
No matter how popular it is, the more regulations there are, the higher the cost will be.
It's not like Le Le here, where the emperor takes care of him above and the general Wei Qing's background as a backdrop.
Although famous.
But the extra expenses required are very small, and the profits are naturally high. The more important point is that Huo Guang is basically in charge of all the income of Here Le. The partners, Mr. Wei and Your Majesty, rarely come to share the accounts.
But Chang'an is not happy
same.
What Li family, Sang family, etc.?
The money earned every month, after deducting all kinds of expenses and expenses, is divided in this way, no matter how much money there is, it will not be much.
After thinking about this, Huo Guang smiled lightly and said: "Sang Shizhong, I have no control over how your Chang'an Le is run, and I don't care who will share the income in the end, but the donated money must always be spent."
"What if you don't donate?"
"Hmph..."
"With His Majesty's efforts to punish businessmen, you understand!"
Sang Hongyang couldn't help but twitch his ears due to Huo Guang's "alarmism".
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty has always cracked down on wealthy merchants. Even if you are an upright businessman, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty will not like it.
As a close minister of His Majesty, Sang Hongyang certainly understands this.
After thinking about it.
He gritted his teeth and said to Huo Guang, "The Chang'anle Restaurant can only offer one million yuan at most!"
However, Huo Guang shook his head and said, "It's missing."
Sang Hongyang said with a dark face: "It's a lot, Huo Yilang, it's useless no matter how hard you try to force me. One million is the bottom line for me to convince the operator behind Chang'anle. If you ask for too much, they won't do it." I’ll give it to you!”
See this.
Huo Guang could only shrug and said, "That's up to you!"
"Anyway, this drafted list will be reviewed by His Majesty at that time."
"If His Majesty is not satisfied."
"Then you can't blame me."
Sang Hongyang frowned, but still said: "There is only one million. Even if it is checked by His Majesty, there is only one million!"
See this.
Huo Guang stopped caring about him.
on the desktop.
He, Sang Hongyang, Xiaqiu Jianggong and others discussed the important matter of donating money tomorrow.
And under the tables and chairs.
Sang Hongyang's son and daughter took out the Landlord Solitaire that Huo Guang taught them last time and asked softly: "Huo Guang, after eating, why don't you play two games of this? I haven't played for a long time!"
"Hey, I don't have time, you can find...Jiang Wanqiu, Nuo, the woman next to your sister. I'm discussing disaster relief with your father, how can I have time!" Huo Guang waved his hand and directly kicked out the invitation. On the granddaughter of Jiang Gong in Xiaqiu.
Still playing cards?
He is going to do big things!
There is no such time.
When Sang Qian heard this, he elbowed Sang Meiren and said, "Quick, little sister, ask the woman next to you if she wants to play?"
"Oh, Sang Qian, you play this at home every day, haven't you had enough?" Sang Meiren suddenly said dissatisfied.
However.
Sang Qian said: "At home, Xiang'er gives in to us every day. It's boring to play with, but it's fun to play with outsiders."
"never mind."
"I'll ask myself."
then.
Sang Qian then spoke to Jiang Wanqiu through her sister, "Hey, do you want to play a card game?"
"What?" Jiang Wanqiu frowned immediately.
She didn't want to come here.
But Taigong is already old, and he would feel uneasy if he didn't come with him to this banquet.
Facing Sang Qian's invitation, Jiang Wanqiu instinctively wanted to refuse.
However.
Sang Qian, who was on the side, introduced her familiarly and said, "It's very fun. Don't worry, even if you, a woman, are not very smart, you can understand the card game in no time."
"look!"
"Even someone as stupid as my sister can take advantage of it. You can't be stupider than my sister!"
One sentence.
Offended two women.
Huo Guang on the side was dumbfounded.
Jiang Wanqiu suddenly had black lines on her forehead, and she wanted to refuse, but the grandfather beside her said: "Wanqiu, just go play with Alang of the Sang family. I think you are bored listening there, and
Not eating much. "
Jiang Wanqiu said, "The food here is not delicious!"
As soon as the words came out.
Huo Guang couldn't help but frown. Of course he heard this complaint.
I felt a little unhappy on the spot.
A restaurant.
How could the food be unpalatable?
certainly.
Huo Guang didn't care about what this little girl said, and was still busy discussing the donation list with Sang Hongyang.
At this time.
Sang Qian suddenly shouted to his father, "Dad, I'm going to take my little sister to play cards, and you guys can talk about your affairs."
It is different from the way Duke Xiaqiu Jiang treats his granddaughter.
Sang Hongyang glared at his son and scolded him directly: "You are a useless thing. I brought you to the table just to make you mature and learn how adults behave and talk."
"Why are you playing cards?"
"Isn't it a shame?"
After being scolded by Sang Hongyang, Sang Qian immediately closed his mouth angrily.
It was Duke Xiaqiu Jiang who was standing by and said with a smile: "Why should Sang be angry? Children should play. Wanqiu, go play with Alang of the Sang family. Our adults... are discussing things next to you. It’s not good to disturb anyone nearby.”
"Um."
The grandpa said so, and Jiang Wanqiu could only agree.
Sang Qian, on the other hand, sat there motionless, looking at his father angrily.
no way.
Seeing his son's useless look, Sang Hongyang could only wave his hands and said, "Go ahead!"
then.
Sang Qian took his younger sister and Jiang Wanqiu to play the card game of Landlords at an unoccupied table.
The adults continued to talk about things.
Sang Hongyang looked a little embarrassed at this time and said: "Hey, the son is really not like the father. I'm sorry for making you laugh."
Dongfang Shuo said: "Why do you need to be sad, Mr. Sang? Just wait two years and have the crowning ceremony. The children are still like this now when they are still young. The so-called dragon gives birth to nine sons, and the nine sons are all different. Huo Yilang is as talented as him. After all, smart people are in the minority."
The words fell.
Everyone's eyes turned to Huo Guang one after another, which made Huo Guang feel embarrassed.
Fortunately, I am thick-skinned!
He held up the wine glass filled with fruit wine and said calmly: "The Dongfang doctor praised me so much that I also made a fuss. I think I was kicked out of Mengxue by Dong Gong at the beginning. I feel very ashamed."
The speaker has no intention.
The listener is interested.
aside.
When Duke Jiang of Xiaqiu heard this, he immediately said: "Dong Gong? Are you talking about Dong Zhongshu? Haha, Huo Yilang, if Dong Zhongshu doesn't teach you about rams, why don't you come to me and learn about Gu Liang?"
Good guy.
This is poaching!
Huo Guang immediately laughed awkwardly and said, "Let's continue to discuss the donation. Jiang Gong and Sang Shizhong, can you please list the wealthy businessmen in Chang'an area, I can also kill... Ahem, okay Write down a donation amount!”
"..."
...
...
The next day.
Inside Weiyang Palace.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, summoned the three ministers and nine ministers into the palace to discuss matters related to the drought in the northwest.
only.
This time is different from yesterday.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty called these officials from the Han Dynasty for only one purpose.
Let officials take the lead in donating money.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty rarely came down from his high position, walked slowly among the ministers, and said calmly with his hands behind his back: "Yesterday, I asked you, the court officials, to come up with a solution to the drought in the northwest, but you couldn't come up with a solution. , and also opposed my implementation of platinum coins.”
"I don't blame you."
"Because someone has already given a solution."
"As for the person who gave the solution, I won't say who it is. However, I felt very comfortable listening to what he said, so I will read it to you."
"He said that when the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible."
"He also said that if one side is in trouble, all parties should provide support."
Having said that.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at the ministers one by one, and finally stopped at Prime Minister Li Cai, and asked lightly: "What do you think of Prime Minister Li?"
The words fell.
Prime Minister Li Cai immediately bowed slightly and said, "Although the meaning of the words is concise, the intention is clear, clear, and easy to understand. The old minister boldly guessed that the solution given by this person lies in these two sentences!"
Li Cai's qualifications are still very high.
From guarding the border to fight against the Huns during Emperor Jing's time, to later abandoning military force and joining politics, it can be said that his official career was prosperous along the way.
He is infinitely better than his hapless cousin Li Guang.
When Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che saw that Li Cai had guessed correctly, he nodded and said: "Huh, it seems that Prime Minister Li is not old and foolish. The method is indeed in these two sentences."
"I am ordering you to come here today!"
"I only ask you to do one thing, take the lead in donating money."
"The purpose of your donation is to guide those wealthy businessmen to donate money as well."
"alright."
"That's all. Talking too much is not good. After today's court meeting, all of you court ministers should go and wait outside Langya Pavilion. How much you donate depends on your ability. If you donate a lot, I won't ask. Where did your money come from? Donations are small, huh..."
The words fell.
Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, waved his hand and left Weiyang Palace, leaving only the backs of his ministers.
This scene.
Many ministers in the court were stunned when they saw it, but they did not dare to offend His Majesty's majesty.
at last.
All I could do was salute the figure behind me and shout, "I'll leave you."
...
...
On the other side, the front door of Langya Pavilion was already crowded with people. Most of them are still ministers in the court.
A group of ministers gathered in front of a certain street in Chang'an City, and they still had to wait to donate money?
Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, nothing like this has ever happened.
Faced with the orders issued by Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, how could the officials dare not listen?
have no choice!
These pampered ministers can only complain and wait.
And inside Langya Pavilion.
As the advocate of Guliang Sect, Duke Xiaqiu Jiang seemed a little nervous at this moment. Looking at the three princes and nine ministers who would normally only appear in the palace to gather at court meetings outside, he felt that he was now on a pirate ship again.
These are the three nobles and nine ministers of the Han Dynasty.
Jiuqing.
It’s not like there are only nine department officials.
in ancient times.
Nine is the ultimate number and means completeness. The meaning of "Sangong and Jiuqing" means that those in power express that their official system has been very perfect.
At this time.
Huo Guang came to Jiang Gong Xiaqiu and said calmly: "Jiang Gong, don't panic, just read according to the manuscript."
"I don't need to panic..."
Not panic?
Why are your hands shaking?
Huo Guang raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he was a little funny in his heart, he still supported Mr. Jiang from Xiaqiu and said, "Mr. Jiang, let's go. It's time for us to go on stage. Otherwise, in this hot day, those three ministers and nine ministers who have been waiting for a long time will be scolded." Already."
"well."
Duke Xiaqiu nodded.
Subsequently.
Huo Guang waved to the other people in the pavilion and walked out.
Along with Huo Guang and Duke Xiaqiu Jiang, Han Shuo, Dongfang Shuo, and Sang Hongyang appeared on the stage. The five of them appeared on the stage together, facing the wealthy businessmen who had already been notified by the three ministers and nine ministers.
At this time.
Huo Guang reminded Jiang Gong of Xiaqiu: "Jiang Gong
, if you are worried, why not let me read this manuscript! "
"I told you, don't panic."
Duke Xiaqiu Jiang glared at Huo Guang, and then tremblingly took out the manuscript Huo Guang gave him.
Take a step forward from the five.
Subsequently.
Holding the manuscript, he chanted loudly to everyone in the audience: "The wind is blowing...the clouds are flying!"
