The three of them walked around the streets and alleys, listened to the lectures of the court officials in person, and chatted with a few passers-by.
After Zhu Qiyu had a preliminary understanding of the thoughts of some people in the capital, he smiled at He Yi and said, "It's been a tiring day, let's find a place to eat.
I have lived for more than twenty years. I have never lived in the Forbidden City since I was a child. I have always lived outside the Imperial City. But I have always been cautious, and I have never been able to eat, drink, have fun and enjoy myself in the capital.
I'm going to indulge myself a bit today. Let's find a bigger restaurant and have a good meal. By the way, let's listen to what the wealthy families in the capital think. "
He Yi immediately agreed: "That's great, Wei Chen can also eat and drink along with us."
Zhu Qiyu turned to the guards and asked, "Which of you knows where the largest and most impressive restaurant in the capital is?"
Liu Chang immediately replied: "I know that the largest restaurant in the capital is in Mingyufang in Xicheng. It's not far nearby, just turn two corners and you'll be there."
Zhu Qiyu sighed when he heard this: "Look, Liu Chang, who has just arrived in the capital, knows more than me."
Liu Chang was very embarrassed, but he replied honestly: "There are many residents in Mingyufang and it is very prosperous. Not only do many powerful people such as the Marquis of Wu'an live there, but there are also many bad things in the place.
The princess had given a lot of rewards before, so the general took his brothers to drink several times. "
Zhu Qiyu knew what kind of wine Liu Chang went to drink, but he didn't worry too much: "Okay, since you know the place, take us there quickly."
Not long after, Liu Chang led everyone to a majestic five-story restaurant.
Zhu Qiyu stood in front of the restaurant and couldn't help but praise: "It is indeed the best restaurant in the capital. Just from the outside, it looks so spectacular. It's a great place, a great place."
After praising him, Zhu Qiyu looked at the plaque of the restaurant. As soon as he saw the name of the restaurant, Zhu Qiyu was immediately dissatisfied:
"Jie Tianlou, what a loud tone! What kind of bastard named this, and he's not afraid of the wind blowing his tongue."
When Liu Chang heard this, he was very surprised at first, and then he was secretly happy: Great, he can report the emperor's crimes as soon as he returns home, and he will definitely receive a reward by then.
Zhu Qiyu then ordered: "I am most afraid of noise. Once I go in, I will find a place that is quiet and where I can hear other people talking."
Liu Chang quickly replied: "The first floor is the busiest, where ordinary rich people eat and chat. Those who can go to the second floor are all guests with some respect. The third, fourth and fifth floors require reservations, and only high-ranking officials A place where only noble people can go.
According to His Majesty's request, the second floor is naturally the most suitable. "
Zhu Qiyu nodded and led everyone into the restaurant. On the first floor, there were dozens of tables, which were already packed. There is a stage inside, and a dozen beautiful dancers are dancing on it.
"It's really good. When you eat here, you can even enjoy singing and dancing. With such a delicious meal, just looking at them makes you full."
Everyone talked and laughed and came to the second floor. The second floor is relatively quiet, with only a dozen tables set up. Although the seats were packed, the guests here all spoke softly and no one shouted loudly.
There is a separate private room on each side of the floor.
Under the leadership of Liu Chang, everyone entered the private room on the north side and took their seats.
After Zhu Qiyu sat down, he smiled and said: "A restaurant like this, with two to three hundred seats, should be able to make a fortune every day. After this year, can't you make ten thousand or twenty thousand taels?"
Liu Chang smiled and replied: "Your Majesty, you must be conservative. This restaurant can earn at least one hundred thousand taels a year."
Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "How did you know?"
"The princess said it herself."
"Princess? When did the princess say that?"
Liu Chang replied: "The last time the princess came to check the restaurant's accounts, the general was responsible for protecting the princess, and he heard the princess say with his own ears that the restaurant can earn at least one hundred thousand taels a year.
Moreover, the princess also changed the name of the restaurant from Zuixianlou to Jietianlou. "
Only then did Zhu Qiyu panic: "You mean, this restaurant is our family's property?"
"Yes, this used to be Wang Zhen's property, but then we ransacked his house, so this restaurant naturally became the property of Prince Qi."
"Oh, my God, then I got into trouble. But this restaurant can make one hundred thousand taels a year, so it needs to make at least three hundred taels a day."
Liu Chang explained: "The wine and food here are excellent, and they are all delicacies from all over the world. If you eat well, you will naturally get more money."
The most important thing is that here you can exchange news about current affairs in the capital, as well as all kinds of gossip. It can be said to be the most authoritative news distribution center in the capital.
And because the owner of the restaurant has a great background, no one dares to cause trouble here, no matter whether it is gangsters or officials patrolling. There is no problem even talking about the emperor here.
Therefore, everyone from the wealthy families to the dignitaries are willing to enjoy fine wine and food here while inquiring about news and exchanging intelligence.
Ordering a table of wine and food on the first floor will cost at least twenty taels; ordering a table of wine and food on the second floor will cost at least fifty taels. As for our private room, it costs at least one hundred taels. Even with such a high asking price, one is still hard to find. "
When Zhu Qiyu heard this, he could only shake his head and smile bitterly: This restaurant does have a background that reaches the sky. It is okay to talk about the emperor here. No wonder it is called Jietian Tower.
Looking around, Zhu Qiyu continued to ask: "Since the supply of seats exceeds the demand, why was this private room empty when we came?"
Liu Chang replied: "It's the princess' order to keep this private room empty so that people can be sent over from time to time to hear news from the capital."
When Zhu Qiyu heard this, he said teasingly: "Your princess is really a prodigal woman. She keeps this private room empty all the time. Just from this, she has to earn ten or twenty thousand taels of silver a year."
Hearing this, Liu Chang, He Yi and others all looked at the emperor in surprise, thinking to themselves: Why is your majesty shouting about catching thieves? He spent more than one million taels of white money with just a few words, but he had the nerve to blame him. The princess is a prodigal.
Zhu Qiyu felt embarrassed, so he had to pretend to cough a few times and change the topic: "Xingyi, the training outline you recommended is really good. Look at the promotional articles he wrote, they are easy to understand and easy to remember.
We have been gone for a long time, and I still remember what he wrote.
'Four-grade beauties were presented to the emperor, and eight carts of treasures were brought to the tiles. The two saints bribe the enemy to gain favor, and the sixth palace is colorless. '
This is well said. The two Holy Mothers, the Queen Mother of Shangsheng and the Queen Mother of Yisheng, plundered all the treasures in the palace, even the jewelry on the heads of the concubines, and gave them all to Ye Xian. Then Naturally, the sixth palace pink and white has no color.
This innuendo is used well. Concubine Yang looks back and smiles charmingly, and the pink and white in the sixth palace are colorless. We are the two saints who bribed our enemies to become happy, and the sixth palace has no color. "
He Yi replied: "I really dare to say this about Lian Gang. Even the humble ministers don't have the guts to write this."
Zhu Qiyu nodded and continued to praise: "What he said about the emperor was also very good and very much in line with my wishes.
'The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country. Although the Sixth Division was destroyed, the mountains and rivers should still be there. '
This means that the emperor should guard the country's gate, rather than call it the country's gate. Although the six divisions led by the Supreme Emperor were completely destroyed, the sun, moon, mountains and rivers of the Ming Dynasty are still there. The new emperor will surely be able to lead his ministers to defend the capital and defeat Oara. The Supreme Emperor can go to Sheji with peace of mind.
I like these articles of his, and he won't be able to sway to the side of the Supreme Emperor again in the future. It's good. Let him be promoted to Zhongshu Sheren and come over to help me manage the government. "
He Yi heard this and suddenly laughed.
Zhu Qiyu asked curiously: "Xingyi, why are you laughing?"
He Yi replied: "Your Majesty mentioned that writing articles would offend people, and Wei Chen suddenly thought of the top talent in our subject."
