"Guanjia, where are we going next? Are you tired after wandering for so long? Do you want to find a place to rest?" Walking slowly, seeing Liu Chengyou's expression becoming serious, Zhang Dejun couldn't help but get closer and whispered concern.
"Then find a place!" Feeling his slightly swollen legs and looking at the old Gao Fang, Liu Chengyou followed the advice and nodded.
Without waiting for Zhang Dejun to make arrangements, he suddenly thought and said, "I heard that King Chen's family also owns property in Dongshi. Is there any good place to go?"
Everyone in Prince Chen’s family actually knows that it is the property of Prince Chen’s Mansion. Zhang Dejun was impressed and immediately ordered someone to lead the way, but Gao Fang couldn't help but glance at Liu Chengyou unexpectedly. After all, he was in the middle of the game. Thinking of the adjustments made by the imperial court to the military and politics in the north in the past few years, could it be that the emperor had any views on Chen Wang Zhao Kuangzan?
Perhaps it was the sensitivity of politicians that prevented Gao Fang from thinking too much. He still had a certain friendship with Chen Wang Zhao Kuangzan. I hope the emperor had no other intentions.
"Send someone to find Xiao Fu to see if mother and daughter are tired from playing. If you are tired, come to me!" Liu Chengyou ordered again.
"yes!"
Generally speaking, when Liu Chengyou goes out, he always brings a concubine with him, and this time is no exception. This time when he went to Dongshi, he was accompanied by his little concubine Fu Hui and his eldest daughter Liu Jia.
Tailai Building is a property owned by Chen Wang Zhao Kuangzan. It is a three-story restaurant. It is said that Zhao Kuangzan chose the name himself. Although it is newly built, it has a lot of history. Standing in front of the building, you can feel a sense of sedimentation. a feeling of.
"Tailai Tower!" Looking at the hanging plaque, Liu Chengyou recited: "Fuji Tailai, the name is good!"
The location is not too good. It is at the intersection of two city roads and has a large flow of people. Being in the building, one can have an unobstructed view of the surrounding markets. Among them, there are more than 30 people who serve as stewards, accountants, cooks, handymen, and prostitutes. The environment inside the building is also good and very orderly. After all, it is a high-end restaurant. Most of the guests received are people with a certain status and wealth.
Liu Chengyou and his group were obviously of extraordinary status. They were greeted enthusiastically and led directly to the elegant room upstairs.
"Sit!" Liu Chengyou extended his hand and saluted Gao Fang, who stood respectfully.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After taking a look at the indoor facilities, which looked a little flashy, Liu Chengyou said, "How many restaurants with this size are there in Tokyo?"
Gao Fang didn't know, so he didn't answer. When the emperor's eyes came over, Zhang Dejun immediately replied: "As far as I know, there are at least twenty families."
"You have to have some background to be able to open it up." Liu Chengyou said.
In this regard, Zhang Dejun can only say that the officials are wise.
"Guanjia, let's drink some water!" I didn't use the tea from the restaurant, which would still need to be tested, which was too troublesome, so I used the water bag I carried with me.
Moistening his throat, he said: "Just now, you all heard what I said to the cattail leaf fan vendor!"
"yes!"
"What do you think?" Liu Chengyou asked, mainly asking Gao Fang.
Knowing that the emperor was angry at some of the things revealed in the words of the old vendor, he thought for a while and said in a comforting tone: "Your Majesty, the sun and the moon shine, even in the bright world, there are inevitably evil spirits waiting at night. If you come out, you are a thief. Now that you are aware of it, just investigate and deal with it. Your Majesty does not need to be too depressed!"
"I understand the truth!" Liu Chengyou said: "It can be seen from this that under the so-called king's transformation, ghosts are still rampant. Wherever I can't see, there are still many sufferings for the common people!"
"Concerning the issue of pensions for soldiers and servants, I have repeatedly warned and warned them over the years, but there are still people who don't take it seriously, deceiving the superiors and concealing the truth, thinking that they have not gained anything, and thinking that they can avoid publicity. If it hadn't been a coincidence today, Just hearing what happened, I really didn’t know that Yuezhou’s post-war pension had such twists and turns..."
What made Liu Chengyou most angry was that the original civilian pension included all civilian husbands who served before the army. If the imperial court does not have such instructions, it would be somewhat understandable for the reward to be put on hold due to the "nationality" issue. Even then, you can still submit a request to the imperial court for instructions. However, the reality is exactly what is most infuriating.
It is almost certain that among the rewards back then, there was some way to enrich one's own pockets. At this time, there are always "smart people" who take advantage of loopholes.
"Investigate! A thorough investigation is required!" Liu Chengyou suddenly said sternly: "Whether it is for the army or the people, or for the rewards and compensation that should be given, there should be an inspection. Well, we should also issue an edict and let the soldiers and the people take care of themselves..."
Seeing the emperor's reaction, Gao Fang frowned slightly, feeling that he was overreacting.
Liu Tinghan, who was guarding the side, rarely took the initiative to speak to Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty!"
"You also have an opinion? You might as well speak up!" Kuan He said, looking at this general who became famous on the battlefield of the Northern Expedition and was promoted to the imperial court by him.
Liu Tinghan said: "Your Majesty, other ministers don't know, but the imperial court has always given preferential treatment to the soldiers' pension. Otherwise, for so many years, there would be no response at all. The Yuezhou incident is just an isolated case after all. In his special circumstances..."
"What you said makes sense!" After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou pondered for a moment and nodded in approval. There was still a bit of doubt in his tone: "However, money and silk are attractive to people, and there are always people in this world who are driven by greed and violate morality. , try the law yourself.
Back then, when the Han Dynasty was first established and I was still in the dormitory, there was an incident of depriving the soldiers of their rewards and pensions. The soldiers were resentful, but I personally presided over the investigation, and the results were shocking.
Although more than ten years have passed, I still remember it fresh. It should also be checked. If there is no problem, it is best. If there is, it must be strictly corrected! "
"What your Majesty said is true!" The emperor said so. Gao Fang and Liu Tinghan could only express their approval.
It is conceivable that a storm is inevitable again. We can only hope that it will not have a great impact on the political situation of the Han Dynasty. Of course, just targeting it will not cause any major turmoil.
Perhaps Liu Chengyou himself didn't realize that he had developed an instinctive wariness towards the officials below him, always feeling that they would rely on their privileges and break laws and disciplines...
After talking about his thoughts, Liu Chengyou's mood improved a little, and he smiled again and said: "It seems that if you have time, you should go out for a walk more. No matter how much, whether good or bad, if you can gain something, it will not be in vain." One trip!”
"Your Majesty loves the people and observes them personally. He is indeed a holy king. Why worry about the world not being governed!" Hearing this, a smile appeared on Gao Fang's face. Although it was a compliment, it was also sincere.
Looking at the clean table, Liu Chengyou said to Zhang Dejun: "I'm hungry too. When we get to the restaurant, I should order some food and drinks and go make arrangements!"
"yes!"
Looking at Gao Fang again, Liu Chengyou smiled and said, "Gao Qing, I am here to congratulate you on your assumption of the Kaifeng Mansion with a banquet!"
Seeing this, Gao Fang immediately raised his hands and responded with a smile: "I thank your Majesty for your grace!"
"Tinghan, sit down too!"
The atmosphere in the room was obviously relaxed. During the discussion, the manager of the restaurant wanted to socialize, but was rejected without surprise.
The status of this group of people is obviously special. Not to mention those Kong Zhuang's guards, there are people watching the food from cooking to serving, and no one from the restaurant is needed to serve them. In so many years, I have never seen such a "fine-minded" guest. I don’t know which noble family it comes from.
After a table of wine and food was served, it just so happened that Concubine Fu Hui came with Liu Jia.
Time flies like water, and the sister-in-law at that time was also over thirty, and she was also a young woman. Not to mention anything else, with her beautiful appearance and mature charm, she was still favored by Emperor Liu. I was very happy to accompany Liu Chengyou out of the palace this time. She was dressed up beautifully and resplendently. Her manners as a graceful lady were unbelievable. However, no matter how beautiful she was, she only wanted to please Emperor Liu. .
Liu Chengyou smiled, held Liu Jia in his arms, and asked kindly: "Are you tired from shopping?"
Liu Jia nodded and said, "I'm not tired!"
Seeing this, Liu Chengyou smiled: "The people on the street are having fun!"
"It's beautiful!" After hearing the question, Liu Jia immediately became energetic and said: "It's so wonderful and interesting. Those people seem to know magic. It would be great if they could see it in the palace..."
Obviously, all those juggling tricks have fascinated this little girl. After hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou immediately turned his head and said to Zhang Dejun: "You can try to make arrangements and invite some folk geisha to perform in the palace."
"yes!"
Hearing this, Concubine Fu Hui couldn't help but show a hint of hesitation in her beautiful appearance, and said: "Guan family, please don't favor Liu Jia too much!"
Liu Chengyou smiled slightly: "In the past, I met many palace merchants, and occasionally watched folk operas, so that the palace could adopt folk customs and have fun with the people..."
