Han You finally sat down, came to the main hall, and sat in the guest seat.
Beijing is not too short of money, and not all officials may be short of money, but officials will definitely not be short of money.
Officials who are not short of money may not dare to really spend it, but those who dare to really spend it must be the Zhao family.
The same main hall is divided into two types, one is called the main hall of the Zhao family, and the other is called the main hall of other mansions.
From the moment Han You entered, sat down, and was served the tea, one word came to his mind, "How luxurious!"
There are not many calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, they are all handwritten by famous artists.
The tables, chairs and benches are simple and heavy, with a yellowish color and soft texture. They are all made of huanghuali wood and rosewood, exuding a faint fragrance.
Even a person like Han You, who doesn't know much about tea, feels relaxed and happy when he touches this fragrant tea in his hands before taking it into his mouth.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk." Han You looked around and held the tea cup with envy: "Master Zhao will enjoy it."
Zhao Tai said expressionlessly: "Because I am rich."
Han You: "..."
Zhao Tai added: "Very rich."
Han You opened his mouth, but he was speechless and couldn't say a word to refute.
Yes, the Zhao family is very wealthy and is still standing today. This family can be traced back to the late Warring States Period. According to legend, they are descendants of Zhao She. They changed their surname to Ma Kaizhisanye and then changed it back to Zhao. There is no doubt that the wealth accumulated from generation to generation has been It is a huge and astonishing astronomical figure.
Han You is also very rich, but to a large extent, he is considered a nouveau riche, and can be understood as an Internet celebrity in later generations.
The money earned by this kind of nouveau riche may not last long. It is very likely that they need to apologize in tears because they cannot afford liquidated damages or they are looking forward to Double Eleven. Making money depends on other people's faces.
The Zhao family is different. If Han You is an Internet celebrity in future generations, then the Zhao family is a family business, a chaebol group that can make money just by standing still.
"Master Zhao."
Han You put the tea cup on the table and went straight to the point: "I won't talk in circles with you. I'll be blunt, okay."
Zhao Taiyan said concisely and to the point: "Yes."
With a "pop" sound, Han You slammed the table, pointed at Zhao Tai's nose and scolded: "Did you take the wrong medicine?"
Zhao Tai was not angry, but replied calmly: "I am in good health and do not need to take medicine. Why do you ask such a question?"
"You are the future head of the Zhao family. In order to become the prime minister, you have to become the enemy of the Zhao family and the world's famous families. You must be drunk!"
Zhao Tai nodded: "I just had a few drinks."
Han You: "..."
Counting the time in the small courtyard of the villa, this was the third time Han You met the Minister of Civil Affairs in private.
"Book of Rites of Zhou" records that the court was divided into six officials, headed by the Chief of Tianguan Tombs, who oversaw hundreds of officials, which refers to the Ministry of Personnel.
When he met Zhao Tai for the first time, Han You had only one feeling: Master Shangshu was too cautious.
When he met Zhao Tai for the second time, Han You had only one feeling: Master Shangshu was too entangled.
This time when he saw Zhao Tai, Han You felt nothing. Lord Shangshu was too arrogant.
Looking at Zhao Tai who was sitting there expressionless, Han You couldn't feel anything, not even that this guy was a minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Not to mention meeting in private, Zhao Tai rarely spoke in the court or accompanied him at the villa. The number of times he spoke was not even as many as the previous Prime Minister and Tu Gang. He seemed to cherish words like gold, but once he spoke, the courtiers would support him. The emperor will pay attention to it.
Whether he is in court or traveling with a driver, this Lord Shangshu is always hard to ignore. The official’s face, official tone, and official appearance. Even if you don’t know the details of his identity, you can still feel this after just one glance. He is an official, important minister, and a true nobleman.
But now Han You couldn't feel anything from Zhao Tai, he just sat there, like a soulless body.
"Master Zhao, can you tell me why you want to be the Prime Minister?"
"Captain Han, can you tell me why I don't serve as the prime minister?"
Han You shook his head: "Because being the Prime Minister now will not do you any good."
"No, it's good for me."
Zhao Tai suddenly smiled, but his smile seemed to be a bit unspeakably ferocious: "It's not good for the Zhao family."
Han You's pupils shrank suddenly. The other person said "Zhao family" instead of "my Zhao family".
"Tell me." There was a hint of exhaustion in Zhao Tai's tone: "Your Majesty, are you saying that I, Zhao Tai, really cannot be the prime minister, or are you asking, how can I, Zhao Tai, be the prime minister?"
Han You sighed, silence was the answer, and the answer was that it couldn't be done.
Boss Zhou will not let a person who represents the interests of the family be the prime minister. It can be seen from the fact that Shentu Gang can be the prime minister before. This old coffin has almost nothing to do with the family. The Shentu family is not a rich family and has nothing to do with the real wealthy family. There is nothing too much involved. On the other hand, Zhao Tai is completely opposite. How could the emperor let such a person be the prime minister?
Zhao Tai remained expressionless, maybe he already had the answer in his heart.
Han didn't know what to say for a moment.
In fact, in the final analysis, this matter still lies with Boss Zhou. It’s not that Lao Ba is unjust, but who calls Lao Ba the emperor?
Choosing one of the two, Lao Ba was helpless. If he nominated Qian Ji directly, Zhao Tai and the Zhao family would definitely feel uncomfortable, and many courtiers would feel the same way.
Prime ministers and assistants should be chosen by those who are virtuous and promoted by those who are capable. The decision of the prime minister and assistant of a country cannot be decided by the emperor's words, at least not by Lao Ba, who has just been on the throne for more than a year.
But having said that, even if Lao Ba has just been on the throne for more than a year, he cannot be the one who the courtiers want to be, without considering Lao Ba's feelings at all.
That's why there was a choice between the two, and it ended up in this situation now, with Zhao Taihe fucking his own people like crazy every day.
"Mr. Zhao, you are a smart person, and I am not qualified to comfort you or sleep with you. Let me just say a few words from my personal point of view."
Han You looked at Zhao Tai's expression and continued: "This time, don't think about it. Think about it. If Mr. Qian finally becomes the Prime Minister, or Mr. Wu Dingbi, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Wu of the Ministry of Works, Lord Zhou Zhenghuai, Lord Zhou, no matter who is the prime minister and how many years he can serve, you are younger than them, much younger. The imperial court is not only the court of hundreds of officials, but also the court of His Majesty, and the world is not the world of hundreds of officials, only His Majesty. In this world, I believe that when His Majesty is sure that you can become a fair and selfless Prime Minister, he will definitely..."
"No!"
Zhao Tai's eyes trembled slightly: "One year, even half a year, I only need to be the prime minister and assistant for half a year."
"What's the meaning?"
Han You was shocked: "Mr. Zhao, what do you mean? Why do you want to be Prime Minister for half a year? What do you want to do!"
Zhao Tai fell silent again and took a sip of tea numbly, still expressionless.
Han You could be said to have changed his face. He knew that something was definitely going on, and Zhao Tai also had selfish motives, which were related to his position as prime minister.
"What on earth are you going to do? You are willing to break up with your own Zhao family in order to become Prime Minister. I understand you. You are not such an impulsive person. What happened?"
If it had been anyone else, Han You wouldn't have worried about it, but Zhao Tai was the Minister of Civil Affairs and the future head of the Zhao family. If something happened to Zhao Tai, it must be related to the country and the dynasty.
Zhao Tai remained silent, but he raised his head and stared at Han You. After a long time, he suddenly smiled.
"Do you understand me? Yes, you are the emperor's personal soldier. Of course you think you understand me, but you don't understand. You don't understand me, but I understand you."
Zhao Tai smiled inexplicably: "You are different from others. You are different from the family members, officials, and the commanders of the sword guards. But you are different from me..."
After a pause, Zhao Tai sighed and shook his head: "You are wrong. It is not that I am willing to break with the Zhao family in order to be the prime minister, but that in order to break with the Zhao family, I must accept any responsibility. This is Zaifu!"
The second time, Zhao Tai said "Zhao family" instead of "my Zhao family".
Han You finally confirmed that something happened to the Zhao family, or in other words, the "accident" that happened to Zhao Tai was related to the Zhao family. It was not that the Zhao family would be dissatisfied with Zhao Tai, but that this guy was dissatisfied with the Zhao family!
Han You felt that he had found the entry point, and the truth was not far away from him.
"Since Mr. Zhao said he understands me, you must know that as long as I, Han You, want to do something, I will definitely do it. If you can stop being the Prime Minister, I will help His Majesty solve the problem, and you will help me." Since you are busy with me, I will also help you. Why don't you tell me what troubles you have, maybe I can do something for you."
Zhao Tai didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "It's interesting that you are pro-soldier, but you can't help me with this matter."
"You tell me first."
"If you don't say it, you can't do it even if you say it. This matter is extremely difficult."
"How difficult it is."
"You can't do it."
Han You smiled slightly: "Before I came, I entered the palace. Before I entered the palace, I went to Majiazhuang. I met Ma Rulong outside Majiazhuang. Ma Rulong asked me something. I hope I can help Ma become a marquis. Obtain a meritorious title without any favoritism or fraud."
Zhao Tai laughed.
Han You said softly: "I agree, and I think I can do it."
Zhao Tai's laughter stopped abruptly.
Han You shrugged: "Is your matter more difficult than this?"
Zhao Tai was stunned for the second time. He was stunned for a long time and shook his head subconsciously.
Han You picked up the tea cup calmly: "Then it's time to talk now."
"Okay, I dare to ask Lieutenant Han..." Zhao Tai looked up to the sky and sighed: "Have you... ever been in love?"
With a "Pfft" sound, Han You spit out a sip of tea and grinned: "You are so wet... no, you go through all the trouble, just because of a woman?"
"It's not a woman." Zhao Tai lowered his head: "It's a thousand pieces of gold."
"How many kilograms can't be weighed down by someone like you, an official...wait a minute." Han You had a question mark on his head: "Your daughter?"
Zhao Tai was unhappy and corrected him: "She is my daughter, the apple of my eye!"
"Isn't that the same thing?"
"It's different. Your daughter is called Daughter. My daughter is called Qianjin. I'm called the apple of my eye!"
