I don’t know how many people will be unable to sleep these nights, but Li Xian, the instigator, slept extremely soundly. As for the fact that he got both Kong Xinyu and Xiao Xiao into bed before going to bed, it is not enough for outsiders. .
I don’t know how long it has been since I was immersed in the gentle countryside. When Zhang Youcai also "recovered" from his injury and returned to work, the first heavy snowfall in Chang'an winter also arrived as scheduled.
He took off his muddy coat at the door of the study, took a set of clothes and slippers from Li Yun and put them on before Zhang Youcai hunched into the study.
Although this set is very cumbersome, in his opinion, these rules of His Royal Highness are more noble than those who call themselves nobility.
The soft carpet is laid on the floor of the study room, and there is no trace of dirt. In other words, as far as the eye can see, there is no mess at all. Even the books on the bookshelf are all in order.
In the past year, with the help of His Highness the Crown Prince's reputation, he has entered the noble study and guest rooms more than once, but the place that is so clean and tidy that he is afraid of staining it has to be His Highness the Crown Prince's place.
After taking a few steps forward, I saw His Royal Highness the Prince writing, and Zhang Youcai stood there waiting.
A beautiful palace maid came over, gave him a cup of ginger tea, and indicated that he could sit on a chair to wait.
Sitting on a chair and drinking ginger tea, Zhang Youcai closed his eyes slightly and checked his words.
I have been getting along with His Highness the Crown Prince for a long time. Although His Highness the Crown Prince is expressive of his emotions and anger, Zhang Youcai still knows very well that what His Highness hates most is procrastination. No matter what work he does, he must complete it as concisely as possible. Even the report should be as streamlined as possible.
Soon after, Li Xian, who finished writing the letter, also noticed Zhang Youcai's arrival.
After sealing the letter, Li Xian put the letter aside. Instead of paying attention to Zhang Youcai, Li Xian glanced in the direction of Yazhou.
Yao Yuanchong is a self-proclaimed genius, but after arriving in Yazhou, he got into trouble.
First of all, there was no language barrier between him and the residents of Yazhou. He finally learned a little bit of the local accent, but there was no response to the policies he implemented. The local residents of Yazhou have a natural rejection of outsiders like him, even if he is an official.
After taking office for a long time, Yao Yuanchong, who had accomplished nothing, finally couldn't help but write a letter to Li Xian. Of course, although the letter complained, there was no complaint at all. There was just a hint of seeking advice that rose up from time to time between the lines, but it could not be concealed at all costs.
Regarding Yao Yuanchong's situation, Li Xian just made a little inference and it became clear. Not to mention the current Tang Dynasty, even in later generations, it is very difficult for some officials to get support in places where the minority people have lost.
He wrote down some of the methods he had thought of in a letter. As for which method he used, it was Yao Yuanchong's own business.
After sighing, Li Xian looked at Zhang Youcai and asked, "Is the repair of Tai Chi Hall completed?"
Hearing the sound, Zhang Youcai quickly stood up and saluted: "Reporting to Your Highness, it has been completed. I lit it on fire yesterday and tested it. There are no problems everywhere."
"That's good, where is the auction item?"
"Everything is ready. However, Your Highness, your arrangement is not very good. If someone wants to bid in a variety of ways, wouldn't our arrangement just delay their plan?"
Faced with Zhang Youcai's doubts, Li Xian smiled and said: "What we want is to make sure they don't run out of time. Think about it, the most important thing about an auction is to arouse the desire of customers to increase their prices. In order to be able to auction all the things they like as soon as possible, When the time comes, they will inevitably take pictures of what they like most without thinking, and then rush to the next one. If they want to successfully bid, there is no other way but to throw money at it."
"I see, Your Highness is really far-sighted, and your subordinates have learned from it."
Seeing Zhang Youcai's respectful look, Li Xian became furious and said helplessly: "Okay, it's such a simple truth. Don't tell me you don't understand. There's no need to pretend to understand and just take pictures of my horse." fart."
Seeing Zhang Youcai groveling, Li Xian felt helpless for a while. Ever since his youngest son became a scribe in Zhongshu Province, this guy has become even more
Kneeling.
However, this is also due to his son's good study. Although he lacks training, he can still take on some responsibilities after a lot of experience.
Of course, there are differences between him and Yao Yuanchong. Mechanical Confucian education can at best educate an official who is good at writing, but if he wants to take on important responsibilities, it is lacking. None of those who can shoulder heavy responsibilities are taught by traditional education. Cruelty, deceit, and fooling are qualities that Confucianism does not teach.
"Although your youngest son is still just a scribe, he works directly under Hao Zengshan. If he can study hard, it is not impossible that he will become the chief official of a certain yamen in the future. Although there is Gu's recommendation, but If he didn't have real talent and learning, he wouldn't be able to become an official. As for the rest, it depends on his own destiny."
Hearing this, Zhang Youcai nodded and straightened his waist a little.
He walked to the window, opened it, and reached out to catch a snowflake. Li Xian smiled and said: "It doesn't look like the snow will stop in a day or two. Before the heavy snow closed the roads, the small aristocratic families and wealthy people from all over the country basically stopped. Everyone is here. It's a snowy day. We all have nothing to do, and we just happen to attend the auction. Zhang Youcai, get ready when you go out. When you are ready, order the letter to be delivered. The time will be set at Mao hour the day after tomorrow."
After hearing the request clearly, Zhang Youcai saluted again and walked backwards.
After imagining the scene the day after tomorrow, Li Xian paused and said to Li Yun who was waiting: "Inform the inner guards and Qianniu guards to get ready. My father has also been suffering from no fun these past two days. He must be looking forward to the auction. .”
Li Yun nodded and went to deliver the letter with a smile.
The holding of the auction is what really makes everyone happy. Those who have money are looking forward to spending their money. Before the heavy snowfall, everyone piled up gold, silver and copper coins at home. It was enough to worry about guarding against thieves every day. The new Chang'an County Magistrate also breathed a sigh of relief. He almost went crazy with torture. No matter which family in Manchang'an lost money or was robbed, it was enough for him. The chief officials of the three provinces and six ministries were also very happy. The fire in Juxian Tower postponed the auction, and they were asking for the prince's help. After agreeing, they had to overdraft money by setting up IOUs, and the merchant's IOUs were used at the auction. With such a heavy debt, it would be a lie to say that I am not worried.
As for Li Zhi, he has been hiding in the harem since the weather became completely cold. The censors knew very well that the reason why the emperor did not come out was that the prince built an inner room in the emperor's palace, which was so warm that the emperor did not want to go out at all. It was a matter of filial piety and the emperor's health, and they did not dare to act on it.
The auction may be one of the rare things that Li Zhi can get out of.
