Chapter 339 The Palace Plays
"Lao Mei, is Guangyi okay?" Seeing Lao Mei walking in, Zhao Kuangyin put down his wine glass and asked. This person used to be an old man in the palace, and he was the eyes and ears of Zhao Kuangyin. He had ascended to the great treasure and of course he had to use it.
"Hey, as soon as I left the palace gate, I vomited all over the floor. The old slave directly asked the guards of the palace gate to send them to the Privy Councilor Zhao's mansion." Lao Mei shook her head. If you can't drink, don't fill it with big garlic.
"My younger brother, I have really grown up and I know that money and wine are good." Zhao Kuangyin laughed and kept saying that he wanted to drink with him, but he had just tasted it.
"That's right, people always have to grow up. The prefect is now twenty-five years old." Lao Mei nodded, and the officials regarded him as a child. He was also a majestic outside.
"Let Zhao Pu come to the palace tomorrow. I have something to tell him." Zhao Kuangyin thought about it and felt that he would still remind Zhao Pu again.
My younger brother has finally found a way to make money. If Zhao Pu messed up, I'm afraid I won't be able to accept it.
At this time, Zhao Guangyi changed his drunkenness in Zhao Pu's mansion and told Zhao Pu what the official family meant.
Zhao Pu was overjoyed and told him his plans one by one, basically according to his wife Wei's wishes, he would spend money and be grand. On the day of opening, he would invite Kaifeng's most famous opera troupe to set up a stage to sing opera.
There must be a lot of goods and piled up all over the place, so that people will feel that they are strong.
"Okay! OK! Lao Zhao, you have a good idea. I feel relieved to do this. As for the goods, as long as you pass the river, I, Jing'an, will accompany you to escort it, and no one dares to move." Zhao Guangyi nodded when he heard it. Old Zhao is quite good at doing business. It is his first time to make money in business, so of course he has to be arrogant and famous.
"Don't worry, Lord Gong, this matter will not be a mistake." Zhao Pu sighed relieved. Even if this matter is settled, he will be waiting to make money. Moreover, in the future, he will have a little more contact with the Zhao brothers, one step faster than Shen Yilun.
"Well, that official will go home first!" Zhao Guangyi felt uncomfortable and had to go back and take a hot bath and have a nap.
Zhao Pu sent Zhao Guangyi away with his front foot, and then he received the oral order to enter the palace tomorrow, so he was very busy.
"Master, what's wrong?" After the messenger walked away, Wei hurried over and asked.
"Zhao Lao Er is very satisfied. This matter is done. The government asked him to go to the palace tomorrow. I guess he would give me some advice." Zhao Pu felt that this government was too worried about it. There are so many major affairs in the court and hundreds of beauties in the harem. How could he have the leisure to take care of this?
"Then I will write a letter to my hometown and ask my second brother to come as soon as possible." Wei was also very excited, and his heart finally fell to the ground.
"The Chinese New Year is coming, so letting my second brother go on a long trip, that's not good." Zhao Pu felt a little embarrassed, this was a bit too unkind.
"My second brother and I haven't seen each other for many years. Letting him come to Kaifeng to celebrate the New Year with his family will be considered a long experience." Wei felt that his second brother should seize this opportunity and not waste time. He had to open the business as soon as possible to make money.
"It's good, I don't know much about the decoration of the shop. My second brother is here, so someone can help me cook for a while. Let's go south after the New Year." Zhao Pu felt good. Although he doesn't have much money now, the big mansion close to the palace is also generous enough, so he should let them take a look.
The couple chatted about what happened next, and even thought about how to spend money after making money. The first thing they had to do was to buy a farm outside the city, so that they could go outside the city to avoid the heat when it was hot in the summer. There must be a river in this farm, so Zhao Pu could cool down and fish under the big trees by the river.
The next morning, Zhao Pu wrapped his cloak and walked towards the palace in a snowy state. The snow had stopped, but it seemed to be colder. When he stepped on the cold snow, Zhao Pu felt that he was going to be numb.
Just when Zhao Pu felt that he was about to freeze, a little eunuch finally came to take him in.
"My memory, Zhao Pu, I have seen Your Majesty!" Zhao Pu entered the imperial study room, which was so warm compared to outside. When wearing this cotton jacket, it felt like it was sweating. As for the frozen feet, it would be unhealthy for a while.
"Zhao Aiqing is here, I'll give him a seat!" Zhao Kuangyin raised the newly written words and looked at them. He was satisfied with this work.
"The official's writing skills are very fast. In time, he will definitely be a master of calligraphy." Although Zhao Pu is a bit far apart, Zhao Kuangyin's calligraphy is very big and he can still see clearly. If you don't say whether it is good or not, you will have to flatter him anyway.
"Haha, I'm just free and just writing and painting, but I'm not proficient." Zhao Kuangyin smiled and was happy to hear someone praising his calligraphy. But suddenly I remembered that Zhao Pu in front of me was the most uneducated person in the court, and I suddenly became a little more indifferent. If this was said from Dou Yi, Zhao Kuangyin would probably be excited for several days.
"The official asked me to come here, but Is there any major matter to explain?" Seeing Zhao Kuangyin put down his wolf's hair and then picked up the teacup, Zhao Pu asked. He also wanted to drink a cup of hot tea to remove the cold air in his body, but the official in front of him seemed to have no such intention.
"My dear, did Guangyi go to your place last night?" Zhao Kuangyin put down the teacup and said slowly.
"I'm leaving, the prefect said that I asked me to take care of a business, saying that it was the official's intention, and it would be easier to earn some subsidies." Zhao Pu had already agreed to Zhao Guangyi that he had to give this person a face.
"Well, Guangyi is right. You and I have known each other for many years. We will not flow to outsiders' fields." Zhao Kuangyin felt very comfortable. He was obviously the one who had gained benefits for free, but now he has become the party to show kindness. Guangyi did this openly.
"I am afraid that I have been taken care of by Your Majesty for many years and cannot repay you. I can only devote my whole life to the fullest and do my best for the Song Dynasty." Zhao Pu expressed his loyalty at the right time. Not only did we help you with your brothers' cooking, but we also contributed to the Zhao family's country on weekdays. Although my surname is Zhao, this Zhao is not the other Zhao.
"Well, I know your loyalty. But there is still some point in opening the door to do business. Tell me what to do?" Zhao Kuangyin was very satisfied with Zhao Pu's attitude today. This matter was basically settled, but we still have to ask the details, and it is always safe to do it.
"I think that his main customers of these transactions are rich people. Whether it is a flying wine, a four-wheeled carriage, or a cotton jacket, these are not affordable for ordinary people. Therefore, this shop must be large, with luxurious decoration, complete goods, and comprehensive entertainment. Just like this tea, you have to use the best Biluochun..." Zhao Pu talked happily. These words were said to Zhao Guangyi last night, but now they are more fluent.
Zhao Kuangyin was stunned when he heard this. Why didn’t he find that Zhao Pu could be polite before? The key is that he is very meaningful. At least he thought it makes sense after hearing it himself. Could it be that he also has the talent for business, but under his command, he was covered by Chen Yilun?
Just like Guangyi, people only know that he is Zhao Kuangyin's younger brother, and no one pays attention to his talents, and they are all covered up by his brother. In fact, Zhao Guangyi is both civil and military, and his martial arts are perhaps a little inferior to himself, but in terms of literature and affairs, he is much stronger.
"I have finished speaking. Please correct your majesty if there are any shortcomings." Zhao Pu said so hard that his mouth was dry, and later he couldn't help but speed up a little bit. If he continued to say this, his voice became hoarse.
"Yes, I have a great idea. I'll do it like this. I'll wait for your good news."
"By the way, Lao Mei, please give me tea to my dear."
Just right, what kind of maids should look for, what kind of service to wear, what kind of opera to wear, which role to invite to open the business, what kind of opera to sing, and which role to praise them. Even the top brand of Qinweiyuan, Lianhua and customize several cotton jackets that fit together.
Zhao Pu's ideas were discussed with Wei at home. Anyway, there is only one purpose: you can't save money, the bigger the momentum, the better. You must let the people in the city know that there are things from Jianzhou Trading Company here.
"I thank Your Majesty!" Zhao Pu secretly felt happy. He showed his face and savored it carefully with a teacup.
In the past, because he had no money in his pocket, he was inevitably timid in his work. Now that he has made a lot of money, Zhao Pu's back is getting tough.
"Since you are ready, I have nothing to show off. Don't you like this letter? I'll give it to you, go back and frame it, and hang it in the business." Zhao Kuangyin handed the dried rice paper to Lao Mei and asked him to pass it to Zhao Pu.
Zhao Pu respectfully took it, opened it and saw that the four big characters "Ji Sheng Family" were written on it. He was so excited that he shivered. This thing was hung in the business, which was the gold medal of avoiding death. Looking at the corner, there was indeed the signature and private seal of the official family. This thing was better than the peach wood sword.
"What's the name of this business? Have you thought about it?" Zhao Kuangyin was very satisfied with Zhao Pu's expression. After listening for a long time, he seemed to have not mentioned what the business business was called.
"I originally thought about it, but now I suddenly changed my mind. Your Majesty thought, what about Yuqing Pavilion?" Zhao Pu smiled slightly, and happened to be connected with the words in his hand.
"A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have good fortune, which is great. I think my dear friends have read some books these days." This sentence comes from Yi Chuan and is not the same as the Analects of Confucius.
"I am afraid that I have been supported by Your Majesty. Now that I am secretly placing a high position, I naturally have to study more and share my worries with you." Zhao Pu lowered his attitude, and must not be complacent at this time.
Zhao Pu has suffered enough of the uneducated hardship. Whenever he has time recently, he will read those books. However, this person is old and it is not easy to remember, but after reading this, he always makes some progress.
"Well, I'll leave this errand to you. Don't worry, I've read the wrong person. You must do it well." Zhao Kuangyin felt that it was almost done, so he was ready to encourage him and serve tea to see him off. There were still beauties in the harem waiting for him to comfort him.
"I must do my best!" Zhao Pu knew that this sentence was the final conclusion, and there was no possibility of overthrow, and there was no joke.
"Let's go ahead first. Although Yuqing Pavilion's business is important, it cannot delay the mission of the Privy Council and the Ministry of War. Otherwise, I will not be able to maintain the impeachment in the court." Zhao Kuangyin felt that since it was useful, he might as well give him a reassurance so that he could do things with his heart and not worry about anything else all day long.
"Thank you for your kindness, I'm going to leave!" Zhao Pu came out of the imperial study and his steps were a little cheerful. His Majesty said it was not good and too protective. He had to think of it the other way around. As long as he did the same job as the Privy Council and the Ministry of War and did not make any big mistakes, he would let it go and no one could do anything to him.
"Sir, the civilian woman is wronged!"
Zhao Pu was so proud that he wanted to dance. But before he could reach the doorstep, a woman with hair radiated from the corner rushed out, hugging Zhao Pu's thighs, never letting go, and calling for unjust.
Chapter completed!