I opened a tavern in Datang/Datang: My peerless talent was exposed

Everyone smiled gratifiedly at this scene. For people like Da Zhuang, if they can learn the craft and get the master's approval, that is the proof of success, and they are worth being happy. And they also have their own goals and goals. Rejoice!

However, when Li Shimin and others were gathering, other places also started gathering in the same way!

Chapter 391

Sometimes, some things in this world are just such a coincidence.

Zhang Nuo hosted a banquet for Li Shimin, his father and son, and several important ministers at his own restaurant in Dongshi. For the convenience of speaking, he asked Da Zhuang to close the restaurant.

Coincidentally, it was precisely because of his closure that a party that was supposed to be held here was moved to a restaurant in the West Market.Of course, that restaurant still belongs to his family.

When this big man talks about things, good food and wine is a must, otherwise he won't show his identity.

But at the same time, good wine and food are the last thing you need, just eat and drink to enhance the atmosphere, otherwise you won't show your identity.

For example, the two people sitting opposite each other at this time are like this. One is the head of the Zheng family in Xingyang, and the other is the head of the Lu family in Fanyang. , but came out to make an appointment to talk about things, that must be quite meaningful.

At this time, the Patriarch of the Lu family picked up a chopstick dish and asked with a smile,

"Brother Shanguo, what do you think of the owner here, should I place a bet?"

Zheng Shanguo, the head of the Zheng family in Xingyang, is not an ordinary person. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment during the reign of Wude, and later moved to the governor of Qizhou. Begging for bones.

But I never thought that Li Shimin really trusted him, and recently wanted him to be the governor of Jiangzhou, and he was spying on him.

It is also because the Zheng family in Xingyang has such a patriarch.Therefore, even Fan Yang Lu, a master of Confucianism, was polite to Zheng Shanguo.

Zheng Shanguo looked at Patriarch Lu, held the wine glass but refused to drink it, and after smelling it, he said slowly,

"You and my Lu Zheng family are different from the Wang family in Taiyuan. They are all delicious, not to mention greedy, and they are also hot-tempered. But the old ancestor said well that rigidity is easy to break. I don't know now. Is this owner worth betting on, but at least, I agree with what brother Lu said, that is, we and the imperial court can only rely on each other, and we must not go against the sky!"

The Patriarch of the Lu family nodded, took a mouthful of food with a heavy face, and then said slowly,

"This old man also agrees. My Lu family did not follow the path of eminent learning. From the ancestor Lu Zhi, what I wanted was to leave a name in history and pass down poems and books to the family. The family has to leave!"

"The phoenix still lives on the sycamore tree. Why don't we want to make a party to help and keep the children in the family safe? The change of imperial power is too dangerous, and my family dare not be contaminated, so we can only look for it outside. Now, in the eyes of the old man , the owner of this restaurant meets the requirements!"

Zheng Shanguo had met the head of the Lu family before he came, so he naturally knew the plan of the Lu family, but he was noncommittal before.

In fact, Zheng Shanguo just couldn't pass that hurdle in his heart. No matter how amazing the talent of the world is, he is just a weak champion after all. The Lu family can't vote for it by themselves, so they have to recruit the Zheng family?

This is exactly what Zheng Shanguo was hesitating about, the old Zheng family is shameless!

The reason why the head of the Lu family came out this time was to bring the Zheng family together. He was afraid that his family would be weak. After all, although his family had many scholars, there were few officials and businessmen. I like it.

"Brother Shan Guo, my Lu family has never dared to be a minister of the dragon. What I am afraid of is that the thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king. My Lu family only wants to form an alliance with others to protect myself!"

"I know Brother Shanguo won't make a decision lightly. After all, it's a big deal for the whole family, but can you come over with the old man and talk about it first? Even if your Zheng family doesn't rely on it, my Lu family must rely on it!"

Zheng Shanguo looked at the Patriarch of the Lu family in surprise. He really didn't expect that the Lu family would be so ruthless, even if he didn't pull the Zheng family, he would vote for it?

This is not good news for Zheng Shanguo, because it is beyond his control. Could it be that Mr. Zhang, who is known as both civil and military, has a profound background, and has some cards that he doesn't know about?

But just now he has rejected the head of the Lu family several times, if he continues to refuse, it will make people look too ugly.

Besides, it seems that there is nothing wrong with going to have a look, as long as he doesn't express his opinion, who can force him to fail?

So Zheng Shanguo, who thought about it clearly, nodded and said,

"In that case, let's go to that village tomorrow, and meet this Mr. Zhang who only knows his name but doesn't know him!"

Now that the matter is settled, the two of them will naturally not say that they will leave immediately. Wouldn't it be a pity if we don't have a good taste of this table of delicious food and the wine brewed by this restaurant, and talk about Fengyue by the way?

Two restaurants, two tables of banquets, different people gathered together, but it ended at about the same time, and they went their separate ways. It may be a kind of coincidence in the dark.

Therefore, when Zhang Nuo, who was wandering around Manzhuangzi the next day, thinking about how to develop the whole city, was found by the anxious Xingben, who reported that the heads of the Lu family and the Zheng family were visiting together, there was always something unreal. a feeling of.

Zhang Nuo didn't know that one of the two families had decided to rely on him, and he didn't know that the battle between him and the Wang family in Taiyuan had completely established his reputation among the five surnames and seven Wangs. He thought these two families were coming to conspire What is it, so I hurried back to my home.

As a result, as soon as he entered the door, he realized that he was in vain. After asking the old man, he found out that they all went to drink tea with the Supreme Emperor.

Zhang Nuo nodded clearly. This group of people had supported Li Yuan at the beginning, and their friendship with Li Yuan was far stronger than that with Li Shimin.

It was precisely because of these thoughts that Zhang Nuo didn't find it strange to hear laughter inside the house before entering the house.

Sure enough, as soon as he entered, he found that Mr. Li was lying on the sofa crookedly, pointing at the two little old men opposite him and laughing.

The two little old men on the opposite side were supposed to be the Patriarchs of the Lu and Zheng families, and they didn't look like the patriarchs of the top-level families at all, not to mention their disheveled clothes and perverse expressions, and even their sitting posture was not as neat as usual.

Zhang Nuo's figure was so conspicuous, he was seen by several people when he first came in, and the three little old men gradually calmed down, it was Mr. Li who took the initiative to introduce as the host,

"This is the Zhang boy you are going to meet. The old man is now able to enjoy a more healthy body in his old age. It is basically thanks to him. If you have anything to discuss or discuss, you can come directly!"

After speaking, he introduced Zhang Nuo to the two Patriarchs. After the ceremony, Zhang Nuo also sat down and waited for the two unexpected guests to explain their intentions.

Chapter 392 The Family's Way Out

The head of the Lu family and Zheng Shanguo saw that Li Yuan had no intention of shy away from it, and Zhang Nuo had no intention of bringing him home, so they knew that today's conversation seemed to be in front of the royal family.

This is a bit different from their previous ideas.However, there is not much difference, because what they have done is not some shady business, let alone forming a party for personal gain.Therefore, even if it is spread on the table, it seems to be nothing.

Thinking of this, the most urgent Patriarch of the Lu family said directly,

"Master Xiao Zhang, my husband is the head of the Lu family in Fanyang. Although he belongs to the same five surnames and seven kings as the Wang family in Taiyuan, we have focused on academics since the beginning of our ancestor Lu Zhi. Our family motto is self-cultivation. Let the family rule the country and the world!"

"Whether it's court or merchants, for my people, they are just tools to protect the safety of our family. We hope to leave a name in history!"

"But people can't help themselves in the rivers and lakes. Although our aristocratic family does not want to get involved in the royal family affairs, and secondly, it does not want to confront the court and the people. Mr. Zhang is very talented. Can you teach me a good strategy?"

Zhang Nuo frowned immediately when the Patriarch of the Lu family said this. Is this nima using me as a free consultation?

We didn't know each other before, okay, so we rushed over for a free consultation if we were so confused, do we have to do this job for people in the future?

On the contrary, Li Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard the words, he didn't ask the two people why they came here in detail, he only knew that the two people came to look for Zhang Nuo, so he didn't ask further.

But now hearing the meaning of these words, is this going to defect to Zhang Nuo?

This is a great thing for the royal family and the imperial court!

Although he is not in the court now, but because the relationship between father and son is no longer as rigid as before, he knows more about the affairs of the court than when he lived in the palace before.

It's just that he is quite self-aware, basically he didn't say much after he knew it, one was worried that breaking a taboo would tear the gap that was slowly closing again, and the other was because Li Shimin did a good job with the assistance of the courtiers.

However, just because he knew all kinds of things in the court, he knew very well that Li Shimin had already had a headache about the fact that the aristocratic family was too powerful.

Among them, the most worrying thing is the family's meddling in the change of imperial power. As the emperor who really conquered the world with the help of the family, he knows how terrifying the power of the family is.

But the aristocratic family is not a pawn at the mercy of others, not to mention the relationship between the government and the public, just the reputation among the people makes it impossible for the court to find a reason to start.

Also because of this, in fact, from the time when Li Yuan became the emperor to now when Li Shimin is in power, the two generations of emperors have been like hot potatoes to the aristocratic family.

Now that I heard Fan Yang's Lu family's meaning, it seems that they want to withdraw from the court to avoid conflict with the royal family and the court. This is a good thing!

Li Yuan was very happy, but when he turned his head to see Zhang Nuo's unwillingness, he immediately felt annoyed, this damn good thing is ahead, you kid is still not happy?

"Boy Zhang, I want you to come up with an idea. Why are you acting like a bitch? Just say no!"

Zhang Nuo was baffled by Mr. Li's spray, what the fuck, this is obviously something I have suffered, why did I become a coward?

It's just that Zhang Nuo, who was about to go back, suddenly saw Mr. Li blinking secretly, and immediately swallowed his words again.

He and Li Yuan have not known each other for a day or two, and the two are neighbors, they meet almost every day, and even have dinner together every now and then, or every so often, Li Yuan comes over for dinner.

But because of this, he was quite familiar with Li Yuan, so he naturally knew that just now Li Yuan was signaling him not to care about what he said, and to give advice quickly, which might be beneficial.

Zhang Nuo knew his skills, martial arts, copying poems and other activities, he was absolutely the best in the entire Tang Dynasty, but when it came to grasping people's hearts and playing games in court, he was not good enough.

After all, there is no tutorial for this thing, you can only experience it slowly with your ingenuity and groping slowly.

Therefore, at this time, Li Yuan seems to be implying that he helped this favor, so let's help, it's nothing more than spending some time talking, he believes that even if he doesn't know the Lu family's plan for the time being, he can ask later Mr. Li.

Thinking of this, Zhang Nuo frowned, looked at the patriarch of the Lu family who was eager to see through his eyes, and the patriarch of the Zheng family who seemed to be calm but kept sneaking glances at him, and said seriously,

"No matter which one of the five surnames and seven Wangs, there are only two final directions. Either become a famous family, or be wiped out!"

Before the head of the Lu family could speak, Zheng Shanguo suddenly shook his hands and said in shock,

"Master Xiao Zhang, why did you say such shocking words? Why did we disappear when we never rebelled? As for the famous family, we are already a famous family, why do we need to become one again?"

Zhang Nuo shook his head slightly,

"That's wrong. Not rebelling doesn't mean you won't be wiped out, and it's not easy to be a famous family!"

"In my opinion, whether it is the royal family or the aristocratic family, after all, it depends on people to inherit, but even if the royal family's heirs are stupid, as long as they are not particularly excessive, they will still have courtiers to help them survive."

"On the other hand, looking at the aristocratic family, you are able to occupy high positions in the court at this time, but because your family has a prosperous private school and a rich collection of books, so the children in your family are more prosperous than ordinary people."

"But a few years from now, the bookstore my majesty and I will sell the books all over the street in the past few years, and there will be more and more scholars. By then, even if your family has a long history, it is still possible to cultivate a few elite children. , but in terms of number, there are definitely more and more humble scholars!"

"In this way, the court will gradually no longer be a battle between the aristocratic family and the poor family, but will become a faction's struggle, or a regional faction, or a mentoring faction, but in the end the family will gradually retreat from the court. Only a few elite children are left!"

"Of course, the most important point is that I have already agreed with Lao Li and Cheng Qian yesterday that I will soon recruit scholars from all over the world, and they will be the first to get in touch with the New Deal in my new city. .”

"At that time, as the first batch of executors of the New Deal, as the New Deal spreads, they will also be appointed as the most experienced members. In this way, if things go on like this, the world will gradually change!"

After Zhang Nuo finished speaking eloquently, the Patriarchs of Lu and Zheng were stunned.It turned out that, not to mention the emperor's side, Mr. Zhang alone has prepared so many methods!

Chapter 393

What Zhang Nuo said just now has a lot of information, even Li Yuan, who is not the person involved, is frowning and slowly digesting it.

In fact, what Zhang Nuo said was in the vernacular, and it was not a complicated matter at all, but there were not only current policies and future judgments, but also Zhang Nuo's research and judgment on the entire court in the future.

These things, no matter which big family is often done, at least the Lu and Zheng families have done it.

But according to the discussion within their family, some of them are indeed similar to what Zhang Nuo said, but some are quite different.

The Patriarch of the Lu family was still pondering Zhang Nuo's words just now, but Zheng Shanguo, the Patriarch of the Zheng family, found something different from Zhang Nuo's words just now, and asked softly,

"My lord Zhang, I wonder if you can tell me in detail about the recruitment of scholars from all over the world that you discussed with your majesty and the crown prince? I, the Zheng family and the Lu family, don't say too much, there are still dozens of young scholars. !"

"If Mr. Zhang can use it, I can send all the children in my family to vote in about ten days with just one letter!"

Now it was not only Zhang Nuo, but even Li Yuan and the Patriarch of the Lu family looked at Zheng Shanguo in astonishment!

Especially the Patriarch of the Lu family, who is about to collapse right now, why didn't this nima follow the script today!

Didn't Zheng Shanguo say that he needed to think about it before, why did he just send his children away when he opened his mouth?

How is this the way he was unwilling to bet before?This is a typical all-in!

Zhang Nuo was also surprised. Although he himself was born in a small family, but now he has been in the Tang Dynasty for so long, and he has come into contact with not the emperor, the prince, but also the Sangong Jiuqing, so he clearly knows that these big families cherish their lives. It's a pity.

Therefore, even when it comes to the struggle for imperial power, it is rare to see big families and aristocratic families betting all-in without thinking.

Is Zheng Shanguo in a daze now?But what should be said still has to be said, at least for many things, it will not offend people if you say it clearly, and he is most disgusted with the way of making hints in circles.

"Old Zheng, I might as well say bluntly that there is indeed a severe shortage of people here. After all, it is a new city. Whether it is the city or the administration, everything is new. After it is completed, it will be a template for all states and counties in the world. You have to tear it down and start over!"

"But there is one thing that must be made clear in advance. No matter what happens in the future, all those who come under my command are my subordinates. They should follow my rules, even if they violate what they have learned in the past. You must carry it out seriously.”

"If you don't want to do something, you can resign, and if you can't do well, you can learn from it, but if you act like you are obedient and disobedient, and lie to your superiors, then you may cause big trouble!"

Zhang Nuo's words were extremely rude, and he almost pointed his nose and said that your son must be obedient when he comes, otherwise I will punish him!

But Zheng Shanguo stroked a strand of beard with a natural demeanor and began to think slowly.

At this time, the Patriarch of the Lu family on the side gritted his teeth and said seriously,

"My lord Zhang, my family's children are different from the Zheng family. The Zheng family has been studying the government affairs of the imperial court for generations. I think they understand these government affairs best, but my Lu family is a family of poetry and books!"

"My Lu family's children, when they enter the court to become officials, they usually follow the noble path of speech officials or school officials. I don't know if Mr. Zhang needs school officials in this new city?"

"There are more than a hundred children in this old man's family who are quite astute, not only solid in their studies, but also have a lot of experience in teaching and educating people. If Mr. Zhang wants something, this old man can write a book right away!"

Zhang Nuo laughed after hearing this, hahaha, this damn is so sleepy that he came here to give you a pillow!

It doesn't matter if you are short of a few officials for the time being. After all, one can lower the standard and recruit slowly, and the other is that as long as the school continues to open, it only takes a few years to train the talents he needs in a steady stream. .

"Old Lu is serious. What my new city lacks most is school officials. I might as well tell Mr. Lu that the first of my new policies in this new city is that school-age children must go to school, and all needs will be provided by the city's income!"

"However, there is one thing I don't know if Mr. Lu can teach me, that is, do scholars of the Lu family know about arithmetic?"

The Patriarch of the Lu family was already very happy when he heard Zhang Nuo's promise, and he laughed even more when he heard what was said later, and said frankly,

"Master Xiao Zhang is worried that my children are those corrupt scholars?"

"Please don't worry about this. My children are good at reading, and they are good at reading, but they will never read dead books. Although our family is famous for Confucian classics, our private school has never given up on the six arts of a gentleman when educating our children."

"Educating all people is the ultimate principle of Confucianism. We should do our best. As for the calculation of scriptures, we have done a lot of research and will never let Mr. Zhang down!"

Hearing this, Zhang Nuo understood clearly that this group of people is equivalent to an academic group that exists in the form of a family. He wanted to come to the Lu family to join him, on the one hand, for the safety and development of the family, and on the other hand, I am afraid that it is for the sake of this academic. Inherited and carried forward.