Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

Li Yu was waiting outside. Inside Prince Hui's mansion, Han Zheng was sitting with Lu Sheng today. In front of him was Wei Hesong, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College.

Although Han Zheng had never studied under him, Wei Hesong liked Han Zheng very much and talked to him all the time.

Han Zheng also had a good impression of Wei Hesong and answered his questions seriously.

Just as they were talking about how delicious the new brain flower that Li Yu's shop had recently introduced was, Dong Jiantao from the Hanlin Academy came over.

Not far behind him was his backer, Shangshu Huang. Dong Jiantao was very proud and said to Han Zheng, "Han Xiuzhuan, you are here today too. How about I introduce you to the Third Prince? No, it should be Prince Hui."

Han Zheng looked at Dong Jiantao calmly, then stood up and walked to his side, saying softly: "If Lord Dong is willing to recommend me, I would be more than happy to do so. I heard that King Hui likes people with outstanding literary talent. I am the top scorer in this year's imperial examination, so I should be able to catch his eye. Maybe he will value me as much as he values ​​Minister Huang.

When the time comes, I don't mind promoting Mr. Dong!"

*

Before Han Zheng finished speaking, Dong Jiantao's expression changed.

He looked at Han Zheng as if he had seen a ghost: "You...you..."

"Why, Master Dong, you don't dare? You're not afraid that I will really catch the King Hui's eye."

Dong Jiantai's face turned pale and blue, and he took two steps back suddenly.

"You... who do you think you are? Is being the top scholar so great?" He muttered, fearing that Han Zheng would really ask him to introduce him, and ran away in a panic.

Han Zheng returned to his seat and planned to continue talking to Wei Hesong.

But Wei Hesong looked at him in surprise, "I always thought you were quiet, meticulous, and never joked. But it turns out you're scary!"

Han Zheng bowed to him and said, "It's a helpless move. Lord Wei, please forgive me for making fun of you."

He learned this from his second sister-in-law. He used to do things in a very methodical manner, which was not a big problem in the academy, but was not so useful in officialdom. So he also learned some of his second sister-in-law's ways. When he met someone like Dong Jiantao, he could make that person jump up and down with just a few words.

Wei Hesong patted Han Zheng on the shoulder and said, "It's a pity that you were not from the capital before. If you were from the capital, I would have taken you to study in the Imperial Academy no matter what."

This was undoubtedly a high compliment, and Han Zheng immediately thanked him.

*

On King Hui's side, the officials did not withdraw so early. Li Yu waited outside for almost half an hour before he saw Han Zheng.

He, Lu Sheng and Wei Hesong, the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, came out together.

After all, this was still the territory of Prince Hui's Mansion, so none of them said much. After a few casual greetings, they got in their carriages and left.

On the way, Han Zheng told Li Yu what happened today. At the end, he said, "Sister-in-law, I have an idea. I want to tell you when I get home."

Li Yu: "That's great. I also have an idea. Let's talk about it when we get back."

*

Three quarters of an hour later, the two of them sat down in the main hall.

Li Yu did not eat at Prince Hui's Mansion, and Han Zheng only moved his chopsticks a few times. Both of them were a little hungry. Before talking, Li Yu brought over a plate of snacks. The two of them ate half full with tea before they started talking.

Han Zheng let Li Yu speak first.

Li Yu didn't bother to be polite with him and said, "Since you entered the court, you should have met the prince several times. What kind of person is he?"

Han Zheng recalled his several meetings with the prince and said slowly, "He is a kind person, respectful to His Majesty, considerate to officials and subordinates, courteous to the wise and humble, and caring about the people."

Li Yu: "Do you think he can be a wise ruler if he becomes emperor?"

Han Zheng: "I think he can."

Li Yu nodded: "I think we should support the prince in the future and find a way to help him ascend the throne smoothly."

When she asked the prince, Han Zheng had almost guessed it. When he heard it now, his hands trembled.

Tea splashed on his hands, he took out a handkerchief to wipe it, and said: "Second sister-in-law has said what I wanted to say, but second sister-in-law, don't you want to get involved in the affairs of the court and don't want to take sides?"

Li Yu tilted his head and looked in the direction of the palace, "That's what I thought when I first came to the capital, but in the past few months I found that I couldn't do it.

We have offended Minister Huang. The Huang family caused trouble during the Ceremony of Imperial Announcing the Imperial Eminence. Huang Xiangru poisoned the wound medicine and ginseng, most likely at the instruction of Minister Huang. There is no possibility of reconciliation between us and the Huang family.

If King Hui succeeds to the throne, Minister Huang, as his lackey, will definitely not let us go.

Besides, Princess Hui is also petty and vengeful. In her eyes, I am Princess Jianing's person. Even if Jianing tries to sever ties with me in the future, judging by her behavior, I guess she wants me dead.

Even if she doesn't bear a grudge, I don't think King Hui, who is in cahoots with Minister Huang, can do anything good.

Furthermore, those people we know all hope that the prince will succeed to the throne. They are the prince's party. If the prince fails, their future fate can be imagined.

So, I think we should just stand on the side of the prince. At least he succeeded, and we don’t have to live in fear.”

*

Li spoke clearly and each word was firm.

After listening to this, Han Zheng said, "The reason why I want to support the prince is similar to that of my second sister-in-law."

Li Yu: "But this is just something we talked about privately. To be honest, I want to find an opportunity to meet the prince. I want to see if he is worthy of my help."

Han Zheng wanted to ask just now, "Second sister-in-law, what do you want to do?"

Li Yu: "I heard that the prince doesn't have much money to spend. I can help him do business in secret."

Han Zheng: “…”

"But I also have a request. If he succeeds, I want power."

She originally wanted to rely on Emperor Tianyuan to gain power. Although she achieved results at the snack party and Emperor Tianyuan gave her a plaque and jade, Emperor Tianyuan rarely left the palace, and she, a commoner, could not enter the palace casually, so it was difficult for her to make further progress.

In this way, instead of waiting for Emperor Tianyuan to give her an opportunity, it would be better for her to take the initiative to support the new emperor. As long as it succeeds, it should not be difficult for her to get a title in the future that has no real power but will not be bullied.

She doesn't care about the court, she is just an ordinary person, and all she wants is for her family to live a smooth life.

*

What Li Yu said was shocking to others, but Han Zheng did not find it strange.

In the first month of this year, my second sister-in-law told him her thoughts.

He hoped she would succeed.

He will also try his best to help her.

After pouring a cup of tea for Li Yu, Han Zheng said, "Brother Guiyuan (Su Yi) is close to the prince. If my second sister-in-law wants to meet the prince, I will go to Brother Guiyuan later and ask him to introduce her to me."

"No need." Li Yu said, "I'm going to find Princess Jianing. If she comes to the palace one day, just take me with her."

Su Yi is a man, so it is not convenient at this time.

And since she had an idea, she had to talk to Princess Jianing to see what she thought. There were many rumors in the capital now, but based on her understanding of Prince An's Mansion, they were definitely on the side of the prince.

"By the way, let's find some time to go over and talk to Mr. Su."

Han Zheng nodded.

*

In order to better deal with what happened next, Han Zheng told Li Yu in detail what had happened in the court recently.

Li Yu discovered that there were a lot of idiots around the Third Prince, but he could compete with the Crown Prince for three reasons. First, he had an uncle who was a member of the Imperial Guard. Second, he had a lot of money under his command, and half of the people in the Ministry of Revenue were his people. Third, one-third of the people in the Ministry of War also listened to him.

With both money and soldiers, it would be difficult for him to be defeated by the prince.

Li Yu knocked on the table. She couldn't solve the problem of soldiers, but she could get money.

What she knows is only a small part of what she has shown now, and there are many more that she has not shown!