My Erlang is so rich

Three months later.

Li Xuanning sat on a chair in the Xuanzheng Hall, looking at the excerpt and listening to the report in a good mood.

Cao Yingyu bowed her waist and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, since the reform of the bureaucracy three months ago, among the people with lofty ideals, those with rich financial resources have donated to the court one after another. In just a few months, the total donation has reached 5000 Ten thousand taels of silver."

"So much?" Li Xuanning was a little surprised.

"Returning to the emperor, it is only a matter of time before the emperor develops the economy, improves the status of merchants, and the people become richer and the treasury is abundant." Cao Yingyu continued.

After a while he picked up another booklet and looked at it carefully.Gradually frowned, then his face sank, and the muscles on his face twitched a few times.

Seeing that the emperor was about to get angry, Feng Deshun quietly took half a step back, ready to meet the throwing book, but Li Xuanning suddenly burst out laughing.

"Li Aiqing, what did Wang Yuanbao say?" Li Xuanning turned his head and asked Li Shanhai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

"Back to the emperor, Shangjing Wang Yuanbao resigned on the first day of his tenure on the grounds that he was illiterate, embarrassing, and ashamed of his position, but because of the large amount of silver donated, he asked the emperor to make a decision." Li Shanhai said.

"How much did you donate? Oh, 800 million taels of silver." Li Xuanning looked through the booklet of the household department with doubts, and then said: "Only donate money, no officials, that's all, let him go, I said voluntarily." It's voluntary."

After speaking, Li Xuanning curled his lips and sighed in his heart: My people are so rich.

"Let's stop here today, do you have any other memorials from the Qing family?" Li Xuanning asked.

"The minister has no performance." The two ministers said at the same time.

"If you have nothing to do, get back!" Li Xuanning stood up again, picked up the paper fan with one hand and opened it with the other, fanning his chest slightly, while walking back and forth in front of the table, the two ministers bowed and retreated go out.

Li Xuanning strolled for a while at a relaxed pace, then sat back down, took a sip of tea from the cup, looked up at Feng Deshun and asked with great interest: "Shunzi, last time you said that Wang Yuanbao is the first master, What's next? I remember you didn't seem to finish."

Feng Deshun lowered his eyebrows and thought about it, and then realized that the last time the emperor asked about the four major merchants at the pavilion.Leaning slightly to Li Xuanning's side, he replied: "Back to the emperor, last time this servant said that Wang Yuanbao got rich suddenly with the help of gods. These are all folk rumors."

Feng Deshun paused, and then continued: "However, I heard recently that Mr. Jing Zhaoyin Cheng would talk to everyone about how luxurious Wang Yuanbao's house is."

Li Xuanning asked again: "Are Cheng Huijie and the others good friends?"

Feng Deshun shook his head slightly, and replied: "Going back to the emperor, I only know that Mr. Cheng went to the palace for donation. As for whether they are friends, I don't know."

Li Xuanning nodded expressionlessly, blinked his eyes, and motioned for him to continue.

Feng Deshun understood, and continued: "I heard that the Wang's house is called Wang's Fuku by the people, and it is extremely luxurious with gold and silver inlays. And..., um, and that Wang Yuanbao is very young and handsome, but it's a pity that he is illiterate."

Li Xuanning frowned: "Are you illiterate or illiterate?"

Feng Deshun: "Back to the emperor, the slaves found out that Wang Yuanbao's parents were ordinary peasants, very poor. There was an older brother Wang Dabao in the family. Wang Dabao was a flower farmer and saved some money. Later life got better, but I also missed reading."

"Later, Wang Yuanbao got advice from the gods and started the colored glaze business. It went smoothly and became a famous merchant in a few years."

After Li Xuanning listened, he squinted at Feng Deshun and asked, "Shunzi, how did you know so clearly that you had a secret relationship with that big merchant?"

Feng Deshun turned pale with shock, his legs softened and he knelt on the ground, and put his hands down, he quickly explained: "Your Majesty, this slave has been wronged, it's not that the slave knows, it's that the story of Wang Yuanbao was compiled into a storybook and circulated among the people."

Seeing him like this, Li Xuanning didn't seem to be lying, so he said: "Get up, let's see what scares you, and make a storybook some other day, so I can see it too!"

Feng Deshun heaved a sigh of relief after hearing what the emperor said, and replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty!", and then slowly stood up.

Li Xuanning stood up and walked to the window, seemingly thinking of something, then turned around and said to Feng Deshun, "Shunzi, prepare clothes for me, and Chang Wu's."

Feng Deshun came to his senses immediately, bowed his waist and replied: "The servant obeys the order."

Feng Deshun naturally understood what the emperor meant, and was locked in this deep palace on weekdays. Every once in a while, Li Xuanning would go out of the palace with Chang Wu and Chang Wu in common clothes, sometimes Feng Deshun followed.

Chang Wu is the son of Chang Qing, the commander of the Forbidden Army, a first-class bodyguard in front of the imperial court, with excellent martial arts, it is safer to take him out of the palace.Moreover, Chang Wu was Li Xuanning's playmate when he was young, and the two had a deep friendship since they were young. They have been following Li Xuanning for many years, and they are Li Xuanning's confidants.

Except for being a bit of a tiger, everything else is pretty good.

Shangjing Street is bustling all the way, with a lot of traffic, and there is an endless stream of people coming and going. From time to time, the sound of a lady arguing with someone can be heard.The small merchants and hawkers on both sides of the road are neatly arranged, and the hawker who sells goods along the street is always surrounded by three or five girls picking and picking.

Li Xuanning was dressed in a blue and white shirt, and while strolling side by side with Chang Wu, while thinking about where to have an interesting lunch, his handsome face raised eyebrows slightly, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned.

As I was walking, I turned my head to look at Chang Wu, and was about to ask him for his opinion. Seeing his nervous expression, he said amusedly: "Ah Wu, calm down, you are my younger brother now, don't be so stiff, Act like a bodyguard, everyone is looking at you."

Chang Wu has practiced martial arts all year round. Although he is about the same height as Li Xuanning, he has a strong body and a resolute face. No matter how you look at it, he really looks like a bodyguard.

Hearing what Li Xuanning said, he immediately looked around, his thick eyebrows and big eyes squeezed together in an instant, showing a weird smile, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, everyone is looking at you, look at that little lady's blushing face, she must be looking at you!" You are beautiful, I am asking which family you belong to."

Li Xuanning immediately puffed up his chest when he heard Chang Wu's words, let himself look at Yushu facing the wind, and said to Chang Wu: "Well, it's also possible." After speaking, he continued to walk forward.

Li Xuanning had Xiao Jiujiu hidden in his heart. The main reason for going out of the palace this time was to visit Wang Yuanbao's Duobao Pavilion, try his luck and see if he could meet him. Let me see Wang Yuanbao.

Not to mention whether it is a god or not, being able to make money is also a skill, so I really wanted to see who this first model is.

Recently, he donated a lot of money and resigned from the office. Li Xuanning was really curious. This person is so arrogant and funny. I'm really not afraid of angering me and wanting his head.

Li Xuanning and Chang Wu were walking when suddenly a few people rushed past them, pushing and shoving them so that both of them staggered.Chang Wu immediately reached out and grabbed the two people indiscriminately, and took a closer look at the two people who looked like students.

Those two were suddenly arrested, they were startled, they didn't speak for a moment, they just stared at Chang Wu with wide eyes.

Seeing that Chang Wu had scared someone, Li Xuanning hurried over and pulled Chang Wu's hand away, turned to the man and said, "Where are you going, why are you in such a hurry?"

One of them smiled and said, "I'm sorry, did you squeeze me in just now? My friend and I are going to the palace to attend the gathering of talents."

Li Xuanning was confused when he heard it: "What gathering of talents?"

"The gathering of talents in the palace, don't you know? Every year before the scientific examination, the palace will open its doors and invite students to participate in the gathering of talents. After the meeting, everyone can get enough money, and there is nowhere to stay Some people can live directly in the palace, but most of them don’t know how to live there, so it’s better to get money.” The man continued to explain.

"Not only that, I heard that the utensils and treasures in the royal house are much better than those of the princes and ministers. People from all over the world admire them! Not only students, but also talented people can participate, and the Wang Jiabao is a kind person, warm and hospitable. , and often receive guests from all over the world." Another person also added enthusiastically.

Li Xuanning was very surprised when he heard that, and asked again: "Master Bao? Wang Yuanbao?"

The man continued: "Yes! Everyone calls him Master Bao!"

"We can't say any more, I'm afraid we won't be able to catch up, I really want to see what that treasure master looks like, young master, let's meet by fate. Farewell!" After finishing speaking, the two hurried forward.

Chang Wu saw Li Xuanning standing in the same place silently, not going away, hesitating for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "Emperor... um, young master, don't you want to go?"

At this moment, Li Xuanning was thinking in his heart: What kind of gathering of talents, it is clearly an idea for our courtiers in the capital.It is very likely that these students will become officials in the court in the future, and when they think of Wang Yuanbao's kindness, they will reciprocate. You really deserve to be a big businessman. Good job Wang Yuanbao!

Li Xuanning thought of this, raised his eyes and said: "Come on, Ah Wu, let's also go to see the excitement, to see this gathering of talents!"

"Yes!" Chang Wu answered, followed Li Xuanning and walked forward...

At this time, the palace is full of people, and the visitors come in twos and threes, or alone, and there is an endless stream.Butler Liu stood outside the door, with a smile on his face, bending down from time to time, and warmly welcoming the guests who came to the Juxian meeting.

Li Xuanning and Chang Wu stood at the gate of the Wang's house, raised their eyebrows and looked at the towering gate in front of them, the jade plaque with the word "Wang's house" carved delicately on it. The pace continues to approach.

Butler Liu, who was welcoming the guests, looked at the two of them, and was slightly surprised to see that the visitor was very handsome, and seemed to be extravagant, but he returned to normal in a moment, stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "Master, you are here to attend the Gathering of Talents of"

Chang Wu saluted Steward Liu, and replied: "My brother and I heard that your residence is very hospitable, and all students are welcome to participate. I wonder if we can go in."

Housekeeper Liu understood, and said again: "Of course, the owner said, don't ask where you come from, as long as you want to come, you can participate, young master please." Then he stretched out his right arm to guide the visitors towards the courtyard...

As soon as Li Xuanning and Chang Wu stepped in, they saw that the yard was paved with moss, and it was very clean.The person with the glazed tiles on the roof shining in the sun can't open his eyes, tsk, he is really rich!

After entering the door, the servant stepped forward to lead the way, and the two followed the servant through the courtyard corridor, looking around curiously, and whispering about the "Wang Family's Fu Cave", which is indeed well-deserved.

The guard led Li Xuanning and Chang Wu to the Lixian Hall, and saw that the hall was very lively, the guests gathered together in small groups, discussing something in a low voice, and bursts of hearty laughter came from time to time.

Li Xuanning took a closer look at the Hall of Rites and Sages. It is said that this is the place where the royal residence receives guests and distinguished guests. There are several calligraphy and paintings hanging on the ceiling, a layer of carpet is spread in the center of the hall, and desks and futon cushions are neatly placed around it.

While Li Xuanning was feeling emotional in his heart, he led Chang Wu to find a corner that didn't attract much attention, sat down cross-legged, and waited patiently.

After a while, the careful servant served tea to the two people in the corner. Li Xuanning picked up a cup and was about to drink it. Suddenly, he smelled a faint fragrance, so he looked up and followed the source of the fragrance. The Qibao Bo Mountain Furnace is burned with agarwood, and a few wisps of clear smoke are faintly emitted, curling up into the air, staggering, and then slowly drifting around.

Tsk, it's quite interesting.

"This royal residence is really luxurious. If you can come to this place to see and see in your lifetime, it will be worth it even after you die."

"It's not dead, it's so useless."

"This Wang Yuanbao is really rich, but I heard that he is illiterate and can't read!"

"Bao Ye is hospitable and hospitable. It doesn't matter how many people he helps on weekdays. It doesn't matter if he is illiterate, as long as he has a kind heart."

"I heard that Master Bao's family was poor when he was young, and he didn't study. Now that he is rich, he wants to help those of us who study. His heart is admirable."

"...Brother, don't you know the inside story?"

"What inside story"

"...It's nothing, anyway, if you look like this, Lord Bao probably won't keep you."

"Whether to keep or not, isn't everyone here to take the money? Keep what?"

"Yes, they are all here to pick them up, but if you want to stay overnight, you can also stay."

"Who have you seen who has kept Master Bao? He will only be kept if he meets someone he likes."

"I like it, what do you mean?"

"Hey, stop talking, it's nothing, it's nothing interesting."

"Do you know? This Master Bao is very handsome, with a face like a crown of jade. You will have to take a closer look later. Master Bao doesn't go out very often, so he has no chance to see it."

……

Listening to the whispered discussions of the people nearby, Li Xuanning didn't hear anything strange, but thought in his heart that this gathering of talents is really a good business, and he can gain both fame and fortune by throwing a small amount of money.

As he was thinking, he suddenly saw a man in a black embroidered cloak stepping into the Rixian Hall, followed by a man in dark uniform.The two stopped at the door for a while, Li Xuanning looked up and saw that the man in the cloak had a handsome face, with his back against the sun, and his whole body was just surrounded by the light, and the gold and silver threads of the Shu brocade cloak on his body were extremely shining. Bright.

The originally noisy air suddenly became quiet.All the guests in the hall turned their heads and looked towards the door.

Li Xuanning was a little surprised by this man's appearance. He had seen many good-looking people himself, but he had never seen a man with such a beautiful appearance.

A pair of big eyes shining like stars, a high nose bridge, and cool thin lips, he is really handsome, and his face is not as beautiful as his.

The man inadvertently blinked his big eyes, looked left and right, led the man behind him and continued to walk in, walking slowly until he reached the innermost position, then turned his head and cupped his hands casually, and the lazy voice was transmitted. Come out: "This is Wang Yuanbao, next to me is Ah Shan. Welcome to my palace as guests. Please sit down and enjoy the delicious food and refreshments. If there is a place where the greeting is not good, I hope you will forgive me."

For a while, no one spoke, and after a while, only one person said: "Master Wang, you are welcome!"

After hearing this, Wang Yuanbao looked pale, who is the master, you are the master, your whole family is the master, I am so young and beautiful, handsome and unrestrained, not old at all.

Then he pulled his lips together, managed to smile, and said to everyone: "If you don't mind, you can just call me Brother Wang. Today, everyone relaxes to make friends. Guests who need to collect money will go to Butler Liu to register after the meeting." , the butler will make arrangements. Later, there will be a band to entertain everyone, and there will be gifts for everyone, I hope everyone... um... eat and have fun."

As soon as Wang Yuanbao finished speaking, he lazily sat down cross-legged.When everyone saw that the master had sat down, they also sat down immediately, talking or whispering in twos and threes before resuming.After a while, I saw several gorgeously dressed women walking in lightly with musical instruments in hand.

Wang Yuanbao held the teacup in one hand and waved slightly with the other. The women nodded and sat cross-legged after receiving the signal, and the melodious music sounded immediately.

Li Xuanning observed Wang Yuanbao from a distance, and after a while, he saw another Xiaosi carrying a tray walk up to Wang Yuanbao and squat down.

Because he was a little far away, he could only see a stack of silver things on the tray. Wang Yuanbao looked at the person, sat upright, and raised his hand to pick up one on the tray.

It turned out to be a half mask, and Wang Yuanbao rubbed his fingers lightly on the edge of the mask, his eyes suddenly became loose and soft, as if he was recalling something.

After a while, Wang Yuanbao's eyes gradually focused, and he put down the mask in his hand.After waving to Steward Liu, Steward Liu ran over, and after a while, Steward Liu walked towards the guests, and every time he came to a person, he bowed his hands and let the guests follow Steward Liu.