After reporting to the Ministry of Officials and visiting the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, Li Pin also stayed in the capital temporarily.

Theoretically speaking, in a place like the capital, high-ranking officials and magnates gather with various second-generation people, and a small Qipin county order, even if he is promoted, no one will look at him twice. However, due to the hospitality of Ning Yi and the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and others, he was not left out in the cold for a period of time, but had a very fulfilling life with various social activities. Among them, the one who most often looks for him is Qin Siyuan's nephew, the sixteenth young man of the Qin family, Qin Shaoyu.

Speaking of this Qin Shaoyu, his dealings with Ning Yi were just Qin Siyuan's random arrangements at the beginning. After Qin Siyuan recovered, all his relatives came to take refuge, but he couldn't refuse, and sent some of them soft, soft and hard, and also left a few relatively smart and motivated young people by his side, Qin Shaoyu was one of them. It's just that in a place like the capital, if you want to temporarily show your prominence or keep up with Qin Siyuan's teachings, it is not something that can be done with a little cleverness. Due to the power of the Prime Minister's Mansion, it didn't take long for Qin Shaoyu to get lost in it, and even mixed with Gao Muen and other celebrities in the capital.

After Qin Siyuan knew that he was at this time, he gave him a touch. Fortunately, although Qin Shaoyu was afraid of this uncle, he would still introspect to some extent, and then Qin Siyuan arranged for him to entertain Ning Yi, and after Qin Shaoyu knew that his uncle favored him, he humbly observed, and soon after, he was impressed by what Ning Yi did. After Ning Yi settled in the capital, he often came to Ningfu's side to visit the door.

In fact, there are many staff members and guests in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and smart people abound, such as Yao Zunian, Ji Kun, and Cheng Zhouhai. and even some of Qin Siyuan's other protégés. However, these people are either old, or have a mediocre personality, or they are too sharp. Only Ning Yi, who is the same age as him, will chat with him very happily many times. He admired Qin Siyuan and Ning Yi, and after admiring it, he deliberately learned from Ning Yi.

A man will always look at the back of another man and move forward, and Qin Shaoyu is in such a stage. Of course. Ning Yi's domineering and operational strategizing he can't learn. At the beginning of imitation, it is often a matter of learning demeanor and speech, and soon after, in a few conversations between Ning Yi and him. He gradually found his place.

He's in intelligence. I can't catch up with these powerful people anyway. But as a relative of the right minister, I can't catch up with them and want to befriend them. But it's a relatively simple thing. In the process of interacting with Ning Yi and others, he still mixed in Bianliang's social circle, but this time he no longer intersected with Gao Muen and others, but deliberately came into contact with the circle of some literati and celebrities, treated and interacted with some famous and talented scholars, and praised a few words. The most important thing is to deliberately get close to some young people who Ning Yi and Qin Siyuan feel are capable, especially Qin Siyuan's protégés.

He is a person from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, even if he doesn't learn enough, when he wants to show kindness, it is impossible for someone to really come and slap him in the face. In this way, he has made more friends with these people, and his treatment of people has become a few points of praise for the atmosphere of a famous man.

Among Qin Siyuan's sons and nephews, some also stayed in the capital and studied hard. But in the past six months, Qin Siyuan has become more and more satisfied with him, and praised him for his progress. In the past two months, the well-connected monk Jueming in the Xiangfu family would occasionally say a few words to him and mention something. And after associating with these people, his understanding of classics and poems has improved faster than before.

Because of these reasons, Qin Shaoyu at this time became more and more convinced of Ning Yi. After Li Pin went to Beijing, Ning Yi said: "This person is extremely talented and learned, and he is not bad at doing things." Qin Shaoyu took the initiative to take on the task of hospitality, arranging excursions, poetry gatherings, and banquets in the Qinglou, which was quite enthusiastic.

Li Pin is actually better at this, and he does not exclude these social interactions. The guidance of the prince of Xiangfu was a stepping stone for him, and soon after, several poems at the literary meeting made the original Jiangning genius rise to fame in the Bianliang circle again - at this time, the experience of being an official has made him more mature and calm, if he was famous for this kind of poetry at the beginning, he still has the vanity of a young man and the pursuit of fame, at this time he is more just to experience the prosperity and joy of it, and will not indulge in it too much for fame.

In fact, in Bianliang in the recent period, due to the good news of Guo Yaoshi's defeat of Xiao Gan, there was a boiling ecstasy everywhere. From the private celebrations of ministers and ministers, to the poetry gatherings of literati and artists, the enthusiasm of Qinglou activities, to the discount promotions and patriotic feedback of some businesses, including Zhu Kee. The atmosphere of the city is as if it were a New Year.

If Tong Guan's recovery of Yanjing, or even the subsequent victory, there are still some people who can know the inside story of Lu Dao. This victory has dispelled everyone's doubts about the "prosperous age".

Xiao Gan, the king of the Liao State, one of the real central generals of the Liao State, even when the Jurchens rose up and swept through the north like a devastating force, it was difficult to suppress this person's light. The prime minister of Liao, the king of Xi Liubu, the most powerful person who mastered the soldiers and horses of Liao and resisted the attack of the Jurchens. Although most people said that the Liao State was already vulnerable, when Guo Yaoshi really killed this person, everyone's joy really exploded.

Li Pin was also immersed in this joy, and together with Qin Shaoyu, he met some well-known women in the capital, and also made friends with several famous and talented young people. This includes the well-known Tai student Chen Dong - but Qin Shaoyu doesn't like this guy, because the other party once came to the door to accuse Ning Yi of not wanting to make progress and being a scholar in vain.

The capital is the best place, and the complicated affairs of the world are gathered here. While feeling these breaths, he also considered all kinds of things for the official, including his worries about the disaster situation in various places at this time, how to distribute disaster relief next, and stabilize the soaring food prices, including many thoughts on enriching the country and strengthening the army after more than two years of contact with the grassroots, and even hoping that the imperial court would be more vigilant on the issue of dealing with Guo Yaoshi.

Of course, after leaving the office, what he felt every day was that he couldn't finish it, and he thought about it. It doesn't necessarily feel like it's urgent. Just like the angry youth of later generations worried about national affairs, although sometimes it is said that the country is on the verge of peril, in fact, looking at it, the surrounding world is still turning calmly, and if everyone is anxious about this, life will not be able to live.

In private, he wrote a few submissions and excerpts, and when he was ready to hand them over when he had the opportunity, or say them in front of Qin Siyuan. At the same time, he was also considering who would summon him to Beijing this time—of course, it must be the Right Minister's line—and what position he would be assigned to. What is the intention?

Qin Shaoyu didn't know about these things. Ning Yi didn't say either-Li Pin didn't know whether he knew the Dao or not, in his opinion, it was more likely that Ning Yi didn't know the Dao. Because even if Ning Yi can speak in front of Qin Siyuan, as the prime minister of one dynasty. Nor is it possible to tell a businessman who helps him about the arrangements for the officials.

And for Ning Yi. His views are not as extreme as Chen Dong's. But there is a little sigh and some pity.

Recently, he has been in contact with Ning Yi several times. Ning Yi was still kind and caring for him. Sometimes I talked to him about some things when he was the county order, and talked about the situation of some low-level people, Ning Yi is not an ungrounded person, but in Li Pin's eyes, the other party understands this, obviously also for business - he doesn't understand Ning Yi's thoughts, at the beginning of their acquaintance, Ning Yi's operation of Songhua Egg made him amazed, and he also participated in helping out, but these are trivial things after all, how can a big husband concentrate on these things!

On the other hand, in Qin Shaoyu's many words of worship, he actually deepened this impression even more.

is very good at business, and now he even helps the entire prime minister to run the income. All kinds of means are powerful, so that the enemies in the green forest are terrified. The means of doing business are also endless, and all kinds of extravagant fresh products quickly swept the market. He is aware of the expansion of Zhuji, and this time he lives in the upper room behind Zhuji, and he can witness all this with his own eyes:

Beautifully packaged, expensive perfumes and soaps are extravagant, and they are probably dozens of times higher than the cost. A small jar of quail eggs is packed in a fine porcelain bottle, which can be sold for more than a dozen taels of silver, and it is said that adding precious medicinal materials has the effect of prolonging life. The asking price is amazing for paper fans, bookmarks, etc. Those who went out of the Zhuji cart to the rich merchants in the surrounding states and counties to sell all kinds of expensive and strange things, and even the clothes and fabrics of the Su family run by his wife, it is said that they are carefully designed, and they look really beautiful and a little spirited, but with a good-looking logo that is said to symbolize "Suning", the asking price is so high that it is frightening to death, and it is said that a small number of wealthy businessmen even began to be proud of wearing such clothes.

These things, coupled with the hugs before and after seeing Ning Yi go out several times, plus the requirements and discipline of the staff in the bamboo record, and what employee rules and regulations will be read every day - this is simply the beginning of the high-ranking families to start domineering, greedy, raising private slaves and xenophobia. Although the means are powerful, it is not the way of a gentleman after all.

Before leaving Beijing, you have to find a good time to persuade Liheng, so as to live up to the righteousness of your friends.

The autumn sun shone in brightly through the window, the yellow leaves fell in the courtyard, and when someone came to toast and clink glasses to him during the meeting in the small candle shop, he still thought about this in his heart, and then smiled and raised his glass to socialize.

At the same time this afternoon, Ning Yi led seven or eight guards into the backyard of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion by car. Entering here, the rest of the guards dispersed, and only Zhu Biao followed into the inner courtyard. When he was about to arrive at the courtyard where the Prime Minister's Mansion usually deliberates, he said hello to Yao Zunian who came from the side: "Nian Gong, how is it today?" What's going on? ”

Yao Zunian touched his beard and laughed: "This morning's news, the battle of Fengshan has a result, Guo Yaoshi is defeated, and now the results are still expanding, but the remnants of Xiao Gan are finished." ”

"Great." Ning Yi also laughed, "The fact that we can win this battle shows that it was not a fluke before." I'm in for dinner tonight. ”

A few days before the war in mid-to-late July, there was a message that Pharmacist Guo and the remnants of Xiao Gan were separated from each other. This is already the last branch of the Xi State army under his jurisdiction after Xiao Gan's death, and Guo Yaoshi has the advantage, but the other party is still not to be underestimated. At this time, the dust settled, and Ning Yi and the others were also sincerely happy. Although in recent times, they have been busy with things to worry about, and there are far more than that.

Ning Yi was still laughing here, and Monk Jueming over there also came over: "It's a good thing to add food, but I'm afraid that after the extra meal, I won't be idle all day long." ”

"I have long expected that there is something to do after all, but it is better to wait for the result." Ning Yi clasped his hands together and greeted Monk Jueming with a smile.

Not much. Everyone entered the study, including Yao Zunian, Ji Kun, Monk Jueming, Ning Yi and the other three staff members stationed in the Prime Minister's Mansion. The seven people plus Qin Siyuan basically control the overall situation of the entire Right Prime Minister's Mansion. Ning Yi was also recruited to participate in this kind of meeting because he showed strong operational research ability and enough control of multi-line operations, and Cheng Zhouhai could be counted as one in the past. There are other talents in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and some of them may be more capable, but as special responsible talents, they are not suitable to participate here.

A country, thousands of people, and a lot of things, are really doing all kinds of things. It won't be just the Right Prime Minister's House. Now it is on Li Gang's house, Cai Jing's house, and Tongguan's house...... And so on and so forth. I'm afraid the same situation is emerging, taking charge and worrying about all kinds of things. On the side of Ning Yi and the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, perhaps Pharmacist Guo's victory shocked the world, but in the recent past. Everybody's doing. It's also much more than just paying attention to this side or celebrating. In order to deal with the situation of the whole world, internal and external troubles. In fact, there are many things that are far more than the business he is currently running, and they are being pushed forward without stopping.

Therefore. Qin Siyuan, who had not long returned from the Imperial City, only expressed a little joy and began to get down to business.

“…… This big win has made many things come to fruition, including the ...... that we have been operating before. Whether it is the spirit of the saints, there should be a lot of things to be finalized after that. Today in the palace, Tan Zhen's action is very fast, he said that Guo Yaoshi was originally a hungry person in Liaodong, and now he can have this victory, which shows that the loyal and righteous people and brave people are also in the recklessness, in order to prevent the Jin people from turning against each other in the future, take precautions, he suggested recruiting Han people in Hedong and Hebei to form a righteous army. Privy Tong also supports the matter, and it should be passed soon. ”

After Qin Siyuan said this, Ning Yi frowned slightly, and Yao Zunian said: "The matter of Tong Shumi's retreat is obviously in it." ”

Monk Jueming sat on the side and smiled slightly: "Tong Guan wants to be a master of the whole body, and Tan Zhi wants to go up, which is also expected...... It's Liheng, who has always thought that the Jin people will go south, but at this time, it is another guarantee, why is it still so serious? ”

When he asked like this, Ning Yicai smiled and shook his head: "The north of Yanmen Pass was originally a place in the Liao Kingdom, and Guo Yaoshi has surrendered, so it is no problem to recruit hungry people to fight in the war for him...... But I don't know about soldiers, maybe it's a good thing. ”

Qin Siyuan nodded: "Actually, Liheng is reasonable, especially recruiting An Tianhu and others, giving them a name, but it is a problem to raise tigers, Dong Pang'er is a lesson from the past, hum......"

Qin Siyuan's cold snort came from the fact that Dong Pang'er was the leader of a rebel army who opposed the Liao in the early years, and was defeated by the Liao people and surrendered to the Wu Dynasty. Tong Guan recruited him, regarded it as an anti-Liao merit, and now he is serving as a propaganda envoy on Hedong Road, which has become a local evil. But such a person can't move for the time being, that's Tong Guan's face, for a few years - especially in the recent period, Tong Guan has been responsible for recovering Yanyun, coupled with Guo Yaoshi's victory, shouting "There are talented people in the country", wanting to be a leader and leave a good reputation. Qin Siyuan has been unhappy with guys like Dong Pang'er for a long time, but when he came to power, the other party had already been attached, and now he can't move him.

Of course, with his self-cultivation, he just snorted at this time: "In any case, Li Xiang's side is not the master, and most of us are responsible for the country after all." As Liheng said, the north side ...... It's better to be prepared than never. Now the saint has also ordered the consolidation of the border defense, and the Shanxi side is also recruiting people from Ying, Wei and other places. As for what we want to do, everyone knows the two main things at present, one of which can already be started, and the other thing has to wait for the attitude of Taishi Cai, Tong Shumi and others......"

Qin Siyuan nodded at the table: "North, as I said before, the contact with Zhang Jue, the governor of Pingzhou, can begin to turn bright." Youyan land, the Jin people have always breached the contract and refused to return it, and the saint was also a little angry, and said that he would give them something powerful. Now that Guo Jiedu has defeated Xiao Gan, I believe it can also deter the Jin people. Zhang Jue had long wanted to lead Pingzhou to return to our dynasty, and now it was time. It's one thing to the north......"

"As for the other one, it's even trickier." Qin Siyuan paused, "On the north and south sides, the disaster has been saved, the problem has just begun, and now that the price of food has risen so fast, the wealthy gentry from all over the country are involved." As soon as the disaster relief grain enters the hinterland of the disaster, there will be no nine out of ten, so that no amount of food will be useless, not to mention the Northern Expedition. This year...... Nearly 60 million people have been transported north, and these wealthy families have contributed a lot of money, and now they want to get a little back. I don't know what the outcome of the negotiations with Taishi Cai and Tong Shumi will be, and whether I can get their approval......"

“…… But if not. Qin Siyuan's gaze swept over everyone, "We're going to think about it." (To be continued......)