"The official family, the minister still has important matters, so he will retire first."

Kou Ji arched his hand, and under Chen Lin's cannibalistic gaze, he withdrew from the side hall.

Zhao Zhen raised his hand and wanted to keep it, but when he saw Kou Ji taking big strides out of the side hall, he didn't have the slightest intention of staying, so he could only slowly withdraw his hand.

His eyes fell on Chen Lin, and Zhao Zhen hesitated: "Am I really wrong?" ”

Chen Lin hugged the dust and said seriously: "There is nothing wrong with the official family, the fault lies with the slaves and maids, the fault lies with Kou Ji, and it has nothing to do with the official family." ”

Zhao Zhen smiled silently, pointed at Chen Lin and said, "You will make me happy." ”

Chen Lin said with a serious expression: "What the slave said came from the bottom of my heart. ”

Zhao Zhen shook his head and did not speak again.

Kou Ji walked out of the side hall, hung his head all the way, and walked out of Donghua Gate.

When I arrived outside the Donghua Gate, I breathed a sigh of relief.

When he was in the side hall just now, Kou Ji looked relaxed, but his heart was actually very heavy.

Zhao Zhen's unintentional temptation today seemed to be a joke, but it made Kou Ji feel a different kind of feeling in his heart.

Who is Zhao Zhen?

Today's official family.

True Dragon Son.

And he, Kou Ji, is just Zhao Zhen's courtier.

When Zhao Zhen was young, he didn't call Zhao Zhen a brother.

Because Zhao Zhen at that time was easy to coax and deceive.

Even if he did something sorry for Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zhen didn't care about it.

But now Zhao Zhen has obviously grown up, and his mind is gradually maturing.

I have begun to learn the art of the emperor.

And it has gradually begun to be applied.

Then it is necessary for Kou Ji to think about his attitude towards Zhao Zhen in the future.

In the future, in public and in private, Zhao Zhen must be treated with two attitudes.

It's like he did with his grandfather, Kou Zhun.

When he was in the court, Kou Zhun was the prince and the chief regent, and when he faced Kou Zhun, he could not face it as a grandson, but had to use the identity of a lower official.

In the mansion, or in private, when he faces Kou Zhun, he must use the identity of a grandson, not a lower official.

Distinguishing between public and private is a necessary process for officials.

It is also a compulsory course for every officer.

Now that Kou Ji has come to this point, he must learn to distinguish clearly.

Back at the house, Kou Ji changed out of his official uniform, and after washing up, he rested.

A few days after that.

The city of Bianjing is calm.

After receiving Kou Zhun's handwritten letter, the Privy Council immediately issued a transfer document that sent people to Baozhou quickly.

It will take some time for the Tiger Army to travel from Baozhou to Bianjing.

To reach Bianjing City before the New Year's Festival, you need to march at full speed.

Troop dispatch is not just a simple troop mobilization.

All the military supplies also need to be mobilized together.

Although there are not many soldiers and horses in the Tiger Army, the military needs are a bit huge, and it will take some time to move with the Tiger Army.

Before the Tiger Army arrived in Bianjing, Kou Ji only needed to quietly make steel.

Kou Ji's power to plan the power of the young government eunuch and the general prison needs to use the tiger army.

Kou Ji didn't go out, but someone came to the door.

When Liu Heng walked into Kou Mansion with his head drooping, Kou Ji looked surprised.

After welcoming Liu Heng to the side hall of Kou Mansion, Kou Jihu looked at Liu Heng, who was a little gloomy, suspiciously, "What's wrong with you?" ”

Kou Ji asked with concern on his lips, but he was guessing in his heart.

Could it be that Liu Heng and An Ziluo's sister have a problem with their relationship.

Liu Heng raised his head, stared at Kou Ji, and let out a long sigh.

"Hey......"

"Don't sigh, tell me what's going on."

Kou Ji asked with a glare.

Liu Heng glanced at Kou Ji and said angrily: "I want to marry a wife......

Kou Ji raised his eyebrows and said unexpectedly: "An Ziluo's sister? ”

Liu Heng nodded.

"You two are growing so fast?"

Although he knew that Liu Heng and An Ziluo's sister had feelings for each other, Kou Ji didn't expect that the two would develop to the point of talking about marriage within a few days.

Kou Ji looked at Liu Heng and said, "This is a good thing, why do you sigh?" ”

Liu Heng's expression was gloomy, "I told my father, but my father disagreed." ”

When Kou Ji heard this, he was thoughtful.

Liu Mei did not agree to this marriage, which was expected by Kou Ji.

An Ziluo's sister is just a vassal girl, and even if she has a great brother, she can't change her identity.

Liu Heng married her, and there was nothing to gain from it.

In Bianjing, where everything is done and everything is at stake.

A marriage without any benefits is difficult to have results.

"I'll find a time to persuade your father?"

Koji proposed.

Liu Heng finally found a woman he liked, if a good marriage was broken up because of Liu Mei's opposition, it would be a harm to Liu Heng.

Liu Heng said in a firm tone: "No, I'll solve my own marriage." ”

When Kou Ji heard this, he didn't ask any more.

Since Liu Heng had already made a decision in his heart, it was difficult for Kou Ji to interfere again.

But once Liu Heng has a stalemate with Liu Mei because of marriage problems, Kou Ji will not stand by and stand by.

Liu Heng accompanied Kou Ji to chat about other matters for a while, then got up, arched his hand, and left Kou Mansion.

After Liu Heng left, Kou Ji muttered to himself, "This kid was in trouble, and he deliberately ran to Kou's mansion, but he didn't ask me to help, and he was looking for a comfort."

I hope that Liu Meican open up the net and complete this marriage, otherwise there will be a lot of trouble at that time. ”

Kou Ji muttered to himself for a while, and then summoned the steward of the mansion and asked him to send someone to keep an eye on the movements of the Liu Mansion at all times.

Once Liu Heng is in trouble, he will inevitably make a decisive move.

Not long after Liu Heng left Kou Mansion.

Mu Chong, Qian Le, and Meng Weizhong arrived at Kou Mansion.

As soon as Mu Chong saw Kou Ji, he said anxiously: "Kou Gong Ministry, something is wrong." ”

Kou Ji invited the three of them to sit down in the side hall of Kou Mansion.

After sitting down.

Kou Ji asked, "What's wrong?" ”

Mu Chong said restlessly like an ant on a hot pot: "There is a problem in the wrought iron workshop? ”

Kou Ji was stunned for a moment and raised his eyebrows, "There is a problem with the blast furnace?" ”

Mu Chong mentioned that there was a problem in the wrought iron workshop, and the first thing that came to Kou Ji's mind was the blast furnace.

Mu Chong said with a bitter face: "There is no problem with the blast furnace...... It's the iron that's wrong. ”

"Iron?"

"Yes, iron."

Qian Le took over Mu Chong's words with a solemn expression, and said: "The third division issued a document to strictly investigate the private reselling of iron materials, and we were the first to suffer.

Those officials who resold iron materials to us behind their backs were investigated and punished by the three divisions.

The Third Division not only investigated and dealt with the officials who resold iron to us, but also those traders who resold iron in private.

And let out the words, saying that whoever dares to resell a piece of iron to us, the third division will smash someone's job and take someone's life.

Nowadays, the people who sell iron up and down in the Great Song Dynasty are afraid of us, like they are afraid of tigers and wolves. ”

Meng Weizhong's face was ugly and said: "The three of us sent out hundreds of waves of people to buy iron, and the purchased iron materials were less than 100 catties. Today, the iron in the wrought iron workshop is only enough for three days in the workshop. ”

"Three days later, the wrought iron blast furnace in the workshop is about to go out."

Mu Chong hurriedly said: "If the fire is only turned off for a day or two, then we can bear it." But if the third division has been targeting us, then our wrought iron blast furnace will be built in vain, and the wrought iron business will not be completed. ”

Qian Le nodded and said: "Without the business of wrought iron, after the spring of next year, the profits in the textile workshop alone will not be enough to feed so many people outside the city." ”

"Or ...... Can you talk to the big proprietor of our wrought iron workshop? ”

“……”

The three of them talked a lot.

It seems that he is in a real hurry.

After speaking, the three of them looked at Kou Ji with expectant eyes.

They were very hopeful that Kou Ji would be able to invite the big owner of the wrought iron workshop, clean up the three envoys Li Jian, and then protect the smooth development of the wrought iron workshop.

Kou Ji had expected that Li Jian would make a move.

I also expected what kind of approach Li Zheng would take.

After all, Li Qian's words have already been released, and if he doesn't do something, then I'm sorry for his identity.

So after hearing the words of the trio.

Kou Ji smiled indifferently: "Since there is not enough iron in the workshop, let's stop first." Let the craftsmen lead the people and continue to build the houses. We built the house just for emergencies.

Now that you have settled down, you have to think about the future.

In order to keep them and put them down roots outside of Bianjing, we need to help them rebuild their houses. ”

When Mu Chong heard this, the bitterness on his face became even stronger, "Seeing that the wrought iron workshop is about to run out, what are you doing to build a house?" A waste of money? ”

Qian Le and Meng Weizhong nodded in agreement.

Kou Ji squinted at the three of them, "Who told you that the wrought iron workshop can't be run anymore?" ”

Mu Chong and the three of them were stunned.

Mu Chong stared at Kou Ji and said, "The Third Division has not allowed those traders to resell iron to us, without iron, what can we do to continue forging iron?" ”

Kou Ji said indifferently: "I have my own plan for this matter, and after the year, there will definitely be enough iron for the wrought iron workshop." ”

Mu Chong and the three of them heard Kou Ji's words and nodded with some embarrassment.

Seeing that they didn't seem to believe it, Kou Ji continued, "If there is still not enough iron in the wrought iron workshop after the end of the year, I can allow you to withdraw from the wrought iron workshop.

In addition, I can compensate you for the expenses you spent on the resettlement of the displaced people and the cost of building the wrought iron workshop. ”

When Mu Chong and the others heard this, they looked incredulous.

From the time they met Kou Ji to the present, it has always been Kou Ji who has squeezed them to pay, and Kou Ji rarely comes up with enough money to support the scene.

Now that Kou Ji has promised to compensate them with money, they can't react.

Could it be that Kou Ji took the wrong medicine?

That's impossible.

Based on their understanding of Kou Ji, Kou Ji has never made a loss-making business.

Could it be that after the year, there will really be a turnaround in this matter?

The three of them pondered Kou Ji's words, but remained silent.

If you agree to Kou Ji, you will agree to Kou Ji's conditions.

If the iron problem of the wrought iron workshop really took a turn for the better after the year, if Kou Ji took this opportunity to clear them out of the wrought iron workshop, wouldn't they miss out on a lucrative deal?

If they don't agree to Kou Ji's words, then after the year, if the iron problem in the wrought iron workshop does not turn around, then the money they threw into the wrought iron workshop before will really be lost.

So the three of them tacitly chose not to be silent.

There was neither a promise nor a non-promise.

After the year, we will see if the iron problem in the wrought iron workshop can be solved.

Kou Ji saw the careful thinking of the three of them, but he didn't puncture it, and he didn't force them to make a decision.

After accompanying Mu Chong and the three of them to sit, he sent them away.

After Mu Chong and the three left.

Kou Ji sat alone in the side hall and pondered.

"Draw the ...... from the bottom of the kettle"

Koji whispered.

Li Jian used the method of drawing wages from the bottom of the kettle.

cut off the way to obtain iron materials on Ruishengzhuang, so that the wrought iron practice on Ruishengzhuang could not be started.

In this way, he forced Kou Ji to admit his mistake, and then respectfully sent the cast iron template to Zhao Yuanyan's mansion.

It's just that since Kou Ji expected what method Li Jian would use to deal with him, how could he let him get his wish.

"Let you run rampant for a few days...... Wait until the Tiger Army enters Beijing, and then clean you up. ”

“……”

The days of waiting for the Tiger Army to enter Beijing were long.

But the New Year waits for no one.

Three days after the fire was extinguished at Rui Shengzhuang outside the city.

The New Year is also approaching.

The imperial court began to settle the year's income and expenditure.

After the liquidation is completed, the aggregated amount will be reported to the inner court.

The inner court sent someone to check and confirm that it was correct.

The yamen can be sealed, and officials can take annual leave.

There are fifteen days to go before Chinese New Year's Eve.

The major yamen of the imperial court have all been sealed.

Kou Zhun did not return to the house, and remained in the palace.

There are still only two masters in the house, Kou Ji and Xiang Yan.

Ten days before Chinese New Year's Eve.

Kou Ji's cheap father, Kou Li, took his group of wives and concubines to Bianjing.

Compared with previous years, Kou Li's group of wives and concubines has grown a little more.

When Kou Li stepped into the Kou Mansion with a flock of warblers and warblers.

Kou Ji decisively took Xiang Yan, Kou Zhong and others and hid in Ruisheng Garden outside the city.

It's just that Kou Ji has just arrived outside the city not long ago.

Someone found him.

Kou Ji was playing with the children in the village when a carriage stopped beside him.

A woman, supported by the maid, got out of the carriage.

Walked over to Koji's side.

When Koji saw her, he casually distributed the pastries in his hand to the children around him, and bowed to the woman.

"I've seen Aunt Qiao......"

The woman who came to him was none other than Qiao Shi, the wife and concubine of Kouli.

Before Qiao Shi could speak, the maid beside her raised her head and said, "Young Master, Madame has now been straightened and is already the master's wife, you should call Madame a mother." ”

Kou Ji slowly straightened up and glanced at the maid.

Not very old, about sixteen years old.

He is very articulate.

I haven't seen it before, so it should be newly received.

If you dare to talk to him like this, you should be very favored.

It's just that......

Some of them are unruly.

Kou Ji stared at the maid, narrowing his eyes slightly.

Seeing this, Qiao's heart jumped, and he hurriedly scolded the maid beside him: "There are no rules, when you see the eldest young master, you still don't give a courtesy?" ”

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