Ji learned that Zhou Xuanfeng was the marquis, and he was very happy for his friend, and rushed to congratulate him early in the morning, "I remember that when I was in Hongzhou, Brother Zhou said, Lin Xia poetry and wine Go, the husband is proud of the marquis, I didn't expect that Brother Zhou will be proud today." ”

Zhou Xuan laughed and said: "It's not vulgar, it's not vulgar." Leaving Chen Ji behind, he said that a music tea party would be held tonight, Chen Ji was overjoyed and went to find the Sun brothers.

Guanglu Temple sent a seven-grade master book surnamed Ding, and asked Zhou Hou Ye to go to Qingxifang and Xiangluanfang to see the mansion, Zhou Xuan asked: "Is it a ready-made mansion?" ”

Master Ding said: "The mansion in Qingxifang was originally the former residence of the late Prime Minister Han Xizai, and it is now uninhabited, and the inner library is ready to allocate 5,000 taels of silver to repair it as the mansion of the Marquis of Xinzhou. ”

Zhou Xuan heard that it was the former residence of Han Xizai, but he was very interested, this indulgent prime minister was very much in line with Zhou Xuan's appetite, and asked: "If it is repaired, how long will it take?" ”

Master Ding said: "The courtyard of Han Xiang's former residence is barren, and I am afraid that it will not be repaired in three months. ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Please wait a moment, Lord Ding, I will explain some things first, and then go to Qingxifang with my lord to have a look." ”

Master Ding bowed down and said, "Master Hou, please take it, and the officials will wait." ”

Zhou Xuan asked people to quickly find Hu Shang Abu, and not long after, Abu came at a trot, and shouted from afar: "Hou Ye, Zhou Hou Ye, the contemptible people are preparing gifts for the Hou Ye to congratulate him, but I didn't expect the Hou Ye to meet the summons in the morning, and the contemptible people came first." ”

Zhou Xuan took Abra to the side hall very affectionately, retired the servants, solemnly bowed to Abu, and said, "I would like to say hello to Brother Abu." ”

Abu exclaimed: "Gongzi Zhou, Marquis Zhou." What does this mean, how can I be contemptible and happy, even if I am a little happy, it is also the blessing of Zhou Gongzi. ”

Zhou Xuan motioned for him to sit down: "Brother Abu, there will be an important newspaper in Zhongshu Province in the near future, advocating the rise and fall of the country, and calling on the people of the Tang State to give advice and advice for the prosperity of the country and the strengthening of the army. ”

"Cleanse!" Abu was taken aback. Hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Master Zhou." The contemptible people don't want to enter the palace as eunuchs. There are eleven concubines in the contemptible family, and they are all waiting for the contemptible people! ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "I didn't say that I wanted to castrate you as a eunuch, I said that you were going to be an official." ”

Abuhuan's eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief: "Gongzi Zhou, don't you have to coax the villain." ”

Zhou Xuan chose to tell Abu about yesterday's conversation with the prince of the East Palace, emphasizing that the prince of the East Palace originally wanted to give this first opportunity to donate silver to the rich businessmen in Jinling, and it was he Zhou Xuan who tried his best to speak. recommended Hu Shang Abu, and Donggong finally agreed.

Abu was so excited that he couldn't speak, tears filled his eyes, he suddenly knelt down, and bowed several times before he spoke: "Zhou Gongzi is very kind, the big cannibal Abu is toothless and unforgettable!" ”

Zhou Xuan helped him up and said: "Think about it, you have the courage to donate silver as a Hu merchant to enrich the treasury." This loyal and patriotic heart is disrespectful to everyone. At that time, the East Palace implores His Majesty the Emperor to give you an official title, which should be a matter of course, and the official position of the eighth rank is indispensable. Although it is a false title, who dares to look down on you Abu from now on? You're a businessman! ”

Abu listened to it with excitement and enthusiasm, imagining the appearance of others calling him "Lord Abu", he was so happy that Yintang was shining, his eyes were shining, and at that time not only his status would soar, but his business would be much smoother in the future, benefiting him for a lifetime, and blessing future generations, and he asked eagerly: "Zhou Gongzi, how much silver do you say the contemptible people donate?" When the contemptible people entered Beijing this time, they only brought 100,000 guan, that is, 100,000 taels of silver, and they had already spent a lot, or they would immediately send someone to Jiangzhou to get the silver. ”

Zhou Xuan didn't know how much money this Abu had, 100,000 taels of silver is 50 million yuan, and after a thousand years, hundreds of millions of merchants abound, it is nothing, it is the big salt merchant of Huaiyang in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it is also a million taels of silver at every turn, but in this Tang country, there should not be many rich merchants who can get 100,000 taels of silver, right? said: "You don't need to donate too much, but you can't donate less, how about donating 50,000 taels?" ”

Abu agreed: "Okay! When did Childe say he would donate? ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Don't worry, when the report comes out, when there is a lot of discussion in the market, you will come forward again and be a model for Tang businessmen, which will definitely cause a sensation in the government and the opposition, not only the official robes, but also your shop in Jinling will have a prosperous business." ”

Abu was overjoyed, and said: "Gongzi's talent is far better than Tao Zhu Gong, Gongzi previously said that Xuanjing is a tribute to the royal family, and as soon as the contemptible people publicize it, there are a lot of people who come to buy, and 19 pieces of 30 high-quality Xuanjing have been sold, and 25 pieces of medium quality have been sold, I have sent people back to Jiangzhou to transport the second batch of Xuanjing, and after a while, this side will be stable, and then the Xuanjing workshop will also be moved from Jiangzhou to Jinling. ”

Zhou Xuanxi said: "Very good! Doing business is to be attached to the government to make money, and we are directly attached to the royal family, even more so, haha-by the way, Brother Abu, there is something to ask for below. ”

Abu was worried about the great kindness of the Marquis of Zhou and didn't know how to repay it, and when he heard that he had something to ask for, his spirit was lifted: "Although the Hou Ye has something to order, as long as Abu can get the land, he will go to the soup and go to the fire to do it for the son." ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "It's not so exaggerated, why go to the soup, tonight is Miss Lin's birthday, Miss Lin said that she is a monk and refuses to celebrate, but my gift is indispensable, Brother Abu prepares one for me, no need for valuables, gold, silver and jewelry, but rare and elegant things, you are well-informed, help me think of a way." ”

Abu asked, "What does Miss Lin usually like?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "Tea ceremony, flower arrangement, music. ”

Abu nodded and said: "The contemptible people have a number in their hearts, and the contemptible people will go to collect it, and they will definitely live up to the trust of the son, and they will definitely be delivered to the son before the time of the evening application." ”

Abu went in a hurry, it is not difficult for people to help you do things, but it is difficult for people to rush to help you do things!

Abu gave a gift, Zhou Xuan rest assured, the last time Lin Hanyun and the gift of the "Heavenly Dragon Scales" were also handled by Abu, Lin Hanyun was very happy, and this time it will definitely satisfy Fairy Jingyi.

Zhou Xuan walked lightly with the three idiots, the four idiots, Laifu, and Gu Changshi, and followed Master Ding to Qingxifang to see the house, but what he saw was a dilapidated house, big and big, covering an area of about 100 acres, but the grass was full of ground, and the building was full of birds, how could this live? Think about the day Han Hee-jae was alive. Raise prostitutes, recruit guests, the seats are often full, the wine in the bottle is not empty, and the luxury is incomparable, I didn't expect to die only 20 years ago, and the door is so dilapidated!

Laifu grinned and shook his head and said, "How can this mansion live in people, there is no way to repair it." Either that, or rebuild. ”

Zhou Xuanxin said: "The inner treasury allocated five thousand taels of silver. It's just enough to repair the wall

said: "Master Ding, let's go to Xiangluanfang again." ”

Master Ding was a little embarrassed and said, "Xiangluanfang is a new mansion over there, but-but--"

Zhou Xuan said: "If Lord Ding has anything to do, just say it. ”

Master Ding hesitated again and again, and finally said bluntly: "Don't hide it from Marquis Zhou." The mansion in Xiangluanfang is a newly built mansion built by General Huangfu Jixun, who was impeached for using his power to build a mansion and was forced to withdraw, and was given by the emperor three times in the past year to live in other ministers, but the three ministers resigned one by one——"

Gu Changshi on the side knew that Zhou Xuan didn't know who Huangfu Jixun was, and said in a low voice: "Master Hou, that Huangfu Jixun is the son of Huangfu Hui, a military general who made outstanding achievements in the first emperor's time, and is now a general of Fengwei. Positive second product. He commanded all the armies in the capital and had a close relationship with King Jing. ”

Zhou Xuan shook his head secretly, and said in his heart: "Brother Jian, what's the matter with you." Even such an important figure was taken over by Li Kun, once Li returns to heaven and Li Kun wants to usurp the throne in a coup d'état, Brother Jian, you are really difficult to protect the throne. He said with a smile: "Since the other ministers have resigned and dare not live in General Huangfu's new mansion, how can they dare to brush General Huangfu's tiger beard?" The affairs of the Xinzhou Hou Mansion are not in a hurry, anyway, my family has not been taken yet, and it is even more lively to live in the Fenghua Military Mansion. ”

Master Ding breathed a sigh of relief, but heard Zhou Xuan say again: "It shouldn't matter if you don't go over and take a look, Lord Ding, please lead the way." ”

Master Ding had no choice but to take Zhou Xuan and his entourage to Xiangluanfang, only to see a mansion built against the mountain, magnificent, pavilions, exquisite architecture, polo field, juju field, all kinds of amusements, real mountains and living waters, covering a magnificent area.

Zhou Xuan rode around the mansion for half a circle, and without saying anything, he resigned from Ding's main book and returned to Mochou Lake.

The four idiots were very envious when they saw the polo field and the juju field inside, and said: "Master, since it was given to the underground mansion by the emperor, why did you refuse?" Are you still afraid that the emperor will succeed? ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "Don't worry, it's always mine that is mine, don't make too many enemies first, take your time, you have to finish the eighteen games of chess, and then let's talk about it, and Wei Bo is coming to Beijing soon, you can't take it lightly - hey, third, what are you thinking?" ”

The three idiots have been a little silent for the past two days, and they are absent-minded when they ride on the horse, and when they heard Zhou Xuan ask him, they suddenly said: "I didn't think about anything, I thought about yesterday's game of chess." ”

A hint of discoloration flashed in the eyes of the four idiots, and they turned their heads to the side, not looking at Zhou Xuan and the three idiots.

Zhou Xuan said: "Miss Lin held a birthday party tonight, very elegant, called a music tea party, the two of you also came together, Miss Lin is a master of the tea ceremony, and she will cook a famous tea that is usually rare in the evening, and the fourth child is blessed." ”

In the afternoon, Zhou Xuan began to set up the venue for the music tea party, and chose it in the main hall of the mansion, while sending Gu Changshi to the East Palace to invite Li Jian to participate, Gu Changshi replied that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince happily accepted the invitation and arrived on time.

Lin Hanyun followed Zhou Xuan all afternoon, watching Zhou Xuan command the servants to arrange the venue, which should be separated by screens, a large piece of space there, and what utensils should be prepared, in an orderly manner.

Lin Hanyun asked, "Brother Zhou Xuan, what gift do you give to my sister?" Other people don't care, your gift to my sister is the most cared, don't tell me you're not prepared. ”

Zhou Xuan asked: "What gift did Sister Hanyun give?" ”

Lin Hanyun said a little embarrassedly: "My sister deliberately made it difficult for me and asked me to embroider a dough fan for her, my fingertips were pricked with needles several times, and the embroidery didn't look like flowers at all. ”

Zhou Xuan laughed: "Miss Lin Er embroidered, staring at her with big eyes. ”

Lin Hanyun was annoyed and ashamed, rushed over and pinched Zhou Xuan, and asked, "What is your gift, tell me quickly?" ”

Zhou Xuan avoided her and said, "I have sent someone to do it, and Sister Bao Guanyun likes it." ”

Lin Hanyun didn't pinch Zhou Xuan anymore, and sighed with a rare faint sigh: "No matter what you give, my sister will like it." ”

Zhou Xuan glanced at Lin Hanyun and thought, "What do you mean by this?" Lin Hanyun has something to say. He smiled: "Then I'll wait and go to the lake and pick up a big stone and give it to Sister Daoyun, see if she likes it?" ”

Lin Hanyun laughed and said, "I like it too, my sister will say, oh, this is the ground stone personally selected by Brother Xuan, the ground is indeed a good stone, very big, very hard, I like it." ”

Why are these words so ambiguous, of course Lin Hanyun is unintentional, but Zhou Xuan heard it not tastefully, he didn't dare to laugh if he wanted to, and said: "My gift will be known at night, go back and tell Sister Daoyun that everyone who participates in the music tea party must perform talents, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, tea fighting and singing, everything is okay, just to be interesting." ”

Zhou Xuan went to tell Yang Xiaofeng and Nian Nu again, Yang Xiaofeng listened to Zhou Xuan talk about the music tea party on the pillow in the early morning, and began to dress up and prepare in the afternoon, and tried all kinds of musical instruments one by one.

Zhou Xuan saw Xiaoxiang's sullen appearance, so he teased her and said, "Xiaoxiang, what's wrong, I'm angry with my uncle?" ”

Xiao Xiang said: "How dare this, Xiao Xiang just wants Miss Que'er." ”

This little girl is very smart and cunning.

Zhou Xuan said: "I also miss the finches, I haven't practiced the five birds for a long time - after a while, I will take you back to Jiangzhou and bring the finches and needles here, okay?" ”

The little girl was immediately happy and asked, "Uncle, when will you go back?" ”

Zhou Xuan said: "It should be before the Dragon Boat Festival." ”

Xiaoxiang said "um", looked at Zhou Xuan and said, "Uncle, Xiaoxiang asked Uncle for a word, Uncle don't be angry." ”

Zhou Xuan smiled: "Okay, you say." ”

Xiaoxiang said: "Uncle likes Yang Xiaofeng now, will he not like our Miss Qi'er?" Yang Xiaofeng is so beautiful, indeed a little more beautiful than Miss Finch-"

Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Qi'er is the first woman I like in the Tang Kingdom, and I will always like her." ”

Xiaoxiang asked: "It is said that people like the new and hate the old, why does my uncle like one after another, like the new and the old?" ”

Zhou Xuan sweated, the little girl asked too sharply, hit the nail on the head, and said vaguely: "This and this, Aunt Ben is more special, fraternity, yes, fraternity." ”

At this time, Laifu came over and said that Hu Shang Abu was here, and Zhou Xuan hurriedly took the opportunity to leave, otherwise he really couldn't bear the little girl's questioning.