In the imperial study, the two brothers Zhu Shang stood upright, and Emperor Zhu Hongtian was thoughtful. At this time, they had already told their father what Liu Feiyun had said to them word for word, and then added some of their own opinions.

As princes, they not only have to learn, but also apply what they have learned, so as to live up to their identity.

For his son, he was very satisfied, and said: "The emperor is good, apply what you have learned, as a prince, the future prince and prince, you must not talk on paper, everything is real, and my Zhu dynasty can survive forever." ”

"Erchen understands." Zhu Shang and the others nodded to show their understanding, and then Zhu Shang said: "Father, what Liu Feiyun did in Bailu County shows that there is a lot to be done in the development of business, what does my father think?" ”

However, in the face of his son's inquiry, Zhu Hongtian shook his head: "Now is not the time, business is feasible, but it can't be implemented, at least not now." ”

"Father, why is that?" Zhu Zhou, who was a little more anxious, took the lead in asking.

"Does the emperor know what is the status of the merchant in the world today?"

Zhu Zhou: "Shinong industry and commerce, the status of businessmen is the lowest. ”

Zhu Hongtian asked again: "What do other people think of them?" ”

"Merchants are profit-seeking, disdainful, and sometimes even more slaves and maids."

"In that case, how can they give it any chance of rising." Zhu Hongtian sighed: "I don't know the importance of business. But these ministers of the court, the big families, are all persuading me not to compete with the people for profit, and what are they doing, the biggest business travel in the country is not them. If I say today that I want to improve the status of merchants, the next day, they will kneel on my Jinluan Hall for all kinds of reasons, and there may even be a gap because of this, and there must be no mistakes within my country now. ”

"Father, you are the emperor, and this move is beneficial to the country. Besides, they share weal and woe with Xihao and are prosperous, why do they still obstruct them? The eldest prince Zhu Shang was still puzzled.

"Huh." Zhu Hongtian said disdainfully: "That's because my Xihao country is thriving day by day, opening up its territory to the outside world, and they can get more benefits." What's more, the soldiers are in the hands of my royal family, and the court will be so harmonious. ”

"But the basis of all this is that my royal family has not harmed their interests. If they develop commerce and improve the status of merchants, merchants have money, and if they gain power, their position will inevitably be threatened, and they will not let their interests be harmed, even a little. ”

Zhu Hongtian's face was full of sneers, Xihao Kingdom now seems to be the same as the monarch and the minister, but is this really the case? It's nothing but a combination of interests. If Xihao is in trouble, these people will definitely turn against you as soon as possible, and even stab you in the back.

"Emperor, you have to remember that our royal henchmen will definitely not come from a family. Benevolence and love for the people, the people are our foundation, Prime Minister Qin Bin, General Chen Bingshu, they are all from the common people, and they are also loyal to the royal family. ”

"Erchen understands." They took their father's teachings to heart.

"Okay, you go back, that Liu Feiyun, you can have proper contact, this person is talented, but he doesn't have much friendship with my royal family, I hope you can accept him and serve my royal family wholeheartedly in the future."

"Yes, the minister retired first!"

"Go ahead."

Watching his son leave, he retracted his gaze and chuckled: "Liu Feiyun, he is indeed a talent, the title is given to you, I hope I don't disappoint me, otherwise I ......"

This proposal was wiped out as soon as it was proposed, and Liu Feiyun definitely didn't expect this ending. However, he had long forgotten about it, and was wandering around the streets of Xijing City with Liu Yi and a few others at the moment.

After all, it is the capital of a country, with a lot of good things, all kinds of exquisite jewelry, and the best rouge gouache in a country. In particular, rouge gouache, which is not produced in the Liufeiyun Valley. Love beauty, since you are here, you must bring some back to your wife.

After inquiry, Liu Feiyun came to Xijing City's reputation and the best quality rouge gouache shop, Hongyan Pavilion.

He has no experience in rouge gouache, even in his previous life, he never bought cosmetics for his wife, and in this life he has to make up for his regrets.

"Can someone tell me about it?" He doesn't understand, but he can ask.

The business of Hongyan Pavilion is very good, and all the people who come in and out are here to buy rouge gouache. Almost all of them are women, and the waiters inside are also upper-class girls.

Seeing Liu Feiyun coming in, many people were surprised, you must know that here, men will hardly come.

However, the waiter still came forward enthusiastically to introduce: "Hello, can I help you?" ”

"I need to buy some good rouge gouache for my wife, do you have any recommendations?" Liu Feiyun doesn't talk nonsense, if you don't understand, it's better to say it directly.

"Childe, your wife is so happy." The waiter smiled sweetly, and then asked, "I don't know what kind of fragrance the child's wife likes, and what the child's preferences are?" ”

As the so-called woman is the one who pleases herself, women wear makeup not only for themselves, but also for the man they like, and it is reasonable for the waiter to ask such a question.

Liu Feiyun did not hide it: "My wife is seventeen years old, and I like a lighter and more elegant atmosphere. ”

"The concubine understands, son, please come with me, a few rouge gouaches here meet your requirements."

In the end, Liu Feiyun spent more than a dozen taels of gold, and the price was not ordinarily expensive. But you get what you pay for, and since you want to buy it, you must buy the best.

After that, Liu Feiyun went to buy some jewelry and went back to the restaurant in the evening. Eat and rest, and the next morning, when the city gate is opened, we set off for home.

I have to say that this time I came to the real pit, the emperor said, I traveled thousands of miles to let myself come just to see each other, and after the meeting, I ate a half-full meal, and I didn't give anything else to the substance, and I bought it with my own money this time.

Liu Feiyun complained about this emperor in his heart.

When I came, I was in a hurry, and when I went back, I wasn't too leisurely, and the temptation to go home was very anxious.

After a few days of rushing and settling lunch in the field that day, they set off again. However, before he could go far, the carriage stopped again, and Liu Feiyun in the carriage heard Liu Yi outside: "Gu Master, there is a crossbar blocking the road in front, it should be someone who did it on purpose." ”

"Be on the lookout." Liu Feiyun pulled the curtain road.

As soon as the words fell, more than a dozen people rushed out from all sides to surround Liu Feiyun's carriage.

The group of people did not mask their faces, and stepped forward and said extremely arrogantly: "Come down, all come down, and hand over all the money and property on your body." ”

"Who are you?" Liu Yi said in a deep voice.

"Who? Hahaha, brothers, tell him who we are! One of the big men laughed unscrupulously.

"We are a good man in the green forest who specializes in robbing houses, and those who know each other hand over all the money, and grandpa will leave you a dog's life. If you don't know what to do, let you see your grandfather's knife or not! ”

"Hurry up, give it all down to me, can't you hear me?"

Liu Feiyun was unmoved, and looked at them coldly, there were Liu Yi and the others, although these people had weapons, they were still crumbling dogs. And the words of this group of people made him very unhappy, what a green forest hero, but just bandits, it seems that they don't fear life at all.

For such bandits who disregard their lives and fight their own and others, Liu Feiyun will never let them go.

"Liu Yi, dispose of it and ask where their cottage is."

After saying that, he lowered the curtain, and soon the sound of laughter outside became screaming, but there was no movement for a few minutes.

"Gu Master, the location has been inquired, who are we?"

"Let's take a look, although we don't meddle with things, but some people encounter it, and we can get rid of it, which can be regarded as making the world less filthy."

"Yes."

One person was left to guard the carriage, and the rest of the people walked towards the cottage, and some of the secret posts encountered along the way were all cleared by Liu Yi and others.

"How's it going inside?" Liu Feiyun asked Liu Yi, who had just inquired about the news.

"It's a small cottage, all of them are young and middle-aged, and there are about 30 people in it." Ran Liu's face was a little bad: "Gu Master, I saw some bad things in the cottage. ”

"What's the matter?"

"My subordinates saw a lot of poorly clothed women in a room, being kept in captivity like animals by these bandits." After Liu Yi finished speaking, he quietly waited for Liu Feiyun's order.

Liu Feiyun's face was expressionless, and there were actually just small ripples in his heart. The fate of the world is unpredictable, and it is not that he can control it, didn't he once be like them.

But since we have encountered it, let's save it together, Liu Feiyun said: "Can the people of the cottage solve it quietly?" ”

"Yes." Liu nodded, not thinking that he could finish it at all.

"Then it's all settled, those poor people give some silver taels, let them go back on their own, don't expose themselves."

"Understood."

Liu Yi and the others lurked in, and Liu Feiyun waited in place, he was self-aware, so it was better not to add to the chaos.

The whole process lasted less than an hour, and Liu Yi came back again, uninjured except for some blood stains. Liu Feiyun didn't ask specifically, as long as he knew that the problem had been solved.

"Let's go, find a place to wash first, and then continue on our way."

Set off again, I don't know if the New Year is approaching, this bandit is a lot more active. In just a few days, Liu Feiyun and the others met several batches, all of which seemed to be preparing for the purchase of New Year's goods.

"Hehe, this world." Solving the trouble again, sitting in the carriage, Liu Feiyun let out a sneer. Even a powerful country like Xihao cannot avoid rampant banditry, and darkness really exists in any era.

People's hearts are the most elusive, because of life, how many people can stick to their bottom line. Often, in the face of power and wealth, these have long been left behind.

"Whatever, as long as it doesn't affect me, it has nothing to do with me when the sky falls." At this moment, Liu Feiyun suddenly missed Lin Yuxue a little, and said to Liu Yi outside: "Liu Yi, speed up the trip and go back to Sanliuzhuang as soon as possible." ”

"Okay, the valley lord is seated."

"Drive."

The smoke and dust are billowing, the horses' hooves are bursting, a scene of sunset with a red sun, and the wanderer returns home to cut.