Chapter 1114: Helpless
Autumn nights are cold. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info
After Jia Huan and Jia Yingchun came out of Nuanxiangwu, they walked to Zilingzhou.
A gust of night breeze blew, and Jia Yingchun shrunk his shoulders.
Jia Huan saw it and said, "Why doesn't my sister wear more?" It's getting cold. β
Jia Yingchun said with a smile: "It's only cool after nightfall, and I never came out at night in the past." β
Jia Huan laughed when he heard this, and made it look like he was going to take off his clothes, Jia Yingchun was startled, and hurriedly said, "What is Brother Huan doing?" β
Jia Huan said: "Give you an extra piece of clothing, otherwise I'm afraid you'll freeze." I'm in good health, and I'm fine with my bare spine! β
Jia Yingchun couldn't cry or laugh, rebuttoned the buttons for him, and said angrily: "Brother Huan is becoming more and more weird, you are thinner than me, and you are still wearing summer clothes, isn't this ...... Stop messing around, it's coming. β
Jia Huan smiled, held Jia Yingchun's hand, and gave her some warmth.
Jia Yingchun is not Jia Xichun, Jia Xichun is still young, and there is nothing to hug.
But Jia Yingchun is a few years older than Jia Huan, and he doesn't look like it anymore.
Holding Jia Yingchun's hand, Jia Huan smiled and said, "I heard that my sister has been urging the Weaving Bureau to make wedding dresses for Sister Lin and Yun'er recently?" β
Jia Yingchun nodded and said, "It's going to be done, a few grandmothers with excellent craftsmanship will make it." Your clothes are made by me, and they are ready, but they are not as good as the craftsmanship of the grandmothers. β
The tone was apologetic and uneasy.
Jia Huan hurriedly said: "I can wear the wedding dress made by my sister herself, it is even happier than wearing a dragon robe!" What is so great about what Mama does, affection is the most precious. β
When Jia Yingchun heard this, a smile appeared on his gentle and amiable face again, and said, "Then you will try it with me tomorrow?" There is also the last circle of gold thread that has not been put on, and you can wear it when it is ready! β
Jia Huan nodded naturally, and the two sisters and brothers walked slowly in the night, warm and quiet.
A crane was disturbed by something, and suddenly flew out of the forest.
Jia Huan and Jia Yingchun stopped and looked, only to see a crane flying under a bright moon.
The scenery is beautiful.
After the crane flew for a while, and after sliding near the pond, the sister and brother withdrew their gaze.
Jia Yingchun sighed: "It's so good-looking. β
Jia Huan scratched his head, thought for a while, and said, "Why don't I go and pluck it up again and let it fly two more times?" β
"Poof!"
The beautiful scenery of the moonlit night and the good atmosphere were all ruined by this composure.
Jia Yingchun smiled and said, "Brother Huan! β
Jia Huan laughed, seeing that he was about to arrive at Zilingzhou, he hesitated, but still said, "Sister......"
"Huh?"
Jia Yingchun blinked and looked at Jia Huan.
Jia Huan laughed dryly, but still said: "Sister, look, my brother is a few years younger than you, and now he is about to get married." You......
To be clear in advance, I don't think you live at home! β
Seeing Jia Yingchun's pale face, Jia Huan hurriedly explained: "Really, even if you live at home after getting married, it's the same!" After Sister Lin and Yun'er got married, they also lived in the garden. You can get used to it as you are comfortable.
I was just thinking, you can't live your whole life alone, can you? β
Jia Yingchun lowered his head and said softly: "Brother Huan, I'm ...... I really want to live in Zilingzhou like this, and I don't want to go out of the pavilion......"
When Jia Huan heard this, he sighed and said, "Since you don't want to, then give up for the time being and wait......
When you watch your little nephew and little niece pop out one by one like beans, maybe your mind will change. β
Jia Yingchun wondered: "Little nephew, little niece...... Jumping beans? β
Jia Huan smiled proudly: "Isn't this going to get married right away?" When you get married, you won't be born a child? A son today, a girl tomorrow! Aren't they all your nieces and nephews?
The old lady also said that the family has a small population, and in two years, let her see, the house is full of babies! β
"Oops!"
Jia Yingchun came to his senses at this time, exclaimed in surprise, and said, "When the time comes, I can help you watch the child!" β
Jia Huan smiled: "Of course, you are their aunt!" β
When Jia Yingchun heard this, he smiled very happily.
However, Zilingzhou still arrived.
Jia Yingchun paused, reached out and straightened the wrinkles on Jia Huan's shoulder, and said, "I'm here, Brother Huan go back quickly." It's night......"
Jia Huan nodded and said, "Sister, let's go in, I saw Si Qi coming." β
Jia Yingchun said with a smile: "Brother Huan will go first, this is my yard, I want to send you to go first." β
Jia Huan laughed and said, "So, good night sister!" β
"Hmm."
Jia Yingchun should be in full swing.
Jia Huan turned around and strode out.
Jia Yingchun stood downstairs at the Zilingzhou Gate and quietly watched Jia Huan go away.
Just after a while, I heard the sound of music coming from ahead:
"Three watches in the middle of the night, looking forward to the dawn
The cold winter wax moon yo, looking forward to the spring breeze
If you want to hope for it, my sister is here
The collar is open all over, reflecting the red mountains
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South of the Imperial City, Chongren Fang outside the Vermilion Bird Gate.
Lee Sang-fu.
Li Huaide, the old son of Li Guangdi, opened the main door and respectfully welcomed the two large sedan chairs into the house.
After the sedan chair landed, the two of them walked down.
It is the two hottest people in front of the emperor today, Prince Zhongyi Yingxiang, and Zhang Tingyu, the second assistant of the cabinet.
After the two said hello to Li Huaide, they were led into the inner hall.
"Li Xiang, I haven't seen you for a long time, but are you still healthy? The emperor asked the king to come to visit Li Xiang on his behalf. β
Looking at Li Guangdi lying on the bed, Ying Xiang said with a smile on his face.
Lee Kwang-di is really too old, he is 90 years old this year.
The old face is covered with age spots.
The once tall body was also clumped into a ball, looking thin and unbearable.
After hearing Ying Xiang's words, Li Guangdi smiled faintly, although it was laborious, but the words were quite clear, and said slowly: "How can the old and decayed be virtuous, the withered body, still makes His Majesty worry?" β
Ying Xiang said with a smile: "Li Xiang's old ministers of the three dynasties, who have made meritorious contributions to the state and Dingding, should be the elders of the country." The emperor's concern is also a matter of course. β
Li Guangdi smiled and said to Li Huaide: "I can't move for my father, you can thank the emperor on my behalf." β
When Li Huaide heard this, he honestly kowtowed a few times to the east.
Knowing that Ying Xiang and Zhang Tingyu must have come to discuss state affairs and take care of Li Guangdi properly, he retreated.
After there were no outsiders in the room, Ying Xiang was drinking tea on the side, and Zhang Tingyu said with a ashamed face: "Li Xiang, the younger generation is shallow in virtue and can be insufficient, and he is valued by His Majesty, but he failed to shoulder the heavy responsibility and betrayed His Majesty's trust......."
"Hengchen, ......"
Li Guangdi's dim old eyes looked at Zhang Tingyu and said, "You are a stable person, with a tough temperament, and you are the appearance of a famous minister." Even if there is a temporary difficulty, you should grit your teeth and persevere, and you should not say that you can't say it lightly. Self-denial is easy, but perseverance is the quality you should have. β
When Zhang Tingyu heard this, his face was red with shame, and he got up and bowed down and said, "Thank you for the teachings of the old minister, the younger generation will remember it in your heart." β
Ying Xiang smiled on the side: "Li Xiang, Zhang Hengchen has done a good job, and he has indomitable tenacity. It's just that now I have encountered a difficulty that I can't solve, so I have to come to your house to disturb you.
You are a veteran of the dynasty, three emperors, two masters, and experienced people, and I hope you can give you advice. β
Li Guangdi was noncommittal, and said: "The old man has not been asking about political affairs for a long time, but now he is just lingering, and I am afraid that he will not be able to give any advice." β
Ying Xiang smiled and said: "This matter, only Li Xiang can give you guidance." β
After that, he glanced at Zhang Tingyu.
Zhang Tingyu hurriedly said: "Old Xiangye, is it like this......"
said, and talked about the current predicament of the imperial court.
"Old man, I have thought of all the methods I can think of, but now I really can't do it. Even His Majesty in the palace is frugal in food and clothing, and would rather let the people eat more than be extravagant. Looking for a meal in the day, it is not as good as the ordinary rich people's homes.
Seeing this, the younger generation, the courtier who is in charge of the household, is really ashamed! β
Zhang Tingyu did say with shame on his face.
If the treasury is in difficulty, it is caused by the emperor's large-scale construction and extravagant enjoyment.
He has pressure and pressure, but he is not so ashamed and blamed.
But the current situation is caused by the people of the world, and the emperor is not as good as ordinary courtiers, which makes Zhang Tingyu really unbearable.
This pair of monarchs and ministers really feel a little sympathetic to each other now......
When Li Guangdi heard this, he closed his eyes and was silent for a while, and Ying Xiang and Zhang Tingyu almost thought he was asleep.
It wasn't until the two of them pondered whether to retire first and come back another day, that Li Guangdi suddenly said: "This matter is indeed a mistake between you and Your Majesty......
Ying Xiang's brows furrowed slightly, Zhang Tingyu's face also changed, and he heard Li Guangdi say again: "You are in charge of the household department, you should understand that no matter when, the household department must keep a certain amount of bottom silver, in case of emergencies."
Great Qin is too big, with a vast territory and a large population, and all kinds of things will happen. β
"Old Xiangye, the floods in the south of the Yangtze River, the drought in Qilu, these are all places where you have to spend money......"
Zhang Tingyu said a little aggrieved.
Li Guangdi shook his head and said, "Here, there is a question of degree. Since it is a year of natural disasters, it is impossible not to die.
I've heard a little bit about what you're doing.
In the year of the catastrophe, the imperial court also strictly ordered local officials to ensure that not a single citizen would die.
Not to mention that this is impossible, even if it is really done, how much silver will it cost?
In many places, in order to maintain the lives of the elderly and the sick, the weak and sick, the money spent on medicine exceeded the amount of food silver.
If the country is really strong and the treasury is full, you can do just that.
But it's a bit ridiculous to do so now.
Hengchen, you have to understand that loving the people like sons is not the one who loves the people, but the hundreds of millions of people in the entire Great Qin.
You have saved the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled, and drained the treasury. Woe, when there is no silver, it will be difficult for the army to strike, do you know how much of a disaster this is? β
Zhang Tingyu was covered with cold sweat when he heard this, nodded again and again, and said: "What the old minister said is that the younger generation is not thoughtful. β
Li Guangdi smiled, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this is all what Your Majesty means, right?" Mind is rare and valuable, but government experience is too poor. β
Dare to be in front of the prime minister, the prime minister, the minister and the head of the civil ministers, and bluntly criticize Emperor Longzheng for not seeking to do anything in handling government affairs, and the number of times in the Great Qin Dynasty is not more than five fingers.
But Li Guangdi said this, and Ying Xiang and Zhang Tingyu couldn't say anything.
Zhang Tingyu lowered his face and said with a smile: "It's really all the fault of the younger generation's thoughtlessness, Your Majesty just loves the people like a son......
The old minister, there are thousands of mistakes, they are all the fault of the younger generations, and now I only hope that the old minister can guide the maze and help the court get through the difficulties. β
Li Guangdi shook his head and said: "The old and broken body, the sluggish wisdom, how can Tao Zhu's technique come from?" Besides, the Li family doesn't have much silver......"
"Eh, where is Li Xiangye? This king and Hengchen are not here to fight the autumn wind today! β
Ying Xiang hurriedly laughed and cut off Li Guangdi's words.
Are you kidding!
"Then you ...... this?"
Li Guangdi asked curiously.
Zhang Tingyu coughed and said, "The younger generation can be insufficient, and I can't think of a solution." But there was one person, a genius gift, who conceived the art of banking, which could solve the financial crisis of the imperial court.
However, he refused to go out of the mountain council, and only used it at home......"
"Humph......"
"Humph......"
"Humph......"
Before Zhang Tingyu finished speaking, the whole person was stunned.
Under the noses of him and Ying Xiang, Li Guangdi closed his eyes openly and snored.
The two of them couldn't laugh or cry, but there was nothing they could do.
Because no matter which one it is, it can't wake up a person who pretends to be asleep, let alone dare to wake up an old man in his nineties.
If he's a good guy, that's the big problem.
There are so many old man's protΓ©gΓ©s that I am afraid that even he can't count how many there are......
There was no way, so the two had to get up and exit the room.
When leaving, Ying Xiang also personally covered Li Guangdi with a quilt.
Looking at the old man who was sleeping seriously, Ying Xiang smiled dumbly, and was helpless.
Only sighed in his heart, Jia Huan's fate was so deep that even such an incomparably detached old man protected him.
However, they didn't want to deal with Jia Huan......
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