Quanye Fang in the north city of Chang'an, Zhao Mansion.

Quanye Fang is in Chang'an's hundred workshops, which is not cheaper than Taipingfang, where Guo Yeyizhou's Hou Mansion is located, as for why Zhao Feixuan chose the mansion in the Quanye Fang in Beicheng, there is a lot to say.

The first is because the mansions in Quanyefang are all official eunuchs, and they are all of the same rank as Zhao Feixuan, the right servant of the ministry, and belong to the middle-level circle in the Chang'an officialdom. The reason why Zhao Feixuan chose this place is naturally to make more connections of his own in Chang'an. As for the eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others, for him, it is a bit unattainable, and the middle-level circle can be entered by virtue of his official position, and even accepted by these middle-level officials in Chang'an.

The second reason is also that the ghost makes the gods send, because the mansion of Quanyefang is the first bribe Zhao Feixuan received after entering the yamen of the Ministry of Rites. I think that when he was in Ruzhou, he was upright and honest like water, otherwise it would be impossible for him to afford such a mansion with his savings.

This mansion was given to him by a man surnamed Wu Langzhong, who was the leader of the Jingshan Qing Officials Division.

The Jingshan Qing Officials Division is in charge of all kinds of banquets and ceremonies of the imperial court, and naturally there is a lot of oil and water. Therefore, as soon as Wu Langzhong made a move, he sent a mansion, which naturally shocked Zhao Feixuan.

This was the first bribe he had ever received, and when he moved into the mansion, it completely changed all his previous ways of being an official. For the first time, he experienced and enjoyed the benefits of power. For this reason, he felt pity for his previous pedantic work, and since then, he has intensified his abuse of power for personal gain, and now his desire is unfillable.

Today is Cui Henian's first visit to Zhao Feixuan's mansion, but Cui Henian didn't comment too much on Zhao Feixuan's mansion, but only said: "Feixuan, with your status today, living in a place like Quanyefang is still a little shabby." ”

This sentence greatly stimulated Zhao Feixuan and greatly inflated his desire.

Subsequently, Cui Henian asked Zhao Feixuan to find a confidential place in the mansion to facilitate conversation, and Zhao Feixuan led him into his study.

After the two came to the study, a maid brought tea and soup, and was quickly sent down by Zhao Feixuan, closed the doors and windows, and quietly waited for Cui Henian to say what he wanted to explain.

After Cui Henian sat down and tasted two sips of tea and soup, he asked Zhao Feixuan: "Feixuan, you also heard Gao Shilian's words today, this time the emperor built an imperial mausoleum for the emperor, but he poured a lot of financial resources." I wonder if you still have any impressions? ”

Zhao Feixuan was stunned at first, then nodded, and elaborated like a few treasures: "The lower officials listened carefully, and they all remembered it in their hearts." Mr. Gao said today that it would take two years to build the imperial mausoleum, and the emperor asked the household department to approve a budget of nearly five million taels of silver, and in terms of manpower, he also asked the state capital where Yong'an Village is located to cooperate, and about 50,000 farmers and thousands of craftsmen will be recruited in Yong'an Prefecture. ”

"Yes, five million taels of silver!"

Cui Henian sighed lightly, then looked at Zhao Feixuan with deep meaning, and said: "Actually, the silver spent on the construction of the imperial mausoleum this time is mainly spent on stone and wood, and the wages in terms of manpower are only a handful. Fei Xuan, do you understand what this official means? ”

Zhao Feixuan was slightly stunned, and then thought about it for a while, could it be that Cui Shangshu wanted to make a profit from this budget and let himself get a piece of the pie?

Immediately, his heart was pounding, and he speculated: "Lord Shangshu, did you ask the lower official to go to Yong'an Village, and find a way to let the high man hand over the purchase of stones, timber and other things to the lower official?" ”

"Clever!"

Cui Henian praised Zhao Feixuan with great satisfaction, and said, "Feixuan, this official really didn't misunderstand you, you are indeed a talent." Hehe, let you succumb to Guo Ye, it's too condescending. But don't worry, sooner or later, this official will let Guo Yejuan get out of the Ministry of Rites, and then you will naturally take over as the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites. ”

"Huh?"

Zhao Feixuan was ecstatic for a while, don't look at the difference between the left waiter and the right waiter, but there is a world of difference in rank, status, and treatment. The most obvious thing is that the left squire is qualified to go to the morning to face the saint, but the right waiter has no chance to face the saint to see the dragon's face.

Then, he got up and arched his hand: "Xiaguan must live up to the cultivation of Lord Shangshu." After arriving in Yong'an Village, I will definitely find a way to get the right to buy stone and timber from the hands of Mr. Gao*. Presumably, Elder Gao is old and lacks energy, so he should hand over this purchase to the lower officials. ”

Cui Henian nodded approvingly again and said, "Good! By the way, I forgot to mention you, Zhao Mingde, the left waiter of the Ministry of Industry who accompanied you this time, is also a member of our Tiance Mansion, so you don't have to worry that he will compete with you for the exclusive right to purchase this time. And at a critical time, Zhao Shilang will also help you. ”

When Zhao Feixuan heard that Zhao Mingde would still help him, he felt a little more sure in his heart, and nodded his head again and again.

Then, Cui Henian took out a piece of paper from his sleeve pocket, gently slapped it on the table, and sent it to Zhao Feixuan's eyes, saying: "Here is the price of stone and wood set by the official, which is almost the same as the private market price, presumably Gao Shilian will not say anything." Hehe, when the time comes, someone will come to Yong'an Village to take the initiative to find you, and this person is the merchant I have appointed to provide stone and timber for the imperial tomb. The price is right, presumably Gao Shilian will not have any doubts about you. ”

How much is the price different from the private market price?

Zhao Feixuan was puzzled, and couldn't help asking, "Lord Shangshu, if that's the case, then we can't make a profit at all?" ”

"Haha, Feixuan, you are too sincere."

Cui Henian laughed and said, "The price is this price, but the goods may not be this goods." Got it? ”

"Take... Shoddy? ”

Zhao Feixuan's face was shocked when he heard this, and he was shocked: "Lord Shangshu, this can't be helped." The Holy Lord has explained to Elder Gao, you must use the best stone and wood, in case you ......"

"Feixuan, calm down, don't panic!"

Cui Henian raised his hand to signal Zhao Feixuan not to panic, and then said slowly: "It's not shoddy, it's just that the quality may be slightly worse than the best stone and wood, but it's harmless." This is just to build the imperial mausoleum, not to build the palace and buildings, what is the difference between the best stone and wood and ordinary goods? This official estimates that he can earn at least three million taels from this budget money this time, and when the time comes, he will share one million taels with you, how about it? ”

"One...... A million taels? ”

Zhao Feixuan raised an index finger in disbelief and confirmed to Cui Henian: "Lord Shangshu, do you mean a million taels of silver?" ”

Cui Henian knew that Zhao Feixuan was tempted, and immediately replied categorically: "That's right, it's one million taels of silver." This is a piece of silver that you can't earn as an official for a lifetime, Feixuan. With this money, do you Zhao Feixuan still need to live in Quanyefang? Even if you resign and don't do it, you can live a rich life with fine clothes and food. ”

Zhao Feixuan looked at Cui Henian in amazement, nodded sluggishly, and said, "Yes, yes, one million taels of silver may not be earned in one lifetime, even in two lifetimes." ”

Cui Henian said demagogically at the right time: "Feixuan, wealth is in danger." Think about it, if you have this million taels of silver, as long as you Zhao Feixuan make a small contribution, and then spend some silver, I will ask the eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling and other adults to say a few kind words in front of the emperor, and it is not impossible for you to be knighted. Even if it's a viscount, that's a good thing for future generations. Feixuan, are you willing to be looked down upon by Guo Ye for the rest of your life, aren't you just missing a title than him? ”

Guo Ye? Title?

Zhao Feixuan's face became gloomy, and in an instant, the words that Guo Ye had put on his lips came out of his mind:

"What is your identity Zhao Feixuan?"

"With you, you are also worthy?"

Boom!

Zhao Feixuan got up suddenly, slammed his fist on the table, and roared: "Lord Shangshu, you are right, horses have no night grass and no fat, and people have no windfall and no wealth, why have I been pressed by a scoundrel surnamed Guo all my life?" “

"Okay, have the courage and ambition!"

Cui Henian's eyes flashed with a hint of imperceptible joy and ruthlessness, and then he applauded with a smile on his face: "Feixuan, I really didn't misunderstand you, you are a talent!" ”

Bang dang~

Suddenly there was a cracking sound outside the window, it should be porcelain or tea bowls shattered to the ground.

Cui Henian was taken aback, his face changed drastically, and he yelled out the window: "What person? ”

But after a shattering sound, there was no movement outside.

Zhao Feixuan pulled his legs and rushed to the door, opened the door and poked his head out to see that except for the broken porcelain under the window, there was no one, not even a ghost.

He was suspicious and suddenly thought that this was his mansion, and there shouldn't be any outsiders eavesdropping here.

Maybe it's his naughty and naughty daughter Yueyue passing by here, breaking things for fear of being scolded by her father. So secretly hide.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was it, and immediately, he breathed a rough sigh of relief.

Then he returned to the house and smiled at Cui Henian: "Lord Shangshu, don't worry, there is no one else, it is the little girl Yueyue who is playing and naughty here, hehe, the children are not sensible, so that Lord Shangshu laughs." ”

Cui Henian listened, his face turned cloudy to clear, and he secretly exclaimed a false alarm in his heart, and then a fake smile appeared on his face, and he waved his hand generously: "Children, it's normal to be naughty and naughty, haha, it's not in the way, Feixuan, the official is in a good mood, I'm going to bother you with this dinner today." ”

Zhao Feixuan was flattered, and said excitedly: "Lord Shangshu can have dinner in the house to appreciate his face, which is something that the lower officials can't ask for." Sit widely, sir, and I'll let my wife Huiniang cook a few more good dishes. ”

As he spoke, he raised his feet and pulled his legs and rushed out of the study again.

Cui Henian watched Zhao Feixuan rush out of the house in a hurry, a few intriguing colors flashed on his face, and a chill was in his eyes......