Chapter 163: Gossip in the Mansion
Watching Yelujing go away, Jia Fu remembered what Yelujing said just now, and sighed slightly: "Brother Sheng, Yelujing returns to Liaoguo, is there any variable?"
"As the only prince of Liao today, there shouldn't be much of a problem. Even if the emperor of Liao State insists on going his own way. It is not so easy to remove Yelujing from the position of crown prince." Liu Sheng thought of Fang Cai, and Ye Lujing's expression when he talked about this matter, and shook his head slightly.
After listening to these words, Jia Fu nodded slightly, and after thinking about it, it seemed that it was useless to worry: "The mountains and rivers of Liaoguo are far away, so I can only wish him Yelujing, smooth sailing."
"Don't worry, Fu, don't forget Kou Wenyan. Although we haven't met him, we have to admit his talent. With him by Yelujing's side, what else do you have to worry about." Liu Sheng saw Jia Fu's worried look and smiled and was relieved.
Jia Fu shook his head, and then changed the topic: "Brother Sheng, we will go to Quanzhou the day after tomorrow, you are ready."
"If it's still early today, let's go to the back of the house for a walk." Liu Sheng heard Jia Fu ask about going to Quanzhou, but he didn't answer. He turned around and walked into a room, picked up a fishing rod and basket and walked to the back of the house.
When Jia Fu saw this posture, he sighed: "What kind of fishing rod do you take when you go shopping, I think you are clearly for shopping, but you are actually fishing."
"Less nonsense and just say it, go or not". Liu Sheng heard Jia Fu's complaints, and asked directly angrily.
Jia Fu was a little unhappy when he heard Liu Sheng's tone, and hurriedly ran over: "Go and go, how can you not go."
"It's pretty much the same, let's go ......." After Liu Sheng finished speaking, he took Jia Fu and ran directly to the back of the house, sat down under a tree, and threw the fish hook into the pond.
A gust of wind blew, and Jia Fu sat on the ground feeling a little sleepy. Liu Sheng's voice sounded in his ears: "Ah Fu, do you remember what Wang An said at noon."
"Noon? It seems that you have said a lot, what is the western expansion, what is the law". Jia Fu heard Liu Sheng's inquiry, and a trace of sleepiness instantly dissipated.
A leaf fell, it really fell into Liu Sheng's hands, looking at the leaves in his hand, he smiled helplessly: "Wang An, they included the change of law in the official assessment."
"Isn't it good to use this method? The Buddhist scriptures say that if there is no obstacle, there is no fear, then the reverse is to say. As long as he is in the way, wouldn't it be better to restrain him with what he cares about." Jia Fu was puzzled, and looked at Liu Sheng suspiciously, he didn't seem to feel anything.
When Liu Sheng heard Jia Fu's words, he couldn't help laughing: "Restraint? This is where the constraint is. This is forcing them to choose between official positions and interests. But you seem to have forgotten one thing, the rules are set by people, and they are also enforced by people. If they want both, you say what's going to happen."
"Both? Do they dare to disobey the laws of the court in the course of execution?" Jia Fu felt that this question was very profound. Esoteric to myself, I don't understand the meaning at all. But I feel that this matter seems to make some sense, after all, people are alive, maybe those of them who are officials can really think of a way to get the best of both worlds, but they may not be necessarily.
Liu Sheng sighed helplessly, and at this time he himself figured out what the slightest inappropriateness was: "Ah Fu, I suddenly regretted it and called Sima Zhao to go to Quanzhou together."
"What does this matter have to do with Sima Zhao. Even if the officials below come up with a way to get the best of both worlds, it doesn't seem to hurt. As long as they conscientiously carry out the changes, it will be impossible for them to turn them out, and no matter how big a wave will come out." Jia Fu didn't understand why Liu Sheng sighed at this time. Could it be that what will really happen during this trip to Quanzhou? After thinking about it, I still can't think of anything.
Hearing Jia Fu's words, Liu Sheng suddenly thought of another time and space, and there was also a change. One of the reasons for its failure is that the change of law is included in the evaluation of officials. As a result, a series of evil consequences have been brewed: "I am afraid that it will backfire and end up illusory."
"Brother Sheng, since you are worried, why don't you make it clear to them at noon." Jia Fu asked very puzzled, since he was worried, he asked directly, there was no need to be hesitant.
When Liu Sheng heard the words Mingyan, he smiled bitterly: "Mingyan? Where is it so simple, I can't do anything about this matter, I can only listen to the destiny of heaven, and I hope that what I think in my heart is not true."
"Can't do anything? Brother Sheng, this is the first time I've heard you say that." Jia Fu was very surprised, he had never heard Liu Sheng say that he was powerless.
Liu Sheng saw Jia Fu's surprised appearance, and continued to explain with a wry smile: "Now that they are in the boat, I can only do nothing at this time. I only hope that Jia Fu's Chamber of Commerce can make more money and make up for this disaster a little."
"Woe? Isn't it a good thing to change the law? Why do you say he's a scourge again?" The more Jia Fu listened, the more confused he became, he had been talking about how good the change was during this time, but he didn't expect that almost in the blink of an eye, it would become a bad thing again.
A fish gently bites the hook, and when the owner of the rod does not react, it immediately flees. Liu Sheng woke up from his contemplation and smiled helplessly when he saw this: "Now that the law is changed in a hurry, it is understandable that the national conditions are compelled to do so." But why do they want to include the change of law in the evaluation of officials? If you don't have a foundation, you create things out of thin air, ah, blessing, you say it's not a curse."
"Something out of thin air? Brother Sheng, are you worried that they will fabricate facts and lie about the situation of the law change." After listening to this, Jia Fu pondered for a while, it seems that it is not impossible to fabricate facts and falsely report evidence.
Liu Sheng turned his head to look at the pond, and organized words in his heart a little: "I'm afraid that it's not just about fabricating facts, it's that simple."
"Make more money? Brother Sheng, you want me to make more money." When Jia Fu heard Liu Sheng's worries, he remembered Fang Cai's words and asked him to make more money.
Liu Sheng pointed to the leaf in the water and explained: "If my expectations are correct, I am afraid that the consequences of this matter will be very bad." When the time comes, with Shantang as a boat, it will be more or less avoided, and the world will be a little miserable."
"After a long time, it's still a good hall. Brother Sheng, I feel that the development of the Chamber of Commerce has reached a difficult juncture, and if it can be overcome, the sky will be high and the sea will be wide. If it can't be crossed, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Chamber of Commerce to continue to expand." Jia Fu listened for a long time, and it turned out that Liu Sheng was still asking for money. Thinking of the problems I encountered during this time, I couldn't help but ask.
Liu Sheng looked at Jia Fu in surprise, a difficulty? As far as I know, it seems that the trade between the Chamber of Commerce and the Liao State is as usual, so why come to the difficulty: "What kind of difficulty is it, let's hear it."
"This time I traded with Liao, and suddenly felt that our goods were not exquisite enough. Among them, there seem to be very few commodities that can be sold to Liao and obtain high profits. Brother Sheng, do you know what the problem is?" Jia Fu was very annoyed when he thought of this.
Liu Sheng listened and thought about it, and looked at Jia Fu after half a ring: "Are you worried because there are not many types of goods?"
"Except for silk, tea and cloth, it seems that the rest of the things are sold to Liao, and it is not so smooth." Jia Fu thought of the businessmen of the Chamber of Commerce, and most of the letters written in the Liao State were such complaints.
When Liu Sheng heard this, there seemed to be an inspiration flashing in his mind: "Then why don't you convene, skilled craftsmen in the world, and don't discuss such a problem together."
"Gather the world's skilled craftsmen? With the power of our merchants, it is no less than a fool's dream." When Jia Fu heard this, he quickly shook his head. It's easy to say, but it's so hard to do.
Looking at Jia Fu, who shook his head, Liu Sheng felt that there was still a little bit missing, and he could grasp a brilliant idea, but no matter how he thought about it, he just didn't want to know what it was, so he could only give up: "Ah Fu, I feel that I have a brilliant idea, and I will plan it well during this time." After returning from Quanzhou, I went to the palace to make a speech."
"What exactly is a brilliant idea?". Jia Fu looked at Liu Sheng suspiciously, not understanding what kind of idea was brilliant in his eyes.
At this time, he seemed to think of something in his heart, and Liu Sheng smiled mysteriously: "When I come back from Quanzhou, I will enter the palace." I suggest that Your Majesty, in the name of the imperial court, summon the world's skilled craftsmen to do something."
"Gather the world's skilled craftsmen to do one thing?". Jia Fu looked at Liu Sheng with a smile on his face, lowered his head and thought about it. What kind of things can these skilled craftsmen do together? It's actually worth Brother Sheng to say wonderful words. (To be continued.) )