Unexpectedly, Cao Ying and they waited for a long time, but Liu Xiu didn't say a word, just drank tea comfortably, and the study was a little quiet for a while.

"Deran?" Cao Ying reminded him and motioned for him to continue. Liu Xiu looked at him inexplicably, looking very innocent.

Cao Ying didn't know what he was selling, so he had to cough: "Deran, what you said is very reasonable, but how should you give him what he wants?" ”

Liu Xiu suddenly realized, straightened his waist, and said with some embarrassment: "This is difficult to say, it varies from person to person." For example, if you are a businessman like me, and you want to please me, oh, I'm just making an analogy, don't think too much about it. Liu Xiu explained embarrassedly, "If you want to please me, it's the easiest to give me money." But for a person like Meng De, money can't move him, you say. ”

"Then what do you say, move me?" Cao Ying looked at him with a smile.

"Meritorious deeds, marquis and generals, wives and sons, and their names will go down in history." Liu Xiuxin said, you want to change the dynasty in the future, but you may not have this heart now, even if you have this heart, you may not have this courage, you don't dare to admit it when I say it. You definitely want to make a contribution. "You are a thousand-mile horse, all you owe is a Bole, no matter how much money you give, you won't care, the people who appreciate you are the ones who can impress you the most. You say, don't you? ”

This is exactly what Cao Ying's mind is, although the Cao family is not very rich, but there is definitely no shortage of money, but the Cao family lacks a good reputation, he has been desperately stammering Yuan Shao all these years, only to get a good word from He Hao, and he is working against the eunuchs everywhere, and he just wants to draw a clear line with the eunuchs and strive for a foothold among the scholars, but unfortunately so far, the progress is very limited, otherwise he would not have risked getting involved with Liu Xiu. After listening to Liu Xiu's words, he nodded again and again, feeling like a bosom friend.

Liu Xiu didn't look at him either, turned his head to Song Qi and said: "Song Jun is a national relative, rich and noble, and his fame is of course what he wants, but he may not be as enthusiastic as Meng De." He paused, brewed the atmosphere for a while, and then continued after arousing the curiosity of Song Qi and the others: "Sister Ling is the queen, the mother is the world, the relationship between the Song family and the royal family is close, and the most important thing to think about is to share the worries of Your Majesty." If someone can come up with a strange plan to help Song Jun, I think Song Jun will not hesitate to thank him. ”

Song Qi nodded again and again, praising Liu Xiu for being reasonable. Although the Song family and Liu Xiu don't correspond much, because the Song family is actually not only not rich or expensive, but also in crisis, Liu Xiu said that he can't say a word against it, on the contrary, it seems to be deeply in line with my heart. Yes, yes, I just want to share my worries for Your Majesty, and as for what it is for Your Majesty, then I don't need to say it too clearly.

Liu Xiu turned to Cao Luan again: "For example, Sister Cao, what you want now must be a good wife and mother, a good wife is needless to say, it can be seen from the love of the virtuous couple." What you want most now must be the way to ask for children, give birth to a few big fat boys for Song Jun, inherit the Song family, and then educate them to become talents, serve the country, and magnify the lintel of the Song family. You're right? ”

Cao Luan nodded again and again.

Liu Xiu smiled again: "Actually, you don't have to worry, I see that your husband and wife are both childless, and they are very young. ”

Song Qi and Cao Luan smiled when they said this, and they were so happy that they couldn't close their mouths.

Liu Xiu finally turned to the "Xiahou Clan" Empress Song, "I think what Madame wants to do now must be to marry a good man, and not to meet a hypocrite like Huang Yun again." I won't comment much on Huang Yun's matter, but to be honest, I've seen Yuan Hui and dare to make a little evaluation between the two of you. If it is inappropriate, please also ask Haihan. ”

Empress Song was extremely depressed, she lowered her dignity and pretended to be Xiahou to meet Liu Xiu, because she wanted to hear how to please the Son of Heaven and change the predicament faced by the Song family, and how could she have any intention to listen to him analyze the advantages and disadvantages between "her" and Yuan Hui. But at the moment, she was not easy to object, so she had to listen to Liu Xiu patiently, and she had to pretend to ask for advice sincerely, not to mention how aggrieved she was.

Liu Xiu looked at Empress Song's face in his eyes, but pretended not to know: "If Madam thinks I'm presumptuous, then I won't say anything." ”

Queen Song didn't want to hear him, but she couldn't say that, so she had to smile: "Please advise." ”

"I dare to say that Yuan Hui is not stronger than his wife except for her family background. If Huang Yun really marries her, I'm afraid that he will regret it in the future. Mrs. ruined Huang Yun's reputation, which seemed to be bad for him, but it actually helped him. ”

Empress Song was very surprised, although Liu Xiu praised Xiahou low, not her, she was still a little more interested, and said with her jaw head: "I want to hear about it." ”

"The reason is very simple, although Mrs. is strong, but Yuan Hui is not gentle, and because she was born in the Yuan family, she thinks she is a cut above Huang Yun, if she really marries Huang Yun, I am afraid that Huang Yun will never be able to raise her head in the boudoir in the future." Liu Xiu smiled faintly and glanced around at Cao Ying, Song Qi and the others: "Dare to ask you, what man is willing to hold his head up in front of his wife, and what man doesn't want to be a mountain to rely on in his wife's mind, a wall that can block wind and rain, and a dignified husband who can be relied on?" What man wants to be seen by his wife as a useless person to be fed on? ”

As soon as these words came out, Cao Ying and the others, who were originally a little perfunctory, suddenly felt the same way, Cao Ying and Song Qi were certainly related, and Queen Song and Cao Luan also had an understanding. Cao Luan was because Liu Xiu said that Yuan Hui was too strong, and when she thought of the relationship between herself and Song Qi, she couldn't help but be shocked, if it wasn't for Liu Xiu's words, she might have embarked on this road. But Empress Song reflected that she never seemed to feel that the Son of Heaven was a great husband, she always felt that the Son of Heaven was too weak, not only was he played by the family and the eunuchs, but also had no opinion in the face of the money-greedy Queen Mother, and let the Queen Mother come to her heart. When Liu Xiu said this, she found that she did have some problems with her mentality, and at the same time understood why He Guiren, who was born as a butcher, was more favored than her.

Because He Guiren did not have any family background as a basis, she knew that everything she was in the hands of the Son of Heaven, so she faced the Son of Heaven with respect and awe, and carefully served the Son of Heaven, so that the Son of Heaven felt the dignity and authority that the Son of Heaven should have. In fact, even if the authority of the Son of Heaven is removed, and with the character and talent of the Son of Heaven, for He Guiren, it is enough for her to look up to and cherish it.

Liu Xiu said "Xiahou Clan", but the question suggested was applicable to each of them, and everyone may feel different, but they all felt that what Liu Xiu said was right to the point and scratched the itch. When he looked at Liu Xiu again, there was naturally a little more admiration in his eyes.

Being able to see something different from what other people are accustomed to, unexpected and reasonable, is called insight. Only by having extraordinary insight can he stand out from the crowd, although he may not be rich or expensive now, but the future of this kind of person is limitless. And Liu Xiu was able to do such a big thing in a few months, so that the Yuan family of the fourth and third princes watched him grit his teeth but was helpless, which is enough to explain his excellence.

Several people inadvertently changed their views on Liu Xiu, and the mentality of looking down on them slowly faded.

"Deran is really smart." Cao Ying first broke the calm, arched his hand and said, "Please also ask Deran to elaborate on one or two more." ”

"It's a matter of mentality, if you can put the mentality right, basically you can do half of the things in the world. As for the problems that vary from person to person, they are actually all trivial and cannot be said to be unimportant, but if the mentality is not correct, no matter how many ways there are, it is involuntary and unnatural. Liu Xiu arched his hand, looked at the sky outside, and said apologetically: "The sky is not good, I bothered Song Jun, so I will leave." If Song Jun doesn't dislike it, when he has some leisure, please go to the Tai Chi Taoist Hall to give one or two advice. I will definitely greet you with a broom. ”

After speaking, he got up and said goodbye, thanking Song Qi and others for their retention. Of course, he knew that Song Qi's family was sincere in keeping him and wanted to listen to more suggestions, but he didn't want to talk to him so quickly. Of course, the ones delivered to the door are not fragrant, but if they are given too easily, they will not take it seriously and will take it for granted. He is well versed in this aspect of the psychology of doing business.

Cao Ying accompanied Liu Xiu out of the door, and Song Qi, Cao Luan and Queen Song sat in the study and continued to talk. Although Empress Song had some feelings, she was not very clear about what to do next, so she had to ask Cao Luan for help. After Cao Luan listened to Liu Xiu's words, her mentality also changed, and she politely said that everything had to be decided by Song Qi - this matter was too deviant, they didn't dare to tell Song Qi's father Song Feng, except for the three of them, only Cao Qi knew.

Song Qi straightened his back and said with a solemn face: "Although what Liu Xiu said was vulgar and unliterate, it did not conform to the meaning of the sage's scriptures, but it was indeed desirable. Our Song family has a very shallow relationship with the royal family, and we should share our worries for the Son of Heaven. As for the queen, let me tell you the truth, whether the Song family can come back to life or not, most of the burden is on you. ”

Queen Song frowned, pondered for a moment, and bowed to Cao Luan: "Sister-in-law, I have to ask my sister-in-law to worry more about this matter." ”

Cao Luan hurriedly returned the salute: "Queen, how can the concubines receive such a big gift." ”

Empress Song smiled bitterly and shook her head slowly: "Sister-in-law, there are no outsiders here, so we don't need so many rules." The situation of the Song family, the sister-in-law is also clear. In the past hundred years, the queen's father is only the one who holds Jinwu, and probably only my Song family, and the queen's brother is the only one who is idle at home with a marquis, and only my Song family. Cao Jie, the old eunuch, is now in charge of the Queen's Palace, and my every move is under his watch. I didn't hide it from my sister-in-law and said that I was in the palace for a long time, trembling, walking on thin ice, and I was terrified when I saw the old thief. The last time I was guided by my sister-in-law, there was a slight improvement, and I knew that my sister-in-law's intelligence was beyond my brother and sister's reach. When I saw Liu Jun today, I was even more out of reach. I believe that if my Song family still has a future, it will be pinned on my sister-in-law, Meng De and this Liu Jun. He is a noble person of my Song family, and I asked my sister-in-law and Meng De to help my Song family envelop this person and save my Song family from danger. ”

Cao Luan looked at Song Qi with some embarrassment, Song Qi listened to his sister's words, and also felt the same way, seeing Cao Luan looking at him, he also nodded: "Madam, what the queen said is exactly what I want to say, and please and Meng De take a lot of pain." ”

Cao Luan pondered for a moment: "Liu Xiu does have some means, and his actions are often unexpected. He does not follow the teachings of the saints, but he can always get to the point, and there is a deep meaning in his words. Today, when he first arrived in the Song Mansion, it is normal for him to not be able to express his words with you. I believe that my brother will ask him for help again, and I will naturally get his guidance in the future. Just ......"

She raised her head and looked at the Song Qi brothers and sisters solemnly: "You have to think clearly, once you decide to follow him, I am afraid that there will be no room for recovery with Cao Jie and the others." As the queen said, Cao Jie is a great autumn, and your every move can't be hidden from his eyes. And this person is old and slippery, and he will never be indifferent and let the Song family soar. ”

Song Qi's brother and sister held their breath and glanced at each other, Song Qi finally nodded heavily, gritted his teeth and said, "Instead of sitting still, it's better to fight." He hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It's just that my brother and sister are short of wisdom, and if you don't have the help of your Cao family, I'm afraid it won't help." ”

"The Cao family and the Song family have long been tied together, needless to say." Cao Luan said without thinking: "The most important thing now is how to make Liu Xiu willingly give advice to the Song family. If this person doesn't help, even if we use all our skills, the chances of success are very slim. ”

The Song Qi brothers and sisters nodded in agreement.

"So, how can we get him to help us?" After hesitating for a long time, Song Qi asked the most important question.

Cao Luan was silent for a moment and smiled slightly: "He said it, just do what he likes." ”

The Song Qi brothers and sisters looked at each other, as if they understood or not. When Cao Luan saw it, he had to explain carefully: "First, you have to put down the imperial family's shelf and take the initiative to befriend him, and then you think about it, what does he want most now?" One is rich, the other is expensive, the rich are rich, and the noble are also ......"

…… Cao Ying and Liu Xiu sat side by side, the carriage drove towards the Tai Chi Dao Hall, Liu Xiu was in a relaxed mood, humming a little song, swaying his body with the rhythm of the carriage, thinking that the dignified queen wanted to listen to her own way of being a woman, although she felt a little weird, her vanity was still greatly satisfied. As soon as he thought that it would be possible to watch the queen of the world twist in front of him in the future, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

In history, the Song family must have had no good results in the end, and now they have become their last straw, thinking that as long as they are not as stupid as pigs waiting to be slaughtered, they will definitely desperately catch it. And he also wants to use the fulcrum of the Song family to pry the earth of the Son of Heaven, and then change the fate of the Han and himself, of course, he will not let go of this opportunity, the current excuse is just that the time has not yet come, and the Song family will definitely come to him in the future. He had already observed Empress Song's figure, and although she was wearing a loose blouse and could not see the specific figure, he had already seen something wrong.

Queen Song is not ugly, she is not too old, because she has not given birth, so her body is not bloated, although because of long-term depression, her expression is a little dull, but this is just a psychological problem, since she has the idea of changing her course, this problem is easy to solve, just like Cao Luan, as soon as the psychological confinement is released, the mental outlook of the whole person will have a very big change.

Her problem is in shape. Originally, he thought that Cao Luan's height was very average, but now when he saw Queen Song, he knew that most of the women in this year were not tall, and it was very rare to have Cao Luan's height of nearly seven feet. And he heard that the Son of Heaven is seven feet six inches tall, even among men, it is considered an upper-middle figure, but Queen Song is only six feet six inches, about one meter five or six in her previous life, and her main competitor He Guiren is more than half a head, according to the news he has gotten, He Guiren is seven feet one inch tall, one meter six three in his previous life, which is a rare tall figure in this era.

The problem of height is the first problem faced by the transformation of the Empress of Song. She has already passed the development period, and it is obviously impossible to let her develop a second time, so Liu Xiu has only one way left: high heels.

In these years, except for silk shoes, most people wore clogs, which was not learned from the Wukou, but actually learned from the Chinese. The history of Chinese wearing clogs continued at least until the Tang and Song Dynasties, as evidenced by the Song Dynasty poet's phrase "should pity the teeth and moss". But there is a problem with clogs in these days, the kind of lace-up that resembles flip-flops can deform a woman's feet.

And a pair of beautiful feet are sometimes not inferior to a beautiful face.

What's more, wearing clogs will make a woman's footsteps have a tendency to drag, which is suitable for the current walking posture of small steps and rapid trends, but it will definitely not be able to walk out of the upright and swaying posture that Liu Xiu wants.

Liu Xiu felt that the only way to solve this problem was high heels, and the stability of high heels was not as good as clogs, but they could make her swing her body naturally and add a bit of charm. With high heels, it doesn't seem to make sense to take a few catwalks.

"Deran?" Cao Ying saw that Liu Xiu had been pondering, laughing from time to time, and couldn't help but ask a little suspiciously.

"Huh?" Liu Xiu came back to his senses at this time, and hurriedly coughed in disguise: "What's the matter?" ”

"That ......" Cao Ying wanted to speak and stopped, he didn't know whether he should tell Liu Xiu the truth of the matter, he was afraid that Liu Xiu would not be strict and leak this matter, and he was afraid that Liu Xiu would find out the truth himself in the future and blame him for his deception. He hesitated for a while, and decided to wait and talk, and when Liu Xiu got on the thief ship and couldn't get off, he would tell him the truth, even if he had any opinions, it would not be easy to turn his face.

"Last time you talked about Shaofu, I want to hear your opinion again." Cao Ying quietly changed the subject.

Liu Xiu chuckled: "What is the task of the Shaofu, it is to manage the money for Your Majesty." Does Your Majesty have money now? Yes, but not enough. Da Si Nong's wealth is insufficient, and now he has to use Shaofu's money to fill the hole, he is short of money. Whoever can make money for him is the most qualified Shaofu. No matter how many people are impeached, the Son of Heaven will not take it to heart. ”

"But how do you make money?" Cao Ying asked cautiously: "There are many places where the Son of Heaven has to spend money, and it can't be solved by millions or tens of millions. ”

"You don't want to solve everything at once, that's not realistic." Liu Xiu shook his head: "You solve the most urgent problem first." ”

"What's the problem?"

Liu Xiu pointed to the sky, "God hasn't rained a drop of rain for half a year, and the grain price in Luoyang in the second half of the year must be very amazing." At this time, if the Son of Heaven has grain in his hands, and it is not hundreds of thousands of stones, but tens of thousands of stones, what do you say? ”

"Then ......" Cao Ying gasped: "That day the Son is sitting on the golden mountain." His eyes lit up like a hungry wolf, and he asked anxiously, "But...... Where are you going to get so much food? ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said nothing.

(To be continued)