Lin Shuhan didn't dare to speak, and he didn't want to speak, so he pretended not to see it, and continued to read: "Therefore, I discussed with Mr. Zhongli that I could no longer squeeze the peasants, and I wanted to get a few dollars from the businessmen to spend. However, most of the ministers of the DPRK and China were engaged in business, and they were afraid that a holy decree would go down, and there were countless oppositions. How much energy can I have to fight them? If you have to find an appropriate time to quickly go into chaos, will they starve to death if they receive a few taels of silver? Joke! I only told Zheng Miao and you two about this matter - one is that your third brother is in charge of the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce, and secretly takes out a charter, so that it can be handled calmly; The second is to take your Shanyin County as a pilot model to see what the effect is, so as to block the mouths of those officials. ”

Lin Shuhan's tone was a little lighter when he read this paragraph, then he stretched out his finger and said, "My lord, this is another big deal. Raising taxes on the heads of merchants to increase the revenue of the treasury is very beneficial, and the emperor is willing to entrust this matter to the lord, which shows that the lord is deeply trusted by the saints. Lin also wants to assist the adult, and he must handle this matter well. ”

Qiu Yizhi pursed his mouth and nodded, and said, "The emperor still has a paragraph, Mr. has finished reading it." ”

I saw the emperor continue to write: "These are long-term things, and you don't have to worry about it for the time being. Now it is to wipe out the Japanese who have attacked Jiangnan. Although these widows are just clowns, Jiangnan is an important town for the Han Dynasty's financial taxation, and it is the most chaotic. The music you sent before is excellent, and I know a little bit about the situation of the Wa Kingdom. He has sent an envoy to the Wa Kingdom to find his general and ask him to control his subordinates well, otherwise he will find another lord to replace him. It is expected that with the external strength of the Japanese people, it will definitely be able to make a difference. However, at present, the small group of pirates scurrying in the south of the Yangtze River must be exterminated as soon as possible. You were the best candidate to lead this matter, but due to the system, it is really appalling to entrust the military power of Jiangnan Quandao to you as a seven-rank petty official. Therefore, except for the central garrison in Jiangnan, which is still under the command of Cui Nan, the rest of the Jiedu army still obeys Liu Qing's moderation, you can speak freely, Liu Qing has something wrong, you can correct it. In this matter, I have another will for Liu Qing. ”

When Lin Shuhan saw this, he smiled dumbly in his heart, and thought: "The current emperor is really eclectic, and this arrangement does not seem to take away Liu Qing's military power, but in fact, he has found a emperor, and Liu Qing's life will be sad now." ”

Lin Shuhan was thinking about it, but he didn't think that the emperor's next few sentences were specifically written about Liu Qing: "Liu Qing, I have always known about it, and I thought he was quite old-fashioned. But unexpectedly, not only is his talent limited, but also his hands are very long, I am afraid that only the four words of loyalty and caution are still desirable. Let him be the Jiangnan Provincial Festival Envoy reluctantly, he is just a guard leader, and after the rebellion is calmed down, I will naturally transfer him from this position. It's good that you know about this, don't show your mouth, so as not to shake the morale of the army. ”

Lin Shuhan thought that Liu Qing was still putting up a festival here in the blink of an eye, but he didn't think of the emperor's words, so he stripped him clean, and there was a burst of joy in his heart.

Look at the emperor and finally wrote: "I think that Liu Qingyuan's hands and feet were still clean when he was in Guangyang and Luoyang, why did he make a mistake with his long hands within a few days of arriving in Jinling?" It can be seen that the temptation of Jinling's flower world is too great, and if there is no self-denial and revenge, I am afraid it will be difficult to be thoughtful. Therefore, in addition to being diligent in the king's affairs, Yizhi should also read more books, read more sage books, always pay attention to self-cultivation, and be cautious in everything, so that even if there is a small mistake, I will be thoughtful. Reluctantly. ”

Reading the word "reluctant", the emperor finally finished this big article. It's just that this article seems to be all a stroke of the way, and there is no theme throughout, but it seems to have deep meaning everywhere, which is unpredictable.

After pondering for a long time, Qiu Yizhi remembered that there was still a Jiangnan Provincial Jiedu envoy and a messenger waiting outside, so he said: "The emperor's holy thoughts are far-reaching, and we can't reverse it." It's just that the emperor's letter is full of indescribable fatigue and worry. There is a saying that 'the lord worries about the humiliation of the ministers, and the lord humiliates the deaths of the ministers', and we still have to have a loyal and filial heart as courtiers. When I come back, I will write a letter of invitation with my husband, okay? ”

He saw Lin Shuhan nodding, so he resigned.

Shi Wei and Liu Qingzheng were talking to Zhao Chengxiao in the middle hall, and the three of them had a little friendship with each other, and they were both martial artists, and they talked about the art of blade martial arts, but they were also quite speculative.

When Qiu Yizhi saw it, he smiled and said: "It seems that Brother Zhao is talking about good spirits, why don't we go to the garden building for dinner together?" ”

Zhao Chengxiao was a sensible person, and hurriedly excused himself: "The brothers are still stationed here, and I am fully responsible here, so my lord can go perfunctory with peace of mind." ”

Liu Qing didn't want to ask Zhao Chengxiao to go with him, so he immediately picked up Zhao Chengxiao's words and said: "General Zhao is really the right-hand man of His Royal Highness, if I can have such a deputy, I don't know how much worry I can saved!" His Royal Highness Yi should not let down General Zhao's kindness, just go with us, it is not early to see that it is not early, I am afraid that there will be no good seats in the building outside the garden. ”

They were really late.

The outer building of the garden is located on the side of the back gate of the Confucius Temple on the bank of the Qinhuai River, facing the back garden of the Confucius Temple, so it has the title of "the outer building of the garden", and because of this, its location is the unique and most prosperous place in Jinling City.

When one of the pedestrians arrived at the outer building of the garden, it was the time when the lanterns were first on, and every house on both sides of the Qinhuai River put up lanterns and every household was colorful, such as Shanyin County, a medium-sized county town, even if it was a festival in the New Year, there may not be such a lively scene.

However, Qiu Yizhi remembered that a few days ago, there had just been a bloody battle outside the city, and the bones of thousands of reinforcements outside the city were not cold, and they had just been paid tribute by the thorn Shi Qian Feng on the side of Yanziji, but the city was still celebrating and feasting with such fanfare, Qiu Yizhi felt that his heart was very tired, and most of the interest he had barely mustered up had been lost.

Liu Qing and Shi Wei didn't seem to have such thoughts. Especially Shi Wei, he came back to Jinling for the first time, and it seemed that it was the first time he saw such a prosperous scene of flowers and brocade and cooking oil on fire.

Liu Qing's appointment in Jinling was only a matter of three or two months, but the so-called "from luxury to thrift, from thrift to luxury", he has adapted to Jinling's elegance, and when he saw this scene, he immediately seemed to be like a fish in water, and he was interested.

So the Jiangnan Dao Jiedu envoy, who was wearing civilian clothes, raised his hand and greeted with a big grin: "Someone! Is there any panting? ”

Immediately, the second shopkeeper in a restaurant ran over with a half-dry towel on his shoulder, and just stood still in front of Liu Qing, he just shook it to the end: "Yo, isn't this Lord Liu Jiedu!" I told me how the two magpies kept crowing around the branches during the day, and no one could go away, and then I shouted—and guess what, the two magpies saw me, sang three times, and flew north. Sure enough, in the evening, you always come to the small shop in your busy schedule, and you are a small waiter, isn't this fate! The tone was very familiar and casual.

Liu Qing replied: "Your kid's mouth is still so broken, but just to listen to your two good words, it's worth my visit." Let me ask you, is there still a seat in the store? ”

The shopkeeper frowned, looked behind Liu Qing, and saw that there were only two people, so he said: "It's not that I refute your old face, what time is it now, where is the private room in the store?" However, there is also a secluded seat on the second floor, which is just enough for the three of you. ”

"Then you still talk so much, lead us up!" Although Liu Qing's tone was stiff, it was full of smiles.

The shopkeeper scratched his head and said: "This son was specially left by Xiaochizi, saying that there are distinguished guests to use." Xiao Chizi has always dealt with me, and if I want to ask him to ask him, I'm afraid he won't. You have always been the biggest general in Jiangnan, and now the Japanese are making trouble, and you are in charge of the security of Jinling. If the two of us fight, please come and say hello and make it convenient, don't arrest us all and eat in jail. ”

"Okay, okay, I'm here, what are you afraid of?" Liu Qing heard a lot of muttering from the shop's junior second, and he was a little impatient in his heart, "Isn't it just to ask for a few more pieces of silver?" Oh, this is three coins of broken silver, take it and hurry up. As he spoke, he casually threw a piece of silver the size of a fingernail to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper took the money, immediately smiled, and ran upstairs with a thousand thanks.

After a long time, the shopkeeper came back panting again and said, "This small pool is really not a thing, I sent him to kneel, but he refused to give up his seat." Later, I reported your old name, and that kid made a mistake—"

As he spoke, the shopkeeper skillfully pulled down the towel on his shoulder, bowed down and stretched out his hand, and shouted, "Three distinguished guests, please upstairs—" The last word "please" was unusually long.

The building outside the park is indeed full of friends, and all the private rooms on the ground floor and the second floor are all closed, the lights are bright, and there is a faint sound of staggering. The hall was even more full of people, one by one, but it did not disturb their interest in eating and drinking, shouting and laughing, as if they had forgotten all the troubles of the world.

Qiu Yizhi and the others followed the shopkeeper to a remote corner on the second floor, although it was not a private room, it was blocked by a sandalwood screen, forming a semi-independent small space, which had a sense of tranquility in the middle of noisy. The location is very good, both near the window you can see the painting boat and color boat floating leisurely on the Qinhuai River, and you can just see a corner of the back garden of the Confucius Temple when you poke your head out, which can be said to be both beautiful - no wonder the shop called Xiaochi is specially kept.

Liu Qing was satisfied, and said to Xiao Er, who was waiting for him, with a smile: "It's better for you to save trouble, I think I'll take this seat in the future." ”

The little second hurriedly refused: "The little one doesn't have this right, Liu Jiedu wants to charter a seat, let's talk to the shopkeeper, don't call the small one difficult to do!" ”

Liu Qing replied nonchalantly: "I'll just say it casually, you are so nervous." Don't make noise, first blanch a pot of daughter red, and then serve some good dishes according to the three of them. Today I have a banquet, but don't save me money. ”

If you open a hotel, you like this kind of guest who doesn't count the silver taels.

When the shopkeeper heard Liu Qing's order, his face suddenly bloomed with a smile, and he went downstairs with a mouth full of flattery.

However, when the time was moved, the shopkeeper turned back, carried a pot of wine in his hand, and poured it for Qiu Yizhi, Shi Wei, and Liu Qing, and said with a smile on his face: "The dishes, the small ones have been prepared for the master of Jiedu, and he also made a special trip to the kitchen and told the chef to be careful." Although you can rest assured, you will be satisfied today! ”

Liu Qing replied casually: "I know that your kid is stammering, don't you just want to ask for a few more taels of silver?" I'm afraid that if I give it to you now, you kid will be scornful in the future. After we finish eating, we will give it to you together, afraid that I will not be able to escape? You go down first, don't get in the way of the gentlemen's talk. ”