Chapter 618: Academy
After the situation in Xiao State was completely stabilized, the little emperor listened to Shao Huaigu's suggestion, held the imperial examination, selected talents, and enriched the imperial court.
And this is also the result of Xiao Mohan's discussion with the little emperor, Xiao Mohan clearly reminded the little emperor that in the future, all major events in the court must be discussed with Shao Huaigu, and Shao Huaigu's status cannot be ignored.
The little emperor listened to Xiao Mohan's words the most, so since Xiao Mohan repeatedly instructed him, he did what Xiao Mohan said, as long as Xiao Mohan was still there, Shao Huaigu's position in the court would be unshakable.
At the same time, Qian Qianqian also reopened her hot pot restaurant and pickle shop, which were still managed by Tong Qian as before.
"Madam, don't worry, there are small ones, the business in the capital will only become more and more prosperous, now that the war is over, it is a good time to do business, it is estimated that when you return to the capital, there are several branches in the capital."
Tong Qian swore that he was originally a business wizard, but Xiao Guo was fighting in the past, and the people were not able to make a living, so the hot pot restaurant and pickle shop were closed, but now it is different.
"I naturally believe in you, then I will hand over all the business in the capital to you, and whether my store can win a place in the capital depends on you."
Qian Qianqian nodded slightly, speaking very firmly, the smile on her face was faint, her eyebrows and eyes were crooked, she had lost her childishness in the past, but she was more mature and gentle.
"No problem, the little one must do his best, and then you will wait for the money to roll in."
Tong Qian is a businessman, naturally the most important thing is the silver on the account, the two stores could not be opened before, the store lost a lot, and now we must find a chance to earn it back.
The hot pot restaurant was being cleaned and preparing to open, and Qian Qianqian didn't stay long, explained everything that should be explained, and left here.
She is now the general's wife, so naturally she is not short of silver, but if she can make her business bigger and earn some property by herself, why not? Besides, this hot pot and pickles are her hard work, and it is also enjoyable to be able to watch her things being carried forward.
As for the fields that Xiao Mohan bought in the suburbs of the capital, he still let Wu Shun take care of them, and those fields harvest a lot every year, sell the grain at a low price to the grain shops below, and then subsidize the people who have difficulty in making a living through the grain shops.
Seeing that the time was passing day by day, it was almost time to leave, and the subordinates in the general's mansion were busy packing up their things, and the gold, silver and jewelry in the treasury, as well as the antiques, calligraphy and paintings rewarded by the palace, were all taken away.
"We're leaving Beijing like this, what about the military power in your hands? Do you want to take it to Lianzhou together? β
Qian Qianqian had some doubts in her heart, she had been thinking about this matter for the past few days, but Xiao Mohan went out early and returned late, so she didn't have a chance to ask.
"This is natural, at the moment, no one in the court is qualified for this military power, and when the time is ripe, the military power can be returned to the little emperor."
Xiao Mohan didn't care, everyone knew that for the imperial court, this military power is undoubtedly the top priority, if anyone is in power, he can confront the imperial court at any time, so since ancient times, when the world is peaceful, the king will try his best to take this military power into his own hands.
"If it is a period of war, the monarch has no time to be suspicious, and it is naturally good to hold the military power in his hands, but now that Xiao Guo is no longer fighting, if you have been holding the military power, and when the little emperor grows up in the future, he may attack you."
Qian Qianqian's expression became solemn, this little emperor is not a fool, let alone a dou who can't afford it, when he is full-fledged, maybe the situation will be very unfavorable to them.
"Impossible, I know very well the qualifications and temperament of the little emperor, if we stay in the capital, maybe there will be such a day, but I am already going back to Lianzhou, but I asked about the capital, so the little emperor will not turn against me, don't worry."
Xiao Mohan has a mirror in his heart, the little emperor's qualifications are mediocre, and he doesn't have much talent for governing the country, so to govern Xiao Guo, he still has to rely on Shao Huaigu, even if the little emperor kills Xiao Mohan one day, he doesn't have the ability to do it, on the contrary, he will harm himself at any time.
"You can be so confident, I naturally believe in you, it's just that such a good house will be empty in the future, it's really a tyrannical thing to think about."
Qian Qianqian looked around, hid her face and sighed, every grass and tree in this general's mansion is rewarded by the palace, looking at the entire capital, except for the palace, it is the most magnificent general's mansion.
"If you are willing, I will order someone to build you a house exactly like this one in Lianzhou."
Xiao Mohan stood beside Qian Qianqian, lifted his thin lips lightly, and said lightly, he never cared about these things outside his body, what gold, silver and jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, fields and houses, they were nothing to him, these things that can only be enjoyed by living, sometimes it is the most useless to think about them.
"There is already a house in Lianzhou City, if another one is built, won't it cost the people and money? It's good that you're not the emperor, otherwise you'd be a faint king. β
Qian Qianqian muttered angrily, glanced at Xiao Mohan, pursed her red lips slightly, and looked a little displeased.
"As long as you can make a beauty smile, why don't you be a faint king?"
Xiao Mohan had a smile in his eyes, his voice was low, with a unique magnetism, and the smile on his face intensified, but it became more and more improper.
"Ahem, okay, don't say this anymore, make people listen to jokes, I don't mean that, I just want to use this house and don't let it accumulate dust in vain."
Qian Qianqian looked at the people waiting outside the door, felt a little embarrassed, raised her head, and tried her best to be serious.
"How to use it?"
Xiao Mohan opened his mouth lightly, there was no superfluous expression on his face, his eyes were gentle, but he didn't have the same anger as before, and the whole person seemed much calmer.
"There should be a lot of children in this capital who can't go to school, right, why don't you build this house into a school, hire a few more teachers, gather those children who can't afford to go to school, don't charge tuition, and teach them to read and learn for free, okay?"
Qian Qianqian thought about it in her heart, and with a roll of her eyes, she had an idea, since there are so many industries in the General's Mansion, Xiao Mohan is so rich, he definitely doesn't care about this bit of silver.
"My lady is really kind-hearted, you can imagine it."
Xiao Mohan's face did not change, and he was not surprised at all, as expected, Qian Qianqian was thinking about the people outside in a different way.
"So, you agreed?"
Qian Qianqian raised her eyebrows lightly, tugging on Xiao Mohan's sleeves, her eyes were shining, and she looked delicate and smart.
"Madame has spoken, can I agree?"
The corners of Xiao Mohan's lips were deep, and he stretched out his hand to hug Qian Qianqian, and his eyes were deep, making people unable to see the end at a glance.
"That's great, I'll leave it to Xue Yi to do it."
Qian Qianqian was a little excited, and was about to run out, but was pulled back by Xiao Mohan.
"What's the hurry? It's not a difficult thing to do. β
Xiao Mohan sat at the table, Qian Qianqian was lying in his arms, looking at his expression, he suddenly had some ominous premonitions in his heart.
"It's broad daylight, and the door is still open."
Qian Qianqian lowered her head and muttered in Xiao Mohan's ear, two red clouds appeared on her face, and she bit her lower lip.
"Ahemβ"
Xiao Mohan just coughed lightly, as if the subordinates outside knew something, they immediately closed the door, so that it would be convenient to do anything.
"Ma'am, let's go to bed."
Xiao Mohan picked up Qian Qianqian horizontally, and the room quickly became lively, the subordinates outside covered their ears, and some of the maids blushed with shame.
On the day of leaving, the things were all packed up, Xue Yi ordered to go down and turn this house into a school, and when Xiao Mohan and Qian Qianqian set off, the next person would do the same.
At the gate of the General's Mansion, Shao Huaigu and Jiang Sheng rushed over early and personally saw off Xiao Mohan and Qian Qianqian.
"General Xiao, this is a little bit of my heart, and I hope you have a smooth journey."
Shao Huaigu was in a wheelchair, this was something Qian Qianqian gave him before, so he sat down to send Qian Qianqian, and as soon as the words fell, the entourage standing behind him took up the large and small boxes.
"Thank you."
Xiao Mohan remained silent and accepted it unceremoniously, he never said anything polite, he felt that it was a useless thing, and he did things neatly.
"Also, General Xiao, you must treat my sister well in the future, and you must not treat her badly."
Just when Xiao Mohan and Qian Qianqian were about to turn around and get into the carriage, Shao Huaigu suddenly spoke, looking a little depressed, but he quickly returned to normal.
"This is nature, my lady, I can't love her, how can I be willing to treat her badly?"
Xiao Mohan stopped and lowered his eyes, holding Qian Qianqian's hand, with a warm smile on his face, and he said it categorically.
"That's good."
Shao Huaigu also smiled, his face was a little pale, he was originally born delicate, and he was riddled with leg diseases all year round, so he has always looked very weak, and the same is true now.
"Big brother, you also have to take care of your life, one day, your leg disease will definitely be cured."
Qian Qianqian was inexplicably a little sad, she married Xiao Mohan before, Shao Huaigu can be said to have made the scene of her mother's family to the extreme, making her marry glorious, no one in the capital is comparable, so in her heart, she has long regarded Shao Huaigu, a righteous brother, as a relative whose blood is thicker than water.
"Well, I'll take care of myself, the wheelchair you gave me is very useful, and I'll always have it with me."
Shao Huaigu nodded, his face was still peaceful, his tone was gentle, there was no ups and downs, and he couldn't hear joy and sorrow.
"Madam, I will always treat Lord Shao's leg disease, if he can't be cured, I will resign from the post of Ling Yin of this Tai Hospital, and if I don't become a doctor, you can go back to Lianzhou with peace of mind."
Jiang Sheng also came out to swear a curse, his attitude was very resolute, he was not a person who gave up lightly, even more so at this time, Shao Huaigu's leg disease was a trouble, and he had to solve it.