Li Longji, the official position given to the courtiers, is often weighed in many ways. Taking into account the merits of the other party, the distance between relatives and the proximity, the ability and the balance of power and other factors. Everyone marked a price, and he would only watch people cook, and he would throw whatever bones he had for any dog.

In other words, the "price code" offered by Li Longji can definitely only be regarded as an "ordinary price", and there are even many big pitfalls. If it is not wise and brave, the virtuous and powerful people are not competent.

Zheng Shuqing has two catties in his heart, he is just a person with ordinary ability, ordinary background, and ordinary luck in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty. If you want to climb up, you have to do unusual things and take unusual paths.

In a word, you can't go far on your own.

Uncle Zheng cleared his hands and came to Li Linfu's house in Pingkangfang, ready to ask the other party for an official. Since refusing Jing Zhaoyin's appointment, Zheng Shuqing has understood that he is now on the blacklist of Li Longji's election officials, and without Li Linfu's help, he will probably be kicked back to his hometown in Xingyang to be a petty official and die alone after he can't stay in Chang'an.

Without a long delay, Zheng Shuqing, as a peripheral member of Li Linfu's henchmen, was soon received.

Now that Li Linfu is employing people, this kind of scope of cliques and personal interests is still within the scope that Li Longji can accept. If there is no party henchman, how can the decrees he want to implement be implemented smoothly?

This is a very real problem, and you can't make the horses run well and not give them grass. It is necessary for the DPRK and China to form a party, otherwise it will not even be possible to handle the normal government affairs required by the emperor, not to mention that Li Longji, who is very happy with his achievements, often makes additional requests.

"Things in Kuizhou are doing well, if there is anything you want to ask, this picture can solve your doubts."

Seeing Zheng Shuqing, whose eyes were black and had no energy at all, Li Linfu said with a smile, very cordial and warm.

"If you miss the election, please help you with the left minister."

Zheng Shuqing took out a piece of paper from his cuff, handed it to Li Linfu and said: "The rent adjustment in Kuizhou is a unified purchase by the government and the government, and there is quite a surplus. Now the accounts are neat, and they are more than ever. If these surplus subordinates can't use it, please arrange it at the discretion of the prime minister, and think that it is public money. ”

"It's good, it's wonderful."

Li Linfu took the piece of paper and nodded slightly, this is a bill opened by a big money bank in Chang'an, a total of five thousand, and there is no need to take out the money, every month the businessman will send the interest money over.

It's not a lot of money, but it's absolutely legitimate!

The fiscal surplus obtained by the local government because of "reasonable operation" is "disposed of cheaply" (not greedy for ink), reasonable and compliant, and this kind of thing is very common.

Li Linfu turned the money into "public money" and handed it over to the businessmen for loans, which was also reasonable and compliant.

The interest on this "extra" public money fell into Li Linfu's own pocket, which is also reasonable and compliant, and belongs to the blind spot of the law, and the officialdom acquiesces and is blameless.

Chang'an officialdom has always done this, and no one has said anything inappropriate. If it is not suitable, then who will find a way to help the government save money when dealing with government affairs in the future?

As an official, I took the risk to help the yamen save money.

As a result, things are done, there is no benefit to me, if things are done badly, the boss will hold me accountable for "not following the rules", then I will simply lie down in the future!

So even if I don't take this money, it's always okay for me to eat some interest on the public money, right?

I have to say that Lao Zheng did this very authentically, and he won Li Linfu's style and behavior habits.

Corruption is also operated within the physique, and it will not violate the unspoken rules of officialdom.

"This time the bureau is set up to make Jiannan Jiedu Wang Yu go down, and Wang Yu is Pei Yaoqing's person. Now that Pei Yaoqing has resigned, Wang Yu has been questioned, and you have made great contributions in the meantime.

But the saint still has a mustard in his heart, thinking that you have the intention of deceiving the king, so he let you collect money in Kuizhou, and use it after you are ruined.

I just didn't expect you to be able to scrape together that money, which was really an eye-opener.

The reason why the prime minister deliberately did not tell you the truth is because the sage has said something in advance and cannot say it. You don't complain about your true appearance, do you? ”

Li Linfu asked with a smile.

Uncle Zheng comprehended and nodded slightly: "Thank you Zuo Xiang for taking care of his subordinates in the court, otherwise a prison disaster is inevitable." I am really grateful to the next, and in order to show my heart, there is something to be dedicated to the left minister. ”

Zheng Shuqing put the "red yeast rice" given to him by Fang Chongyong at the beginning, as well as the booklet of the method of making koji and the method of brewing wine of Red Lotus Chun, on the table in front of Li Linfu.

"It turns out that this is the Red Lotus Spring."

Li Linfu looked at the red yeast melodies that didn't look very good, and said with thoughtful emotion.

"Piff is innocent and guilty, you offer me such a valuable thing, how can I deal with myself?"

Li Linfu looked at Zheng Shuqing with a smile and asked.

"Back to the left, red yeast wine will definitely enter the homes of ordinary people, but not overnight. Now the left phase has a way to make music, whether it is brewed and drunk, or dedicated to the saint, it is a happy event, and the left phase can decide by himself. ”

Zheng Shuqing suggested quietly.

Li Linfu lacked nothing, and it was not appropriate to send anything valuable. Only this method of making red yeast yeast wine, it is harmless to accept it, and everyone is happy to give it.

Zheng Shuqing understands very well that success or failure is in one fell swoop.

"Now, the position that suits you is the household servant."

Li Linfu put away the koji and the method of making wine, and said slowly while rubbing his hands.

"Please also show your subordinates that they are willing to accept any arrangement."

Zheng Shuqing bowed and made a big salute.

Li Linfu nodded slightly and said, "It's easy to say." It is estimated that Wei Jian has the heart to enter the phase. According to the usual practice, most of the people who enter the phase have the experience of Jing Zhao Yin, if Wei Jian is Jing Zhao Yin, then no one in the court will compete with you for the position of the head of the household.

When the time comes, I will ask the Son of Heaven to grant you the position of household servant, what do you think?

Wei Jian is proficient in financial management, and he is the wife and brother of King Zhong (Li Heng), you can't compete with him. ”

Hearing this, Zheng Shuqing instantly understood that his gift was really right! If you look at the wrists of officialdom, there are very few bigwigs in the court today who can resist Li Linfu for a round!

Aren't you Wei Jian?

Then try it in the position of Jing Zhaoyin!

This is the fast track to becoming prime minister, do you go or not?

It was impossible for Wei Jian not to go, because there was still Li Heng standing behind him! His sister was Li Heng's princess, so it was very simple, Wei Jian had to rush to the front.

With the position of Jing Zhaoyin, it can bring a lot of convenience to Li Heng.

In the future, when he becomes the prime minister, Li Heng is much more likely to be crowned prince.

Now everyone in the DPRK can see that it is only a matter of time before Li Ying is deposed, and his wings have been cut down by Li Longji!

I have to say that Li Linfu has his own accurate judgment on the direction of the court. Wei Jian is good at managing money, and he can't stop him from taking the position at all, so he just helps him and pushes him to a higher position, so as to prevent the other party from entering the household department and destroying his basic plate.

This is a big game of chess, Zheng Shuqing appeared in the right place, just in time to replace the power vacuum that appeared when Xiao Jiong was demoted. In this way, Li Linfu will be able to play this game of chess alive. In addition, Zheng Shuqing is obedient and knows how to be filial, so it is naturally not difficult to get on the throne.

There is a popular saying in Chang'an officialdom:

Follow Zhang Jiuling, he will pull you up depending on the situation, you don't have to help him do things, but if something happens, he will help you talk according to the situation.

Follow Li Linfu, he can find a way to push you up, you have to help him, but he won't protect you if something happens.

Sent money to Colliers, and he took the money and didn't do anything. If you don't send money to Colliers, he will inevitably ruin your big things.

Zheng Shuqing can only be regarded as half of the official begging now, and he still has to go to Gaolishi's side.

"By the way, how about Fang Youde's son?"

Li Linfu suddenly remembered this stubble and asked.

"Back to the left minister, this son is a little anxious, and it may be promising in twenty years, and it is not worth mentioning now."

Zheng Shuqing said very contemptuously.

"Well, that's what the prime thinks.

Go ahead and have time to think about how to help the saint manage his finances. Nowadays, the expenditure of this center is getting bigger and bigger. At that time, the prime minister will only decide the general plan, and it will be you who will really do things.

When the time comes, if the errand of the household department is messed up, don't blame the original appearance for not being emotional. ”

Li Linfu said indifferently, his face had regained his calmness, as if those smiles just now were pretended.

"Please rest assured! Your subordinates will do their best! ”

Zheng Shuqing can't wait to slap his chest loudly!

……

Marriage is a major event in life, although Fang Chongyong has not yet reached his age, but the marriage has been decided, so he is extremely uneasy and worried.

Late at night, he invited Fang Laique's father, Fang Dafu, to have a long talk and inquire about the situation of the Fang family and Chang'an.

"The matter of marriage is indeed true, and the old slave also knows very well. It's just that I don't want Wang Zhonghei to be downcast to this point, and Ah Lang has been an observer of Youzhou Domain, and he is one step away from the Jiedu envoy. ”

Fang Dafu couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"So, is this family business real?"

Fang Chongyong frowned slightly, in life, he often can't choose freely.

The marriage between the scumbag father and Wang Zhonghe's family, this matter is not something that he can say, Wang Zhongsi will have to recover sooner or later, and the scumbag father is already a member of Youzhou. The dissolution of the marriage represents a political upheaval. The impact will far exceed Fang Chongyong's expectations.

"It's not okay to quit the marriage, let's go to the Wang family's mansion tomorrow."

Fang Chongyong lamented.

He is still a child, why should he take on so many things!

"In Huaiyuanfang, go out of the workshop and go to the northwest."

Fang Dafu said succinctly.

Fang Chongyong nodded, it seemed that he had to go to the Wang family. Wang Zhonghei was transferred to the border town to make meritorious contributions, and if he didn't tell his family, it would be unjustifiable no matter what.

Because of the "operation" of this kind of thing, sometimes it can be unhelpful. There are countless operations that have been more successful than have failed.

"Ah Lang said before that you shouldn't stay in Chang'an, or even never go back to Chang'an. But...... You're still back. ”

Fang Dafu couldn't help but say with emotion.

Fang Chongyong was surprised by these words, and he asked in confusion: "There are many opportunities for development in Chang'an, why shouldn't it be in Chang'an?" ”

"Because Ah Lang said that Chang'an will not be prosperous forever, maybe one day a catastrophe will come. There are a lot of people here, and when you were a child, you were a bit dull, and Ah Lang thought that you might not be able to protect yourself. Fang Laique, this kid is also very stupid, how do you two fools deal with the coming disaster? ”

Fang Dafu couldn't understand why Fang Youde insisted on throwing Fang Chongyong into Kuizhou to do things by himself. Perhaps, there may not be any plan in this. In Fang Dafu's eyes, Fang Youde is omnipotent.

"It's okay, in Datang, not in Chang'an, where else can it be."

Fang Chongyong sighed and said, coming to the Tang Dynasty and not being in Chang'an is like going to a grilled fish restaurant to eat without eating grilled fish. He is not a person who has few desires and can endure loneliness, even if he doesn't come to Chang'an now, he will come sooner or later in the future.

"By the way, the Wang family's mansion should have been given by a saint, right?"

Fang Chongyong suddenly remembered that Xu Yuan and others said that in a house like theirs, the rent for a month starts at seven times, and it is still a single room! The rent alone is at this price, so you can imagine how expensive it is to buy a house in Chang'an!

It is said that when Bai Juyi first came to work in Chang'an, half of his monthly salary had to pay rent, and he had been an official for 30 years.

The officials are like this, which is enough to see how terrifying the housing prices in Chang'an are.

Of course, Chang'an is very large, in terms of living pattern, it is "dense in the north and rare in the south" and "rich in the west and expensive in the east", and the slum area in the south is not only very poor in public security, but also not full of people.

"That's right, although Wang Zhongji is a general, his father also sacrificed his life for the country. But if it weren't for the sage's gift, he wouldn't be able to afford a house in Chang'an. ”

Fang Dafu said very definitely that he has to buy vegetables and cook on weekdays, and he has a very intuitive understanding of the prices in Chang'an. Li Longji will reward the house, but it is really because the housing prices in Chang'an are too high, and it has reached an appalling level.

Ordinary officials, I really can't afford it.

However, if you are a general in a foreign town, you must have family members in Chang'an (not necessarily all family members), which is also a rule. At the time of the Anshi Change, An Lushan's son was also in Chang'an, and he was unlucky to be cut off by Li Longji.

After all, Wang Zhongsi was also a general before, and he was a person who came out of the palace, so it is strange that there is no house in Chang'an! Fang Chongyong thought about it and felt that the Wang family's life in Chang'an should be more difficult.

Wang Zhonghei was demoted, and there was a lot less money, how would the Wang family live? It's not too optimistic to think about. is a person like Zheng Shuqing, who is from a family, and a bunch of people in the family are crowded into a courtyard, and the living conditions are not comparable to those in his hometown.

There was nothing to say all night, and the next day he was afraid that the big-mouthed Fang Lai Que would talk nonsense, so he just took Ah Duan and went to Huaiyuanfang. According to the address given by Wang Zhonghe, go to find the residence of the Wang family.

Is fiancée Lori a cute girl or a big fat man?

I heard that Wang Zhonghe's wife was ordered to marry by Li Longji, and the Li family's aunt Zangfang in Longxi was born, and her family background is very remarkable, this little Lori should not look bad, right?

With the mood of suffering from gains and losses, he successfully passed through the gate of Huaiyuan Fang, and after finding the place, Fang Chongyong knocked on the courtyard door of the Wang family.

"Who are you looking for?"

A personable young man opened the door, and the smile on his face disappeared as he saw Fang Chongyong's appearance.

"I am the son-in-law of the Wang family, and I have something to discuss with my mother-in-law."

Fang Chongyong bowed and said without humility or arrogance.

"Since it's a son-in-law, why don't you even know that the people of the Wang family have moved away? You wouldn't be an impostor, would you? ”

This handsome young man looked puzzled, and looked at Fang Chongyong with unkind eyes, and the two of them stared at each other.