Li Hong was dumbfounded. He originally thought that Quan Yi, a country bumpkin, who had never seen much of the world, would scream at the sight of some gold, silver and jewelry.
But I didn't expect that I would be rude first. I was almost scared to death by a box of treasures that I opened randomly among the many boxes in the room.
"This is an emerald watermelon! Damn, what is this? A night pearl as big as a goose egg?" Li Hong held an emerald watermelon in one hand and another in the other hand. Under the light of the torch, it shone brightly and slowly bloomed. The eyes of the glowing Ye Mingzhu were so wide that they were about to fall to the ground.
"I...it's okay, what is this?" Li Hong carefully put down the emerald watermelon and night pearl, picked up a huge jade pillow, and almost shouted "Fuck" again.
I saw that the jade pillow was round and natural, and the whole piece of jade seemed to have no flaws at all. It was so white and flawless that it was unbelievable.
All kinds of gems that looked like candy lumps not only made Li Hong dumbfounded. Behind them, Xia Zhi and Xiao Xue seemed to have lost their souls, staring blankly at the various jewelry in the box, wondering what they were thinking.
Opening another box at random, the room suddenly seemed to be filled with light, so dazzling that it was impossible to look straight at it: stacks of neatly arranged gold bricks, as if people were proudly showing how valuable they were.
Li Hong murmured after reading this basement and ran into another basement. He had seen countless treasures since he was a child, but like today, it seemed like he was buried in a treasure for the first time.
The walls were also covered with luminous pearls that began to bloom. The cat's-eye-like gems were actually inlaid around the luminous pearls. Li Hong wanted to give Zeluo two big mouths immediately. It was such a waste of nature.
There is even a gold-threaded garment. Do you have such a thing? In the last basement, Li Hong looked through it lazily.
Quan Yi was proudly standing beside him, holding a piece of horseshoe gold in his hand, and hehey said: "Dadu protector, can I just take a piece of it?"
Li Hong immediately quit, looked at him with disdain, and said: "You are now guarding a famous rich woman in Chang'an City. What do you want a piece of horseshoe gold for? As the saying goes: gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times. Look at those... Forget about colored glaze. When the time comes to sell this thing to Baiyi Dashi, it’s worth whatever it can be. It’s not as good as our glass.”
"It's not that the general is greedy for money, the general is just... Hehe, I just want to go to the tavern in Kucha City with my brothers... Hehe." Although Li Hong was talking about him, but judging from the meaning, he had no intention of putting down the horseshoe gold in his hand.
"You don't have enough salary to treat your brothers to drinks?" Li Hong said as he opened other boxes and looked at a box of calligraphy and paintings. He flipped through them casually. Most of them were Buddha statues. He didn't know why they were kept here. Might as well offer it.
"The general's salary..." Quan Yi felt a little embarrassed.
Li Hong turned around strangely, looked at Quan Yi, and asked, "You didn't raise a little one in Qiuci City, did you? Do you believe that I will turn you into Hua Meng right now?"
"No, no, no, you have misunderstood." Quan Yi waved his hands hurriedly, then half of his face turned red, and said: "The salary of the general will be sent back through the bank in Qiuci City, so... so the general will I don’t have money to treat my brothers to drinks.”
"Your uncle, your family is also from a distinguished family. How much money do you need for your salary?" Li Hong's eyes widened, even wider than when he looked at the jewelry just now.
"No, no one in the general's family wants it, it's... Her Royal Highness the Princess confiscated the general's salary, saying that men will become bad if they have money, and men can't have money outside." Quan Yi touched another piece of horseshoe gold and held it. Hand, said pitifully.
Li Hong rubbed his nose uncomfortably. These words were taught by Chun Chun to Yiyang when he was in Chang'an. He didn't expect that Yiyang would use them so quickly. He said after getting married, not now.
"Dadu is protecting you... Are you okay?" Quan Yi looked at Li Hong's somewhat embarrassed expression and asked with concern.
"It's okay, take it if you want. These things need to be transported back to Chang'an. Call Yao Chong and Huan Yanfan over tomorrow, estimate the price of these things, and sell them to my father at a discount. Now we are going on an expedition in the Western Regions , Money is urgently needed, and it’s time for his treasury to provide some money," Li Hong said matter-of-factly.
Quan Yi and Pei Xingjian and others, who were facing a formidable enemy at the door, felt a chill when they heard that His Highness the Crown Prince was so fearless that he actually wanted to make a deal with His Majesty!
If it were anyone else who dared to do this, I'm afraid his head would have been moved.
However, this also shows how stable the position of His Royal Highness in the East Palace is now, and it also shows that His Royal Highness is now a holy family member. As a prince, if nothing goes wrong, it is probably a certainty.
Thinking of this, Pei Xingjian and the others looked at each other and read more or less vague information in each other's eyes.
Banmei and other four girls, under the leadership of Xia Zhi, also rummaged through the boxes and cabinets. Looking here and there, they took out some expensive jewelry and inserted it into their heads, or put it on their wrists or necks. From time to time, they made a ring like silver bells. laughter.
When he was done looking, Li Hong casually picked up a piece of jade pendant, about the size of a palm. It was also crystal clear and white and flawless. There was nothing carved on it. It was just a piece of plain jade. He turned it upside down in his hand.
Then he looked at a few people and said: "One piece for each person, take it as you like. As for these colored glazes, General Pei will find someone to take them to Bai Yi Dashi and other places tomorrow and sell them at a good price. The money earned... will be supplemented as the Anxi Protector's Palace." Soldier pay.”
"This... this is against the rules, right? Protector." Pei Xingjian was a little embarrassed. It's amazing that you used it to make a deal with His Majesty like this. You didn't even transport them all back to Chang'an, but you also took the colored glaze to Bai Yi Dashi and other foreign countries. Transaction, if His Majesty finds out about this, how can he not be angry? Why don't we order you to death
"What's inappropriate about this?" Li Hong muttered, thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I have the final say here. If anything happens, I'll be the one to take the lead. It won't be a problem without you. Besides, give it to him." We’ve been there so much, and he’ll understand if we’re a little bit more corrupt.”
Pei Xingjian, Ma Zai, and Li Jingxuan were sweating when they heard this. Why should corruption be so straightforward? This is punishable by the Party according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
The three of them even doubted in their hearts that if they made up their minds to follow such a master, their future political career would be inexplicably turbulent.
However, the three people also admired Li Hong's indifference, including several of his maids. Although they looked greedy just now and wanted to take them all for themselves, when they actually took them, everyone still followed Li Hong's instructions. Meaning, I picked one piece and didn’t even look at the others.
Pei Xingjian and others have been immersed in the court for many years, and I can't say that their ability to read people is accurate nine times out of ten. However, looking at the bright and greedy indifferent eyes of Xia Zhi and others, they can't help but admire His Highness the Crown Prince for his teachings. square.
After each of them took an object they liked, they followed Li Hong out. Suddenly Li Hong stopped, patted his forehead, thought for a moment and said: "By the way, General Pei, I remember you seemed to be kneeling. There is another girl named Pei Wanying, right? "
"Ah? How did you know?" Pei Xingjian was shocked. When did His Highness the Crown Prince pay attention to these things
"My mother said, by the way, you can help her choose something and give it to her when you return to Chang'an." Li Hong made up an excuse casually.
Just kidding, could I not know! You are my future father-in-law. Although it is said that now that He Lan Minzhi is dead, Yang Sijian's daughter will not let herself choose the crown princess again because she was defiled by He Lan Minzhi. But who can say for sure? Arrange another one for yourself.
Pei Xingjian was in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. Everyone took one piece each, except Quan Yi, the idiot. He took two pieces, but they were still two pieces of the most valuable horseshoe gold here.
Even the maids of His Highness the Crown Prince each have one. If I take another one, wouldn't it seem a bit abrupt
Just when he was about to refuse, Xiaoxue came over with a smile, handed Pei Xingjian a pendant, and said sweetly: "General Pei, I heard that Miss Pei looks like a fairy, so I took the liberty to help you." You chose this jade pendant for Miss Pei, and I hope General Pei won’t dislike it.”
"How dare you, don't you dare? Since the Protector-General has his life, the general should be respectful rather than obey his orders. Thank you Protector-General, thank you Xiaoxue." Pei Xingjian was a little embarrassed, but at this time his pedantic attitude came up.
A few people walked out of the basement contentedly, breathing the fresh and cold air in the cold night again, and couldn't help but feel refreshed in their chests.
The cold air also made the few people who had just walked out of the basement feel sober in an instant.
Pei Xingjian asked worriedly: "The Great Protector, Zeluo has been captured now. Although the real prestige of the Kucha people is gone, they still have their subordinates in other places. Now that we are governing the people in the Tang Dynasty, we will be worried." This will cause uneasiness.”
"Does this matter have anything to do with me?" Li Hong gave up his choice and hung the piece of plain jade around the neck of the little wolf. The little wolf was not used to it. He lowered his head and shook his neck, trying to bite off the piece of jade. , it’s too awkward to wear around your neck.
"This..." Pei Xingjian did not expect Li Hong to answer like this. He originally thought that Li Hong had already made a calculation in his heart.
Li Hong rode on the horse and said cheerfully: "Ma Zai, Li Jingxuan, who do you think should be responsible for this matter? For such a small matter, in fact, the most important test is the governance experience of the parents. In this regard, I I dare not say anything casually and leave it to others to rule. It is related to the well-being of the people and the stability of the country. I hate it because of my lack of experience. "
Pei Xingjian and Ma Zai are known as Pei Ma. They have carried out very efficient reforms in the selection and appointment of officials in history. If they were to participate in these matters again at this time, Pei Ma might be disgraced. The combination has disappeared in the long river of history, so it is best to leave it to the right person.
(End of chapter)