After reporting to the Ministry of Officials and visiting the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, Li Pin stayed in the capital for a while.
Theoretically speaking, in a place like the capital, where dignitaries and various second-generations gather together, a small seventh-rank county magistrate, even if he is promoted, few people will give him a second look. However, due to the hospitality of Ning Yi, the Right Prime Minister's Mansion and others, he was not neglected much in the following period of time, but various social activities continued and he lived a very fulfilling life. Among them, the one who looked for him the most was Qin Siyuan's nephew, the sixteenth son of the Qin family, Qin Shaoyu.
Speaking of this Qin Shaoyu, his contacts with Ning Yi were just random arrangements made by Qin Siyuan at the beginning. After Qin Siyuan's recovery, all the relatives came to join him. He couldn't push it or refused, so he dismissed some of it softly and hard, and also left a few relatively smart and motivated young people by his side, Qin Shaoyu being one of them. It's just that in a place like the capital, it's not something that a little bit of cleverness can handle if you want to make a name for yourself or keep up with Qin Siyuan's teachings. Due to the power of the prime minister's mansion, Qin Shaoyu was lost in it soon after, and even mixed with the famous people in the capital such as Gao Muen.
Qin Siyuan reminded him after knowing this. Fortunately, although Qin Shaoyu was afraid of this uncle, he still had some self-examination. Then Qin Siyuan arranged for him to entertain Ning Yi. After Qin Shaoyu knew that his uncle favored him, he observed with an open mind, and soon after, he was convinced by what Ning Yi did. After Ning Yi settled in the capital, he often came to visit Ning Mansion.
In fact, there are many aides and guests in the prime minister's mansion, and there are many smart people, such as Yao Zunian, Ji Kun, Cheng Zhouhai, and even some other disciples of Qin Siyuan. However, these people are either old, or moderate in character, or too aggressive. Only Ning Yi, who is about the same age as him, still chats very happily with him many times. He admired Qin Siyuan and Ning Yi. After admiring it, he deliberately learned from Ning Yi.
A man will always look forward to the back of another man, Qin Shaoyu is in such a stage. Of course, he couldn't learn Ning Yi's domineering and strategy. The beginning of imitation is often to learn his demeanor and speech, and soon after. It was only after several conscious conversations between Ning Yi and him that he gradually found his position.
In terms of intelligence, he can't keep up with these powerful people anyway, but as a relative of the Right Prime Minister, he can't keep up with them and wants to make friends with them. It's a relatively simple thing. In the process of interacting with Ning Yi and others, he was still in the social circle of Bianliang, but this time he no longer interacted with Gao Muen and others, but deliberately contacted the circles of some literati and celebrities, and treated, communicated, and communicated with others with humility. Some famous and talented scholars approached and touted a few words. The most important thing is to deliberately get close to some young people who Ning Yi and Qin Siyuan feel are capable. In particular, Qin Siyuan's disciples were old and old.
He is a member of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion. Even if he is not talented enough, when he wants to show kindness, it is impossible for someone to come and slap him in the face. After going back and forth like this, he made more friends with these people, and his treatment of others and things also had a bit of an air of being called a famous gentleman.
Some of Qin Siyuan's sons and nephews also stayed in the capital. study hard. But in the past six months, Qin Siyuan became more and more satisfied with him, and praised him for his progress. In the past two months, monk Jue Ming, who is very well-connected in the Xiangfu family, would occasionally say a few words to him and give him some advice. After interacting with these people, his understanding of classics and poetry has improved faster than before.
for these reasons. At this time, Qin Shaoyu became more and more convinced of Ning Yi. After Li Pin went to Beijing, Ning Yi said: "This person is extremely talented and learned, and his work is not bad." Qin Shaoyu took the initiative to undertake the task of entertaining, arranging outings, poetry gatherings, and banquets in brothels. Quite enthusiastic.
Li Pin is actually better at this, and does not exclude these social interactions. The leadership of the prime minister's son was a stepping stone to him. Soon after, several poems and poems at the literary meeting made the original Jiangning talent become famous again in the Bianliang circle. At this time, the experience of serving as an official has been It made him more mature and calm. If at the time he was known for this kind of poetry, he still had the vanity of a young man and the pursuit of fame. At this time, he was more just experiencing the prosperity and joy in it. Too much indulging in fame.
In fact, in Bianliang in the recent period, due to the good news of Guo Yaoshi's defeat of Xiao Qian, there was a ecstasy like boiling everywhere. From the private celebrations of ministers and ministers, to the poetry gatherings of literati and writers, and the enthusiasm of brothel activities, down to the discounts and promotions of some businesses, including Zhuji, and patriotic feedback. The atmosphere of the city is fried like a Chinese New Year.
If Tong Guan's recovery of Yanjing, and even the subsequent victory together, there are still some people who can know the inside story. This victory made everyone dispel their doubts about "Prosperity".
Xiao Gan, the King of Xi of the Liao State, one of the true central generals of the Liao State, even when the Jurchen rebelled and swept across the northern land like a smashing wreck, it was difficult to suppress the light of this person. The prime minister of the Liao state and the six kings of Xi, finally mastered the troops of the Liao state and resisted those who were attacked by the Jurchen. Although most people said that the Liao Kingdom was already vulnerable, but when Guo Yaoshi really killed this person, the joy of the people really broke out.
Li Pin was also immersed in this joy. Together with Qin Shaoyu, he met some famous women in the capital, and also made friends with several famous and talented young people. This includes Chen Dong, a well-known student of the imperial court - but Qin Shaoyu doesn't like this guy, because the other party once came to the door to accuse Ning Yi of not being enterprising and a vain student.
The capital is the first place of goodness, and all the complicated affairs of the world are gathered here. While feeling these breaths, he also considered various matters of being an official, including his worries about the disaster situation in various places at this time, how to distribute disaster relief in the future, and calm down the skyrocketing food prices, including his concern for a prosperous country and a strong country after contacting the grassroots for more than two years. Many thoughts of the soldiers, and even some suggestions that the court would be more vigilant in dealing with Guo Yaoshi.
Of course, after leaving office, what he feels every day is the unfinished business. He thinks about these things, and he may not feel that he has reached the extreme. Just like the angry youth of later generations worrying about state affairs, although sometimes they say that the country is on the verge of perishing, in fact, looking around, the world around is still turning calmly. If everyone is anxious about this, life will not be over. .
Privately, he wrote several submissions and excerpts. Hand them over when you are ready, or talk to Qin Siyuan. At the same time, he is also considering who will be summoning him to Beijing this time - of course, it must be the right minister's line - and what position will be assigned to him, and why.
Qin Shaoyu didn't know about these things, and Ning Yi didn't say anything - Li Pin didn't know whether he knew or didn't know. In his opinion, there was a high possibility that Ning Yi didn't know. Because even if Ning Yi could speak in front of Qin Siyuan. As a prime minister, it is impossible to tell a businessman who is helping him with his arrangements for officials.
As for Ning Yi, his views were not as extreme as Chen Dong's, but he was somewhat sighed and a little pity.
During the recent period, he had been in contact with Ning Yi several times. Ning Yi was kind and caring to him. Sometimes I chat with him about things when he was a county magistrate, and about the situation of some people at the bottom. Ning Yi is not a person who is not down-to-earth, but in Li Ping's eyes, the other party understands these things, obviously for the sake of doing business - he I didn't understand Ning Yi's idea, at the beginning of acquaintance. Ning Yi's operation of Songhuadan surprised him, and he also participated in it to help, but these are small things after all, how can a man concentrate on these things!
On the other hand, in Qin Shaoyu's many words of admiration, he actually deepened this impression.
He is very good in business, and now he even helps the entire prime minister's mansion to operate the income. All kinds of methods are powerful, so that the enemies in the green forest are terrified. There are many ways to do business. All kinds of extravagant fresh products quickly swept the market. He knew about the expansion of Zhuji. This time, living in the upper room behind Zhuji, he was able to witness it with his own eyes:
The packaging is exquisite, and expensive perfume and soap are added, which may be dozens of times higher than the cost. A small pot of quail eggs is packed in a fine porcelain bottle and can be sold for a dozen taels of silver, and it is said that adding precious medicinal materials has the effect of prolonging life. Ask for amazing prices for paper fans, bookmarks and more. The Zhuji carts that went out were selling all kinds of precious and eccentric things to the wealthy merchants in the surrounding states and counties. Even the clothes and fabrics of the Su family run by his wife are said to have been carefully designed, and they look really beautiful and spiritual, but they have a good-looking logo that is said to symbolize "Suning". The asking price is terrifyingly high, and it is said that a small number of wealthy businessmen are even proud to wear such clothes.
These things, plus the several times to see Ning Yi go out, plus the requirements and discipline of employees in Zhuji, what employee rules and regulations manuals will be read every day - this is the beginning of domineering and greedy for the big family. , the beginning of private slavery and xenophobia. Although the means are powerful, it is not the way of a gentleman after all.
Before leaving Beijing, he had to find a good time to persuade Liheng, so that he could live up to his friendship.
The autumn sun shines brightly from the window, and the yellow leaves fall from the courtyard. During the party in Little Candle Square, when someone came to toast him and clink glasses, he still thought about this matter, and then smiled and raised his glasses to socialize. stand up.
At the same time this afternoon, Ning Yi led seven or eight guards into the backyard of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion by car. Entering here, the rest of the guards dispersed, only Zhu Biao followed into the inner courtyard. When approaching the courtyard where the prime minister's residence usually discusses affairs, he said hello to Yao Zunian, who came over from the side: "Niangong, how is it today? Are things clear?"
Yao Zunian stroked his beard and smiled: "This morning's news, the battle of Fengshan has come to an end, Guo Yaoshi was defeated by Kui, and the results are still expanding, but Xiao Gan's remnants have been wiped out."
"That's great." Ning Yi also laughed, "Being able to win this battle shows that it wasn't a fluke. I'll treat you to dinner tonight."
The war since mid-to-late July, a few days ago, came the news that Guo Yaoshi and the remnants of Xiao Qian were not in a confrontation. This was already the last of the Xi State army under Xiao Gan's jurisdiction after Xiao Gan's death. Guo Yaoshi had the upper hand, but the opponent was still not to be underestimated. At this time, the dust had settled, and Ning Yi and others were also sincerely happy. Although these days, they need to be busy and worry about things, far more than that.
Ning Yi was still laughing here, and the monk Jue Ming also came over there: "Extra meal is a good thing, I'm afraid that after the extra meal, I won't be able to relax all day."
"It was already expected. After all, doing something is better than doing everything, but waiting for the result." Ning Yi put his hands together and greeted Monk Jue Ming with a smile.
Not long after, everyone entered the study, including Yao Zunian, Ji Kun, Monk Jue Ming, Ning Yi, and the other three staff members who were stationed in the prime minister's residence. The seven people plus Qin Siyuan basically controlled the overall situation of the entire Right Prime Minister's Mansion. Ning Yi was also invited to participate in this kind of meeting because he showed strong operational research ability and sufficient control over multi-line operations. In the past, Chengzhouhai could also be counted as one. There are also other talents in the Prime Minister's Mansion, and some of them may be even more capable, but as talents in special responsibility, they are not suitable to participate here.
one country. There are tens of thousands of people, many things, and those who are really doing all kinds of things, and it is not only the right prime minister's office. Now in Li Gang's mansion, Cai Jing's mansion, Tong Guan's mansion, etc., etc., I am afraid that the same situation is emerging, responsible and worried about various things. On the side of Ning Yi and the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, perhaps Guo Yaoshi's victory shocked the world. But in the recent period of time, what everyone is doing is far more than paying attention to this side or celebrating, in order to deal with the situation of the whole world, internal and external troubles. In fact, there are many things that are hundreds of times larger than the business he is currently running, and they are being pushed forward all the time.
therefore. Qin Siyuan, who had just returned from the imperial city, only slightly expressed his joy and began to talk about business.
"... This great victory over the mountains has brought a lot of attention to the next things, including what we have been working on before... The spirit of the Holy Spirit is good, and many things should be finalized after that. Today in the temple, Tan Zhen's movements are very fast, He said that Guo Yaoshi was originally a starving people in Liaodong. Now that he can win this victory, it shows that the loyal and brave people are also in the wilderness. In order to prevent the Jin people from turning their backs in the future, he proposed to recruit Han people from Hedong and Hebei to form a rebel army. Today's bandits are like Tian Hu's generation, if they are loyal and righteous, they can also recruit security. Tong Shumi also supports this matter. It should be passed soon."
After Qin Siyuan said this, Ning Yi frowned slightly, and Yao Zunian said over there, "The matter that Tong Shumi is going to retire is obviously one of them."
Monk Jue Ming sat on the side and smiled slightly: "Tong Guan wants to go to office, Tan Zhen wants to go, it was expected... but Liheng. I always thought that the golden man would go south, but this time it is too much. A guarantee, why are you still so serious?"
When he asked this question, Ning Yi smiled. Shaking his head: "The north of Yanmen Pass was originally the place of the Liao Kingdom, and when Guo Yaoshi was sent down, it was no problem to recruit the hungry people to fight the war. The south of Yanmen Pass was originally our own place. But I don't know about soldiers, maybe it's a good thing."
Qin Siyuan nodded, "Actually, Liheng is right, especially when he recruited An Tianhu and the others, and gave them the status, but it was the tigers who were in danger. Dong Pang'er is a lesson from the past, hum...
Qin Siyuan's cold snort had its own origin. Dong Pang'er was a leader of an uprising against Liao a few years ago. He was defeated by the Liao people and surrendered to the Wu Dynasty. Tong Guan recruited him and regarded him as an achievement in the fight against Liaoning. Now he is serving as the envoy of Cheng Xuan on Hedong Road, which has become a local disaster. But such a person cannot be moved for the time being. That's Tong Guan's face. Over the past few years—especially recently, Tong Guan has been responsible for recovering Yan Yun, coupled with Guo Yaoshi's victory. "There are talented people in the country", if you want to become an official, leave a good reputation. Qin Siyuan had been unhappy with guys like Dong Pang'er for a long time, but when he came to power, the other party had already joined him, and he couldn't move him now.
Of course, with his self-restraint, he just snorted at this time: "In any case, Li Xiang's side is outside the master, and most of us are responsible for the domestic after all. As Liheng said, the north... It is better to be prepared than nothing. Now the sage has also ordered the consolidation of the border defense, and the Shanxi side is also recruiting Ying, Wei and other places to drop people. As for what we need to do, there are two main things that everyone knows, one of which can already be done, and the other. , then we have to wait for the attitude of Cai Taishi, Tong Shumi and others..."
Qin Siyuan ordered the table: "North, as I said before, the contact with Zhang Jue, the governor of Pingzhou, can begin to change. In Youyan, Jinren always defaulted and refused to return the contract. Said to give them a good look. Now that Guo Jiedu has defeated Xiao Qian, I believe it can also shock the Jin people. Zhang Jue wanted to lead Pingzhou to surrender to our dynasty, and now is the time. This is one of the things in the north... "
"As for the other thing, it's more difficult." Qin Siyuan paused, "The disaster has been saved on both sides of the north and south, but the problem has just begun. Now that food prices are rising so fast, the tycoons from all over the world are involved. Once the disaster relief food reaches the hinterland of the disaster, nine out of ten will not be saved. As a result, how much food is useless, not to mention the protection of the northern expedition. This year... Nearly 60 million tons are transported to the north. These wealthy families have a lot of money. Now they think I want to get a little back. I don’t know what will be the result of negotiating with Taishi Cai and Shumi Tong, and whether I can get their approval…”
"...But if not." Qin Siyuan's eyes swept across the crowd, "We have to consider pushing hard."