Chapter 867 870. You Come and I Go

This was the first time that Gu Wenheng had felt everyone's enthusiasm since he came to Beijing. "If you have any questions, I can help you answer them now."

Of course this wouldn't work. Everyone was thinking, there were the emperor's spies everywhere, how stupid they would have to be to stand here and talk about things.

"Hey, I've been standing here for most of the day, disturbing the work of these eunuchs.

If you don't mind, there's a new teahouse opened on Zhengwu Street, let's go there and have a chat." Liu Chang stroked his beard and patted Gu Wenheng on the shoulder.

Although he and the retired emperor are cousins, the relationship between them is distant as the emperor changes with the new emperor.

Although he still commands the northern and southern armies in Shangjing, he is surrounded by people arranged by the two new emperors.

My power is about to be lost, so I have to try to get more money for my family.

Of course, only if I can establish a good relationship with this Lord Gu and become familiar with him can I plan for the future.

"Master Liu is right," everyone followed suit and made up their minds to stop Gu Wenheng today no matter what.

As for other officials, they were also jealous, but in front of these big guys, they could only retreat in dismay.

Gu Wenheng glanced at the sun hanging high in the sky, which was about to reach noon. "In that case, let's not go to the teahouse. Tianfu Restaurant has just launched some new dishes. I would like to invite you all to go and taste them."

On his own territory, he was not afraid of any tricks these people might use.

When they heard the name of the restaurant he announced, everyone felt even more sad. Tianfu Restaurant was the number one restaurant in the capital, and it was said to be owned by Madam Gu.

With a wife who makes a fortune every day and is favored by the emperor, Gu Wenheng not only has a good life, but also good luck.

"Then let Lord Gu pay for it," Liu Chang, as a military commander, was the first to answer, "The Nafu wine brewed by Tianfu Restaurant is always in limited supply. I think it shouldn't be a problem if Lord Gu comes forward, right?"

Gu Wenheng replied with a smile, "Of course, my colleagues, please feel free to drink as much as you want today, and I hope you will enjoy it.

But I cannot accompany you, please forgive me."

"I like it, I like it," Yu Ligao also liked it, but the price of the wine was really high, so he could only grit his teeth and go once or twice a month.

As for Gu Wenheng not drinking, everyone understands that it is because he is observing mourning.

Now that the host is in charge and letting them drink as much as they want, they must seize this opportunity no matter what.

As for the purpose of calling these people, it is no longer important.

The worst that can happen is that he won't help either side, so he'll just drink a few more glasses, get drunk, and not know anything.

Among these people, Gu Wenheng had dealt with Yu Ligao many years ago and had the best impression of him.

"Lord Yu, how is your son these days?" Gu Wenheng suddenly thought of the young man who helped him many years ago, who was the son of Lord Yu.

Yu Ligao was stunned, "Master Gu knows my unfilial son."

That kid said he wanted to be a hero many years ago, and after learning a few moves from a martial arts master, he thought he was invincible.

He was making a lot of noise all day long, so he simply used his connections to get him sent to the barracks. Now he has become much more stable.

But because they were afraid that he would cause trouble, they kept him under control and he had never left the capital. How could he have known this Lord Gu?

Gu Wenheng smiled faintly and mentioned the time when he helped them more than ten years ago. Yu Ligao immediately remembered that this Lord Gu had given them a precious medicinal herb and solved their urgent problem.

"Master Mongolia is thinking about it. Being a general in the barracks is also a way out."

"That's good..."

As they were talking, they left the palace, got on their own carriages, and came to the Tianfu Restaurant on Zhengwu Street.

"This Tianfu Restaurant is still as good as ever." When asking someone to do something, one naturally has to say something nice. Li Lai Fu started praising the restaurant non-stop as soon as he entered the door.

The waiter here recognized the master at first sight, greeted him, and asked someone to notify the shopkeeper.

Mingping greeted the officials tactfully. As the shopkeeper of Shangjing, he had to know the situation of these officials.

He led the person to the private room reserved for the Gu family, served them tea personally, and then stood by waiting for orders.

Since Gu Wenheng said he wanted to treat us, he would not be stingy. "Look at the arrangements, serve the best signature dishes, and remember to serve a few jars of that good wine."

Yu Ligao's eyes sparkled when he heard this. You know, he usually ordered a pot or half a pot of wine when he went to the restaurant. These few jars seemed to be enough to satisfy his craving for wine today.

"Lord Gu, this is unacceptable. When we came here before, the supply was limited." Liu Chang also liked this and seized the opportunity to fight for it for himself.

He didn't know that all the fermented rice wine was made by Gu Wenheng. There were already thousands of jars of it in his wife's space, and they were the ones with the largest capacity.

Gu Wenheng, "It is a rare opportunity to host a banquet for you all today, I should replenish the inventory in the mansion later.

But if you come here to drink again in the future, just tell me my name and I will buy you a pot of wine for free."

Don't underestimate this pot of wine, it costs three taels of silver.

When they got there, everyone started talking about business. Li Laifu smiled and said, "Master Gu, to be honest, I tried my best to invite you here because I have something to discuss with you.

I heard that this new crop was cultivated by the noble son himself. Is it really as high-yield as His Majesty said?"

Gu Wenheng pretended to understand, "So you gentlemen want to ask about this matter. I think you also know that the Minister of Agriculture was sent to Gaoling Village in Fu County a few days ago.

The harvest data reported back was predicted by the Minister of Agriculture himself, so I don’t think he would dare to falsify it.”

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Liu Chang couldn't help but ask, "That's really a blessing for the court. Your son has made great contributions to the court this time."

All the years of hard work by the civil and military officials were actually not as good as that of a young boy.

If the yield of this thing is really as high as the statistics show, the Gu family will produce another extraordinary person in the future, and the emperor doesn't know how to reward him.

When others heard this, they felt sad. They were busying around here, but they were not as good as a young boy working in the fields for a year.

Gu Wenheng smiled and waved his hands, "My kid is neither good at literature nor martial arts, so this time he is farming in the village, and it is just the right time."

When everyone heard this, they felt a little better.

Who doesn't have a kid who is neither good at literature nor martial arts? I think Lord Gu must have had a headache before.

This time he stayed in the village because of mourning. It seemed like he had run into good luck and gained merit unintentionally.

As far as they know, among the two young masters of the Gu family, the eldest son is indeed more outstanding, while the second son seems a little dull.

"In any case, we should congratulate Lord Gu for educating his children well, and people all over the world have benefited from it," Gu Wenheng turned to look at the Minister of Rites Liao Weidong, who was a close confidant of the new emperor and spoke nice words.

Gu Wenheng did not dare to underestimate this man. "Lord Liao has praised me. I only hope that he will have a smooth life. I have no other wishes."

(End of this chapter)