As an official-obsessed man, Li Yifu had long inquired about Li Jue through various channels and knew that he had been granted the title of Baron of Xianyang County and served as the Commandant of Sanglin.
In addition, he also knew that the eldest grandson of the Tang Dynasty in front of him had the reputation of being a "Tao Zhu Gong" and was a master at making money.
Whether it's the small stalls scattered throughout Chang'an, the Qujiang Pool that caused a sensation throughout the capital, or the Qinglongfang Food City that can receive thousands of people every day, they are all his businesses.
He never imagined that this money-making expert was also a master of governing a country!
"Your Highness, did you really write this?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue raised an eyebrow and asked in a somewhat displeased tone.
"What, is there a problem?"
"No, no, no, Your Majesty, I just think it's so well written, it has captured every problem in Chang'an!"
"Such a plan, let alone given to this humble subject, could make even a fool a capable minister, as long as he follows Your Highness's instructions!"
Upon hearing Li Yifu's praise, Li Jue's face immediately lit up with a happy smile. However, the smile only lasted for two seconds before he abruptly suppressed it.
Others might not know who Li Yifu was, but he knew him perfectly well.
This guy's best skill is sweet talk and a treacherous heart; he's a master of flattery and bootlicking!
"Ahem, don't talk big. Let's talk about it when you can actually do what those people are talking about!"
"promise!"
Li Yifu bid farewell to Li Jue and excitedly ran home to share his joy of being promoted with his family.
After seeing Li Yifu off, Li Jue did not return to Lizheng Hall, but went to Changxingfang instead.
Changxingfang, the residence of Su Dingfang.
Su Dingfang has been promoted to General of the Household for his military achievements since the fourth year of the Zhenguan era, and has not been moved to any other post. This has caused him great distress. He wants to find a way to get around this, but he doesn't know who to approach.
That day, he was arguing with his wife, who complained about his low official rank. Feeling depressed, he sat at the door drinking when he suddenly saw a group of elite Xuanjia guards running over and surrounding his mansion.
Su Dingfang recognized these people as soon as he saw them, knowing that they were the Hundred Cavalry Division, which only His Majesty could mobilize, and whose special duty was to protect His Majesty's safety.
Upon thinking of this, Su Dingfang felt a surge of excitement and secretly wondered, "Could it be His Majesty who has arrived?"
Before long, a carriage arrived, and a chubby boy stepped off.
Su Dingfang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he saw the age of the visitor.
Despite his disappointment, Su Dingfang showed no lack of understanding.
"Your humble servant Su Dingfang pays respects to Your Highness Prince Yong!"
This was the first time Li Jue had seen Su Dingfang's appearance. Before this, his understanding of Su Dingfang was limited to historical records from another time and space.
In another timeline, Su Dingfang was a formidable figure, a very famous general during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang.
He participated in almost every major and minor battle of the Tang Dynasty at that time, including the conquest of the Turks, Goguryeo, Baekje, and the expansion into the Western Regions.
Su Dingfang looked rather dejected today, and reeked of alcohol.
Could such a person truly sweep across the world and achieve unparalleled feats?
"Rise!"
"Thank you, Your Highness. May I ask what brings you here?"
"I dare not presume to offer my guidance. I have only heard of your esteemed name, Lord Su, and wish to invite you to serve as the magistrate of Wannian County. I wonder if you would be interested?"
Su Dingfang was stunned when he heard this, his face filled with disbelief.
Although the magistrate of Wannian County was only a fifth-rank official, which was much lower than his fourth-rank general, the magistrate of Wannian County held a real position, which was countless times better than his own idle general position!
He just couldn't quite believe that such a good thing would happen to him...
"May I ask, Your Highness, is what you say true?"
"certainly!"
"But... but I'm a military officer, I'm afraid I won't be a good county magistrate, will I?"
"Just tell me if you want to be one or not!"
"Of course I want to, but I'm afraid I won't be able to..."
"My appointment of you this time is on temporary assignment. You will serve as the acting magistrate of Wannian County with the rank of Lieutenant General!"
"This...this..."
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang's face flushed with excitement; he never expected such a wonderful thing to happen!
"Your Highness..."
"May I ask, Your Highness, why have you given me such an important position?"
"This humble subject...this humble subject does not recall ever giving Your Highness a gift, has he?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue glanced at Su Dingfang with considerable surprise.
"Huh!"
"Who have you given gifts to?"
"To Master Cheng..."
"No, no, no, this humble subject has never given anyone a gift!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue burst into laughter.
"What were you thinking? How could you give Cheng Yaojin a gift? Don't you know that old Pixiu only takes in and never gives out?"
Su Dingfang smiled bitterly upon hearing this.
"Your Majesty, I only found out after I had delivered it..."
Seeing Su Dingfang's embarrassed expression, Li Jue immediately patted his arm.
"Don't overthink it. The reason I hired you is simply because I looked at your resume and admired your talent."
"Heaven has sent you to me, and I can only provide you with a springboard, a platform. How far you can go and how high you can climb depends on your future efforts!"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang's eyes turned red with emotion.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will do my utmost to serve you, even unto death!"
Li Jue nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this, and then took out a copy of the Wannian County Planning Outline from his sleeve.
"Once you become the magistrate of Wannian County, you just need to remember to do a few things well in the planning!"
"oh?"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang hurriedly opened the document, and after only a quick glance, he discovered the crux of the problem.
"Your Highness, many things require cooperation with Chang'an County; Wannian County alone simply cannot accomplish them!"
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