The two arrived at a teahouse.
He Youyou looked up.
Yes, she guessed right, it was Qingxian Tea House again.
"How many leisure teahouses have you actually opened?"
Cheng Tingrui smiled but did not answer.
He Youyou: Young Master Cheng is really good at hiding his true intentions...
The two went upstairs and entered a quiet private room.
He Youyou sat down and brought up what had happened at the entrance of the gambling den earlier.
Cheng Tingrui poured her tea: "Now that we're back in the capital, there are some things we should settle."
After saying that, he shut up.
This is their family matter.
He Youyou believed that Cheng Tingrui must have a reason for doing things.
So he didn't ask any more questions.
She brought up the letter she had written to him a few days earlier.
Did you receive the letter I sent you?
Cheng Tingrui nodded: "Received it, I'll keep an eye on it."
"How many people do you think will be interested in next year's seedlings?"
“Quite a few. The news of your buying of seedlings has already spread in the grain trading circle. Not only are the grain traders eager to make a move, but even some wealthy households have their eyes on it.”
He Youyou: There are quite a few leeks (victims).
The two drank two pots of tea and chatted about the latest happenings in the capital.
The capital city is bustling and prosperous.
Commerce was also very prosperous.
Those who have established themselves in the business world of Beijing include large businessmen and large companies, as well as local powerful figures.
There were even royals.
Even Emperor Zhao Changheng had his own imperial store.
The emperor's private treasury was separate from the national treasury; money earned by the emperor naturally went into his own pocket.
"Is there anything special about royal business?"
“Nothing else, just one thing.” Cheng Tingrui looked directly at her, waiting for her to ask further.
Seeing his expression, He Youyou knew that this must be something extraordinary.
He sat up straight involuntarily: "Which one?"
“Some businesses that are not permitted to be operated by the general public can be granted special permission by the royal family.”
"Oh? For example?"
"For example, iron smelting. In the early years of our dynasty, following the previous dynasty, salt and iron were state-run and private iron smelting was prohibited. However, by the time of Emperor Gaozu, the state-run iron smelting workshops began to show many drawbacks. As a last resort, we began to open up iron smelting to the private sector. However, very few merchants were able to obtain special permission."
"Who holds the authority to permit iron smelting in the capital?"
Cheng Tingrui: "Qi King Zhao Changyi".
puff--
He Youyou almost vomited blood.
This is truly something else; a whole Manchu Han Imperial Feast was fed to wild boars.
The two chatted for a while longer, and He Youyou didn't forget to remind him: "Your uncle is still kneeling there. You haven't gone back for so long. Aren't you afraid he'll become suspicious?"
Cheng Tingrui twitched the corners of his mouth, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
He used to always seek peace and quiet outside, and since he couldn't see the fleas in the Cheng family's house, he let it go and didn't bother with them.
But he intends to stay in the capital for an extended period this time.
Since we're going to stay here long-term, we must make sure we're comfortable and happy.
I will not tolerate any nonsense under my nose.
Emperor Zhao Changheng summoned Xie Zhihong, the newly appointed Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, to his study.
Xie Zhihong followed his superior, Jia Shijie, the Minister of Revenue, into the Imperial Study.
He is now a third-rank official, and according to custom, from now on, he will have to attend the morning court every day.
The emperor said kindly, "Minister Xie, raise your head and look at me."
Xie Zhihong said in a trembling voice, "Your humble servant dares not look directly at the Emperor's face."
Zhao Changheng chuckled.
"Just look. I told you to look, so what are you afraid of? Minister Jia is a witness, and I promise I won't blame you."
Hearing the Emperor's insistence, Xie Zhihong dared not utter another word.
He mustered his courage and glanced up.
Oh yo...
Seeing his expression, Zhao Changheng knew that he had already recognized him.
"Last time, I traveled incognito, accompanied by Minister of Personnel Qu Aiqing. I met you at a teahouse. At that time, I learned that you had made great achievements in agricultural administration and had unique insights, which pleased me greatly. My great cause needs capable ministers like Minister Xie Aiqing, which is why I had them promote you to Vice Minister of Revenue."
Xie Zhihong knelt down with a thud and kowtowed repeatedly.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great favor! Long live the Emperor!"
Only then did he realize that everything was actually the emperor's doing.
Zhao Changheng smiled and told him to rise.
"Minister Xie, your suggestion at the teahouse that day was excellent. I have already spoken with the Minister of Revenue and asked him to study how to implement this measure to encourage the improvement of agricultural tools from the top down."
Minister Jia quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I believe that since this matter was proposed by Vice Minister Xie, it would be more appropriate to let Vice Minister Xie handle it personally."
Zhao Changheng had no objections.
"You, as the Minister of Revenue, are free to handle the affairs of your Ministry of Revenue yourselves. I will not interfere."
Xie Zhihong is now under Minister Jia's command, so naturally he dares not oppose him.
Moreover, he is newly appointed and needs an opportunity to make achievements and build up his political record.
After becoming an official in the capital, under the emperor's watchful eye, one needs to be even more diligent and cautious in one's daily work.
Then, Zhao Changheng said a few more polite words to him, such as "Do a good job, I believe in you."
The two officials from the Ministry of Revenue left the Imperial Study together.
As you walk out of the palace, the sky is high and the clouds are wide.
Xie Zhihong looked up at the sky above the palace walls.
A flock of wild geese flew slowly southward.
Wild geese fly south, and another autumn is drawing to a close.
Minister of Revenue, Lord Jia, walked slowly alongside him.
"Jin Shen, I heard you've been widowed for a long time and haven't remarried yet?"
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