Chapter 159 People Who Value Friendship Have a Hard Time

"You said Yun Chu can't even hold on to the business he started in Chang'an?"

Wu Mei was leaning on a soft pillow, and Aunt Chun was rubbing her legs hard. Wu Mei was tall, and she also did fencing, horse riding and other activities on weekdays. It took a lot of effort to knead her to make her comfortable.

Only Aunt Chun can do this job. The other female officials and maids dare not do it for fear of hurting the Queen and risking her life.

Wu Chengsi was summoned to Luoyang by the queen, and now he is talking about the big and small things that happened in Chang'an City, so that Wu Mei can have an almost real understanding of Chang'an.

Wu Chengsi was very happy when talking about Yun's recent misfortunes.

"The Empress of Heaven didn't know that Yun's Canteen and the Anti-Poison Business were all eye-catching at first sight. However, after being kicked several times in the street by Sun Simiao, the cooks in Yun's Canteen and the craftsmen responsible for steaming anti-poisons , one by one started to think of setting up their own business.

Nowadays, delicacies that can only be eaten at Yun's Cafeteria are spread all over Chang'an. No matter which restaurant you enter, there are recipes from Yun's Cafeteria. As for the secret that the anti-virus is steamed with strong liquor It is no longer a secret, all qualified wineries are steaming it, and the anti-virus evaporated by some wine shops tastes better than the anti-virus medicine produced by Yun's.

Yunchu fought in the southwest for two years, and was delayed in Luoyang for half a year. The Yun family's industrial income over the years not only did not get better, but also became worse, including papermaking, book printing, iron stoves, and even the seeds of cooperation with the prince. The business was basically occupied by people from Chang'an.

I thought that when Yun Chu returned this time, he would regroup and take back the Yun family's property that had been occupied by others. As a result, Sun Simiao made such a fuss in public, and the collapse of the Yun family's property was imminent. "

Wu Mei thought for a moment and said: "Isn't Yun Chu a being who has brought forth Buddhas from thousands of families in Chang'an? Why are the people of Chang'an not at all grateful to the Yun family?"

Wu Chengsi smiled and said: "Yun Chu used domineering methods to govern Chang'an, and his governance methods were extremely rough. He often used sticks and sticks on the people. Wannian County Prison was called Tiger Cave among the people.

Even if the various policies promulgated by Yun Chu are beneficial to the people, before real money is put into the hands of the people, the people will only fear and hate Yun Chu, and have no sense of gratitude.

However, Yunchu's golden sign of keeping his word still stands in Chang'an. "

Wu Mei burst out laughing.

"The heart of a small person and the righteousness of an adult are always the most unreliable. So, since the Yun family has given up the caravan business in the east and south, what about the caravan business in the north and west of their home?"

Wu Chengsi said: "The Yun family's business advantage in the Western Region is too great. With the help of Queen Yun Na, no one can shake it so far. The business in Mobei in the north is also because most of the caravan managers under the Yun family are Yun Chuxi. Zheng, the old branch of the Eastern Expedition, has amazing combat power, so it is as stable as Mount Tai. The only caravan business in the southwest is the caravan business. Because of his gentleness, Di Renjie has come to Luoyang as an official, and the business here has become dominated by the Wen and Di families. .

Overall, Yun's overall strength has dropped significantly. "

Wu Mei smiled and said: "Your Majesty, a strong wind blew up. This strong wind caused many tall trees in the Tang Dynasty to either break or be uprooted. It is reasonable for the Yun family to become weaker at this time.

Chengsi, you have indeed made a lot of progress now, and even surprised me. If you expand your mind in the future and set your sights on the long term, you will make new discoveries. "

Wu Chengsi said: "Please teach me the Queen of Heaven."

Wu Mei sighed and said: "You are an official. When looking at things, it is best to look at things from an official's perspective, rather than from a merchant's perspective.

From the perspective of a businessman, you just feel that the Yun family is in rapid decline. However, if you look at it from the perspective of an official, you will find that the Yun family has made greater political achievements due to its commercial decline. room for play.

The strong Yun family is hated by others, but the weak Yun family can only be respected. After all, Yun Chu has made countless contributions to the Tang Dynasty over the years. No one can forget this, not even His Majesty and I. I have to be in awe of this person.

The strong Yunshi will make everyone think that Yunshi cannot be given more honors. However, when Yunshi becomes weak, the various contributions he has made for the Tang Dynasty will be revealed. If Yunshi is allowed to If your Majesty continues to weaken, Your Majesty and I will have a reputation of treating heroes harshly, which is very inappropriate for us. "

Wu Chengsi asked doubtfully: "Did the Queen say that the Yun family will get more benefits from the court in the future?"

Wu Mei shook her head and said: "Whether Yun Chu is a treacherous and evil person or a loyal and virtuous person still needs time to test. This person is a real figure in the Tang Dynasty who has not yet been sealed and cannot be determined.

Go ahead and show more respect to Yun Chu. "

Wu Chengsi bowed his head in agreement and bowed to leave. After walking a few steps, Wu Mei said again: "Why don't you tell me about Yun Chu's beating of your brother in front of me this time?"

Wu Chengsi turned around and said with an unclear expression: "I don't know where to start."

Wu Mei waved her hand and said, "After a few more beatings, maybe we can make it clear."

Wu Chengsi left the Zhaoyang Palace where Wu Mei lived with his head hanging. In fact, after Yun Chu beat their brothers this time, Wu Mei did not have any orders. He knew that Yun Chu did not have to bear any responsibility for beating their brothers. He wanted to fight Just fight...

After leaving Zhaoyang Palace, Wu Chengsi quickly put Yun Chu out of his mind. This was a person he could not deal with. He was also the only person in the entire Tang Dynasty who he did not want to deal with. Although being beaten was painful, the thought of Chang'an The murder that occurred in the imperial city, and being beaten was nothing.

To the left of Zhaoyang Palace is Luoyang East Palace. Although it is not as grand as Zhaoyang Palace, it covers a large area. Moreover, the East Palace is the only palace garden with a large number of trees and farmland.

Looking from the higher Zhaoyang Palace, Wu Chengsi had a strange feeling. The pines and cypresses there were very green and vivid. Unlike the Zhaoyang Palace, which had nothing but tall buildings, the two palaces The intersection of the garden is like the boundary between life and death.

Wu Chengsi stared at the East Palace for a long time without moving. It was not until a flock of birds flew from the East Palace that he suddenly woke up. He took a deep look at the East Palace and left Zhaoyang Palace with his hands behind his back.

Naha gestured with a huge peony on her head and put it back in the basket. This kind of early spring peony is a rarity even in Luoyang, where peonies are everywhere.

When Li Hong saw that Naha didn't like it, he was surprised and said, "I asked for it yesterday, and now that I have brought it, I don't like it anymore?"

Naha turned her head and said fiercely: "Don't you know what I want?"

Li Hong spread his hands and said, "I have worked very hard, but if the child doesn't come, what can I do?"

Naha said angrily: "It must be because of your excessive dissoluteness."

Li Hong jumped on his feet and said: "You can't wrongly accuse people like this. I, Li Hong, Prince Tang, currently only have you and Pei Wanying. They have become the most ridiculous joke in the Tang Dynasty. You still slander me for being lewd. What are you doing here in Luoyang?" For a period of time, I stayed at your place eight out of ten days. If I want to be debauched, I will be debauched with you. "

Naha grabbed Li Hong's collar and said: "Even if you are right, why is Pei Wanying pregnant again, but there is nothing in my stomach? I met the queen two days ago, and the queen warned me openly and secretly that she would allow you to With both rain and dew, more royal heirs will be born.”

Li Hong continued to spread his hands and said: "We are still young and are not in a hurry to have children. Besides, I don't want so many children. Three or five will be enough.

Your failure to conceive is probably related to your irritable mood. If you calm down your mood, you will have children sooner or later. "

Naha let go of Li Hong and sighed silently.

Seeing Naha's sluggish expression, Li Hong whispered: "When the weather gets warmer, let's go to Longmen..."

Naha nodded meekly. Li Hong's love for her has never diminished. He has no children. It's just his bad luck, or it may be related to his worries about the fate of his brother's family during this period.

If I can have another child, I will keep this child in Chang'an...

After Li Hong comforted Naha, he hurried to the courtyard where Xu Jingzong lived. The old guy was finally going to die, but he still died of his old age. This made Li Hong feel that God was unfair.

Not to mention anything else, it was just the bad ideas that Xu Jingzong had given him over the years to give birth to children without buttholes. Such a person should be exposed in the wilderness. However, it happened to be him who insisted on living to the age of eighty-five. Recently, I have symptoms of running out of oil and drying up lamps.

As soon as Li Hong walked to the door of the courtyard, the cry of the Xu clan rang out in the courtyard. Li Hong stopped, and a moment later a chamberlain hurriedly ran out. When he saw Li Hong, he lay on the ground and cried loudly: "Your Highness, Mrs. Fu died."

Li Hong sighed and said: "A generous burial!"

After saying that, he turned around and left. The importance of Xu Jingzong is that he is still alive. The living Xu Jingzong is very helpful to the prince's courtesy. Now that he is dead, his political resources have been taken away by Li Hong. Xu Jingzong The arrangements that should be made for Jingzong's family have been made, and it is no longer appropriate to invest too many resources.

Xu Jingzong died, and his student would definitely suffer for a few days. Therefore, Li Hong was ready to take Naha to Longmen to chant sutras and pray for Xu Jingzong, the teacher, before the weather got warmer.

In this way, I can also gain a good reputation for having a deep relationship with my husband.

Everything seems to be destined by God. Everything is arranged just right. When someone dies, there should be life. The only thing Li Hong is worried about is if Naha gives birth to a child as sinister as Xu Jingzong during this period. What to do with children.

It's still snowing in Chang'an, and it has been snowing for half a month. However, the snow is not heavy and has not caused disaster.

Yun Chu frowned and looked at the documents sent by Lu Xiu. After a long time, he tapped his knuckles on the desk and said, "Is there anyone in Chang'an who can freeze to death? Sixty-seven people freeze to death in one go?"

Lu Xiu had been with Yunchu for a while, and knew that whenever the county magistrate knocked on the table, it showed that he was already very angry.

It's true to say that the main reason why people freeze to death is hunger. In Chang'an, if you ask for money, no one may give you money. You can get whatever you want to eat, even if it's swill from restaurants. It's enough to fill their stomachs, there's plenty of oil and water there.

Yunchu had never heard of a normal person who had a full stomach freezing to death. In Chang'an, even if there is no house for heating, you can spend the night in the big house of the Chang'an Orphanage. Or, if that doesn't work, you can sleep closely with the bears in the bear den and you can survive the severe cold.

Therefore, there must be something wrong with sixty-seven people freezing to death.

Lu Xiu also frowned and said, "I can't figure it out, either. I've asked Zhang Jia to mobilize bad guys to investigate the cause. With so many people dead, there must be clues. The answer will be available today at the latest."

Yun Chu said: "This is because the government orders are not implemented. In the past, if someone was trapped in the snow, the night patrol would have found something. How could it be possible that no one was found frozen to death when the shift was changed at midnight, but 67 bodies were found in one go after dawn.

Call the bad commanders on duty last night to see me."

As soon as Lu Xiu left, Zhang Jia walked into the government office with a cold body. Without taking a breath, he hurriedly said to Yun Chu: "County Master, the people who were frozen to death came from the imperial city. When the bastards in the imperial city saw people frozen to death, they opened the door connecting the Ye Ting Palace to Xiu De Fang in the second half of the night and dumped the bodies in several nearby markets. The door, this is a trap for us. "

Yun Chu sneered and said: "The only person who can open the side door of the imperial city in the middle of the night is Chen Zheng, the Yellow Gate Minister. He is the only one who has this power. In order to cover up the freezing to death in the imperial city, he dared to open the gate of the imperial city in the middle of the night. He is really courting death.

Zhang Jia, you go now and send the 67 people who froze to death to the imperial city for me. "

Zhang Jia clasped his fists and agreed to leave, and heard Yun Chu asked again: "Are the dead people from the Tang Dynasty or..."

Zhang Jia whispered: "Prisoners from the Ye Ting Palace."

Yun Chu was silent for a moment and said: "What kind of grudge is there that you have to uproot people. "