Chapter 65: Wine Stirs the Capital

"Your Highness, I just can't stand the invitation of other officials. I have been to Jiaofangsi several times. Read М"

"Jiaofangsi?" Zhao Xu suddenly realized that this is an organization that exists in every county in Dasong.

Most of the people inside were the wives and daughters of convicted officials, and there were also selected female musicians who belonged to the government agencies.

On weekdays, he is dedicated to entertaining officials.

However, Jiaofangsi is not a brothel. The women there are just accompanying wine, singing and playing music.

"The welfare of officials in ancient times was very high." Zhao Xu shook his head, but he still reminded him, "It's okay to have fun, but don't forget your duty."

"Yes, Your Highness." Liu Fu broke into a cold sweat.

Zhao Xu listened carefully again, and the sound of the piano gradually disappeared.

"Tianxiang Tower." Zhao Xu muttered silently. Since the last time they met, there has been no movement in Tianxiang Tower, and he doesn't know what they are doing.

It seems that Xu Hark and others must be allowed to monitor Yan County as soon as possible.

Otherwise, even though he is the Lord of Yan County, it will be like walking in the dark night.

…

Fan Yang, the residence of the Yuan family.

After reading the letter in his hand, Yuan Li looked extremely ugly.

"This old man Mo Zhai went to Yan County."

With that, he tore the letter into pieces and threw them on the ground.

Next to Yuan Li stood a scribe, who was the man who drank with Zhang Rang in Tianxiang Tower.

His name was Guo Tu, and he was a counselor under Yuan Li's tent.

Looking at the scraps of paper on the ground, Guo Tu gently shook his paper fan and said: "According to what Zhang Kang said, Mo Zhai went to Yan County to ask for medicine. But why did Mo Zhai need to do this in person? After all, it was just to find out. The truth and falsehood of the King of Yan are just for his own use."

"Well, it's true. I didn't expect that a crazy and stupid prince would become a big problem in Yan County today. It really upsets me." Yuan Li sat down on the chair, "Tell me, is this King Yan sent to Yan County intentionally by the emperor?" County, in fact, he is not stupid at all? "

"As the adults said, it's really doubtful, but pretending to be stupid for three years seems impossible." Guo Tu frowned. "But no matter what, we can no longer allow King Yan to become powerful. Zhang Kangxin said that King Yan is forging armor, weapons and equipment for his own army. Although the 20,000 yuan is not much, it is still very dangerous in an emergency."

Yuan Li nodded and asked, "In your opinion, what should we do?"

Guo Tu thought for a while and said, "This time Mo Zhai is going to Yan County. Your Excellency, you can make an excuse to impeach Mo Zhai for contacting the vassal king privately. There are many people in the court who don't like Mo Zhai, and they will definitely accuse Mo Zhai. If he can be punished, It will be beneficial to you to transfer him from Yanguan. If he cannot, it may also attract criticism from the capital."

"Of course this trick is inevitable, but King Yan is right under his nose, so what should he do?" Yuan Li frowned.

Guo Tu smiled sinisterly, "I have an idea. I can send people north to spread the news to the people in Beidi that King Yan has made a lot of money recently by brewing fine wine. There are two million silver in the palace. The people in Beidi have tasted the wine we sent." Those who are good at wine will definitely not doubt that Yan County will be taken care of during this autumn hunt. "

Yuan Li laughed when he heard this.

Every year at this time, his Yuan family would be ordered to encircle and suppress the Beidi cavalry who entered Yanzhou.

This year is no different.

When the Beidi cavalry sacks Yan County, it would be best to kill King Yan and send troops there. Then King Yan's matter will be settled.

Guo Tu also laughed, and he continued: "But in order to ensure the success of this matter, we need to borrow someone's hand."

"who?"

"Zhang Kang." Guo Tu said.

Yuan Li nodded slowly, "I'm going to write a letter right now so that he can find some ideas and make a way to the capital."

…

Jinling.

The reputation of Yanjun Trading Company has spread to every corner of Jinling City in just half a month.

Everyone knew that Yanjun Trading Company had the ability to make ice, and this attracted more people to buy ice.

However, in the past two days, the arrival of another item of goods from Yan County has overshadowed the reputation of ice cubes.

This is the fine wine from Yan County.

At this moment, in a restaurant in the center of Jinling City.

Six young men sat around the table, all three of them looking at the wine jar in the middle.

The young master in the middle stood with a beaming expression, "Do you know the origin of this jar of wine?"

The other five people all shook their heads.

"I'm not afraid to tell you, this is the fine wine from Yan County - Shilixiang." Young Master raised his head, looking proud.

"Why is this the legendary Shilixiang?" The other five people were shocked.

A young man said: "Brother Wang, this is amazing. It is said that this ten-mile incense is hard to find in the capital. Unless you are a noble person from a powerful family, you can't buy it at all."

"That's right, that's right. It's said that the British Duke and Chang Guogong on Kinmen Street got into a fight over a drink, just to grab the drink."

The young man who took the wine was even more proud, "So, if you can drink it today, you are blessed."

After speaking, he opened the wine jar, and a strong aroma of wine immediately spread in the restaurant, attracting the attention of countless restaurant guests.

Especially those who are good drinkers, their Adam's apple keeps rolling.

"Have a taste, have a taste." The young master poured just a little into each person's cup and put the wine jar away.

When the other five people saw it, they immediately showed contemptuous expressions.

"Brother Wang, this is not even enough for one bite." Someone complained.

The young master sneered, "Do you still want to drink up such a precious wine? It will taste good if you try it."

The five people had no choice but to pick up the cup and take a sip, and then the praises continued.

Liang Mansion.

Liang Cheng looked at the boxes of Yanmeng wine, his eyes narrowed to a slit, and his eyes towards Guan Zhong became more pleasing to the eye.

These days, the hottest thing in Jinling is the fine wine from Yan County.

The most important thing is that you may not be able to buy it even if you have money.

"We like the straightforwardness of the King of Yan, saying that he wants our help this time." Liang Cheng lowered his head and sniffed the aroma of the wine, his expression intoxicated.

For those who live in the capital, who doesn't love wine?

If there is no wine at the banquet, is it still called a banquet?

Therefore, the capital consumes a huge amount of fine wine every year.

Now that Shilixiang has suddenly come, the reputation has spread, and anyone who doesn't have Shilixiang will be embarrassed to hold a banquet.

"These are for honoring the general manager, but these are for your Highness to honor the emperor, I hope the general manager will be accommodating." Guan Zhong said.

When he first came to the palace, his goal was to make friends with Liang Cheng.

Because if he didn't make friends with Liang Cheng, it would be difficult to enter the palace to see the emperor.

After all, Liang Cheng was a close minister in front of Emperor Dasong, and all matters, big and small, had to go through Liang Cheng before they could reach the emperor.

Therefore, the King of Yan asked him to go to Liang Mansion first at that time.

Now that the palace and Liang Cheng have had some contact, he decided to further contact the current emperor according to the King of Yan's intention.

Liang Cheng is also a smart person. He knew what Guan Zhong meant when he heard it.

He nodded, "Well, you go back and wait for the letter. This matter will have to wait until tomorrow when we are on duty. I will tell you."

"Thank you very much, Lord General Manager." Guan Zhong thanked him and then left the Liang Mansion.

The next day.

Liang Cheng went to the palace early in the morning. After the morning court, Liang Cheng said: "Your Majesty, there is an interesting thing in Jinling City recently."

"What interesting thing? Tell me." Zhao Heng showed an interested look.

"Everyone says that there is a kind of fine wine that is better than the imperial wine in the palace." Liang Cheng said.

"It's nonsense." Zhao Heng was no longer interested after hearing it.

Liang Cheng laughed, "I knew that the emperor would not believe it, but I have tasted it myself, and it is indeed unusual."

At this point, Zhao Heng had to believe it, because Liang Cheng would not lie to him.

"Is it true?"

"It is true. This wine was brewed by the King of Yan. Now the capital is scrambling for it. Some officials and nobles even fought over it." Liang Cheng said cautiously.

Zhao Heng's expression froze immediately. There was an interesting story in the capital some time ago.

After checking, it turned out that it was the King of Yan's Chamber of Commerce that made ice in the capital.

Now there is another interesting story, and it is about the King of Yan.

"The King of Yan." Zhao Heng's heart moved. The name of this ninth son was what he heard the most during this period.

"Although His Royal Highness the King of Yan is in Yan County, he has not forgotten his filial piety to the emperor. He sent a thousand jars of fine wine. I wonder if His Majesty wants to let his servants enter the palace." Liang Cheng tried.

Zhao Heng was silent for a while, as if he had figured something out, and said, "Let him in."