Li Longji sat there and patiently looked at the teapot. There were six types of desserts on the small table in front of him, as well as six plates of preserved fruits, sunflower seeds, and Hu beans. None of them were missing, but there were no traces of them being touched. It seemed that no one ate them.
Zhang Xiaobao casually glanced around and pretended not to see such a situation. He couldn't possibly ignore his wife and accompany others. Seeing that there were no stools nearby, he directly squatted on the ground and looked up at the sky.
"You don't say. There are a few pieces of cloth blocking the sky, so it's much cooler down there. Does Your Majesty feel that the summer heat is gradually disappearing?"
"We feel extremely hungry. Does Official Zhang feel that your waist is sore and your legs are weak?" Li Longji felt nauseous just from smelling the tea. He could understand Zhang Xiaobao's feelings, but when he thought about how he was starving in the Hibiscus Garden while Zhang Xiaobao was enjoying himself with his wife in his arms, he felt that it was unfair, so he deliberately said this.
"Oh, this subject is preparing to cook for Your Majesty. Aiya, could it be that Your Majesty has ever felt that your waist is sore and your legs are weak? This subject has never felt that way. This subject has a plan to make a fortune. Your Majesty, please take a look. This subject will go and cook. "
Zhang Xiaobao stood up and had someone pass the written proposal to Li Longji. Then, he walked towards the kitchen utensils. In order to buy the right to operate Mount Huangshan, he still had to cook.
Li Longji was indeed hungry. He anxiously watched as Zhang Xiaobao went to cook. He pushed the teapot to the side, wanting to take some honey money to eat. After hesitating for a moment, he restrained himself and took the proposal and began to read it word by word.
Zhang Xiaobao's large spoon made a clattering sound while Li Longji flipped through the pages. In contrast to the quiet environment, it was very harmonious.
When Zhang Xiaobao finished cooking the third dish and had someone bring it over, Li Longji had already forgotten that it was time to eat. His eyes were still staring at the proposal, captivated by the contents of the proposal.
It wasn't until Zhang Xiaobao finished preparing four dishes and one soup that Li Longji, who noticed that there was no more commotion, finally came out of the proposal. He looked at the dishes on the table, the proposal, and then at Zhang Xiaobao. After pondering for a while, he asked, "Xiao Bao, have you eaten?"
"Yes, yes. They're all for His Majesty. No one stole them." As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, he glanced at where Gao Lishi was. There were a lot of fruit peels in the trash bin next to him, as well as oiled paper used to wrap food. It was obvious that Gao Lishi had not starved with Li Longji.
Li Longji picked up a piece of pig intestine and threw it into his mouth. It didn't have a bad smell, as someone had already cleaned it up. When there were no chili peppers, Zhang Xiaobao would never make such things for Li Longji, nor would he let the people in the palace purchase such ingredients.
After eating two in a row, Li Longji drank some wine. He put down his chopsticks and asked Zhang Xiaobao, "Xiao Bao, today, you came here to talk about the things that provide shade from the sky, not the tourism joint development plan. Do you really want to block it for ten days? Then last night, Cuckoo already … right? The things in the sky are no longer important. Your goal has been achieved. "
"You want me to lie to my wife?" This time, Zhang Xiaobao didn't even bother to address him as a courtesy. In order to show proper etiquette, he had prepared a series of things. He couldn't just withdraw the things before they were done.
"Xiao Bao, His Majesty is worried that someone will start the fire. Otherwise, not to mention ten days, even if you block it for a month, His Majesty won't let you withdraw it." Gao Lishi helped to explain.
"Even if someone starts the fire, we still have to block it for ten days." Zhang Xiaobao insisted on his decision.
Li Longji looked up at the sky again, put down his chopsticks, and said to Zhang Xiaobao, "But if there is a fire, you will be responsible for all the losses. You will have to pay for every place that is burned. If someone is burned, I will punish you. How can you disregard the safety of the people of Chang'an for your own personal gain?"
"Uh!" Zhang Xiaobao choked for a moment. Seeing that Li Longji was beginning to talk seriously, his attitude changed. He said, "Your Majesty, please don't be anxious. I have a way to prevent others from doing anything."
"What way? Are you going to let the soldiers keep watch every day? Keep an eye on the residents? Serve your six thousand hot air balloons? "Li Longji picked up the spoon again, scooped up a piece of mashed potato, and held it to his mouth.
Zhang Xiaobao waved at a palace maid beside him and pointed at the tray in her hands. There were fruits on it. The palace maid happily walked over and only stopped when she was about to squeeze into Zhang Xiaobao's body. She said softly, "Young Master Zhang, please."
"Call me Jiedushi Zhang." Zhang Xiaobao corrected her and shrank back. The palace maid was too enthusiastic.
"Yes, Young Master Zhang." The palace maid bowed her head and replied.
Li Longji was still waiting for Zhang Xiaobao's reply. When he saw the palace maid's reaction, he was stunned. When did Zhang Xiaobao hook up with the palace maid beside him?
Gao Lishi, who understood Li Longji, saw the Emperor in a daze and immediately understood what was going on. He whispered into his ear, "Xiao Bao's extravagance for Cuckoo has made many women yearn for him. Lu He also owes Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family a favor.
Lu He's family is in the capital. A few days ago, she sent a letter saying that her father was seriously ill. She went to the Imperial Academy of Medicine to seek treatment, but no one could treat her. She also couldn't get medicine. Just as she was feeling anxious, news' secretly 'came from outside the palace that her father had been admitted to the Chang'an Branch of the Deyi Hospital in the capital.
The Imperial Academy of Medicine is not responsible for this matter. If we want to pursue, we need to investigate Lu He's secret communication with outsiders. However, it is impossible to prevent this kind of thing. Therefore, it is better to sort it out. I will open up a little and allow people close to the family to send letters. They must first be checked and read in person. The letters cannot be sent outside the palace. "
Li Longji nodded gently. He also understood that this kind of thing couldn't be prevented. He had used it before, but he had never heard of a dynasty that could prevent any news from leaking out. Opening up a mouth would make it much easier to manage.
"The Imperial Academy of Medicine is not wrong. There are too many palace maids and miscellaneous people in the palace. Everyone's request will be answered. I'm afraid there won't be enough time. However, how can the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family be so busy? As soon as the news came in, the other side immediately sent it to the hospital.
If it wasn't the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family, but another person or power, and they imitated the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family's way of doing things, they would let palace maids and miscellaneous people assassinate me. Would I still have to be on tenterhooks every day? The officials of the Imperial Academy of Medicine also have disciples. Why not wait for people with inferior status in the palace to ask for help and then send their disciples? First, they can save people. Second, they can be familiar with the matter. If they encounter difficulties, they can ask their masters for advice and discuss with each other.
We can't chill the hearts of the people below us. We don't expect everyone in the palace to be like the inner court of the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family. When in danger, they will fight to the death for their master. At the very least, they won't turn around and attack, right? If you don't believe me, we can beat Xiao Bao with a stick right now and have someone send it over ruthlessly. When they return, Xiao Bao will definitely only have superficial wounds. What do you think? "
Li Longji felt a bit uncomfortable. The Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family reacted too quickly to his matters in the palace. Yes, the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family had always been the most efficient, but they shouldn't have used it in this aspect. If it was another power instead of the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Family, what would happen?
Gao Lishi nodded his head fiercely. He admitted that even if the Emperor ordered someone to beat Xiao Bao ruthlessly, the final result would only be superficial wounds. Even if he didn't say anything and didn't give him face, the result would still be the same regardless of who in the palace carried out the punishment.
"Yes, Your Majesty. This subject will arrange it in a moment. Your Majesty, if you don't eat now, the food will get cold." Gao Lishi reminded the Emperor. In fact, he was telling the Emperor that Xiao Bao was still waiting.
Zhang Xiaobao was indeed waiting. Waiting for the two of them to finish talking was not a good feeling. It was hard to get rid of the favor of a beauty. The out-of-season watermelon on the tray was cut into pieces with seeds on it. Right now, it was still impossible to research a seedless fruit. Lu He held the tray in one hand and a small piece of bamboo in the other. She pulled out the seeds one by one and then raised her head to look hopefully at Zhang Xiaobao, waiting for him to eat.
Zhang Xiaobao didn't want to rush over with a cold face, but he couldn't stand the other's gaze. He could only slow down and hope that Li Longji and his godfather would finish talking quickly and think of him.
Li Longji turned his head to look. Of course, Zhang Xiaobao was looking at him with a bitter face. He coughed lightly and said, "Lu He, why don't you leave the palace and be Xiao Bao's second wife's maid? What do you think?"
Lu He's face turned red. She lowered her head and softly replied, "This servant is reluctant to leave Your Majesty. If Your Majesty really …"
"Your Majesty, where was this subject just now? I remember, it's the six thousand hot air balloons in the sky. Your Majesty, listen to this subject in detail. "Zhang Xiaobao didn't dare to let Lu He continue. Otherwise, if he went back and brought one back, what would Wang Juan think? He quickly interrupted and didn't look at Lu He's resentful expression.
When Lu He slowly returned to her position, Li Longji looked at Zhang Xiaobao and waited for him to talk about how to deal with the problem in the sky. At the same time, he continued to fill his stomach.
When Zhang Xiaobao came, he was already prepared. He immediately said, "This subject's plan is about the tourism alliance. Ordinary people don't have enough money to follow the tour group for many days and visit the mountains and lakes. Therefore, it is only prepared for the rich.
It is mentioned that newlyweds can go on a half price honeymoon tour. Ordinary people can go to the nearby tourist attractions, and wealthy people can go with the tour group. However, there are so many places, and this subject can't manage all of them. It's not that this subject can't manage, but if too much money is gathered, it won't be good for the country. Even if this subject is full, there are still many people who are hungry.
Therefore, this subject intends to find people to develop a joint venture and share the benefits. This year, this subject is participating in the Autumn Imperial Examinations. This subject needs a good reputation. Even if this subject has to pretend, this subject has to pretend well. Otherwise, this subject's moral character will be damaged, and it will be inconvenient for this subject to do things in the future. Your Majesty, eat less mashed potatoes, they are not easy to digest. "
As Zhang Xiaobao spoke, Li Longji's attention was completely on Zhang Xiaobao. He scooped up mashed potatoes with the spoon in his hand, causing Zhang Xiaobao to worry for him. If he had known this would happen, he would have added some eggplant to the stew, or at least made the sauce a little saltier.
"Oh, Xiao Bao's mashed potatoes are not bad. They can be used as a dish and as a meal. In the future, when there are more of them, they can be sent to wherever there is a disaster. If the children don't eat in time for school, they can be used to fill their stomachs. Xiao Bao, continue speaking."
Li Longji did not feel uncomfortable. He put down his spoon and picked up his chopsticks, continuing to eat other things. A palace maid poured wine for him at the side.
However, Zhang Xiaobao suddenly said, "Your Majesty, this subject does not intend to let the children eat this when they are in school. This subject is conflicted about this matter, and it is inconvenient for this subject to state clearly. If there is a merchant who does not wish to continue with the Chaoyang Operation, this subject will take over and form a local chamber of commerce to take care of the children's meals. However, when the children grow up and study, the merchant who does not participate will not be allowed to recruit such people."
After saying this, Zhang Xiaobao seemed to be trying to suppress the unhappiness in his heart. He took a few deep breaths before continuing, "This subject has brought the six thousand hot air balloons for two reasons. One is to make Cuckoo happy, and the other is to rent them to other merchants to advertise and operate. They can be used to transport passengers to view the scenery from above.
They will be rented to merchants, but my people will be in charge of controlling them. They will be distributed to various places. Firstly, the exact situation of the hot air balloons will not be revealed. Secondly, the people in charge of controlling the balloons will be able to collect information at any time. They will be able to see the appearance of various places from above and listen to what the tourists say.
Today, this subject will release an announcement to allow the merchants to choose which hot air balloon to rent. Whoever rents it will be in charge of looking after the hot air balloon from below. After ten days, this subject will bring the merchants to the designated place. This will also allow the merchants to understand how long the hot air balloon can fly in the sky and how stable it is.
This way, there will be no need to send people to look after the balloons. This subject is also preparing to link up several large mountains, lakes, and rivers to form the largest tourism group in Great Tang. The management and taxes will be unified. Even if someone does not do a good job, there will be a way to deal with them. "
Zhang Xiaobao pointed at the hot air balloons in the sky. Even after his explanation, all of the hot air balloons would be distributed to make money and gather information. This was also what Wang Juan wanted to ask. Why did he have so many hot air balloons?
Li Longji had already forgotten to eat when he heard this. Weiwei opened her mouth and pointed at Zhang Xiaobao. He said, "This subject knows that your thoughts are not that simple. You promised Cuckoo that you would cover her for ten days, so you built six thousand hot air balloons. But you were afraid that you would lose too much money, so you rented them out to others.
In other words, other people are paying for you to curry favor with Cuckoo. At this time, you are still thinking about making money. Xiao Bao, not bad, this subject is under your management of the Great Tang Bank. This subject is not afraid of losing money. "
"No, this is not what I am thinking. I am thinking for the merchants of Great Tang. Do I lack this little bit of money? If I treat others to meals for ten days, how much would that cost? All the people in Chang 'an can only go out, but not in. I just want to look at the cuckoo. I can't hold anything else in my heart. "
Zhang Xiaobao shook his head vigorously and refused to admit it.
"You are really treating others to meals and not in?" Li Longji was used to not taking Zhang Xiaobao's words seriously.
"Yes."
"Really?"
"Really!"
"Speak louder. Say it like you're in the right."
"Really … Really."
"Continue. This subject will not ask about this." Li Longji understood that Zhang Xiaobao would not be so kind as to lose money just for fun. He could not imagine how Cuckoo would feel when she found out. Would she be happy to have a husband who could make money no matter what he did? Or would she be angry that her husband had other tricks up his sleeve when he gave her gifts?
"Okay, continue. When the time comes, this subject will link up all the places of Great Tang with good scenery. Depending on the situation, this subject will come up with a half-year inspection tour, a quarter tour, a month tour, a half-month tour, and other detailed plans for the tourists to choose from.
For example, the Five Peaks cannot be left out. For example, Dongting Lake, Poyang Lake, Taihu Lake, Chao Lake, and other lakes cannot be left out. When the time comes, we will work together with the merchants to improve and make money together. No beautiful place can be left out. "
Zhang Xiaobao took out a map from his bosom, folded it, and spread it on the ground for Li Longji to see. He had circled all the places with slightly better scenery with a red pen.
Li Longji looked up. The other places were fine, but he noticed that there was a place in the Jiangnan West Road where many rivers were marked with red lines, but there was a large empty space in the middle. It was very awkward. Upon closer inspection, he recognized it and pointed at it with his chopsticks.
"Isn't there a Mount Huangshan here? Wouldn't it be a waste to not circle it in? "
"Your Majesty is asking about Mount Huangshan? Mount Huangshan is good, but if we let the local merchants or other merchants develop it, it will cost too much. The losses outweigh the gains. The investment is not proportional to the income. "Zhang Xiaobao casually explained.
Li Longji nodded at Weiwei and suddenly asked, "Then what about you? Can't you do it? "
"Your Majesty, you have already bought many places for this subject. Although they are only in name, this subject can still manage them. Wouldn't it be bad to have another Emperor? This subject can't take out anything else to give Your Majesty. "Zhang Xiaobao did not say the words" exchange of interests ", but his meaning was clear.
"Do you think I lack these things? One more Mount Huangshan is not much, one less is not much. Take it and link it together. If you leave out one Mount Huangshan, it will be very uncomfortable. "
At this time, Li Longji was thinking about how lively it would be when the tour groups were linked together. How much tax would it be, and how convenient it would be for him to walk around. The Mount Huangshan on the map was not big, and the rivers with red lines seemed to be very thick. He waved his hand and gave it away.
Zhang Xiaobao was stunned for a moment. After a few breaths, he recovered and hurriedly said, "This subject thanks Your Majesty. Your Majesty, this subject has a supplementary plan regarding the risk assessment and development route of Mount Huangshan. Your Majesty, please take a look."
As he spoke, Zhang Xiaobao took out a paper from his chest. Looking at the thickness of the paper, it was estimated that a lot of thought had been put into this plan for Mount Huangshan.
This time, it was Li Longji's turn to be stunned. "Wait, Xiao Bao, don't be anxious. What did you say just now?"
"I said that I gave Mount Huangshan to this subject, and this subject gave it to Cuckoo. The specific development plan is all here. Your Majesty, please take a look." Zhang Xiaobao took two steps forward and forced the plan to Li Longji.
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