Li Yi slowly added seasoning into his soup bowl and said, "Minister Cui, thank you."
Cui Riyong heaved a sigh of relief. As expected, Li Dongzhu was a smart person. There was no need to be so direct, he knew what was going on.
Hence, he continued, "I heard rumors that the situation in Lantian County is not good. Many people are not willing to go there because they can't stay for long. My Ministry of Personnel is also worried about this."
"Minister Cui, don't listen to others. There was a rumor about a poll tax. What about now?" Li Yi looked at him as if he was talking nonsense.
"I know, but the officials don't believe it. How can they manage without people? The people are waiting." Cui Riyong pouted and looked like he was about to cry.
Li Yi naturally couldn't wait for the other party to really hold back her tears.
He hurriedly said, "Minister Cui, my Zhuangzi still has 42 students who are staying there. They relied on the imperial examinations this year and luckily passed. Although their rankings are not good enough, they still have some ability."
"Yes, the difference in rankings is … Doctor Li, you can't be like this. The Ministry of Personnel gave the rankings based on real talent. We definitely did not give the rankings based on anyone's face."
Cui Riyong was used to following the flow of the conversation. As soon as he said it, he realized that something was wrong.
What do you mean by the rankings are not good enough? The first forty-two places in A have all been taken by you guys.
We have to thank the plague of locusts. Many students who did not pass the examinations wanted to kick up a fuss. But when the plague of locusts appeared, they all went silent.
Oh, we have to thank Prime Minister Yao. It was his warning.
By the way, the forty-two students from the Ministry of Appointments are already at the top of the list.
By saying that they did not give anyone's face, they were telling Li Yi that they did not take the things that day for nothing.
"Oh, speaking of which, Minister Cui, I just remembered that you left something behind when you came back last time. You are all officials and scholars. Before you came, you should have some matters to attend to.
The pens and papers that you brought were all in Zhuangzi. They were bundled up like a small mountain. I have been too busy and have not been in Zhuangzi recently. I must bring them back today. "
Li Yi looked vexed as he rubbed his hands apologetically.
"Yeah … right? Alright, I'll bring it with me when I get back. As for Lantian County, Young Official, Doctor Li, you're experienced and knowledgeable. What do you think we should do? "
Cui Riyong was overjoyed. He had brought some good stuff with him when he left today. Look, interacting with Li Yi was really refreshing.
"Speaking of this, Minister Cui, I think there are two people in Zhuangzi who are qualified to be registrars and one of them is a county captain.
I know that there is only one registrar in Ji County, but the situation there is special. Many businessmen say that they are investing tens of thousands of taels of money.
Then, they would have to pay ten percent of the taxes, just like the previous dynasty. They couldn't afford to pay less than the registrar, nor could they afford to pay less than the county magistrate.
Look, one County Magistrate, one County Deputy, three Official Registrars, and three County Captains. Isn't that just right?
Investing tens of thousands of taels and dragging me along, I estimate that the county can collect hundreds of thousands of taels a year in taxes.
Minister Cui, don't you think they're forcing you? I've been busy all day, how could I have the time to care? But I also feel that it's difficult to refuse their kindness. "
Li Yi followed suit and complained as if they were chatting about daily life.
Cui Riyong sat up straight and analyzed the situation. Li Yi wanted three positions, two Official Registrars and one County Captain.
At the same time, he also wanted three Official Registrars and three County Captains.
The businessmen who invested tens of thousands of taels and joined forces with Li Yi to do a big business. Just the taxes alone would amount to hundreds of thousands of taels a year.
What kind of business would have such high profits? Investing one tael and earning ten taels?
"Doctor Li, is this true?" Cui Riyong asked solemnly.
"Minister Cui can take it as a lie." Li Yi laughed.
At this time, the 'Turning Back' was delivered. It was freshly fried.
"Minister Cui, try it. This thing is very oily and is very fragrant. But if you eat it every day, you won't be able to eat it." Li Yi introduced the 'Turning Back'.
Cui Riyong picked up a long piece of meat and took a bite. It was delicious.
He drank another mouthful of mutton soup and was sweating profusely. He felt much better and said: "You can eat this in Lantian County? I heard there's a Drunken Immortal Restaurant. "
"Tomorrow at this time, Minister Cui can go to Lantian County's Drunken Immortal House and eat it." Li Yi said with a smile.
"Thank you Doctor Li for your guidance. In the future, even if I don't come to Zhuangzi, I will still have a place to eat." Cui Riyong sighed in relief.
He was testing Li Yi's strength and asked Li Yi to buy Lantian County's Drunken Immortal House in one day.
Li Yi agreed. Go tomorrow.
Then you have to give me two Official Registrars and one County Captain position. At the same time, you have to educate the people assigned to the other positions. They have to be obedient and listen to me.
If I can take down Drunken Immortal House in one day, I can take down all of you officials.
Li Yi and the others had never spoken in such a roundabout manner. Today, when he talked with Cui Riyong, there were no mistakes.
The two palace maids and Bi He, one of the two eunuchs, who had been standing outside the room, left.
She came to the side of Empress Wang, who was eating a bowl of bird's nest and lotus seed soup. She bent down and explained the contents of the conversation.
Empress Wang naughtily stuck out her tongue: "My uncle really knows the rules of officialdom. Cui Riyong wanted to use such words to test me, humph!"
"Niang niang, I don't understand." Bi He was very anxious. She really didn't understand.
"Let me tell you, this is very interesting. Don't bend over and stand at the side. Sit down, it's like this … …"
Empress Wang began to explain the meaning of the conversation to Bi He. Bi He understood. She had learned it before. It wasn't easy. She had learned it before she became Li Longji's wife.
The words were sharp, the words were tactful, and the matter was settled.
"Niang niang, Dongzhu is actually so powerful." After listening to the explanation, Bi He sighed.
"It's no use. Uncle doesn't want to talk like this. If one day he talks to you like this, then it's alienation.
Uncle only wants things to be done well. Cui Riyong is too calculative. Later, tell San Lang to put him in a group. "
Empress Wang was disgusted with Cui Riyong. Can't you be more direct with my uncle?
Why do you have to beat around the bush? Do you want to see my uncle's ability in this area?
Is it your turn to see? Who do you think you are?
You're just a minister of the Ministry of Appointments. My uncle has to put in so much effort to have a meal with you. He also has to arrange for people to buy the Drunken Immortal Restaurant in Lantian County.
After you've arranged everything, I'll say that you've violated the rules. What right do you have to give three official registrars and three county captains positions?
Empress Wang was the real Empress Wang at this time. The title of Empress was not a casual title.
Especially an Empress who had a child. She could use all her abilities. She no longer had to be afraid of others saying that she was childless. She had to hide her abilities and live a sullen life.
Cui Riyong didn't know that he was going to be sent to a retirement group. He only felt comfortable chatting with Li Yi.
The food was quite delicious, but why did Li Yi drink a lot of foreign oil in the mutton soup?
"Doctor Li, isn't it too oily?" Cui Riyong said kindly.
"I've been calculating too much recently. I'm tired and want to eat fatty meat. The weather is hot. I've made a new food without oil. It's mung bean cake. Minister Cui, bring a box with you when you leave. You can taste it when you go back. "
Li Yi followed the words and gave the food. He wanted to promote mung bean cake and herbal tea.
The recipes for herbal tea were very important, but he wanted to give it out for free for everyone to use.
In the beginning, it was forbidden by the royal family. It was not allowed to be spread.
Later, with the development of science and technology and more data, confidentiality basically didn't exist.
The chemical composition could be analyzed and directly blended.
And now, Li Yi was willing to contribute because this thing was indeed helpful to people in the hot summer.
Even if it increased the chances of people not getting heatstroke by one-thousandth, at the same time, it was worth it.
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