Hello Chang'an Chapter 466

Meng Lie shook off Wu Jue's hand and said expressionlessly: "Why does Master Xuanyangzi think that I will tell you the news before you do?"

Wujue chased after him and said with an apologetic smile: "You're still angry... When will your anger subside?"

Meng Lie was too lazy to pay attention, but Wu Jue blocked his way. He raised his hands helplessly and bowed repeatedly: "Okay, okay, what happened in the first place was all my fault..."

Meng Lie frowned and looked suspiciously at Wujue, who diligently turned over old debts. It was common to turn over old debts, but it was unusual for someone who owed a debt to take the initiative to look for blame.

Wujue sighed heavily: "How about this? I will punish myself with three cups of wine today and formally apologize to you!"

After saying this, he extended his saluting hand towards Meng Lie and said with a cheeky smile: "Just give me ten taels of silver, and I will go out to buy wine right now, and I will make amends with you when I come back!"

"..." Meng Lie laughed "ha".

It turned out that I didn't have money to buy wine, so I asked him for wine money in a different way.

"Can't give it!"

A Dian suddenly appeared, strode forward, stood between the two of them, and looked at Wu Jue with a straight face: "I told you that you can only drink twice a month!"

After saying that, he turned back to Meng Lie, puffed out his chest and said seriously: "Uncle Meng, you have to listen to me on this matter! Your Majesty... Xiao Suining has appointed me as the Health Warden!"

Wu Jue had a bitter look on his face, what kind of health warden he was, he was the only one under his command! Take care of him alone!

Wujue, who was being stared at by A Dian every day, initially wanted to distract the attention of the governor A Dian and wanted to drag Chang Kuo to share the hardship. However, when he went to Chang Kuo that day, he only saw Chang Kuo with only one good leg left. He was still beating wooden stakes in the courtyard and practicing boxing...

At that time, the eldest princess of Xuan'an came looking for her, and she saw Lao Chang pulling off his shirt again and practicing even more vigorously...

Chang Kuo's outstanding tendon meat is old and not old, and the beads of sweat hanging on it are even more likely to blind Wu Jue's eyes.

Wujue immediately ran away - it would obviously not be a good thing to suffer with such a person.

Therefore, he can only be stared at by A Dian every day. Just because he secretly drank twice, his private money was also confiscated, and even the money bag secretly hidden under the bed was mercilessly taken away by Hei Li. Planed it out.

If not, he wouldn't be able to make such a desperate move to ask for drink money from Meng Lie.

"Our A Dian official is getting bigger and bigger." Meng Lie smiled and raised his hand to pat A Dian on the shoulder: "Do a good job, and Uncle Meng will buy snacks for A Dian later."

Ah nodded and immediately grabbed Wu Jue to continue practicing.

At this time, Chang Sui Ning had just finished his early morning practice. When he heard that Meng Lie was back, he directly asked someone to come to the courtyard to talk.

In the corridor, Meng Lie saluted Chang Sui Ning: "Sir, everything went well on this trip, and the person has been settled properly."

"Okay." Chang Suining only nodded, without saying another word, but asked Meng Lie, "Can we have breakfast?"

Meng Lie answered truthfully: "My lord, not yet."

Chang Suining smiled and said: "That's just right, let's stay and eat together."

After seeing her say that, she raised her legs and walked forward. Meng Lie responded "Yes" and followed respectfully.

Breakfast was relatively simple, and there were only two of them there, so they ate without any distinction. Meng Lie was not used to eating with His Highness, but in the presence of Xi'er and other servants, it was strange to refuse too much, so he I could only sit down boldly.

But Xi'er's job was taken away—

Meng Lie frequently picked up dishes for Chang Suining, and many of them were what Chang Suining liked to eat.

Because of the age difference between the two, this scene fell into Xi'er's eyes, and thinking about the many caring ways that Meng Dong's family treated their own girls, Xi'er couldn't help but feel that the childless Meng Dong's family treated her family with such care and concern. Girl, maybe she has awakened a belated father's love that has nowhere to be placed...?

No, father's love is often wordless and rough, but it is more like mother's love when it is so appropriate and meticulous.

With such an idea forming in her heart, when Xi'er looked at Meng Dong's house again, she felt that dazzling maternal love was bursting out all over her body.

Meng Lie did not live up to Xi'er's evaluation. After the meal, he specifically spoke to Xi'er alone. First, he asked about Chang Sui Ning's recent diet, rest and physical condition, and then gave detailed suggestions. These suggestions covered a wide range of topics, including Be precise about burning incense in the room and the types of flowers placed in the vase. Not only should you pay attention to color matching, but you should not look too noisy visually, and the floral fragrance should be as elegant and soothing as possible...

When it comes to the next part, Xi'er can no longer remember the book in her hand.

At the end, Meng Lie summarized the key points. In short, although the things used should not be extravagant, comfort must be the first priority; daily life matters should be as simple and neat as possible, leaving behind the bells and whistles, focusing on simplicity and practicality, so that it can be conveniently used. More time is left for adults to rest.

Xi'er's face was full of enjoyment, and she clutched the booklet in her hand: "My maid will explain everything and implement it one by one later!"

In fact, after his daughter was promoted to Jiedushi again, Xi'er felt quite anxious. He felt that the way he served in the past could not keep up with his daughter's footsteps, but if he wanted to improve, he had no way to start... Meng What the boss said today can be said to be her timely rain and guiding light.

While Xi'er's eyes were full of admiration, she was secretly relieved in her heart. If the Meng Dong family were a woman, and she was younger... where would there be a place for Xi'er next to the girl?

However, Meng Dongjia is so proficient in this way, which shows that he has a lot of research on lifestyle, but why does Meng Dongjia himself not pay attention to these at all?

Especially after coming to Jiangdu, everything in Meng Dong's family has been simple, simple and even sloppy from inside to outside, and there is no trace of wealth and enjoyment at all.

But this kind of Meng Dongjia gave her a very strange feeling... It was as if the Meng Dongjia who appeared in the Dengtai Tower of the Capital before, wearing rich brocade clothes and smiling faces, looked like merchants just for doing business, and now they look like this Meng Dongjia, who has "no worldly desires", is his true appearance.

Today's Meng Dong family is busy in Jiangdu every day, arranging everything around the girl. They are active and meticulous. Although they are dressed in simple clothes and have white hair, they give people a sense of energy that is more abundant than before. feel.

To put it more simply, it means living with a sense of running forward.

But he doesn't want food and clothing, and he doesn't seem to want any power or gain, so where does this rush come from?

Over the past six months, Xi'er and Meng Lie have become familiar with each other because they have had too many interactions with each other in taking care of Chang Sui Ning's daily life. Xi'er was curious at this moment, so she held the book and asked a roundabout question.

Meng Lie gave a rare smile and replied: "Everyone has different desires. As long as I see you being nice, I will be fine everywhere."

After Xi'er was stunned, a look of astonishment immediately appeared on her face... This is probably the feeling of being a mother.

After a sudden realization, Xi'er felt quite emotional in her heart. Although the girl had a hard life and had no father or mother since she was a child, but up to now, in an emotional sense, she can be regarded as having both parents... No, not just having both parents, it is simply over the limit. Woolen cloth.

Chang Sui Ning, who had "overpaid parents", went to the outer study room first as usual to listen to Yao Ran and Wang Luo's official reports. It has been more than 20 days since the news of Chang Sui Ning taking over as the governor of Jiangdu came out. In the Huainan Dao area, apart from Sanzhou, which was the first to respond, among the remaining nine states, in the past half month, Sanzhou has successively sent people to come. Coming to Jiangdu to congratulate the newly-appointed Jiedu Envoy may not be sincere, but at any rate I have expressed my stance -

Four of the remaining six states are still pretending to be deaf and dumb. Shenzhou and Huangzhou are not willing to follow suit. There are already voices of dissatisfaction. Yao Ran relayed without emotion: "Shenzhou and Huangzhou The governors of both places said privately: "I will never succumb to a mere little girl."

Chang Sui Ning, who has always been good at discovering the strengths of others, nodded appreciatively: "Yes, although he has no brains, he has courage."

Yao Ran then reported in detail the details of the six states brought back by the spies.

At this point, half of the people in Huainan Province do not intend to obey the new Jiedu envoy. In Chang Sui Ning's view, compared with the so-called "not to be inferior to a mere woman", the real root cause is, Most of it can still be attributed to the current turbulent situation and people's hearts.

After Yao Ran finished speaking, Chang Suining just nodded and said: "Okay, I understand."

Luo Ze quietly glanced at the still calm Governor, and felt that under this calm appearance, the sword must be ready to be unsheathed - after all, the Governor said before that he would only give those people half a month, and now the deadline has come.

Chang Suining already had concerns in her mind, but she was not in a hurry to say anything on her face. She had one more important matter to discuss with Jiangdu officials today.

A few days ago, people from the Japanese country presented Chang Suining with the progress in arresting Japanese pirates. They also sent seasonal products from the Japanese country.

In addition, the garrison sent by Da Sheng to garrison the Japanese island has also arrived. Chang Sui Ning's original plan to force the Japanese to make peace is being implemented in an orderly manner.

The sea has calmed down, and in three days it will be time to open the sea this year.

Chang Suining promised the fishermen that they would open the sea as usual this year, and the fishermen's fishing boats and nets were ready, just waiting to go out to sea for fishing. Chang Sui Ning, however, has greater ambitions and plans to take action.

Yesterday, Shi Suining notified Jiangdu officials to come to discuss the matter.

In the meeting hall, Chang Sui Ning first listened to the officials report their respective affairs before bringing up the key point for everyone to come today.

She told everyone that she would reopen the Jiangdu Shipping Department.

The so-called Municipal Shipping Department is an official office established by Dasheng at the Linhai Port about a hundred years ago, responsible for overseas diplomatic and mutual trade matters. There were two such shipping companies in Dasheng before, one in Guangzhou, Yangcheng, and the other in Yangzhou, Jiangdu.

However, due to the unstable maritime situation and the uncertainty of foreign policy, the implementation of the Municipal Shipping Department was not smooth. Decades after its establishment, it was gradually abandoned or even completely abolished. Today, few people mention its existence.

At this moment, Chang Suining suddenly mentioned that he wanted to reopen the Shipping Department, and the officials immediately became noisy. Some officials who had just entered the officialdom even asked the people around them uncertainly in a low voice: "...What is the Shipping Department? What is its use? also?"

Chang Suining asked Yao Ran to come forward and explain her plan in detail.

Chang Sui Ning not only plans to reopen the shipping department, but also intends to reorganize and improve its old system. During these days, she has discussed it with Luo Guanlin and others -

In addition to foreign relations, the rebuilt Shipping Department will be more useful in overseas trade.

Trade caravans can be divided into two groups, one is official and merchant, and the other is private caravan. When private caravans go to sea for trade, they must go through the Municipal Shipping Department to issue passage orders. The Municipal Shipping Department is responsible for monitoring their fleets and collecting corresponding shipping taxes.

After hearing this, all the officials couldn't help but talk about it.

"Although your Excellency is now in charge of the finance and taxation of Huainan Road, this matter is ultimately related to national affairs..." An official reminded: "It may need to be approved by the imperial court first."

"This is natural. I have sent a message to the capital." Chang Sui Ning smiled: "Now the sea outside Jiangdu has become calm. I believe that both the saint and the household will be happy to see this."

If this happens, it will bring considerable financial income to Dasheng. In addition to finances, Chang Suining also values ​​unknown products and new things from overseas.

Everyone discussed it for a while, and most of them thought it was feasible.

As Chang Suining said, Jiangdu is now at peace overseas. Although she showed a bit of cruelty in her battle with the Japanese army, she did a good job of deterring the overseas countries. Under such an opportunity, she personally pacified the Japanese army. It is most reasonable for her to come forward to propose this strategy for those who are in trouble at sea.

And she built a shipyard in Jiangdu last year... Thinking about it now, it seems that she had already planned it.

Including killing a group of people on the sea to gain prestige, getting the Japanese to make an agreement to eliminate the pirates, and having Sheng's army stationed on the Japanese islands... There are traces of paving the way for this.

This gentleman has worked hard for a long time, so the time and place are favorable. In this way, how can they be at odds with each other?

Although Huainan Road is not yet unified, the policies implemented by Chang Sui Ning in Jiangdu always make sense. For any policy proposed by her, even if the people below do not agree with it at first, they have to try it out.

Putting aside Chang Suining's lustful power, everyone here knows that foreign trade has always produced huge profits as long as it is implemented smoothly...

Thinking of the great wealth that this move would bring, many officials' eyes lit up and they spoke out in favor of this matter.

So Chang Suining took advantage of the situation and proposed that she first select a city shipping envoy to be responsible for preparing for the reconstruction of the city shipping department. She also planned to organize a fleet to go to sea as soon as possible to bring goods from the silk weaving workshop and the porcelain making workshop. , let's explore the routes first—those old routes have not been used for a long time. We need to explore them again and add corrections to prepare for future trade.

These follow-up matters require the participation of city ambassadors.

As soon as this statement came out, all the officials recommended each other or recommended available cronies.

This is an obvious fat difference, the kind that can't be fatter!

Ever since she took over Jiangdu, Chang Suining has never hesitated to allow everyone to share profits within the controllable range in order to work together as a team. Her "generosity" is written on the surface.

But this time, Chang Sui Ning had slightly different ideas. In other words, she already has a candidate in mind.

Chang Suining looked past the enthusiastic officials and looked at the person sitting very far back who had never spoken out about the matter of recommending the city ambassador.

It was a very young face, wearing a county magistrate's official robe.

Caught up! On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, I still wish you all a happy New Year!

Supplement on the 13th: There is no way to update today. I declare that visiting relatives is really the most tiring thing in the world...

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