Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 89 Li Tianshi and Liu Mianhua

the next morning.

The news of the Taishan earthquake had spread throughout the capital.

Shopkeeper Qin went to Li Wuwei's store outside the city and directly pulled the man out from behind the counter.

"Boss Qin, if you have anything to say, just tell me. I will visit you in person. Why do you need to come in person?" Li Wuwei was not in good spirits.

Obviously, a businessman like him has no political status. Once he has a certain economic foundation, he must have a life of revelry every night in a prosperous place like the capital. Going around the counter in the morning was just a routine, but he was visited by this female evil spirit.

He was holding a breath in his heart.

We are both Huizhou merchants, and I am also a half-landlord. What right do you have to tell me what to do? I just didn't dare to get angry in front of Shopkeeper Qin, who controlled the supply channels.

Shopkeeper Qin said, "My people have found out that after you and I left Zhang's house yesterday, Lord Li from the Silver Office came to visit Zhang's house in person."

"impossible."

Li Wuwei smiled and said, "Don't joke with me. This kind of thing will never happen."

"You find it strange too, don't you?"

Shopkeeper Qin looked stern.

He had believed Wang Ji once before and almost missed out on Zhang Luan's great treasure. This time, he was almost ruined by Li Wuwei again.

Li Wuwei said, "It's not easy for a mere student to be summoned by Lord Li. How could Lord Li come to visit him personally? That place... is too shabby to welcome a decent guest... Mr. Qin, how about you send someone to investigate it?"

Obviously, this matter was far beyond Li Wuwei's understanding.

With his habitual thinking, this kind of thing would never happen.

Manager Qin said coldly, "I have sent people to investigate in detail, and there is absolutely no mistake. I also learned from secret channels that Lord Li gave a house in the north of the city to this Zhang Jiansheng."

"what?"

Li Wuwei was extremely surprised.

Why are your words getting more and more outrageous?
Is it always the case that others try to curry favor with Li Zisheng, and is there also a time when Li Zisheng generously gives gifts to others?
Shopkeeper Qin said, "The courtyard is being renovated now, and it is under the personal charge of Li Mansion's chief steward Pang Bingkun. Could there be any mistakes? What I want now is for you to take the responsibility of verifying the false information and use all your resources to help me get through the connections...

"I want Zhang Jiansheng to live more comfortably in the capital, to remember the good things of our Huizhou merchants at all times, and then use his connections to get in touch with Lord Li...

"You have to get this done for me, otherwise don't blame me for turning my back on you!"

……

……

Zhang Luan came back from visiting the new house last night and was so happy that he almost lost his mind.

Today he did not go to the clinic to grow medicine for people, which was equivalent to giving himself a day off... Previously, he was determined to make achievements in curing diseases and saving lives, in preparation for entering the Imperial Hospital one day in the future. Now that he knew that Li Zisheng wanted to keep him in the Imperial College to serve, he immediately lost his ambition and avoided tasks whenever possible.

"Master, Lord Li will not go back on his word about giving us the house, right? I heard that any house in the capital city like the one we live in now would cost six or seven hundred taels of silver. If it is really as Master said, with three courtyards and a large house, it would cost more than a thousand taels of silver."

Jin still didn't quite believe what her husband said.

Others may not know what kind of person her master is, but how could she, as his wife, not know?

Bullshit!

Talk nonsense!
You don't know what to do!
Suddenly he said that his family had become rich, and that the powerful people in the court came to curry favor with him, giving him money and houses. It didn't seem reliable at all.

Zhang Luan was sitting in the yard. The whole family was busy cleaning up before the New Year, but he was enjoying the sun and said with a relaxed smile:

"You don't understand my husband's realm. Minister Li now relies on me to win face in front of the emperor. He will definitely give me benefits in the future... If you don't believe me, wait for them to clean up the yard in the next two days, and I will take you to have a look.

"You are a woman with long hair and short knowledge. You just need to follow your father and enjoy the good life. Why do you worry so much? Minister Li even transferred the house deed to me. How can it be fake?"

Jin thought about it, but still couldn't understand what kind of adventure her husband had and how he suddenly became a nouveau riche?

"Second brother, stop working and come here." Zhang Luan called Zhang Yanling to his side.

"Dad, is there something wrong?"

Zhang Yanling had an innocent look on his face.

Zhang Luan smiled and said, "When you have time, take me to meet the expert behind you. I need to seek his advice on something."

When Zhang Yanling heard this, he knew that his old father was addicted to taking advantage. He clearly did not believe what his father said before, but now that they had come true one by one, he immediately imagined the image of a master in his mind and believed it without a doubt.

What’s even more terrible is that Zhang Luan did not give up after making repeated profits and wanted to obtain more “secrets” in exchange for Li Zisheng’s trust.

Your surname is not Zhang, it’s Mao Li, right?
Zhang Yanling shook his head and said righteously: "I have already said it, there will be no more "secrets" to be revealed from now on, and it will be difficult for me to see others... Forget it if Dad doesn't believe it..."

"Too."

Zhang Luan's face was full of disappointment, and he said with emotion, "This kind of expert is usually hard to find. It is a blessing that he can help me twice. How can I dare to expect too much? If I can't get the girl married into the East Palace this time, then the expert's help will be in vain."

Zhang Yanling said, "Dad, it's obviously three things... In addition to successfully predicting two earthquakes, he also taught us a method to prevent and treat smallpox."

Zhang Luan suddenly realized and said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes, maybe that person saw my bravery and fearlessness in curing diseases and saved lives, so he helped me one after another...

"Hey, wait a minute, kid, didn't you say there was a medical book... Then the method of preventing and treating acne was discovered by you by chance in the medical book? Where is the medical book?"

"Dad, Mom asked me to help in the kitchen. Excuse me."

Zhang Yanling knew that his old father was obsessed with money and only thought about how to make a fortune.

At this moment, Zhang Luan is simply a combination of greed and stinginess, so it is better to stay away from him.

……

……

On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, news of the Taishan earthquake spread everywhere in the capital, and many people made rich associations with it.

The most talked about thing is naturally that it is a warning from God, but few people can clearly explain what the specific signs are. However, even the peddlers in the market know that this is a great disaster, which means that something big will happen in the court next.

Li Zisheng, the person involved, deliberately hid at home that day.

He was waiting for the emperor to summon him, but he knew that Zhu Jianshen was now extremely upset and had no time to think about anything else. However, this did not affect his planning for his future.

The future is bright!

Before noon, an important guest came to visit, he was Liu Ji, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and the purpose of Liu Ji's visit this time was still to "congratulate".

"Master Liu, if it didn't work once, why do you want to try again?"

Li Zisheng thought about the last time Liu Ji came to him and said some inappropriate flattering words, which indirectly exposed Deng Changen's tricks behind his back and deliberately leaked his prediction of the Ningxia earthquake, causing an uproar in the capital.

Liu Ji's motives are questionable, and it seems that he is not the same kind of person as me!

Moreover, Li Zisheng is now even more powerful. He looks down on people like Liu Ji who are opportunists. The other party may very well become his competitor in managing state affairs in the future. As a result, Li Zisheng dislikes Liu Ji even more.

Liu Ji showed great respect and said:
"Master Li, you didn't misunderstand me, did you? I'm not here just to congratulate you. Your Majesty has ordered the cabinet to draft a document on this matter. Should it be a self-blame edict or something else to make up for the mistake? For such a big matter, shouldn't I ask Master Li for your opinion first?"

When Li Zisheng heard this, a polite smile appeared on his face.

You come to me for advice and follow my lead. Can I really hit someone who smiles at you?
Didn't you tell me earlier?

"Oh, come in, let's talk inside."

Li Zisheng extended the invitation with a smile.

Liu Ji then quickly made a gesture of invitation, meaning you go first and I will follow behind.

After Li Zisheng turned around, Liu Ji quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, the threshold of the Li Mansion is indeed not something that can be crossed just by wanting to.

Is this just the residence of a Taoist priest or a minister of public administration?
It’s simply the prime minister’s official residence!
(End of this chapter)