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"Especially suitable for retirement and relaxation."

"Then let's go and stay in the monks' quarters at Taiping Xingguo Temple,"

Old Master Liu said to his son

"Your grandmother was a Buddhist,"

"But I'll help her stay here."

After walking for a short while, they arrived at the Ao Temple.

Upon learning that it was Liu Erlang's father and brothers visiting,

The doorman warmly welcomed them inside.

Liu Wu's abilities are indeed limited.

While in Sichuan, he was also able to assist in managing the military's finances and supplies.

Upon arriving in Xiangyang, he changed his job to become a full-time military clerk.

Now it has even broken away from the military system.

They were completely transferred to become officials in Zhao Yuan's Eastern Palace.

The grade has indeed been raised.

However, their actual power is decreasing.

But its advantage lies in its refined and elegant style!

"Why isn't there even a cleaning lady here?"

Old Master Liu was quite disgusted.

Liu Erlang's wife and children are still in Xiangyang.

He now serves as an official in Tokyo, all alone.

He lived in the back courtyard of the temple.

It was the residence of exiled Persian nobles.

They were assigned to several officials of the Eastern Palace as dormitories.

The servants were all mixed-race Zoroastrian monks who had returned to secular life.

It was getting dark.

The Bai family father and son had finished eating.

Liu Wucai returned from get off work at the East Palace.

Upon learning of his father and elder brother's arrival,

Liu Wu was particularly happy.

He then introduced the other officials from the Eastern Palace.

After some small talk and greetings,

The outsiders left one after another.

When only family members remain,

Old Liu, the wealthy man, couldn't help but complain.

"He was not given a house, nor any maids,"

"You're still coming home so late,"

"You're not as good an official as you were when you were in the county government."

Liu Wu smiled and said, "His Majesty has already sent someone to Luoyang."

"Check the condition of the palace there,"

"Anyone with eyes can see that the capital will definitely be moved."

"What use is a house in Tokyo?"

"If you wish to be granted a residence in Luoyang, then wait for it."

"I've been very busy with official duties lately,"

"Besides breakfast,"

"They all ate at the East Palace,"

"Just going back here to sleep."

Old Master Liu suddenly became interested.

"The food in the palace,"

"But every meal is a feast of delicacies..."

"Never mind, given the King of Liang's frugality,"

"It certainly wasn't as good as what that tyrannical emperor ate."

"Grain control and purchase restrictions,"

"The palace itself is not wealthy,"

Liu Wu said,

"The Crown Prince's meals,"

"It's the same as when we were in Xiangyang."

"They usually eat with us,"

"Eat while you work."

"Don't let my position as an official in the Crown Prince's palace fool you,"

"But they also frequently had dealings with the Grand Marshal's Mansion,"

"We have been in contact with the Ministry of Revenue recently."

"Father, please don't ask about the specifics,"

"It's not convenient to talk about that."

"I understand that official business is confidential,"

"It's good that you do things with your heart."

Old Master Liu asked,

"What rank is he now?"

Liu Wu wore a smug expression.

"His rank is not high, only a sixth-rank official, and he is the Junior Tutor to the Crown Prince."

"But among the officials in the Eastern Palace, I am the highest-ranking."

"Except for the Grand Marshal's Mansion, which is beyond its jurisdiction,"

"All other official documents entering and leaving the Crown Prince's Palace,"

"I will personally take charge of everything."

"The Crown Prince let me choose for myself,"

"If you choose to be sent to a remote post, at least give you the position of prefect,"

"They even said that if your performance is satisfactory, you'll be promoted all the way up to the highest level."

"How can being sent to an outside post compare to being an official in the Eastern Palace?"

“He should stay in the Eastern Palace!” said Old Master Liu.

"That's what I think too," Liu Wu said with a smile.

We talked for a long time that night.

Liu Wu sent his father and brother to Taiping Xingguo Temple.

We selected a few elegant rooms to settle down temporarily.

Don't think it's too shabby.

The hermitage of Taiping Xingguo Temple

It used to be used to receive foreign guests and dignitaries.

Those monks who were forced to return to secular life,

All of them are top-notch reception and service staff!

After helping the old man to bed,

Liu Wen and his younger brother went for a nighttime stroll through the temple by candlelight.

"Second brother, you and third brother are both very successful as officials,"

"I also want to get an official position,"

"Could you say a few good words for me to the Crown Prince?"

Liu Wu couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Let's talk about it after you've figured out what's going on in the village."

Chapter 1683 The Heaven-Worshiping Ceremony

Liu Wen retorted indignantly, "Don't look down on me!"

"Those businesses in the family,"

"I've managed it all very well."

"I now enjoy considerable prestige in the countryside,"

"What disputes are there in the surrounding villages?"

"They also asked me to coordinate and handle the situation."

Liu Wu said, "That's because they know you're stubborn."

"It is fairer when mediating disputes."

"But being an official isn't just about fairness and reason."

"It's not easy for my father to come all the way to Tokyo,"

"You should accompany him on a pleasant tour,"

"Let's go for a stroll both inside and outside the city."

"The industries of our hometown are now in your hands."

"Your sons aren't doing well in school either,"

"Let them have grandchildren soon."

What does "having a grandson early" mean?

Liu Wen said angrily,

"I can still have a son,"

"Have more children,"

"One of them will surely become a high-ranking official!"

"Okay, let's have more," Liu Wu said.

Liu Wendao said, "Liu Er didn't even have much schooling."

"He still became an official, didn't he?"

Liu Wu said, "Bai Sheng has been studying all these years."