Chapter 195 Auspicious?
The people of Chang'an have been discussing something recently, and it has become more and more intense, causing many officials to discuss it.
What's the matter? After Ji Song sent Liu Laoer to inquire, he found out that local officials had come to offer auspicious signs to the emperor.
This incident made a big fuss, and many people knew about it with the beating of gongs and drums along the way.
"Auspicious?"
Ji Song was a little confused. In his last life, he heard that in ancient times, in order to please the emperor, officials would present some strange animals or plants as auspicious gifts to the emperor.
But every time it cost people and money, it turned out to be just some species that did not exist in the Tang Dynasty, and they had already become a disaster in other places.
Many times they are just a curiosity, such as an albino tiger, wheat with two ears, etc., but have no practical use.
I don’t know what it is that caused such a fuss this time?
When Liu Laoer saw that his Marquis was disapproving, he whispered: "I've heard that it's an ancient unicorn auspicious beast. Many people have seen it. It has a shining golden light that can brighten the eyes of blind people."
"Clap!"
Ji Song was so surprised that he dropped the peaches he was about to eat on the ground, took out his ears and said, "What are they again?"
"Qilin, Master Hou, let's go and see if it's okay in two days. I heard that anyone who sees a unicorn will get good luck!"
Liu Laoer looked like a money addict, knowing that he had lost his monthly money again.
"Old Liu, I said you are already a grown-up, and your children are almost running away, so why can't you collect snacks? What can you do with your little money? You don't know how to save it. There will be a lot of money to use in the future! "Ji Song said with a very iron-clad look.
This old boy is really out of tune. The monthly money given by the guards of Ji Mansion is quite a lot, which is enough for the whole family to live a comfortable life without worrying about food and drink. There are also constant rewards during the holidays.
But even so, he still couldn't save money and always liked to go out and gamble when he had something to do. He tried several times to no avail.
"Tch, I don't know anyone who spends money lavishly. Where am I?"
"Ouch!"
Ji Song kicked him over and knocked him down, saying with disdain: "Are you competing with me, your Marquis? I don't want to see how cowardly you are?"
"Do you believe it or not, even if your family loses all their money today, he will be able to make more money tomorrow?"
He glanced at Liu Laoer who was unconvinced and said: "Don't be unconvinced either. This is the ability of your Marquis. How much money can you make? How much can you compare with me?"
"Get up, don't pretend to be dead!" Ji Song kicked him.
Hearing this, Liu Laoer stood up limpingly, looking a little hurt.
"I will tell Lao Zheng later to leave you a certain amount of money every month. This money is enough for your expenses. The rest will be given to your mother-in-law. If you let me know that you dare to ask her for money, or go out to borrow money to gamble, , I’ll break your legs.”
"Lord Hou."
"Go away! If you say another word, the money will be gone."
When Liu Laoer saw Ji Song's expression, he knew that the Marquis was serious this the closest people in the family, they all knew that it was okay to talk and laugh with the Marquis, and the Marquis would not care.
But if the Marquis is serious and dares to quibble, then expect to be beaten!I won't stop until I beat you until you can't get out of bed for half a Laoer left with a grimace, looking back three times every step of the way. Judging from the situation, he was still waiting for Ji Song to change his mind! "Get out of here! I feel disgusted by this!"
Ji Song was indeed disgusted. Was he saying goodbye to his lover or something? After handling this matter, Ji Song immediately put it behind him. Although Liu Laoer liked gambling, he still knew the good and the bad. After the monthly money was distributed every month, he would give most of it to his family and leave the rest. For play.
Otherwise, how could Ji Song just let him go without breaking a leg?
Shake your head and don't think about it. If you don't remember it this time, don't blame yourself for not remembering the old relationship.
Two days passed quickly. On this day, both sides of Chang'an's Zhuque Street were crowded with people. They all wanted to see this unicorn auspicious beast. Even if they couldn't touch it, it was still possible to take a look.
Ji Song was called to a court meeting, saying that the emperor was going to let everyone take a good look at what the legendary Qilin auspicious beast looked like.
Ji Song didn't want to go at first, but he had no choice but to be named by the emperor himself.
It was a little late in the morning today, and Ji Song didn't have to get up so early. When we arrived at Zhuque Gate, the sun had already set, and many officials gathered at the gate talking about this matter.
"I asked you, what are you doing during this time? You didn't come to see us when we came back from the battlefield. What are you thinking?"
While Ji Song was waiting, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Li Jing, Xue Wanche, Chai Shao and others surrounded Ji Song. It seemed that they were not ready to let him go unless he gave an explanation.
"Ziyi has met all your uncles!" Ji Song quickly saluted.
But others don't appreciate it. No, as soon as Ji Song finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin shouted: "You kid, don't do these vain things. You must cook us a table of delicious food after the next court meeting." Otherwise you won’t be able to pass this test.”
Ji Song smiled bitterly, what else could he do? He should be more naive when bargaining with these generals.
"Okay, okay. It's not like you don't know that since last year, he has been appointed by His Majesty as the Young Minister of Sinong Temple. This year, he has been appointed as the General Manager of Gyeonggi Province's land management. His burden is no lighter than ours.
Don’t you know, I got news from Pingyang right after I got home. Before July this year, this guy had opened up 25 acres of wasteland, and it had already been planted.
This year, last year's policy will be implemented in Guanzhong and Jiuzhou. If nothing unexpected happens, there will be nearly 200 million acres more arable land in Guanzhong next year. Do you know how big a contribution this is? "
Looking at the shocked people, Chai Shao finally regained the face he had lost in front of expression was much more exaggerated than theirs at that time.
"How much?" Cheng Yaojin took out his ears and said in disbelief.
"Two million acres? Still new farmland? How is this possible?"
Qin Qiong was dumbfounded, and Li Jing was no better. Only Xue Wanche was a little confused. He didn't know what it meant. Isn't it just the ground?There are so many of them in Longxi, what’s the fuss about?
"Snapped!"
"Why did you hit me?" Xue Wanche said angrily to Li Jing.
Li Jing also knew Xue Wanche's father back then and had a good relationship. Even when he was recommended as an official, it was Xue Shixiong who recommended him.
Therefore, he always cared deeply about the Xue brothers. When he saw his confused look, he immediately slapped him.
"Hit you, I still want to slap you! I tell you to learn more and learn more. If you don't listen, you will be embarrassed." As he said this, he wanted to go up and slap him.
At the same time, he also felt sorry for his father. How heroic was Xue Shixiong back then?How come such a thing was born?Although he is a fierce general, his brain is lacking, and he will suffer big losses sooner or later.
(End of this chapter)