Mysterious Tang Dynasty

Chapter 121 Foreshadowing
Princess Dou was stunned.

Shi, the chief minister of the Sui Palace, was vacant not long ago from his fourth-rank official position.

Because the former Changshi was found to be in collusion with the Yang family, he provided convenience for the young Yang family in the Sui palace for a long time, and did many things that should not be done. Therefore, when the young Yang family was exposed, he was immediately cleared by the Sui king. Return.After that, the work of Chang Shi was temporarily taken over by the Sima of the Wangfu, but the Sima of the Wangfu had his own errands, and the position of Changshi would sooner or later be replaced by someone else.

This is indeed a very good position. Not only is it right under her nose, it is convenient to take care of, and her work is not too busy. It is suitable for Uncle Dou who still needs to recuperate.

However, after Princess Dou was excited for a while, she gradually calmed down: "No...that's my brother, the prince can't let him enter the mansion to be a long history." She looked up at Li Lijun, showing a wry smile, "Don't say it's a long history. The official historian, even if it is the position of the master book or the office of the military, the prince will not agree to anyone with a little real power. The previous chief history is still there, so how can the prince recruit a new chief historian who will obviously favor me? Woolen cloth?"

The Sui king would feel that this threatened the status and authority of the successor king Li Dai.

Mr. Li Li said: "If the chief history of the Sui palace is not good, what about the long history of other palaces? Grandma is familiar with the affairs of the clan, do you know which palace is the head of the family who is at odds with the chief history or Sima and wants to change? If it is convenient , it is absolutely possible to transfer the long history of that family to our Sui Palace, and recommend Uncle Dou to that palace! As long as it is a palace that Grandma has made friends with, we don’t have to worry about Uncle Dou being wronged.”

Exchange jobs?

Concubine Dou never thought that she could do this.Her heart moved slightly, and she slowly sat up straight: "This... sounds feasible. It's just... if you want to change your own family history or Sima's palace, I'm afraid you already have a favorite candidate in your heart, you won't I'm happy for my brother to step in."

Li Lijun smiled: "Uncle Dou just wants an official position above the fifth grade so that he can send his son to study in the Imperial Academy. He doesn't really plan to be an official in the royal palace for a long time. Wait for a while. In the past year or so, no matter whether it is to get sick again or to change another official position, he can do whatever he likes. If the palace has already had a long history candidate he likes, I am afraid that he would still be happy to help Uncle Dou's relationship. !"

Concubine Dou couldn't help laughing: "You kid said it lightly, how could such a good thing happen?" But she didn't feel that such a thing was impossible to happen.She has even thought of several palaces, and it is possible to accept her brother as a new long history.

Some of the older generation passed away, and the heirs found the long history left by the father's generation distasteful; Inheriting the throne, she wants to kick out Sima who supported her stepmother and younger brother in the past... No matter which family it is, she is somewhat sure.If it can be done, it will be a hundred times better than listening to the arrangement of Duke Bi's mansion and going to the southwestern border to be a small prefect!
Why didn't she think of it?Her brother can't be the chief history of the Sui prince's mansion, so he can just change it with the chief history of another prince's mansion.With her connections and reputation in the clan circle over the years, no matter which palace her brother ends up in, she has the ability to protect him or her.

With the solution to the biggest trouble in her heart, Concubine Dou felt relieved, and she looked at Li Lijun with more kindness and love: "Good boy, thank you for giving grandma a good idea. If things can be done , Granny will definitely thank you a lot!"

Li Lijun hurriedly said: "My son lost his mother and was in danger. Grandma rescued me and took good care of me in every way. My mother's funeral can be handled so decently because of her kindness and integrity. I don't know how to repay your kindness, but Opportunity, my son will naturally share your worries."

Princess Dou heard this, and looked at Li Lijun more lovingly.Of course she didn't really think that this step-granddaughter had much filial piety towards her, it was just that the child's family lost the protection of her biological mother and felt uneasy, hoping to get her protection, so she deliberately got close to her.

But it doesn't matter, Li Lijun looks smart and has a wink, and he is not a child like Li Yanjun who hides and plays tricks. He is also at odds with his biological father Li Dai, so he just happens to be a helping hand to her.As long as she survives until her daughter and granddaughter get married and her son has children, she will have nothing to worry about.When the time comes, Li Lijun will also grow up, and she will tell this little granddaughter a good marriage, and prepare a generous dowry, and send it out in a beautiful way, in return for her little granddaughter's filial piety over the years.

Thinking of this, Concubine Dou gently asked about Li Lijun's daily life, what was missing, was there anything she wanted, and were there enough people around her?Do we need to add more manpower?Have the rebels on Zhao Chenji's side stopped?Is there a place for grandfathers and grandmothers to come forward?
Li Lijun still remembers the purpose of his visit today, and after chatting about a few trivial things in life, he returned to the topic: "Grandma, if the uncle of the Dou family can really win the position of long history in a palace, there is no need to do that Now that the governor of Yunnan has been appointed, does that mean there is no need to give the Fufeng farm to Duke Bi's mansion?"

Concubine Dou paused, and sighed: "I have already promised things, how can it be so easy to change? Besides, Duke Bi's mansion did not say that Fufeng's farm was a reward for seeking officials, only that it was an exchange with the Saga Mountain Forest Farm. As long as his family sends over the deed of the forest farm, the farm will send it out no matter what. Otherwise, the official function can't be done. It's a small matter, offending the villain, but it's easy to plant a disaster for the family."

Anyway, Fufeng's farm is not very big, so just give it away.As long as Uncle Dou recovers smoothly and the officials do well, his son will also be able to become an official in the future. They will get up again sooner or later, are they afraid that they will not be able to buy a better property by then?
Li Lijun had already guessed the result, so he went further: "In that forest farm, I have heard that almost all the trees that are useful have been cut down, and the rest are ungrown or unproductive miscellaneous trees. It may take another decade or so to get back into business."

Concubine Dou smiled wryly: "The mountains and forests in Guanzhong that can be used for materials were almost all cut down in the early years. Some people wanted to attack Zhongnan Mountain, but fortunately they were stopped by the palace. Nowadays, if someone wants to harvest giant trees in Chang'an City, they can only go thousands of miles away. The forest farm in Mount Saga is close to the capital, and if there is any wood that can grow into trees, there is no need to worry about selling it. I knew it was a good industry since I was a child, but it has been in business for too long. Ten The next year is too little, and 30 to [-] years is nothing more than normal. Right now, my brother’s family has neither the mind nor the financial resources. After the forest farm is brought back, it is just put there. Every year, the land under the mountain is planted with some grain, which can feed the forest farm. If you have spare energy, the most you can do is to raise some chickens and sheep, and add a few meat dishes to the family."

Li Lijun felt in his heart that it was almost time to lay the groundwork for a long time, so he said, "If Uncle Dou thinks that forest farm is too tasteless and time-consuming, can you transfer it to my son?"

Princess Dou was stunned: "What?"

Li Lijun replied: "The forest farm needs time and financial resources to operate, and Er happened to be lacking in both. Besides... Er chose the western foot of Mount Saga as the burial place for her mother, and wanted to move to a place closer to her to keep her filial piety. The other courtyard of Prince Zou’s mansion is the best, but it is the place of the great uncle. Although the forest farm of Dou’s family is far away, it is still half a day away. I have already inquired about it. It can accommodate 300 people, even if Zhao Chenji's workshop is moved there, it will not be crowded."

She looked up at Concubine Dou: "As long as the uncle of the Dou family is willing to part with her, no matter how much the offer is, my son is willing to accept it. Can you ask grandma to speak for you?"

(End of this chapter)