Ming Dynasty Road

Chapter 60
Zhao Yi rarely had some free time, and discussed with Zhao Yaoyao how to manage his new house, which was basically furnished.

The backyard of the new house is a garden with a rockery and a pond, but now that it’s winter, the pond is temporarily idle. Zhao Yaoyao and Zhao Yi discussed it, and they will raise some lotus and koi in the pond when the spring warms up.

Zhao Yi and Zhao Yaoyao also enjoyed the sweet life of husband and wife in the past two days. They were drinking tea and chatting in the backyard. Niu Yong and others came to see him, and they are waiting in the living room now.

It turned out that it was Zhao Yi who sent someone to the Qianhu Office in Xicheng in the morning to call Li Jiajun, Niu Yong and Liu Sili to the Zhao Mansion to discuss matters.

"My lord." When the three of them saw Zhao Yi coming in, they immediately got up from their seats and were about to salute Zhao Yi. Zhao Yi waved his hands and said, "Don't be so rude, we are all on our own, please sit down."

The three of them did not refuse, and sat down one by one. However, the faces of the three were full of joy, and the three of them also heard about Zhao Yi's promotion.

"I sent someone to call you here today because I have something to say. I think you all know about the fact that the emperor promoted me to be the commander of Jinyiwei. I have some things to arrange now. After Li Jiajun, I went to Beizhen Prefecture to report. You will be in charge of the thousands of households." Zhao Yi said seriously.

Li Jiajun was overjoyed, and quickly cupped his fists and said: "Thank you for your promotion, I will devote myself to my humble position, and vow to repay the favor of my promotion to the death."

Zhao Yi nodded and said: "You are someone I trust. I can rest assured that the Xicheng Qianhu Office will be entrusted to you. You must develop the commercial street well. All the taverns, teahouses, and gambling stalls in the commercial street must have our people. In the future, the informants will be rewarded for providing valuable information, and we must pay attention to any troubles, so that the intelligence of our Jinyiwei will flow."

"Humble job understands." Li Jiajun said firmly.

"Liu Sili, tomorrow is the day when I will report to the Yamen of Beizhen Prefecture. From tomorrow onwards, you will follow me. I will recover all the grievances you have suffered."

"My lord." Liu Sili's voice was a little trembling. How could he not know what Zhao Yi said? One sentence offended Wang Ren'an, the town governor, and he was pushed out everywhere. Later, he ran to follow Zhao Yi in a fit of anger, and Zhao Yi let himself follow him back to the Si Yamen of Beizhen Prefecture, and he followed him personally. of.

Seeing Liu Sili's speechless state of excitement, Zhao Yi smiled slightly and said: "Liu Sili, I know what you want to say. When I first arrived in the capital, you can come to help me. I will thank you for your kindness." Keep it in mind, you can have the best performance when you stay with me in the future, this is my idea."

After hearing these words, Liu Sili was even more speechless to respond. He was originally a very high-minded person, so it turned out that his defection to Zhao Yi was not necessarily 100% sincere, and most of it was because he was excluded from Beizhen Prefecture. , but today Zhao Yi regards himself as a person who can be trusted and reused, and Liu Sili was so moved that he fell to his knees on the ground with a thump, thump, thump, and three ringing heads.

"A scholar dies for his confidant, and my lord accepts my worship." Liu Sili said solemnly.

"Please get up quickly." Zhao Yi quickly helped Liu Sili up.

At this time, Niu Yong on the other side was not very excited, because he knew that Zhao Yi would not forget him, so Zhao Yi looked at Niu Yong and said, "Niu Yong, you should move here today, too. Don't stay in the Thousand Households, it just makes you closer to Xiaomei."

Niu Yong was originally a rough guy, his face was as dark as charcoal, but when Zhao Yi mentioned Xiaomei, his rough face turned red, and he said coyly, "My lord, what are you talking about?"

Zhao Yi and the others shuddered when they saw Niu Yong's awkwardness, and then burst out laughing.

"Okay, everyone got together today. It's really a warm home for me. Today we won't get drunk or go home together." Zhao Yi arranged everything and felt much better.

Zhao Yi ordered the housekeeper to ask the back kitchen to cook some food and drink. The housekeeper took the order and went away. When the food didn't come, several people chatted.

Liu Sili talked eloquently: "My lord, I may throw cold water on you if I say something, but I still want to say it."

Zhao Yi turned serious and said, "Old Liu, tell me."

When Secretary Liu heard that Zhao Yi called him Lao Liu, it showed that Zhao Yi really regarded himself as a confidant, and he was overjoyed, and replied: "My lord, although you have been promoted to be the commander of Jinyiwei, your foundation is not stable. If you go to Beizhen Prefecture, someone will definitely make trouble, do you have any countermeasures?"

Zhao Yi thought for a while, and replied: "It's not that I haven't thought about this problem, but I haven't thought of a good solution for the time being. Old Liu, do you have any suggestions?"

Liu Sili thought about it for a while, and said, "Do things in a high-key manner, and behave in a low-key manner."

"Huh? Do things in a high-profile manner and behave in a low-key manner? Lao Liu, tell me in detail." Zhao Yi asked with interest.

"The so-called high-profile work now is a direct gift from the Lord. Now is the time for the emperor to reuse the Lord. If the Lord can do some things in a high-profile manner and make more political achievements, it will naturally stop many people's mouths."

"What about being a low-key person?"

"The so-called low-key life is not to let the adults reduce their due vigor, but to keep a low profile appropriately, and wait for a period of time to remove those stumbling blocks after the adults have a solid foundation." Liu Sili said slowly.

After listening to Liu Sili's words, Zhao Yi slowly thought about it, and then said to Li Jiajun: "The Thousand Households Office in Xicheng will continue to expand, and the intelligence network must be more complete. , as long as they can provide information, they will be recruited, and you will be responsible for this matter."

Li Jiajun quickly nodded and said: "Understood, the subordinates must do their best."

While Zhao Yi and the others were chatting, the back kitchen had already prepared several delicious dishes. Because it was Zhao Yi and others who were talking about things, Zhao Yaoyao didn't come over to have a meal together. The four of Zhao Yi sat around the table and enjoyed the exquisite dishes. The four people were full of praise while eating the dishes.

Several people were eating, when the butler came in from the door and said respectfully: "Master, someone from the East Factory has sent congratulatory gifts."

"Huh? Dongchang? Let them in." Zhao Yi was taken aback for a moment before ordering.

After a while, more than a dozen fans from Dongchang came in carrying a bunch of congratulatory gifts, and the leader of the fan cupped his hands at Zhao Yi and smiled slightly: "My lord, the villain Dongchang Xie Yifei came here by the order of the factory master." This is the gift list for your Excellency, please take a look at it." After speaking, Xie Yifei respectfully handed over the gift list to Zhao Yi.

Zhao Yi took the gift list and swept it slightly, his face remained unchanged, but his heart was moved: This gift is not light. "

The so-called reaching out and not hitting the smiling face, Zhao Yi laughed: "Then thank Mr. Wei for me, please go back and tell Mr. Wei, Zhao will definitely visit when he has the opportunity."

Xie Yifei replied: "The villain will definitely report the truth, so the villain will not bother you much." After speaking, he saluted and prepared to leave with Dongchang Fanzi.

At this time, the butler went back and forth, and reported back: "Master, the cabinet members are outside the mansion, and they say they are sending you a housewarming gift."

When Xie Yifei heard this, his face changed, and he walked out quickly, he wanted to report this matter.

All of a sudden, the gate of the Zhao Mansion was almost broken by the gift-giving guests.

(End of this chapter)