Planning to marry the third master

Prince Yan was taken by the emperor's side for instruction every day. After half a month, the emperor was able to attend court. However, it was obvious from his spirit and energy that the emperor was not as good as before.

The whole court had changed its direction, and the least favored prince had won the emperor's favor. The emperor would ask Prince Yan for his opinion on any issue.

Prince Yan has also changed. He can answer all the questions one by one and has his own opinions, as if he has grown up.

Prince Hui is just like Prince Yan before him, he has completely lost his presence.

After court today, Xie Yunxiao finally got the chance to enter the Wende Hall.

The emperor and Gu Xingyan were both present, and Xie Yunxiao handed in his resignation in front of them.

The emperor took a look at it first and frowned, then he handed the thing in his hand to Gu Xingyan.

Gu Xingyan couldn't help but ask, "General Qilin, why is this happening? You worked so hard to get this position. You are so young, it would be foolish of you to resign."

Upon hearing this, the emperor nodded.

Xie Yunxiao bowed and said, "I have remembered that my name is not Baili Jimo. I am the third son of the Xie family. My ancestral home is Jinling. I have not been home for a long time. My parents are old, so I have to resign and return to Jinling to take care of them."

Gu Xingyan was not unaware of this. So many people called him Third Master, and Gu Xingzhou had also said this before. Even though he knew this, he was still willing to call him Uncle. It was the person in front of him who was by his side that gave him a natural sense of security. He took the memorial and said to the emperor, "Father, please allow me to talk to General Qilin."

The emperor nodded and waved his hand, saying, "Go."

Gu Xingyan took Xie Yunxiao out of Wende Hall.

The emperor looked at the two men. They were the future of the court. Of course, Baili Jilin was also good. With two of them, one civil and one military, Prince Yan could sit in the court with peace of mind.

"Ahem... Ahem... Ahem..." Yu Huai stepped forward and handed over the tea, saying, "Your Majesty, please be careful of your body."

The emperor nodded and said, "Go and invite the Concubine De."

Yu Huai responded: "Yes."

In the past, Gu Xingyan walked behind Xie Yunxiao, but today he walked in front. If he didn't have his own opinions or prejudices, he wouldn't have done so. This is how he behaved like a prince.

The two took a carriage to the Qipin Building.

Gu Xingyan thought a lot along the way. The court was changing rapidly. He had thought of being an idle prince before, but he felt that his eldest brother and third brother were not suitable to be the emperor because they were too selfish. He also knew his father's thoughts. Whether he could inherit the great cause, he felt that if he was chosen, he would do his best, but under this premise, the people in front of him were indispensable.

The two sat facing each other, and Gu Xingyan said, "Uncle."

Xie Yunxiao frowned and said, "I'm not your uncle." It was fine to call him that before, but what's the point of calling him that now that the truth has been revealed?

Gu Xingyan said: "I have called you uncle for so long, no matter what your last name is, you are still my uncle."

"Take advantage of me, no way!"

“Whoever takes advantage of whom.”

The two looked at each other, and now was the time for a battle of wits.

Xie Yunxiao said: "I didn't ask you to call me that."

"It can't be changed." Gu Xingyan's tone was nonchalant, as if he was acting like a rogue.

It is not easy to be the uncle of a prince. Xie Yunxiao obviously wants to withdraw, but it is not that easy.

The four looked at each other for a long time, and Xie Yunxiao said, "I have ten banks, all of which are run by the court. I will change my surname to Xie and leave Bianjing."

Gu Xingyan didn't know what the money bank was going to do, so he asked, "What does the court need the money bank for?"

Xie Yunxiao suddenly felt like he was talking to a cow, and called out to the outside: "Chao Er, go and get Lu Chengfeng."

Chao Er answered outside the door and left.

Not long after, Lu Chengfeng entered the private room. It was full of acquaintances. He sat down casually and said, "What do you want to eat today? I'll arrange it."

Xie Yunxiao said: "Tell him, what is the use of the court for the money house?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "The court really needs to think about the issue of money houses. It is convenient for ordinary people to carry silver notes when they go out to do business or visit distant relatives, but it is not easy to spend them. If there is centralized control by the court, I don't know how much more convenient it will be. You don't have to ask here and there whether it is ok, and you have to think about which one is more convenient. It's too troublesome.

In addition, the transporters and escorts, the silver boxes are transported back and forth, and the civilians are not as convenient as the imperial court. I heard the other day that the escort of Juxianzhuang was intercepted. His family has a bank, and I don’t know how much they lost. But if the imperial court controls it, the transporters are all officials, and the robbers will not offend the officials no matter how brave they are. "

Gu Xingyan learned about money houses for the first time and asked, "What's the benefit of the court having money houses?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "The benefit is that it will be more convenient for the people, and business will be more exciting. The prosperity of our dynasty will be able to reach a higher level."

Gu Xingyan was surprised. What does it mean to go to the next level? It is already a prosperous era, how can it be more prosperous? He looked at Xie Yunxiao and said, "Why doesn't my uncle want a bank?"

Xie Yunxiao frowned and said, "I am not a fool. I have a bank in my hands, so I can do any business. It would be bad if I gave away all my hard work for several years to the court for nothing."

Lu Chengfeng was surprised and couldn't help but say: "Xie San, you, when did you become so generous!"

Xie Yunxiao glared at Lu Chengfeng and said, "Just leave when you're done."

Lu Chengfeng said to Gu Xingyan, "Collect them, and then spread them to all counties and prefectures. Then there will be banks controlled by the court everywhere. Then small vendors will not stay in one place, but will move around to make a living. It is possible that the ancestral skills can be spread to all counties and prefectures." He talked a lot, which was also a bit of his own prejudice. He reacted and said, "I've talked too much, Third Master, I'll treat you to this meal."

Xie Yunxiao said: "Go out and order food first."

"okay."

After Lu Chengfeng was used up, he left.

Gu Xingyan knew that Third Master Xie was quite capable and good at doing business. He was in a dilemma. He wanted to hide his achievements and fame and retire, but he refused to do so and said, "Let me think about it."

Xie Yunxiao was not in a hurry. He poured himself a cup of tea and drank it slowly.

Gu Xingyan said: "Father will not agree."

Xie Yunxiao said calmly: "If I can convince you, I can convince the emperor."

"My uncle hasn't convinced me yet."

Gu Xingyan was conflicted as to whether he could get both the money house and the person.

After the meal, Gu Xingyan still hadn't made up his mind, so he said he would talk about it later. Then he went to find Gu Xingzhou. Gu Xingzhou had a lot of ideas, so he wanted someone to help him come up with some.

Gu Xingzhou felt that since Xie San, a miser, was willing to give the bank to the imperial court, he must be determined to resign. He also felt that it was a pity to resign, so he suggested, "Go find Hu Cong. He has a smart mind, but he is on Xie San's side, so I don't know if he will help you."

Then the two of them thought about it and went to find Hu Cong.

Hu Cong was teaching at that time, and the course he taught was Qi Men Dun Jia and the internal military tactics, which could not be learned outside.

Gu Xingyan and Gu Xingzhou listened to it.

Gu Xingzhou thought of his own child, and when Hu Cong came out, he first said that his child had been sent over as well, and put the court affairs aside.

Hu Cong did not respond. He heard that Xie Yunxiao recognized him as the master, and he had his own pride for others. He thought of an excuse to refuse.

Gu Xingzhou was slightly disappointed, then thought of Feng Zhuohua and decided to go find his sister soon.

Seeing that Gu Xingzhou was unreliable, Gu Xingyan took the initiative to say that he had something to do and asked for a word with him.

Hu Cong was still polite to Gu Xingyan. Only people who know physiognomy can understand this.

Gu Xingyan was not a strong person, and he did not put on airs like a prince in front of Hu Cong. Instead, he showed weakness and said, "Military Advisor is a rare smart person in the world. Can you help me think of a solution?"

Hu Cong bowed and said, "Prince Yan, please speak."

Gu Xingyan said: "I want to keep the talented people around me. I wonder if the military advisor can help me think about how to keep them."

Hu Cong hadn't met Xie Yunxiao in the past few days, and Xie Yunxiao hadn't told him about going back to Jinling. He said, "What's the difficulty? Just keep one person to see where his heart is. Keep the person he cares about, and everything will be easy."

Gu Xingyan was reminded and his thoughts became clear. He clapped his hands and bowed, saying, "Thank you, military advisor."

As a prince, he was humble and polite without any airs. Hu Congdu also liked such people. He said, "You're welcome."

"Don't disturb the military. When this is done, I will treat the military advisor to a meal at the Seventh Grade Building."

Hu Cong nodded.

Gu Xingyan left to do some work.