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Volume 5 Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, Looking Northward Chapter 124 West Wind Tower

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    After walking in silence for a moment, Shi Zhongfei said again: "Sir, why do you say that Grandpa Zhao will rebel?" "Since ancient times, the consequences of a weak leader and a strong minister are almost usurpation of the throne. In addition, if the military ministers have great power, they will compete with the emperor.  Mutual suspicion arose. The emperor was worried that the military officials would usurp the throne, and the military officials were afraid that the emperor would not tolerate it. As a result, the military officials involuntarily tried their best to develop their power in order to survive. Your Grandpa Zhao was a military official who had too much military power and had many followers.  Military general." Lu Qi replied.  "Sir, I don't agree with your statement. In ancient times, wasn't Zhuge Liang always assisting Liu Bei's son?" Shi Zhongfei retorted.  Lu Qi smiled and said: "Ancient people, we shouldn't criticize, but I think Zhuge Liang and Cao Cao are fundamentally the same. They are both prime ministers with great power. It's just that Zhuge Liang is the first master to hold the power, and Cao Cao is in charge.  He is the prime minister who took advantage of the emperor. If Zhuge Liang can really destroy Cao Cao, or if Liu Bei's son is a wise master, then Zhuge Liang may not be able to be known as a loyal minister through the ages. " Shi Zhongfei was silent after hearing this, and Lu Qi smiled.  Said: "Zhongfei, let me say one more thing. Your grandfather is a military minister second only to Zhao Kuangyin and Zhang Yongde. No matter who becomes emperor in the future, your grandfather will become a military minister on the top." Shi Zhongfei listened.  With a solemn look on his face, Lu Qi said again: "Zhongfei, don't think too much. Your grandfather will definitely be able to cope with it. As for you and me, we can only wait and see, and we have no ability to become chess players." Shi Zhongfei Zhan  Yan nodded, hesitated, and then asked: "Sir, there is something I have always wanted to ask. I also asked Master Yang Kun, but Master Yang Kun refused to answer. I don't understand what the specifics of Master Yang Kun and Master are."  What is the relationship? " "My relationship with Yang Kun is just like the relationship between your grandfather and Zhao Kuangyin. Yang Kun's father and my father are close friends in life and death," Lu Qi replied.  Shi Zhongfei nodded and said: "No wonder your Excellency trusts Hexi to hand over to Lord Yang Kun. Lord Yang Kun is also a military genius." "Of course Yang Kun is a military genius. He once served in the Eighth Wanning Government.  The commander-in-chief, in a previous war in Changzhou, Yang Kun used the empty city strategy, blatantly abandoned the thousands of miles of border defenses, mobilized 60,000 Ning troops to attack Changzhou eastward, and annihilated 30,000 Yue elite troops in one fell swoop.  Changzhou, that battle caused a lot of harm to the Yue State and made the Yue State's combat power weak," Lu Qi replied.  Shi Zhongfei nodded, and Lu Qi added: "However, Yang Kun launched the Changzhou War, which angered Lord Li. He was promoted and secretly transferred back to Jiangning, but it killed the Tang State's opportunity to advance and destroy the Yue State." "Oh.  "It turns out that Mr. Yang Kun's minister of war in the Tang Dynasty was not promoted through meritorious service," Shi Zhongfei said in surprise.  "Becoming a minister of the Ministry of War is not a promotion, but a deprivation of Yang Kun's military power. The Lord Li is most taboo about military ministers using troops without authorization. Many military ministers who are good at fighting have been killed or abandoned by the Lord Li. The most regrettable thing is Lord Lin Renzhao." Lu Qi replied.  .  "Has Lord Li ever harmed you?" Shi Zhongfei asked.  "I've done harm to you. Lord Li once sent assassins to kill me and Meng Shi. The reason why he wanted to kill me was because the prince of Tang Dynasty gave me the official position of Qianniu Guard. Lord Li was very afraid that the prince would gain military power." Lu Qi replied.  Shi Zhongfei nodded, and Lu Qi smiled and said, "It's a bit disappointing to talk about other things, talk about the past." Shi Zhongfei nodded, and the group walked into Bianhe Street in the outer city.  ***** The Bianhe River is one of the important waterway transportation routes in Kaifeng Prefecture. In the summer, the water surface of the Bianhe River is clear, and cargo ships and cruise ships come and go. However, in winter, when the New Year is approaching, the Bianhe River is  Ice and snow covered the river, and there were few people around.  On both sides of the Bianhe River, there are vast streets. In addition to row upon row of residential buildings, there are also tea pavilions, restaurants, pawn shops, various workshops, brothels and other businesses, which are very complete.  Lu Qi and his entourage entered the inner city of Kaifeng Prefecture from Lijing Gate, wandered to the bank of the Bian River, and found the Zuixianju Restaurant. It was indeed a large-scale restaurant, with a three-story pavilion and an architectural style of flowing eaves.  The walls and pavilions are towering, and they appear to be the most imposing among the buildings along the Bianhe River.  Lu Qi stood in front of the building, looking up at a large plaque on the eaves of the second floor. The plaque read three large vermilion characters, 'Zui Xianju'.  Seeing the guests coming outside, a young waiter hurriedly ran out of the building, nodded and said: "Gentlemen, please come in." Lu Qi nodded and stepped into the restaurant. When they entered the restaurant, they immediately felt empty.  It seemed that at noon, there were only four diners in the spacious restaurant, and they were all eating pasta. It was obviously a slow business.  "Gentlemen, please come upstairs." The waiter greeted politely.  Lu Qiying invited the second person?, at first glance, there were only two diners in long gowns, and no one could be heard in the private room. Moreover, there seemed to be only one waiter in the huge restaurant, which was scary and deserted. Moreover, it was indeed very cold in the building, and there was no fire for heating.  "Are you the only one here to greet me?" Lu Qiping asked calmly.  "Yes, the shopkeeper has something to do at the moment. Whatever I want to eat, I will let the chef do it." The waiter responded respectfully.  Lu Qi turned around and took a look and asked, "Has this restaurant been renovated recently?" The waiter was startled, then understood, and asked in surprise, "I'm here to buy a restaurant?" "Yes, otherwise what can I eat here?"  Lu Qiping replied calmly.  The waiter nodded hurriedly and said: "Sir, this restaurant was renovated not long ago. Look at the paint color and the tables, chairs and screens. They are all new. In addition to the skeleton, the stairs are also new. Even the outside has been renovated.  There are no flaws." Lu Qi smiled and said, "You can't be the Duke of Runan." The clerk was startled, and then said respectfully, "No, I am the Duke of Runan." Lu Qi nodded.  He said: "Go and ask someone who can make the decision to come over and discuss the price." "Hey, please wait a moment." The clerk hurriedly responded, turned around and ran downstairs quickly.  Lu Qi turned around and asked everyone to sit down. After sitting down, Shi Zhongfei said: "This restaurant is okay." "If you look good, I can give you an advantage." Lu Qi said with a smile.  "I am willing to join in, but my grandpa has to say it." Shi Zhongfei replied.  "Your grandfather will definitely not participate in the project, but Miss Fourteen can participate in the project on her own." Lu Qi turned to look at Miss Fourteen and said with a smile.  Miss Fourteen was startled, then nodded and said: "I am willing to chip in." "Okay, it's settled, two chips worth ten thousand yuan." Lu Qi smiled, Miss Fourteen nodded silently, she had the ten thousand that Lu Qi gave her  Gold, however, cannot be refused without hesitation.  "Lu Hai, go get a table nearby." Lu Qi ordered. Lu Hai responded and left with Li Bao.  As soon as Lu Hai left, Shi Zhongfei asked: "Sir, do you want to use this building to sell wine?" Lu Qi nodded and said: "This restaurant mainly sells wine and sheep products. I specially brought back fourteen people from Huizhou who are good at making sheep.  Shi Zhongfei nodded, and Lu Qi said, "The name of this restaurant needs to be changed. What do you think it should be?" Shi Zhongfei shook his head and said, "I can't choose a name, sir. You can decide for yourself."  He smiled and turned to look at Zhe Xiangyue and Miss Fourteen. Miss Fourteen also shook her head and said, "I don't think so, I think Zuixianju is already very good." Lu Qi smiled and looked at Zhe Xiangyue, Zhe Xiangyue was very happy  After thinking about it seriously, he said softly: "The name of Ma Xing Street is Qingfengju. Since this place mainly sells products from Hexi, it can be Xifeng Tower or Yeguang Tower." Lu Qiwei was startled, thought for a moment, and said: "Yeguang Tower is too rich.  "It's called Xifeng Tower, but it has three floors. The third floor can be called Lan Yue Pavilion, and the second floor can be called Ye Guang Pavilion."  , a middle-aged man wearing a brocade robe, followed by a housekeeper, and then the clerk.  Lu Qi stood up politely, and the man in brocade robe came over and saluted: "I am Li Zitong. I dare to ask the official's name." "My surname is Lu. Let's just talk about business." Lu Qi calmly refused to meet him.  .  The man in the brocade robe was slightly startled, then nodded and said: "This restaurant is my ancestral property. If the official is willing to buy it, it will cost 60,000 guan." "I have already inquired about it. Your restaurant can only have 50,000 guan at most, and 40,000 guan at most."  I can buy it for just 50,000 guan, but I don¡¯t want to get the reputation of bullying you, so I¡¯ll give you 50,000 guan.¡± Lu Qiping counter-offered.  The man in Jinpao was slightly startled, looked at Lu Qi with doubtful eyes, nodded and said: "The official did not deceive me, I also want to sell this building as soon as possible and seal the deal." Lu Qi smiled and nodded, and then met the man in Jinpao.  After going to Fangzheng's place to sign a deed and transfer the ownership, the Jinpao man was surprised when he found out that the buyer was Lu Tianfeng, but he didn't say anything. He made a deal with Lu Qi silently, and then went to the bank to handle the exchange of silver deeds for deposits.  , Lu Qi paid gold.
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