Logically speaking, after these three major resolutions come out, ministers like Li Qi will definitely have their busiest days, but Zhao Kai doesn't want his ministers to be like the donkeys who tirelessly turn around.

, he still hopes that the ministers can combine work and rest, so he still gives the ministers annual leave as usual, so that they can have a good New Year at home. "

However, the special department of the Commerce Bureau does not have a holiday during the Chinese New Year. Even the Commerce Bureau has a holiday. Who should the envoys go to discuss trade? Qin Hui also does not have a holiday because he likes this kind of busy work.

In life, he was born for politics, so taking a vacation is a waste for him.

Of course, the entire Tokyo Bianliang is still in a festive atmosphere, and the people are living and working in peace and contentment, so happy.

However, this joy is only the joy of children. Adults still can't take time off and have no choice, because according to the customs of the Han people, during the Chinese New Year, they have to visit various places. Although it is lively, it is also tiring.

Li Qi did not go to Bai Shizhong's place to pay New Year's greetings, because he brought all Bai Shizhong's family to his house to celebrate the New Year on the second day of the Lunar New Year. The whole family had a great time. It was reasonable and reasonable to celebrate the New Year at his son-in-law's house, and Mrs. Bai did not

reject.

Among them, the happiest person is of course Li Zhengxi. He finally has a little playmate. He has been playing like crazy these past few days and is extremely excited.

On the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, Li Qi and Bai Shizhong went to the Grand Master's Mansion to pay New Year's greetings to Cai Jing. Li Qi and Bai Shizhong, the son-in-laws, have one thing in common, that is, they were both promoted by Cai Jing.

But he should not forget his roots, so whenever Li Qi was in the capital, he would go to Cai Jing every year to pay New Year's greetings.

Arriving at the gate of Taishi's Mansion, the dean was already waiting in front of the gate because Li Qi had sent someone to give him a greeting card two days ago.

"Lao Bai, Privy Councilor, happy New Year."

As soon as the court master saw Bai Shizhong, Li Qi got off the carriage. He hurriedly greeted him and obediently took the gift from Li Qi's hand.

Li Qi smiled and said, "Is the Grand Master at home?"

The court official said: "Yes, yes, but now the master is meeting guests."

"Meeting a guest? Who?"

Li Qi said in astonishment.

The court official said: "He is an old man, but I don't know who he is. He came within an hour. Please forgive me. The two distinguished guests will be invited inside first, and then please be invited outside."

"Haha, I was able to meet a miracle doctor in my later years. It's really my good fortune."

"Master's words are serious. This can only be said to be fate."

"Yes, yes, fate."

When he came to the front yard, Li Qi was dumbfounded. He saw Cai Jing and Gui Jiulang walking out of the house. The two had a lively conversation. He didn't remember when he introduced Gui Jiulang to Cai Jing.

Cai Jing also saw Bai Shizhong and Li Qi, and exclaimed: "Meng Heng, Li Qi, you are here."

Li Qi asked in astonishment: "Weird brother?"

"Weird brother?"

Cai Jing was slightly surprised.

Gui Jiulang stroked his beard and laughed, "Master, he wants to be your equal."

"Hey, weird brother. Don't sow discord here. I know you very well." Li Qi said with a gossipy face: "Weird brother, why are you here?"

Gui Jiulang said: "I never like to owe favors to others. I came here to repay this favor first."

Li Qi was stunned at first. Then he realized that now the imperial court has approved the establishment of a medical department in Taishi College, and Shen Wen is also very willing to join Taishi College as a teacher. Although this is a win-win situation. No one owes anything to anyone, but it is strange.

Who can tell clearly about Jiulang's eccentric character? He must have thought that Shen Wen, a half-year-old boy, could enter the Taishi Academy. He owed Cai Jing a favor, so he came to help Cai Jing diagnose him.

Gui Jiulang felt the pulse, which was really a blessing gained from the previous life, which was enough to repay this so-called favor.

But Li Qi didn't think so, because he felt that this favor should be owed to him, and he was thinking about whether to talk to Wei Jiulang about this favor someday.

Cai Jing hurriedly said: "Brother Jiu, it's too outrageous to say that."

Kaijiulang raised his hand and said lightly: "It's better to settle some things clearly. Well, I'll take my leave first." As he said that, he glanced at Li Qi and then strode away.

Bai Shizhong looked at Wei Jiulang and said, "This man is really strange."

Li Qidao: "My father-in-law, I almost forgot to tell you that this person is Shiniang's master, Guai Jiulang."

"No wonder, no wonder."

When Bai Shizhong heard this, he nodded repeatedly. He had been Liu Yunxi's patient before, so how could he not know the character of this weirdo?

Cai Jing must have known that Li Qi and Gui Jiulang knew each other, so he didn't explain too much. He stretched out his hand and invited Li Qi and Bai Shizhong into the room.

Li Qi and Bai Shizhong followed Cai Jing to the back room, sat in front of the fireplace, and served hot tea.

Bai Shizhong chuckled and said, "How is your health lately, Grand Master?"

Cai Jing nodded and said: "It's not good, but it's not bad either. The miracle doctor just diagnosed me and gave me a prescription, saying that if there are no accidents, I can live for another four or five years.

"

Bai Shizhong frowned and said, "What did this miracle doctor say?"

Cai Jing said: "That's enough, that's enough. Even if I can live for another three years, I'll be satisfied." Cai Jing was very open-minded about this, because with the growth of Taishi Academy, his descendants were finally

Out of danger, even if he is not around, the Cai family will not fall. They have fulfilled a wish and will die in peace. He asked Bai Shizhong again: "Meng Heng, are you in good health?"

Bai Shizhong sighed: "When I get old, that's all."

Cai Jing laughed and said, "You seem to be older than me."

"My father-in-law is a precocious---uh... junior means---this---." Li Qi looked embarrassed and thought to himself, it seems that I said the wrong thing again.

Precocious? Bai Shi pointed at Li Qi angrily, and was speechless.

Cai Jing laughed, waved his hand to calm Bai Shizhong, and said: "Li Qi, the imperial court has been taking many actions recently, and I think this must have a lot to do with you."

Li Qi quickly took up the topic and said: "About the camellia oil, it was the junior who brought it up, and the rest was brought up by the emperor himself."

Cai Jing asked Bai Shizhong again: "Meng Heng, what do you think?"

Bai Shizhong shook his head and said, "I can't understand."

Cai Jing sighed: "Yes, the world has changed really fast. A few years ago, the court tried every means to increase the price of salt in order to meet the court's expenditure. But now the price of salt has fallen instead of rising. I have been in court for more than 100 years.

, this is the first time we have lowered the price of salt.”

Bai Shizhong said: "More than that, throughout the past dynasties, there are few examples of lowering the price of salt."

"The price of salt is more difficult to lower than the price of grain, and the interest relationships are so complicated." Cai Jing was also curious about this, so he asked Li Qi: "Li Qi, there must be a lot of opposition to this.

Bar."

Li Qi smiled and said: "Yes, there must be. Especially the people in Shanxi, because the salt salt is produced there, they will definitely suffer a lot of losses when the price of salt is lowered, but it is not as big as imagined. In fact,

Lowering the price of salt is the general trend, and no one can stop it. After all, the emperor directly asked the Legislative Yuan to legislate, and the law has been issued. What else can they say."

Bai Shizhong frowned and said: "The general trend is the general trend? How to explain this statement?"

Li Qi smiled and said: "The lowering of the salt price this time seems to have reduced it a lot, but it is not the case, because our currency in the Song Dynasty continues to increase in value. If the price of salt is not lowered, then the price of salt will also increase, but the emperor

The drop is relatively large, far lower than the price of currency growth. But after deducting this part of the difference, it is actually acceptable. The emperor did this first of all to benefit the people, and secondly to ensure the growth of the currency and build momentum for the new currency.

.

In fact, let alone the common people, even most wealthy businessmen agree, because now the common people are living affluent lives, and the catering industry is booming again. The price of salt is low, and the catering industry will naturally benefit a lot, and it can also promote the catering industry, and

The catering industry is also a high-tax household. Tea, wine, grain, etc. are all exclusive to the imperial court. If there is an additional restaurant, the imperial court will charge several more pre-tax payments. In addition, my canned goods also benefit a lot, but the tax I pay on canned goods

That’s quite a lot, so after all, the court didn’t lose money, it still made a profit.”

As for the Western Army, it goes without saying that everyone understands its meaning.

"I see."

Bai Shizhong nodded thoughtfully

Cai Jing smiled and said: "I remember you mentioned this a few years ago. It sounded incredible at the time, but I didn't know it would really happen today. But the emperor is really courageous now. The emperor actually made such a major decision.

It really makes me feel overwhelmed to just let the Legislative Yuan promulgate the bill without consulting the ministers."

Bai Shizhong let out a long sigh and said, "Yes, the current emperor's talents and strategies are indeed far superior to those of the Supreme Emperor."

This is already an indisputable fact.

Cai Jing asked again: "What about this hospital?"

Li Qi smiled and said: "Does the Grand Master also want to participate?"

Cai Jing chuckled: "I do have this idea."

This hospital benefits the people, how could Cai Jing miss it?

Li Qi's heart was like a mirror and he said: "If the Grand Master wants to host the world's first private hospital, Li Qi is very willing to do his best."

Cai Jing laughed, pointed at Li Qi and said, "You still win my heart."

At this time, Cai Yong suddenly walked in and said: "Master, Mr. Wang is here."

Bai Shizhong made a sound and said: "Zhong Ling?"

Cai Jing chuckled and said, "I almost forgot to tell you. Zhong Ling also handed me a greeting card the day before yesterday. I was thinking that you would come today, so I asked him to come today too." Then he said to Cai Yong: "Please quickly invite Zhong Ling in.

.”

Li Qi said with a bad smile: "Master, aren't you afraid that Uncle Wang will be embarrassed when he sees us?"
To be continued...