Chapter 497 Water Puppet

Zhao Hao smiled and said: "My nephew naturally remembers and understands the kindness of the emperor. You are right, it is all for the dignity of the Tian family. Aren't the people in Nantong Lane who know the most about the economy of the Song Dynasty the best?"

From now on, Huangsong Bank will have to rely on Liu Xingshou for many of its businesses..."

Shopkeeper Liu was beaming with joy and couldn't hold back even if he wanted to: "I don't dare, I don't dare, I just want the prince to follow his lead."

Zhao Zong'e's expression suddenly turned cold, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes, and he returned to normal in a blink of an eye: "Erlang, business is business. Old Tang from the Planning Department is not easy to deal with. Do you think those little sesame officials from Duyanyuan can still press the button?"

How long will you stay?”

The Duyan Institute was an official salt management agency established in the Northern Song Dynasty. Its main task was to set up warehouses and hoard refined salt to stabilize salt prices in Bianjing. However, it did not play its due role this time because Zhao Hao was behind the operation.

Zhao Hao laughed and said: "That's because the official document of Duke Tang's order to open a position does not comply with the format. Who is to blame? Since Han Gong established the system, everything in the Third Division must be in accordance with the law to prevent slight mistakes and stop fraud. I think this

It’s a good path, and I don’t think it’s a bad thing if Duyanyuan can stick to its principles.”

"You can't give up everything from power to bottom line just because the matter is urgent, right? Even if this lawsuit goes to the emperor's brother, Duyanyuan will not be afraid."

Zhao Zong'e finally nodded: "In this case, won't Beijing allow my uncle and nephew to do whatever they want? But now in Beijing, Old Man Tang is very vocal about checking old accounts, and it will inevitably involve you and me."

"Second brother, if you want to follow my advice, just kick the old man away. The Third Division has been involved in corruption for many years. What kind of garbage is there? If we really want to expose it to the world, how do people in the world view the Song Dynasty? How do they view officials? How do they view scholar-bureaucrats?

I live in heaven and govern the world together with the scholar-bureaucrats, so I still have to be given the dignity I deserve..."

Zhao Hao sneered in his heart, Uncle Emperor, what you are afraid of is that your bad things will come out. How will the world look at the elders of the clan, right?

However, his face remained calm and he pretended to be confused and said: "My nephew is young and has only been working for the emperor for a few years. The corruption case of the Third Division has nothing to do with my nephew. Tang Tietou will investigate as much as he likes."

Seeing that Zhao Zong'e's face turned a little blue, Zhao Haocai smiled and said: "But the officialdom is new and only seeks stability. This is the emperor's mature opinion. In fact, this matter can be handled together with bank affairs..."

Zhao Zong'e was still a little worried: "I heard that Sima Zuoliu went to Taiwan to remonstrate and improve Tang Tietou's character. His influence in Taiwan to remonstrate..."

Zhao Hao said with a smile: "Sima Junshi is not in his position now. His energy is mainly writing books and telling history to the emperor. His political views are somewhat different from those of the emperor. I think it will be a matter of time before he takes the throne. There is no need to worry."

Zhao Zong'e said: "There is also the Queen Mother..."

Zhao Hao sneered and said: "You need brothers to fight tigers, and you need father and son soldiers to go into battle. I have devoted myself to the Song Dynasty and helped the emperor brother to deal with the difficulties. The empress will only be happy and encourage me. Uncle emperor, you think too much!"

Zhao Zong'e quickly apologized and smiled: "Yes, yes, that's good. I will help Erlang to acquire Huangsong Bank, and Erlang and I will seek to seize Da Zongzheng and drive Old Tang down from power!"

Zhao Hao looked down upon this vulgar and straightforward uncle, but he didn't show it on his face: "Then let's start tomorrow at Jinmingchi together!"

On March 1st, Jinming Pool and Qionglin Garden were officially opened to the public.

Jinmingchi is located on the north side of Shuntianmenwai Street, about nine miles and thirty steps around, and there is a large lake with a diameter of seven miles to the west.

On the same street as Qionglinyuan, from the north to the south, the Holy Spirit will be here today and there will be a big event.

This is a huge waterscape park. Su You came here once when he was still in the imperial examination. At that time, he only visited Linshui Palace and had never swam in it.

The royal family of the Song Dynasty was close to the people. Jinmingchi was open to the public from March 1st to April 8th. When the emperor came to visit, he did not impose restrictions on tourists. On the contrary, because of the royal presence, there were many more programs and it became a living advertisement.

Therefore, at times like this, there are often twice as many tourists as in normal times. Today is the first day of the park's opening, so it must be very lively.

The Linshui Palace was beautifully decorated with flowers and brocades, and Su You, as a third-rank "important" minister, was accompanying him.

Linshui Hall is located on the side of Jinming Pool, where you can have a panoramic view. The last time Su You had a banquet outside the hall, now you can enjoy the lake and water in the hall, and the experience is completely different.

Looking west from the edge of the Linshui Palace Pool, there is a fairy bridge in the distance that spans hundreds of steps from north to south and has a bulge in the center, like a flying rainbow.

The bridge deck is composed of three rainbows juxtaposed, with vermilion lacquer lanterns and a row of wild goose pillars below. It is exquisite and elegant. The bridge arch and its reflection in the water present a perfect circle.

On both sides of the bridge are small stalls with straw mats and tile basins. Throw a few coins into the tile basins and you can collect money, clothes, and other items.

At the north end of the bridge, five main halls are lined up in the center of the protruding peninsula of Jinming Pond. There are stone temples on the four sides, facing away from the main hall. Inside, there are imperial awnings, a red lacquered golden dragon bed, clouds and water in the river, and a dragon screen.

The most interesting thing is that there are also many tourists around the main hall. The upper and lower corridors of the main hall are densely packed with stalls for collecting money, food and food, and the workshops of entertainers.

This place is very lively. Tourists are still going there, looking at each other, shouting and shouting, and it is noisy.

To the south of the bridge, there is a Lingxing archway. Past the archway gate, there are two colorful towers facing it.

Today there are boat races and bids here, and the upper floors are the places where dignitaries go. There is an exhibition hall and prostitutes playing there, which are two high-end clubs.

To the east of the Linshui Hall, there is a high platform made of bricks and stone camels. On the high platform, there is a tower about a hundred feet wide. There is the Baojin Tower, the landmark building of Qionglin Garden.

The area between Baojin Tower and the main entrance of Jinming Pool is more than a hundred feet wide. This is the east bank of Jinming Pool, which is sufficient for riding and shooting.

There are hanging poplar trees near the water and the wall, and there are colorful booths on both sides. You can rent a colorful booth and watch the bidding competition with your family near the water.

Outside the main entrance is a shopping street lined with rows of restaurants, restaurants, gambling houses, artists' shops, and warehouses. Until April 8th, this place was a sea of ​​joy.

Look to the extreme north, to the back gate of Dachi, which is also the west water gate of Bianhe River.

There were not many houses in that generation, but there were weeping poplar trees and tobacco paving the embankments. There were few tourists, but there were many people who loved fishing.

If you buy a sign at the Chiyuan Office, which is the Jinmingchi Park Management Office, you can fish for a day. After catching the fish, you have to pay twice the market price before you can buy it. Then you can bring it to the flag pavilion.

The rice dumplings are cooked on site near the water and served in fragrant bottles. It is also a delicacy and is very popular.

Many people who don't fish would rather spend more money to buy from fishermen, just to get a bite of the fresh and special products of the royal garden.

On weekdays, Jinmingchi has to mobilize its navy, so there are many small dragon boats on the shore.

There is a big house on the north bank of the pool opposite the Five Halls, which is a big dock. The emperor's big dragon boat is stored inside, which is called the "Old House".

Looking back from the grand spring scene, around the water palace were the guards who were in charge of guarding.

Zhong Xiaoba was among them, wearing a hairpin with flowers, wearing a splendid gold-threaded shirt and robe, with a gold belt and silk around his waist. In his hand, he held the new golden gun that the supervisor had given to the inner palace, and a treasured outfit with a Luluo patch.

With a bow and sword, a dragon and phoenix embroidered flag on his back, and a strong horse with red tassels and brocade bridle beside him, he is just like the characters walking down the Meishan New Year paintings, as festive as possible.

But the expression on his face, well, is still so annoying.

Seeing Su You looking at him with surprise, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. Su You couldn't help laughing and raised his cup to salute him.

In the water near the palace, there are four colorful boats lined up, with various military performances on them, including big flags, lions and leopards, swords, wild cards, gods and ghosts, dramas and the like.

There are two more boats lined up next to it, both of which are military bands.

A small boat came from the side. There was a small colorful building attached to the small boat. There were three small doors downstairs, and they came to the front of Linshui Palace.

The people on the boat gave a speech to join the army, and then the command music started. The door of the colorful building on the boat opened, and two small puppets slid out.

One was a child who came to the stern of the boat and stopped, lifting a boat like a boat. The other was an old man in white, holding a small fishing rod in his hand. When he slid to the bow of the boat, he threw the rod into the water and started fishing.

Su You saw it with novelty. This exquisite thing was definitely the work of the director, because all the things used this year were old things. Even the golden gun in Zhongyi's hand and the golden belt around his waist were polished and plated with copper. This puppet

He didn't even know about the boat.

I must ask when I go back, it’s so interesting.

The boat circled around several times, and the second piece of music played. The old puppet man raised his hand and fished out a live small fish from Jinming Pond. He hung it on the hook and flicked its tail, causing the fishing rod in the old man's hand to tremble.

trembling.

The music started playing again, the boat returned to the colorful shed, and another boat sailed out.

They are still puppets, and their movements are different, some are building balls, some are dancing, and each has its own speech, singing, and musical composition.
Chapter completed!