During the Northern Song Dynasty, people not only liked to embroider flowers, but also liked to give them nicknames.

It seems that without a nickname, he has lost his prestige.

Like the fierce flood of dragons that rolled over the river, and like the King Li Tianwang of the Black Mountain.

And, just like Hua Xiu, nicknames are not only popular among street libertines, but also among courtiers and officials.

Sima Guang had a nickname, Sima Niu.

This nickname was given by Su Shi to mock him for his stubbornness and lack of flexibility.

Another example is that Ouyang Xiu gave Fan Zhongyan the nickname, Qiongsaizhu.

Li Bangyan also had a nickname, called the prodigal prime minister!

Just by looking at this man's life motto, you can see why he got such a nickname.

[Kick all the balls in the world, be an official in the world, enjoy all the flowers in the world (metaphorically referring to women).]

Li Bangyan was born in the market. His father Li Pu once worked as a miner and later as an apprentice silversmith. Because of his quick mind, he ran a silversmith shop by himself after completing his studies.

Due to his superb craftsmanship, he has accumulated a considerable fortune over the years.

Seeing that his son didn't like studying and had no hope of success in the examination, Li Pu asked him to make more friends with scholars.

Not to mention, although Li Bangyan was not very knowledgeable, he was quick in thinking, handsome in appearance, and knew how to understand the world, so he quickly became famous among scholars.

So much so that when people from Hedong came to Beijing to take the exam, they would definitely visit him via Huaizhou.

And Li Bangyan was also generous, providing good food and drinks. If the candidates were from poor families, he would also provide them with money to help them take the exams.

For a time, Li Bangyan became famous.

And those who had been entertained by him would spontaneously help him promote him after high school. Relying on their good reputation, they finally went to Beijing to become imperial students as they wished.

Although Li Bangyan had no talent or learning, he was born in the market, was familiar with obscene things, was good at banter, and could play Cuju, so he often compiled street sayings into lyrics and music.

It happened that when Song Huizong was still King Duan, he was also a famous libertine in Tokyo, so he was very fond of Li Bangyan.

In the second year of Daguan, Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty awarded him the title of Jinshi, and appointed him as secretary, Provincial School Secretary, and trial-appointed Fu Baolang.

In the fifth year of Xuanhe, in just ten years, Li Bangyan had become Shangshu Zuocheng, ruling the world!

In comparison, Wang Fu is a little more reliable.

At least he is a serious Jinshi, but that's all.

This person relies on his clever words and flattery to achieve a prosperous official career.

Because he helped Cai Jing regain his prime ministership, he was promoted to the eighth level from Tongyi Dafu and was appointed prime minister.

This rocket-like speed of promotion was unprecedented since the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, leaving many courtiers stunned.

The reason why they were favored by Song Huizong was that, apart from flattery, the two of them had one thing in common.

That means the appearance is extraordinary.

Needless to say, Li Bangyan has a handsome appearance and a free and easy temperament.

And Wang Fu was no less generous. He was tall, fair-faced, of Hu origin, with blond hair and golden eyes. He was elegant in appearance and dignified in appearance.

After all, Song Huizong was engaged in art. You can accuse him of being fatuous, but you cannot deny his aesthetic vision.

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"Um."

Song Huizong nodded slightly, obviously agreeing with Li Bangyan's words.

The wealth of our Song Dynasty has reached the peak of all dynasties.

The people are rich and there are many merchants. Now that the court is in need of money, what's wrong with asking the people to borrow some money?

Seeing this, Wang Fu was not willing to let go of this opportunity to please him, and hurriedly suggested: "Officials, now that the national treasury is in dire straits and the people are rich, we should do more. How about collecting Ding's money from all walks of life, so as to

Filling up the national treasury can solve the urgent needs of the six states of Yanyun."

One million guan is only one year's rent for the six states of Yanyun.

Wanyan Agu did a great job, looting everything that could be robbed in the six states, including the population.

It is equivalent to saying that Song Huizong spent money to buy six empty cities.

Even if you buy everything, you still have to garrison it, right?

Arrange officials to manage it?

Migrate people to farm, right?

But garrisoning troops requires money, officials require money, resettling and relocating people, and gathering fugitives also require money.

Money is needed everywhere!

Song Huizong pondered for a moment and then ordered: "I will leave this matter to Wang Qing."

After getting the errand, Wang Fu was overjoyed: "I accept the order!"

He has now figured out the way to be an official. It is not enough to just rely on flattery. He must also be able to do practical things and relieve the worries of officials. Only in this way can simplicity be in the heart of the emperor.

Then why Cai Jing was able to be reinstated as prime minister several times? Isn't it because he could help the officials make money?

Cai Jing can make money, and so can I, Wang Fu.

After solving the money problem in a few moments, Song Huizong was in a good mood.

As for the Jin people, they were never taken seriously by Song Huizong and his courtiers.

In their view, these barbarians would be grateful if they were given some favors.

Just like the Liao Kingdom, so what if we can fight?

If you give some money and open a mutual market, it will soon become corrupt.

Li Bangyan was really good at observing faces. When he saw Song Huizong's mood improving, he suggested with a smile: "Guan family, it's still early in the day, so why don't we just drink and have fun."

Hearing this vulgar country slang, instead of being angry, Song Huizong shook his head and laughed.

After tapping Li Bangyan a few times with his fingers, he said in a doting tone: "You, you. That's all, let's have a banquet and rise to the top of the building!"

After moving to Shengpinglou, the three of them drank and had fun for a while.

Song Huizong felt that it was not lively enough, so he summoned the empress, concubines, emperor concubines, and princes to the banquet.

At the banquet, Li Bangyan kept telling jokes and imitating actors and singers from time to time, making Song Huizong laugh.

Wang Fu had a smile on his face, but a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes.

He despised Li Bangyan from the bottom of his heart. It was a shame for him to be an official in the same court as a noble scholar and a libertine.

What Wang Fu didn't know was that Li Bangyan had already resented him and was now secretly colluding with Liang Shicheng and Cai You to bring him down.

When the wine was in full swing, Li Bangyan suddenly tore off his court clothes and became naked, revealing the flower embroidery that had been covered with raw silk.

"ah!"

This sudden scene made the queen, concubines, and emperors let out a soft cry and covered their eyes.

Li Bangyan didn't care, and started telling dirty jokes while holding a glass wine cup.

In the past, it was just like this, but now the concubines and concubines in the harem are all here.

This made Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty very angry: "How dignified is it? How dignified is it!"

After looking around for a while, Song Huisong picked up a stick and threatened to hit him.

Li Bangyan was so frightened that he ran away. He quickly left the Shengping Building and climbed up a tree quickly.

Seeing this scene, Song Huizong was immediately happy, and the maids and guards in the palace laughed so hard that their stomachs ached.

After a while, Song Huizong called the eunuch to deliver the order: "Come down, I won't beat you."

Unexpectedly, Li Bangyan did not come down immediately. Instead, he learned a girl's tune in the tree and sang: "The oriole steals a glance and dare not come down from the branch."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Song Huizong was amused and laughed again.

When he was the prime minister, he took off all his clothes during a banquet and was driven into a tree. It was really ridiculous.
Chapter completed!