Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4682: Candidates for Prefecture Yin

Li Tai looked sideways at Xu Jingzong and said with a smile: "Since the Yu family honors Xu Shangshu, just keep it, why do you need to show it to me?"

You accept the gift and then ask me to endorse it for you?

Want to be beautiful!

Xu Jingzong was such a transparent and intelligent person. When he heard this, he knew that Li Tai had misunderstood, and hurriedly explained: "Your Highness clearly knows, how dare I have such thoughts? It's just that I have your Majesty's trust, and it is tied to the implementation of national policies in Henan. I really don't dare to make any mistakes. This generous gift is not unimportant, but I am not sure what the Yu family wants, and I dare not accept it or return it. It is really a dilemma!"

Li Tai touched his chin and believed Xu Jingzong's words. This matter was indeed difficult to handle, but he would not give any advice. Now Xu Jingzong was in a dilemma. Once he gave his advice, whether he accepted it or withdrew it, he would be in a dilemma. He did.

"It seems that the Yu family wants something, but you shouldn't ask me about this. I don't know what the Yu family wants? You might as well go and visit Mrs. Wu. The company transports goods from the East and Southeast Asia to Luoyang. The scale of the operation is very large, and the connection with the Luoyang family is also very close. Please ask Mrs. Wu to help you find out, and then you can make a choice when you have an idea."

"Oh, Your Highness is really smart and wise. This matter has puzzled me for a long time, and now that His Highness can give me some guidance, it feels like a sudden enlightenment!"

Xu Jingzong seemed to have really solved the problem, smiling broadly and toasting frequently.

As Li Tai drank, he thought about it. Instead of climbing out of Xu Jingzong's pit, he seemed to have fallen into a deeper pit?

It’s hard for me to give my opinion on this matter. Isn’t it the same for Wu Meiniang?

When Xu Jingzong mentioned this matter in front of him, whether he gave his opinion or pushed it elsewhere, it all fell into his trap.

In a mansion, the main hall is brightly lit, and there are crowds of people outside the door. The maids, graceful and well-mannered, are constantly bringing all kinds of food and wine into the hall. A banquet was held in the main hall. Several nobles in brocade robes and jade belts exchanged cups, drums and music played in unison, and there was a lot of singing and dancing.

Although the establishment of the Privy Council is of great importance to the national system, for the heads of Henan aristocratic families or the people who talk about it, the issuance of "paper money" is more of a personal interest.

Xu Jingzong smiled and accepted everyone who came, but after a few drinks, his eyes were blurred, his cheeks were red, and he crawled under the table...

Mom, are you too cunning?

Everyone immediately cheered up and listened carefully to what was going on.

Within a few days, the news spread to Luoyang.

Pei Huaijie rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "It seems so, but this matter was initiated by Fang Jun, so we have to be more careful."

The old man wondered: "How can you say this? I have also heard about the Duke of Yue. Although he is domineering, he is very trustworthy and has a good reputation."

After drinking for three rounds, Sister Peihuai, who was sitting at the head of the table, waved away the musicians and dancers. She glanced at the people in front of them one by one and asked in a deep voice: "What do you think about those 'notes' from Laoshizi?" view?"

*****

Moral Square.

There is nothing that can be hidden from people in Chang'an City. In the morning, Fang Jun proposed in front of His Majesty the issuance of banknotes and the establishment of a Privy Council. At noon, everyone knew about it. After noon, someone quickly conveyed the news to Luoyang.

Yu Baoning put down his wine glass, burped, and then said: "My brother sent a letter from Chang'an, detailing the matter of banknotes."

At that time, he can openly go to Wu Meiniang and say, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei asked me to ask Mrs. Wu to resolve this matter"...

It happened that this guy was not good at tasting wine but he was good at drinking wine. When he was drunk, he kept his mouth shut tightly and never said a single wrong thing. Li Tai couldn't find any clues when he wanted to, so he had no choice but to let his long attendant help him leave. Return to the residence.

Pei Huaijie said: "Mr. Lu doesn't know something. Although Fang Jun has a good reputation, his behavior is extremely weird. He can no longer be described as bold. Every operation he makes must be carefully considered, otherwise he will fall into the trap unknowingly. He was still ignorant, and when he realized that he had fallen into the trap, it was too late to regret it."

Li Tai was depressed. Seeing that Xu Jingzong was becoming more and more displeased, he kept urging him to drink.

When Yu Baoning recounted his brother Yu Zhining's inquiries one by one, an old man with white hair and beard muttered: "If His Majesty's reputation is really used as a pledge, these 'notes' will be equivalent to His Majesty's debt." , there seems to be no problem.”

After being beaten, he will remember the pain, and he has a say in this aspect.

The old man surnamed Lu nodded and sighed: "Although there were many heroes in the troubled times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and there were many heroes who founded the Tang Dynasty, people as amazing and talented as Fang Jun have never been heard of. We Xianbei people have been in Luoyang since we accompanied Emperor Xiaowen to Luoyang. Each generation is no longer as good as the last, and it has already disappeared from the public today. If there could be such a character, why would it be like this?"

The old man seemed to be still immersed in the glorious days of luxury and power of the Xianbei nobles, with a look of nostalgia on his face. Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Although most people did not have a good impression of Fang Jun, they also felt that the old man's words were reasonable.

After all, the saying "having a son is like leaving behind a loved one" has long been spread. Who wouldn't want to have such a son with both cultural relics and amazing talents to inherit the family business and revitalize the family?

Fang Xuanling is so lucky...

Hearing this, Yu Baoning also sighed with emotion: "The so-called family inheritance seems to be full of wealth and wealth, but if there are no outstanding children within three generations, then the family can be lost to everyone. Those of us who followed us back then It has been a hundred and fifty years since Emperor Xiaowen came to Luoyang City, and he was once respected and prosperous for a while, but now his descendants are unworthy and his talents are withering, so he may not be in glory for a few years."

After Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved the capital to Luoyang, most of the Xianbei nobles who entered Luoyang changed their Chinese surnames. The royal family's "Tuoba family" was changed to "Yuan family", "Wanniu Yu family" was changed to "Yu family", and "Bu Liugu family" "His family" was changed to "Lu family", "Hedouling family" was changed to "Dou family", "Baba family" was changed to "Changsun"...

The Xianbei people have become completely Sinicized and integrated into the Central Plains, without distinguishing between themselves and others.

That was also the era when the Xianbei nobility was most prosperous, with high-ranking officials displaying their nobility and wielding great power. However, when Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty unified the world and made Daxing the capital, the situation changed. The original Xianbei bloodline began to gradually differentiate, with some stationed in Guanzhong, Longyou and other places to form the "Guanlong clan", and some still staying in Luoyang. Although they were related by blood, their interests were already differentiated.

Today, the so-called "Luoyang aristocratic families" seem to be numerous and numerous, but in fact most of them can be classified into two types: one is the noble family left over from the Han Dynasty, and the other is the Xianbei nobles.

The Xianbei nobles in Luoyang City, who have gradually felt their decline, have very complicated feelings about the central government building the eastern capital. On the one hand, they are happy to return to the political center, but on the other hand, they are also wary of the fierce competition that will follow.

Without outstanding talents, what can we fight for?

Pei Huaijie said helplessly: "That's too far off topic. Fang Jun is full of conspiracies and tricks. Who knows that this so-called 'paper money' might not be hiding some shady plot?"

He was extremely afraid of Fang Jun.

Yu Baoning shook his head: "Even if there is some conspiracy, what can we do? If we can't raise enough money to redeem the acres, those acres will be taken back by the court. It's okay to lose an income, but where will the population be arranged? Just open your mouth. Those who want to eat cannot starve to death."

Corresponding to the land is the population. When the aristocratic families annexed the land, they did not drive away or annihilate the population, but changed the ownership of the land and population and turned them into property in their own names.

The destined land granting policy in the early days of the People's Republic of China was not decided by a single person, but through extensive investigations, evidence collection, and judgments, and finally arrived at a strategy that was more in line with the current national conditions, that is, a family needs so much land to support itself.

The land is less, but the population is still there, so it is necessary to feed these people from the output of other places. In the long run, it will cause a huge food deficit. The family of the aristocratic family pays most attention to long-term water flow and stable income. How can they accept such a long-term deficit?

No amount of money can bear it.

But if you drive people out of your family and allow them to become refugees, your family's reputation will be completely ruined... Compared to food and money, reputation is more important to aristocratic families.

Someone agreed: "Even if Fang Jun is cunning, he will never disregard His Majesty's reputation, right? Even if he dares, Your Majesty will not agree. Besides, we are just changing hands with this money, and we will use it later." As for paying taxes and spending money, what should we worry about?”

This is the key point of Fang Jun's introduction of "paper money" that is easier to accept. It seems to be just a piece of paper, but giving it the attribute of being circulated is completely different.

Pei Huaijie was still feeling uneasy, but he couldn't say anything about Ziwu Maoyou. He could only say: "The imperial transfer order has been issued. Tomorrow, the Japanese official will resign from Henan Yin and return to Chang'an to take up his post. I have gotten along harmoniously and intimately with you all over the years. Before leaving, I have to remind you that since you think everything is fine, just think that I am unfounded."

Basically, cooperation will benefit both sides and each will get what they need. Being able to give the last effort before leaving can be regarded as worthy of the Henan family's help over the years.

If there is any ending after this, it has nothing to do with him.

Yu Baoning said: "Why are you in such a hurry? At least we let everyone hold a banquet to see Fu Yin off."

Pei Huaijie shook his head: "I have been humiliated and lost all face. I don't know how much ridicule I will suffer when I go back to Chang'an. It's better to keep a low profile. Everyone has been together for a long time, and they all know that I don't like ostentation. I will serve as an official for one term. , although I dare not say that it benefits one party, it is enough to ensure the peace of one party."

When he said this, everyone could only send blessings one after another. However, although there was no farewell banquet, Cheng Yi had to send it, and it couldn't be shabby.

"When the governor leaves, he will have great plans and a bright future!"

After congratulating each other for a while, the old man surnamed Lu suddenly asked: "I wonder who will be the new Governor after the Governor leaves office?"

Everyone fell silent immediately and looked at Pei Huaijie.

After all, the interests of Henan Prefecture Yin and various families are closely aligned. Who the Prefecture Yin is is very important, and the candidate for the Prefecture Yin has never been heard of before.

(End of this chapter)