Chapter 931 Wanjia gives birth to Buddha Huatinghou
Chapter 932: Wan Jia Sheng Buddha Huating Hou
Fang Jun nodded and said: "The new bamboo paper will be officially launched on the day when the shipping department is put into operation. This kind of bamboo paper has extremely low cost and excellent quality. Lu has a long-term vision and does not intend to make a profit at too high a price. , but followed the route of small profits but quick turnover, first spreading bamboo paper all over the Tang Dynasty, and then selling it overseas.”
"It's so good. Reputation is more important than anything else. This move will definitely make the Lu family highly respected by scholars all over the world. And with public support, wealth will naturally come naturally. This is the right path that a family should take."
Zhou Boxian praised.
The two never mentioned the so-called "selling of weapons"...
In fact, both of them knew what the other meant.
Zhou was afraid of Fang Jun, so she secretly supported Zhang Liang instead of openly expressing her opposition. Fang Jun's charges were really serious, but they were mostly meant to scare people. It was impossible to just wipe out the Gu family and then ransack the Zhou family's house later.
In that case, the entire Jiangnan will be in chaos and everyone will be in danger.
What Fang Jun wants is an attitude from Zhou, and today Zhou Boxian personally came to discuss the cooperative operation of Yangxian Black Tea to give him this attitude...
They are all smart people, so there is no need to say anything unnecessary.
"Since Brother Zhou is here, why not go with me to Shibosi Yamen to witness the unprecedented new system of the Tang Dynasty?"
Fang Jun sent out an invitation.
Today is the day when the Shipping Department is in operation. Merchants from all over Jiangnan, the Central Plains, and Guanzhong are all waiting to see what the regulations of this unprecedented new yamen are. The establishment of the Shipping Department is equivalent to cutting off the flesh of the maritime merchants. This is everyone's consensus. It's just that we don't know how far the flesh is cut and whether it can be tolerated...
The whole world is curious.
Zhou Boxian gave a bitter smile, shook his head and sighed: "Master Hou still has no intention of letting me go..."
All the gentry and merchants from the south of the Yangtze River were present. It was self-evident what it meant when Fang Jun dragged him along. From now on, the Yangxian Zhou family has completely boarded Fang Jun's boat and can't even think about getting off.
Of course, what Zhou Boxian didn't realize yet was that this boat was on board, but no one wanted to get off, and they couldn't even drive them away...
Fang Jun laughed heartily and teased: "Brother Zhou, why did you say this? I have always heard that Jiangdong is moist and has a beautiful climate. There are many beauties from the Shen and Zhou tribes. If I hadn't been recruited by His Majesty as your consort, I wouldn't have hired a matchmaker right now. I went to the Zhou family to find a beautiful woman who I thought would be a good match, so why not let her go? ”
The Shen and Zhou clans produce beauties, this has been said since ancient times.
Fang Jun was just joking, and the speaker didn't mean it, but Zhou Boxian was moved in his heart, and the listener was interested. It is certain that the future of the man in front of him is limitless, and there is almost no doubt that he will become a general or prime minister. Now there is a legend among the people that "the court in twenty years will be controlled by Fang Jun", and many people admit this.
It's impossible to go against Fang Jun, so building a good relationship is inevitable.
This is already the emperor's consort, so if the Zhou family chooses a woman from the clan to be his concubine, it will not be considered an insult to the Zhou family. After all, the head wife is a royal princess with golden branches and jade leaves...
The two of them had their own thoughts. As soon as they got up, they saw Sun Chengen, the magistrate of Rudong County, walking in from outside.
This man was always dressed in shabby clothes. Because it was raining outside, he held an umbrella with one hand and lifted up the corner of his official robe with one hand, revealing a pair of patched boots...
As soon as Sun Chengen entered the door, he saw two people's eyes focused on his feet. He looked at the ground in surprise and grinned: "It's raining, so I don't want to wear new shoes. I don't feel bad if my old shoes are dirty. Also follow the feet.”
He had a calm demeanor, without any trace of embarrassment or restraint.
Fang Jun was completely convinced by this man, and he politely clasped his fists and said, "I haven't seen you for half a year. Brother Sun is still as charming as ever. I am very relieved."
Sun Chengen laughed, clasped his fists and returned the greeting: "Why, are you afraid that your subordinates will starve to death if they can't afford to eat? Then you have to show your kindness. You are one of the richest people in the world. Helping this poor guy like us is just a way of showing off." The noble virtue of helping others. ”
Every time he saw this poor official, Fang Jun always felt surprisingly relaxed. How many officials in the world could there be who could do things like this and stick to their duties?
He really admires it!
"I heard that Brother Sun's family has a high hall, and he is already eighty years old?"
"Exactly. Jia Yan passed away very early, and Sun doesn't even remember his appearance now. Since he was sensible, it was Jia Ci's tireless teachings that made Sun what he is today. Fortunately, although Sun is not a great talent , but he can stick to his heart and seek welfare for the people. I once lived up to Jia Ci's teachings. Some time ago, I told Jia Ci that the benevolent policies of the Marquis had benefited the elders in Rudong County. Jia Ci was very happy after hearing this and said that he would burn a few more sticks of incense in front of the Bodhisattva and pray to the Marquis. May you live a long life and be a prince for generations.”
Speaking of his old mother, Sun Chengen had a serious look on his face, and his eyes shone with gentle affection, showing his respect and admiration for his mother.
Fang Jun cupped his fists and returned the greeting: "I'm overly complimentary...I heard that Brother Sun is building a new house recently?"
Sun Chengen was surprised and said: "Master Hou also knows this?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "Within three hundred miles south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River, no disturbance can be hidden from my eyes and ears! The most honest and upright magistrate Sun Da built a new house. It is simply a strange news in Jiangzuo. How could I not know this? ?”
Sun Chengen was famous for his integrity. After several years in office, he still had a clean mind. His sudden construction of a new house even caused great repercussions. People are speculating whether honest officials are also complicit, otherwise where would the money come from? There is a lot of praise in the officialdom. Brother, you are finally willing to spend money. You are always so honest. We officials don’t want to say hello to others when we go out...
Sun Chengen thought Fang Jun was joking and didn't take it seriously.
Zhou Boxian listened to Fang Junfu's words, but his heart skipped a beat, thinking about his family's secret support for Zhang Liang. I'm afraid Fang Jun's words may not be a joke. Otherwise, if the Zhou family behaved so secretly, how could the ship be seized by the navy when it was on the Wusong River, and "both the people and the stolen goods would be seized"?
It seems that Fang Jun's control over Jiangnan is much greater than all the Jiangnan nobles imagined...
Fang Jun patted Sun Chengen on the shoulder and said kindly: "This time I went to sea and got a batch of red sandalwood. Since Brother Sun is building a new house, I will give Brother Sun a few pieces to make a set of furniture to welcome him. It also looks better. Honesty is the best quality. Virtue, but don't isolate yourself from the officialdom, otherwise it will be difficult to do anything, and the gain will outweigh the loss. In addition, I will choose a few fine sandalwood sticks and save them for my aunt's birthday. .”
Sun Chengen wanted to refuse.
He has a low-key and simple character. The new house is only renovated on the basis of the old house. There are only a few pieces in total. What's the point of putting in rosewood furniture? Expensive is expensive, but I’m afraid I’ll have to keep my eyes open when sleeping in the future, lest a thief steals it in the middle of the night...
But when he heard that Fang Jun gave it to his mother for her birthday, he couldn't refuse.
People in this era are not taboo about such things. The old people even prepare all the clothes they like after their death early to avoid making mistakes when they die. Moreover, the things chosen by their children may not be the right ones. What I like. How depressing would it be to find that the clothing items are not what you usually like when you get down there? It is inevitable to give dreams to my children every day and scold these unscrupulous people...
Longevity materials should be prepared early.
The best materials for longevity materials are sandalwood and nanmu. However, these two types of wood are extremely precious. They are not only expensive, but also very rare. They cannot be bought with money. Sun Chengen was a filial son. He could refuse to enjoy it for himself, but he could not refuse his old mother to have a sandalwood coffin after her death.
Taking a deep breath, Sun Chengen straightened his robe and bowed it to the ground solemnly: "This will make me feel ashamed."
Facing Fang Jun several times, he has never been so serious in giving a gift...
Fang Jun accepted it calmly and laughed: "Brother Sun is here today, is there something wrong?"
Sun Chengen straightened up, took out an account book from his arms and handed it to Fang Jun, saying: "Thanks to the benevolence of Mr. Hou, most of the fishermen in the county have borrowed money from the Royal Bank to buy fishing boats. The autumn months are the right time." When sea fish gain weight, every household I have gained a lot. Especially the net-pulling machine designed by you, Mr. Hou, is not very easy to use! Now eight out of ten families in the county have built shrines for you, and they all praise you for offering incense at three o'clock and five o'clock. It is the birth of Buddha among all families!”
Fang Jun was so proud that he lost his reserve and said with a smile: "People in Guanzhong say that we are the beauties of the people who call upon the wind and rain, and now Jiangdong says that we are the Marquis of Huating, the Buddha of Wanjia! According to this, one day this Marquis will be able to do the same. Rank in the immortal class and become an immortal or a Buddha? ”
This feeling of comfort in my heart is ten times more comfortable than when I got promoted and made a fortune!
There is nothing that gives people a greater sense of accomplishment than helping those poor families live a better life... (End of Chapter)