Chapter 1070 Chinese New Year
This year has not been stable.
The Yuan family frequently took action, and carriages loaded with gifts pulled countless rare treasures in the warehouse to various powerful families in Guanzhong, and even to the residence of Qingliu Yushi. Loads of gifts, transactions, and cooperations, Yuan's strong connections accumulated over many years were fully revealed at this moment.
Some of the families who were favored by the Yuan family accepted the gifts as a sign of careful consideration, and some immediately expressed their full support. However, few of them kicked the gifts out of the door and said a few ruthless words, "We should not work together if we have different paths." talk.
No one wants to offend such a behemoth...
On the other side, Wang Gui's lingering bed was running out of oil and lamps. He ordered his daughter Princess Nanping to visit him, and ordered Tang Jian, Minister of Civil Affairs, to prepare medicine and diet for him. But before Wang Gui died here, news came that Wei Zheng was seriously ill.
After releasing their sparkling talents, these famous ministers who single-handedly created the prosperous age of Zhenguan, left their splendid trajectories like meteors in the sky and gradually fell...
His Majesty Li Er was in deep sorrow.
The whole of Chang'an is filled with depression, and beneath this depression, there is a deep restlessness hidden...
The most talked-about thing in Chang'an during this New Year is the brilliant fireworks scene on the sky street outside Zhuque Gate on New Year's Eve!
Through tireless efforts, unremitting research and experiments, the craftsmen of Fangjia Fireworks Workshop have finally made great progress in fireworks manufacturing technology. When the colorful fireworks light up the night sky like gorgeous peonies amidst the sound of firecrackers that resound throughout Chang'an City, it seems that the future is as brilliant as fireworks, the great Tang Dynasty is splendid and prosperous, and the Zhenguan era is coming as scheduled!
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During the Zhenguan Dynasty, civil servants were like clouds and famous generals were like rain. They both contributed to the founding of the country, and they have supported each other and fought side by side for many years to achieve their current prominent status and unparalleled achievements. Even though most people have their own problems, there is still a good situation of unity and progress.
In this case, status is not so obviously deliberate.
The prince of Hejian County, a dignified royal family, would have a drink and chat in the lobby with an old soldier with only one shoulder who came to the house to pay New Year's greetings. Fang Xuanling, the prime minister of the dynasty, would also have a chat with an old official who worked for him in the past. Old officials who talk and laugh warmly and carry a chicken to pay New Year greetings to their former superiors will be presented with a cart of silk and satin before leaving...
Naturally, as the head of the feudal officials, Fang Jun did not have much opportunity to show off his official title. As the second generation leader of the Fang family, he had to replace his eldest brother Fang Yizhi to go to various families to pay New Year's greetings, nod and say auspicious words. It was miserable.
There is no way, he is not a junior official, but he is junior in seniority. How can he dare to show any slightness in the face of a large group of uncles and uncles? None of the civil servants and generals who followed His Majesty Li Er to fight to conquer this country for many years were easy to offend. Cheng Yaojin, the devil in the world, ignored Fang Jun who said auspicious words and just looked at the gift list in his hand and casually proposed Ask Fang Jun to send a hundred and eighty dongzhu over when he goes back, which will be used as a dowry for his daughter’s marriage. There will be no banquet today. Let’s wait and see when the dongzhu will be delivered...
Fang Jun was so angry that he put his hand on his forehead. How could a person be so shameless?
I’ve heard of asking for bribes, but I’ve never heard of anyone naming them and asking for bribes!
Furthermore, do we need to bribe you?
Yes, for the sake of you being Chubi's father, we will tolerate it. Besides, the Cheng family girl and I are also close friends, so it's not too much to add a dowry.
The most irritating thing was that when giving a salute, Wei Zheng, who was lying on the hospital bed, sternly reprimanded him because he didn't bend down at an adequate angle, saying that he was ignorant and ignorant of the six etiquettes. Fang Jun was so angry that he almost cursed!
This old guy was so angry when he cursed, how could he die in a short while?
Then he went back to His Majesty Li Er to impeach Wei Zheng, pretending to be sick and pretending to be pitiful in order to win His Majesty's sympathy. It was really with ulterior motives. It's just a pity that His Majesty Li Er is so wise and wise when it doesn't involve him personally. How could he listen to Fang Jun's wise words?
He kicked him away and quickly went to prepare the newspaper.
After the third day of the Lunar New Year, the endless New Year greetings from house to house came to an end, but the troubles did not stop. Before the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is the time for Mesozoic officials like Fang Jun to go to the home of the Duke of Xungui to pay New Year's greetings, and after the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is the time for them to receive their subordinates at home to pay New Year's greetings...
Compared with Fang Jun's emotional cards when he went to the homes of princes and nobles to pay New Year's greetings, his subordinates seemed much more direct and shameless. Although a New Year's gift was given before the year, you can't come empty-handed when paying New Year's greetings. The same precious gifts are carried into the house like a stream of water, and officials at all levels line up to say flattering and auspicious words. Fang Jun has one head and two heads.
When Wang Xuance came to pay Fang Jun a New Year's greeting, he was left to eat by Fang Jun, which made all the officials at all levels waiting to receive him in the concierge turn red with envy. They all looked sideways, guessing whether Wang Xuance was a child of a wealthy family, or was he a talented and talented person from a poor family?
"Take a good look at these. I have asked Your Majesty to set up a newspaper publishing department in Jingzhao Mansion to control and supervise public opinion. This is the charter set by me. Please read it carefully. If you have any ideas, please You can propose that you will be responsible for setting up this department in the future and manage it directly. You don’t need to pay attention to the rest of the people in Jingzhao Mansion, and you can just report directly to me.”
Fang Jun handed Wang Xuance the letter paper that he had urgently "drafted" over the past few days, such as the newspaper handling procedures, objectives, and so on.
Wang Xuance was so excited that he almost fainted!
Although there is no clear grade, this position is simply a path to heaven! I am directly responsible to Fang Jun, and Fang Jun is directly responsible to His Majesty. Doesn’t that mean that I have become His Majesty’s direct subordinate and will definitely be in His Majesty’s sight?
Damn it!
This is the rhythm of flying...
Wang Xuance's face turned red, he put the pile of letters into his arms as if they were treasures, and solemnly expressed his position: "Please rest assured, Lord Marquis, that my subordinates will work diligently, serve the country with loyalty, and live up to the great trust of Your Majesty and Lord Marquis, even if my heart is shattered and my brains are shattered. I will never give up even if I die!”
This is an opportunity like smoke rising from ancestral graves!
As long as you do a good job and do a beautiful job, and become Fang Jun's confidant and enter His Majesty's eyes, you will have room to display your ambitions, and you can expect great things!
Fang Jun smiled and said: "This matter seems simple, but in fact it is extremely difficult. This newspaper called "Zhenguan Weekly" is a biological thing. How it operates and its core positioning are unprecedented. It needs to be explored and improved little by little. , Xuance has a long way to go!”
Wang Xuance nodded quickly and stated that he would use all his energy and potential to do his best to do this well.
Let Wang Xuance go back and study and ponder on his own, Fang Jun called Li Yifu in again.
"New Year greetings to Mr. Hou..."
When it comes to flattery and clever words, ten Wang Xuance are not as good as one Li Yifu!
I just saw Wang Xuance in the concierge being called into the study by Fang Jun, and then leaving in high spirits with excitement on his face. Li Yifu felt all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart...
After all, he is also the head of a county. Isn't it better to take refuge in Fang Jun's dock than to be reused as a city gate official?
Fang Jun pushed a big red official post on the desk in front of Li Yifu and said lightly: "Look at this, are you satisfied?"
Li Yifu picked up the official document with respectful hands, and just glanced at it, his heart was beating wildly, and his face was flushed!
"I hereby order Li Yifu, the magistrate of Wannian County, to be transferred from his current post and serve as the Shaoyin of Jingzhao Prefecture..."
Shaoyin of Jingzhao Mansion!
This is the second-in-command in the Jingzhao Mansion who is inferior to one person but superior to ten thousand people!
Although it was only in name, and his position of power could not be higher than that of Si Lu who joined the army, Cheng Wuting, but this was a direct jump from the fifth rank to the fourth rank! Even though this is just a small level, and he has changed from a supervisor to an adjutant, it is this small level that represents the huge difference between the local area and the central government. Countless officials like him who do not have a deep background will be able to do this if they are not special. You will only be able to stop at this level throughout your life!
It should be noted that Jingzhao Mansion is under the jurisdiction of Yongzhou Mu, and Yongzhou Mu is held by His Majesty himself! The important place in the capital, the heart of the empire, His Majesty’s direct subordinates...
This is a prestigious position that is hard to find! (End of chapter)