Chapter 2881 New Year’s Eve Talk

Chapter 2881 New Year’s Eve Talk

Wu Meiniang, who was whispering to Princess Gaoyang on the other side, turned around and saw Jin Shengman's confused look on her face, so she smiled and said: "In order to reward your husband for presenting the gunpowder formula, your Majesty issued a special edict that within the empire, No more people are allowed to make fireworks.”

Jin Shengman was stunned.

Looking out of the window, the fireworks blooming all over the sky are as brilliant and colorful as the flowers in a summer garden, but they are countless. How much does it cost to set off each one one by one? The city of Chang'an has a population of over one million, of which more than 20% are wealthy households. Even the ordinary traffickers are much richer than other places. In order to bring out the joy of the New Year, the number of fireworks set off is unimaginable.

And these fireworks are all produced by the Fang family's workshop, and the profit is probably as much as the number of sands in the Ganges, which is shocking.

Of course, she is not an ignorant girl. As a Silla princess, she was trained as the successor of the Silla Dynasty when the royal family had no direct heirs. At least she still has a vision. The emergence of gunpowder made the Tang army Its combat power has more than doubled, and how can the credit for developing the gunpowder formula be measured by money?

The eyes he looked at Fang Jun were filled with admiration and admiration.

In the whole world, has there ever been such a wise and brave man? And even though I had to leave my hometown and become a concubine, I don’t know how many girls in the world are envious and jealous of being able to marry such a heroic man...

The turbulent love released in the clear and bright eyes was almost impossible to conceal.

Fang Jun felt the burning admiration, and ripples began to form in his heart. For a woman who was full of admiration and adoration for him, the best way to repay him was to give his all...

But tonight, New Year's Eve, she has to stay up late, so let her go for the time being.

He took a sip of tea and said to Wu Meiniang: "Now that the world is peaceful, the people are extremely wealthy. Every household can buy a few firecrackers and fireworks during the holidays to enhance the festive atmosphere. But in this way, every year The sales volume of fireworks will definitely be an astronomical figure. The so-called "everyman" No one is guilty of possessing a jade. Although my family is not afraid of those secretly envious and jealous people, there is no need to bear everyone's jealousy on top of money. During the New Year, we might as well choose a few close-knit families to display the fireworks. Sell ​​the recipe and calm down the limelight.”

The technological content of fireworks is not very high. As the production capacity becomes higher and higher, more and more people will be required to participate in the production, and the probability of leaking the secrets of the formula will naturally increase.

Sooner or later, it will be stolen by those with ulterior motives.

Instead of doing this, it is better to take the initiative to share the formula. On the one hand, it can be exchanged for a sum of money to invest in the construction of Tonegawa, and on the other hand, it can also make the relationship between several families and the Fang family closer.

Nothing builds loyal allies like profit sharing...

Wu Meiniang's political wisdom naturally does not need to be described in detail. Fang Jun just mentioned it, and she understood its meaning, then nodded and said: "I remember it."

At this time, Qiao'er came in from outside, informed Fang Jun that Fang Xuanling was in the main hall, and called him to come over and watch the New Year's Eve.

Fang Jun then stood up and said to his wives and concubines: "Go to the inner house and have a rest. Later, prepare some midnight snacks, let off the fireworks and firecrackers, and then go to bed."

Women do not need to stay up late on New Year's Eve, but setting off fireworks is a very interesting thing. The wives and concubines are very interested in it, so they have to wait until the time of childbirth to receive the gods before sleeping peacefully.

The wives and concubines agreed, and Fang Jun got up and came to the main hall. Fang Xuanling, Fang Yizhi, Fang Yize, and Fang Yiyi were all there. Fang Jun went over to sit under Fang Yizhi and saw Fang Yizhi holding a book. Reading the dictionary with gusto, he smiled and said: "Brother is really a reading fanatic. It would be better for the whole family to sit together on New Year's Eve and chat."

Any kind of relationship needs to be managed. Even between father and son, if there is no communication for a long time, the relationship between each other will inevitably fade. This is the principle of "distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors".

Fortunately for the rest of the family, the eldest brother likes reading most of the day. His usual entertainment activities are limited to gathering with a group of "book friends" to talk about poetry and classics. He doesn't spend much time with his family. Now Fang Yi The two brothers Ze and Fang Yiyi have shown some alienation from him, which is not a good thing if things continue like this.

Fang Yizhi reluctantly put down the book he had received the gift from, thinking that they were both father and son, brothers, and they couldn't see each other all day long. What was there to talk about?

But today is the Chinese New Year after all, and what is important is a family reunion. Moreover, his father is present, so he gave Fang Jun some face, nodded and said: "Speaking of which, I have a question for you, brother."

The maid served fragrant tea at this time, and the father and son drank tea separately, which was very comfortable.

Fang Jun took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Brother, what do you want me to ask you about?"

Fang Yizhi held the tea cup in his hand and asked: "During the end of the year, a group of friends often get together, and someone mentioned Annan's education. He said that although the navy now only rents places such as Da Nang for trade, but In fact, Songping County and other places are full of Han people, and most of the private schools between cities and towns have Han people as teachers. , teaching a collection of classics and history, with the intention of spreading Chinese characters and Chinese language, so that the whole world will become a Chinese cultural circle... I think this is a great event for the ages, and I deeply believe it, so I want to go to Annan, teach and educate people, and spread it. What does the second brother think of making a contribution to the culture of the Tang Dynasty? ”

Fang Jun was stunned.

Unexpectedly, Fang Yizhi, who has always been obsessed with reading and has never heard anything outside the window, would have such an idea...

How should I put it, it is a good thing that he has such ambition and wants to do something practical. The purpose of reading is to understand the principles. Only by understanding the principles can we act quickly. If we cannot apply what we have learned, what is the use of learning?

But the problem is that this eldest brother's character is really pedantic. Although most of Annan is actually under the control of the Royal Navy now, his eldest brother will be properly taken care of when he goes to Annan, but after all, he is thousands of miles away from home. If something unexpected happens, there is really nothing we can do about it.

Hesitating in his heart, he couldn't help but look at Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard, considered it carefully, shook his head and said: "Annando miasma, your body has been deficient since you were a child. It is difficult to overcome the acclimatization symptoms when you go to such a far place. If you are infected with the miasma again, I'm afraid it will be harmful to you." Poor health.”

Fang Yizhi was a little disappointed, but he had always been respectful to his father and did not dare to disobey him.

Fang Jun saw Fang Yizhi's expression in his eyes, thought for a while, and persuaded him: "My father's words are for the sake of my eldest brother's health. After all, you are the eldest son and grandson of the Fang family, and you will inherit your father's title in the future. How can one take risks lightly? ? But father, let me say one more thing. My eldest brother has been studying behind closed doors all day long, but he also lacks experience. If he can go out, even if he can't make a career, it would be a good thing to just increase his knowledge. Annan is too far away, so why not. How about going to Japan? Now that Soga Ezo has become the emperor of Japan, there are many dissenters in various feudal countries, and the situation is extremely tense, so he has to turn to the Royal Navy and is willing to maintain a closer relationship with the Tang Dynasty, so Asuka Kyo Many sinology centers have been opened to hire students from the Tang Dynasty to teach sinology. Brother, you might as well go to Asuka and choose a private school to teach students. The climate of Japan is warm and humid, which is the most suitable for living. "

Fang Yi, who was on the side, was about to go south after the new year. He was afraid that he would have to build a refuge for the Fang family in Japan in the next few years, so he was very concerned about the situation in Japan. Hearing this, he couldn't help but ask: "What's going on in Japan?" Is the situation very chaotic? ”

Fang Jun said with a smile: "Isn't it just a garbled word? The Emperor's family was killed by the Soga clan, but after all, it is a hereditary royal family that has been passed down for thousands of years. There are countless people who have the blood of the Emperor. Now they all have their own grand banners. With the Emperor As a close relative, he wanted to get his hands on the throne of Japan, and Soga Ezo. Although he seized the throne of the emperor, his son Soga Nirika died tragically. He had no close relatives to inherit the throne, so he had to support his nephew Soga Aka as the heir apparent. Irika's nephew, but his father Soga Kuramaro died again In the hands of Su Ga Rulu, there is a hatred between the two for killing their father... It can be imagined that nowadays, Japan is worried about domestic and foreign troubles. One is guarding the other, and the other hates the other. He wants to kill everyone around him with a knife, but the eldest brother can be happy. Don't worry, no one in the Japanese country can do anything to anyone now, no matter it is Anyone who wants to stand out can only rely on the support of the Royal Navy. Therefore, the status of the Tang Dynasty in Japan is unattainable. Even if you sleep with Soga Ezo's daughter, he can only endure it and even sleep with his daughter in the middle of the night with a smile on his face. Send it to your bed..." (End of Chapter)