Chapter 3076 The deal is concluded
During the Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, most of the northern lands were occupied by the Hu people. Years of fighting and dilapidated pastures resulted in a shortage of war horses after the establishment of the Sui Dynasty.
Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty was born into the Xianbei nobility, and behind him was the Guanlong nobility. Even so, the country was still in dire need of war horses due to years of war. After the founding of the country, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty reformed the horse administration and allowed people to raise horses. The court provided certain subsidies. Horses were also gathered for war and given in exchange for money and grain.
This policy lasted until the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Although it was never explicitly issued by a national decree, the popularity of horse breeding among the people directly led to an abundance of war horses. After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, many wars were launched in succession, and there was never a fear of horse shortage. .
Although Shandan Racecourse, Guanshan Racecourse and other horse-raising places were all included in the territory of the empire, and horse politics had almost reached its peak since the Han and Wei dynasties, the practice of raising horses among the people was still prevalent.
Many aristocratic families even circled pastures in various places to raise war horses to meet the needs of the army.
The Turks and Xueyantuo fell successively, and the Tuyuhun and other tribes all attached themselves to it, which made the northern border of the Tang Dynasty unprecedentedly stable, which also led to the rapid development of animal husbandry. Guanzhong, Hexi, Hetao and other places have thousands of horses and horse farms. Its number.
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er personally marched to conquer Goguryeo. After giving an order, he quickly gathered more than 100,000 cavalry troops, roaring like clouds, and suddenly arrived.
However, although the imperial policy made raising war horses profitable and even became one of the most important financial resources for many sects, the fundamental factor that restricted the development and growth of the horse breeding industry was the shortage of manpower.
In order to achieve rapid development in all walks of life, there must be high-quality talents coupled with favorable policies, both of which are indispensable.
Most of the best horse breeding talents in the country are in Taipu Temple.
Because the Fang family was in charge of the navy, overseas trade was very prosperous, and the war horse trade was the best in the Tang Dynasty. Every year, countless war horses are traded from countries such as Dashi with silk, glass, tea and other materials, and they are raised in horse farms scattered around the country. However, due to the shortage of talents, it has not been able to develop well.
So Wu Meiniang asked the Jingzhao Wei family's descendants to serve as ministers of Taipus Temple. Li Chongyi knew that the Fang family had the idea of Taipus Temple. They wanted to take the opportunity to recruit people from Taipus Temple, or simply cooperate with each other to make the Fang family The racecourse has obtained the most important talent support.
Not only did she secretly admire her, this charming and frail woman was really powerful. If she was beaten with this burden, the Wei family would have to cooperate obediently no matter how painful it was...
Wei Ting naturally understood Wu Meiniang's intention, and his heart was bleeding with pain.
Although Jingzhao Weishi was a wealthy family in Guanzhong, he had not made any political achievements since entering the Tang Dynasty. This resulted in a false name but no real power in his hands.
Wei Shuang, the minister of Taipu Temple, was already regarded as a first-class official in the family. The Taipu Temple he controlled was much more powerful than his Taichang Temple. However, now, we have to consider letting the Fang family's influence penetrate into Taipu Temple, or even replace it.
But what can be done?
Jingzhao Weishi has made great efforts in recent years. If he wants to make progress in the court, he has to rely on the outstanding children of the clan. Wei Zhengju counts as one, and Wei Juyuan, who is only sixteen years old from Jingzhao Wei's Yun Gongfang, counts as one. These two are the children that the entire family highly respects. They hope to stand on the court and compete for the family's interests in the future. .
Mrs. Wu was sure that the Wei family would not give up Wei Zhengju easily, so she robbed him severely.
This made Wei Ting feel heartbroken, but he had to reluctantly agree...
Wei Ting forced a smile and said: "That's it. The Suwenfang family has several horse farms and more than ten thousand horses. If you have any difficulties, you might as well ask Wei Shuang to help you. We are all our own, so there is no need to be polite."< br>
Since it is a condition put forward by others, and you have to agree even if you don't agree, then don't wait for others to ask, just agree to it yourself.
There is a big difference between active and passive.
Wu Meiniang's bright eyes sparkled, and she clasped her hands and said happily: "That's really a good thing! Previously, Cheng Wuzhong wanted to seek the position of Taipusi Temple, and Erlang was planning to discuss it with several ministers in the political affairs hall, but he was afraid of upsetting the Taipu Temple minister. There is a gap. Since Mr. Taichang said so, when Cheng Wuzhong becomes an official in Taipu Temple, he will have to ask Mr. Taipu Temple to take good care of him. "
Wei Ting almost put his hand on his forehead, this girl is too dark!
He thought that the Fang family was just coveting the various professional manpower of Taipus Temple, but unexpectedly, they were interested in the resources of the entire Taipus Temple. Who is Cheng Wuzhong? That is the younger brother of Fang Jun's top thug, Cheng Wuting. His father, Cheng Mingzhen, is currently accompanying His Majesty on the Eastern Expedition to Goguryeo. He is currently serving in the army. Such a man with strong backing has entered Taipus Temple. How can his ambition be achieved by just a few professionals? Can it be satisfied?
With Fang Jun's ambition and courage, he is probably trying to control the entire Taipu Temple's horse administration system...
If he were just Wei Zhengju, Wei Ting should say a polite word at this time, then stand up and leave. Taipu Temple is one of the few yamen with real power in the Wei family. If the Fang family is allowed to enter, it will probably be occupied by "magpie nest doves" soon, and the entire Taipu Temple will become the base of the Fang family.
But after all, Wei Zhengju is only one aspect. The most important thing is whether Fang Jun can be dispelled from taking the opportunity to suppress the Wei family. Compared with the unpredictable risks that the entire Wei family is about to face, Taipu Temple is not that important.
At the very least, even if the Fang family wants to take all the power of Taipu Temple, the Wei family is not completely powerless to resist...
This Lady Wu is not only evil-minded, but also has a good vision.
It made the Wei family feel heartbroken, but they couldn't bear to refuse. What else could Wei Ting do besides submit obediently?
Qiang smiled and said: "Mrs. Wu is right. After the Cheng family is a loyal minister, the Fang family is the pillar of the empire. It is really an honor for Jingzhao Wei to work with the two families. Looking back, I asked someone to inform Wei Shuang to go I will definitely keep in touch with Cheng Wuzhong in the future to contribute to the empire’s political affairs and live up to His Majesty’s trust.”
The posture is very low and the attitude is very good.
Wu Meiniang smiled like a flower, looked at Princess Gaoyang and said, "What do you think, Your Highness?"
Princess Gaoyang glanced at Wu Meiniang, who was smiling as proudly as a fox who stole a chicken, and cursed in her heart, this person was really scheming, and he bit off half of the fat meat of the Wei family in Taipu Temple in one go. How can I scold her...
However, he still had a dignified and virtuous look on his face. He smiled reservedly and said, "I usually don't bother to take care of these vulgar things. However, Cheng Wuzhong has a good relationship with Lang Jun, and Lang Jun often talks about it at home. Now he can I am naturally happy to have a good future, Taichang Qing, you are very interested.”
This was regarded as acquiescing to Wei Ting's request to come today.
Li Chongyi and Wei Ting both breathed a sigh of relief. Although the price was high, the fight finally achieved its goal. And judging from Princess Gaoyang's attitude, "Baiqisi" did not obtain much evidence against Jingzhao Wei. Otherwise, how would Wu Meiniang dare to use public weapons for private purposes and make an agreement with the Wei family in private?
The Fang family was allowed to enter Taipu Temple and share the generous treatment of the imperial government, but it was also confirmed that the family would not be affected by Wei Hongguang's death, which was a worthwhile trip.
Wei Ting said: "I just don't know where the Duke of Yue is now? It's better that the Duke of Yue speaks, otherwise it will be very bad if those people below misunderstand what the Duke of Yue means."
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No Fang Jun just agreed, and he was still a little worried.
After all, Princess Gaoyang is famous for being too lazy to take care of things. No matter how powerful Wu Meiniang is, in the final analysis, she is just a concubine...
Princess Gao Yang understood Wei Ting's worries, but she still felt a little unhappy.
I am just too lazy to take care of things, but I am not qualified to make decisions. Let alone Wei Zhengju, even if he is a person ten times more important, as long as I speak, not only will the husband not object, but even the father-in-law will not object. Fang Xuanling would also nod in agreement.
Who do you look down on?
The smile on his face faded a little, and he said slowly: "Don't worry, Taichang Qing, have we ever regretted the promise made by our Fang family? It's late, there is no male protagonist in the house, and it is not convenient for me to entertain guests. Please come back." .”
Li Chongyi glanced at Wei Ting, who looked embarrassed, and said to himself, "You really don't know the depth of things. You only know that Fang Jun is a stick. Have you forgotten that His Highness also has a bad temper?"
Isn’t it offending someone to express distrust in person...
He quickly said: "I am rude to you, so I will take my leave now. I will come back to the house to pay my respects to Your Highness on that day."
Wei Ting also knew that he had made a mistake, and felt regretful in his heart. He stood up and said, "I have no choice but to say what I said. I hope your highness will forgive me."
Wei Hongbiao had been silent. Now that he saw that the matter was settled and was about to leave, he said: "Your Highness, when we came out of the house, the master of the house prepared a few small gifts. It is not respectful to give them to Your Highness." ( End of chapter)