Chapter 5017 Return to the Political Hall

Chapter 5017 Return to the Political Hall

Fang Jun also sighed: "The Tang Dynasty is booming, but too many people are short-sighted. They only care about the immediate interests and don't realize that the hidden dangers have already been laid. If we can't use strong methods to eliminate the disadvantages and cure the poison at this time, the disadvantages will inevitably deepen in time. It is irreversible. Therefore, there are many opponents of every reform and innovation, and every step forward will be strongly resisted.”

Fang Xuanling disagreed: "Don't care about what most people think, because the real truth is only in the hands of a few people. The vast majority of people are just ignorant insects. They will only follow the trend and watch the sky from a well, so you are in the military aircraft department, political affairs From the hall I don't agree with the idea of ​​'the minority obeys the majority', but it doesn't matter. As long as you weigh the pros and cons, see the way forward clearly and think it is right, then keep going unswervingly. Just kick it off.”

The so-called reforms and so-called innovations are all about changing those with vested interests.

Stealing people's money is like killing your parents. When your own interests are harmed, there will inevitably be a strong counterattack. In the end, either those who are reforming or innovating will bleed, or those who have vested interests will bleed. In short, the road to success must be paved with blood.

As for who is right and who is wrong...does it mean that if most people think it is right, then it is right? Pure nonsense. The world needs heroes and wise men. The correct path can only be opened up by heroes and planned by wise men, rather than following the will of the majority of people.

Because most people are idiots.

Today they rejoice because they are short-sighted, but tomorrow the reality will tell them how foolish they are.

Fang Jun said happily: "I will obey my father's orders!"

Fang Xuanling looked at her most outstanding son with a slightly complicated look, and sighed with emotion: "Although my father's orders cannot be violated, what you are thinking now has surpassed my knowledge. My life's knowledge and experience have long been unable to give you." You are too helpful, so as long as you think it is right, you can do it boldly and speak out when you need support from your father.”

A son who is too good puts a lot of pressure on his father.

For example, the reform of the military system, which is being rigorously verified and boldly envisioned, is related to the connection between the imperial army and local governments, how to cut off the local government's support and control of the army, and restore all military power to the central government... On this point, Fang Xuanling is in charge I never paid much attention to it in the past, but now I think about it and think about the consequences of "weak stems and strong branches" that may result from this, and I am often frightened and sweaty.

Another example is the various reforms of commercial taxation, which increased the imperial taxation more than ten times on the basis of focusing on land tax?

In the past, who would have thought that the empire's trade could prosper to such an extent?

Not only is the circulation of goods from east to west, north and south accelerating, but there is also an influx of overseas goods. On the rivers and in the official roads, caravans come and go intensively every day. The flow of people and the movement of goods connect the entire empire in the form of commerce. When you get up, it flows smoothly like blood vessels and has unlimited vitality.

The empire is developing at a rapid pace, and many subversive policies have achieved excellent results, making him, the former prime minister of the empire, dazzled and unable to continue...

But no matter what, this huge empire is on the right path. A meritorious figure in the empire and a veteran minister like him really doesn’t need to know too much. All he needs to do is to protect his son steadily, instead of clinging to the same old ways. , to block the surging trend.

Times have changed.

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Fang Jun liked chatting with Fang Xuanling very much. Although due to the limitations of the times, Fang Xuanling could not understand or even accept some of Fang Jun's "deviant" ideas, but as the best prime minister of this era, he was very knowledgeable about governing the country and the government. , and can even give Fang Jun an enlightenment-like help for people's hearts and struggles.

The foundation of doing things actually lies in employing people. If you employ the right people, you will get twice the result with half the effort. On the contrary, no matter how perfect your policies are and no matter how exquisite your designs, you will still be hesitant and get twice the result with half the effort.

When it comes to hiring people, Fang Xuanling is definitely the authority among authorities.

When I came out of the main hall, the sky was full of stars and the night was dark. I stretched my waist and was about to check if the children were asleep. I saw Xiao Shuer wearing a white printed underskirt. Her waist was as slim as silk and her figure was as slim as silk. Weak Liu, with brows and beautiful smile, has obviously been waiting for a long time.

What else could Fang Jun say?

In this situation, I should try my best to comfort myself from the pain of lovesickness.

……

The maid brought hot water, and Fang Jun took the initiative to help clean up. Then, covered with a thin blanket, they fell on the bed hugging each other. The rain was pattering outside the window, making it difficult to fall asleep for a while.

After finally recovering, Xiao Shuer rested her head on Lang Jun's shoulder and whispered: "I wonder if I will be pregnant."

Fang Jun said happily: "No wonder it's like this today. Are you crazy about your son?"

Xiao Shuer was a little shy and blushed, but she still said bluntly: "Who doesn't want to have a son? Having a son is the foundation for a stable life. A daughter is always from another family and cannot be relied upon."

In this era, we cannot blame this kind of patriarchal thinking. In fact, in this society where men dominate the means of production, whether there is a son who can afford it, the status of a woman is absolutely different.

To simply condemn the so-called feudal ideas without considering the social environment is to act like a hooligan.

Fang Jun moved his palms up and down: "Then let's work harder and have more children. There is always a chance of giving birth to sons."

Feeling Lang Jun's love and affection for her body, Xiao Shuer squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

Generally speaking, for people like Fang Jun, who is a son of aristocratic families and important officials of the imperial court, the women around him are like crucian carp crossing the river. How can they be so beautiful and beautiful? Therefore, wives and concubines are often abandoned early, and only those young girls are pampered. Especially when the body declines after childbirth, wives and concubines will be abandoned as if they are worn out shoes.

Men are very specific and only like young and beautiful girls...

Fortunately, the Fang family had a good academic background. Although Fang Jun was not as consistent as Fang Xuanling, he was also "lustful and tolerant". Not only did he not accept many concubines, but he also doted on them and almost became a civil and military leader in the entire dynasty. , the "alien" among the children of the aristocratic family.

"Before leaving, my great-uncle sent a message to me, asking me to come back to Chang'an to intercede with you for the Jiangnan nobles. He said that now that I am older and less energetic, I can no longer intimidate the Jiangnan nobles as before. If the interests of the Jiangnan nobles are touched, some people will definitely risk the world's disapproval, but this is just ordinary, they will not cause any trouble, I hope you can take the overall situation into consideration and don't pursue it. "

Xiao Shuer said quietly while resting her head on Lang Jun's arm and smelling the man's breath.

Fang Jun burst out laughing: "Does the Duke of Song think too highly of me? I have the title of Lieutenant Wuwu Kong, but I can't command a single soldier. Even if the Jiangnan gentry rebels, I can't do anything."

Xiao Shu'er smoothed her hair, snuggled into her husband's arms, and closed her eyes: "I will pass on the message if you ask me to. As for what to do, it is all up to your husband, I am too lazy to care..."

Fang Jun hugged the beauty and said softly: "Okay, as long as those people don't go too far, I will tell Gao Kan and Su Dingfang to turn a blind eye. I hope they will be in awe."

Rain pattered outside the window, and the night was quiet.

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A few days later, on the fifth day of April, Jin Shengman gave birth to a baby boy. The Fang family rejoiced and the whole family celebrated.

These days, Dingkou means the foundation. The number of children and grandchildren is directly proportional to the strength of the family. Every addition is a major event for the family...

As the emperor and empress came to the Fang family, the Fang family became more and more popular, like a raging fire cooking oil, making others envious.

In the main hall, Li Chengqian watched Queen Su holding the baby and placing a piece of white jade in the baby's arms. He smiled and asked the Fang family father and son beside him: "This child has the blood of two countries and has noble blood. He will definitely be extraordinary in the future. Has he ever Pick a good name?”

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty's visit to the humble abode and the splendor of the flowers are a blessing to the world for this child. I have the courage to ask Your Majesty to name him."

Li Chengqian touched the short mustache on his lips and seemed very interested. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly remembered something and felt a little embarrassed: "I am not very talented and have little knowledge. I don't dare to mislead others. I will think about it carefully when I get back and I will definitely pick one." A perfect name is all that matters.”

Naming Fang Jun's son is a good opportunity to ease the tension between the two, at least on the surface.

It's just that when Princess Changle gave birth to a child, he never named it in anger. As a result, the child still only has a nickname of "Lu'er", and the name is temporarily missing.

Now that I am eager to name this child, what does Princess Changle think?

After all, she is his biological sister...

Fang Jun seemed to sense Li Chengqian's embarrassment and said with a smile: "Well, thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Chengqian laughed: "It's easy to talk, it's easy to talk, we are a family, it should be."

Then he changed the topic and said: "With the 'Ministry of Rites Examination' coming soon, scholars from all over the world gathered in Chang'an, and the city of Chang'an was overcrowded. In order to ensure that the examination goes smoothly, Erlang must control the Jinwu Guards to maintain order and assist Xu Jingzong. This must not happen." What happened in Jinling before”

Fang Jun hesitated for a moment and said: "Your Majesty has an order, and I should abide by it. It's just that the Jinwu Guards on the left and right are garrison troops in the capital. They are related to the safety of the country. If my name is incorrect and my words are not correct, I may be criticized by the imperial censor."

Fang Xuanling stood aside, watching his nose and nose, and turned a deaf ear.

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Are you asking for an official position from me?"

After a pause, he said: "You and I are very close, so why should we care about whether we have an official position or not? Not to mention that I am just the right and left Jinwu Guards. Even if the imperial army in the palace is handed over to you, I will not mind at all. But as you said, You always have to be honest when doing things, so how about I grant you the title of Minister Zuopushe, Tongzhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi, and participate in the political affairs of Henan? "

Fang Jun's eyes moved slightly, but he did not hesitate. He stood up and left the table, bowing to the ground: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" He didn't know what happened, but he actually asked Li Chengqian to allow him to return to the political hall...