Chapter 5033 Specializes in Construction
As long as Feng Ang is still alive, the Feng family will be united and the family will be able to intimidate Lingnan and hold great power.
But once Feng Ang dies, can the more than thirty sons be as united as when their father was still alive?
Known as the number one conspiracy in ancient and modern times, the reason why the "Tui En Order" is so tenacious and unfavorable lies in its precise control of "human nature's selfishness". Who cares about being meek, courteous and thrifty when you are in charge of power and reaping huge benefits? Who cares about how brothers and sisters work together to break metal?
This was to inform Feng Ang that the title of Duke of Geng could be hereditary and replaced by the Feng family's children, and even the official position of Gaozhou governor could be given to the Feng family. However, it was no longer possible to intimidate Lingnan and dominate one side as before.
Li Chengqian's face was overjoyed and he praised the case: "Erlang is indeed my humerus. This is a wonderful plan!"
Fang Jun said humbly: "It's just a wise man's old trick. A humble minister picks up the wisdom of others and dare not accept your majesty's praise! So, I took Zhang Zixuan to the Ministry of Industry to discuss with colleagues in the Ministry of Industry how to design and implement the project of digging Dayuling. Construction.”
Li Chengqian warned: "This project is of contemporary benefit and will benefit the future. Even if it costs a lot, it is acceptable. If the Ministry of Civil Affairs cannot provide sufficient funding, I will allocate some from internal funds to ensure the safety and speed of the project." .”
All emperors are "rejoicing in great achievements". No matter how prosperous and powerful the country is in the prosperous times, it will be nothing more than a line of text in the history books thousands of years later. However, a city, a water channel, and a section of canal can last forever, allowing future generations to visit them every time. Anyone who sees it with their own eyes can appreciate the achievements of their ancestors.
Historically, the Five Ridges have isolated the north and the south, leaving the Lingnan area outside the Central Plains most of the time. If the Dayu Mountains can be drilled through and the north and south can be dredged, so that the waters of the Yangtze River and the Xijiang (Pearl River) waters can communicate with each other, the Lingnan area will be completely integrated into the central plain. Take control.
Whenever future generations mention it, they must say that the achievements he made during Li Chengqian's reign will be immortal for thousands of years...
Fang Jun naturally agreed, then stood up and left, asking the chamberlain to summon Zhang Zixuan, and they all left the Tai Chi Palace and headed to the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry.
In the imperial study room, Li Chengqian saw Liu Er stroking his beard and smiling, looking overjoyed, and warned: "Today's events must not be spread to outsiders. It is not only about Feng Ang's plan, but also about Erlang's ignorance of Emperor Han Wen's old affairs. If it is spread out, it will cause trouble in the world." If someone laughs at you, Erlang may become angry. If he comes to cause trouble for you, I won’t be able to sidestep him.”
Thinking of Fang Jun's bad temper, Li Chengqian had a headache. If Liu Ji really spread the news about Fang Jun's embarrassing story and aroused ridicule from the government and the public, Fang Jun might really be able to hit Liu Ji's door with a stick...
I don’t know how it will end then.
Liu Ji hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I know the importance of this and will definitely keep it secret."
Your Majesty is troubled by Fang Jun's temper, how can he not be afraid?
It's okay to fight, and it's okay to bicker, but the bottom line of both parties must be guaranteed. If he breaks through this lower limit, Fang Jun's lower limit will definitely be lower than him...
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Zhang Zixuan was extremely talkative and kept asking questions along the way, but he never mentioned how the imperial court should deal with Feng Ang's concealment of his illness. He even didn't ask much about His Majesty's opinion on the excavation of Dayu Ridge, and only talked about poetry and calligraphy...
Fang Jun was very satisfied with this. When he got off the car at the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, he warned: "A gentleman is not flashy, but a gentleman is pragmatic. You must show your talents and do not let others think you are boastful and unreal. This is actually It is a very profound knowledge, especially in official circles. ”
Zhang Zixuan bowed down to receive the instruction: "Thank you very much, Taiwei, for the advice. I will keep it in mind!"
I feel a little excited in my heart. When Shangguan mentioned how you can become an official, he probably wanted to promote you. Although I never thought about taking a back door with Fang Jun, if Fang Jun felt that he was a talent and promoted you, He, of course, he would not refuse.
Showing off your talents in front of the superior, so that the superior takes the initiative to promote you, is completely different from going through the back door...
Starting from the gate of the Yamen of the Ministry of Industry, Zhang Zixuan finally saw Fang Jun's prestige.
It is not the aura of being arrogant and looking down on the world, but the approachable, gentle and sincere nature of returning to nature. When walking, even an ordinary clerk or clerk would step aside and bow to the ground, Fang Jun would smile. Nod in agreement Most of the civil servants were familiar with him, and they smiled and exchanged words with each other. They expressed condolences and made fun of each other. However, all the officials who seemed to have no rules, bowed and said goodbye after Fang Jun passed by. , until Fang Jun was far away, then he got up and went about his business.
This kind of respect and worship from the heart is by no means comparable to superficial etiquette.
Fang Jun was walking with his hands behind his back. When he saw Zhang Zixuan looking around with twinkling eyes, he asked with a smile: "Are you wondering why I know so many officials from the Ministry of Industry?"
Zhang Zixuan shook his head: "I know that Taiwei, you were once the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. It is not surprising that you met the officials of the Ministry of Industry. I just lament their attitude towards the Taiwei. I can see that they only respect you and have no fear."
Fang Jun said with a smile: "That's because they understand my character, so they like me, that's all."
Everyone favors the good and ignores the bad, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. If he were not a Taiwei or a Duke of Yue at this time, although some of his former subordinates would think of his good deeds, there would definitely be others who would ignore him and even criticize him endlessly.
Someone had already informed Yan Liben, the minister of the Ministry of Industry. When Fang Jun arrived at the main hall, Yan Liben, dressed in official robes, was already waiting here. With a bright smile on his face, there was no need to greet each other. He stepped forward and took Fang Jun's hand. He smiled and said: "I haven't seen you for many days. Erlang Shen is full of energy and more elegant than before! Haha, come on, come on, I just have something to ask for, and you are here to send it to me!"
Fang Jun smiled and said: "I am here today on the emperor's order. Let's talk about official business first and then talk about personal friendship."
Yan Liben glanced at Zhang Zixuan, who was following Fang Jun, and without saying much, took Fang Jun's hand: "Then let's go inside and talk!"
"Please!"
The two of them did not enter the main hall, but went to one side to watch the room. After entering and taking their seats, Yan Liben asked after the clerk served tea, "I wonder what the emperor's order is?"
Fang Jun first introduced Zhang Zixuan to him: "Don't drive Zhang Junzheng's son, Zhang Zixuan, here in Shaozhou."
Zhang Zixuan stood up and said: "Student, I have met Yan Shangshu."
Yan Liben nodded and glanced at Zhang Zixuan again, thinking that if he wanted to go to Shaozhou to avoid an official of this level, might he catch Fang Jun's eye?
Could they be relatives?
Fang Jun motioned to Zhang Zixuan: "Introduce it to Yan Shangshu."
Zi Gu picked up the tea cup and drank tea slowly.
Zhang Zixuan then gave a detailed account of the father and son's request to dig Dayu Ridge...
After Yan Liben listened silently, he shouted outside the door: "Find the map of Dayuling!"
Someone outside the door agreed.
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Yan Liben waved his hand to Zhang Zixuan: "You sit down first!"
Then he said to Fang Jun: "I have never been to Lingnan, but I have heard of the majesty of the Five Ridges for a long time. Since ancient times, they have been separated from the north and the south by the natural chasm. If it can be easily cut, why has no one done it yet? If this project can be done Implementation will be of great benefit to the present generation and will be of great benefit to the future. Therefore, it will not be easy. ”
Zhang Zixuan was about to speak, but Fang Jun raised his hand to stop him and glanced at him: "The Yan family in Yongzhou has a long history and is famous for its three masters. It is world-famous for its achievements in painting, architecture, and engineering. Whether a certain project can be implemented depends on it." In my heart, if he says it’s okay, it’s okay. If he says it’s not okay, it’s definitely not okay. Only juniors like you can comment.”
Yan Liben felt extremely comfortable.
Although the Yan family of Yongzhou is famous all over the world, he only relies on "painting". As for the studies of architecture and engineering, they have always been low-level and are not respected by Confucians. Therefore, even though he has superb painting skills, he is regarded as a person with "wonderful skills and obscene skills". It is difficult for a generation to reach the level of elegance.
But Fang Jun has always respected "professional talents". No matter what the profession, as long as he can reach a certain level and realm, he will be respected and admired by them, which is really commendable.
He smiled and said: "The Zhang family and his son are officials in the land of Lingnan. They do not exploit the people or fish and meat in the countryside, but they can focus their energy on digging through the north and south and benefiting the people. I really admire it. Moreover, the local topography and geography In the minds of Zhang and his son, I am thousands of miles away and can only make inferences based on past experiences. Whether it can be implemented requires the young man's opinion."
Fang Jun put down his tea cup and said seriously: "Shang Shu Yan is honest and steady, and he supports those who are behind. He has an ancient style. By the way, this is a new Jinshi."
"Oh?"
Yan Liben's eyes lit up, he looked Zhang Zixuan up and down, and said with a smile: "I thought he was a relative of Erlang's family."
"They are indeed relatives. Zizhou was born in the Fanyang Zhang family."
"..."
Yan Liben looked at Fang Jun and then at Zhang Zixuan, feeling clear in his heart.
The clerk brought the map, and Zhang Zixuan quickly took it and spread it on the desk. Yan Liben stood up and stood beside him, holding his back with one hand and stroking his beard with the other, listening to Zhang Zixuan's introduction to the topography and landforms of Dayuling, speaking from time to time. When asked, Zhang Zixuan answered all questions and was quick-thinking. It was obvious that he had a deep understanding of the local situation. He heard Yan Liben nod frequently.
At the end, Yan Liben patted Zhang Zixuan on the shoulder, showed his love for talents, and smiled at Fang Jun: "This son has a quick mind, a deep mind, a calm personality, and a solid character. He is most suitable for the affairs of the Ministry of Industry. The new Jinshi is about to be awarded. Official, how about staying at the Ministry of Industry?”
Fang Jun shook his head: "The selection of Jinshi officials is a national matter. How can we be allowed to give and receive privately? It's inappropriate, it's inappropriate."
Yan Liben said helplessly: "Why are you so secretive in front of me? As long as you agree, I will go to the official department to ask for people. Isn't this considered a private grant? It's not all for your sake. I do have love. If you are talented, you can enter the Ministry of Works and be appointed as a member of the Ministry of Works, specializing in road construction. ”
Zhang Zixuan's heart became hot and he was willing in every possible way, but he didn't dare to speak and only looked at Fang Jun. (End of chapter)