Chapter 5041 It’s all a misunderstanding

Chapter 5041 It’s all a misunderstanding

The imperial censor has always been regarded as a symbol of "integrity and integrity" and is regarded as the most impartial position.

But although the position is just, the person holding this position may not be just.

Liu Xiangdao was certainly not a perfect man. He was far different from Wei Zheng, who had served as a royal censor, but he was not a bad person who confused right and wrong and mistook a deer for a horse.

But everyone has his own position, and everything he does and says must uphold his position.

What is Liu Xiangdao's position?

Not justice and integrity, not money and silk interests, but Your Majesty.

This is a somewhat contradictory person.

You can disregard the majesty of the emperor's order for the sake of the fairness of your duties, making your majesty want to curse, but you can also ignore your own pursuits for the sake of your majesty's interests...

As Shangguan Tingzhi said, it may not be possible for Liu Xiangdao to confuse right and wrong and falsely accuse Fang Jun, but it may not be impossible to stir up the matter and make Fang Jun fall into public opinion.

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"Go back and tell your father, let him worry about it."

Fang Jun expressed his gratitude, but he didn't take it to heart. The relationship between him and Li Chengqian was very delicate.

On the one hand, Li Chengqian was extremely eager to monopolize the imperial power, and on the other hand, he needed Fang Jun to help him control the civil and military affairs of the court and the world's nobles. After all, compared to others, Fang Jun did not hold power, and whether it was civil or military or the world's nobles, Fang Jun , whenever there is a chance, I want to overthrow him, the emperor, to the ground...

If Liu Xiangdao really takes action, he will have his own plans.

He took a sip of tea and asked casually: "I heard that Gongbi was also on the imperial examination list this time?"

Speaking of this matter, Shangguan Tingzhi felt a little proud. He didn't show it on his face and said humbly: "I have little talent and little knowledge. It's just that before the exam, my father invited a few well-educated people to come up with some questions. Sure enough, I got a lot from the test paper. Lucky lucky.”

The bet hit the mark.

Fang Jun would not believe it. The test questions in this exam not only cover Confucianism, but also mathematics, astronomy, and even medical science. It is extremely difficult to answer the questions, and the probability is almost non-existent.

And this time the exam is nominally open to all scholars, but in the end those who fought their way through the thousands of troops in the rural exam and came to Chang'an to take the rites exam are all the best among the children of the aristocratic families. Which one is not the best among the people? , a temporary choice?

Anyone who can be named on the list is absolutely unworthy of fame.

Fang Jun said with a smile: "Emperor Taizong once taught me that young people must not be arrogant, but they must not be arrogant. I will pass these words on to you today."

Shangguan Tingzhi was overjoyed. He quickly stood up and bowed his head to the ground facing due north: "How can I bear the teachings of Emperor Taizong? From now on, I will keep it in my heart and follow it to my heart!"

If we talk about the most outstanding hero of the Zhenguan Dynasty, everyone has different opinions. Some people call him Changsun Wuji, some call him Li Ji, some call him Li Xiaogong. But if we say the most favored minister of the Zhenguan Dynasty, everyone agrees that it must be Fang Jun.

Now that Fang Jun had given it to him based on the words of Emperor Taizong's teachings, his reputation among scholars would immediately double, and no one dared to underestimate him.

The most important thing is that Fang Jun can say this, obviously he values ​​him very much.

As we all know, Fang Jun’s ability to recognize people is unparalleled in the world. Anyone who can be favored and promoted by him can do his or her own thing...

Fang Jun waved his hand, asked him to take a seat, and asked: "Your Majesty is now the right servant of the Ministry of Personnel. The Prince of Hejian County has always valued friendship and accommodating. I think I can find a good job for you. I don't know where you will go." Officer?”

Shangguan Tingzhi did not hide his emotions either. He said with a grimace and despondency: "Go to the West Market and serve as the mayor."

Fang Junqi said: "New scholars are either sent to various prefectures and counties to sharpen their abilities and increase their experience, or they are sent to the six ministries and nine temples in the central government to strengthen their abilities and consolidate their foundation. Why do they go to the land of merchants? Could it be that your father's move is for this purpose? To avoid suspicion?”

Shangguan Tingzhi shook his head and said: "It's not to avoid suspicion, but my father believes that since Taiwei you established the Shipping Department and Daxing Maritime Trade, wealth has rapidly gathered in the country. Not only is there no longer a fear of food shortage, but the country's infrastructure construction is in full swing. The national power has more than doubled? Such a large-scale accumulation of wealth must be channeled and managed by officials who are proficient in economics, otherwise Not only does it breed corruption, but wealth may not be put to its proper use... There will definitely be a shortage of such officials in the short term. The West Market is now the largest market in the world, with hundreds of thousands of coins traded every day. My father believes that if he can learn something in Xishi and gain some economic skills, he will be able to serve as an official wherever he goes in the future. ”

"Your Majesty has a long-term vision and foresight!"

Fang Jun praised him, he was worthy of being a prime minister in the future, and regardless of his ability to handle general affairs, his vision alone has surpassed most of the ministers in the court.

The gathering of wealth from all over the world will not only promote the construction of infrastructure and the prosperity of the domestic economy, but will also lead to inflation. If it cannot be disposed of properly and a huge amount of money is used for projects such as people's livelihood and military industry, there may be skyrocketing prices in the future. Waiting for the consequences...

It is rare to find a crisis in the midst of prosperity.

If you have the means to deal with crises, you will be a famous minister.

Shangguan Tingzhi said sincerely: "In addition to telling Zhang Zixuan what happened this time, I also wanted to ask the Taiwei for his advice. When it comes to economic matters in both the government and the public, no one can be more right than the Taiwei. If there is, A few words of advice will be of infinite use.”

Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "I went to the West Market and paid more attention to the relationship between the amount of currency and the rise and fall of prices. After understanding the connection, I then thought about how to stabilize prices... Don't be impatient, let alone impetuous. If you can spend your whole life to understand the truth, you will be famous in history. ”

Confucianism misled the country.

Those who blindly delve into metaphysics use ideology to explain how to imprison the people on the land, which is conducive to the stability of the ruling structure. However, they turn a blind eye and turn a deaf ear to various phenomena in reality. They only know how to control the people but not how to govern the country.

Who are the most famous economists in history?

Guan Zhong, Shang Yang, Sang Hongyang, Fan Li, Ji Ran... were all in the era of "a hundred schools of thought contended" in the early Han Dynasty or before the Han Dynasty. Since the rise of Confucianism and the dethronement of hundreds of schools of thought, no one who is proficient in economics has emerged.

Although Liu Yan, Wang Anshi, and Zhang Juzheng recognized the crisis of the imperial economy, due to lack of understanding of economic operations and lack of effective means of adjustment, they blindly focused on performance and used force to promote it. In the end, they all achieved futility. A dismal ending.

Confucianism, a discipline that only talks about character and ignores reality, is only suitable for moral cultivation, but it is not conducive to enriching the country and strengthening the army.

Respecting Confucianism alone is a recipe for self-destruction. Only when a hundred flowers bloom can we promote competition and generate changes.

The end result of a single family is a pool of stagnant water, guarding such a big business but not thinking about making progress...

After chatting for a while, Fang Jun stopped talking about economics. After all, he himself knew only a little about it, so he asked casually: "How many heirs does Gongbi have now?"

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Shangguan Tingzhi was stunned and hurriedly replied: "Only a young man can't compare to the group of daughters of a lieutenant. I feel ashamed."

Fang Junyi pointed out: "You still need to work harder. You Shangguan father and son are all handsome and knowledgeable. Both your children can inherit such excellent blood. It is right to have more children and multiply heirs."

His appearance has already caused huge changes under certain circumstances. If the "butterfly effect" causes Shangguan Wan'er to disappear, wouldn't it be a sin?

History is so wonderful precisely because of those amazing and talented people...

Shangguan Tingzhi was confused and had to reply: "Thank you, Taiwei, for your advice. I will work hard next time!"

*****

After returning home, the servant told his father that he was waiting in the study, and Shangguan Tingzhi hurriedly went to report back.

"What is the relationship between the amount of money and the rise and fall of prices?"

After hearing Shangguan Tingzhi's narration, Shangguan Yi stroked his beard and frowned as he thought: "When money increases, prices rise, and when money becomes scarce, prices inevitably fall... Who doesn't know such a simple truth?" Need too much attention? ”

"Father, since the Taiwei specifically warned it, it is obviously not that simple. There must be a reason for it. After the child went to the Western Market, he will observe and record more on this matter, and he will live up to the Taiwei's guidance and cultivation."

Shangguan Yi nodded happily: "That's exactly what it should be!"

In fact, there is no need to make any serious achievements, as long as you inadvertently reveal that such behavior is from Fang Jun's instruction, you will naturally board Fang Jun's ship and successfully join Fang Jun's side.

Besides, Fang Jun has always been very good at understanding people. When the outside world saw that Fang Jun had high hopes for Shangguan Tingzhi, who could not take a high look at Shangguan Tingzhi?

Fang Jun once said very well, "A horse has a journey of a thousand miles, and it cannot go there without a rider; a man has aspiration to reach the sky, and it cannot go without luck." Whether it is doing business or being an official, or even the ups and downs of the entire life. , one's own talents are important, but luck is equally important.

As time goes by, and heaven and earth work together, things will skyrocket!

After finishing talking about the business, Shangguan Tingzhi hesitated and whispered: "However, during today's visit, the Taiwei's actions made me confused and I can't let go."

Shangguan Yi asked curiously: "What's the matter?"

Shangguan Tingzhi then told him about Fang Jun staring at him from time to time, and recounted Fang Jun's instructions to him to have more children. At the end, with a tangled face, he said: "At the beginning, I thought that the Taiwei was as good as Long Yang. Panic, what should I do if he makes a request or even uses force? ”

Shangguan Yi was also surprised: "This...can't be right? Although Fang Jun is not as lustful as other children from aristocratic families, I have never heard of him having such a hobby!"

When dignitaries and dignitaries get tired of playing with women, some people raise "child molesters". This is not only not a shameful thing, but is regarded as an "elegant addiction" and is enviable. So if Fang Jun really has this hobby, he definitely can't hide it from others, and there is nothing to hide. Since there has never been such a rumor, there is a high probability that there is no such thing.

Seeing that his son still looked confused, hesitant and hesitant, he couldn't help but ask: "What else is there?"

Shangguan Tingzhi gritted his teeth, came closer, and said cautiously: "The Taiwei said a lot, I couldn't understand it, but when he mentioned my son, he said that the blood of the Shangguan family was good, and he also asked me to have more children... Father, tell me, is he hinting at something?"

Shangguan Yi asked: "What does it imply?"

"Su asked Taiwei that he was a 'good princess', but he only had affairs with older princesses such as Changle and Baling. Princess Jinyang fell in love with her, but he dismissed it. Will he only have affairs with older princesses? Does the woman have any hobbies? His words may suggest that I send Mrs. Zheng there..."

Shangguan Yi was confused and subconsciously asked, "Who is Mrs. Zheng?" He soon realized and became furious. He grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it on his eldest son's head.