His Majesty Li Er looked at this guy looking at him eagerly, "asking for comfort", and couldn't help but twitch his cheeks and feel a chill!
He naturally knew that this guy was just pretending to be stupid and cute to try to escape punishment, but a dignified minister-level official could give up all reserve and dignity just to be nice and flattering. In terms of thick-skinned, looking at the government and the public, he was probably unparalleled. …
His Majesty Li Er waved his hands impatiently and said with a look of disdain: "Okay, okay, this is so shameless. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if the general was spread out? Queen Jiang and her daughter wanted to entertain you a few days ago, I I have already agreed for you, and it just so happens that you are coming into the palace today, so I will ask the chamberlain to take you there, I will be here later."
Sure enough, he was so shameless that he had enough to eat... Fang Jun was secretly happy, but after thinking about it carefully, could it be that His Majesty was afraid that he would chase Zhou Daowu out of the palace and cause trouble for him again?
Because he has no friendship with King Jiang and Li Yun, he usually just nods when meeting her. As for his mother, Mrs. Wang... he has never even met her.
"Your Majesty, I wonder why His Royal Highness Prince Jiang entertains the ministers?"
"How do I know? No matter what it is, since I promised it for you, then go quickly, what nonsense are you talking about?"
"..."
Fang Jun was speechless, look at what you said so confidently, but why did you agree on my behalf?
However, there is still something in His Majesty Li Er's hands at this moment, and Fang Jun has no choice but to hold his nose and admit it...
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King Jiang Li Yun is the seventh son of His Majesty Li Er. His father, Mrs. Wang, is almost unknown among the queens of His Majesty Li Er, and his presence is extremely low.
Fang Jun was taken by the chamberlain to a palace not far from the Dragon Palace, where Jiang Wang Li Yun had already been waiting.
"The little king mentioned to his father before that he wanted to entertain the chamberlain, but the chambermaid was busy and never had the chance. Today he went back to the palace to visit his mother and concubine. It happened that the chambermaid came into the palace, and the mother-in-law told the little king that he would definitely entertain him. Chamberlain."
Jiang Wang Li Yun is fifteen years old this year. He is a very delicate and handsome young man. He speaks in a soft voice and seems to be a little introverted and shy.
In fact, this man was also very timid, and was not well received by Emperor Gaozong in history...
Fang Jun and Li Yun are not familiar with each other, but their impressions are pretty good. People can't help but get closer to the handsome and shy young man.
"Why do you need to see me outside, Your Highness? We are all part of the same family. If you want me to do something, you only need to say a word. There is really no need to make such a big show of things to make me feel flattered."
Fang Jun said with a smile.
Since King Chiang and Li Yun wanted to entertain him, and the banquet would be in the palace, he might have to be accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Wang, for a while, so he must have something to ask for.
Being able to be taken seriously by others and design thoughtfully is a reflection of his ability and status. Fang Jun is a little proud, but Li Yun's little thoughts make him a little disapproving. Just seeing that Li Yun's intention to entertain him was conveyed through His Majesty Li Er, and that he had to be accompanied by Mrs. Wang, it was inevitable that he would be suspected of using his power to overwhelm others...
Li Yun was very happy to see that Fang Jun was on the road like this. The young man was a little poor in the city, so it was inevitable that he would be happy inside and out. He took Fang Jun's hand affectionately into the hall, sat down respectively, and smiled. He said: "My mother is in the inner house and will come out to accompany her later. You and I should have a nice chat first and get close to each other."
Fang Jun did everything he could and smiled at each other.
"Xiao Wang was lucky enough to see the planning of the east and west cities at his father's house. The idea of the Minister of Housing was unparalleled in the world. Xiao Wang was astonished! It was at Kunming Lake that houses were first built to serve as temporary markets, and then The idea of using it as a martial arts hall is also an ingenious idea, and Xiao Wang deeply admires it.”
Li Yun poured tea for Fang Jun with his own hands and said with a smile on his face.
Fang Jun narrowed his eyes, took the tea cup with both hands, and said: "Thank you, Your Highness... Speaking of Kunming Pool, Wei Chen heard a legend a few days ago. It is said that there is a spiritual marsh in Kunming Pool, called the Divine Pool, where Emperor Yao controlled the water. Ships were parked here at that time. Some people also say that Kunming Pond is connected to Bailuyuan. There were people fishing in Bailuyuan, and the fish broke off the fishing line and escaped with the hook..."
"Is this happening? Xiao Wang also heard that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty dreamed of a fish at night and begged him to take off the hook. When he was playing in the pond the next day, he saw a big fish with a hook attached to its mouth, so he took off the hook and line and let the big fish go. Three days later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was playing on the pond again and got a pair of pearls on the edge of the pond. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said that this was the fish's return... Haha, if Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty really had How could the great Han Dynasty, with such heaven-given virtues, be able to sustain the country intermittently and eventually be destroyed? It must be nonsense to think about it."
Li Yun was easy to talk with, and the shyness he showed earlier was probably because he relaxed after getting familiar with it, or maybe it was just an act. In short, he talked eloquently and his words were humorous and interesting. Naturally, Fang Jun would not always think about making excuses. He would still give him proper face. Who said he was the son of His Majesty Li Er?
As long as he doesn't provoke Fang Jun, Fang Jun will naturally not want to beat up His Majesty Li Er's sons one by one...
Anyway, they were just playing tricks and talking here and there, and for a while they were having a good time talking.
Li Yun was secretly anxious...
After all, the nature of a young man is much immature compared to Fang Jun, an "old fritter" who has been involved in officialdom for two generations. He couldn't hold himself back. When he saw Fang Jun repeatedly distracting himself from serious business, he couldn't bear it. Unable to stop himself, he found an opportunity and said: "The east and west cities envisioned by Su Wen, the Chamberlain, will cost tens of millions of money and hundreds of thousands of manpower. Such a scale is unprecedented. Xiao Wang is not talented, so he is willing to do this. A good story requires everyone to contribute. If you can participate in it, you can also leave a mark in the history books for yourself... His father often taught Xiao Wang that since he is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, he should work hard and face difficulties for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. On top of that, even the mother-in-law once said to the little king that while enjoying the glory of the prince, he must also bear the responsibilities of the prince... It’s just that the little king is weak, even if he wants to take on the projects in the east and west cities, it is Datang’s assumption. I want to contribute, but I really can’t come up with the capital to advance... It’s really distressing.”
Having said that, King Jiang and Li Yun looked at Fang Jun with blazing eyes and full of expectation...
Fang Jun was slightly startled. Are you asking me for a project?
It is said that he has never excluded the royal family from participating in the construction of the east and west cities from beginning to end. Who can make money or not? Anyway, you have to pay it in advance yourself, and you will have to settle it again after the project is completed, and it doesn't matter who is involved.
But the King Jiang in front of him did not mention the Kunming Pool, but only mentioned the east and west cities. He obviously looked down upon the small profits at the Kunming Pool. For Fang Jun, he used the construction of a temporary construction site by the Kunming Pool to qualify for recruitment in the east and west cities. He disagreed with the approach and wanted to get rid of the temporary market in Kunming Pool and obtain the construction qualifications of the east and west cities.
Not only that, but I still can’t find the money to waste money...
Fang Jun felt very unhappy.
Unexpectedly, Li Yun was not only greedy for money, but also arrogant. He directly used His Majesty Li Er and his mother, Mrs. Wang, to suppress him...
The reason why rules are called rules is to restrict all parties to seek interests within a scope recognized by everyone.
And since there are rules in the world, there must be someone who is above the rules...
Otherwise, what's the point of having rules?
It's not that Fang Jun can't admit that someone is above the rules he set, he just thinks that Jiang Wang Li Yun doesn't have the qualifications.
Fang Jun didn't want to make trouble, and asked him: "I heard that His Highness has not been married for a long time, and he has just left the cabinet and opened a mansion?"
"Xiao Wang got married two months earlier than Jiu Di, and opened his mansion at almost the same time."
When Jiang Wang Li Yun heard this, his expression was a little sad and disappointed, and his eyes looking at Fang Jun were full of resentment.
Fang Jun was puzzled.
I can understand your frustration, but what is the purpose of this resentful look...
When Li Yun saw Fang Jun's confusion, he sighed and said, "The princess of Xiaowang is the legitimate daughter of the Yuan family..."
They are both the sons of their father, but because of the difference between their legitimate concubines, the marriage of the ninth brother Zhinu is known to the world. The princess he married is the legitimate daughter of the Wang family in Taiyuan, a real lady from a famous family, but where is his own princess? It wasn't bad originally. Although the Yuan family was not as deep-rooted and inherited as the Wang family in Taiyuan, it was still one of the core "Six Towns of Xianbei" of the Guanlong Group.
However, because of the Yuan family's burial of their daughter, Fang Jun encouraged the people of Chang'an to completely destroy the Yuan family, which was a powerful family. Even the branches from other places were suppressed by His Majesty Li Er, and were even taken advantage of by allies of the Guanlong Group at the same time. Divided and devoured, a generation of powerful families disappeared into thin air...
He was a capable helper, but was completely destroyed by Fang Jun unintentionally. How could Li Yun not feel resentful?
Fang Jun: "..."
More than just resentment?
Even if Li Yun regards him as his enemy, it makes sense...
