"But if Your Majesty continues to favor him regardless of the consequences, won't we just have to watch that guy do whatever he wants?"
Tang Yue, the left minister of the Ministry of War, frowned and said gloomily:
"Mr. Yan Ge, Lu Chen is a dead-headed man who doesn't have any sense of the overall situation. He only relies on his ridiculous knowledge and preferences for good and evil, and he never cares about the consequences. Just like this time, he actually showed his intentions. Earthly support the Holy King’s restructuring!”
"Who doesn't know that the national policy of supporting the clan established by Emperor Taizu Hongwu has brought huge financial pressure to the court, but for this kind of problem, wouldn't it be enough to find ways to increase the revenue of the national treasury? Why is there such a drastic restructuring?"
"Now the financial pressure on the Ministry of Revenue is less, but the problems caused by the new system are countless times more serious than the financial problems. After all, the world in Daxia is governed by the emperor and the monks. Now that the new system is in place, the people are certainly stable. , but it caused the monks to gradually become alienated from the imperial court. Once it reaches that point, Daxia will inevitably be overthrown, and we, the Yongchu courtiers, will definitely become the eternal sinners of the Daxia Dynasty!"
When he mentioned the new system, he suddenly sighed heavily.
"The people of Daxia are very miserable. Everyone knows this, but the foundation and future of Daxia lie in the monks. No matter how hard they suffer, the monks cannot suffer. As for the people, how can those Guizhou leaders who don't even have spiritual roots be able to turn the world around? ? As long as the monks are interested in the court, they will never achieve anything, and there is no need to worry about it."
"Sacrificing the interests of the monks for the sake of the people is putting the cart before the horse. Lu Chen doesn't even understand such a simple truth, but he is in a high position and is favored by His Majesty. Now he has also bewitched Your Majesty. If he is allowed to continue to act so wantonly, I will definitely The Xia Millennium State will definitely be destroyed by his hands!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.
Everyone here is an insightful person who is currently in a high position.
They knew all about Lu Chen's harm without Tang Yue reminding him.
The officialdom cannot tolerate such an alternative existence, otherwise the Yongchu court will never have peace.
There are already signs of this happening now.
But the emperor was obsessed with favoring him and refused to listen to his advice. What could they do?
If they miss this God-given opportunity, will they still have the chance to bring down this scourge in the future?
After a moment, everyone looked at Yan Song in unison.
"Be patient and don't be impatient."
Yan Song still looked calm and composed, and even had time to teach everyone.
"You are all ministers who seek the country. How can you be so impatient? You must know that the melodies are high and low, and the bow strings are relaxed. Your original intention to eliminate harm for the country is good, but you must also pay attention to the rhythm and do not rush. Seek success, otherwise it will leave holes and ultimately backfire.”
"If you are anxious, things will change."
Tang Yue took a deep breath, and then cupped his hands towards Yan Song.
"Thank you, Mr. Ge, for your teachings. I am a little impatient."
"hehe."
Yan Song chuckled kindly.
"There is really no need for you to be so anxious. The current situation is quite favorable for you."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes couldn't help but light up.
Zheng Zhong cupped his hands and said, "Please speak clearly, Mr. Yan Ge."
"Um."
Yan Song nodded slightly, and then said calmly:
"Actually, Lu Chen's fate was already doomed from the moment Chen Du Yushi took out the retrospective spiritual stone."
"Whether His Majesty approves Lu Chen's crime or not, it is an obvious fact that Lu Chen has a close relationship with Chai Hongyu, the rebel general. With the retrospective video and other ironclad evidence in hand, as well as the Yuzhou righteous man's personal statement, plus some supporting evidence, Lu Chen There is no room for argument in the morning, no matter how strong your Majesty is, it is impossible to block the mouths of countless subjects in the world."
Hearing this, everyone suddenly fell into deep thought.
After a while, Yan Song said again: "The court of Daxia cannot tolerate rebels after all. As long as your majesty cares about the country and the country passed down by our ancestors, cares about the prestige of the court, and cares about the dignity of the country's laws, no matter how much she favors Lu Chen , and had to compromise.”
"And what you all have to do is gather momentum."
Gathering momentum...
The people present here are all smart people. When Yan Song said this, they quickly reacted and their eyes sparkled.
"When the general situation comes together, by that time, unless Chai Hongyu is desperate for his life, shows up in person, throws himself into the trap, and proves Lu Chen's innocence, no one can save Lu Chen."
Yan Song spoke very relaxedly, his right hand still tapping rhythmically on the armrest of the Taishi chair, looking calm and composed.
"But there is no chance of a chance of survival, is it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, light laughter suddenly sounded in Wenyuan Pavilion.
……………
Yuzhou, Ping County.
At the gate of the county government office.
"Master Fang, please stay."
A pot-bellied businessman in brocade clothes, dressed in county robes and with a kind face, cupped his hands in front of Fang Yu, and said humbly:
"The adults have already broken the villain by sending him here. If he sends it again, the villain won't be able to bear it. If his peers know about it, they will definitely poke the villain in the spine!"
After a pause, he continued: "Mr. Fang, you not only opened up the way for us and other foreign businessmen to enter Ping County, so that we would not be suppressed by local profiteers, but also formulated various government orders to facilitate our business. This is your kindness. I already owe you a huge favor, but I haven't had a chance to repay it, so how can I deserve such courtesy from you?"
Fang Yu smiled slightly.
“Member Su’s foreign language is too harsh.”
As he said that, he did not move forward, but stopped where he was.
"When I first took office, the people's livelihood in Ping County was in dire straits. The county was dilapidated and the treasury was extremely empty. The local wealthy businessmen were ruthlessly raising prices for the sake of wealth. The wealthy gentry sat back and watched the people suffer from hunger and cold and freeze to death on the roadside. If it weren't for the generosity of you and other righteous merchants in the past, He donated his money, assisted the government in rescuing the people, bought properties in Ping County, and recruited people, which gave the people a lot of ways to survive, and Ping County would not be in such a good situation now."
"Anyone who contributes to the development of Ping County deserves the respect and courtesy of this official."
Hearing this, Su Youcai couldn't help but think of the time when he came to Ping County and prepared to go to Suizhou to do business the next day, where the suppression of foreign merchants was not so serious. When he first saw Fang Yu, he was wearing the Qipin County Magistrate's uniform. In his official uniform, he wandered around the inns and personally came to negotiate with businessmen who were passing by. He sincerely invited them to come to Ping County for development and offered them quite favorable conditions.
To be honest, this was the first time in his life that he had seen a court official who was so sincere to their businessmen and so caring to the local people.
Moreover, this county magistrate did not just talk to them about empty talk and make them pay for their money, but actually gave them something in return that made their hearts flutter.
With all the face and dignity given, why would they still hesitate?
So like other merchants, he not only gave up the idea of going to Suizhou, but also took out half of the coffins and pressed them on this small Ping County.
Even if it is not for the benefits promised by Fang Yu, he will still do his best for Fang Yu, a sincere and good official.
Later, it was proved that their choice was correct.
The goods they brought were sold out by Fang Yu, who helped contact colleagues in various counties. Although the profit was reduced a lot due to the profit concession, such a fast shipping speed saved them a lot of time. Did they suffer any losses? It's hard to say.
After all, time is too precious for businessmen.
And there is another benefit of working with Fang Yu, which is safety.
Despite Fang Yu's polite appearance, in fact, not long after he took office and when he had few people under his command, he dared to single-handedly attack various bandit dens and kill all the bandit leaders. The rest were personally escorted back to the county jail and now work as free labor to atone for their sins by building bridges and paving the way for the government.
Not only Fang Yu, but other officials who took office with Fang Yu are also very skilled. After his reputation is established, the thieves have no time to hide from them. How can they dare to rob the businessmen who cooperate with them?
Therefore, Ping County has now become a favorite place for foreign businessmen. When there are more businessmen, there will be more exchanges. This business is born from constant communication. Coupled with the favorable business atmosphere, Ping County has become a favorite place for foreign businessmen. The county soon prospered.
Moreover, Fang Yu's talent in business can be called a genius. After making a name for himself in Ping County, he began to actively communicate with his colleagues to understand the situation in other counties, and to know which products in each county were more abundant and which products were scarce. Integrate resources and radiate to various counties through Pingxian's prosperous business.
Nowadays, while Ping County continues to develop, other counties and towns are also slowly developing through prosperous commerce. Although the people are not rich, at least they will not starve to death. Even if the land has been taken away, they can still make ends meet by working. Feed a family.
Although it is a bit difficult and tiring, at least I no longer have to rely entirely on the gentry and wealthy families to survive like before.
It can be said that most of these changes were brought about by Fang Yu.
Compared with those so-called parent officials who either prey on the common people or are dedicated to cultivation, people like Mr. Fang are truly good officials.
As soon as he thought about this, Su Youcai couldn't help but feel filled with emotion, and he made up his mind to settle in Ping County after this trip.
With a good official like Magistrate Fang, he would not have to worry about making a fortune, and he could also get respect that could not be obtained in other places.
Su Youcai bowed heavily to Fang Yu and said with a solemn expression: "Don't worry, Magistrate Fang, I will definitely get you what you want, even if it costs you everything."
"That's not necessary."
Fang Yu waved his hand.
"Su Yuanwai, just do what you can. Even if you can't do it, I will not blame you, and I will also pay a loss. In short, I will not let Su Yuanwai, your work is in vain."
Hearing this, Su Youcai was immediately moved.
Is there any better place in the world to do business than here?
No, such a good place for business cannot be used by him alone. I heard that Brother Li recently lost his backer and his business was hindered. He was also oppressed by corrupt officials and evil gentry in the city and tried to steal the family wealth. If he didn't run away, he would be treated as a fat man. The sheep was slaughtered. When I go back this time, I can tell him about Ping County...
Thinking of this, his eyes lit up.
Of course, monopoly is the best way to make money, but that can only be done by top big shots. Although Su Youcai has a lot of wealth, he is not qualified to engage in a big monopoly business. However, if a small businessman wants to develop , Either work as a lackey for a big family, or take huge risks to do business everywhere.
It is also a good way to stay together, share information, and make money together if you have money.
This Ping County is obviously a very good platform.
"Master Fang is really kind and righteous, I admire you."
He saluted Fang Yu again, and then said goodbye under Fang Yu's gentle smile.
Watching Su Youcai's leaving figure, Fang Yu slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
This big deal has finally been negotiated. As long as things go well, not only will the living standards of the people in Ping County be raised to a higher level, there will no longer be a shortage of medical treatment and medicine, but the blockade and monopoly of the local wealthy businessmen and gentry families in Ping County will also be completely broken. .
No need to worry about their constraints in the future.
"grown ups."
At this moment, a soft call suddenly sounded from behind.
Fang Yu turned around and immediately saw a scribe with a signature goat's beard walking quickly towards this side.
"Lord Liyue, the magistrate of Huxian County, wants to see you."
Hearing this, Fang Yu's mouth twitched inexplicably.
Why is this thing here again...
In his mind, he couldn't help but think of this "good sister" who always likes to tinker with weird things. Ten days ago, she came over to tell him that she had discovered a new type of material. If she could get it right, she would be able to turn it into something profitable. It was an artifact that benefited the country and the people. Now he needed to spend money to recruit people to tinker with it. Using this as an excuse to borrow money from him in the name of the county government, he couldn't help but have a headache.
There is no other way. Among the Xuanji guards who are now devolved to serve as acting county magistrates in various counties, he is the fastest in making money. Whenever these former colleagues encounter any money-related problems, he is the first one they think of. Especially Liyue, the magistrate of Hu County who is closest to Ping County and the fastest to spend money. She is only five feet tall and looks like a little girl who will never grow up and runs the hardest.
Although Lu Chen once said that as long as it is beneficial to the people, it is the great road, but it is really difficult for him to accept Liyue's way of investigating things.
But there was nothing he could do. Who allowed him to have a life-long relationship with Liyue?
Should I borrow or should I borrow...
Fang Yu felt depressed at the thought that the county government's newly bulging pockets would have to shrink a bit.
Shaking her head, Fang Yu looked at the scribe and asked, "Where is she now?"
"Waiting for you in the back hall of the county government office."
Fang Yu nodded slightly, and then continued: "Did she say anything or bring anything here?"
"Sir, your lord is really clever. Lord Liyue did bring something, and he also said that he would give you a surprise."
Hearing this, Fang Yu's heart stopped.
surprise? Just don't give me a big explosion that almost scares me to death.
He couldn't help but be speechless when he recalled that when he was in the Holy Realm, this guy was tinkering with those inexplicable powders and almost blew up the Xuanwu Guard tent.
"Yes, I understand. I will go over right now..."
As if accepting his fate, Fang Yu sighed softly, took steps, and walked towards the back hall of the county government office with the clerk.
(End of chapter)
