In this confrontation with the aristocratic family, it can be said that Yang Fan won a complete victory.
Due to the steep price cuts imposed by the imperial court on books and various school supplies, major aristocratic families can be said to have suffered huge losses.
Although this money will not break the muscles and bones of several major families, it will also cause them heartache.
Of course, what made them even more angry was that they were led by Yang Fan. They were completely embarrassed and humiliated.
All along, they are the only ones who have calculated their share of others. Who will bully them, not even the emperor?
As a result, everyone put all their hatred on Yang Fan, the culprit, and quickly eliminated him.
Yang Fan, the client, was obviously in a good mood. He was leaning back on his chair leisurely and listening to Wu Meiniang's report.
This time, the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion was responsible for the production and sale of Yang's Enlightenment, Yang's Arithmetic, and paper, pen, ink and inkstone. It can be said that they made a lot of money.
As someone who personally participated in this incident, Wu Meiniang felt a sense of accomplishment.
Women always feel admiration because of admiration, and because of admiration, they urgently need to be recognized by the other party.
The same is true for Wu Meiniang.
Although Wu Meiniang looks extremely charming, her personality is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. She is a model of strong women for future generations.
The more he admires and falls in love with Yang Fan, the more he wants to prove that he is worthy of Yang Fan and can become Yang Fan's right-hand man.
Of course, there is inevitably the threat and pressure from Princess Gaoyang.
Princess Gaoyang is as beautiful as a flower. She is the daughter who is deeply loved by His Majesty Li Er, and will soon marry into the prince's mansion.
The status of Princess Gaoyang can make Yang Fan more trusted by the emperor, make faster progress in his official career, and make it easier for Yang Fan to fulfill his dreams.
Compared with Princess Gaoyang, what advantages does Wu Meiniang have?
Except that her face is no worse than Princess Gaoyang, in terms of status and future help to Yang Fan, she is really worse than her.
Therefore, Wu Meiniang wanted to show her talents in other aspects.
Now, Wu Meiniang knows her strengths, which is to work hard to become Yang Fan's good wife.
Perhaps this would make Princess Gao Yang dare not be scornful of her after entering the palace, and it would also make Yang Fan look at her in a new light.
Fortunately, Wu Meiniang is quite talented in handling various affairs.
Not only can the Zhongyi Hou Mansion be kept in order, but also the treasure trove of Junyangfang can be managed to become increasingly prosperous.
Originally, with Wu Meiniang's beauty and Yang Fan's love for her, she could enjoy her happiness like other ladies without leaving the boudoir.
The reason why she went to all the trouble to show her face was that Wu Meiniang actually had her own ideas.
Because she knows that those who entertain people with sex will lose their love when their sex wears off, and their love will fade away when their love wanes...
Although Wu Meiniang knew very well that Yang Fan was not that kind of heartless and unrighteous person who only loved beauty.
But she still doesn't want to rely solely on her appearance and body to please Yang Fan and gain favor and status.
What's more, when managing housework and business, the power of being able to do what she said and respond to everything she called also made Wu Meiniang addicted to it and couldn't extricate herself. This kind of satisfaction could not be replaced by anything else.
Of course, Wu Meiniang also knew that all this came from the trust of her husband.
In other mansions, there is no concubine who can wave his hand and point the country as well as he can.
Just like this time, Wu Meiniang did not feel timid in her competition with such behemoths as the Aristocratic Family, but instead felt a little bit excited.
Every time she thought of this, Wu Meiniang would wake up laughing in her sleep, feeling how lucky she was to meet such a good husband.
How dare you let yourself go and face these aristocratic families alone? How much trust is this?
Looking at the majestic husband in front of her, Wu Meiniang's beautiful eyes were full of love, she pursed her lips and smiled softly, with the corners of her mouth raised slightly, and said with a hint of pride: "Does your husband know how much we earned this time?"
Yang Fan raised his eyes and glanced at Wu Meiniang, and saw that the woman had an expression on her face that she wanted him to praise her quickly.
My heart said, how could I know?
Ever since the family started causing trouble and His Majesty Li Er asked him to take charge of the Information Department every three days, Yang Fan has never been in charge of Junyangfang. Wu Meiniang is in charge of matters here.
However, since Wu Meiniang asked this, it is obvious that the harvest this time will be unexpected.
Yang Fan grabbed Wu Meiniang's soft waist and said with a smile: "You can obviously earn a lot by making my wife so happy."
"This time several major aristocratic families lost nearly tens of millions of coins, not including other small aristocratic families and nobles who were involved."
"Although the imperial examination books sold well, their audience was relatively small."
"Then, our enlightenment and paper, pen, ink and inkstone will obviously have better sales."
"According to my estimation, we should have earned no less than 10 million yuan this time."
After hearing Yang Fan's analysis, Wu Meiniang's beautiful eyes sparkled, she raised her head and looked at Yang Fan infatuatedly, and exclaimed: "Lang Jun is really smart, I thought I was the only one who knew, but how could I know that Lang Jun could guess everything so easily?" Ten, that’s awesome!”
As he spoke, the fire of love burned in his heart, and his eyes almost melted.
A woman like Wu Meiniang may not be able to surrender easily at first, but once she truly falls in love with someone, she will be completely devoted.
Seeing Wu Meiniang's adoring eyes like a little fan girl, Yang Fan raised the corners of his lips slightly and said proudly: "What's so hard to guess about this? I know our lady's abilities very well."
"But, then again, why do we earn so much? How did Mei Niang do it?"
Although these aristocratic families suffered heavy losses, the imperial court also made a small profit.
Later, the aristocratic family cut off its wrists to survive and reduced some of its losses. It should not have been so much money loss.
Wu Meiniang moved her position and leaned safely in Yang Fan's arms. She smiled and was as proud as a peacock: "Because this time I not only cheated these aristocratic families, but also brought some booksellers into it."
"I told them that as long as anyone pays the franchise fee, our books and various school supplies can be sold by them as agents in the future."
"In addition, as long as they become an agent of our books and school supplies, their family will be allowed to have a quota to enter the school of Junyangfang to study, and they will be more likely to become my husband's students."
Yang Fan suddenly realized that this was the case, and he admired Wu Meiniang's skill so well!
Apparently using his halo effect.
Everyone knows that Yang Fan is already the Minister of Rites at a young age.
If there is a chance to join Yang Fan's disciples, it is simply an opportunity for merchants to reach the sky in one step.
In the Tang Dynasty, craftsmen and businessmen had few opportunities to participate in the imperial examinations due to their background.
If you can become Yang Fan's child, you will not only be able to climb into Yang Fan's lap, but also be able to change your family's embarrassing status. It is simply the best of both worlds!
However, Yang Fan's mind changed and he felt a little reckless again, so he quickly asked: "Has Mei Niang promised that these people will become my disciples? If so, it would be a taboo in official circles."
In fact, it's not surprising that Yang Fan was a little panicked. This was like buying and selling an official position, and he would be easily criticized by others.
There are some rules that even Yang Fan cannot break.
Wu Meiniang smiled brightly on her pretty face and said coquettishly: "Do you really think that Meiniang is a fool? Of course I have no guarantee that the children of their family will definitely become my disciples!"
"I just agree that the children in their family can enter Junyangfang Academy to study. As for whether they can become my husband's disciples, isn't it up to my husband to decide?"
"Besides, there are ten Taoist realms in the Tang Dynasty, and including Tubo, there are only eleven. The number of Mei Niangs who can enter Junyangfang is only one for each of them, so it won't affect anything."
"On the contrary, Mei Niang got nearly 3 million yuan in franchise fees from them. Why not?"
It would be a big mistake to agree on the condition of becoming Yang Fan's disciple.
It is not an exaggeration to say that there are cliques and business relationships.
The family had just been plotted by Yang Fan, but this time it ended in Yang Fan's victory.
But it is conceivable that Yang Fan will definitely be embarrassed by the family's censors and officials in the court.
If these people are allowed to grasp the handle at this time, they will definitely be attacked in groups.
When the time comes, Yang Fan will have to shed his skin even if he doesn't die, and he can't explain clearly even if he has eight mouths.
This is not the time when Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty could buy and sell officials for money.
This is the wandering Tang Dynasty. Today, officials govern the Qingming Dynasty, and the emperor is also the wise and mighty Majesty Li Er!
If anyone dares to form a clique blatantly, Li Er will definitely eliminate such scum in minutes!
After hearing Wu Meiniang's words, Yang Fan breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as you don't promise to become your disciples, but only promise to give these people a place to study in Junyangfang Academy, the nature is completely different.
In any case, Junyangfang Academy does not involve the court.
As long as they are not nakedly connected to Yang Fan, others can't say anything.
As a place for teaching and educating people, Junyangfang School was originally open to everyone.
Ordinary people can do it, and the descendants in the workshop can do it. Even His Majesty Li Er wants his princes and grandsons to enter, so it is natural to give a quota to the merchants who join as agents.
After all, Junyangfang belongs to Yang Fan's private fiefdom, and it is not a matter of Yang Fan's words to let whose children study there...
Whether these franchise fees are considered bribes for these people to climb up to Yang Fan's high position depends on everyone's opinion!
Touching some down on his chin, Yang Fan fell into deep thought.
Wu Meiniang also blinked and asked crisply: "Are you afraid that the family will use this as an excuse to impeach your husband for deliberately forming a clique or even asking for bribes?"
Yang Fan lowered his head in surprise. Yang Fan admired Wu Meiniang's observation skills.
This Empress Wu Zetian is so powerful that she actually knows her own concerns.
Yang Fan did not hide anything, and blurted out: "It is indeed true. Nowadays, several major families are eager to get rid of me. Meiniang, you are a little thoughtless in doing so."
"It would be really troublesome if they find an opening for criticism."
Wu Meiniang wrinkled her nose, her delicate appearance was too cute, and then she said proudly: "Haha, my husband underestimates me too much. How did you know that I didn't think of this beforehand?"
Yang Fan was a little strange and asked puzzledly: "Since Mei Niang thought about it, why did she do it like that?"
Wu Meiniang raised her little head, stared at Yang Fan and asked, "Since you can make more money and help your husband, why can't you give them some subtle sweetness?"
Yang Fan didn't understand Wu Meiniang's thoughts.
He would agree if they could make some money, but Yang Fan really couldn't think of any way these people could help him.
Businessmen value profits, and they will flock to them only when there is a profit. Otherwise, they can betray anyone. How difficult it is to get them to help!
What's more, if these people use their status as agents to deliberately raise prices, they will ruin their reputation and make His Majesty Li Er unhappy.
Seeing that Yang Fan was a little confused, Wu Meiniang raised her eyes and looked extremely proud.
However, Wu Meiniang knows Yang Fan's temper very well. This man can be teased, but not overdone.
Showing off his pride, when Yang Fan's face turned slightly, he explained: "My husband has always been unwilling to deal with the aristocratic family and most of the nobles. This is actually very dangerous, because the emperor cannot do certain things. Always stand on your husband’s side.”
"In this case, there must be a group of supporters behind the husband. Although the people are grateful to the husband, their right to speak is limited after all."
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"But these big businessmen are completely different. Although these people have humble status, they have great energy."
"When Mei Niang took over the Chamber of Commerce and Junyangfang, she deeply realized the power of these merchants. If they are utilized, they will be a strong backing."
"Besides, as long as we don't line our own pockets with this money, how can we be afraid of criticism from the family?"
Yang Fan was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized that the little girl had other plans.
However, she was also secretly shocked by Wu Meiniang's observation skills.
The fact that she can feel the power of these businessmen shows that she has begun to realize the horror of capital.
In later generations, capital is the invisible hand that can influence the political situation of the country.
While being frightened, Yang Fan was a little surprised as to what Wu Meiniang's plan was, so he asked: "What is the purpose of Meiniang doing this? Since you have earned money and you don't want to use it yourself, what are you going to use the money for?" ?”
Wu Meiniang held Yang Fan's neck and said with a smile: "If our Yang School of Enlightenment promotes the world, the number of scholars in the Tang Dynasty will definitely rise sharply in the future."
"By that time, schools across the Tang Dynasty will definitely be in short supply. If we are not prepared in advance, riots may occur."
"Although the imperial court's finances are relatively loose now, conditions still do not allow for the establishment of schools in various parts of the Tang Dynasty."
"If we donate this money to the emperor to build a school, do you think the emperor will be very happy?"
"If your husband could say a word or two kindly to these merchants in front of the emperor and let the emperor know that the money was indirectly sent to the court by the merchants for the construction of schools, do you think these merchants would be grateful to your husband?"
After listening, Yang Fan was stunned!
Isn’t this using merchants’ money to achieve political achievements and reputation for themselves?
The final result must be His Majesty Li Er Longyan's great joy.
After all, Yang Fan, a good minister who serves the country and the people, and a good son-in-law who knows how to live well, can't be found even with a lantern!
You must know that His Majesty Li Er has always hoped to use the imperial examination reform to break the family's monopoly on knowledge.
If all localities increase their efforts in the construction of university halls, students from the Tang Dynasty can flourish everywhere.
Within a few years, the family's monopoly in the court would be broken.
The basis of all this is money.
Although the imperial court's finances are better, it is still unrealistic to vigorously develop education.
If Yang Fan sent over such a large sum of money, His Majesty Li Er would certainly be overjoyed.
As the emperor, he doesn't care where the money comes from. His Majesty Li Er doesn't mind as long as it can weaken the family.
If at this time anyone dares to jump out and accuse Yang Fan of joining a gang and openly asking for bribes.
His Majesty Li Er was the first to spare him!
After all, the money was used for the construction of schools in various parts of the Tang Dynasty. Wanting to impeach Yang Fan was just looking for scolding.
The merchants will also be very happy. Compared with merit and fame, what is money?
It is simply a model of helping out with some money after being sold by Yang Fan.
Yang Fan had to be amazed.
Wu Meiniang is indeed a queen of her generation, and her political wisdom is almost supreme.
Of course, the aristocratic family will feel very depressed!
After all, it is an invisible hole dug, and it is the kind that will make the descendants of aristocratic families die.
Wu Meiniang is worthy of being a queen and a political strongman.
With the help of His Majesty Li Er, he severely damaged the arrogance of the aristocratic family and made the merchants grateful. Yang Fan gained a good reputation again.
