It has been raining continuously for a week, and there seems to be a little moisture in the air. The sound of rushing water can be heard, and my mood has become moist.
In the Zhongyi Hou Mansion, Yang Fan's injured buttocks were not easily healed. He looked like a lazy kitten lying restlessly on the couch, seemingly having nowhere to vent and feeling helpless and peaceful.
The wooden decoration inside the house exuded a bit of musty smell, which was not strong but pungent, making Yang Fan feel a little lonely.
A few pieces of clothes were hung to dry quietly in the courtyard. At this moment, accompanied by the sound of rain, they seemed so weak. There was no wind blowing, no grass moving, and they were hung there without even placing them.
There seemed to be rustling voices in the front yard, but through the rain, it wasn't very clear.
I can still hear a few birds chirping on the eaves, maybe they were trapped by the rain. I have a home and can't go back. In this situation, no matter how heartbreaking it is, it won't help!
The artificial rainfall that has been going on for several days shows no sign of letting up.
However, this rain has solved the long-term drought problem for the people in Guanzhong. Thousands of households are busy braving the rain.
On the contrary, some things that happened in the court were rumored to become more and more serious.
In order to solve the problem of cattle shortage, Zhongyihou invented the technique of piercing the nose of cattle...
In order to allow the people in Guanzhong to quickly plant a year's worth of grain at the end of spring, Marquis Zhongyi invented the Zhenguan plow and at the same time joined forces with major merchants to promote it nationwide at extremely low prices.
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
Each one of them shows Yang Fan's great contribution, and people all over the world are grateful.
The Zhenguan plow, an artifact of farming, not only opened up more land for the people, but also solved the problem of labor shortage. It is simply a great invention that will benefit the future.
So much so that Yang Fan was named the Founding County Duke, and the people clapped their hands and praised him.
Yang Fan solved the problem of difficult farming, and of course the people were full of praise. Many people even thought that His Majesty Li Er was being petty.
A small county official cannot reflect Yang Fan's contribution.
When some common people heard that Yang Fan was originally going to be made a Duke of the country, but due to Hou Junji's obstruction, His Majesty Li Er only made Yang Fan a County Duke, and everyone complained about Yang Fan.
And he was even more indignant towards the initiator, Hou Junji.
The people are actually the most honest people. As long as they can give them food and have enough to eat, they will support anyone.
In fact, I don't have any resentment towards this imperial edict. Yang Fan's title from the second-grade Founding County Duke is already not low!
In a period when the empire was relatively stable, such a title was hard to come by.
Moreover, the food towns owned by the founding county magistrate were 1,200 households. These food towns alone, even if they did not do business, were enough to keep a family fed and clothed.
Yang Fan knew that the final reason for not being awarded the title of Duke was not Hou Junji.
The problem is, Hou Junji jumped out to point fingers, which made Yang Fan feel very unhappy.
Although he punched the guy and felt a lot relieved, Yang Fan was still a little depressed. Although there was no expression on his face, he was definitely unhappy.
As the saying goes, it is better to know your husband than your wife. What kind of character your husband is, how can you not know your wife?
Although Wu Meiniang also felt that Hou Junji was really hateful, she also knew that in the final analysis it was still His Majesty Li Er.
I don’t know what His Majesty Li Er was thinking or why he went back on his word...
However, she knew she still had to enlighten Yang Fan.
If the husband is stubborn, Bangchui will cause some trouble once his temper breaks out.
Not only is it disgraceful, but it is also easily taken advantage of by those who are interested.
If it weren't for His Majesty Li Er's protection this time, Yang Fan might be waiting in the prison at this time.
Looking at the lazy Yang Fan, Wu Meiniang gently squeezed Yang Fan's shoulders and said crisply: "Husband, it is not necessarily a good thing to be more beautiful than others. You are now the center of attention, and everyone is paying attention to every word and deed. You must understand Only by keeping a low profile can you navigate the officialdom with ease."
Wu Meiniang's meaning is very simple, Yang Fan's style is too high-profile!
He toughened up major families, beat up princes and dukes... these things made him countless enemies.
Now that there are rewards and promotions, it is inevitable that some jealous people will be jealous.
If others object, it is their business. We just need to listen to the emperor.
What's more, no matter how your Majesty awards rewards, it is the dictatorship of the Sacred Heart. All ministers can only be grateful and fulfill their duties.
If he is dissatisfied and complains, wouldn't he be resentful of the emperor and disrespectful?
Whether this crime is serious or not depends on how much His Majesty Li Er attaches importance to his husband.
Even if he knew that Yang Fan was dissatisfied, he would definitely smile and remain noncommittal.
It can be said that it is not trivial. Once the time is right, it will be revealed and criticized by others, and it will become a handle for the enemy to control.
Throughout the dynasties, the officialdom has emphasized the golden mean, and having both sides is the most basic way to be an official.
To put it simply, it is to try not to show the truth in front of others as much as possible, and to be cautious in words and deeds.
Even if you don't deliberately make friends with others, you shouldn't make too many enemies. This is the way to be an official.
Of course, Yang Fan knew very well about Wu Meiniang's worries and reminders.
After all, I have thousands of years of Chinese history in my mind, and I have seen pigs running even if I have never eaten pork.
Of course Yang Fan knew the consequences of showing his edge, but he had to do so.
As the saying goes, accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger.
His Majesty Li Er seems to rely on himself a lot, but he is just getting what he needs.
Once he threatens him, His Majesty Li Er will never show mercy.
In the eyes of the emperor, there are actually no relatives or friends, which is why the emperor is called a widower.
However, Yang Fan was still very pleased!
At least His Majesty Li Er is still quite nostalgic, as you can tell from how hard he slapped himself.
Otherwise, why would he, the emperor, do it himself? It would be better to escort yourself to a large prison on the spot to save the trouble.
"Haha!" Yang Fan turned sideways slightly, grabbed Wu Meiniang's soft waist, and said with a smile: "Meiniang, don't worry, I don't have to worry about it. Do you think that I don't think of you as the Duke of the country? You can't." Does the Duke’s wife think it’s a pity?”
"Since your husband already knows, why should you worry Meiniang? Hum, Meiniang will never talk again in the future!" Wu Meiniang did not show any weakness in response to Yang Fan's teasing.
Seeing Wu Meiniang having a bad temper, Yang Fan didn't take it seriously. He stared at Wu Meiniang's small lips and pointedly said: "As long as Meiniang can bear it, it's okay not to talk too much..."
Wu Meiniang was slightly startled, her pretty face as white as jade turned red.
My mind couldn't help but think of the scene last night...
Because every time I kneel down to beg for mercy, in the end I can only use my mouth...
Now Yang Fan said it blatantly, this husband is really bad!
In order to express her dissatisfaction, Wu Meiniang used the two-finger Zen technique on Yang Fan's soft flesh.
Perhaps in order not to disturb Yang Fan's wounds, the strength was obviously much smaller than before.
Yang Fan cooperated and begged for mercy: "Hey, okay, okay, Mei Niang, please don't be angry. My husband allows you to use your mouth more in the future, okay? Next time, I will make you the wife of the prince."
Seeing that Yang Fan was begging for nothing, Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes and said angrily: "Huh, Meiniang is just a concubine, not your wife. As the wife of the Duke of the country, we can't afford it. Is it better to keep it for your golden princess?"
Yang Fan didn't expect that he would also make such a stupid mistake when he overturned, so he could only comfort him in embarrassment.
At this moment, Xing'er's voice came from outside the room.
"Mrs. Wu, Princess Gaoyang is visiting!"
Wu Meiniang was a little surprised.
Doesn't Her Royal Highness the Princess always feel like coming home every time she comes? Why is she so polite now that she actually asks the maid to get up and pass the news?
However, Wu Meiniang did not dare to neglect.
In the main hall, Princess Gaoyang was sitting on a chair with her mouth open, obviously a little unhappy.
Her Majesty the Princess was very dissatisfied with the fact that Her Majesty Li Er went back on his word and only gave Yang Fan the title of founding county magistrate.
More importantly, His Majesty Li Er beat Yang Fan violently in front of all the civil and military officials.
At this time, Yang Fan was still lying on the bed recovering from his injuries, but His Majesty Li Er asked her to come and have a look. Of course, Princess Gaoyang was a little reluctant.
The father obviously wanted to play the family card and ask for forgiveness, but Princess Gaoyang didn't know how to speak.
Therefore, entering the backyard of Zhongyihou Mansion in the past was very casual, but now it has become a bit coquettish.
Wu Meiniang has such an exquisite mind. One look at Princess Gaoyang's expression and she knew why her Highness behaved like this.
I couldn't help but chuckle in my heart. It was really the temperament of a child. He dared to love and hate. Everything was written on his face.
However, Wu Meiniang felt inexplicably happy, and the trace of jealousy immediately disappeared.
Although this princess is smart and has a noble status, she doesn't have much scheming.
Even if she becomes Yang Fan's wife, wouldn't it be a good thing for the concubine?
At least it won't be too difficult to get along with each other, and there won't be any intrigue and subterfuge all day long.
Speaking of which, the two are not much different in age, but Wu Meiniang grew up in a different environment, and she grew up under the bullying of her brother since she was a child.
If you can't calculate every day, how can you survive in that family?
When it comes to the determination of determination, the cunningness of strategies, and the lofty thinking, it is extremely difficult for Princess Gaoyang to impress her.
Arriving at the main hall, Wu Meiniang poured a cup of tea for Princess Gao Yang, then sat next to Princess Gao Yang and asked with a smile: "We haven't seen each other for a few days. Why is Her Royal Highness so out of touch? Your Highness is also the owner of this place. You can't enter directly." In the backyard? Could it be that Mr. Lang has been promoted to a noble title, and His Highness has a new identity?"
Princess Gaoyang Qiongbi snorted and complained directly: "Father is too much. My husband has done such great work, but he only made a county prince. Not only that, he also injured the husband in front of all the civil and military officials. This is not Do you want to make Lang Jun look bad on purpose? How can Gao Yang be so embarrassed to meet Lang Jun directly."
Seeing Princess Gao Yang's depressed look, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but chuckle.
Seeing this scene, Princess Gaoyang said angrily: "I am fighting for my husband, why can't Mei Niang just help me, but make fun of me instead?"
Princess Gaoyang behaved like this, and Wu Meiniang felt more and more that this princess was so innocent and adorable.
Although this princess is usually a bit willful and even stubborn.
Speak and do things according to your heart without considering the consequences.
But it is this innocence that Wu Meiniang does not have. After all, this innocence has long been obliterated by the painful life.
People always yearn for things they don’t have.
So Wu Meiniang gently took Princess Gao Yang's hand and said with a smile: "Your Highness, you don't have to be like this. Let me ask Your Highness, is the title of Lang Jun, the founding county Duke, considered high?"
Princess Gaoyang thought for a while and said: "Of course the title of the Founding County Duke is not low, but compared with the Duke, although there is only one word difference, it is a huge difference! However, Lang Jun can step by step with his merits To obtain such a title is really quite a feat.”
"Since Zhenguan, among the civil and military dynasties, except for some people who were influenced by their fathers, the husband's title can be said to be unique."
Wu Meiniang nodded and said: "Yes, in that case, does Your Highness still think that Your Majesty's imperial edict for Lang Jun is a little low?"
"Well, this is really not low."
"Then think about it again, Your Highness, since Your Majesty can even bestow upon me the title of County Duke, why do you have to beat him up in front of the civil and military officials of the court?"
Princess Gao Yang blinked and asked with some confusion: "Yes, since my father knew that Lang Jun had great achievements, why did he deliberately beat him even though he had made some minor mistakes?"
Wu Meiniang was amused by Princess Gaoyang's cute expression and couldn't help pinching Princess Gaoyang's tender and pretty face.
Princess Gao Yang's expression froze, feeling that she was being scorned, and she glared with some embarrassment: "I am a princess, Mei Niang, you must be more respectful, how can you do anything at will?"
Wu Meiniang was overjoyed: "Yes, yes, you are not only a princess, but also the eldest wife of the Hou Mansion. You will be in charge of Meiniang from now on. How dare I disrespect you? Meiniang is wrong!"
She said something wrong, but her hands naturally wrapped around Princess Gaoyang's slender waist, like sisters.
Princess Gao Yang felt that Wu Meiniang's actions were a bit excessive, but she did not feel any discomfort. Instead, she felt that it was natural.
With her proud character, it would have been impossible for someone to do such an outrageous thing.
But through this period of contact, she discovered that Wu Meiniang was full of wits and managed her family and business in an orderly manner.
Few people can match his shrewdness and ability, even among men.
Princess Gao Yang still admired Wu Meiniang's various methods, so she was not very resistant to Wu Meiniang's intimacy.
On the contrary, I felt very comfortable getting along with Wu Meiniang.
So Princess Gaoyang couldn't help but ask: "Mei Niang, please tell me quickly, what do you think, father? Why do you want to beat Mr. Lang?"
After pondering for a moment, Wu Meiniang explained lightly: "Your Majesty is a rare and famous monarch throughout the ages. His wisdom is unparalleled. Every word, every deed, and every move must have profound meaning."
"Taiji Hall is an important place of the imperial court. Even if Lang Jun has great merits, beating someone there is a serious crime. If Your Majesty does not take action, Lang Jun will be arrested in the end. If Lang Jun enters the three-level interrogation, then he can only follow the law. Do things according to law.”
"Now that your Majesty has beaten my husband violently, he has naturally expressed his attitude. It means that I have personally handled the matter of my husband making a big fuss in the court and beating Hou Junji, and others should not interfere."
"Actually, Your Majesty acted to protect your husband. If you don't divert everyone's attention, these aristocratic families will definitely put pressure on Your Majesty collectively. Once the imperial censors and officials in the court gather to impeach my husband, there will be trouble. "
"After all, your Majesty actually did this to protect Mr. Lang!"
After listening, Princess Gao Yang nodded thoughtfully, and suddenly felt that Wu Meiniang looked like a female Zhuge at this moment.
Wu Meiniang enjoyed Princess Gaoyang's admiring eyes very much. She raised the corner of her mouth slightly and continued: "The reason why Your Majesty listened to some people's slander and only granted Lang Jun the title of Founding County Duke actually had his own considerations."
"My husband is too young now. If he is already in a very noble position at this time, and if he makes great achievements in the future, wouldn't it be impossible for your majesty to reward you?"
"What's more, once Lang Jun is made the Duke of the country, it will inevitably arouse the resentment of the family members and the generals in the army, which will not be beautiful at that time!"
Princess Gaoyang nodded thoughtfully, but she was still puzzled: "Then why did the father first grant the title of Duke of Qin to the prince?"
What His Highness is thinking about most is Lang Jun's title of Duke of Qin. This title is so valuable that even the princess would envy him.
Wu Meiniang smiled slightly, her eyes moving: "Your Majesty, according to Meiniang's opinion, Your Majesty was too excited at that time. After all, the people in Guanzhong have been in drought for a long time, and there is a magic weapon that can speed up farming. Your Majesty
Yang Fan, who was walking slowly from the back hall, stopped at the door of the main hall for a long time.
After hearing what Wu Meiniang said, I felt enlightened and couldn't help but sigh that this is political talent.
Although Wu Meiniang's fate as queen is probably over, her outstanding political talent and keen insight have not been lost.
It's a pity that this talent can only be used in business in the future!
As the saying goes, what you lose in the east is what you gain.
Perhaps, with her support, Wu Meiniang can create a new world in the business world.
