Yang Fan returned to his mansion with three parts of dissatisfaction, three parts of resentment, three parts of decadence and one part of helplessness.
Looking at Yang Fan who was not very interested, Wu Meiniang knew without asking that her husband must have hit a wall with the emperor.
Wu Meiniang has been worried ever since she learned about Yang Fan's unusual thoughts.
In her opinion, Yang Fan's idea is too unrealistic!
It is simply a false proposition to want His Majesty Li Er to let go of the women, children and children of Cui family in Qinghe.
Not to mention that the Cui family of Qinghe came forward to ask the emperor to issue an imperial edict to offend him.
If it doesn’t rain, that’s it!
But from the moment the prayer for rain succeeded, the fate of the Cui family in Qinghe was decided.
Not to mention, Cui is the chicken used by His Majesty Li Er to intimidate the noble families.
Of course the emperor must kill this chicken to achieve the effect of killing the chicken to scare the monkeys.
In order to comfort Yang Fan, Wu Meiniang stepped forward and said softly: "Husband, do your best to obey fate. Don't force anything, and don't blame yourself too much."
Yang Fan grabbed Wu Meiniang's slender waist and asked with some suspicion: "Meiniang, do you also think I am too naive?"
The collision of different values and ideas from the two eras made Yang Fan wonder whether his ideas were too naive.
Although Yang Fan also knows that wildfires cannot be burned out, but spring breezes blow again.
But deep down, I still think that some laws are too strict, even cruel.
Wu Meiniang said calmly: "Although Meiniang doesn't know what your husband means by doing this, but this time my husband went there, Mei Niang actually felt that it was a bit rash!"
"Am I really wrong?" Yang Fan smiled bitterly and muttered to himself.
Wu Meiniang shook her head gently: "It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong, but a matter of interests and power. Your husband should know that when a person wants to change the outcome of something, there must either be enough interests to impress the other party, or I have enough right to speak, but for now, my husband doesn’t have it, so he naturally returns in despair.”
Wu Meiniang said it very straightforwardly, hoping that others would listen to your opinion.
Either there are benefits to impress the other party, or your status and authority are higher than others, otherwise everything is empty talk.
Yang Fan was silent for a moment!
As a person standing on the shoulders of giants, Yang Fan certainly knows this truth, he just doesn't want to admit it.
However, for the first time, Yang Fan's desire for power arose in his heart.
In his opinion, if his power is strong enough, if his words carry weight.
Even if Li Er is the emperor, he must not be careful not to consider his suggestions.
Seeing that Yang Fan's mood gradually stabilized, Wu Meiniang changed the subject and asked: "My husband is going to the firearms workshop to supervise the production of pistols and thunderbolts for the court. Do you want to bring the craftsmanship in Junyang Workshop with you?"
Yang Fan shook his head firmly: "Our Junyangfang's production technology is unique and cannot be copied."
Junyangfang's production lines are all production machine tools, which Yang Fan worked hard to get out of the system.
This is also the guarantee for Yang Fan to gain a foothold in this era, and of course it cannot be given away easily.
What's more, pistols can also be produced using the most primitive means, but the time and labor costs are higher.
With current technology, only slight modifications to the steel's ductility and heat resistance are needed to use the barrel.
This time, Yang Fan only planned to slightly improve the steelmaking method for the court.
Hearing what Yang Fan said, Wu Meiniang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Of course she also saw the advanced production equipment and production technology.
Naturally, he was afraid that Yang Fan would give everything to the court as soon as his head got hot.
You know, these are the foundation for Wu Meiniang to gain a foothold in Yang Mansion.
Although those businesses were very profitable, in Wu Meiniang's eyes, these were far inferior to the steel mills and firearms workshops in Junyangfang.
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Because Yang Fan was unhappy, even though His Majesty Li Er urged him again and again, Yang Fan stayed at home for several days on the pretext of recovering from his injuries before going to the Firearms Supervision Bureau to report.
The newly established Firearms Supervision Bureau was built in the southeast corner of Daming Palace.
The Daming Palace was originally built for Li Yuan. Unfortunately, due to the tight treasury of the imperial court, the construction was not completed until Li Yuan's death.
After Yang Fan's glass business distributed dividends to His Majesty Li Er, the construction of the Daming Palace was gradually put on the agenda.
In the opinion of His Majesty Li Er, the Daming Palace is guarded by the Forbidden Army, so it is safest to place the firearms prison near the Daming Palace.
Daming Palace is located in Longshouyuan on the north side of Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. It is located outside the north wall of Chang'an City, adjacent to the Royal Forbidden Garden and the Weishui River to the north, to the north wall of Chang'an City to the south, and to the northeast corner of the palace city to the west.
Although the location of Daming Palace seems not far from Chang'an City, it is actually more than ten kilometers away.
Perhaps in order to express his dissatisfaction with His Majesty Li Er, Yang Fan led a group of special forces such as Su Dingfang and Xi Junmai and rushed toward the firearms inspection without riding fast.
When we arrived at the prison, it was already noon.
In fact, Yang Fan was still very unhappy about His Majesty Li Er's disobedience and insistence on executing all members of the Qinghe Que family.
But going to the Firearms Prison was the emperor's order, and Yang Fan really didn't dare to refuse. Of course, he didn't have the guts to refuse.
If His Majesty Li Er is provoked to go berserk, a beating will be inevitable, but Yang Fan has no hobby of being abused.
What's more, pistols and thunderbolts are powerful weapons for the Tang Dynasty. Even if he is a little dissatisfied with His Majesty Li Er, Yang Fan also knows the priorities of the matter.
When Yang Fan and his entourage came to the firearms prison, they discovered that His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to them.
Looking from afar, groups of forbidden troops surrounded the Firearms Prison, and all personnel entering and exiting were carefully inspected.
Compared with the luxurious appearance of other yamen, the firearms supervision yamen appears to be very heavy.
The firearms supervisor's duty rooms, workshops, and warehouses were all surrounded by tall walls, leaving only a special passage, leaving Yang Fan extremely speechless.
Is this a prison cell or a government office? The design is too unreasonable.
Although the Firearms Prison is a confidential unit, it is still a department of the imperial court. Entering it is like a prison. Who wants to stay here for a long time?
Because he had been notified in advance before coming to report, someone directed Yang Fan to the firearms supervisor's duty room as soon as he arrived at the door.
Although Yang Fan is responsible for supervising the production of pistols and Hongtian Lei, he is only equivalent to the technical general consultant and needs to report to the person in charge of the Firearms Supervision.
Arriving at the check-in door, Yang Fan knocked on the door, only to hear a lazy voice coming from inside - Come in!
Yang Fan couldn't help but curl his lips. He was just a firearms supervisor, and his level was also a third-grade supervisor. Why did he put on such a big show? Did he want to show off to himself?
Not to mention that his title is from a second-rank county prince, His Majesty Li Er also gives himself the treatment of a third-rank official, which should not be lower than that of this prison official.
Opening the door, Yang Fan stepped inside.
It was noon, the sun was shining brightly outside, and the environment suddenly changed. My eyes couldn't adapt to the dim light for a while, and it was actually a bit dazzling.
However, the decoration of this house is too luxurious, right?
The floor is covered with thick wool carpets, and the beams are decorated with carved beams.
In the main hall, there are red sandalwood shelves, huanghuali tables and marble screens...
Elegance exudes luxury, and every item is an absolute masterpiece.
Is this for enjoyment or for the production of weapons?
Could it be that all the funds were wasted and used for enjoyment!
Suddenly, a voice sounded in Yang Fan's ear.
"Haha, Wannian County Duke is finally willing to leave the beauty in his house and come here?"
This voice was gentle and gentle, and he didn't sound too old. His tone was a bit friendly, but there was some teasing in his words, so he was obviously someone he knew.
Looking for the sound, I saw a middle-aged man sitting there, wearing a crown and a purple round-neck satin robe. He was sitting there feeling like a spring breeze, smiling unabated.
Damn it!
Yang Fan came up with a national curse.
It turned out that he was an old acquaintance, it was Li Xiaogong, the most handsome boy in the Li Tang royal family.
Why is this guy in charge of firearms supervision?
No wonder the decoration is so luxurious!
In the original history, the prince of Hejian County was extravagant and bold, with more than a hundred singers and dancers in his back room. He was the person who knew how to enjoy things best.
However, this man was tolerant and humble, without any arrogance or complacency, so both Li Yuan and Li Shimin treated him very kindly.
After he became successful and famous, the prince was not happy but sad. He said to his surroundings: "The big house I live in is really too grand. I should sell it and buy a small courtyard where I can live. After I die, all the talented people will be able to live in it." , this is enough. If these dogs are not talented, it will prevent others from taking advantage of such a good mansion."
It can be seen that he is cautious and knows how to advance and retreat!
From this perspective, Li Xiaogong is actually full of contradictions.
However, Yang Fan knew that he was too smart!
Because by doing this, Li Xiaogong can avoid His Majesty Li Er's suspicion!
From the fact that he can become Lin Yange's second-ranked hero, it can be seen that he is deeply trusted by Li Shimin.
Yang Fan and Li Xiaogong were actually just acquaintances, so why did he act so close?
Without thinking so much, Yang Fan saluted Li Xiaogong respectfully: "Yang Fan, a humble official, pays homage to the King of Hejian County. Your Majesty has asked me to supervise the production of pistols and thunder. I wonder if the workshop is ready?"
There is no way, no matter whether it is a title or an official position, this smiling prince is indeed Yang Fan's senior, and he must have the most basic respect.
Li Xiaogong laughed loudly and did not answer directly. Instead, he sighed: "The county magistrate is so reserved, it's not like you!
"However, young people are motivated, unlike the old man who just wants to enjoy himself!"
"If it weren't for His Majesty's trust and your efforts to make me pay, I really wouldn't want to move this old bone!"
Yang Fan smiled naively and started laughing: "The prince is in the prime of life, how can he say that he is old in person? But the young man is even more so. If it is said that he has not done enough, the prince needs to take more care of him!"
Li Xiaogong waved his hand indifferently: "Easy to say, easy to say!"
For a while, the two of them seemed to be chatting at home and seemed to be enjoying themselves.
Some people were dissatisfied with this scene.
A man sitting behind Yang Fan spoke, and he snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "Yang Fan, you deliberately delayed your return due to illness. In order to avoid punishment, you contacted private parties as soon as you came. It shows that you have evil intentions. Why? How can you win your majesty's trust with virtue? You are worthy of your kindness to the emperor."
Due to the difference in the light that came in just now, Yang Fan only noticed that there was another person, but did not see clearly who he was.
Now that this person spoke up, Yang Fan turned around and saw that it was Chang Sun Chong, an old acquaintance.
Yang Fan was a little surprised. Wasn't this guy in charge of the Zuo Wei Army? Why did he come to interfere in this matter?
After a second thought, Yang Fan understood!
His Majesty Li Er is playing with balance again.
Knowing the reason, Yang Fan became even more unhappy.
Since Li Er doesn't trust him, why should he let himself be responsible for supervising the production? Isn't this a disrespectful person?
However, compared to His Majesty Li Er, Chang Sun Chong is more annoying.
This guy had just tricked Su Dingfang, and now he wants to find fault with himself. Do you really think he can do whatever he wants with a good father?
If I don’t give you some color to see, I really don’t know how high the sky is!
Thinking of this, Yang Fan squinted his eyes and smiled: "Hey, isn't this the eldest grandson's consort? What kind of wind brought you here?"
Before he finished speaking, Yang Fan hurriedly defended: "Changsun Chong, I'm sorry! In a hurry, I forgot that you have reconciled with Princess Changle, and I can no longer call you my consort!"
These words stabbed Changsun Chong hard in the heart.
At first, Yang Fan gave Princess Changle a song called "Love of the Lotus", which caused rumors to spread all over Chang'an and even made Changsun Chong lose face.
Now Yang Fan made fun of Princess Changle and the others, which made the eldest grandson so angry that he almost vomited blood.
Changsun Chong's face turned red, veins popped out on his face. He raised his arm tremblingly and pointed at Yang Fan and said: "Yang Fan, don't just rely on your sharp teeth and sharp mouth to talk nonsense like this. Believe it or not, I will ask your majesty right away to let you know." Get out of the firearms prison."
Yang Fan pursed his lips and glanced sideways at this guy: "I don't know whether His Majesty will let me get out of the firearms prison, but I know that if you dare to point your finger at me again, I will let you lie down and go out immediately. , do you believe it or not.”
As soon as these words came out, Changsun Chong was so frightened that he quickly put his hands down.
After being beaten violently twice by Yang Fan, he really didn't dare to gamble!
However, as soon as Changsun Chong put down his hand, he felt a little useless.
Doesn't what he did show that he is afraid of this boy? Why will he be kept in the firearms custody in the future?
For a moment, Changsun Chong's hand was either raised or not raised.
A handsome face as red as a monkey’s butt, it’s so wonderful!
Seeing this scene, Li Xiaogong shook his head slightly.
Although Changsun Chong has a good face, he is too cowardly!
Compared with Yang Fan, there is a huge difference.
However, Li Xiaogong was happy to see Changsun Chong defeated.
Since Changsun Chong was appointed as the firearms supervisor by His Majesty Li Er a few days ago.
But facing his boss, Changsun Chong did not show due respect.
Furthermore, relying on his family to operate more than half of the iron mines in the Tang Dynasty and mastering the most advanced smelting technology, he has repeatedly followed his orders and disobeyed them. It is really annoying!
But Li Xiaogong also knew that in order to complete the tasks assigned by His Majesty Li Er, internal strife could not start before it started.
If the emperor were to blame, everyone would be unhappy.
Thinking of this, Li Xiaogong quickly advised: "Yang Fan, Changsun Chong is the firearms supervisor appointed by His Majesty. We are all colleagues. We must know how to cooperate. We should be anxious when we meet. How can we work together in the future? If we fail to complete the task, we will not be let down." gained His Majesty's trust."
Yang Fan didn't really want to do anything to Changsun Chong, so he hurriedly said to the donkey on the slope: "What the prince taught me is that I almost missed your majesty's important event, and I was impulsive."
But when Changsun Chong saw that Li Xiaogong stood up for him and that Yang Fan was submissive, he felt confident, so he said proudly: "Yang Fan, if I weren't afraid of missing your majesty's affairs, do you think I would be afraid of you? Huh, you are simply ignorant. I’m too lazy to argue with a reckless man like you.”
Seeing that Changsun Chong didn't know how to accept it, Li Xiaogong said displeasedly: "Chief Changsun, Wannian County Duke doesn't remember the faults of villains, so don't push yourself too far."
Yang Fan said with a smile: "Prince, children are ignorant. As an adult, I won't care. I'm just afraid that some people won't appreciate it!"
Yang Fan and Li Xiaogong were colluding with each other, making him a "villain" for no reason, and Zhang Sun Chong was furious.
He glared at Yang Fan and Li Xiaogong, and thought fiercely, a good man won't suffer the consequences, just wait for me, we'll see!
Therefore, Changsun Chong ignored Yang Fan and the two of them, directly touched his sleeves and turned to leave.
