That night.
Yang Fengfan found a restaurant with a good reputation and prepared a sumptuous dinner for Emperor Jing and others at the highest point on the third floor.
After a day of running around, everyone was already empty and extremely hungry.
Everyone ate happily and was very happy.
While the banquet was in full swing, Emperor Jing called Fang Zhengyi to hold a wine glass and lean on the railing to look into the distance.
Fang Zhengyi didn't know what Emperor Jing was going to say, so he drank sips of wine and looked at the street scene.
The street is still very popular at this moment, with many people hanging lanterns still doing business, and passers-by also coming and going, bargaining.
After a long time, Emperor Jing sighed with emotion: "Zhengyi, I have benefited a lot from this private visit in private."
"I have often thought that as long as we follow the rules of our ancestors and follow the words of the sages and sages, we can rule the world. Therefore, I have never dared to make a decision easily on the issue of lenient business. When I see this today, I know that you are right."
"The power of businessmen has been underestimated for a long time. Now it is because of your repeated advice and efforts to seek change that so many people can open their eyes."
"I want to implement the methods in Pingwan County in Hengjiang Prefecture, and then set up a separate commercial yamen. What do you think?"
Fang Zheng said: "Your Majesty wants to continue to expand the scope of Kuan Shang in Hengjiang Mansion. Of course I agree. From the beginning, I planned to implement it in the entire Hengjiang Mansion. However, there is too much resistance from the DPRK and China. Looking at it now, there should not be much resistance."
"As for the establishment of new yamen, I suggest that we postpone it... Everything is still in the early stages. It is better to let the people grow freely. If you interfere too early, I am afraid that the seedling will be strangled before it blooms and bears fruit. If your Majesty really If a new government office is to be established, the priority should be to restrain the government, not the people."
"However, I think the most convenient way is for your Majesty to send Jin Yiwei to assist the local government in accordance with the methods of Pingwan County."
"Since Your Majesty is determined to seek change, why don't you tell the other princes here?"
Emperor Jing was noncommittal: "This matter still needs to be discussed formally, but when it comes to Jin Yiwei, how do you feel after being idle for so long without you in office?"
Fang Zheng stretched his waist and his drunken eyes were a little hazy: "To be honest, I feel completely comfortable!"
? !
This bastard hasn't changed at all, and he still wants to find a way to ask him if he wants to be reinstated.
That’s all the result?
Emperor Jing snorted and said calmly: "When I invited you from Taoyuan County, you resigned and refused to become an official. You haven't changed at all now. Are you so unwilling to become an official?"
He felt a little gaffe, but Fang Zheng didn't panic at all.
After all, we have been with Emperor Jing for such a long time, and we are a family, so there is nothing to panic about.
Fang Zheng said: "I'll be honest, it doesn't matter to me whether I can be an official or not. I regard power and wealth as floating clouds. In this life, I just want to be worthy of myself."
Emperor Jing smiled: "How can I be worthy of myself?"
Fang Zhengyi was a little tipsy. He looked at the flow of people downstairs with some memories in his eyes: "Your Majesty, these ordinary people seem to have a good life, but they can't afford any risks."
"They have no power, they are running around all day, they can be bullied by others, they see their parents getting old, they are in pain but they are helpless, and they are tortured throughout their lives."
"I have had a deep understanding of this in the first half of my life. When I was an official, I could influence a party. When I was not an official, I could still influence the people to the best of my ability. This is enough. For me, this is a perfect personality and I have no regrets in life."
After hearing what he said, although Emperor Jing felt a sense of comfort, he was still secretly frightened.
In the first half of his life, he was only in his teens, right? A teenager who is over 10 years old has such an understanding. He is indeed a prodigy among prodigies!
"Since it is all about benefiting the people, why not choose to be in the officialdom and work hard for promotion. If you have the talents of a prime minister and assistant, wouldn't it be more fulfilling to benefit the world with your abilities?"
Fang Zhengyi took another sip of wine and said with a smile, "I'm a mortal...he's lazy as a human being. He can't live with the situation. Now that he's married and has a family, it's good not to run out every day."
"you..."
Emperor Jing was just about to scold this useless son-in-law, when suddenly there was a crisp sound from the sky.
"Bang~ bang!"
A gorgeous firework exploded and disappeared into the sky.
Just as this sound fell, there was a second sound immediately after, and then a series of sounds.
The shining iron trees and silver flowers appear in the sky, and the scenery is everywhere you look.
The ministers who were still changing glasses at the wine table have also stood up and walked to the railing, leaning on it and looking at it.
The fireworks in full bloom were so beautiful, and with the sound, people on the street stopped to watch.
The sounds of joy and explosions are endless.
Emperor Jing couldn't help but smile and said to Yang Fengfan: "Qing family, what's going on with these fireworks? But you prepared them specially for me?"
Yang Fengfan glanced at Fang Zhengyi quickly, and then said: "I am ashamed that I did not expect to prepare a fireworks specifically for His Majesty."
"These fireworks are set off at a fixed time in the county, but it happened to happen tonight. I was also negligent and failed to warn Your Majesty in advance."
Emperor Jing waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. What can the county say about the fixed time for burning?"
Yang Fengfan said: "Your Majesty, I don't have anything to say. There will be one or two fireworks every month. Just because... considering that the people in the city work tirelessly and are busy all day long, and the county has financial surplus, they purchase some fireworks and set them off publicly. The whole city appreciates it.”
"I set off fireworks once or twice a month, which makes the people happy and relieves their fatigue. This amount of money... I have not reported to the court for approval, so please forgive me."
Fangzheng said in a group: "Your Majesty, I think this money is well spent! The people have no money to buy many fireworks, and the Yamen can't spend much money to buy fireworks to set off. The people feel happy after seeing them. I think This spiritual strength is also a wealth. When they go to work the next day, they will work harder if they are in a good mood!"
The ministers happily watched the fireworks show and nodded when Fang Zheng spoke.
Emperor Jing was often in the army and knew that the marching formation should be relaxed and moderate.
And I don’t have much money to buy some fireworks.
So he said happily: "Yang Qing has thought so carefully, no wonder he can manage Pingwan County so well! It seems that I have compromised your talents by transferring you to Hengjiang Mansion."
Yang Fengfan was ecstatic!
As expected of Mr. Fang! This is a really good lesson!
"I am not worthy of my honour. There are still many shortcomings!"
Emperor Jing smiled and shook his head slightly, turned around and stood with his hands behind his back and continued to enjoy the fireworks.
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The banquet dispersed.
Everyone returned to their residences, and Emperor Jing naturally arranged his place alone.
As for Fang Zheng and others, because there were too many people, they directly found an inn nearby to stay.
Fang Zheng chose a room by the window and was undressing before falling asleep.
This day was really tiring for him, but things have finally come to a successful conclusion now.
I will go back to Beijing tomorrow to continue enjoying life, and I have to see my son and wife.
Just as I was about to lie down, there was a knock on the door...
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