Feng Yuzhi's straightforwardness is quite endearing, and his emotional impulses come and go quickly.
According to Lingnan customs, if you put on the tooth comb, you are allowed to marry, and if you take off the tooth comb, you are not allowed to marry, so Yang Ming accepted it with peace of mind.
As soon as I woke up in the morning, Xu Jing, who was guarding outside the tent, came in.
"Xiao Xuan, the governor of Danyang, has been waiting for you outside the tent for an hour. Do you want to see you?"
This guy is really good. Local officials are not allowed to leave their jurisdiction without any reason. What excuse did he use to come out? I used to live on an empty salary in Jiangxia County, but now I am a prefect, why don't I do anything serious?
After Yang Ming dismissed Yan Xiaotang, he ordered Xu Jing to bring the people in.
When we last met in Jingzhou, Yang Ming was still the king of Hedong and the general manager of Jingzhou. But now, Yang Ming is the most noble among the Sui princes.
As soon as Xiao Xuan came in, his back was not straight, and he always had a humble posture. It happened that Yang Ming had not put on his shoes yet, so the other party hurriedly ran over to put on Yang Ming's boots.
He was obviously a son of a noble family and a local governor, but his businessman aura was a little too strong.
"Cousin, there's no need to be so aloof. You and I are cousins after all," Yang Ming grabbed the boots and didn't give the other party this chance.
Xiao Xuan then went to get a coat from the hanger, put it on Yang Ming, and then added some charcoal to the fire.
Too tactful, Yang Ming asked: "My cousin came to see me, there must be something wrong, right?"
Xiao Xuan nodded, came to Yang Ming, bent down and said: "Yesterday, Your Highness went to the camp, but I didn't dare to show up to meet you, because I escaped here secretly."
This is a smart person. He took the initiative to answer the question that Yang Ming was most concerned about, and he told the truth without asking for any questions.
Danyang County consists of three counties, Jiangning County, Lishui County, and Dangtu County. It belongs to Xiazhong County, so Xiao Xuan's grade will not be very high. However, Jiangning County is Nanjing, and Lishui County is the Nanjing of later generations. Lishui District, Dangtu County is Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province.
These three places, close to the Yangtze River, are absolutely prosperous places, and there is a lot of oil and water.
Yang Ming couldn't help but smile and said: "It's worth sneaking away for my cousin. Do you think there is anything that needs to be solved urgently in the capital?"
"Yes, I came to the capital just to see you," Xiao Xuan said:
"To be honest with you, Your Majesty, the family's water transport business has never changed people since I took over it when I was sixteen years old. I have also worked conscientiously and never had any mistakes. This time, I suddenly changed to a descendant of the collateral lineage. I can't understand this knot in my heart." , so I took the liberty to ask to see His Highness."
Yang Ming pretended to be stupid and said, "You know, I never interfere with the affairs of my mother's family. I understand what you mean, but you are looking for the wrong person when you come to me."
"Definitely not," Xiao Xuan said: "Uncle Qi (Xiao Yu) has already said hello to the clan, asking us to cooperate well with the Dugu family. The elders guessed that it was the queen's intention. Your Highness has a close relationship with the Dugu family. Can you A word from a minister is more effective than anyone else."
In fact, Xiao Xuan knew very well that it was probably Yang Ming's idea to replace him. Who got him involved with Yang Jian?
Yang Ming said calmly: "Danyang County is a rich and prosperous place. If you don't do a good job as a county guard, why do you think about doing business all day long?"
"I made your Highness laugh," Xiao Xuan said embarrassedly: "My uncles are also scolding me, saying that I am not doing my job properly, but I just like to lead the fleet on the river and do business with people from the south to the north. Being an official is not what I want."
This is really strange. It is really rare for someone who comes from a noble family and does not want to be an official but wants to do business.
Just like Yang Ming's third uncle Yang Jun, he was born to be the kind of person who loves money. He is closer to money than to his parents.
Xiao Xuan was scolded within the clan, which was an understatement. He should be beaten or driven out of the house because Xiao Xuan's father, Xiao Cong, was the Duke of Liang. He had such a big title waiting for him to attack, and he actually went there. Running a canoe?
Historically, Yang Guang first gave Liang Guogong to Xiao Cong. After Xiao Cong's death, his fifth brother Xiao Xun inherited the title. After Xiao Xun's death, his eldest son Xiao Ju inherited the title.
The fifth brother, Xiao Xun, produced seven prime ministers and three princes-in-law in the Tang Dynasty.
Yang Ming didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "As a prefect, I am not in charge of the government affairs of the district. Running around here and there to transport water will cause criticism and is inappropriate."
"If Your Highness can find a way to remove me as the governor and let me take care of the family's water transportation, I can only be grateful," Xiao Xuan said.
Yang Ming was stunned...
There are specialties in the art industry. This is definitely a talent. It belongs to what you do and love.
"I don't have the ability," Yang Ming said with a bitter smile: "I won't do it either. You should give up this idea as soon as possible."
"The water ships are mine and no one else can take them over," Xiao Xuan said anxiously: "Only I can manage it well. The water gangs in the Jianghuai area all give me face. Only I can convince Wang Shichong not to take up the idea of water transportation. "
Yang Ming frowned and said, "Why can you convince Wang Shichong?"
"This man is two-faced. Although he was once a staff member of the King of Qi, he is not loyal. He is greedy for small profits but has no righteousness. He is easily bribed," Xiao Xuan said.
Yeah? In history, many people have been crowned emperors, but you, Xiao Xuan, have not received a single mention in the history books. You actually think you can control a hero who will leave his name in history?
Based on this sentence alone, Yang Ming was not optimistic about Xiao Xuan. In the Sui Dynasty, those who did not like power and liked money were actually idiots.
Those who do business will never be able to defeat those who are officials.
And he felt that this person was spineless and unreliable.
"I really have no choice. Stop talking," Yang Ming said in a serious tone.
Xiao Xuan didn't dare to speak anymore, so he had no choice but to retreat.
Early in the morning, Gao Yue disappeared because Chang Suncheng's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Gao, was also here for this year's spring outing.
She was not looking for a wife for Changsun Wuji, but Changsun Anye, the third son of Changsun Cheng.
The eldest grandson Anye is twenty-three years old this year. He is a spring outing laity. He has been here for six consecutive years and has failed to make a living.
First of all, he is not the eldest son, and Sun Cheng does not value him. Secondly, this boy is drunk, lustful and gambling. He is a person with all five poisons.
It's not that Zhang Suncheng didn't want to take care of it. He hit and scolded her, but it was all to no avail. In the end, he just ignored it and did as he pleased.
There is a reason why Changsun Anye is like this. This boy is the prison general of Yanxing Gate, the east gate of the capital. He is very rich and has no shortage of money at all. If he spends it today, he will have it tomorrow. He can make money every day. daily settlement position.
To put it bluntly, he was corrupted by money.
Mrs. Gao is the stepmother of Changsun Anye. She is quite concerned about her stepson's marriage, even though she is not a few years older than Changsun Anye.
At noon, Gao Yue came back, dragging along an embarrassed Gao family.
She was embarrassed in two ways.
First of all, something was wrong with her from the first time she met Yang Ming. It was hard to describe the feeling. It was as if she should have had a husband of Yang Ming's age, but she was married to an old man like Zhang Suncheng, so she had a certain affection for young men. A sense of mystery and curiosity.
Furthermore, coming here during lunch time means you are just coming to eat for lunch, which must be embarrassing.
Yang Ming put down Kuaizi and told Xu Jing to go to the kitchen to get some more dishes, and then asked Mrs. Gao to sit down.
Gao didn't dare to sit down, so she was forced to sit down by Gao Yue.
"My sister is encountering some difficulties, and I hope that Your Highness can help." After saying that, Gao Yue took off the curtain. After the incident of beating her brother Gao Lande, she did not dare to let others see her face. She even looks forward to growing old soon, so that when she is old and yellow, no one will care about her body anymore.
Of course, before that, she hoped that Yang Ming would favor her.
One person came to ask for help in the morning, and another one came at noon. Are there any more in the evening?
Yang Ming nodded and said, "It's okay, just tell me."
Gao Yue said: "Anye has taken a liking to a girl from the Pei family. This child's reputation is not very good, and she is afraid that the girl will not like her, so my sister thought that if His Highness can help, this matter can be done."
It's really awkward to call this sister from your mouth. Although you are older than Gao, you look much younger than her.
Yang Ming frowned and said, "Which Pei family?"
"Secretary provincial writer Lang Peisi, her daughter is sixteen this year, which is just right for An Ye," Gao Yue said with a smile.
Changsun Anye was the person who drove the Changsun Wuji brothers and sisters out of the family in history. He was not a thing. Although Yang Ming had never met him, he had no favorable impressions at all.
"How old is An Ye?" Yang Ming asked.
Mrs. Gao quickly whispered: "Twenty-three."
When she said this, she glanced at Yang Ming, and when she found that Yang Ming was also looking at her, she immediately lowered her head shyly.
Oh my god, can you please stop doing this? Yang Ming was speechless.
Gao Yue also noticed something strange. He looked at Mr. Gao and then at Yang Ming, his face full of doubts.
Yang Ming just wanted to get rid of the other party as soon as possible, so he said: "I will ask someone to say hello. Whether it can be done depends on them."
After that, Yang Ming slipped out of the tent and went to Yan Xiaotang's place.
.......
After Xiao Xuan met Yang Ming, he immediately left the camp and headed towards Luoyang.
Yang Jian has now taken people to Luoyang to prepare for the opening of the North-South Canal.
After all, there are a few staff members in Prince Qi's palace who understand the overall situation. They are also afraid of squeezing Hebei too much and causing civil unrest, so they give Yang Xun the idea to marry Feng An's daughter from Lingnan, so that he can be transferred from Lingnan. Some food to meet urgent needs.
Lingnan used to be very short of food because farming was not widespread enough and there was not a lot of farmland reclaimed. However, when Yang Guang was the general manager of Yangzhou, he had been trying to popularize farming in Lingnan, because if he wanted to manage the people well, the best way was to follow them. The land is tied together.
In Lingnan right now, a large number of new acres of land are being added every year, and grain production is increasing year after year, so there is no shortage of food.
Although Feng Yuzhi told Yang Ming that they didn't even have enough food to eat, she was actually talking nonsense.
A truly smart person does not reveal his wealth. Feng Ang still hopes that he can ask the court for some subsidies if he is poor.
Yang Guang is not a fool, and he doesn't want subsidies. This year he sent Sili to Lingnan to inspect the fields without Yang Wanqing.
