On the way back to the Lotus Pond Villa, Zheng Shuqing said nothing and seemed to be deeply worried. Fang Chongyong's face was very relaxed and relaxed, and he followed the other party without saying a word.
The two of them came to the study tacitly, dismissed many servants, and began to discuss the important matter of selling "Red Lotus Spring"!
"This wine is not made from red lotus rice. Why is it red?"
After sitting down, Zheng Shuqing couldn't help but ask.
"It's just a secret that is not passed down by the Fang family. It's called red yeast wine. The brewing method is the same as that of Wuxia Chun. They both produce fast wine. But because of the red yeast, the color and flavor of this wine are completely different. .
Can he still fall under the envoy's eye? "
Fang Chongyong opened the bag containing red yeast rice and handed it to Zheng Shuqing to see.
"Good! Excellent! It's really... very good!"
Zheng Shuqing couldn't help but applaud.
This Red Lotus Spring is indeed wonderful, but what’s even better is Fang Chongyong’s previous series of operations!
The first is to use anti-poetry routines to Gu Kuang, asking the latter to leak the corresponding information through official channels to improve the authority of Hongliandao winemaking. Coupled with the secret propaganda of Wang Yuanbao, the richest man in Chang'an, everyone will have unlimited expectations for the so-called Honglian Rice wine.
Because of these serial tricks, people will naturally think that the koji wine brewed by Honglian Rice must be red and clear.
Finally, Fang Chongyong grandly launched "Honglian Spring", implying that it was brewed with red lotus rice. Otherwise, why would it be named "Honglian"?
In addition, this is Kuizhou’s wine, and the red lotus rice, a special product of Kuizhou, is not grown anywhere else. There is also a rumor that a lot of the red lotus rice was burned by wildfires set on fire by the Liao people this year.
A series of hints and explicit indications will make people think that Fang Chongyong and Zheng Shuqing used red lotus rice to make wine. The wine they brewed is called Honglianchun, and the wine is bright red and translucent!
In fact, Fang Chongyong and Zheng Shuqing never said anything about using red lotus rice to make wine! There is no saying that Honglianchun is brewed with red lotus rice.
Similar techniques, Zheng Shuqing can be said to be unheard of and unseen. But he had to accept it!
Zheng Shuqing could fully predict that Hong Lianchun would become an instant hit in Chang'an. Because as long as the quality of the wine is in place, and as long as its taste is not so weird that it is classified as a "different kind of good wine", then it will surely occupy a place in Chang'an's huge wine market.
People who drink at banquets never drink wine, but the worldly feelings. The quality of wine does not have an overwhelming advantage, so whichever wine can bring you more face will be more likely to appear on the wine table.
In Fang Chongyong’s previous life, if he invited friends to drink, he would drink Moutai, which would definitely have completely different effects than inviting his friends to drink Niulanshan.
Zheng Shuqing could not have imagined that Fang Chongyong, at such a young age, would actually be well versed in this. He could no longer be described as "a person cannot be judged by his appearance".
The rebellious son of the Fang Youde family is really terrifying!
A situation similar to Hong Lian Chun's is like asking a person by name and then attending an important meeting that has nothing to do with him.
During the meeting, the moderator asked: "Is the consultant here?"
This person pretended to be on stage and finished his speech. In fact, the word "consultant" in the host's words does not mean the person whose last name is consultant! Red Lotus Spring is not necessarily made from Red Lotus Rice, just like the person whose surname is consultant is not necessarily a consultant!
If Fang Chongyong declares to the outside world that he named the wine "Honglianchun" because the color of the wine is like a red lotus, who can say that the name is inappropriate?
"On the Lantern Festival, there must be a big drink. If Red Lotus Spring can be made the designated drink of the big drink, this battle will be a sure thing."
Fang Chongyong sighed with emotion, before Zheng Shuqing and the others drank this wine, his heart was hanging. Although Fang Laique said that the wine tasted good, the boy seemed to have no choice in what he ate, and his words were not convincing at all.
"So, what are we going to do now?"
Zheng Shuqing asked doubtfully, now that Fang Chongyong was his life-saving straw, the Kuizhou governor no longer wanted to do what he wanted. He would do whatever Fang Chongyong said. Only in this way could he go ashore.
"The method of red yeast rice will become famous all over the world in a few years. It cannot be hidden. But before you return to Chang'an, this method must not be leaked. Please send capable people to participate in the production of red yeast rice." song.
With red yeast rice, the brewing method is quite ordinary, and many of the famous wineries in Kuizhou can participate in the production.
Nowadays, red yeast rice is still a valuable thing, and you can make a lot of money in Chang'an by taking advantage of the bad news. Once the method of making red yeast rice spreads, red yeast wine will definitely fly into the homes of ordinary people. Please don't worry about gains and losses.
The purpose of envoy is only to return to Chang'an. "
Fang Zhongyong was afraid that Zheng Shuqing would think too much, so he explained patiently.
The governor of Kuizhou thought very little before the incident happened and was completely unaware of it. After what happened, he thought too much and kept making random mistakes.
Just talking about the unification of the standards for canals last time, Zheng Shuqing actually put his mind to the imperial canals, and wanted to use the same tactics used to deal with merchants to deal with the imperial canals. I really don't know what he was thinking.
Fang Chongyong was really afraid that Zheng Shuqing would use Honglianchun as a tool to make money, so he kept holding on to it.
"It's a pity, but I didn't think too much about it."
Zheng Shuqing said reluctantly and with a sense of nostalgia. It was obvious that he had been thinking a lot just now, and he sobered up after hearing Fang Chongyong's words.
"Without further delay, your Majesty will arrange the production of red yeast rice and brewing wine. This wine is brewed in autumn and matures in spring, just in time."
Fang Chongyong's urging interrupted Zheng Shuqing, who was still thinking about how to save some red lotus spring to give as a gift.
"I understand, I will make arrangements right away."
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As the autumn harvest passed day by day, the follow-up news about Kuizhou Red Lotus Rice began to slowly ferment. Various rumors spread in the wineries and brothels in Chang'an City about a peerless wine "Honglian" brewed from Red Lotus Rice. "Spring" is gradually spread by word of mouth among people who like wine, and the more it spreads, the more magical it becomes.
The preciousness of red lotus rice already guarantees enough gimmicks! For those big guys who have to eat "crystal rice" every day, why don't they try some Hong Lian Chun? Are they worthy of their face?
For those "good young people of the Tang Dynasty" who want to cling to the powerful, if they go to give gifts to the nobles and visit their homes without mentioning a pot of red lotus spring, is that called giving face?
The less we see it, the more we look forward to it. The more expensive the raw materials, the more exquisite it is.
It is said that this wine is as red as blood, clear and translucent, without a trace of impurities or sourness. Just thinking about it in my head makes me feel drunk.
But in addition to the continuous spread of news about this fine wine, there is another more important rumor that is also spreading among the public!
It was already late autumn. In the Nanxun Hall of Xingqing Palace, Gao Lishi was washing Li Longji's feet, while the latter was sitting on a high stool reading a letter, his hands trembling slightly.
A copy of Wang Zhongsi's reply letter to Prince Li Ying actually appeared in Li Longji's hands!
"The loyal heir is worthy of being raised by me. He really understands the righteousness and does not follow the prince's group of people. He knows my painstaking efforts."
Li Longji sighed deeply. The old problem of fighting among the same roommates in the Li Tang royal family seemed to break out every more than ten years, and it never really calmed down.
"Why can't the prince and the others be like brothers and sisters like me and Prince Ning?"
He slapped the armrest of the high stool bitterly and scolded him angrily. Of course, there is a fine line between being angry at the air and incompetent rage.
A year ago, the relationship between Li Longji and Prince Li Ying was already in a state of rupture.
At the beginning, his beloved concubines Zhao Lifei, Huangfu Deyi and Liu Cairen gave birth to Prince Li Ying, King E Li Yao and King Guang Li Ju respectively. Due to various reasons, Li Ying was granted the title of Crown Prince.
But in the end, Concubine Wu Hui, who was young, beautiful and well-behaved, was favored, while the three concubines fell out of favor one after another.
Therefore, Li Ying, Li Yao and Li Ju were often unhappy because their mother did not favor them. They united under the same hatred and complained in private.
Yang Hui, the consort of Princess Xianyi, the daughter of Concubine Hui, had always known about Concubine Wu Hui's ambition, which was to support her son Li Xuan to become the crown prince.
So they secretly sent someone to observe Li Ying's movements every day and report to Concubine Huiwu.
Unable to bear the loneliness, Concubine Wu Hui cried to Li Longji and complained that the prince formed a clique for personal gain and wanted to murder their mother and son. Li Longji was furious and wanted to depose the prince, but Zhang Jiuling dissuaded him on the grounds that "the foundation of the prince's country must not be touched lightly".
Although the matter ended in nothing, Li Ying had completely understood what Li Longji was thinking and no longer had extravagant hopes.
Now seeing Li Ying wooing Wang Zhongsi, and seeing Wang Zhongsi sternly scolding Li Ying in the letter and sternly refusing to form a party, Li Longji also had mixed feelings in his heart.
Fortunately, Wang Zhongsi was not raised to be a white-eyed wolf. Unfortunately, Li Ying acted more and more arrogantly, and seemed to be getting closer and closer to "Xuanwumen plus". While Li Longji was heartbroken, he recalled how his elder brother, King Ning Li Xian, had given way to the crown prince and how he was a brother-in-law and brother-in-law.
I couldn't help but feel even more disappointed and hated towards Li Ying.
"I want to depose the prince, what do you think?"
Li Longji asked casually. At this time, Gao Lishi was already wiping his feet.
When the footbath was moved away by the palace servants, Gao Lishi bowed and saluted: "This is the emperor's family matter, how can I make irresponsible remarks?"
"Hmph! You are more cautious."
Li Longji snorted coldly and did not ask further. Of course, if Gao Lishi really said it, he might not be happy. Gao Lishi was able to gain Li Longji's deep trust because the other party was cautious in his words and deeds, and would not do anything that he shouldn't do.
"Send Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu to Zichen Hall."
Li Longji stood up, shook his sleeves, turned around and walked out of the hall. Only Gao Lishi stood there helplessly, and immediately trotted after him.
…
Zhang Jiuling was a bit older than Li Linfu and Li Longji, and he was a prime minister who had been studying hard to take the imperial examination since he was a child. He was in poor health after a lot of hardships. He was woken up late at night to go to the Daming Palace, all of which were bleary-eyed and forced to cheer up.
Li Linfu had already received some gossip from Concubine Wu Hui in advance, and knew what kind of questions Li Longji would probably ask, so he was confident, but seemed much calmer than Zhang Jiuling.
"Both husbands, please help me find out what my traitorous son wants to do."
Li Longji raised the letter in his hand with an angry look on his face. He didn't know if he was putting on a show or if he was really angry. It always felt like he would take action against his "good son" in the next second.
The letter was circulated between Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu, but neither of them spoke.
"Sage, the prince is the foundation of the country and should not be touched lightly."
After Zhang Jiuling returned the letter to Gao Lishi, he still said the same thing.
In fact, the reason for Li Longji's attack today is both strange and not strange.
What is strange is that Li Ying was so ill that she sought medical treatment and wrote a letter to Wang Zhongsi, who had already been discharged, to form a party.
Not surprisingly, the father and son duo of Li Longji and Li Ying have become incompatible with each other. They share the same hatred and can no longer coexist.
It cannot even be ruled out that a shocking coup is brewing.
What else can Zhang Jiuling say? Can the world be peaceful if the prince is replaced?
I'm afraid not.
"Ge Nu, what do you think we should do with the prince?"
Li Longji did not look at Zhang Jiuling, but turned to ask Li Linfu who looked calm.
"In my humble opinion, this is a saint's family matter. It is not something outsiders can criticize. It's fine that everything is decided by the saint."
Li Linfu bowed and made a trick.
"Sage, I don't agree with the words of the left prime minister. The prince is the foundation of the country. It is not only your majesty's family affairs, but also the world's affairs. It is related to the safety of the people in the world. I dare to say: the prince should not be taken lightly."
What Zhang Jiuling said is a cliché and cannot be said to be problematic.
However, Li Longji was still very uncomfortable in his heart. He felt that being the emperor was very frustrating and not fun enough!
Your Majesty, why are there people making irresponsible remarks about even deposing a prince?
Didn't Huo Guang depose the prince?
Wasn't he considered "shaking the foundation of the country" at that time?
The more Li Longji thought about it, the angrier he became. He gently raised his hand to indicate to Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu that they could leave!
He had never been so rude to the Prime Minister.
Whether it was Yao Chong and Song Jing in the early Kaiyuan period; or Pei Guangting and Han Xiu, who had a low sense of presence later on, he treated each other with courtesy and never showed any slight.
Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu finally left, each with their own concerns.
Not to mention the worried Zhang Jiuling, let's just talk about Li Linfu. After he returned to his residence in Pingkangfang, he asked his servants to inform Concubine Wu Hui's son-in-law Yang Hui to come to his residence to discuss matters.
After the latter met with Li Linfu in the study room of his residence, Li Linfu solemnly said four words to Yang Hui, asking him to convey it to Concubine Wu Hui.
These four words are: May the king live long!
What Fang Chongyong didn't know was that the political storm in Chang'an City at the end of the Kaiyuan Dynasty had already begun, and actors from all walks of life began to appear on stage!
