As we all know, the imperial city of the Song Dynasty has always been a sieve with air leakage from all sides.
Not to mention the conversation between Zhao Xu and the Empress Dowager and Empress Dowager Xiang, there was no thought of keeping it secret at all.
Even if many royal families tried their best to keep things secret in the past, as long as the number of people present exceeds a certain order of magnitude.
For example, if it is a two-digit number, it will definitely spread in Bianjing the next day.
Therefore, before noon, this matter had already spread to Ouchi.
First, several officials in the capital found out about it.
"Emperor Daxing, it's really..." After Zhang Dun learned the general story, he sighed and said after a long time: "Think long-term and have good intentions!"
That is indeed something that His Majesty can do!
Zhang Dun was in his palace, looking at Bianjing City.
He knew that the whole Bianjing would be boiling.
Over the years, the Embankment Department has set up dozens of large and small stacking yards in and outside Bianjing, with nearly 100 yard services, and thousands of warehouses and shops.
There are no less than 20,000 employees. In addition, around the stacking yards, warehouses and warehouses, there are at least 100,000 workers working to earn a living.
What does it mean to make money every day?
In which month did the Bank's revenue fall below 100,000 yuan? !
Now, the Embankment Department is going to buy Pu.
Zhang Dun knew that all the relatives, nobles, and even the clan in Bianjing City would become lively.
Such a big piece of fat meat makes everyone salivate.
The people of Bianjing will be happy with the good news that the market change law and the equalization law will be abolished.
Hence, the resentment in Bianjing city over the past ten years.
All gone in one day!
There may even be many people who are grateful and feel that this is a great blessing from God.
…
All parties in Bianjing City.
Far more excited than Zhang Dun imagined.
Almost as soon as the news got out, there was even no confirmation.
Roaring sounds have already been heard from various guilds in Bianjing City.
"Hurry up!"
"Send everyone out to me and keep an eye on them when they go to the XX stacking yard of the Embankment Department!"
"Every plant, every tree, every brick, keep an eye on them all!"
These fat-bellied big businessmen always hate the Embankment Division the most.
Because in the past, their goods were forced to be unloaded at the stacking yard of the Embankment Department, and they were also forced to be stored in the warehouse of the Embankment Department.
The business that was supposed to make a hundred dollars was suddenly poached by the Embankment Department and at least half of it was taken away from it!
Hate it or not?
I must hate it! There are countless people who want to set fire to the stacking yards and warehouses of the Embankment Department!
But now, everything has changed.
The stacking yards, warehouses, and field services of the Embankment Department must be bought out!
This is different, completely different.
Those stacking yards are theirs and their property!
The roles were immediately reversed.
The things that I hated in the past have now become delicious food.
All the shortcomings in the past have now become advantages.
They looked at the Bianhe River that divided Bianjing City into north and south.
There was a sparkle in everyone's eyes.
Especially the places where their goods were unloaded in the past, and the stacking yards, warehouses, and warehouses opened up by the Embankment Division on both sides of the Bian River.
A place that can be selected by the Embankment Department.
Naturally, it is a good place with convenient transportation, spacious place, and high terrain, so you are not afraid of flooding or heavy rain!
In addition, the people from the Embankment Department have built all the infrastructure and the related supporting facilities are also complete.
Now, they all have to be bought!
Mine...my...all mine!
I don’t know how many big businessmen roared in their hearts.
They know that the stacking yards, operations and warehouses of the Embankment Department are all a treasure trove.
As long as you win one, you will get a long-term meal ticket.
As long as you keep it, don't let outsiders take it away.
All future generations will benefit from it!
…
The ancestral home of the Xiang family is in Xinchangfang.
Since the beginning of the Republic of China, the Xiang family has taken root here.
As the younger brothers of the current empress dowager, brothers Xiang Zonghui and Xiang Zongliang have always kept a low profile in Bianjing City.
But now, it is difficult for them to keep a low profile.
Just after noon, the ancestral home of the Xiang family was already bustling with activity.
Visitors came one after another.
Each one of them is a descendant of a noble family in Bianjing City or a relative of a foreigner.
Gifts in large and small packages were delivered to Xiang Zhai as if they were free of charge.
"Brothers, you can't do it! You can't do it!" Xiang Zong replied and led the guests into the house with a smile.
"That's right! That's right!"
"Brother Zifa, we will have to rely on him from now on!"
"Brothers, I'm serious... I'm serious..." Xiang Zonghui returned the favor with a smile. He was relatively rich, with a round face and a plump face, so many people were always confused by his appearance and thought he was easy-going.
Only those who have really spent time with Xiang Zonghui know that the empress dowager's younger brother is no less thoughtful than others.
"Is Madam here?" the guests asked after entering the backyard.
"Unfortunately, Jiasi went to Daxiangguo Temple today to fulfill his vow..." Xiang Zonghui said.
"That would be a shame!"
"We wanted to pay homage to the Madam! We would like to congratulate the Madam!"
The guests immediately shook their heads and expressed regret.
"Congratulations?" Xiang Zonghui pretended to be confused, "Why are you so happy?"
The guests were immediately surprised: "Brother Zifa, doesn't he know?"
"Today, news came out from the palace that the emperor is a filial, benevolent, holy, propriety and rule-abiding man. Knowing that his wife has worked hard to raise the empress dowager, he has dedicated the stacking yard of the Bianjing Embankment Division to pay for the makeup and powder of his wife!"
"He is truly a pure and filial emperor, a perfect official!"
"Who says it's not?"
The guests were talking all over the place.
Xiang Zong listened and pretended to be surprised: "Is this happening?"
"God's grace is so great! God's grace is so great!"
He immediately bowed his hands to the guests and said, "I will enter the palace, face the saint in person, and express my gratitude in front of the emperor!"
"Brothers, please forgive me for not being able to accompany you any longer!"
"If you don't want to give up, you can use some tea in the humble house..."
With that said, he turned around and hurried away.
It can be seen that he does not want to make compromises with these people at all!
Why?
Because before that, during the days when Emperor Daxing was ill.
Xiang's family was once neglected, and no one cared about it except for a few in-laws.
Because at that time many people thought that Xiang Jia was in need of pills.
The queen has no children, and the official family is seriously ill. If there is another sound of ax and candle shadow, the Xiang family will definitely be doomed.
Even if the prince eventually ascends the throne, it will be his mother-in-law who will attend the court to handle the affairs.
It probably has nothing to do with the queen.
Since this is the case, no one wants to talk to Xiang Jia!
Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly changed, and the imperial heir in Ouchi, who had been kept in the deep palace by Emperor Daxing, was not only smart, handsome, and benevolent, but also abiding by etiquette and discipline.
Although he was not born to the queen, he still admired his aunt and was close to the queen.
The market for Xiangjia quickly increased, and soon the market was crowded.
When the emperor's heir was established as the prince and the queen became the empress dowager, and then according to the etiquette and law, the mother is more valuable than the son, and the son is more valuable than the mother, so that both the Prime Minister and the Empress Dowager had to recognize the legitimacy and rationality of the Empress Dowager's administration, and they also This was written into the imperial edict and imperial edict of Emperor Daxing.
Up to now, the young master has shown an astonishing filial piety.
At a young age, I have already taken the saint's teachings to heart.
Therefore, the stacking yard of the Bianjing Embankment Department was dedicated to the expenses of the two palace ladies.
It can be said that filial piety touches heaven!
Xiangjia’s status soars again!
Xiang Zonghui also experienced ups and downs in just over a month.
Naturally, he has also seen through the world.
The world is hot and cold, and human relationships are warm and cold.
Outsiders will always flatter you and put others down.
None of these people are worth keeping company with!
Xiang Zonghui knew that the current wealth of the Xiang family was tied to that official family and that young master.
…
After leaving home, Xiang Zonghui mounted his horse and headed straight for the imperial city.
He didn't lie, he really wanted to go to the palace to thank the saint.
This is the true support of the Xiang family for the next hundred years.
When he arrived at Xuande's gate, Xiang Zonghui was about to dismount when he heard a voice calling him from behind.
"Zifa!"
Xiang Zonghui looked back.
Yo ho!
Gao Gongji!
The nephew of the Empress Dowager!
As we all know, the Empress Dowager is the fourteenth son of Gao Zunfu, the fourth son of Gao Qiong, the general of the country.
Gao Zunfu had only one son and one daughter. The daughter is the current Empress Dowager, and the youngest son is Gao Shilin. He was once quite intelligent and received many important responsibilities during the Yingmiao era. However, he died young and left only two young sons. , was raised and cared for by his two brothers Gao Zunyu and Gao Zunhui respectively.
Among them, Gao Gongji grew up with Gao Zunhui and studied Confucian classics.
Gao Gonghui grew up with Gao Zunyu and liked the military revolution.
Therefore, Gao Gongji was most liked by the Empress Dowager.
"Jun Zheng, are you here to enter the palace to meet the saint?" Xiang Zonghui stopped his horse and waited for Gao Gongji to arrive in front of him before asking with a smile.
"Of course!" Gao Gongji was younger than Xiang Zonghui, only 24 or 25 years old. He looked gentle and elegant, and looked a bit like a scholar-official.
"If you are upright and will not give up, will you come with me?" Xiang Zonghui extended his invitation.
In this era when the two palaces were in charge of politics, Xiang Zonghui knew that he wanted to have a good relationship with the Gao family, but it didn't have to be too good.
Gao Gongji nodded: "It's true!"
So, these two relatives of the imperial court, who were less than ten years apart in age, rode horses and entered the imperial city from Xuande Gate.
When he arrived at the door of You Zhaoqing, he handed over the post and asked for thanks.
Soon, some ministers came to invite them: "The official family has decreed that two relatives of the country are invited to meet at the Yingyang Gate!"
Xiang Zonghui immediately bowed to Gao Gongji and said, "I respectfully accept the decree!"
Under the guidance of the minister, he entered You Zhaoqing Gate, and then was led through Donghua Imperial Street to the small hall under Yingyang Gate.
"Please two relatives, please wait here for a moment!" The minister who led them said to them and entered the small hall.
Then a young and clear child's voice came from the hall: "You two countrymen, please come to the hall to talk!"
Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji hurriedly bowed their heads in front of the palace and said, "Your Majesty is so kind to you. I am so grateful that I will repay you with death!"
Then he stood up respectfully, then lowered his head, bent his waist, and walked step by step into the palace of the emperor, in front of the official family.
Note: According to the record in "Xu Zizhi Tongjian Long Chapter", Xiang Jing died of illness in Qingzhou that year, and his coffin was returned to the capital. "The queen cried in Xinchangdi", which shows that Xiang's family was in Xinchangfang.
(End of chapter)
