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Chapter 100 Yan Xuansui



(It was too cold last night and I couldn’t bear it, so I had no choice but to sleep. The writing of the plan code was also delayed.)

"Lang Jun, why does sister Yan Wan want to entertain you?"

Holding the invitation sent by Wu Neng, Du Shengxia restrained her smile, and there was a hint of worry in her starry eyes.

Coming from a low-level official family and being very smart herself, Du Shengxia naturally sensed that something was not right.

The last time Princess Wei invited her, it was to help the two of them get married, and Li Tai even attended the banquet.

This time, Princess Wei should not invite Fan Zheng again. Even if she invites Du Shengxia, it will be fine if she takes her husband with her.

Fan Zheng chuckled: "Soldiers will block you, water will block you, and water will cover you. What are you worried about? Your husband will not begrudge anyone who can give you face, but he will not back down when it comes to principles."

Du Shengxia bit her lip subconsciously and said softly but firmly: "I want to go together."

The word "langjun" has a broad meaning in the Tang Dynasty. It is a name used by a wife to her husband, a name used by a father-in-law and a mother-in-law to a son-in-law, a name used by a person of humble status to a young and wealthy child, and a name used by an elder to a young person.

There was a smile in Fan Zheng's eyes.

I originally wanted to take Du Shengxia there.

When he meets alone, there will inevitably be gossip, even if there are definitely many people around Yan Wan.

However, there is still a slight difference between Fan Zheng's offer to take Du Shengxia and Du Shengxia's initiative to go.

Same place, different people.

Next to Yan Wan was a young man with handsome features, who looked very similar to her at first glance.

"I have met my brother, Lang Jun. This is the princess's brother, Yan Xuansui."

Yan Xuansui crossed his hands and saluted: "Something is bothering my sister-in-law of the Du family today. Is it Yan Da?"

Yan Xuansui was the eldest son of Yan Lide, and at that time he was the chief registrar of Sinong Temple, his seventh rank superior.

He also has two brothers, the eldest is only fifteen years old and has not yet started working.

As expected of the grandson of the Princess of Qingdu in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, her etiquette is thoughtful and impeccable.

Fan Zheng quickly returned the gift, with a trace of doubt in his eyes.

Yan Lide, who was demoted as the governor of Bozhou, and Yan Xuansui, who was the chief secretary of Sinong Temple, had nothing to do with Fan Zheng, and Fan Zheng could not impeach them.

So, what is the purpose of Yan Wanyan’s invitation?

The antique soup is tumbling, the aroma gradually rises, and the ingredients are served one after another.

Beef, mutton, and pork are not uncommon, tofu is natural, winter melon, radish, etc. are also normal, but the brightly colored cabbage surprised Fan Zheng slightly.

The weather is getting colder, and some broad-leaf vegetables have long been withdrawn from the market. Where can I get the fresh wok from Furong Garden?

Don't tell me, the Tang Dynasty also had off-season vegetables.

Yan Xuansui had excellent eyesight and introduced with a smile: "This is my public power for private use, haha. The Sinong Temple has a hot spring bath supervisor. In the west of Xinfeng County, there is a hot spring palace and a "hot spring monument" written by Yu Xin of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

Near the soup, it is naturally warm, so fruits and vegetables will ripen early and wither later."

Having said so much, it turns out that Lishan Hot Spring is most famous for the time when Concubine Yang Guifei took a bath.

It can only be said that beauties are still attractive, and literati like Yu Xin hid their faces and sighed.

Totally incomparable!

Planting vegetables next to the hot springs, because of the geothermal heat, can actually play a role in keeping warm, and the effect is barely comparable to the vegetable greenhouses of later generations.

Note that this is not bragging, it is clearly recorded in "Tang Liu Dian".

It is certain that the output is not high. In addition to supplying it to the palace, officials at Sinong Temple can take advantage of their duties to harvest a handful.

The cooked meat slices rolled up and turned white in the grate. Fan Zheng subconsciously took them into Du Shengxia's bowl.

Yan Wan chuckled: "Sure enough, I have the discernment to know that you two are the best match."

Du Shengxia chuckled: "It's a pity that the fate was not enough at the time, so my sister was disappointed."

Yan Wan picked up a piece of cooked meat, dipped it in water with mustard, pepper, and snowflake salt, opened her teeth slightly, and chewed it gracefully.

Du Shengxia was not so elegant. Her posture of feasting was contrary to the current propaganda of "Principles for Women" written by Empress Changsun, but she seemed straightforward and innocent.

Du Shengxia can't be that kind of lady who counts the rice grains with chopsticks even though the bowl is half full.

Yan Xuansui kept talking about some interesting things, and by the way, he talked about some of the institutional functions of Sinong Temple.

The Shanglin Department manages gardens, gardens, and fruits and vegetables for the imperial court. In addition to offering sacrifices, the royal palace and various departments can share the benefits;

The Taicang Department manages the largest amount of official rations, and it distributes the rice to officials in the capital. At the same time, those who enjoy the public rations are: two liters of rice per day for male Ding, two spoons and five pinches of salt, half the amount for wives, concubines, elders, young children, and Imperial College students. Acupuncture doctors, even if they are not adults, still enjoy adult treatment.

I just don’t know if the medical students, masseurs, and practitioners in the Imperial Medical Office would have any objections.

Look, there is poor treatment everywhere.

The management of Goudun Department is a bit strange. Grass, charcoal, geese, ducks, chickens, pigs, aquatic plants, ponds, lakes and swamps, there are some strange things mixed in.

Sizhu supervises bamboo and bamboo shoots. There are large bamboo forests in Hu (Hu) County and Yuxi (Zhouzhi), which are rich in bamboo shoots.

When he was almost full, Yan Xuansui asked: "I heard that the Du family's sister-in-law is checking Yuwen's leather goods?"

Yan Wan's expression froze, and her eyes were somewhat helpless.

This is a friendship between ancestors. Yu Wenkai and Yan Bi were both top architects in the previous dynasty, so it is normal for them to cherish each other.

Therefore, it is inevitable for younger generations to take care of each other.

Fan Zheng took the last sip of the soup and placed the bowl comfortably: "Why did Brother Yan say it?"

Yan Xuansui laughed and said, "You don't know. Generally, a big family's property will have a steward who is familiar with the court officials. It's just inconvenient for them to reveal your identity. I just don't know how the leather goods workshop came into the Du family's sister-in-law." Dharma-eyed.”

Yan Wan said nothing, but this was also an attitude in itself.

Fan Zheng pondered for a moment, and then told the truth: "I don't want to check the leather goods, but I want to check how many horses they use to cover up their brands with craftsmanship, so that the naturalization can be successfully verified."

A trace of surprise flashed in Yan Xuansui's eyes: "Maybe it's just a matter of words, but I still want to say that if you make it clear which company you want to target, the resistance will be much smaller. If you investigate the entire industry on a large scale, you may not be able to withstand the results.

"

Which dynasty or generation did not have this kind of gray industry?

Those who can take root in it have unusual backgrounds.

Yan Wan spoke carefully and said: "Fan Zheng, my brother's words don't sound good, but they are the truth. At present, you are not capable of investigating the entire industry, and you cannot afford the backlash."

Du Shengxia's eyes showed deep worry: "What should we do? Lang Jun's purpose has not been achieved yet."

Fan Zheng wiped his mouth with a sweat towel, and there was a smile in his eyes: "If the Yuwen family is smart, they should know my purpose. It depends on whether they cooperate. Anyway, I only care about this year's affairs."

Yan Xuansui raised his thumb.

Understand, Fan Zheng went to Huaidefang as a gesture to get Yuwen to hand over what he wanted.

If the Yuwen family must resist, Fan Zheng will not hesitate to use any means.

If he goes directly to the Tai Chi Hall for impeachment, Yu Wenshi will face a storm.

Don't think that the Yuwen family has no enemies.

Thanks for the tip on a funny day, and I wish you happiness, good health, a prosperous career, and a harmonious family!
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