Xia Xun and other civil and military officials stood downstairs in Juxian. They sent the three princes off first, and all the ministers bowed their hands to Xia Xun and said goodbye one by one. Xia Xun saw Hu Guan and called him quickly. Hu Guan looked reluctant and reluctant
stop.
Xia Xun knew that he had a grudge against him because of the girl, so he walked over with a smile and said, "Prince-in-law, please take a step to speak."
Xia Xun pulled him aside and said, "Consort, what happened last time about your tenant's daughter..."
Hu Guanpi smiled and said: "Oh, my housekeeper has already told me about this matter. The tenant's family owed a debt and couldn't pay it back. The steward pressed him several times to no avail, so he wanted his daughter to come to me.
I worked as a maid in the house to pay off the debt. That day I was at Yanziji to welcome the Queen, and I knew nothing about it. Later I heard that the steward had made his own decisions, so I scolded him severely. It turns out that my Hu family does not run a charity.
, any debts owed should be repaid. My Hu family has more than a thousand tenants. If any one of them is desperate, I will forgive the debts. No matter how big the family's business is, it will be ruined. But since the Duke of the country has intervened, then
It's a different matter, I have already ordered the steward to forgive his family's debts."
Xia Xun secretly said, "Sure enough, we're on our way!" His smile became even more friendly: "Haha, Prince Consort, you're too polite. I'm so ashamed of you for giving Yang face like this. Prince Consort, there's no one else here. Let's not tell the truth in front of everyone.
, what is the actual situation, haha, I know it well. In fact, Yang happened to pass by that day. I didn’t want to deal with this matter at first. Who knew that your family acted too openly, and the little princess of Zhongshan Prince’s Palace saw it. You also know,
The daughter's family is soft-hearted, especially when it comes to this kind of thing, Yang Xun thought, if I don't care, the princess is young and energetic, maybe she will make things worse, and then she and the consort will look bad, so
He had a hand in it."
Hu Guan couldn't help but feel a little moved after hearing this. He heard the reply from his family and knew that there was indeed a pretty girl beside Xia Xun at that time. She seemed to be the one chasing her all the way, but the family didn't know her identity. They thought she was Yang.
The people in the government now knew the truth after hearing Xia Xun's explanation. They were originally filled with displeasure, but now they felt really grateful.
Xia Xun observed the words and said more sincerely: "Consort, you and I are both men. I can understand this matter. However, a gentleman is lustful and should choose it in the right way. Besides, consort, with your character, family background, and status, you want to
What kind of woman can't be obtained? This time, the little princess of Xu Mansion saw it. I happened to bump into it and suppressed it. If it was really publicized, even if the princess didn't pursue it more, what happened?
The prince-in-law must be careful in dealing with things that bring shame on him in the future. There is no grass anywhere in the world, so why use cunning and plundering."
Xia Xun's words are not a compliment. In terms of appearance alone, Hu Guan is a bit more handsome than him. He is seven feet tall, has good facial features, and is full of heroic spirit. Appearance and figure are one of the criteria for choosing a prince-in-law for the officials of the Ming Dynasty.
It's almost like a beauty pageant, the conditions are very harsh. This Hu Guan is indeed a handsome man.
After learning about the situation inside, Hu Guan's resentment disappeared. Hearing Xia Xun's words again, he became more attuned to his ears and quickly returned the greeting: "Yes, the Duke's golden and wise words have been written down by Hu. It turns out that there is something like this inside.
Hu Mou really doesn’t know that the Duke of Guo is so protective. I’m really… I’m so grateful. Another day, another day, Hu will hold a banquet to thank the Duke of Guo. The Duke must appreciate it.”
Xia Xun hurriedly returned the favor with his hand. Although he was not afraid of Hu Guan, there was no need to make enemies for himself. Now let's talk about it. If Hu Guan is still worried about it, it means that Hu Guan is ignorant. Hu Guan is on his way to solve the problem.
He was very happy that he had gotten into trouble. He chatted and laughed for a while, and watched Hu Guan leave on horseback. When Xia Xun turned around, he saw Huang Ligong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Liu Yujue, the governor of Jinyi Weinan, standing at the door of the building waiting.
Huang Ligong was left behind on purpose by him. He was a little surprised why Liu Yujue was there, so he walked back and asked casually: "Yujue, why are you still there?"
Liu Yujue leaned forward and replied: "My lord, I am humble and have something to discuss with Huang Shilang, so I stayed."
Xia Xun suddenly said: "Oh, is it the work of the firearms maker? Come on, come on, this is not the place to talk. Let's go to the Ministry of Industry together."
Xia Xun's guard brought the horse over. Liu Yujue quickly stepped forward, took the horse's rein from the guard's hand, led the horse to Xia Xun, and said respectfully: "My lord, please mount the horse."
Xia Xun was not polite, stretched out his hand to pull the saddle, Liu Yujue stretched out his arm to support Xia Xun, and put Xia Xun on the horse.
When the reins reached Xia Xun's side, and when he was half a horse behind, he reined in the reins and waited, no longer stepping forward, as if he were a general of the Yang family, but when he did it, it was extremely natural, as if it was natural and natural.
Huang Ligong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, saw this and couldn't help but secretly exclaimed that this Jin-clad Weinan Zhenfu must be a close confidant of Duke Fuguo. Duke Fuguo was not his superior, but he held a humble position instead of a subordinate official. This showed that they were both
The relationship has become closer, and now as the governor of a government office, he is willing to be Yang Xu's horse boy... In Huang Ligong's heart, his evaluation of Fu Guogong has become a little higher.
His servant led the horse, and Huang Ligong got on the horse, subconsciously falling half a horse behind, and Liu Yujue was on the left and right. He was originally going to the Ministry of Works, and he, the Minister of Works, was like a follower.
When they arrived at the Ministry of Industry, Xia Xun did not disturb Shangshu Zheng Ci. Instead, he and Liu Yujue went to Huang Ligong's signing room. The guests and hosts sat down, and tea was served. Xia Xun said: "Over there at the Great Baoen Temple, the construction situation is
What's going on now? The Emperor attaches great importance to this, but there can be no delay. I came today to hear the detailed situation."
Huang Ligong knew that he was looking for him because of this matter, so he quickly asked someone to get the drawings, and asked Xia Xun to come forward and point out the introduction: "Please see, Duke, the former site of Ci'en Temple, with a radius of nine miles and thirteen steps, has been completely cleared.
Now, according to the plan, the foundation is being laid. This foundation is built completely in accordance with the requirements of palace construction. Thick wooden piles are driven into the foundations of the main hall and auxiliary halls, and then set on fire to turn them into charcoal.
Use iron wheels and rolling stones to crush and compact it.
A layer of the ground was cut off, paved with charcoal, and cinnabar was spread on top to prevent moisture and insects, and then stone slabs were added. Within the temple walls, more than 20 palaces, more than 100 galleries, and more than 40 sutra rooms were prepared.
.In addition, the old pagoda is demolished and a nine-level five-color glazed pagoda is built. This pagoda is planned to be built with nine floors and eight sides and a height of 26 feet. Not to mention the entire capital city, even if it is standing on the edge of the Yangtze River dozens of miles away
, can also see clearly.
The body of the pagoda is covered with white porcelain, the arches are decorated with glazed door tickets, the door frames are decorated with lions, white elephants, flying sheep and other Buddhist auspicious animals, and the top of the temple is inlaid with gold and silver jewelry. One hundred and fifty-two wind chimes are hung under the corner beams. The inner wall of the pagoda body
A Buddhist shrine was carved and a hundred and forty lighthouses were built on the tower to keep the light bright day and night. It is estimated that sixty-four kilograms of lamp oil can be consumed in one day..."
Speaking of this, Huang Ligong smiled and explained: "This pagoda was proposed by Master Seng Lusi Zuo Shanshi Daoyan. When completed, this pagoda can become the first pagoda in the Ming Dynasty! This Da Baoen Temple is unique because of this
If you build this pagoda, it will become famous all over the world!"
Xia Xun nodded. He didn't expect that Seng Lusi also proposed a renovation plan for the pagoda. He originally thought that the old pagoda in the temple, which was more than ten feet high, would be retained. From Huang Ligong's introduction, Xia Xun couldn't help but think of the movie "The Empire of Tongtian".
The Towering Pagoda in "", if this tower is built, it will be very spectacular, right?
Although Xia Xun came from a later generation, he had no impression of this tower, so he can only imagine it now. In fact, this tower was indeed built and became famous all over the world. Later, European businessmen, tourists and missionaries came to Nanjing.
After seeing this magnificent pagoda, he called it the "Nanjing Porcelain Tower" and compared it with the Colosseum, the Underground Tomb of Alexander, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, calling it one of the seven wonders of the medieval world.
The reason why Xia Xun knew nothing about such a famous pagoda was because during the civil strife in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Northern King Wei Changhui was worried that Shi Dakai's troops would occupy the commanding heights of the tower and fire artillery into the city, so he ordered this world-famous magnificent building to be blown up.
. Later generations never saw its spectacular scenery.
Xia Xun asked some more about the situation. The entire Da Baoen Temple was being constructed step by step under the auspices of the Ministry of Works. Huang Shilang was a professional, and Xia Xun was a layman. He didn't want to ask more questions. In addition to paying attention to the progress, the main thing was
If you want to ask what difficulties you have encountered, it is his turn to come forward. As the host, his main role is to communicate and coordinate with all parties to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
Liu Yujue had been sitting next to him, listening quietly. He didn't mention his own matters until Xia Xun had finished asking about them. Although the firearms craftsmen were all under the responsibility of Jinyiweinan Town Fusi, the main reason was actually to keep the firearms confidential.
But the Ming Dynasty’s military industry secrets, but firearms craftsmen are only responsible for researching, developing, and manufacturing firearms. Many upstream supplies and materials require the cooperation of other departments. The entire manufacturing process includes metallurgy, forging, and chemistry. There are many departmental disciplines. This is not something that firearms craftsmen can do independently.
Completed.
Xia Xun is not responsible for this, but he sees the importance of firearms more profoundly than anyone else of this era. Even Emperor Yongle, who has keenly realized the sharpness of firearms and spared no effort to promote the development of firearms, here
Not as good as him at all. When Xia Xun heard about the development of firearms, his ears immediately pricked up.
Consciously or unconsciously, Liu Yujue always focused his attention on Xia Xun. Originally, he was worried that Xia Xun was not interested in it and wasted his time, so he wanted to keep the story short and briefly put forward the needs of the firearms craftsman.
Seeing that Xia Xun was very interested, he changed his mind and started talking in detail.
Although masculinity prevailed in Ming Dynasty, Xia Xun obviously had no interest in it. If Xia Xun didn't like it, he wouldn't do it. So he didn't dare to let Xia Xun notice his feelings. He buried everything deeply in his heart. As long as he could
Listening to Xia Xun's voice, or letting Xia Xun listen to him, he felt extremely satisfied and happy. If he were a woman, such a deep attachment would be moving. But unfortunately he is a man, maybe he
My biggest regret is that I am not a woman.
At this time, Empress Xu had already sent her younger sister out of the palace. The more she thought about it, the more serious the matter became. However, her husband was reviewing memorials in Jinshen Palace. When Zhu Di was handling state affairs, Empress Xu would not disturb him with family matters.
She could only wait anxiously for her husband to come back and discuss a way to save the confused little girl who fell in love!
"Little girl, you are worried!"
Thinking of her sister, Empress Xu couldn't help but sigh deeply. This little girl lost her support at a young age, and the age gap was too big. Although she was a younger sister and loved her mother and daughter, she couldn't treat her as a daughter, so Empress Xu
She loves her very much, dotes on her, and is not as strict as disciplining a daughter. As long as she wants, the eldest sister can't wait to meet all her requirements.
However, it was too ridiculous a request to be agreed to. This was not only related to the dignity of the royal family, but also the dignity of the Xu family. In the long run, Queen Xu felt that it was not good for her sister. Her temporary hot-headedness, in the eyes of such an innocent girl,
, it seems that as long as I can be with the man I love, life is not that simple. I can’t imagine now that I will have more troubles in the future.
Perhaps it is difficult for us to understand that at that time, men were allowed to have three wives and four concubines. Not only did men think it was natural, but women were also accustomed to it. Queen Xu didn't care whether Yang Xu took concubines, so why did she care that he had two wives? In fact, it was not the case.
Because concubines have no status, in a family with greater rules, a concubine is no more noble than a maid, but with the word "wife", it is different.
This is like a person who had a girlfriend and had a relationship with them. It had little impact on his starting a family, but he has been married twice and three times. Even if the woman doesn't care, her parents can't
Don’t you mind? After asking around again, I found out that not only had this man been married twice, but he had not yet completed the divorce procedures with his ex-wife. The woman’s parents...
Xia Xun had two wives and this was how it sounded to Empress Xu.
Ming'er entered the palace in a sedan chair. As she sat on the sedan chair, she felt elated when she remembered that she finally revealed her true feelings to her sister and that her sister agreed to help.
The sedan chair was swaying leisurely, and her heart was also swaying leisurely. In a trance, it seemed that she had already put on the phoenix crown and harem and sat on the sedan chair, and there was a ticking sound of locks in her ears...
The more the little girl thinks about it, the happier and sweeter she becomes. However, she cannot find anyone to share this feeling of happiness. It feels so... so uncomfortable!
She gently lifted the corner of the sedan curtain and looked at the pedestrians and street scenes passing by outside the window. It became increasingly difficult to contain the desire in her heart, and suddenly she ordered out of nowhere: "Go to Fuguogong's Mansion!"
Qiao Yun was following the sedan. When he heard the young lady's instructions, he immediately raised his hand and said, "Miss, please go to Fu Guogong's Mansion!"
Ming'er quickly lowered the sedan curtain, blushing and thinking with her heart beating: "I... I went over to see Si Yang and Sixun, and I didn't go to see him specifically. It should be fine. I don't even know if he is at home. He...