The Mid-Autumn Festival in Prince Qin's Mansion was very lively. Not only did Li Yong and Li Zhaocheng come to the mansion with their families, but Han Chengxu's family also came with Yuan Yan to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Although Li Xia is usually busy and has a somewhat distant personality, deep down she actually enjoys spending time with her family.
But when the family dinner was over, the relatives left, and the wives and concubines were clamoring to admire the moon, he still had a few official documents that he had not read.
I had no choice but to set up a table under the moonlight, light candles, and continue reading at night.
Zhang Wenjing's appearance of hard work made Zhang Wenjing laugh a few words.
"It's a beautiful time, but it's a pity that His Highness the King of Qin still has to bury his head and the documents."
"I'm sorry, please come and look at this for me. There are still many words I don't recognize."
"Humph, I won't help you."
Having said that, Zhang Wenjing still sat down next to Li Xia with a smile, glanced at Gao Mingyue and others who were busy taking care of housework, and whispered in his ear: "Where did you go this afternoon?
?”
The aroma lingered in his nose, but there was clearly some interrogation in his words.
Li Xia was very calm and said: "I met a friend."
"Why don't you please come home?"
"Identity is inconvenient."
"Oh?" Zhang Wenjing blinked.
"My identity is secret, it's hard to say."
Li Xia didn't explain much. He kissed Zhang Wenjing when no one else was paying attention, and the topic ended like this.
Zhang Wenjing then helped to read the official documents.
She actually felt that there were too few concubines in Prince Qin's palace. After all, she grew up in a wealthy family, and all the families she came into contact with were full of wives and concubines. She also planned to let Li Xia accept more concubines.
But on the other hand, knowing that he went to see the outside room, she couldn't help but feel a little bit a little bit disappointed.
In short, asking a few questions like this can be regarded as a slap in the face.
Consolidating the majesty of the side princess.
Li Xia turned his head and said: "The writing in these two letters is too obscure and involves Chang'an Water Conservancy. I am going to make a request for tomorrow's meeting. In the future, this kind of document should have a diagram. What do you think?"
"I think... it's not appropriate." Zhang Wenjing whispered: "I can see that this gentleman is proficient in water conservancy, but he is obviously not very familiar with the geography of the north."
"Well, he just came here not long ago. How did you tell?"
"Water management in the north and south is different."
Zhang Wenjing really understands construction and water conservancy matters. She circled a few places with her pen and said: "Look here...the construction period of the dam is not accurate because the flood season between the north and the south is different. The so-called upper seven and lower eight will be July next year."
If this embankment is not completed, the fields will be overrun..."
After discussing for a while, Li Xia couldn't help but praise Zhang Wenjing, which made her a little proud.
"Isn't it amazing? When my father rebuilt Baozhou City, he built it very well. Mr. Yishan also wrote an article "Record of the Construction of Shuntian Prefecture", and he praised him with two thousand words. In fact, my father was not only good at fighting, but also good at fighting.
Yu Yingjian, oh, so is my fifth uncle. It would be great if they could all help you."
In fact, it's usually fine. Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and seeing Qiaoer's family reunited, Zhang Wenjing can't help but feel a little homesick.
Li Xia knew this and stretched out his hands to take her into his arms.
Zhang Wenjing leaned against Li Xia's face and couldn't help but smile. She raised her hand, gently stroked Li Xia's chin with her beautiful fingers, and said, "When you want to expand Chang'an City, maybe you can ask your father to help you build it."
Bar?"
"It's too late. It will take several years before we have the money and food to build a city." Li Xia said, "We may not all be in Chang'an in the future."
"Then I hope that my father can preside over the construction of a magnificent metropolis for you in the future..."
Li Xia hugged Zhang Wenjing and patted her hand gently.
But he knew that her wish would be difficult to realize.
With Zhang Rou's age and the current situation, no matter how you look at it, you can't wait until that day.
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Mid-Autumn Festival full moon.
After a family banquet at the Zhang family in Baozhou, Zhang Rou and Zhang Honglue were sitting and drinking, and they had just discussed the situation in Beijing.
From last night to now, father and son have been talking more about the business expansion to the southwest, but they are not too concerned about matters in the north.
It must be mentioned that it is nothing more than Kublai Khan's various methods to regain the power of the prince, Zhang Rou doesn't like to hear it.
"Dadu?"
"Yes, Your Majesty agrees to change Yanjing to the capital. After all, if you want to rule the Central Plains, Yanjing's position is more suitable."
"If you give a sweet date a big stick, you will be very happy."
"Without Li Xia, His Majesty's efforts to centralize power in the center would have gone more smoothly. Perhaps this sweet date would not have been given so quickly."
Zhang Rou sighed and murmured: "I have thought about restoring the Han system all my life, but at that time I never thought that the first thing to restore the Han system would be to seize the power of the prince."
Zhang Honglue said: "My child, let me tell you something from my heart...Despite this, Dayuan still treats his subjects more leniently than in previous generations. According to your majesty's approach, even if the military and civilians are separated and a large number of bureaucratic families are allowed to exist, it is still impossible for other kings to promise."
"Father, I understand. Of course, Your Majesty is still generous. The power of accepting the prince is more beneficial to many of the prince's children than before. But some... people who are not trusted will be very dangerous."
"Father, please don't worry."
Zhang Rou waved her hand, too lazy to talk about it anymore, and asked something that interested him.
"Yenjing is dilapidated and has insufficient water resources. I'm afraid it's not suitable for the capital, right?"
"Yes, when I left Kaiping, I heard that Your Majesty has ordered Secretary Cong to start planning, and will recall the Guo brothers to the north to take charge of water conservancy planning."
"It reminds me of the time when Baozhou City was built." Zhang Rou closed her eyes, patted her knees slowly, and said, "I really meant it when I said 'I swear not to kill indiscriminately.'
The new city is more interesting..."
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"After His Majesty changes the title of the country, he will appoint his father as the Ministry of Works and take charge of the city construction of Dadu."
In the Hao family courtyard in Taiyuan, Zhang Hongfan was sitting and talking with Mao Jujie, and said: "Sixth brother will also be appointed as the general manager of the palace and city to assist my father."
"Why?" Mao Jujie asked subconsciously, and then changed his question and asked, "What does this mean?"
Zhang Hongfan said: "My father is good at construction and also likes to do this. Fifth uncle, you are the same, right?"
Mao Jujie stroked his long beard and said calmly: "How can I like doing this? It's just that I had to worry about it back then."
"Then please ask your fifth uncle to return to Baozhou and tell your father and sixth brother to stop contacting Li Xia. Can you go to Dadu to take charge of the construction of the city?"
"What is Kuro talking about?"
"Your Majesty, forget the past." Zhang Hongfan closed his eyes and said slowly, "This is also the last time."
Mao Jujie smiled and said, "I can't understand what Jiulang said."
"I know why my fifth uncle came to Taiyuan. Let's put it this way, Wang Xun is in Taiyuan, and I will capture him soon."
Mao Jujie's face was a little stiff, but he was still hiding his expression.
Zhang Hongfan continued: "It is true that Hao Tianyi was brought back by Li Xia. But the reason why I came here is to control him. I only received less than a hundred Qixue. That is enough, because the Hao family is no longer under the control of Hao Tianyi
Already."
"Haha, I don't care what happens to the Hao family."
"In short, my father wants to contact Li Xia through Shanxi, but I have stopped him." Zhang Hongfan said to himself, murmuring: "You may scold me... Since I was a child, you have taught me to protect the interests of the Zhang family in advance. However,
At this point in the national affairs, the Yuan Dynasty was established, and the country will be unified to rebuild a prosperous age. The interests of one family and one surname must not conflict with the interests of the country."
Mao Jujie no longer denied it. Since Zhang Hongfan already knew everything, there was no point in pretending to be deaf and dumb.
"Never thought that Jiulang might harm his brother-in-law by calling him to Dadu?"
"No." Zhang Hongfan said: "First of all, fifth uncle, you must understand that the person who wants to harm my father is Li Xia. He kidnapped the eldest sister and has been trying to drive a wedge between my father and Your Majesty. But Your Majesty has been tolerant enough.
Fifth uncle, think about it carefully, how many kings in the past generations could tolerate an important minister marrying his daughter to the enemy? Not to mention that Zhang Wulang also surrendered to the enemy."
Mao Jujie didn't know how to answer.
Zhang Hongfan added: "Your Majesty will not harm my father because I am still here."
"Once Hancheng is defeated, will His Majesty trust you?"
"I have gained your majesty's trust, so my father can work in the Ministry of Industry." Zhang Hongfan said: "This is a good result for Dayuan and the Zhang family. My fifth uncle has a night's rest and will go back tomorrow."
At this point, Mao Jujie was helpless.
He didn't expect that his trip to Taiyuan would be so easy and unsuccessful, but he could only nod his head and sighed: "I'll go back tomorrow."
"Thank you very much, fifth uncle, and ask my father how he is doing."
Zhang Hongfan breathed a long sigh of relief and walked out of the guest house.
He stood at the entrance of the courtyard for a while, looking increasingly calm and confident.
After Li Fen's Rebellion, Kublai Khan seized the power of the princes on a large scale, and only three families were least affected.
The Zhending historian, the Dong family in Gaocheng, and the Zhang family in Shuntian.
Shi Tianze and Dong Wenbing have always been the most trusted by Kublai Khan, so it is normal for them to have this result.
The Zhang family has a close relationship with Li Xia, and they are the most jealous. They can also be treated favorably. The first is their strength, the second is their reputation, and the third is the trust that Zhang Hongfan has gained.
Nowadays, golden tiger talismans are becoming more and more precious. For example, the one owned by Hao Tianyi will definitely be taken back.
Only Zhang Hongfan, who was still young, still wore the golden tiger talisman and was appointed as the general manager of Shuntian Road and the marshal of the Han army.
The Yuan Dynasty established the country, and the king's kindness was profound...
With these thoughts in mind, I stood there for a long time and saw Hao Tianting coming over slowly.
"Brother Zhongchou, why are you waiting here?"
"Think about something." Zhang Hongfan asked: "How is it?"
"My eldest brother relented. At the meeting, he took the initiative to ask for separate military and civilian rule, and promised to help us capture Wang Xun."
"Where is Taiyuan's military strength?"
"Third brother has complete control."
Zhang Hongfan accidentally came up with the idea, couldn't Li Xia send a spy with plain appearance and eloquence? He had to send someone as eye-catching as Wang Xun...
But the situation was stable, and it was obvious that nothing big would happen, so he nodded.
"Let your eldest brother make an appointment with Wang Xin..."