Li Tai glanced sideways at Xu Jingzong, and said with a smile: "Since the Yu family is filial to Xu Shangshu, just keep it, why do you need to show it to me, the king?"
You accept the gift and then ask me to endorse it for you?
Want to be beautiful!
Xu Jingzong was such a transparent and intelligent person. He knew that Li Tai had misunderstood as soon as he heard this, and hurriedly explained: "Your Highness clearly knows, how dare I have such thoughts? It's just that I have your Majesty's trust, and it is tied to the implementation of national policies in Henan.
I really don’t dare to make any mistakes. This generous gift is not unimportant, but I am not sure what the Yu family wants, and I dare not accept it or return it. It is really a dilemma!"
Li Tai touched his chin and believed Xu Jingzong's words. This matter was indeed difficult to handle, but he would not give any opinions. Now Xu Jingzong was in a dilemma. Once he gave his opinions, whether he accepted them or withdrew them, he would be in a dilemma.
He did.
"It seems that the Yu family wants something, but you shouldn't ask me about this. I don't know what the Yu family wants? You might as well go and visit Mrs. Wu. The company is in Luoyang and transports goods from the East and Southeast Asia to Luoyang.
The scale of the operation is very large, and the connection with the Luoyang family is also very close. Please ask Mrs. Wu to help you find out, and then you can make a choice when you have an idea."
"Oh, Your Highness is indeed smart and wise. This matter has puzzled me for a long time, and now that His Highness has given me some guidance, I feel like I have a sudden enlightenment!"
Xu Jingzong seemed to have really solved the problem, smiling broadly and toasting frequently.
Li Tai drank some wine and thought about it. Instead of climbing out of Xu Jingzong's pit, he seemed to have fallen into a deeper pit?
It’s hard for me to give my opinion on this matter. Isn’t it the same for Wu Meiniang?
When Xu Jingzong mentioned this matter in front of him, whether he gave his opinion or pushed it elsewhere, it all fell into his trap.
At that time, he can openly go to Wu Meiniang and say, "His Royal Highness the King of Wei asked me to ask Mrs. Wu to resolve this matter"...
Mom, are you too cunning?
Li Tai was depressed, and seeing Xu Jingzong becoming more and more displeased, he repeatedly persuaded him to drink.
Xu Jingzong smiled and accepted everyone who came, but after just a few drinks, his eyes blurred, his cheeks turned red, and he crawled under the table...
However, this guy was not good at tasting wine but he was good at drinking wine. When he was drunk, he kept his mouth shut tightly and did not say a single wrong thing. Li Tai couldn't find any excuses even if he wanted to, so he had no choice but to let him be helped away by his attendants.
Go back to the mansion and stay.
*****
Moral Square.
In a mansion, the main hall is brightly lit, and there are crowds of people outside the door. The maids are graceful and elegant, and they continue to bring various delicacies and fine wines into the hall. There is a banquet in the main hall, and several nobles in brocade robes and jade belts recommend it.
Cups were exchanged for cups, drums and music were playing in unison, and singing and dancing were extravagant.
After drinking for three rounds, Sister Peihuai, who was sitting at the head of the table, waved away the musicians and dancers. She glanced at the people in front of them one by one and asked in a deep voice: "What do you think about those 'notes' from Laoshizi?"
view?"
There is nothing that can be hidden from people in Chang'an City. In the morning, Fang Jun proposed in front of His Majesty the issuance of banknotes and the establishment of a Privy Council. At noon, everyone knew about it. After noon, someone quickly conveyed the news to Luoyang.
Within a few days, the news spread to Luoyang.
Although the establishment of the Privy Council is of great importance to the national system, for the heads of Henan aristocratic families or the people who talk about it, the issuance of "paper money" is more of a personal interest.
Yu Baoning put down his wine glass, burped, and then said: "My brother sent a letter from Chang'an, detailing the matter of banknotes."
Everyone immediately cheered up and listened carefully to what was going on.
When Yu Baoning recounted his brother Yu Zhining's inquiries one by one, an old man with white hair and beard muttered: "If His Majesty's reputation is really used as a pledge, these 'notes' will be equivalent to His Majesty's debt."
, there seems to be no problem.”
Pei Huaijie rubbed his forehead and said helplessly: "It seems so, but this matter was initiated by Fang Jun, so we have to be more careful."
The old man wondered: "How can you say this? I have also heard about the Duke of Yue. Although he is domineering, he is very trustworthy and has a good reputation."
Pei Huaijie said: "Mr. Lu doesn't know something. Although Fang Jun has a good reputation, his behavior is extremely strange. He can no longer be described as bold. Every operation he makes must be carefully considered, otherwise he will fall into the trap unknowingly.
He was still ignorant, and when he realized that he had fallen into the trap, it was too late to regret it."
After being beaten, he will remember the pain, and he has a say in this aspect.
The old man surnamed Lu nodded and sighed: "Although there were many heroes in the troubled times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and there were many heroes who founded the Tang Dynasty, people as amazing and talented as Fang Jun have never been heard of. We Xianbei people have been in Luoyang ever since we accompanied Emperor Xiaowen to Luoyang.
Each generation is not as good as the last, and today it has long been forgotten by everyone. If there can be such a character, why is it like this?"
The old man seemed to be still immersed in the glorious days of luxury and power of the Xianbei nobles, with a look of nostalgia on his face.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion. Although most people did not have a good impression of Fang Jun, they also felt that the old man's words were reasonable.
After all, the saying "giving birth to a son is like leaving behind a loved one" has long been circulated. Who wouldn't want to have such a son with both cultural relics and amazing talents to inherit the family business and revitalize the family?
Fang Xuanling is so lucky...
After hearing this, Yu Baoning also sighed: "The so-called inheritance of a family seems to be full of wealth and wealth, but if there are no outstanding children within three generations, then the family can be lost to everyone. We families followed back then.
It has been a hundred and fifty years since Emperor Xiaowen came to Luoyang City. He was respected for a time and enjoyed great wealth and honor. But now his descendants are unworthy and his talents are withering. I am afraid that he will not be in glory for a few years."
After Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty moved the capital to Luoyang, most of the Xianbei nobles who entered Luoyang changed their surnames to Chinese. The royal family's "Tuoba clan" was changed to "Yuan clan", "Wanniu Yu clan" was changed to "Yu clan", and "Bu Liugu clan"
"His family" was changed to "Lu family", "Hedouling family" was changed to "Dou family", "Baba family" was changed to "Changsun"...
The Xianbei people have been completely Sinicized and integrated into the Central Plains, without distinguishing themselves from others.
That was also the era when the Xianbei aristocracy was most prosperous, with high-ranking officials displaying nobility and wielding great power. However, when Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty unified the world and made Daxing the capital, the situation changed. The original Xianbei bloodline began to gradually differentiate, and some of them were stationed in Guanzhong, Longyou and other places.
The "Guanlong Clan" was formed, and some of them still stayed in Luoyang. Although they were related by blood, their interests were already differentiated.
Today, the so-called "Luoyang aristocratic families" seem to be numerous and numerous, but in fact most of them can be classified into two types: one is the noble family left over from the Han Dynasty, and the other is the Xianbei nobles.
The Xianbei nobles in Luoyang City, who have gradually felt their decline, have very complicated feelings about the central government building the eastern capital. On the one hand, they are happy to return to the political center, but on the other hand, they are also wary of the fierce competition that will follow.
Without outstanding talents, what are you going to fight for?
Pei Huaijie said helplessly: "It's too far off topic. Fang Jun is full of conspiracies and tricks. Who knows that this so-called 'paper money' won't hide some shady plots?"
He was extremely afraid of Fang Jun.
Yu Baoning shook his head: "Even if there is some conspiracy, what can we do? If we can't raise enough money to redeem the acres, those acres will be taken back by the court. It's okay to lose an income, but where will the population be arranged? Just open your mouth.
Those who want to eat cannot starve to death."
Corresponding to the land is the population. When the aristocratic families annexed the land, they did not drive away or annihilate the population, but changed the ownership of the land and population and turned them into property in their own names.
The destined land granting policy in the early days of the People's Republic of China was not decided by one person at a stroke, but through extensive investigations, evidence collection, and judgments, and finally arrived at a strategy that was more in line with the current national conditions, that is, a family needs so much land to support itself.
The land is less, but the population is still there, so it is necessary to feed these people from the output of other places. In the long run, it will cause a huge food deficit. The aristocratic family pays most attention to long-term water flow and stable income. How can they accept such a long-term deficit?
No amount of money can bear it.
But if you drive people out of your family and allow them to become refugees, your family's reputation will be completely ruined... Compared to food and money, reputation is more important to aristocratic families.
Someone agreed: "Even if Fang Jun is cunning, he will never ignore His Majesty's reputation, right? Even if he dares, Your Majesty will not agree. Besides, we are just changing hands with this money, and we will use it later."
When it comes to paying taxes and spending money, what do you have to worry about?”
This is the key point of Fang Jun’s introduction of “paper money” that is easier to accept. It seems to be just a piece of paper, but giving it the attribute of being circulated is completely different.
Pei Huaijie was still feeling uneasy, but he couldn't say anything about Ziwu Maoyou. He could only say: "The imperial transfer order has been issued. Tomorrow the Japanese official will resign from Henan Yin and return to Chang'an to take up his post. I have gotten along harmoniously and intimately with you all over the years. Before leaving,
I have to remind you that since you think everything is fine, just think that I am worrying unfoundedly."
Basically, cooperation will benefit both sides, and each can get what he needs. Being able to devote his last effort before leaving can be regarded as worthy of the Henan family's help over the years.
If there is any ending after this, it has nothing to do with him.
Yu Baoning said: "Why is it in such a hurry? At least we will have a banquet to see off Fu Yin."
Pei Huaijie shook his head: "I have been humiliated and lost all face. I don't know how much ridicule I will suffer when I go back to Chang'an. It's better to keep a low profile. Everyone knows that I don't like ostentation. I don't like to serve as an official for a long time.
, although I dare not say that it benefits one party, it is enough to ensure the peace of one party."
When he said this, everyone could only send blessings. However, although there was no farewell banquet, Cheng Yi had to send one, and it couldn't be shabby.
"When the governor leaves, he will have great plans and a bright future!"
After congratulating each other for a while, the old man surnamed Lu suddenly asked: "I wonder who will be the new Governor after the Governor resigns?"
Everyone fell silent immediately and looked at Pei Huaijie.
After all, the interests of Henan Prefect and various families are closely aligned. Who the Prefect is is of great importance, but the candidate for the Prefect has never been heard of before.