Yang Fan was completely indifferent to His Majesty Li Er's sensational speech, which made the corners of His Majesty Li Er's mouth twitch.
This kid is so irritating, even though he is talking about it, he doesn't even say anything.
If other courtiers had heard such "chicken soup", they would have jumped up and expressed their sincerity.
However, precisely because of Yang Fan's unique behavior, His Majesty Li Er strengthened his determination.
Only a guy like Yang Fan who is not tempted will not be bribed by others, and His Majesty Li Er can rest assured to hand over such an important department to him.
Obviously, His Majesty Li Er had anticipated this outcome. He just breathed a sigh of relief and continued calmly:
"Oh, it's such a pity. I know that you don't want to be the leader of this department because you feel that you are subject to too much control."
"Since you don't want to, I won't make it difficult for you. Although it is difficult to find candidates, there are still some. It seems that the only choice is to let Chen Guogong and Hou Junji take charge of this matter!"
Hearing this, Yang Fan dared not remain silent any longer.
This move is simply pulling the trigger, it is too cruel.
If Hou Junji were to take charge of the manufacture of firearms, would he have to rush to make hundreds of pistols to assassinate himself?
Even the possibility of throwing Hong Tianlei into my bed...
If this is true, he will never have a peaceful life from now on!
Thinking of this, Yang Fan quickly raised his chest and raised his head, and said sonorously: "I was so moved by your majesty's trust just now that I forgot to reply. Please forgive me."
"After His Majesty's instruction, I have completely realized my mistake. I know that it is a big mistake to only care about myself and not take the affairs of my family, country and the world at heart."
"Your Majesty's words are like a pot-lifting initiation, which makes me suddenly wake up and realize that in this world, if you only know how to enjoy yourself and not do anything, wouldn't you become a worm?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Just leave this mission to me. I promise that I will do my best and die."
"After taking office, Wei Chen will definitely create the most powerful firearms, arm our soldiers of the Tang Dynasty to the teeth, and make those with disloyal intentions tremble under the mighty army of the Tang Dynasty."
Although the words were very beautiful, Yang Fan felt aggrieved and panicked in his heart.
From now on, I will have a hard time facing His Majesty Li Er's surveillance all day long.
But we can only respond first, which is better than leaving it to Hou Junji.
You must know that Hou Junji was impeached and dismissed from office by himself, and now he wants to eat his own flesh and drink his own blood.
How dare Yang Fan let him control such a weapon so easily?
His Majesty Li Er's move was so high that Yang Fan had to jump into the pit by himself.
Seeing Yang Fan looking like he was dead, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but feel angry and funny, and cursed: "It's okay to work hard, but who wants you to die?"
"Don't worry, even if you use all your skills, as long as you do it well, I will not treat you badly!"
"I will not restrict your freedom. As long as all the craftsmen are familiar with the manufacturing process, I will not force you to stay or go."
"In addition, in order to relieve your pressure, I sent Jin Wang Li Zhi to assist you in managing this firearms workshop."
"Although he is young, he is quite smart. As long as you teach him more, he will definitely be able to help you a lot."
"Now it will take some time for the firearms workshop to be completed. You should rest for a while first. As for Jin Wang Li Zhi, let him study by your side first! I will let him come over tomorrow."
"Yes!" Hearing this, Yang Fan quickly agreed, but he secretly despised it in his heart.
The emperor was indeed the emperor. Although he said that he trusted him a lot, in the blink of an eye he sent his son to monitor him. Who was this to blame?
However, I still can't figure out what His Majesty Li Er wants to play.
Such an important department did not allow Crown Prince Li Chengqian, the legitimate heir, to participate.
Instead, the youngest legitimate son Li Zhi was asked to come. Why was this?
Isn't His Majesty Li Er afraid that his sons will stage a drama of killing brother and brother?
Although His Majesty Li Er is extremely capable, his ability to train his successors is really poor.
Because the successor trained by wolf education may not necessarily be a qualified emperor, although he has a bloody spirit.
No wonder none of the many princes had a good death.
Of course, Yang Fan did not dare to say these words because he was afraid that His Majesty Li Er would send someone to kill him.
After finishing the business talk, His Majesty Li Er squinted his eyes and rocked on the rocking chair, humming comfortably, obviously in a good mood.
But Yang Fan was plotted by Li Er for no reason, and he felt extremely unhappy and said nothing.
Princess Gaoyang on the side was a little confused. These two people were still sitting here. Should they go to Junyangfang or not?
Fortunately, Yang Fan said to Xing'er who was waiting outside: "You can take Her Royal Highness to meet Mei Niang and the others first. I will come later..."
"Your Highness Princess, would you please follow me down first?" Xing'er asked respectfully.
More than a year has passed, and Xing'er has grown into a tall and pretty girl.
After Wu Meiniang's deliberate training, this little girl was very discerning, and she immediately asked for instructions diligently, knowing that Princess Gaoyang was the future mistress of the Hou Mansion.
Seeing her father competing with her future husband, Princess Gaoyang could only helplessly shake her head, responded, and followed Xing'er away.
Suddenly, the entire courtyard fell silent.
His Majesty Li Er ignored Yang Fan, until his eyes were squinted by the sun's rays, and he said lazily: "If you have time, you can make me a few pairs of chairs like this. They need to use the best rosewood. Well, just in these few days."
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Yang Fan refused without opening his eyes: "Your Majesty, Wei Chen is not free. Today Wei Chen has to go to Junyangfang and will stay there for several days. Besides, Wei Chen doesn't have the best rosewood."
His Majesty Li Er was not angry either: "There are many red sandalwood woodworking departments. If you just ask someone to pick them up, just say it was approved by me!"
Yang Fan had no choice but to find another reason: "Didn't His Majesty put Wei Chen in charge of the newly built firearms workshop? Making chairs is not within Wei Chen's scope of responsibilities."
His Majesty Li Er snorted and said: "I am the emperor, and what I say is the imperial edict. You can do whatever you are told. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Yang Fan was immediately speechless, and suddenly found that he was speechless!
But he was unwilling to be ordered by His Majesty Li Er, so he said: "Is it a bit extravagant to use the best rosewood to make such a chair? Your Majesty is not afraid of being impeached by the imperial censor?"
His Majesty Li Er waved his hands indifferently and said: "For some reason, that old guy Wei Zheng seldom troubles me. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, who should I be afraid of?"
"Besides, Du Feng has just been dismissed from office, and the officials from those aristocratic families dare not say anything..."
Looking at the proud Majesty Li Er, Yang Fan preached like an elder: "Your Majesty, it is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality. The king sets an example for the world. He should be diligent and thrifty in managing his family and be strict with himself."
"Rosewood is extremely precious. Your Majesty would spend so much just to enjoy it. Isn't it inappropriate?"
"As an upright minister, how can I be willing to be a flattering minister, or even be the accomplice of a tiger? Your Majesty is so extravagant, it is impossible for a humble minister to go to the Yushitai to report what your Majesty did today."
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er was furious. He threw the teacup in his hand in an arc and hit Yang Fan: "Letting you be responsible for making firearms is a sign of trust and cultivation for you. As for such a petty calculation,
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With a quick dodge, the tea cup fell to the ground with a clang and broke into pieces.
Looking at the fine tea set with distress, Yang Fan said without giving in: "I am so careless? The minister just solved the problem of farming cattle, but your majesty is plotting against me, a hero. Is your majesty still reasonable?"
"What do you want? Do you still want me to give you a gift?" His Majesty Li Er laughed angrily.
Yang Fan chuckled and said with a shy face: "I don't want to be promoted even if I am a minor minister. In order to appease my injured soul, Your Majesty will help me to raise our title. How about it?"
His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment and then reacted.
This boy is now the founding prince of the country. If he is promoted again, wouldn't he become a duke?
Looking at Yang Fan who did not want to be an official, but only wanted a title, His Majesty Li Er laughed and scolded: "You have just been promoted to a title not long ago, and now you want a duke? There is no way!"
"Do you know that any of the Dukes of the Manchu Dynasty has not crawled out from the sea of blood and corpses? They all have the power to rule the world. Can you compare with them?"
"I want a duke even though I feel a little wronged. Why don't you go and grab it?"
Yang Fan was unconvinced and said: "Although those dukes helped His Majesty expand the territory, the humble ministers also secured a large territory for the Tang Dynasty."
"What's more, Wei Chen proposed the imperial examination reform to help His Majesty recruit talents from all over the world, establish a chamber of commerce, and provide His Majesty with ample funds. With such great achievements, why can't he get a Duke?"
"Besides, hasn't your Majesty heard that it is easy to win the world but difficult to defend it?"
His Majesty Li Er stared at Yang Fan for a long time. He didn't know what Yang Fan had done wrong, and he suddenly wanted to be promoted.
After thinking for a while, he finally said, "It is undeniable that you have made great contributions and made many contributions to the Tang Dynasty. However, the imperial court has already fulfilled these contributions."
"Although you think my reward may be a little small, don't you understand that haste makes waste?"
After a pause, His Majesty Li Er seemed to have thought of something, and continued: "It is not impossible for me to give you a duke. As long as you have great merits, it doesn't matter if I give it to you."
"Otherwise, even if I grant you a duke, no one will be convinced, and it will be of no benefit to you."
Yang Fan pondered for a while: "Is your Majesty serious about what he said?"
Yang Fan also knew in his heart that His Majesty Li Er was right.
If calculated in terms of merit, although the rewards from the previous court were a bit small, they were given after all.
Now, if he has no other merits, His Majesty Li Er will be suddenly promoted to a noble title. It is true that he lacks confidence and will find it difficult to convince the public.
Because of the aristocratic family, Xungui will never let it go.
After all, in the eyes of these people, it was difficult for them to get rid of their official positions, and now they suddenly bring a duke back, which the family will never allow.
For thousands of years, aristocratic families have enjoyed a prosperous life and a status respected by thousands of people. How could they allow Yang Fan to rise up and be on equal footing with them in just three or two years?
More importantly, Yang Fan is always against them...
Of course, Yang Fan's desire to be promoted to Duke was not a momentary impulse, but a matter of careful consideration.
If His Majesty Li Er did not let him be responsible for firearms manufacturing, he would not be so urgent.
But now His Majesty Li Er has given him an official position again, and it is such an important position, which means that he will be targeted by noble families and nobles.
Yang Fan felt that his small arms and legs might not be able to withstand it...
Although the title is of little use in Yang Fan's opinion, everything must rely on strength.
But the ancients just liked this kind of nihilistic stuff.
If Yang Fan is really a duke, it not only represents His Majesty Li Er's favor, but also represents his own merits, which will definitely make these people avoid him.
His Majesty Li Er narrowed his eyes again and looked at Yang Fan quite unexpectedly. This boy is really sensitive to official ethics.
However, did this kid really have some evil idea to get great credit, so he asked: "Jun Wu said, as long as you have enough merit, it is not impossible to raise your title to another level, but the credit must be able to block
Other people’s mouths will do.”
Then he sighed slightly: "I can also understand your actions, but I cannot act arbitrarily. If there are no other merits, the title will not be promoted again, but the official position can be adjusted so that those people do not dare to offend you easily.
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"How about... how about I let you go to the Political Affairs Hall part-time as an auditor? Once you arrive at the Political Affairs Hall, it means that you are being trained as a prime minister and that I value you. Those noble families will not dare to openly deal with you."
Hearing His Majesty Li Er's words, Yang Fan's eyes twitched and he looked at the emperor with disdain.
Is this harming people or protecting people?
It's just a way to draw hatred for yourself, it's so sinister!
To put it nicely, train him as a prime minister in the political hall?
But who are the people in the political hall!
Those people are Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling...these big guys.
Behind these people are intricate forces supporting them, and they represent the interests of a group of people.
For example, Fang Xuanling, who looks like a good old man, represents a number of Shandong aristocratic families behind him.
Although the Zhongyi Houfu has risen rapidly, its foundation is too weak, and the gap is too big compared with them.
Once you reach that level, the struggle in officialdom cannot be resolved with fists...
What's more, even if you can enter the center, without anyone's support, entering is just a show, purely to bluff people.
Because once that height is reached, the issue of benefit distribution will be involved.
Even Fang Xuanling, who had a relatively good relationship with him, would not be able to help him.
Because the people behind Fang Xuanling would not agree.
Even His Majesty Li Er cannot be partial, because as an emperor, he must maintain a balance...
Of course Yang Fan would not agree to such a thankless task.
However, since His Majesty Li Er is willing to give out benefits, there is no reason for Yang Fan not to take them.
As an adult, Yang Fan also wants to be promoted to a noble title, and he also wants to seek an official position, and he will not let it go...
Yang Fan rolled his eyes and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, let's just ask the minister to go to the political hall and listen. How about setting up a new position?"
His Majesty Li Er did not comment: "Tell me and listen."
Yang Fan tentatively said: "After Weichen opens overseas trade channels, he wants to establish a special economic zone in the south of the Yangtze River. Weichen wants to be the first chief executive and take charge of all affairs. Can your majesty agree?"
Yang Fan begged the official with a shy face.
After hearing this, His Majesty Li Er suddenly opened his eyes and stared at Yang Fan.
Special Economic Zone?
What the hell is this?
I have never heard of this statement.
Yang Fan wants to take charge of all the affairs of this Laoshizi Special Economic Zone. Does he want to rebel?
This bastard obviously wants to create a country called China!
However, this kid's skill in following the snake and getting on the stick is simply amazing.
His Majesty Li Er has never seen him shamelessly begging for an official position in person.
It’s such a waste!
What surprised His Majesty Li Er even more was that Yang Fan was able to resist the temptation to enter the Political Hall. It was indeed not easy.
His Majesty Li Er was very conflicted at this time.