When the east wind blows in Zi Mansion at night, Li is walking among the lotus stalks and is returning with his companions.
At five o'clock, the music and songs disperse, and the moon is bright and the lights are sparse.
The fragrance is sweet and the dream is lingering. The end of the world is cold and spring clothes are gone.
Where is the Phoenix City? There are only a few stars and a wild goose flying across the river.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month every year is the Lantern Festival, also known as the Shangyuan Festival.
This is one of the traditional Chinese festivals. The ancients called the night Xiaoxiao, and because the fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the first full moon, it is called the Lantern Festival.
So, why is it called Shangyuan Festival? This is inseparable from Taoism.
Taoism has three elements: one mind, eyes, ears, and thoughts, which are unified into one.
The two meanings, heaven, earth, and water, are the three elements of Qi.
The three meanings are the upper, middle and lower Dantian.
There are three types of mind, essence, qi and spirit.
Five Yi, Xuan, Yuan, and Shi are the three ancestral qi.
In the six meanings, Tao gives birth to one, which gives birth to two, which gives birth to three, and which gives rise to all things.
According to the three elements of Taoism, the Lantern Festival is also called the Shangyuan Festival.
In the Tang Dynasty, Buddhism flourished, and people would "light lanterns to worship Buddha" on this day.
The lights are brightly lit at night, making it even more of a prosperous scene.
However, Yang Fan could only stay at home during the Lantern Festival.
"Mr. Lang, why did you take Meiniang first, but not your concubine first to Jiangnan?"
Princess Gao Yang was sitting on the brocade couch, looking at Yang Fan who was meditating in front of her, her bright red lips slightly pursed, her pretty face full of resentment.
Yang Fan raised his eyes and said: "Do you think I am going to enjoy the mountains and rivers? If what I expected is correct, the south of the Yangtze River at this time is no more than a dragon's pond and a tiger's den. Your husband and I are willing to charge into the battle for your majesty this time. The situation is very dangerous, but we can't
I dare to take you to Jiangnan now."
"Besides, Mei Niang won't leave with me right away. She will only go there after the Metropolitan Governor's Office is established and the situation is stable."
Princess Gaoyang curled her lips and snorted, obviously not believing it: "Jiangnan is so beautiful and prosperous that those wealthy noble families in Guanzhong can't even compare to the nobles in Guanzhong when it comes to enjoyment!"
"I heard that Zhong Lingyu, a girl from the south of the Yangtze River, is very beautiful. She has a slim figure, watery skin, and a gentle and gentle personality. I'm afraid you are trying to steal something, so why don't you bring me with you?"
Yang Fan looked depressed and said angrily: "I am here because of your father's dream of becoming an emperor for eternity. Besides, I also went to Jiangnan to build you the 'Gaoyang Princess' sea ship. What are you doing?"
Can you say that?"
This woman has not been beaten for three days a day, so why bother trying to incriminate her?
Do you really think that we go to Jiangnan to have fun?
Jiangnan girls have good figures, good skin, and good personalities!
Ahem...
Although this is indeed the case.
But he really risked his life for Li Er's dream and went there!
Why did it become so unbearable when it came to this bitch's mouth?
Do you really think we are the kind of people who can't walk when they see a woman?
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and Yang Fan suddenly became angry!
A big hand pulled and skinned Princess Gaoyang into a little white sheep...
But to be honest, with more and more women, Yang Fan is really busy.
After dealing with Princess Gaoyang, Yang Fan came to Wu Meiniang again.
The preparations for this trip to Jiangnan were all arranged by Wu Meiniang, and Yang Fan also wanted to know how it went.
Looking at Yang Fan who was holding the roster, Wu Meiniang's eyes flashed with admiration and fascination.
Women often feel admiration because of their admiration, and also need to be affirmed because of their admiration.
Wu Meiniang is a woman who is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. The more she admires someone, the more she wants to prove that she can help him.
Of course, the threats and pressure from Changle and Princess Gaoyang account for the vast majority.
Changle and Princess Gaoyang were young, beautiful and noble, and Yang Fan had an unclear relationship with the eldest grandson Wugou, which greatly increased Wu Meiniang's sense of crisis.
After all, these women can make Yang Fan progress faster in his official career and make it easier for Yang Fan to realize his dreams.
In comparison, what do you have?
She has nothing but a beautiful body.
Even with the help of her sister Wu Shun, Wu Meiniang still lacks confidence.
Therefore, the only thing that can make Yang Fan look at him differently is to work hard to become Yang Fan's good wife!
Fortunately, I am quite talented in dealing with people and affairs.
Not only can he take care of Yang Mansion's huge industry, but he can also freely deploy the guards of Junyangfang.
This trip to Jiangnan was arranged by Wu Meiniang to ensure Yang Fan's safety. She did not want to disappoint Yang Fan.
As the saying goes, those who please others with their beauty will love them when their beauty fades, and their kindness will be cut off when their love relaxes.
Although Wu Meiniang knew that Yang Fan was not a superficial person, she was unwilling to gain favor and status by pleasing men just by relying on her appearance and body.
What's more, when managing the family business and Junyangfang, she was addicted to the kind of authority that she spoke and followed.
This time Yang Fan promised to let her go to Jiangnan to serve as an official once she was stable in Jiangnan. It can be said that she will become a precedent for women to become officials.
After all, there is a huge difference between this official and the female officials in the palace.
Thinking of when Yang Fan said these words, Wu Meiniang often woke up laughing in her dreams.
Wu Meiniang is so lucky to be able to meet such a good man. Isn't this the life she wants?
Looking at the man who was attentive, Wu Meiniang's beautiful eyes were flowing, the corners of her eyes were slightly raised, she pursed her lips and smiled, and said slightly proudly: "Mr. Sir, do you know who is accompanying you?"
Yang Fan then raised his head and thought to himself, how could I know?
Whether he was a guard or a follower to Jiangnan, Yang Fan ignored Wu Meiniang and never took care of her again from then on.
Except for Cheng Chumo and others, Wu Meiniang was making arrangements for the other personnel.
However, since Wu Meiniang asked this, it is obvious that the answer must be unexpected.
Yang Fan's mind turned around and he asked in surprise: "Is it possible that some of you want to go together?"
Wu Meiniang's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she looked at Yang Fan infatuatedly, her heart burning with love, and she exclaimed: "Mr. Lang really has a delicate heart with seven orifices. I just said this, and Lang Jun guessed the answer. It's amazing!"
Seeing Wu Meiniang's scorching gaze of admiration like a little girl, Yang Fan was extremely depressed: "How could Meiniang arrange it like this? You don't know the dangers of this trip."
"Once someone's interests are affected, they will not be lenient. They don't want you to be put in danger!"
The members of the aristocratic family are the most arrogant. Although they encountered difficulties with Yang Fan several times, they will never give up.
In their hearts, they did not agree with the imperial court's intervention in Jiangnan.
Once Yang Fan steps into Jiangnan, he will definitely be counterattacked by the family members.
Wu Meiniang smiled, as proud as a peacock: "Don't worry, husband, I asked Sisters Shiyun and Xu Hui to go with you. Whether it is Sister Shiyun or Xu Hui, their natal family's influence in Jiangnan is definitely not low.
Having them here will definitely be a great help to the husband."
Hearing this, Yang Fan said nothing more.
When Empress Xiao asked Xiao Shiyun to go with her, Yang Fan did not refuse. After all, who dared to underestimate the power of those left behind by the former dynasty?
When he saw the names of some children of the Guanzhong family appearing at the back of the roster, Yang Fan asked in confusion: "Why are there so many children of the Guanzhong family traveling together?"
Wu Meiniang smiled and explained: "My husband went to the south of the Yangtze River to open a government office. He wants to immediately regain the literati in the south of the Yangtze River. It is obviously unrealistic."
"So, Mei Niang took it upon herself to spread the news. Anyone who follows her husband to the south of the Yangtze River will have the opportunity to be awarded an official position. That's why so many concubines from aristocratic families signed up to go together."
"Husband, don't underestimate the energy of these people. Although most of these people are concubines, they have been practicing martial arts since they were young. As long as they have a little control and make good use of them, they can quickly enter their roles."
"Besides, no matter what, the people standing behind these people are the Guanzhong aristocratic families. Those Jiangnan nobles will definitely throw their weight behind them and dare not openly embarrass them."
I see!
Yang Fan suddenly realized!
I couldn't help but admire Wu Meiniang's skill in playing this game.
Everyone knew that Yang Fan was ordered by the emperor to establish a government office, and his officials could be appointed and dismissed by himself.
Moreover, most of these people are concubines and cannot inherit the title. They can only express their ambitions by finding another way out.
Now that Wu Meiniang has spread the word, as long as she follows Yang Fan to the south of the Yangtze River, she will have a great chance of being awarded an official position.
For the sake of their own future, these bastards in Guanzhong are of course flocking to them, and who doesn’t want to make contributions?
Anyone with a little bit of foresight would know that once Jiangnan could be recovered, it would definitely become the granary for the emperor's eastern expedition to Goguryeo.
For such a great achievement, each family sent their bastards to go to the south of the Yangtze River with Yang Fan to gain merit. It was simply the best of both worlds!
However, Yang Fan thought for a moment and asked anxiously: "Has Mei Niang promised them any official positions, or will they definitely be officials?"
Wu Meiniang rolled her eyes and said coquettishly: "Does Mr. Lang really think that Meiniang is a fool? I just said that I have the opportunity to become an official, but I did not promise them that I would definitely get an official position."
"What's more, those aristocratic families gave me a lot of money in order to make me agree to allow their children to go with my husband!"
"But no matter what, the husband has the final say on who he wants and who he doesn't want?"
Yang Fan was shocked and shouted: "What? Mei Niang took their benefits?"
It would be deeply inappropriate to accept benefits on the condition of promising an official position.
Although the emperor allowed himself to open a palace and build a government office, as long as it was of a transactional nature, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was "selling his official position and getting a title".
Once the imperial officials have conclusive evidence, they will definitely be attacked by a group of people. Even if Yang Fan does not die, he will have to shed his skin!
This is not the period of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, when official positions could be clearly priced.
In the Tang Dynasty, the emperor was the wise and mighty His Majesty Li Er!
Not only are there assistants such as Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, and other famous ministers throughout the ages, but they are also supervised by old trolls like Wei Zheng.
Once Yang Fan dares to play the trick of "selling his official position to get a title", there is no need for His Majesty Li Er to get angry. An official like Wei Zheng can teach Yang Fan how to behave in minutes!
However, Yang Fan quickly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as there is no promise of an official position, the nature is completely different.
In fact, when Li Er allowed himself to open a government office, he allowed himself to appoint officials, but these officials needed to be approved by the court.
But if Yang Fan says that someone is not up to standard to be an official, then no one will be able to do anything about it.
As for the benefits received by Wu Meiniang, it is a bit difficult to consider whether this is considered a blatant request for bribes.
Yang Fan touched his head and felt a little headache.
Wu Meiniang blinked: "Mr. Lang is afraid that someone will use this as an excuse to impeach him for using his official position as a inducement to gain benefits?"
Yang Fan was surprised by Wu Meiniang's observation ability.
Is this bitch so powerful that she can know everything others think?
However, Yang Fan did not hide anything and said calmly: "It is true, Mei Niang, what you did is indeed slightly inappropriate."
Wu Meiniang smiled mischievously: "Gee, how did Mr. Lang know that I didn't think of this problem beforehand?"
That charming appearance almost made Yang Fan want to pounce on her.
Holding back the throbbing in his heart, Yang Fan asked: "Since Mei Niang has thought of it, why do you want to accept their benefits?"
Wu Meiniang asked: "It can make money and win people, so why not accept it?"
"Since it is directly linked to the quota, no matter what price you ask for, those people will not bargain. After all, compared with official positions, what is money?"
Wu Meiniang's behavior left Yang Fan speechless.
However, those people understood Wu Meiniang's idea of getting a vote. Since they didn't need the money anyway, they simply helped Wu Meiniang and for the sake of their own future.
Officials of the Metropolitan Governor's Office, these are officials registered with the imperial court, with a bright future...
Yang Fan didn't understand Wu Meiniang's thoughts and asked in confusion: "We are not short of money, why do we make such uneasy money?"
Seeing that Yang Fan was a little confused, Wu Meiniang beamed with joy and was extremely proud.
However, this girl knows that the man in front of her can be teased, but she cannot go too far.
Just to show her pride, Wu Meiniang said: "If we don't spend the money ourselves, why would we be uneasy?"
Yang Fan was stunned for a moment: "Where does Mei Niang want to use this money?"
Wu Meiniang smiled and said: "Your Majesty asked your husband to go to the south of the Yangtze River in order to prepare materials for the Eastern Expedition. If your husband donates this money to the emperor to prepare materials and weapons, etc., do you think the emperor will be very happy?"
Yang Fan's eyes lit up, he patted his thigh and kept cheering.
Isn't this using the money of those wealthy families in Guanzhong to achieve political achievements for themselves?
Needless to say, once he donates the money, His Majesty Li Er will certainly be delighted!
Such a good minister and son-in-law, who knows both coldness and warmth, can hardly be found even with a lantern.
Not only can he go to the south of the Yangtze River to get grain from the fire for the sake of the future of the empire and the emperor's will, but he can also show his concern and support for the emperor's great cause before leaving.
At this time, if anyone dares to jump out and impeach Yang Fan for seeking power for personal gain and openly asking for bribes, His Majesty Li Er will be the first to spare him!
Asking for a ridiculous bribe!
The money has gone into the emperor's pocket and will be used to achieve the great cause of becoming an emperor through the ages. Who dares to say anything?
Yang Fan had to be amazed.
Wu Meiniang deserves to be the first female emperor in Chinese history. Her political wisdom is almost innate and she understands people's preferences well.
If the censors and officials are affected this time, who in the south of the Yangtze River will dare to impeach themselves easily in the future?
Give the censors a handle, and then give them a counterattack. Use His Majesty Li Er's hand to severely attack the censors' arrogance and make them restrain their so-called rumors. At least there must be evidence to impeach the minister.
This is not only digging a hole, but also establishing authority!
Even if there is some minor disturbance in Jiangnan in the future, the Yushi Yanguan will not dare to act rashly!!
This is simply a matter of killing two birds with one stone. Wu Meiniang is indeed worthy of being a queen.
There are simply a variety of tricks used to deceive people.
Not only does she send you tenderness, but she can also take care of all kinds of things. She is truly a kind helper!