On the outskirts of Jinyang, the ground is covered with fallen leaves and the grass and trees are withered and yellow.
In August, the autumn harvest in Daizhou in the north has been completed, and the people there have been doing half farming and half grazing.
On the horse farms in the three counties of Daizhou, the cattle and sheep were fattening, and the war horses had also come to the season of fattening and getting strong. So groups of livestock were transported from the north to Jinyang, and then to the south.
Jinyang has been settled for seven or eight years. As a necessary place for north-south transportation and the heart of Bingzhou, it is becoming increasingly prosperous.
Of course, the government offices in Jinyang moved south one after another the year before last, which caused a certain blow to Jinyang. Later, a border market was opened in Dali City in the north. Although the scale was never very large, it also promoted the commerce of the two states.
The imperial court's caravans would go to the outside of the Great Wall via Jinyang, Yanmen, Mayi and other places. As the world settled down, more and more things could be traded.
In fact, the main commodities traded with the Turks are still the same, including wine, cloth, sugar and fine salt specially used by the Turkic nobles, as well as some exquisite fabrics, utensils, etc.
Most of what was exchanged were cattle, sheep, furs, medicinal materials, etc. Generally speaking, there is not much profit from the trade with the Turks now, and it is more like a proof of the good relations between the two countries.
In the past two years, due to many reasons, the Turkic nobles began to become bolder and sent people to Jinyang one after another to purchase some of the goods they liked. The merchants of the Tang Dynasty were also willing to trade with them in Jinyang, allowing Jin to
The business atmosphere in Yangzhou has become more intense.
Everyone is much more peaceful now, because the Tang Dynasty did not surrender to the Turks, and the Turks no longer called the emperor of the Tang Dynasty Holy Khan or Tian Khan.
If there is no distinction between the two families, then they should interact as equals. When you go to Dali City, you listen to the Turks. When you come to Jinyang, you naturally listen to the Tang people, so everyone becomes less angry.
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Due to the limitations of the times, no matter how prosperous the business environment was at this time, it cannot be compared with that later. However, the principle is the same. Business will drive local prosperity. Jinyang is benefiting from this now and is even more prosperous than when Li Po was there.
a bit.
In the crisp autumn weather, a large group of people came to Jinyang Academy on the outskirts of Jinyang.
The construction of Jinyang Academy started in June and started construction in mid-July. It seems that it will not be completed this year. Only a few holes can be dug. At this time, the location of the academy is not even a construction site.
This place is located behind Jinyang Palace, and the place is very nice.
Wang Qi strolled around here for a long time surrounded by people, but felt that there was nothing interesting to see. At this time, she realized what the emperor meant, and he really wanted her to come and have a look to show that the imperial court valued it.
Many people came with her.
The newly appointed Bingzhou Governor Wang Qing, as well as the newly appointed Bingzhou Governor Shi Chuliang, and his son Jinyang Ling Chu Suiliang, several children of the Wang family came, headed by Wang He, the old man of the Wang family.
He was the teacher of Princess Li Chun of Fufeng. Among his disciples were Wang Tong and Wang Ji. Although he was not good at it, his disciples were very good, so he became the Wang family in his old age.
's mainstay.
In the past, some people were talkative because of his concubinage, but now it seems that no one dares to show their teeth to him anymore.
In addition to the Jinyang officials and members of the Wang family, there were also several female family members gathered around Wang Qi, all members of the Wang family. They were chattering in low voices, making the men stay away.
Those who wanted to flatter Wang Zhaoyi were very angry, and they were cursing the people in the Wang family for taking over everything...
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After Wang Qi came to Jin, he attended two funerals.
It can be regarded as a return to his hometown to visit relatives. The trip of the palace concubines caused quite a stir in Jin along the way. Wang Qi enjoyed all kinds of honors and finally found the feeling of returning to his hometown in rich clothes.
Especially when she returned to the royal family, all the stars were holding the moon, and everyone was respectful to her.
However, it is similar to what was expected before. The elders in the family are all very old-fashioned, and not one or two think of themselves as elders. Over the years, those young people who want to make a difference have followed Wang Ze and left the old house.
As a result, the old age in Wang's main house seemed to be getting a little deeper. Some people talked to themselves in front of her, which was very annoying. They just asked her to use new tricks. Some people advised her to abide by her identity and not to be in the house.
Jinyang was too showy to avoid losing etiquette.
Anyway, there are many people with disgusting faces, and some people who don't know what they are talking about actually mentioned that Wang Ze led people to Chang'an. Then the position of the leader of the Wang family should be handed over. It is better for Wang Qi to preside over it and let the people in the clan
to select the valve owner.
Wang Qi wanted to slap him in the face. Wang Ze was her father. Not to mention whether she had the prestige and power to summon the Wang clan members to change the clan leader. How could a daughter harm her father like this?
It can be said that she felt that the Wang family and this city had gone in opposite directions. Jinyang, where the emperor was prosperous, was prospering, but the Wang family in Jinyang was declining.
The Wang family's children, who were serving as officials in various places, were reluctant to return to the main house. The root cause actually lies with the people in the main house.
Since the situation was like this, Wang Qi didn't care so much, and she didn't follow the emperor's instructions to speak harshly to those who offended her, or simply kill a few to intimidate others.
Because that is unnecessary and not in line with her temperament, and she does not plan to stay here for a long time. She has already established a foothold in the palace and does not need support from the Jinyang Wang family, so she does not need to establish authority in the clan to gain the respect of the clan.
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Most of what the clan members said in front of her these days was ignored by her.
After returning to Jinyang, she first paid a funeral to her grandfather Wang Cong, met with Jinyang officials, and then browsed around. After all, this was her hometown. Although she had only been away for two years, it seemed like a long time had passed.
Feeling nostalgic and unwilling to listen to the nagging of the Wang family members, she spent the next few days browsing around in the company of others.
She walked into the Wang Ancestral Hall for the first time and offered a stick of incense to the Wang ancestors.
She went to look at the balcony courtyard where she had lived since she was a child. It was well taken care of by her tribe. Every plant, tree, flower and tree was still the same as before. The small building where she lived was still empty, even if someone had lived in it.
Yes, it's probably moved out now.
She also went to take a look at the old tree outside the wall. It was as lush and lush as before, but the fence was tied tightly around it to prevent people from getting close to it.
Wang Qi couldn't help laughing when she recalled the teasing and arguing between her and the people outside the wall. At that time, she said that the old tree could provide shade for future generations. But now, who dares to cool under it?
She also went to the original Han Dynasty Palace, which has now become the administrative seat of the Bingzhou Governor's Palace. Chen Xiaoyi obviously did not worry so much, and still let it perform the functions of the official office, which was to seal up the residence of the emperor and the queen, and everything else remained as usual.
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Chen Xiaoyi is really a good official, Wang Qi couldn't help but think...
After that, she went to Jinyang Palace again. It was a bit more dilapidated, but she was very happy to be able to visit the palace in such an open and honest manner. She had always wanted to visit the palace since she was a child, but she never had the chance. This time
But it was a wish that came true.
Accompanying him were Chu Suiliang, the magistrate of Jinyang, and Pei Ji, the eunuch of Jinyang Palace. The old and the young were all surrendered by Li Yuan.
Leaving Chu Suiliang aside, after Pei Ji returned to Jinyang, he asked to be reinstated as the palace eunuch of Jinyang. At that time, Chen Xiaoyi had not resigned yet and agreed to his request without making any difficulties.
Well, God obviously played a joke on Pei Ji. After going around in circles for nearly ten years, he was back to where he started, except that no one drank and had fun with him anymore. When he got drunk, he sneaked into the palace and played tricks.
After experiencing the intrigues in the court and the ups and downs of his official career, he, like many high-ranking officials who were reviled, quickly withered away. Even those who were not familiar with physiognomy could tell when they saw him that his days were numbered.
On the other hand, Chu Suiliang was in his prime, full of energy, and ambitious to start a new career. He diligently led Wang Qi around the Jinyang Palace, asking about Wang Zhaoyi's diet and daily life from time to time, and looking for clues.
Available places.
Even if Wang Qi showed a little bit of dissatisfaction, as the order of Jinyang, and because his father had just been promoted to Bingzhou Governor Shi, he was very confident that he could solve Zhaoyi's problems.
Now he is also seeking the position of Jinyang Academy's liberator. Even though he cannot compare with Jinyang Order in terms of power, he is sensitive to the fact that this is closely related to the imperial examination. If he does well, he will be transferred to another position.
It will definitely help.
When leaving Jinyang Palace, Wang Qi said seemingly unintentionally, "This place is too deserted. What will happen if the Supreme Being comes here again? It's better to repair it."
Chu Suiliang rolled his eyes and immediately agreed, "What the noble man said is true, but now the world is in ruins, and it will be embarrassing to repair the palace...
I recently heard that the Supreme Being is planning to form an alliance with the Turks, but I don’t know if it’s true or not. If it’s true... I’d like to write to you that in addition to building the academy, we’ll also build the palace. I wonder what you think, sir?”
Pei Ji, who had been wandering around, looked at Chu Suiliang, with a smile on his lips and a hint of sarcasm. This man was young, but his tone was not small, and his words were very utilitarian. He was very similar to Liu Wenjing back then.
Wang Qi was also a little surprised. He probably felt the same as Pei Ji, thinking that this person's tone was a bit loud. However, he suddenly remembered that this person's father was Chu Liang, and he was relieved.
And his suggestion was not bad. He nodded and said lightly, "Chu Lingjun is interested."
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In the days that followed, Wang Qi stopped wandering around.
In late July, the atmosphere in Jinyang became tense. The caravans that wanted to leave the fortress were all stopped in Jinyang. Wang Zhibian, the general of the Left Guard, led his army to Jinyang. He did not stay long before setting off again.
Arrived at Yanmen.
The vague atmosphere of war affected Wang Qi's mood...
Wang Qi left the city today to complete the last task assigned to her by Li Po. She came to Jinyang Academy to have a look, and then she would set off back south...
This chapter has been completed!