Li Yue said solemnly, "In the past two years, the government has repeatedly targeted Lishan. Forget about one or two years. If this continues, Lishan can't survive?"
Auntie has prepared tea and food.
Facing the real estate minister, the family feels like facing a formidable enemy.
Seeing that he was fully prepared, Li Yue added: "It's time for a negotiation between Lishan and the court."
She spoke with great force, and she still held her husband's arm when walking down the mountain.
Beside the Huaqing Pool, Xiong Da looked at Sanhema with hostility in his eyes, circling around trying to find an opportunity to attack.
But Sanhema raised its hind hooves and kicked backwards, and Xiong Da was kicked into Huaqing Pool without any surprise.
When the bear climbed up from the pond in embarrassment, he saw that the horse had left with its head held high.
It's not like Xiong Da didn't try to catch up and take revenge, but what could he do... He couldn't run away, so he wanted to fight? He didn't even have a chance to get close.
The couple walked down the mountain to the entrance of the village and handed over the main business affairs of Lishan to Xiao Wu and Xiao Hui. The hostess rarely went down the mountain.
When Fang Xuanling saw the couple coming together, she bowed and saluted: "I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess, and I have met the County Marquis."
Li Yue spoke first: "You don't need to be polite, Prime Minister."
Then he handed over a wooden box and said with a smile: "This is soap made at home. I hope the prime minister doesn't dislike it."
Fang Xuanling lowered her head and said: "How can I accept it? This..."
Zhang Yang stepped forward and put the box of soap into Fang Xuanling's hands, "Mr. Fang, this is made by us."
Different from giving money directly, the soap made by the County Hou family cannot be bought outside, and its value and meaning are also different.
Fang Xuanling nodded and put the small box into her arms.
After the couple sat down, the roommate also sat down again.
Li Yue took a kettle from her aunt and poured a bowl of tea for the Prime Minister herself, "This is this year's new tea. Please try it, Prime Minister."
It is said that the character of the county prince is said to be a rude person. Now the couple are so warm and polite, which makes Fang Xuanling feel inexplicably pressured.
It is rare to experience such pressure in front of juniors, and the couple in front of them should not be underestimated.
With a secret affirmation in her heart, Fang Xuanling did not pick up the tea bowl, but spoke first: "Recently, I heard someone in the public complaining about Lishan bullying merchants. Because of this, I want to come and interrogate the county marquis."
"Prime Minister, we at Lishan have always been responsible for production and rarely participate in business affairs, let alone bully businessmen."
Li Yue showed a very confident attitude and put enough pressure on him. The prime minister represented the Chaotang. He ran the Hexi Corridor from Lishan and began to advocate production participation in taxation. It was impossible for Lishan and the Chaotang to stand together.
The Chaotang is Lishan's opponent. When a family's property is large enough, it will face the restrictions imposed by the Chaotang on the family property.
The family business was built by the couple's hard work. Seeing that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was his father, Li Yue could give in a little or two out of favor, but the court kept threatening him, and Lishan was not without his temper.
Along with her words, Li Shan's current attitude was described in a strong and sharp tone.
"Lishan does have contact with merchants, but Lishan has always been the producer, and Lishan delivers goods. It is well known that Lishan's goods are cheap, and merchants often drive up prices, but these things have nothing to do with Lishan.
"
Fang Xuanling nodded slightly.
Li Yue continued: "As for our Lishan bullying the merchants? How can we start talking about something that has never happened before? The business of merchants belongs to merchants. Why should Lishan be involved in the fight between merchants? The DPRK decided
They will give our family a fair explanation, what do you think?"
Zhang Yang took a sip of tea and smiled calmly: "Mr. Fang, our Lishan has been shutting down production since the beginning of the year. The factory is still under construction and the goods have not been sold. How can we bully merchants? We in Lishan are not guilty of such crimes."
I hope that the DPRK and China can also issue a notice to explain Lishan’s attitude.”
Finally, Fang Xuanling took out the tea bowl and took a sip of tea. This time he came to Lishan not just to bully the merchants.
But facing the couple in front of her, Fang Xuanling felt no less pressure.
It's difficult to deal with, this was Fang Xuanling's first feeling, and then he sighed, "After the court has inquired about this matter, if Lishan has nothing to do with it, he will naturally give an answer."
Li Yue said again: "In Guanzhong, our Lishan Mountain has always paid the highest taxes, but the court has repeatedly targeted us, from land matters to taxes. I don't know what it means?"
Fang Xuanling looked solemn and said in a low voice: "Your Royal Highness, land and taxes have always been important matters in the court."
Li Yue's tone was a little higher, "What the Prime Minister said is right, but even if it is a top priority, because of his errands at Taifu Temple, my husband encouraged various villages and counties to grow vegetables, and each county followed the instructions and turned a blind eye, and asked the Prime Minister to
Advice.”
Although it was still May, the midday sun was fierce, and Fang Xuanling wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves.
The sun is hot, but the wind is cool.
It feels very uncomfortable to have the heat from top to bottom and the cold wind blowing at the same time.
Fang Xuanling said again: "There is no such thing as a yang and a yin in the court."
Li Yue nodded and said: "Then please ask the central government to call on all the towns and counties to support the various measures taken by my husband Taifu Temple Minister. Maybe the minister is still worried about whether this measure is good or bad. Now Lantian County, Gaoling County
Don’t the benefits that the villagers in the two places get from the vegetables grown are still small?”
"Since it is a beneficial thing, and the generosity of the prime minister to serve the country with one heart and support justice in the world, we should also encourage Lishan and Taifu Temple."
Zhang Yang sat aside and listened. At this time, he could no longer stop his wife. She had been holding a breath in her heart for the past two years, and now she couldn't express her anger. The court had targeted Lishan too much.
Fang Xuanling also understood that the couple in front of her were here to negotiate.
Seeing that the scene was not coming off stage for a while, the atmosphere was tense. His daughter-in-law was trying to make a fool of himself, and he, the county magistrate, should calm down the atmosphere. Zhang Yang cleared his throat and said with a smile: "Prime Minister, we in Lishan have been targeted by the DPRK and China many times. Over the years,
I feel so wronged that I can say these words."
Constantly waving the fan in his hand, Zhang Yang said again: "I hope the prime minister can tell the court that the court is based on Sheji, and it should also protect Lishan. Our family can't make ends meet. If the court targets him again, I'm afraid there will be nothing to do."
Continue."
"Secretary Zhang." Fang Xuanling addressed him by his official name this time, and asked: "Why has there been no news about Pei Xingjian for so long, and why has his troops not returned from the Anxi Protectorate?"
Zhang Yang offered him more tea and said, "I should ask Shangshu Xu about this matter. I haven't asked about the affairs of the Ministry of Rites for a long time since I became the Minister of Taifu Temple."
"Don't worry too much, Prime Minister. Maybe there will be news in a few days. In any case, Liang Jianfang has probably arrived in Persia, but the news comes slowly and the journey is long."
Zhang Yang is no longer the Minister of Rites, so there are some things he won't tell you and it's hard to ask questions.
After talking about the merchant affairs, the couple did not look at each other or wink, but they cooperated tacitly and seamlessly.
Fang Xuanling nodded and said: "Your Majesty, your Highness the Princess, the restrictions imposed by the Central Government on Lishan are also for protection."
Just as she was about to speak, she saw her husband wanted to speak first, but Li Yue remained silent again.
"Prime Minister, the construction of Lishan has always been for people's livelihood. Our ideal has always been prosperity. Guanzhong wants prosperity, the Central Plains wants prosperity, and Datang even more!"
Zhang Yang stood up and walked to the Prime Minister, "The imperial court can't just restrict Lishan, let alone Taifu Temple. It should also give us convenience, right?"
"Based on the principle that both of us want the Tang Dynasty to be prosperous and powerful, I hope that the DPRK, China and Lishan can each bring out a team of representatives to negotiate."
Fang Xuanling was still thinking and did not agree immediately.
Zhang Yang added: "If Lishan becomes richer, it cannot do without the support of the DPRK and China. In the future, Lishan can better serve the country. The court and Lishan must communicate well. Only by maintaining communication and contact can we
Wouldn’t there be so many misunderstandings, like when someone sued Lishan for bullying businessmen?”
"Ha!" Zhang Yang waved his sleeves and said disdainfully: "What a joke."
Fang Xuanling said solemnly: "With Lishan's financial resources and manpower, it won't be difficult to find out this matter."
Li Yue replied: "The prime minister has misunderstood. Lishan has never inquired about this thing, but we husband and wife have analyzed it."
"analyze?"
Li Yue also stood up and paced back and forth, and replied: "It just happened that after the Yellow River floods occurred, some people wanted to use this to cover up the impact of Yellow River management and flood disasters, and it was possible for the DPRK to focus on Lishan Mountain.
Between merchants."
"The instigator must have conflicts of interest with Lishan. I have discussed this matter with my husband. He must be someone who controls a large workshop. Cloth? Paper? Or printing and craftsmen? It's all possible. We Lishan
Unlike them, we will not incite others to blackmail the court. Lishan still said the same thing, hoping that the court can give us justice."
After understanding the meaning of the couple in front of me, I wanted to find out the rumors of bullying the merchants and give Lishan justice and publish an announcement.
The second thing is that Lishan needs to have a conversation with the court. This negotiation involves taxes, land acres, and the future of Lishan.
Fang Xuanling stood up and said: "I have gained a lot from my visit to Lishan, so I will go back to Chang'an City first. When the court is ready, I will come to Lishan to talk."
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "It is a great good thing for Lishan that the prime minister can pay attention to this conversation."
"A good thing is also a good thing for the court."
Fang Xuanling murmured goodbye to the couple.
When he walked outside the village, he thought back to the attitudes and momentum displayed by Her Royal Highness the Princess and Zhang Yang.
Rich in money and good at dancing, Lishan is no longer what it used to be.
Her Royal Highness the Princess and Zhang Yang are not as awkward as before.
Among the relatives of the clan, which family dares to speak like this?
Fang Xuanling was promoted from Shangshu Province Zuopushe to the current Pingzhangshi position, where he served as prime minister.
There are many people in the relatives and clan who are fawning over. This is the first time that Fang Xuanling has seen such a family. They are not fawning or flattering, but rather want to negotiate terms with the DPRK.
From the gentle expression before meeting Her Royal Highness the Princess and Zhang Yang, Fang Xuanling regained her calm and serious look at this moment.
Fang Yizhi was waiting by the carriage. When he saw his father approaching, he hurriedly greeted him and asked, "How was the talk?"
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said, "Well, I underestimated Lishan."
Fang Yizhi said again: "Father, what do you need the child to do?"
He waved his hand and said: "No, let's go back to Chang'an City first."
"Here." Fang Yi helped his father get into the carriage and rushed towards Chang'an City.
After bidding farewell to the bridegroom, the couple walked along the mountain path together.
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "In the past, we only dealt with Cen Wen and others. In the future, our family will have to deal with the prime minister, Zhao Guogong, Zheng Gong and others. They are the center of power."
"Husband, I often say that when you have strength, you need to negotiate terms. You can't just let things happen."
From the perspective of the residents of Chang'an City, is Lishan really kind?
To the rich and powerful, it is abhorrent for Lishan to spread money to win people's hearts.
For merchants, Lishan is like draining their blood. Lishan's goods are so cheap, how can they, merchants, make money?
To the owners of major workshops in Guanzhong, Lishan is even more vicious, having given workers such generous remuneration and having such strong productivity.
They have more labor language and opposition in their hands, which makes it more difficult for them to enslave the villagers.
Money will change a person's mind. Just as Xuanzang said, no matter how much money you have in Lishan, it is all external things. People who pursue profit will end up with a lot of evil in the end.
Zhang Yang walked with Li Yue. She liked to see the flowers and plants in Lishan Mountain, see how the fruit trees planted earlier were growing, and see if the ditches on the mountain road were blocked.
Lishan has become stronger, Lishan has become rich, and the family business has become so big that it needs to get on the right track.
What used to be a small fight has now become a big group. If this group wants to be safe and sound for a long time, it needs to be managed.
Manage your connections and relationships with the court.
Li Yue was holding a pine branch in her hand, waving it on the wild grass on both sides of the mountain road. Seeing her husband suddenly laughing, she asked, "What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at what our daughter said."
Zhang Yang held her hand and smiled: "My daughter said that the court is a bandit."
Li Yue dropped the pine branch in his hand, "Did you teach me this?"
"I will not teach our daughter to say such things. It was probably your grandpa who taught her to say such things."
Seeing his wife frowning and thinking, Zhang Yang added: "Your grandpa Huang taught her how to rebel, but you, a mother, don't care."
Li Yue turned her head in disdain, "You, the father, don't care."
Late at night, Aunt Yang took care of the little princess and went to sleep. Then she saw that the princess and the prince had also fallen asleep. She looked towards the main house. The lights in the study were still on. What she saw were two figures.
The figure of Her Royal Highness the Princess holds a scroll in one hand, and the magistrate holds a pen.
You can still vaguely hear the conversation in the study, and it seems that the couple had some disputes.
"There is no need for Grandpa Huang to intervene in this negotiation. He doesn't understand anything."
"If your father comes too, Lishan will be very passive."
"Even if my father comes, we still have to discuss the matter."
The list of negotiators includes Shangguan Yi, Shi Xun, Ouyang Xun, Li Tai and Li Xiaogong.
When it comes to discussing matters, Li Yue felt a little guilty but added Li Yuan to the list.
"Xiao Hui and Xiao Wu are also going together. They know Lishan's accounts clearly and can assist their husbands."