The Yuan family frequently took action, and carriages loaded with gifts pulled countless rare treasures in the warehouse to various powerful families in Guanzhong, and even the palace of Qingliu Yushi. Carts of gifts, transactions, and cooperation, the Yuan family has been doing it for many generations. The strong connections accumulated were revealed at this moment.
Some of the families who were favored by the Yuan family accepted the gifts to show their careful consideration, and some immediately expressed their full support. However, few of them drove the gifts out of the door and said a few ruthless words, "We should not work together if we have different paths." talk.
No one wants to offend such a behemoth...
On the other side, Wang Gui's lingering sick bed was exhausted. He ordered his daughter, Princess Nanping, to visit him, and ordered Tang Jian, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, to prepare medicine and food for him. However, before Wang Gui died in this room, another message came from the other side. News that Wei Zheng is seriously ill.
These famous officials who single-handedly created the prosperous age of Zhenguan, after releasing their sparkling talents, left their splendid trajectories like meteors in the sky and gradually fell...
His Majesty Li Er was in deep sorrow.
The whole of Chang'an is filled with depression, and beneath this depression, there is a deep restlessness hidden...
The thing that the people of Chang'an talk about the most during this New Year is the splendid fireworks scene on the sky street outside Zhuque Gate on New Year's Eve!
Through tireless efforts, unremitting research and experiments, the craftsmen of Fangjia Fireworks Workshop have finally made great progress in fireworks manufacturing technology. When the colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky like gorgeous peonies amidst the sound of firecrackers that resound throughout Chang'an City, it is It seems that the coming years are as brilliant as fireworks, the great Tang Dynasty is prosperous, and the Zhenguan era is coming as scheduled!
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During the Zhenguan Dynasty, there were many civil servants and famous generals. They all contributed to the founding of the country. They supported each other and fought side by side for many years before they achieved their current prominent status and unparalleled achievements. Even though most people had some kind of troubles among themselves, the overall situation was still the same. Presenting a great situation of unity and progress.
In this case, status is not so obvious and deliberate.
The noble Prince of Hejian County would have a drink and chat in the lobby with an old soldier with only one shoulder who came to the house to pay New Year's greetings. Fang Xuanling, the prime minister of the dynasty, would also have a chat with an old official who used to be his subordinate. They chatted and laughed happily, and the old officials who brought a chicken to pay New Year greetings to their former superiors would be presented with a cart of silk and satin before leaving...
Naturally, as the head of the feudal officials, Fang Jun did not have much opportunity to show off his official title. As the second generation leader of the Fang family, he had to replace his eldest brother Fang Yizhi to go to various families to pay New Year's greetings, nod and say auspicious words. Unspeakable suffering.
There is no way, he is not a junior official, but his seniority is small. How can he dare to show any slightness in the face of a large group of uncles and uncles? None of the civil servants and generals who have followed His Majesty Li Er to fight and conquer this country for many years are easy to offend. Cheng Yaojin, the devil in the world, ignored Fang Jun who was saying auspicious words. He just looked at the gift list in his hand and casually asked Fang Jun to send a hundred and eighty Dongzhu to him when he went back to use as a dowry for his daughter. The banquet has been prepared, let’s wait and see when Dongzhu will be delivered...
Fang Jun was so angry that he put his hand on his forehead. How could a person be so shameless?
I’ve heard of asking for bribes, but I’ve never heard of naming names of people asking for bribes!
Furthermore, do we need to bribe you?
Yes, for the sake of you being Chubi's father, we will tolerate it. Besides, the Cheng family girl and I are also close friends, so it is not too much to add a dowry.
The most irritating thing was that when giving a salute, Wei Zheng, who was lying on the hospital bed, sternly scolded him for not bending down at an adequate angle, saying that he was ignorant and ignorant of the six etiquettes. Fang Jun was so angry that he almost cursed!
This old guy was so angry when he cursed, how could he die in a short while?
He turned around and impeached Wei Zheng in front of His Majesty Li Er, pretending to be sick and pitiful in order to win His Majesty's sympathy. It was really with ulterior motives. It's a pity that His Majesty Li Er was wise, powerful and wise when it didn't involve him personally. How could he listen to Fang Jun? A clever trick?
He kicked him away and quickly went to prepare the newspaper.
After the third day of the Lunar New Year, the endless New Year greetings from house to house came to an end, but the troubles did not stop. Before the third day of the Lunar New Year, it was the time for Mesozoic officials like Fang Jun to go to the homes of the Duke of Xungui to pay New Year greetings, and After the third day of the Lunar New Year, it is time for them to receive New Year greetings from their subordinates at home...
Compared with Fang Jun's emotional cards when he went to the homes of princes and relatives to pay New Year's greetings, his subordinates were much more direct and shameless. Although he had given a New Year's gift before, he could not go empty-handed when paying New Year's greetings. , one precious gift after another was carried into the mansion like a stream of water, and officials at all levels lined up to say flattering and auspicious words, making Fang Jun's head grow bigger.
When Wang Xuance came to pay New Year's greetings to Fang Jun, he was left to eat by Fang Jun. The officials at all levels who were waiting to receive him in the concierge were so envious that their eyes were red with envy. They all looked sideways, guessing which family Wang Xuance was, or whether he was a child of a wealthy family. Is he a proud man from a poor family who is talented in literature?
"Take a good look at these. I have asked Your Majesty to set up a newspaper publishing department in Jingzhao Mansion to control and supervise public opinion. This is the charter set by me. Please read it carefully. If you have any ideas, please You can propose that you will be responsible for setting up this department in the future and manage it directly. You don’t need to pay attention to the rest of the people in Jingzhao Mansion, and you can directly report to me."
Fang Jun handed Wang Xuance the newspaper handling procedures, purpose, etc. that he had urgently "drafted" these days.
Wang Xuance was so excited that he almost fainted!
Although there is no clear grade, this position is simply a road to heaven! I am directly responsible to Fang Jun, and Fang Jun is directly responsible to His Majesty. Doesn’t it mean that I have become His Majesty’s direct subordinate and will definitely enter His Majesty’s position? Within sight?
Damn it!
This is the rhythm of flying...
Wang Xuance's face turned red, he put the pile of letters into his arms as if they were treasures, and solemnly expressed his position: "Please rest assured, Lord Marquis, my subordinates will work diligently, serve the country with loyalty, and live up to Your Majesty's trust. I will not give up even if I die!"
This is an opportunity like smoke rising from ancestral graves!
As long as you do well and do well, and become Fang Jun's confidant and enter His Majesty's eyes, you will have room to display your ambitions, and you can expect great things!
Fang Jun smiled and said: "This matter seems simple, but in fact it is extremely difficult. This newspaper called "Zhenguan Weekly" is a biological thing. How it operates and its core positioning are unprecedented. It needs to be explored and improved little by little. , Xuance has a long way to go!"
Wang Xuance nodded quickly and stated that he would use all his energy and potential to do his best to do this well.
Let Wang Xuance go back and study and ponder on his own, Fang Jun called Li Yifu in again.
"New Year's greetings to Mr. Hou..."
When it comes to flattery and clever words, ten Wang Xuance are not as good as one Li Yifu!
I just saw Wang Xuance in the concierge being called into the study by Fang Jun, and then leaving in high spirits with excitement on his face. Li Yifu felt all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred in his heart...
After all, he is also the head of a county. Isn't it better to take refuge in Fang Jun's wharf than to be reused as a city gate official?
Fang Jun pushed a big red official post on the desk in front of Li Yifu and said lightly: "Look at this, are you satisfied?"
Li Yifu picked up the official letter with respectful hands, and just glanced at it, his heart was beating wildly, and his face was flushed!
"I hereby order Li Yifu, the magistrate of Wannian County, to be transferred from his current post and serve as the Shaoyin of Jingzhao Prefecture..."
Shaoyin of Jingzhao Mansion!
This is the second-in-command in the Jingzhao Mansion who is inferior to one person but superior to ten thousand people!
Although it is only in name, the position of power cannot be higher than that of Si Lu and Cheng Wuting, who joined the army, but this jumps directly from the fifth rank to the fourth rank! Don't look at it, this is only a small level, and it is from a supervisor to a supervisor. He became an adjutant, but it is this small level that represents the huge difference between the local area and the central government. Countless officials like him who do not have a deep background will only be able to stop at this level throughout their lives unless they have special opportunities!
It should be noted that Jingzhao Mansion is under the jurisdiction of Yongzhou Mu, and Yongzhou Mu is personally held by His Majesty! The important place in the capital, the heart of the empire, His Majesty's direct subordinates...
This is a prestigious position that is hard to find!