With Li Xiaogong's current position of power, it can be said that he has reached the pinnacle of the clan, and there is no room for advancement. His pursuit can only be achieved through money and the enjoyment of continuous progress.
But if you keep Zuixian Tower for the sake of money, you will be mistaken for making friends with the ministers of the court and the nobles of the family...
Not the work of a wise man.
Li Xiaogong was not a fool. Fang Jun reminded him a little, and he woke up with horror.
Nodding, Li Xiaogong said: "Thank you Erlang for your advice. I was in the middle of the game, but I was confused and couldn't see the way forward. I almost went astray! But it just so happens that I invited Erlang to come today. I also have something to discuss. Now
It happens to coincide with Erlang’s suggestion.”
Fang Jun asked: "I wonder what the prince is doing?"
Li Xiaogong said: "I heard that Erlang had an agreement with Sinong Temple to compile the "Nongshu" with Sinong Qing Dou Jing?"
"It's true."
"I have a merciless request, and I want to ask Erlang to allow me to participate in it. But Erlang can rest assured, since he is involved, he will naturally do something. There are yamen and aristocratic families in various prefectures and counties in Guanzhong eight hundred miles from Qinchuan.
How about I call on you and use the counties in Guanzhong as a place for experimentation after the "Nongshu" is written?"
"The Book of Agriculture" is an unprecedented collection of miscellaneous agricultural knowledge from all over the world. Therefore, even if it is compiled into a book, a place will be needed to verify whether the farming techniques summarized in the book are correct and can increase food production.
The best testing place is naturally Guanzhong.
However, Fang Jun now has a fierce struggle with the family members, and the family members control more than 80% of the land in Guanzhong. Fang Jun stepped forward to open up experimental land on a large scale, and the results can be imagined.
But Li Xiaogong is different.
As the most famous general in the Li Tang clan, who dares not to sell his face?
But what puzzles Fang Jun is Li Xiaogong’s motives...
"Why is the prince interested in "Nongshu"?"
"I have no interest in all farming matters."
Fang Jun was a little confused...
Since you, the old man, have all your ambitions and interests above the bells and pans, concubines and maids, then you are open to having fun. Who else in the Tang Dynasty dares to stop you? Even the free and painful Yushi Yanguan
Just a few words of impeachment, how could His Majesty Li Er convict you for such a trivial matter?
Li Xiaogong sighed and said: "If you don't accumulate good deeds, you won't be able to become famous; if you don't accumulate evil, you won't be able to destroy yourself."
Fang Jun: "..."
This Hejian County King is so scared!
It’s no wonder that the Guanlong Group, which had strongly supported His Majesty Li Er’s ascension to the throne, suffered a merciless attack from His Majesty Li Er because of conflicting interests that threatened the stability of the imperial power. What’s more, he, a lackey who charged into battle?
With His Majesty Li Er's temperament, a scenario like "the cunning rabbit dies and the lackey is cooked" may not happen, but what happens after His Majesty Li Er?
Will the next emperor allow him, the most popular general in the clan, to exist?
Therefore, Li Xiaogong relied on compiling agricultural books to enhance his reputation among the people and at the same time reduce his influence within the clan...
Far-sighted!
Fang Jun was filled with admiration.
From the perspective of a time traveler, besides loving money, Li Xiaogong actually has very good vision and abilities.
And how do you know that his love for money is not another way of "self-defilement"?
If this is really the case, it is no longer "far-sighted", but can be praised as "old and cunning"!
But Li Xiaogong's next sentence made Fang Jun doubt his judgment.
"Since Erlang asked me to cut off the Zuixian Tower, he should naturally point me to a bright road to make a fortune. Otherwise, would all the concubines and maids in this mansion go drink the northwest wind?"
Li Xiaogong's words are reasonable and confident.
Fang Jun almost collapsed.
How much do you like money?
Didn’t I build a shipyard with you and make a lot of money every day? Are you still not satisfied?
Furthermore, I am doing you a favor by advising you to stop this Zuixian Tower. How can you fall out and rely on me?
Since ancient times, many people who love money have been shameless...
Fang Jun shook his head and sighed, but after thinking deeply, he nodded and said: "Speaking of which, there has been a big deal recently, and the profits are of course not a big deal. I just wonder if the county prince has the courage?"
Li Xiaogong's eyes suddenly shone, and his tone was firm: "Courage? The most important thing I don't lack is courage! Especially when it comes to making money! Tell me what kind of business it is. If there is another business like the Jiangnan Salt Farm, it would be the best.
!”
When it comes to the salt farm, Li Xiaogong has a feeling of irritability: "Time is not with me, and I am jealous and jealous"!
How big a profit is that?
The most powerful thing is that it can continue to operate for generations to come and rest with the country!
However, I am too far away, but I have not benefited from it at all. How can I not sigh with regret?
Fang Jun said: "Of course it's not as crazy as the salt farm, but it's still rich enough."
Li Xiaogong's energy and spirit instantly increased, and he said eagerly: "Tell me quickly and listen!"
If Fang Jun can say "rich", then it is definitely rich!
Li Xiaogong will never miss this opportunity!
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "This matter is still being planned. We can't let any news out for the time being. We still hope that the county prince Haihan will do it. However, we can explain it a little bit. If the county prince wants to participate, how much money he will invest is secondary.
, your main task is to resist the Guanlong Group and carry it to death!"
Li Xiaogong took a breath!
Resist...the entire Guanlong Group?
His first reaction was not embarrassment, but ecstasy!
Fang Jun is an honest guy who always puts in big money and produces big returns!
How big a risk is it to resist the entire Guanlong Group to the death? Otherwise, your reputation will be ruined! Half of them can't stand it, and it just so happens that he, Li Xiaogong, is one of the few people who can withstand it!
Such a big risk means the rewards are absolutely huge!
The invincible commander on the battlefield licked his thick lips, stared at Fang Jun and asked: "If you reveal it a little bit, how much profit will there be?"
This is okay, Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "At least it won't be less than two million yuan!"
"Done!"
Li Xiaogong slammed the table, and without even asking what he was doing, he just expressed his position: "No matter what you do, as long as it is not a rebellion, then it will be my share!"
Before Fang Jun could speak, he heard someone say: "Why are we talking about rebellion? What big thing does Brother Wang want to do? Do you have to be a part of it?"
They both turned their heads at the same time.
Fang Jun was slightly surprised, who could enter Li Xiaogong's room without permission?
Li Xiaogong's face was gloomy, with a faint hint of thunder.
Do you really think that I am too old to be able to kill people with a knife, so my subordinates dare to deal with them randomly, and actually dare to put people into the room where I am talking without asking for permission?
But when he saw clearly who was coming, his anger dissipated instantly, he waved his hand and said: "It turns out to be Chengfan, come on, come on, come and sit here."
Fang Jun also quickly stood up to greet him and said, "I have met the Prince of Jiangxia."
The visitor laughed, clasped his fists and said, "We are all members of our own family, so why should we be so polite? Just sit down, Erlang."
This person is Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia County.
Nian was quite studious, admired the wise men, and never used his power to bully others. Among the clans in the early Tang Dynasty, only he and Li Xiaogong, the prince of Hejian County, were the most praised by people at the time.
In the second year of Wude, Li Shimin led his army to cross the Yellow River on the ice from Longmen Pass, stationed troops at Baibi, and confronted Liu, Wu and Zhou's main force, Song Jingang's army. He formed a horn with the Tang army that was stationed in Jiangzhou and advanced on Song Jingang's army.
Li Daozong was seventeen years old and went into battle with Li Shimin for the first time.
Li Shimin climbed to Yubi City to observe the military situation and turned around and asked Li Daozong: "The thieves are relying on the crowd to invite me to a decisive battle. What do you think we should do?" Li Daozong replied: "Liu Wuzhou took advantage of the victory and his troops were unstoppable. It should be defeated by tactics."
Moreover, a rabble cannot last long. If we can hold on to the fort to frustrate its energy and wait for its food, we can capture it without a fight."
Later, Liu Wu and Zhou's army retreated overnight because they ran out of food. The Tang army pursued them to Jiezhou and won in a battle.
The Tang army recaptured the key areas in Hedong, which was of great significance to the consolidation of Guanzhong and the subsequent struggle for the Central Plains. The fledgling Li Daozong was indispensable and showed his extraordinary military talent!
Later, Li Daozong participated in the defeat of Liu Wuzhou and made great military achievements. Together with Li Xiaogong, he was known as the "two heroes of the clan" and was called a virtuous general.
His Majesty Li Er even said words of praise last year for defeating Wang Shichong, annihilating the Eastern Turks, Tuyuhun and many other battles, which made great achievements in the expansion of the territory of the Tang Dynasty: "The only generals today are Li Ji, Daozong and Xue Wanche."
As a relative of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Daozong was like Wei Qing and Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty. He fought in all directions and made outstanding achievements. His achievements were definitely not inferior to those of Hou Junji, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Jingde and others who were famous in later generations.
Of course, the reason why Fang Jun pays so much attention to Li Daozong is actually because this man has a precious daughter who married into Tubo and became Princess Wencheng...