Pei Xingjian also drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, opened his mouth and exhaled a breath of wine, his spirits were lifted, and he praised: "Good wine!"
Then he also imitated Fang Jun and put a piece of preserved fruit into his mouth, chewed it twice, and said: "The affairs of the Ministry of Civil Affairs are related to the wealth of the empire. I think it is not advisable to act too hastily. As long as it can help the prince to secure the Ministry of Civil Affairs,
This will prevent the battle for reserves from falling into a disadvantage, and then the currency reform plan can be implemented smoothly."
Fang Jun went to get the wine pot, but Pei Xingjian got there first, so he let him pour the wine for him. After thinking for a while, he said: "Now that the economy of the Tang Dynasty has advanced by leaps and bounds, the number of coins has long been insufficient, so the reform of the currency system is imperative. However, it is imperative to carry out currency reform."
We still need to be cautious. How to increase taxes, how to enhance the ability of the Tang Dynasty to dump goods overseas, and how to deprive other countries of their economic foundations. These all need to be explored slowly and cannot be rushed. As you said, as long as you help the prince
To stabilize the Ministry of Civil Affairs, we can do everything else slowly, and we cannot blindly rush for quick success and quick gains just for the sake of making achievements, that is not our ultimate goal."
Currency reform has such a huge impact.
After all, he does not have a professional background and knows only a little about the financial field. He still needs to slowly explore with the most outstanding talents of this era, and then formulate a practical policy. Otherwise, if he takes it for granted and implements it rashly, it may not be possible.
Not only will it fail to achieve its goal, it will also suffer the consequences.
The economy of the Tang Dynasty, which was the most powerful in the world, was the sharpest weapon. If it could be used properly, it would be beneficial. However, once the policies were wrong, it would be like tying one's own hands and destroying the foundation.
Of course, due to the insurmountable gap between the size of the Tang economy and the economies of other countries, the error tolerance rate is very large. As long as you are not too stupid and do not understand the economic rules at all, in fact there will always be a certain effect. The difference
It just depends on how big or small the effect is.
Pei Xingjian nodded in approval, then smiled bitterly and said: "I never thought that one day I would be able to enter the Ministry of Civil Affairs and help manage the empire's wealth. This is really unexpected. I am not afraid of your jokes. I often wake up at night recently, lest I
I have failed my trust and am terrified."
In fact, except for the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, the other four departments of the imperial court require corresponding professional abilities, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve outstanding results.
Fang Jun drank a glass of wine and said with relief: "Who knows it from birth? It's not all learned by working hard and slowly figuring it out. After entering the Ministry of Civil Affairs, you can work hard, one can accumulate merit and expand your qualifications, and the other
You can also take the opportunity to build a good relationship with the prince and let the prince know your abilities. After three to five years, you can seek to be transferred to the outside world to take charge of the military and political power of a place. If you can achieve results, you can transfer it back to the center after one or two terms.
You are qualified to participate in the political affairs of Henan. At that time, as long as the prince can keep his position as crown prince or even successfully ascend the throne, you will be able to enter the political hall and serve as a prime minister by keeping your promise."
Pei Xingjian only felt that his eye sockets were burning, and he was extremely moved in his heart.
But his development for the next twenty years has been planned step by step...
He put down his wine glass, stood up, knelt down in front of Fang Jun, and said gratefully: "I'm just a dude from Hedong. I spend my whole day acting ostentatiously and playing with things. Fortunately, the Duke of Yue loves me. He not only gives me a heavy responsibility, but also values and cultivate me."
, there is no way to repay this kind of kindness. I will definitely look down on you in this life, and it will be difficult to repay your great kindness even if my body is broken into pieces. If you disobey in the slightest, both humans and gods will abandon you!"
These words are indeed sincere.
Who could have imagined that when Fang Jun brought him to Huating Town, he actually gave himself the position of long history and entrusted himself with the "first land in the world". Even during the two years when Fang Jun returned to Beijing, he was completely responsible for it.
Pei Xingjian single-handedly controls?
It was during this period that Pei Xingjian completed the transformation from a talented and intelligent son of a family to a capable minister and official. It is no exaggeration to say that the experience he had while in charge of Huating Town will play a decisive role in his future life.
effect.
This reuse and trust is worth repaying in his lifetime...
The character of the Wei and Jin Dynasties was strong, the bookmanship was strong, and the scholars only died for their close friends.
Fang Jun laughed, stretched out his hand to pull Pei Xingjian up, and feigned anger: "You and I are regarded as brothers. We have always had the same ideas and treated each other with sincerity. Why are we acting like this? Our original intention in assisting the prince is to better build the Tang Dynasty.
, to add bricks and tiles to the coming glorious and prosperous age, so that our hard work can make this country more dazzling, so that the stained history will also have our name! Eternally later, descendants will mention this glorious and prosperous age, and
In the glory days of the Han Dynasty, the glorious years of ancient and modern times were dominated by the sons of our Han family. We participated in them and even created them ourselves. What kind of meritorious deeds are this that will last forever? This is the goal we strive for, not to form cliques.
The faction is like a fool! Those bureaucrats who put their own selfish desires at heart will eventually tremble in front of us and be dimmed!"
Pei Xingjian felt like his blood was boiling.
Throughout the ages, which person in a high position does not want to be famous throughout the ages and be famous for centuries? But a person in the world has too many constraints and too many limitations. How many people can really leave fame and fortune behind?
To wholeheartedly seek the welfare of all people and create peace for all generations?
How lucky I am to be able to be in such a ranks created by Fang Jun despite my ignorance!
Although the comrades in this ranks do not have many opportunities to show themselves at the moment, and more people are still struggling to climb to the top of power, he believes that one day when these people take control of the power of this empire, after all, they are a
Such an earth-shaking and ancient golden momentum!
If a group of like-minded people can continue to strive towards such a lofty ideal, overcome obstacles all the way, and enter with determination, then there is no need to regret death?!
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The carriage came to a stop in front of the Pei family's residence in Chang'an. Pei Xingjian bid farewell to Fang Jun and got off the carriage, temporarily going home to rest for a few days. In the past few years, he has been in Huating Town, Zhangzhang, Jiangnan, and has not returned home for several years. At this moment, he is standing
Outside the square gate, my mood was agitated for a moment and it was difficult to restrain myself.
After thinking for a long time, I just stepped into the square gate...
Fang Jun rode a carriage all the way to the Chengtian Gate of the Imperial City. He got off the carriage and came to the gate. A guard had already come forward. When he saw it was Fang Jun, he was startled. He quickly nodded and bowed with a flattering smile: "So it turns out that
You are the Duke of Yue. When will you return to Beijing? You should inform us in advance so that the brothers can prepare a banquet for you."
Fang Jun took a look at the guard, who seemed kind-hearted, but couldn't remember his name for a moment, so he smiled and said: "I have been away from the capital for two months. I should report to His Majesty when I return to the capital. How dare you show favoritism and ignore the court rules? Eat and drink.
This kind of thing is easy to talk about, just wait a few days and we can all get together."
He has already become a legendary figure among the noble disciples of Chang'an. Except for some who are hostile to him because of their different camps, who among them does not sincerely admire him? However, Fang Jun has never put on airs, even if he is in a high position.
, even higher than the official titles of the elders in the families of these noble children, but they can still get along with each other.
The guard was a little flattered: "Then we have agreed... Please wait a moment, and I will let you know when you come in."
Fang Jun nodded.
The imperial guard quickly entered the Chengtian Gate and turned around after a long while. Behind him was a chamberlain who respectfully stepped forward to salute Fang Jun and said: "Your Majesty has summoned me. Duke Yue, please enter with your servants."
Fang Jun bowed his hands to the guard in front of the door and followed the chamberlain into Tai Chi Palace.
It is a severe cold in Guanzhong. Although it has not snowed yet this year, the flowers and trees in the palace have already withered, the pavilions and pavilions seem more distant, and the high walls and cornices have become more majestic.
The path paved with blue bricks was cleanly swept. Fang Jun followed the chamberlain all the way to the Dragon Palace. The chamberlain entered the room and asked Fang Jun to come in. After a moment, he turned around and asked Fang Jun to come in.
Fang Jun entered the Dragon Palace, changed his shoes in the side hall, and then went straight to the imperial study room behind the main hall and asked to be admitted.
His Majesty Li Er prepared a pot of food and asked his chamberlain to prepare some cakes. When he saw Fang Jun coming in, he bowed to the ground and said, "I have an audience with your Majesty." He waved his hand casually and said with a smile, "Return all the way from Jiangnan."
, the journey is tiring, and the climate in Guanzhong is extremely bitter and cold, so come over quickly for a cup of tea and a few cakes."
It is said that although His Majesty Li Er frequently beat and scolded Fang Jun without showing any mercy, in fact he rarely displayed the music of the emperor and his father-in-law in private. He often sat across from each other drinking wine and drinking tea, quite like acquaintances who had forgotten the years.
Fang Jun accepted the order, went to His Majesty Li Er and knelt down. When he saw His Majesty Li Er actually holding the pot with his own hands to pour him tea, he quickly reached for the teapot and said in fear: "I don't dare to be a humble minister!"
His Majesty Li Er seemed to be smiling but not smiling. He avoided his hand and insisted on pouring tea for him, saying: "Why don't you dare to take it? Your Fang Erlang turned his hands to make clouds and rain, and the whole Jiangnan was renovated by you. How much?
A man can only keep his head after losing his fortune. With such murderous intent and courage, no one in the government or the public can match him. If you don't dare to take it, who else dares to take it? Come, come, come, I will pour tea for you with my own hands and congratulate you on your marriage.
Erlang traveled across the Yangtze River and conquered the heroes!"
Fang Jun was immediately confused and didn't know why.
We worked tirelessly to travel to the south of the Yangtze River, but it was all for your son. Now things have been done beautifully, and His Royal Highness the King of Wei has gained gold and silver. However, when I turned around, instead of saying a word of praise and thanks, you acted so strangely.