The noble families in ancient times have long understood the principle of "not putting all your eggs in one basket". The most well-known among them is the Zhuge family of Langya during the Three Kingdoms period...
For aristocratic families, merits and interests are important, but what is more important is inheritance. How to pass down the family bloodline from generation to generation while being noble is what every clan has been pursuing tirelessly since the beginning of its birth.
matter.
For the sake of inheritance, sometimes even national justice can be abandoned, and there are countless cases where people have to avoid disaster overseas.
Although Fang Xuanling was once a minister, but now he has left the central government, he is not as familiar with the ups and downs in the court as before. Naturally, it is difficult to understand the tense situation from it, but seeing his most admired person
The son made this almost pessimistic judgment, but he was also able to quickly accept it and make suggestions.
"Where do you plan to rent a port in Japan?"
Since it is chosen as a place for the family to avoid disaster, it is natural to proceed with caution. The most important thing is to avoid areas with a prosperous population and a prosperous economy.
Fang Jun said: "In the seaside area of Musashi Country, which belongs to the Eastern Kingdom region in Japan, the population is not large, and most of them are Ezo people. However, the plains are vast, the Negegawa flows into the bay, the water is abundant, the land is fertile, and there is a natural and excellent port.
It is a geomantic treasure land suitable for development and reproduction.”
This was actually the later Tokyo area, with the vast and flat Kanto Plain and excellent ports, making it easy for agriculture and commerce to develop.
It's just that now that the Soga family has stolen the throne of the emperor, Emperor Tenmu and Kairen are finished, it is naturally impossible to set up Suzuka Pass. If the pass is not broken, there is no so-called "Kanto" and "Kansai".
There is a high probability that the name "Edo" will not appear in the future...
However, the history has changed, but the mountains and terrain cannot be changed. The Kanto Plain is flat and fertile, and it is really the best colonial spot. With a little development, it will definitely attract a large number of Ezo people, Japanese people, and Tang people to settle. However, most of the Japanese countries are now
It is a barren land, and only a few Ezo people have settled in the Kanto Plain area, and the nobles of the Japanese country simply disdain it.
In fact, since gold, silver, and copper minerals have been mined in various parts of the Japanese country, a large number of wealthy businessmen from the Tang Dynasty have arrived in the Japanese country one after another, divided the land to rule and ceded the land, and crazily plundered the mineral deposits and population of the Japanese country. In addition, due to the abundant rainfall in the Japanese country,
, rich nutrients deposited after many volcanic eruptions, farming is also very productive.
With the passage of waterways and the prosperity of sea trade, the wealthy families and merchants in the Tang Dynasty have already set their sights overseas. After all, after more than a thousand years of development in China, most of the plains have been reclaimed, and many superficial mineral deposits have also been exploited.
The cost of intensive farming and deep mining is getting higher and higher. Where can we compare with the fertile soil and rich mineral resources in any place outside Shanghai?
In particular, although this part of the income still needs to pay taxes, and the tax rate is not low, it is impossible for the court to know the output of every place, so it can only use estimation methods and collect some symbolic taxes.
Endowment, this makes the profits of merchants and aristocratic families reach an incredible level.
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The father and son started talking and immediately lost track of time.
By the time some general details were discussed, it was already dark outside and it was almost evening.
Fang Xuanling rubbed his sore waist: "In the spring of next year, you will tidy up the academy that was originally located on the bank of Wusong River. Your father will take Fang Shu, Fang You and a group of students to the south of the Yangtze River to live temporarily in the name of traveling.
If I lived there for three to five years, others might not be suspicious."
Fang Jun nodded and said, "If this happens, my father will suffer."
After all, I felt a little sorry in my heart. If he had not firmly supported Li Chengqian, but adopted a bystander attitude, then relying on Fang Xuanling's status and his Fang Jun's achievements would be enough to protect himself. Even if Li Zhi succeeded in ascending to the throne, he would not be able to protect himself.
How is the Fang family?
As a result, his political ideas put the entire family into crisis. His father, who was in his sixties, had to leave his hometown and work hard to protect the family bloodline...
Fang Xuanling didn't take it seriously and said calmly: "A real man must have some ideals and pursuits to stand in the world. My son is gifted with extraordinary talents and has lofty ambitions. How can he follow the crowd like those ordinary people? If he could...
The ambition in my heart is that it will be beneficial to the country and the people, and my name will be remembered in history forever. No matter how big the sacrifice is, there is no need to worry about it."
Fang Jun said solemnly: "My son would like to be taught!"
Fang Xuanling looked at the son in front of him who was getting mature and had a short moustache on his lips. He was becoming more and more like a Yuan Ting Yue Zhi, with a divine light, and he felt very happy in his heart.
Since ancient times, those who achieve great things must not only have amazing talent and perseverance, but also fearless sacrifice.
How many people in the world can foresee the crisis that will happen dozens or hundreds of years later when the entire empire is blooming and burning, and correct and avoid it without hesitation? Looking at the world, how many people can do this?
This can be called a national scholar.
If you have a son like this, what else can you ask for?
The safety of the family is nothing compared to this...
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When we returned to the backyard, lights were already lit in every room.
When Fang Jun entered the hall, he saw that Princess Gaoyang was wearing light clothes. Her hair, which was still moist, had been tied up high, revealing a section of her thin white neck and crystal ears. Fang Jun
Two boys, Shu and Fang You, climbed up and down her knees without stopping for a moment. Wu Meiniang, Jin Shengman, Xiao Shu'er, Qiao'er and all the maids were all sitting beside her.
Seeing Fang Jun walking in, all the girls stood up, gathered their skirts and saluted.
Fang Jun returned the favor, and his two sons had already run over, each hugging one of his legs and shouting "Daddy, hug".
Fang Jun laughed, picked up his two sons one by one with one hand, and kissed the children's tender cheeks respectively, making the two boys giggle and dance with joy.
When they were seated separately, Princess Gaoyang smiled and said with a hint of anger: "Other families only care for grandchildren but not children, but our husband is different. If he continues to be pampered like this, he will have to give birth to two more 'sticks'."
You still have to be stricter in front of me."
Whether it is "caring for grandchildren but not for children" or "being strict with fathers and loving mothers", these are ancient Chinese education methods, but Fang Jun disagrees.
He firmly believes that communication with children is more important. Rather than forcing children to do what they do, it is far better to teach them why they should do what they do.
However, he was enjoying himself at this moment, so naturally he would not talk about education methods with Princess Gaoyang. He asked with a smile: "What were you talking about just now? Are you so happy?"
Xiao Shuer, whose belly was as swollen as a ball, covered her mouth and said with a smile: "I am talking about His Highness holding a sword with his beautiful hands, and the beauty saves the hero!"
Wu Meiniang smiled at this. This legitimate daughter of the Xiao family was usually quiet and peaceful, but she also had a naughty and smart side.
Jin Shengman looked at Princess Gaoyang like a little fangirl, her eyes filled with adoring little stars. This girl has a very wild temperament...
Princess Gaoyang covered her lips with a reserved smile, her beautiful eyes rolled around, and she pretended to be angry: "How can Sister Shuer say that? Our husband is a famous general of the Tang Dynasty who is brave enough to champion the three armies and is invincible. If such a statement is spread, I'm afraid that
I want to make those girls in Pingkangfang who sing "Thousands of Flowers Bloom on the East Wind Night" so disappointed that they will break their hearts... Hee hee!"
Wu Meiniang and Xiao Shuer pursed their lips and smiled, but Jin Shengman looked confused: "Didn't it mean that those oiran girls in Pingkangfang are afraid of avoiding our husband, and they have to politely refuse even if they pay a lot of money to stay overnight?"
Fang Jun's face suddenly darkened and he reprimanded: "How can you talk about such disgusting things when there are children here?"
Gao Yang, Wu Meimei, and Xiao Shuer couldn't hold it back any longer. They laughed so hard that their branches trembled with laughter. Jin Shengman looked confused. What could these two children understand?
Fang Jun was very angry.
Since ancient times, anyone with gifted words and poems has been welcomed by the courtesan fans in the brothels and alleys. If anyone can get a piece of poetry that is sung all over the world, his worth will immediately double. Therefore, for those talented and talented bachelors of letters,
Even if they take it upon themselves to pay for prostitutes and recommend themselves as pillow mats, they are still flocking to her.
But Fang Jun didn't receive this treatment at all.
Because almost every time he goes to a brothel, no matter what his original intention is, the final outcome will be a big fight, which makes the girls in Pingkangfang both love and fear him, and avoid him at all costs.
This matter has long been a joke among the people of Chang'an. Even the officials in the court would make fun of it in front of Fang Jun from time to time. He once fantasized about being able to dominate brothels and courtesans like Li Bai and Liu Yong.
How could Fang Jun not be depressed when he was succeeded by famous actresses?
Even if I plagiarize shamelessly, the difference in treatment cannot be that big...