There was a severe drought in Guanzhong last year. If the Ministry of Industry had not gone all out to build irrigation canals and various waterwheels, I am afraid that the people in the audience would have suffered a desperate year. The people are not stupid, especially the people in the capital. There are always various
Through his channels, he was able to find out some secret information, such as Fang Jun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Water Resources at the time, who vigorously promoted waterwheels and the construction of water conservancy and irrigation systems...
If you pay, you will be rewarded.
The eyes of the people are sharp. If an official bullies men and dominates women in the fish and meat village, although there is nothing that can be done to him for the time being, the people will nail him to the pillar of shame in history, and spread word of mouth to revil him, making him infamy for eternity.
Qin Hui, the great traitor of the Song Dynasty, did all the bad things in his life, but he ended up with a happy ending.
When he was alive, he had the emperor's protection and the people could not do anything to him, but after his death, what did the people do?
Since the Song Dynasty, people have been shamefully named Hui.
When I go to the grave, I feel ashamed to be named Qin!
For a nation that cares deeply about their reputation, this is simply a punishment worse than death!
The dirt on the tomb of the Grand Master spreads the stench all over the world!
Do the people really think they have nothing to do with those traitors who have great power? No, they have more vicious punishments. They will accuse you for life and generations, and your children and grandchildren will scold you. Even if you die, your name will be infamy for thousands of years and you will be whipped by your soul!
On the contrary, if you can do practical things for the people, they will remember you in their hearts and think of you forever...
Although Fang Jun's time in the Ministry of Industry was short, he promoted waterwheels, majored in water conservancy, and had previous miracles of "making wind and rain", and his reputation has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Therefore, his reputation among the people is completely opposite to that among officials.
, the people respected him, loved him, praised him, and built a shrine for him! The officials hated him for not abiding by official rules and acting arbitrarily, and they gritted their teeth with hatred!
When Fang Jun's carriage headed to Quchifang to host the house sales ceremony in the gentle breeze and drizzle, the people on the road in twos and threes saw this gorgeous and dazzling carriage from a distance. They would always stand quietly on the side of the street, either paying attention or saluting.
They shouted "Well done Fang Erlang", or simply bowed to the ground and paid homage... These were the people who were obviously directly saved by Fang Jun's favor.
Fang Jun in the carriage simply opened the window and let the drizzle fall into the carriage and wet his clothes. He smiled and waved to the people, feeling both sad and proud...
We have only done a few good deeds in our lives, but they will be remembered in the hearts of the people, and we are grateful. The people living in this land are so honest and simple, and as long as a little kindness is given, they will always remember it in their hearts.
But those high-ranking bureaucrats always keep their eyes fixed on the top, racking their brains and using all their wisdom and working hard to "carry on the will of their superiors", but they never lower their heads to look at those humble people.
People, give them even a little bit of enthusiasm...
This is true both in ancient and modern times.
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It was drizzling, and the gate of Quchifang was closed tightly.
Since the construction started last year, a high square wall has been built first, hiding everything in Quchifang behind the square wall. It is difficult for outsiders to see the whole picture, which makes it even more curious. I don’t know that it was made by Fang Erlang.
What does Quchifang look like?
Of course, few of the people who came to buy a house this time were interested in the quality of the houses in Quchifang...
Outside the gate, hundreds of people were standing in the drizzle, waiting for the gate to open.
Although the heads of the major families did not come in person, they all sent important members of the family, which is enough to show that they attach great importance to Fang Jun. It is impossible not to pay attention to Fang Jun. Everyone knows that being able to enter the newly formed navy is equivalent to receiving meritorious service.
But no one is sure how many children from aristocratic families Fang Jun will recruit into the Navy.
If it were anyone else, the quota for recruiting children from aristocratic families might be released due to pressure from the aristocratic families.
But Fang Jun...
Who doesn't know that this is a big stick that can only accept soft things but not hard ones? If the new prince-in-law is offended, it is entirely possible that he will declare in anger that he will not recruit any children from the aristocratic family. This is a price that the aristocratic family cannot bear.
Why don't you take advantage of your merits and give them to the soldiers and civilians for nothing?
That kind of result is not what the family wants to see.
Being able to spend money to buy a house makes me happy, and by the way, I get a quota, which is completely acceptable to the wealthy families.
Nowadays, Fang Jun has a saying that has long been popular in Guanzhong, which is deeply believed by the hairpin disciples of the aristocratic family - anything that can be solved with money is not a problem!
So insightful...
Fang Jun's carriage arrived in front of the square gate. As soon as he opened the door, someone gathered around him.
"Fang's Consort, I am the steward of the Prince's Mansion in Hejian County. Before His Highness the Prince left, he also told me that when I see Fang's Consort, I will invite you to the mansion for a banquet in the near future."
This was sent by Li Xiaogong to support the occasion. Fang Jun nodded with a smile.
To a certain extent, this is Fang Jun's shilling to prepare for unexpected events...
"Master Marquis, I am the steward of the Lu family in Fan Yang. The family is busy with family affairs and the head of the family cannot come to Chang'an to pay a visit to the prime minister. I am very sorry, so he told me to go to the house to pay respects to the prime minister and aunt on behalf of the head of the family."
My mother-in-law’s family also sent people to join in the fun...
A few days ago, I heard my mother mention that there were five or six people from the Fanyang Lu family who passed the imperial examination this time, and they all ranked at the top. The people in the clan were excited. With so many of the children who were ranked first in the capital, it was certain to buy real estate.
, and being able to help Fang Jun is killing two birds with one stone.
Fang Jun also had a smile on his face and exchanged some affectionate greetings.
There is no way, my mother is an uncle, even though I have never met several cheap uncles from the Lu family, let alone have any feelings for each other, I still have to give my mother some face, and show a friendly and kind attitude in front of the Lu family...
The steward of the Lu family smiled so hard that the wrinkles on his face spread.
"Fanghuangma, the younger one is from the Bolingcui family..."
"Master Hou, this old slave belongs to the Pei family in Hedong..."
The greetings and smiling faces made Fang Jun feel confused for a moment.
They are all well-known aristocratic families. When did Fang Er become so influential that he could let these self-respecting and aloof wealthy families lower their stature and come to support themselves? Did I underestimate the importance of the Navy?
Or... do these guys want to build a good relationship with themselves and enter Jiangnan's business?
Fang Jun laughed and dealt with it, suddenly feeling enlightened.
It’s so damn unprofitable that I can’t afford to go early... But if you want to take advantage of our second room, you have to be prepared for bloodletting first!
A group of servants from the Fang Mansion, as well as the second son of the Liu family, Liu Tianyang, the leader of the "construction team", were already waiting in front of the gate. The secretary sent by Wannian County and the servant who managed Quchifang were also there. When they saw Fang
Jundu saluted respectfully.
Fang Jun waved his hand, and the servants stepped forward and opened the door.
After its completion, Quchifang was unveiled to outsiders for the first time.
As the gate of the square slowly opened, through the wider and wider cracks in the door, a beautiful picture seemed to fall from the sky and rise from the ground, displayed in front of everyone.
Suddenly, I was amazed!
Behind the gate of the square, tall pear trees are blooming in the drizzle. Although they were transplanted last year, they are not in bloom this year, but the pear trees are all over the square.
Strings of snow-white pear blossoms covered the entire branch. From a distance, it looked like there were only bunches of snow-white flowers. The small and broken flowers bloomed faintly against the branches in the misty rain. They were ethereal, quiet, and so beautiful.
People are intoxicated!
The bluestone road, black tiles and white walls, each house is like a picture scroll, neat and clean, spread along both sides of the spacious and flat street. The terrain in the square is not flat, but the houses are
The terrain is well-proportioned and the layout is unique.
It is drizzling, and the falling flowers are like snow. They are integrated into one body, and the cold fragrance reaches the sky. It is light and white, making your heart tremble. There are scattered beads and broken jade, hanging like drops. They are shaking, and the jasmine is falling...
In the distance, the clear water of Qujiang Pool is rippling with misty waves, which is as poetic as picturesque.
Is this a neighborhood in Chang'an City?
This is simply more beautiful than the prince's mansion!
The rich families who originally planned to come here to show their favor to Fang Jun were suddenly conquered by the beautiful and poetic Quchifang in front of them, and their eyes turned red. Originally they just spent money to buy Fang Jun a happy life, but now they suddenly realized that this money
How can you not be extra surprised when you are convinced by the flowers?
Fang Jun held an oil-paper umbrella in one hand, raised his hand in vain, and said with a smile: "Everyone, if you are interested in buying real estate in Quchifang, please come to me."
With that said, he walked towards the square gate where the workshop workers lived.