Chapter 932 Wanjia gives birth to Buddha Huatinghou
Chapter 932: Wanjia gives birth to Buddha Huatinghou
Fang Jun nodded and said: "The new bamboo paper will be officially launched on the day when the shipping department starts operations. The cost of this bamboo paper is extremely low and the quality is excellent. Mr. Lu has a long-term vision and does not intend to make a profit at too high a price.
, but followed the route of small profits but quick turnover, first paving the bamboo paper path throughout the Tang Dynasty, and then selling it overseas."
"It's so good. Reputation is more important than anything else. This move will definitely make the Lu family highly respected by scholars all over the world. With public support, wealth will naturally come naturally. This is the right path that a family should take."
Zhou Boxian praised.
The two of them never mentioned the so-called "selling of weapons"...
In fact, both of them knew what the other meant.
The Zhou family was afraid of Fang Jun, so they secretly supported Zhang Liang instead of making a big show of opposition. Fang Jun's charges were really serious, but they were mostly meant to scare people. It was impossible to wipe out the Gu family just now and then turn around and kill him again.
The Zhou family ransacked their homes.
In that case, the whole Jiangnan will be in chaos and everyone will be in danger.
What Fang Jun wants is Zhou's attitude, and today Zhou Boxian personally came to discuss the cooperative operation of Yangxian Black Tea to give him this attitude...
They are all smart people, so there is no need to say anything unnecessary.
"Since Brother Zhou is here, why not go with me to Shibosi Yamen to witness the unprecedented new system of the Tang Dynasty?"
Fang Jun sent out an invitation.
Today is the day for the operation of the Shipping Department. Merchants from all over the Yangtze River, the Central Plains, and Guanzhong have gathered together, waiting to see what the regulations of this unprecedented new yamen are. The establishment of the Shipping Department is equivalent to the maritime merchants.
Cutting off the flesh is a consensus among everyone, but we don’t know how far the flesh is cut and whether it can be tolerated...
The whole world is curious.
Zhou Boxian smiled bitterly, shook his head and sighed: "Master Hou still has no intention of letting me go..."
All the gentry and merchants from the south of the Yangtze River were present, and it was self-evident that Fang Jun dragged him along. From now on, the Zhou family of Yangxian was completely on Fang Jun's boat, unable to get off even if he wanted to.
Of course, what Zhou Boxian didn't realize yet was that the boat was on board, but no one wanted to get off, and no one could even drive it away...
Fang Jun laughed loudly and teased: "Brother Zhou, why did you say this? I have always heard that Jiangdong is moist and has a beautiful climate, and there are numerous beauties from the Shen and Zhou tribes. If I hadn't been recruited by His Majesty as your consort, I wouldn't have hired a matchmaker right now.
I went to the Zhou family to find a beautiful woman who I thought would be a good match, why should I not let it go?"
The Shen and Zhou tribes produce beauties, this has been said since ancient times.
Fang Jun was just joking, and the speaker didn't mean it, but Zhou Boxian was moved in his heart, and the listener was interested. It is certain that the future of the person in front of him is unlimited. There is no need to doubt whether he will be a general or a prime minister. Now there is a folk saying "Twenty years later"
There is a legend that Fang Jun will control the imperial court." Many people acknowledge this.
It's not okay to go against Fang Jun, so building a good relationship is inevitable.
This is already the emperor's consort, so if the Zhou family chooses a woman from the clan to be his concubine, it will not be considered an insult to the Zhou family. After all, the head wife is a royal princess with golden branches and jade leaves...
The two of them had their own thoughts. As soon as they got up, they saw Sun Chengen, the magistrate of Rudong County, walking in from outside.
This man was always dressed in shabby clothes. Because it was raining outside, he held an umbrella with one hand and lifted up the corner of his official robe with one hand, revealing a pair of patched boots...
As soon as Sun Chengen entered the door, he saw that the two people's eyes were focused on his feet. He looked at the ground in surprise and grinned: "It's raining, so I don't want to wear new shoes. I don't feel bad if my old shoes are dirty.
And heel."
He had a calm demeanor, without any trace of embarrassment or restraint.
Fang Jun was completely convinced by this man, and he politely clasped his fists and said, "I haven't seen you for half a year. Brother Sun is still as charming as ever. I am very relieved."
Sun Chengen laughed loudly, cupped his fists and returned the greeting: "Why, are you afraid that your subordinates will starve to death if they can't afford to eat? Then you have to show your kindness. You are one of the richest people in the world. Helping me, a poor man, is just a way of showing off."
The noble virtue of helping others.”
Every time he saw this poor official, Fang Jun always felt surprisingly relaxed. How many officials in the world could there be who could do things like this and stick to their duties?
He really admires it!
"I heard that Brother Sun's family has a high hall, and he is already eighty years old?"
"Exactly. Jia Yan passed away very early, and Sun now no longer remembers his appearance. Ever since he was sensible, it was Jia Ci's tireless teachings that made Sun what he is today. Fortunately, although Sun has no great talent,
, but he was able to stick to his heart and work for the welfare of the people, and never failed to live up to Jiaci's teachings. A few days ago, a certain person also told Jiaci that the benevolent policies of the Marquis had benefited the elders of Rudong County. Jiaci was very happy to hear this and said that it was
I will burn a few more sticks of incense in front of the Bodhisattva and pray that the prince will live a long life and that the princes will live forever."
Speaking of his old mother, Sun Chengen had a serious look on his face, and his eyes shone with kindness and affection, showing his respect and admiration for his mother.
Fang Jun cupped his fists and returned the greeting: "I'm overly complimentary...I heard that Brother Sun is building a new house recently?"
Sun Chengen was surprised and said: "Master Hou also knows this?"
Fang Jun laughed and said: "Within three hundred miles south of the Yangtze River and north of the Yangtze River, no disturbance can be hidden from my eyes and ears! The most honest and upright magistrate Sun Da built a new house. It is simply a strange news in Jiangzuo. How could I not know this?
?”
Sun Chengen is famous for his integrity. After several years as an official, he still has a clean mind. His sudden construction of a new house even caused great repercussions. People are speculating whether upright officials are also complicit, otherwise where would the money come from? But in the officialdom,
It’s a compliment. Brother, you are finally willing to spend money. You are always so honest. We officials don’t even want to say hello to others when we go out...
Sun Chengen thought Fang Jun was joking and didn't take it seriously.
Zhou Boxian listened to Fang Junfu's words, but his heart skipped a beat, thinking about his family's secret support for Zhang Liang. I'm afraid Fang Jun's words were not necessarily a joke, otherwise how could the Zhou family's secretive behavior be caught when the boat was on the Wusong River?
The navy seized it in one fell swoop, and "everyone got the stolen goods"?
It seems that Fang Jun's control over Jiangnan is much greater than all the Jiangnan nobles imagined...
Fang Jun patted Sun Chengen on the shoulder and said kindly: "This time I went to sea and got a batch of red sandalwood. Since Brother Sun is building a new house, I will give Brother Sun a few pieces to make a set of furniture to welcome him."
It also looks better. Integrity is the best virtue, but don’t isolate yourself from the officialdom. Otherwise, it will be difficult to do anything, and the gain will outweigh the loss. In addition, I would like to select a few good ones.
I’ll keep the sandalwood for my aunt’s birthday.”
Sun Chengen wanted to refuse.
He has a low-key and simple character. The new house is only renovated on the basis of the old house. There are only a few pieces in total. What's the point of putting in rosewood furniture? It's expensive, but I'm afraid I'll have to open it when sleeping in the future.
Keep an eye on it, lest a thief steal it in the middle of the night...
But when he heard that Fang Jun was giving his mother a birthday gift, he couldn't refuse.
People in this era are not taboo about such things. The old people even prepare all the clothes they like after their death early to avoid making mistakes when they die. Moreover, the things chosen by their children may not be the right ones.
What you like. How depressing it would be to find that the clothing items are not what you usually like when you get down there? You can’t help but give your children dreams every day and scold these unscrupulous people...
Longevity materials need to be prepared early.
The best materials for longevity are sandalwood and nanmu. However, these two woods are extremely precious. They are not only expensive, but also very rare. They cannot be bought with money. Sun Chengen is a filial son. He can refuse to enjoy it for himself, but he cannot refuse his old mother.
After death, there will be a sandalwood coffin.
Taking a deep breath, Sun Chengen straightened his robes and bowed them to the ground solemnly: "This will make me ashamed of myself."
Facing Fang Jun several times, he has never been so serious in giving a salute...
Fang Jun accepted it calmly and laughed: "Brother Sun came here today, but there is something wrong?"
Sun Chengen straightened up, took out an account book from his arms and handed it to Fang Jun, saying: "Thanks to the benevolence of Mr. Hou, most of the fishermen in the county have borrowed money from the royal bank to buy fishing boats. These are the months of autumn.
During the season when sea fish are fattening, every household has gained a lot. Especially the net-pulling machine designed by you, Mr. Hou, is simply not easy to use! Now eight out of ten families in the county have built shrines for you.
If you offer incense every day, everyone will say that you are the Buddha of thousands of families!"
Fang Jun was so proud that he lost his reserve and said with a smile: "People in Guanzhong say that I am the last love of Fang who can call upon the wind and rain, and now Jiangdong says that I am the Marquis of Huating, the Buddha of Wanjia! According to this, one day this Marquis will be able to do the same.
Become a member of the Immortal Class and become an Immortal or a Buddha?"
This feeling of comfort in my heart is ten times more comfortable than when I got promoted and made a fortune!
There is nothing that gives people a greater sense of accomplishment than helping those poor families live a better life...