Zhao Pu asked Chu Zhaofu to wait for two days, but less than two hours later, Chu Zhaofu ran back. Zhao Pu welcomed him in and took a look. In just a moment, Chu Zhaofu actually got angry.
Pao, Zhao Pu couldn't help but feel sympathy when he saw it.
But there was really nothing he could do about this matter, and he couldn't immediately come up with his own plan to blame Jiangdong, otherwise, whether it was the official family or Chu Zhaofu's, it would seem too insincere. Anyway, if it was really bad, it wouldn't matter.
After two days, Zhao Pu felt relieved and sent him back.
When Chu Zhaofu rushed to the Prime Minister's Mansion, he saw that he was indeed sitting in the hall with many people drinking tea and discussing the matter. There were also several water and land transportation plans on the table, and a large group of staff were there making plans and talking loudly.
Zhao Pu was really interested, but it was inconvenient to urge him again, so he had to go back in frustration, hoping that Zhao Pu could come up with an idea as soon as possible.
That night, Zhao Guangyi held a banquet in the "Taihe Building". The guests included many senior officials from Yushitai, the Forbidden Army, and Nanya. There was only one reason. The fire at Yushitai was quickly put out as soon as it was discovered. This is the reason for the banquet.
As a result of the joint efforts of various departments, it has been proven that setting up fire patrol stations, fire watch towers, and forming a specialized firefighting team are effective fire prevention measures that can control fire hazards to the greatest extent.
Yushitai is an important place in the country, and there are many important documents and materials. This time, the rescue of various departments and offices was timely, minimizing the losses, and preventing the fire from spreading to the palace. This is a great achievement, and it is worthy of merit.
Of course, the personnel must be commended. He is the highest official of Kaifeng's public security and has the holy will. It is only natural that he should come forward to convene this commendation meeting.
As the director of the fire department, Yang Hao was naturally invited. Before the time came, many officials arrived. When Yang Hao arrived at the "Taihe Building", many officials had already arrived and were there in groups.
Chatting, as for the Yushitai, the senior officials of the Forbidden Army have not arrived yet.
As one of the four envoys of Nanya, Yang Hao was originally one of the few high-ranking officials. However, since the establishment of the "Huoqing Court", he spent most of his time running around outside. After finishing official business, he would go to "Ruxuefang" to attend to private matters.
He didn't have much contact with other officials and didn't have many acquaintances, so after arriving at the "Taihe Building", he looked around and saw that the officials were all wearing casual clothes and chatting in groups, so he wanted to find a place with fewer people.
Go sit down first.
With a casual glance, his eyes stopped on a person. The person was so tall that he stood out in the crowd like a chicken. He was a head taller. This person was dressed in a decent Taoist uniform, with a purple scarf wrapped around his hair.
Only the lewd smile on his face remained the same, it was Tang Wei, the third young master of the Tang family.
"Tang Wei is actually here!" Yang Hao was surprised and happy. The Tang family was moving to Kaifeng. Yang Hao had heard about it for a long time. However, such a big family who wanted to move did not just pick up the baggage and leave. It has been delayed to this day.
, I don’t know how the Tang family’s relocation went. The elders of the Tang family have not been informed about Yang Hao and Tang Yanyan, nor have they visited their homes.
Seeing Young Master Tang San at this time, Yang Hao subconsciously wanted to greet him. When old friends met, they should have exchanged greetings. Besides, he wanted to use this to reveal his intentions and let Tang Wei be mentally prepared.
, he knew that although there were three brothers in the Tang family, the third one was mainly in charge of the family now.
However, when he turned his eyes and saw a few people standing around Tang Wei, chatting and laughing with him, Yang Hao couldn't help but hesitate a little. Those people were not big or small, but they were responsible for Nanya's official business. Ling Zuo , training, recruiting, supervising, patrolling and other officials. In addition, there is another meritorious officer, that is Cheng Dexuan.
These people usually moved around recently and were all friends with Cheng Dexuan. Seeing that they were chatting happily with Tang Wei, Yang Hao wanted to wait for a while. Tang Wei smiled and chatted with Cheng Dexuan and others. He glanced towards the entrance of the building and was suddenly startled. Suddenly, he also saw Yang Hao.
Tang Wei lowered his head and said a few words to Cheng Dexuan and others, cupped his hands, and then left the crowd and walked towards Yang Hao.
"Brother Yang, we are really destined to be together. We parted ways in Fuzhou, but today we meet again in Bianliang."
"Third Young Master," Yang Hao smiled and handed over his hands. This was his future third uncle. Seeing that Tang San'er, who dressed like a madman from the Han and Jin Dynasties in Fuzhou, was now dressed seriously, Yang Hao did not dare to lack in etiquette. He bowed hurriedly and said with a smile: "Yes, Yang and the Third Young Master are really destined. I heard that the Third Young Master is moving to the capital, but I have never had a chance to visit him. I didn't expect to meet him here."
The two of them bowed to the side and found an empty seat to sit down. Tang Wei then smiled and said: "Yes, Tang Wei also knows that the master has arrived in the capital, but he has been really busy in the past few months. On the one hand, he chooses a place to build a house and settle down his family. On the one hand, I have to communicate with officials and merchants from all over the world, and negotiate business. I am very busy. I have just had some leisure time these days, and I am planning to choose an opportunity to visit you at your residence. I didn’t want to meet you here tonight."
Yang Hao said: "Kaifeng Mansion is a prosperous place in the world, and there are many profitable businesses. However, for wealthy gentry like the Tang family, it is not easy to find a suitable business. I don't know what is going on nowadays." Do you already have a clue?"
Tang Wei laughed loudly, glanced at Yang Hao and said, "Yes, the Tang family has a big business, and some small business is of no benefit to our Tang family. However, fortunately with the help of Mr. Fu Yin, the Tang family has settled in Kaifeng. Well, Tang has been traveling in the south these days, and now he has just returned to the capital."
He smiled slightly and added: "The Tang family, with the help of Mr. Yin, has taken on a big business: shipbuilding. You also know that water transportation is a top priority for the imperial court. In the Song Dynasty, river transportation and river transportation require all kinds of ships. , one is because the ships are old, and the other is because they capsized and were damaged, the supply of new ships exceeds the demand. After taking over this business, with Mr. Fu Yin taking care of it, it won’t be long before our Tang family becomes the first shipbuilder in the Song Dynasty.”
He looked around and couldn't help but stepped forward and said show off: "To be honest, sir, the biggest business my Tang family has taken on is to build warships for the imperial court. Next month, I will hire a large number of strong craftsmen to dig canals. The water from the Jin River will be diverted into the Little West Lake outside Xinzheng Gate in the west of the city, creating a large water area. The warships to be built in the future will be transported there, and the imperial court will train the navy there. Hehe..."
Yang Hao was shocked. This was indeed a big event. The Song Dynasty wanted to train its navy, and its only target was the Southern Tang Dynasty. It seemed that the officials couldn't wait. As soon as the Southern Han Dynasty was destroyed, he would immediately plan to destroy the Tang Dynasty. The battle has begun. The unification trend is unstoppable. The tragedy of Li Yu and Xiao Zhouhou, I wonder if it will remain the same?
Thinking of this, he smiled in his heart: "Of course it is still the same. There is an extra you in this world for no reason. Maybe in the future there will only be one more anecdote about the forced demolition of Yang in Kaifeng in the Song Dynasty people's notes. It was mentioned in the novels of Song and Ming Dynasties. Apart from this 'Ten Thousand Gold and a Smile Building' you built, what else can you influence?"
He secretly analyzed the court's intentions and said with a smile: "Congratulations, brother Tang has met a noble man. As long as he maintains his position well and can continue to receive help from Mr. Fu Yin, the Tang family will stand firm in Kaifeng."
Tang Wei laughed heartily and said, "This noble man will spare no effort to help our Tang family."
"Oh?" Yang Hao's eyes flashed. Could it be that Zhao Guangyi accepted a big gift from the Tang family? I didn't remember that Zhao Guangyi loved money so much. He had big plans. Come to think of it... his purpose was more to win over this big chaebol and increase his own strength.
Tang Wei chuckled and said: "To be honest with you, the Tang family has been married to Master Fu Yin, and my sister-in-law has been betrothed to Master Fu Yin. From now on, Master Fu Yin will be the son-in-law of our Tang family. How can we not protect our Tang family?"
in every possible way?"
"What?" Yang Hao's face suddenly turned pale: "Your sister... your sister... how many sisters does Brother Tang have?"
"Tang only has one sister. Speaking of which, with the power of our Tang family, it is a dishonorable thing for a daughter to be married as a concubine. However, Mr. Fu Yin is different. He is the younger brother of the current emperor and will definitely be crowned king in the future.
, by that time, my sister-in-law will be the concubine of the thousand-year-old king, and this status is not an injustice to her."
Yang Hao couldn't hold back his anger and said in a deep voice: "My sister...do you agree?"
Tang Wei laughed and said: "The life-long events of my daughter's family are about the fate of her parents and the matchmaker's words. How can she make the decision on her own? That is too unseemly. The elders of my Tang family have already decided on this matter.
Then it can no longer be changed.”
He glanced at Yang Hao thoughtfully and said calmly: "If a wealthy family does not have the support of a strong person, it will be difficult for them to gain a foothold no matter where they are. For the survival and development of our family, the men of our wealthy and gentry families must work hard to survive.
When fighting and fighting outside, the women are well-dressed, well-fed, and embroidered with houses to make them rich. How can they contribute half of their efforts? Marrying into a wealthy family makes the two families rely on each other. This is their only responsibility and must be fulfilled."
These words were ruthless. Yang Hao trembled and subconsciously wanted to refute. However, women have always had such a fate. Even the children of many rich and powerful families in modern times cannot escape such an ending. What's more, at that time, when Zhao Xianggong and
Li Chongju, the Privy Councilor, is already a highly respected official. Their children have never had the freedom to choose their own lifelong partners. They have not been ordered by their parents to get married. Even if they are princesses of a country and the proud daughters of heaven, marriage is a major event.
Involuntarily.
Tang Wei picked up a cup of tea and said: "The Tang family only has one daughter who has always been loved by the elders. If she is really wronged, our Tang family will not use our daughter to cling to the powerful for life. But Nan
Yamen Fu Yin is a hero in the world, and he is a figure that my little sister admires. Moreover, Mr. Fu Yin is in the prime of life and can have such support, how can she be dissatisfied?"
After slowly drinking a cup of tea, Tang Wei raised his eyes and said with dignity and authority: "Besides, Lord Fu Yin has already agreed to this matter, can my Tang family still turn back? My sister-in-law doesn't know the pros and cons. Haha.
hehe……"
Yang Hao was very drunk at the banquet that night. He really didn't have much hope in whether Tang Yanyan's situation would turn around. The huge influence of the family determines a person's fate and future to a large extent. Tang Yanyan
Can Yan Yan get rid of the shackles of the family? Besides, Zhao Guangyi has already agreed. With his powerful position, how can the Tang family dare to go back on his word? How can Tang Yanyan ignore his father and brother?
Yang Hao had never had a good impression of Zhao Guangyi in his heart. Mrs. Huarui and Xiao Zhou were all women that Zhao Guangyi coveted successively. When he was an emperor, he still had such disregard for dignity to seize the wife of the surrendered king and send her to his door for no reason.
How can he not want a beauty? Besides, he is recruiting troops and confidants. The Tang family depends on him to continue to be rich and prosperous. He also needs the Tang family's huge wealth to help him. This combination is exactly what everyone needs.
At such a time, what else can Yang Hao do? He knows the trend of history, and this has become a fetter in his heart. What strength does he have to fight against the inevitable trend?
"Hahaha, Dean Yang is so resourceful and resourceful. With this ingenious strategy, the fire hazards in Kaifeng have been greatly reduced. This is a great achievement. Come on, come on, I will pay a toast to Dean Yang." Zhao Guangyi said with a smile on his face and raised his glass.
Everyone agreed, and Yang Hao stood up drunkenly, with a sudden thought in his mind: "If you can't resist, you have to resist! If I can give my beloved woman my hands in exchange for a lifetime of wealth, I would rather die! As long as Yan Yan
If Yan is willing to live and die with me, then I will give up my career as an official and run away with her! If you, Zhao Guangyi, are shameless enough to show off, then come after me!"
Yang Hao gritted his teeth and drank a full glass of wine in one gulp. A burst of warm applause immediately sounded in the hall.
"I've never been drunk, why did you drink so much tonight?" Mu Yike complained with her little mouth pouted.
She and Miaomiao laboriously helped Yang Hao through the door. When he crossed the threshold, Yang Hao couldn't even lift his legs. His whole body weight was on the two little girls. The weather was hot, so when they entered Yang Hao's bed
In the living room, the two girls were so tired that they were dripping with sweat.
Miaomiao was now his, but she didn't have her own house to live in or servants to serve. Yang Hao knew that it would be awkward to stay in "Ruxuefang" with her current status, so he took her to
Come to your own home.
The two put Yang Hao on the bed, and Yang Hao lay down on the couch, his mouth full of alcohol and his eyes were blurry.
Mu Yike and Miaomiao each took off his boots and socks, and when they reached out to touch Yang Hao's belt, Miaomiao looked slightly dizzy and stopped holding her hand in embarrassment.
She often undresses girls' clothes, but men's clothes... This is her first time undressing, so she is inevitably shy.
Mu Yike was generous and stepped forward to undress him. When Miao Miao saw him, she blushed and stepped forward. The two girls spent a lot of effort to take off Yang Hao's coat, who was slumped on the bed.
Go and let him lie on the couch wearing only his small clothes. Mu Yike held Yang Hao's head and asked Miaomiao to put a big pillow for him. He panted and said: "There is sour plum soup at home with well water. I will make it."
Here’s a bowl to sober you up.”
"Oh, okay!" Miaomiao responded. When she saw Mu Yike turned and left, she hurriedly went to the wall to moisten a towel, and rushed back to wipe Yang Hao's head and face carefully.
"Yan...Yanyan..." Yang Hao called out vaguely and grabbed the wonderful catkins.
His voice was unclear, and Miaomiao was wiped by him on her head, face, and neck. She was originally worried, so she was in a trance and didn't hear clearly. She just thought he was calling her, and quickly responded: "Miaomiao... Miaomiao is here, big brother."
...What are your orders, Master?"
"I...I really...like you, she...she left me, she...left me too, don't leave me, don't...leave, I...I want you...
Stay with me for the rest of your life, okay?"
"Ah?" Miaomiao's face was as bright as a pomegranate, and she was completely stunned.