"Xiao Rui, you go back to the Royal Commercial Bank and wait for me."
Princess Xiangcheng was about to speak, but saw Xiao Rui and others here.
Immediately with a straight face, he ordered Xiao Rui to leave here first, not wanting him to hear his thoughts.
"Princess, I am your consort!"
Xiao Rui emphasized.
He is now unsure about the relationship between Princess Xiangcheng and Fang Yuan.
The two of them wanted to separate themselves and chat privately, which made him very unhappy and did not want to agree.
"Not yet!"
"Are you going to disobey this princess's order?"
Princess Xiangcheng's face darkened and she said coldly.
Don't say it's not the case now, even the consort must listen to the princess.
"I don't dare!"
Xiao Rui quickly lowered his head.
At the same time, I was wondering, why did Princess Xiangcheng become a different person?
She used to be so polite, dignified and virtuous.
Now she seems to be domineering with elegance, as if she is a queen.
But Xiao Rui didn't have any objection, and instead liked Princess Xiangcheng even more at this moment.
"Then go back first."
Princess Xiangcheng ordered again.
"Yes."
Xiao Rui obediently should be.
Leave with his two followers.
Before leaving, he looked deeply at Fang Yuan.
"Fang Yuan, let's talk inside."
Princess Xiangcheng pointed at the governor's mansion and said.
This is the street. Although there is no one now, it is still quite cold.
And it is impossible to talk about serious business on the street.
"Princess please."
Fang Yuan nodded.
Make an invitation gesture and invite two people to enter.
Soon, the three of them changed places and changed to the conference room of the Governor's Mansion.
The state officials prepared hot tea, then closed the door and left.
"Fang Yuan, when you helped me analyze the method at Woyun Mountain in the afternoon, you already knew my identity, right?"
Princess Xiangcheng went straight to the point.
Fang Yuan just said that he has known about it for a while.
Then she already knew her princess identity before today.
Du Miaoyan was stunned and looked at Fang Yuan in surprise. At this moment, she also remembered this matter.
Fang Yuan already knew the identity of Princess Xiangcheng, yet he dared to propose breaking the engagement.
So brave!
That’s a royal marriage!
"Yes."
Fang Yuan did not deny it and said calmly.
"Since you know this, how dare you say that?"
Princess Xiangcheng said in surprise.
Now that I know, I am helping to ruin the royal wedding.
Royal marriage is not an ordinary marriage, it is a matter of public interest.
"I also said at that time that as the governor of Liaozhou, there are some things I cannot say."
"But as a friend, I hope you can think carefully and pursue your own happiness."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
"Since we are friends, in private you can call me Wanxiu like Miaoyan."
"At the same time, as a friend, I still have something to ask you. It depends on whether your method can succeed!"
Princess Xiangcheng pondered for a moment and smiled happily.
She thought about it carefully and realized that Fang Yuan helped her after guessing that she was a princess, and he truly regarded her as a friend.
If it is hypocritical, just ignore it. There is no need to get involved in the matter.
After all, Xiao Rui is not an ordinary person. He is Xiao Yu's eldest son and the heir to the Nanliang House of the Xiao family in Lanling.
In this matter, the benefits brought by the princess's friendship are definitely not as great as the hostility of the Xiao family.
Therefore, Fang Yuan's friendship with him is pure and not mixed with interests.
"What happened?"
Fang Yuan asked.
"Hide it for me, don't tell Father that I have exposed my identity to you."
"Otherwise, he will definitely be unhappy, and it will be even more difficult for me to ruin my marriage with Xiao Rui."
Princess Xiangcheng said in a deep voice.
This matter is very important, as it relates to the emperor's attitude towards her.
The emperor's attitude was an important means for her to resist her marriage to Xiao Rui.
"That's no problem."
The house pondered for a moment and said seriously.
"Okay, high-five!"
Princess Xiangcheng extended her palm to Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan did not hesitate and slapped her.
"Phew, I finally breathed a sigh of relief."
"Fang Yuan, why do you know our identities and still act like you don't know?"
Princess Xiangcheng breathed a sigh of relief.
I can finally let go of my worries.
With Fang Yuan's consent, the emperor would not know about it.
As for Xiao Rui, he knows only a little bit about this matter and can just warn him later.
"Why do you need to act like you know?"
Fang Yuan asked rhetorically.
Showing groveling after knowing?
Although the relationship between the courtiers and the emperor in the Tang Dynasty was not that of master and servant, it was not that of friends either.
There is an insurmountable gap between the two identities. Fang Yuan is a person who likes freedom and does not like to bow to others.
Fortunately, we did not travel back in time to the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, otherwise the kneeling ceremony would be even more uncomfortable.
"Well, there seems to be nothing wrong with this."
Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan looked at each other and said in astonishment.
"Fang Yuan, do you know my identity?"
Du Miaoyan looked at Fang Yuan and asked with expectation.
"The right servant of Shangshu shot Du Ruhui's daughter?!"
Fang Yuan was unsure.
He has confirmed the identity of the housekeeper Lao Du.
But there is no investigation into whether Du Miaoyan is Du Ruhui's daughter Fang Yuan.
In fact, Fang Yuan has not checked which princess Li Wanxiu is.
It was Li Shimin who introduced her as the eldest daughter at that time, and Fang Yuan guessed that she was Princess Xiangcheng.
"Yeah, it's me, I'm the eldest daughter."
"My father asked me to come to Liaozhou to find you. I know you."
Du Miaoyan nodded repeatedly, a little shy in her excitement.
It was my father who chose you as my husband, so he asked me to get to know you.
But Du Miaoyan couldn't say such explicit words, but it was almost the same.
"Mr. Du is very kind to me. Please tell me when you go back one day and I will prepare some gifts."
Fang Yuan nodded and said solemnly.
From the known information, Du Ruhui seems to have helped him three times.
For the first time, according to my resume, I was almost not qualified to be promoted to the governor of Liaozhou. The most likely option was to be transferred to Shangxian County as the county magistrate. However, I heard that Du Ruhui personally went to the Ministry of Personnel to make a decision, and then he was promoted to the position of governor of Liaozhou.<
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The second time, when he first took office, people from one city and three counties in Liaozhou gathered at the gate of the governor's office. After hearing the news from their connections in Chang'an City, many officials impeached themselves, but they were suppressed by Du Ruhui.
The third time, when dealing with Xiwen Pei and Pei Ji, Fang Yuan's idea was to ask Wang Gui for help, but he didn't expect Du Ruhui to also lend a helping hand.
This is a noble person like Zhao Yingcai, Fang Yuan is very grateful to them.
"If you want to thank me, you don't need any gifts. Just be kind to Miaoyan."
Princess Xiangcheng took the lead and spoke before Du Miaoyan.
Du Miaoyan's face became even redder, and she was too embarrassed to look at Fang Yuan.
But she has a relatively cool temperament, and is not so shy that she lowers her head and dare not meet others.
"That's natural."
"In Liaozhou, no one will bully her."
Fang Yuan’s righteous way.
"Speaking of going back, I'm going back early."
"Originally, I wanted to play for a few more days, but now that Xiao Rui is here, I won't stay. It would be better to go back earlier."
Princess Xiangcheng rolled her eyes at Fang Yuan, secretly scolding Fang Yuan for not understanding what she said, and then sighed.
"Then I'll go back with you."
Du Miaoyan pondered for a moment and said slowly.
She promised to help Princess Xiangcheng, and she has been away from home for a long time.
The most important thing is that it’s December and this year is coming to an end. I’ll go home and celebrate the Lantern Festival before coming back.
"Determine the time and I'll prepare some gifts for you."
Fang Yuan did not stay.
There is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever.
Maybe it will be better to meet next time.
"It's almost the annual vacation, Fang Yuan, what are your plans?"
Du Miaoyan asked.
She kind of wants to invite Fang Yuan to Chang'an City.
"Going to visit a noble man in Langzhou."
Fang Yuan smiled.
This noble man is Zhao Yingcai.
When receiving the appointment documents in Wuling County, Fang Yuan felt bad that he could not thank Zhao Yingcai in person for his cultivation.
Now at the end of the year, I finally have a seven-day holiday, but no matter what, I have to go visit it in person with Zhang San and others.
"That's good."
Du Miaoyan smiled and said.
Since we are meeting a noble person, it is still important to meet the noble person.
Chang'an City will always be there, so it doesn't matter when you go.
"Then don't talk about it."
"I have to go back and warn that short-lived ghost."
Princess Xiangcheng sighed, stood up and said.
After learning that Xiao Rui was a short-lived ghost, she became even more disgusted with this marriage.
No matter what, she will try her best once and for all, and she will not regret failure.
"I'll send you off."
Fang Yuan also stood up.
"No need, my beauty is here."
"It's true that you should pay more attention when you go back to Fang Mansion."
The Governor's Office and the Royal Commercial House are only a hundred meters apart, so there is no need to send them.
And with Du Miaoyan, a super expert, there is no need to worry about safety issues at all.
"How about we go together."
"You and I will send Wanxiu back first, and then I will send you back."
Du Miaoyan suggested.
The night was already dark, and she was worried about Fang Yuan's safety.
"This is too much trouble."
"No one can hurt me in the Governor's Mansion."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
He also rejected Du Miaoyan's kindness.
Du Miaoyan did not insist and left with Princess Xiangcheng.
After the two left, Fang Yuan summoned Zhang San to arrange some things.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan leave.
Fang Yuan didn't send them personally, but he prepared a lot of gifts.
A few days have passed, and December has come to the end of the month.
Officials in the Tang Dynasty had seven days of annual leave, which began on the first three days of the new year.
Fang Yuan needs to make arrangements for duty and other matters before the holiday.
On December 20th, Fang Yuan held a plenary meeting.
"This is the first year that I and the Chief have taken office. Therefore, I and the Chief will go home during the annual holidays this year and cannot stay on duty."
"There are exactly seven people including Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Si Tian, Si Bing, Judiciary, and Si Shi. You guys will be on duty for one day each during the seven days of your annual leave. Do you have any opinions?"
Fang Yuan said slowly.
His eyes glanced at the Qi Cao joining the army.
"I have no objection."
The seven cao soldiers who joined the army expressed their opinions one after another.
Normally, as long as they are out-of-town officials, they do not need to stay on duty.
They are all locals in Liaozhou, and they arrange it like this almost every year, so they have no objections.
"While I am away, you will handle it if you can. If you can't, you will not handle it. We will wait until I come back."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
According to normal circumstances, cases during the New Year period will pile up and will not be dealt with until after the annual holiday.
But there are a lot of things during the Chinese New Year, and some of them have no choice but to be delayed and can only be dealt with at the time.
"Yes."
Seven Cao Cao joined the army and responded accordingly.
"Zheng Jiu, Huang Dada, Zhao Erwa, and state officials are on duty on a voluntary basis."
"Anyone who is willing to be on duty will receive three times the monthly salary, but those who are not on duty will be severely punished if caught."
Fang Yuan looked at Zheng Jiu and the others and said.
Now three hundred state officials are under the control of the three of them.
Although they are the captain and have no formal official position, Fang Yuan gives them sufficient status.
"Yes!"
Zheng Jiu and the others respectfully said yes.
The Qicao soldiers who joined the army suddenly showed envious eyes.
"Same for you seven."
"Notice further: all those who are on duty during holidays in the future will have their monthly salary tripled."
Fang Yuan noticed their expressions and said solemnly.
"Xie Zhouzun!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then excitedly thanked him.
The imperial court had a strict deduction system for monthly salary, but there was no reward system.
Rewards are in the hands of those in power, and those in power can reward the person if they think they can.
Therefore, Fang Yuan's reward was paid from his own wallet, and everyone couldn't help but love Fang Yuan even more.
Fang Yuan nodded, and then looked at the representatives of the commercial street in the north of the city.
As the commercial street in the north of the city was an important part, Fang Yuan also asked people to come over for meetings.
There are also bosses from major commercial firms who are in Liaozhou City. Those who are not here will send their factory directors.
"Lai Yingzhe, your superior is sick. Please keep an eye on the commercial street during the annual vacation. Everything is in the interests of the people."
"Don't be afraid if you encounter something that you can't handle. Make a note to wait for the officer to come back and deal with it."
Fang Yuan looked at the representative of the commercial street in the north of the city and said.
"Young man, I will never let you down!"
Lai Yingzhe was stunned for a moment, then stood up excitedly.
He still remembered that he told Fang Yuan his name in the commercial street.
At that time, Fang Yuan was so brilliant that he admired him from the bottom of his heart.
I just didn't expect that Fang Yuan would still remember such a small person like him.
"Do a good job, I will take good care of you."
"I believe your future will not be limited to a small commercial street."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
You press your right hand slightly in his direction, signaling him to sit down.
"Thank you Zhou Zun!"
Lai Yingzhe was very excited.
At this moment, he felt that he was valued.
The desire for power has also become unprecedented.
"Each factory also pays attention to the issue of vacation. Whether to adjust monthly salary is a matter of internal discussion."
Fang Yuan looked towards the trading company and Lu Xia.
They should also have their own internal management system, so Fang Yuan is not prepared to interfere too much.
Next, the meeting continued to discuss matters that needed attention, and everyone also raised their own questions. The meeting lasted for an hour before ending.
Finally, everyone left, and Fang Yuan asked Zheng Jiu to stay.
"After I leave, some aristocratic families in Liaozhou may become restless."
"If you can't handle it, go to the Fang Mansion to ask for help. I will arrange backup for you."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
"Please rest assured, Lord Zhou."
"My subordinates must be optimistic about the return of Liaozhou and other adults."
Zheng Jiu responded in a deep voice.
He understood that Fang Yuan left him alone because he valued him.
Therefore, no matter whether his liver and brain are wiped out or his body is broken into pieces, he will lead the state officials to protect Liaozhou.
"Very good, I feel relieved with your words."
Fang Yuan waved his hand and chuckled.
Zheng Jiu left, and Fang Yuan slowly fell into thinking.
After you leave, those local aristocratic families will be restless, right?
A few days later, Fang Yuan and Zhang San took a day off, packed a cart of luggage and left Liaozhou City.