Chapter 119: New life in the three years of Zhenguan
"Poof!"
The chief of Shouchun County sprayed tea from his mouth.
The person stood up from the stool and hunched forward to prevent the tea from getting wet.
Because her body is facing Fang Yuan, the clothes below her neck are downward due to gravity, showing to Fang Yuan.
"Are you Fang Yuan?!"
Shouchun County Lord pointed at Fang Yuan and said in surprise.
He didn't even notice that he had been exposed in front of Fang Yuan.
Yang Shidao and Yang Yuzhi also didn't notice, and they were also shocked by the news.
I and others had just asked Fang Yuan if he had missed any clues, but they didn't expect that the person asking was Fang Yuan.
This mistake is enough to embarrass them for half their lives.
"Exactly."
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.
His eyes were on the Shouchun County Lord, admiring it generously.
Sure enough, it is impossible for a royal woman to be malnourished.
"You!"
The Lord of Shouchun County doesn't know what to say.
He no longer faced Fang Yuan, but looked at Yang Shidao, and stood up straight.
"I didn't expect that you are Fang Yuan. I really didn't expect it."
Yang Shidao sighed.
After a brief moment of surprise, he regained his composure.
He had some suspicions just now, but now that it has been confirmed, he is no longer surprised.
"Made Mr. Yang laugh."
"I have no intention of concealing my identity."
Fang Yuan stood up and bowed his hands to Yang Shidao.
He never thought about hiding his identity, it was just that the other party never asked.
"It made Governor Fang laugh."
"The question I just asked was not directed at Governor Fang. I was just curious. Please sit down."
Yang Shidao waved his hand and said calmly.
"Thank you Mr. Yang."
"But if nothing happens, we brothers and sisters will leave first."
Fang Yuan did not sit down.
Whether it is targeted or out of curiosity, let time prove.
At least judging from the Yang family's robbery of Wuling County, the two parties are definitely not friends.
Of course, Fang Yuan does not think that Wuling County belongs to him just because he has served as the magistrate of Wuling County.
It's because the Yang family took control of Wuling County from Zhao Yingcai. This is the real problem.
"Yuzhi, send one to the governor."
Yang Shidao did not try to persuade him to stay, but said calmly.
"Please, Governor Fang."
Yang Yuzhi stood up and made a gesture of invitation.
"Thank you, farewell!"
Fang Yuan bowed his hands to Yang Shidao and Shouchun County Lord, turned around and left.
Yang Shidao nodded slightly, but Shouchun County Lord stared at Fang Yuan with an ugly expression.
Just now she said proudly that Fang Yuan couldn't drink special tea, but she didn't expect to be slapped in the face so quickly.
She knew that it was Fang Yuan who really introduced tea, not Du Miaoyan, who was just managing.
Therefore, saying in front of Fang Yuan that Fang Yuan could not drink special tea made her feel very embarrassed, and now her face was burning hot.
The entrance of Yang Mansion.
Fang Yuan thanked Yang Yuzhi for sending him off and left.
Yang Yuzhi looked at Fang Yuan's back for a while before going back.
"Brother Yuan, let's go shopping."
Zhao Zixuan said suddenly.
Seeing people coming and going on the street, she was ready to make a move.
"Don't think about it, go back quickly."
"Uncle Zhao may have known that we came to the Yang family, and he must be worried."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
"Oh, okay."
Zhao Zixuan shrank her head and said.
I almost caused a big incident today, and now I’m a little scared just thinking about it.
Who would have thought that the mother of the boy who usually bullies him is actually the head of Shouchun County.
I have never heard my mother talk about it before, and I have never met any of them before.
In fact, Yang Shidao and others did not live in Langzhou forever, but happened to be here during this time.
Then it happened that Yang Shidao fell in love with Wuling County, so he used his status as the Minister of Civil Affairs to seize it.
Therefore, it is normal for Zhao Zixuan not to know these adults.
Soon, Fang Yuan and others returned to Zhao Mansion.
After the lunch break, Zhao Yingcai's drunkenness had dissipated, but he was not in the living room.
"Where have you been?"
Yang Xiulan's face was a little flushed and she stepped forward and asked.
She got up just now and searched all over the Zhao Mansion but could not find Fang Yuan or the others.
"No, I took Brother Yuan out for a walk."
Zhao Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief and secretly sighed that she probably didn't notice.
"Fang Yuan, your Uncle Zhao is looking for you in the study."
Yang Xiulan did not continue to ask, looked at Fang Yuan and smiled.
"Okay, thank you Aunt Zhao."
Fang Yuan nodded.
Let Hongxu and Qinggao stay.
In the study, Zhao Yingcai is practicing calligraphy and immersed in the time of sages.
Fang Yuan did not interrupt, watching Zhao Yingcai practice his study from the side, nodding in admiration from time to time.
It’s hard to imagine that a rough-looking person like Zhao Yingcai could still concentrate on practicing calligraphy.
What Fang Yuan realized the most about Zhao Yingcai was: people cannot be judged by appearance, and sea water cannot be measured.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhao Ying slowly put away his pen, and a sonorous and powerful regular script appeared in front of Fang Yuan's eyes.
"Uncle Zhao's strength penetrates the back of the paper, and the words between the lines reveal majesty, awesomeness, awesomeness!"
Fang Yuan flattered him.
"You kid flattered me again, come and sit here."
Zhao Yingcai glared at Fang Yuan, but he chuckled.
Although he knew that Fang Yuan was praising him intentionally, he felt it in his heart and was very satisfied with his calligraphy.
Beside the coffee table, the briquettes sent by Fang Yuan are burning, the kettle is boiling on it, and the water has been boiling for a long time.
"Uncle Zhao, don't boil the water for too long. Drinking it will be bad for your health."
Fang Yuan took out the kettle and started making tea, and gave instructions.
"Is this another fallacy researched by your Mohist Research Institute?"
Zhao Yingcai rolled his eyes and said.
Over the years, he has heard a lot of strange fallacies from Fang Yuan.
For example, washing your hands before eating can reduce the chance of getting sick.
For example, taking a walk and burning an incense stick after a meal is good for your health.
For example, don’t read under dim lights to avoid damaging your eyes.
"Just take it as it is."
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
These are all the common sense he had before traveling through time.
Paying more attention in daily life can reduce illness and benefit your health.
The ancients paid little attention to these. They had no concept in this regard, which also made the life span of the ancients generally very low.
"Okay, I'll pay attention next time."
Zhao Yingcai smiled and said.
Fang Yuan will not lie to him, that is for sure.
Therefore, he readily accepted Fang Yuan's opinions, big and small.
Soon, two cups of tea appeared, and they probably tasted a little better than the one the Shouchun County Master had just given.
"Did you go to Yang's house just now?"
Zhao Yingcai suddenly said seriously.
"Yes."
"I originally wanted to gain some ground for Xuan'er, but I didn't expect to see Yang Shidao and Lord Shouchun."
Fang Yuan answered truthfully.
It’s not surprising that Zhao Yingcai knew about this.
Zhao Yingcai has been the governor of Langzhou for two and a half years, and he should have a deep control over Langzhou.
After Zhao Yingcai recommended the position of Wuling County to Fang Yuan, he transferred a large county to be the county magistrate, and after three years he was promoted to the governor of Langzhou.
"That girl Xuan'er is fighting for us. Don't get involved in this kind of thing in the future."
Zhao Yingcai understood it as soon as he heard it, shook his head and said.
He didn't know if Fang Yuan and Yang Shidao had a conversation, so he didn't ask.
Because he didn't tell Fang Yuan that Wuling County was taken away by Yang Shidao, he thought that Fang Yuan didn't know about it and didn't want Fang Yuan to get involved.
"Uncle Zhao really doesn't want to take a concubine?"
Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.
The fact that Zhao Yingcai has no son has been ridiculed by many people.
Whether they are political opponents, friends, or family members, they are all very dissatisfied with this matter.
In this era, no son will be despised, much more seriously than in future generations.
"No, your aunt treated me very well, and I am very good now."
Zhao Yingcai shook his head and said firmly.
"Well, okay."
Fang Yuan did not persuade him again.
People always have their own persistence, and this may be Zhao Yingcai’s persistence.
As long as I am here, someone will carry Zhao Yingcai’s coffin a hundred years later.
"I heard that the imperial court should attach great importance to the imperial examination and require all localities to at least notify the countryside. Have you heard about it?"
Zhao Yingcai returns to business.
Every year when Fang Yuan comes over, he talks about political affairs with Fang Yuan.
In the beginning, he gave Fang Yuan guidance and taught him how to be an official.
Later, Fang Yuan gained more knowledge, and the two started discussing with each other and analyzing current affairs with each other.
"I just received the news before departure. I will implement it when I get back."
Fang Yuan nodded.
He had received news from the court before leaving Liaozhou.
The imperial court asked the governors in various places to take charge of this matter, and to notify the relevant counties.
It is necessary to make sure that people in all villages know that the imperial court is promoting the imperial examination, and it is also recommended that each state pay the students' travel expenses to the capital.
However, the court only suggested that each state government should pay for the travel expenses in advance, but it did not say that the court would reimburse it later, which means that each state should resolve it on its own.
"The implementation of the imperial examination will undoubtedly harm the interests of various aristocratic families."
"The emperor has great talent and great strategy. I shouldn't be unable to understand this. What do you think?"
Zhao Yingcai said in a deep voice.
How has he recently considered promoting the imperial examination?
Should we just deal with it casually, or should we act in accordance with the requirements of the court?
The former is good for everyone, and the emperor cannot see as far as Langzhou, but the latter will make many aristocratic families hostile.
Langzhou is located in the south. There are far less aristocratic families than in the north, but there are also many branches of aristocratic families. For example, the Yang family that Fang Yuan just went to is one of the branches of the Hongnong Yang family.
In fact, Zhao Yingcai also came from a noble family, but due to various reasons, he did not receive support from his family and achieved his current status almost by himself.
"Uncle Zhao should know that the imperial court is going to war against the Eastern Turks, right?"
"The imperial court will definitely win this battle. The emperor will carry out the imperial examination with great victory. It is unstoppable. We just listen to the imperial court's orders."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
It is relatively difficult to implement the imperial examination.
But after destroying the Eastern Turks, Li Shimin's reputation will be unprecedentedly strong.
When the time comes, no one can stop his will, and the implementation of the imperial examination is imperative. In the end, it depends on whether the local governments cooperate.
"This battle must be won?!"
Zhao Yingcai said in surprise.
I am curious about Fang Yuan’s confidence.
The Eastern Turks were very powerful and almost destroyed the Tang Dynasty in the 9th year of Wude.
It has only been three years since Zhenguan, only three years have passed. Does Datang already have the strength to win?
"Yes, we will win!"
Fang Yuan nodded solemnly.
History cannot be wrong in recording such major events.
Although he didn’t know the details, Fang Yuan knew that Datang would win this battle.
Li Shimin must have thought of using the power of destroying the Eastern Turks to implement the imperial examination system.
"If this is the case, then I will implement it!"
Zhao Yingcai believed in Fang Yuan's confidence and said in a deep voice.
"I've received news that the general manager of the march for this battle should be Li Jing."
"If Uncle Zhao knows him or has friends who know him, you can come closer."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Li Jing’s reputation is not very great now.
Because he stayed out of the Xuanwu Gate incident, he received a cold reception.
But after this battle, Li Jing will be known as the God of War and become the number one person in the army.
"Li Jing, Minister of War...I know!"
Zhao Yingcai murmured in a deep voice.
In officialdom, there is no such thing as walking on a single-plank bridge.
Only with broad relationships and great benefits can we go further and higher with each other.
Zhao Yingcai understood this and was able to take the position of governor even without the help of his family.
The two chatted a lot, analyzed a lot of current problems, and speculated on future developments.
Although Fang Yuan is a time traveler, he is just an ordinary person with limited knowledge of the history of the Tang Dynasty. He gained a lot of experience from talking with Zhao Yingcai.
"By the way, you are very popular now, and many aristocratic families are unhappy with you. It is best to keep a low profile after you return, and focus on development and accumulation in the next two or three years."
Zhao Yingcai said suddenly.
From his network, he learned that many aristocratic families were unhappy with Fang Yuan.
A person who was born as a refugee, not only became the governor, but also wiped out several aristocratic families in succession, and some of them had branches with extraordinary origins.
Most aristocratic families fight each other on the surface, but they also have various relationships, various marriages, etc. The relationships are complicated.
Therefore, some aristocratic families among them were affected by Fang Yuan's behavior, so if some aristocratic families raised their voices, it would make Fang Yuan feel uncomfortable.
"I also want to develop well, but they don't allow me."
Fang Yuan sighed.
How could he not want to seriously engage in development?
But some aristocratic families just stretched their necks and asked him to chop them, and Fang Yuan was helpless.
"Your humble background has caused many aristocratic families to look down on you, and they will not allow you to stand above them."
"You are also twenty-five this year. I will find a better marriage for you and solve this problem. It will be better."
Zhao Yingcai said in a deep voice.
Coming from a noble family, he knows the prejudice that noble families have against people at the bottom.
Many aristocratic families couldn't stand it when someone like Fang Yuan, who was born as a refugee, stepped on them.
So when he was in Wuling County or Liaozhou, he was targeted by major aristocratic families.
"No need."
"I think it's pretty good now."
Fang Yuan waved his hands.
I am only twenty-five this year, so I am young and free.
Hongxu and Qinggao are serving at home, and Lu Chuchu is taking care of her outside.
I won’t say whether people are in charge of getting married now, but I guess I won’t be able to marry a good girl because of my family background.
"Don't worry!"
"I'll find someone with a good family background for you, and I won't let you come to my door!"
Zhao Yingcai said with a straight face.
He has made up his mind on this matter and cannot allow Fang Yuan to refuse any more.
It was the same last year, Fang Yuan talked and another year passed.
Taking advantage of becoming the governor this year, there should be some aristocratic families who don't care about Fang Yuan's origin.
After all, he is only twenty-five years old and he is the governor, and there are not many direct descendants of even a big family.
"Okay, but you have to make it attractive to me."
Fang Yuan sighed.
But I also feel warm in my heart.
"Well, then let's decide."
"By the way, when are you going to go back?"
Zhao Yingcai nodded with satisfaction and chuckled.
"Tomorrow at noon."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
Time is too tight this time and there is nothing we can do.
I originally wanted to stay for two or three days, but time did not allow for it.
"I'm in a hurry...I asked your Aunt Zhao to prepare some things for you to take back."
Zhao Yingcai murmured, a little disappointed.
But in officialdom, there are some things you cannot do yourself.
It will be the Lantern Festival soon, let’s see if we have time to meet again then.
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Zhao."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
After a while, the two ended their conversation and drank tea and drank water.
In the evening, Zhao Zixuan took Fang Yuan and chatted for a long time before putting him back to sleep.
That night, Fang Yuan slept soundly in Zhao Mansion.
At noon the next day, Zhang San and Lu Xia arrived, and everyone set off.
A few days later, Fang Yuan and others returned to Liaozhou City and started a new life in the three years of Zhenguan.