Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 329 Rumors, Tang Jian resigned from the position of Minister of Household Affairs
Chapter 329 Rumors, Tang Jian resigned from the position of Minister of Household Affairs
With the support of countless people, Fang Yuan and Sun Simiao finally returned to Fang Mansion.
After returning to Fang Mansion, Fang Yuan politely spoke to the people at the door and then returned to the manor.
Du Miaoyan had already returned to the house. When she saw Fang Yuan coming back, she hugged each other excitedly, her delicate body trembling slightly.
"I just said I'm fine. Are you relieved now?"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Feeling Du Miaoyan's worry, Fang Yuan felt a little guilty.
Fortunately, she came back early, otherwise Du Miaoyan's pregnancy might not be good.
"I know."
Du Miaoyan nodded heavily.
Coming out of Fang Yuan's arms, his face was slightly red.
She feels more and more like a little woman.
I never acted like this before, but now I can’t help acting like this.
I remember that I didn’t want to get married before, but it’s funny to think about it now.
"Did anything happen while I was away from home?"
Fang Yuan pulled Du Miaoyan to sit aside and asked softly.
"It's no big deal, it's all small things."
"By the way, Mrs. Li left, saying she was looking for Li Danqiu."
Du Miaoyan said gently.
"Is there any news about Li Danqiu?"
Fang Yuan asked.
Since Li Danqiu escaped last time, there is still no news.
Li Ji led Ren Ren and Qi Wang of the Five Surnames to make trouble for a few days, and then went to find Li Danqiu.
After so many days, no one has any news about Li Danqiu, and they don’t know how she is doing.
"No."
Du Miaoyan shook her head and said with a complicated expression.
The trouble caused by Li Danqiu was so big that all the five surnames and Qi Wang issued Jianghu robbery and murder orders, which was more dangerous than good.
"Ignore her, she will be happy for herself."
"How did I hear that you were given the title of First Grade Madam?"
Fang Yuan changed the topic
Li Danqiu's affairs are no longer something he and Du Miaoyan can interfere with.
Let their family deal with it as they please, and at most, help when needed.
Comparatively speaking, Fang Yuan was more curious about how Du Miaoyan was granted the title of First Grade Madam.
Doesn’t this mean you are more advanced than yourself?
"Thanks to my husband, after you successfully came into contact with smallpox, the emperor gave me a seal."
Du Miaoyan said with a smile.
Her reward is all due to Fang Yuan.
The woman succeeded in becoming the youngest first-grade wife in the Tang Dynasty due to her husband's noble status.
When she went out recently, the female relatives of powerful people all congratulated her and envied her for marrying into a good family.
In the past, although everyone did not say it explicitly, many people felt that Du Miaoyan was marrying Fang Yuan and secretly laughed at her.
Now, they are all starting to feel sour.
"Did Dr. Sun award any reward?"
Fang Yuan asked immediately.
He doesn't mind what he blocks.
After all, it would be better if he doesn’t block anything now.
But Sun Simiao is different. He has paid a lot this time and must be rewarded.
Otherwise, if Du Miaoyan, who was not present in person, was given such a high reward, Sun Simiao couldn't be too bad, right?
"I'm rewarded, I'm rewarded with permission, but it's in private..."
"Doctor Sun is allowed to enter and leave the palace at will, and Dr. Sun is allowed to go anywhere in the world."
Du Miaoyan said softly.
Except for Fang Yuan, everyone who went this time was rewarded, including the guards.
Someone told Du Miaoyan that because Fang Yuan bowed to the first position, he had not been sealed yet.
Someone also told Du Miaoyan that because Fang Yuan was promoted too quickly, it was not suitable for him to continue to be promoted.
"This reward is the same as the three hundred taels of silver here, but I think Doctor Sun will like it."
Fang Yuan felt weird and laughed.
It feels like Li Shimin is deliberately trying to make a fool of himself by admitting that he wanted to keep Sun Simiao by force.
Admitted it. The private promise given to Sun Simiao should be to apologize to Sun Simiao and allow him to go wherever he wants.
Although this permission is private, since Du Miaoyan knows it, many ministers will also know it.
"Yes."
Du Miaoyan smiled and said.
After continuing to be affectionate with Fang Yuan for a while, Princess Xiangcheng came.
Princess Xiangcheng was also worried about Fang Yuan and rushed over after learning that Fang Yuan was coming.
After coming over, Du Miaoyan asked Princess Xiangcheng not to go back tonight and stay in Fang Mansion.
This was exactly what Princess Xiangcheng wanted, so she didn't postpone it and followed Du Miaoyan's wish to stay.
In the following days, Princess Xiangcheng stayed at Fang Mansion.
Fang Yuan started working the next day after returning and moved to the household department.
Regarding Fang Yuan’s reward, Li Shimin has not yet made a decision.
Because too many ministers opposed it.
At the same time, negative news about Fang Yuan began to appear.
"Fang Yuan was a fourth-rank household minister at a young age, and was secretly manipulated by the late Prime Minister Du."
"When Fang Yuan was in Wuling County, he used means to persecute local dignitaries and acted arbitrarily."
"When I was the governor of Liaozhou, I killed local aristocratic families for power. It was cruel and unkind."
"Fang Yuan's identity has not yet been determined. We cannot allow such a person to gain more power."
A series of bad comments about Fang Yuan began to appear.
At first, few people discussed it, but later it actually surpassed Fang Yuan’s contribution to solving smallpox.
After all, Fang Yuan is so young and not a doctor, how can he solve smallpox?
As a result, there are more and more negative news about Fang Yuan, and more and more people are discussing it.
It's obvious that someone is deliberately guiding us here.
But that’s what people like, they just like to discuss these things.
"There are so many famous people."
"It must be Qi Wang, the fifth surname, who is responsible for this, right?"
Xue Jiaoyan sighed.
In the Fang Mansion, everyone held a meeting to discuss.
Fang Yuan is the core of this family, and everyone cannot tolerate Fang Yuan being slandered.
Princess Xiangcheng attended the meeting and spoke enthusiastically, putting forward her own opinions and so on.
But if you want to resolve this public opinion, you must cover it with another public opinion, or explain it clearly.
"The explanation is unclear."
"Just think about whether there is any more shocking news."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Originally, when he was in Hebei, Fang Yuan didn't want to show his face too much, because he was worried about being famous.
But I never thought that it would attract such terrible public opinion in the end.
Someone must have secretly guided you.
But it doesn’t mean that Wu Xing Qi Wang has no choice but to do it.
"How about introducing bicycles and tricycles?"
Juzi suggested.
Now, the Mohist Research Institute has a lot of good things.
Among them, bicycles and tricycles have been manufactured, but have not yet been completely launched.
"This is a method."
"Run another newspaper to replace the billboard."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
The introduction of shocking new items and newspapers should be able to convert some public opinion.
"I'll get it tomorrow."
The giant nodded solemnly.
"Also, start building roads and community housing!"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
He decided to start changing the structure of Chang'an City and began to overhaul roads and community housing.
Now Fang Yuan is Hubujilang, and he has certain rights to use the court's money.
Then use it to build roads and residential areas, making money for the court and yourself.
"Should I ask Liao Fengmao and others from Liaozhou to come over?"
Du Miaoyan said.
Many of Fang Yuan's talents are still in Liaozhou.
Some have come over, and some are still running back and forth.
The cement needed to build roads and the red bricks needed to build residential areas are mainly found in Liaozhou.
"Okay."
Fang Yuan nodded.
Afterwards, everyone continued to discuss and came up with more ideas.
The next day.
Mohist Research Institute launches bicycles and tricycles in busy streets.
The appearance of black bicycles and tricycles is surprising.
People don’t know what these two things are used for, but they know that the things coming out of the Mohist Research Institute are good things.
Nowadays, making ice with saltpeter is no longer a secret, it was spread from the Mohist Research Institute.
There are also soft beds, cement roads, red bricks, toilets, etc., all introduced from the Mohist Research Institute.
So smart people know that the things from the Mohist Research Institute are good things.
So there were so many people watching.
"This is called a bicycle. It can be compared with a horse, but it is not as fast as a horse, but it is definitely more convenient than a horse."
"It doesn't need to be fed. You just need to ride it and practice it for a few days before you can use it."
Zhou Shi came to promote it in person.
Point to the bicycle to introduce.
After he finished the introduction, he easily got on the bike and started riding.
"Wow, what kind of artifact is this?"
"You can walk on it just by stepping on it. Isn't it much better than walking?"
"Looking at his speed, he is much faster than us walking. Isn't it possible to go to farther places without horses in the future?"
People were talking a lot, they were all shocked and their eyes were shining.
They had never seen such a strange thing before, and they knew how convenient it was by watching Zhou Shi use it.
"This is a tricycle. As you can see, it has one more leg and one more slot than a bicycle."
"It's more stable than a bicycle. You don't have to worry about falling down when contacting, but its speed is not as fast as a bicycle."
"This slot can be used to carry things, people, etc. It is very convenient."
Zhou Shi came back from riding a lap.
Again, introduce it to the people present.
It is also used in front of everyone present.
"Are these bicycles and tricycles for sale?"
In the crowd, someone asked.
Everyone looked at Zhou Shi curiously and expectantly.
The people in Chang'an City are not very poor, and after many factories were set up around Chang'an City, they made money faster.
For people who have spare money, they want to give bicycles and tricycles a try, and wonder if they can buy them back.
"It's for sale!"
"But I'm not selling it today, I'm just giving it a try to see if you need it."
Zhou Shi smiled and said.
The purpose of launching bicycles and tricycles is to reduce Fang Yuan's public opinion.
So don’t buy it on the first day, let’s build a reputation first and let more people’s attention shift here.
"Let me try!"
In the crowd, someone suddenly shouted.
Then several people spoke up and stood up one after another.
They stood up and looked at each other, then looked at Zhou Shi, meaning which of them would try?
"You can try everything."
"We have brought out a total of 20 bicycles and 20 tricycles this time. Anyone who wants to try it can come forward."
Zhou Shi chuckled.
Have people flip over the tarp to reveal the covered bicycles and tricycles.
This time, more colorful bicycles and tricycles were revealed and displayed in front of everyone.
"I'll try it too!"
"I'll try it too!"
More people participated enthusiastically.
"If you want to participate, please register your information."
Zhou Shi said loudly.
Ask them to take out their identity tokens and register on a white paper.
Only registered people can try to prevent them from secretly stealing bicycles or tricycles.
Soon people began to try cycling.
But soon, someone lost balance and fell to the ground.
Fortunately, with the help and guidance of Zhou Shi and the security guards present, they quickly mastered how to use it.
Not long after, strange phenomena appeared throughout Chang'an City.
Someone is sitting on a strange thing. It can move just by using its legs, and the speed can change.
Such a strange phenomenon instantly attracted many people, who all asked what it was and even went to Zhou Shi's exhibition.
With the introduction of bicycles and tricycles, there have been much less negative discussions about Fang Yuan.
Royal Palace.
Li Shimin learned about the situation outside.
He also knows who is spreading negative news about Fang Yuan.
At this time, he was summoning Tang Jian, the Minister of Household Affairs.
"If you do well, how can you want to become an official?"
Li Shimin asked Tang Jian to sit down and asked.
"Your Majesty knows my temper and I like to be lazy."
"Recently, I feel like I am dying, and I want to go back to my hometown to see my hometown in the last moments of my life."
Tang Jian said sarcastically.
His laziness is known to the entire court.
But fortunately, there were no accidents in Tobe, so he has been fine.
"I think you can live for many more years."
Li Shimin looked at Tang Jian seriously and said jokingly.
"The doctor has already checked it with me. I really don't have much time."
Tang Jian said in relief.
After more than half of my life, I have been a great minister, and I have no regrets.
"Would you like to ask Dr. Sun to take a look?"
Li Shimin frowned and said solemnly.
He thought Tang Jian was joking, but now it seems that's not the case.
Although Tang Jian was lazy, he was still very good at what he did. Li Shimin couldn't bear to see him leave.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but it's not necessary."
Tang Jian refused.
He has taken a dim view and feels that Sun Simiao will not be able to help the situation.
"Who do you think is better to take your place?"
Li Shimin opened his mouth and finally asked about official business.
The position of Minister of Household Affairs is very important and cannot be missing.
Each Minister of Household Affairs can be recommended by the previous one.
But whether it will succeed depends on whether the emperor will give it face.
"Cui Zhentang can."
"He has experience and qualifications. He can manage the household department well even if the veteran minister is not there."
Tang Jian said without hesitation.
"You didn't hesitate at all."
Li Shimin chuckled.
Although it seemed casual, he was no longer satisfied.
Now is the time when the overt and covert fighting with the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes is very fierce. How can we fight with them when their people are placed in such important positions?
"Your Majesty, do you want to say Fang Yuan?"
"He is very good, but he is too young, not qualified enough, and he is currently in the public opinion."
Tang Jian heard that Li Shimin was a little dissatisfied, thought for a moment, shook his head and said.
Fang Yuan also thought about it, but he just thought about it, and then nothing happened.
After all, Fang Yuan is too young and has been promoted too quickly, so it is not suitable for him to be promoted now.
"You're right."
"You go back, I will respect your suggestion."
Li Shimin didn't say much and waved his hands.
"Old minister resigns."
Tang Jian saluted Li Shimin and then left.
The imperial study quickly fell into silence, but Li Shimin was no longer in the mood to correct the memorial.
Tang Jian's resignation did not make him sad, but the choice of the new Minister of Household Affairs gave him a headache.
If Cui Zhentang takes over, it will be even more difficult to achieve his goals.