On the way back to the Lotus Pond Villa, Zheng Shuqing said nothing and seemed to be worried. Fang Chongyong's face was very relaxed and relaxed, and he followed behind him, also saying nothing.
The two of them came to the study tacitly, dismissed many servants, and began to discuss the important matter of selling "Red Lotus Spring"!
"This wine is not made from red lotus rice, why is it red?"
After sitting down, Zheng Shuqing couldn't help but ask.
"It's just a secret that is not passed down by the Fang family. It's called red yeast wine. It's the same brewing method as Wuxia Chun. They both produce fast wine. But because of the red yeast, the color and flavor of the wine are completely different.
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Can I still fall under the envoy's eye?"
Fang Chongyong opened the bag containing red yeast rice and handed it to Zheng Shuqing to see.
"Good! Excellent! It's really... a good time!"
Zheng Shuqing couldn't help but applaud.
This Red Lotus Spring is indeed wonderful, but what’s even better is Fang Chongyong’s previous series of operations!
First of all, Gu Kuang used anti-poem routines to let the latter leak the corresponding information through official channels to improve the authority of Honglian Rice Wine. Then he cooperated with Chang'an's richest man Wang Yuanbao to secretly promote it, so everyone would be interested in the so-called Red Lotus Rice Wine.
The wine creates unlimited expectations.
Because of these series of routines, people will naturally think that the koji wine brewed by red lotus rice must be red and clear.
Finally, Fang Chongyong grandly launched "Honglian Spring" again, implying that it was brewed with red lotus rice. Otherwise, why would it be named "Honglian"?
In addition, this is Kuizhou's wine, and the red lotus rice, a special product of Kuizhou, is not grown elsewhere, and there are rumors that this year many red lotus rice were burned by wildfires set on fire by the Liao people. A series of hints and explicit indications will make people think that Fang Chongyong and Zheng Shuqing used red lotus rice to make wine. The wine they brewed is called Honglianchun, and the wine is bright red and translucent!
In fact, Fang Chongyong and Zheng Shuqing never said anything about using red lotus rice to make wine! Nor did they say that Honglianchun was brewed with red lotus rice.
Similar techniques were unheard of and unseen by Zheng Shuqing. But he had to accept it!
Zheng Shuqing can fully expect that Honglianchun will definitely become an instant hit in Chang'an. Because as long as the quality of the wine is in place, as long as its taste is not so weird that it is classified as an "extraordinary good wine", it will definitely be popular in Chang'an.
It occupies a place in Chang'an's huge wine market.
People who drink at banquets never drink wine, but the worldly experience. The quality of wine does not have an overwhelming advantage, so whichever wine can bring you more face will be more likely to appear on the wine table.
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In Fang Chongyong’s previous life, if he invited friends to drink, he would drink Moutai, which would definitely have completely different effects than inviting his friends to drink Niulanshan.
Zheng Shuqing could not have imagined that Fang Chongyong, at such a young age, would actually be well versed in this. He could no longer be described as "a person cannot be judged by his appearance".
The rebellious son of the Fang Youde family is really terrifying!
A situation similar to Hong Lianchun's is like asking a person named consultant and then attending an important meeting that has nothing to do with him.
During the meeting, the host asked: "Is the consultant here?"
This person pretended to be on stage and finished his speech. In fact, the word "consultant" in the host's words did not mean who was asked by the surname of consultant! Red Lotus Spring is not necessarily caused by Red Lotus Rice, just like the person named Gu
The person who is famous does not necessarily have the same status as a consultant!
If Fang Chongyong declares to the outside world that he named the wine "Honglianchun" because the color of the wine is like a red lotus, who can say that the name is inappropriate?
"On the Lantern Festival, there must be a big drink. If Honglianchun can be made the designated drink of the big drink, this battle will be a sure thing."
Fang Chongyong sighed with emotion, before Zheng Shuqing and the others drank this wine, his heart was hanging. Although Fang Laique said that the wine tasted good, this guy seemed to eat nothing, and his words were completely unconvincing.<
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"Then, what are we going to do now?"
Zheng Shuqing asked doubtfully, now that Fang Chongyong was his life-saving straw, the Kuizhou governor no longer wanted to do what he wanted. He would do whatever Fang Chongyong said. Only in this way could he get ashore.
"The method of red yeast rice will become famous all over the world in a few years. It cannot be hidden. But before you return to Chang'an, this method must not be leaked. Please send capable people to participate in the production of red yeast rice."
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With red yeast rice, the brewing method is quite ordinary, and many of the best wineries in Kuizhou can participate in the production.
Nowadays, red yeast rice is still a valuable thing. You can make a lot of money in Chang'an by taking advantage of the bad news. Once the method of making red yeast rice spreads, red yeast wine will definitely fly into the homes of ordinary people. Please don't worry about gains and losses.<
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The purpose of envoy is only to return to Chang'an."
Fang Zhongyong was afraid that Zheng Shuqing would think too much, so he explained patiently.
The governor of Kuizhou thought very little before the incident happened and was completely unaware of it. After the incident happened, he thought too much and kept making mistakes.
Just talking about the unification of the standards for water vessels last time, Zheng Shuqing actually put his mind to the imperial water vessels, and wanted to use the same tactics used to deal with merchants to deal with the imperial water vessels. I really don’t know what he was thinking. p>
Fang Chongyong was really afraid that Zheng Shuqing would use Honglianchun as a money-making tool, so he kept holding on to it.
"It's a pity, but I didn't think too much about it."
Zheng Shuqing said reluctantly and with a sense of nostalgia. It was obvious that he had been thinking a lot just now and sobered up after hearing Fang Chongyong's words.
"Without further delay, your Majesty will arrange the production of red yeast rice and wine making. This wine will be brewed in autumn and matured in spring, just in time."
Fang Chongyong's urging interrupted Zheng Shuqing, who was still thinking about how to save some red lotus seeds to give as gifts.
"I understand, I will make arrangements right away."
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As the autumn harvest passed day by day, the follow-up news about Kuizhou Red Lotus Rice began to slowly ferment. Various rumors spread in the wineries and brothels in Chang'an City about a peerless wine "Honglian" brewed from Red Lotus Rice.
"Spring" is gradually spread by word of mouth among people who like wine, and it becomes more and more magical.
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The preciousness of red lotus rice has already guaranteed enough gimmicks! For those big guys who eat "crystal rice" every day, why don't they get some red lotus spring to try something new? Is it worthy of their face? p>
For those "good young people of the Tang Dynasty" who want to cling to the powerful, if they go to give gifts to the nobles and visit their homes without mentioning a pot of red lotus spring, is that called giving face?
The less you see it, the more you look forward to it. The more expensive the raw materials, the more exquisite it is.
I heard that this wine is as red as blood, clear and translucent, without a trace of impurities or sourness. Just thinking about it in my mind makes me feel drunk.
But in addition to the continuous spread of news about this fine wine, there is another more important rumor that is also spreading among the public!
It was late autumn, and in the Nanxun Hall of Xingqing Palace, Gao Lishi was washing Li Longji's feet, while the latter was sitting on a high stool reading a letter, his hands trembling slightly.
A copy of Wang Zhongsi's reply letter to Prince Li Ying actually appeared in Li Longji's hands!
"The loyal heir is worthy of being raised by me. He really understands the righteousness and does not follow the prince's group of people to fool around. He knows my painstaking efforts."
Li Longji sighed deeply. The old habit of fighting among the same roommates in the Li Tang royal family seemed to break out every more than ten years, and it never really calmed down.
"Why can't the prince and the others be like brothers and sisters like me and Prince Ning?"
He patted the armrest of the high stool bitterly and scolded him angrily. Of course, there was a thin line between being angry at the air and incompetent rage.
A year ago, the relationship between Li Longji and Prince Li Ying was already in a state of rupture.
At the beginning, his beloved concubine Zhao Lifei, Huangfu Deyi and Liu Cairen gave birth to the crown prince Li Ying, the king of Hubei Li Yao, and the king of Guang Li Ju respectively. Due to various reasons, Li Ying was granted the title of crown prince.
But in the end, Concubine Wu Hui, who was young, pretty, well-spoken and well-behaved, was favored, while the three concubines fell out of favor one after another.
Therefore, Li Ying, Li Yao and Li Ju were often unhappy because their mother did not favor them. They united under the same hatred and hated each other, and chatted in private with many complaints.
Yang Hui, the consort of Princess Xianyi, the daughter of Concubine Hui, had always known Concubine Wu Hui's ambition, which was to support her son Li Xuan to become the crown prince.
So they secretly sent someone to observe Li Ying's movements every day and report to Concubine Huiwu.
Concubine Wu Hui, who couldn't bear the loneliness, cried to Li Longji and complained that the prince had formed a clique for personal gain and wanted to murder their mother and son. Li Longji was furious and wanted to depose the prince, but Zhang Jiuling dissuaded her on the grounds that "the prince's country is the foundation of the country and cannot be touched lightly". p>
Although the matter ended in nothing, Li Ying had completely understood what Li Longji was thinking and no longer had extravagant hopes.
Now seeing Li Ying wooing Wang Zhongsi, and seeing Wang Zhongsi sternly scolding Li Ying in the letter and sternly refusing to form a party, Li Longji also has mixed feelings in his heart.
Fortunately, Wang Zhongsi was not raised as a white-eyed wolf. Unfortunately, Li Ying acted more and more arrogantly, and seemed to be getting closer and closer to the "Xuanwu Sect plus". While Li Longji was heartbroken, he thought of his elder brother, Prince Ning Li Xian.
How to give way to the prince, how to treat brothers and sisters respectfully.
I can't help but feel even more disappointed and hateful towards Li Ying.
"I want to depose the prince, what do you think?"
Li Longji asked casually, while Gao Lishi was already wiping his feet.
When the footbath was moved away by the palace servants, Gao Lishi bowed and saluted: "This is the emperor's family matter, how can a slave make irresponsible remarks?"
"Hmph! You are cautious."
Li Longji snorted coldly and did not ask further. Of course, if Gao Lishi really said it, he might not be happy. Gao Lishi was able to gain Li Longji's deep trust because the other party was cautious in his words and deeds and should not make any advances.
Things will never come to an end until death.
"Inform Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu to Zichen Hall."
Li Longji stood up, tossed his sleeves, turned around and walked out of the hall. Gao Lishi was left standing there at a loss, and he immediately trotted after him.
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Zhang Jiuling is a bit older than Li Linfu and Li Longji, and he was a prime minister who studied hard and took the imperial examination since he was a child. He has been in bad health and was woken up late at night to go to the Daming Palace. He was bleary-eyed and struggling to cheer up.
Li Linfu had already received some gossip from Concubine Wu Hui in advance, and knew what kind of questions Li Longji would probably ask, so he was confident, but seemed much calmer than Zhang Jiuling.
"Both husbands, please help me find out what my traitorous son wants to do."
Li Longji raised the letter in his hand with an angry look on his face. He didn't know if he was acting or if he was really angry. It always felt like he would take action against his "good son" in the next second.
The letter was circulated between Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu, but neither of them spoke.
"Sage, the prince is the foundation of the country and should not be touched lightly."
After Zhang Jiuling returned the letter to Gao Lishi, he still said the same thing.
In fact, the reason for Li Longji's attack today is both strange and not strange.
What is strange is that Li Ying was so ill that she sought medical treatment and wrote a letter to Wang Zhongsi, who had already been discharged, to form a party.
Not surprisingly, the father and son duo of Li Longji and Li Ying have become incompatible with each other. They share a common hatred for the bandits and can no longer coexist.
It cannot even be ruled out that a shocking coup is brewing.
What else can Zhang Jiuling say? Can the world be peaceful if the prince is replaced?
I'm afraid not.
"Ge Nu, what do you think is the best way to deal with the prince?"
Li Longji did not look at Zhang Jiuling, but turned to ask Li Linfu, who looked calm.
"In the humble opinion, this is a saint's family matter, and it is not something outsiders can criticize. It is fine for the saint to decide everything."
Li Linfu bowed and made a trick.
"Sage, I dare not agree with the words of the left prime minister. The prince is the foundation of the country. It is not only your majesty's family affairs, but also the world's affairs. It is related to the safety of the people in the world. I dare to say: the prince should not be taken lightly."<
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What Zhang Jiuling said is a cliché and cannot be said to be problematic.
However, Li Longji was still very uncomfortable in his heart. He felt that being the emperor was very frustrating and not fun enough!
Your Majesty, why are there people making irresponsible remarks even if you depose a prince?
Didn't Huo Guang depose the prince?
Wasn't he considered "shaking the foundation of the country" at that time?
The more Li Longji thought about it, the angrier he became. He gently raised his hand to indicate that Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu could leave!
He has never been so rude to the prime minister.
Whether it was Yao Chong and Song Jing in the early Kaiyuan period; or Pei Guangting and Han Xiu, who had very low presence in the later years, he treated each other with courtesy and never showed any slight.
Zhang Jiuling and Li Linfu finally left, each with their own concerns.
Not to mention the worried Zhang Jiuling, let's just talk about Li Linfu. After he returned to his home in Pingkangfang, he asked the servants in the mansion to inform Concubine Wu Hui's son-in-law Yang Hui to come to his mansion to discuss matters.
After the latter went to Li Linfu's residence study to meet with him, Li Linfu solemnly said four words to Yang Hui, asking him to convey it to Concubine Wu Hui.
These four words are: May the king live long!
What Fang Chongyong didn't know was that the political storm in Chang'an City at the end of the Kaiyuan Dynasty had already begun, and actors from all walks of life began to appear on stage!