Shen Yiyi sent one or even two or three letters a day to report this thrilling turmoil in the court situation to Tang Shijin.
For this reason, Tang Shijin stayed in Jiangning Mansion and conveyed some information to Wang Shenxing and Jiang Bi'an appropriately and selectively.
When Jiang Bian saw the letter from the prince, he felt that it was a big blow to him, but now that he heard these things again, his face was very calm.
Tang Shijin suspected that even if she told him Yan Baiwei's identity now, he would not tell the truth easily.
But doubts were doubts, and Tang Shijin still wouldn't say a word about things that shouldn't be said.
The two of them can be considered friends now, but they are the kind of friends who can back each other without hesitation when in danger, but will definitely despise each other in times of peace.
In March, the third batch, and in some areas even the fourth batch of Champa rice, began to be planted. Basically, it was enough to cover the whole of Jiangnan.
Tang Shijin only needs to give an order to do some small promotion, help the poor, check for any omissions and fill in the gaps.
It feels a lot more leisurely.
Qi Yaoling walked in quickly and gave her today's letter.
Tang Shijin was too lazy to move and asked him directly: "What's wrong?"
Qi Yaoling said: "The emperor went to see Concubine Wan in private."
Tang Shijin clicked his tongue, took the letter and read it.
For more than a month, Concubine Wan kept asking to see her, but Emperor Yuan Sheng never saw her.
It was not until the matter of deposing the crown prince was settled that Wan Fei stopped asking to see her. It was said that she had not thought about food and tea for several days. It had only been a few days. Emperor Yuan Sheng couldn't help but secretly went to see her, and then stayed for half the night. , and then sneak back sneakily.
Tang Shijin hummed: "If this is not considered love~~~"
She closed her eyes and thought.
She originally thought that even if Emperor Yuan Sheng loved Wan Shi again, after so many things, the love would have been worn away.
But obviously, Emperor Yuan Sheng's love for the Wan family was more than simple, it was simply a kind of paranoia.
Wan's family now belongs to the kind of person who cannot fall down or get up.
Tang Shijin was thinking, should she help her?
If she helps her at this time, Wan Shi will definitely regard her as a life-saving straw, and Emperor Yuan Sheng will also be grateful.
But it will affect her own reputation, she may offend many courtiers, and she may even be feared by Wang Zhongyan.
But what if you do nothing?
I felt like I wasted this good opportunity.
Tang Shijin finally felt that the risk was too great, sighed, and decided to wait.
She opened her eyes and saw Wang Shenxing standing outside waiting. Tang Shijin stood up in a hurry and said, "Master Wang is here?"
Then he asked Qi Yaoling, "Why didn't you call me?"
Wang Shenxing said with a smile: "Young Master, you don't have to be polite. I asked Mr. Qi not to bother you. I run here every day, so why not wait for a while!"
As he said that, he came in and sat down.
Tang Shijin said: "Master Wang, is there something wrong?"
"Yes," Wang Shenxing took out the written note from his sleeve: "My lord, please take a look."
Tang Shijin took it over.
Nowadays, not only are there new grains, but the production and quality of silkworm seeds and silk have also been greatly improved, doubled several times.
Although Wang Shenxing had presented silk on Emperor Yuan Sheng's birthday last year, because he had just presented new grain before, the two of them had discussed that the silk matter did not need to be "emphasized", so in Emperor Yuan Sheng's perception, he would think , this is a rare batch of the best and the best is presented.
It can be regarded as a vaccination for Emperor Yuan Sheng.
Presenting it again now means that the one previously presented to the Emperor has now been mass-produced to bring good news to the Emperor, and in order to honor the Emperor, a better offering has been made.
Wang Shenxing obviously still wanted to give the emperor the impression that Jiangnan's affairs could relieve his worries.
Wang Shenxing said in a low voice: "My lord, I'm thinking about it. My lord and my subordinates will go to the Zhezi together. After the zhezi goes up, the cabinet will speak up and mention the matter of accompanying the capital... Jiangnan is good at making silk."
, now that we have such good silk, plus the glass, porcelain and other items from before, even if this matter fails, it can still leave a mark in the emperor's mind, and it will be easier to mention it later."
Tang Shijin thought of the three major weaving bureaus again.
She leaned towards Wang Shenxing and said, "Master Wang, I have an idea. Please listen to it."
Wang Shenxing nodded.
Jin of the Tang Dynasty said: "The palace needs a lot of silk all year round. Although the silkworm seeds I brought are good, they also have disadvantages. The silk is thick and the weaving is thicker, so the original silkworm seeds are still indispensable.
’s... So I’m thinking, why don’t we raise this matter after announcing the good news, because the output of new silkworms is about five times that of the old silkworms, and sericulture merchants are of course willing to raise this kind of silkworms. Therefore, for the sake of balance and coordination, we
Can you request an order to set up a weaving bureau in Jiangning Mansion, and let the imperial court send people to control it to achieve balance and coordination..."
She paused for a moment: "Then, no matter who mentions the matter of accompanying the capital again, it will be more logical, and we will be more meaningful in what we say, and we will not appear to take credit."
Wang Shenxing couldn't help but raise his eyebrows while listening.
Listening further, he pondered: "But, if the imperial court sends officials, will there be more trouble? And will it be restrained?"
"It's very possible." Tang Shijin said: "I just have an idea, it has not been considered mature yet, let's discuss it later."
Historically, Jiangning Weaving had the right to secretly report because it had the trust of the emperor.
The earliest Cao Xi weaved in Jiangning was a palace guard before Emperor Kangxi was born. His wife Sun was also the wet nurse of Emperor Kangxi, and his son Cao Yin was Kangxi's companion... Emperor Kangxi made five southern tours of the capital.
Living in the Cao family, the relationship is really close.
Therefore, what Emperor Kangxi trusted was not the Jiangning Zhizao Mansion, but the Cao family.
But even if the Cao family is ignored, Jiangning Weaving is still very important.
Tang Shijin said slowly: "I just think that in this way, Jiangnan will be the emperor's own, and he has always been."
Wang Shenxing understood instantly, and his eyes lit up instantly.
He began to think carefully.
Tang Shijin is right. In this way, this place will become the emperor's own... Even if Emperor Yuan Sheng abdicates and changes to another emperor, it will still be like this. This is equivalent to being in an invincible position.
!
After all, how should I put it, taxes from other places go into the national treasury, while the income from this place, if it can achieve what Tang Shijin said, will go into the inner government yamen.
In the most popular terms, this place was used for the emperor to make private money.
Wang Shenxing said: "I want to think about it carefully."
"It should be," Tang Shijin nodded: "I am far inferior to Mr. Wang in these matters. There must be some inconsideration. Please consider it carefully, Mr. Wang."
When she said this, of course Wang Shenxing did not dare to respond. He kept being humble before getting up and leaving.