Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

With the support of countless people, Fang Yuan and Sun Simiao finally returned to Fang Mansion.

After returning to Fang Mansion, Fang Yuan politely talked to the people at the door, and then returned to the mansion.

Du Miaoyan had already returned to the mansion, seeing Fang Yuan came back, they embraced excitedly, her tender body trembling slightly.

"I just said I'm fine, don't worry now?"

Fang Yuan laughed.

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 felt more and more like a little woman.

It wasn't like this before, but now I can't help it.

Thinking about how I didn't want to get married before, it's funny to think about it now.

"Did anything happen during my absence?"

Fang Yuan pulled Du Miaoyan to sit aside, and asked softly.

"It's nothing big, it's all small things."

"By the way, Mrs. Li left, saying she was looking for Li Danqiu."

Du Miaoyan said softly.

"Any news about Li Danqiu?"

Fang Yuan asked.

Since Li Danqiu escaped last time, there is still no news.

Li Ji led people to quarrel with the five surnames and Qiwang for a few days, and then went to find Li Danqiu.

After so many days, no one has heard from Li Danqiu, and they don't know how she is doing.

"No."

Du Miaoyan shook her head with a complicated expression.

What happened to Li Danqiu was too great, Qiwang of the five surnames all issued orders to rob and kill in the Jianghu.

"Don't worry about her, she'll be happy for herself."

"How did I hear that you were conferred the title of First Grade Imperial Lady?"

Fang Yuan changed the topic
Li Danqiu's affairs are no longer in the hands of him and Du Miaoyan.

Let their family deal with it as they like, and at most they will help when they need it.

In comparison, Fang Yuan was more curious about how Du Miaoyan was conferred the title of first-rank madam.

Doesn't this mean that he is more advanced than himself?
"Thanks to my husband, after you successfully contacted smallpox, the emperor sealed me."

Du Miaoyan said with a smile.

Her rewards are all thanks to Fang Yuan.

A woman is expensive according to her husband, and she has successfully become the youngest first-rank lady in the Tang Dynasty.

When she went out recently, the female relatives of the rich and powerful all congratulated her and envied her for marrying a good family.

In the past, although everyone didn't say it clearly, but many thought that Du Miaoyan married Fang Yuan and laughed secretly at her.

Now, they are all sour.

"Does Doctor Sun have any rewards?"

Fang Yuan asked immediately.

He didn't mind what he sealed.

After all, it would be better for him not to block anything now.

But Sun Simiao is different, he has paid a lot this time, and he needs to be rewarded.

Otherwise, even Du Miaoyan, who was not present in person, was awarded such a high reward, how could Sun Simiao not be too bad?

"Rewarded, rewarded with permission, but it was rewarded privately..."

"Doctor Sun is allowed to enter and leave the palace at will, and Doctor Sun is allowed to go anywhere in the world."

Du Miaoyan said softly.

Except for Fang Yuan, everyone who went this time rewarded, including those few guards.

Someone told Du Miaoyan that because Fang Yuan bowed to the first place, he has not been sealed yet.

Someone also told Du Miaoyan that because Fang Yuan rose too fast, it was not suitable to continue to rise.

"This reward is the same as the 300 taels of silver here, but Doctor Sun probably likes it."

Fang Yuan felt weird, hehe laughed.

It felt like Li Shimin was deliberately blackmailing himself, admitting that he wanted to forcibly keep Sun Simiao behind.

admitted.The private promise to Sun Simiao should be to apologize to Sun Simiao and allow him to go wherever he wants.

Although this permission was private, since Du Miaoyan knew about it, many ministers would also know about it.

"Yes, it is."

Du Miaoyan smiled and said.

He and Fang Yuan continued to be tender for a while, and 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 Fangfu.

This is exactly what Princess Xiangcheng wanted, so there was no delay, and she followed Du Miaoyan's wishes to stay.

For the next few days, Princess Xiangcheng lived in Fangfu.

And Fang Yuan started to go to work the next day after he came back, and went to the household department to move.

Regarding Fang Yuan's reward, Li Shimin has not made a decision for a long time.

Because too many ministers objected.

At the same time, negative news about Fang Yuan began to appear.

"Fang Yuan was the servant of the fourth-rank household department at a young age, and it was secretly operated by the late Du Xiang."

"When Fang Yuan was in Wuling County, he used means to persecute the local dignitaries, and he was arbitrary."

"When I was the governor of Liaozhou, I killed the local family for the sake of power. It was cruel and heartless."

"Fang Yuan's identity has not been confirmed yet, such a person cannot be allowed to hold more power."

A series of bad comments about Fang Yuan began to appear.

At the beginning, few people discussed it, but later on, Fang Yuan's contribution to solving smallpox was overwhelmed.

After all, Fang Yuan is so young and not a doctor, how can he solve smallpox?
So there are more and more negative news about Fang Yuan, and more and more people discuss it.

Obviously, someone deliberately led it here.

But the people are good at this, and they like to discuss these things.

"There are so many people who are popular."

"Maybe it's the five surnames and seven Wangs who made the mess?"

Xue Jiaoyan sighed.

In the Fang Mansion, everyone held a meeting to discuss.

Fang Yuan is the core of this family, everyone cannot tolerate Fang Yuan being slandered.

Princess Xiangcheng attended the meeting, and also spoke enthusiastically, putting forward her own opinions and so on.

But in order to solve this public opinion, it must be covered with another public opinion, or explained clearly.

"I can't explain clearly."

"Think about whether there is any more shocking news overwhelmed."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Originally when he was in Hebei, Fang Yuan didn't want to show his face too much, he was just worried that there would be too many people.

But I never thought that it would attract such a terrible public opinion in the end.

It must have been secretly guided by someone.

But it's not that five surnames and seven hopes can't be done.

"How about introducing bicycles and tricycles?"

The giant suggested.

Now, the Mohist Research Institute has many good things.

Wherein bicycle and tricycle have been manufactured, but not fully launched.

"It's a method."

"Another newspaper to replace the billboards."

Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.

The launch of shocking novelty items and newspapers should be able to convert part of the public opinion.

"I'll do it tomorrow."

The giant nodded solemnly.

"Also, start building roads and community houses!"

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 houses.

Now Fang Yuan is Hubu Jiro, and has a certain right to use the imperial court's money.

Then use it to build roads and communities to make money for the court and for yourself.

"Should I ask Liao Fengmao from Liaozhou to come over?"

Du Miaoyan said.

Many talents in Fang Yuan's hands are still in Liaozhou.

Some came over, and some were still running back and forth.

The cement needed to build roads and the red bricks to build communities are mainly in Liaozhou.

"can."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

Afterwards, everyone continued to discuss, and more ideas were proposed.

The next day.

The Mohist Research Institute rolls out bicycles and tricycles on busy streets.

As soon as the black bicycles and tricycles appeared, it was surprising.

People don't know what these two things are used for, but they know that the things flowing out of the Mohist Research Institute are good things.

Nowadays, it is no secret that saltpeter makes ice, it was spread by the Mohist Research Institute.

There are also soft beds, cement roads, red bricks, toilets, etc., all introduced from the Mohist Research Institute.

So all smart people know that the things from the Mohist Research Institute are good things.

So there were so many onlookers.

"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 for a few days before it can be used."

Zhou Shi personally came to promote it.

Point to the bicycle and make an introduction.

After his introduction, he easily got on the bike and started riding.

"Wow, what kind of artifact is this?"

"You can walk on it with your feet. It's much better than walking, right?"

"Looking at his speed, it's much faster than us walking. Isn't it okay to go to farther places without horses?"

People talked a lot, they were all shocked, their eyes glowed.

They have never seen such a strange thing, and they know the convenience of it after seeing Zhou actually using it.

"This is a tricycle, as you can see, it has one more foot and one more slot than a bicycle."

"It is more stable than a bicycle, and you don't have to worry about falling when you are in contact, but its speed is not as fast as a bicycle."

"This slot can be used to carry things, carry people, etc., which is very convenient."

Zhou Shi came back after riding around.

Introduce to the people present again.

It is also used in front of everyone present.

"Are these bicycles and tricycles launched for sale?"

In the crowd, someone asked.

Everyone looked curiously and looked at Zhou Shi expectantly.

The people in Chang'an City were 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 try bicycles and tricycles after seeing them, and they all want to buy them back.

"It's for sale!"

"But I won't sell it today, I'll just give it a try and see if you need it."

Zhou Shi said with a smile.

The purpose of launching bicycles and tricycles is to reduce Fang Yuan's public opinion.

So don't buy it on the first day, but build your reputation first, so that more people's attention will be diverted here.

"I'll try!"

In the crowd, someone suddenly shouted.

Then several people spoke up one after another and stood up.

They stood up and looked at each other, and then looked at Zhou Shi, meaning who of them will try?

"You can try it all."

"We took out a total of [-] bicycles and [-] tricycles this time. Anyone who wants to try can stand up."

Zhou Shi laughed.

Let people turn over the tarpaulin to reveal the covered bicycles and tricycles.

This time, bicycles and tricycles in more colors were revealed and displayed in front of everyone.

"I'll try it too!"

"I'll try it too!"

More people actively participated.

"If you want to participate, please register your information."

Zhou Shi said loudly.

Let them take out their identity tokens and register on white paper.

Only those who have registered can try to prevent them from stealing bicycles or tricycles secretly.

Soon someone started to try cycling.

But soon, someone lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Fortunately, with the help and teaching of the solid and present security guards, they quickly mastered the method of use.

Not long after, strange phenomena appeared everywhere in Chang'an City.

There are people sitting on weird things that can move just using their legs, and the speed can change from fast to slow.

Such a strange phenomenon instantly attracted many people, and they all inquired what it was, and even ran to Zhou Shi's exhibition.

With the introduction of bicycles and tricycles, the negative discussions about Fang Yuan are indeed much less.

Royal Palace.

Li Shimin learned of the situation outside.

He also knows who is spreading the negative news about Fang Yuan.

At this time, he was summoning Tang Jian, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

"Well done, why do you want to be an official?"

Li Shimin asked Tang Jian to sit down and asked.

"Your Majesty knows my temperament and likes to be lazy."

"Recently, I feel that I am dying, and I want to go back to my hometown at the last time of my life."

Tang Jian said awkwardly.

His laziness was known to the entire court.

But fortunately, there was no accident in the household department, so he has been fine.

"I think you can live for many years."

Li Shimin looked at Tang Jian seriously, and teased.

"The doctor has already shown it to the old minister. The old minister really doesn't have much time."

Tang Jian said in relief.

After most of my life, I have been an extremely human minister, so I have no regrets.

"Do you want to ask Dr. Sun to take a look?"

Li Shimin frowned and said solemnly.

He thought Tang Jian was joking, but now it doesn't look like that.

Although Tang Jian is lazy, he can do things well, and Li Shimin couldn't bear to watch him leave.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, but it is unnecessary."

Tang Jian refused.

He was already bearish, and felt that Sun Simiao was useless.

"Who do you think will take your place?"

Li Shimin opened his mouth and finally asked about business.

The position of Hubu Shangshu is very important and cannot be missing.

And each household minister can be recommended by the previous one.

But whether it will succeed or not depends on whether the emperor will give him face.

"Cui Zhentang can."

"He has old experience and enough qualifications. He can manage the household department well even if the veteran is not in the household department."

Tang Jian said without hesitation.

"You didn't hesitate at all."

Li Shimin laughed.

Although it seemed casual, he was already dissatisfied.

Now is the time to fight openly and secretly with the five surnames and Qiwang, and they are arranged in such an important position, how can they fight them?

"Your Majesty wants to talk about Fang Yuan?"

"He is very good, but he is too young, not qualified enough, and he is in the public opinion now."

Tang Jian heard that Li Shimin was dissatisfied, and shook his head after thinking about it.

Fang Yuan also thought about it, but only thought about it, and then there is nothing more.

After all, Fang Yuan is too young, promoted too fast, it is not suitable to go up now.

"you're right."

"Go back, I will respect your suggestion."

Li Shimin didn't say much, but waved his hands.

"The old minister retire."

Tang Jian saluted Li Shimin and left.

The imperial study room soon 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 new candidate for the Minister of the Household Department gave him a headache.

Let Cui Zhentang take the position, then his goal will be more difficult to achieve.