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

Chapter 496 Lu Chuchu enters Fang Mansion and Zhang Ji writes a letter

Lu Chuchu walked into Fang Mansion like a hostess.

No one stopped her along the way, and she was finally brought to the main hall of Fang Mansion.

Fang Yuan was making tea, and when he saw Lu Chuchu arriving, he waved to her.

"Caomin Lu Chuchu, pays homage to His Highness the King of Zhou."

Lu Chuchu saluted seriously.

"Are you blaming me?"

Fang Yuan paused slightly, then put down the tea set, stood up with a smile, walked to Lu Chuchu and helped her get up.

"I dare not, His Highness is the King of Zhou, and I am just the oiran of the White Tiger Club."

Lu Chuchu retreated slightly and said seriously.

"You said that because you don't want to enter Fang's house, right?"

Fang Yuan's face sank and he said calmly.

"Oh, Your Highness, you are so bad, you can't even show off your temper."

Lu Chuchu immediately changed her face, her attitude improved 180 degrees, and she threw herself at Fang Yuan's side.

"Be careful with your image, it won't be good if your servants see you."

Fang Yuan rolled his eyes and pushed Lu Chuchu away.

It's really mean. She doesn't appreciate the good looks, but she won't be afraid until she turns against him.

"Hee hee, great."

"Your Highness, please sit down and I will give you a massage on your back."

Lu Chuchu smiled sweetly and pulled Fang Yuan to sit down.

"Sit down first, I have something to ask."

Fang Yuan took Lu Chuchu's little hand, asked her to sit aside, and then poured her tea.

Seeing that Fang Yuan seemed to really have something to do with him, Lu Chuchu immediately sat upright and waited for Fang Yuan's questions.

"How much information have you collected about Li Jing?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Lu Chuchu is the oiran of the White Tiger Club and the boss of the White Tiger Club.

She doesn't need to pick up customers, she just needs to show her face occasionally to earn some popularity and collect information about dignitaries.

White Tiger Club is already Fang Yuan's intelligence organization, and has been collecting intelligence for Fang Yuan since Liaozhou.

"There are collections from my teenage years to recent times, but they are not very detailed and not many."

Lu Chuchu said seriously.

Intelligence is collected from the dignitaries in Chang'an City.

Some were collected more smoothly and in more detail.

But some have collected very little, and most of them were obtained from others.

Brothels are the best place to ask for information, and the risks are relatively low. It is a way for many people to collect information from others.

"Have you collected any recent news about him?"

Fang Yuan asked.

"Yes. After your Second Maritime Silk Road, he frequently moved around with the generals of the Tang Dynasty."

"A few days ago, General Yuchi Jingde secretly came to our White Tiger Club to spend the night. The girls tricked him into saying that General Li Jing wanted to be crowned king, and he is currently discussing with these generals."

Lu Chuchu said.

When a person of Yuchi Jingde's level goes to the White Tiger Club, even if he goes secretly, Lu Chuchu and others will keep an eye on him.

Therefore, the girls’ conversations are reported and the situation is known.

Lu Chuchu had actually sorted out the information for Fang Yuan and had someone bring it to Fang Yuan when he came back.

This method has always been the way she communicated with Fang Yuan, and until Fang Yuan called her over now, she had no letters to send.

"What was Yuchi Jingde's reaction to Li Jing being crowned king?"

Fang Yuan continued to ask.

Fang Yuan was surprised that Yuchi Jingde actually went to the White Tiger Club.

But for men, a wife is not as good as a concubine, and a concubine is not as good as a thief. It is okay to go to the club occasionally to enjoy the services.

Now the White Tiger Club is very famous in Chang'an City, and many people want to experience the services there, which can make people linger.

"I'm a little excited, but more importantly, I hope Li Jing can also be crowned king."

"But they don't seem to be very happy to start a war. They all have their own opinions, and they came to our club to rest because they were upset."

Lu Chuchu said in a deep voice.

"What are your opinions?"

Fang Yuan continued to ask.

"I don't know. Yuchi Jingde didn't say anything."

"I only know that their generals have different opinions, but Li Jing suppresses them. Even if they have different opinions, they have to listen to Li Jing."

Lu Chuchu shook his head and said.

Yuchi Jingde is a cautious person. The girls are responsible for collecting intelligence, but they do not dare to go too far.

So there weren't many things asked about, that's all, and they were all told to Fang Yuan.

"I see."

Fang Yuan said with a heavy heart.

It seems that Li Jing is really obsessed with becoming the king.

I don’t know if the imperial court has food to support him, but the generals have their own ideas.

"Your Highness, if you ask me to come today, can I come to Fang Mansion from now on?"

Lu Chuchu squatted at Fang Yuan's feet and rubbed Fang Yuan's thighs.

She looked up at Fang Yuan, and I felt pity for her pitiful look.

Fang Yuan lowered his head to look at her, and suddenly found that there was a trace of wrinkles in the corners of her delicate and fair eyes.

Suddenly he remembered that Lu Chuchu seemed to have followed him for ten years, starting from Wuling County, to Liaozhou, and then to Chang'an City.

"If you are willing, you can move to Fang Mansion."

Fang Yuan's big hand was on Lu Chuchu's head, stroking her hair.

Suddenly, Lu Chuchu's watery eyes became foggy, and then tears burst out of her eyes.

How many years have passed, how many years have passed, and I am still in this situation, and I am actually able to move into the palace.

A woman from a brothel, the kind who lives at the lowest level, actually has a chance to jump over the dragon gate?

At this moment, Lu Chuchu couldn't believe it, thinking that he was dreaming.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Fang Yuan felt regretful in his heart and sighed.

He had also thought about bringing Lu Chuchu to live in Fang Mansion before, whether in Liaozhou or Chang'an City.

But Fang Yuan couldn't think about it, because there were many people staring at him, and many people wanted to find opportunities to put him to death or ruin his reputation.

But it's different now. Fang Yuan has become the King of Zhou. One person is worth more than ten thousand people. Even the prince has to give him some face when he meets him. What kind of face do you need at this time?
Even if he is impeached, so what, it will not affect the status of King Zhou at all.

"woooooo"

Lu Chuchu burst into tears suddenly, throwing herself into Fang Yuan's arms and crying.

The servants on duty nearby heard the crying and rushed over immediately.

Seeing that it was Lu Chuchu crying in Fang Yuan's arms, she left with peace of mind and pretended not to have seen him.

"Okay, okay, don't cry."

Fang Yuan gently patted Lu Chuchu's back to comfort her.

But unexpectedly, the more I was comforted, the more I cried, and the louder I cried.

Not long after, Du Miaoyan and others were attracted to him, which really embarrassed Fang Yuan.

"Husband, what's the matter?"

Du Miaoyan approached and asked curiously.

Naturally, she knew Lu Chuchu.

But Lu Chuchu was crying in Fang Yuan's arms. She couldn't see anyone and didn't know who it was. She thought Fang Yuan had provoked another girl from another family and came here to check on him.

Before Fang Yuan could speak, Lu Chuchu, who was in Fang Yuan's arms, immediately stopped crying and stood up straight with a shudder, startling Fang Yuan and others.

"Madame."

Lu Chuchu wanted to speak, but she cried so hard that she was speechless for a while.

Fortunately, she was speechless, but suddenly two slugs came out of her nose, making Fang Yuan and others laugh.

"It's you, Chu Chu, what's wrong with you, Fang Yuan bullies you?"

Du Miaoyan asked after seeing it was Lu Chuchu.

She knew about the relationship between Lu Chuchu and Fang Yuan.

She also knew that Lu Chuchu was collecting information for Fang Yuan.

"Madam, Fang Yuan wants me to move into Fang Mansion, do you think it's okay?"

Lu Chuchu wiped her tears and suddenly knelt down facing Du Miaoyan.

Fang Yuan was startled and wanted to help Lu Chuchu up, but in the end he didn't.

The harem of Fang Mansion is managed by Du Miaoyan, and Lu Chuchu must obtain Lu Chuchu's consent before entering.

Lu Chuchu is smart. She is just asking about Du Miaoyan's situation. It would not be a good idea to intervene on her own.

But if Du Miaoyan disagrees, then Fang Yuan will have to express an attitude even if he speaks out. "Oh, get up."

"To be honest, with your status, it is impossible for me to tolerate you entering Fang Mansion."

"But I have seen your support for Fang Yuan over the years. It's unreasonable not to let you in. You can move in. Leave the White Tiger Club alone and leave it to others."

Du Miaoyan looked at Lu Chuchu who was kneeling on the ground, sighed, and helped her up.

To be honest, she would never allow a brothel girl to enter Fang Mansion, even if she was an oiran.

But Lu Chuchu's situation is different. Like Hong Xu Qinggao, she has been by Fang Yuan's side for a long time and worked for Fang Yuan.

Although they are not by Fang Yuan's side like Hong Xu and Qing Yao, they have been helping Fang Yuan in some way.

For such a woman, if Fang Yuan was willing to let her in, she would be too embarrassed to refuse.

After all, Fang Yuan still has the final say in this family.

"Thank you ma'am!"

Lu Chuchu choked up.

I wanted to kneel down and thank Du Miaoyan again.

But Du Miaoyan supported her.

"Okay, go wash your face."

Du Miaoyan said softly.

Let the maid on the side take Lu Chuchu down.

Lu Chuchu glanced at Fang Yuan, saw Fang Yuan nodded, and followed.

"Husband, how many women are you bringing home?"

Du Miaoyan sat next to Fang Yuan and sighed.

One after another, now the harem is almost in double digits.

As a royal concubine, she had to give in time and time again, which made her a little sad.

"You know, I didn't take the initiative to hook up with them."

Fang Yuan pursed his mouth and said.

It seems that Princess Xiangcheng was the one who seduced him first.

It just happened that Xiao Rui drugged himself and then fell in love with Princess Xiangcheng.

Then there was Su Ziqing, who seemed to have been drugged as well, and was finally forced to come to the door by Su Ziqing.

If you think about it carefully, it's all because you are so good that women flock to you.

"It's also because of this that I keep giving in."

"But I'm warning you, you can't let other women come in again!"

Du Miaoyan said solemnly.

It was precisely because Fang Yuan didn't take the initiative to hook up that she endured it again and again.

No woman wants her husband to marry so many, and no woman wants to share her husband with others.

It's just that many times I have no choice but to develop into the current situation.

So Du Miaoyan reminded Fang Yuan that there should be no other women in the backyard from now on.

It’s not good for myself or other women.

"I can rest assured that I will leave the harem to your management."

"I won't take your power, and I won't do it if you say no."

Fang Yuan laughed.

He sat close to Du Miaoyan and hugged her over.

Du Miaoyan sighed and leaned against Fang Yuan.

"Do you know what Li Jing wants from me?"

Fang Yuan said suddenly.

I haven't mentioned this matter to Du Miaoyan yet.

"what's up?"

Du Miaoyan leaned on Fang Yuan and spoke calmly.

Her eyes gradually lost focus, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

"He wants to be crowned king!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Tell Du Miaoyan what Li Jing told him and Lu Chuchu.

"He wants to be crowned king so soon?!"

Du Miaoyan suddenly came back to her senses and exclaimed.

How long has it been since then, and he already wants to follow Fang Yuan’s footsteps and become the king?
I have made a promise to the other party, but there is no need to be so anxious, right?

You know, it must be very difficult for him to become the king, probably even more difficult than Fang Yuan.

Because he is a military commander and controls the three armies. If he is crowned king, he will have so much power in his hands, and the emperor will be very afraid.

"Yeah, just that fast."

Fang Yuan sighed and said.

He also felt that Li Jing was too fast.

Li Shimin would not agree so easily.

"Then what do you think, husband?"

Du Miaoyan said in a deep voice.

This matter is too big and must be treated with caution.

"He just wants weapons. As long as he sends out his army, I will lend him the weapons."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Du Miaoyan had already promised Li Jing that husband and wife would become one, so she had to agree.

Even if Du Miaoyan has no other ideas, what she promised must be realized.

"I'll ask Changle for information and see what the emperor's attitude is."

Du Miaoyan thought for a while, stood up and said.

The emperor definitely disagrees. How strong is his disagreement?

"Thanks a lot."

Fang Yuan nodded.

This is what he wants too.

The attitude of the emperor is very important.

After he became the king, Li Shimin never looked for him.

Maybe it’s okay, maybe it’s because I have a knot in my heart, but overall it’s not good.

Li Shimin felt that his authority had been challenged by being granted the title of king. Wouldn't it be a sign that he would be granted the title of king again?

"I'll go now."

Du Miaoyan got up and said.

She directly attacked Princess Changle.

Fang Yuan, after arranging Lu Chuchu, went to inspect the bank.

In the bank, sisters Wu Ruyi are working here, calculating the number of printed and recycled banknotes from various places.

"As you wish, from now on, Datang banknotes will be used within the country and Yanhuang banknotes will be used outside the country."

Fang Yuan ordered.

"What should I say if asked?"

Wu Ruyi has no objection.

But the bank is not only Fang Yuan's own, but also the imperial court.

If asked, she must have a reasonable excuse.

"Let's just say that banknotes are easy to counterfeit. We can't let the problem of seven-star banknotes happen again and transfer the risk to Yanhuang banknotes."

Fang Yuan said.

There are certainly reasons, and they are quite sufficient.

The biggest problem with price inflation in Datang was caused by the seven-star banknotes.

No matter how long it has passed, the court will never forget it and will not dare to let it happen again.

"I understand."

Wu Ruyi nodded and said.

"Okay, then you are busy."

After Fang Yuan and Wu Ruyi visited for a while, they changed their route.

Research institutes, medical schools, three major factories, etc., there are many places where inspections are required.

Just after visiting the institute and marveling at the progress of the institute's medical skills, Fang Yuan received a letter from Wuling County.

It was from Zhang Ji.

The content of the letter is that the counties along the road from Wuling County to Lingnan suddenly did not agree to the construction. What should I do?
"You didn't say anything before, but now you suddenly change?"

Fang Yuan said coldly.

Calculating the time to write the letter, it should be arranged when I am not in the Tang Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)