Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 804 Avoiding the Heat

Smuggling is not impossible, but it takes great risks.

The Royal Navy's record of wiping out all the bandit Gaihai in Haizhong Continent in one day has already caused a sensation in the south of the Yangtze River. The keels of new ships in the shipyard have been laid one after another. The elite soldiers dispatched from all over the Yangtze River are about to arrive. The strength of the division is increasing day by day.

When the size of the navy reaches more than [-], it is enough to cross the East China Sea and be invincible.

In this case, smuggling is obviously an extremely unwise move. Once the navy targets you, the consequences will be disastrous...

"Look at Fang Jun's actions. Since the victory against Niuzhuji Nier, he has fought and pulled. The Zhu family, the Xiao family, the Lu family, the Wang family... all have turned from hostility to cooperation, and they can let go of their prejudices. It's really not easy to put aside grievances and enmities, and single-handedly mix up the originally impregnable Jiangnan gentry."

Mr. Dong seemed to appreciate Fang Jun's actions, and he spoke highly of them.

This made Gu Cong extremely upset, and couldn't get angry...

"Hmph, although Fang Jun is cunning, he is just a child who is not as weak as the crown. Presumably this time he invited the gentry and merchants from the south of the Yangtze River to Huating Town, probably because he wanted to play his 'auction' trick."

Gu Cong said angrily.

However, although he slandered him extremely in words, he was quite impressed by Fang Jun's methods in his heart. It was just this trick of "the highest price gets it" that could maximize the benefits.Thinking about the thrilling selling price of 160 million guan in Chang'an Quchifang, Gu Cong's heart was fascinated and envious.

The most powerful thing is that this unprecedented huge profit was donated as soon as it changed hands, so that no one in Chang'an today does not applaud Fang Jun.It is estimated that if someone dares to yell at Fang Jun on the streets of Chang'an, they will be surrounded and beaten by the people...

With 160 million crowns to support him, even Gu Cong can't admire Fang Jun's generosity.It is unprecedented for a prodigal to be defeated to such an extent...

Elder Dong sighed softly: "Time is not with me... Fang Jun is so powerful right now, I can only wait and see the changes, and it is not too late to wait for a period of time before thinking about it. I have waited for so many years, why rush for a while? The old man is about to die I was never in a hurry, and Gu Langjun has to keep his mind steady. The so-called small intolerance leads to chaos and big plans, and if Fang Jun can take advantage of his own chaos, it will be really terrible."

Gu Cong disagreed with this statement.

Tolerate?
Easier said than done.

The Gu family relies on sea trade and sea salt, and the future of sea trade is bleak. Now that Fang Jun has created such a salt farm, who knows if it will have an impact on the Gu family's boiled salt?If it's just an increase in production that leads to a drop in salt prices, that's all. After all, salt profits are huge, so I don't care about the 01:30 point.But if Fang Jun is using the so-called salt field as a guise, but in fact he has moved his mind on the Gu family's reeds, then he will be in big trouble!
Without reeds as fuel, how can you boil the sea for salt?The method of making salt that has been passed down for thousands of years, Fang Jun can change it with a fur doll?
Gu Cong didn't believe it, he always thought that Fang Jun just wanted to attack Gu's reeds, so he had to guard against it.

It seemed that Gu Zhu, who stayed in Wuyuan Town, had to write a letter, asking him to lead the dead soldiers to guard the reeds along the coast of Huating Town, so that Fang Jun could not secretly attack him.Especially the thousands of refugees hiding in the reed marshes, that is the manpower to cut down the reeds, if they are lost, it will be a huge loss.

Now that the country is prosperous and the people are safe, where can I find so many livestock-like labor?

As Elder Dong said, let's bear with it for now, until Zhang Liang comes to Huating Town, the situation will definitely change...

*****
The scorching heat in Guanzhong is unbearable, and His Majesty Li Er is the most impatient. After two months in Taiji Palace, he finally couldn't bear it anymore and went hunting in Kunming Lake...

It is said to be hunting, but where is there any prey?
Kunming Pool is located between the Fengshui River and the Jushui River in the southwest of Chang'an City. It is an artificially excavated lake. In the fourth year of Yuanshou in the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty diverted abundant water to the south of Shanglin Garden to build Kunming Pool. The surrounding area is forty miles. It was originally used for practicing water warfare, but later it became a place for boating.

His Majesty Li Er stood on the Yuzhang Terrace, overlooking the distance from the window, with a cool breeze, and a vast expanse in front of his eyes.

There are two stone figures in the Kunming Pool, standing on the east and west sides of the pool for the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, as a symbol of the Tianhe River.In the pool, there are dozens of Ge boats and several tower boats. There are Ge spears on the boats, flags and flags at all corners, and they are performing a water battle. His Majesty Li Er is very happy to watch, and can't help thinking that he still has one The Royal Navy is fighting against bandits and pirates in the south of the Yangtze River. It is majestic and majestic, showing the majesty of the king and rejuvenating the domineering way of the empire!
I just don't know, how well did Fang Jun train my navy?

Is it comparable to this valiant and vigorous warrior in Kunming Pool?

But then it occurred to me that the Royal Navy has grown out of nothing and is rampaging across thousands of miles of seas, fighting bloody battles for the prosperity of the royal family and the peace of the empire's seas; but the tiger in front of it is just a plaything kept in the forbidden pool , to entertain the king...

His Majesty Li Er suddenly lacked interest, always felt that although the drill in front of him had a strong lineup, it lacked blood.

Can an army without blood win a battle?

He waved his hand and asked Wang De to send an order to order all these sailors to withdraw, so as not to be upset.

Wang De left in a hurry, and in less than a moment, the flags and drums on the vast and mighty Kunming Lake died down, and a clear and bright scene was restored, with the waves blowing by the breeze, and it was peaceful and peaceful.

When Wang De returned, he told him, "Your Majesty, I want to see you."

His Majesty Li Er said casually: "It's just to declare his audience."

He didn't wear shoes, so he took a big sip of iced sour plum soup with his bare feet, and the heat all over his body disappeared, and he was very comfortable.

Not long after, the stairs outside Yuzhang Terrace made a "thumping" sound, and Fang Xuanling walked in in a meticulous court dress, and saluted His Majesty Li Er: "I have seen Your Majesty."

His Majesty Li Er beckoned and said, "Excuse me, Xuanling, come and sit down."

Bringing Fang Xuanling in front of him, he ordered Wang De to add a jade bowl filled with iced sour plum soup that had been brewed for a long time with Lingnan icing sugar, and placed it in front of Fang Xuanling.The sour plum soup must have just been taken out of the ice cubes, and it was still slightly air-conditioned.

His Majesty Li Er indicated that Fang Xuanling could drink as much as he wanted, and he didn't need to care about etiquette. He sighed and said, "Your family's Erlang created this ice-making method. It really saves time, effort and money. In the past, ice was shaved and stored in the cold winter months. It is very convenient to take it to enjoy the heat in the hot summer, and now it is very convenient. Just a few saltpeters can condense water into ice immediately. People think of using it to make ice, but Fang Er thinks of it? This kid does have some crooked talents!"

"Crooked talent" doesn't sound like a compliment, but when it comes from the mouth of the Yellow Emperor, it obviously has a playful meaning, and it contains closeness and favor.

Fang Xuanling put down the jade bowl after taking a sip. He was old and frail, his stomach and intestines were chilly, and he felt unwell from drinking too much.

Hearing His Majesty Li Er's words, Fang Xuanling smiled and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true. That kid is not good at business. If he is crooked, he is indeed capable. I don't know whether to praise him or scold him. Not doing business."

His Majesty Li Er laughed: "What Xuan Ling said, but Fang Er is making paper and salt in Jiangnan?"

Fang Xuanling smiled wryly and said: "Your Majesty has high hopes for this villain, but in the end this kid just refuses to do his job well, and it seems that he can't live without making some noise. I can't wait to go to the south of the Yangtze River immediately and punish him for his good life! "

These words are really not acting like a good boy. Think about how many things Fang Jun has tossed in just a few days since he left the capital in the south?If he stays in Jiangnan for three to five years, I'm afraid Jiangnan will become a mess and get out of hand...

His Majesty Li Er is quite magnanimous: "The general is away, and the emperor's order is not acceptable. Although you have more experience and knowledge than Fang Er, you have not been there. After all, you can't know the hidden truth. You can't just sit here and deny it. Fang Jun’s deeds. In fact, looking at Fang Jun’s piles of piles together, it seems to be a step-by-step approach. At the very least, the current Jiangnan gentry is not monolithic. This is the biggest achievement. comfort!"

His Majesty Li Er has one of the greatest advantages, that is, he does not need to be suspicious, and he is not suspicious of employing people!I am optimistic about you, then you go and do it well, no matter what others say, I just support you!
　What about recommended tickets?At the end of the month, please ask for a monthly pass, but I also need a recommendation ticket...

　
(End of this chapter)