This is not the Datang I am familiar with

At this time, if you think about this matter carefully, I am afraid that there may be a greater possibility of changes.

The first is whether Wu Meiniang can be called emperor or not. With Wu Meiniang's disposition at this time, most of them are supporting her son to be emperor, and she is at most sitting behind the scenes directing.

Let Wu Meiniang sit on that dragon chair, not to mention anything else, she is afraid that she will be tired of sitting in politics for more than seven years.

If Wu Meiniang hadn't proclaimed himself emperor, the powder keg would not explode, because the fuse would have been lost.

Of course, you can't gamble on this. If you gamble, Chen Fang will definitely get the worst result, that is, Wu Meiniang proclaims the emperor and ignites the powder keg.

Secondly, here is Xu Jingye. Originally, Xu Jingye opposed Wuzhou, but he supported Li Tang. He is the honorable successor of Li Tang.

However, many things have changed in this life, due to the domino effect, it is really impossible to guess whether Xu Jingye's card has been pried.

Because many things are themselves things that affect the whole body.

For example, Wu Meiniang, originally a talented person of Taizong, entered the Ganye Temple, and then had a private meeting with Li Zhi, and then returned to the harem of the Tang Dynasty with the help of the dispute between the queen and concubine Xiao Shu.

But in this life, there are no such grievances at all. Wu Meiniang directly became Li Zhi's talented person, and was promoted all the way until she became the mother of the country.

Butterfly effect, the fate of many people has been changed, so when it comes to Jiangnan, has Xu Jingye's fate also been changed?

Moreover, if the dominoes fall at this time.what happens?As long as there is chaos here in the Tang Dynasty, how will the Northern Han and Western Qin react? Will the whole deck of cards fall?

Chen Fang held Gao An's waist, and tapped his fingers casually on the soft flesh of Gao An's waist.

"My son-in-law, why did you suddenly ask him?"

"When I arrived in Yangzhou, I couldn't help but think of it. I remember that his grandfather was the governor of Yangzhou."

"Oh!"

Gao An snorted, and didn't ask any more questions. This girl has such a temperament. She thinks of something, says something, and then forgets something.

At this time, Gao An was lying on Chen Fang's chest, and Chen Fang gently stroked her back.

At this moment, he felt a little sleepy, so he fell asleep. Gao An looked at him, and then closed his eyes, feeling the warmth of the son-in-law's arms, and a smile appeared on his pretty face.

For a few days, it really was rainy and rainy. The rain in the south of the Yangtze River was like strands of silk, and it didn't stop.

It was raining and nothing happened for a few days. Wu Meiniang asked Chen Fang to teach her how to cook fish. In the end, she really learned it and cooked it for her children. Chen Fang saw several princes and princesses eating with Wu Meiniang. Fang felt that some historical events were difficult to happen.

In the past few days, Chen Fang paid special attention to whether any local officials came here to see Wu Meiniang, but only two local officials came here.One still has some old ties with the Wu family, and belongs to the distant relatives of the three aunts and eight aunts.

In other words, it was actually a Yangzhou official who came to visit the queen these few days.

Today is rainy and sunny, and the rare sun shines on the bustling city of Yangzhou. Walking out of the old house at this time, you can see a lot of pedestrians on the street. This person who has been locked up at home by the rain for several days can finally come out to breathe.

Wu Meiniang promised the princes and princesses that when the son-in-law and his party came, they would walk around, and when the sky cleared, the trip would happen naturally.

The carriage started on the road, and went out of Yangzhou City. Yangzhou is on the north bank of the Yangtze River, across the river from Zhenjiang.Further south, or east, is the land of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Chapter 653

The carriage went all the way to the bank of the Yangtze River, and there was a ferry crossing the river not far away. You could see merchant ships gathering there, and many ships carrying people across the river plowed the river and shuttled back and forth on the calm surface of the Yangtze River.

Today Wu Meiniang and her party did not bring guards from the Imperial Army, but there are actually quite a few masters in this team, not to mention Ding Yufeng, even Chen Fang is actually half a master at this time.

There are also hidden guards of the heir guards around, which can be regarded as heavily guarded. Although they did not bring the imperial army, but ordinary Wang Yang robbers, if they encounter them, they are also good-looking.

In fact, Wu Meiniang didn't bring the forbidden army, because Wu Meiniang didn't want to attract a large number of local officials wherever she went. The forbidden army in this area must be a mighty large team. Not to mention the inconvenience of traveling, there will be a commotion wherever it goes.

It could have been less, but these forbidden soldiers were ordinary soldiers, and it would be better not to bring dozens of them less. Just a few dozen soldiers of the forbidden army are really not as powerful as Ding Yufeng, and they are not as good as the eunuch who guards the heir in secret.

The group of people is actually not small at this time, there are no less than ten people from the main family alone, Wu Meiniang's family, a queen, two princesses and three princes, that's already six people, the husband and wife, Princess Gao'an's mother and concubine, and Zheng Jieyu, there are four more.

There is also the second princess of the Western Qin Dynasty over there, and there are 11 of them here just because they are distinguished.

The ten maids brought by Wu Meiniang were originally Xiaolan and Xiaoyu, and later Luoyang added plums, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums, eight in spring, summer, autumn and winter. At this time, Chun and Xiaolan were serving on the concubine's side, and there was a maid sent by Qin beside Chen Fang. , before giving her a name, Ding Yufeng counted them one by one, and there were 13 maids and female guards.

This group of people centered on Wu Meiniang, Zheng Jieyu and Concubine Shu, all three of them were dressed as noble ladies, Wu Meiniang was holding Concubine Shu's hand, accompanied by Zheng Jieyu.

Behind Chen Fang is leading Gao An, while the second princess seems to be alone.

As for the little princes and princesses, they fought and fought all the way, except for Princess Anding who was older, the rest of the princes and Taiping really left Yangzhou, so they kept making trouble.Fighting all the way, it was so lively, Wu Meiniang didn't restrain herself, seeing her children happy, she was actually happy in her heart.

Anyone who sees this big group will think they are officials or people from wealthy merchants. Naturally, Concubine Shu will be recognized as an elder, and Wu Meiniang and Zheng Jieyu will feel wronged and be treated as concubines. The son-in-law and the princess in the back are considered to be juniors, and there is a group of younger ones, who are children and juniors in the family, not to mention the maids on the side.

The only one who seemed abrupt was the second princess, but it could also be regarded as the wife of an official and rich businessman accompanying guests from afar.

In fact, this is also everyone's intention, so that this group of people will not appear abrupt in the land of Wuyue.

When the group reached the river, naturally a maid came to ask about the boats crossing the river.

Wu Meiniang looked at the river and held Concubine Shu's hand, suddenly remembered something, looked behind her, specifically at Dingyu and Fengyi, and also at Chen Fang, seeing what he and Gao An were talking softly, she smiled.

"Sister, younger sister heard the story of Bodhidharma crossing the river with a reed, but don't know if it's true or not?"

The story of Bodhidharma crossing the river with a reed took place in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. According to legend, it happened after Bodhidharma and Emperor Wu of Liang, that is, Emperor Xiao Yan, the later Liangwu Emperor of Liang Chenzhong in Song Qiliang in the Southern Dynasty, discussed Taoism.

According to legend, Emperor Wu of Liang and Patriarch Bodhidharma discussed the Tao. Emperor Wu of Liang found it difficult to understand. Patriarch Bodhidharma said goodbye.

Bodhidharma broke a reed by the river and crossed the river.

This story happened in Houliang of the Southern Dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, so Wu Meiniang knew it at this time.

"I don't know either, sister, do you think this is true?"

"Dingyu, can you do it?"

Wu Meiniang cast her eyes on Dingyu there, if it is about martial arts here, naturally no one can compare with this son-in-law's apprentice.

A master is not as good as an apprentice, probably in the whole world, Chen Fang and Ding Yu are considered a rare couple, a wonderful couple.

"Tips for carving insects!"

Dingyu spat out the four words lightly, obviously he didn't feel much about Yiwei crossing the river.

"Hey, Dingyu, don't talk nonsense, fortunately there are no monks here."

There, Chen Fang reprimanded softly, his apprentice.

"No problem, there is no one else here. After passing the Yangtze River, if there is a chance, let me see the grand occasion of Yiwei crossing the river."

At this time, Chen Fang walked to Wu Meiniang's side and suppressed his voice.

"Your Majesty, it's actually not difficult. Ordinary people can cross the river with a bamboo pole!"

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Chen Fang really wanted to talk about buoyancy and balance to Wu Meiniang, but in the end he decided to forget it. If he talked about it, it would actually be a bit out of tune with this era.This is not the age of science.

Several people said a few words, and the maid over there has come back and found the boat.

Everyone moved forward, at the pier, the boatman was already waiting, and when he saw a group of nobles, he bowed slightly.

Wu Meiniang and her party of 24 people, in the eyes of those who live by the river, it is also a big business.Moreover, the clothes of these people are luxurious, even the clothes worn by the maids are not ordinary clothes, but silk and satin.

Often this kind of boat passengers can give more rewards, so naturally they have to serve them.

Chen Fang looked at the big boat carrying passengers. This boat was indeed not small. Usually, such a boat could carry five or sixty people across the river. On the Yangtze River side, the boatman would only leave the boat after it could carry enough guests.

At this time, Chen Fang looked at the boat, there were already several guests, he looked at Wu Meiniang, Wu Meiniang shook her head, meaning that there was no need to drive away the guests.

Chen Fang went to the boatman, took out a five taels of silver, and gave it to the boatman.

"We have booked this boat, and we will leave now, without waiting for the guests to be full."

The boatman got five taels of silver, so he was naturally happy. These boats that carry people across the river only charge a few cents per person, and a boat full of people costs a hundred cents. Nodding in agreement, he was about to board the ship and invite the guests who had already boarded the ship to disembark.

Generally, when encountering chartered boats, the original guests will pay a few cents for tea and water, and generally no one will embarrass them. After all, it is just a change of boat, and here at Yangzhou Wharf, there will not be much waiting time.

In this era, life is still relatively leisurely, and most people do not have the sense of being in a hurry.

The boatman wanted to get on the boat to invite someone, so Chen Fang called the boatman.

"Those who have already boarded the ship don't need to get off the ship, get ready to sail!"

Over there, Zheng Jieyu had already helped Wu Meiniang, and Wu Meiniang dragged Concubine Shu onto the boat. Usually, everyone pays attention to etiquette, since they pretend to be everyone, they naturally have to look good.

The elders go first, the younger ones follow, and the maids come last.

When I got on the boat, there were originally three people on the boat, a young couple and a small businessman.

Seeing Wu Meiniang and her party, the three of them stepped aside, Wu Meiniang and her party's attire, they could tell that they were either rich or expensive, and they dared not get close to someone from a rich family.

Chapter 654 Traversing is Really Not Simple

This is this era. In fact, in later generations, it is still the same. An ordinary celebrity often needs a group of bodyguards.And when encountering high-ranking politicians, they often have to block the roads. Whoever said that everyone is equal doesn't seem to be what the Chinese people said.

At this moment, Chen Fang dragged Gao An to sit next to Wu Meiniang, and also sighed.

The boatman had already sailed, and Taiping ran away from the bow of the boat. Chen Fang was so frightened that he hurriedly chased after her. This girl is not safe across the river by boat.

At this moment, holding Taiping's little hand, Chen Fang felt relieved.

At the bow of the boat, Tai Jing stood quietly, and then pointed to the passing boats in the river.

"Chen Fang, look, there are a lot of boats."

"Yes! Lots of boats."

There were outsiders at this time, so Chen Fang naturally wouldn't call him His Highness Taiping.

At this time, he squatted down, supported Taiping, and watched the passing ships with her.

Princess Anding also came over there and stood beside Taiping.

"Brother-in-law, I heard that Taihu Lake is very big, is there Yunmeng Zeda?"

An Ding called Chen Fang, and he used ordinary people's titles. Chen Fang married Yiyang and Gao An, who were naturally An Ding and Taiping's brothers-in-law, and they were Chen Fang's sister-in-law.

"It's hard to compare, because what we see is boundless."

"Chen Fang, do we still have to go to the beach? I haven't been to the beach yet!"

"Sister, I told you, call me brother-in-law, always disobedient."

"I like to call him Chen Fang, Chen Fang! Chen Fang! Chen Fang!"

Taiping giggled, An Ding can't do anything with her, don't tell me about this little girl, in the palace, not everyone dotes on her.

She is the youngest daughter of the royal father, most people like to spoil the little ones, and the royal family is no exception in this regard.

"Let's go to Taihu Lake and West Lake for a few days first, and then go to the seaside. When we arrive in Suzhou and Hangzhou, we are not far from the seaside."

"Sister, we can see the sea now!"

There Taiping threw himself into An Ding's arms and cheered.

"Have you heard that a strange thing happened by the sea these days?"

At this time, Chen Fang accompanied Taiping, they were at the bow of the boat, the three of them avoided Wu Meiniang and his party just now, they just retreated to the bow of the boat.

The three of them were talking, and the vendor suddenly said something to the young couple.

This sentence naturally attracted Chen Fang's attention, and Chen Fang listened to the conversation of these three people.

"Strange things by the sea, are there not enough strange things by the sea? It has happened several times before."

"This time is different from before. Someone really caught it this time. The thing is still there. I heard it was raised."

The three people were talking, at this time the man in the young couple suddenly gave the merchant a wink and asked him to look at the bow of the boat.

The peddler took a look and slapped a haha, saying nothing more.

Chen Fang was listening, and suddenly saw that the three of them stopped talking, and he understood that this was because he was concerned about himself and his party.

Chen Fang got up from beside Taiping and walked in front of those three people.

The three of them looked at Chen Fang vigilantly, and then saw that Chen Fang touched a small piece of silver and came out. It was broken silver and was not weighed. A small silver ingot of fifty taels.

One is broken silver, which is generally paid. This kind of broken silver needs to be weighed first.

Of course, Chen Fang paid for it with scraps of silver, so naturally there is no such thing as weighing, and there is no change.

Chen Fang handed the piece of broken silver to the direction of the small peddler. The small peddler took a look at the piece of broken silver, and it probably looked like one or two pieces.

"Young master, what do you mean?"

The small peddler opened his mouth, obviously a little afraid of Chen Fang, and he spoke politely.

"I heard a few words about what the three of you said just now, and I want to know what strange things happened by the sea."

The young couple naturally also saw Sui Yinzi at this time, but they also wanted it in their hearts.