Chapter 501: Ancestral Hall
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"How?"
"It's good, it's strong, it's okay to eat, it's hard to cry!" Tang Yi said proudly.
Wang Chen glared angrily, "I asked you about the southeast!" Not your son! ”
Tang Yi blushed, coughed twice, and said: "The affairs of the southeast are actually nothing remarkable, it seems that there are thousands of things, as long as four words, it can be done." ”
"What four words?"
"Pay taxes according to law."
"Huh?" Wang Chen showed a hesitant look, "It's that simple? ”
"It's simple to say it's simple, and it's complicated to say it's complicated." Tang Yi said to his old father-in-law, "The Ming Dynasty seems to be full of diseases, but in fact, to put it bluntly, there is a financial problem, land annexation, the official gentry do not pay grain, and the revenue cannot be collected, but the expenditure is increasing. One of the concepts I uphold in the southeast is to open up the market, the city is the external market, the shipping company is the internal market, the big investment in the road, the establishment of education, for the urban and rural market. If the imperial court wants to collect industrial and commercial taxes, it is not only necessary to set up a gate and ask for money, but also to do things for merchants, do things they can't do, open up markets for them, find raw materials, in short, everyone makes a fortune together. Only then will they be willing to pay their taxes. And when you have the money in your hands, you have power, and you have the ...... of nature."
After Tang Yi left, there were two positions no longer set up, one was the governor of Yingtian, and the other was the governor of the city, which means that no one in the southeast can grasp the financial power. Obviously, this is also the intention of the imperial court out of checks and balances, not to let another household come out of the south.
The power of the officials was decentralized, the official bank, the general chamber of commerce, the traffic line, the shipping company, and so on. The strength increased, and these were all in Tang Yi's pocket, to put it bluntly, the southeast was still tightly held in Tang Yi's hands. And as the shipping company penetrates deep into the tributaries of the Yangtze River, the inland provinces will fall into Tang Yi's hands in the foreseeable future.
Although he is gone, there are still countless people who will firmly follow Tang Yi's path without worrying about the risk of people taking tea and cold. Tang Yi has already fostered a strong interest group, which is the difference between him and his predecessors.
What Wang Chen has to do is to take care of this group for his son-in-law, use the power in his hands, remove heavy local protection, build infrastructure, encourage industry and commerce, crack down on water bandits, and create a good business environment......
These things are for Wang Chen. It's all a piece of cake, listen to Tang Yi. Wang Chen showed a relaxed look, leaned back in the chair, and said with a smile: "It seems that the old man can rest for a few years and enjoy his happiness." ”
He stretched out his leg and tapped it hard, then sighed, "Okay." In the past few years, every winter, my legs are swollen and numb, and my heart is penetrating. It's hard! If you can go back to Jiangnan and tease your grandson, you will be lucky, otherwise, in a few years, you may be in office. ”
Tang Yi looked carefully, and sure enough, one of Wang Chen's legs was already a little deformed, and in his eyes, he was really a little distressed, "I'll write a letter to Mr. Li Shizhen when I go back, and ask him to help you look old, Imperial Doctor Li's medical skills have soared in recent years, and his methods are very clever." You only have to raise your body in the southeast, and we hope that you will be old and tough, and live a hundred years old, which is our blessing. ”
Wang Chen patted Tang Yi's shoulder with emotion, and said that the son-in-law is half a son, and during the New Year's holidays, Tang Yi always has gifts to deliver, and he asks for warmth, which is more intimate than the two sons.
"Hey, okay, there is one more thing I want to tell you, this time the south is also at the right time, and I am afraid that the Yan Party will not be good for me."
Tang Yi's eyes widened suddenly, "What the hell is going on?" ”
"More than half a year ago, when I went to Beijing to report on my work, Yan Shifan invited me over, and at the banquet, he mentioned to me the "Qingming Riverside Picture" and asked me to give him the painting."
"Yes, is it true?"
Tang Yi was startled, his mouth stammered, in his previous life, in order to pay homage to this national treasure, he bought a high-priced ticket from a scalper, followed the long queue of people, only looked at it a few times, and was pushed away. When it came out, I realized that it wasn't necessarily real or fake, that depressed thing!
"Of course it's true, this painting has been in our family for more than ten years, and Yuan Mei has spent a lot of effort." Wang said angrily: "I don't know why Yan Shifan's nose is so smart, and he actually smells it, it's really unlucky!" ”
Although the baby is good, but it still has a life to enjoy, Tang Yi quickly calmed down.
"What are you going to do with it?"
"Things are dead, but people are alive. For the sake of a painting, offending the Yan Party is somewhat unworthy. ”
"You're smart!"
Wang Chen smiled bitterly, "I'm a clever fart!" After returning from the banquet, he hurried back to Jizhen, just told Yuanmei and asked him to send the painting to the Yan family...... Who knows...... Ay! ”
The old father-in-law sighed, and Tang Yi was also startled, "Big brother won't give it to him, right?" ”
"Given, it's just a fake!" Wang Chen said angrily.
It turns out that Wang Shizhen likes "Qingming Riverside Picture" and is obsessed, where is he willing to give it to others easily, especially the Yan family, isn't that burning the piano and cooking cranes, and ruining things!
He thought about it, spent ten days of hard work, copied a fake painting, and sent it to Yan Shifan.
With Wang Shizhen's skills, Yan Shifan naturally couldn't tell the truth from the fake, so he happily accepted it, and said that he wanted to be closer and closer. Wang Shizhen was also very proud, but not long after, news came out, saying that Yan Shifan knew that the painting was fake, scolded Wang Chen and Wang Shizhen, and threatened to make their father and son look good!
Yan Shifan's guy is so arrogant and insidious, he offended him, is there any good fruit to eat! Especially if I get into the house every year, just find an excuse, it's enough for you to drink a pot. Wang Chen was exhausted, and happened to receive a letter from his son-in-law, and there was nothing wrong with taking over the Southern Military Department, resting for a few years, reuniting with his wife, and living a comfortable life. If you have a chance, you can make a comeback, and if you don't have a chance, you can retire in the southeast, which is also very good.
After listening to the narration, Tang Yi didn't know what to say.
Wang Shizhen, what a fool!
As an uncle, I don't have to say anything about literature. But it's too high-minded and too mediocre in big things!
The so-called treasures have spirits, like the "Qingming Riverside Map", which is not something that everyone can have. Even if you don't want to give it to Yan Shifan, you can't deceive him with a fake, isn't this equivalent to slapping him in the face twice! With the character of Yan Shifan's retribution. Where will be the good to give up.
Tang Yi is not very afraid of the Yan Party, but it does not mean that he can protect everyone, after all, even Xu Jie can't do this.
"Yuanmei and Jingmei, I will entrust you in the future!" Wang Chen said helplessly, knowing his son Mo Ruo's father, he can't blame Wang Shizhen for anything.
"Don't worry, we're a family."
"That's good!" Wang Chen asked again: "By the way, what position will you take when you enter Beijing this time?" ”
Tang Yi scratched his head. "The will just says that I have done a good job in disarmament and that I will be appointed to Beijing for another purpose." If it is "reuse", congratulations, you will be promoted, but "appointment" is very subtle, it may go up, or it may stand still. It's not even good to rise and fall darkly, sitting on a cold bench. It's all possible.
Wang Chen didn't care so much, and said with a smile: "You are not yet twenty-five, others at this age, you haven't even been admitted to the Jinshi, but you have done it all over the north and south, I don't know how many people envy you!" Settle for a few days. Lay a solid foundation, and when your classmates and friends are all up, everyone supports them, and they form a group, so that they can be invincible. ”
"The child understands!"
Weng's son-in-law talked all night. Wang Chen left for Nanjing, and when he parted, he hugged his grandson and held his daughter's hand, Wang Chen was full of emotion.
"Dad, the child doesn't have a name yet! You can get a reward! ”
Wang Chen pondered, "Peace is a blessing, so let's call it peace." ”
"Borrow your good words." Tang Yi and his family said goodbye to Wang Chen, and the ship went down the river, out of the mouth of the Yangtze River, all the way north, and it took more than half a month to arrive at the port of Tianjin.
After going ashore, Tang Yi was stunned, is this still the original Tianjin Wei?
The ships on the wharf are in a piece, and you can't see the end at a glance, although the weather is cold and frozen, but the merchants from the north and the south gather, bustling, and there are all kinds of good things.
Silk from Jiangnan, mink from Liaodong, Korean ginseng, mules and horses from Mongolia, and Chiyan from Shaanxi...... Everything you can think of is everything, and the degree of prosperity is not much better than that of Suzhou and Hangzhou.
Wang Yueying was full of interest, lifted the curtain, and looked outside.
"It's so lively!" Wang Yueying suddenly found a temple, with red walls and green tiles, dazzling, not big, but there was an endless stream of people coming and going, and incense was around.
"Brother, go take a look!"
The two men got out of the carriage and rushed over. Standing outside the crowd, when he raised his eyes, Tang Yi's face showed a trace of doubt.
Wang Yueying read it out first, "Tang Gong Ancestral Hall, brother, which immortal is this Tang Gong?" Tang Yi scratched his head, "I haven't heard of it either, go in and take a look." "The imperial court has always been unkind to Yinxi, let alone in the downtown area.
The two of them followed the crowd into the temple, looked at the main hall, and saw a tall bronze statue, brushed with a thick layer of gold dust, wearing a red official uniform, looking at the face, with delicate facial features, comfortable eyebrows, no beard, and not very old.
There is a copper incense burner on the offering table, which is full of incense, or in less than half an hour, the incense ashes will be poured again.
What a thriving Tang Gong Ancestral Hall.
Wang Yueying looked at the statue and said in a daze: "Why does it look a little familiar?" When he turned around, he found that Tang Yi's face was already dark, looking at the statue, looking at Tang Yi, Wang Yueying covered her mouth in shock.
"Brother!"
"Let's talk about it later!"
Tang Yi pulled Wang Yueying and squeezed out of the crowd, without saying a word, he directly asked people to take his name card and go to find the prefect Tang Ruji.
"Little fishing brother, I haven't seen you before."
"Yes, yes, I miss Brother Xing very much." Tang Ruji, who was much richer, laughed.
"Phew, you want me not to die!" Tang Yi was furious, "Let me ask you, what's going on with that Tang Gong Ancestral Hall?" ”
Tang Ruji's face also changed, "Okay, the people are grateful for your grace in opening the sea, and I can't stop you from paying tribute to the Jiansheng Temple." This also shows that you have made outstanding achievements in politics and won the hearts of the people! ”
"You're going to hurt me! Build a shrine at the gate of the capital, why don't you build it outside the gate of the noon dynasty? Tang Yi roared angrily: "Demolish, dismantle it for me immediately!" Otherwise, I'm not done with you! ”
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