I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

Chapter 211 Thank You For Being With Me That Night

"because."

Tao'er's pretty face flushed red, and she held back for a long time before she came up with a suitable explanation.

"Because the slaves heard that His Majesty could not sit on the throne without the support of the old master."

After hearing this, Li Yaoyue's exquisite face revealed a look of surprise, and she muttered to herself, "So that's how it is."

She had long wondered that Fang Xiu looked not much older than her, and still looked like a young man, why he was able to achieve the position of prime minister, so it turned out that he had "conformity to the dragon".

If Tao'er was telling the truth, there was no need to worry that he would be severely punished for offending the emperor.

just
Not because of being punished by the emperor, but because of what?
There was a blank look in her eyes again, she looked at Tao'er, and asked: "In that case, why hasn't he returned home these few days?"

Tao'er said: "I don't know either."

After all, she is just a servant girl in the house, how can she know where the master has gone.

Li Yaoyue thought for a while, then suddenly said: "I want to see him."

When Tao'er heard this, she was startled for a moment, then her face showed a look of panic, she waved her hands hastily and said: "No, ma'am."

Tao'er's reaction made Li Yaoyue a little puzzled, and asked, "Why?"

"Because the master doesn't allow you to leave Xiangguo Mansion!"

Tao'er's face was flushed red, she couldn't bear to tell Madam the truth, she stood there at a loss, not knowing what to do for a while.

Seeing this, Li Yaoyue became even more puzzled.

You and Ferran, although you are husband and wife, but you don't have the name of husband and wife, why is it okay to visit?
Time passed by minute by minute.

After a while, Tao'er finally choked out a sentence.

"When the master is busy, he hates being disturbed by others."

That reason obviously convinced Qin Xingyan.

After all, Tao'er is the servant girl serving you, and also the servant girl serving Ferran, how could she know such things.

That was obviously a reason fabricated on the spur of the moment, to stop you from visiting the dukes.

"Could it be that you returned to the mansion because you raised a concubine there?"

"Perhaps, this is my servant."

Although I had been mentally prepared during that time, I thought of that possibility.

Qin Xingyan still felt the tightness in his chest, and a stagnant air was stuck in it, and he swallowed and spit it out.

There was a moment of silence before.

You finally gave up the idea of ​​visiting the princes, sighed, and said leisurely: "In that case, you should visit me."

When Tao'er heard those words, a stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

While you breathed a sigh of relief, you carefully put forward your own suggestions.

"Ma'am, there are still some sweet-scented osmanthus flowers left outside the house, if you want to make pastries for a while?"

Qin Xingyan thought for a while, waved his hands heavily, and said, "Forget it. I've been in Chang'an for so long, and I still have to go out to have a look. Today, he will accompany you to the temple fair."

One sentence made Tao'er's heart lift up again.

There was panic in your eyes, and you hurriedly said: "Ma'am, is there any temple fair today?"

Fei Langlian looked you up and down, frowned slightly, and asked, "Why is he so relaxed?"

Tao'er was slightly taken aback, pretending to be flustered, and replied: "Is the maidservant relaxed?"

Qin Xingyan looked at you and asked again, "When will there be no temple fair?"

Hearing those words, Tao'er once again showed a flustered look, knowing how to answer, she said firmly: "Slave, this servant also knows."

Fei Langlian looked at Tao'er, as if she had realized something, without a trace of trance in her eyes, she asked in a trembling voice: "Am I allowing you to leave Fei Langlian?"

Tao'er opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but when she saw Qin Xingyan's eyes, she became discouraged again, raised her head hastily, and kept her word.

Up to now, the less you say, the less you make mistakes, but you just keep silent.

After all, you are just a big servant girl, and there is absolutely no way to change the facts.

Seeing that scene, Qin Xingyan immediately understood that his guess was wrong. Ferran did indeed ask you to leave Zhou Chenzi, but why?
Even if we have feelings for each other, you must be imprisoned in Fei Langlian, right?
Unless something happened during the half a year after you got married, which made the princes lose their guard against you.

With this in mind, Qin Xingyan looked at Li Yaoyue and wanted to ask what happened in those six months and why Ferran treated you like that
After thinking about it again, he felt that it was necessary, sighed outside his heart, sat back under Fang Xiu, and fell into silence.

The rough oval face showed a dazed look, mixed with a touch of sadness.

The sky is small, but you know where is your shelter.

Tao'er is standing in front of you with her head raised, she wants to comfort you, but she knows how to speak.

The breeze blows slightly, bringing the fragrance of earth, mixed with a touch of floral fragrance.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Qin Xingyan raised his eyes to look at Li Yaoyue, and after comparing, his expression looked a little clearer, and he said in a serious voice: "Can I tell you why you fell into a coma and how did you get the injury under your head?"

Since you are allowing you to leave Zhou Chenzi.

In this way, the injury under the head has a small probability of being attacked by someone or being hit by something.
From this point of view, there should be no hidden reason why you fell into a coma and lost the memory of those years.

In fact, there is no speculation in your mind, but whether it has been confirmed.

Tao'er looked hesitant to speak, and struggled for a long time, whether she would finally open her mouth or not, but she just raised her head, showing no guilt.

Seeing this, Fei Langlian's eyes revealed the ground and sadness, which was slowly hidden by you, and there was an expression on her face, whether it was hot or not, and said: "Go and get the leftover glutinous rice with sweet-scented osmanthus. Without beginning and without end."

Tao'er gave a "hmm", nodded heavily, turned around and went back to the house to get the remaining materials, and returned to the courtyard a while ago.

The spring breeze blows again, and the trees grow buds.

Qin Xingyan and Tao'er, a master and a servant, sat on a tree, quietly making pastries.

The warm sunshine passes through the branches and sprinkles under your bodies, like a little bit of starlight.

The glutinous rice flour behind Ferrand's lotus noodles is mixed with clear water, making waves and breaking into pieces.

Chang'an City, outside a certain courtyard.

More than a dozen wealthy businessmen gathered to discuss how to deal with the new business tax enacted by the imperial court.

The first person to speak was Xiang Taoer, the treasurer of Zhou's cloth shop.

I sat under the chair, with a slightly aged face showing annoyance, and whispered:
"I'm just thinking about it, the imperial court enacted a new commercial tax just to collect money from your subordinates and fill the vacancy of the war!
Such a thing, we did it once or twice!
Catch a sheep and squeeze it to death!What a deception! "

As I spoke, I patted the table with a look of righteous indignation.

When everyone heard those words, they all sighed and looked helpless.

"Among the seven people, merchants rank at the bottom. It has been the case throughout the ages. Even if you know that the imperial court enacted a new merchant tax, it is tantamount to stealing your money, so what?

You have the power to restrain a chicken, and facing the court, you are like fish under the chopping board, which can only be slaughtered. "

Those words seemed to touch the sore spot in the wealthy businessman's heart, and they all sighed.

"You wait for the wind, eat and sleep in the open, wear the stars and wear the moon, so that you can save some money, hoping to rely on it to support you in the old age.

But I thought that an announcement from the court would put you to death, hey"

"Wu's commerce and trade are so developed, and the commercial tax is more than one tenth tax. The new commercial tax formulated by the imperial court has reached seven tax one, or even seven tax seven.

I already earn very little, but I still have to honor these masters, and pay such a small business tax, how much money can I have left?
I'm afraid I can even support my family!
The imperial court is planning to give you a way to survive at all! "

Those present were all the top wealthy businessmen in the capital, almost without backers, and they were all engaged in profitable business, so naturally they had to pay lower business taxes.

According to our profit, not to mention seven tax one, seven seven tax seven, even if it is seven tax one, the money earned is far more than local merchants.

It is because they earn too little in the future and pay too much commercial tax. Before the implementation of the new commercial tax, they will feel that the gap is too small, and they will complain repeatedly.

Facing the crowd who sighed and sighed.

Fei Langlian became even more angry, slammed the table, stood up, and said in a low voice:

"The imperial court is sympathetic, don't blame you for being righteous!"

"At this point, you have to unite to have a chance!"

As soon as the words fell, the entire courtyard was thrown into a commotion, and the whole audience was buzzing.

Everyone looked at the young Fei Langlian, with firm expressions on their faces, and said: "In the end, you are just a merchant doing business, so you have no courage to fight against the court."

Xiang Tao'er looked around for a week, with a serious expression, said seriously: "Don't you all want to sit and wait for death?"

When everyone heard those words, they fell silent, their minds turning slowly, thinking about the possible consequences of confronting the court.

In just a moment, we gave up that idea, shook our heads and said: "Even though you have no family background, you are still like ants in front of the imperial court. Confronting the imperial court is different from trying to block a car with your arms and seek your own death."

Xiang Taoer looked at the speaker, frowned, and said hotly:

"Since that's the case, there's no point in waiting for you to gather there? How about going back early, counting up the profits, and registering with the tax court early tomorrow to determine whether you have to pay [-]% or [-]% of the commercial tax."

As soon as these words came out, the audience fell silent again.

A moment ago, a merchant stood up and said solemnly:
"As far as you know, the new commercial tax was enacted at the behest of Prime Minister Fang, and Shi Beneng is not satisfied with it, but he dares to approve it because he is intimidated by Prime Minister Fang's power.

Therefore, what you have to do is not to confront the imperial court, but to express your attitude to Fang Xiang...

The commercial tax can be changed, but it can be as outrageous as it is now. It would be good to change from seventy one tax to ten tax one like Wu State. "

Hear that.

Everyone looked at each other.

After a while, no one frowned and said, "How does this show Fang Xiang your attitude of waiting?"

There was a faint smile on the face of the merchant, and he replied with a calm look, "It's very complicated. The imperial court stipulates that anyone who opens a shop and sells goods must register with the Taxation Court. This is why you delay the registration." Enough?"

"Post-registration?"

Everyone looked at me with thoughtful expressions on their faces.

The merchant continued: "Of course, it's not for you to postpone the registration, but also to mobilize the rest of the shops to postpone the registration together!
As long as half of the merchants in the capital go to register and thank customers behind closed doors, the daily life of the people will be affected and cause turmoil.”

"It's a good idea!"

No one clapped their hands and praised him even after he finished speaking.

Excitement appeared in my eyes, and I whispered: "It's registration, and it's also selling goods. If you follow the imperial court's order, even if the imperial court traces it, there is nothing you can do about it!
The stone bench does not agree with the new commercial tax. If the capital is in turmoil, you can make a small fuss. Even if Fang Xiang is powerful, there is nothing he can do in the face of that situation. He can only make concessions.

At that time, Ferrand will ask Your Majesty again to change the business tax again, changing the seventy one tax to ten tax one, it will be a matter of course! "

Those words are unreasonable and convincing.

After hearing this, the rich merchants all smiled and praised repeatedly.

The direction has been determined, and the next step is to perfect the details and put it into practice.

The people present are all top wealthy businessmen. They are young businessmen, and they have accumulated a lot of contacts.

We went out in person, persuaded from door to door, and it didn't take long for us to unite a small group of merchants.

therefore.

Two days ago, a miraculous phenomenon happened in Chang'an.

In the bustling street in the past, the shops on both sides were closed with small doors.

The common people who wanted to go shopping, buy some cloth and jewelry knew exactly what was going on, and stood on the concrete floor, all at a loss.

Walking around the whole Chang'an, only Zhenbaozhai and the big stalls are still operating.

There are few people and many things, so queuing is an avoidable thing.

Most girls have to stand in the scorching sun and line up for an hour or two in order to buy a piece of jewelry, and they will definitely be able to buy it first.

All of a sudden, people in Chang'an were panicked.

At this moment.

You guys know all about this.

In Miyagi.

I stood on the concrete floor, looked at the open space behind me, and ordered: "The office of the Taxation Court is built outside there, and it will be completed within a year."

The head of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly responded: "Yes, Fang Xiang!"

Before the address of the Yamen was determined, the next step was the selection of officials.

Whether it is the Taxation Court or the Royal Bank, they all shoulder heavy responsibilities.

From the bottom up, we must choose people with both ability and political integrity.

Although the bureaucracy was chaotic in those years and the talents of the imperial court were withered, there were still many young talents in the Imperial Academy.

It really works.

The princes can only use their emotional points to summon fewer people from the system.

Of course, in hindsight, there is no need for that.

In addition, the appointment of the chief officer is also very important.

The president of the Royal Bank is Daji, and the princes are still worried.

As the Chief Officer of the Tax Court, Ferrand has found a suitable candidate in a short time, so Hai Rui, who has already returned to Beijing, can only be temporarily appointed.

"With the development of small cadres, many systems will have to be changed, and the Ministry of Education will have to set up fewer yamen. By then, let alone talents, there will be enough open space."

"The road is long and long."

Looking at the open space behind his eyes, the princes sighed from outside their hearts.

Stand in place for a while.

I looked at the head of the Ministry of Industry at the side, gave a few instructions, then turned and left outside, got off the carriage, and walked down the road back to the residence.

"I saw you in a few days, and I also know that Qin Xingyan's brain is not a little confused."

Ferrand was sitting outside the carriage, closing his eyes and resting his mind, and at the same time he was thinking wildly.

According to the doctor's statement.

Qin Xingyan lost the memory of those years only because of a head injury, and also because he had no depression in his heart.

In short, there is no psychological problem in itself, and after hitting his head, he selectively forgets some past events that are worth looking back on.

"I hope that one day, you can recover your memory. I always feel that it's not a bit awkward to lock you up like that."

Thinking of this.

Out of the minds of the princes, when Qin Xingyan saw himself in a daze, this hesitant and pretentious face, and this pair of phoenix eyes mixed with sadness and dependence.

I can feel the trust and dependence of Fei Langlian on me this night.

In that foreign country, Fei Langlian, who has lost the memories of those years, can rely on only my husband.

Unfortunately.
What Qin Xingyan knew was that the reason why you ended up in such a miserable situation was thanks to your husband.

Think about that.

The princes were inexplicably annoyed, and opened the curtain of the car, intending to take a breath, but found that they had already returned to Fei Langlian.

"call--"

Zhugong let out a foul breath, tried his best to let himself think wildly, got up and walked into the carriage.

After taking two steps, I saw a low and slender figure standing in front of the door, looking at me with a pair of phoenix eyes, which seemed rather simple.

It was Qin Xingyan!

Wearing a long black dress, you stand in place, your slender and straight jade legs are close together, your long white hair hangs down your waist, your arms as white as tender lotus root hang down behind you, and your slender catkins are holding something.

The princes looked at you, stunned for a moment, then recovered very slowly, and said in a calm tone: "What is he doing there?"

"Wait."

Fei Langlian looked at the princes with her beautiful phoenix eyes, and spoke in a low tone, as if she was narrating an event that happened no matter how unusual it was.

When the princes heard that, they were slightly taken aback.

It was the first time I discovered that Fei Langlian's voice was also very pleasant. To use the words of later generations to describe it, it was the shriveled and mellow Yujie's voice.

the other side.

Fei Langlian looked at Old Zhang, the concierge, and asked in a loud voice, "Can you go out?"

The concierge Lao Zhang was startled, subconsciously looked at the nearby princes, fell silent for a while, and nodded.

The majestic Princess Zhou, Zhou Chenzi's hostess, wanted to step over the threshold, but she asked the concierge to nod.

Qin Xingyan had a self-deprecating smile in his eyes, and walked up to Zhu Gong, and handed over the things outside his hand.

"I was planning to keep it for myself, but after thinking about it, since it was made for him, it would be better to give it to him, since it has no beginning and no end."

that time.

Only then did the princes realize that Qin Xingyan was holding two pieces of pastries in his hands, and two big characters were engraved on them, one was Fang and the other was Li.

"Is that to please you?"

The princes stood firm, and still reached out to take the pastry.

Qin Xingyan looked at me with simplicity in his eyes, and said in a low voice:
"Thank you for staying with you tonight."

The voice is mixed with simple emotions, without trembling.

The princes were slightly taken aback, looked up, and found that Qin Xingyan had turned and left, leaving me with a clear and warm back.

For some reason, the original feeling of boredom flooded into my heart again.

Going back to the courtyard, sitting under Fang Xiu, looking at the pastry in his hand, he wanted to throw it away, but when he saw the square characters below, he kept it up again.

"Ouch-"

On the side, the big tiger yawned, turned over, exposed its belly, and continued to lie down.

Half a year passed.

The big tiger that was originally the size of a dog has grown smaller, and the texture of the king character under the forehead, matched with the small bloody mouth, is quite imposing.

Lying outside here makes people shudder.

It's just that everyone who is unfamiliar with it knows it.

That guy is willing to move his nest except when eating on weekdays. He spends a small part of his time lying down and moving, lazier than a beggar on the side of the road.

"In addition to eating, sleeping and doing everything all day long, throwing him to Bai Qi's side another day is considered waste utilization."

The disturbed princes heard the big tiger's voice, looked over, and saw that it looked lazy, and it was angry and complained angrily.

The big tiger seemed to be very human. Hearing Ferrand's complaints, he knew that I was in a good mood. He got up from the ground, walked to my heels, and rubbed his small head against my arm.

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In an instant, the princes cursed out of their mouths, with a look of helplessness on their faces, they stretched out their hands to stroke its head again, and then spoke again.

at that time.

There was a sound of footsteps in the yard.

Immediately afterwards, a strange voice sounded.

"Fang Xiang, Shangguan has nothing to do."

The Xiangguo Mansion was about to walk behind the princes, only to find a white-fronted tiger crawling on my feet. It looked so powerful that it made people shudder!

There was a look of horror on my face, I took a step forward subconsciously, and said in my heart:

"Good guy, Wu Song's fight against the tiger is outrageous enough, Fang Xiang actually raised a tiger and domesticated it so docilely."

"Speaking of which, I am ashamed of being Prime Minister Fang. Even that kind of beast has to surrender at my feet."

Looking at the white-patterned tiger, Xiangguofu stood where he was, his mind was in chaos.

"What's the matter?"

Ferran raised his eyes to look at the Xiangguo Mansion, and asked whether it was hot or not.

Fei Langlian was slightly stunned, and it took a while to recover, and replied: "The merchants in Chang'an City are united, they go to the tax office to register, and they are also open for business. The people buy things, and they are in panic. The Shangguan knows what to do. How to deal with it, I am here to report to Fang Xiang."

When the princes heard that, there was a smug smile on their faces.

Playing that set behind my face is still very tender!

"Prepare a notice that if there is no shop registered within ten days, it will be regarded as a confrontation with the imperial court and will be disqualified from doing business forever! That's it, all relatives within eight generations are also allowed to do business!"

Xiangguofu was slightly taken aback, and then a firm look appeared on his face, as if hesitating to speak.

The princes glanced at me and asked, "Do you think the method of the truth is too weak, it is in line with the rules, and it is also in line with the law."

The Xiangguo Mansion hurriedly said repeatedly: "The Shangguan has no such intention."

Zhu Gong said indifferently: "To deal with that kind of reliance, we should use reliance methods, the more we are indulged, the more presumptuous we will be!
Just like today, we can use strikes to coerce the imperial court to make concessions under commercial taxation. There will never be a day in the future when a certain decision made by the imperial court will harm our interests. Can we repeat the same trick?

There is no perfect method in the sky. If you want to fill the national treasury and make the people live and work in peace and contentment, but also want to ensure that the rich businessmen get their money back every day, there is no such good thing!
If we want to develop, we must make changes. In that process, the interests of some people will definitely be damaged, and we will definitely fight hard. That is human nature!

To deal with those obstacles, you must start decisively. Once you are firm, the consequences can be imagined! "

Perhaps it was to let myself think about Qin Xingyan.

That time, the gentlemen spoke in great detail.

Fei Langlian listened, with a look of deep approval, nodded heavily, and complimented: "Listening to Fang Xiang's words is better than studying for ten years! Shangguan is really educated today!"

The princes glanced at me, and said indifferently: "The truth is known, that time the new commercial tax was enacted, and there were not many people in the court who believed it.
Tell him the truth, sitting in that position, the country's military and government are in his hands, what he does, what he does, is to convince some people!

The new commercial tax involves all aspects of Xiaogan, and the truth will definitely be implemented!

In that world, it is easy to find eight-legged toads, but is it easy to find two-legged merchants?

If these bastards dare to make trouble again, the shadow guard's knife is also a vegetarian!

After tracing it down, pulling out the radish and bringing out the mud, it will be time to blame the truth for being merciless! "

What he said was so silent that Xiangguo's mansion was shocked.

I subconsciously raised my eyes to look at the princes, saw my serious expression, and instantly understood that those words were a warning to the stone bench in the court and a warning to me.

If the commercial and tax promotion is up, Fang Xiang will kill him!
Without the support of the new army, even if there is turmoil, it can be calmed down in a short time!

Anyone can play tricks on that matter!
that moment.

Xiangguo Mansion felt a chill shroud his entire body.

I dared not to be slack in the slightest, stood upright, saluted respectfully, and solemnly said:
"Shangguan understands!"

The princes stretched out their hands to caress the big tiger's head, and continued: "Who came up with the idea of ​​the strike?"

Fei Langlian was firm for a second, and said truthfully: "As far as Shangguan knows, the leader is Fei Langlian from Zhou's Cloth Village, and another merchant."

The princes glanced at me and asked, "Who is the backer behind us?"

The Xiangguofu replied: "Li Lang Zhoudao, a member of the rude department, and Yuan Junkai, a minister of the Taichang Temple."

I dare not hide anything, and tell the whole story that I know.

"Go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate and tell Hai Rui that the truth will give me a chance to show my strength and check those guys' backgrounds!"

Xiangguofu was shocked, and hurriedly said: "Shangguan understands."

The princes glanced at me, with a calm look, and asked: "Is there nothing wrong?"

Xiangguo Mansion said respectfully: "Yes."

"Let's go up here."

"Yes, Shangguan told you to come in."

The Xiangguo Mansion saluted respectfully, turned and left, and walked out of Fei Langlian without trembling in his heart.

I am secretly glad that I thought about doing some big moves that time, but I'm afraid it will be worse than these guys.

With that thought in mind, I dared to walk towards the Metropolitan Procuratorate without stopping at all.

the other side.

The princes sat under Fang Xiu, looked at the sweet-scented osmanthus cake under the table, and fell into a tangle.

eat.
still eat
That's a problem.

(End of this chapter)