Datang: Wrong start into the bridal chamber, the bride is Jinyang

Fang Jun nodded and said: "Heaven and earth have no heart, but people have heart. The heart of a person is to make a human being born with the heart of a benevolent man who loves and helps others, and the heart of a sage who is a great duke. Confucius once said : Do not do to others what you do not want yourself to do to yourself!"

Li Zhi, Jin Yang and others were shocked.

And Xiao Xincheng also widened her beautiful eyes, and kept saying in her heart: Brother-in-law Huang is so amazing!

Li Zhi took a deep breath: "The science of things..."

Fang Jun waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter whether you can't get on the stage or you can get on the stage! Your Royal Highness, the so-called investigator of things, naturally understands the great way of the world! Just as the "Book of Rites·University" said: The ancients want to clarify the virtues Those who want to rule the world first rule their country. Those who want to rule their country first regulate their families. Those who want to rule their families first cultivate their bodies. Those who want to cultivate their bodies first correct their hearts. Meaning. Those who want to be true to their intentions should first extend their knowledge. And the extension of knowledge happens to be in the investigation of things!"

"So, I have always disapproved of Confucianism's belittling of things! How about poetry? How about articles? As the saying goes, articles are born naturally, and skillful hands can get them occasionally. Knowing how to write articles and poems does not mean that you must be great!"

Li Zhi only felt shocked in his heart, he had never heard Fang Jun say this before.

Needless to say, Jin Yang's eyes widened.

"Why doesn't that Fang Changshi...not bring peace to all ages?" Li Zhi asked after thinking about it.

"I?"

Fang Jun was immediately happy when he heard the words, and said with a smile: "I'm different from you! I'm the son-in-law!"

Li Zhi said dumbfoundedly: "So what about the son-in-law? Fang Changshi is so talented, he should establish his heart for the world, establish his life for the people, inherit the knowledge of the past, and bring peace to all generations!"

Fuck me, this kid Li Zhi would actually refute.

Also underestimated him.

Fang Jun said with a speechless smile: "Of course it's very different! Let's not say that I'm the son-in-law of the court, and it's important to take care of the little lady. Just say that I'm the Secretary of the Imperial Academy, and I can say it occasionally to make you understand. But if you want to go To do it, I am afraid I have to rely on you! Moreover, there is a saying that goes like this, the more you know, the more you feel ignorant! The world is so big, some people may spend their entire lives without understanding it! I think I still cherish the present moment It's more important!"

Li Zhi and Jin Yang couldn't help but looked at each other, feeling dumbfounded.

He is obviously sophistry.

After thinking for a while, Li Zhi smiled and said, "Then how should we investigate things? All things must have their appearance and their inner beauty, and every plant and tree must contain the truth?"

Fang Jun smiled and said: "That's right! As the saying goes, what you learn on paper is superficial, and you never know that you have to practice it. Investigating things to gain knowledge is to study the truth through practice. Learning is more important than practice, practice is more valuable than understanding, practice is the result of knowledge, Only by knowing and promoting action, step by step, can we be sincere and upright, and forge the talents of manipulative and practical use!"

Hearing this, Li Zhi couldn't help but take a deep look at him.

I don't know what the imperial sister thinks?

But Li Zhi only felt shocked in his heart.

Compared with Jinyang, Li Zhi naturally knows more and has learned more, most of which are some ways of governing the world.

Since last year, he has needed to go to the court to listen to the government and learn how to govern the Tang Dynasty, so he naturally felt more deeply about Fang Jun's words.

Hearing these words, Li Zhi only felt that although there were a lot of capable men and soldiers in the court, and many of them were highly talented, there were probably not many of them as sober as this son-in-law.

Also, establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a life for the living and the people, inherit the knowledge for the past saints, and create peace for all generations... If these words are spread, the world will be shocked.

If everyone in the Tang Dynasty is like this, why worry about the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty not being passed down through the ages?

Li Zhi didn't say anything, he could only listen silently and continue eating hot pot.

Then we have to talk, as much as possible.

Although the son-in-law didn't care much, it seemed that he just said a little more because he couldn't see other people's belittling behavior, but I have to say that after listening to this person's speech, Li Zhi felt suddenly enlightened like a spring breeze.

Xiao Xincheng was also sitting on the side eating mutton, happily watching the two speak, half understanding.

Naturally, a hot pot meal doesn't take much time. After a few people finished eating, Li Zhi glanced at Jinyang and said with a deep sigh: "Sister Fang, what Fang Changshi said...is the word of a saint! Although it is only It's just a casual remark, but his ambition has been fully revealed. He taught me how to study things in the South Study Room, and he is actually building a life for the people!"

Jin Yang glanced at him, nodded and smiled.

"Husband...it's better to be lazy! Jinyang still likes this!"

Li Zhi nodded, and did not continue to say more.

Chapter 123

Since he doesn't need to go to Nanshufang and Taifu, Fang Jun is free, and he can ask for leave if he can, and it will be in the past if he can't.

Anyway, Jin Yang's illness has not fully recovered, so Li Er is also generous.

Holding the little girl at home to watch the snow while telling stories, a message came.

Erguotou Immortal Drink is ready!

The news came from Fang Xuanling, and it was said that Li Shimin had already nodded in agreement.

This matter caused quite a stir, and it had already spread among Li Jing and Li Ji.

Specifically, the disinfection effect of penicillin combined with alcohol is very good, which can greatly reduce casualties. Sun Simiao and several imperial physicians have already confirmed this matter, so Li Shimin agreed with a stroke of his pen.

Hearing the news, Fang Jun was overjoyed.

Although it's winter and we can't make wine yet, but a while ago, more than a dozen barrels were still stored in the workshop and have not been taken out. Now that Li Shimin has agreed to this matter, it can naturally be taken out to Mingda. Church sale.

Wine is a very profitable thing, if you buy it without buying it, you will definitely make a lot of money.

Especially high-strength liquor.

You must know that there is no such thing as commercial taxation in the Tang Dynasty, and the taxation is mainly based on agriculture, that is, the system of land rent and adjustment.

The imperial court will conduct population statistics and allocate land for men based on this. Generally, [-] mu of land will be granted, of which [-] mu will be Yongye farmland, and [-] mu will be koufen farmland (that is, the land that must be returned after death). Farmers are levied rent adjustment tax.

Generally speaking, there are only two kinds of taxes that need to be paid in business nowadays, one is the customs and market tax, and the other is the customs and market tax, which have existed since ancient times.

Such as the East Market and West Market in Chang'an.

Merchants need to pay a fee to enter the bazaar, and private transactions are not allowed outside the bazaar, which is the so-called city tax.

As for tariffs, checkpoints were set up along the road to collect taxes from merchants. For example, when Hu merchants came to Chang'an, they would pass through multiple checkpoints along the way, and the imperial court would stipulate some checkpoints to levy tariffs.

There is also foreign sharp.

Apart from this, there were no other taxes, and Confucius was given a great deal in business.

Nowadays, in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, all nations come to court, and there is the Silk Road, so there are a lot of Hu merchants who come to do business.

Fang Jun has already investigated Hu merchants and merchants on the Silk Road, and finally came to a result: that is huge profits!

Most of the Hu merchants who come to Datang to do business now deal in some luxury goods.

The reason why these Hu merchants came from thousands of miles is because the profits are extremely high and the tax rate is extremely low.

As long as they can take things over or over, they can make huge profits. If not, the Silk Road in future generations will not be so prosperous.

When Fang Jun founded Mingdatang, he had no intention of staring at Datang all the time, but had long planned to take the Silk Road.

It's just that he didn't have so many people, so he didn't do it.

Now that Erguotou can be served, we can naturally make it together.

They must be sold in Chang'an first, then go to Luoyang, Hangzhou, and after the personnel are recruited, the Hu merchants will be taken outside the customs to earn money from other countries.

There are so many people who want this kind of liquid gold.

of course.

He can't do Immortal Drink alone, because the benefits are too great, and it needs to be tied up. This room has already been prepared, and that is Jinwang Mansion and Lu Gong Mansion.

Have someone call Cheng Chubi and Li Zhi over and start planning the matter.

"The wine-making method of Shenxianyin has already been perfected. It's just that it's winter at this time, and the cauldron can only be opened in the next summer! There are still more than a dozen barrels in the winery in the west of the city! Since His Majesty has agreed to this matter, Then the Immortal Drink can be brought out!"

"Your Majesty has already agreed to this matter?" Cheng Chubi was overjoyed.

Fang Jun nodded and said: "That's right! It's just that I'm not only planning to sell this wine in Datang, but I also need to take it outside the customs to earn some silver taels. Make plans for this!"

When Cheng Chubi heard this, he couldn't help being stunned for a moment: "It's very difficult to go outside the customs, and there are many dangers!"

"There are many places to go! I have already seen many Hu merchants in the East Market and West Market!" Fang Jun said with a smile: "It is easier to find the way. As long as it can be sold, then the sale is naturally not a big problem. As long as But now we are short of manpower!"

Cheng Chubi took a look at Li Zhi, and said with a smile: "Zhi Thief, Fang Er, your plan is very big. No wonder you presented the Immortal Drink to His Majesty early in the morning. You have already thought about it like this?"

Fang Jun nodded and said with a smile: "If this matter becomes bigger, then His Majesty must agree to it. After all, brewing this wine requires a lot of effort. I will sell the first batch in Mingda Hall. When the time is right After that, find some Hu merchants and send them outside the customs, and the price can be raised a little!"

Cheng Chubi was surprised and said: "Fang Er, how much silver taels do you think this can earn?"

"How much silver taels you can earn depends on your ability! You can make as much silver taels as you can make your stall! The reason why I pulled you up is because I don't have enough manpower and I need someone to make overall arrangements. And I don't want to bother , so I need your help!" Fang Jun said with a smile: "As long as it can be made, the money will naturally not be less!"

Cheng Chubi glanced at him and nodded involuntarily.

Everyone knows that brewing wine is a huge profit, but now that there is not enough food in Datang, coupled with the prohibition of alcohol, many people are afraid to open wine brewing.

The only ones that can be brewed are some palaces or dukes' mansions.

According to Fang Jun's identity, brewing alone is naturally fine, but he is lazy and feels that the risk is relatively high, so he needs to share the risk, so he just brings people in.

Moreover, if winemaking wants to grow bigger, it is not enough for just one Duke's mansion, and other people are needed to intervene.

Royal and Lu Guogong are naturally the best choices.

According to the plan, [-]% of the cost of wine making, the remaining [-]% will be divided among the three companies, Fang Jun will monopolize [-]%, and the other two will each have [-]%.

"This wine is extremely strong, but it is a top-grade wine. If you sell it openly, you can indeed make huge profits. However, if you sell it outside, you need to exchange for some food!" Cheng Chubi said: "Now the Tang Dynasty is short of food. !"

Fang Jun nodded and said: "Speaking of this, I'm still a little curious, why is Datang always short of food?"

Cheng Chubi was stunned for a moment, and said with a sneer: "Didn't people outside say that your Fang Yiai is extremely smart? Why? You don't even know this? Not only is there a shortage of food in the Tang Dynasty, but since ancient times, the land of China has been in short supply grain!"

"Where is the source of the food shortage? Have you thought about it?" Fang Jun looked at him and said, then waved his hand: "Forget it, you probably haven't thought about it!"

Cheng Chubi didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said, "Of course I've thought about it. It's nothing more than natural and man-made disasters. This year, the disease spread in Guzhou, Xuzhou and other places. I don't know how much food has been harmed. It's still good now. With Your Majesty here, the Tang Dynasty has a surplus every year. If In other years, I'm afraid I don't know how many people will die!"

Fang Jun glanced at him, thought for a while, and said with a smile: "It makes sense!"

Seeing this, Cheng Chubi immediately scolded with a smile: "Zhi Zei Niang, Fang Er, do you still have something to say in your heart? Could it be that what I said is wrong?"

Fang Jun smiled and said: "What's the use of telling you? It can't solve the problem? The root of the food shortage is not in the sky, but in people!"

"People? Who?" Cheng Chubi was surprised.

Li Zhi also looked at him.

"The people I'm talking about are not just the commoner tenant farmers, but also scholars outside, and even princes and princes such as King Jin!" Fang Jun said with a smile: "Everyone is involved! The root of the food shortage does not lie in the sky, It's about the person, it's about the head!"

Chapter 124

"Oh? How do you say it?" Cheng Chubi and Li Zhi were surprised.

Fang Jun shook his head and smiled, "We'll talk about this later! It's useless to talk about it now. Now that the Immortal Drink has started, let's bring it out! It's just that it needs the help of General Cheng to make it bigger in the future!"

Seeing that he didn't continue, Cheng Chubi couldn't help crying and laughing: "Naturally! But if you want to go outside the pass, the matter is too big and you need to be cautious!"

"Of course I can save it!" Fang Jun nodded.

I didn't bother to continue talking with them, and after arranging the Immortal Drink, I brought it directly to Ming Da Tang, and asked Shen Dalu's contact person to sell it.

At present, there are only a dozen barrels, not many. Fang Jun still needs to take out two barrels to give away, such as the Weiguo Mansion, the British Mansion, the Xu State Mansion, etc., all need to give some.

They had already told Fang Xuanling last time, but Li Shimin didn't agree and kept holding it down. Now that they can bring it out, they will naturally give it away.

The things that need to be done must be done well, the places that need to be managed must be managed, and the money should be spent. Fang Jun has done a lot of business in his previous life, so he is naturally familiar with this aspect. no stranger.

It's just that he has been too lazy to do it recently.

"It's no longer enough buddies! Wait for the spring of next year to continue to open a few branches in Luoyang, Yangzhou and other places. You need to add some more manpower! You can ask someone to find some children and send them to private schools. About six more people will be added! I will Please ask some people to take care of it!" Fang Jun said to Shen Dalu.

Naturally, Shen Dalu had heard about Fang Consort's Immortal Drink, but he hadn't brought it out recently, which made him quite anxious.

Now that it was brought out, he was naturally very pleasantly surprised, and he quickly said: "Yes! The little one will do it right away!"

"Well! Pay attention, you have to be clean and smart!" Fang Jun said.

The work at the private school has become very important. After all, if things spread out in the spring of next year, it will require a lot of manpower to participate.

In the early stage, the buddies of Mingdatang may be able to support it, and there will be no major problems, but if it continues to increase, then it needs systematic management.

The room is not going to be a small mess. Since it is going to be done, it should be as big as possible. If there is no accident, there will be a lot of Luo Han Guo recovered next year.

Throw Erguotou to Shen Dalu and ask him to sell it with a signboard. As for the name, he has already thought of it a long time ago, so he uses the name Shenxianyin.

Now that the weather is relatively cold, it is the best time to drink to keep warm, so Erguotou's big sales are hardly a problem.

Fang Jun didn't bother to care about how Shen Dalu worked, so he turned around and walked towards the private school while he was free.

He hasn't been here for a few days, and he needs to go and have a look and develop relationships with those children.

The location of the private school is just behind Mingda Hall, but it is a little remote, close to the river, and the flow of people is relatively small.

When Fang Jun was thinking about the house, he thought this place was quieter, so he found this place.