Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2883: Gong Xi Fa Cai
Looking at the second son, the dignified prince of the state and the prince of the son-in-law, but with the two brothers jumping up and down like urchins, setting off fireworks and yelling from time to time, Fang Xuanling didn't have the slightest intention to reprimand, but only had a strong heart comfort and kindness.

Once upon a time, what he was most afraid of was that after a hundred years, no one would inherit his family business.The eldest son has a pedantic temperament. If he is the head of the family, he will be swallowed up by others sooner or later. The second son is dull and stupid. Plenty of room to grow from.

Just think about your glorious life, no one will be able to support this family after death, and even after a few years, you will fall into ruins, and even your descendants will suffer disaster, and you will feel anxious...

However, God is sorry to see that this dull and dull boy suddenly became enlightened, and one merit after another, not only won the favor and trust of His Majesty, but also his official position and title were skyrocketed. In the blink of an eye, he had climbed to A little inferior to myself.

Although Fang Xuanling's personality is humble and peaceful, but after so many years of serving as the prime minister, many famous officials and generals have respectfully obeyed him in front of him, so it is inevitable that there is such a kind of self-satisfaction and pride in his bones.

But his son has achieved such remarkable achievements in just a few years, which made him feel proud of the comfort of "having a child should be like this", but also regret that his son grew up so well, So fast, he lacks a lot of fun as a father, at least he can't hit and scold whenever he wants...

Saw it.

The fuse was lit, and the fireworks shot up into the sky, flew up to the high clouds, and then burst open, blooming huge colorful fireworks.This is a new product newly developed by the fireworks workshop. All kinds of fireworks are large and small, high and low, forming a clear sense of hierarchy in the sky, so that each firework is not a single existence, but a combination Bloom more brilliant brilliance together.

Not only the servants of the Fang family screamed in surprise, but even the people who had been waiting for the fireworks to be set off by the Fang family all cheered excitedly.

Nowadays, setting off fireworks at the Fang family has almost become a reserved item in Chang'an City...

Nothing can remain at the highest point for a long time, and it will decline after the peak. After the extreme splendor, it will naturally disappear into silence.

Back in the hall, the female relatives had already taken out the boiled dumplings and placed them on plates, slowly setting the table.

Foods such as dumplings appeared very early. "Guang Ya" written by Zhang Yi, a Wei man in the Three Kingdoms, records that there was a crescent-shaped food called "wonton" at that time, which was basically similar in shape to the current dumplings.In the Southern and Northern Dynasties, wontons were "shaped like a crescent moon, and the whole world eats it all".

It's just that after the dumplings were cooked at that time, they were not taken out and eaten alone, but mixed with soup in a bowl and eaten together, so people at that time called dumplings "wonton".This way of eating is still popular in some areas after 1000. For example, people in Henan, Shaanxi and other places eat dumplings, and they need to put some small ingredients such as coriander, chopped green onion, dried shrimps, and leeks in the soup.

By the time of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the dumplings had become exactly the same as those of later generations, and they were taken out and eaten separately on a plate.

It's just that the custom of eating dumplings during the Spring Festival won't prevail until the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Fang Jun always feels that he can't eat a mouthful of steaming dumplings after setting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve. There are many, so it is recommended to have a meal on the night of the New Year's Eve at home.

It's not as delicious as dumplings...

Now his title is equal to that of Fang Xuanling, and his official position is one of the six ministers. He is a proper court official, and his status represents the right to speak, so when he made this suggestion, even Fang Xuanling nodded and agreed. .

The steaming dumplings were served on the table. Fang Xuanling picked up the chopsticks and watched the whole family sitting around. Unfortunately, the children were too sleepy to go to sleep, so they put a dumpling on the table first. In the dish, said: "Go."

It became lively in an instant.

The women couldn't bear it anymore, so they went down to rest after eating quickly. They didn't need to keep watch, so they went back to their rooms to sleep.

Only the man is still eating slowly.

Fang Jun suggested: "Father, have a drink?"

Men have to watch the year and can't sleep. You might as well eat and chat while the night is long, and it can also pass the time.

Fang Xuanling said: "Alright."

Fang Jun ordered the servants and maidservants to boil a large pot of rice wine and stir-fry some side dishes, and the father and son sat around the table to eat and chat.

Dumplings are like wine, the more you drink, the more...

Probably because of the festive atmosphere during the Chinese New Year, even the two boys Fang Yize and Fang Yiyi, who had always been afraid of their father, let go a little, especially Fang Yi, who tentatively made a few jokes and found that his father He didn't shout, but stroked his beard and smiled happily, and let go of the joy completely.

The atmosphere is very warm.

The night leak was deeper, and the time for a happy relationship was always too short. Before I knew it, the watchman had already rang the clapper for the fifth watch.

The father and son drank two large jugs of rice wine, and just now they withdrew from the banquet and went back to their rooms.

They have to tidy up, wash up, and put on new clothes. Fang Xuanling and Lu Shi have to sit in the hall to accept the New Year greetings from relatives and friends at home and outside. Fang Jun, on the other hand, changed into a neat official uniform, went out and sat in a carriage to the gate of Chengtian, waiting to participate in the first court meeting in the 18th year of Zhenguan.

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It was still dark and there was not much wind, but it was the depths of winter and it was chilling.

A row of red lanterns hung high on the gate of Chengtianmen, illuminating the square under the city wall. The courtiers who came to court got off their carriages and gathered together in twos and threes, talking in a low voice, and from time to time There was laughter.

Fang Jun just got out of the carriage, looked around, and saw Li Daozong and Ma Zhou standing beside Prince Li Chengqian talking not far away, surrounded by many officials, so he walked over.

From time to time, someone around him bowed and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has met Duke Yue, happy new year."

Fang Jun had no choice but to stop, smiled back and said, "Gong Xi Fa Cai."

The other party was stunned...

The status of merchants is very low these days. Although they have not reached the point where the Ming and Qing dynasties tried their best to suppress them, they are not on the stage. Of course, everyone likes money, but they will be ridiculed if they open their mouths. So Fang Jun opened his mouth. The phrase "Gong Xi Fa Cai" is really unexpected.

Looking at the frozen face of the other party, Fang Jun was very satisfied with his prank, he laughed and moved on.

His current official title is too high. Although the position of Minister of the Ministry of War has been suspended, there has been news from the palace that after the new year, the yamen will open and the official will be reinstated. Moreover, once His Majesty personally conquers and the prince supervises the country, he must be One of the ministers.

With such a status and status, who can't rush to curry favor?

Ever since, it took half an incense stick of effort to stop and go in the short distance of more than [-] meters from the prince...

After finally getting close, he saluted first: "I have seen His Highness, I wish His Highness a faster Chinese New Year, and all wishes come true."

Li Chengqian showed joy, and this auspicious talk was not bad, so he nodded with a smile: "The Duke of Yue also has a happy New Year, and each other."

Fang Jun met with Li Daozong, Ma Zhou, and the surrounding officials separately, and then looked at Li Chengqian, and asked with a smile: "In the Spring Festival, Vientiane is renewed, I wonder if Your Highness plans to make a few red envelopes for the humble ministers, and also let the ministers pay more money. Wait a moment to get a taste of His Highness's happiness?"

The distribution of red envelopes during the New Year has existed since ancient times, and most of them are given by the elders to the younger generations. The emperor will also give rewards during the New Year. Basically, the ministers of the court will have a share, but asking for red envelopes from His Royal Highness is new. very.

Li Chengqian was caught off guard by his actions, but he is a dignified prince after all, how can he be stingy?
He had no choice but to say: "I got up early today, and I didn't make any preparations. I will hold a banquet in the East Palace tomorrow. I must prepare a red envelope, and I will be a part of it! Everyone must be satisfied."

Now, thanks to Fang Jun, the finances of the East Palace have been greatly improved, and Li Chengqian is also very rich when he said this.

A group of officials immediately beamed with joy, everyone didn't care about the red envelopes, they were not short of money, but they could take the opportunity to get closer to the prince, this is an opportunity that can't be met, so they all said some festive words Son, the atmosphere is very lively.

Even if King Jin has the support of His Majesty Li Er, the crown prince is still justified in the final analysis and has a reputation for righteousness. In addition, Fang Jun, Ma Zhou, Li Daozong, Li Xiaogong, Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin and other powerful factions are supporting him. The momentum in the court was in full swing, completely overshadowing King Jin who was only supported by Guan Long.

(End of this chapter)