Pang Qingping's idea set off a huge wave in the capital. Even Concubine Pang had many noble ladies come to inquire about the news, which made Concubine Pang very annoyed. She was preparing a dowry for her daughter. Her daughter's marriage was a big event. The eleventh princess was now more considerate and filial. Concubine Pang suddenly felt reluctant to marry her daughter. She was very busy every day and had no patience to care about these things.
It was not until noble ladies came to visit one after another that Concubine Pang's intelligence and wisdom came into play. She keenly realized that this matter had exceeded the scope of all of their expectations.
After consulting Emperor Yuanfeng, she returned to her parents' home.
The Imperial Concubine has been following the rules for so many years and has never overstepped the boundaries, so when she comes to visit her parents, no one can find any fault with her.
It's just that at this critical juncture, the imperial concubine's special return to her parents' home always makes people imagine a lot.
People who are paying close attention to this matter can't help but wonder, has the palace already supported Pang Qingping's idea
The people of the Pang family didn't care what outsiders thought. This was the first time that the imperial concubine had come to visit her parents in so many years. Even though they had been repeatedly told not to be extravagant, they still had to have what they needed, and almost the entire Pang family went out.
Concubine Pang had no mood to appreciate these things. When she got home, she went to see Old Master Pang and Pang Qingping first.
Seeing that they were both very calm, Concubine Pang sighed and was a little puzzled: "Father, brother, why did you suddenly propose to train the navy, increase military spending and open up maritime trade?"
This matter was too big, and Concubine Pang only realized belatedly how much was involved.
She was worried that her elder brother couldn't bear the risk.
After not seeing each other for many years, Old Master Pang and Pang Qingping were very happy to see her. When he heard her ask this, Old Master Pang smiled and said to Pang Qingping, "Tell your sister."
Pang Qingping cleared his throat and laughed, "Don't worry, we know the importance of this matter. This matter is also timely. In fact, Zhejiang is rich, but if it weren't for the Japanese pirates who come to make trouble several times every year, it would be even richer. Even if it is for the sake of the people, it is necessary to resist the Japanese pirates. As for opening up maritime trade, it is just a reason for the court officials to agree to increase military spending. This matter is discussed by your highness and I."
Your Highness
Concubine Pang immediately understood: "You mean you have discussed this with the Crown Prince?"
It turned out to be Xiao Heng’s idea!
Concubine Pang reacted and realized that this was indeed the work of Xiao Heng.
She finally let go of the worry that had been hanging in her stomach. After all, if Pang Qingping did this at Xiao Heng's suggestion, then it was inevitable - the Pang family needed to get closer to Xiao Heng. It was for this purpose that she had entrusted the matter of the Eleventh Princess to Su Yao.
But that was only the inner court. After all, she was just a noble concubine and could not fully represent the Pang family. Now that the Pang family has stepped forward, it is a good thing for both parties, even for the Fifth Prince in the future.
She said, "If I had known that I had discussed this with Ah Heng, I wouldn't have to worry for nothing."
After sighing for a while, Concubine Pang also understood the whole story and said nothing more.
Although the Pang family was at the center of the storm, they enjoyed unusual peace and quiet.
Everyone acted as if nothing had happened.
But at the same time, someone seemed to have fallen into a frying pan.
When they heard that maritime trade would be opened up and a Maritime Customs Office would be built, the people from the nine great families were all excited as soon as the news reached Fujian.
Everyone wanted to see Xiao Yuan.
When Xiao Yuan heard about this, he also sneered.
Does Xiao Heng really feel that he has lived too long and thinks that he can do anything now that he has pacified Yunnan
Rather than saying that Fujian belongs to the imperial court, it is more accurate to say that it is controlled by nine major aristocratic families.
If he wanted to build the Maritime Customs, he would have to step on the corpses of the nine great families first.
But, how could it be that easy
"Why are you panicking?" Xiao Yuan made a playful sound. Seeing that they were all excited and cursing, he raised his eyebrows and said, "He said he wanted to build it, but can he build it? It's as if he has the final say in Fujian."
You have a plan, but I have a ladder. If the local governments are unwilling to comply with the laws issued by the imperial court, there are many ways to resist.
The court's measures had to be implemented in Fujian.
Everyone felt a little relieved, but they were still worried. Everyone was worried. Master Wei looked at Xiao Yuan and asked softly, "Your Highness, shouldn't we make preparations early? Send someone to the capital to negotiate with the higher-ups?"
If the law comes down, it will be a bit uncomfortable.
If Fujian continues to resist at that time, it will be tantamount to tearing the relationship apart.
It is obviously not a good thing to fall out now.
Xiao Yuan sneered at this: "Who among those who stayed in the capital is not an outstanding child of aristocratic family? Think about it, if there was a way, would the supporters still have the upper hand now? The court is determined to open up maritime trade, what can you do?"
He has never spoken in a nice way, and everyone is used to it, so no one takes it seriously.
But it doesn’t matter if the words sound harsh, the important thing is to do things beautifully.
Uncle Qiu narrowed his eyes and said, "Your Highness is a smart man, and you are also the backbone of the group. Now everyone is talking about it, which is not conducive to the stability of the situation. Why don't you tell us first, what good ideas do you have? We can all feel relieved."
Xiao Yuan knew exactly what they were thinking, and gave them a half-smile, "What are you afraid of? Isn't the Sixth Prince coming to his fiefdom soon?"
Zhangzhou is in Fujian.
It’s not far from Fuzhou at all!
Mr. Qiu had been ordered to help Xiao Yuan approach the Sixth Prince. He thought about it and lowered his voice: "Your Highness means to start with the Sixth Prince?"
The Sixth Prince was crowned a king and was able to control the military and political affairs of Zhangzhou. There was no way around it; it was determined by the ancestral system. The power in the hands of the princes was often enormous.
But what can we do about it
After all, even if Zhangzhou didn't have the Sixth Prince, the officials there were all supported by aristocratic families!
He was very confused.
Xiao Yuan smiled coldly and raised his chin arrogantly.
Want to build a navy and start maritime trade
That’s nothing, but what if the Sixth Prince also became a member of this maritime smuggling
If he had gained enough benefits, how could he be willing to spit out what he had already eaten
Xiao Heng tricked them, and he wanted Xiao Heng to taste the feeling of being betrayed by his family.
The news sent back from Hong Changshi was very good. The Sixth Prince was not a good person to begin with.
He was waiting to see the Sixth Prince and Xiao Heng fighting each other.
Seeing that Xiao Yuan was not in a hurry at all, Uncle Qiu had no choice but to retreat with everyone else.