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"They look like a family."
The two looked dejected upon hearing this.
I don't know how to explain it.
Because the two families did indeed visit each other as relatives.
Over the past twenty years, the Pan family has lost its former glory.
They are far inferior to the Cao and Xiang families.
Moreover, the family has become increasingly bloated.
The direct and collateral branches have grown to two or three thousand people.
This data is only from one branch that split off and moved to Chang'an (the Pan family in Chang'an is said to be the descendant of Chai Rong).
It only produces spoiled brats, not talented individuals.
Even the largest industries cannot withstand squandering.
A wealthy merchant came to claim kinship.
The Pan family accepted the gift.
Pan Gongjian knelt down with a thud.
"This humble citizen is willing to buy Pufanlou's property at the original price for three years!"
Zhao Yuan nodded and smiled.
I am very satisfied with this person's performance.
Fanlou's brewing business,
It has already been demolished.
Now there is a lack of ingredients for business operations.
Contracting at the original price will result in a 100% loss.
Even if we wait until the summer grain harvest,
Fanlou's business is booming.
Still not making much money.
Because the exclusive brewing license was lost.
Pan Gongjian then said, "This humble citizen will donate another 300,000 strings of cash to help with the military expenses!"
Zhao Yuan praised, "Master Pan is clearly a man of loyalty and patriotism."
"Please get up and sit down first."
When Pan Gongjian climbed onto the chair, his whole body was limp.
A fine of two million strings of cash,
Three hundred thousand strings of cash were donated to support the army.
They also want to lease Fanlou for three years at the original price.
Even the head of the Tokyo cloth shop couldn't withstand the pressure.
Where would I get so much cash?
The fine of two million guan
Installment payment is absolutely necessary.
And interest will also be charged.
The next two or three decades
The profits of the Pan family's business.
It's like working for the imperial court for nothing.
Pan Yijian and Pan Gongjian escaped to safety.
He could only follow suit, kneeling down and saying,
"The Pan family has too many members in Kaifeng,"
"We request the dismantling of our clan and their relocation to various places!"
"Pan Zhongxun's descendants are indeed very righteous."
Zhao Yuan was generous with his praise.
Pan Yi forced a smile and said, "It's just that the Pan family has many纨绔 (spoiled brats)."
"In recent years, income has been insufficient to cover expenses,"
"There's really not much floating wealth left."
"The entire Pan family can only raise 50,000 strings of cash to help with the expenses,"
"Please forgive me, Prince Liang."
Zhao Yuan said, "Sincerity is enough."
For the various families
He had already investigated this matter.
The Pan family really didn't have much wealth left.
Otherwise, it would definitely be included in the first batch of splits.
Zhao Yuan said, "I've heard that you are quite talented."
"He may temporarily enter the Hanlin Academy to compile literature and history."
"Thank you so much, General!"
Pan Yi immediately became happy again.
In the old Song Dynasty, he could only serve as a sinecure military officer.
But now he has landed a position in the Hanlin Academy.
If you really think about it, you actually made a profit.
As for splitting up the clan and dividing the family property...
Then let's just have the clansmen suffer a little.
Zhao Yuan then gave another round of encouragement and intimidation.
The two men surnamed Pan bowed and withdrew.
After exiting the Donghua Gate,
The two looked at each other.
"Take care, Hanlin Pan," said Pan Gongjian, bowing respectfully.
Pan Yi returned the greeting, saying, "Likewise."
Zhao Yuan's blade was too sharp.
They've been killing people these past few days.
Even the gang members who were lucky enough to escape investigation,
They all stay at home all day, afraid to go out and cause trouble.
Inside the palace, Zhao Yuan and Wen Huanzhang were chatting.
Zhao Yuan said, "Too many veteran officials are being investigated."
"Let the students of the Imperial Academy temporarily serve as officials,"
"They are definitely unwilling."
"Take advantage of the enthronement ceremony to select a few capable students from the Imperial Academy,"
"Granting them the title of Jinshi is just right."
"Over the next six months, the promotion of officials will be gradually replaced,"
"Talented students from the Imperial Academy will be appointed as officials in other regions."
"Those with poor performance will be dismissed!"
Chapter 1678 The Emperor's Majesty
"That's one way to do it," Zhao Yuan nodded.
As they spoke,
A swift horse galloped across the frozen river.
The urgent document hasn't even reached the city yet.
Another system in Shi Qian's hands,
Important military intelligence has already been sent in advance.
Shi Qian rushed to the Eastern Palace to pay his respects.
"The tyrannical Emperor Zhao Ji has made peace with the false emperor Zhong Xiang."
"They made peace?"
Zhao Yuan found it ridiculous.
And yet, it felt perfectly natural.
Shi Qian said, "Zhao Ji adopted a woman from a prominent family in the southeast as his goddaughter."
She was then granted the title of Imperial Princess and betrothed to Zhong Ziyi, the second son of Prime Minister Zhong.
"Because Zhong Ziyi was still young,"
"I estimate we'll get married in about two years."
"This marriage has already caused quite a stir in Jinghu,"
"Many generals of the pseudo-Chu regime opposed it,"
"They believed that it was wrong to marry a tyrannical ruler."
"Fang Qifo, a former subordinate of Fang La,"
"Originally, I had sought refuge with Prime Minister Zhong,"
"Upon hearing the news, immediately raise the flag of rebellion,"
"To unite with the Yao and other tribes in Jingnan."
"Zhong Xiang was furious and personally led troops to quell the rebellion of the Seven Buddhas."
Zhao Yuan pondered, "If we take Kaifeng, Shu should be safe."
"Let Lu Junyi move to Jingmen."
"After the spring, Tokyo will send 10,000 troops south,"
"To guard against Zhong Xiang's sudden dispatch of troops northward."
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The fighting is quite intense in the south.
First, Zhao Yuan appointed Fang Mengqing, the General Manager of Lianghuai and former Deputy Transport Commissioner of Huainan.
Leading a large army hastily recruited by Li Bao,
They swept through all the prefectures and counties of the Huai River region.
Then, "righteous armies" continued to emerge in the Huai River region.
People genuinely support King Liang.