Number of People

  Chapter 609 The T-shaped scroll is ready to launch

  I want to think, and understanding is understanding, but Feng Ziying is equally clear that she has to do it according to her own intentions, and some people are destined to serve as the background of history.

  Sometimes you take the wrong first step, and there is no chance to turn back. Even if you want to, reality cannot give you such a chance.

  When Lian Guoshi, Fan Jingwen, He Fengsheng and Wu Sheng arrived in Yangzhou, they were baptized by Feng Ziying's cold and indifferent words before they had time to wake up in excitement and joy.

   Lian Guoshi, Fan Jingwen and He Fengsheng were still silent, but Wu Zhen couldn't help it.

  He is a native of Southern Zhili. Although he has not been able to get in touch with these for the time being, he still has a sense of crisis that is painful to the skin.

   "Ziying, why did you do this?"

  Wu Xuan's face turned pale slightly. The young man who was less than twenty years old just felt that he had entered the state when he was poured cold water into his heart, and the gaze he looked at Feng Ziying became a little unbelievable.

   "Need." Feng Ziying didn't evade, he could understand the fear, shock and confusion of Wu Chen and even Lian Guo, and even some inexplicable fear.

  If it was him, it was also unacceptable to encounter this kind of thing as soon as he arrived.

   "Because the imperial court needs it, we don't have so much time to entangle with them again."

  Feng Ziying's mood has hardly changed. He needs to quickly recover his classmates from the panic, confusion and shock. At this time, there is no need to comfort them. It is reasonable to let them quickly accept the reality.

   "But, what's the reason?" Wu Sheng couldn't help being a little angry.

  He found that Feng Ziying had changed too quickly, and almost transformed into a ruthless "bureaucrat" in just one year who only pursued ends and unscrupulous means.

  Is this still Feng Ziying who discussed classics, righteousness and current affairs with himself in the academy, and pointed out the country's inspiring writing?

"You Lu, there must be a reason, and it is very sufficient. In fact, you are from Yangzhou. I remember you are from Xinghua. You should be very clear about how these salt merchants made their fortunes. The monopoly privileges granted by the imperial court are ruthless enough. , if you can use all means to win over the officials of the salt transport envoy and the salt field, it will not be difficult to become rich, well, similarly, it will not be difficult for the government and Long Jinwei to find out about their activities..."

  Feng Ziying’s understatement made it even more difficult for Wu Sheng to accept, he couldn’t help but question: “Ziying, I understand what you mean, these salt merchants have problems,…”

   "Yes." Feng Ziying nodded.

   "Then why are you targeting these companies?" Wu Zhen was furious.

"Because of attitude." Feng Ziying turned cold, "Don't you know how they make their own fortunes? In the past, the court asked them to donate and lose, and they didn't have any complaints. Now it's the court's turn to need them to buy Kaihai bonds. Pushing back and forth, yin and yang weirdness, I've been talking about him from left to right, Friends Lu, it's not that I didn't give them a chance to convene a lecture in person, and then let people communicate with them individually, so that I did my best,..."

"The attitude has changed, and those who can understand and support the imperial court are still in the majority after all, which shows that they are still loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Of course, we must support and support this kind of salt merchants, and those who have ulterior motives and bad intentions are themselves. If you are not clean, and you still have to ridicule others, if you don’t punish them, how can you convince the public? Where is the majesty of the court?”

Feng Ziying spread her hands, "Before you came, I gave them ten days, but they still had a lot of self-esteem, and felt that they had connections and backgrounds behind them, and even which officials in the DPRK stood up for them. , then I want to see who has such great ability and courage to fight against the great government of the imperial court!"

"Besides, Brother Junyu, Mengzhang, Keyou, and Luyou, let's make it clear that the sea-opening bond is a loan secured by the sea tax by the imperial court, and an exception is made to allow the representatives of the merchants who bought the bond to send personnel to enter. The Shibo Department supervises the collection and collection of customs taxes. Do you think the court is not doing enough? These salt merchants would rather hide their silver in their underground silver cellars to get moldy than lend them to the court for emergencies. Could it be that they are loyal to the emperor and patriotic? The imperial court still has to pay them interest!"

  Feng Ziying's words were logical and reasonable, and his righteousness was awe-inspiring, which also left Lian Guoshi and others speechless, and even Wu Zhen sighed sadly.

  He is from Yangzhou, and his family conditions are not too bad. He naturally understands the minds of businessmen. Nothing is reliable or trustworthy. Only money and land are the most real.

  If they are asked to lend money to the imperial court, they will only think that the imperial court is going to rob and extort, and at least give them an official status like donating money, which is almost the same as Ming robbery.

  Even though Lian Guoshi and Wu Sheng have gradually recognized the imperial court's subscription model for sea-opening bonds, they still have doubts.

  Nominally, the sea tax is used as collateral, but how much sea tax can the Shibo Department collect, and can it be used as a redemption bond? This is not what the court has the final say on.

   As for the supervision agreement, just listen to it.

   But you have to admit that at least the imperial court has enough righteousness, and you salt merchants will not be willing to submit. That is because you have evil intentions and disregard the king's kindness.

"Brother Jun Yu, the official sent a letter asking me to go back to the capital. It is mainly about the development of Dongfan, and the affairs here have only been arranged. I am afraid that you need to worry more." Feng Ziying glanced at it and his face was dark. Wu Zhen, "This matter should be dominated by Long Jinwei, Lu You will not appear for the time being, brother Jun Yu will preside over it, Meng Zhang and Ke Yao will assist,..."

Lian Guoshi, Fan Jingwen, and He Fengsheng were both excited and nervous at the same time, even though Lian Guoshi, the oldest in the middle, was nearly 30 years old, but he had never had any real contact with these affairs. end.

   "Ziying, Brother Yu, Mengzhang, and Ke Yao have never been in contact with such things before, and it is the first time to deal with Long Jinwei. To be honest, Brother Yu has no idea, should we reconsider this matter..."

   Lian Guoshi took a look at Fan Jingwen and He Fengsheng who were inferior to him, but in the end he still didn't dare to take the job.

  I know that this kind of thing can train people the most, and it can be said to be once in a thousand years, but the problem is that this thing is too big and too heavy, and I really dare not accept it casually.

  It’s a trivial matter to make a mistake if you accidentally make something wrong. It’s a trivial matter to ruin your reputation. If you make a mess and ask someone to clean up the mess, it’s troublesome.

"Brother Junyu, don't worry too much, let alone worry, I won't be returning to Beijing right away, at least I have to supervise this matter first, it's better for me to bear this bad name..." Feng Ziying could understand Lian was worried about state affairs, "Long Jinwei's preparations are almost complete. The Gao family, Tan family, and Gui family are going to go down together. It won't be too late for the younger brother to leave for Beijing when the general situation is finalized. Brother You Junyu, you guys have worked hard."

Lian Guoshi shook his body slightly, and quickly shook his head: "Ziying, you misunderstood, Brother Yu is not afraid of taking responsibility and being reprimanded, but really worried that such things are inexperienced, poorly done, and will damage his reputation. If Ziying doesn't Abandoned, Brother Yu wants to follow Ziying, so that he can get used to it as soon as possible,..."

"That's right, Ziying, since we have come here with the mission of the court, and the lord has clearly ordered us to cooperate with you in handling affairs, how can we be willing to be behind others? As for offending people, or backing names, which one? Is it possible for an official to avoid it? I remember you once said that a mediocre person is not envied by others, and a mediocre official is not scolded by others..."

  Fan Jingwen also took up the conversation unceremoniously. Although He Fengsheng and Wu Sheng were a little hesitant, they finally followed the views of Lian Guoshi and Fan Jingwen, saying that they would never abolish the public because of personal interests, let alone be afraid of others.

   "Oh?" Feng Ziying took a deep look at Lian Guoshi, and then at the other three.

   Lian's attitude towards state affairs was so clear that he was a little moved, but it was also expected, because he had been in contact with Lian state affairs for so many years. Although this person had a calm personality and didn't like to be in the limelight, he was still able to control such major matters.

Fan Jingwen has a dry temper, strong and impatient, and this is aimed at Jiangnan salt merchants. Although there are also Shanxi salt merchants, these Shanxi salt merchants are actually part of Jiangnan salt merchants, so there will not be too many taboos. Previously, I was just worried that my law was unfounded.

He Fengsheng is from Huguang, so it’s hard to say such things. Wu Tong is from Yangzhou. Even if he can’t get in touch with such inextricable connections now, he might come to him in the future, so Feng Ziying originally wanted to rule them out. He is outside, but his attitude is so firm, it is really hard for him to refuse.

"Brother Junyu, Mengzhang, Keyou, Luyou, let's talk about ending first and then not messing around. This kind of thing will inevitably offend many people, and we may even suffer various attacks and impeachments when we return to the court in the future. There are quite a few people involved with these people, you have to think about it clearly, the younger brother is a dead pig and is not afraid of being scalded by boiling water, this matter is handed over to me by the lord officer, and the emperor and the cabinet are also watching the younger brother, that is a retreat There is no way to retreat, you don’t have to get involved,…”

"Ziying, needless to say, since Brother Yu and the others took the initiative to come to Jiangnan, they are mentally prepared. Although Brother Yu thinks that some of your actions are still open to question, since you have made a decision, then act like..." Lian State Affairs stopped Feng Ziying's exhortation with a wave of his hand.

"Okay, since that's the case, I won't say much, the three families will move at the same time, and Su Qianhu will come over to discuss in the afternoon. Brother Junyu and I will stare at the Gao family, Meng Zhang at the Tan family, and Ke Yao at Gui Let’s do it tonight, and I’ve also contacted the Yangzhou government...” Feng Ziying glanced at Wu Sheng again, “As for Lu You, my idea is to wait until the later stage of the disposal, and Ke Yao and Lu You will come and talk to the later stage. The involved Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate came to coordinate, well, it is estimated that the Nanjing Ministry of Criminal Justice will also intervene,..."

   Several people were shocked, so fast?

   "In addition, I have to wrong you, Brother Junyu. From now on, everyone in this yard, including me, is not allowed to enter or leave, and is not allowed to contact the outside world until after tonight..."

  At this time, Feng Ziying's familiar face seemed to suddenly become very strange in the eyes of Lian Guoshi, Fan Jingwen and others.

  (end of this chapter)