[Comprehensive] The five elements are short of money

Wang Yun seemed to see Xue Xun's doubts, and said with a smile: "Mr. Xue can't think back on the past, only to feel that no one in the court has the world in mind, and he is only obsessed with power and power."

His Majesty still condones the virtue of the prince of a country, it is really hard to make people have confidence in this country.

Xue Xun shook his head and laughed, not taking this excuse to heart, no matter what it was, even if it was just a polite remark for two people who had never met before, it was enough to comfort Xue Xun.

"Mr. Xue hasn't said how to raise taxes in Guazhou yet?" Wang Yun picked up the teapot on the low table and refilled Xue Xun's tea.

"Before the goods were delivered, Mr. Wang wanted to put the money back into his pocket. He is better at doing business than Xue."

"Isn't there still a deposit?" Wang Yun said with a mischievous smile. If he had been singled out for "regularity" and been pushed out to Guazhou, he would have been charged with crimes and relegated again.

"It's not that Xue doesn't believe in adults, it's just that in Guazhou City today, do you have the final say?"

"In the past, I kept my strengths and bide my time, but people went to me to be the official of Guazhou." Wang Yun sighed and assured him: "Mr. If you breach the contract, you can come to me to settle accounts at any time." Wang Yun took out a jade pendant from his arms, with the seal of Yunhu Princess on it, which can represent Wang Yun's identity.

"Xue has accepted the deposit." Xue Xun took the jade pendant and played with it, saying: "Actually, it's not difficult to say, but it falls on the word 'merchant'."

"No farming is unstable, no work is not prosperous, no business is not rich, although there is a ranking of scholars, farmers, businessmen, but the need for the guidance of the court, in terms of prosperity, what is the world like in the south of the Yangtze River? How much land is there in the south of the Yangtze River and how many people are farming it? What is the comparison between the two lakes and Guangdong provinces that are familiar with the world, but the richest one is Jiangnan. Does Jiangnan have any unique advantages? After thinking about it, only the business atmosphere here is strong, even ordinary people on the street try to turn the ground floor of their homes into shops , selling special products. Looking at Guazhou, it is just a small town, and now there are so many tax money, which are all brought by merchants, and the money collected is the freight and tax money of people and goods. However, the businessmen went all over the country and brought infinite vitality and wealth to the small town of Guazhou."

Wang Yun nodded. He was also a nobleman, so he naturally knew the theory of scholars, farmers, businessmen, and farmers who tied farmers to the land. Seeing that Xue Xun admired merchants so much, he thought that he was inseparable from his profession.Wang Yun believes that "scholar" is the most important thing in governing the people. Of course, he will not say this to make people hate him.Wang Yun listened carefully and asked, "Does Mr. Xue want me to raise taxes on businessmen?"

Of course it is impossible, there is no such blatantly tripping him up.

"Master Wang, first tell Xue whether he recognizes that merchants are the only group that can bring wealth and taxation to Guazhou." Xue Xun said in a spirited manner.

"Indeed." Wang Yun nodded.

"Then this is the deposit. We all know the crux of the matter. It will be a matter of time before we find a solution to the problem. Mr. Wang has high ambitions. You will know when you go back and think about it. If you don't have time to think these days, wait until Xue passes the melon." Zhou, naturally send the method over, and it depends on whether Mr. Wang can trust me and is willing to do this business."

Wang Yun laughed loudly, unexpectedly, Xue Xun would slap him with his words, he was novel and helpless, and said: "Then I am waiting for Mr. Xue's news."

"Naturally, at tomorrow's hour, my lord will wait for the switch for me, and I will wait for the good news from my lord."

"Does the fleet behind Mr. Xue have to pass?"

"Naturally, we came here together, so naturally we have to go together, we can't miss one of them."

"The sky is bright at Chenshi, and the mighty fleet crossed the blockade. I don't know how many eyes are watching. There are still countless merchants stranded in Guazhou City. Let Mr. Xue pass by alone. I will gather resentment with you. I will not do anything. "Wang Yun opened his eyes and spoke nonsense, as if he was thinking of Xue Xun.

"What does Lord Wang mean?"

"Why don't you change it to Maoshi? It's time for the handover of defense every time it arrives on time. The guards in Maoshi are the guards in my mansion. It's convenient. Mr. Xue, please pass by the fast boat first, and the rest will depend on the situation. It would be great to be able to go all out. But Xue’s merchant ship is too noisy, if it alarms others, there is no need to conflict with the guards, and the officer will mediate when he stops, so as to ensure that Mr. Xue’s subordinates will not be hurt.” Wang Yun said.

This sounds really dangerous. The advantage of the boat on the river is its mobility and impact. If it stops, there are long-distance attackers on the shore, and they are pinching supplies. No matter how you look at it, it looks like a conspiracy.

"If Mr. Xue believes me." Wang Yun added.

"The name of a gentleman is spread all over the world, so of course I believe it." The reason why the merchants stranded in the city haven't made a fuss is because of Wang Yun's prestige. He also dealt with merchants in the past, and it is true that he did not bully others because of his official position and power. .At that time, it is not up to him to decide whether to go to the battle or not. Naturally, it will also "depend on the situation."

"This is the agreement, and the faith will not be changed." Wang Yun stretched out his right hand solemnly.

"This is the agreement, and the faith will not be changed." Xue Xun stretched out his hand and clapped Wang Yun three times, and the clapping echoed in the night.

The two boats separated quickly, and the Xue family's boat still didn't light the lights, and then the torches and braziers on the blockade line in the distance fled away quickly.The man who operated the boat was a veteran who was very familiar with this water area. As if guided by someone, the boat glides quickly in the water, blending with the darkness. At the final curtain call ceremony, Xue Xun still did not forget to put on a show.

The entourage put a cloak on Wang Yun who was standing at the bow, and asked, "My lord, is Xue Xun trustworthy?"

"Half and half." What Wang Yun wanted from Xue Xun was a way to increase the tax in Guazhou. What Xue Xun wanted was to pass the checkpoint smoothly. Now it is Xue Xun who asks him, and he takes the initiative. "Xue Xun is not strict or truthful. Seven points of what he said is really good. It's a pity that he is a good person. After returning, he will keep a close eye on him. There may be his spies in the city."

Wang Yun didn't believe Xue Xun, just as Xue Xun didn't believe him either.What they said on the boat was grand, majestic and upright, full of sense of ritual, but when Xue Xun saw Yinshuang, the first thing he did was to tell him to look after Wang Yun and guard against him making troubles.He also gathered the middle-level managers to discuss the matter of Guazhou.

When talking about the deal with Wang Yun, everyone talked about Wang Yun's untrustworthiness.

Xue Xun raised his hand and pressed it slightly, signaling to be quiet, and said, "Of course I know that Wang Yun is not trustworthy, so this is just a trial. If it works, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work, and there are still hidden tricks. Tomorrow night, everyone cheer up , ready to activate the artillery in the bottom warehouse at any time."

The Xue family has two ships equipped with artillery, but the ammunition is limited. Guazhou is only the first hurdle, and there are still countless dangerous shoals to break through. Xue Xun dare not waste it at this time.

"No matter what the result is, it will not hinder our New Year's atmosphere. You don't have to be too nervous." The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and there is no holiday yet. Everyone feels more scratchy, and Xue Xun understands it.

After discussing the action plan for tomorrow and calming everyone's emotions, Xue Xun ordered the golden beast who was about to retreat: "Buy more flour when you go shopping. Most of the brothers on board are from the north and want to eat dumplings."

"Don't worry, master, I've bought enough."

"Well, buy another five hundred catties, and it won't spoil." Xue Xun seemed afraid that he would treat his own people badly.

The golden beast backed away.

The daytime passed quickly, and the Xue family's fleet was lurking at night, waiting there at Maoshi according to the agreement with Wang Yun.According to the agreement, Xue Xun and his family took the fast boat ahead, and they were the first to clear the customs.When it was Mao, the middle of the blockade line really began to move.The blockade line is in the narrowest part of the river, so that the boats are lined up to block the way, and there are iron locks and wooden boards connected to each other. Simple buildings and watchtowers are built on the boats as a warning.

The boats of the Xue family maintained the same style as usual. Even for such a big operation, there were still no lights on. People standing on the towers of the blockade line could only vaguely see the shadow of the big ship.

"My lord, we can't open again, the first fast boat will pass." Standing beside Wang Yun, he thought the young man in military uniform said.

"The boat behind didn't keep up. If we do it now, they will only find out." Wang Yun said.

"Didn't it mean that the head of the Xue family was on the first boat? As long as he dies..."

Wang Yun waved his hands and said with a smile: "The Xue family didn't keep their promises. They secretly bought black gunpowder in the city and hoarded it. How could they really board the fast boat as agreed?"

It turns out that Wang Yun set up a conspiracy to wait for Xue Xun!

Wang Yun shook his head and laughed. He still had a sense of confidant towards Xue Xun, and sighed that he had lost his integrity by mistakenly entering the business of a merchant.But when he returned to the city, the head of the branch office asked Ding to see him, saying that someone secretly purchased black powder in the yamen under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry.The Ministry of Industry has always kept a close eye on these things, and there are many merchants living in the city. Whoever is well-informed may know the formula of explosives, so the Ministry of Industry has always been tight on the outside and tight on the inside.Unexpectedly, instead of catching the mouse in the city, he caught the handle of Xue's family.

Wang Yun was disappointed that Xue Xun didn't keep his promise. The high-fives were still in his memory, but now he broke his promise.

Xue Xun was unrighteous, so naturally Wang Yun would be ruthless, so he set up this encirclement circle, trying to take down Xue's family in one fell swoop.

"My lord, let's do it." The young man in uniform was urging again. The first fast boat of the Xue family had already passed the blockade. If Xue Xun was really on it, the loss outweighed the gain.

Seeing the second tall main ship appearing in sight, Wang Yun finally made up his mind and waved his hand.

Immediately, the blockade was closed abruptly, and the arrows rained down on the small boat that had just passed the blockade.The bow is also like a giant net that is stretched out, covering the main ship of the Xue family that appears in sight.