Chapter 2528: Integration of Guizi scrolls and foundation building
When visiting Yangzhou, Yangzhou salt merchants are a group that cannot be avoided.
In a sense, this group has become synonymous with the top businessmen of the Zhou Dynasty. It does not just mean that they are from Yangzhou, but that they settled in Yangzhou.
There are people who are from Shanshan and Shaanxi, some from Huizhou, and some from Fujian and Zhejiang. Among them, Shanshan, Shaanxi and Huizhou groups are the largest.
The only impression the outside world has of them is that they are rich and luxurious.
Yangzhou Eight Gardens, seven of which were built by salt merchants, became a must-go place for gatherings and banquets for celebrities and celebrities.
After staying in Feng Ziying for two days, Feng Ziying also participated in two banquets, further strengthening contact with some merchants he had met before, and also giving a surprise to the Yangzhou salt merchants.
Everyone felt that this Xiao Feng Xiuzuan was a little different from the past. In the past, it was difficult to invite guests to banquets, and there were choices when meeting guests, but this time he was much more relaxed and generous.
When she left Yangzhou for Nanjing, the ship was filled with all kinds of gifts, and Feng Ziying was stunned by them.
Even Busia Mara, who followed Feng Ziying to the south, could be considered a person who had seen the world, and was dazzled by the sight. He lamented that the wealth in Jiangnan was indeed difficult to compare with even the capital.
Feng Ziying didn’t bother to correct her misconception.
Yangzhou salt merchants were among the most extravagant in the entire Zhou Dynasty, and the gifts they could hand out were certainly not bad. Coupled with the storm they had caused in the south of the Yangtze River in the early stage, who wouldn't want to make good friends with them?
Arrived in Nanjing, Feng Ziying first paid a simple courtesy visit to Gu Bingqian, and then started running around Jinling City with Hou Chengzu, who had already arrived earlier, to select a site for the Naval Officer School.
This is his official mission in Nanjing.
After some investigation, we initially settled on a location outside Dinghuai Gate, not far from Longjiang Shipyard, very close to the Yangtze River, and far away from Qingliang Mountain in the city.
Although this place is outside the inner city, it has a good geographical location and convenient transportation. Feng Ziying is not willing to let the military academy be placed in the city.
After the site selection was completed, Hou Chengzu should be mainly responsible for the subsequent affairs. Later, Feng Ziying also planned to hand over the lead construction of the two military academies to Zheng Chongjian.
By the time he returned from Nanjing, Zheng Chongjian had almost returned to Beijing from Shaanxi.
Next, Feng Ziying will formally pay a visit to Gu Bingqian.
Although I went to visit him once when I first came here, it was a courtesy visit. The next meeting was just to make some preparations for taking over from Gu Bingqian in the future.
Gu Bingqian had also known for a long time that Feng Ziying might be his replacement. He was extremely happy and specially held a banquet in the governor's office to entertain him.
When she stepped into the governor's office, Feng Ziying was thinking that it was time to separate Wang Wenyan and Wu Yaoqing. Wang Wenyan could continue to preside over the overall situation in Beijing, but Wu Yaoqing could come to Nanjing in advance to prepare for his next step as governor of Jiangnan.
He is not like Gu Bingqian who just papered the paper. Now that he is here, he has to do something good.
Gu Bingqian looked at Feng Ziying more and more, and the smile on his lips could not be suppressed.
From the time when Feng Ziying was still studying at Qingtan Academy, her first impression on Gu Bingqian was very good. Later, Feng Ziying's outstanding performance in autumn and spring attracted Gu Bingqian's attention.
Of course he knew that Feng Ziying was Qi Yongtai's favorite disciple, and he never thought about poaching anyone, but he was naturally happy to be friends with such a rising political star, especially a young scholar who represented northern scholars. Its success.
“I guess you will have to replace me in the end, Ziying. I also recommended you in the letter to Jinqing and Zhonghan.”
Gu Bingqian leaned in the official hat chair, shook his fan and smiled softly.
"Let's do the math on our fingers, who is the most suitable person? You have to have reputation and prestige, and you also need to know military affairs. This is Jiangnan. Chen Jixian's whereabouts are still unknown. I heard that there are signs of activity in the White Lotus Sect in Xuzhou. Shu Yu It's quiet but the wind doesn't stop. You just returned from Jiangnan. You are familiar with the situation. You also have prestige after pacifying the three towns. If you are not allowed to come, who will be allowed to come? "
Feng Ziying secretly complained that in order to escape, this person was probably racking his brains to find a good replacement, and he was probably not the only one recommended.
It is said that Xiong Tingbi was also included in the cabinet consideration at first, but later declined, and he may take over as his right minister of war.
Yuan Keli's poor performance as governor of Shanxi may have caused him to miss the opportunity to succeed him as the right minister of the Ministry of War.
"Liuji Gong is over-reputed. Ziying was just lucky enough to get this opportunity. It was all thanks to the planning of Huaichang Gong and Brother Zhisheng. In the later stage, it was also Liuji Gong and you who worked hard. Ziying actually did some errands. work."
Gu Bingqian appreciates it more and more.
Look at his humility, this is the image of a leader with a bright future.
In this battle in Jiangnan, everyone knows who is doing the most risky work, even those in Beijing. Otherwise, they would not have given the honorary officer, and now they are giving him such a chance. Come to patrol the south of the Yangtze River.
After patrolling the south of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid this guy can no longer be suppressed. If he doesn't give a chancellor, he really can't explain it. Or maybe he can be suppressed by letting him succeed Qiao Yingjia as the right imperial envoy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate?
The Youdu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and Shangshu are both top-notch in the second rank, but they are slightly inferior to the Zuodu Yushi who is also in the second rank.
There are still some subtle arrangements in the official system of the Zhou Dynasty.
Theoretically, among the two official titles, the left and right censors of the Duchayuan and the seven ministers are the same. The status of the censor of the left capital can be equal to that of the first four ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of War. The censor of the right capital can only be equal to The Ministers of the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Commerce are juxtaposed.
On the surface, everyone is an important minister of the second rank, so there is nothing obvious about it. However, it is natural and logical for the censor of the left capital and the ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of War to be promoted to the rank of bachelor and enter the cabinet. However, it is absolutely impossible for the censor of the right capital. It is also rare for ministers of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Commerce to directly join the cabinet.
According to Care Bingqian's plan, Feng Ziying will serve as governor of Jiangnan for at least three years. In three years, Feng Ziying will be twenty-seven. If she is allowed to delay her tenure as the governor of Youdu for a few more years, she will not consider it until she is thirty. Let him serve as the censor of Zuodu or the position of minister in the Ministry of Li, Hu, Li, and Bing for a few years. At that time, it would not be so dazzling to talk about joining the cabinet.
If something happens to delay this guy, it would be appropriate for him to join the cabinet at the age of forty.
Thinking of this, Gu Bingqian found it funny. Even if he was born second in the top 100, being able to reach the rank of minister at the age of forty is considered very good. Looking at the Zhou Dynasty, how many scholars can be promoted to important ministers at the age of forty?
The top scholar in the same class as Feng Ziying, Lian Guoshi, is already in his early thirties. Now he is only a fourth-rank prefect, and he has been promoted very quickly. Reaching the third-rank official at the age of forty is probably his dream. Who can compete with Feng Ziying? This monster is better than?
"Okay, Ziying, don't be humble anymore. People in Jiangnan are complicated. Although you have been to Jiangnan a few times, you are not from Jiangnan after all. There will be times in the future when you worry about it." Gu Bingqian waved his hand, "But I believe you. You must also be familiar with Cui Chengxiu’s methods. He and Brother Chengfeng are from the same country. There can’t be any problems in Jinling Mansion. In addition, Yangzhou and Suzhou must also hold on tight..."
Gu Bingqian began to teach Feng Ziying, and Feng Ziying was naturally happy to learn.
After a conversation, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves. Gu Bingqian hosted a banquet for Feng Ziying at his house and invited Cui Chengxiu to accompany him. In the end, he made Feng Ziying very drunk.
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"Are you sure?" Weng Qiyang took a deep breath, clasped his hands together, then put them down and pressed them on the desk, "Is the news reliable?"
"It should be reliable. It turns out that this line comes from Beijing. I only say it is possible. On the cabinet side, Tang Mi and two can't get in the middle of the conversation yet. They can't be sure. And Ye Fang refuses to say it clearly. …”
The person who replied was a middle-aged man, and his tone was full of excitement, "But the news came from Nanjing. After Gu Gelao hosted a banquet for Feng Shilang, he was quite drunk. He stayed in his concubine's room for the night and accidentally mentioned Feng Shilang. The future of the Minister is unlimited, and I casually said that it will depend on Minister Feng in the future..."
"Oh?" Weng Qiyang nodded silently, "So it turns out that Mr. Gu Ge was going to serve as governor for a full year, but now he may have to advance it?"
"It's possible that people in the governor's office had some matters that needed to be planned in the second half of the year, but Mr. Gu Ge called for a pause." The middle-aged man said with certainty: "It is estimated that Mr. Gu Ge will return to Beijing in June or July. ”
Weng Qiyang gently stroked his beard and pondered in silence.
Originally, I thought Gu Bingqian would work for a full year. Jingzhong kept asking about the situation, but there was no reply.
When Feng Ziying stayed in Yangzhou, Weng Qiyang also knew that many salt merchants invited Feng Ziying to banquets. Feng Ziying actually attended the banquet, which surprised Weng Qiyang and other Jiangnan merchants.
This is very inconsistent with Feng Ziying's style. You must know that Feng Ziying has always been unfavorable to salt merchants. Why has it changed now?
Feng Ziying does not love money but is lustful. This is not a secret in the Jiangnan business circle. He values more those who can bring him political achievements. But now he can actually come together with the salt merchants. I was a little confused before, but now I understand. Feng Ziying This is in preparation for his departure to Nanjing.
The power of salt merchants cannot be underestimated. Feng Ziying's governance in Jiangnan will definitely need the support of all parties, so it makes sense to treat salt merchants courteously.
"Boss, Mr. Feng has noticed our early performance. Now if he patrols Jiangnan, it will be our opportunity." The middle-aged man looked eager to try, "Longyou merchants and Hui merchants are very active now, and Merchants from Shanxi and Shaanxi may want to go south again, and we can’t afford to have any descendants.”
The competition is fierce, but Weng Qiyang must first understand Feng Ziying's policy route when he comes to Jiangnan.
Don’t do things without aim.
(End of this chapter)