Chapter 479 First acquaintance with D-Zijuan
"Mr. Cui was laughed at." Feng Ziying didn't explain much and smiled, "But I would like to ask Mr. Cui to consider Mr. Lin's suggestion. The Salt Transfer Office has a wide network of channels and connections. I'm afraid it's a bit more solid than the Yangzhou government office." , so I’m afraid what Mr. Lin said is not groundless.”
Cui Jingrong was also a little hesitant. He had never thought that his group would be involved in such a big interest. In his opinion, this would ultimately be decided by the cabinet and the emperor. He and his group were just here to find out. , just understand the situation realistically, how could it be so dangerous?
He even felt that it was a bit redundant to follow Long Jinwei and his team, but now he suddenly felt that Long Jinwei's strength was not enough, and he might even encounter an ambush and assassination, which made him feel a little bit Incredible.
However, Lin Ruhai obviously would not scaremonger when he was full and had nothing to do. As Feng Ziying said, all the salt was transferred so that Si Yamen's background and connections were not simple, and he had better information in some aspects, and Feng Ziying was more likely to have an affair with him. Only people would remind you of your love for a son-in-law, so he didn't dare not believe it.
“Ziying, what you said really made everyone feel a little guilty and short of breath. It was originally an investigation of economic affairs, but why did it become a case where the procuratorate came down to investigate the case and the risk was so high?”
If there is a slight risk in this kind of official business, it is only when the Metropolitan Procuratorate comes to investigate some local snakes, but before the Metropolitan Procuratorate comes to investigate, it is usually a secret investigation. This is one of them. If there is a risk, it will definitely be with and Long Jinwei, North Town Fusi, and even the Ministry of Punishment will send some personnel. These people can mobilize the local resources they can mobilize, so generally speaking, they can really compete with the government.
Of course it’s not ever the case.
In the 30th year of the Yuanxi Dynasty, Yu Guang, the right chief envoy of Huguang, was investigated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He wanted to prevent the Imperial Examiner from investigating two witnesses, one of whom was a magistrate of the government and the other a county magistrate, so he ordered people from the Jianghu to ambush him. , resulting in the deaths of three Long Jinwei officers, a censor who was seriously injured and disabled, and a witness (county magistrate) who was seriously injured and died of his injuries. The case caused a nationwide sensation at the time.
Emperor Yuanxi was furious and investigated the responsibilities of the Huguang Tixing Inspector, Fenxundao, Huangzhou Prefecture, Long Jinwei and the Ministry of Punishment. Among them, the Huguang Tixing Inspector was dismissed, and the Fenxundao Qianshi and Huangzhou Prefecture were dismissed. The prefect and all the others were exiled. After the case was found out, Yu Guang was punished by the three tribes. At the same time, many participants were also punished by the three tribes. The two gangs and sects that participated in the ambush and assassination were wiped out by the official army. Hunted and exiled.
It can be said that this case is also the most shocking case since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, although this case shocked the world very loudly, the rivers and lakes are so big, and there are as many people in the rivers and lakes playing tricks with their heads as there are crucian carp crossing the river. If you want to completely put an end to such things It's also impossible.
It’s just that compared to assassinating court officials, this price needs to be weighed.
Because this type of case must be investigated to the bottom of the case. To put it bluntly, even if it is a scapegoat or an unjust accusation, there must be a result.
Whether it is Long Jinwei, the Ministry of Punishment, the local government, or even the garrison, they can be mobilized whenever necessary. Therefore, in this case, assassinations of imperial officials are still quite rare.
Now it suddenly appears that a businessman who comes to investigate has such a risk, which is naturally difficult for people to accept.
"Haha, Mr. Cui, we all know very well that if Ningbo, Quanzhou, and Zhangzhou pilot it first, it will have affected the interests of many people, but will it cause others to take risks? I think this may not be the case, but What about those who don’t want to see the imperial court open the sea? Maybe they are colluding with the Japanese pirates. This is directly destroying people’s jobs. It’s hard to say..."
Feng Ziying smiled and spread her hands carelessly.
"As you said, it's not our decision to make this matter, but others may not see it that way, or they may think that they should scare us so that we don't dare to go south, or kill chickens to scare monkeys, so we gave up and went back in despair. Can the opening of the sea be postponed until next year and the year after next? How big is the income in one year? I think for some people, it is more than three to five million taels, right? Even if it is a discount, or allocated to a certain family, Tens of thousands taels of silver, right? Tens of thousands of taels of silver is enough to make many people desperate."
Feng Ziying’s words finally moved both Cui Jingrong and Wu Liangsi.
The simplest way is to use specific benefits to measure the cost of risk taking.
It is possible to find some Jianghu people to take a risk for tens of thousands of taels of silver. What if you find some unconcerned Jianghu people, even if they die on the spot or find out afterwards?
How much are the lives of Jianghu people worth?
"Since there is such a risk, Mr. Cui and Mr. Wei might as well talk to the Yangzhou government office and the water transportation branch and ask them to send someone to **** them. I believe it will be much safer when they arrive at Jinling Mansion. At least at least It's also Nanjing, isn't it? It might be necessary if Long Jinwei could send a greeting and remind us."
Feng Ziying has made up his mind. Regardless of whether Cui Jingrong accepts it or not, he will definitely accept the good intentions of his future father-in-law. Moreover, he is also convinced that his old father-in-law will never be unintentional. He must be aware of it and will remind and arrange it like this.
Cui Jingrong finally reluctantly accepted Feng Ziying's suggestion, notified it to Yangzhou Prefecture, and also talked to the Water Transport Branch.
Yangzhou Prefecture and the Water Transport Branch of the Ministry of Industry paid great attention to it and quickly mobilized manpower. The Caobang, the number one rough force on the canal, was naturally the first to bear the brunt.
As the largest gang on the canal, the Cao Gang is nominally a Jianghu gang, but in fact everyone knows that this gang is somewhat different from other Jianghu gangs. In a sense, it is the influence of the imperial government on the Canal. This article is related to an extension of the economic lifeline of the Zhou Dynasty.
Because the establishment of the Caobang was actually a result of the privatization of water transport power. With the elimination of the Caobao soldiers, a large number of the eliminated Caobang and their families became part of the Caobang, and the Caobang was actually the eliminated Caobang. The soldiers undertook the water transportation business in a private manner, and the various branches and helmsmen under the Cao Gang leader actually had the Ministry of Punishment's informants and Long Jinwei infiltrated to ensure that it was controllable by the imperial court.
Of course, from the Ming Dynasty to the present Zhou Dynasty, more than two hundred years ago, Caobang began to take shape during the Yongle period, and was finalized during the Chenghua and Hongzhi years of the Ming Dynasty. After entering the Zhou Dynasty, it almost followed this model, but after all, after a hundred years, With the replacement of old and new soldiers in the past dynasties, this gang has gradually become more ruthless and rough.
The imperial court also relied more on economic interests to win over this force, which could reach tens of thousands of people together with family members, relatives and friends. In addition to the **** of canal soldiers, every year's water transportation included the unloading of grain, loading and unloading, escorting, and warehousing. All other uses of the boats are monopolized by the Caobang, and like the wharves of major cities along the canal, there are also Caobang branches and other businesses.
The reason why the Linqing Civil War was succeeded by the White Lotus Sect was largely because the leader of the Linqing branch of the Cao Gang was recruited and infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect to become one of them. This was also what Feng Ziying later vaguely learned from Long Jinwei. , and I don’t know how much Caobang spent to settle this matter.
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“Wen Yan has met Mr. Feng.”
Feng Ziying politely stood up and moved forward, giving the other party a virtual support.
Theoretically, Wang Wenyan is just Lin Ruhai's personal staff, not an official. To put it bluntly, he is just a commoner. Feng Ziying is not like the other officials in the Yamen who have transferred salt to him. Wang Wenyan needs to be treated a little less favorably. He He was a Beijing official, so he could just nod and say hello, but Feng Ziying still stood up and took two steps, standing up with help, which gave Lin Ruhai and Wang Wenyan a lot of face.
"Mr. Wang is so polite. I have heard about Mr. Wang's loyalty, bravery and benevolence even in the capital city." Feng Ziying was not polite, "I thought that Fang Youdu, who was of the same year with whom we were closely related, was from Shexian County, and his father-in-law Even the famous gentry tea merchant in She County mentioned Mr. Wang, but I didn't know that Mr. Wang is now working in my uncle's Yamen..."
Although Wang Wenyan has gone through ups and downs over the years, he has been able to keep his chest open and not show off his appearance. However, for this well-known capital master, even in Jiangnan, he was a new member of the Hanlin Academy who compiled this book. Although Wang Wenyan praised himself so much, it was still difficult for Wang Wenyan to remain calm.
"Master Feng is too polite. Wenyan was just a hero when he was young. Even if he gained some small fame through his career, it is not worth mentioning. How can Master Feng look down on him?" Wang Wenyan quickly raised his hands and bowed modestly.
"Well, you first look at the character of a person. If his character is not good, he has the ability of Han Xin and Zhang Liang. After all, he is working for the tiger. I have always believed that a small victory depends on wisdom, a big victory depends on virtue. Be loyal but not pedantic. Have a strategic mind but have the skills. But without losing the bottom line of being a human being,..."
Feng Ziying’s words made Wang Wenyan’s eyes flash and he was deeply moved.
Although many people in She County, Huizhou, and Yangzhou valued the salt envoys’ bureaucracy, they did not expect that the young man in front of him valued the reputation he had gained in his youth so much. , this was unexpected for him, but at the same time it also made him feel proud.
It’s no wonder that this man has become so famous in the capital that even the emperor and the ministers favor him. His vision of seeing people is really different from ordinary people.
No wonder Dong Weng is so optimistic about this boy but also worried. He thinks Dong Weng is afraid that the young lady will not be able to conquer this Master Feng. However, it seems that this Master Feng is also a man with the world in mind, and he really likes women. Then It was just a beautiful talk about a heroic romance, how could it affect his big plans?
“Master Feng has given too much praise, but Wenyan dare not live up to it, he dare not live up to it,…”
(End of this chapter)