Zhu Yiyuan got the Qi family's banknote. He inquired about it and found out that the banknote was not redeemable on sight, but was similar to a money order or a passbook.
The Qi family had a lot of silver. After hearing that there was a rebel army, they felt something was wrong. They sent the gold and silver out in batches and deposited them in Shanxi merchants' banks in exchange for silver notes.
They originally planned to go to Jinan Prefecture, but the whole line of Changcheng Ridge was blocked by Zhu Yiyuan, so they had no choice but to go south to Surabaya. However, after arriving in Surabaya, before they could continue running, the rebels came.
"Mr. Pu, do you think you can think of a way to exchange these banknotes for real gold and silver?" Zhu Yiyuan asked Pu Pan. He was a well-known wealthy businessman and should have connections.
Pu Pan thought for a while and said: "Master Zhu, there must be a way, but I can only exchange it for 70% at most... If I handle three points of fat and don't give any benefits, those people will not do anything."
Zhu Yiyuan smiled and nodded, "Seven percent is good, I understand."
Then he invited Huang Pei, the commander of the Imperial Guard of the Ming Dynasty.
"Huang Gong, I discussed the military situation with General Zhao and the others. The most lacking thing right now is crossbows and firearms... When the two armies are fighting, we can't hit others, but others can hit us. It really affects morale. We can't always
Rely on night attacks to defeat the enemy. Now that you have this money, craftsmen, iron materials, sulfur, rubber tendons, and all the people and things that can be used, you must find a way to get them back, no matter the cost."
Huang Pei nodded, "Mr. Zhu, to be honest, I am already busy with this matter. I have eight thousand taels of savings at home. This was originally the salary of the Ming Dynasty. Now it is natural to use it to work for the Ming Dynasty. Now there are so many more
If you have more silver, it will be more convenient... But I recently got news that Qian Qianyi's concubine Liu Ru is going north and should have arrived in Jinan."
"Is she here?" Zhu Yiyuan didn't know anything about Qinhuai in this life, but the rumors about Ba Yan in his previous life filled his ears, and it was only last year that he got angry over a beauty.
Qian Qianyi, this bad old man, really deserves the nickname of prodigal son.
"I heard that Liu Rushi once persuaded Qian Qianyi to die for his country. Although this woman was a woman, she had more integrity than a man. I was wondering if I could contact Liu Rushi and inquire about Qian Qianyi's thoughts?" Huang Pei
Try asking.
The Jinyiwei supervises all officials, and they are quite experienced in purchasing concubines from family members.
Zhu Yiyuan thought for a while, but shook his head slightly. He remembered that the Qing Dynasty wanted to deal with Qian Qianyi, but Liu Rushi still tried his best to save him... This woman has integrity, but she may not betray Qian Qianyi.
"You just need to reveal our release of slaves and elimination of low status. As for how to choose, it depends on the person's conscience. After all, forceful melons are not sweet." Zhu Yiyuan said with a smile.
Huang Pei also nodded, agreeing with Zhu Yiyuan's statement...
At this moment, Qian Qianyi and Liu Rushi were having a friendly and cordial exchange.
"It is human nature that I do not want to die for my country. I have no choice but to go north to serve as the Minister of Rites and compile the history of the Ming Dynasty... But now the Governor of Military Affairs has raised a butcher's knife against the heroes of Shandong. You have surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and you are not allowing others to do so."
Be loyal to the Ming Dynasty. By doing this, where is my loyalty?"
Liu Rushi's face was as frosty as he asked sternly.
Opposite Qian Qianyi, with an embarrassed look on his face, hurriedly coaxed: "Well, you are a strange woman who has read a lot of poetry and books. I can't compare with you in reasoning. But you must also understand that the thieves in Shandong are extraordinary. They are so crazy.
, criticized the Confucian government and insulted Duke Yan Sheng. My husband came here to defend the famous religion and protect the saints. You must understand my husband's painstaking efforts."
Liu Rushi naturally saw through Qian Qianyi's clever words. She sneered and said: "I am very eloquent, but I heard that many scholars are willing to follow thieves. They think differently from you!"
Qian Qianyi sighed and said, "Zhu Guang, the magistrate of Xintai County, has long had different ambitions, and Yang Zhen, the magistrate of Sishui County, actually surrendered to the enemy. It is really a pity that he has betrayed his divine grace and committed himself to being a thief."
Liu Rushi suddenly smiled sadly, making Qian Qianyi's whole body go crazy with laughter.
"W-what do you mean?"
"It's not interesting. It's just that I have been greatly favored by the Ming Dynasty and can commit myself to the barbarians. How can I say that?"
One sentence immediately broke Qian Qianyi's defense. He jumped up in anger, walked around on the ground several times, gritted his teeth, glared, and clenched his fists, but he did not have an attack.
Qian Qianyi is a bad old man with such a bad character. If he is really worthless, Liu Rushi will not follow him wholeheartedly... Qian Qianyi has one good thing, that is, he is considerate and gentle. Even if Liu Rushi scolds him, he will not hit him.
people.
"In that case, don't carry a gun and a stick like this. I have found out clearly that under Zhu Thief, there is a man named Zhao Dongshan. According to the investigation, it should be Zhao Shizhe. As a leader of Shandong scholars, he actually and Zhu Thief
To collude together is really an insult to politeness."
When Liu Rushi heard this, he suddenly frowned and his expression suddenly changed, "Master, are you really going to kill the anti-Qing martyrs? You, are you afraid of being criticized by thousands of people and being reviled by thousands of people? You are so despising!"
After saying that, Liu Rushi was so angry that she rushed into the room and burst into tears.
Qian Qianyi was stunned for a while and smiled helplessly. As the new governor, he had lost a county just after he took office. If he didn't make any move, he would really have no way to explain to the court.
"If so, you should understand my difficulty, if so..."
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Although Qian Qianyi can't accomplish anything, he does understand Shilin. People like Zhao Shizhe, who is the leader of Shandong Shilin, cannot be careless.
As long as he is captured and Zhao Shizhe is forced to change his mind and stop helping the Zhu Thief, the Zhu Thief's power will be disintegrated.
After all, without the help of scholars, they are just a bunch of gangsters, not worth mentioning.
This is my plan to draw out the firepower. Little thief Zhu Yiyuan, if you want to fight me, you are still too far off.
"Sir, you have such a great reputation and your age, why would you want to be a thief... Now you are risking your life for it, it's really a shame."
On his way back, Zhao Shizhe passed a tax card and was unfortunately recognized by someone. He was escorted by a group of government officials and went straight to Mengyin County.
While resting on the road, one of the government servants brought water to Zhao Shizhe and took the opportunity to say this.
Zhao Shizhe smiled and said, "Little brother, how do you know me?"
The yamen servant was stunned for a while and then said: "I listened to Mr. lectures a few years ago. At that time, people from all walks of life, including scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, came, and there were many women who wanted to see Mr. Wang. I still remember, Mr. said
The common people are not humble, and the princes are not noble... Even now, I will never forget it. It’s just that Xiao Xiao is still a lowly official. From the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, there is no difference except an extra pig tail. "
After the yamen servant finished speaking, he turned to leave. Zhao Shizhe suddenly sighed in a low voice: "That's what you said about why I became a thief. Now there is a place where everyone has equal land and every household has property. Slavery is abolished and freed.
Servants, leaders, and soldiers are generally the same. They eat, drink, and wear the same clothes...I said ten years ago that I am doing what I am doing now, seeking benevolence and getting benevolence. Even if I die, I will die without regrets."
After hearing what he said, the yamen officer pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said: "Sir, you are fooling me again. Where can there be such a place? The world is as dark as crows."
"No!"
Zhao Shizhe shook his head vigorously, "It's not true this time. There is indeed such a person. He cherishes the people and treats everyone as a human being. Under his rule, there was an old woman who was desperate and just wanted to die. He spent several hours,
Speak to her and persuade the old man to change his mind."
The yamen servant couldn't help laughing, "Mr. Zhao, you are lying again. Who would spend so much effort for an ordinary old woman? Is he a Bodhisattva?"
Zhao Shizhe smiled and said: "He is not a Bodhisattva, but he told me that today the old woman can die, tomorrow the old man can die, and the day after tomorrow will it be a woman or a child? Scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, those high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty, didn't they just do it for themselves?
He devoted his life to the Qing Dynasty, regardless of the life and death of ordinary people. If you want to change this world, you must start by caring for every ordinary person."
The yamen servant was stunned for a long time and couldn't help but sigh, "It would be great if such a person could become the emperor!"
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"What's wrong, Duke Dongshang is back." Song Lian excitedly rushed to report to Zhu Yiyuan.
Zhu Yiyuan was also shocked because he had just received news from a disciple of Zhao Shizhe that his husband was not on the same road as them. It was said that someone was searching the road and that his husband had been arrested.
"Dongshang Gong, I was just trying to save you!"
Zhao Shizhe laughed heartily and said, "Zhu Qianshi, you have saved me." This chapter has been completed!