Chapter 147 Wang Ziteng admits that the war is imminent!
Chapter 147 Wang Ziteng surrenders! The war is about to begin! (First Geng, then change)
Civil servants are not stupid either. Not only are they not stupid, they also claim to be one of the smartest people in the world!
During this special period of Baode's fifth year, few officials could really spend it leisurely and comfortably.
Even the civil servants communicated more frequently and closely than the envoys of the Pan vassal state.
Now everyone understands that Daqing's strategy of opening seas to conquer overseas is a general trend and cannot be shaken!
Although the civil servants complained that they could not obtain the greatest share of benefits, overseas fiefdoms also needed people to manage and develop culture and education.
Then in the future, the number of places where their family members can be officials will be greatly increased.
What's more, the emperor and military honors cannot completely block the way for civil servants to obtain fiefdoms. Although it is much harsher, civil servants can still get canonization if they make special contributions in the process of conquering overseas!
This is right!
Although the civil servants thought about it carefully and felt that compared with the benefits gained by General Wu Xun, it was still a bit of a loss, but it was not unacceptable...
At the end of March, the temperature rose in the North, and small businesses in Jiangsu and Zhejiang gradually snapped up a few sea-going ships from the hot shipyards, and began to follow the offshore fleet of the East China Sea Chamber of Commerce to start shipping.
After these merchants followed the fleet for one or two trips, they found that in addition to the 30% of the profits handed over to the East China Sea Chamber of Commerce, and after deducting the taxes collected on the road, especially the customs taxes from the Tianjin Shipping Department, the profits fell into their hands.
Surprisingly, there was still more than 30% left, which made everyone smile.
The most important thing is that the losses on the road and the food and beverage costs of all parties along the way are greatly reduced. Many businessmen who have been operating the water transport trade route for generations have about this kind of account.
Just talking about the most basic food, if one stone of food is transported from Huguang in the south to the Shenjing City, the loss will be as high as one stone and seven!
The freight is more than one and a half times more than the goods themselves, which is one of the reasons why people say "living in the capital is not easy".
This is still vital food. Every time other goods pass through a section of water or dry road, various government agencies will set up checkpoints to collect taxes. The tax collected along the way is not more than double that of the food. How much less?
go.
As these news slowly spread, more and more small chambers of commerce requested to follow the East China Sea Chamber of Commerce's offshore routes, and a long formation of snakes began to form on the sea!
The killer whales that help the fleet navigate their way are also very popular and have become well-known group pets.
Even when the fleet often docks in Hangzhou, Guangdong and other places, there are various shipyards. Merchants who have placed orders from the shipyards come to invite corps members who can communicate with killer whales, and want to ask them to take the killer whales to participate in their new
The launching ceremony of the purchased boat.
And they are willing to offer them generous gifts and tributes. They are simply worshiping the killer whales as gods such as the Sea Dragon King in the past!
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Xu Shaopeng, the governor of water transportation, had been friends with Jia She when he was a boy, and they had a certain affection for him, although he never came to visit Jia She again after his mischief.
But now Xu Shaopeng came to visit Jia Lian as Jia She's old friend, obviously knowing that Jia She would most likely refuse to see him on the grounds that he was being "imprisoned".
But visiting Jia Lian is different. Although Jia Lian has inherited the title of Rong Guofu, in terms of seniority, he can be considered an elder after all. It will be easier to talk to him if he pays for himself.
However, he did not expect that Jia Lian was too lazy to deal with this person and directly led him to Jia She's Courtyard to be entertained by Master She.
Governor Xu of the Water Transport Yamen feels that he has been very unlucky recently. In the past, his previous governors were in charge of more than a million water workers on both sides of the canal, which is a very powerful position!
It is true that the Daqing Dynasty ranked among the top three border officials, but when it comes to Xu Shaopeng, he has only been in office for less than a year, and now the court is actually going to suppress water transportation.
It is true that when people sit at home, disaster comes from heaven!
Suppressing water transportation can not only promote offshore transportation and reduce the loss of water transportation and the pressure of people's corvee, but also mobilize a large number of young people to drive overseas to build the fiefdoms of major families in the future.
This is the real general trend!
Although Xu Shaopeng also understands that no matter how suppressed, river transportation is an indispensable means of transportation, and his governor's office of water transportation will never be replaced, but the feeling of seeing everything in his hands being chopped off is not that pleasant!
It's just that this person found Jia She, but his efforts were in vain. This one of the world's most powerful frontier officials finally walked out of the gate of Rongguo Mansion with a gloomy expression.
Xu Shaopeng, the governor of water transport, could only be regarded as a minor matter now. Jia She kept him for a long time and discussed it, hoping to persuade him to try his best to cooperate with Daqing. Of course, the subsequent adjustment of water transport may have brought some benefits.
However, the governor of water transportation was obviously not very satisfied with the benefits promised by Jia She, and the two eventually broke up on bad terms.
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In April, Jia Baoyu, the grandson of the second wife of Rongguo Mansion, gave birth, but for some reason it became a major event in the city of Shenjing!
However, as the contemporary Rongguo Mansion, this young master is the only legitimate son besides the raider. As the strength of the [Jia Lian Legion] falls into the eyes of more and more people, his status will naturally rise.
After all, in the eyes of the outside world, the [Jia Lian Legion] has always been the personal guard of the Rongguo Mansion!
The birth of Jia Baoyu's son naturally became a reason for distinguished relatives from various families and other related families to come and get close to each other.
The old lady Shi was naturally willing to give her beloved grandson a grand and lively party. The old lady had spoken, but even Jia Lian was not able to stop her.
But just do it once, it doesn't cost Jia Lian anything anyway.
When Baoyu gave birth to a child, his biological uncle Wang Ziteng was naturally also an honored guest. This person also learned about Jia Lian's methods earlier than others.
Now he still followed the original route and entered the capital camp, becoming a general in charge of a battalion of soldiers and horses, and he had initially caught the eye of Emperor Baode.
But at this level, all the remaining resources of the Wang family have been exhausted. If he wants to go further, it is completely impossible to rely on the Wang family alone.
Therefore, he still set his sights on his in-laws, the Rongguo Mansion. Wang Ziteng not only wanted to borrow the resources and favors of the Rongguo Mansion, he also did not want to miss the upcoming overseas enfeoffment feast!
It's just that this person didn't have a very good impression on Jia Lian, and Jia Lian was originally unwilling to talk to him.
Wang Ziteng was not expecting Wang Ziteng, but he was extremely obedient. He actually sent a message through Wang Xifeng, saying that the Wang family would be willing to become vassals of the Jia family in the future and do their best to help the Jia family develop Jiazhou (Australia).
All they want is for Jia Lian to help them find an island in Xilan near Australia as a fiefdom for the Wang family!
It is even possible for the Jia family to occupy this place first and then entrust it to the Wang family when Jia Lian deems it appropriate.
Jia Lian thought for a while and realized that as the Wang family was a two-generation in-law family in Rongguo Mansion, it was indeed not good for them to completely abandon their family.
After all, if the Rongguo Mansion is not willing to get involved with such a close family, then people outside may not know what they will think.
Furthermore, Wang Xifeng was trying hard for several nights, and she seemed to be ready to risk her life if Jia Lian didn't agree.
Although he was killed every time by Jia Lian, he still did not change his ambition. He even learned to flatter her and used boudoir tricks that wives in this era would never easily use.
In the end, Jia Lian, who was satisfied and refreshed, reluctantly agreed to Wang Xifeng.
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At least in this life, after Wang Xifeng married Jia Lian, she never showed her pampering and strong side. Firstly, it was because he was just an ordinary wife, and he also had a legal wife, Qin Keqing.
Secondly, today's Jia Lian is by no means the coward he was in the original world of Red Mansions. He is naturally full of confidence as he possesses unparalleled martial arts. He occasionally shows his domineering heroic demeanor and strong body that are unparalleled in the world, deeply impressing Wang Xifeng's heart.
In the past year, even though she was just an ordinary wife, Wang Xifeng still played an important role in the circle of the royal wives of the noble clan in the sacred city of Jing.
This honor makes many daughters' families and their parents jealous, and they wish they could replace it.
In the end, Jia Lian agreed to meet Wang Ziteng in Wang Xifeng's yard in the East Crossing Courtyard. In the living room, Wang Ziteng, who had just visited the old lady in Rongqing Hall and met Jia Baoyu again, came here.
Jia Lian sat at the top and looked at Wang Ziteng, who was brought in by Wang'er. He was a majestic man with a majestic face and a majestic bearing, dressed in the royal palace.
Jia Lian didn't get up either. He raised the corner of his mouth with a smile and gently moved his right hand to invite him to sit down.
When Wang Xifeng, who was accompanying him, saw this, his uncle was embarrassed, so he quickly said hello to Wang Ziteng and left in a hurry.
"Uncle Wang, your family wants to own this half of Xilan Island?"
Jia Lian went straight to the topic and had no intention of chatting with Prince Teng.
"This, yes, this is the preliminary idea of the Wang family. Of course, if you, Lian'er, have any ideas, the Wang family will also listen to it."
"Uncle Wang has a good eye. This place does have a beautiful environment and rich products. Originally, I thought that after occupying it, I could use it as dowry for my sisters.
But for Feng'er's sake, since the Wang family also likes this place, it's not impossible to set aside half of the island there so that the Wang family and the sisters can be neighbors."
"Half... doesn't matter. Since it was your idea, Lian'er, the Wang family naturally has no complaints."
"Haha, uncle, you don't have to think too much. This is the basic area divided for the Wang family. The Wang family does not need to become vassals of the Jia family. You can use this as a basis to continue to expand to the south of the ocean, and even cooperate with other clans.
Enter the North American continent together.
At this point, the Jia family can even help you..."
"..."
The prince remained silent. If the Wang family had the strength and ambition to go to North America, why would they come to Rongguo Mansion to find Jia Lian?
It is because the Wang family is weak that they have to rely on the Rongguo Mansion!
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The two discussed briefly, and Jia Lian asked Wang Ziteng to lead him to visit Jia She.
"Uncle, my nephew is young after all. Many things are still planned in detail by my father. You go with Xiao Wang'er to my father, and he will arrange for you to join the subsequent plans.
You are not an outsider either. My nephew has some important matters to deal with here, so I won’t go with him."
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Jia Lian was thoughtful as he watched Wang'er leading Wang Ziteng farther and farther away.
Just like he had just received the system, at first he was only willing to allow simple-minded kittens and puppies and other dumb creatures to come into contact with his biggest secret, and even the old man Jia Daishan did not reveal even half of it.
Although Jia Daishan's injuries were depleted, ninety-nine percent of them could not be cured by the mediocre legion skill "healing" at that time.
But today's Jia Lian still regrets from time to time, regretting that he didn't try hard to save his old man!
Nowadays, the soul power required to increase the level of the legion is getting larger and larger. Even if he uses the current rolling operation of pulling people in batches and kicking people, the number of legion soldiers he can cultivate is limited.
Jia Lian estimates that even in ten or twenty years, the number of personal guards will reach 10,000, which is already an extremely optimistic situation.
In this case, he will need a large number of external forces sooner or later, although Wang Ziteng did end miserably in the original work.
But even with the help of favors and resources from the Rongguo Mansion, why was Wang Ziteng able to climb to the position of controlling the nine provinces, and finally entered the cabinet and became a cabinet bachelor, while Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen became such
Like?
It shows that at least this person's ability is very good, but since ancient times, the battles in the military have been much more direct and bloody than the battles between civil servants.
Therefore, in the original work, even if the Jia family in the sacred city was involved, Wang Ziteng still had insufficient background and ended up dying suddenly!
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It doesn't mean that because of Wang Xifeng, Jia Lian is completely relieved about Wang Ziteng. At present, he is just giving him a chance to serve.
The fiefdom's pie has been drawn for him, but whether he can eat it or not depends on Wang Ziteng's ability.
Not long after Wang Ziteng left, Wang Xifeng came to the hall again and sat beside Jia Lian dignifiedly.
"Master, how is it? What did my uncle say?"
"What else can I say? Wang Ziteng is considered to be quite capable among the founding nobles of our country. He is also your direct uncle, Feng'er. No matter what, I have to give him a chance.
But whether he can grasp it or not? It depends on him, Feng'er, you don't have to worry about what happens next!"
"Yes! I would be extremely grateful to you for giving the Wang family a chance.
Logically speaking, she is actually Jia's wife, so she really shouldn't...
I have already asked Sister Keqing for permission today. Can you stay here tonight?"
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At nightfall.
Jia Lian put his hands behind his head, lying on his back on Wang Xifeng's rosewood and peony moon-hole canopy bed, and carefully examined the azure gold woven curtain hanging on the bed.
There is a bronze lotus-carved three-legged incense burner beside the couch, which contains the plum blossom incense of Princess Sanwan Shouchun.
This incense is made by pounding agarwood, clove, chicken tongue, sandalwood, musk and patchouli, tonka, dipterocarp and other precious spices into fine powder, then adding refined honey and mixing evenly. The pill is like a thumb.
Same size.
Burn it in the incense burner, the aroma is refreshing, light and sweet but not cloying.
Jia Lian likes it very much...
Wang Xifeng stepped on the gold brocade coral carpet with her bare feet, and used a gold spoon to gently flick the wick on the rosewood lamp stand.
After bathing, only wear a middle coat and a thin layer of gauze.
Jia Lian raised his head and glanced at her, and couldn't move his eyes away anymore. What he was thinking at this moment was:
'Wow! She's so pretty!'
It’s a bit late, I’ve modified it!
I don’t know if there will be any adverse effects, so please bear with me.
