Yang Fan's carriage stopped at the square in front of Taibai Tower, the largest restaurant in Zunhua.
When Yang Fan got off the car, he saw Wei Bancheng, his son Wei Fugui, and more than 300 people greeting him at the door.
"Brother Wei, long time no see." Yang Fan walked up quickly, reached out his hand, held Wei Bancheng's arm and patted him.
Wei Bancheng was a little embarrassed and said nonchalantly: "Your Excellency, just call me Lao Wei. How dare you be your eldest brother?"
Yang Fan was stunned and laughed loudly: "Brother Wei, you were such a generous person back then. Why are you so angry now? Do you think you don't recognize me as a brother? We are still brothers. Just call me Brother Yang."
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Wei Bancheng smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, as a brother, I can take care of you. What happened today, alas, is really true."
Yang Fan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I just want to talk to them. Brother, don't blame yourself."
Yang Fan turned his head and saw that the little fat man seemed to have lost a lot of weight, and his height had grown a lot in the past two years.
The little guy is thirteen years old this year. Although his face is still green, he tries his best to look like a young adult.
Yang Fan pinched his cheeks affectionately with his hands.
The little fat man said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Yang, I am no longer a child."
Yang Fan and Wei Bancheng laughed.
The three of them turned around and looked at the dark crowd of shopkeepers and stewards behind them.
These people were a little uneasy at first, but they were relieved when they saw that Yang Fan behaved very close to the local Wei family father and son. It was obvious that their relationship was extraordinary and they had a good personal relationship.
What they fear most is Yang Fan's official power, and they really have no bargaining capital.
Yang Fan's current actual status is equivalent to that of Jin Yiwei's second-in-command. Although he does not care about anything, Yang Fan has never been to the Jin Yiwei Yamen's office for a day.
Everyone knows that the head of Jinyiwei is the commander of Jinyiwei, and the leader of Jinyiwei is Luo Yangxing. Although Yang Fan has a high official rank, he is not responsible for actual work. In fact, he is just a decoration.
However, Yang Fan defeated Duke Wei and became very popular among the Jinyiwei. Although all his people quit the Jinyiwei, Yang Fan's accumulated prestige was very high.
Even Luo Yangxing had his support and killed Tian Ergen and his group before he could secure his seat.
Even if Yang Fan is a decoration, it is the most advanced decoration in Jinyiwei.
Taking care of them is effortless.
"Haha, Brother Yang has been in Zunhua for two years. Brother, you are relatively low-key and don't like to socialize. You basically don't know all the prominent people in Zunhua. How about I introduce you to you today.
"Wei Bancheng said with a red face.
Yang Fan gave them courteous treatment today, making him very face-saving in front of these prominent figures in Zunhua.
Even a few local cowards who usually had nothing to do with him looked at him with some fear. It made him feel as comfortable as drinking ice water on a dog day in summer.
King Zhou Tianwang and Wang Sanchi are the two forces second only to him. No matter how big or small things are, if Wei Bancheng supports them, they will definitely oppose them.
Today I discovered that Wei Bancheng actually had Jin Yiwei as his backer. He was so frightened that he almost urinated blood on the spot. His face turned pale.
"But it depends on Brother Wei's arrangement." Yang Fan nodded humbly.
"This is Mr. Wang Yutian, the uncle of Mr. Wang Yingzhi, the governor of Shuntian." Wei Bancheng introduced.
Yang Fanxin said, this old man is not a simple man, he is the uncle of the most powerful local governor.
When I looked carefully, I saw that the old man was in his sixties, dressed in a military uniform. His face was clear, and he seemed to have a certain air of immortality.
Governor Wang was a native of Ye County, Shandong Province. He was previously the head of the Ministry of Household Affairs. He secretly reported to Wei Zhongxian, and within three years he was promoted to the position of censor of Youdu, until he became the governor of Jiliao.
However, this Wang Yingzhi (voiced by Xie) was not a good person. He got here by secretly fawning over Wei Zhongxian. He was a lurking eunuch in the Donglin Party. Lin Yueru knew his details very well.
This man paid many visits to the court and made bets on both ends. When Duke Wei fell, he was not exposed.
This person is extremely corrupt and can be very troublesome.
Recently, he has been engaged in clearing the army. He is cleaning up the guards and camps in the 24 counties of Shuntian Prefecture. Checking the actual number of soldiers, inspecting warehouses, weapons and equipment, etc.
If officers at all levels don't give him any benefits, I'm afraid they will be punished by him.
This year there was a lot of excitement here in Zunhua. This is also the reason why Yang Fan is unwilling to come to Zunhua. Yang Fan has read historical records and found that next year his Qing army would cause a big mess.
Using the name of the Qing army, he not only accepted bribes on a large scale, but also deducted a total of 500,000 taels of silver from the army. The soldiers had no way to survive and gathered together to mutiny. All the soldiers in the three camps took off their scarves and went down to the beacon tower, causing chaos. Next year they would be captured
Chongzhen was beheaded.
He was replaced by Donglin Party member Wang Yuanya
The next governor of Shuntian is Wang Yuanya, a serious Donglin Party member. In order to rectify the Donglin Party, Duke Wei organized and compiled the "Donglin Party Membership Examination" for a total of 309 people. Wang Yuanya was among them.
Wang Yuanya was a native of Taiyuan, Shanxi, and was a Jinshi in the Jiachen Branch in the 32nd year of Wanli. Before coming to Zunhua to serve as governor of Shuntian, he served as a Yuanwai Lang in the Ministry of War.
Yang Fan cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Wang, it's a pleasure to meet you. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"I don't dare. I'm just a businessman, but I'm not allowed to call you sir."
Wei Bancheng introduced again: "This is shopkeeper Wang Chong, the nephew of Wang Yuanwai Lang of the Ministry of War."
Wang Chong, a young man in his mid-20s, raised his hands and said, "I have seen General Yang."
Yang Fanxin said that it was no coincidence that this Wang Chong was the nephew of Wang Yuanya who would replace Wang Yingzhi as the next governor of Shuntian next year.
"No need to be polite. Shopkeeper Wang is young and promising. He is truly a talented person." Yang Fan cupped his hands and said.
"This is Shopkeeper Li Youtian and Li Youtian, the brother-in-law of Lord Yu Anxing, governor of Jiliao." Wei Bancheng continued to introduce.
Yang Fanxin said that the Governor was almost at the station.
Yu Anxing has a very high status and is senior enough. He is on the same level as Yuandu in terms of official title. One is the Governor of Jiliao and the other is the Superintendent of Jiliao. They are on the same level. And both of them hold the title of Yuandu Yushi of the Inspectorate.
The title of Minister of the Ministry of War.
Although Yuan Chonghuan was said to be in control of Governor Ji Liao, in fact, matters had to be discussed. This was very unfavorable for Yuan Chonghuan to regain power. But the opportunity soon came.
Next year, Wang Yingzhi may be fooling around, and it may be someone from the Donglin Party who is behind the scenes.
The Qing military movement eventually led to the Zunhua Mutiny.
Wang Yingzhi was arrested by Chongzhen, and the Jin Yiwei took him to Beijing with the lock of a prison car. He was executed the next year. The governor was also taken advantage of by Yuandudu.
The next governor was replaced by Liu Ce. Liu Ce's qualifications were much worse and he could only obey Yuan Chonghuan's orders.
Yang Fan knew that it was customary to introduce these people first. They were all prominent figures on the stage. But Yang Fan was not interested in them. Next year, all the backers would quit their classes. They would not be able to stay around for long.
China has a tradition since ancient times. The wealth that comes from power will naturally belong to the new power after the change of power. They are not worthy of Yang Fan's investment and cultivation.
Wei Bancheng then introduced a circle of relatives, nephews, and heads of domestic slaves of officials. Then he turned around and introduced the second echelon behind them.
Yang Fan cheered up at this time and listened carefully to Wei Bancheng's introduction. These people were all real businessmen and workshop owners. They were the people Yang Fan needed.
