Uncle Cai's face suddenly turned paler, and beads of sweat began to form and flow down.
Wang Yan saw him at the side and took over the topic: "Master Hou, just now we were discussing how to transport grain to Shaanxi. But there are many thieves and bandits there, and we are worried about not being safe!"
When the housekeepers heard this, they felt happy and nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, the common people like us are worried!"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, it turned out to be like this. The disaster in Shaanxi was serious, and disaster relief was urgently needed. If the private self-regulated commodity transportation can operate normally, no matter what, the disaster will be alleviated to a certain extent.
But if there are thieves, the caravan will not dare to go there. The amount of goods entering will be reduced, and the disaster will not be alleviated. If there are more thieves, the caravan will not dare to go there. This has become an endless cycle.
He frowned and asked, "Why don't you seek help from the government?"
The stewards looked at each other and did not dare to answer. It took a certain amount of courage to say something bad about the government in front of the government.
This was the second time Wang Yan had dealt with Zhong Jinwei, and he understood Zhong Jinwei's kindness better than them, unlike other officials. Therefore, he replied to Zhong Jinwei and said: "Master Marquis, they can't afford the government to send out troops to escort, that, that
It’s a small business, not enough to deal with on the road.”
When Wang Yan spoke, he did not dare to be too straightforward, but he conveyed his meaning to Zhong Jinwei.[
Zhong Jinwei sighed secretly after hearing this, but this phenomenon is actually reasonable. If the local officials in the Ming Dynasty truly made decisions for the people and thought about the people instead of seeking personal gain, the world would not be what it is now.
On the surface, he remained calm and said to the people who were still kneeling on the ground: "Okay, I'm about to go to Shaanxi. You follow us. The White Guards will be here to keep you safe, and we won't accept you at all."
No fee. But there’s one condition.”
After the conversation between Wang Yan and Zhongxing Hou, Uncle Cai calmed down and knew that he had just escaped a disaster thanks to Wang Yan.
Now I heard that Zhong Jinwei said that he would escort them for free. It was such a cheap thing. I didn't know if the conditions would be difficult to achieve. He replied with a little fear: "Please show me, Lord Marquis."
Uncle Cai and these housekeepers had the same mentality at this time, and they did not dare to refuse directly. Zhongxing Hou helped them solve the problems they raised, but if they asked them again, it would be easy for people to suspect that what they just said was not the truth.
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At this time, they were afraid that Marquis Zhongxing would discover that their original purpose was to trade with Fan Yongdou. Otherwise, the army would be here and they would be able to capture them all in the blink of an eye, without even affecting their family and the master's family.
"After you arrive in Shaanxi, you must sell in designated places, and you are not allowed to raise prices or ask for high prices. I guarantee that I can make you a profit, but you cannot make too much of the victims' hard-earned money. In addition, if the victims are within your reasonable profit
If you can't afford it within the area, the government will provide real money to buy it, so you won't go all the way in vain, how about that?" Zhong Jinwei didn't want to force them, so he asked them with a smile.
What Zhongxinghou said is not exaggerated. It is reasonable and reasonable whether speaking from the standpoint of the government or from the standpoint of doing business.
It's just that the housekeepers originally wanted to make a lot of money, but if they followed the conditions stated by Zhongxing Hou, they would not make as much money as expected, so they were a little hesitant.
Gu Baichuan, who was on the side, had long disliked this group of people. When he saw that Marquis Zhongxing had offered a very generous offer, the group of people were still hesitating and couldn't help shouting: "Why, you're not satisfied yet?"
These housekeepers had been scolded by Gu Baichuan once before, and now they were scolded again. Looking at each other's slightly angry eyes, they realized that this was a Dongchang fan who was more ruthless than Jin Yiwei. They were so frightened that they nodded quickly, but for a moment they said
Speechless.
Although there are many people close to Datong Mansion who have seen the world, none of them have been repeatedly suppressed by Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanyu in a short period of time.
"Master Hou, the common people just made some money thanks to Master Hou, and they also want to go to Shaanxi. The common people are determined not to make any profit and do their part for the victims of Shaanxi." Wang Yan was touched by the words of Zhongxing Hou.
, not only for the sake of the Shaanxi disaster victims, but also for the sake of businessmen like them, I came up with the idea of doing a good deed, which can be regarded as accumulating blessings for myself.
The housekeepers secretly complained after hearing this. Wang Yan said that if they still care about high profits, it would be too inhumane in comparison.
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, a sincere smile appeared on his face and he said to Wang Yan: "Yes, there were Shanxi merchants who collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country in the Ming Dynasty, but there were also Shanxi merchants like you who were compassionate and compassionate. What is your name?" [
Wang Yan was very happy to be praised by Marquis Zhongxing, and replied: "The common people have a low surname of Wang, but the name is Yan."
The housekeepers did not dare to be negligent at this time. What if it was too late and Wang Yan got excited and said that all his goods had been donated? So, these housekeepers agreed to go to Shaanxi one after another, leaving Wang Yan without a chance to speak.
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Zhong Jinwei didn't think too much. If these businessmen can enter Shaanxi, they can alleviate the disaster in Shaanxi to a certain extent, which can be regarded as a kind of private disaster relief.
He said to these housekeepers: "I will stay in Datong Mansion for a few more days. You can take the food to Datong Mansion first, and we will set off together when I finish my work."
After finishing speaking, he turned to Gu Baichuan and said, "Ask Xie Dong to send some royal guards to help them go to Datong Mansion, so as not to cause trouble on the way."
"Yes, Lord Marquis." Gu Baichuan agreed, then called a sergeant and went to the front to deliver the order.
When the housekeepers heard this, they secretly complained, but there was nothing they could do. It seemed impossible to reduce the number of cars.
Zhong Jinwei cupped his hands in front of these butlers and said, "That's it, see you later."
Then he stopped stopping and urged the horse forward.
"Farewell to the Marquis of Zhongxing." Wang Yan shouted first and led the housekeepers to bid farewell to Zhong Jinwei.
Zhong Jinwei was thinking while urging his horse forward, and said nothing for a while.
Gu Baichuan hesitated to speak behind Zhong Jinwei, but finally couldn't help but said to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Marquis, I see that the words of this group of businessmen are not true, I'm afraid there is some inside story."
Zhong Jinwei turned to look at him, smiled and said: "If we care about everything, we will be in trouble. The officials of Ming Dynasty, the army of Ming Dynasty, the businessmen of Ming Dynasty, and even the people of Ming Dynasty all have various problems. We are now
We can only focus on the big ones and let go of the small ones, and solve the big problems first."
After hearing this, Gu Baichuan said nothing and sighed inwardly. Ma Xianglin beside him also looked thoughtful.
After a while, Zhong Jinwei turned to Gu Baichuan and said: "After arriving in Datong Mansion, go to the local government and issue a notice saying that the army will escort merchants to Shaanxi for free to do business. The conditions are the same as before. There will be more merchants.
In the past, disaster areas would have an extra supply of supplies."
"Yes, Lord Marquis." Gu Baichuan responded with clasped fists.
"There are a lot of materials in Fan Yongdou's warehouse that can be used in the disaster area, but the journey is too far and we are in a hurry, so we can't transport them." Zhong Jinwei sighed.
"Master Marquis, we still have to pay the army and exterminate the bandits, so we can't take care of too many things." Ma Xianglin persuaded Zhong Jinwei on the side.
"Master Hou, don't you have a plan to send some of the victims to Zhangjiakou? The materials there can also be used for disaster relief." Gu Baichuan also reminded at the same time.
"Okay, forget it, let's go, let's pay Datong Mansion's military pay first." Zhong Jinwei cheered up, stopped thinking about it, and urged his horse forward.
After the army had passed, the people in the convoy began to stand up, but their legs and feet were sore, and it took a long time before they could stand firm.
"Uncle Cai, everyone, I have to say goodbye. I have to go home quickly and prepare to buy some things before meeting you all." Wang Yan said goodbye to the housekeepers with excitement on his face.
Although the housekeepers complained a little about Wang Yan's behavior in front of Zhongxing Hou, they did not dare to show it at this time. Wang Yan not only solved their siege and saved them from potential danger, but he was now in front of Zhongxing Hou.
If those who have registered are unhappy with Wang Yan now, and they tell him in front of Marquis Zhongxing that Jin Yiwei, Dongchang Fanfu, etc., have not come over to arrest them, they are collaborating with the enemy and treason.
The crime of beheading.
The housekeepers had to smile and send Wang Yan off respectfully.
After a while, the remaining Jin Yiwei came from the back of the car and urged the housekeepers to go to Datong Mansion.
Time passed very quickly. Zhong Jinwei only stayed in Datong Mansion for three days. He finished his business of paying wages and set off.
After hearing the reputation of Marquis Zhongxing, the businessmen joined some, but the time was too short, and the number and scale were less than Zhong Jinwei expected.
Zhong Jinwei didn't wait any longer, and ordered eight hundred soldiers from Datong Prefecture to escort behind the caravan. He and the Baigan Army cleared the way in front and headed for Shaanxi.