The memorial and the confession were sent to the capital in the form of a flying eagle. It only took six days for the eagle to fly back and forth between Ninggu Pagoda and the capital.
But more than half a month has passed and there is still no movement.
On the contrary, news came frequently about Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi)'s two villains: they passed through the border and killed generals and soldiers, implemented the policy of "leaving no grass behind" in the red-haired ghosts and Japanese strongholds, and even dug three feet into the ground to search for property.
Even the ants' legs are used to extract oil.
Wealth and goods were sent back in a steady stream, and more than ten chief bookkeepers of Xidejun were smiling from ear to ear every day.
When the cannon goes off, there is a thousand taels of gold.
What is the war about?
It's silver.
They are all old masters in the army. They have been planning for the army's finances for many years. When the army is sent out, they always ask for money from the court. I have never seen such an army. They all eat so much that they feel embarrassed.
Take the initiative to propose to the Governor to contribute a large sum to the imperial court.
These veteran killers, even Lan Qiu Ba, sometimes feel embarrassed, which is quite new.
Those who were selected as "bandit soldiers" were all ruthless characters in the army.
If you don't do it ruthlessly, you can't commit murder and swindle goods!
The goods were carried into the military camp in baskets and boxes, all numbered.
As soon as they arrived, they were separated by the sergeants in an orderly manner, clearly distinguishing which ones were handed over to the army and which ones were reserved for individuals.
The Governor didn't want even half of it, but Ming Yan and the people from the trading company set up more than ten large tents to collect all kinds of goods.
They are all brand new banknotes from the big bank.
At this time, the governor and the supervisor were fishing on the Hulan River.
The Hulan River was three feet frozen, so the two built a large tent on the river that blocked off the entire river, and planned to light a stove inside and eat shabu-shabu.
The guards had already dug two fish holes, and everyone could see the fish below, but the two adults kept chatting.
What's the point of chatting when you're fishing?
The two fishing holes are very close to each other, making it easy for the two adults to talk while fishing.
Finally I sat down on the tiger leather chair.
Master Aobai did not touch the fishing rod, looked at Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) and said: "Master Xiaojia is doing a good business... Needless to say those gold sand and silver ingots... Just the ginseng, deer antlers and furs brought into the customs are worth at least as much as
Five times... If you don’t want half of the benefits of the stolen goods, those soldiers will be grateful and will sell the goods to your family... In this way, other companies will have no business to do..."
"Including Mr. Zhongtang's business firm?"
"Let's run a small business to support our family..."
"Master Zhongtang, according to the laws of the Qing Dynasty, bannermen are not allowed to do business."
"Although your family is in a coat of clothing, isn't it still considered a member of the flag? Mr. Governor, you seem to only allow the state officials to set fires, but not the common people to light lamps..."
Obai's leopard eyes widened and his hoarse voice raised an entire octave.
"Master Zhongtang, you may have forgotten that I also have another position, the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I am responsible for doing business, making money for the royal family, and buying and selling all the wealth in the world."
"You, the manager, are useless. Have you ever worked for a day..."
At this point, I can’t say any more. Even if it’s a false position, it’s still a position. It’s natural to talk about and do things now.
Seeing Ao Bai's embarrassment, Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) immediately changed the topic, looked at the two fishing holes and said: "Master Zhongtang, we are here to fish, but the topic has gone too far. Let's have a fishing competition, as long as you
If you catch more fish than me, how about I give 10% of the shares of all the trading companies in the Northeast to Mr. Zhongtang?"
Hearing this, Obai's eyes lit up.
He had already found out that the Jia family had twelve large businesses in the Northeast, and their business scope covered all aspects of clothing, food, housing and transportation. The annual income of the fur business alone reached two million taels of silver...
"What if you win?"
Looking at the big man in front of him, Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) thought to himself: "It is rumored that Obai never said a word about losing in his life. It seems to be true. Instead of saying that I lost, he said that you won..."
"If Master Zhongtang doesn't win, how about you tell Master Yi Bilong all the situation?"
"You want to deal with Ye Bilong?"
"It's not about dealing with people...it's not the tiger's intention to hurt the tiger, it's the tiger's intention to hurt the heart..."
"Okay, even if there is no such bet, I will tell you..."
The two looked at each other and smiled, and this was considered an "offensive and defensive alliance."
The guards had already prepared small fishing rods with baits on them, and Obai immediately fished, and soon he caught several fish.
On the other hand, Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) didn't let his guards put on the bait. He threw a few fish into the fish hole and then stood up and wandered around.
Seeing Master Obai looking at him with a joking look, Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) walked back and said, "Fishing is a very simple thing..."
After saying that, he ordered his guards to pour the hot water that had been prepared into the fish hole. The guards on the side received the order and immediately started frying wheat noodles. After a while, the tent was filled with the aroma of wheat.
Just when Obai and his guards looked confused, a black fish about half a foot long jumped out from the fish hole of Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi).
After the first one, there was the second, the third, the fourth... After a while, dozens of large and small snakehead fish jumped out of the fish hole, rolling a few times on the ice bank and then stopped moving.
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Seeing this, Obai threw the fishing rod and said with a smile: "Master Xiao Jia's fishing method is quite unique...you win."
"Hahaha...I didn't win against Master Zhongtang...Didn't I agree to go fishing? I don't count it as fishing, it can only be regarded as luring fish. The treasures and jade will lure the fish, and those who are willing will take the bait..."
"A willing person takes the bait!"
"I have to pay 10% of the shares to Master Zhongtang..."
"If you have any conditions, please ask Mr. Jia."
"Although I am the governor of the Northeast, I am a man of little words. I still hope that Mr. Zhongtang can help me with matters related to the Northeast."
"Okay, I will give you our full help... Mr. Xiao Jia has a lofty plan... It seems like we old guys should retire."
"I'm joking... I still hope Master Zhongtang can give me guidance on many matters. Besides, is Master Zhongtang willing to step back?"
After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled again.
Master Obai said: "I heard that Master Xiao Jia has learned Go newly, and I also learned a few moves in this hall. Let's learn from each other. How about it?"
At this time, the personal guards came in to report that in the year of Emperor Yao, Xue Pan led the "bandit army" to fully occupy Sakhalin Island.
Baoyu (Ran Xiaoshi) said softly while picking up fish from the ice: "The younger generation has taken it."
When Ao Bai heard the news, his eyes brightened at first, and then he looked sad. He sighed and said: "Taking Sakhalin is both a good thing and a bad thing... There is no way around it."
(Why taking Sakhalin is both a good thing and a bad thing, please see the breakdown in the next round.)
