Fang Ba's real name is Fang Jiucheng. He is called Fang Ba Ye because he is ranked eighth. He is a famous gangster in the Chaoyang Gate area of Dongcheng. He has never known Chang Yu before fighting. He pulled all the gangsters from the Forty-Nine City over to worship Chang Yu.
, and then suddenly became a shareholder of Huangshang Octopus.
Since the establishment of the Octopus Chamber of Commerce, the Thirteen Taibao have performed their own duties. Some stayed in the capital to handle business, some went out to be responsible for procurement and transportation, and some were responsible for liaison business. Fang Ba was sent to Fujian by Chang Yu to contact Zheng Zhilong.
He also made great contributions in the war against famine.
So I was very happy to see Fang Ba Changyu, whom I had not seen for several months, and gave him a big hug: "I have worked hard during this period, Bago."
Fang Ba was excited, nervous, and even more at a loss when he called Bage: "Master Du Gong, you can't call me this, I can't call you this, how can I bear it?"
When Fang Ba lost a fight with Chang Yu and recognized his master, he didn't know Chang Yu's specific identity and thought he was just a palace eunuch with a strong backing. Then he learned that he was the admiral of Dongchang, and then he became the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty with his illustrious military exploits!
"Hey, what's going on? Could it be that our fight was in vain, or is it that Brother Bage is now a royal merchant and looks down on me, a little eunuch?" Chang Yu joked, and Fang Ba quickly waved his hand: "The Governor is joking, joking,
Come on, stop teasing my brother."
He also knew that Chang Yu was too down-to-earth and arrogant, and even had a charlatanism about him, so he couldn't get along with him in an inherent way of thinking, so he took advantage of the situation and became brothers with him. However, Zheng Chenggong next to him was shocked and jumped over.
I couldn't understand the little eunuch in front of me anymore, and Fang Ba also looked at him differently. I thought he was just an errand boy in Dongchang after having been together for so long, but I didn't expect that he and the big eunuch were brothers. They were hiding deep enough.
The three of them went to the hall to talk. The maid served tea. Chang Yu asked about the situation in Tongzhou. Zheng Chenggong and Fang Ba talked about everything in detail.
The three people in the hall were chatting about business, and the house was already busy. Although it was just a family banquet, it was unusual for other people. There were nearly a hundred attendants, friends and servants, and some of them were very lively.
There was a sudden noise in the front yard, and the three people in the hall looked sideways. It turned out that there were guests coming to the door. Jiang Yiping, Wang Haichuan, Yang Tianwu and others from the Twelve Taibao came together. Chang Yu hurried down the hall to greet them, welcomed them into the hall, and exchanged greetings.
Introduction by Zheng Chenggong.
The Zheng family was originally a pirate and had his own way of making friends with Jianghu people.
While the people in the hall were talking, another group of people came outside, but it was a group of personal servants from the yamen. Three uncles and nephews of Chen Wangting, Wuzhong, Qiao Sanxiu, brother and sister Song Luoshu, Wang Lang, Li Bingxiao, Jiang Fa, and Wang Zhengnan
, as well as Monk Haihong, Wu Shu, Sujing, Lianxin and even the mute Chang Bian.
These people were not only Chang Yu's personal attendants but also elite members of the Dongchang Yamen. They had protected his safety and had gone into battle with him.
The Twelve Taibao were not all present, and half of them were away on official business and did not have time to return to Beijing for the holidays. After all, the business volume of the Octopus Chamber of Commerce was large and heavy at this time. In addition to purchasing and retail sales, they were also responsible for transporting military rations to the northwest.
The outsourcing of the military grain business allowed the court to save the tedious process of procurement and transportation, thereby greatly saving manpower, material resources, energy and time, greatly improving efficiency and saving costs. Everyone in the court agreed with this, but of course some of them complained in their hearts. After all, business outsourcing
Let them have no money to make.
Government projects have been a business that businessmen have been rushing to do since ancient times, because they can make sure profits without losing money and can also build relationships. Octopus is uniquely positioned to be close to the water, first come first served, and the military grain business is included in the business. The profits are huge and it also creates a large number of labor positions.
It has provided employment to thousands of people and kept thousands of households from starving to death.
It not only saved manpower and material resources for the court, but also provided jobs. The court was very happy about this. It was Ye Longyan who was very happy. In addition, Chang Yu secretly worked hard for the court to settle the money and never defaulted on it. Ningyuan fought, Baoding
Guard wars, Tatar pursuit and suppression wars, each battle is completed, and the payment is made in cash.
"Thanks to Mr. Du, when the dividends are distributed at the end of the year, all the brothers will have full pockets." Jiang Yiping laughed loudly in the hall, and the rest of the crowd shouted. Chang Yu said blankly: "It's all achieved by your own efforts. We
All you earn is hard-earned money."
This is absolutely true. The original Octopus was a joint venture between twelve gangsters in the capital. They mobilized their subordinates to go around purchasing, and then traveled across mountains and rivers to deliver food to war zones. Not only did they eat and sleep in the open, they also had to face bandits and defeated armies... To put it bluntly,
All this money is earned with your head in mind.
In the hall, Chang Yu, Jiang Yiping and other partners were discussing business details, and all the attendants in the courtyard were also chatting enthusiastically. While introducing new colleagues, they were chatting about their experiences. The people in the arena were very happy, and they soon became good brothers.
Qiao Sanxiu was holding Qiao Heling in the yard and talking lovingly. Mrs. Qiao was smiling at the side, sometimes turning to look at the father and son, and sometimes listening to Little Apple talking about what she had seen in the palace. The red lady was joking next to her:
"I like the palace so much, do you want to live in it?"
Little Apple shook her head: "Brother Chang said that the people inside are very pitiful and cannot leave the palace before they are twenty-five years old..."
"Who said you were asked to be a palace maid? You can be a crown princess or a princess?" Red Lady continued to joke, and Little Apple immediately blushed: "Aunt Hong..."
The injuries of Wu Zhong and others have recovered to some extent. At this time, Da Ma Jin Dao sat in the yard and said to everyone: "This time I went south to suppress thieves. It was so boring. I almost didn't have a chance to play, but it's good to pick it up."
"A disciple," he said, shouting to Chang Bian who was busy with his servants: "Come here, who told you to work?"
"Hey, good guy, he's so tall," everyone exclaimed.
"Hey, that monk..." Song Luoyu saw Haihong's surprised look and pointed out his hand. Song Luoshu quickly hissed: "Don't be rude, that's a Shaolin eminent monk with transcendent Buddhist teachings and superb martial arts skills."
"High?" Song Luoyu raised an eyebrow: "Is it higher than Wuzhong?"
"Oh, we haven't even finished yet, and we've already started giving money to Old Wu." The Chen family brothers took the lead in making noises, and everyone roared. Song Luoyu's face turned red immediately, and Wu Zhong was not happy to hear this: "What are you doing, what are you doing?"
The crowd laughed even louder: "You are so protective even before you have passed through the door..."
Wuzhong, when will you marry Luo Yu?
That's right, before leaving Beijing, didn't you say that you would get married when you came back?
And Luo Shu, when did the princess of Qingzhou Mansion get married...
Everyone was making a fuss. Under the eaves of the corridor, Su Jing grabbed Lian Xin and asked, "Are you being bullied these days?"
"Master, the people around the Governor treat me very well, and I am not bullied." Su Jing said, looking around: "You will stay in this courtyard from now on."
"It's quite nice here. It's big and spacious and there are so many people and lively people." Lian Xin said happily, then she sighed plainly: "That's all, you are not going to be in the world of martial arts after all."
At dusk, when Chang Mansion was bustling with activity, Lao Hu hurried into the lobby of the Hou Mansion: "Duke, the Crown Prince is here..."
The voice was not loud, but the whole house was surprised. Chang Yu stood up quickly and led everyone to greet him. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, he saw several horses outside. First, a black-headed boy jumped off his horse and grinned at him: "I just entered the city and heard you yesterday.
I just wish I didn't make it in time for the housewarming, so I'm here to say hello to you during the holidays." He rushed over and hugged Chang Yu, with tears falling down.
This black charcoal head is none other than Chang Yu's biggest fan, Prince Zhu Cixiang, who has been observing the sentiments of the people for more than a month.
In more than a month, the young man saw too many sufferings among the people, which had an unparalleled impact on his heart. He also understood Chang Yu's previous teachings in the shortest possible time, and his heart matured instantly.
A few days ago, when he was in Shandong, he received an order from Emperor Chongzhen to return to Beijing to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was difficult to disobey the imperial edict. Zhu Cixiang counted the days and hurriedly returned. After dark and locking up, he entered the city. As soon as he entered the city, he asked the person who greeted him, Chang Yu, to come back.
When he learned that Chang Yu had been back for a few days and that he was organizing a housewarming party yesterday, Zhu Cixiang only hated himself for not coming back a day earlier and missing the opportunity to cheer him on.
Seeing that it was getting late, I wanted to go out of the palace to see Chang Yu tomorrow, but I heard that Chang Yu was going to leave the capital tomorrow for business, so I gritted my teeth and went straight to Chang's Mansion to see Chang Yu without entering the palace.
The reason why Zhu Cihong has such a deep love for Chang Yu is very easy to understand: Chang Yu's influence on him was too great and deep.
Imagine a teenage boy who grew up in a deep palace. He was exposed to the great Confucian scholars and the Four Books and Five Classics every day, or was scolded by his strict father. Even with the favor of Queen Zhou, he still felt very lonely.
That's right, he has no friends!
There is no friendship.
He doesn't know what the outside world is like.
Until the appearance of Chang Yu, from the very beginning with his super fighting power to brutally tormenting his personal servants, to the gods entrusting him with dreams, to the time and time again turning the tide and supporting the immortality of the Zhu family dynasty, the impact on his soul was incomparable, and
Chang Yu teaches him by words and deeds every day, and under the influence of subtle influences, he has long regarded Chang Yu as a god in his heart and is his most loyal and intimate friend.
Even though he was the prince of the Ming Dynasty.
But he is just a teenager.
Chang Yu took him gambling, taught him boxing, and taught him how to form a football team, but more importantly, he told him how to be a wise king in the future due to the suffering of the people.
Chang Yu said that you should go out of the palace to see the world and the sufferings of the people.
Then he went out and saw everything Chang Yu asked him to see. He was so sad that he was hysterical every day, but he couldn't hold back from crying. But after seeing Chang Yu today, he couldn't hold it back anymore, regardless of everyone's eyes.
, threw herself directly into Chang Yu’s arms and cried loudly.
Chang Yu waved his hand, and the people behind him who were kneeling to greet the prince quickly got up and rushed into the house. There were even a few people in the alley who whispered to the neighbors who were probing their heads to go back to their houses.
"I've been suffering these days." Chang Yu patted Zhu Cixiang's back and sighed softly. Zhu Cixiang didn't reply and just kept sobbing. He wasn't crying because of any suffering. He didn't even know why he was crying, but
He couldn't control his emotions after meeting Chang Yu.
After crying for a long time, Zhu Cixiang finally stopped, rubbing his eyes in embarrassment: "I haven't grown up after all."
"Adults also have emotions, not to mention you are just a child." Chang Yu said softly, and Zhu Cixiang laughed: "It's as if you are not a child."
Chang Yu laughed and put his arm around his shoulders: "Let's go and talk inside."
"No." Zhu Cixi struggled for a moment: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's getting late. I have to go back to the palace quickly and can't keep my father waiting. I just heard that you are leaving Beijing tomorrow, and I don't know when I will see you again, so
I thought I would come to see you first, and you also know that it will be difficult for me once I return to the palace." Chang Yu finally reacted and slapped his head: "Forget about this, Your Highness, please return to the palace quickly and don't miss important events.
I will see you in the palace after I return to the capital." After saying that, he helped Zhu Cixiang onto the horse, holding the reins and walking towards the entrance of the alley.
"Where are you going out of Beijing?" Zhu Cixiang asked.
"Go to Shanhaiguan to ask for food for Zu Dashou. There is a heavy snowfall outside the pass, so we have to collect some food for him." Chang Yu said while holding the horse, Zhu Cixiang's eyes narrowed: "I also want to go outside the pass.
have a look".
Chang Yu's heart moved: "Then you go back to the palace and tell the emperor, maybe the emperor will agree."
"But what if you don't allow it?" Zhu Cixi sighed: "I'm afraid it will be inconvenient if we are too close."
Chang Yu knew his worries. Chongzhen was in his prime at this time and did not want to abdicate early. It would be better if the prince and Chang Yu didn't have the intention. If they had the intention, they could easily overthrow him.
Because he knew Chang Yu's ability, it would not be difficult to support the prince to ascend to power.
So it's impossible for you to say that he was unguarded.
"You are still young. At least in the past few years, the emperor... will not have too much influence." Chang Yu smiled: "You can talk about it when you return to the palace. If the emperor disagrees, I will try again tomorrow morning."
Zhu Cihong was overjoyed, and Chang Yu sent him to the entrance of the alley. The two said goodbye, one returned home and the other returned to the palace.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, some people are happy and some are worried.