Immediately afterwards, someone shouted: "General Manager Zhang, please be polite! This is Huating Town, not your Canghai Road. If you are so presumptuous, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
"Rebellion, rebellion! What is your identity? You are a small role like a soldier and a crab general, but you dare to shout in front of me. Do you really think that my sword is at a disadvantage?"
"Hmph, although the official position of the last general is insignificant, the commander of the last general is Huatinghou, not your manager Zhang. How dare you try to touch me?"
"Wow, you're really bullying me. Someone, let me take down this bastard!"
"Anyone who dares to break into the town office will be captured by me!"
There was a commotion of footsteps, shouts and curses from both sides, and it was a chaotic mess.
Fang Jun in the main hall frowned: "Why is this Duke so crazy? Who provoked him?"
Ordinarily, a dignified prince must be more reserved, right? Zhang Liang's title is the highest in Huating Town. Even if he is unhappy with Fang Jun's people, he should still have some dignity. Fang Jun has just returned from overseas.
Wouldn't it be disrespectful for you to rush to the door so arrogantly?
Besides, Zhang Liang played a dirty role in the assassination in the rain. Even if Fang Jun has no evidence, don't you have some clues in your mind?
Pei Xingjian smiled "hehe" and said proudly: "That man has been having a very bad time recently. Back then, Mr. Marquis, you made a promise to His Majesty that Canghai Road would not use the Ministry of Civil Affairs and His Majesty's internal funds to allocate a penny. You
Rely on your own efforts and build an invincible navy for Your Majesty. It can be said that you have supported the Canghaidao General Mansion with your single hand. Now that Zhang Liang has picked the peaches and is enjoying the harvest, how can he have the nerve to ask for funding from the court? He doesn’t have the Marquis, please order.
With Shi Chengjin's ability, it was hard to live with an empty pocket, but how could one not spend money on a horse's chew? Zhang Liang had some friendship with the Yangxian Zhou family in the past, and the Yangxian Zhou family probably couldn't get in the way and secretly donated some.
The total amount of money and food was about 5,000 guan. Unfortunately, they were confiscated by Governor Su. Zhang Liang went to check on Governor Su several times, but he didn’t even see Governor Su’s face. I can’t see you here.
I’m back, and I must be here to ask for an explanation.”
Fang Jun understood clearly.
Zhang Liang occupied the magpie's nest and snatched the Canghai Road that he had created. There was still a lot of criticism in the court. Naturally, he had to achieve some achievements before he could straighten his back in front of His Majesty Li Er and shut up those civil servants and generals who criticized him.
.In this case, at least it cannot be worse than when Fang Jun was the general manager. Fang Jun not only did not ask for a penny from the court, but also created the "Salt Field", a profitable way to make money. Although the entire Canghai Road has limited strength
, but the Jiangnan Shipyard, Huating Town Terminal, Manufacturing Bureau and other departments under Fang Jun's name can all support Canghai Road unlimitedly.
However, now that Zhang Liang has become the general manager of Canghai Road, all the industries under Fang Jun's name have naturally been divested. Canghai Road exists in name only, leaving only dozens of shabby ships that Fang Jun doesn't want to take a look at, and a few
Hundreds of old, weak and disabled soldiers...
Under such circumstances, how could Zhang Liang have the dignity to ask the court for money?
As long as he opens his mouth, he is slapping himself in the face and admitting that he is not as good as Fang Jun.
Since it was the family members who supported him in taking the position of general manager, Zhang Liang's way to break the situation now is to seek the support of the family members.
Fang Jun asked: "Then the Zhou family of Yangxian is also a wealthy family in Jiangdong. What excuse did you use to deduct money and food from others? The Zhou family didn't ask for an explanation?"
Pei Xingjian said proudly: "What excuse do you need? Jiangnan is now our territory. We can seize it if we want. Who dares to speak? Even the governor of Suzhou kept silent. Who dares to babble when they are tired of living? Zhou has been silent all the time.
, I don’t intend to speak depending on the situation. Anyway, donating these things is not a favor. Since I donated it, even if I repay the favor, what does it have to do with them being detained by the navy? "
Fang Junxin said, "Aren't you talking nonsense?" The Suzhou governor had already been tied up on our ship. How could he help Zhou and Zhang Liang speak?
And Pei Xingjian seems a bit bloated...
I just don’t know if this is because he is proud of himself, or if the whole Huating Town has this mentality?
He reprimanded: "Nonsense! After all, the Yangxian Zhou family is also the major shareholder of Yantian, so it can be regarded as a partner. How can you deduct money and food from others and not even give an explanation? At any time, you must tell anyone.
rule."
Pei Xingjian was a little embarrassed and uneasy, and realized that he had forgotten what he was doing. Fang Jun was right, the rules must be followed, and you can't just do whatever you want. Otherwise, if everyone doesn't follow the rules, wouldn't it be chaos?
He quickly said: "My subordinates realize that they are wrong, and will discuss it with Governor Su later. I will definitely convince Mr. Zhou that he will have nothing to say."
Fang Jun nodded: "Have you thought about any excuses?"
Pei Xingjian said: "This... I haven't thought about it yet."
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "Let's just say that Zhou's cargo ship is suspected of smuggling. He wants to transport the goods, money and food on the ship to Goguryeo. He just stuffs a few swords or sets of armor into the cabin..."
Pei Xingjian was stunned.
"This... Mr. Hou, is that too cruel?"
Smuggling money and food is just fine, the worst case is confiscation and fines, but smuggling weapons and armor is a serious crime of capitalizing on the enemy, and it can even lead to the confiscation of your home!
Fang Jun glared and said: "Zhou clearly knew about the quarrel between us and Zhang Liang, but still wanted to fund and donate to Zhang Liang. That means he didn't take me seriously. In this case, we have to not only leave him speechless"
Say, and give him enough deterrence! Otherwise, if you can't support your favor today and provide money and food, will you be able to provide weapons and weapons tomorrow, or even send soldiers from the clan to help?"
Pei Xingjian understood that Fang Jun was trying to knock down the mountain and shock the tiger.
Since Zhou dares to help Zhang Liang secretly, I will torture you to death! Whoever dares to help Zhang Liang in the future must be prepared to be punished by Fang Jun.
"My subordinates will do it immediately, but this...have you seen me?" Pei Xingjian pointed outside. Zhang Liang was still yelling and scolding him in the yard. After all, he is the manager of the road, and he is the official of the country. The town office
The soldiers inside were quite cruel in what they said, but they didn't dare to take action seriously.
Fang Jun rolled his eyes: "I have to meet him when I see him? Who does he think he is! Go out and tell him that I haven't gotten up yet for my journey, so you should either go back first, or wait until I wake up."
Pei Xingjian twitched the corners of his mouth, cursing in his heart.
Who just taught me to behave according to the rules? In the blink of an eye, you no longer obey the rules. After all, that person is also a prince, but you asked him to wait until you wake up from sleep...
The most basic rules in officialdom are child's play in your eyes.
"Okay, my subordinates will go out and send this guy away..."
Pei Xingjian stood up and walked out.
Fang Jun was drinking tea leisurely and listening to what was going on outside.
Naturally, Zhang Liang was furious and yelling angrily...
Fang Jun suddenly felt relaxed.
I was almost killed by this old boy last time. Now I humiliated him and finally got out of my mouth. But as long as Zhang Liang continues to stay in Huating Town, one day I will dig a big hole for you and let you fall in and crawl out. Not coming out!
For a sinister guy like Zhang Liang, there is no need to pay attention to the rules of officialdom. If there is a chance to make this guy peel off his skin, Fang Jun will definitely be happy to see it happen and will push it without hesitation...
After a long while, Pei Xingjian came back with a smile.
"My subordinates will send an official letter to the nobles and merchants in Jiangnan right now, and summon them. The shipping department will be in operation ten days later."
Fang Jun nodded and said: "A group of merchants from Lin Yiguo will also arrive today. You need to arrange for people to receive them and formally inform all merchants that from the time when the Shipping Department starts operating, all merchants who have not been approved by the Shipping Department will be All trade involved in the war will be treated as smuggling. From now on, the Navy will begin patrolling along the sea route, from Laizhou, Shandong in the north, to Mingzhou in the south. Once any maritime trade is detected within this area, severe punishment will be imposed!"
"promise!"
Pei Xingjian responded loudly, feeling proud in his heart.
The operation of the Shipping Company in Huating Town can be regarded as unprecedented. From then on, business and trade will become more standardized. Merchants' affairs that have not been taken seriously since ancient times will be brought to the table and subject to strict control. They will no longer be able to do business casually in the past. The situation of wantonly suppressing merchants.
Moreover, Pei Xingjian knew that operating the Shipping Department was just the tip of the iceberg of Fang Jun's grand plan. From the establishment of the Shipping Department to standardizing commercial behavior, and then collecting commercial taxes nationwide, this was Fang Jun's ultimate goal!
As long as the commercial tax begins to be collected, it will definitely bring abundant revenue to the national treasury. Then there will be enough money and food, and the powerful Huben army of the Tang Dynasty will no longer have to worry about food and baggage. Who else in the world can be a rival?
The unprecedented prosperity has begun!
In such a turbulent and unprecedented situation, wouldn't it be an eternal opportunity for our men to show their talents?
At this moment, Pei Xingjian was extremely ambitious!