Chapter 268 The list of medicinal materials in Ding Zhis hand
Ding Zhi hesitated for a moment, with tangled eyes, and tentatively said, "Don't spread these words, otherwise the three of us will be in big trouble."
His words made Huang An and Chen Yu's eyes suddenly light up, and the gossip souls burned in their bones.
The two nodded hurriedly and agreed in unison.
"Speak quickly, tell me quickly, I promise not to tell anyone!"
While Huang An was speaking, he turned his head to look at Chen Yu, who was looking excited, and asked him to promise.
"Me too!"
Seeing that the two agreed, Ding Zhi slowly put down the teacup. Just when Huang An and Chen Yu couldn't help but want to hit someone, they finally spoke.
"Over the past hundreds of years, although many powerful forces were eradicated by the imperial court under various excuses, there were also a large number of those who remained and took refuge with the imperial court.
Although I am just a manager of the Martial Arts Department, I have been in the Martial Arts Department for many years, and I have heard that it is more or less useful."
"As far as I know, there are many big forces in the Ming Dynasty who have these things. However, they don't spread it out and come here secretly. The court also knows about it, and seeing that they don't make trouble and publicize it, they acquiesce."
"It has been like this for hundreds of years, and the two sides are basically living in peace."
His words made Huang An suddenly realize.
Sure enough, darkness exists everywhere, especially under privilege.
The Gong Gong princes in the court are actually the spokespersons of the major forces.
Their backgrounds themselves are not low. The higher their positions, the higher their martial arts skills, and the higher their backgrounds.
Ability, talent, cultivation, and background, as long as one of them is not up to standard, they will not be able to stand in the imperial court, and they will not be able to scold Fang Qiu at the center of power in the empire.
How could the measures to ban the development of folk martial arts promoted by these people lead to a ban on them themselves?
They made such a move because in terms of interests, their interests were consistent with those of the royal Zhu family.
They want to control the world forever.
Ding Zhi's words silenced both Huang An and Chen Yu.
However, Huang An still knew clearly what he was here for today.
He asked again.
"Master Ding, I have heard that some medicinal herbs are grown in some villages outside the city. When these medicinal herbs mature, they will be guarded by special personnel and transported to the Martial Arts Department of Youzhou City in exchange for some silver. I don't know what this matter is.
Is it true or false?”
While speaking, Huang An stared directly at Ding Zhi.
Ding Zhi was shocked. He didn't expect Huang An to know such news.
But when he thought of the relationship between Huang An and Lord Zhao Dun, he suddenly understood.
Thinking again about what I heard last night about Lord Luo Feiyao taking over all the Li family's property outside the city, I immediately understood what Huang An meant.
"Master Huang, do you want to grow herbs?"
He directly pointed out Huang An's true purpose.
Huang An nodded, noncommittal.
"I wonder what herbs I want to grow, and will Youzhou City collect them?"
Huang An asked cryptically, but he knew that people like Ding Zhi would definitely understand what he meant.
Sure enough, Ding Zhi understood. He looked at Chen Yu, then at Huang An, and said:
"Originally, I wouldn't tell you this news, but since Mr. Huang asked about it, I will tell you directly."
Take advantage of the trend to sell well, and do not forget to draw in the relationship with Huang An in every detail.
His words shocked both Huang An and Chen Yu.
Is there any secret in it?
Ding Zhi stroked his beard gently and asked with a half-smile: "Master Huang, Master Chen, I wonder what you think of the power of our Martial Arts Department, compared to the Firearms Department?"
He actually mentioned that the Martial Arts Department's status in Youzhou had improved, and also mentioned the Firearms Department.
Power?
Which one is bigger, the Department of Martial Arts or the Department of Firearms?
This seems obvious!
Huang An pondered for a moment and then said: "The Martial Arts Department is very powerful and spreads across every state, every county, and every county! The Firearms Department is far inferior. As far as I know, except for the big states on the border, there are no other firearms in the empire.
Si Yamen."
Huang An's answer was also Chen Yu's answer.
Chen Yu nodded at the side.
The two of them hold the same views on the Firearms Division and the Martial Arts Division.
In the Ming Dynasty, the Firearms Department was inferior to the Martial Arts Department, and was far inferior in terms of power. There is no doubt about this.
In all aspects, even in terms of influence within the military, the Firearms Department cannot compare to the Martial Arts Department.
Although the two are apparently at the same level of department, in reality, the power gap is quite obvious.
Ding Zhi chuckled, and before Huang An could get angry, he suddenly asked another very meaningful question.
"Then Mr. Huang, what do you think my status as the manager of the Martial Arts Department is in the city?"
Huang An didn't understand what Ding Zhi meant by asking this question. He just wanted to know about the medicinal materials.
But now he has something to ask for, so he can only endure it and answer patiently.
After thinking for a while, he replied: "One person is inferior to ten thousand people. Except for the city lord, everyone else will act based on Lord Ding's face."
Huang An shared his observations during his time in Feng'an City.
In addition to managing the Martial Arts Department, the Martial Arts Department Manager also generally holds the informal position of Master of the City Lord's Mansion as a general practice.
Do you really think that the city lord wants to make himself miserable by placing a restrictive master in his mansion?
Of course the city lord would not be that stupid.
It's just that they have to.
In the city under his jurisdiction, there are many things that the Martial Arts Department manager does not agree to, even if the city lord is committed to implementing them, there will be many difficulties.
The great powers and responsibilities of the Martial Arts Division can shock those who understand it for the first time.
From the Martial Arts Department managing warriors, to the Treasure Medicine Supervisor purchasing and selling precious medicines, and finally to intervening in the hilarious events in the city lord's palace.
It can be said that the power is indeed great, stronger than that of the Firearms Department.
Huang An was not wrong.
But then, Ding Zhi asked another very meaningful question.
"Then Mr. Huang, does he know why I, a mere manager of the Martial Arts Department, have such great power?"
These words made Huang An's expression change instantly.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! His brows furrowed even more tightly.
Yes, if Ding Zhi hadn't mentioned this, he would have ignored it.
Everything has a reason, and this is no exception.
The Wudaosi is just a yamen in Youzhou City. Why is it that just a steward can intervene in the governance of the county and become the veritable second emperor of the small county?
"Is it because you can decide who can buy precious medicine and contact all warriors inside and outside the city?"
Huang An tentatively explained.
Now he has insufficient abilities and can only think in terms of precious medicine and connections.
As for Chen Yu, he has no idea at all.
He had never tried such inquisitive thinking.
Huang An's words made Ding Zhi raise his eyelids and said with a smile:
"Half guessed right."
He did not hide anything and explained directly: "In addition to selling precious medicines, I also have the right to purchase and transport the medicinal materials needed for martial arts!"
"oh?"
Huang An was surprised that he had forgotten this.
It’s just that it doesn’t seem like there’s that much power here!
"Tell me more about it."
"The medicinal materials required for martial arts are all precious, and the requirements for land can be said to be extremely high. I don't hide it from Mr. Huang. I, a member of the martial arts department, dominate the local area. The most important thing is
The reason is because of the control of these medicinal materials."
"As far as planting is concerned, I have a list of medicinal materials obtained from Youzhou City. The medicinal materials in it are all the medicinal materials that can be grown in the area under my jurisdiction. In Feng'an City, this list only contains the list of medicinal materials that I have
One person knows.”
"Growing medicinal materials is a huge business, which involves a lot of money. Without enough time, energy and manpower, the medicinal materials will not grow well. Therefore, those who can grow medicinal materials are large households with many people in the fields.
people.
What those aristocratic families can plant is entirely up to me. If someone plants something that I don’t want them to plant, they will not be able to enter Youzhou City after harvesting. They can only buy a small amount in their own medicine shops in the city.
sell."
At this point, Huang Ping'an understood.
No wonder, no wonder, the manager of the Department of Martial Arts is in charge of the core secrets and the power of purchasing. No wonder he is so well-off in the city.
What he said was that he alone had the final say as to what medicinal materials a wealthy family could grow. This was probably an exaggeration.
If there is no external influence, of course we can say this.
But Huang An knew that those aristocratic families with large tracts of fertile land must have a strong network of connections.
The network behind them can directly contact Ding Zhi, the manager of the Martial Arts Department, and even the senior management of the Martial Arts Department behind Ding Zhi, and win this piece of cake that makes money without losing any money.
There must be a big net of interests in this.
Ding Zhi, the manager of the Martial Arts Department, is a key node in this large network.
For example, your current self and your future self are also on this big network.
He is supported by his master, Zhao Dun, and he is also close to his senior sister, City Lord Zhao Yan.
That's why Ding Zhi treats himself in such a low profile and tells these secrets.
Otherwise, if someone like Chen Yu, who only has martial arts training but no background, asks him, will he tell?
That would definitely not be so heart-breaking.
Ding Zhi's explanation made Huang An understand a lot.
More importantly, the list of medicinal materials.
Ding Zhi has such a list of medicinal materials in his hand, and this is the most important thing.
"Maybe I can take a look at this list?"
Huang An and Ding Zhi are relatively familiar with each other, so they don't beat around the bush.
Ding Zhi's face froze for a moment, he thought for a moment, nodded, and looked at Chen Yu who was standing aside.
Chen Yu's perception was also very keen, and he knew that something was involved that he should not know, so he stood up directly and prepared to go to the yard to avoid suspicion.
Huang An didn't stop him either.
But suddenly.
"Master Chen, please wait a moment."
It was Ding Zhi. He stretched out his hand, pulled Chen Yu, and asked him to sit down again with a smile.
His move not only surprised Chen Yu, but even Huang An couldn't understand what he meant.
"Master Chen, please don't be polite to me!"
Ding Zhi joked, looked a little serious, and asked: "Master Chen is in the city, would you like to buy some fertile land? If you have this intention, I can give you a generous gift! A family heirloom!"
His words were very cryptic, but how could Chen Yu not understand them?
Even Huang An understood it.
What Ding Zhi meant was to ask Chen Yu to buy some fertile land outside Feng'an City, and then give him the permission to grow medicinal materials, so that he could participate in this matter and earn a share of money.
This is indeed a family heirloom!
As long as there is fertile land and connections, then this is an heirloom that can make money.
Chen Yu was overjoyed, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you so much, Brother Ding, thank you little brother!"