Tong Baimei pondered Zhang Xian's words for a moment, and said for a moment: "What you said is true, but it is absolutely impossible for me to work under Zhao Zhiran like Wang Shouyu! But now, between Beiyuan, Xixia, and Tubo, There is no big battle, so I can't serve in the army."
Then he sighed: "In the battle at Baima Mountain, I helped Master Zhang fight against the Buddhist Xuanci. Zhenshitang originally wanted to give Songfan to my teacher, but the teacher refused and used it in exchange for... Alas! Otherwise, how could this kid like Zhao Zhiran be where he is today? !”
Zhang Xian said: "It is indeed a pity...but the past is over. There is no use talking about it. It is better to look at the present."
Tong Baimei looked at Zhang Xian, who seemed to be confident, and urged: "If you have something to say, say it quickly, don't hold back."
Zhang Xian said: "Actually, I was just excited at first and hadn't figured out my thoughts yet. But today, after hearing what happened to Uncle Yan, I have made up my mind. My nephew plans to go to southern Xinjiang!"
Tong Baimei was puzzled: "Southern Xinjiang? What are you going to do?"
Zhang Xian took out a journal and placed it in front of Tong Baimei: "Uncle Yan, please read it."
This is the "Inside and Out of the Imperial City" that just came out a few days ago. Tong Baimei has been traveling around the country during this period. He didn't read the new journal. When he turned to the first page, he saw the eye-catching title - "The Fiefdom Law" is about to be released. ?
He looked at Zhang Xian in confusion and saw Zhang Xian pointing at the article and saying, "That's it!"
The article said that according to reliable information, the joint meeting is pushing for Taoism and the imperial court to jointly issue an edict called the "Fiefdom Law."
The general content of the "Fiefdom Law" is that in order to encourage the monks of various factions who served in the inspection fleet, as long as they made great contributions in the naval battle, the joint meeting will award the island according to their military merits and titles, just like today's various places in the Central Plains. After the war, the East China Sea will When building a pavilion, each enfeoffed island will build a pavilion individually or jointly and be included in the Daomen pavilion system.
Each sealed island paid 50% of the production to the Overseas Reclamation Company, which was used by the Reclamation Company to repay the principal and interest of the bonds and distribute dividends. Fifty years later, the Reclamation Company withdrew from Donghai, and Donghai Pavilion was managed by Zhenshitang in the same way as Zhongyuan Pavilion.
Seeing this, Tong Baimei said: "Although the conditions are good, as you said, don't even think about letting me serve under Zhao Zhiran!"
Zhang Xian said: "Uncle Yan, don't be busy, continue reading."
Tong Baimei turned the page and continued reading. The article analyzed that the promulgation of this law originated from the voice of the frontline soldiers, but this would damage the interests of the shareholders of the overseas reclamation company. For this reason, the "Fiefdom Law" 》It is planned to compensate overseas reclamation companies and hand over the development rights of Hengduan Dashan and its south to overseas reclamation companies for the same period of fifty years.
The article concluded that the joint meeting and the Overseas Reclamation Company's Board of Directors discussed development methods for the area south of Hengduan Mountain. It is reported that the majority opinion is that the reclamation company will issue a license, and license holders can go to Hengduan Mountain.
Tong Baimei closed his eyes for a moment and asked: "Go to Hengduan Mountain? What does it have to do with me?"
Zhang Xiandao: "Uncle Yan, look at the author of this article."
"Ruoqi?"
"In the 29th year of Jiajing, when I entered the realm of alchemy, this Ruoqi interviewed me and has been in contact with me since then. Uncle Yan may not know that she is very valued in front of Pei Zhongning and Suchuan Yao, and she can be interviewed I learned a lot of things that others could not interview. She told me that for the disposal south of Hengduan Mountain, Daomen is likely to follow the example of Donghai and implement the pavilion system. The difference from Donghai is that the occupation will be recognized by default. purpose."
"What's the meaning?"
"Wherever you occupy and develop, the land under your feet will be yours! If you occupy a land of one mansion, you can build a mansion of one mansion..."
Tong Baimei's eyes lit up: "If I occupy the land of a palace, will I be the master of it?"
"Yes, if we occupy a large enough area, have a large enough population, and have a strong enough influence, the imperial court will also grant us titles, and the True Master Hall will also commend us! Just imagine, with such status, such military exploits, and such fame, your contract
Is there any journal that won't publish the letter of challenge? Is there anyone who can't hear your voice? I don't dare to say that I can bring down Zhao Zhiran, but I'm afraid it won't be difficult to make an appointment with him for a fight, right?"
After a few words, Tong Baimei was shaken and couldn't sit still.
"The owner of the first hall?"
"Real status and power!"
"Recognition from the True Master Hall?"
"This is the glory!"
"A knighthood from the imperial court?"
"Famous in the world, you can know it!"
"real or fake?"
"I thought I almost didn't run!"
"Then let's... give it a try?"
"Uncle Yan, with you taking the lead, my nephew is willing to stick to his tail!"
At that moment, the two began to discuss. It was not easy to develop land in the Hengduan Mountains. It was a place where spirits and demons were rampant, and there were unknown dangers hidden there. Of course, it also meant the same wealth.
Tong Baimei had spent many years in the Hengduan Mountains. Although it was only on the northwest edge, his understanding of the place was much deeper than the average person's, and he spoke fluently.
Based on his knowledge, it is not recommended to develop in the deepest part of the Hengduan Mountains. Although there are many natural resources and treasures there, and the benefits are the greatest, it is also easy to die. He recommends starting at the edge, either in the north or in the north.
south.
The north is close to the Ming Dynasty, so it is easy to get support, but the competition will definitely be fierce. It is expected that many sects will come to grab the territory. Not to mention anything else, the Huayun Hall of Long'an Prefecture in Sichuan alone still has a pile of sixteen
As a small sect, once the fiefdom law is promulgated, won't you grab your scalp?
There will definitely be fewer people going to the south, and the competition may not be strong, but if you are close to Dali, who knows what will happen in Dali? Will there be conflicts with Dali?
These are all issues that need to be considered and must be studied carefully. But no matter how you think about it, there is one issue that cannot be avoided, and that is money.
Silver is needed to purchase talismans, recruit personnel, purchase food and daily necessities, and even military armor, agricultural tools, etc. used by ordinary people.
Zhang first reminded that if we want to develop the south side of Hengduan Mountain, we must cross the sea from Guangxi, which requires ships.
After asking the store to take down the food and wine, the two of them spread out pens and paper on the table and listed the things they needed one by one. After the list was made, they calculated the money and needed to invest at least eighteen thousand taels.
Tong Baimei took out all the silver notes and gold, silver and jade stones, which could be converted into about 3,800 taels. Zhang Xian could take out 9,000 taels, leaving a gap of about 6,000 taels.
Zhang Xian said: "I know a friend, whose surname is Huanqiu. He is a monk at Zhenqing Hall in Kunming Prefecture. His level is a little lower. He has only been in Jindan for four years, but he is very righteous. If Uncle Yan agrees, I will
He also brought in the three of us to create a foundation."
Tong Baimei briefly asked Lou Huanqiu about his character and then agreed. Zhang Xian quickly gave Lou Huanqiu a flying talisman. After several exchanges, Lou Huanqiu decisively agreed to join the gang and was willing to pay 8,000 taels of silver and transfer the principal.
increased to 20,000.
Tong Baimei was a little embarrassed: "I don't have enough money..."
Zhang Xian smiled and said: "Silver is something external to the body. You are a great refiner. Without your leadership, how could we dare to rush into the Hengduan Mountains at will?"