Due to large-scale mining, Wuhumen has attracted many landless farmers. Although the wages are not high, it is better than farming land for landlords. At least food and clothing are not a problem. However, as a result, large local households have lost a large number of labor force.
In order to retain tenants in farming and prevent the land from being abandoned, rents had to be lowered, resulting in a decrease in income.
In fact, the lives of ordinary people in Shaxian County have become better now, but the local wealthy families and landowners have suffered a lot.
If there is resentment boiling over, it belongs to these people and has nothing to do with the ordinary people at all. It is just that these people are being represented again.
However, it doesn't matter. No matter how it develops in the future, the mines must be mined more and more, and the people's income will only get better and better.
"Bang!" Wang Xuan slapped the table, "This Wuhumen actually did such a thing, but...what does Brother Kang want from me?"
Kang Jianian raised his eyebrows and continued: "Yanping Mansion has decided to eliminate this serious problem, but Wuhumen has a large amount of coal to sell to Brother Wang. We are afraid that it will affect Brother Wang's industry."
"Haha, it doesn't matter." Wang Xuan was very tired of these people practicing Tai Chi with him, but that didn't mean he couldn't do it. "Zhangzhou Prefecture and Quanzhou Prefecture also have a lot of coal. Someone has contacted me before, and shipping by sea is not the same.
what is the problem."
Kang Jianian's face darkened. This was what they were afraid of. He quickly said, "Brother Wang has misunderstood. There is no need to..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Wang Xuan waved his hand and interrupted, "Okay, Brother Kang doesn't seem to understand me!"
Kang Jianian was stunned and didn't know why, "Brother Wang, what do you mean?"
"I like to speak directly. After all, there are too many things taking care of outside the city. I won't be able to handle it if I drag it here and there. So, let's talk directly if we have something to say."
Kang Jianian's mouth twitched, "You're not following the rules!"
Not everyone is like this!
However, if he asked to come to the door, he could only follow Wang Xuan's rules, "We will clear out Wuhumen, and we will supply Brother Wang's coal from now on."
"How do you clean it up?"
"The government directly issued a request, checked the household registration, and couldn't help them resist. Do they dare to rebel?" Kang Jianian said nonchalantly.
"Do you know that behind the Five Tiger Gate is Shaomu Temple?" Wang Xuan shook his head, "Its overall power is not weak, nor does it have no connections. If you defeat the tiger, you will suffer the consequences!"
"What!?" Kang Jianian sat up straight, "Is there anything related to Shaomusi Temple in this?"
If Shaomusi Temple is concerned, the Kang family will have to weigh it up. If they are really disrespected by Buddhism, they cannot afford to be punished by God. It is not surprising that several people will be killed or injured. Several emperors in history have been treated like this by them.
All methods were used to get rid of it.
It just depends on the comparison of everyone's strength and whether it's worth it. As an official in the Ministry of Personnel, his brother knows a lot of secret information.
"You think, otherwise it would be their turn to do this business in Wuhumen."
Kang Jianian also saw that Wang Xuan looked down on Wuhumen, so he asked tentatively: "What do you think Brother Wang should do?"
"Either don't do it, or do it absolutely, label them as rebels, and eliminate the possibility of Shaomusi's intervention!"
"Hiss!" Kang Jianian took a breath. He didn't expect Wang Xuan to be so ruthless. How many people would die once he was labeled as a rebel!?
But...it's none of their business!
"It's not difficult to label him. He has gathered so many people in Shaxian County. This alone is enough to kill them, but... how to encircle and suppress them!"
"If there is any encirclement and suppression, just send out the army directly. You can't even mobilize the Yanping Prefecture Guards. Besides, what about you Kang family members!"
"It's not difficult to mobilize the guards, but the combat power is really..." Kang Jianian shook his head.
"What we want is just a name. We will only punish the chief culprits and leave the followers alone. Besides, there are also Fuzhou Prefectural Guards and the Commander-in-Chief!"
"Where is this...governor..."
"Don't worry about the governor and the Fuzhou Guards Station. You need to impress the Commander-in-Chief."
Kang Jianian thought for a moment and frowned and asked, "What does Brother Wang want?"
“Sanming’s iron mine!”
Kang Jianian shook his head directly. In addition to the government, the iron ore business there also had the interests of several other companies in Yanping Prefecture. He couldn't make the decision on this matter!
"You don't have to shake your head. If I take over the iron ore over there, the coal consumption will double. Furthermore, all I need is you to help me spread the word. I invite several others to come to Fuzhou for a gathering!
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"All right!"
A week later, Wang Xuan received six major families from Yanping Mansion. Wang Xuan did not entertain them at the house at all, but directly took them outside the city in a four-wheeled carriage.
Along the way, the six families were like bumpkins entering the city. Whether it was the ultra-luxurious four-wheeled carriages, the smooth cement roads, or the huge port terminals and shipyards, these people were amazed.
After arriving at Wang Xuan's steelmaking plant, these people were even more surprised. Comparing their industries at the Sanming Iron Mine, the difference between an ant and an elephant was simply that.
Finally, Wang Xuan took the people to the Fuzhou Health Center. Looking at the 2,000 elites, several families were completely convinced.
After some communication, Wang Xuan took over the Sanming Iron Mine, but gave 30% of the profits to the Yanping people. As for the coal industry, it was still handed over to the Kang family, and the profits were divided between the Kang family and the Shaxian people.
As for the government... no one mentioned it, just give what is due, the yamen is iron-clad, the master is running water, no one will be too lenient, unless he doesn't want to do it anymore!
In this way, the Wuhumen rebellion was settled. This was a joint decision of the two governments of Yanping and Fuzhou, and it could no longer be stopped by anyone.
Wang Xuan, the governor, went to meet him alone and expressed his intention. This kind of thing was not that unusual. Since it was endorsed by the bigwigs from both places, there was nothing to say.
The governor nodded, and the commander-in-chief would naturally not object, and a big net was drawn towards Wuhu Gate.
Wang Xuan knew the entire Baihumen garrison very well. The upper and lower gates were in Minqing and Changle counties respectively. As the chief planner of this operation, Wang Xuan directly placed the location of the annihilation operation in Minqing.
At the same time that all the forces began to quietly mobilize to Minqing, Wang Xuan asked Ye Huo to send an order to the spies hidden in Wuhumen to start taking action.
Everything was arranged properly, and Lu Wenkang also received the news from the messenger that there might be changes in Yanping Mansion. The leader of the house, Lu Taining, asked the leaders to gather at the door quickly to discuss countermeasures together!
Lu Wenkang took You Yongnan and five guardians and immediately boarded the ship and headed straight for Minqing.
Half a day later, just before reaching Minqing, I had just turned a bend in the river and was surrounded by five large boats coming towards me.
Lu Wenkang and others were already very vigilant. As soon as they discovered the problem, they immediately jumped onto the deck. Looking around, their expressions immediately changed!