During the four months that Wang Yuan stayed at the Shaoxing Iron Works, two major events occurred in Zhejiang.
A governor named Zhang Jin came from Zhejiang, and he mainly patrolled the counties in Huzhou. There was a group of thirty-year-old bandits there. Because they intercepted and killed the officials, the imperial court was furious and sent Zhang Jin there to clear them out.
Zhang Jin's bandit suppression was similar to that of Wang Yangming, with only a few followers around him, but not Uncle Wang's group of students.
He went directly to Beiguan, Hangzhou to ask for money, and Yu Zhi followed the rules and allocated three thousand taels.
Zhang Jin immediately took the money and went to Huzhou to take up his post, seconded 2,000 guardsmen, used 2,000 taels of silver as military expenses, and personally distributed it to each soldier. He also ordered the local wealthy people to donate food and grass, and trained the troops for a month, and began to suppress bandits and enforce orders and prohibitions.
, do not disturb the people, and capture the bandit leader with a cunning plan.
Today, Zhang Jin is still serving as governor of Huzhou and continues to eradicate water bandits in Taihu Lake. However, the promotion documents are already on the way. Due to his meritorious service, he was promoted to the right minister of the household department and the censor of the left capital.
This man is also a capable minister and a close friend of Wang Yangming. He has suppressed bandits in several provinces, and has been undefeated in dozens of battles. When he was the prefect of Ningbo, he used kindness and pressure to subdue the Japanese pirates. When he left office,
The Japanese took the initiative to help him stretch his body to see him off.
Compared with Zhang Jin's governorship of Huzhou, another major event in Zhejiang was very disappointing.
Qian Ning, the commander of Jinyiwei, sent someone to Zhejiang with 20,000 Ming Dynasty treasure notes to exchange them for silver, and the money was exchanged at the official price.
The officials of the Third Division of Zhejiang did not abandon these Jinyi guards at all, but the guarding eunuch Wang Tang gave up. All 20,000 guan of treasure money fell into Wang Tang's hands, and he had to exchange money for Qian Ning within a limited time.
A dignified eunuch guarding a province is quite cowardly looking like this!
When they learned that Wang Yuan had returned to Hangzhou, more than 20 merchants came to the Governor's Mansion to complain.
Wang Yuan asked: "In other words, Jin Yiwei gave the treasure banknotes to Wangtang, and Wangtang forced the banknotes to you?"
A businessman said: "The official price of a regular treasure banknote is one tael of silver. Isn't this a scam?"
"Please, Lord Governor, please make the decision for me and other common people!" The merchants kowtowed one after another.
Wang Yuan has established prestige in Zhejiang. Although the officials, people, gentry and merchants are quite afraid of him, they are also convinced of him. Otherwise, these merchants will not come to complain, because they are facing Jin Yiwei and eunuchs, no matter how unlucky they are.
You have to hold your nose to admit it.
Wang Yuan thought for a while and said with a smile: "If Wang Tang wants money, just give it to him. All the treasure notes in exchange will be handed over to the Governor. If there are still more treasure notes, they will be sent to the Governor's Mansion."
Three days later.
Wang Yuan summoned the imperial guards, and the leaders were only from one hundred households.
"Hu Baihu," Wang Yuan didn't give a good look, "Qian Ning knew that I was the governor of Zhejiang and sent you to wait until Zhejiang to distribute the treasure. Did he deliberately want to lose face to me, Mr. Wang?"
Hu Baihu quickly knelt down and explained: "I don't dare. Commander Zhu (Qian Ning) is not only looking after Zhejiang. Several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River have sent Tiqi to exchange treasure notes."
Wang Yuan always felt that Qian Ning was mentally retarded, could he spend so much money?
One province forcibly apportioned 20,000 taels of silver, and several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River were equal to 100,000 taels of silver. This money was quite enjoyable, but it offended all the local civil servants and eunuchs!
Wang Yuan said: "You are also obeying orders, and I don't want to make things difficult. Let's do this. No matter how much money we collect, we will return it all within half a month. I will pretend that nothing happened."
Hu Baihu said bravely: "Governor Wang, we have not violated the law. The Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes were issued by the imperial court, and the official price was set by Taizu. If you dare to refuse the treasure banknotes, you are flouting the national law."
Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Well, I happen to be short of money, and I also have tens of thousands of treasure notes saved. Come here!"
The 50,000 guan treasure banknotes that had been prepared long ago were thrown directly in front of these royal guards.
Wang Yuan's face turned cold: "Don't refuse the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes. Take all the money in your hands."
Hu Baihu said: "Governor Wang, you can't buy or sell by force."
Wang Yuan asked: "You didn't force the apportionment?"
Hu Baihu said: "Wangtang, the eunuch of Zhejiang Province, voluntarily exchanged 20,000 guan of treasure banknotes, and there was no forced purchase or sale."
Wang Yuan said: "I have always abided by the law, so naturally I will not use force. Let's do this. You will stay in the Governor's Mansion for the time being. You can redeem the treasure banknotes voluntarily one day, and you can return to Beijing to resume your duties."
Hu Baihu opened his mouth, wanting to say something cruel, but he hesitated.
The local officials actually dared to detain the Jinyi Guard Tiqi without authorization. What kind of world is this?
Hu Baihu was afraid that he would die in Zhejiang, so he suddenly said loudly: "We voluntarily exchange 20,000 guan of treasure banknotes!"
"Twenty thousand guan is not enough. I have 50,000 guan in my hand." Wang Yuan said with a smile.
Hu Baihu thought he was unlucky and spoke openly: "Governor Wang, we brothers only have less than 30,000 taels of silver in our hands. Please leave some traveling expenses for us to return to Beijing."
Jin Yiwei quickly moved the money, and then left in despair, not even daring to stay in Hangzhou.
"Just wait until you come out," Wang Yuan said. "Whoever gives out the money can take it back by himself."
The merchants peeped at the whole process and were filled with admiration. After thanking each other, they took the money and went back to their homes, spreading the story of Governor Wang's outsmarting the Jin Yiwei everywhere.
Well, Wang Yuan's net profit of more than six thousand taels was all blackmailed by Jin Yiwei in Zhejiang!
After the merchants left, Song Jiuling, who had just arrived, also took the initiative to come to meet the governor.
Wang Yuan smiled and asked: "Master Song, are you willing to be an upright official?"
Song Jiuling actually climbed up the pole and took the initiative to follow the disciple's ceremony and said: "To report back to the General System, I am willing to be an upright official, and I am even more willing to open the sea to raise money for the General System! I have always admired the General System's literary, Taoist and military strategies, and I wish I could follow you around.
I’m so lucky today, I can’t help but be happy!”
The post of Chaoguan is held for one year. Yu Zhi, the head of Zhejiang Beiguan, has returned to Beijing to report on his duties.
The Song Jiuling in front of me is the new chief of Zhejiang Beiguan.
Song Jiuling thought he had gotten a good job, but after taking up the job, he discovered that the officials at Chaoguan had long been controlled by the governor. Moreover, he had heard many terrifying rumors, so how could he dare to attack the governor's gun?
This guy is from Shanxi. His chief tutor is Liang Chu, and his tutor is Li Tingxiang, who edited and compiled for the Hanlin Academy.
As the chief minister of the cabinet and a southerner, how could Liang Chu re-appoint a small Shanxi third-ranked Jinshi? Li Tingxiang was only a editor for the Hanlin Academy, so he couldn't help him much. Song Jiuling could get a lucrative job as a chief official.
Good luck.
Since there is no chance of corruption, then simply join Wang Yuan’s sect and become an upright official in a down-to-earth manner, and gain fame and political achievements!
In fact, it is okay to be a little greedy.
When the water is clear, there will be no fish. As long as the officials in Chaoguan are not too arrogant, Wang Yuan will turn a blind eye to a little corruption among the officials in Chaoguan.
Zhang Yue of Nanguan is about to leave his post, and the new head of Chaoguan will probably choose to join Wang Yuan.
Wang Yuan also lived up to his own people. He had a tacit understanding with Lu Wan, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Yu Zhi, the "honest official" who left office before, got the best grade in the performance evaluation because he paid about ten times the amount of banknotes and customs duties as in previous years. From being the head of the household department of the seventh rank, he suddenly became a recommended official in the Shuntian Prefecture of the sixth rank!
It seems like it’s just a level upgrade, but it’s actually a qualitative leap.
Jinshi was born at the bottom of the seventh rank, and many people have gone around in circles for several years, but they are still just a seventh rank. However, Yu Zhi only served as an official for three years and passed this hurdle. He has a very impressive resume and a bright future in the future.
Although Zhang Yue has not officially left office, Wang Yuan has already made arrangements for him. From the sixth-grade prefectures, Lu Wan will decide which prefecture will be selected.
Lu Wan has a bad character and is looking for political allies everywhere just to join the cabinet. As long as Wang Yuan doesn't cause trouble for him, he is willing to help Wang Yuan promote talents. If Wang Yuan can say a few good words at the critical moment, Lu Wan will definitely go there.
He knelt down and licked Wang Yuan until death.
You know, Lu Wan, a dignified official, even licked eunuchs and generals, betraying Yang Ting and the faction without any concealment!
After handling these trivial matters, Wang Yuan ran to express condolences to the cannon-casting craftsmen.