"Mr. Cui is laughing." Feng Ziying didn't explain much and smiled, "But I would like to ask Mr. Cui to consider Lin Gong's suggestion. The salt transfer department has wide channels and deep connections. I'm afraid it's even more powerful than the Yangzhou government office."
Some, so I’m afraid what Mr. Lin said is not groundless.”
Cui Jingrong was also a little hesitant. He had never thought that his group would be involved in such a big interest. In his opinion, this would ultimately be decided by the cabinet and the emperor. He and his group were just here to find out.
, just understand the situation realistically, how can it be so dangerous?
He even felt that it was a bit redundant to follow Long Jinwei and his team, but now he suddenly felt that Long Jinwei's strength was not enough, and he might even encounter an ambush and assassination, which made him feel a little bit
Incredible.
However, Lin Ruhai obviously wouldn't make alarmist remarks when he was full and had nothing to do. As Feng Ziying said, the salt transfer made Si Yamen's background and connections not simple, and he had better information in some aspects, and Feng Ziying was more likely to have an affair with him.
People would only remind you of your love for a son-in-law, so he didn't dare not believe it.
"Ziying, what you said really made everyone feel guilty and short of breath. It was originally an official investigation of economic affairs, but why did it become a case where the Procuratorate came to investigate the case and the risk was so high?"
If there is a slight risk in this kind of official business, it is only when the Metropolitan Procuratorate comes to investigate some local snakes, but before the Metropolitan Procuratorate comes to investigate, it is usually a secret investigation. This is one of them. If there is a risk, it will definitely be with and
Long Jinwei, Beizhen Fusi, and even the Ministry of Punishment will send some personnel. These people can mobilize the local resources they can mobilize, so generally speaking, they can really compete with the government.
Of course it has never happened.
In the 30th year of the Yuanxi Dynasty, Yu Guang, the right chief envoy of Huguang, was investigated by the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He wanted to prevent the Imperial Examiner from investigating two witnesses, one of whom was a magistrate of the government and the other a county magistrate, so he ordered people from the Jianghu to ambush him.
, as a result, three members of Long Jinwei died, one censor was seriously injured and disabled, and one witness (county magistrate) died of serious injuries. The case caused a nationwide sensation at the time.
Emperor Yuanxi was furious and investigated the responsibilities of the Huguang Tixing Inspector, Fenxundao, Huangzhou Prefecture, Long Jinwei and the Ministry of Punishment. Among them, the Huguang Tixing Inspector was dismissed, and the Xundao Qianshi and Huangzhou were dismissed.
All the prefects and prefects were exiled. After the case was found out, Yu Guang was punished by the three tribes. At the same time, many participants were also punished by the three tribes. The two gangs and sects that participated in the ambush and assassination were wiped out by the official army.
Hunted and exiled.
It can be said that this case is also the most shocking case since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, although this case shocked the world very loudly, the rivers and lakes are so big, and there are as many people in the rivers and lakes playing tricks with their heads as there are crucian carp crossing the river. If you want to completely put an end to such things
It's also impossible.
It's just that compared to assassinating court officials, this price needs to be weighed.
Because this kind of case must be investigated to the bottom of the case. To put it bluntly, even if it is a scapegoat or an unjust accusation, there must be a result.
Whether it is Long Jinwei, the Ministry of Punishment, the local government, or even the garrison, they can be mobilized whenever necessary. Therefore, in this case, the assassination of imperial officials is still quite rare.
Now it suddenly appears that a businessman who comes to investigate has such a risk, which is naturally difficult for people to accept.
"Haha, Mr. Cui, we all know very well that if Ningbo, Quanzhou, and Zhangzhou pilot it first, it will have affected the interests of many people, but will it lead to other people taking risks? I think this may not be the case, but
What about those who don’t want to see the imperial court open the sea? Maybe they are colluding with the Japanese pirates. This is directly destroying people’s jobs. It’s hard to say..."
Feng Ziying smiled and spread her hands carelessly.
"As you said, we can't make the decision on this matter, but others may not see it that way, or they may think that they should scare us so that we don't dare to go south, or kill chickens to scare monkeys, so we gave up and went back in despair.
Can the opening of the sea be postponed until next year and the year after next? How big is the income in one year? I think for some people, it is more than three to five hundred thousand taels, right? Even if it is a discount, or allocated to a certain family,
Tens of thousands taels of silver, right? Tens of thousands of taels of silver is enough to make many people desperate."
Feng Ziying's words finally moved both Cui Jingrong and Wu Liangsi.
The simplest way is to use specific benefits to measure the cost of risk taking.
It is not impossible to find some Jianghu people to take a risk for tens of thousands of taels of silver. If you find some Jianghu people who have no worries, even if they die on the spot or find out afterwards, so what?
How much are the lives of Jianghu people worth?
"What do you mean, Ziying..." Cui Jingrong pondered for a moment and asked.
"Since there is such a risk, Cui Gong and Mr. Wei might as well talk to Yangzhou Prefecture and the Water Transport Branch and ask them to send someone to escort them. I believe it will be much safer when they arrive at Jinling Prefecture. At least at least
It's also Nanjing, isn't it? If Long Jinwei could send a message and remind me, it might be necessary."
Feng Ziying had already made up his mind. Regardless of whether Cui Jingrong accepted it or not, he would definitely accept the kindness of his future father-in-law. Moreover, he was also convinced that his old father-in-law would never be unintentional and must have been aware of it before he reminded and arranged it like this.
Cui Jingrong finally reluctantly accepted Feng Ziying's suggestion, notified Yangzhou Prefecture, and also talked to the Water Transport Branch.
The Yangzhou Prefecture and the Water Transport Branch of the Ministry of Industry attached great importance to it and quickly mobilized manpower. The Caobang, the number one force on the canal, was naturally the first to bear the brunt.
As the largest gang on the canal, the Cao Gang is nominally a Jianghu gang, but in fact everyone knows that this gang is somewhat different from other Jianghu gangs. In a sense, it is the influence of the imperial government on the Canal.
This article is related to an extension of the economic lifeline of the Zhou Dynasty.
Because the establishment of the Caobang was actually a result of the privatization of water transport power. With the elimination of the Caobang, a large number of the eliminated Caobang and their families became part of the Caobang, and the Caobang was actually the eliminated Caobang.
The soldiers undertook the water transportation business in a private manner, and the various government branches and helmsmen under the leader of the Cao Gang actually had informants from the Ministry of Justice and Long Jinwei infiltrated to ensure that they were controllable by the imperial court.
Of course, from the Ming Dynasty to the present Zhou Dynasty, it spanned more than two hundred years. Caobang began to take shape during the Yongle period, and was finalized during the Chenghua and Hongzhi years of the Ming Dynasty. After entering the Zhou Dynasty, it almost followed this model. But after all, after a hundred years,
As the Cao soldiers came in and out of the past dynasties, the gang gradually became more ruthless and rough.
The imperial court also relied more on economic interests to win over this force, which could reach tens of thousands of people, including family members, relatives and friends. In addition to the escort of the canal soldiers, the annual water transportation included the unloading of the grain, loading and unloading, escorting, and warehousing.
All other uses of the boats are monopolized by the Caobang, and like the wharves of major cities along the canals, there are also Caobang branches and other businesses.
The reason why the White Lotus Sect succeeded in the Linqing Civil War was largely because the leader of the Linqing branch of the Cao Gang was recruited and infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect to become one of them. This was also what Feng Ziying later vaguely learned from Long Jinwei.
, and I don’t know how much Caobang finally spent to settle this matter.
*****
"Wen Yan has met Mr. Feng."
Feng Ziying politely stood up and moved forward, giving the other party a virtual support.
Theoretically, Wang Wenyan is just Lin Ruhai's personal staff, not an official. To put it bluntly, he is just a commoner. Feng Ziying is not like the other officials in the Yamen who have transferred salt to others. Wang Wenyan needs to be treated a little less. He
As he was a Beijing official, he could just nod and say hello, but Feng Ziying still stood up and took two steps, using help to help Lin Ruhai and Wang Wenyan gain face.
"Mr. Wang is so polite. I have heard of Mr. Wang's loyalty, bravery and benevolence even in the capital city." Feng Ziying was not polite, "I thought that Fang Youdu, who was of the same year with whom I had a close relationship, was from Shexian County, and his father-in-law
Even the famous gentry tea merchant in She County mentioned Mr. Wang, but I didn't know that Mr. Wang is now working in my uncle's Yamen..."
Although Wang Wenyan has gone through ups and downs over the years, he has been able to keep his chest open and not show off his appearance. However, for this well-known capital master, even in Jiangnan, he is a new member of the Hanlin Academy who compiled this book.
Even though he praised himself so much, it was still difficult for Wang Wenyan to remain calm.
"Master Feng is too polite. Wenyan was just a hero when he was young. Even if he gained some fame through his career, it is not worth mentioning. How can I be respected by Master Feng?" Wang Wenyan quickly raised his hands and bowed modestly.
"Well, first of all, when you look at a person's character, if he has a bad character, he has the ability of Han Xin and Zhang Liang. After all, he is working for the tiger. I have always believed that a small victory depends on wisdom, a big victory depends on virtue, loyalty but not pedantry, and a mind with strategic skills but
But without losing the bottom line of being a human being,..."
Feng Ziying's words made Wang Wenyan's eyes flash and he was deeply moved.
Although many people in Shexian, Huizhou, and Yangzhou's yamen of the salt envoys valued the ingenuity and strategy, they did not expect that the young man in front of him valued the reputation he had gained in his youth so much.
, this was unexpected by him, but at the same time it also made him feel proud.
No wonder this man has gained such a great reputation in the capital, even the emperor and the elders favor him. His vision of seeing people is really different from ordinary people.
No wonder Dong Weng is so optimistic about this boy but also worried. He thinks Dong Weng is afraid that the young lady will not be able to conquer this Master Feng. However, it seems that this Master Feng is also a man with the world in mind, and he really likes women. Then
It's just a beautiful talk about heroic romance. How can it affect his big plans?
"Lord Feng has given too much praise, but Wen Yan doesn't dare to live up to it, he doesn't dare to live up to it..."