Chapter 209 Thanks to the Governor and to the court
There is actually no such thing as a mutual aid association. It is just an image of the Sichuan Governor Fulehun, who rewarded Wu Nengyibatulu with two-eyed flower feathers in order to win over the prince's consort of Xin County.
To be precise, this organization does not exist, but it does exist.
It's not like the Donglin Party, Zhejiang Party, and Kunming Party in the former Ming Dynasty, which were tied to the region where they learned from their disciples. It's also not like the Aobai Party, the Eight Kings Party, and the Hub Party in the Qing Dynasty, which were tied to their subordinates.
The Mutual Aid Association is an extremely loose organization that does not exist on paper and only exists in the hearts of its members.
In fact, this organization does not even have a "leader". In other words, everyone is the president and everyone is a member.
The purpose of the meeting is also very simple, to help each other.
If anyone has a shortfall, others will help make up the money.
Whoever is impeached by the imperial censor, others will find ways to help settle the matter.
Whoever wants to go further, others will also contribute money and effort, using all their network resources to help this person achieve his goal.
In essence, it is similar to the joint advancement meeting held by Jia Liu.
However, what the Gongjinhui seeks is to replace the Qing Dynasty's political power, while what the Mutual Aid Association seeks is the protection of officials.
The requirements of this organization are very high, and those who are not of third grade or above are not allowed to be introduced.
The initiator was not a governor or a governor, but a little-known Han member, Wang Danwang, the chief envoy of Gansu.
This man's father, Wang Shi, was once the governor of Jiangsu, but he did not pass the Jinshi examination. He just spent money to buy a civil servant and then donated money to become a county magistrate.
After entering the officialdom, he was self-taught and used money to find his way out of trouble. He just relied on money to become the provincial chief envoy of Gansu.
Wang Danwang was very satisfied after discovering that in the Qing Dynasty, as long as he had money, he could be promoted to an official position, and after being promoted, he could use all kinds of excuses to make money.
However, one time when he was out of court in the hut, he suddenly realized a serious problem - that is, no matter what dynasty or generation, those who take money out of their own pockets are called corrupt officials, and no matter how corrupt the court is, a group of corrupt officials will be executed from time to time.
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It can also be understood as killing a fat pig.
So how can we avoid being slaughtered by the imperial court as a fat pig?
Master Wang was thinking about this issue the year before last. He didn't know that this year, a young man was also thinking about this issue.
The two of them were thinking about the same problem, but their goals were very different.
This is what Mr. Wang did. First, he used three thousand taels of silver to bribe the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Lerjin.
Yes, that’s three thousand taels!
The governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, who had never seen money, was squandered by these three thousand taels, and turned out to be his subordinate's political tool!
He did whatever King Buzheng asked him to do, even helping Shang Zhezi to deceive the emperor.
Just a governor of Shaanxi and Gansu is not enough and not safe. Wang Buzheng also met Chen Huizu, the governor of Huguang through Leerjin, and then met Chen Huizu's in-law, the governor of Zhili Li Jingsu, through Chen Huizu. In the end, he was bypassed seven times and eight times, and six of the nine major frontiers were bypassed.
together.
There are countless other governors and administrators.
In just two years, a "mutual aid association" was established consisting of six governors, 11 governors, 17 chief ministers, and dozens of other officials of third rank or above.
Chief Military Minister Yu Minzhong is also an important link in this network.
Last year, several riots occurred in the Guangdong and Guangxi regions. Li Shiyao, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, was implicated and dismissed from his post for investigation. Yu Minzhong wrote a letter to speak for him. As a result, Li Shiyao was not only not dismissed, but instead received a commendation from Qianlong.
Wang Danwang wanted to make more money in Gansu, so he wrote to the court on the pretext of a severe drought in Gansu to request donations. Military Ministers Fulong'an, Shu Hede and others thought it was inappropriate, but Yu Minzhong, the chief military minister, strongly advocated approval.
The Ministry of Household Affairs sent people to Gansu to inspect the "prison donation" situation in accordance with the rules. On the one hand, Wang Danwang colluded with officials and gentry across the province to deceive the inspectors. On the other hand, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Lerjin, who was bribed by him with 3,000 taels, also covered up for him.
Yu Minzhong from Beijing even informed Wang Danwang in advance, making Wang Danwang confident in Gansu and making huge profits from the prison.
This shows how practical the official-to-official protection network that Wang Danwang has painstakingly built is.
Fulehun, the governor of Sichuan, was impeached by Liu Bingtian, the Minister of Justice. The protection network formed by this mutual aid association also played a huge role in this.
"Sir, have you figured it out?"
Fulehun is very optimistic about the young Zhengsanpin Batulu. This kid has four advantages.
First, he was bold enough to sell artillery to the rebels privately.
Second, he is greedy enough and will do anything to make money.
Third, he won the trust of the emperor.
Fourth, this boy is married to Princess Xin from Prince Xin's Palace, and according to Grand Scholar Yu, the emperor is planning to restore Rui and the inheritance of Prince Yu's Palace next year. By then, this boy will be the common consort of the two princes' palaces, and he will have an important role in the clan.
Extremely sufficient.
The most important thing is that he has leverage over this kid and is not afraid of him not submitting.
Fulham is having a hard time right now.
Qian Yun, the governor-general of Sichuan, who had just been investigated for literary inquisition, and Shu Chang, the deputy commander-in-chief, were both his people.
After losing two generals one after another, Governor Fu's strength was greatly reduced. At the same time, he had to suspect that the emperor wanted to deal with him.
Therefore, if this popular figure whom the emperor had just promoted can be roped in to join the association and become a "puppet" for his wealthy governor, and the secret report is recorded, but what is said is beneficial to him, the emperor will naturally not keep an eye on him.
The idea is very good and very realistic, but I didn't know that two of my generals were killed by this kid.
Jia Liu seriously considered the Governor's suggestion, and then expressed his willingness to join the mutual aid association and advance and retreat together with the Governor.
Next, I thought there would be formalities for joining the membership, just like his blood letter. Unexpectedly, Governor Fu reached out to him and asked for money.
"Ten thousand taels."
The governor's gesture of reaching out for money was similar to that of a beggar. It was very natural and familiar, and there was no deliberate element at all.
Jia Liu is really stunned. You dragged me into the club, wanted to take advantage of me, and asked me for 10,000 taels?
The Governor must have a reason for wanting this money.
After a brief explanation, the general meaning is that these ten thousand taels seem too much to you now, and you feel distressed, but think about it, who in this life of an official dares to say that nothing will happen to him?
If something goes wrong, you beg grandpa to report it to grandma, but they won't pay any attention to you.
But as long as you pay the membership fee, the governors and governors in the mutual aid association will take the initiative to help you without you having to greet them, and they can also make your career smoother.
Do you think it’s worth the money?
value!
Jia Liu gritted his teeth and took out the money.
What the Governor said was very clear to him. It was similar to the online loan advertisements he had seen while browsing Douyin.
Borrow money without asking anyone!
If something happens, don’t ask for help!
The Governor happily accepted the money and gave Jia Liu a discount for the 10,000 taels in silver notes, which meant that he could continue to sell cannons, but he had to pay a tribute of 1,000 taels to the Governor for every gun he sold.
become!
They have all joined the Mutual Aid Association for Honest Officials. Does Jia Liu still care about the Governor’s commission?
From now on, I, Jia Jiashi, will be a member of the Mutual Aid Association when I am born, and I will be a ghost of the Mutual Aid Association when I die!
Not to mention that the governor has the leverage, even if he doesn't have the leverage, he still has to squeeze into the meeting.
I have officially joined the mutual aid association.
Mr. Jia Liu felt something was wrong, so he bowed and said, "Sir, may I ask a question?"
Governor Fu put the banknotes into the drawer with a smile on his face: "But it doesn't hurt to ask."
"Then I forgive you for being bold. May I ask the gentlemen in this meeting whether they are corrupt officials or honest officials?"
Jia Liu raised the issue of conscience and said he would not collude with corrupt officials.
This is the moral bottom line.
Governor Fu heard this and asked thoughtfully: "What do you think?"
"It's an upright official!"
Jia Liu was very happy that he could serve the Qing Dynasty together with the honest officials of the Qing Dynasty, and thanked Governor Fu for giving him such a platform.
At the same time, I also thank the imperial court for cultivating so many talents for the country.
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Thank you to the above-mentioned honest officials for taking out the meager salary in their pockets to support Lord Jia Jia!