Chapter 1177 Geng Zijuan makes friends

  Feng Ziying's anti-general made Zhu Zhiren a little embarrassed.

He knew very well that whether it was the imperial court's battle of Qian'an or the migration of refugees, these two matters were actually led by Feng Ziying, and he did not play much of a role in it. Under normal circumstances, he might be able to rely on Zheng Jizhi's care. I was promoted smoothly, but next year will be the integration of the Beijing Police Department and the big plan, especially when the Sixth Ministry, the Metropolitan Police Department and many prefectures are facing personnel turmoil. criticism from colleagues.

One of the most fatal weaknesses is that I don't have many achievements to show for it. The Battle of Qian'an and the migration of refugees can coax outsiders, but for officials in Beijing and China, especially those who are now cutting their heads to find the weaknesses of their competitors It is an easy target for competitors.

Especially when the Minister of the Ministry of Officials will be held by a scholar from the south of the Yangtze River, the scholars from Beidi and Huguang will face more critical scrutiny in this regard. Thinking of this, Zhu Zhiren also realized that he was a little too optimistic before. When it comes to the critical moment of the competition, there will definitely be people who will continue to pull out these things to hinder yourself, and it is really difficult for me to deal with it.

   But Zhu Zhiren is equally aware that it is not easy to solve the problem of Huimin Saltworks.

Huimin Saltworks has been up and down several times, so one can imagine how big the interests involved are, and the fact that these people can invite all the Japanese to cooperate is enough to show that these guys have great powers. If you want to move them, you must will cause them to backlash violently.

These people are all local tyrants in Yongping Prefecture, involving many gentry in Changli and Leting counties. They also have ties to some officials in central Beijing, and are inextricably linked with scholars in the north. This is why Zhu Zhiren has such a few The reason why I have been unwilling to touch this scar for many years.

But now the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate have made major adjustments to the Changlu Du Transshipment Salt Commissioner, which shows that they will not continue to let this issue go. It is imperative to resolve this matter. If I want to delay it, I am afraid difficult.

And what Feng Ziying said is indeed reasonable. Why should I want to be promoted to a Beijing official? Whether it is the Battle of Qian'an or the migration of refugees, I have a political achievement, but the cabinet and the officials will not fail to understand who is more credited here. Big, it can be said that I don't have a single political achievement that I really led. That is, there are people in the court who are willing to help and support me.

   "Are you worried about these people spreading rumors in Beijing?" Feng Ziying glanced at Zhu Zhiren's fluctuating facial expressions and asked with a smile.

"Ziying, this group of people is probably more powerful than you imagined, and some people behind them are probably beyond your imagination." Zhu Zhiren sighed and put his hand on his forehead, "Let me think about it." Think about it."

"My lord, Zhang Shenyan, the censor of Changlu Salt Inspection, may not allow us to wait too long. Besides, the Denglai Navy has already gone south to Dengzhou. If we really want to do this, we have to wait until February and March next year. It’s best to solve it in one fell swoop before, so we can greet the Denglai Navy first and prepare for it.”

Zhu Zhiren nodded with a deep expression. He knew that he might have no choice, but before doing this, he needed to be fully prepared. In addition, he also had to greet some of his relations and friends in Beijing first, so as not to be caught off guard here. Get restless and put too much pressure on yourself.

  Zhu Zhiren's troubles are beyond the scope of Feng Ziying's consideration. This matter can be done by himself, but now it is not suitable for him to take the lead.

The self-led Qing army and the clean-up of hermits, coupled with the large-scale introduction of Shanshan businessmen into Yongping to open mines and build factories, have greatly damaged the interests of the local gentry. Although this is inevitable, these gentry still cling to As long as the land and the farmers attached to the land do not let go, this kind of conflict is inevitable, but after all, it is the foundation of the Northland, especially the foundation of her teacher Qi Yongtai, Feng Ziying has to think more about it.

It's not that no one can compete with Qi Yongtai for the hearts and minds of the scholars in Northern Zhili. For example, Zhao Nanxing, who is now reclusive at home, has a bad relationship with Qi Yongtai, but he also has a high prestige among the scholars in the north. Before retiring, Zhao Nanxing also He once served as Minister of the Ministry of Officials and was expected to join the cabinet at one time, but was forced to resign under the pressure of the then chief assistant Shen Shixing. This time there are also strong calls for Zhao Nanxing to come out again.

Feng Ziying also needs to consider Qi Yongtai's situation. Northern Zhili is the foundation of Qi Yongtai. If it harms the interests of the gentry too much and fails to give them hope, it will definitely affect Qi Yongtai's future status. This is for Feng Ziying same disadvantage.

Just as large-scale iron smelting workshops, charcoal plants, iron factories, and cement plants have all begun to be established in Qian'an and Lulong, Yuguan Port is also becoming more and more prosperous, which naturally makes the gentry in Yongping Prefecture a little uncomfortable. Living.

Especially seeing a large amount of iron materials, iron products and cement being continuously shipped out, coupled with the transfer of commerce and trade in Yuguan Port, these gentry saw a road that was similar to traditional land output and ordinary oil pressing, noodle grinding, cloth selling, Selling grain is a completely different way to make money.

According to the feedback from various channels, many powerful gentry in the counties of Lulong, Luanzhou, Qian'an, and Funing have already sought a compromise, or are actively bowing to Feng Ziying. After all, time waits for no one, and opportunities are even greater. I can't miss it.

The Shanshan businessmen are the most powerful gang in the Northland business gang. Whether it is Beizhili or Shandong businessmen, they are not enough in front of the Shanshan businessmen. With their support, Feng Ziying really can not buy the Yongping Mansion gang. Gentleman's face.

"Then, my lord, do you still want Master Zhu to take charge of the Huimin saltworks?" Wu Yaoqing was a little puzzled, "Since the gentry in Yongping Mansion already have this idea, we just need to show some kindness from our side. You will be able to flock over immediately. The Yongping gentry are the strongest in Lulong and Luanzhou, followed by the Qian'an and Changli gentry, and again the Leting and Funing gentry. As long as Lulong, Luanzhou and Qian'an plus the Funing gentry Turning to us, the gentry in Changli and Laoting can no longer affect the overall situation, not to mention that if it is spread out, many of them will be ruined, and even their families may be ransacked,..."

  Feng Ziying naturally understands Wu Yaoqing's thoughts. It seems that this is the best opportunity to completely recover the Yongping gentry. Why give such an opportunity to Zhu Zhiren? Isn't it good to use it to accumulate your own influence and prestige?

"Yaoqing, I have only been in Yongping for less than a year. Although I am dedicated to doing things, you can also see how many waves and criticisms have been aroused. I heard that there are also rumors in the government office. Knowing the magistrate's house, people's words are terrifying." Feng Ziying sighed leisurely, "Do you think Mr. Zhu feels uncomfortable or has any suspicions?"

  Wu Yaoqing sighed, he had heard this kind of words, and Zhu Zhiren could hear them too, but Zhu Zhiren never showed it, but it didn't mean that Zhu Zhiren didn't care.

"If Mr. Zhu intends to become an official, then that's fine, but this time he has the opportunity to be promoted to a noble position in Beijing, so his mentality will be different." Feng Ziying patiently explained: "He also needs Accumulate a reputation and come up with some actual achievements, so I will hand over this matter to see his attitude."

   "Then what if Mr. Zhu refuses to take over?" Wu Yaoqing also spent a lot of time investigating this matter, and basically found out the situation, so he was a little reluctant to give such a big credit to Zhu Zhiren.

"If he refuses to take over, it only means that he has no ambition to do anything. This kind of person is worthless even if he enters Beijing as an official. Naturally, I will do it." Feng Ziying narrowed her eyes, "But as long as He is willing to do it, and I certainly hope that he can do it, which is also a testimonial, no matter what his heart is, it can be regarded as a matter of opinion on this matter."

  Wu Yaoqing nodded silently.

"Yaoqing, I still have a lot of things to do in the future. It is impossible for me to do it alone, and it is impossible for only a group of us to do it. I have to win over and contact more people, seek common ground while reserving differences, and let them join Come in and do it together, as long as we can coordinate in the general direction and principles, we can all work together,..."

   "Then what does your lord mean, the Yongping gentry can also join in and start a mining iron factory and a charcoal cement factory?" Wu Yaoqing couldn't believe it.

   "Of course, why not?" Feng Ziying looked at Wu Yaoqing, "Yaoqing, do you think I value money so much?"

  Wu Yaoqing shook his head slowly.

Like the new iron smelting technology and cement formula, these can be said to be top secrets worth billions of dollars. Another person may not be willing to sell them for 300,000,500,000 taels of silver, but this master is very generous. Take the initiative to hand it over to share with everyone and make a fortune together. In the eyes of outsiders, it is simply impossible for a fool to do such a thing.

This is why Shanxi businessmen have gathered around Feng Ziying for such a long time, and they are so determined. They just think that Feng Ziying is a person who does big things, and doesn't care about these yellow and white things. With such people, they firmly believe that there will be greater things in the future. That’s why they knew that the construction of the Lulong-Funing-Yuguan cement concrete road was a huge investment and they didn’t see much return, but they still agreed in the end, because they felt that Feng Ziying must have a reason for doing so, even if it was investing in him. It's all worth it.

"Yes, I don't value money and silver that much. Money is a foreign object, and I always think that money is only called silver when it is spent. If it is not spent, it is stored in the silver cellar or bank. It is a bunch of dead things, meaningless " Feng Ziying said with certainty: "If the Yongping gentry are willing to join in and use the money and silver they buried in the ground to invest in the construction of mines and iron factories, and produce iron materials and ironware for sale everywhere, why not do it? At least it can also help Taxation by the imperial court will also allow more people and families to afford things like iron materials, ironware and cement."

  (end of this chapter)