Honglouchun

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On the one hand, it is time to urge grain into the warehouse three times a day.

In short, the life of Caobang is getting more and more difficult.

Coupled with the news from the sub-rudders along the canals in other provinces, the attitude of the provincial government offices towards the Cao Gang suddenly tightened. In some places, the garrison was even mobilized to monitor and guard, which almost frightened the Cao Gang sub-rudders!

Ding Hao knew that he couldn't delay any longer.

If it continues to drag on, the hidden problems within the Cao Gang these years will not be able to be suppressed. Once it breaks out, it will be a big problem.

The fact that the Jinsha Gang was swept away by the infantry commander's yamen gave Ding Hao a lot of inspiration.

He decided to settle down in Jingli first, and when he turned around, he began to solve the hidden worries of the Cao Gang.

Otherwise, the big and useless Cao Gang can only be reduced to a fish at the mercy of others.

After making up his mind, Ding Hao said: "Master Hou, I have figured it out, my little old man. What Master Hou said that day were all good words of gold and jade! Now that the emperor of the court is a wise minister, he will naturally have ideas about water transportation. Although the Cao Gang is a big swallow The people are all loyal, but the imperial court wants to take precautions against one or two, and it is understandable. So, according to what Lord Hou said that day, let..."

Before he finished speaking, Jia Qiang waved his hand and said, "How to cooperate specifically, I will send the people below to discuss with the Cao Gang in detail." Seeing that Ding Hao, Ding Chao and his son's faces were a little ugly, they thought that Jia Qiang's appearance was too ugly, Jia Qiang said with a smile: "Don't think too much about the old gang leader. The reason why the son Ding Chao is responsible for this matter is to tell the Cao Gang that neither the imperial court nor the Marquis wants to drink the blood of the Cao Gang. Not to mention the idea of ​​swallowing the Cao Gang in one gulp. Everything is open and frank, and there is nothing that cannot be said to others.

In fact, to build a second canal for water transportation, you will only invest a large amount of gold and silver in it, and the day when you get the rewards, I am afraid it will be at least ten years later.Therefore, for at least ten years, the Marquis will not transfer a penny from the water transportation. "

Hearing Jia Qiang's words, Ding Hao and Ding Chao's father and son looked at each other in blank dismay. They never thought that Jia Qiang would have such a plan.

Ding Chao was too young after all, so he couldn't help asking: "Master Hou, what is your plan? It's not for money, what is it for?"

Ding Hao shouted: "In front of Lord Hou, how can you talk too much?"

Even so, his old eyes were still on Jia Qiang.

Jia Qiang said with a smile: "If it's only for gold and silver, why should I get involved in these activities on the canal? It's troublesome, and the benefits are small. I'm in the south of the Yangtze River, and I have business in the capital. Which one is not making money every day? Therefore, it is not for money. This is only because my husband is in charge of the household department, and his old man has the ambition to help the world and the people, and to stabilize the country! To do something for the imperial court, I try to do as much as I can. My Jia family has received the favor of the emperor, and I, Jia Qiang, have received the great kindness of the Supreme Emperor and the emperor's two generations of emperors! Isn't it my duty to resolve some sorrows for the emperor?

Forget it, I didn't like to say these words, and others would only say that these words are big words, false and not true.But Ding Chao, if you ask me, I have nothing to say.As for whether what Ben Hou said is true or not, let time tell. "

Naturally, Ding Hao had a series of good words, and he threw them away like money...

He is different from Ding Chao, who was agitated by the infection. Ding Hao is an old Jiang Hu, a cunning old man who can't get older, no matter what Jia Qiang said is true or false, it has no effect on him.

As long as Jia Qiang really doesn't take money from the water transportation within ten years, then he is not afraid that Jia Qiang will swallow up the water gang of Ding's family.

After a few more polite words, Jia Qiang suddenly said: "Although I don't take money from the water transport, it's not like this Marquis has nothing to ask for..."

These words immediately made Ding's father and son look awe-inspiring, and looked at Jia Qiang to fight back.

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "That's not necessary. What I'm looking for is just one or two shipbuilding workshops, especially for seagoing ships. The Cao Gang is known as the largest gang in the world, and there are many strange people in the gang. Old Sect Leader Ding is not hesitant to help. Ben Hou said earlier that this vast sea and endless ocean cannot be ruled by Western ghosts only. Wherever ghosts can go, my Yan should also go! Old Sect Leader, how about it?"

Hearing this, Ding Hao knew in his heart that Jia Qiang's plot was so big that even a water gang could not satisfy his appetite, but as long as the Ministry of Household Affairs could give the water gang some time and give Ding's family a way to survive, then he would have the confidence to transport the water along this road. Farther.

It's not how capable his Ding family is, but that there are too many people who depend on water transportation for food.

Therefore, Ding Hao is willing to pay some price and risk for this. He said with a smile: "Master Hou has a big heart and wants to compete with the Westerners. Although my position in Cao Gang is low, how dare we not do anything?"

Jia Qiang laughed and said, "That's it, thank you very much! The Marquis will send reliable people to contact the old gang leader and Ding Chao to discuss these matters. Old gang leader, there is a strong wind in Beijing. If there is nothing else, I should go back to the canal as soon as possible. Okay. If there is a storm and it spreads to the Cao Gang again, I will go to get people, it will be very troublesome."

The father and son of the Ding family were shocked when they heard this!

They have already seen the ruthlessness of the court dignitaries.

This wave was able to survive, it all depended on Lin Ruhai and Jia Qiang's master and apprentice not being completely dark.

But once the news spread that Cao Gang will cooperate with Lin Ruhai and Jia Qiang, Ding Hao believed that there would be too many people in Beijing who would not like him.

Then a wave will hit...

The Cao Gang may not be able to stand it!

……

After the Ding family's father and son left, Jia Qiang looked at Li Jing and said softly, "Send the most capable hands to lean over and stare at them."

Li Jing said, "Staring at Ding Chao?"

Jia Qiang shook her head and said, "Beside Ding Chao, Ding Hao will definitely send elites from the Cao Gang to take precautions. You have no chance, and you will waste your manpower. Keep an eye on Ding Hao and pay attention to his movements."

After Li Jing nodded in response, she frowned slightly and asked, "What are you worried about?"

Jia Qiang snorted, and said, "Ding Hao, don't listen to that old man's beautiful words, he will never allow Haiyun to appear, and he will definitely try his best to destroy Haiyun. Because once the sea transportation rises, the water transportation It is bound to decline. This is a fundamental conflict of interests. He would rather us take the big prize in water transportation, share a share with him, or even sit on an equal footing, and never allow the development of sea transportation.”

Li Jing became more and more puzzled and said, "Then you asked him to help find a good shipbuilder?"

Jia Qiang said: "Don't let him put the bad guys in and watch over them. You will inevitably have to be careful about his other actions in the future. In addition, he will probably suppress or even kill some sea-building talents. Find it, rescue it, and help us build a ship.

Of course, this is not a matter of three to five months, but a major event of three to five years or even ten or eight years. You know it well and make arrangements.

Xiao Jing, in the next year, we will not make any big moves.We must take advantage of this filial piety, avoid the limelight, and calm down, and take advantage of the strong wind and waves outside to develop our strength with heart. "

Li Jing heard this, nodded and said: "Now it's chaotic outside... but Lord, let's grow and grow in silence, hide in the dark, what about Mr. Lin in Buzhengfang?"

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "Sir, it's the same over there. The household department needs to tidy up and concentrate on doing practical things. Immediately Dou finds out that Dou Guangde is going back to Beijing. That's a skyrocket! With him here, The days when my husband and I were besieged for making knives, even if it’s not over, it’s more than half easier.”

Li Jing said happily: "This is the best, but, there is still the Zhen family case, and now there are rumors outside..."

The Zhen family has been prosperous in the south of the Yangtze River for too long, and they have woven quite a lot of contacts. It also involves the kindness of Mrs. Fengsheng's nurturing of the Supreme Emperor. Now it is necessary to make an iron case, and there is still a lot of trouble.

Jia Qiang sighed, and said: "Jia Jing died at the right time, and I just took advantage of the funeral to avoid this case. We don't need to pay attention to this matter, you just need to watch over the people in the West Mansion, and don't let the Zhen family send money into the West Mansion. Success. The Zhen family will most likely be ransacked, but not necessarily the Yi people. After the imperial court is finished, find a way to help the surviving orphans and widows."

This matter is also considered to be over...

Seeing Jia Qiang's willingness to rest, Li Jing smiled and said, "What do you plan to do this year?"

Jia Qiang stretched her waist and said with a smile: "There are still a few things to do. The garden will be repaired in a few months, and I will probably visit relatives after that. In addition, I plan to plant some land, so let's talk about it. Also, Read books, write books, I have a few articles to write... ahem. By the way, there is one last big thing that must be done properly."

Li Jing asked strangely, "Is there something important? What is it?"

Jia Qiang looked at Li Jing's face of not wearing makeup and working day and night, so she couldn't help but smile softly, "I promised you and your father that I will have a son named Li to inherit the Li family. Jinsha gang. Father-in-law is a bit older after all, if we want him to watch his grandson grow up and have a great-grandson in his arms, we have to work hard as soon as possible."

The people he planted next to Li Fu in the south of the Yangtze River reported that Li Fu's body hadn't recovered. Although he could barely support it, no one could say how long he could last.

Li Fu did not let anyone tell Li Jing about this matter...

Li Jing didn't know what was going on, and she was ashamed for a while after hearing the words, but she was also filled with endless anticipation and gratitude, and even a little nervous, saying, "But Lord, right now I'm taking on the responsibility of filial piety..."

Jia Qiang said disdainfully: "Fucking filial piety! When you are alive, you all regard each other as enemies, but after death, do you respect filial piety? It's just for outsiders to see. It just so happens that you won't have many things this year, so don't worry about it." For the war in the west, as long as the supervision and management of Ye Xiao's internal affairs are done. I will go to Yangzhou with you two months before my death, and you and your child will stay in Yangzhou for a year before returning to Beijing. In this way, forget about your and father-in-law's thoughts a big deal."

When Li Jing heard this, she was confused for a moment, and said, "In the future, will the child be raised in Yangzhou? Then I..."

Jia Qiang said with a smile: "Of course you can bring it back to Beijing. Your father will probably be in good health by then, and we will go back to Beijing together. At that time, it will be convenient for you to spend more time with the child..."

Li Jing calmed down when she heard this, and after a long breath, she said, "We'll talk about these things after I'm born... Even if I bring them back to Beijing, I'm afraid I won't have much time to accompany him. My father and Aunt Sun will take them. That's all." , Master's business is the most important thing, so don't delay."