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Chapter 497 T-shaped scroll contact

Chapter 497 T-shaped scroll contact

When Feng Ziying proposed to Cui Jingrong to reduce the inspection time in Fujian, everyone agreed.

It has been more than two months since I came out, from Linqing, Dongchang Mansion to Jining, then to Xuzhou and Huai'an, and then to Yangzhou and Jinling. I basically stayed in Yangzhou and Jinling for several days, and I did a very detailed investigation. Even a bunch of officials complained endlessly, saying that there had never been a thorough investigation like this one.

And the next Songjiang, Hangzhou, and Suzhou are also a few key cities for investigation and understanding. In addition to the last Ningbo, we have already got a general understanding of many aspects related to Kaihai.

But Fujian is still going, but there is no need to go to Quanzhou and Zhangzhou. Go to Quanzhou to have a look.

Although the determination of whether Quanzhou or Zhangzhou is still in the hands of the cabinet, at least we must make a good gesture and invite relevant personnel to Quanzhou for a small-scale discussion, which is considered an explanation.

In the end, it was decided that Wu Liangsi, Wei Guangwei and He Fengsheng would take a group of officials to Quanzhou, while Cui Jingrong, Feng Ziying and Sun Juxiang were already preparing a detailed investigation report on their trip to the south of the Yangtze River.

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Zhen Yingjia had just returned to the study, before she could sit still, she heard the attendant outside the door saying: "Master, that one is here again, can you see him?"

Zhen Yingjia had a headache for a while, he didn't want to see him, but he knew he couldn't see her.

This matter cannot be dismissed. He came all the way from Fujian. There is no explanation. This guy will definitely not go back without talking about it, and there must be sequelae.

After thinking for a while, he sighed and said, "Please come in."

"I've seen Lord Zhen, it's really hard to see this side of Lord Zhen." There was already a bit of anger in the eyebrows of the visitor.

"Shizun, it's not that I don't want to see you, but that I know why you're here, but now I can't do anything about it."

Zhen Yingjia didn't go around in circles, and showed her cards directly. Although she could still maintain restraint on her face, she was already a little impatient.

"I know what you want, but now I can't give you a clear answer. The court hasn't discussed this matter at all. How can I give you a clear answer? I remember that I told you in the last letter Please be patient, Brother Shizun!"

"Mr. Zhen, I also want to be patient, but the hundreds of brothers under my command have to eat. You say that the imperial court has not discussed this matter. I am afraid you are not right? I heard that a group of officials from the imperial court who are in charge of investigations and discussions have all come down. Cui Jingrong, the right servant of the household department, led by Cui Gong, was still in Jinling [-] days ago, brother, did you lie?"

There was a shrewd look on the visitor's round face, but his eyes were fixed on Zhen Yingjia's face all the time, as if he wanted to see some clues from Zhen Yingjia's face.

After Zhen Yingjia's heart shuddered, but then she recalled that Cui Jingrong's trip to Jiangnan was not kept secret, nor could it be kept secret.

For such an important matter as opening the sea, the imperial court had to make a final decision, and naturally there must be some explanations, not only limited to maritime trade, but the imperial court also had deeper considerations, so it was normal to have such an investigation team.

It's just that Zhen Yingjia wasn't interested, all he cared about was issues related to himself.

"Brother Shizun, I know what you said. They stayed in Jinling for a few days, and I went to pay a visit to Master Cui."

Zhen Yingjia didn't lie, he did go to visit Cui Jingrong, but Cui Jingrong had too many guests, and he could only stay for half an hour before saying goodbye and leaving.

"However, there is no agreement as you said. I asked Master Cui, and Master Cui also said that it was just a thorough investigation of some matters that need to be considered by the imperial courts in Nanzhili and Fujian and Zhejiang. The results are still early. Not to mention agreeing on what you said, how could the court be so hasty? Brother Shizun, let me tell you, this list won’t come out within half a year, so you don’t have to worry, I can’t do anything, but don’t you believe it…? "

Tang Shizun shook his head slowly, his eyes were a little colder: "Mr. Zhen, I can't wait for half a year, and neither can the brothers. If everyone waits for half a year, that's fine, but if others get the letter, But we have to wait half a year to talk about it, and at that time, if Mr. Zhen says nothing, what shall we do?"

Zhen Yingjia's heart skipped a beat, and she asked anxiously, "Who? Who got the letter? It's impossible!"

"It's nothing impossible. Not only did the four of their families get the letter, the Jiang family didn't come to you? The He family didn't come to you either? They climbed up to Mr. Shoufu's high branch, and they probably won't come to you. The Tian family What about it?" Tang Shizun's face became more and more fierce, "The Tian family has recruited several small companies, and it seems to be going big, but he is so sure that he can get a spot? The Li family has Mr. Li Ge as the backing, I guess It's okay, besides me, who else can there be in Zhangzhou?"

A sense of powerlessness haunted Zhen Yingjia, leaving him speechless.

Today is not the same as in the past, there is no news of the few letters I wrote to the Supreme Emperor, and even the earliest letter from the concubine was half a year ago, but the letters from Prince Yizhong are endless, without exception. It is asking for money.

The problem was that Lin Ruhai didn't have the emperor's will, so he wouldn't buy it at all, at least he would only consider the concubine's will, and Lin Ruhai didn't pay any attention to Prince Yizhong's words.

And the money of these merchants is not easy to get, they all want to talk about returns, like the one in front of me, what should I do?

Not only this one, Zhen Yingjia knew that many people would come to him one after another. Opening the sea involves their interests, and they have tribute every year, so naturally they have to pay back. It's the most urgent thing.

That's all, at most, this group of people can only vent their anger on me, make a fuss, if I really ignore it, they can only accept it, but what about Prince Yizhong?The opening is 20 taels of silver, where can I get him 20 taels?

Lin Ruhai had already doubted the concubine's intentions, and she sent a letter asking for verification, which made Zhen Yingjia feel dizzy. Could it be that Lin Ruhai really planned to figure everything out before he died?

Seeing that Zhen Yingjia was silent, Tang Shizun, a short and strong man, seemed to understand Zhen Yingjia's thoughts, "Mr. Zhen, my Tang family is one of the five great families in Zhangzhou. According to the news from the court, let the past be forgotten. If we want to support the largest one, then I will help you." Should the Tang family have a chance?"

Zhen Yingjia shook his head: "Shizun, you think the problem is too simple. The news from the court is all about one aspect. Everyone only spreads what is beneficial to themselves. Even if you are given this opportunity, it is not without price. .”

"Mr. Zhen, I understand, so if it can be done at this time, I have prepared 10 taels of silver..."

Tang Shizun's words surprised Zhen Yingjia. He thought that only three to fifty thousand taels was the opponent's limit. He didn't expect the opponent to be so bold and generous this time, which seemed a little incredible.

Seeing that Zhen Yingjia couldn't believe it, Tang Shizun didn't hide anything, "There are five families who are willing to follow me, and they have to share some,..."

"That's about the same." Tang Shizun felt that if it was 10 taels of silver, then this incident was worth handling. Whether it was the cabinet ministers or the six officials of the court, they were not invulnerable, even the emperor was as happy and angry. Sorrow and music are the same things that he believes in and like, and there are also capable people who can persuade the emperor.

"Then Mr. Zhen means..." Tang Shizun lifted his spirits.

"Wait a little longer, stay safe and don't be impatient." After some calculations, Zhen Yingjia felt that this business could be done, but it couldn't just be Tang Shizun's family, but also a few more. Fortunately, it was not difficult.

"Okay." As long as there is an affirmative answer, Tang Shizun can still wait.

"Where are the Japanese people...?" Zhen Yingjia hesitated for a moment. This guy also has very close contacts with the Japanese people, but then again, who doesn't have any contact with the Japanese people in this business at sea?Which fleet does not have dozens of ronin?

It is said that once the Japanese Guanbai died, it was a battle for the throne. Now it is said that a man named Tokugawa Ieyasu won, but there are still many people who are not convinced. During the year, there were quite a few rogues in the fleets of various maritime merchants. They were good at boarding the ship, as well as landing and ambush.

"Mr. Zhen, don't worry. It will take time to open the sea as you said, and these ronin are inconspicuous, but they are still very valuable." Tang Shizun shook his head, "Maybe these people will be of great use in the future."

Just as the two parties in Jinling City were discussing, Feng Ziying also ushered in a harvest period.

He didn't expect that Wang Wenyan could pull out such a huge "team" for him, but it wasn't actually one team, it should be dozens of teams, good and bad.

In fact, it wasn't Wang Wenyan's invitation, but Wang Wenyan sent a message through Yan Xiao's acquaintance, and it was a targeted message.

Like the seven surnames in Quanzhou and the five surnames in Zhangzhou, they are all well-connected. Wang Wenyan simply discarded them and left them aside, and being too small is of little significance. Funds, manpower, and ships are valuable.

"My lord, they're here."

"How many people are here?" Although he had been mentally prepared for such a straightforward conversation, he had considered it for a long time and decided to meet and talk.

"The ones from Zhangzhou arrived first, four people." Wang Wenyan whispered: "They are the most eager, probably because it is rumored that everyone in Zhangzhou Five has already obtained the admission qualification."

"What are the characteristics of this group of people?" Feng Ziying is also the first time to come into contact with this type of maritime merchants. Although she knows their intentions, how to use this group of people and make them use them for her is still a matter of consideration. comprehensive.

"It is said that they all come from humble backgrounds, but their styles are wild and wild, and they all have close contacts with the Japanese, or there are a lot of Japanese sailors in their fleet." Wang Wenyan still did some detailed research.

(End of this chapter)