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Volume 1, Chapter 165: Check the way back and face the wind and waves

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    In the back hall of the state government office, Zongze and Tang Ke looked at each other in silence, the tea bowls in their hands already cold.  /> This is Yibin County in Xuzhou. In the fourth year of Zhenghe's reign, Rongzhou was renamed Xuzhou, and Bodao County was renamed Yibin County.  It's just that the name Rongzhou has been used since the first year of Wude, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty. It has been 300 years now, and Bodao County was named after the Western Han Dynasty, so it is still commonly called Rongzhou Bodao.  "Border envoy, why are you so?" The silence was broken by Tang Xiao, the son of Tang Ke, who came up to change the tea. Zongze spoke in a heavy tone.  Zongze has received Wang Chong's reply and is determined to fight back, but before going to the army, he still has some luck and hopes to have an honest talk with Tang Ke.  After all, Tang Ke was from the old party. Like him, he had been suppressed by the new party in power. He wanted to ask Tang Ke, why?  Tang Ke raised the tea bowl, hid his expression behind the mist, and said softly: "Zong Rulin, it is Tang who should ask you this question." The tea soup was boiling hot, Tang Ke took a sip and put it down, his face turned solemn and calm, as if  It is common to interrogate prisoners in Dali Temple.  "This dynasty has no contact with the Wuman country. One hundred and fifty-seven years after the founding of the country, there was a small rebellion in Lunan, and it did not get involved deeper. The Border Affairs Secretary is interested in the southwest, but it is just to encourage it to pay tribute. But you and that king  Chong, but gathered all the barbarian soldiers from the southwest to teach martial arts. Tang also knew the border affairs. The nineteen barbarians he gathered all had old enemies with the Wuman. Even if you and the Wuman had no intention of doing so, the Wuman would regard them as such.  Enemy! When the war broke out in the Southwest, the people were in ruins and the country was in chaos. How could you have done anything wrong in what Tang said in the letter? " Zongze said tit for tat: "The responsibility for the Southwest has been assigned to the Border Affairs Department.  Whether to pay tribute, request a title, or submit land to the vassal state depends on the situation. If the Tang border envoys disagree, they should first discuss it in the Border Affairs Department. "As for gathering Tibetan troops for training, the nineteen vassals will do it."  Barbarians. Aren't they under the imperial court? The formation of an army by Shaanxi's Tibetan soldiers was already custom-made. The Nanping Army and even the Lunan Appeasement Division also used Tibetan soldiers to defend the city. The border affairs department looked to the southwest. The barbarians with dissident intentions were inevitably ready to gather Tibetan soldiers.  What does it have to do with the Luo State to shock people? As for what the Luo Guoguo thinks, tens of thousands of imperial troops gathered in Lu Nan before, but the Luo State is still afraid of a few hundred Tibetan soldiers? " Tang Ke heard this.  Annoyed, he hummed: "Don't talk about this anymore, Zong Rulin. Tang is very sad. I used to treat you as a villain. Why did you join that cunning villain to cause trouble in the south and cause chaos in the country!?" Why  Will he go with Wang Chong?  Good question. Zongze thought about this question in his mind every day, but looking back every time, he became more and more convinced that his choice was right, especially after the news came from the court that the emperor sent someone to contact the female straight people.  .  He had decided that this was the right path.  That day, Wang Chong asked back: "According to judgment, in the future, there will only be trouble in the north?" Zongze was stunned.  Wang Chong said again: "The judge actually knows better than the boy what the situation is in Jingdong and what the situation is in Jiangnan." Of course Zongze knew it, when he was the judge in Dengzhou.  I only dare to make fuss about the clan and let the local people take a breath.  But what really suppresses the common people.  It is big money, it is salt law, it is free money, it is a new party. Strictly speaking, it is a new law manipulated by the villain party headed by Cai Jing since Zhang Dun.  And since the villain is in charge of the government, no matter the new method or the old method, it has become a method of gathering.  Jingdong is still light. The Yingfeng Bureau borrowed Hua Shi Gang and other names to suck blood in the southeast, and the capital started to build Long Live Mountain. Once the search goes too far, it will be a boiling pot, and the situation will be unimaginable.  There is no need for Wang Chong to make sensational remarks, Zongze has already predicted it, and the key is not what the local situation is like.  During the Renzong Dynasty, wasn't it also the case that the official system collapsed and the people were uneasy?  But in the world at that time, scholars respected themselves, monarchs and ministers respected each other, and power, wealth, and speech were scattered among the government and the public. Neither the emperor nor the ministers could have their own way and direct the major affairs alone.  But what is the situation now?  Wang Anshi's reform, the old and new parties fought, and power, wealth, and speech were gradually concentrated on the emperor.  The independent prime minister came out, the eunuchs came out, all kinds of monsters, ghosts, and weird things came out.  A favored minister like Wang Fu could actually make the emperor and the court allow the existence of a freak like the Border Affairs Secretary, destroy the old system of border affairs gathering in the court, and allow Zongze and Wang Chong, two humble ministers, to control the country.  It is a perfect proof that a single thought determines the surrounding affairs.  "The worst thing is not that everything is bad, but that no matter what the court wants to do, the government and the opposition have no restraints and cannot contain the disaster. Just like a horse falling into a deep stream, the rider cannot hold the reins to pull himself up." This is Wang Chong.  Zongze felt the same as his original words.  "However, although Zongze had a premonition of great disaster in the world, he only had a vague feeling. Unlike Wang Chong, who directly asserted that within three to five years, something big will happen in Jiangnan and something big will happen in Jingdong. One link will be broken and the other will collapse.  Zongze originally did not believe that time would come so fast, but Wang Chong said: "The First Emperor passed away, and the Daze Rebellion broke out in the next year, and the world was destroyed in two years. The N¨¹zhi people rose up, and they occupied Huanglong Mansion in two years, and the Liao KingdomHow many more years can Guozuo be around?  According to the verdict, three to five years is too urgent, but the boy thinks that three to five years is too slow" Zongze was horrified, this is the conflict between internal and external forces. Withdrawing his mind, Zongze said to Tang Ke: "How can the southwest affairs cause chaos in the country?  If we really want to cause chaos in the country, we must do it both in the southeast and in the north!  " Tang Ke slapped his leg: "Zong Rulin, I thought you were indifferent, but it turns out you also know that the world is in danger!  ?  ¡± On this point, it seems that the two have a consensus, but it is difficult to distinguish whether it is a sober theory or a so-called gentleman¡¯s party, exaggerating to emphasize the harm of a villain and a single party in power. Zongze tried his best to fight for it.  A glimmer of opportunity, hoping to convince Tang Ke: "Since there is going to be a big event in the world, we should take precautions and do something.  This is what Wang Chong and I want to do by dividing the country's power through the southwest affairs and gathering people and wealth at the same time.  " Tang Ke's cheeks twitched and he said angrily: "What are these words!  ?  Since something is going to happen, it¡¯s time to let it go!  Just like running water, how can you light a fire in another place before the smoke and dust rises?  " Tang Xiao coughed. Tang Ke knew he was wrong when he spoke, but Zongze said mercilessly: "The envoy is right. When the fire is about to get bigger, shouldn't it be better to light the fire downwind and burn out a place to stay first?  " Tang Ke snorted angrily and rolled his sleeves. Zongze reflected that he had made the old habit of speaking bluntly and hurting people again. He softened his tone and asked: "How can you save the world by relying on others to see it?  " Tang Ke raised his head and said: "Stop the troops, calm down the affairs, repair the government, and admonish the king to be a gentleman.  As a villain, the ruler and ministers are upright, the court is upright, and the world is upright.  Zongze was so angry that he laughed: "What do you mean by the envoy, we are the only villains and all the princes in the court are gentlemen?"  "According to what Tang Ke said, it was not Zongze and Wang Chong who should be impeached, but Cai Jing, Wang Fu and their ilk. They should even scold the emperor directly. But he didn't do that. He only caught Zongze and Wang Chong who were doing things, like this  Zongze, who came here with the intention of making peace, could not help but speak sarcastically. Tang Ke was not moved by Zongze's ridicule at all: "The power of a gentleman can be great or small, far or near.  .  The big one rectifies the world, the small one rectifies one's own body.  Those who are far away can clear away evil spirits, and those who are close can prevent disasters. Tang can only do what he can.  " If Wang Chong were here, he would definitely reply: "In short, you just curse people and do bad things. Whether you save the world or not, it has nothing to do with you, right?  "Although Zongze has a strong temper, his self-cultivation is better than that of Wang Chong, and he will not go so far as to say things like this. At this point, Zongze has also seen Tang Ke's face clearly. He is a typical old party member who regards himself as a gentleman. He believes in world affairs.  People are the first thing, and doing things is the last thing. Anyone who works hard is a villain, and if he does something, he will do something wrong. He doesn't care why Zong Ze and Wang Chong do things, and in his heart, they are troublesome.  As long as things are settled, the storm will calm down. "Zongze also hopes that things will be settled and the world will be peaceful. Unfortunately, there are also hurricanes destroying the beams while sitting alone at home. Zongze is not willing to sit back and say goodbye!  " Zongze stopped thinking and said goodbye. Tang Ke watched him go out, his expression changing. After a long time, he hummed in a low voice: "When the beam collapsed, you will die first" Outside Chengliu County, Zizhou  In the military camp, Wang Chong said to Deng Yan, who was hurriedly summoned by him to take care of business in Xingwen Village: "Fifth brother, do you have any clues about the inventory you asked me to do?  " At this time, Deng Yan is no longer the slightly clever farmer Deng Wu from three years ago. He is dressed in a foreign outfit and his face is full of wealth. But unlike Wang Shiyi, although he was also accepted as a disciple by Wang Yanzhong, in the past two years, due to  He was too busy with business and had little time to listen to the teachings. He became more and more philistine. When he got along with Wang Chong, he was no longer as close to nature as before. Instead, he became more respectful to his master and gradually regarded himself as a steward.  Several industries in Du and Xingwenzhai, especially the two trading houses of Xingwen and Xinglin, it is no wonder that Deng Yan has such a change in his role. Deng Yan is also willing to accept such a change. As his powers and responsibilities become more and more important, he must talk about his status.  . Unlike Wang Shiyi, who is more of a guest, his responsibilities are light, and his status is naturally aloof. Although he has no academic knowledge, Deng Yan has barely learned arithmetic in the past two years and can handle it.  Although his ability to engage in business is far inferior to that of Wang Lun, he is still a qualified businessman. At the same time, his execution ability is pretty good. With these two points, he can take care of Wang Chong's property. "Erlang has given orders.  Yes, you have to be careful.  " Deng Yan bowed and replied. Luo Canniang came forward to serve tea. He took it with both hands and bowed to thank him. He looked directly at the tea bowl and never stopped looking at the girl. He asked the steward of Wang Xianggong's family to learn how to get along with the master's family.  Wang Chong also felt the changes in Deng Yan, but he was happy to see the results and did not say any polite words as if they were at home.  As casual as before, he would gradually put Deng Yan out of his core system, not just kick him away, but treat him as a relative and friend.?, but he is not a steward who is loyal to himself and can trust his property.  Now Deng Yan is willing to change his job, which is also a good thing.  "At Haitangdu, we rented an inn and two warehouses in June, and Qingxi Post also rented another piece of land to build a courtyard. In August, the land rent was 652 guan and 830 Wen."  "The net paper shop will make a rough profit of 513 guan and 90 yuan in August. Hu Jin said that if Xingwenzhai produces more bamboo paper, by the end of the year, even if the sales remain unchanged, the rough profit will be again  Increased by 2%." "Shi Wenli lost 50 guan in July. Grandma Huang Ya said that there are more and more counterfeit banknotes, so it's better to get rid of them." "I'm in a hurry.  He Yanfeng Hall has only received the accounts for July. According to the accounts, the profit due for July is 338 coins" Wang Chong asked Deng Yan to take stock of the current status of all family properties. It is now  At the end of October, it was not supposed to be reported until the end of the year.  In his hometown in Huayang, he only left six or seven hectares of land and two properties, the Jingzhi Company and Shi Wenli, to save his father.  After he got the official position and joined the Border Affairs Department, Lin Jisheng joined forces with various large households to successively send back the Shuihuo elements who were involved in the alcohol business, and the Yanfengtang elements who were involved in the Fengyoujing and other pharmaceutical businesses.  With land rent and property, his annual income in his hometown in Huayang is about fifteen thousand guan.  But this only counts income, not expenses.  Deng Yan then reported the expenditure item, "Shilidu Academy. In the autumn, sixteen students were admitted to the government school, ten students went to Xingwen Village, sixty people were enrolled, and two more teachers were added to repair, sweep, and repair.  Expenses such as food, accommodation, clothing, books and subsidies for students have been increased to 470 guan per month. According to Erlang's instructions, they will all be paid by land rent.  When I left, I told the accountant to reserve 3,000 guan. "My uncle's printing shop has just been built. The members' 2,000 guan and the printing money have been transferred to" "To support the academy and build a collection.  The cost of opening a printing bookstore is also high, calculated throughout the year.  Huayang Industry just breaks even.  Deng Yan had a calm face when reporting the numbers, but when he talked about the accounts of Xingwen Village, his cheeks gradually turned red.  The backer eats the mountain, and the bulk of Wang Chong's industry is still in Xingwen Village.  "Eight hectares of farmland. This year we will rent 300 hectares of wheat and 200 hectares of rice" The Wang family has nearly ten hectares of farmland in Xingwen Village, eight of which are cultivated by tenants.  However, not long after the land was opened, the harvest was not much.  After 50/50 with the tenants, and then deducting the subsidies for cattle, farm tools, and grain seeds to the tenants, there is only so much left.  A few more years.  After the fields mature, this number should double.  This bit of food is not worth much, but it is hard currency.  "Two hectares of orchard, fifteen kinds of fruits. A total of 100,000 catties, purchased by Xingwen Fruit Company. The money was 3,442 guan and another 70 fen." In comparison, the income of the orchard is much richer  , this is also Wang Chong pretending to be a public servant, taking the experienced fruit farmers in the nearby area into his own hands, and letting these people take care of the orchards owned by himself and the upper echelons of Xingwen Village.  Of course, the rewards for them are also generous.  Not only does he have his own orchard, but he also has grain fields.  "The land rent in Xingwen Village is 226 kuan in October" Wang Chong occupies a larger area in the "urban area" of Xingwen Village than Huayang, covering more than ten hectares. Now it has been expanded by half, and more are rented to  The money you get from shops, restaurants, and inns seems to be very little, but it will become more and more in the future.  "Xingwen Fruit Shop, it's winter now and there are not many fruit cans left to make. It is estimated that the annual salary will be 6,000 to 8,000 guan." Relying on the source of raw materials, the fruit canned business is getting bigger and bigger, but Wang  Chong only accounted for 30% of it, and the rest was shared by Dou Luozhi and other upper-class Bo people.  "Xingwen Commercial Bank, the total profit in the first half of the year was 69,250 guan, and it is estimated to be more or less in the second half of the year. According to the share calculation, the annual profit will be 15,000 to 18,000 guan." Deng Yan said this  Just lowered his voice, this is the boss.  The Sichuan-Guizhou trade route started by Xingwen Village has gradually taken shape, and exports are mostly controlled by Xingwen Trading Company.  Specialty products from Qiandi, Guangnan, Dali and even Ziqi go north from Xingwenzhai, import into Chengdu to the west, and go straight to Jinghu and Jianghuai in the east. Spices, medicinal materials, gold and silver, ivory, jade, everything is included, and from Shu  Silk and other items from the mainland were imported into Guizhou.  With the huge turnover, Xingwen Trading Company¡¯s profits are by no means small. Wang Chong only accounts for 20%, and it also ranks first among all industry incomes.  "It's a pity that the salt and iron tea horses are not among them" Wang Chong sighed. Salt and iron tea are prohibited items. Even if Xingwen Village is not banned, this big profit cannot be controlled by the people. It is still controlled by Zizhou Road.  The Transportation Department is in control, and the Lunan Appeasement Department is in control.  The Yantie tea farms were originally located in Jiang'an, Changningjun, and Jiangmenzhai, but now they are concentrated in Linzhou.  In order to appease the barbarians, the imperial court exchanged salt, iron, tea, and silk for the horses in the southwestern barbarians.  Wang Fu has always wanted to use Ma Zheng as a breakthrough, let the Border Affairs Department take control of Ma Zheng, and thus control the southwest.Cai Jing did not want the interest structure below him to be turbulent, and the local government was unwilling to let go.  "Xinglin Trading Company reported a total of 6,700 guan in the first half of the year" This part of the business was shared with Pang Gan, Zhong Jia and Jiang Chong. Last year, they received 23,000 guan. Now,  Because the copperware business has declined, and the blister copper has to be distributed to the border affairs department, the income has dropped. However, as the copper and iron money transactions increase, the business's goodwill gradually stabilizes, and the money will continue to flow.  Calculating this, Wang Chong¡¯s annual income is only between thirty and forty thousand yuan, and it is still iron money. He is far from being a wealthy family in the mainland, and he has just entered the door of wealth.  Wang Chong pondered for a moment and explained: "Go to the ancient Song Dynasty to buy some land. There is no need for acres. Just prepare to build inns and restaurants. After returning to Huayang, I will use my father's name to buy some land around Sanjia Village. Two  Within a few seconds, I will go to Guanzhong to see if there is a suitable place to stay and buy some property." Deng Yan took note of it carefully and said in a low voice, "Erlang, is there something wrong?"  Xingwenzhai knew about the impeachment and understood Wang Chong's move.  Wang Chong shook his head: "The reason is not for this turmoil, but for the future. However, no matter whether there is a turmoil or not, we must be prepared and we cannot leave all our property in Xingwen Village." Deng Yan nodded, and Wang Chong handed him another letter.  , asking him to send it to Tang Wei, who was in charge of Xingwen Village. The letter also talked about gathering laws and erasing his own traces.  Although the back road is not spacious, it can still be considered as preparation.  Wang Chong exhaled a long breath and shouted: "Wang Zhengdao!" After running around Guizhou Province, he had been enjoying and drinking in Xingwen Village for the past two months. Wang Lundian, who had just come to Chengliu with Deng Yan yesterday, entered.  He bowed and held up his hands: "What's the deal with the hook!?" Wang Chong said: "Go to Dafang quickly and get on the line with the Ghost King of Luo Kingdom. I asked you to return from Nanning Prefecture to Dafang North, so you should have some human connections." Wang Chong said.  Lun secretly gasped, but did not dare to refuse: "Yes, there is indeed someone in Dafang, but now that Xiaguan has gone to Dafang, what will he say to the Ghost King?" Wang Chong thought he was probably a confidante.  "Let's go eat and drink first. Whatever you want to say, I will write to you after I talk to Pangan." Wang Chong lowered his voice again, as if to threaten Wang Lun: "When my letter arrives, you  Either he is a guest of the Ghost King, or he is a prisoner. Be prepared for any contingency." Wang Lun's face turned pale, then he blushed again, and said in a deep voice, "I will obey Gou's order!" "This is the time to stir up trouble, Wang.  Lun's temperament is like that of a gangster, he likes to wander in muddy waters, so he naturally likes it.
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