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The more he understands the power structure of the Ming Dynasty, the more Zhao Junchen understands that the power of imperial power is difficult to disobey, because the military power of the Ming Dynasty has always been in the hands of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty.

Don't look at Emperor Deqing and Zhou Shangjing are always fighting openly and secretly with each other, as if they are evenly matched, but that's just because Emperor Deqing cherishes his reputation and is unwilling to use violence to solve the problem until he has to.

Therefore, Zhao Junchen must try to control a certain amount of military power, otherwise Zhao Junchen will not be able to resist the power of Emperor Deqing at all, and can only be at the mercy of Emperor Deqing, constantly carrying the black pot for Emperor Deqing, attracting public resentment, becoming a fat pig to be slaughtered, and one day in the future, he will meet the fate of being crossed by Emperor Deqing to cross the river and demolish the bridge, unload the mill and kill the donkey.

Of course, Zhao Junchen will not be restrained, before accompanying the southern tour, Zhao Junchen secretly established the "Jubao Commercial Bank", invested countless silver, this commercial house specializes in military business, is to corrupt the army near the capital, control a part of the military town officers, take the opportunity to infiltrate the military power,

Among Zhao Junchen's many plans, this is the plan that Zhao Junchen pays the most attention to, and it is also the plan that Zhao Junchen has invested the most resources and energy.

At this time, after Zhao Junchen inquired about the situation of Jubao Trading Bank, seeing Fang Ru's strange expression, he thought that this plan had encountered some trouble, and asked, "What?" Isn't this going well? ”

Fang Ru shook his head and said, "No, this plan is going well, master, you know people with a good eye, then Zhao An is indeed a good hand." After he established the Jubao Commercial Bank, he soon used various means to acquire more than ten small commercial firms specializing in military business, and integrated the resources of these commercial firms, and also took over the business and contacts of these commercial firms. The business is progressing very fast, the military towns near the capital have become the customers of the Jubao Firm, although it is only four or five months, but the profit of the Treasure Firm is already very amazing, just last month it made a profit of more than 30,000 taels of silver, according to this rate of development, I am afraid that the Treasure Firm only needs about a year, and the profit can exceed Yuerong Fang. ”

After hearing Fang Ru's introduction, Zhao Junchen was not surprised. He just nodded as a matter of course, and motioned for Fang Ru to continue.

Zhao Junchen had already expected the profitability of Jubao Commercial Bank, after all, under the general environment of the Ming Dynasty, the army's business was originally a million profits.

In today's Ming Dynasty, the military towns in various places have been extremely rotten - the military households can hardly bear the miserable life of the military towns, and they always keep fleeing, and the officers in the military towns will not stop them. On the contrary, he secretly encouraged it, and also took the opportunity to annex the family property of the fugitive military family. After the officers annexed the property of the military households, they would sell some of it to the trading houses at very low prices, and the trading houses only needed to change hands slightly to get several times the profits;

In addition, because military households are constantly fleeing, the situation of empty salaries in military towns in various localities has become very serious. However, the imperial court still distributes grain and grass according to the number of registered people every year, so the officers in the military town will also sell grain and grass to the trading houses, and the price is also very low, and between reselling, it is several times the profit;

Another example is the inventory in the military town. There will always be "superfluous" ordnance armor, which can also be bought cheaply after the trading house contacts the military town, and then re-smelt the swords, guns and iron armor into iron blocks, and dismantle the leather and wood for civilian equipment, omitting the initial refining and processing, and it is a profitable business.

All of this shows that the profits of such a business are amazing, Zhao Junchen had already expected this when he founded Jubao Trading Bank, so after hearing Fang Ru's explanation, he was not surprised, but waited quietly for Fang Ru to continue, after all, Zhao Junchen's main purpose in creating Jubao Trading Bank was not to make profits.

Fang Ru naturally knew Zhao Junchen's thoughts, so he continued: "In addition, the current situation of the military towns in various places is more erosive than imagined, so the plan of Jubao Commercial Bank to infiltrate the military towns in various places is also unexpectedly easy, Zhao An and the military town in addition to doing business, just a little bit of means, give a little benefit, and buy a large number of thousands of households, hundreds of households, the commanders of the military towns are also easy to become the business partners of the Jubao Commercial Bank, although now it is still a short time, But Jubao Firm has already collected a lot of their handles and incriminating evidence, and I believe that as long as it continues, these people will be controlled by us sooner or later. ”

After hearing Fang Ru's further explanation, Zhao Junchen nodded with satisfaction, he didn't expect that the progress of Jubao Trading House was even better than he imagined.

However, when Fang Ru said this, a trace of strangeness flashed between his expressions again, and he added: "However, when the Jubao Trading House was doing business with military towns in various places, it was also found that there was another trading house doing the same thing, not only taking advantage of the erosive status quo of military towns to make profits, but also wanting to take the opportunity to buy off the officers in military towns and gradually infiltrate military towns in various places...... It seems that the people behind this business firm are actually in line with the master's intentions, and they also want to use such means to control part of the army. ”

Zhao Junchen raised his eyebrows, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Zhao Junchen would also meet competitors.

So, Zhao Junchen said: "Have you checked the background, origin and current situation of this firm?" ”

Fang Ru nodded and said, "I've checked, the name of this trading house is ' Four Seas Commercial Bank', it seems to be very ordinary, but the background is very mysterious, although I sent someone to secretly investigate in detail, but still can't find out who is behind this commercial house, in fact, this commercial house began to do business with military towns around the country four years ago, but much earlier than us, but it was not enough funds at the beginning, although it has been secretly infiltrating and controlling military towns around the country, but the progress is very slow, until the past two years have only slightly some success, but our Jubao Commercial Bank has sufficient funds, so although it was several years later than the Four Seas Commercial Bank to join this business, but soon overtook the Four Seas Commercial BankThe progress of infiltrating the military towns in various places is also much faster than that of the Four Seas Commercial Banks, and now it is able to suppress the business of the Four Seas Commercial Banks, and the influence of the Four Seas Commercial Banks on the military towns in various places has also shrunk a lot. ”

After hearing Fang Ru's explanation. Zhao Junchen quickly found the key word - he wanted to infiltrate the army, he started to act five years ago, but he was not strong enough at the beginning......

So, who is ambitious to meddle in military power, who has such an idea since five years ago, but has insufficient strength?

Once again, Zhao Junchen targeted the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian!

"Interesting, I didn't expect Zhu Hejian to have the same idea, and he started arranging it five years ago...... Fortunately, he is only a prince. Financial resources are limited, otherwise there would be no room for me to interfere in this matter...... It seems that, like me, Zhu Hejian also has many plans going on in secret, and this person is really a careerist......"

Thinking about it, Zhao Junchen suddenly laughed, looked up and said to Fang Ru: "When I am about to make contact with the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian, this information can be said to be very important...... It seems that it was the right decision for me to ask you about the situation before meeting him. ”

Fang Ru was slightly stunned. asked: "Master, are you saying that the person behind the Four Seas Boat Line is the Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian?" ”

Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "Maybe, maybe not, but the possibility is extremely high, after all, there are people who have ambitions to infiltrate the army but have a slight lack of strength, I can only think of him." ”

After pondering for a moment, Fang Ru also agreed with Zhao Junchen's guess. nodded and said: "If this is the case, this Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian is really ambitious. ”

Zhao Junchen smiled. "In the current situation, it's a good thing for me that he has ambitions. ”

Next, seeing that the time was not early, Zhao Junchen did not continue to discuss Zhu Hejian's matter with Fang Ru, but continued to ask Fang Ru about the progress of other plans.

When Fang Ru reported the progress of all the plans to Zhao Junchen, it was already half an hour later.

Though. Fang Ru likes to participate in Zhao Junchen's plan very much, and has always been full of energy, but it took a lot of effort to report so many things to Zhao Junchen in one go, but it was inevitable that he showed a trace of tiredness.

After noticing Fang Ru's tired look. A hint of emotion flashed in Zhao Junchen's eyes.

Fang Ru is just a little woman after all, and it is really difficult for her to worry about so many things at the same time.

During Emperor Deqing's southern tour, Fang Ru's life was probably not easier than Zhao Junchen's.

It's a pity that Zhao Junchen really couldn't find a suitable candidate before, so he could only let Fang Ru supervise these plans...... Fortunately, Zhao Junchen has now formed a large-scale and reliable staff team, and many things can be handed over to the staff team to be responsible, so from now on, whether it is Fang Ru or Zhao Junchen, it will be much easier.

Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen suddenly said to Fang Ru: "I'm really fortunate to have suffered you during this time. ”

Fang Ru was slightly stunned, then shook her head and smiled: "Doing things for the master, Ru'er doesn't feel fortunate." ”

Zhao Junchen said: "Although you don't feel happy, but I can't bear it, so let's do it, I have now formed a reliable staff team, in the future, except for the affairs of Tongji Temple and Jubao Firm, you don't have to be specifically responsible for other things and plans, you can all transfer them to those staff members to be responsible, so that you can also be much easier." ”

After hearing Zhao Junchen's proposal, Fang Ru's expression did not see much happiness and relaxation, but was faintly lost.

As far as Fang Ru is concerned, being able to deeply participate in Zhao Junchen's plans can not only help Zhao Junchen, but also prove his importance to Zhao Junchen.

However, after all, this was Zhao Junchen's order, so Fang Ru still nodded obediently and agreed.

Then, Zhao Junchen said: "After handing over those things, you can take advantage of your free time to prepare for other things." ”

Fang Ru was stunned again and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhao Junchen smiled lightly, looked at Fang Ru's eyes, and said slowly: "I once promised you that after the southern tour, I would marry you, although for various reasons, I can only give you the identity of a side room, but after all, it is a name...... Now, it's time to prepare! ”

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PS: Well, I'm a little tired today, only one shift, forgive me!

…… (To be continued.) )