Zhou Zheng cleaned up the military department, adjusted all kinds of personnel, and left until it was straightened out, but it was already dark.

Zhou was walking on the way back, and before he arrived at Zhou's mansion, someone suddenly jumped out to block the road.

Zhou Zheng's guards panicked, and drew their knives again and again and shouted: "Who is blocking Zhou Shangshu's car!" ”

There were two people who appeared, hurriedly raised their hands, and said: "The last general Lu Xiangguan is the younger brother of Lu Xiangsheng, Zhou Shangshu has seen the last general!" ”

Zhou Zheng listened in the carriage, opened the curtain and walked out, and saw that it was indeed Lu Xiangguan and his younger brother Lu Xiangtong.

Zhou Zheng was stunned, waved his hand, and said, "What are you stopping me from driving?" ”

Lu Xiang saw that Zhou Zheng's guards put away their swords, so he stepped forward, raised his hand, and said with a respectful and anxious face: "Lord Zhou, the last general knows that the adult and my eldest brother are close friends, and the adult is now promoted, please take action to save my eldest brother!" ”

Lu Xiangsheng has been in prison for a long time, and if it weren't for Zhou Zheng's protection, he would have been convicted a long time ago.

Zhou Zheng looked at the expressions of the two and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I have already pleaded with the emperor in the palace before, let your eldest brother come out, and make meritorious contributions, and the emperor has agreed." However, the will has not yet been made, and it is only a matter of two or three days, and you will go to the Criminal Department tomorrow to tell him the news and let him be prepared. ”

Lu Xiangguan, Lu Xiangtong and the two brothers were overjoyed, and hurriedly raised his hand and said, "Thank you, my lord!" Thank you, sir! ”

Zhou Zheng looked at the two of them and said, "This official is about to go to the northwest to suppress bandits, you should also go and prepare." ”

Lu Xiangguan didn't expect Lu Xiangsheng to be released, and he didn't know what to say in surprise, so he raised his hand and said, "Yes." The Lu family will never dare to forget the grace of the adults! ”

Zhou Zheng just smiled and sat back in the carriage.

The carriage soon arrived at Zhou's mansion, and Zhou Zheng arranged the guards and walked in.

There was no one in the Zhou family sleeping, and they were all waiting for Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Zheng took the lead in entering Zhou Qingli's study and talked to him about today's events.

Zhou Qingli looked relieved and said with a smile: "I knew that you would take over this matter." ”

Zhou Zheng took a sip of tea, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Dad, this matter is a mixed blessing, one is not good, our Zhou family ......"

Zhou Qingli's smile retracted, then waved her hand, and said, "You go to do yours, it's really a disaster from the sky, and your eldest brother and I won't blame you!" ”

Zhou Zheng put down the teacup, exhaled lightly, and said, "I will leave Beijing in three days." ”

Zhou Qingli nodded and said, "Be careful in everything." Bandits are becoming more and more difficult, and how many generals who can fight well have fallen into the sand, so don't be careless. ”

Zhou Zheng snorted and said, "I'll be careful." ”

By now, there is no way out for anyone but to move forward.

The father and son talked for a while, and Zhou Zheng left Zhou Qingli's room and returned to his room.

Shangguan Qing didn't sleep either, watched him come back, fetched water for him, watched Zhou Zheng soak his feet while eating, pursed his lips, and said, "I will hand over Shen'er to my sister-in-law, and I will go with you." ”

Zhou Zheng ate, waved his chopsticks, and said: "I am the coach this time, I don't have to charge, there is no danger, you take Shen'er well, and you have to take care of your family." ”

Shangguan Qing poured him a cup of tea and said softly, "I'm not at ease." ”

Zhou Zheng ate without raising his head, and said: "There's nothing to worry about, I've been leading the troops for ten years, and I'm just a bandit, and I don't care about it." ”

Shangguan Qing wanted to say something, but Zhou Zheng waved his hand again and said, "Get me a few garlic." ”

Shangguan Qing knew that Zhou Zheng didn't want her to go on an adventure with her, so the corners of his mouth twitched, and he got up to find garlic.

Zhou Zheng was full of food and drink, so he didn't talk about Shangguan Qing going with him, and was busy with activities. (Uh-huh)

Early the next morning, Zhou Zheng began to meet all kinds of people, including his people, officials at all levels of the imperial court, and some officials and generals in Beijing in the northwest.

In the afternoon, Zhou Zheng went out of the class room and was about to go to the household department, but halfway through, he was stopped by Cheng Jing, who hurried to the capital.

Cheng Jing also brought three people behind him, all of whom were businessmen at first glance, and they were also big businessmen.

In a teahouse, Cheng Jingye cautiously poured wine for Zhou Zheng and introduced: "My lord, this is the shopkeeper Qiu of Wenzhou, who is in the grain and oil business. This is the shopkeeper Hao from Shanxi, who is in the cloth business. This is the shopkeeper of Xi'an Mansion, who walks to the west all the year round, and does business such as horses and ironware. ”

The three of them immediately stood up and took the wine glass, and said with a smile: "The villain has seen Zhou Tangguan. ”

Zhou Zheng listened to Cheng Zheng's introduction and already understood the origin and purpose of these three people, quietly picked up the wine glass, and said lightly: "What do you want to do?" ”

The three of them held wine glasses and glanced at each other, and Qiu Qin of Wenzhou said: "My lord, this war, disaster relief needs grain and oil, if the adult needs it, the villain can sell it to the adult at a discount." ”

The shopkeeper Hao in Shanxi immediately answered and said: "The villain is in the cloth business, and the hundreds of thousands of troops under the hands of the adults always need clothes, as long as the adults need it, the villain is also seventy percent." ”

The last shopkeeper Cheng looked a little restrained, and said cautiously: "My lord, the villain goes to the west exit, horses, mules, iron tools, etc., as long as the adult says the number, the villain will do his best to raise it for the adult." ”

Going to the west, that is, smuggling with the Mongols, has a history of hundreds of years.

Zhou Zheng listened to the words of the three of them, put down the wine glass, and said, "Give me such a big benefit, what do you want?" ”

The three of them glanced at each other, and Shopkeeper Qiu looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "Adults, villains, etc., have paid such a big price, so they naturally want some benefits." One is the quota for the imperial examination, and the other is that if the adults pacify the northwest and deal with some things after the war, please take care of the three of us. ”

There are many profiteering industries in the Ming Dynasty, such as tea, salt, iron, mines, and of course, maritime trade, which are specific business behaviors, but there is also a means of making money, that is: war money!

Whether it is before, during, or after the war, there are countless ways to make a fortune.

These businessmen have a more sensitive sense of smell than people in officialdom!

Zhou Zheng pondered for a moment and said, "Okay." After the war in the northwest, the disposal of valuables and some grain, oil and cloth for disaster relief will be handed over to you. I'll let Cheng Economy talk to you about the other details. However, the ugly words are ahead, if you are shoddy or delay the time and delay the affairs of the official, you should know the affairs of Suzhou Mansion, don't blame me for turning my face and being ruthless! ”

Qiu, Cheng and the three of them were surprised and delighted, and they all raised their hands and said, "Don't worry, adults!" We promise to do it beautifully for adults, and never delay the adults! ”

There are too many things in the northwest, Zhou Zheng needs a lot of people, since someone sends it to the door, it is still controllable, Zhou Zheng naturally smiles happily.

"I'll leave it to you." Zhou Zheng stood up, looked at Cheng Economy and said a word, and left quickly. He still has a lot to do and no time to delay.

Cheng Jing saw that Zhou was right, and he was naturally overjoyed, these three people were just representatives, representing a larger merchant force behind him.

If this power is used well, not only can it make a lot of money, but it will also greatly increase the strength of the 'Zhou family', and its tentacles are all over the country, and it is not so easy for others to shake it!

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