Chapter 627: Changing the Rice Bucket
Seeing Zhang Yan shouting on the street, Deng Wentong's soul flew away, and he walked inside, shaking his head constantly, muttering: "No, no, it really shouldn't!" ”
"Uncle, what do you keep talking about?"
Deng Wentong stomped his foot fiercely and said angrily: "Why have I forgotten the virtues of your family, your grandfather is my father-in-law, he is an old man, and he should be put aside." Your father, bold, there is nothing that you dare not do, and no one dares to offend. Okay, my little ancestor, you are better than the blue, and your guts are too fat. Do you know, if those businessmen get angry and collude with Huang Degong and others, your father said that the fortress is broken from the inside, and we will be in trouble! ”
Zhang Yan's little face turned red, and the few words just now shouted out the depression in his heart, not to mention how comfortable it was. He seems to have found the wonderful feeling of playing with the people of the world in applause, and Daddy should be the best at this!
As a father's son, he can't lose his housekeeping skills.
Zhang Yan suddenly changed his smiling face and said to Deng Wentong: "Uncle, I also felt a little too much just now, you can do this, when someone comes in a while, I will restrain a little and ensure that there is no chaos." ”
"What you said is true?" Deng Wentong looked incredulous.
"Hehe, uncle, you still don't believe my words!"
"It's weird to believe you!" Deng Wentong glared at Zhang Yan fiercely, and said helplessly: "I estimate that the representatives of those families will come soon, as long as you don't talk nonsense, everything will be handed over to me." ”
"Okay!"
Zhang Yan happily agreed, but a trace of cunning flashed in the depths of his eyes, obviously, this Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not an obedient master!
Deng Wentong didn't have time to think about it, there were already hurried footsteps outside, and the steward hurriedly came to report, saying that someone had come to visit.
At this time, under the hall of the government office, a large group of people came one after another. They found their place quite consciously. It was a common thing to come to the governor's yamen for a meeting, but now the timing is too bad.
News from the capital that Zhang Ke has changed the dynasty and become the emperor. According to reason, everyone should welcome the new monarch to the throne, compete to be a hero of the dragon, and grab a position in the new court.
But the trouble is that the hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, and the Ming court still has a lot of power, who knows how long it will take for Zhang Ke to take Jiangnan?
Open the sea for so many years. The businessmen present here are all full of fat brains and thousands of dollars. Not only are there a large number of workshops, but also mulberry fields and cotton fields, all of which are real estate, and there is no way to hide and hide.
If a war strikes, the family wealth that has been accumulated so hard may be finished in an instant. What is in front of you is the choice of temporary interests and long-term interests. The palms and backs of the hands are full of meat, and this question is not easy at all.
Originally, I wanted to see the situation, but I didn't know that Zhang Yan's words scared everyone to hesitate. The prince couldn't help but give face, and they all came.
The leaders were still Gao Guifang and Ye Yongxin, and there were more than 20 wealthy businessmen and representatives below, looking at Deng Wentong pitifully.
The noble side peeked in. Deng Wentong's face was not good.
"My lord, I'm too late, and I ask you to atone for your sins!"
"It's okay!" Deng Wentong sat on the chair and took a sip of tea. found that the water was cold, and put it on the table with a hum, and his eyes swept over everyone. No one dared to look at him.
"Everyone, don't talk nonsense, Emperor Longwu, who is against the Ming Dynasty, doesn't know the number of days, and he is killing himself, I will arrange for people and horses to guard the palace and prevent them from killing in. You can rest assured, soon His Majesty's heavenly soldiers will arrive, and then this little bit of remnant Ming will be vulnerable. Deng Wentong said, suddenly slammed the table, and roared: "You can have today, all rely on the support of His Majesty, until now, I don't ask you to repay your kindness, please remember how your wealth came from, don't do things that are happy for relatives and enemies!" ”
Deng Wentong was angry, it was still quite terrifying, Ye Yongxin grabbed his short beard, thought about it, and hurriedly stood up.
"My lord, we are naturally loyal to Your Majesty, but there are too many constraints, not only Su Song, but many family industries are all over Nanzhili, and even to Jiangxi and Huguang, we really have no choice."
Many people present nodded frequently, shook their heads and sighed one by one.
"Lord Deng, we hope that Your Majesty can quickly take over the whole world, and at that time, we don't have to worry."
"You better keep worrying!"
Suddenly, there was a chuckle from outside, and everyone hurriedly looked over, only to see a young man dressed in royal blue clothes, protected by a group of young guards, walking into the hall.
Deng Wentong almost squirted old blood, he was a threat, and finally appeased these people, why did this little ancestor jump out again, are you not troublesome enough? In front of the public, he couldn't get angry, so he could only look at Zhang Yan angrily.
Zhang Yan ignored his uncle's gaze at all, swaggered up to Deng Wentong, and said with a smile: "Uncle, I'm ready, let's go!" ”
"Let's go, where are we going?"
"Of course I'm back in the capital, didn't you say that you prepared a boat, let's go together?"
"When will I ......"
"Just now!" Zhang Yan blinked innocently, looking cute. Deng Wentong was completely injured internally, my prince, you didn't leave when you let you go, in front of so many people, you brought it up again, what do you want to do?
Zhang Yan's words completely frightened everyone present, and the sound of discussion sounded in an instant. Compared with Deng Wentong, everyone is more willing to believe in the harmless prince of humans and animals.
At this time, everyone scolded in their hearts: What a Deng Wentong, he still wants to lie to us, you dare to leave a long time ago, you have all run away, what kind of curse do we have, it is better to surrender early!
Ye Yongxin forcibly suppressed his panic and asked, "Your Highness, what you said is true?" ”
"Of course, you don't have any jokes." Zhang Yan gritted his little white teeth and said with a smile: "My father has already issued an order to rule across the river from Zhu Ming's emperor, so I naturally want to go back." ”
What the? Across the river!
It was like a giant bomb that exploded in the crowd, blowing up the big guy with blood and no bones left.
Ye Yongxin even trembled in both legs, they were worried that Ming Ting would do something to their own industry, and they were unwilling to help Deng Wentong, but they also didn't dare to imagine that if they were ruled across the river. Su Song completely fell into the hands of Ming Ting. At that time, corrupt officials, ruffians and bullies will all come up, will they still have a good life today?
Isn't that deadly!
Gao Guifang was already old, his beard was white, and he slowly knelt on the ground, old tears.
"Your Highness, you can't go, if you go, we will become fat meat for what we ask for. His Majesty promised it back then. To protect ours. ”
The others followed, and Siri snorted and knelt in a large area, pleading and pleading.
Zhang Yan didn't care, and said: "There are rogues in the north, there are Mongolian Tatars, and there are a bunch of messy things, my father said, Jiangnan can't take care of it, you can ask for more blessings." ”
Pull up Deng Wentong. It's going to go out.
Seeing that Zhang Yan was playing really, but everyone was frightened, Ye Yongxin gritted his teeth and knelt in front of Zhang Yan.
"Hey. What are you doing, dare to stand in the way? ”
"How dare the villain!" Ye Yongxin took a breath and said, "Your Highness, the villain is willing to pay one million taels." It is used as military funding, and I implore the army to stay. ”
There is a leader, and the scales in the hearts of the rest of the people are constantly weighing.
The best thing for everyone at the moment is that Zhang Keneng can send a large army. The divine soldiers descended from the sky and repelled the Ming army, everyone did not have any risk, and they did not have to pay at all, so it was the best.
Taking a step back, it is okay to be able to hold Su Song, at least most of the family property will not be damaged.
just went to the worst step, if it was really according to what Zhang Yan said, Zhang Ke's men and horses were withdrawn, they would become sheep sent to the tiger's mouth, and it was scary to think about it.
In the past, when Chongzhen was in power, he took care of the scholars, took care of the Shilin Qingyi, and would not move them, but Chongzhen was gone, and for the remnants of the Ming, survival was the biggest problem. As soon as Emperor Longwu came to power, he reused Huang Degong and other four people. Don't think about it, in the future, it will still be a martial artist, and if you don't do it, it will become a warlord.
The warlords in the world are not all Zhang Ke, in fact, Zhang Ke has been an outlier for tens of millions of years. If Huang Degong and they gain power, extort money today, and snatch women tomorrow, it won't be long before the big guys will be eaten alive, and there will be no bones left!
"I'm willing to pay too!" After figuring it out, another merchant knelt down, like a contagion, and instantly fell to his knees, and one by one opened his mouth to give out the silver, and calculated the amount, which was almost tens of millions of taels. These grandsons are really rich! The corners of Zhang Yan's mouth curled up, revealing a smug smile.
looked at Deng Wentong and said clearly: "What's the matter, my idea is amazing, right?" ”
Deng Wentong snorted, which meant to say: "Boy, don't be complacent, you can't keep Su Song with silver alone." ”
Zhang Yan knew it in his heart, and sneered: "Everyone, at present, Su Song's garrison is limited, and Jiangnan is a water town, no matter how much silver there is, it can't be turned into a city wall, and it can't stop the thieves." Hongu didn't dare to take risks here, so he was lost. ”
"Slow!"
Ye Yongxin stopped Zhang Yan again and said solemnly: "Your Highness, Jiangnan City is the brainchild of Your Majesty, as the son of Your Majesty, you can't leave it alone!" The villain is not talented, he is willing to do his best, and please don't leave, otherwise we are all finished! ”
As he spoke, he slammed his head on the ground and clanged.
It doesn't hurt either, Zhang Yan sneered: "You can't do it alone, what do they mean?" ”
Gao Guifang and everyone glanced at each other, turned their hearts sideways, and said: "I will follow His Highness to the death, and I am willing to guard Su Song with all my strength, and never let the traitor kill half a step in." ”
Zhang Yan finally smiled, he saw through these businessmen, and if he didn't force them into a corner, these guys wouldn't let go easily.
"This palace does not want to listen to empty words, if you really want to help, immediately give an order to gather all the workers under your command. Those who can shoot, have firearms, and have been trained are on standby as the main force. The rest of the people and others are organized to ensure the supply of military supplies, and there must be no mistakes. Also, remember to notify all the workers on your estate, and be ready to clear the wilderness at any time. ”
With the decisiveness and strength of a few orders, everyone seemed to have found hope of victory again, and their bodies regained their strength. In order to be able to continue the glory of the family, everyone was high-spirited and went down to prepare.
Seeing everyone say goodbye and leave in a hurry, Zhang Yan sat on the chair, a little tired, and his eyes were full of joy.
"Uncle, how am I doing?"
"There is a little bit of Yongzhen, these bastards are moving, whether you can win or not depends on your ability!" Deng Wentong smiled with satisfaction.
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"Son Qiyu, there is Xinheguan in front."
When Bao Yiming heard this, he was so frightened that he forgot to sniff, opened his small mouth, and it all flowed in. Lu Bin kicked him angrily: "Can you be more disgusting?" ”
Bao Yiming flattened his mouth aggrievedly, and muttered: "People don't want to, but it's Nanjing in front, you said that if our sneak attack is unsuccessful......
"Shut up! If it fails, it's all your boy's crow's mouth! ”
Lu Bin glared at Bao Yiming fiercely, but his fingers kept trembling. In the past, what he envied most was to be able to fight on the battlefield, but when he really came to this time, he blushed and his heart was beating, and he didn't listen to the call.
"You, you're scared too?" Bao Yiming asked in a low voice.
Lu Bin was noncommittal, and patted Bao Yiming's shoulder: "Wait for us to go ashore, you just wait on the boat, and when you see that the situation is not good, let's leave quickly." Don't worry, we won't blame you, just live well for everyone. ”
Bao Yiming nodded as if he didn't understand, and his little eyes were filled with tears.
The ships in front of them came to a halt, and when they reached Xinheguan and entered the gateway to Nanjing, they were stopped by the officials in charge of collecting taxes.
The leader of the Bao family is experienced, but it is inevitable that he will beat the drum in his heart.
"Official, take it and drink tea."
Quietly, a silver ticket of fifty taels was stuffed into the sleeve of the counter. The other party squinted at it, pouted and sneered: "Just a little silver, do you want to ask for food?" ”
"How dare you, the little one who was negligent took it wrong, took it wrong!"
He took out another two hundred taels from the other cuff and stuffed it. The inspecting official glared at him and scolded angrily: "Idiot, you give this official two hundred and fifty taels of silver, and you take me as a fool, right?" ”
"No, no, no, the little ones are damned, the little ones are really damned!" The team leader slapped himself in both mouths and turned red.
"Okay, this official doesn't have that spare time, take another hundred taels and let you go."
"Done, done." There were two more big ingots, and the official finally nodded with satisfaction. "Learn to be smart, now that this is the capital, the silver should also rise."
The silver opened the way, smoothly entered the dock, and the ships docked one after another.
Lu Bin grabbed the hatch and looked outside. I saw that there were only a few soldiers on the dock, lazily patrolling back and forth, and bullying Liba from time to time. Looking into the distance, the black pressure is pressing, the fog is rising, it is Jinling City!
It's a matter of success or failure!
"Brothers, kill!"
Lu Bin jumped out of the cabin first, hit the dock, and waved the waist knife in his hand, and the two patrolling soldiers were confused.
The follow-up soldiers rushed up one after another, the guns rang out, and in an instant, a corpse was killed all over the dock, and blood flowed like a river. In the face of the sudden attack, the Ming army was so frightened that they threw down their weapons and ran away without a trace.
"Faster than a rabbit!" Many soldiers who had just fired the first shot with their eyes closed were all in good spirits when they saw this scene. It turns out that the soldiers of the Ming Court are so dish, what are you waiting for!
"Kill!" Everyone screamed and rushed to the city gate. (To be continued......)