Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "Very much." Chunchen, Mr. Feng, in addition to opening the market and managing the ship, we also need to carefully consider this matter of paying tribute. ”

Feng Baodao: "Boss Zhang said it well. It really needs to be well managed. From our point of view, it is nothing more than to set up a rule first, and then follow the rules well. Don't let those people do anything wrong, and don't favor one over the other, then it will naturally be smooth. ”

Let's talk a little about the main things, and then Qin is tired of traveling and traveling, so naturally we can't just talk about it. Hu Zongxian has always been to inquire about the news, and he knows a lot about the few envoys who came, of course, this Yan Xiaoxianggong is familiar with the way, although Zhang Da is a high-ranking official in the clear stream, but he is not blindly rigid, and Mr. Feng does not seem to be a tendon of dead brains, so this banquet is certainly rich, and the sound and color of the banquet, the silk and bamboo orchestra, come up together. The guest and the host are opposite, and the entertainment is extreme.

After drinking, everyone was drunk, supported each other, and stepped out of the yamen. Qi Jiguang followed Yan Hong and said in a low voice: "Little Xianggong, I took care of you a lot before, this time you came to Hangzhou, and the end of the year will be indispensable." I have a beautiful woman here, surnamed Ji, nicknamed Yao'er, which was purchased by a daughter, not only good looking, but also piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, everything is good. I don't know if the little minister can ......"

Yan Hong smiled while he was drunk: "Brother Qi, since our brothers are sworn brothers, there is no need to talk about so many vain platforms. It's my husband Zhang Juzheng, you might as well make friends. As for the beauty, brother and I are lustful. But just now Yangzhou received a concubine, and this brought a concubine and a maid from Beijing, so it is not needed for the time being. Kindness. My Mr. Zhang came alone, so it's better for you to give that beauty to Mr. Zhang. ”

Qi Jiguang said with a difficult face: "It's just that I have never known Zhang Qincha in my life, I'm afraid it's ......."

Yan Hong smiled: "We've all drunk together today, what's the best in your life?" Well, I'll take care of that. When you go back, you send that beauty first, and I will arrange for it to be in Mr. Zhang's room. It will take a few days to wait. If you tell Mr. Zhang that this is your kindness, you will have no worries. ”

Qi Jiguang was overjoyed and said: "In this way, thank you Yan Xiaoxiang for your success." ”

Hu Zongxian arranged a temporary trip to Qincha. But outside Hangzhou, in a big mansion near West Lake. Zhang Juzheng returned to Xingyuan, and invited Yan Hong, Feng Bao, Jiang Zhou, Chen Keyuan and others to discuss the affairs of opening the sea for a while. It was decided that Jiang Zhou would really establish the Zhejiang City Bosi in his office. Get up and running. Seeing that it was not too early, I dismissed the meeting and returned to my room. I saw that the windows in the room were bright and clean, and all kinds of things were cleaned up. Zhang Daxian was comfortable in his heart, and only leaned back on the chair in front of the table. After resting for a while, I saw the door curtain flashing, and a beautiful face. A beautiful woman about seventeen or eighteen years old, slender and slender. Walked into the room and said softly: "Master, do you want tea?" ”

Zhang Juzheng came out of the banquet, his mouth was dry, and he nodded: "It's okay." I took the tea bowl brought by the beautiful woman and put it on my lips for a taste, but I felt fragrant and refreshing, and I warmed my stomach and felt comfortable all over my body.

He took a few sips, and when he saw that the maid was still waiting, he asked, "What else is the matter with you?" ”

The beautiful woman blushed and said in a low voice: "The local master, arrange for the maid to serve the master." The master wants the servant to do something, just command. ”

When Zhang Juzheng heard this, he didn't feel funny. He didn't have to wait to wave his hand to make the maid retreat, but the maid said softly: "The slave and maid learned to play the piano when they were young, and if the master does not dislike it, the slave and maid are willing to sacrifice ugliness." ”

Zhang Juzheng came up and nodded: "Then you can stroke the piano and listen." ”

In the middle of the night, the sound of the piano is quiet and endless. When the sound of the piano fell, the murmur began, and it was very entertaining.

When he got up the next day, Yan Hong went to the study to meet Zhang Juzheng, and saw that Mr. Zhang was in good spirits and faintly had eyebrows dancing, and couldn't help but smile secretly. It seems that although Mr. Jia is a well-known powerful minister through the ages, it is good for this tone, this aspect is really the same as master and apprentice.

He only snickered, but Zhang Juzheng saw some clues, coughed and said, "Chunchen, why are you so happy?" ”

Yan Hong hurriedly said: "Mr. Zhang, student, because I met with Hu Daduxian and others yesterday, I think that most of this thing of opening the sea can be accomplished, and I will do this for the Celestial Empire, so I am happy." ”

Zhang Juzheng heard Yan Hong say this, but frowned slightly and said: "I'm thinking about how to deal with Wang Zhi of Nayizhou and Xu Hai of Xiangdao. The two of them have always been rampant and lawless. Although he is now recruited, he is afraid that as time goes by, he will not be obedient, and if he occupies the sea route and makes his own profits, he is afraid that it will not be appropriate. ”

Yan Hong said: "Sir, don't worry. That Wang Zhi and Xu Hai had already been captured, and the grace of the heavenly family forgave them, but they got their lives out of thin air, how could they dare to think about it again? Besides, in the past, the two of them were able to coerce this great power, but it was because the imperial court banned the sea, and the people could not make a living. Now that the sea ban has been opened, these two people are really going to have different hearts, and the imperial court can also lightly support others to replace them, so that they will check and balance each other, so as not to cause serious trouble. Besides, as long as the dynasty trains elite soldiers diligently, equips sharp weapons, and reuses famous generals, even if they want to rebel, they have to worry about one or two. ”

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "What you said is reasonable. Today, we have to meet with local wealthy businessmen. But I wonder what kind of attitude these people have? ”

Yan Hong said: "Sir, I went here last year, and I have dealt with them a thing or two. To tell you the truth, last year, there were quite a few people who had dealings with Li Wenzao, who secretly smuggled for profit by taking advantage of the sea ban, and did not have to pay a penny in taxes, and they were very happy. Therefore, they also wanted to put Wang Zhi to death. However, after Li Wenzao collapsed last year, Wang Zhizhao was recruited, and the attitude of the Heavenly Family became clear, this matter was different. These are businessmen whose purpose is to make money, so why should they have trouble with the imperial court? The sea ban can make money, and the sea can also make money, so most of what they are thinking about now is how to get the boat to lead. Besides, after Wang Zhicheng and Li Wenxiu were tortured and killed, they had previously colluded with the Japanese and secretly smuggled the handles, and I also got a lot of students. If these are revealed now, it will only force a few families to die, and there is not much benefit. But staying in our hands can make them obedient and obedient, so that they can pay taxes when they pay them. Therefore, when I was summoned today, I wrapped it on the students and called Hangzhou to open the sea, and there was no hindrance. ”

Zhang Juzheng smiled slightly: "Very good, then the teacher will see you show your magic today." ”

Feng Bao on the side also smiled: "Our family has always heard that Yan Xiaoxiang's methods are very good, and even Zheng Guoqi, who was the person raised by the country's dynasty, has also eaten Xiaoxiang's office." This time, I also have to see one or two in person. ”

Many wealthy businessmen in Hangzhou, especially the six famous families of Pan, Xu, Zhang, Shen, Lian, and Song, have long been looking forward to the prime minister, and they were waiting at home yesterday at the dock and after attending the banquet, and from time to time they sent people to Xingyuan to listen to the news, after all, a word from the old man of Qincha may mean 100,000 yuan of silver. When they heard the summons of the Qin Mission, everyone immediately ran to Yuanmen.

When these people stood on the same side last year, and were ready to fight against the open sea for the last time, they could barely be called mutual aid. However, now in the face of the opening of the sea to trade, if this cannot be stopped, then in essence a stronger competitive relationship has been formed. Therefore, although there is also a series ventilation in all directions, but when you smile in person, you can't help but secretly guard against it.

Everyone entered the gate of the Qincha Courtyard and saw two Qincha and a lieutenant, and they all saluted. Not only are most of them famous, but many of them have also served as officials in the court, and several envoys naturally dare not slack off. After Zhang Juzheng returned the salute, he said with a smile: "You are either the elders of the national dynasty or the famous gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, if your family wants to open the sea today, you will send officials and others to handle this matter." How to deal with it will have to be discussed with you. Let's take a look at Yan Hong.

Yan Hong immediately smiled and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, my Heavenly Empire is rich in products, and overseas vassal countries also have their own productions, mutual exchanges, and endless profits, these truths do not need to be told by Yan Mou. Mr. Zhang, I, and Mr. Feng discussed with me and Mr. Feng that we decided to divide 45 of the 60 boats at this Hangzhou port to local merchants. But how to distribute these forty-five sheets and how to pay the commercial tax, I would like to hear your opinions. ”

Yan Hong's words can be regarded as sprinkling a handful of salt in the oil pot. The gentlemen and wealthy businessmen present were stunned for a moment, and suddenly whispered. They were not ignorant of the news from Yangzhou, and many of them learned about the disposition of the Qincha in Yangzhou through the old relatives and friends of the Yangzhou salt merchants. Therefore, after a while, Song Jue first said that he was willing to receive fifteen boat guides, and half of the tax payable should be paid in advance. Shen Qingshan followed, and he was also willing to receive fifteen boat guides, and half of the tax was paid in advance. In a short time, the total number of merchants who reported that they were willing to receive the ship guide far exceeded the plan of forty-five.

Yan Hong said with a smile: "All the wealthy businessmen are loyal to the Celestial Empire, and if they are so enthusiastic, the Heavenly Family will definitely be happy." However, this time, Hangzhou issued only 45 citations, which seemed to be insufficient. In this case, let's give each of you two boat guides. For the rest, Mr. Zhang and Mr. Feng and I carefully investigated and distributed the gentlemen with strong financial resources and excellent business skills. We can discuss this matter privately. ”

Everyone looked at each other, and they couldn't get enough of it. Yan Hong said again: "There is another one, the former Shaoxing prefect Li Wenzao, colluded with the Japanese and did evil for many years. I heard that among my Jiangnan businessmen, there are also quite a few who are connected with him. Now, although Li Wenzao's crimes have been exposed and he has fled to the sea, he knows that there are no more than one or two parties lurking here. If they disrupt the maritime trade, it is not good. This official arrested Li Wenxiu and Li Jinghu last time, recruited An Wangzhi and Xu Hai, and this year even captured Li Wenzao's nephew Li Jiahu in Yangzhou, but he took some confessions and documentary evidence, but, hey, if you want to investigate strictly, I am afraid that people will be panicked, I don't know what you gentlemen think? (To be continued......)