Since the opening of the Ming Dynasty, the merchants of the Ming Dynasty have formed three factions, one is the Jiangsu-Zhejiang faction dominated by Ningbo maritime merchants, the other is the Fujian faction dominated by Jiangxi and Fujian merchants, and the other is the Guangdong faction dominated by Guangdong and Jiangxi merchants.

Jiangxi merchants are mainly land merchants, with a close relationship of geography, respectively, to supply the three coastal provinces, and undertake the transportation of goods from the north to the south, is a veritable land commercial goods distribution center.

The Southern Jiangxi Uprising was a major blow to the merchants of Guangdong, but it was a major benefit to the merchants of Fujian and Zhejiang!

Guangdong can only communicate with the north and south through southern Jiangxi, Fujian and Zhejiang, but it can carry out cargo transportation through eastern Jiangxi and northeastern Jiangxi.

Not only were they not greatly affected by the Southern Jiangxi Uprising, but they secretly prepared to expel the Guangdong merchants from the Jiangxi Lu merchant market.

Even if they can't be expelled, they are willing to take the opportunity to bite off a large piece of meat.

Therefore, the first stock exchange in Yangang quickly reacted, and many Fujian and Zhejiang businessmen were jointly cashing out, preparing to spend money to go to Jiangxi to do things, and by the way, the stock market would fall, forcing the troubled Guangdong businessmen to cash out at a high point.

Financial means don't need the Dongqin Sect, these old rivers and lakes are all thoroughly understood, and their blow is equivalent to a salary draw from the bottom of the kettle.

At this time, the government did not dare to protect the disk. This made the Dongqin stock market fall into a downward cycle for the first time.

The butterfly effect is really not just talking, as long as the economy is more and more tightly tied, then one side is a little windy, and the impact will gradually expand.

Yan Zheng was not in a hurry, and in the name of Yumo, he began to buy in batches to ensure the continuation of the downward cycle.

He also sent people to inform the Huang family in Guangdong, expressing concern about the decline in the trade volume of the Guangdong Customs, and at the same time sent people to submit credentials and a note to the Ming court, hoping that they would put down the rebellion as soon as possible and ensure peace and stability in the region.

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Mocheng, Huang Wenfeng came here for the second time.

As one of the officers of the Guangzhou Customs, he is a fake in the eyes of Cantonese people and the envy of businessmen.

His book "Records of Experiences in the Eastern Qin Dynasty" is even more popular in the north and south of the country, and many people know about the Huang people through his works.

It's just that when he came this time, Huang Wenfeng's face was a little ugly, and he had no sense of the changes and prosperity of Mocheng.

After working with the Darkman for a long time, he would not be surprised if anything unthinkable happened to the Darkman.

In his opinion, the people are the real pride of the sky, and their courage to think and do what they say is far beyond the reach of the subjects of the Ming Dynasty.

As long as you see the confident demeanor and eclectic style of the people, it is enough to make people understand that this is a group of people worthy of awe.

And he came this time to accept an interview with the monarch of the Eastern Qin Dynasty as a representative of Guangdong merchants.

Da ...... Da ...... The carriage quickly stopped at the gate of the third courtyard.

After being searched, Huang Wenfeng tidied up his clothes and walked to the living room of the Red Room.

Compared with the last time I came, the environment here is much better, but it is a bit elegant in the Jiangnan garden.

He came to the meeting room with a familiar car, and as soon as he entered the door, he bowed and said: "Huang Wenfeng, foreign officer of the Yamen of Guangzhou Customs, see Huaxia Guojun." ”

Yan Zheng was sitting in front of the splendid picture of the rivers and mountains, the spittoon was a must, he smiled and beckoned: "No need to be polite, Officer Huang and please sit!" ”

Huang Wenfeng bowed again, sat on the kapok-filled sofa on the side, and took out a copper pipe pen and notebook from his pocket.

"I heard about the incident in Nanjiang, which has affected Guangdong's commerce and trade?"

Huang Wenfeng said helplessly: "Meiling Road and Da Yuling have been affected, and Da Yuling is blocked by bandits from all walks of life. ”

Yan Zheng was puzzled: "As the thoroughfare of eight victories, hasn't Jiangxi always been an important place for troops?" It is said that there are two general soldiers in Jiangxi, how can there be such a big fuss this time? ”

Huang Wenfeng said with a wry smile: "The previous general soldier has been killed in battle, and the troops in Jiangxi have also been transferred several times, plus the people in the Southern Jiangxi region have always been fierce, and this time there are eunuchs in the imperial court who are doing nonsense, so it will be a big trouble!" In many places, there is no money and no food in the treasury, and it is difficult to recruit and mobilize the villagers, so several county towns will be conquered. The current commander-in-chief of Southern Jiangxi is afraid of the enemy like a tiger, and only dares to trap and defend the city. ”

Yan Zheng understood, Xiao Huang said euphemism, what he actually meant was to say that the battle with the Eastern Qin Dynasty had defeated half of the elite soldiers in the south of the Yangtze River, and the current Southern Jiangxi region was no longer the Southern Jiangxi of a few years ago.

"How long do you think it will take to put out this rebellion?"

Huang Wenfeng sighed and said: "It's hard to say, if the imperial court really has the heart to gather troops to train and raise salaries, it will take a year or two in total!" If they don't do it well, these bandits will fall into the grass and go into the mountains to fight in circles with the officials and soldiers. Take the rebellion of the Yao people in northern Guangdong, the imperial court has been peaceful for several years, but it is simply unfair, and negotiations with the Yao people are held to agree on border tribute. ”

Yan Zheng smiled and said: "It seems that the Ming Dynasty has no hope, and at the moment, you Guangdong businessmen are equivalent to being cut off by the rebels, so you want to connect this leg." ”

"Naturally, I want to!" Huang Wenfeng hurriedly said: "As long as the business road is smooth, everything is easy to say!" ”

Yan Zheng threw over a manuscript: "Connect your legs, you have to have money!" As long as you contribute money and efforts, we will be able to pick up your leg for you soon! Not only pick it up, but also ensure that you Guangdong businessmen will not be squeezed out too much by Fujian and Zhejiang businessmen! ”

Huang Wenfeng flipped through it and saw that this was a proposal, called "Proposal on the Handling of the Southern Jiangxi Rebellion".

After reading it, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, Dong Qin's attitude was obvious, that is, he wanted to secretly interfere in the situation in Southern Jiangxi.

But how can the Zombies interfere? If he takes the opportunity to stir up the situation and invade the land again, wouldn't this provoke a war again?

"This ...... The matter of Nangan is always the matter of the Ming Dynasty, if the king is ......"

"Don't worry, this time I don't want land, as long as people, I won't make a big move, even if Daming knows, they won't have much reaction."

Huang Wenfeng pondered for a while, nodded and said: "Guangdong businessmen, they have close contacts with Eastern Qin, if you want to do something, we will definitely support it!" However...... The king still has to give an account, how far is this interference? ”

Yan Zheng raised his eyebrows and said: "I can't decide this, how far to interfere, it mainly depends on the situation in Nanjiang, of course, what I can guarantee is that as long as the purpose of gathering the population is completed and the trade route is unblocked, our Eastern Qin will definitely stop acting and will not take advantage of the situation to start any more wars." ”

Huang Wenfeng lowered his eyes and thought for a while, and arched his hand: "In this case, after I return to Guangdong, I will definitely discuss with the rest of the businessmen and promise to promote this matter." ”

"It's urgent, don't keep me waiting too long!" Yan Zheng took out another table and said: "The government has a budget of 500,000 taels of silver for this matter, and in the spirit of cooperation, you Guangdong businessmen can pledge 300,000 taels, and by the way, you must cooperate with our actions in Dongqin!" ”

"That's as it should be!" Huang Wenfeng hurriedly took it, 300,000 taels is really not much, as long as the business route can be opened as soon as possible, then this is not a problem.

Yan Zheng said again: "In the future, the policy of Dongqin will be to go all out to the south, you Guangdong businessmen Jia Menqing, you naturally know how big the business in Nanyang is." If Eastern Qin can integrate the trade of the South Seas, then what a great fortune this is, you should have a bottom in your hearts! ”

Huang Wenfeng was slightly surprised, and said: "If the king wants to integrate Nanyang, the Guangdong businessmen will definitely do their best to cooperate, but the Nanyang forces are complicated, and the king has to make proper arrangements!" ”

Yan Zheng said lightly: "You can rest assured about this, in terms of Nanyang policy, we in Dongqin have our own ideas!" ”

Huang Wenfeng is not good at saying much, for the integration of Nanyang, they are interested in Guangdong businessmen, but they are afraid that the status quo will be broken.

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After interviewing the representatives of Guangdong businessmen, Yan Zheng found Zhao Yunyi, the commander of the 18th Battalion.

Zhao Yunyi, as a veteran who participated in the self-defense counterattack against Ming, has not been fighting in the past few months.

They are conducting an adaptive experiment in the adjustment of the military system, and the military system of the Eastern Qin Dynasty will soon usher in a change, that is, the new regiment will be a combat unit.

In the future, it will also be divided into theaters, including the Dongqin Theater, the Beiyang Theater, and the Nanyang Theater, and the troops to be stationed in each theater will also be adjusted.

"Battalion Commander Zhao, I've been staying in the barracks for the past few months and adapting to the military system, are you a little impatient?" Yan Zheng smiled at Zhao Yunyi who came over.

Zhao Yunyi smiled awkwardly and said, "That'...... If there is, there are people at the bottom who complain, but I resolutely obey the king's orders! ”

"It's good to want to fight!" Yan Zheng waved his hand and said: "It's just that in the past few months, they have all been fighting indigenous tribes, what's the point?" It is more important for you to run in the military system well than to fight! ”

Zhao Yunyi nodded and said: "What your lord said is that after a few months of running-in, we have probably figured out the new military system and made certain improvements!" At present, a regiment is about 2,800 people, including civilian, logistical, communications, and artillery, and the heavy artillery is an independent battalion, and the rest of the battalions are all accompanied by a light artillery company, with a total of four breech-loading rifles.

Under such an organization, the firepower of each battalion can be guaranteed, and it is also suitable for the deployment of line columns. This is also relatively applicable to the current weapons, and a regiment commander can command such a regiment, which also requires ability! ”

Yan Zheng smiled, after the regiment unit is formed, the regiment commander will not be permanent in the future, and all powerful generals will enter the newly established Ministry of National Defense.

In times of war, regimental commanders will be appointed and let them form battalions and regiments to fight. In peacetime, the battalion is used as a unit to carry out security warfare and sweeping.

"This matter, you soldiers who stayed in Mocheng have done a good job!" Yan Zheng approvingly.

"But these days, you can put this thing aside! With this special order, you go to mobilize 200 cavalry, and select soldiers from northern Fujian and northern Guangdong from the battalion, if you are elite soldiers, you must be able to understand Hakka! Don't have too many people, form a 500-strong elite battalion, I have something important to hand over to you! ”

Zhao Yunyi was excited, and hurriedly saluted: "I'll do it immediately!" ”

What Yan Zheng wants to do, of course, is to play a real and fake bandit!

It is also an exercise to see if the infiltration of the troops can control and guide an uprising in the Ming Dynasty.

If it can, then every time there is a big uprising in the Ming Dynasty, it will be a feast for Eastern Qin.

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