Lin Weiyuan smiled and said, "Everyone, you think, the tariff sharing is for Li Zhaoji and the League Defense Bureau, but when the money is in the hands of the two families, how to spend it, what is the difference?" ”

"The regimental defense bureau must have been used for military training, and there is no doubt about it. As for Li Zhaoji, he has a lot of uses, such as shipbuilding and gun building, but I can name 20 or 30 names. Huang Guanlou said.

Lin Weiyuan nodded: "That's right, but everyone, which of the two parties spends is beneficial to us." ”

Everyone looked nervous, Lin Weiyuan said: "The regimental defense bureau got the money, yes, it wants to pass our hands, what is needed for this training and army reorganization, the ordnance and clothing must be done by the guard, and the camp and military supplies are mostly taken care of by the local government."

To put it bluntly, the Guangzhou Mansion has eaten it all. We are from Zhaoqing, Dongguan, and Huizhou, what can we share?

But if the money falls into Li Zhaoji's hands, what will he say, just now Brother Huang said that shipbuilding and gun making are not necessarily true. He Li Zhaoji first asked for Hong Kong, and then asked for 70% of the tariff, and the old man did not dare to say that as long as Hong Kong was in hand, this large amount of money would definitely be smashed into it.

Ports, wharves, warehouses, houses, roads, bridges, etc., this is a new city, just imagine, where do the bricks, manpower, grain, rice, wood, etc. come from?

No matter how far or near we are, we can make a profit from it. Even if you sell vegetables to the island, you can make a lot of money. ”

"Reasonable, reasonable." As soon as Lin Weiyuan's words came out, everyone was stunned.

Huang Guanlou said: "But looking at the appearance of Chen Zizhuang and Shen Youlong, it seems that I can't accept three or seven points." ”

Lin Weiyuan said directly: "If they don't agree, if it's useful, why bother asking us to help them, don't they just want to use our strength to put pressure on Li Zhaoji?" And why can't he take care of our interests? ”

Huang Guanlou nodded heavily: "Okay, we won't agree later." ”

Lin Weiyuan grabbed Huang Guanlou and said: "Brother Huang, I misunderstood Chen Zizhuang today, we broke in, it was rude, if you are tough, I am afraid that those two will take you under the knife."

Don't talk too much, listen to me deal with them! ”

"Okay, originally we took you as the leader, and when you speak today, we will help." Huang Guanlou said.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Chen Zizhuang kept toasting Shen Youlong, but Shen Youlong only drank and didn't get down to business. This is because he has no stake in it.

Theoretically, he is the governor of Liangguang, and he should be responsible for the military and political affairs of Guangdong, but the problem is that he can't interfere in the regimental training from the beginning, and it is easy to stuff in a Chen Ping, who is also the niece and son-in-law of Chen Zizhuang, and I don't know who to be close to in the future.

In the future, the customs duties of Guangdong Province, no matter how they are divided, will not fall into their own hands. Whether to organize the existing army in Guangdong Province and what to do with regimental training is still up to Chen Zizhuang.

As long as these gentry of the regimental defense bureau reach an agreement with Li Zhaoji, then he will have no opinion, not to mention, because Lin Cha was captured, his net worth and life are now in the hands of Li Zhaoji, but he dare not annoy Li Zhaoji.

Seeing that Shen Youlong refused to speak, Chen Zizhuang simply stepped into the topic by himself.

Chen Zizhuang toasted and said: "Originally, we were going to meet Li Zhaoji in Hongbin Building, agree on everything, and then talk about exterminating the four surnames, but now that Mr. Lin is making such a fuss, it really disrupts the plan, and we can only fight in the front, and we are circling in the rear."

Speaking of Hongbin Building, everyone still thinks that no matter what, they will also let Li Zhaoji clean up the aftermath of the Nagasaki trade. You don't have to worry, Li Zhaoji's 200,000 taels of silver are in the Nanyuan warehouse, and it will be delayed for a few days. ”

"That's good, that's good." When several gentry heard the news, they were even more relieved.

Chen Zizhuang also said: "You also know that Li Zhaoji made a fortune in the Japanese kingdom and won an island with 55 gold and silver mountains, how rich he is. A year's finance and taxation in Guangdong Province may not be worth a year's digging on Nasado Island.

He is so rich, and he is still thinking about customs taxes, but as everyone knows, this is the money we use to compile group exercises and support the society. ”

Lin Weiyuan smiled: "Mr. Chen's words are not entirely true, Li Zhaoji's gold and silver mountain was not picked up, but called, how can the country of the Japanese country rest?"

Some time ago, I didn't know much about the Wa Kingdom, but after asking during this time, I learned that the Wa Kingdom has a large number of people, a prosperous country, a population of 20 million, and a rich people, speaking of which, it is equivalent to three or four Guangdong provinces. Li Zhaoji seized the financial resources of one province and provoked the enemies of the third and fourth provinces, and the pressure also increased sharply.

Otherwise, a heroic person like him would not have bothered about tariffs. ”

"Exactly, look at him, 200,000 taels of silver said that if you are here, you will be here, how generous is this?" Someone said.

Chen Zizhuang's face was not very good-looking, and he didn't know how to say the words that came to his mouth.

Lin Weiyuan put down his chopsticks, poured a glass of wine for Chen Zizhuang, and said: "The tariff distribution I just talked about, after thinking about it again, I think that if I refuse it directly, it is not beautiful. In the end, now is the time to use soldiers to suppress thieves, and when employing people, how can people be uneasy on the front line?

If Li Zhaoji is unhappy and makes some trouble, where will he put the governor, and what will the face of the imperial court say? ”

"Yes, Mr. Lin is right." Shen Youlong said with a smile.

Lin Weiyuan also said: "Why does Li Zhaoji want a 70% tariff, it is because the matter of anti-smuggling and theft is to be handed over to him. Mr. Zhao has been to Tamsui, and he should know that although Li Zhaoji's ships are strong and artillery, all the ships he can use are big ships, and this kind of ship, which is easy to use in combat to suppress thieves, can be used for smuggling, and it is a knife used to kill chickens.

Think about it, with gunboats patrolling the sea, each ship's sailors, gunners and customs officers, adding up to no less than 100 people, how much does it cost per month?

Therefore, it is still necessary to build a small boat, which is a new shipbuilding, but it costs a lot. We can't afford this money, so he Li Zhaoji naturally wants to take a bigger share. ”

"But what we have to do in team training ........"

Huang Guanlou said: "Mr. Chen, don't be angry, it's better for Brother Lin to finish speaking." Let's figure out the best of both worlds. ”

Shen Youlong was also comforted, and Chen Zizhuang was silent.

Lin Weiyuan continued: "Speaking of which, what I'm most afraid of is that Li Zhaoji is brutal, and after the four surnames are suppressed, he will take the gunboat to the mouth of the Pearl River, and use swords to ask for a share of the tariff, what should we do, don't give it, he rebelled, and he forced it."

In the end, eighty percent is to be given, rather than tearing your face and then giving, it is better for everyone to be kind. ”

"Is there any way for Mr. Lin to be kind?"

Lin Weiyuan said: "How to divide the tariffs, you can't let Li Zhaoji have the final say, in fact, he doesn't count, no one knows the tariffs this year, only know that there are more than those tickets sold every year." If it is 350,000 taels, he will take 70%, and that's it, after all, people contribute to the suppression of thieves, and they are also responsible for anti-smuggling and chasing escapes.

But if the annual tariff is 100,000 yuan, and he wants 70,000 yuan, we will be in pain.

If there is more, will he also be given 70% of the annual tariff of 300,500,000 taels? ”

Everyone nodded, but Shen Youlong said, "You go on, go on." ”

Lin Weiyuan said: "I still have to make a charter, speaking of which, the regimental defense bureau divides tariffs, for what, train troops!" The training is for the imperial court! Regardless of whether he Li Zhaoji is from the Ming Kingdom or not, loyal or not, this is righteousness and righteousness, isn't he a person who is anxious for justice and righteousness, and he should also understand.

And we don't know how much it will cost to train the troops.

If we say that the tariffs will be collected next year, and 50,000 taels will be needed for military training next year, I think we will need 50,000 taels, and the tariffs will be simply contracted to Li Zhaoji.

Or, let's set a standard, for example, if it is less than 100,000 taels, he has to be seventy, if it is more than 100,000 taels, he can't open it three or seven, after all, the cost he pays for the tariff is almost a fixed amount, after 100,000 yuan, four or six open, or five or five open, we are also reasonable.

Of course, I'm just making an analogy. It means that you can't just ask for it here, but you have to come up with a charter that is justified and evidence-based.

We are like this, and he Li Zhaoji has to be like this, you have to build an anti-smuggling fleet for customs duties, how much it costs, and how much does it cost each year, you must come up with a charter, and you can't ask for it with empty words. ”

"Great talent, great wisdom!" Shen Youlong said: "Mr. has the talent of the world." ”

For Shen Youlong, in the current situation, it is good to reach an agreement, and it is acceptable to drag it on, as long as the two sides are not unhappy.

Lin Weiyuan bowed slightly: "Your Excellency the Governor has praised it falsely, in the following words, it is fair to say, if there is any omission, please Haihan." ”

"No, Brother Lin said it very well, and he has seen this matter thoroughly. In Brother Lin's view, what should I do? Shen Youlong immediately asked.

Lin Weiyuan said: "Now that the customs have not been established, it is too early to talk about the distribution of tariffs. And we don't know how much tariffs will be charged and how much will be spread on each ship.

Simply, both sides have issued a charter, our regimental defense bureau, how much do you need to train for northern aid, and how much does it cost in total? He, Li Zhaoji, wants to organize an anti-smuggling patrol fleet, how much will it cost? In addition, the customs itself also has to have expenses, which are taken into account, and it is generally known how many ships are expected to come, how many tariffs are appropriate, and how much each ship will charge.

Tariff revenue, how to ensure expenditure. The extra is to be distributed, and when the time comes, three seven or five will be open, and I think it will be nothing. ”

"It makes sense, it makes perfect sense. I don't think Li Zhaoji can say anything to you. Zhao Wenji said on the side.

Shen Youlong nodded: "Mr. Chen, what do you think?" ”

"Good...... Okay, that's it for now. Since we are talking about this now, it is easy to be unstable on the front line, so I will simply let it go for a while, and wait for the four surnames to be suppressed, and then talk about it. Chen Zizhuang said helplessly.

He wanted to decide now, the reason is very simple, after the meeting at Hongbinlou, as soon as the Nagasaki incident was resolved, the interests of the gentry and Li Zhaoji became more entangled, and when the time came, how many people were willing to support him?

But now Lin Weiyuan has persuaded everyone with his words, and it is useless for him to force this matter.

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