Ma De was transferred to Anhui as a governor in the 36th year of Kangxi, experienced many things, and was appointed governor of Jiangnan six years later, and has stayed in the three provinces of Jiangnan for 14 years now.

In the past 14 years, he has taken root in the three provinces south of the Yangtze River. His subordinates are also strong because of years of collection and training. Although Lu Longqi, Shi Shilun and others were all transferred, no one dared to deny his influence in the three provinces south of the Yangtze River and even all the surrounding provinces.

But, then again, although these men of Mader are very good, will these people listen to him for everything? This answer is difficult for others to determine, but Ma De himself knows very well that none of his subordinates will follow him to the black.

This is not to say how unrighteous his subordinates are, Ma De believes that if something happens to him, most of these people will definitely do their best to protect him and intercede for him, such as Li Liang and Tian Wenjing, I am afraid that they will do even more. However, more importantly, compared to him, these people must be more loyal to Kangxi and the so-called Qing Dynasty. Because most of these people are deeply influenced by Confucianism. Whether it is Li Guangdi's student Yang Mingshi, or Li Fu, Fan Shiyi and others, this is the case. And if someone is not like this, then those people must be quite selfish and more loyal to themselves, such as Zhang Kai. Human "nature" is like this, and it cannot be demanded.

Naturally, Mader is well aware of these things. Therefore, he worked hard to cultivate these subordinates and promote them. Because, these people are talented people. And, with a common, upright goal, these people can be an excellent help to him. And with the encirclement of these subordinates, even if he has a heart, it is difficult to use this matter to say that he is plotting against him, or cultivating his own power. Because. Most of the people around him are "gentlemen" and "good officials" who behave properly, and these people, in many cases, put the interests of the court and the country first, and cultivate this kind of person to be his own force, is he stupid? Even if he had the heart and cultivated these people, he would not be able to make them his own private force. ……

But. It is precisely because these people are very capable and most of them are honest and honest, so they will inevitably become talents that Kangxi values and needs very much. However, in this way, as the status of these people increases, the political status of Tamad will inevitably rise. When the time comes, if anyone wants to move him, or go against him, they must have a good look at the situation. Because. Even if these officials who have been promoted from Jiangnan will not become political forces in other places. But it will also take away his influence. And sometimes, influence alone can do a lot of things, influence alone. It's enough to daunt many.

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"That Ortai is gone?"

After socializing, Mader returned to the backyard. There, his wife Luo Xin and son Xiaode were there. The family is a little idle now. Because, as the days of coming to this Great Qing Kingdom are getting longer and longer, and their status is becoming more and more stable and rising, they no longer need to do many things in person, so there is more time. Luckily, they still have a lot to think about, and they don't get too boring.

Of course. It's not about their son.

"yes. Let's go! Hearing Luo Xin's question, Ma De answered, found a chair and sat up, stretched out his hand and beckoned to his son, "Hun boy, have you finished today's question?" ”

"It's not done!" The chubby Ma Xiaoyanei sat next to his mother, stilting Erlang's legs, and he had no intention of moving the nest at all, and. He replied with no shame in his own country.

"Not done? Stinky boy, you don't want to eat anymore, do you? ......" said Mader with a glare.

"If you don't eat, you won't eat, anyway, I've eaten almost enough today!" Xiaode raised his nostrils to the sky, and patted his slightly bulging belly again: "I can't eat anymore." ”

“…… You were so prescient. Well, Lao Tzu will punish you for not eating for three days! I'll see if you can eat for three days today. Mader sneered at his son.

"I said Daddy, aren't you? Really don't let you eat for three days? Xiao De suddenly made a bitter face and asked in a mournful voice.

"When did you see Lao Tzu talking and not talking?" Ma De said with a slight smugness.

"That's good!" Xiao De suddenly smiled treacherously, "Dad, since you don't let me eat, can I eat snacks?" ”

“……”

"Okay, you father and son know that they are bickering all day long. Don't bother either! …… Xiaode, you go play first, my mother has something to say to your father. Seeing that Ma De was dumbfounded by his son, Luo Xin smiled and said.

"Oh, let's have fun!" When Xiaode heard his mother's words, he immediately jumped up from his seat, glanced at his father proudly, made a grimace, and ran out with a "whoosh". ran a short distance, and actually turned over with one hand.

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"Wife, I think it's a bit overkill to let you take your son...... Why don't you take a two-day break? Ma De saw Xiao De running towards the outside of the courtyard, smiled helplessly, and smiled at Luo Xin.

"What? Do you want revenge? Your Ma Dashuai's heart is a little too small, right? Luo Xin smiled. Of course she knew that her husband was letting her son just now, otherwise, even if Xiaode learned to be slippery, would she still be able to take advantage of Ma De, a real human spirit? A few people came to the Qing Dynasty, more than ten years to have such a child, although it is good to teach, but now the child is still young, it is too late to pain, how can they bear to let him bear too much burden? In fact, there are not many questions just now, and Xiaode has finished it, but since he can speak, Ma De loves to tease his son, and the two fathers and sons have long developed this habit.

"Marshal? Hehe, I like this name. But...... Who said I was small-minded?

Why don't you yourself, my wife? Ma De smiled, and was about to undress.

"Go, go, how old are they? Still coming to this set? There's no shame in that. Luo Xin stretched out his hand and smacked it.

"Hehe, old husband and wife, what's there to be shy about......" Ma De stopped with a smile, moved the chair closer to Luo Xin, and leaned over to his wife. Although he was in a bit of a hurry to marry Luo Xin, Yu Zhong and Mo Jing at the beginning, and the four of them did not have any real emotional foundation in advance. But. They are all visitors from another world, and they are in officialdom, and they know that they must work together and live carefully in this environment, otherwise they may capsize together.

Therefore, after getting married, they not only cooperate closely with each other, but also try to tolerate each other in temper. Outcome. For more than 20 years, although it is not without trouble, the relationship between the two couples is still extremely strong.

"I won't mess with you!" Luo Xin smiled and pushed Ma De's head a little farther away, "I heard that Yang Mingshi, the political envoy of Anhui Province that you promoted, is also going to be transferred?" ”

"That's right." Hearing Luo Xin talk about business, Ma De also put away his joking mentality, "This person is a student of Li Guangdi, and he has good ability, and he is very valued by Kangxi." Kangxi seems to be planning to transfer him to Yunnan. said that it was a favor for Brother Yu. But in my opinion, there is still a sense of restriction. After all, compared to us. He trusted Lee Guangdi even more. ”

"I heard that Yang Mingshi was a very gentle politician. There are many things in Yunnan where various ethnic groups live together, especially the ethnic contradictions are very serious. Having such a person go over is really of great help to my brother.

Coupled with your relationship, the two should be able to get along. As for the restrictive relationship, I think Kangxi miscalculated. If Brother Yu really wants to do something, what is the place where only two or three people can restrain him? Luo Xin smiled.

"That's the way it is! However, with two examples of unauthorized use of troops, I am afraid that whatever Brother Yu does in the future will be closely watched. So. Brother Yu wants to do something out of the ordinary in Yunnan and Guizhou, I'm afraid it's not as easy as before. Mader said.

"It's not easy, it's not easy. Who are you afraid of? Besides, even if Brother Yu makes any moves, I'm afraid it will be a matter for the future. We don't have to worry about him now. Luo Xin smiled and asked Ma De again: "Who else does Kangxi plan to mobilize in Jiangnan this time?" Since only one Ortai was sent to be the political envoy of Jiangsu, there shouldn't be many people who can move, right? ”

"That's hard to say." Madder shook his head. The last time Kangxi summoned him to the capital, by the way, he also participated in the Tiren Pavilion banquet to celebrate Kangxi's 50th anniversary of his accession to the throne, and then Kangxi asked him about recommending many officials from Jiangnan provinces, but Kangxi did not make any decisions at the beginning. He is not easy to guess. After all, Kangxi's mind has always been elusive. The main reason why they have been able to succeed repeatedly in the past is that they have 'touched' each other's minds in the general direction, so they have not finally been out. However, when it comes to a specific matter, even if there is definite information, it is difficult to make a final conclusion.

"Then do you think it's possible for Kangxi to transfer you away?" Luo Xin suddenly asked Ma De again.

"Me?" Ma De was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head again, "This possibility is too small. Kangxi wouldn't be so 'messy'. ”

"How?" Luo Xin asked rhetorically.

"Jiangnan is the source of his Qing Dynasty's taxes, the most important thing. Although now he has many places that can be used as a source of income. However, whether it is Manchuria or any other place, it still cannot be compared with Jiangnan. Especially in the past few years in Jiangnan, the development of these three provinces is also obvious to all. Before no one can really replace me, I believe that Kangxi will not transfer me no matter what. Don't forget, without me in this town, such a big piece of fat meat in Jiangnan will definitely be gnawed by someone I don't know how many bites. Not to mention the current good situation, if there is a "chaos", he can't afford to lose. Mader said.

"'Chaos'...... If it's just the three provinces south of the Yangtze River, I'm afraid it's not enough. Even if it is "chaotic", this matter will not be difficult for the Qing court. It's a big deal, they can also sweep away our efforts for more than ten years and restore Jiangnan to its original state. Anyway, for the Qing court, the perverse thing was an expert, and it was a good show. Luo Xin suddenly sneered.

"Why do you say that all of a sudden?" Ma De looked at Luo Xin in some surprise, feeling a little surprised by his wife's sudden attitude. Although they have never had a good impression of the Qing court, they just have to bow their heads under the eaves.

However, most of the time, they think of themselves as a group of outsiders, a group of spectators. Although he also "intervened" in it, he usually did not show any radical attitude. Anyway, things are done, and in the end, whatever the result is only natural, anyway, no matter how bad things are, to the current extent, it should not be possible to be so bad that they have become a semi-colony in another world. Therefore, they no longer have the inexplicable sense of historical responsibility that they did when they first came, and what they do is not so much out of a sense of responsibility. It is more likely to be due to some kind of inertia, and it has been moving towards the goal for many years. However, Luo Xin seemed to have a sense of resentment towards this Qing court just now. This made Mader feel a little inexplicable.

"Hmph. It's not a big deal, and I just heard about it, so you shouldn't know it. Luo Xin sighed and said a little lonely: "You know what? Last month, a businessman built a spinning mill in his hometown in Jiangxi. Because one of the recruited workers was a woman from a large local clan. That clan was said to be a scholarly family, but the elders of the clan thought that the woman had lost the face of her ancestors, and not only forcibly brought people back, but also smashed the factory. ”

"Is there such a thing?" Ma De's face darkened, and he asked in a deep voice.

"I don't have to lie to you." Luo Xin said a little gloomily: "Now the local people, especially many clans, are still very powerful. Most of these people are conservative. Especially those leaders, they all regard the rules of the family and their faces higher than the sky. Although there haven't been too many things before, and there haven't been any major events, but. These people. The strength of these clans is definitely not smaller than that of the official government represented by the Qing court. Besides, the things we used to make are acceptable, but. Once the steam engine is used, I am afraid that it will attract the opposition of the majority. For new things, the more old they are, the more difficult it is to accept. ”

"You have a point." Ma De was also calmed down by Luo Xin's words. And he thought about it a lot more. The commerce and handicrafts of the three provinces of Jiangnan, as well as the so-called factories, were now fostered by him under the guise of "seeking profit for the people" by avoiding the old rules as much as possible. It wasn't easy to get to where it is now. However, it is precisely because of this. Under his protection, these things in the capital market have not collided with the old forces, or in other words, there has not been a contest that should have been. Moreover, he still found many reasons for the so-called local factories and many things in the past, and because there were many weaving factories in Jiangnan for many years, those old forces accepted them without opposition. But if one day, he no longer stays in the position of governor of Jiangnan, and the capital market he has developed will have no shelter. In addition, the steam engine, a real industrial power equipment, has also been used, will it still be a relatively peaceful situation today? You know, for the vast majority of people today, the use of hydraulic machinery is quite acceptable, at most they think that the people who make those things are highly skilled, but the real industrial power of the steam engine may be difficult for those people to accept. Even if someone says that the steam engine is a monster, it is definitely possible.

"And what do you think we should do?" Luo Xin asked again. Although the steam engine has settled down, it may not be possible to settle down in Jiangnan. After all, Jiangnan is not Manchuria. In the north, because of the prestige of more than ten years of guarding, coupled with the huge interests driven, and those princes and nobles taking the lead, as long as he understands it, it is not difficult to implement the steam engine. But Jiangnan is different. After years of development, it has surpassed the north and become the base camp of Confucian culture and feudal thought. Although the brains of people here are more active than those in other places, they are also more rigid and conservative than in other places. In such a situation, can real industry still develop? If it can't develop, then she and Ma De's more than ten years of hard work will only end up in vain. Coupled with the fact that this Qing Dynasty is an expert in perverse behavior, it may really give up the current good situation, and it is not necessary to go back to the old way. In that case, the five of them may have done a wasted effort for more than 20 years.

"Perhaps, we should let them fight. In any case, you have to give those 'capitalists' a little confidence. You tell me? After a while, Ma De raised his head and said to Luo Xin. He suddenly felt very deflated. I can't imagine that after years of hard work, I have neglected such a point. Patronized to deal with the Qing court above, but forgot about the civil forces below.

"It's dangerous...... And I'm afraid we can't do it lightly yet. In that case, you won't be able to exercise. Luo Xin thought for a moment and said.

"That's right. However, even if it is dangerous, you have to do it. It's just that we seem to have to plan it well. Ma De tilted his mouth and said.