Chapter 411: Warning
Let the Qing court go to the enactment of commercial law...... Perhaps, this could alleviate the confrontation with the government initiated by Wang Weihe in Zhejiang, but with the insight of those officials of the Qing court and their inherent knowledge of the merchants, it is not to say whether this law can be enacted, and even if it can be enacted, the final result is nine percent likely to only deepen the enmity between those merchants and the government. Because, in the Qing court, no one would speak for the merchants, even if there were one or two, the merchants would inevitably suffer in the end. Moreover, if the Qing court really intends to formulate a commercial law, it will inevitably consume a lot of manpower and material resources, and this may also make many officials think that the court wants to suppress those merchants, and although the laws of the Qing Dynasty are much stricter than those of the previous dynasties, the officials still have a great "subjectivity", so during the formulation of this law, there will definitely be many officials who take the opportunity to open fire on the merchants, and the merchants will definitely be very unlucky. In this way, it will only greatly intensify the contradictions between the already powerful merchants and the Qing court, and the final result is really difficult to predict.
If the Qing court did not enact a law, it would have to settle the matter, or it could only use coercive administrative means to suppress Wang Weihe and his gang and force them to resume business in Zhejiang. However, in this way, it is tantamount to admitting the powerlessness of the imperial court against commercial behavior, and it will still cause the merchants of the Hui Merchants Association headed by Wang Weihe to be dissatisfied with the imperial court, deepening the contradiction between the two. Moreover, Kangxi did not take coercive measures against the Yangzhou salt merchants at the beginning, so it can be seen that this method should not be his choice. And if you don't want to use coercive means, then you can only let the Zhejiang government release the Wang family's silk factory shopkeeper. Unfortunately, if this is done, it will only make the Qing court more passive. Because, seeing the powerlessness of the imperial court against himself. Seeing the weakness of the government, Wang Wei and those guys may not be long before they become a group of real capitalists who eat people and do not spit out bones, of course, provided that these people can no longer be constrained by Mo Jing and Ma De. also has strong economic strength, and also has administrative power, Mo Jing and Ma De are equivalent to bureaucratic capital, and have an innate advantage over Wang Weihe and others. Let alone. Among Wang Wei and those people's industries, Mo Jing and Ma De already have a lot of shares.
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Although Old Man Fei did not ask for secrecy, and Yin Jishan did not take the initiative to spread Old Man Fei's so-called "solution", but in Beijing, especially Old Man Fei, he is still a person who is very popular with some people, so soon, this method was known.
"A commercial law?"
After hearing the news, Kangxi was also keenly aware of the importance of this matter. It's time to find a way to curb the arrogance of those businessmen. Suppress the power of this group. But. In the same way, because he knows what kind of people his subordinates are, so.
Kangxi also understood very well how difficult it would be to formulate this commercial law. Not to mention the possible opposition of those defenders, even how to start is probably an extremely troublesome matter. Moreover, it is also debatable how much effect the commercial law will have after it is formulated.
"Or, just release a pretense, falsely claiming to formulate a commercial law, let those businessmen cast a mouse, and solve the affairs of Zhejiang first?"
Tong Guowei was the first to get the news. It was he who sent the news into the Forbidden City and told Kangxi. However, he also knows that it is not an easy thing to formulate a commercial law, even if the imperial court can formulate it, I am afraid that he will not know that it will have to wait until the year of the monkey, but the matter in Zhejiang is close at hand, if it cannot be solved, it will inevitably shake the prestige of the imperial court to a certain extent......
However, the methods of deception also had an impact on the prestige of the imperial court. Holding the power of the state.
But he can only use deception to deceive everyone, doesn't it show the powerlessness and incompetence of the imperial court even more? Therefore, before the words came out, Tong Guowei couldn't help but slap himself in the mouth.
"Chicken ribs, chicken ribs again!"
Seeing Tong Guowei slap himself twice, Kangxi couldn't help but be a little indignant.
How is it that Ferdinand has been making things that look good, but are not practical? This is true of ironclad ships, and so is the so-called commercial law today!
"Your Majesty, Lord Ethan Ayi is outside asking for an audience!"
There is a glimmer of hope, but there is nothing to be done. Kangxi and Tong Guowei felt really aggrieved, and their perception of Old Man Fei dropped a lot again. Although Kangxi also understands that if Old Man Fei or Ma De and others come forward, this matter in Zhejiang will not take much effort at all, even if it is to formulate a commercial law, I am afraid it will be much easier. However, he just couldn't afford this idea, because he was afraid that Old Man Fei or Ma De and the others would make some trouble again. Compared with dealing with a few "small" businessmen now, he is more willing to choose Wu Sangui or Geerdan, the big deal is to pull up the army and go to fight again, sword to sword, clearly, there is no need to be so in a dilemma, it can't be carried out, and it can't be retreated.
"Your Majesty, please see you outside in the Book of the Imperial Court!"
Su Lun, as Kangxi's personal guard, naturally knew that Kangxi was in a bad mood at this time, but his duty was to remind Kangxi again. Because, if he doesn't do this, he will definitely be blamed by Kangxi.
"Ethan? What's the matter with him? "Another troublemaker.
Although Kangxi didn't really blame Ethan for getting such a large fortune in Ningguta, he actually felt very uncomfortable in his heart. Although he also knew that there were already examples of Yu Zhong, Ma De, Mo Jing, and Luo Xin before this. However, compared to Ethan Alai, Yu Zhongren is endowed with the way of wealth and prosperity. Therefore, although it also earns money, it is not taboo. Moreover, Yu Zhongren did not show off as fanfare as much as Isan A.
"Back to the emperor, Lord Yi said that he has an emergency to report to you!" Looking at Kangxi's unhappy face, Su Lun secretly shook his head, sighed for Ethana, and hurriedly bowed down and replied.
"Emergency? ......" Kangxi couldn't help but let out a long breath from his nostrils.
What does it mean that a wave is not settled, and a wave rises again? It seems that I am really right. This Isana is indeed a troublesome lord again. However, although he was unhappy, he couldn't handle the matter, so Kangxi could only hold back his unhappiness. waved to Su Lun "'138 Reading Network'"! ”
"Wow!"
Suron bowed down and exited the upper study to announce to Ithan. He didn't remind Ethan Ah that Kangxi was in a bad mood at this time, so he had to pay attention. It's not that he doesn't want to, the key is that Isan Ah didn't give him a chance, because, as soon as he heard Kangxi's will, the new Shangshu of the Lifan Academy jumped into the upper study.
"Your Majesty, the slave has received a secret report that someone from the DPRK is selling firearms to Japan!"
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Kangxi is worried about things in eastern Zhejiang. And in Hangzhou, Deshu, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, was also feeling extremely wronged by the black gauze hat on his head.
"Am I easy? You're going to have to kill me to feel better, aren't you? ”
After receiving the news that Deshu had arrived in Hangzhou from Fuzhou, Liang Ding, the governor of Zhejiang, naturally wanted to go to greet him, but when he arrived at the governor's camp, before he reached the living room, he heard Deshu's loud roar. And when he rushed over, he only saw officials from Zhejiang Province standing in several rows in the living room next to each other.
"You ...... Yes? That's amazing. Usually they all their tails to the world.
Wait until something happens. It's not even a little bit of fart. …… Over the years, in order to make the situation of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces a little better, how much effort have I spent? Spend time with people smiling everywhere. Set of friendships, one of the eight dignified governors, it's just a cut worse than the governor of Zhili, and I'm going to be a fucking head shorter than others, you and I want to? …… That's true. Now that your purses are thick, and you have oil and water on your stomachs, you dare to fucking smash all the pots of rice that Lao Tzu finally put up, ah? ”
"Your Excellency the Governor...... What's wrong with you? What provoked you to be so angry? ”
Seeing Deshu get so angry. Liang Ding wanted to wait before entering the living room, but due to careless walking, he "exposed" his tracks, so he had to bite the bullet to play the round. However, having said that, he is the governor of Zhejiang, where would he not know why Deshu was angry?
Speaking of which. He's even more angry himself. Deshu is still the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, he is a dignified governor of Zhejiang, and the matter is on his turf, Deshu is angry, patted his ass and left, and he will not even be charged with a crime, but what can he do?
"Why am I angry? Hmph, Lord Liang, you and I don't have to be sloppy. The Governor is here today to convene Zhejiang officials just to hear what you plan to do? You're the governor, so it's up to you to talk about it first! Deshu thought that he was tired, and after speaking, he sat back in the main seat and gave Liang Ding the opportunity to play. However, although he stepped aside, his eyes were still staring at Liang Ding.
"This ......" knew that he would not be able to come "sick"! In Liang Dingdi's impression, he had only heard of Ma De scolding the officials under his jurisdiction when he first became governor of Anhui, but in addition, he had never seen a place like Deshu. However, having said that, Deshu has really put a lot of effort into Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. Although a large part of the reason for this is because the governor himself wants to make some benefits, but if he hadn't had his friendship with Ma De and Yu Zhongtao, there might not have been so many good things in Fujian and Zhejiang over the years. With such a large territory in the three provinces south of the Yangtze River, there are businesses and factories, won't people keep them for themselves?
"Your Excellency the Governor, Your Excellency the Governor, the lower officials have a suggestion, I don't know if it is feasible?"
Liang Ding didn't think of what to say, and Gao Xiongzheng, the prefect of Hangzhou, couldn't help but jump out.
"What do you have to say?" Deshu sat in his chair and asked in an unkind tone. As soon as Wang Weihe withdrew, the Hui merchants would advance and retreat together with him, and the whole of Zhejiang suddenly fell into chaos. Although the merchants in Zhejiang are also very shrewd and capable, many of them also have some strength...... However, the Hui merchants will always have the first opportunity, and they have a greater strength, and they have a huge commodity market that has been opened up for more than ten years, which are not comparable to those scattered and chaotic businessmen in Zhejiang. So, no one can take over this mess at all. At least, even if there is no Hui merchant who will always get in the way, it will be impossible to have land in the next year or two. Although this matter has nothing to do with him, he can also push the responsibility to 265, but his political achievements are all gone all of a sudden! Therefore, he is now looking at the officials of Zhejiang Tong Province very unpleasantly. Especially that Li Yuanlun, if he wasn't afraid of taking responsibility. He really wanted to take a knife and rush directly into the yamen of Zhentai and cut the troublemaker into seventeen or eighteen pieces.
"Adult", Gao Xiongzheng, as the prefect of Hangzhou, has been angry enough recently. He didn't provoke anyone, but unfortunately disaster fell from the sky. Hangzhou is already a city with developed commerce. The Hui Merchants' Association closed all the factories and shops at once, but did not sell them, and a large number of merchant ships arrived in Hong Kong, which made the streets of Hangzhou at least one-third depressed.
And that's just the beginning. Although he was not very happy with the hustle and bustle of Hangzhou before.
However, it was too quiet, and he was even more unhappy. It was really hard for him to imagine what would become of Hangzhou, the land under his jurisdiction, if this kind of thing continued for a long time. Therefore, seeing Deshu's face of wanting to eat people, he decided to take the opportunity to retaliate, "My lord, the lower officials think." So much is happening in Zhejiang. The reason for this is all because of the unfair judgment of the Yamen of Zhentai, so. If you want to solve it, you must first let the prosecutor retract the verdict! ”
"Reversal of the verdict? So where is the face of the court officials such as us? As soon as Gao Xiongzheng's voice fell, an official shouted.
"Is face important, or is people's livelihood important? Don't forget, we are all the parents and officials of the people of Zhejiang! Gao Xiongzheng also shouted loudly.
"It's easy for Lord Gao to say, take back the verdict? …… Hmph, then you have to go to Beijing and ask the princes of the Criminal Department! The official shouted again.
“…… What about going to the Criminal Department and asking? It is not that there is no precedent for recovering the place of judgment at the local level! ”
Gao Xiongzheng retorted unconvincedly.
"If the imperial court wants to retract the verdict, I'm afraid it won't have to wait until today! …… In the current situation, how can we make decisions on our own? "I watched Gao Xiongzheng and his supporters and several other officials arguing there. Liang Ding didn't have the heart to listen. Although Li Yuanlun, the procurator, did not come today, Liang Ding did not think that his sentence was unfair, at most it was too heavy. It's just that Wang Wei and those people overreacted, which made things get to this point. But is Wang Wei and those people wrong? That's right. People just don't do business anymore, can the government still "force" him to do it again? At most, the people of the Hui Merchants Association are also "their hearts can be punished", although this reason is enough to convict Wang Weihe. However, the current situation is that Zhejiang is inseparable from these businessmen. If these people are convicted, there is probably no room for things to turn around.
"Alas, this Li Yuanlun is too good at doing things. If Wang Weihe immediately ordered that guy to be arrested before he left the ground in Zhejiang, and the hostages were in his hands, I don't think anyone would dare to do it again...... It's a pity, what a great opportunity, fleeting! Liang Ding shook his head secretly, not feeling that there was anything wrong with his "kidnapping" approach.
Because, in his opinion, although Li Yuanlun is wrong, he is far less wrong than Wang Weihe and others. Wang Wei and those talents are the real bane and the real perpetrators.
"Hmph. Have you had enough of the noise? In addition to being noisy, you can't even do a little! "In the living room, the local officials are divided into three factions, and some support Gao Xiongzheng's request to retract the judgment of the Yantai Yamen to settle the current incident; There are also those who support Li Yuanlun and fight those businessmen to the end for the dignity of court officials; But it's more about keeping silent, what do you like. However, the Gao faction and the Li faction were arguing, and there was a tendency to become more and more 'chaotic', so Deshu couldn't listen to it anymore, and couldn't help but stand up again and shout loudly.
"Your Excellency, your Majesty, your subordinates are foolish. This fact came too quickly, and although Xia Guan has been thinking of a way, he has not thought of any way to solve this matter. Please give me some advice! The scene quieted down, and Liang Ding took advantage of the air to clasp his fist to Deshu and said. Now this matter is not easy to do, a bad grasp is a bigger storm, since Deshu, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, has come forward, he is naturally happy to stand by.
"Humph,...... You have disappointed Bendo. Deshu ignored Liang Ding, he just looked at the Zhejiang officials in front of him with disdain, "Fortunately, Bendu has personally come forward to solve this matter, otherwise, by the time you come up with a way, I really don't know if the grass on Bendu's grave is a few stubbles." However, don't blame the governor for not knowing how to understand, in this matter, the governor will still write to the emperor, and your Zhejiang officials are incompetent. ”
"Total ...... What do you say, Your Excellency? This is the ...... Already solved? Before the others could react, Gao Xiongzheng stammered to Deshu first. Resolved, wouldn't his Hangzhou be able to return to its former glory?
"That's right. Zhejiang's affairs have been resolved. But,......" Deshu coldly pointed to the many officials present, "I warn you that all of you are in trouble. That Li Yuanlun, the governor will naturally go to him to settle accounts. If the rest of you don't want to trouble you in the future, you'd better think about it before you do anything in the future. Otherwise, even if the court doesn't blame him, I, Deshu, will not let him go easily. ”