Zhejiang's matter is settled. However, the reason why it can be solved is not because of what the court or the government has done, but because Wang Weihe and others took the initiative to reopen their business again, so that everything returned to the original state. Of course, the only one who can make Wang Weihe take the initiative to stop is Ma De.

"No one dares to despise you anymore. However, if you continue to do this, the consequences will be a little unpredictable. Therefore, it is the best choice to stop at the right time. "Jiangnan Governor's Mansion, Ma De said to Wang Weihe, who was summoned by him.

"Then what about the shopkeeper of my Wang family's silk factory?" Wang Wei came with his father, and in the past few months, Wang Weihe's tough attitude to the government's clamor has always made him frightened, but now he thinks about it, but it is also very enjoyable. It turns out that the government is not so terrible.

Just a little bit of your own action can make them feel overwhelmed. I don't know what a terrible confrontation it would turn into if everyone was in a big fight. It's just that, according to his father's words, if HSBC is willing, at least half of the clan nobles and officials in the Great Qing Kingdom will have to become poor, such a huge power, wouldn't even the emperor be able to give it...... Thinking of this, Wang Wei hurriedly stopped his train of thought, this idea was really a bit rebellious.

"You can rest assured, President Wang. Since you have taken the initiative to show goodwill, the court is not all fools, and it is not worth fighting with you for such a thing, they know what to do. Mader laughed. In the 42nd year of Kangxi, when he led the Manchurian sailors to Taiwan to quell the rebellion, he had several encounters with Deshu, so he saw that the development momentum of Jiangnan was extremely strong in these years, and Deshu took advantage of the little friendship with Yu Zhong to ask Ma De to help guide a few financial routes, plus Fujian and Zhejiang are a very good commercial development area, so Ma De took advantage of the "east wind" that Deshu took the initiative to ask for, and after obtaining favorable conditions for those businesses who were in contact with him, he took Wang Weihe and others to develop there. And this time. Of course, the premise for Ma De to agree to "mediate" with the Huizhou Chamber of Commerce was that Deshu had to help solve the matter of the silk factory shopkeeper.

"That's good." Wang Weihe nodded. In fact, even if Ma De didn't agree to come forward, he still has a way to solve it. After all. As the former president of the Hui Chamber of Commerce, it is not difficult to drive a few officials who can speak. However, Ma De's non-appearance showed an attitude on the side, so after thinking about it, in order to give Ma De an explanation, he had to come so hard. However, he will not let the Hui Merchants Association be deliberately embarrassed by the imperial court in the future in order to confront the government in Zhejiang. Therefore, even if Ma De does not come forward to mediate this time. He's not going to make any more trouble. Although the Hui merchants will always have great strength. However, in the midst of this struggle, they stopped business.

It also comes at a great cost. This kind of lose-lose thing, unless it is a last resort, is not suitable for persisting all the time. Moreover, he also knew that if he hadn't served as the president for more than 20 years, he would have been the spokesperson of Ma De, Luo Xin, Mo Jing and others in the Chamber of Commerce, and since the beginning of this matter, Ma De has been silent, and other big businessmen in the Hui Merchants Association do not know the attitude of Ma De and others, and dare not express their positions at will. I'm afraid there will be voices against him long ago.

"Wang Weng, you must have been tired of these things recently. The rest of the troubles will be left to President Wang. Why don't you go to Nanyang and find an island to recuperate...... I know of a couple of places that are pretty good. Ma De said to Wang Weihe again.

"Hehe, the kindness of the Lord Wang has understood!" Wang Weihe smiled and hugged Ma De's fist, and said, "I know you're thinking about me." However, I am always a little uneasy about the behavior of dogs. So, I'll stay here and watch. Wait for the limelight to pass.

It's not too late for me to go back and recuperate! ”

"Since Wang Weng said so, then do it. With you in charge, I can also be less "". Still, I would like to say a few words...... You have to manage those people in the chamber of commerce, don't think that this time the court failed to come up with a way to deal with it, just think that Lao Tzu is the best in the world...... After all, we're just a bunch of businessmen! Ma De said to Wang Weihe again.

"This is natural. Please rest assured that Wang will definitely warn your colleagues in the Chamber of Commerce.

Draw everyone's attention. Wang Wei hurriedly said. It's scary enough to argue with the government this time, he doesn't dare to do it again!

"That's good. …… I still have some things to do, so I won't accompany them for now! There was no need to say more, Ma De confessed to Wang Weihe and picked up the teaglass.

"Since you are busy, my lord, then our father and son will not bother. Leave! ”

Wang Weihe and Wang Wei got up to say goodbye, but this time the farewell was a little different from usual. In the past, Wang Weihe always had to bow his back slightly in front of Ma De to show his "humility", but now, he is straight. Because, although he is still subject to Ma De and Mo Jing, after walking out of the gate of the Governor's Mansion this time, their identity is no longer just a big businessman. "11" can compete with a provincial government, and the other party is unable to deal with it, this force is enough to make them the object of many people's attention.

After the Zhejiang incident, others can hate him, they can fear him, and they can slander him as a "traitor" businessman as usual, but no one dares to despise him anymore.

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Wang Weihe left. When this old guy left, he was not only satisfied, but also ambitious. Mader could deduce from the way the old guy walked straight and floating. After all, although this time it is the Hui businessmen who will always take the initiative to give in, the victors, the discerning people know that they are a group of businessmen. This was a victory that the merchant had never won in an eternity. Diwang Weihe, who has completely regarded himself as the spokesperson of a businessman, naturally has reason to be happy and proud. Duanmu Zigong and Tao Zhugong are not as good as the generations! What's more, even Duanmu Ci and Tao Zhugong are not all pure businessmen.

"If I do this, what do you think Kangxi will think?" Back at the inner house, Mader asked Rohin.

"Endure the calm for a while, take a step back and open the sky. Although this time the Hui merchants always had the advantage, but this was just a surprise to the imperial court. If you don't see good and accept it, you can only lose in the end. If Kangxi gets really angry, let him shoot regardless of the consequences. I'm afraid the Chamber of Commerce won't have another chance to exert its power. Therefore, the regression at this time can not only alleviate the oppression of Kangxi and make the imperial court hard-hearted, but also enhance the self-confidence of these businessmen and preserve their strength. Moreover, after truly realizing their own power, they will not be left to mermaids in the future. Luo Xin replied.

"I'm sorry. Wife...... I didn't ask what is the benefit of letting Wang Wei and the gang stop now, what I want to ask is, I 'intervened' to solve this matter, what do you think Kangxi will think? Mader said.

"If it was before, I would definitely say that Kangxi would treat you as a capable minister, a loyal minister, now......" Luo Xin stared at Ma De, smiled slightly, and then spread his hands: "It's hard to say!" ”

"Then will he transfer me out of Jiangnan? Send someone else to take my place? Mader asked again.

"There are definitely no less than a hundred people who covet your seat, but.

It's not up to the officials to decide whether you want to stay or not. It depends on Kangxi's mentality at this time. If he wants to keep Jiangnan stable. Well, keeping you in office is the best option; However, if he wants to eliminate such a large number of hidden dangers as the Hui merchants. Then you're going to have to go somewhere else.

Who doesn't know your relationship with these people? It's just that those people don't know how deep your friendship is with Wang Wei and these people. Luo Xin sighed.

"Eliminate these hidden dangers in the south of the Yangtze River by the Hui Merchants Association? Then it depends on whether he has the courage and ability...... But at least I can't pick anyone up to the task! Mader pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said in the affirmative.

"I hope so." Luo Xin sighed. Kangxi is an elusive person, although they have been showing loyalty to Kangxi in a big way over the years, and because of this, they have avoided many criticisms, and the more they mix, the better. Now, though, Kangxi seems to have sensed the threat they posed. At this time, I have to consider what Kangxi's attitude is in everything.

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"Who is it? Who is so bold as to dare to sell firearms to Japan privately? ”

In Beijing, Tong Guowei felt that the entire Forbidden City seemed to be echoing Kangxi's roar. Even though he was out of the noon gate, he still felt a sound or two in his ears from time to time.

"It's just over the New Year, so what should I do after that?"

Tong Guowei was very angry, but the consequence could only make him more depressed. …… Before the first month of the fifty-second year of Kangxi was over, there was an army in Yunnan that was about to take advantage of the cool weather to fight to Burma; There are big businessmen in Zhejiang who are calling for the government of Tong Province, but they are still officials who suffer losses; Right now. These two major incidents have not yet been resolved, and another incident of illegal sale of firearms has emerged...... What is Japan? On the surface, it was now only a vassal state of the Qing court, but first because of the occupation of Hokkaido and the invasion of Edo, the "Edo Treaty" was signed. Then, the Fujian East China Sea Division destroyed a group of strong feudal clans on Kyushu Island and subdued the daimyo on the island; Later, when Old Man Fei was in charge of the Imperial Academy, he did not stop using various powers to encroach on the interests of Japan. In addition, the Japanese Emperor Higashiyama later fought with the shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, and the Qing court took advantage of the weakness to subdue many daimyo forces in Honshu and Shikoku, and now, it can be said that the vast majority of Japan is already Chinese.

Because, many people are no longer on the orders of the emperor and shogun. However, although the Qing court had gained absolute superiority in Japan, the emperor and the shogunate still had some strength. If these people were supported by firearms, then even if the Qing court could win the victory in the end, wouldn't it be another big trouble if Japan became "chaotic"? After all, less than a decade after the Qing court came to power Japan, the emperor and shogun still wielded considerable influence. And with the interests of the Qing court in Japan now, it is even more unlikely that the imperial court can give up as casually as before. Therefore, the smuggling of firearms to the Japanese is simply an act of disregard for the overall situation. …… Thinking of Kangxi's anger when he learned the news, Tong Guowei couldn't help but shrink his neck again. There is obviously a brazier in the eight-lift sedan chair, and there is a superb black fox fur from Siberia on his body, but why does he always feel cold?

"The year of the sixtieth year, the eventful autumn......"

Thinking that it would be Kangxi's 60th birthday in less than two months, Tong Guowei couldn't help but sigh again while sitting in the warm sedan chair. The emperor's seat is really not easy to sit on!

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"Xiangye, please get off the sedan chair!"

It's home. Tong Guowei got out of the warm sedan chair, and as soon as he came out, he pulled the collar of the fox fur...... The winter in Beijing is really cold, and the cold air goes straight to the neck.

"Eun Xiang. You're back! ”

Tong Guowei just took a breath of dry and cold air, and before he could step into the mansion, a clear and slightly hoarse voice came out from the gate of the mansion.

"Chen Xijia!?" Seeing the appearance of the people who came, Tong Guowei said in surprise.

"Enxiang, I haven't seen you for a few years, but your old demeanor is still the same!" Facing the cold air outside the door, Chen Xijia, the governor of Shaanxi, hurriedly walked a few steps and came to Tong Guowei. Then there was a deep bow.

"Hahaha, hurry up. O Siga, why are you here? Didn't the emperor send someone to give you an order before the festival? The old man thought you were sick on the way! Tong Guowei laughed and picked up Chen Xijia, and patted the dust on the other party's clothes before asking.

"There's Laune's heart. The students were only unable to arrive in time because of some official business.

What a negative grace! Chen Xijia hugged his fist at Tong Guowei again and replied with a smile.

"What is this negative grace? State affairs are important, you do this...... It's better than giving anything! Tong Guowei took Chen Xijia's hand and looked carefully at this former cronie, "Hmm." Some more gray hair. There are more wrinkles on my face, but I feel more energetic than when I was in the capital...... How have you been doing in Shaanxi in the past few years? ”

"Huh. Laune asked.

Shaanxi is the land of Guanzhong, which is naturally an excellent place. Chen Xijia said with a smile.

"You kid don't tell the truth to the old man. When the old man was a military general, he also went to Shaanxi, how could he not know the situation there? Moreover, Chen Huang governed the Yellow River in the Shanxi area, folding one after another, and what kind of situation it was there was that people who had not been there could understand one or two. Although Shaanxi is the land of Guanzhong, it is no longer the grand scene of the past. The old man heard that you are working hard in Shaanxi, you must have suffered a lot, right? Tong Guowei restrained his smile. patted Chen Xijia on the shoulder and said earnestly.

"Compared to Enxiang's 'doing' for state affairs, how dare students say that they are bitter?" Chen Xijia smiled modestly and said with a fist.

"You......" Tong Guowei was very happy, and patted Chen Xijia's shoulder again, and then patted his head: "Look, patronizing and talking, go, follow me into the house!"

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"I didn't have time to celebrate the Spring Festival. In two months, the emperor will celebrate his 60th birthday. A grand event that only has a good time, and it will not make you feel like this is a void! Tong Guowei directly took Chen Xijia to his study, and chatted a few more words, there were official and private affairs, Chen Xijia dealt with it decently, and the more he chatted, the happier he became.

"Enxiang, the student also wants to stay in Beijing for a while and listen to your teachings, but as a local official, how can he stay in Beijing for two months? Moreover, there are still many things to be solved in Shaanxi, and students dare not stay longer. ......" heard Tong Guowei casually "comfort"

Chen Xijia smiled indifferently.

"Hehe, Xijia, do you think the emperor called you from Shaanxi all the way this time, and didn't even let you spend a birthday year, for what?" Tong Guowei smiled lightly and asked Chen Xijia rhetorically.

"Oh? What is the emperor's arrangement? Please give me some advice! Chen Xijia looked surprised, and asked Tong Guowei with a fist.

"Hehe, although the emperor is still only thinking about it, and the specific arrangements have not yet been decided, but this time it is indeed a good thing! If you behave well and conform to the emperor's wishes, Xijia, even if you can't get that position, at least, the old man of the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu can still help you get the land. Tong Guowei smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed together, looking a little 'treacherous'.

"The grace of grace, students dare not forget! It's just that I don't know what Enxiang means by 'that seat'...... "Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu?" Although Chen Xijia had already known from the previous correspondence with Tong Guowei that it would be beneficial to enter Beijing this time, when he really heard the news from Tong Guowei's mouth, his heart couldn't help but twitch. At that time, he was already a household servant, and his rank was higher than that of the governor, but in order not to be involved in affairs in the capital at that time, such as the princes seizing the heirs, he still managed to get Kangxi to send him to the place. In this way, first, you can have more space to show your talents, and second, you can also sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and choose the goals that can be applied more freely. It's a pity that later, the prince plotted "chaos", and in order to make his surroundings cleaner, Kangxi "mismatched" several princes who were expected to succeed to the throne, making his plan come to naught. However, this also allows him to concentrate on his work in Shaanxi. And his efforts over the years are not just for today? Moreover, listening to Tong Guowei's meaning, it seems that before the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, he has a better choice......

"Xijia, do you think you can sit firmly in the position of governor of Jiangnan?" After listening to Chen Xijia's question, Tong Guowei smiled slightly and asked.