Yang Fan's carriage stopped in the square in front of Taibai Tower, the largest restaurant in Zunhua. When Yang Fan got off the car, he saw Wei Bancheng, his son Wei Fugui, and more than 300 people greeting him at the door.
"Brother Wei, long time no see." Yang Fan walked up quickly, reached out his hand, took Wei Bancheng's arm and patted it.
Wei Bancheng was a little embarrassed and said nonchalantly: "My lord, just call me Old Wei. How dare you be my eldest brother?" Yang Fan was stunned and laughed loudly: "Brother Wei, you were such a generous person back then. Why are you like this now? The little family became angry. Could it be that they don't recognize me as their brother? We are still considered brothers. You can just call me Brother Yang." Wei Bancheng smiled bitterly and said: "Well, for the sake of brother, I'll take care of you. What happened today, oh, it's really ." Yang Fan smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I just wanted to talk to them. Brother, don't blame yourself." Yang Fan turned his head and saw that the little fat man seemed to have lost a lot of weight, and his height had grown a lot in the past two years.
The little guy is thirteen years old this year. Although his little face is still green, he tries his best to look like a young adult.
Yang Fan pinched his cheeks affectionately with his hands. The little fat man said dissatisfiedly: "Brother Yang, I am no longer a child." Yang Fan and Wei Bancheng laughed.
The three of them turned around and looked at the dark group of shopkeepers and stewards behind them. These people were a little uneasy at first, but seeing that Yang Fan behaved very close to the local Wei family father and son, it was obvious that they had an unusual relationship and had a good personal relationship.
They were all relieved. What they fear most is Yang Fan's official power. They really have no bargaining capital.
Yang Fan's current actual status is equivalent to the second-in-command of Jin Yiwei. Although he didn't care about anything, Yang Fan never went to Jinyiwei Yamen's office for a day.
Everyone knows that the head of Jinyiwei is Jinyiwei who directs the affairs and leads the Jinyiwei Luo Yangxing.
Although Yang Fan has a high official rank, he is not responsible for actual work. In fact, it is just a decoration. However, Yang Fan defeated Duke Wei and became very popular among the Jin Yiwei.
Although all his people have withdrawn from Jinyiwei, Yang Fan's accumulated prestige is very strong. Even Luo Yangxing only secured his seat by killing Tian Ergeng and his group with his support.
Even if Yang Fan is a decoration, it is the most advanced decoration in Jinyiwei. Taking care of them is effortless.
"Haha, Brother Yang has been in Zunhua for two years. Brother, you are relatively low-key and don't like socializing. You basically don't know all the prominent people in Zunhua. How about I introduce you to you today. "Wei Bancheng said with a red face.
Yang Fan gave them courteous treatment today, making him very face-saving in front of these prominent figures in Zunhua.
Even a few local cowards who usually had nothing to do with him looked at him with some fear. It made him feel as comfortable as drinking ice water in the dog days of summer.
King Zhou Tianwang and Wang Sanchi were the two forces second only to him. No matter how big or small things were, if Wei Bancheng supported them, they would definitely oppose them.
Today, I discovered that Wei Bancheng actually had Jin Yiwei as his backer, and he almost urinated blood on the spot due to fright. His face was extremely pale.
"But it depends on Brother Wei's arrangement." Yang Fan nodded humbly.
"This is Mr. Wang Yutian, the uncle of Mr. Wang Yingzhi, the governor of Shuntian." Wei Bancheng introduced.
Yang Fanxin said, this old man is not simple, he is the uncle of the most powerful local governor. Look carefully now.
I saw an old man in his sixties, dressed as a soldier. His face was clear and clear, a bit like an immortal.
Governor Wang is from Ye County, Shandong Province. Previously, he was the head of the Household Department. Relying on secretly reporting to Wei Zhongxian, he was promoted to censor of Youdu in three years.
Until the governor Ji Liao. But this Wang Yingzhi is not a good person. He got here by secretly fawning over Wei Zhongxian.
He is a lurking eunuch in the Donglin Party. Lin Yueru knew his details clearly. This person pays many visits to the court and makes bets on both ends.
Duke Wei fell, but he was not exposed. This person is extremely corrupt. He is also more tolerant as a person.
Recently, he has been doing something with the Qing army. That is to clean up the guards and barracks in the 24 counties of Shuntian Prefecture. Check the actual number of soldiers, inspect warehouses, weapons and equipment, etc.
If officers at all levels don't give him benefits, I'm afraid they will be punished by him. This year there has been a lot of excitement here in Zunhua.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan is unwilling to come to Zunhua. Yang Fan has read historical records, and next year his Qing army caused a big mess.
He used the name of the Qing army to not only accept bribes on a large scale. A total of 500,000 taels of silver were deducted from the military pay. The soldiers were unable to survive and gathered together to mutiny.
The soldiers of the three camps took off their turbans and went down to the beacon tower, causing chaos. He was beheaded by Chongzhen next year. He was replaced by Donglin Party member Wang Yuanya. The next governor of Shuntian was Wang Yuanya.
A serious Donglin Party member. In order to rectify the Donglin Party, Duke Wei organized and compiled the "Donglin Party Membership Examination" for a total of 309 people.
Wang Yuanya is among them. Wang Yuanya is a native of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. She was a Jinshi in Jiachen Branch in the 32nd year of Wanli. Before coming to Zunhua to serve as governor of Shuntian, he served as Yuanwai Lang in the Ministry of War.
Yang Fan cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Wang, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"I don't dare. I'm just a businessman, but I'm not allowed to call you sir." Wei Bancheng introduced again: "This is the shopkeeper Wang Chong, the nephew of Wang Yuanwai Lang of the Ministry of War." Wang Chong was a young man in his mid-20s, and he handed over He said: "I have seen General Yang." Yang Fanxin said that it was no coincidence that this Wang Chong was the nephew of Wang Yuanya who would replace Wang Yingzhi as the next governor of Shuntian next year.
"No need to be polite. Shopkeeper Wang is young and promising. He is truly a talented person." Yang Fan cupped his hands and said.
"This is Shopkeeper Li Youtian and Li Youtian, the brother-in-law of Lord Yu Anxing, governor of Jiliao." Wei Bancheng continued to introduce.
Yang Fanxin said that the Governor was almost at the station. Yu Anxing has a high status and is senior enough. In terms of official rank, he and Yuandu are both on the same level.
One is the governor of Jiliao, and the other is the governor of Jiliao. same level. Moreover, both of them hold the title of Censor of the Right Capital of the Inspectorate and the title of Minister of the Ministry of War.
Although Yuan Chonghuan was said to be in control of Governor Ji Liao, in fact, matters still needed to be discussed. This is very detrimental to Yuan Chonghuan's recovery of power.
But soon the opportunity came. Next year Wang Yingzhi will mess around, and it is possible that someone from the Donglin Party is behind the scenes.
The Qing military movement eventually led to the Zunhua Mutiny. Wang Yingzhi was arrested by Chongzhen, and the Jin Yiwei took him to Beijing with the lock of a prison car.
It was cut the next year. The Governor was also taken advantage of by Yuandu Du. The next governor was replaced by Liu Ce.
Liu Ce's qualifications were much worse and he could only obey Yuan Chonghuan's orders. Yang Fan knew that it was customary to introduce these people first.
They are all prominent figures on the table. But Yang Fan didn't like them. Next year, all the backers will leave get out of class.
They couldn't dance around for long either. Chinese tradition since ancient times. The wealth that comes from power will naturally belong to the new power after the power changes.
They are not worthy of Yang Fan's investment and cultivation. Wei Bancheng then introduced a circle of relatives, nephews, and heads of domestic slaves of officials.
Then he turned around and introduced the second echelon behind him. Yang Fan cheered up at this time and listened carefully to Wei Bancheng's introduction.
These people are all real businessmen and workshop owners. They are the people Yang Fan needs.
