Who is Wu Mengming? He is a veteran. When he heard Chang Yu's words, he understood something. He knew that Chongzhen did not intend to kill these two nobles who had iron coupons to avoid death, because killing them would not help them. What benefits are there? Why not take the opportunity to make some money to spend? To put it simply, the crime will be determined on you. Put your hat on, use money to redeem your life, and at the same time show the emperor's great grace. If you have committed a capital crime, you should be executed. But for the sake of For the sake of the piece of iron sheet our ancestors gave you, my old Zhu family will keep their word, so they won’t kill you, but will fine you a little.
"Since the emperor has made the decision, it's easy. The governor just does as he is told," Wu Mengming said casually.
Chang Yu suddenly laughed again, which made Wu Mengming feel uncomfortable: "Our family will be leaving Beijing soon, and we are busy with things at hand, so we really can't get away. The Dongchang is short of manpower, and secondly, it lacks the people to handle such a big case. experience, so our family specially invites Mr. Wu to come and sit in charge and do a favor. To express our gratitude, I will give you a big deal later."
As soon as I wiped it, I knew it was going to drag me into the water! Wu Mengming cursed in his heart!
This guy likes to make money, and has no interest in anything else. Historically, he was too busy making money and had no time to frame Zhongliang, but now Chang Yu wants to drag him into the water. Although he is not asking him to frame Zhongliang, he is asking him to fight against Xungui. .
Moreover, it is true that Dongchang is short of manpower, and Chunxiang and others are also inexperienced. If they don't handle it properly, big trouble will occur. But Chang Yu asked Wu Mengming to help him just to drag him into the water and carry him together!
The Xungui Group has a large number of people and a complex network of relationships. Although Chang Yu has Chongzhen behind him, he still feels it is difficult. At this time, it is much easier to drag Wu Mengming over to fight together. Dongchang and Jinyiwei jointly deal with it. case, the guns of those nobles will not only be directed at Chang Yu himself. He will also consider the consequences of offending the emperor with two swords at the same time, and will think twice before making a mistake.
"It's just a trivial matter, with a little effort, not to mention that Jinyiwei has the responsibility to assist Dongchang, so this matter is obligatory!" Wu Mengming immediately expressed his position. He finally figured it out. Now that Chang Yu has spoken, he can't escape from this matter anyway. Instead of being coy, it would be better to act more cheerfully when you stick your head out, not to mention there is a big deal ahead.
"Mr. Wu is in pain. We will remember this sentiment!" Chang Yu stood up and handed over his hand. Wu Mengming hurriedly returned the gift: "Master, you're too polite. You're welcome. It's just a matter of duty. I don't know about the big deal that the governor mentioned..."
"Eat, eat, eat first..." At this moment, Fang San brought the food, and Chang Yu hurriedly greeted him. Wu Mengming had no choice but to sit down and eat, but he was really anxious.
However, Chang Yu calmly talked to Chunxiang about the matter: "Take away all the people in Taiyuan, some of them will lurk in the enemy-occupied areas to the east to collect intelligence, and some of them will immediately go north to establish a rapid emergency channel."
"Should I hand it over directly to Mr. Shi?" Chunxiang asked.
Chang Yu shook his head: "Unless it is important information that can be reported to Mr. Shi, general matters will be sent directly to the Holy Father or me. You are only responsible for collecting and inquiring information, and are not allowed to interfere with other matters."
"I'm afraid we don't have enough manpower," Chunxiang said, glancing at Wu Mengming.
"Eunuch Chun can call upon Jin Yiwei's manpower at any time."
Wu Mengming was very discerning. In fact, the lower-level operational personnel of Dongchang were originally served by Jinyiwei, and Dongchang also had the power to call on Jinyiwei's troops.
"Is there any news from General Tang?" Chang Yu asked again.
Tang Tong's 8,000 troops were stationed in Changping. Chang Yu went north to ask Chongzhen for these troops. The day before yesterday, he sent someone to ask Tang Tong to come to the capital to see him.
"It should be there today. When he arrives, he will go directly to the Yamen of Dongchang Hutong and wait for you," Chunxiang said.
"Does Qin Xing have any news from Zhangjiakou?" Qin Xing was responsible for investigating the serious cases of Fan Yongdou and other profiteers in Zhangjiakou.
"I haven't heard any news yet." Chunxiang shook his head.
Chang Yu was silent. The Fan family and other profiteers would inevitably confiscate their homes and destroy their ancestors in the end. However, Dongchang now insists on personal and material evidence, which will take some time. Moreover, those profiteers are deeply entangled in the local area, and the promotion will not be so smooth. Otherwise, he He also ordered Wang Guoxing, who was not able to mobilize the Jinyi Guards, to go and assist.
"Send a message quickly. First seal and search his family property, then search for evidence. Copy his property and cash and immediately send it to the capital to seal it in the treasury. Later you will go to the Ministry of War and ask for a document asking the local officers and soldiers to send someone to escort him."
Chunxiang quickly agreed.
"Master Wu, please be anxious."
After Chang Yu and Chunxiang finished talking about official matters and finished lunch, Chunxiang left, leaving him alone in the room.
"It's not urgent, it's not urgent." Wu Mengming waved his hand and hurriedly gathered around Chang Yu to make tea: "Supervisor, what is the deal..." How could he not be in a hurry.
Hahaha, Chang Yu chuckled, motioned for him to sit down, and then whispered about the matter of private enterprises handling military rations. At first, Wu Mengming couldn't turn around. He felt that this business was painful, tiring, risky, and low-profit. It was not a good deal. He was obviously disappointed, but when Chang Yu gave him a little reminder, he understood the huge business opportunities involved, and he couldn't sit still.
"Not to mention anything else, just the Huangshang brand is worth a sky-high price." Chang Yu chuckled: "Also, you heard what I just said about Zhangjiakou. I almost killed all the profiteers and traitors there. Come on, a market as big as foreign trade will fall into whose hands in the end. Mr. Wu, don’t you have some mental tricks? No matter how big your appetite is, your belly will burst.”
"It turns out that the governor has been staring at that piece of meat for a long time. No wonder, no wonder he took away the whole family named Fan!" Wu Mengming immediately lost his composure again, walking around the room like a monkey in spring.
"That's nonsense." Chang Yu pretended to be angry: "Fan Yongdou and others are collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country. Our family punishes them in accordance with the law and handles official business. Why does it look like our family is avenging private revenge?"
"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue, Lord Governor, please forgive me." Wu Mengming quickly apologized and paused slightly before saying, "Such a big deal must cost a lot of money."
"That's natural. First of all, the military rations need to be advanced. Our family contacted twelve merchants and only managed to collect less than two million. I borrowed some here and there, and the total added up to less than three million. There is still a big gap. Wu How much can you throw, sir?"
Ah, so much is needed! Although Wu Mengming knew that the capital investment was not small, it was still beyond his expectation: "Lord Governor, you know that a humble family with a humble position can only survive with 200,000 yuan!"
"In this case, just invest 200,000. The more you invest, the more you will earn. Although military rations are small in profit, small profits but quick turnover, plus other businesses, hehe... even Zhangjiakou's foreign trade business can make a minimum of one million a year. If the income is divided proportionately, Mr. Wu can also get tens of thousands of taels, which is not bad. He can earn tens of thousands of yuan just sitting there for a year, what more can I ask for." Chang Yu rambled on, seemingly casually.
Wu Mengming was sitting at the table, looking down at the ground, rubbing his head with both hands, laughing, not knowing what he was thinking. Chang Yu didn't say anything, drank slowly with a cup in his hand, and looked outside for a while. , Wu Mengming quietly for a while.
It is true that the business prospects in front of him are immeasurable, and it is true that it requires a lot of capital. However, he brought Wu Mengming into the business for another reason: to tie him up, everyone will be prosperous and everyone will suffer.
Wu Mengming was greedy for money and easy to control, but he was a Chongzhen man after all. If Chang Yu wanted to engage in some private affairs, he would have to be more careful with him, but there was no need to worry about getting him into the gang, and there were Jin Yiwei commanding this shareholder. Business will only go smoothly in the future, but when troubles arise, Dongchang and Jinyiwei join forces, and the troubles usually disappear.
"Lord Governor, let's do this. I will invest 800,000 yuan for my humble position."
After a while, Wu Mengming gritted his teeth and stood up, as if he had made a big decision. Chang Yu secretly laughed in his heart. This guy really couldn't withstand the temptation. After all, he was afraid of corruption, accepting bribes and making dirty money. He was always on tenterhooks every day. How could he have the peace of mind of making money in an honest way?
