Fang Ba's real name is Fang Jiucheng. He is called Fang Ba Ye because he is ranked eighth. He is a famous gangster in the Chaoyangmen area of Dongcheng. He has never known each other before Chang Yu. He pulled all the gangsters from the Forty-Nine City over to worship Chang Yu. , and then suddenly became the shareholder of Huangshang Octopus.
Since the establishment of the Octopus Chamber of Commerce, the Thirteen Taibao have performed their own duties. Some stayed in the capital to handle business, some went out to be responsible for procurement and transportation, and some were responsible for liaison business. Fang Ba was sent to Fujian by Chang Yu to contact Zheng Zhilong. He has made great contributions in the war against famine.
So I was very happy to see Fang Ba Changyu, whom I had not seen for several months, and gave him a big hug: "I have worked hard during this period, Bago."
Fang Ba was excited, nervous, and more at a loss when he called Bage: "Master Du Gong, you can't call me this, I can't call you this, how can I bear it?"
When Fang Ba and Chang Yu were defeated in a fight and recognized their master, he didn't know Chang Yu's specific identity and thought he was just a palace eunuch with a strong backing. Then he learned that he was the admiral of Dongchang, and then he became the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty with his illustrious military exploits!
"Hey, what's the matter? Could it be that our fight was in vain, or is it that Brother Bage is now a royal merchant and looks down on me, a little eunuch?" Chang Yu joked, and Fang Ba quickly waved his hand: "The Governor is joking, joking, Come on, stop teasing my brother."
He also knew that Chang Yu was too down-to-earth and arrogant, and even had a charlatanism about him, so he couldn't get along with him in an inherent way of thinking, so he took advantage of the situation and became brothers with him. However, Zheng Chenggong next to him was shocked. I couldn't understand the little eunuch in front of me anymore, and Fang Ba also looked at him differently. I thought he was just an errand boy in Dongchang after having been together for so long, but I didn't expect that he and the big eunuch were brothers. They were hiding deep enough.
The three of them went to the hall to talk. The maid served tea. Chang Yu asked about the situation in Tongzhou. Zheng Chenggong and Fang Ba talked about everything in detail.
The three people in the hall were chatting about business, and the house was already busy. Although it was just a family banquet, it was unusual for other people. There were nearly a hundred attendants, friends and servants, some of whom were busy.
There was a sudden noise in the front yard, and the three people in the hall looked sideways. It turned out that there were guests coming to the door. Jiang Yiping, Wang Haichuan, Yang Tianwu and others from the Twelve Taibao came together. Chang Yu hurried down the hall to greet them, welcomed them into the hall, and exchanged greetings. Zheng Chenggong introduced.
The Zheng family was originally a pirate and had his own way of making friends with Jianghu people.
While the people in the hall were talking, another group of people came outside, but it was a group of personal servants from the yamen. Three uncles and nephews of Chen Wangting, Wuzhong, Qiao Sanxiu, brother and sister Song Luoshu, Wang Lang, Li Bingxiao, Jiang Fa, and Wang Zhengnan , as well as monk Haihong, Wu Shu, Sujing, Lianxin and even the mute Chang Bian.
These people were both Chang Yu's personal attendants and elite members of the Dongchang Yamen. They had protected him and had gone into battle with him.
The twelve Taibao were not all here, and half of them were away on official business and did not have time to return to Beijing for the holidays. After all, the Octopus Chamber of Commerce's business volume was large and heavy at this time. In addition to purchasing and retail sales, it was also responsible for transporting military rations to the northwest.
The outsourcing of the military grain business allowed the court to save the tedious process of procurement and transportation, thereby greatly saving manpower, material resources, energy and time, greatly improving efficiency and saving costs. Everyone in the court agreed with this, but of course some complained in their hearts. After all, business outsourcing Let them have no money to make.
Government projects have always been a business that businessmen rush to do since ancient times, because they can make sure profits without losing money and can also build relationships. Octopus is uniquely positioned to be close to the water, first come first served, and the military grain business is included in the business. The profits are huge and it also creates a large number of labor positions. It has created jobs for thousands of people and kept thousands of households from starving to death.
It not only saved the court manpower and material resources but also provided jobs. The court was very happy about this. It was Ye Longyan who was very happy. In addition, Chang Yu secretly worked hard for the court to pay the money and never defaulted on it. Ningyuan fought, Baoding Guard wars, Tatar pursuit and suppression wars, each battle is completed, and the money is paid in cash.
"Thanks to Mr. Du, when the dividends are distributed at the end of the year, all the brothers will have full pockets." Jiang Yiping laughed loudly in the hall, and the rest of the crowd shouted. Chang Yu said blankly: "It's all earned by your own efforts. We All you earn is hard-earned money.”
This is absolutely true. The original Octopus was a joint venture between twelve gangsters in the capital. They mobilized their subordinates to go around purchasing, and then traveled across mountains and rivers to deliver food to war zones. Not only did they eat and sleep in the open, they also had to face bandits and defeated troops... To put it bluntly, All this money was earned with one's head in mind.
In the hall, Chang Yu and Jiang Yiping and other partners discussed their business affairs, and all the attendants in the courtyard were also chatting enthusiastically. While introducing new colleagues, they talked about their own experiences. The people in the world were very happy, and they soon became good brothers.
Qiao Sanxiu was holding Qiao Heling in the yard and talking lovingly. Mrs. Qiao was smiling at the side, sometimes turning to look at the father and son, and sometimes listening to Little Apple talking about what she had seen in the palace. The red lady was joking next to her: "I like the palace so much, do you want to live in it?"
Little Apple shook her head: "Brother Chang said that the people inside are very pitiful and cannot leave the palace before they are twenty-five years old..."
"Who said you were asked to be a palace maid? You can be a crown princess or a princess?" Red Lady continued to joke, and Little Apple immediately blushed: "Aunt Hong..."
The injuries of Wu Zhong and others have recovered to some extent. At this time, Da Ma Jin Dao sat in the yard and said to everyone: "This time I went south to suppress the thieves. It was so boring. I almost didn't have a chance to play, but it's good to pick it up." "A disciple," he said, shouting to Chang Bian who was busy with his servants: "Come here, who asked you to work?"
"Hey, good guy, he's so tall," everyone exclaimed.
"Hey, that monk..." Song Luoyu saw Haihong's surprised look and pointed out his hand. Song Luoshu quickly hissed: "Don't be rude, that's a Shaolin monk with transcendent Buddhism and superb martial arts skills."
"High?" Song Luoyu raised an eyebrow: "Is it higher than Wuzhong?"
"Hey, we haven't even passed the exam yet, and we've already started to give money to Old Wu." The Chen brothers took the lead in making noises, and everyone roared. Song Luoyu's face turned red immediately, and Wu Zhong was not happy to hear this: "What are you doing, what are you doing?" The crowd laughed even louder: "You are so protective even before you have passed through the door..."
Wuzhong, when will you marry Luo Yu?
That's right. Before leaving Beijing, didn't you say that you would get married when you came back?
And Luo Shu, when did the princess of Qingzhou Mansion get married...
Everyone was making a fuss. Under the eaves of the corridor, Su Jing grabbed Lian Xin and asked, "Are you being bullied these days?"
"Master, the people around the Governor treat me very well, and I am not bullied." Su Jing said, looking around: "You will stay in this courtyard from now on."
"It's nice here. It's big and spacious and there are so many people and lively people." Lian Xin said happily, then sighed plainly: "That's all, you are not going to follow the path of martial arts after all."
At dusk, when Chang Mansion was bustling with activity, Lao Hu hurried into the lobby of the Hou Mansion: "Master Governor, the Crown Prince is here..."
The voice was not loud, but the whole house was surprised. Chang Yu stood up quickly and led everyone to greet him. As soon as he stepped out of the gate, he saw several horses outside. A young man with a black head jumped off his horse and grinned at him: "I just entered the city and heard you yesterday. I just wish I didn't make it in time for the housewarming, so I'm here to say hello to you during the holidays." He rushed over and hugged Chang Yu, tears falling down.
This black charcoal head is none other than Chang Yu's biggest fan, Prince Zhu Cixiang, who has been observing the sentiments of the people for more than a month.
In more than a month, the young man saw too many sufferings among the people, which had an unparalleled impact on his heart. It also made him understand Chang Yu's previous teachings in the shortest possible time, and his heart suddenly matured.
A few days ago, when he was in Shandong, he received an order from Emperor Chongzhen to return to Beijing to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. It was difficult to disobey the imperial edict. Zhu Cixiang counted the days and hurriedly returned. After dark and locking up, he entered the city. As soon as he entered the city, he asked the person who greeted him, Chang Yu, to come back. After learning about Chang Yu's return for a few days and the housewarming party held yesterday, Zhu Cixiang only regretted that he didn't come back a day earlier and missed the opportunity to cheer him up.
Seeing that it was getting late, I wanted to go out of the palace to see Chang Yu tomorrow, but I heard that Chang Yu was going to leave the capital tomorrow for business, so I gritted my teeth and went straight to Chang's Mansion to see Chang Yu without entering the palace.
The reason why Zhu Cihong has such a deep love for Chang Yu is very easy to understand: Chang Yu's influence on him is too great and deep.
Imagine a teenage boy who grew up in a deep palace. He was exposed to the great Confucian scholars and the Four Books and Five Classics every day, or was scolded by his strict father. Even with the favor of Queen Zhou, he still felt very lonely.
That's right, he has no friends!
There is no friendship.
He doesn't know what the outside world is like.
Until the appearance of Chang Yu, from the very beginning with his super strong combat power to brutally tormenting his personal servants, to the gods entrusting him with dreams, to the time and time again turning the tide and supporting the immortality of the Zhu family dynasty, the impact on his soul was incomparable, and Chang Yu teaches him by words and deeds every day. Under the influence of subtle influences, he has long regarded Chang Yu as a god in his heart and is his most loyal and intimate friend.
Even if he is the prince of the Ming Dynasty.
But he was just a teenager.
Chang Yu took him gambling, taught him boxing, and taught him to form a football team, but more importantly, he told him how to be a wise king in the future due to the suffering of the people.
Chang Yu said that you should go out of the palace to see the world and the suffering of the people.
Then he went out and saw everything Chang Yu asked him to see. He was so sad that he was hysterical every day, but he couldn't hold back from crying. But after seeing Chang Yu today, he couldn't help it anymore, regardless of everyone's eyes. , threw herself directly into Chang Yu’s arms and cried loudly.
Chang Yu waved his hand, and the people behind him who were kneeling to greet the prince quickly got up and rushed into the house. There were even a few people in the alley who whispered to the neighbors who were poking their heads to go back to their houses.
"I've been suffering these days." Chang Yu patted Zhu Cixiang's back and sighed softly. Zhu Cixiang didn't reply and just kept sobbing. He wasn't crying because of any suffering. He didn't even know why he was crying, but He couldn't control his emotions after seeing Chang Yu.
The crying session finally stopped. Zhu Cixiang rubbed his eyes in embarrassment: "I haven't grown up after all."
"Adults also have emotions, not to mention you are just a child." Chang Yu said softly, and Zhu Cixiang said in amusement, "It's as if you are not a child."
Chang Yu laughed and put his arm around his shoulders: "Let's talk inside."
"No." Zhu Cixi struggled for a moment: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's getting late. I have to go back to the palace quickly and don't want to keep my father waiting. I just heard that you are going to leave Beijing tomorrow, and I don't know when I will see you again, so I thought I would come to see you first, as you know it will be difficult for me once I return to the palace." Only then did Chang Yu come to his senses and slapped his head: "Forget about this. Your Highness, hurry back to the palace and don't miss important events. I will see you in the palace after I return to the capital." After saying that, he helped Zhu Cixiang onto the horse and took the reins to the alley. Go to the mouth.
"Where are you going when you leave the capital?" Zhu Cixiang asked.
"Go to Shanhaiguan to ask for food for Zu Dashou. There is a heavy snowfall outside the pass. We have to collect some food for him." Chang Yu said while holding the horse. Zhu Cixiang's eyes narrowed: "I also want to go outside the pass. have a look".
Chang Yu's heart moved: "Then you go back to the palace and tell the emperor, maybe the emperor will agree."
"But what if you don't allow it?" Zhu Cixi sighed: "I'm afraid it will be inconvenient if we are too close."
Chang Yu knew his worries. Chongzhen was in his prime at this time, and he didn't want to abdicate early. It would be better if the prince and Chang Yu didn't have the intention. If they had the intention, they could easily overthrow him.
Because he knew Chang Yu's ability, it would not be difficult to support the prince to ascend to power.
So it is impossible for you to say that he was unguarded.
"You are still young. At least in the past few years, the emperor... will not have too much influence." Chang Yu smiled: "You can talk about it when you return to the palace. If the emperor does not agree, I will try again tomorrow morning."
Zhu Cihong was overjoyed, Chang Yu sent him to the entrance of the alley, and the two said goodbye, one returned home and the other returned to the palace.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, some people are happy and some are worried.
