Champa port, Caobang.
As the first gang to be established in Champa, the Cao Gang is naturally the most influential among many gangs.
The name of the leader of the Cao Gang, Long Dongqiang, is well known in Champa City.
"Brother Qiang."
"Brother Qiang."
"Brother Qiang."
Long Dongqiang walked into his restaurant slowly, and everyone around him greeted him respectfully with fists in his hands.
This feeling makes Longdong Qiang very satisfied.
Judging from his appearance, Long Dongqiang has straight facial features and a smile. He does not look like a gang leader at all.
Only people who are familiar with it know that Longdong Qiang is kind-hearted but cruel at heart.
At the end of the month, it was the day of forced accounting inspection in the middle of winter.
There are tens of thousands of people in Caobang, and they all have to support their families, so accounts are naturally a top priority.
Walking up to the third floor, a man hurriedly greeted him.
"Brother."
The brothers of Dahu, some tall, thin and gloomy man, are the second brothers of Longdong Qiang.
"Second brother, it's really unfair to ask a scholar like you to follow me to this overseas place."
Every time he sees his second brother, Long Dongqiang feels a little guilty.
In the middle of winter, Chai Bai, the commander of the Zhenhai Guards, was forced to become his adoptive father, and he was able to assume the position of the leader of the Cao Gang. Although he was no different from a puppet, at least he was famous in public.
The second brother Long Chunsheng is eight years younger and has been smart since he was a child.
Long Dongqiang, whose parents died young, has been supporting his second brother Long Chunsheng in his studies.
Long Chunsheng did not disappoint his elder brother. At the age of twenty-four, he finally achieved the title of scholar.
After listening to his eldest brother's words, Long Chunsheng shook his head and said: "Brother, don't worry about it. Nowadays, there are five years of compulsory education in Ming Dynasty. There are more and more students from all over the country. The reputation of scholars may have been good in the past. As time goes by, it will naturally become better and better." Come more and more."
"If there are too many people, the reputation of this scholar will be worthless. I am self-aware. It is extremely difficult to pass the exam. It may take most of my life. Even if I reach the age where I know my destiny, I may not be able to do it. Get it."
"Besides, I heard from my former classmates that the imperial court deliberately lowered the age of students, and those who were over thirty-five were not allowed to win titles, nor could they enter official careers. Now, coming to Champa with my elder brother is not much more interesting than staying up late and studying hard. .”
However, Long Dongqiang sighed: "Why should my second brother belittle himself? He was supposed to be proud of his ancestors, but now he has been reduced to a low-class person like my brother. How can this be compared?"
Long Chunsheng didn't want to talk to his elder brother about this. He had his own ideas.
"Brother, the gang at the pier came yesterday to report that an angel came to the court." Long Chunsheng changed the subject and said.
This was something he was originally very concerned about.
Long Dongqiang frowned and said, "When the angel comes, it has nothing to do with my Cao Gang."
Long Chunsheng shook his head: "The port governor is Grandson Na Fei's biological father. Now that the port is unstable, Na Fei will definitely intercede with Grand Sun Na Fei."
"I have already ordered people to inquire about it, and the eunuch who came is the grandson's subordinate."
"What I'm worried about is that if the imperial court wants to take action against the current situation in Champa, this will not be good news for our Cao Gang."
Long Dongqiang couldn't help but said: "My second brother's statement is a bit exaggerated. This city does not belong to the Ming Dynasty. No matter how chaotic it is, it is impossible for the court to suppress it. The previous chaos was so chaotic that the court did not control it. Now it has stabilized. It’s even more impossible for the court to take care of it.”
"I hope so." Long Chunsheng is just a personal guess. There is no specific information now, so he can only take one step at a time.
Long Chunsheng was basically in charge of the gang's accounts. When Long Dongqiang was the puppet gang leader in Daming, the gang's accounts had nothing to do with him. Zhenhaiwei sent people to take charge of them.
Lung Dongqiang himself had never read any books, so the so-called monthly audit was just a formality. If he really had to check the accounts, he would feel dizzy.
"Report!"
While the two brothers were chatting, a group of people hurriedly rushed to the third floor.
"What's the matter? Didn't I tell you that before I checked the accounts?
Now, no one can disturb me. "Long Dongqiang frowned and scolded.
The gang immediately replied: "Brother Qiang, the Navy has sent someone to send a message, asking Brother Qiang to go to the Navy camp at noon tomorrow to attend a meeting."
"What?" Long Dongqiang's expression changed, and he recovered immediately.
"Thank you for your hard work, you go down first."
"It's Brother Qiang."
After the people left, Long Dongqiang said with some worry: "I'm afraid the visitor is evil. My second brother's idea is probably right. The court may really get involved in the Champa gang."
"This just happened yesterday. Are we going to have my Cao Gang operated on today?"
"I'm afraid it's the Hongmen Banquet."
Long Chunsheng's face was a bit gloomy. After thinking for a while, he said, "Brother, don't be anxious. I don't know the news for the time being. Why not make some inquiries to see if other gangs have also been invited by the navy."
Long Dongqiang immediately summoned his gang to find out the news.
If all the gang leaders were summoned, the situation would naturally be different.
Obviously, maybe the Cao Gang has a very good reputation in Champa City, but in Jin Kaishan's view, these so-called gangs are just a bunch of chickens and dogs, a rabble.
The Champa government was somewhat helpless towards them, but this did not mean that Jin Kaishan had any worries.
This is not on the same level at all.
Those gangs that had a hand in the port, all of them wanted to show their respect to the navy in order to repay their safety.
At this moment in the naval barracks.
Jin Kaishan smiled and said to Li Youwei: "My father-in-law, please don't worry. I have already sent out notices to the larger gangs in Champa, asking their gang leaders to come to the military camp at noon tomorrow."
"It's time to take a look at these gang leaders. If there are any who are more interested, you can also do some things for father-in-law."
Li Youwei nodded slightly: "Excuse me, Commander Jin."
Jin Kaishan immediately said: "No trouble, no trouble, it is our duty to serve the great grandson."
"I just don't know when the steward of the Chamber of Commerce will come. I would like to ask my father-in-law to introduce him to me."
From Li Youwei, Jin Kaishan learned about the Ming Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce.
Jin Kaishan had heard about this chamber of commerce for a long time, but there were many similar chambers of commerce, including those from the Ming Dynasty, those from Zhancheng, and many from Wanguo.
So I didn't pay any attention to it.
Now that we know that Taisun is behind the Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce, this is naturally completely different.
The naval fleet heading to Malacca stopped at the port for supplies a few days ago.
The Navy family is close.
Besides the banquet, Jin Kaishan also got some news from Gan Ping.
I learned that Taisun had arrived in Guangzhou in person.
Judging from the meaning revealed in Li Youwei's words, how could he not understand the importance Taisun attached to the Ming Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce?
If he had known that the Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce was so powerful, he would have spared no effort to help.
According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty's army, under normal circumstances, the commander's duty station is rotated every five years.
Whether he can be re-elected depends on the wishes of his superiors.
Unless designated personally by His Majesty or the grandson, no one can be re-elected for more than three terms, which is fifteen years.
Here at Champa Port.
At first, they all knew that it was just a pretense to force the soldiers to stay because they were missing, but now they are stationed in a legitimate manner.
This is the naval commander, but there is a big vacancy. Jin Kaishan has heard from Gan Ping that many commanders in the navy are envious of him.
They are all working hard to come to this Champa port according to the five-year rotation plan.
Jinkaishan was the city occupied in the 29th year of Hongwu. According to the rules, it would face the issue of leadership change in the 34th year of Hongwu.
It is already the thirty-second year of Hongwu, and there are less than two years left.
You must know that whether it is the navy or other health centers, they are basically far away from the bustling city.
And here in Champa, the port is the most prosperous place in the entire Champa. It is much worse than the capital of the Ming Dynasty, but what kind of place is the capital? Looking at the entire
The world is also unique.
At least 90% of the cities in the county cannot compare with the port in Champa.
The most important thing is that there is plenty of oil and water here.
Moreover, overseas, they will not violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty, which is the least enviable thing.
If he has not made any achievements in the past five years and received special attention, then when the time comes for the change of leadership, it is obviously very likely that Jin Kaishan will leave.
In terms of relationship background, there aren’t too many people in the navy who have backstage.
Therefore, Jin Kaishan's best opportunity is to assist Li Youwei to do the things handled by the grandson well, and to do them beautifully and to the grandson's satisfaction.
Only in this way can you continue to stay here.
Li Youwei was very satisfied with Jin Kaishan. He felt respected here, so he was willing to reveal some information to Jin Kaishan.
"I'll be here in the evening. You have to give me a good reception then, so don't neglect me."
"The manager of Champa is not a small person. Do you think he is some kind of businessman?"
"Before, he was the political envoy of Guangdong, Si Zuobu."
"I have committed some crimes, and my grandson Xicai is now the steward of the Champa Chamber of Commerce."
Jin Kaishan exclaimed: "Master Guan!"
The naval establishment of the Ming Dynasty was also a guard system, which originated from the Chaohu Navy.
Nowadays, the navy is developing rapidly with the support of Taisun, and naval health stations have begun to be established along the coast.
The three most famous naval forces are the Guangdong Navy, Fujian Navy, and Zhejiang Navy.
The training of these coastal naval forces naturally extends from the Chaohu Navy. As one of the first generals of the Chaohu Navy, Jin Kaishan naturally has to train in various places.
His position as commander also came from this.
I have spent a lot of time in Guangdong, and of course I know Guan Xianghai, the official ambassador to Guangdong, Sizuo.
Although the military and government are separated and the military is no longer under the control of local officials, it still has places to interact.
Li Youwei smiled and said, "As long as you know him, that's fine. But now he has changed his name to Guan Zhongming. You must remember this."
Jin Kaishan nodded awkwardly.
He knows Mr. Guan, but Mr. Guan doesn't know him. He is the Minister of Frontier Affairs.
The navy has a military system similar to that of the garrison.
It is mainly divided into capital, Wei and Qianhusuo.
When Jin Kaishan was in Guangdong, he was the commander of the Guards Command. The only person who could deal with Guan Xianghai was the Guangdong Navy Commander.
Although it may seem like there is only one level difference, in fact, there is a huge difference in status.
Those who can hold the position of capital commander are generally marquis or earls who have made contributions to the founding of the country.
Jin Kaishan can serve as the commander of the navy entirely because of the current expansion of the navy. The gold content here is completely different.
At this time, soldiers came to report.
He said that there was a manager of the Ming Dynasty Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce outside the military camp asking for an audience.
"Please come quickly." Jin Kaishan said quickly.
Outside the military camp.
Guan Xianghai looked calm, but actually he was a little anxious inside.
Champa has been developing for several months, but it has not even built a stronghold. To a certain extent, it is considered a disadvantage.
In fact, we can't blame him. When he brought his people here, it happened to be a gang war in Champa.
Although the Chamber of Commerce has hundreds of guards with fire guns, the Chamber of Commerce is here to do business, not to grab territory.
Under such chaos, Guan Xianghai, as capable as he is, can only wait for the gang war here to end.
Then the gang's territory was roughly divided.
But this also brought a lot of trouble to Guan Xianghai.
The Ming Ocean Trading Chamber of Commerce cannot act under the banner of Taisun, so naturally no one will give them face.
If you want to do business, you have to pay protection fees to the gang.
The chamber of commerce under Taisun’s command paid protection fees to the Champa gang. Isn’t this going to make you laugh out loud?
In desperation, Guan Xianghai could only report the occupation of the city to Taisun.
Only then did Li Youwei arrive.
"Master Jin, please come in." The soldier on duty informed.
Guan Xianghai thanked him and followed the soldiers into the military camp.
His current identity is just a businessman, so naturally he will not receive much courtesy.
Jin Kaishan and Li Youwei were not suitable to come out to meet him.
After entering the big tent, Jin Kaishan quickly stood up to greet him: "I'm sorry for the delay in greeting you, please forgive me, Lord Guan."
Guan Xianghai hurriedly returned the gift: "Now that Guan Tiantian is a merchant, he should not be called by the commanding officer. He can be called your lord, just call him in charge."
Then he greeted Li Youwei and said, "I have met Eunuch Li."
As the eunuch of Kunning Palace, Li Youwei naturally did not need to be so polite. He stood up from his position and bowed to Guan Xianghai: "Guan Guan is polite."
Jin Kaishan did not dare to neglect.
Regardless of the fact that he has the highest rank and status in this big tent.
In fact, Li Youwei was the eunuch close to the Taisun, and although Guan Xianghai lost his official position, he was still directly under the Taisun. He could not afford to offend either of them.
After taking their seats, the three of them started chatting.
Mainly Guan Xianghai talks about some of the difficulties he encountered in Champa, especially regarding gangs.
Jin Kaishan immediately said that he would fully assist, so please rest assured.
Everyone worked together to complete the instructions given by the grandson.
There was a lot of fun talking here in the Navy barracks, but in the Champa gang, it could be said that there was a wave of joy.
Jin Kaishan's notice was not only sent to the Cao Gang, but to more than a dozen large gangs, including the Cao Gang.
The smallest of these large gangs has more than 5,000 members. The gang leaders are all from the Ming Dynasty. Gangs not under the control of the Ming Dynasty have not received the order.
Facing the navy's order, all the gang leaders felt their scalps numb and in a dilemma.
No one knows what Daming Navy means here, but everyone agrees that this must not be a good thing.
I didn't take care of it when it was the worst, but now I have to take care of it again.
Many helping eyes turned to the three major gangs.
They are also the three most powerful gangs in the Ming Dynasty.
Among them, Caobang is naturally one.
There are also Sanhetang and Qinggang.
The main business of Caobang is naturally the old terminal.
For example, the porters on the port terminals are all members of the Caogang. If you don't join the Caogang, you can't move goods on the terminal.
Regardless of which country's maritime merchants want to do business in Champa, they have to pay a protection fee.
Otherwise, there will be no one to move the goods, and there will be no excuses if the goods are smashed.
Sanhetang mainly operates casinos.
Almost all the prosperous places in Champa have casinos opened by Sanhetang. Needless to say, there are huge profits here.
The Qinggang is not the Qinggang of later generations.
The youth of the Qing Gang in Champa City are the youth of the brothel.
In addition to running the brothel business, the Qinggang is also the largest gang in the area that currently engages in human trafficking.
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