"The Jiangzhou Gang is right ahead."
In the inner city of Jiangzhou, the Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion stands in the middle. There are countless cars and horses coming and going, and it seems that there are many guests coming and going.
To the left of Jiangzhou Dudu's Mansion is the destination of Liu Chan and others today.
The Jiangzhou Gang is located.
"It's quite an angry school." Liu Chan sighed with emotion.
The two majestic stone lions in front of the Jiangzhou Gang seem to be guarding this solemn mansion, leaving people in awe. There is a large gold-rimmed plaque hanging on the door, with the words "Jiangzhou Gang" engraved on it, shining in the sun.
The open space in front of the door is paved with bluestone slabs, clean and tidy, and planted with green pines and cypresses on both sides, giving people a sense of solemnity. Gang members wore uniforms and stood neatly on both sides, with firm eyes and serious expressions on their faces. The breeze blew and the clothes fluttered, adding a bit of majesty.
"Mr. Lang, please stop."
Liu Chan nodded and followed Jiangzhou Jiang Twelve into it.
The entrance screen has flowing water, and there are many precious things in the decoration.
"Even the noble mansions in Chengdu can't compare to this place." Guan Xing said with emotion.
Jiang Twelve nodded immediately and said: "Even to highlight the grandeur of the Jiangzhou Gang, millions of dollars were spent on decorating this mansion, and this does not include all the precious things inside."
Millions of money.
You can buy a mansion in a good location in the inner city of Chengdu.
Guan Xing marveled at this, and Fei Yi's face, which was originally a little bloody, suddenly turned pale again.
Get into it.
Then I discovered that there were many 'offices' in the Jiangzhou Gangtang. In each office room, there was a capable accounting clerk sitting in it.
Jiang Twelve led Liu Chan to office room numbered eight.
"Second uncle, we're here for business."
The man Jiang Twelve calls his second uncle is a lean old man. The hair on his head has become much thinner. There are very few black ones and most of them are white.
Although he is old, his eyes are full of shrewdness.
He glanced at Jiang Twelve, not without saying hello, turned to look at Liu Chan, and said expressionlessly: "Just present the registration form of the Water Department Department. Remember, don't hide anything. Once discovered, Ten times the fine! From now on, we will not be allowed to do business in Jiangzhou!"
Liu Chan took out the paper stamped by the Ministry of Water Affairs from his arms and handed it to the lean old man's desk.
This is also a customs clearance document for commercial use. If you arrive in Chengdu or Jiangling without this customs clearance document on display, the following will not let you go.
This measure also prevents businessmen from deliberately taking detours in order not to pay business taxes.
After all, it can save money, but for those who value money more than their own lives, they will take desperate risks.
Take Liu Chan's shipment of goods as an example.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars is a lot of money.
The lean old man took it with his left hand, looked at it, and started to hit it with his right hand.
"A fifty-strong slave, based on the market price, would have three million yuan and three hundred catties of tea."
With just one cup of tea, the price of goods on Liu Chan's merchant ship was reduced by half.
"This is only the price in Jiangzhou. If it is shipped to Chengdu or Jiangling, the price will rise a lot. According to the rules of the Jiangzhou Gang, you will be charged 200,000 yuan!"
Half of it was smoked.
If you add the 10% from the Water Department, it would be 1.5%.
This tax is not high, but it is definitely not low either.
The profits of business are high, but the risks are also high.
Not every business trip will go as planned.
For example, slaves may be transported and lost during transportation, and tea leaves may get wet and spoil.
Liu Chan turned his attention to Jiang Twelve.
The latter showed a flattering smile on his face and said: "Two hundred thousand dollars, a child can be fooled!"
Liu Chan nodded.
"That's two hundred thousand dollars."
Seeing this, the lean old man also had a smile on his face.
"Mr. Lang is so generous. If everything goes well, we can let you go tonight."
Money can communicate with ghosts and gods.
With 600,000 yuan spent, large ships worth four to five million yuan can pass without hindrance.
"Thank you very much."
After finishing his work, Liu Chan had no intention of staying long.
He was about to leave, but then he thought about it and stopped.
He turned to look at the lean old man and said, "If we have to go through such trouble every time we do business, wouldn't it be a waste of time? If we have many cargo ships, can't we just pay the tax and let them go?"
When the old man heard this, he knew that Liu Chan had an extraordinary background, and his wealth was even more extraordinary.
He immediately said: "Even if there are many merchant ships, the required procedures still need to be followed. After all, I, Jiangzhou Gang, will check the goods. In addition to checking the details of the goods, we also need to check whether there are any prohibited items such as armor, crossbows, and beef tendons." thing."
Armor, crossbows, beef tendons and other items are all military controlled items.
In future generations, it would be like arms.
Those who can buy and sell arms must have strong connections.
But it doesn't matter. He has no proof of buying and selling military supplies, but he comes to smuggle arms. Once discovered, he will inevitably be killed.
Hiding armor privately is treated as a crime of treason.
If you don't win the title, it's okay, but if you win the title, you won't be able to win even if you weigh a thousand pounds.
This is a crime that involves confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!
"That's it, I understand."
After understanding everything he needed to know, Liu Chan took one last look at the Jiangzhou gang leader and stopped taking any further notice.
"It will take at least two hours for Li Langjun's merchant ship to complete its inspection and set off. Wouldn't it be a pity if these two hours were wasted?"
Jiang Twelve immediately started pimping him again.
"The beauties of Chunxiao Tower are waiting for you to favor them!"
Liu Chan glanced at Guan Xing and said, "What do you think of Team Yong?"
Merchant ships have their own guards, and the leader of the guards is called a brave man. This is the person Guan Xing plays this time.
Chunxiao Tower?
He scratched his head and said, "Maybe we can go and find out."
With such a reputation, it seems like there’s nothing wrong with going there?
It’s just a blister. It won’t cause warts. The probability of infection is low. Why worry about impotence?
Liu Chan turned to look at Fei Yi.
"What does the steward think?"
The latter was worried and said: "Your Majesty, please put business first. This is your first time doing business. If you screw up, what will your family think? Please put your business first."
Liu Chan thought for a moment and said: "She is just a woman from the world of mortals. This time I am doing business with stability. Next time I come to have a taste of this Chunxiaolou woman."
Seeing Liu Chan's answer, Jiang Twelve had to give up the idea of making extra money.
"Then that handsome slave belongs to you."
Liu Chan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, it's just a slave. I'll give it to you. But next time I come to do business, you have to lead the way three times. If anything happens, tell me in advance."
Take it three times?
Jiang Twelve nodded immediately.
"Don't worry, Mr. Lang. Not only three times, but ten times, it doesn't matter!"
He could not wait to receive such a wealthy nobleman day and night.
I didn’t take him to Chunxiao Tower this time, but I will definitely pull him in next time.
In Chunxiao Tower and Gold Sales Cave, those women only need to spread their legs and open their mouths to squeeze money out of these people.
And he only needs to divide the profit a little, which is a huge amount of income.
All the way back to the merchant ship from Jiangzhou gangtang, and after sending Jiang Twelve away, Liu Chan returned to the merchant ship and asked everyone: "What did you see and hear in the hour after you landed ashore?"
Fei Yi immediately stepped forward and said: "The clan father's governance in Jiangzhou is quite inappropriate, and the Jiangzhou Gang has acted arrogantly, and they should be banned!"
Liu Chan chuckled and was noncommittal.
Although he didn't go to Cheng Chunxiao Tower, Guan Xing didn't have any displeasure on his face.
In fact, he just made a move. If he really went to Chunxiao Tower with His Highness, wouldn't it mean that his second brother-in-law took his brother-in-law to a prostitute?
If his father and little sister found out, he might not be safe!
Guan Xing felt terrified when he thought of his father, who had a big beard and a maroon face.
That’s all.
Resist your own desires, that is the truth.
"Your Highness, in fact, when you come to Jiangzhou, it is not without order. The Jiangzhou Gang has driven the development of Jiangzhou to a certain extent. For example, the section from the Water Department to the Jiangzhou Gang can be said to be It’s the Gold Sales Cave, and if you accidentally enter a place like Chunxiao Tower or Baiqiao Courtyard, even if you have millions of dollars, it won’t be enough.”
The most indispensable thing for those who travel to and from business is money.
As there is no place for consumption, Jiangzhou Gang's move simply creates a place for consumption for those who have money and nowhere to spend it.
If this money continues to be spent, will Jiangzhou's economy be in bad shape?
"The members of the Jiangzhou Gang who just came to inspect the ship were not excessive in their inspection and did not take many things. It can be seen that the management of the Jiangzhou Gang is quite rigorous. It is not something that can be done by those who are fishing for the best. , His Highness can also see that the trade routes in Jiangzhou are smooth, and the merchant ships coming and going would rather do business here, or even pay money and silk to Jiangzhou."
What the Jiangzhou Gang embodies now is naturally good.
"If it's not a system and it's a gang, how can it be done in the future?"
There are advantages, but there are disadvantages.
In the initial stage, Jiangzhou Gang did reflect its positive side.
But what if it’s later?
What would happen?
Without institutional support, these Jiangzhou gangs will naturally be corroded by huge profits.
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The most important thing is that if such a start was made in Jiangzhou, wouldn't the chief officials in other places follow suit?
Does that mean you can do it boldly if your original intention is good?
Even recklessly?
If this is the case, then these Fangzhens are really the kings of Jiangzhou, Hanzhong and Nanzhong.
Guan Xing thinks about Jiangzhou's affairs from the perspective of results.
Liu Chan's vision is much higher than Guan Xing's.
He was not only thinking from the perspective of Jiangzhou's development, but also thinking from the perspective of a ruler.
If things like this happen frequently in Jiangzhou, in this world, are people surnamed Liu or not?
The key power must still be in your own hands.
Delegate power?
Now is not the time to delegate power!
Liu Chan rubbed his eyes and said: "Go back to the prince's fleet. Tomorrow I want to meet the governor of Jiangzhou and the leader of the Jiangzhou Gang!"
Regarding Fei Guan, Liu Chan regarded him as half one of his own.
After all, when he left Zhenjiang Prefecture, Liu Chan had a long conversation with him all night long.
The two of them could be said to have known each other, and Fei Guan's attitude showed that he pinned his political future on Liu Chan.
As for why he is half one of us.
After all, Fei Guan didn't have much communication with him, and the most contact he had was with Fei Yi beside him.
And this relationship is really too shallow and fragile.
"That's all it has to be."
Fei Yi said thoughtfully.
The next day.
The dock outside Jiangzhou City was surrounded by armored soldiers three times inside and three times outside.
Those merchant ships that wanted to enter Jiangzhou were blocked from the river for a while.
For a time, everyone was talking about it.
"Why is the port not letting people go today?" Some people were puzzled.
Especially the merchants, who were confused and a little angry in their hearts.
Waiting a little longer for no reason would make anyone else feel disgusted.
"Did something happen? Or were barbarians coming?"
The peace in Jiangzhou only lasted for a few years, and the memories of the previous barbarian attacks still lingered in the hearts of the people in Jiangzhou City.
"I heard that the Han army is currently fighting with the barbarians. Although they are winning battles one after another, it is not impossible if the barbarians are defeated along the river!"
"You know nothing!"
The fat Jiang Twelve stepped forward with a groan. Seeing this, the people around him stepped forward one after another.
"Twelve Lang is related to the Jiangzhou Gang, so he might know the details."
Jiang Twelve laughed, enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by stars. He immediately patted his belly and said with a smile: "I, Jiang Twelve, am from Jiangzhou. Is there anything I don't know? Let me tell you. The Crown Prince is here. I heard that His Royal Highness is a divine figure. You are truly lucky to meet such a divine being."
Your Royal Highness is here?
Only then did everyone look enlightened.
The merchants and common people who heard the news immediately put away their displeasure, and instead became a little curious.
Mr. Shu, I have heard too many things about the Han prince in my daily life. Now that I have seen his true appearance, I want to see what kind of extraordinary person this young man who can do such amazing things is!
Not long after, I saw someone on the pier shouting in surprise.
"Look, the fleet is coming!"
The main ship Liu Chan was on was a huge stern ship, very big, a hundred feet long, with five floors of lofts on the ship. Looking from a distance, it really looked like a giant on the river.
In addition, the flags on the stern were flying, and the sound of music and drums was heard all around.
It's really like a god coming.
There was a small boat loaded with five baht coins, coming down from both sides of the bank. The soldiers on the boat kept throwing the five baht coins out, saying loudly: "Your Highness is patrolling Jiangzhou, everyone who sees it will be rewarded!"
Liu Chan's behavior of throwing coins naturally caused a commotion on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
I don’t know who started it, and then there were thunderous shouts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, like a mountain roaring and a tsunami.
"I look forward to thanking His Highness for the gift. Long live Your Highness!"
"I look forward to thanking His Highness for the gift. Long live Your Highness!"
"I look forward to thanking His Highness for the gift. Long live Your Highness!"
Zhou Che couldn't help but open his lips slightly when he saw the actions of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait on the boat.
Just a few five bahts can make people remember the reputation of the prince of Han Dynasty.
Before Liu Chan came, they might have heard Liu Chan's name, but they had no personal experience with it.
Like a high-ranking figure.
But after this incident, the people of Jiangzhou all know that His Highness is a good prince who is willing to do charity and a good prince who is popular among the people.
Otherwise, why would so many people shout long live the prince?
Liu Chan was driving slowly on the river road. Liu Chan, who was wearing a prince's robe and a conspicuous blood-red cloak tied on his back, was the focus of the audience.
Under the reflection of the sun, he really looks like a god.
On the pier, Fei Guan, a middle-aged man with a short beard and a governor's robe, immediately shouted: "Your Highness is inspecting Jiangzhou. It is a great honor. We will pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
After saying that, he immediately knelt down.
The governor of Jiangzhou, who was usually the most talkative person in Jiangzhou, knelt down and the rest of them dared to stand.
One by one they knelt on the ground and shouted:
"I'll wait to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"I'll wait to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"I'll wait to see His Highness the Crown Prince!"
Looking up, I saw no one standing at all but the back of the head.
Seeing this scene, Liu Chan was in a good mood.
It seems
In this Jiangzhou territory, the surname is still Liu, not Fei. (End of chapter)
