Chen Liyun was a little confused as to whether Liu Heng knew about Jin Yiwei coming to Datong.
If he knew it, Liu Heng would seem too calm.
The Jin Yiwei who came to Datong came from the capital. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was an imperial envoy. He had the power of life and death. When he arrived in Lingqiu, even the magistrate of Lingqiu had to take good care of him. He did not believe that Liu Heng would not be worried.
Whatever Tiger Character Banner did in Lingqiu, no matter whether it was intentional or not, once it was seen by those coming from the imperial court, he would never be able to escape the charge of treason.
If the governor of Datong and the general military force were there to protect him, there wouldn't be any room for change.
It makes sense for a business to have some bodyguards and bodyguards. If someone in the court covers something up, as long as no one investigates it further, the matter can go away.
This is not the Hongwu period. As long as you are willing to spend money and don't really make any rebellious moves, generally no one will catch you.
The Chen family also has some connections in Beijing.
According to the news from the capital, the tiger-character flag was just a fish in the pond. This matter was aimed at the governor of Datong. In the final analysis, it was the Donglin Party who forced Fang Congzhe to give up his position as chief minister.
Because of this, he and Tian Shenglan dared to come to Xujiazhuang to meet Liu Heng.
Otherwise, it would be too late to hide from a charge of treason, and he would be provoked by himself.
Zhao Yutu said, "You two, after talking for a long time, the establishment of a chamber of commerce will not be of any benefit to the Tiger Flag. Why should our Tiger Flag set up a chamber of commerce to share the profits on the grassland, and at the same time face the suppression of the Fanji Chamber of Commerce. "
"The grassland is so big that one family can't eat all the food." Chen Liyun said.
Tian Shenglan on the side agreed, "Our two families also have their own advantages. For example, my Tian family mainly produces grain, and the Chen family has a good relationship with businessmen in the south, and can get a large amount of low-priced tea and tea cakes. I believe that if our two families join, the tiger character will Flags can earn more money on the grassland."
Liu Heng picked up the bowl and took a sip of tea.
Zhao Yutu on the side shook his head and said, "You two should understand that as long as Tiger Character Banner establishes a chamber of commerce with you, it will help you resist the suppression of Shanxi merchants by the Xuanfu. The benefits brought by the two proprietors will be of great benefit to us." As far as the Tiger Flag is concerned, the gains outweigh the losses."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Shenglan said eagerly, "Most Shanxi merchants in Xuanfu will just sit back and watch. The only ones who really target the Tiger Flag are the Fanji Chamber of Commerce."
Chen Liyun also said, "There are still many Shanxi merchants in Xuanfu who are dissatisfied with the actions of the Fan family and Fanji Chamber of Commerce. Not only will these people not help Fanji Chamber of Commerce, they may even side with us."
Zhao Yutu then said, "Dr. Chen, you also said that those people may help deal with the Fanji Chamber of Commerce, but if they don't help, then we will only have three of us to deal with the entire Fanji Chamber of Commerce. What good will this do to our Tiger Character Banner? Why bother?" It’s such a thankless thing to do.”
"I will try my best to persuade them to side with us." Chen Liyun said.
Zhao Yutu smiled and asked, "Dr. Chen, can you guarantee that those Shanxi merchants in Xuanfu who have not joined the Fanji Chamber of Commerce will definitely side with us? Can you guarantee that they will be enemies of the Fanji Chamber of Commerce?"
"This" Chen Liyun hesitated.
He knew this was impossible.
Those Shanxi merchants in Xuanfu who did not join the Fanji Chamber of Commerce were all those who were unwilling to join the Chamber of Commerce. Although these people were dissatisfied with the Fanji Chamber of Commerce for lowering prices and seizing the grassland trade routes, they may not necessarily fight with their Chen Tian for the tiger-character flag. The two families are enemies of the Fanji Chamber of Commerce, headed by the Fan family. More people will only choose to watch the fire from the other side, which is most beneficial to them.
Zhao Yutu smiled and said, "If Boss Chen himself is not sure about something, why should Tiger Flag take such a stand? It will offend Fanji Chamber of Commerce and make enemies for Tiger Flag."
Chen Liyun choked up.
Tian Shenglan on the side said, "Now the Tiger Flag has opened up the trade routes on the grassland, but the Fan family has also opened up the Tumut trade routes. With the transportation capabilities of the Tiger Flag and the capabilities of the Fanji Chamber of Commerce, both parties will sooner or later fight for the trade routes." If a fight breaks out, Fan Yongdou will definitely try every means to force the Tiger Flag to withdraw from the grassland."
Chen Liyun said, "What happened to Jin Yiwei this time was caused by the Fan family. I believe more such things will happen in the future."
"There has always been a thousand days to be a thief, and there is no thousand days to guard against thieves. I believe Liu Dongzhu must understand this truth." Tian Shenglan said again.
"two bits"
Just as Zhao Yutu was about to speak, he saw Liu Heng put down the bowl in his hand.
Just listen to Liu Heng say, "The Tiger Character Flag has opened up the smuggling business route on the grassland, and has been allowed by Tumut Khan to open shops on the grassland. What do you two think Fanji Chamber of Commerce can use to compete with the Tiger Character Flag?"
Chen Liyun said, "On the grassland, Fan Yongdou may have no choice but to help Liu Dongzhu, but it is different in the Ming Dynasty. The Fan family has been running it for generations. The merchants of the Fan family have opened all over the three prefectures of Xuanfu, Taiyuan and Datong. The guards of all the forts have long been beaten by Fan. The family bought it off, and there was also a censor in Beijing to look after the Fan family."
Tian Shenglan said, "There has been news from the Fanji Chamber of Commerce for a long time. The imperial censor bribed by the Fan family wrote a memorial and mentioned that there was a banditry in Datong. This attracted the Jin Yiwei to Datong to investigate."
"What you two have said so much is just to hope that Tiger Flag will come forward and help you deal with Fanji Chamber of Commerce." Liu Heng said, "Again, what good will this matter do to Tiger Flag?"
"this"
Chen Liyun and Tian Shenglan didn't know how to answer the conversation.
At this time, Tian Shenglan felt extremely regretful. If he had agreed to establish a chamber of commerce in Huzi Banner, he would never have asked for help today.
If it weren't for the Fan Ji Chamber of Commerce headed by the Fan family, which almost had no way of survival, and he wouldn't have begged the Tiger Flag with Chen Liyun, after all, the Tian family has some strength in Xuan Mansion, and he is also a face-saving person.
At this moment, Li Yunqi from the Attendance Department walked in from outside.
"Proprietor, there is news from Tianjin Wei."
Xu Xuewu walked over, took the letter from Li Yunqi, and gave it to Liu Heng.
Liu Heng put down the tureen and said, "You two might as well stay in Xujiazhuang for a few days. We will discuss the establishment of the Chamber of Commerce later. I have other things to do here, so I won't stay here."
Zhao Wu walked up to Chen Liyun and Tian Shenglan, raised his hand and said, "Two proprietors, please"
Chen Liyun saw that Liu Heng was indeed occupied and did not completely reject the establishment of the chamber of commerce. Knowing that there was still room for discussion, Chen Liyun stood up, bowed his hands to Liu Heng and Zhao Yutu respectively, and said, "Then I'll take my leave first."
Tian Shenglan also stood up.
Zhao Yutu responded with his hands raised.
Chen Liyun and Tian Shenglan were taken out of the side hall by Zhao Wu.
As soon as they left, Zhao Yutu turned around and said, "This Tian Shenglan actually has the nerve to come to us. Last time he used the method we taught him to set up his own chamber of commerce and threw us aside. Now he is almost suppressed by the Fan family. He wants us to come forward, how can there be such a good thing in the world?"
"These Shanxi merchants only have interests in their eyes, and there is no faith." Liu Heng smiled and took a look at the paint on the envelope. After it was intact, he opened it.
