"Stones from other mountains can attack jade." Yang Guozhu said, "This is a moral ideal that Mr. Pei must not be unclear about!"
Pei Hong glanced at Yang Guozhu and said contemptuously: "This statement first came from Xiaoya in the Book of Songs. Deputy General Yang doesn't need to take the exam for a school official. After all, I am also a Jinshi personally appointed by Shenzong. Not to mention being a rich scholar, he can still be considered a high-ranking scholar." It’s well-read.”
"Master Pei has misunderstood. I just want to tell Master Pei that Liu Heng can use the smuggling business to win over Datong officials, and we can also use the same method to do it." Yang Guozhu said.
Pei Hong picked up the tureen, put it to his mouth and took a sip of tea, looking thoughtful.
Just listen to Yang Guozhu continue to say: "If Mr. Pei is taboo about this kind of thing, you can leave it to others to do it. You only need to control it from behind."
"Since Deputy General Yang has a way to deal with the Tiger Flag, he can do it himself, so why bother dragging me along with him." Pei Hong put down the tureen in his hand.
It was impossible for him to do this just because of Yang Guozhu's casual words.
Once he commits smuggling, it is equivalent to taking the initiative to hand the handle to Yang Guozhu. He is not stupid, how could he do such a stupid thing.
Yang Guozhu said: "It is almost impossible for me to shake the entire Datong officialdom by myself. If I had not learned that Mr. Pei was sent by Mr. Wang, I would not have said this to Mr. Pei sincerely."
"Why should I trust you?" Pei Hong looked at Yang Guozhu.
He didn't know much about Yang Guozhu, but now Yang Guozhu took the initiative to come to them and talked about it from the bottom of his heart. He even suspected that Yang Guozhu was the person sent by the governor of Datong to test him.
He couldn't trust any of the officials in Datong, not even Yang Guozhu, the deputy commander-in-chief who was suppressed by the commander-in-chief in Datong.
Yang Guozhu picked up the almost cooled tea on the side and said unhurriedly: "Master Pei only needs to send someone back to Beijing, and he will naturally know whether this general is worthy of trust."
He is not surprised that Pei Hong does not trust him. If he had not received the news from the capital and knew that Pei Hong was behind the Donglin Party, he would not have been able to make this trip to Yanghewei.
Everyone in Datong was bribed by Liu Heng of the Tiger Flag. It was too difficult for him to deal with Liu Heng alone. The arrival of Pei Hong was a natural ally.
The difference is that Pei Hong came to Datong to deal with the governor of Datong, and through the governor of Datong to overthrow Wei Wei, while he came to Datong to deal with Liu Heng of the Tiger Flag.
He has been the deputy commander-in-chief of Datong for so long, and he has never been idle for a moment.
At first, it was just because he lost to the soldiers of the Tiger Flag that he felt uncomfortable and wanted to find the weaknesses of the soldiers of the Tiger Flag to win back.
But as he learned more about the Tiger-Character Banner, he found that the Tiger-Character Banner was more terrifying than Wei Wei.
Even if Wei Gong holds the power, he can only stick to Tianqi's side and cannot threaten the imperial power in a short time. However, the Tiger Character Flag is different. Although he doesn't see clearly what is implemented inside the Tiger Character Flag, he still has a vague idea in his heart. There is a feeling that if the Tiger Character Flag is allowed to develop like this, sooner or later it will threaten the foundation of Ming Dynasty.
As a minister of the Ming Dynasty, he did not allow the existence of forces like the Tiger Character Banner that could threaten the Ming Dynasty.
Pei Hong, who was behind the desk, felt a little more confident when he saw what Yang Guozhu said.
Just like Yang Guozhu said, as long as he sends someone back to Beijing, he can find out whether Yang Guozhu is from the Donglin Party.
"Sir Pei, it is better to send someone back to Beijing earlier. I will take my leave first." Yang Guozhu stood up from his seat and hugged Pei Hong.
Pei Hong's hesitation made him understand that it was impossible for Pei Hong to cooperate with him before he found out whether he was working for the Donglin Party.
"Pei Shun, go see Mr. Yang off." Pei Hong told his long follower.
But he himself sat in the seat behind the desk and didn't understand.
A deputy commander-in-chief was not enough for him to get up and see him off. If he wanted him to see him off in person, it would take at least a commander-in-chief of the town.
Yang Guozhu left Houya with his own soldiers.
Not long after, Pei Shun, who had gone out to see Yang Guozhu off, returned to Houya.
Pei Hong was holding a bowl in his hand. He raised his eyelids and glanced at Pei Shun who came back. He said in a calm tone: "Sent away?"
"As the master said, I sent the person out of the Yamen." Pei Shun responded respectfully.
Pei Hong nodded.
The arrival of Yang Guozhu made him understand that although the officialdom of Datong seemed to be monolithic, there were still some officials who did not stand on the same side as the governor and general soldiers of Datong.
"Master, I heard that you can make a lot of money by doing smuggling business. There are rumors that Tiger Flag can earn a mountain of money. I'm afraid it's all earned in this way." Pei Shun said from the side.
My master's official position is too low, and he has no access to official affairs for the time being, but when it comes to matters related to money, he can be said to be clear.
Pei Hong frowned and asked, "Where did you hear these words?"
"That's what people outside say." Pei Shun said, "Sir, you may not know it well when you usually stay in the Yamen, but the people outside, even the beggars on the street, know that the Tiger Flag has as much value as gold and silver. wealth."
Pei Hong looked at him and said, "So, you also want to do business with the Mongols like the Tiger Flag?"
"Master, I think this kind of business can be done. It can not only make money, but also help the master get rid of the Xinping Fort guard. This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone." Pei Shun said from the side.
He has been with Pei Hong since he was a child and is Pei Hong's confidant. Even his surname was changed to Pei later.
Pei Hong frowned deeply and said, "Shooting two birds with one arrow is like killing two eagles with one stone. I have been with you for so many years, but you are still so ignorant and incompetent."
"Yes, yes, yes, kill two birds with one stone, I made you laugh." Pei Shun said sarcastically.
Pei Hong said with a bored expression on his face: "I am from a second-class background, so how can I engage in such a humble business as a businessman?"
Everything is inferior, only reading is superior.
As a scholar, in his eyes, except for scholars like him, all other professions are cheap.
"The young one is willing to do business on behalf of the elder." Pei Shun said hurriedly.
He had already heard that smuggling was the most profitable business, and with the patrol government behind him, he didn't have to worry about losing money at all. As for whether the business was cheap or not, he didn't care at all.
When he stayed in the Pei family, he was just a servant, and his status was no higher than that of a businessman.
Pei Hong took a sip of tea and said, "Pack your things in the next two days and go back to Beijing!"
Pei Shun was stunned when he heard this and panicked.
"Master, don't you want me to be younger? Is there something I did wrong? I will correct it." Pei Shun knelt down and begged.
He knew in his heart that without Pei Hong as his backer, he was nothing.
Pei Hong put down the tureen in his hand and said, "I want you to go back to Beijing to see Mr. Wang and find out what is going on with Yang Guozhu and whether it is worth trusting."
In Datong, the only person he could trust was his Chang Sui, so he decided to let Chang Sui return to Beijing.
