Yan Pan'er did not shy away from letting Chang Feng know how large and deep the Lin family's network was.
This skillful woman wanted Chang Feng to retreat even though it was difficult.
However, Chang Feng has made up his mind to fight the Lin family of Dahai Shang. Not only for You Tianjue, a loyal martyr to the country, but also for his belief that evil will never prevail against good.
The plump Yan Pan'er is good at persuading people to drink, and is good at drinking and accompanying them. After a while, everyone at the banquet drank too much.
A group of people who drank too much naturally started to talk in all directions. This has always been the case.
The topic unknowingly turned to the Japanese.
Yan Pan'er said: "Japanese people are not the same as Japanese pirates. During the reign of Emperor Taizu, the Japanese country was included in the country without conquest."
"During the reign of Emperor Taizong, the Japanese nation was praised for its diligence and the king was given nine chapters. He gave the shogunate Ashikaga Yoshimitsu the crown and uniform. The Japanese nation was allowed to pay tribute. From then on, the Japanese nation became a vassal of the Ming Dynasty."
"The Japanese country has always respected our Han family. They know Chinese characters and use Chinese silver. The nobles are proud of being able to speak Chinese. Follow the etiquette of our Han family."
"Many Japanese people even pay more attention to etiquette than the people of Ming Dynasty. They bow when they see people."
Yan Pan'er talked about the goodness of the Japanese at the banquet.
Chang Feng seemed to have drunk too much, and suddenly stood up from the table.
Chang Feng said in a loud voice: "Yi Di are just like beasts. They know trivial matters without great righteousness, and fear power without being virtuous. This is what Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty said in "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"."
"Japanese people are just like beasts. They know trivial matters but have no great righteousness. They are afraid of power but have no morality. This is what I, Chang Feng, say."
Either Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty or Chang Feng made a prophecy.
Hundreds of years later, the Japanese paid great attention to hygiene and courtesy in their small families. After watching a sports game, I had to pick up trash, pretending to be civilized and human-like.
Then what? They do not hesitate to discharge a bunch of radioactive elements from the periodic table into the sea, without any regard for international standards and morality.
This is called knowing small details without great significance.
Facing countries that were temporarily behind them, the Japanese invaded and carried out bloody killings without batting an eye. When they encounter a country that is more powerful than themselves, such as the country that made them eat two eggs, they will directly recognize them as their biological father.
This is called fearing authority but not being moral.
The word "animal" is well deserved.
The sewer of earth's civilization and the ceiling of human morality are well deserved.
Yan Paner smiled awkwardly. Chang Feng suddenly fell on the table, seemingly drunk to death.
Qian Neng apologized to Wang Zhi: "Chang Feng, a young man, is a bold drinker but a small drinker. He made a fool of himself in front of the seniors."
Wang Zhi said: "It doesn't matter. Send someone to send him back to the house quickly."
Several servants helped Chang Feng out of the Fujian Merchants Guild Hall and put him into the official sedan.
The bearers carried Chang Feng back to the house.
As soon as he returned home, Chang Feng's face was completely drunk. He ordered his servants: "Go and call Zhang Cai, Fatty Xu, Shi Wenyi, and Basha."
Chang Feng called four of his confidants, but Qian Ning was the only one he didn't call. Since ancient times, father and son are one, and the adopted son is also a son. Qian Neng is unclear about the Lin family, and Qian Ning is unreliable in this matter.
Investigating a case is like untangling a tangled knot. You need to find the threads before you can unravel the cocoon.
Chang Feng has already thought of Thread.
He wrote eight names in his study.
"Xiao Quan, Xiao Jing's brother, is the chief seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
"The son-in-law of former Minister of Rites Geng Yu, Lu Shaoyuan."
"The former Zhejiang Governor, Yang Guosheng."
"A member of Liu Jimen, Wang Ke, the general merchant of Yangzhou Salt Chamber of Commerce."
"Jingjiang King Zhu Yueqi."
"The leader of the Ji'an Confucian Academy, Gao Wenze."
"Former governor of Zhejiang, Huang Degong."
"Wang Zhi."
This is the list of eight elders of the smuggling group "Sihaihui" that Chang Feng found in Hangzhou fifteen years ago.
Times have changed. The eight elders are different from the past.
Among them, Yang Guosheng, Wang Ke and Huang Degong have died of illness and old age.
Zhu Yueqi has inherited the throne of Jingjiang.
Gao Wenze, the leader of the Confucian Academy, became the second-class Jinshi in high school in the third year of Hongzhi. Now he is working as a magistrate in Ningbo.
Fifteen years ago, Chang Feng was still young and could not touch any one of the eight people.
Now, one of the eight people, Changfeng, can move at will.
That is Lu Shaoyuan, the son-in-law of Geng Yu, the former Minister of Rites.
Geng Yu has been dead for six years. His descendants are all playboys who only know how to eat, drink, whore and gamble.
The Geng family in Dingzhou no longer has any influence at all. The old trees of former disciples fell and scattered.
This Lu Shaoyuan did not return to his hometown in Dingzhou. Instead, he stayed in the capital to enjoy the prosperity.
This man is just the son-in-law of a former high-ranking official who has declined. He has no position or power.
If Chang Feng can't move King Jingjiang, why can't he be moved?
Not long after, four of Chang Feng's confidants came to the study.
Fatty Xu yawned: "Eunuch Liu said that tomorrow the prince will go to the elephant training center to watch an elephant show. I was thinking about going to bed early, and you brought me here. What happened again?"
Chang Feng was about to speak when suddenly he glanced at Shi Wenyi.
Tonight's banquet at the Fujian Chamber of Commerce, military general Ye Guang is also among them. Ye Guang has a good relationship with Shi Wenyi's eldest brother Shi Wenzhong.
Chang Feng didn't know whether the generals from the Beijing camp were also involved in the smuggling trade and how deeply they were involved.
To be on the safe side, he made up a lie to send Shi Wenyi away: "Wenyi, Jin Yiwei has just received an errand to copy the home of Gao Bing, the chief Luyan transport envoy."
"This matter is of great importance. You will go to Changlu in person tomorrow. I called you here late at night to explain this errand."
"Okay, you go back first."
Shi Wenyi cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chang. I will definitely take care of this matter." After saying that, he left.
After he left, Chang Feng told the truth.
Chang Feng said: "You three can be regarded as my confidants."
"Let me tell you, I have encountered an enemy. An enemy who, although not in the court, is deeply entangled in power."
"It's possible that this enemy caused my close friend to die for his country."
"Do you have the guts to fight this enemy with me?"
Basha said: "As long as we offend Mr. Chang, no matter how powerful we are, we will dare to kill him."
Zhang Cai echoed: "That's right. Tell me who it is."
Fatty Xu knew what he was thinking: "Master Chang, do you still decide to become their enemy?"
Chang Feng glanced at Fatty Xu: "Others say that Chang Feng of Jinyiwei has become more and more mature in recent years."
"What they call mature is actually smooth and sophisticated."
"I am getting older and older, and lately I always want to do something that will make me look good on myself."
Fatty Xu said: "Sure. You have decided, and I will sacrifice my life to accompany you. After all, I am the Queen of Zhongshan, and I am not afraid of anything."
Chang Feng said: "Zhang Cai, Basha. Let me tell you, I want to disturb the Lin family of maritime merchants."
Zhang Cai asked calmly: "But the Lin family in Quanzhou?"
Chang Feng nodded: "Yes. Why, do you know a little bit about the Lin family?"
Zhang Cai replied: "It is said that the Lin family has unclear relations with various factions in the DPRK and China."
Chang Feng said: "If you are afraid, you can leave now."
Zhang Cai said seriously: "Master Chang is the emperor's confidant. I am your confidant. I have your support, which means I have the emperor's support. What's so scary?"
Zhang Cai had very little qualifications in the Wei. He was promoted from the general banner to a thousand households in six years by being Chang Feng's follower.
I have to say that this person is very capable. But without Changfeng's promotion, no matter how strong his ability is, he would not be able to rise so quickly.
Liu Jin once commented: Zhang Cai looks very much like Mr. Chang when he was young.
This sentence has two meanings. One meaning is: Zhang Cai's ability to do things is very similar to Chang Feng in his youth.
The second meaning is: Zhang Caiping's promotion speed is like Chang Feng in his youth.
Chang Feng said: "Tomorrow, you guys will tie someone up for me."
Basha asked: "Who are you kidnapping? Which high-ranking official or military general? Master Chang, just say a word and we will take action."
Chang Feng shook his head slightly: "It's not that evil. I tied up Lu Shaoyuan, the son-in-law of the former Minister of Rites, Geng Yu, and sent him to the courtyard in Shizi Hutong in the south of the city."
Jinyiwei is the ancestor of the modern spy organization.
Modern secret service organizations have safe houses used to protect witnesses and interrogate sensitive prisoners.
Jinyiwei also has a safe house. It's just that the name is "Wai Si".
The Lion Alley in the south of the city is one of the dozens of foreign offices in Jinyiwei.
Basha smiled and said: "Who do I think Mr. Chang wants to kidnap? Lu Shaoyuan, that down-and-out playboy. I can easily catch him if I tie him."
Chang Feng said: "Sure. Tomorrow evening, I will be waiting for the three of you and Lu Shaoyuan in Lion Alley."
Let us say that Zhang Cai left Chang's Mansion and did not return to his own home. Instead, he went to Liu Jin's foreign residence.
By coincidence, today is the day for Liu Jin's secret party gathering.
Liu Jin has been secretly developing his own power in the factory guards and foreign courts over the years.
Half an hour later, Liu Jin was in the back garden of his house.
Five people were sitting in the back garden. The leader is naturally Liu Jin.
Sitting next to Liu Jin were the eunuch Gu Dayong, the right servant Jiao Fang of the Ministry of Personnel, Zhang Cai, the doctor of the Examination Department of the Ministry of Personnel, and Zhang Cai of the Qianhu of Jinyiwei.
Needless to say, Gu Dayong, when Li Guang fell, he did not hesitate to use the life of his adoptive father Li Guang as a pledge of surrender in order to switch to Liu Jin's sect.
Jiao Fang, the right official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is also a ruthless person.
In the 20th year of Chenghua, the elder Peng Hua recommended candidates for promotion to bachelor's degree.
Peng Hua was old and had a bad memory, so he missed Jiao Fang.
Jiao Fang said directly: "If I can't be promoted to bachelor this time, I will stab Peng Hua in the head."
Everyone thought Jiao Fang was talking angrily.
I never expected that Jiao Fang would actually play the game for real. I went to the butcher's shop and bought a sharp boning knife.
He put the sharp boning knife in his sleeve and stood on Chang'an Road in the palace, waiting for Peng Hua to leave.
Fortunately, the patrolling Han general noticed it in time. Otherwise, Mr. Peng Ge might have a few more holes in his body.
When Xianzong heard about this incident, he did not punish Jiao Fang and laughed it off.
The hooligans are not to be feared, but the hooligans are literate. Jiao Fang is a typical educated gangster.
Zhang Cai, the "little minister" of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is not only a good friend of Chang Feng, but also has the same name as Chang Feng's confidant Qian Hu.
He and Yang Tinghe were regarded as the two most promising talents in the court.
People at the time commented: Yang Tinghe will definitely join the cabinet in the future, and Zhang Cai will be appointed as a heavenly official in the Ministry of Personnel.
Gu, Jiao, and Erzhang are Liu Jin's four right-hand men.
On the surface, there is no friendship between them. As a civil servant, Jiao Fang even became at loggerheads with her favored eunuch Liu Jin.
In fact, they were all on Liu Jin's ship.
Zhang Caidao: "Listening to Master Chang's words tonight, it seems that he wants to disturb the Lin family of maritime merchants."
Liu Jin took a sip of tea and said, "My little uncle is still very courageous. He is not afraid of offending important ministers, powerful officials, nobles and even the vassal king."
Zhang Cai asked: "Eunuch Liu, are we going to stand by and watch this time?"
Liu Jin looked at Zhang Cai, known as "Little Zhuge".
The handsome man Zhang Cai thought for a while and said, "We can't just sit idly by. We need to help."
"In the past few years, several major forces in the imperial court have been too balanced. Balance represents stability, and stability means that it is difficult for power to change."
"Only when there is chaos can we profit from chaos. Convenience is power."
Jiao Fang analyzed: "Let's not talk about anything else. There are only a few chairs for the Supervisor of Ceremonies. Only if one is free can Eunuch Liu be among the best."
"As far as I know, Eunuch Xiao's family members were involved with smuggling merchants in the southeast more than ten years ago."
"Among the eunuchs overseeing the three major shipping departments, two more are Qian Neng's apprentices."
"Butcher Chang of Jinyiwei is going to turn the smuggling trade upside down, and it's hard to escape the relationship between these two big guys who are in charge of the ceremony."
"At that time, Eunuch Liu will have the opportunity to replace him."
Gu Dayong said: "Eunuch Liu, what Jiao Butang said is polite."
Liu Jin thought for a moment and then said: "Dayong, the spies we have come in handy this time. We need to help my little uncle."
Every eunuch has a dream: to reopen the West Factory and reach the pinnacle of power like Wang Zhi did back then.
Liu Jin has recruited a group of people in recent years. To run secret errands just for him.
In the words of later generations, this group of people was the talent reserve for Liu Jin to reopen the West Factory in the future.
Jiao Fang smiled slightly: "How could the ever-smart Chang Butcher have thought that this time he would be used as a gunman by us?"
Liu Jin's expression changed: "Jiao Butang, I have to remind you. My uncle is our family member. Don't treat him like a gun."
"You can't forget your origins as a person. If it weren't for him, I would still be a humble fireman."
"If it weren't for his Princess Wanping, I would have died at the hands of Li Guang."
Liu Jin is a person who knows how to repay kindness.
At the same time, in a bedroom of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce.
Yan Paner got dressed. Shouning Hou Zhang Heling lay on the bed like a dead pig, as if he was in a fairyland.
Yan Pan'er got out of bed: "Uncle Guo, from today on, I am yours."
During the banquet, Yan Pan'er looked at Zhang Heling's eyes as if they could spit out fire, and looked impatient.
She simply invited Zhang Heling to stay at the Fujian Chamber of Commerce to drink.
The so-called elimination of alcohol is nothing more than the blending of water and fire.
Zhang Heling said with satisfaction: "My good sister, this time, even if you ask me to die from now on, I won't have a second thought."
Yan Pan'er smiled and said, "Why should I want Uncle Guo to die? I hope that Uncle Guo will live a long life and protect our Lin family."
Zhang Heling said: "I didn't say anything. The Lin family made me rich in the first place. After our friendship this night, the affairs of the Lin family will be my business from now on."
Yan Pan'er smiled and said, "I have something to ask you."
Zhang Heling pulled Yan Pan'er over: "Good sister, good person. I also have something to ask you. Please help me again."
Yan Pan'er said: "It's better to talk about this serious matter first, so as not to prevent Uncle Guo from putting up his pants and not recognizing anyone."
Zhang Heling said angrily: "What's the business? Don't mention one thing, even if it's ten or a hundred, I'll help my sister with it."
Yan Pan'er said: "That's what happened. I sent people to Nanyang and spent a lot of money to buy a piece of ambergris weighing fifteen kilograms. I want to present it to the Queen."
Zhang Heling was stunned after hearing this: "How heavy is the ambergris?"
Yan Pan'er covered her mouth and chuckled, cursing in her heart: "Uncle, look at you, you look like you have never seen the world."
Although I cursed in my heart, I couldn't say that with my mouth: "Fifteen pounds, Uncle Guo."
No wonder Zhang Heling was surprised.
Ambergris is the most valuable treasure in the sea and is extremely rare. A piece of ambergris weighing one or two pounds is worth three hundred taels of silver.
A fifteen-pound piece of ambergris is worth almost inestimable value.
The Lin family is indeed very capable, and they were able to obtain such a rare treasure from Southeast Asia.
Yan Pan'er, a female prostitute, was able to take charge of the Lin family's business from the age of sixteen, and has been in charge for seventeen years, making the Lin family bigger and stronger and creating greater glory. Of course she has superb skills.
Yan Paner came to Beijing for two purposes. The first purpose is to organize a triennial event.
The second purpose is to go to great lengths to curry favor with Queen Zhang.
Everyone in the world doesn't know that the Emperor only favors Queen Zhang. If I, the Lin family, befriended Empress Zhang, it would be more effective than befriending ten pavilion elders and ten ceremonial supervisors.
Zhang Heling clapped his hands: "What a big deal. Isn't it just a gift for my sister? It's a piece of cake!"
Yan Pan'er changed the topic: "It's not just a gift. It's best if I can enter the palace, and I will personally give the ambergris to the Queen."
Zhang Heling hesitated: "This?"
According to the rules, only the royal family members, noble wives, and royal wives can enter the palace to meet the queen.
There was no precedent for a merchant's widow entering the palace since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.
Yan Pan'er was charming to the bone: "Oh, uncle Guo. As long as you help me accomplish this, I won't even help you one more time. Even ten times, eight times, a hundred times, a thousand times, I won't hesitate."
"As long as your body can handle it."
When Zhang Heling saw Yan Pan'er's demeanor, he couldn't hold it back: "Good sister, good person. This matter is all on me. Isn't it just to meet my sister? What's so difficult!"
(End of chapter)
