Both Peng Wenchang and Tan Junyan were well aware of the matter of poaching people from Annan.
Yes, Qi Yu didn't hide it from them.
One of these two people is the double master of the government office, and the other is the manager of the household. They are both Qi Yu's confidants and can definitely be trusted.
In private, the two men met each other.
Peng Wenchang was the first to ask: "Master Qi, he is carrying out large-scale construction projects, building ships, and opening up wasteland. This is a big waste of money. Can our yamen's account still be opened?"
Tan Junyan made a brief calculation and replied: "It's a bit tight! After quelling Na Yan's rebellion, Mr. Qi raided his lair and got one hundred thousand taels of silver. This sounds like a lot at first, but it is actually far from enough. ."
This is true. Since there are currently too many infrastructure projects invested in, it is strange that the finances are not struggling.
Harry's coal mining wages are still in arrears. If more Annan people come to 'dig', how can there be so much money to be distributed?
Peng Wenchang is very worried that wages will not be paid by then.
However, Tan Junyan remains optimistic: "I don't think the problem is big."
"Oh? Tell me."
"Qiongzhou is originally poor, but fortunately Mr. Qi had the foresight to decisively lift the maritime ban. During the spice trade half a month ago, the government received a total of more than 30,000 taels of tariffs. Haha, if this momentum can be maintained, The financial expenditure on household housing should be able to barely sustain it.”
Tsk tsk, the trading of spices is indeed a huge profit. The key is that it doesn't have to worry about sales.
As soon as the goods arrived at the new market, they were divided up by the wave of spice dealers from Guangdong Prefecture who came after hearing the news. They also made a lot of money from this business. It is said that a few people who didn't get the goods actually gave Tan Junyan's wife gifts to ask for her favor.
As for the Tan family's confiscation, only God knows. Anyway, Mr. Qi turned a blind eye and pretended to be 'asleep' the whole time.
If the water is clear, there will be no fish. As long as he is not plundering people's money, Qi Yu will not be particularly serious.
Back to business.
Tan Junyan believes that as long as the market of Nanyang Maritime Trade can be stabilized, sufficient working capital can be obtained, and the overall situation of Qiongzhou's infrastructure construction can be smoothly launched and carried out.
However, there is a premise here, that is, you must be able to hold on steadily.
Otherwise, I will teach you in a minute what is the hard truth that ordinary people are not guilty and those who possess a treasure are guilty.
This is real.
According to Hai Dafu's report after his return, they were attacked by "Japanese pirates" on their way back. If the weather had not helped them, they might have been hijacked by the thieves.
Very suspenseful, but also very lucky.
No near misses.
This unexpected incident attracted the great attention of the prefect Qi Yu. He urgently ordered the shipbuilders to work overnight to build the frigate. In addition, he also asked the foreigner Mahan to cast the ship's artillery, thinking that it was urgently needed.
At present, two small ships have been urgently installed and are ready for deployment at any time.
Ahem, it should be called serving in the water.
Qi Yu was very excited after learning about this, and directly gave him a fancy name: Qiongzhou Marine Corps.
However, he quickly rejected the name and changed it to: Protecting Business Patrol Room.
Be low-key, low-key is the way to go!
It doesn't matter what the name is, the key is to be able to preserve the hard-won construction results and the newly opened economic and trade routes.
This link requires hard power. Whether it is a mule or a horse, the principle is that whoever has a strong fist is the brother!
Tomorrow is the official announcement day for the establishment of the business protection patrol room. At that time, all officials and businessmen from all parties will be invited to participate. The location is the newly built Qiongzhou Tianzi Wharf.
What does this activity mean?
In fact, it's not complicated. Qi Yu just wanted to take this opportunity to flex his muscles and make a statement to the businessmen: Everyone, the government office is your strong backing at any time. Don't be afraid of anything outside. I am with you. I'm here to help you, just make good money.
But on the other hand, aren't they making money for the government?
There's nothing special about flexing your muscles. It's nothing more than trying to impress your enemies, boosting your confidence in yourself, and keeping others at a distance. However, Peng Wenchang still noticed something was wrong.
In his memory, Mr. Qi was a gentle and handsome scholar, but he became more and more bellicose after arriving in Qiongzhou. He not only went deep into the tiger's den to steal the enemy's assets, but also single-handedly killed the enemy chieftain. A few days ago, he also Personally commanded the vigorous defense battle of Qiongzhou.
How did he become like this?
Where does he still look like a civil servant?
Tan Junyan thought about it over and over and made his own analysis: "Men are always emotionally unstable sometimes. I guess it will get better after my wife comes."
Um?
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional, but Peng Wenchang kept these words firmly in his heart.
Mr. Qi has no place to vent his anger, is he holding back his anger?
If this is the case, it is your own fault.
What do you say?
In the past, many admiring girls came to propose marriage, and they all expressed their desire to marry into the Qi family as their concubines, but they were all blocked by him. Looking at it now, it seems that it would be good to help the adults find a bedmate.
Otherwise, pick a good one?
Not to mention, a very good woman actually came here the day before yesterday. When she introduced herself, she said that in this world, only a good man like Qi Yu could be worthy of her.
So arrogant?
Peng Wenchang didn't think so. Instead, he thought that the girl's outstanding beauty was indeed worthy of her words.
So, after saying goodbye to Tan Junyan, he came to Mr. Qi to have a talk.
After a few nonsense words, Qi Yu asked directly: "Sir, I see that you are hesitant to speak. What do you want to say?"
Peng Wenchang sighed sadly and said: "However, Qiongzhou is poor and there are few rich and powerful people. At the end of last year, the only brothel in Fucheng closed down because it could not make any money."
Qi Yu didn't take it seriously and replied casually: "Only when there is prosperity can prostitution flourish. This is a wise saying. I believe that in the near future, the brothel industry will definitely revive."
The basis is that only when you are full and warm can you have the energy to think about lust!
Qi Yu glanced at him sideways and said teasingly: "Sir, you are always thinking about the brothel. Could it be that you are thinking of a mandarin duck sleeping in a double quilt, and a pear tree crushing the begonia? The master's sword is not old, and his ambition is still there. It is really admirable!" "
This... which one is it!
Peng Wenchang couldn't help but blush, and said with an embarrassed smile: "I have already grown old, so how can the dead trees bloom again? On the contrary, Mr. Qi, you are in the age of the tiger and the wolf, but now you have not stepped on the road of human relations for a long time, and you have not been able to do it for a long time. It’s a strange thing if the etiquette is not empty but the fire rises!”
Qi Yu smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. I just need to persist for a few more months and it will be the end. Counting the time, my wife should have set off by now." However, he came to his senses as soon as he thought about it. Naidao said: "Sir, you suddenly started talking about this man and woman thing. Could it be that... you have something to talk to?"
"Yes!" Peng Wenchang nodded, and put on a smile that only a man can understand: "Yin and Yang are harmonious, and everything is peaceful..."
Qi Yu interrupted him and said, "Well, Master, you'd better tell me something if you have something to say, so that I don't have to make blind guesses."
"All right……"
Next, Peng Wenchang told the story of chasing the beautiful woman. He emphasized that the woman had outstanding appearance and elegant conversation. She should be from a wealthy family.
Qi Dalang naturally laughed off such boring gossip.
However, Peng Wenchang's next words aroused his curiosity: "Master Qi, when that woman spoke to me, she used the accent of our Yongchuan Prefecture."
What? People from home?
Qi Yu couldn't help but ask: "Does she have a name?"
"As for her name, she didn't tell her, probably because she was afraid of being rejected and would be embarrassed to come on stage." Peng Wenchang shook his head and added: "However, she claims to have met you once."
Have you seen me?
Yes, there are so many people who have met me. If they all want to commit themselves to me, can I be busy enough?
Don’t even post it upside down!
I have no intention of taking a concubine, so how can you move my heart even if you are a fairy from the Nine Heavens?
"Okay, that's the end of this matter. Don't mention it again in the future. I will only be loyal to my wife in this life and will never take concubines." Qi Yu said with determination on his face.
