"Young Master, you came to Huai'an incognito this time and secretly summoned the old Zhongshan Guards. If there is anything you need us to do, please feel free to tell us. We will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Seeing Xu Qin's continuous inquiries, she understood that he must be in a lot of difficulties now. Zhang Lichen was considerate and took the initiative to express her position with a cupped fist.
"Thank you Chenya for your understanding and support."
Xu Qin raised his right hand in return and said in a deep voice:
"My visit to Huai'an this time is purely to promote the New Deal of 'sharing the land with the peasants, abolition of corvee, and equal pay for equal work'. I have no intention of intervening in the battles between political parties and sects."
"The purpose of the new land tax policy is entirely to benefit the common people, liberate the labor productivity of the bottom class, and allow every household to have fields to plant, food and clothing."
"But there is nothing I can do now. Many political parties, sects, and rivers and lakes think that I am a loyal lackey of Emperor Yongle, and I am here to destroy them."
"So, I hope you can help me with the following things."
Xu Qin took a sip of tea and observed the other person's microexpression before revealing his true thoughts.
"Firstly, if possible, please help me convey some information to the Qingzheng Church. We do not interfere with each other. Please do not interfere with my promotion of the new land tax policy. I will never embarrass them."
"Secondly, provide me with some of the latest developments in the Qing Orthodox Church in a timely manner so that I can proactively avoid conflicts with them."
"Thirdly, I want to formally inform you that Zhongshanwei, as a Jianghu gang organization, will no longer remain silent from now on, but will resume activities and grow stronger."
"As my assistant, you will be responsible for the entire intelligence agency. In addition to building intelligence outlets and shadow recruitment, you will also form a special operations team."
"I will provide you with the funds of the entire organization on a regular basis, and the current source of funding for Zhongshan Wei is the salt industry."
As the son of a core member of the Zhongshan Guard, Youdao inherited his father's legacy.
You must obey the gang leader's orders, be completely devoted, and be loyal.
These people once set up altars to worship and swore poisonous oaths.
"The young master arranges it, and Chen Ya will just take it."
Zhang Lichen raised his hand and accepted the order:
"It's just that I need a passer-by between me and the young master..."
"Oh, I forgot to tell you that my delivery person is Xu Sanlang who is standing guard at the door. He is Xu Fu's son, so there is no doubt about his reliability."
"Oh I see."
Zhang Lichen nodded in agreement.
Of course she knew Xu Fu's situation.
A veteran of the Zhongshan Guards, the absolute confidants of the King of Zhongshan and the Duke and his son.
"Zhongshanwei's first salt mine is located in Zhuqiao Town, Shanyang County. There should be tens of thousands of kilograms of refined salt produced now. If it is sold to the Yanyun Yamen, the income should be more than a thousand taels of silver."
"Really."
Zhang Lichen was very happy after hearing this.
As a main member of the gang, she certainly hopes that her gang organization can develop and grow.
The purpose of Jianghu gangs is to resist threats from all sides and protect themselves and their relatives.
But Jianghu gangs need an economic foundation.
Of course, it is impossible for Zhongshan Guard to engage in extortion and smuggling.
"The salt mine and the future salt transportation business were founded by the Dongfang Mining Company of the Donggong Zhanshi Prefecture. From now on, our Zhongshanwei gang members will mainly work in the Dongfang Mining Company and gradually go deep into the salt mines. "
"Young Master, I think the Qingzheng Sect is currently relying on water transportation to gradually control the world's water gangs, and we should engage in salt affairs and control the world's salt gangs."
"Think carefully." Xu Qin nodded affirmatively.
He told Zhang Lichen that he should continue to have a good relationship with the Qingzheng Church and the Caobang.
For a long time, everyone had to work together to do things.
In this world, the relationship between gangs is interests.
Never put hatred in front of your eyes, learn to resolve hatred and resolve conflicts. What's more, the battle for the throne in the temple is not something ordinary people can control.
Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish.
This is the eternal law of survival in the world.
"Young Master, please rest assured. Although I don't fully understand these principles, I can understand them. I will keep them in mind and work hard to do them well."
Xu Qin was quite satisfied with Zhang Lichen's remarks and insights.
You must know that this was in the first year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty, and people's ideology lagged behind modern times for more than 600 years.
This requires slow guidance and training.
Next, Xu Qin did what he said, and the two of them drank tea and explained in the room until evening.
"Young Master, I have to say goodbye first. The Qingzheng Church seems to have something to do tonight. I will send the information over tomorrow."
"The shopkeeper of Fumanlou is surnamed Zheng. The waiter is also from Zhongshanwei. My father is from the big boss, but they don't know me."
"The Jinyi Guards are full of shadows in the territory of Huai'an Mansion. It is said that there are more than 200 people. There is a deputy Qianhu who presides over, and there are two hundred households below. They also have their shadows in Fuman Tower."
"I understand, you have to be careful at all times, and Jin Yiwei Shadow must not alarm them."
"Well, young master, Chenya is ready to say goodbye."
Zhang Lichen put on her mask and black cloak, handed over her hands and left quietly.
…
Early the next morning, Xu Qin asked Sanlang to check out the room in Fumanlou, and then rode horseback all the way.
We arrived at the Zhujiaqiao Salt Mine in half an hour.
"Master Xu, you arrived so early, this..."
Zhang Leping, the general manager, looked confused and his eyes were filled with expressions of astonishment.
In the entire salt mine, he was the only one who knew that Xu Qin was now the imperial envoy, mainly responsible for supervising the new land tax policy in the Yangtze and Huaihe areas.
But he never expected that in the midst of his busy schedule, the imperial envoy would actually ride to the salt field incognito and alone.
"I came here from Qinghe County on my own time. I was working hard for only half an hour. I was mainly worried about whether the refined salt would come out."
Xu Qin said with a smile.
"It's been out for more than a month. I'll go back during Qingming Festival. You're too busy, so I won't bother you. I'll just hand over the general situation to Lord Tongpan in a brief description."
Zhang Leping replied with a smile.
"Okay, take me to the warehouse to have a look."
Xu Qin couldn't wait.
The product is like my own newborn child, I wish I could see it right away.
Zhang Leping didn't hesitate and took Xu Qin into the finished product warehouse.
Wow, so many.
Xu Qin and Sanlang looked at each other with expressions of astonishment.
He grabbed a pinch of salt and rubbed it with his hands.
Delicate, white and evenly grained.
He smelled it and licked it with his tongue, and nodded with satisfaction.
The white salt created is not much different from the white salt of later generations!
The key is that security is greatly improved.
Xu Qin clapped his hands and said excitedly to Zhang Leping:
"This is pure fine white salt. Congratulations to Leping, you have made a great contribution."
After Zhang Leping heard this, he quickly raised his hands and said humbly:
"There, this is all the result of adult guidance. Leping is just following the instructions of the gourd."
Originally, Zhang Leping had been worried about not being able to make qualified salt.
Or what comes out is the kind of bitter, poisonous salt containing impurities.
Now it seems that I was completely over-worrying and everything went well!
