Chapter 928 The bitter Zhang Liang
Immediately afterwards, someone shouted: "General Manager Zhang, please be polite! This is Huating Town, not your Canghai Road. If you are so presumptuous, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
"It's contrary, it's contrary! What is your identity? You are a small role like a soldier and a general, but you dare to shout in front of me. Do you really think that my sword is at a disadvantage?"
"Hmph, although the official position of the last general is insignificant, the commander of the last general is Huatinghou, not your manager Zhang. How dare you try to touch me?"
"Wow, you are really bullying someone. Come on, let me take down this bastard!"
"Whoever dares to break into the town office without permission will be captured by me!"
There was a commotion of footsteps, shouts and curses from both sides, and it was a chaotic mess.
Fang Jun in the main hall frowned: "Why is this Duke so crazy? Who provoked him?"
Ordinarily, a dignified prince should be more reserved, right? Zhang Liang has the highest title and official position in the entire Huating Town. Even if he is unhappy with Fang Jun's people, he should still have some dignity. Fang Jun has just returned from overseas and you rushed to the door so arrogantly. Isn't it disrespectful?
Besides, Zhang Liang played a dirty role in the assassination in the rain. Even if Fang Jun has no evidence, don't you have some clues in your heart?
Pei Xingjian smiled "hehe" and said proudly: "That man has been having a very bad time recently. Back then, Mr. Marquis, you made a promise to His Majesty that Canghai Road would not use the Ministry of Civil Affairs and His Majesty's internal funds to allocate a penny. You self-reliance, give Your Majesty has brought out an invincible navy. It can be said that you have supported the Canghaidao General Administration. Now that Zhang Liang has picked the peaches and enjoyed the harvest, how can he have the nerve to ask for funds from the court? He doesn't have the Midas touch of gold. It's hard to live with empty pockets, but when can one not spend money on something? Zhang Liang had some friendship with the Yangxian Zhou family in the past, and the Yangxian Zhou family probably couldn't stand it and secretly donated some food and supplies. The total number is probably around five thousand It's a pity that he was caught and detained by Governor Su. Zhang Liang went to look for trouble with Governor Su several times, but he didn't even see Governor Su's face. I don't see you coming back now. He must be here to ask for someone. Argument.”
Fang Jun understood clearly.
Zhang Liang occupied the magpie's nest and snatched the Canghai Road that he had created. There was still a lot of criticism in the court. Naturally, he had to achieve some achievements before he could stand upright in front of His Majesty Li Er and shut up those criticizing civil servants and generals. In this case, at least it cannot be worse than when Fang Jun was the general manager. Fang Jun not only did not want a penny of money from the court, but also created the "Salt Field", a hugely profitable way to make money. Although the entire Canghai Road has limited strength, the Jiangnan Shipyard, Huating Town Wharf, Manufacturing Bureau and other departments under Fang Jun's name All can support Canghai Road unlimitedly.
However, now that Zhang Liang has become the general manager of Canghai Road, all the industries under Fang Jun's name have naturally been stripped away. Canghai Road exists in name only, leaving only dozens of shabby ships that Fang Jun doesn't want to take a look at, and a few Hundreds of old, weak and disabled soldiers...
Under such circumstances, how could Zhang Liang have the face to ask the court for money?
As long as he opens his mouth, he is slapping himself in the face and admitting that he is not as good as Fang Jun.
Since it was the family members who supported him in taking the position of general manager, Zhang Liang's way to break the situation now is to seek the support of the family members.
Fang Jun asked: "Then the Zhou family of Yangxian is also a wealthy family in Jiangdong. What excuse did you use to deduct money and food for the ship's cargo? Didn't the Zhou family want an explanation?"
Pei Xingjian said proudly: "What excuse do you need? Jiangnan is now our territory. We can seize it if we want. Who dares to speak? Even the governor of Suzhou kept silent. Who dares to babble when they are tired of living? Zhou has been silent all the time. , depending on the situation, I don’t intend to speak. Anyway, donating these things will not hinder the favor. Since I donated it, even if I repay the favor, what does it have to do with them being detained by the Navy?”
Fang Junxin said, "Aren't you talking nonsense? The Suzhou governor has long been tied to our ship. How can he help Zhou and Zhang Liang speak?"
And Pei Xingjian seems a little bloated...
I just don’t know if this is because he is proud, or if the whole Huating Town has this mentality?
Then he reprimanded: "Nonsense! After all, the Yangxian Zhou family is also the major shareholder of Yantian, so it can be regarded as a partner. How can you not even give an explanation for deducting money and food from others? At any time, to anyone, you must say Rules.”
Pei Xingjian was a little embarrassed and uneasy, realizing that he had forgotten a little. Fang Jun is right, the rules must be followed, and you can't just do whatever you want. Otherwise, if everyone doesn't follow the rules, wouldn't it be chaos?
He quickly said: "My subordinates realize that they are wrong, and will discuss it with Governor Su later. Zhou will definitely be convinced and will have nothing to say."
Fang Jun nodded: "Have you thought about any excuse?"
Pei Xingjian said: "This... I haven't thought about it yet."
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "Let's just say that Zhou's cargo ship is suspected of smuggling. If he wants to transport the goods, money and food on the ship to Goguryeo, he can just stuff a few swords or sets of armor into the cabin..."
Pei Xingjian was stunned.
"This... Mr. Hou, is it too cruel?"
Smuggling money and food is just fine, the worst case is confiscation and fines, but smuggling weapons and armor is a serious crime of capitalizing on the enemy, and it can lead to the confiscation of your entire home!
Fang Jun glared and said: "Zhou clearly knows the trouble between us and Zhang Liang, but still wants to fund Zhang Liang, that is, he does not take this prince seriously. In this case, we must not only leave him speechless" Say, and give him enough deterrence! Otherwise, if you can’t support him with money and food today, will he be able to provide weapons and even send soldiers from the clan to help him tomorrow?”
Pei Xingjian understood that Fang Jun was trying to defeat the enemy.
Since Zhou dares to secretly support Zhang Liang, I will torture you to death! Anyone who dares to help Zhang Liang in the future must be prepared to be dealt with by Fang Jun.
"My subordinates will do it immediately, but this...have you seen me?" Pei Xingjian pointed outside, while Zhang Liang was still yelling and scolding him in the yard. After all, he was the general manager and he was the Duke of the country. The soldiers in the town office were quite cruel, but they didn't dare to take action seriously.
Fang Jun rolled his eyes: "I have to meet him when he meets me? Who does he think he is! Go out and tell him that I haven't gotten up yet for my journey. Either go back first, or wait until I wake up."
Pei Xingjian twitched the corners of his mouth and cursed in his heart.
Who just taught me to behave according to the rules? In the blink of an eye you are out of line. That man is also a prince after all, but you asked him to wait until you wake up from sleep...
The most basic rules in officialdom are child's play in your eyes.
"Okay, my subordinates will go out and send this guy away..."
Pei Xingjian stood up and walked out.
Fang Jun was drinking tea leisurely and listening to what was going on outside.
Naturally, Zhang Liang was furious and yelling angrily...
Fang Jun suddenly felt relaxed.
The last time I was almost killed by this old boy, now I humiliated him and finally got out of my mouth. But as long as Zhang Liang continues to stay in Huating Town, one day he will dig a big hole for you, and you will fall in and be unable to climb out!
For a sinister guy like Zhang Liang, there is no need to pay attention to the rules of officialdom. If there is a chance to make this guy peel off his skin, Fang Jun will definitely be happy to see it happen and will push it without hesitation...
After a long while, Pei Xingjian came back with a smile.
"My subordinates will send an official letter to the nobles and merchants in Jiangnan right now, and summon them. The shipping department will be in operation ten days later."
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Today, a group of merchants from Lin Yiguo will arrive. You must arrange for people to receive them and formally inform all merchants that from the beginning of the operation of the City Shipping Department, all merchants who have not been approved by the City Shipping Department will All trade involved in the war will be treated as smuggling. From now on, the Navy will begin patrolling along the sea route, from Laizhou, Shandong in the north, to Mingzhou in the south. Any maritime trade activities found within this area will be severely punished! "
"No!"
Pei Xingjian responded loudly, feeling proud in his heart.
The operation of the Huating Town Shipping Company is unprecedented. From then on, business and trade will become more standardized. Merchants' affairs that have not been taken seriously since ancient times will be brought to the table and strictly controlled. They will no longer be able to do business casually in the past. The situation of wantonly suppressing merchants.
Moreover, Pei Xingjian knew that operating the Shipping Department was just the tip of the iceberg of Fang Jun's grand plan. From the establishment of the Shipping Department to standardizing commercial behavior, and then collecting commercial taxes nationwide, this was Fang Jun's ultimate goal!
As long as the commercial tax begins to be collected, it will definitely bring abundant revenue to the national treasury. Then there will be enough money and food, and the powerful Huben army of the Tang Dynasty will no longer have to worry about food and baggage. Who else in the world can be a rival?
The unprecedented prosperity has begun!
Isn't such a turbulent and unprecedented change a golden opportunity for our men to show off their talents? At this moment, Pei Xingjian was extremely ambitious!
(End of chapter)