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Hong Chengchou was stunned when he heard this. Could it be that what was written in the newspaper was true?

A major event like this would naturally appear in the newspaper and spread throughout the country. It's just that it's one thing if you register it in the local newspaper, but it's another thing when officials from other places read it. Relatively speaking, most places in Jiangnan know about it because of the auction of shares of Daming Construction Bank. But in this quiet northwest, the things that are happening in the capital with great vigor have almost no impact here.

Therefore, as soon as the angel finished speaking, these Yansui generals all showed disapproval, and a few of them, like He Renlong, even looked indignant.

They all have the same idea: Even if this is not a Ming Dynasty treasure note, but some kind of Ming Dynasty banknote, it is not just printed on a piece of paper. It’s just a name change, who do you want to deceive?

How could the angel not see the thoughts of these warriors? He despised them in his heart. Warriors are just warriors, without any knowledge. He immediately said with a slight sarcasm: "This place is really far from the capital. Otherwise, you won't be happy. There are many people who are willing to ask for Ming Dynasty banknotes!"

As he spoke, he seemed too lazy to talk to the warriors. He turned to look at Hong Chengchou and said with a smile: "If there are people down there who don't believe in these Ming Dynasty banknotes and are unwilling to take them, Hong Zhongcheng can let it out and say that they are sold at a discount. It’s just a 10% discount, and a large number of businessmen will definitely come after hearing the news. It’s a pity that I don’t have strong businessmen in my family, otherwise this business that is sure to make money... is such a pity!"

Hearing this, the Yansui generals who originally looked unbelieving became suspicious. What the angel said was just like the truth. Could it be that these Ming Dynasty banknotes are indeed different from Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes?

As they thought this, they turned to look at the factory guards who had come with the angels, and found that each of them looked at them with a hint of ridicule and a look of contempt. At this moment, they were not unhappy, and could not help but believe it again.

Hong Chengchou laughed and said to the angel with a smile: "What are you talking about? How can you not believe it if it comes from the imperial court!"

Then, he changed the topic and asked the angel again: "I just don't know, as it was written in the Di newspaper, when did the Shaanxi branch of Ming Dynasty Construction Bank open?"

"I don't know about this!" Angel shook his head and replied, "It is said that there are too few people who understand this matter, and the Ming Dynasty banknotes are not enough. For the time being, they are only opened in the most prosperous places."

This conversation also revealed a message: these Ming Dynasty banknotes were not printed randomly. When the Yansui generals heard this, they felt more confident in their hearts.

Angel didn't have the patience to talk to them ink, and after chatting for a while, it was the limit. Hong Chengchou was also sensible, and he would not confront the imperial court over the Ming Dynasty banknotes. Therefore, the handover of Ming Dynasty banknotes began soon.

Although the Ming Dynasty banknotes were convenient, there were a lot of them, and the counting was not completed until dark. The number was consistent with the number described in the edict, and then Hong Chengchou was asked to sign for it with his seal.

This result also surprised Hong Chengchou. With so much military pay, it’s really strange that no one has lost even one or two! After thinking about it for a moment, he became a little clearer. Could it be that this time the handover was carried out under the joint supervision of the two yamen of the factory and the general affairs department? The numbers must match. But there are only a few dozen people here. If you don’t float one or two, everyone gets a share. That’s a lot of money!

He couldn't understand this, so he stopped thinking about it. Now, when he was using troops, he didn't even think about drifting away. Hong Chengchou still had this knowledge.

After the handover of military pay was completed, the factory guards escorted Angel to rest and prepare to leave early tomorrow morning. However, ten people from the Dongchang squadron stayed. The leader was a member of a hundred households. He clasped his fists and said to Hong Chengchou: "Lv Ruipeng, a lowly official, stayed with Zhongcheng by holy order. All matters related to communication with the capital will be done by him." Do your humble job.”

Lu Ruipeng had previously gone with the Baigan Army to Xuanfu to inspect Shanxi merchants. He had made great achievements and had been promoted to one of the 100 households in Dongchang. Later, Zhang Fengyi of the Baigan Army also had the ability to communicate with the capital, and he was transferred back to the capital. However, because northern Shaanxi was the hardest hit area and Emperor Chongzhen wanted to plot the Hetao Plain, he sent him here.

There is no proof for what you say, but there is a seal to prove it. After Hong Chengchou checked it, he was very surprised. Although he didn't want to have factory guards around him, he couldn't disobey the holy order. After frowning slightly, he immediately said: "I have something to do, and I am preparing to rush to the capital eight hundred miles away. If so, I will have to trouble Lu Baihu!"

"What's the matter?" Although Lu Ruipeng was promoted and worked as a servant in the Dongchang for a period of time, his original temperament remained unchanged and he asked directly without being arrogant.

Hong Chengchou said with a serious face: "The thieves from northern Shaanxi suddenly gathered and crossed the river from Fugu County to Jin. Although I pursued them in time, I was unable to catch up. I only killed and wounded some prisoners, and many others had already passed. The river has gone."

After he finished speaking, he immediately went to write the memorial. This matter was delayed for a while because of the angel's matter, but now it can no longer be delayed and needs to be reported to the court immediately.

After a while, he finished writing the memorial, sealed it with fire paint and handed it to Lu Ruipeng. If Dongchang Fanzi is willing to do this hard job, it's up to you: "Due to the limitations of my duties, I cannot cross the river to pursue. However, someone has been sent to inform the Jin side at that time, but the thieves are quite powerful, and the court still needs to Coordinate and let Jin land prepare early!"

Unexpectedly, Lu Ruipeng did not take over. Instead, he waved his hand and said: "Zhongcheng will handle the matter of the memorial on his own, and I will not interfere. However, as Zhongcheng just said, I have already reported it to the emperor."

Hong Chengchou was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and suddenly remembered something that had been mentioned in the Di newspaper, which was about the Tianjin-level spies in Jinyi. Could it be... Could it be that factory guards all have this magical ability?

This thing is just like the legendary thing about gods and monsters, very unreliable. Hong Chengchou originally saw it and let it go, but he didn't believe it in his heart. But now Lu Ruipeng was speaking seriously in front of him. If it’s fake, you will definitely be held accountable afterwards, so is it true?

Hong Chengchou finally arranged for someone to do the urgent matter at Eight Hundred Miles. After he finished his instructions, Lu Ruipeng, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said: "The emperor has a decree. Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yansui, while doing a good job in the defense of Yansui, can send troops into Jin to pursue the bandits. The bandits must be annihilated as soon as possible. If not, drive the stray thieves out of the pass."

After finishing speaking, Lu Ruipeng saw that Hong Chengchou was a little dazed, so he added: "The emperor's will will be sent by an angel soon. But the opportunity is fleeting, so please take the first action!"

"..." Hong Chengchou was a little dazed. How could this sound like it was true?

Two more updates are due.