Honglouchun

Confucianism has never thought of enriching the people, but only pursues to be the herdsman of the emperor and comfort the people.

It will not be allowed to use weapons rashly during the period of peace and prosperity.

The battle between civil and military is a battle of fundamental interests, and they will never relax a bit.

So the imperial court is unreliable, even if Jia Qiang's family is like this, he is still the Minister of Internal Affairs.

Since the officials can't count on it, it is necessary to change a group of people to go up and develop.

Who else is more suitable to go abroad than a greedy, bold and extremely profit-seeking businessman?

In fact, if you think about it, you know, when you look at those countries in the West, when they invaded and colonized other countries, when did they not let merchants go first?

So tonight, Jia Qiang is going to persuade these people to go out!

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Chapter 721 I'm Not Interested In Money...

The Slender West Lake in winter is beautiful, but it is cold and humid.

Daiyu was not feeling well, so she didn't want to get off the boat to catch the cold.

But for the salt merchants in such a wealthy country, this is obviously not a problem.

In a short period of time, several glass screens were found to block the four sides of a small Diaoyutai.

The gap was covered with silk as thin as a cicada's wing, and the lights were so transparent that it didn't block the line of sight at all...

Because the Diaoyutai is not spacious, we found a complete set of tables and chairs carved with pear blossom nanmu and carved with the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. They are small and exquisite, and carpets made of Western velvet cover the floor.

A silver frost charcoal was burned in a Shouxian tripod from the Tang Dynasty, and a jade frame was placed on it, and a Zijin pool about one foot square was placed. The fresh milk that had been removed from the fishy smell was placed in the pool, and a white jade bottle was placed in the middle of the milk. Fragrant sweet-scented osmanthus sake...

When Jia Qiang arrived, she saw Qi Taizhong leading an old man and two middle-aged men to stand up to greet her.

Now there are only four of the eight major salt merchants, but they are much stronger than before.

After seeing the ceremony, Jia Qiang and the four of them entered the Diaoyutai. Seeing the furnishings in the pavilion, he smiled lightly and said, "I have heard that the rich and powerful families in the south treat the dignitaries in the capital as native officials. Seeing them now, it's not too much." bias."

Except for Mrs. Qi, the other three had also met Jia Qiang.

But at this time and at that time, when she was in Yangzhou, Jia Qiang only had the title of "a good minister of the emperor", plus she was a relative of the Yanyuan Yamen, and she acted in this capacity.

Even if everyone gave him three points of favor, it was only for the sake of the Supreme Emperor and Lin Ruhai behind him.

But for him, it is far from being respectful, let alone fearful.

However, just one year later, Jia Qiang broke through such a pattern in the capital, ranking as Marquis Wu, and the official worshiped the commander of the embroidery guard.

In the eyes of Emperor Long'an and the military masters, Jia Qiang never interfered in the government, never placed people in the court, did not make friends with officials, and was a lone minister with little influence.

But in the eyes of outsiders, Jia Qiang is only one step away from being in power.

Now his status is not something they can treat with the original attitude.

Hearing this heartbreaking words, the three of them didn't know what to say for a while.

On the contrary, Qi Taizhong, although the biggest reliance he had accumulated with the Supreme Emperor in commoner for decades is gone, but the old man is very shrewd in his life, knowing that Jia Qiang attaches great importance to overseas, and now the Qi family is his predecessor, and these three families are also Jia Qiang's. The available power that is important, so I won't be too in awe.

He chuckled and said, "Ninghou was joking. When it comes to wealth, there are only a handful of people in the world who can compare with Ninghou."

Jia Qiang waved her hands and said with a smile: "You are always joking, this time the Marquis went south to find some money to return to the capital. Poor jingle..."

The old man of the Chen family was about to say that he was willing to do something for him, but Qi Taizhong said with a smile: "Mr. Ning just threw a million taels of silver into that canal this year, isn't it? Boat Workshop, don’t talk about other odds and ends, let alone throw out 300 million taels a year. How many people in the world can have such a handwriting?”

The Patriarch of the Li family shook his head and smiled: "Although it shouldn't be said in front of the two old masters, but looking at Ninghou's superb methods, I still have to give in."

During the conversation, five people sat down.

Opposite the door was the upper seat, Jia Qiang sat on it after repeated humility, Qi Taizhong and the old lady of the Chen family took the second seat, and the heads of the Li and Peng families took the last seat together.

Qi Taizhong smiled at the Patriarch of the Li family: "Nephew doesn't have to be based on Marquis Ning, how many young people like him are there in this world?"

After complimenting and laughing for a while, the four of them saw Jia Qiang's face gradually showing impatience, so they ended their greetings and got back to business.

Qi Taizhong said to Jia Qiang: "Mr. Ning, the dog Qi Wanhai went to sea. Among the people who went to Johor, besides the Qi family, there were also people from the Chen family, Li family, and Peng family. After they heard about Ninghou's ambition, they also had great expectations for going overseas. Hope, I am also willing to do my part for Ninghou. However, there is one more thing I want to ask you, and I hope Ninghou can tell the truth."

Jia Qiang said: "You always know me better. I don't dare to say anything when I speak, but at least I haven't deceived anyone. Even those enemies in Beijing can only say that I act recklessly and lawlessly. , but no one said that I am a liar. So today we can talk openly and honestly, and we can talk about anything. The things said in the Diaoyutai will not be prayed to the sky, not sacrificed to the earth, let alone The sixth person knows. You just want to ask, it doesn’t matter if you can lay down a piece of land overseas to establish a country.”

As soon as this remark came out, even Qi Taizhong's old face twitched, and said: "Is that feasible or not?"

Jia Qiang smiled and said: "Of course it is possible, but it can't be in Johor, because it is too close to Dayan. Siam, Java, Annan, Luzon, Johor, these places around Dayan, it is best to leave it to Dayan. But these places , in fact, it only occupies less than one hundred percent of the land that can be occupied. As long as you are ambitious enough, the world is much bigger than you think. Now those white-skinned beasts in Western Europe are enclosing land everywhere, and they are almost enclosing Dayan It’s at the door. If you don’t act at this time, after ten or twenty years, even if you want to move again, you will lose the best opportunity.”

Qi Taizhong showed a complicated look in his eyes, and said: "If the old man can be 20 years younger, he will go through everything himself. With the big swallow as the foundation, he will be able to make a career. It's a pity that time is running out... ..."

Jia Qiang looked at him and smiled, "I really want you to live for decades, at least five or eight years. Otherwise, I'm afraid Qi Yun may not be able to control the Qi family after you die. However, no matter what, this Marquis can give the Qi family a guarantee. Even if your sons are put to death, as long as Qi Yun is around, I can keep the Qi family from failing. It should be the share of the Qi family, and no one can do it It has been invaded. This guarantee has little to do with today's affairs."

Qi Taizhong was greatly moved when he heard the words. For a long time, with his sophistication and shrewdness in the city, it was always difficult to find a good solution to the predicament of the sudden sudden death of the Taishang Emperor and the unknown way out for the Qi family.

Once the emperor and the courtiers, he and the Supreme Emperor were common friends, so that the Qi family could feel like a fiefdom in Yangzhou, and after thinking about it, Emperor Long'an would never allow Yangzhou to be named Qi!

At present, Emperor Long'an is still busy with affairs in the capital, the government has not yet been sorted out, and the military power has not been firmly grasped, so the Qi family can still survive.

But after Emperor Long'an came back to his senses, the big fat piece of the Qi family would definitely not be able to escape!

If he hadn't seen this predicament, how could he have let the third son leave his hometown and take many children of the Qi family to wild places overseas?

People are far from home, not to mention that there is still a lot of miasma.

In just one year, more than [-]% of the people brought by the Qi family died of illness...

However, Qi Taizhong thinks it is still worth it, [-]% to [-]% is still [-]% to die, it is better than being slaughtered like cattle and sheep.

However, if Jia Qiang can protect the Qi family, then the Qi family can retain three points of vitality.

Qi Taizhong pondered for a while, and said: "Ninghou, the next generation head of the Qi family must be Qi Yun. Now, he is the only follower of Ninghou. If he can sit firmly as the head of the family, then the Qi family will naturally look forward to Ninghou. If he sits Unstable... Ninghou can save his life and keep a continuous line for my Qi family, and Ninghou can figure out the rest."

The rest are abandoned sons, including the third son, Qi Wanhai, and the Qi family's foundation in Johor.

For Qi Taizhong to be so ruthless and decisive, the three heads of the Chen family, Li family, and Peng family were all shocked.

Jia Qiang smiled and didn't say much.

Really to that point, as it should be.

After the three patriarchs were silent for a moment, the patriarch of the Li family asked Jia Qiang in a deep voice: "Ninghou, the villain only asked each other, is it true that the imperial court can't tolerate us salt merchants, and wants to cleanse us and deprive us of our family wealth?" , and support a new batch of newcomers?"