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Compradors refer to Chinese businessmen who helped the West conduct bilateral trade with China in the modern history of China.Compradors are a special class of brokers who have dual identities as employees of foreign firms and independent businessmen: compradors who are employees of foreign firms are protected by foreign forces and are not subject to Chinese laws; compradors who are independent businessmen can represent Foreign firms buy and sell goods in the Mainland or come forward to rent houses and purchase real estate.

Li Hongzhang joined forces with the Green Gang, the French, and the Foreign Gun Team to solve the problem of British warships in a thunderous manner. But for him, this is not over yet. He quickly solved a group of comprador officials represented by Yang Fang. .

As far as Yang Fang is concerned, he can also be said to be the No. 1 comprador in modern Chinese history.He worked as a clerk in a silk shop in Ningbo in his early years, and then went to a missionary school to learn English. He wandered to Shanghai due to gambling debts, and worked in foreign firms, becoming a comprador, and profiting from it (it’s true that current events make people, and all kinds of cats and dogs can get out. ) From 1853 to the present, in ten years, this person relied on running errands for foreigners, and became a millionaire. .During the Second Opium War, he even reported the intention of the British and French coalition forces learned from foreign businessmen to the Qing court, and acted as a tool for foreign invaders to force the Qing court to compromise and surrender. Some people called it "traitor No. .1856."

Li Hongzhang's solution to Yang Fang is very simple.First, in his official position, he went to the Military Aircraft Office and dismissed his title of Salt Patrol Envoy; second, he privately signaled to the Green Gang, and while the British were busy with the workers' strike, they sent people to break into his home overnight and robbed him of his hidden treasures. Yinyuan at home came with a threatening warning; third, transferred his confidant Ding Richang to replace Yang Fang's position.

These three actions completely cut off all chances of Yang Fang's comeback, which shows how tough Li Hongzhang's methods are.

As far as Ding Richang is concerned, his background is much stronger than Yang Fang. When Li Hongzhang recommended this person in Shangzuo, Zai Chun asked officials from the Ministry of Officials how he would evaluate him, and he was even more surprised.

Ding Richang, courtesy name Chijing, officially became a scholar in 1854. In less than ten years, he successively served as a Confucian teacher in Qiongzhou Prefecture, Guangdong, magistrate of Wan'an and Luling counties in Jiangxi, and Su Song Taidao.From this series of titles, it can be seen how smooth and capable this person's official career was.

Li Hongzhang said in his letter of recommendation that although Ding Richang was impatient, he was loyal to the emperor and patriotic, with extraordinary abilities, he was quite reasonable, good at dealing with foreigners, and had unique insights into Westernization, so he was the most capable of taking on great responsibilities.It is also because of his eagerness for public affairs and righteousness, he has a green forest atmosphere, and is most suitable for water transportation.

Zaichun knew that Li Hongzhang knew people and used them well, so he also knew the elegant meaning after hearing the strings, and gave him the post of patrol salt envoy in Huaihe River and Huaihe River, and let him also be in charge of the governor of water transportation and the major grain and salt projects in the south of the Yangtze River.

The supervisory censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was called the patrolling salt censor when he was ordered to inspect the salt affairs. There were three people in the country, one each from Lianghuai, Liangzhe, Changlu, and Hedong. Only those who have Jane in the heart of the emperor can hold the position. In Dream of Red Mansions, Lin Daiyu's father Lin Ruhai held this position.

As soon as this decree came out, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were shocked, because everyone couldn't help but have such a thought in their minds, who is Ding Richang?Which mountain is it from?

With the pacification of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Li Hongzhang's memorials on water transportation were continuously reported to the court, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were relieved, and their eyes were fixed on the big vacancy in the south of the Yangtze River.As the saying goes, the magistrate in three years, one hundred thousand snowflakes in silver, not to mention the salt envoys who deal with salt merchants?After three years, 50 yuan is the gray income and the bottom line.

"Starting to play Your Majesty, Ding Richang was not born as a Jinshi and has no qualifications. How can he serve as the Lianghuai Salt Envoy?"

During the early court today, the right deputy capital censor raised objections to this matter.The right deputy capital censor is the third grade, only under the left and right censors.

As soon as the right deputy Du Yushi mentioned this sentence, he immediately expressed the aspirations of many people.With so many people envious of this position, what is going on with Ding Richang?

However, compared to those lower-ranking officials, the four major military ministers (Prince Gong is guarding the capital, not Chengde.) couldn't help but think the same word in their hearts. "idiot..."

Although the censor has the function of picking up all the officials, anyone can mention this matter, but it is really hard to say that it is the turn of the inspector's office. It is not out of duty, but the way of being an official.The highest officer in the Inspectorate is the left and right Zhengdu Yushi.Dong Yuanchun, the original censor of Zuodu, offended Zai Chun, and was dispatched to Gansu to eat yellow sand. Now the emperor Jiao Youying is in charge. Who doesn't know that Jiao Youying is a natural imperial party. No wonder Jiao Youying would oppose Zai Chun's will. .

After talking about the censor of the left capital, let’s talk about the censor of the right capital.Since the Yongzheng period in 1726, an unwritten rule has been promulgated that anyone who is awarded the title of minister of the Ministry of War by the governor-general is also the title of censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.If the title of Shangshu is not added, the title of the right servant of the Ministry of War and the right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate will be added.In fact, the right deputy capital censor is also an unlucky guy. He was originally the right censor, but later Zeng Guofan rose up after he put down the Taiping army, and was named Minister of the Ministry of War. , This squeezed him down, and he lost a rank, becoming a vice.

However, he was unlucky and unlucky, and his eyesight was not good enough.Run away from Jiao Youying and let’s not talk about it. You must know that Ding Ruchang was recommended by Li Hongzhang, and Li Hongzhang is also Zeng Guofan’s apprentice. Can you still have a good life?

Sure enough, right after he raised this objection, the eyes of Zeng Guofan and Jiao Youying "swished".Who are Zeng Guofan and Jiao Youying?As soon as the aura was released, the lethality increased exponentially, and immediately, the right deputy capital censor felt his legs go limp.

"I don't agree with the words of the deputy capital censor, that is, the person proposed by Governor Li must have his own uniqueness. Moreover, the water transportation was facilitated by Governor Li and has made great contributions to the court. If you refute it, you will be afraid of the meritorious officials. Heart."

He was talking about Guiliang, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.Gui Liang knew that Zeng Guofan came forward directly because of his nepotism, so he was happy to sell him.Gui Liang is the minister of military aircraft, and his words also represent the military aircraft department.After hearing what he said, everyone remembered that Ding Richang's appointment was also approved by the Military Aircraft Department.The Ministry of War and the Military Aircraft Department worked together. Obviously, no one will get involved in this matter again.

Therefore, Ding Richang's appointment was successfully issued.

However, Zai Chun obviously didn't stop there. Seeing this situation, he continued to say: "I plan to add Li Hongzhang the title of Admiral of Liangjiang, what do you think?"

The admiral is a high-ranking official from the first rank, and his full name is the admiral, the chief military officer.Responsible for the command of a province's land or waterway officers and soldiers.Admirals are usually the highest officials in charge of green camps in various provinces in the Qing Dynasty, and are of the same rank as governors.The only difference between it and the governor is that the admiral can be called the governor because he is also a minister.

Zai Chun's proposal is probably to remove Zeng Guofan's governor of Liangjiang and make him a full-time minister of the Ministry of War. At the same time, strengthening Li Hongzhang's power will allow him to carry out foreign affairs without restraint.

To put it bluntly, this change of rights was an alternation within the Hunan Army, and no outsiders were involved.Although it was very important, the officials saw that Zeng Guofan was meaningless, so they passed Ding Richang's appointment faster.