Chapter 432 The trip to Jiangning
The situation in Jiangning is very different from that in the north. Xu Shaozhen, the commander of the new army stationed here, was promoted by former senior Li Xingrui, and was not in line with Zhang Renjun. Furthermore, the literacy rate of officers and soldiers in the Ninth Town was very high, and the reading style in the army was popular. The warning bell turned around and Ge Mingjun and other reading materials were almost at the point of public preaching.
There are various private military academies such as gymnastics schools and sports schools in Nanjing. The trainees are easily recruited to the Ninth Town because of their certain military literacy. However, most of these students tend to learn the Thai model, oppose the monarchy, sympathize with the Ge Ming Party and even the Ge Ming Party themselves, and have a large number of officers and soldiers.
From Xu Xiqi assassinating Enming to the Anqing Uprising, many of the officers of the Ninth Town were brought in. The court has also changed from being used to being used to prevent the Ninth Town. Now that the country is insufficient, the capital issued an order to recalculate the military pay of the new army in the southern provinces, reduce the pay of the new army and increase the pay of the old army. In the final analysis, it is because there are a group of Ge Ming parties in the southern new army.
But local governments, if the soldiers are dissatisfied with the new army, they may cause trouble. Zhang Renjun only has a small team around him, and his strength is limited. If he wants to prevent the ninth town, he can only use Zhang Yuan. Not only will the guns and cannons begin to give priority to the equipment of the old army, but even the military pay is paid in full, and the new army will pay less. If the old army owes the old army, it proves that the new army's arrears are even more serious.
Zhang Renjun sighed, "I have no choice. Liangjiang vassal treasury has always been the official money agency of Yishanyuan. It suddenly went bankrupt and the ministry was out of reach, so the military expenses were affected. Several foreign contracts could not be delayed, so we could only handle the foreigners first. Fortunately, Liangjiang is the source of money. After a few months, we can always find the agency of the official money agency to solve the problem. What I am concerned about is that if the market in Songjiang cannot be saved, Liangjiang's business will be greatly affected and the business will go bankrupt, and there will be no salary to raise the source of money. At that time, the situation will be unimaginable."
Zhang Yuan disagreed, "I don't think it's important to build the army. Those businessmen are cunning people. They just cry and are poor when they have nothing to do. They will never hear them say that they have money. In fact, just let them save themselves. How many money is used and they will be entrusted, and anyone who refuses to pay will be arrested and shot. Once they have money, they will definitely have money. In my opinion, the farmer is really the farmer. I read ancient books and say that it emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce. This is correct. Thinking about the amount of gold and silver, it is useless, but the food is still real. If you don't eat it, you will starve to death. There is no grain in the rice warehouse, and it is useless to have money. Those who serve in the army cannot go hungry to fight."
Zhang Renjun shook his head, "Shaoxuan, you are not reading this book, I have nothing to say to you, don't interrupt." He said to Zhao Guanhou again: "The matter in Songjiang is definitely not a trivial matter. If you touch your whole body if you don't pay attention, you will be in chaos. Unfortunately, the court did not pay any money at this time..."
Zhao Guanhou smiled and said, "It's useless to say this now. As ministers, we can only do our duty, but we must obey our orders for doing our best. As for where things will come, it is not what we can expect. If we are willing but powerless, we will do nothing. Is the market in Jiangning okay?"
"It can be maintained at the moment, but it is hard to say anything else. You also know that Yishanyuan and Yuanfengrun involve various industries in the southeast. When it falls, it pulls its ears and cheeks, who can protect itself? Even your Shandong will be affected more or less. Therefore, if you open Zhengyuan Bank, you must stabilize Songjiang. The entire southeast is a patient, Songjiang is the source of the disease, and it will not be controlled. This disease is not curable. So, you are in Songjiang just by caring.
Let go and let your subordinates submit any official business. You don’t need to experience it yourself. I have no reason to not approve your hands. As for someone to hinder your elbow, just say, I will assign a name to Yan Gan and never tolerate it. Just like that Liu Yanji, I have submitted a memorial to the court. Liangjiang will definitely not welcome this person. After coming, I will also return. As for Liu Yanbei, I will help you with this person. If I don’t participate in his military service, I will write my name upside down."
At this time, the local governors and governors had the authority to fight against the imperial edicts, and even took the notice from the imperial court's Ministry of Personnel. If they were not in line with the governors, they might not be able to take office. Zhang Renjun's words were not without mercy.
After the main talks, Zhao Guanhou stood up and said goodbye. Zhang Renjun said, "Since you are here in Jiangning, don't go back first. No matter how busy you are, you must stay in Jiangning for a day or two and take your bride to enjoy it. Just keep the fee required in the account of the Governor's Office of Liangjiang."
After leaving the government office, I arrived at the inn. It was not far from Confucius Temple, and it was a professional service platform dedicated to receiving officials from Jiangning to handle official affairs. The inn was very spacious, and the shop owner carefully arranged the room, arranged the furniture and furnishings were all very elegant, which was in line with the identity of a governor. However, Chen Lenghe's face was not very good-looking. After sitting down, he solemnly said to Zhao Guanhou: "You wear this outfit... I don't like it. I still like to see you wearing a suit and a top hat."
"That's easy. When I went back to Songjiang, I took off my clothes." Zhao Guanhou said as he took off his robe and jacket and changed into the robe and jacket he brought with him. Chen Lenghe was not like other women in the family, and had no sense of serving him in dressing. He was even more arrogant than Yu Qing's. He had to do it himself and said while changing:
"For this official, if you give this ceremony, you will always wear public uniforms when you come to the yamen to do business, otherwise no one will be good-looking. Look at Zhang Renjun, he can live in a Western-style house, but if you ask him to take off his public uniform and talk about things, what will happen?"
"I'm not saying that. I mean, I don't like you as an official of the Dajin. This court has rotted from the root and has no hope! Listen, officials only think about themselves and not the people. That Zhang Yuan actually wants to stabilize the market by killing people and leave the things that stabilize the market to them, which will only mess things up. People like them do not have the ability to build a good country, nor can they save the people from water and fire."
"That's why we have to work hard. If they are all so capable, we can enjoy life." Zhao Guanhou was not upset and pulled her to sit down.
"Zhang Shaoxuan is my old subordinate. Actually, it's not my direct control, but he has fought with my subordinates. He is not very good and stupid. Don't be as knowledgeable as such people. Zhang Renjun has a good character, otherwise he will not be the governor of Liangjiang. It's just that if you want him to save the market, he must do it. He is willing to take the guards and take out a guarantee and help us borrow foreign debts. It's already the best thing for you to change someone, and you may not be able to have such face. Don't be angry, I'll take you to Jiangning for two days, and then we'll go back to Songjiang."
"Okay, I don't like you dress like you just now, as if you have become an old man." Chen Lenghe also knew that there was nothing wrong with her temper. If she met someone with a bad temper, she would have to call her. Besides, the bank was in front of her. At this time, she would become stupid and would not say more.
Zhao Guanhou thought, "We will go to Confucius Temple first at noon, and then go to Qinhuai River at night."
"Qinhuai River?" Chen Lenghe's beautiful eyes glared, "What are you doing there?"
"Drink flower wine." Zhao Guanhou looked as if he was a natural person. "What can you do if you don't drink flower wine? You have a broad vision in Albion. But I bet you must have never been to the Qinhuai River to drink flower wine. I don't know the legendary situation of enjoying the flowers and fragrance on the lake."
Chen Lenghe was overjoyed, "Yes, I always wanted to come to Nanjing to see the Qinhuai River, but my father scolded me, saying that it was a girl and she could not come to such a place. Unfortunately, I didn't bring a camera."
"The camera is easy to deal with. I asked Gao Sheng to buy one now."
But Chen Lenghe hesitated a little, "Will there be trouble? Like Pinxianglou that time, if you don't come to save me... I don't know what will happen."
Zhao Guanhou held her shoulder and kissed her on the face, "With me here, you don't have to be afraid of anything. I'll ask Gao Sheng to buy a set of men's clothes. After you change it, Bao Zhun is a handsome and handsome man. Bao Zhun will be more liked by girls by then."
"I'm more fond of girls than you." Chen Lenghe remembered the cross-dressing of playing the old man in her civilized drama, and even the scene of a few Thai girls on the boat who really thought they were men and secretly sent a secret message. It was very interesting and lay in Zhao Guanhou's ear to talk about that, but then he remembered David Li again.
It must be considered his first love. Although it is short-lived, his memory is very deep, especially his thoughts and speeches are in line with his ideals. He once believed that it was the spouse God chose for him.
But now compared to her, she felt that she was not like this. The man in front of her was much better than David Li. Especially as David Li, he would not sell himself casually. He felt soft and closed his eyes. He let Zhao Guanhou hug him tightly and keep warm.
Gao Sheng bought a brand new Ningzi Gongsao robe, with a sky-blue jacket on the outside, a melon-skin hat on the outside, a pair of tea crystal glasses on the outside, and a Si Ke walking stick. It is indeed very cool to dress up. Chen Lenghe is a sky-foot and has never been wrapped around, so she doesn't have to wear cloth shoes. After she got dressed up, she turned around twice in front of the mirror, pulled Zhao Guanhou to compare, and said proudly: "It looks better than you!"
"That's natural. Of course, my wife looks better than me. Good. Let's go out and go to Confucius Temple."
But before they set off, two invitations were delivered to the inn. Two posts, one was given by Zhang Renjun, the governor of Liangjiang, and the other was given by Zhang Yuan, which was not easy to refuse. Chen Lenghe's good mood disappeared again, and she threw her hat hatefully.
"Really, it won't stop even if you come out. There is no end to such social engagements!"
"There is no way, this is the officialdom. People are carrying people in flower sedan chairs, and Lao Zhang gives face. It is difficult for us to keep people from thousands of miles away. You can change your clothes back and let's go together. Fortunately, this is a family dinner, and you don't have to wear official clothes, and you don't have to see my clothes being awkward."
"If you don't go, he didn't invite me. Just go by yourself. I have nothing to talk to with those officials."
Zhao Guanhou smiled and said, "When you are in a bank, you must have social interactions with high-ranking officials. Why are you afraid?"
"Who is afraid? I just want...these feudal officials pay the most attention to the regulations and regulations. They will definitely use concubines to receive me...I also know that marrying you is a young man, but...but... it's not comfortable."
Zhao Guanhou had to pull her and compensate her for her care. Chen Lenghe also thought that if her women's bank wanted to open up the scene, the female family members of these noble families would be a fortress that they had to conquer. They took the lead in depositing money in order to spread their reputation and make the entire bank. She nodded, "Okay, I'll go with you, and I'll see if Zhang Renjun is a good or a bad official."
Zhang Renjun and Zhang Yuan had an appointment, one was to entertain lunch and the other was to invite Zhao Guanhou for dinner. When they arrived at the Governor's Office in Liangjiang, it was after twelve o'clock in the afternoon and the banquet was ready. The place where the banquet was held was in the garden behind the Governor's Office.
Zhang Renjun's main wife is in his hometown, and here is his very favored concubine. He has great means to deal with the scene. He held Chen Lenghe's hand and couldn't help but compliment her, and then invited her to the back hall.
Zhang Renjun sat down opposite Zhao Guanhou, and did not need servants to carry wine in pots, but they only poured wine and dishes by themselves. After drinking a few glasses of wine, they talked about their respective situations. Zhang Renjun said: "Guanhou, the sound of your shot in Shandong was quite loud, and it was simply earth-shaking. If the imperial court hadn't caught the stock market crash this time, you would have been unable to end the market and you wouldn't have really brought your troops to advise."
"I dare not take your words, I dare not take any advice from you. At most I will tie myself to the capital and ask the Queen Mother and the Regent to make a decision. Even if the matter in Songjiang can be properly handled this time, my lawsuit will not be over."
"I invite you to have lunch today. That is to say, your lawsuit will definitely be over. The court will never dare to touch you now. There is a copy of the palace gate. You just arrived at me and you can't see it in Songjiang. After you read the copy of the palace gate, you will understand everything."
This palace mail was sent by telegram. Zhao Guanhou took it and saw that the text on it was very simple, but the content was shocking: Regent Jianguo Chengfeng was assassinated by Ge Mingdang!
Ge Mingdang had assassinated five ministers before, but he was assassinated in Tianjin, shooting Enming and Guangdong Generals in other provinces, attacking officials of the Regent level, and assassinating in the capital or the first time. This shows that the capital is no longer safe, and any official from the Jin Dynasty is within the scope of being assassinated, and no one can guarantee that he is safe.
Zhao Guanhou put down the palace gate, raised his chopsticks and picked up a piece of dried silk and put it in his mouth to chew it. After finishing his meal, he asked, "How is the fifth master?"
Judging from his actions, he knew that he had no respect for the biological father of the regent. Zhang Renjun smiled, "Fifth Master is fine. As soon as the fried egg was buried, he was seen by people who came out to urinate anywhere in the evening, and then he called the police. You know the ability of the police. You use things to find people, and you have some means to catch all the riots in one go. Now you are handed over to Su Di for interrogation. No one can say which step the specific review will be. But no matter what, it is a foregone conclusion that Ge Ming Party enters Beijing. This world is going to be in chaos."
He sighed, "When Hong**** was in full swing, although it broke Jiangning, the establishment was called orphan and decayed in the southeast. However, outside Jiangning City, there was Jiangnan Jiangbei Camp, and Xiang Shuai's command camp was set up on Zijin Mountain, with the muzzle facing Jiangning City. The situation was much better than today. There were also assassins in the capital. This was unimaginable when the hair was at its peak. Now, it really happened. If the matter in Songjiang is not handled well, the Southeast Food Source will not be able to provide support within three to five years. I don't know how much it will be paid by then.
Chapter completed!