Chapter 1105 Paralyzing Superiors

Zhang Pucheng heard Chen Zhongsheng's question in a somewhat unkind tone. He could not figure out what the other party was thinking at the moment, so he could only say vaguely: "The Haihan Merchant Group's fleet is quite large, and they are willing to help the people of Fushan County and transport a lot of food."

As a relief, if they want to settle down there for a long time, they must build a port and wharf on the seaside. The other party has informed the official about this in advance, so it will be no big deal."

Chen Zhongsheng said: "A few days ago, news came from Weihaiwei that a large number of sea ships were passing through. It should be their fleet, right?"

Zhang Pucheng responded: "It is the Haihan Fleet. Feng Qianhu from Qishan Qianhu Institute has personally gone to Zhifu Island to see it. There are no violations."

Chen Zhongsheng felt a little relieved after hearing this, and continued to ask: "Could it be that these people came from the south thousands of miles away just to bring food to the people of Dengzhou and to eliminate the bandits who were ravaging the place?"

Zhang Pucheng said: "My lord, I will allow you to explain the details slowly."

Haihan has accumulated many years of practical experience in the south on how to deal with officials at all levels in the Ming Dynasty. After buying off county-level officials, how can he make them explain to higher-level authorities, put Haihan's image in a positive light, and put Haihan in a positive light?

Han's various methods are packaged into normal trade transactions, and there are special routines available. Since a lot of financial resources have been spent to bring Zhang Pucheng and Feng Fei into his own camp, they naturally have to make full use of their positions and slow down their superiors.

Slowly launch a publicity offensive. When the company was handed over to Wanmeng, Haihan also specially provided reference materials to Zhang Pucheng, hoping that he would have a few good words for Haihan after arriving in Dengzhou.

Zhang Pucheng naturally understands this. He has already taken advantage of Haihan. Even if it is for his own benefit, he must try to get his superiors to accept the existence of Haihan people. Moreover, Haihan has considered it so carefully that he even specially printed it.

"Reference material", which made Zhang Pucheng feel more favorable towards him. After all, he had never met such a sensible and sensible partner before.

According to Zhang Pucheng, the Haihan Merchant Group is a group of patriotic and kind-hearted southern maritime merchants. They hope to rescue homeless refugees in the Dengzhou area and provide job opportunities by establishing maritime trade lines.

In order to allow these refugees to support themselves again and gradually get rid of their dependence on official assistance. Of course, in order to ensure that these rescue methods can be implemented, the Haihan Merchant Group has also organized its own militia-like armed forces to deal with gangs like Wanjiajun

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"Work-for-relief? This is a good idea! It's just that the Haihan business group needs to transport supplies from thousands of miles away. If they want to rescue a state or a prefecture, the transportation capacity will not be able to keep up, right?" Chen Zhongsheng heard this.

After Zhang Pucheng's introduction, I felt that although the Haihan business group had good intentions in doing good, the practical difficulties they faced were huge, and I couldn't help but worry about the feasibility of this matter.

Zhang Pucheng continued to explain: "The Haihan Merchant Group has many sailing ships, and two fleets per month travel between Zhifu Bay and Zhoushan Island, Zhejiang. After being recruited by them, some people will accept their arrangements and settle in the south. According to the following

As far as I know, the Haihan Merchant Group has carefully calculated the transportation capacity, so there won’t be any problems.”

Chen Zhongsheng didn't know the extent of Haihan's operations in Zhifu Bay. The information he knew was almost all reports from various coastal health stations, which was far less detailed than what Zhang Pucheng said. Although Haihan had already operated a huge business in the south,

situation, but it is not well-known in North China. There are only a few glass ornaments from Haihan in the homes of some dignitaries. Even if they have heard of the name Haihan, they often only think that it is a certain trading house in the south.

The workshop could never imagine the extent of influence this force had on the southeastern coast.

The explanation given by Zhang Pucheng sounded very reasonable to Chen Zhongsheng's ears. These southerners did not save people in vain. The purpose of recruiting people was also obvious, which was to use these nearly free labor forces to build buildings for them in Zhifu Bay.

A port that can be used for a long time. As long as they can provide jobs for the local people, Chen Zhongsheng does not mind these southerners opening a port and building a port in Zhifu Bay. Of course, if he knows that there are dozens of Haihan sailing ships docked in Zhifu Bay

They are all military ships, and there are thousands of armed personnel stationed locally, so the idea will probably be completely different.

Chen Zhongsheng continued to ask: "In about three months, the sea surface of Zhifu Bay will freeze. What will the Haihan business group plan then?"

Zhang Pucheng said: "My subordinates have also asked about this matter. They plan to build enough houses and heating facilities before winter comes, stock up on food and grass needed for the winter, and will not terminate assistance to the local people due to seasonal reasons."

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"That's great!" Chen Zhongsheng twirled his beard and praised: "Since these businessmen have the intention to do good, let's give them more conveniences. If they want to reclaim the unclaimed land near Zhifu Bay, try our best to make it possible for them!"

Zhang Pucheng thought that what the Haihan people wanted to do was probably not his turn, so it would be great if they could take the initiative to inform the Fushan County Government. Not to mention the vacant land without an owner, even if it had an owner, it would be occupied by the Haihan people.

Who dares to stroke the tiger's beard? A gang like the Wanjiajun, a gang that gave even the government a headache, was almost uprooted by the Haihans. How could anyone else in the local area have the confidence to go against the Haihans?

However, the Haihan people are at least reasonable, willing to maintain communication channels, and willing to give some practical benefits to those in power in the government. They are much easier to deal with than Wan Jiajun, who only does evil. From Zhang Pucheng's perspective, he is definitely more

I am happy to choose Haihan as my partner. It saves worry and trouble and makes money. It is simply impeccable.

Zhang Pucheng said: "Xiaguan has issued a notice in Fushan County, allowing the Haihan business group to recruit people to work for them in the county. In just a few days, nearly a thousand people have been rescued. There were originally many refugees living outside the county.

It has gradually dispersed in the past few days, and many people have gone to join the Haihan Merchant Group. Presumably, Fushan County will be able to solve the people's livelihood problems before winter comes this year."

Chen Zhongsheng said: "Sir Zhang has quelled the chaos and captured the bandits, and has also solved the livelihood of the people in the county. I will definitely report to the Secretary of Political Envoy to express his merits and ask for a reward for Mr. Zhang!"

Zhang Pucheng waited for a long time, and finally came to the topic. He immediately responded and said, "This is all because the prefect has led well and strategized. The lower officials are just cooperating with your arrangements and acting according to the plan. I really don't dare to take credit."

The two men sang in harmony, and at this juncture no one took the initiative to mention the Haihan people who contributed the most to this matter. This can be regarded as a tacit understanding between officials.

Chen Zhongsheng saw that Zhang Pucheng was so enlightened and immediately admired his awareness of being an official. He nodded with satisfaction and said: "The bandit leader Wan Meng still has a reward on his head. If I remember correctly, he should have silver whether he lives or lives."

One hundred taels, go and collect the silver reward for the Haihan Merchant Group later!"

Zhang Pucheng nodded in agreement, thinking that the Haihan people were rich and generous, so they didn't care about this little money. Even if they gave it back to them, they would probably be rejected. The money would probably end up in his own pocket. He came to log in this time.

The prefecture has two main tasks. One is to show merit for itself. This goal has been basically achieved. The other task is to try to get the Dengzhou government to acquiesce in Haihan's existence in Fushan County. Judging from Chen Zhongsheng's current reaction, this

The two tasks can be considered basically completed.

Things went so smoothly, and Zhang Pucheng was in a good mood. After bidding farewell to the prefect's Yamen, Zhang Pucheng decided to reward himself with a good meal first. He then rewarded his entourage with a few taels of silver and asked them to help themselves to the food. Anyway, the money was collected.

The wanted bounty and the money falling from the sky, Zhang Pucheng didn't feel bad about using it.

Zhang Pucheng took only one person with him and went straight to the most upscale restaurant in the city, "Shenxianju". The harvest in Fushan County failed every year, and there were hungry people outside the county. There were no restaurants or restaurants in the county for a long time. He

Although this county magistrate is not likely to starve to death, the food he can usually eat is very monotonous, almost all consisting of whole grains, and there is not much oil and water in his stomach. Even if his weight is not deliberately controlled, it shows a downward trend year by year. For Zhang Pucheng,

He said that it was a rare opportunity to come to Dengzhou City, so naturally he had to try to eat some delicious food to replenish his energy. Moreover, the prefect's Yamen just received a sum of money, so he no longer had to feel distressed while eating like before.

Zhang Pucheng went up to the second floor. After sitting down, he ordered seven or eight of the restaurant's signature dishes without any ceremony, and ordered a bottle of wine, planning to feast here. However, before the dishes were all served, someone greeted him:

"A rare visitor! Isn't this Mr. Zhang from Fushan County?"

Zhang Pucheng looked up and saw that he knew the person coming. This person was a reinforcement general transferred from Yanzhou by Shandong Dusi during the Denglai Rebellion. His name was Shangguanye. When he first came to Dengzhou, his military position was in the garrison. Later, he served in the attack on Denglai.

He achieved meritorious service in the battle in Zhoucheng. After the war, he was promoted to a staff general and led his troops to station in Dengzhou. Zhang Pucheng knew him because Shangguanye once led his troops to Fushan County to collect military rations.

The scraping was so severe that Zhang Pucheng, the local official, is still frightened to this day.

As the saying goes, thieves are like a comb, soldiers are like a grate, and officers are like a haircut. This officer led his troops to the local area to collect food. His methods were much better than bandits like Wanjiajun who only robbed superficial wealth. At that time, Shangguan Ye was in

Several villages in Fushan County were destroyed and refused to cooperate, which frightened the wealthy locals who had not bowed to the rebels and bandits and fled into the county. Zhang Pucheng also went to Shangguanye to plead for mercy, hoping that he would

He was able to make his subordinates restrain themselves, but he was ridiculed by Shangguan Ye as a "poor county magistrate" and ignored his request at all.

Zhang Pucheng had no way to make accurate statistics on how much money Shangguanye's troops had stolen from Fushan County, but what he could confirm was that the damage they caused to Fushan County was far greater than that of Kong Youde's rebels in Dengzhou City.

Shangguanye's men took away the food rations that more than a dozen villages depended on, and directly killed more than 30 people. However, because of his status as an officer and soldier, Zhang Pucheng was unable to bring them to justice, and even went to

Complaints above have no effect.

Although Zhang Pucheng had nothing to do against Shangguan Ye and was unable to pursue the crimes he committed afterwards, he still kept this hatred in his heart. He remembered this annoying face very clearly. The moment he saw it, he recalled the unpleasant memories.

He didn't have any good impressions of this person and didn't want to talk to him at all. It was just out of official etiquette that he put down his chopsticks, cupped his hands in annoyance and said, "Sir Shangguan, you're polite!"

But Shangguanye didn't seem to notice his expression. He walked over and pulled out a chair and sat down: "Master Zhang, you are always kind? Are you here for business in Dengzhou City?"

Zhang Pucheng said "hmm" very coldly, almost writing the word "go away" on his face. But the other party didn't seem to be that understanding. Faced with this attitude, he actually had no intention of leaving on his own and continued.

He talked to him and said: "I heard that Fushan County is so poor that it is difficult to open the door, but Mr. Zhang's appearance does not seem to be poverty-stricken! Could it be that Mr. Zhang has picked up silver that fell from the sky?"

Zhang Pucheng thought that money had indeed fallen from the sky, but it's a pity that you can't even touch this source of wealth. He snorted and said, "I paid for a meal out from my own pocket. Do I need to report it to Mr. Shangguan?"

Shangguanye chuckled and said: "Of course there is no problem with eating, but I am afraid that Mr. Zhang's money has some unfair origins!"

"What do you mean by that!" Zhang Pucheng was unexpectedly told something central, and he was inevitably a little nervous. He immediately denied it, even raising his voice twice.

Shangguanye said: "I heard that Mr. Zhang came to Dengzhou with the leader of the bandits of the Wanjia army to ask for rewards. I wonder which deity helped Mr. Zhang capture such an important criminal?"

When Zhang Pucheng heard the other party take the initiative to mention this matter, he felt something bad in his heart, and did not immediately answer his question. Logically speaking, what the Haihan people did in Fushan County would not spread to Dengzhou so quickly, but Shangguanye's words were strange.

, as if he knew something inside.

Seeing that Zhang Pucheng remained silent, Shangguanye continued to talk to himself: "I have also read the notification about Dengzhou sent from Weihaiwei and Qishan a few days ago. Just now you met Mr. Chen at the prefect's Yamen.

At that time, I asked your entourage outside about the general situation in Fushan County, and I already know it. Mr. Zhang, I'm afraid you don't know the origin of this Haihan people, right? This group of southern giants

Xiao, you dare to cooperate with them!"

Zhang Pucheng was startled when he heard the last sentence and quickly retorted: "What southern giant! They are just a group of businessmen. Don't deliberately scaremonger and frame good people!"

Zhang Pucheng had benefited from Haihan and had filed a record in front of the prefect. If there was a problem with the origin of Haihan, he would be implicated. Of course, he did not believe Shangguanye's statement from the bottom of his heart. If this group of people really

Thieves, they are rich and powerful and have nowhere to go. How could they be so kind and come all the way to Dengzhou, Shandong to rescue refugees? Compared with the Haihan people, this Shangguanye is more like a bandit who robbed homes and homes.
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