Chapter 153 Nanjing Nanjing

After Juren Zhou left, Li Meng began to think about the people he was familiar with, but there were no ones who had a relationship with the Six Ministry of Nanjing. But after thinking about it, he finally found that after leaving Eunuch Liu, there were no ones who could have a relationship with Nanjing after leaving Eunuch Liu, let alone the Six Ministry of Nanjing.

The reason for leaving Shandong and moving to Jingxiang was just Zhou Juren’s analysis that day, and even with that analysis, no one would understand why he left. Li Meng could not say that in a few years, all parts of the Ming Dynasty would be battlefields, and Jiaozhou Camp must have a stable and secure base so that he can survive. If you say this reason, you will only be considered a mental illness.

In the end, I really thought of a person who had some relationship with Nanjing. Zhanggui Zheng from the Bamin Business Company once said that he had to live in Nanjing for several months a year. Nanjing was also one of the richest places in the world. It was also the center of the Ming Dynasty in the south. The Zheng family also had business there that needed to be managed there.

Now that business has grown, it is inevitable to deal with officials. I believe that the Zheng family and the Nanjing officialdom also have this or that. Perhaps they can use this line to build relationships, but this is just Li Meng's wishful thinking. If the specific situation is concerned, the other party will also discuss in detail.

Fortunately, it was all in Shandong, and it was approaching the end of the year when the bill was settled, Li Meng simply sent a courier to Jiningzhou to invite Manager Zheng, saying that there was something important to discuss.

Compared with the business partners who met a few months ago, the two sides had business dealings and brought a large amount of money to both sides every time the business brought them to the business partners. The fear of being trembling when they first met was gone. Both sides were smiling and very polite.

Manager Zheng naturally knew that the other party was so anxious to invite him over, and he definitely didn't just want to invite him to dinner alone. As for the business, it was already on track, and there was no big deal, so he wouldn't call him over.

Sure enough, after the banquet was held, Li Meng dispersed his left and right, leaving only two people in the room. After both sides toasted each other, Manager Zheng asked with a chuckle:

"This time I came to Jiaozhou, Lord Li must have something to call me. I am very close to my business dealings. If you have any needs, please tell me straight to the point!"

Li Meng drank a sip of cheers and drank wine, and said this without any polite controversy. Although he had to handle this, he was really embarrassed. He could not tell others that he knew the future history. However, now Jiaozhou controls Shandong salt industry, and the fatty oil flows. If he gives up so stupidly, people will think that he is crazy.

However, after hesitating, Li Meng still spoke:

"Shopkeeper Zheng, I wonder what it has to do with you in Nanjing?"

Manager Zheng was stunned. He might not have thought that the other party would raise such a problem. He hesitated and said:

"Five years ago, I was still a pirate who was seeking life at sea. Naturally, there was no friendship with the big guys in Nanjing. But our Bamin Commercial Bank had some way in Nanjing. When Longtou was promoted to the sea defense guerrillas, Longtou sent someone to Nanjing City with silver to engage in activities. He knew several officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel. No matter how bad it is, the Bamin Commercial Bank had many relationships with the wealthy merchants in Nanzhili, and they could always hand over the words."

Manager Zheng’s words were quite realistic and very attentive. This was also the monthly transaction income of thousands or tens of thousands of taels of silver between the two parties, and they tried their best to make the relationship well.

"Li wanted to move to Jingxiang, so he wanted to ask someone to engage in activities in the Nanjing Ministry of War. I would like to ask Manager Zheng to help!"

After hearing this, Manager Zheng smiled and nodded. He was about to speak but was stunned. He almost couldn't hold the cup in his hand. Knowing the content of this sentence, it was really shocking. He spoke for a long time later:

"Mr. Li, you are in Jiaozhou City, why should you leave? Leaving alone? It would be better to find an official position in Zhili, North and South, but it would be better than the rich and powerful place in this place!"

Manager Zheng spoke a little confusedly, obviously frightened by Li Meng's words. Both sides were quiet for a while, and Li Meng said again:

"Of course, I have to take these soldiers from behind and leave alone, so that's not a melon."

Both sides laughed, and Shopkeeper Zheng thought about it, but his eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at Li Meng eagerly and said:

"Mr. Li, I'm talking too straightforward. If you ask, how should I deal with this salt farm after you leave?"

Even if it is not included in other salt fields in Shandong, the salt field in the Lingshanwei area alone has an input of at least 100,000 taels per year, which is simply a treasure pot. Li Meng obviously had a long time ago about this problem, and hesitated, so he answered:

"If I really go to Jingxiang, I will naturally not be able to take care of it. Li Meng took 40% of it in the first three years, and then the salt farm will be completely handed over to others!"

After saying this, the eyes of Manager Zheng could no longer be described as fanaticism. It was like a fire. Now the main salt production in the salt fields in Lingshan and Jimo welcomed the Zheng family's fleet. There were these two salt production areas, and the Zheng family could rely on the fleet and pirates to maintain it. There was no more suitable person to take over than itself.

"Mr. Li, now the officials in the yamen all recognize money. We spend a lot of money, and even pretend to be grandchildren. When we were the leader in the capital and Nanjing, we didn't hear my brothers say it!"

At present, Manager Zheng is trying hard to simply put the matter of transfer and transfer. There is always a big advantage to make. Li Meng also understands the other party's meaning and smiles helplessly. If Liu Fu comes to the capital, there are always some ways to find the major matter of transfer and transfer.

But now I can only find a way that I am not sure about, but for Li Meng, I always have to try it, and the consequences of not trying it are even more dangerous.

Li Meng took the initiative to pick up the wine glass, went to touch Manager Zheng opposite, and said solemnly:

"Then please ask the shopkeeper to help me. It's easy to talk about the money, but Mr. Li still has some money."

The expression of the shopkeeper Zheng was already smiling. Who would have thought that this time he came to Jiaozhou, he would have such a big advantage to make money. Lianlian agreed and said:

"Sir, please rest assured. It's better to hurry up. Otherwise, I'll go to Nanjing in the second month of the first lunar month and arrange it for the adults."

As soon as he said that, Manager Zheng felt a little regretful and wondered if he was too anxious. Unexpectedly, Li Meng nodded with a smile and said:

"Well, at the latest in February of next year, Li will definitely have a trip to Nanjing."

"Nanjing Qinhuai is famous for its beauty and fortune. It has money and money. There is a paradise. At that time, I will be here and I will definitely enjoy it!"

Manager Zheng showed an expression that men understood, and said with a smile. Li Meng didn't say anything, but raised his glass and touched it again. This time, Manager Zheng stood up respectfully and raised his glass with both hands, saying:

"Before you go, please ask the adults to arrange a quick horse report. When you go back this time, you will contact the person in charge of the clan and handle it for the adults."

There was a large amount of gold and silver investment, so Manager Zheng was very active in doing things. After dinner, he agreed on some details with Li Meng. The next morning, he hurried back to Jining. The activities in the Six Ministry of Nanjing were not enough to be discussed, and he had to arrange them in advance.

Although Manager Zheng didn't say anything on the surface, he thought that this person had a problem with his mind. Although the Zheng family's fleet dominates the sea surface of Asia, Zheng Zhilong attaches great importance to Fujian because this is the territory of his hometown, and that is the foundation. Li Meng started his family in Jiaozhou and made his fortune in Jiaozhou, but he wanted to go to Jingxiang. He was really crazy.

The plan to move to Jingxiang land was not yet communicated with the people below. On the third day of sending away shopkeeper Zheng, that is, in mid-October, Li Meng received a document order from Liu Qingsong from Denglai, requiring the Jiaozhou camp to set off immediately and Xiajin from Dongchang Prefecture to wipe out the rebels.

Receiving this sudden order scared Li Meng. When the Jurchen Tartars entered the capital, the Shandong troops were mobilized to the border between Shandong and Northern Zhili, he did not receive any orders. Seeing that it was peaceful everywhere, he instead transferred himself to fight.

Moreover, according to the military information and the report, except for some local messes in Shandong, the army of the King of Chuang and the Tartars did not enter Shandong, where the thieves came.

Of course, Li Meng did not understand the so-called inside story, but this was also the painstaking efforts of the governor and the generals. Because during the chaos, Shandong soldiers were mobilized to defend and ready to fight at any time. However, because of human care, Li Meng's Jiaozhou Camp was not mobilized.

However, there are many generals and officials at all levels in Shandong. There are always people who are dissatisfied with such partiality. Why can Jiaozhou Camp enjoy peace there? The morale of the lower army is unstable and it is difficult to do above. In fact, Jiaozhou Camp also needs to fight some battles, and these battles cannot be too hard to fight, so as not to offend Eunuch Liu.

Li Meng would never let go of this kind of opportunity to train troops. Jiaozhou camp sent out a thousand soldiers to join Ma Gang 900 Yanding stationed in Qingzhou Prefecture and headed to Xiajin County, Dongchang Prefecture.

The name of rebel is terrifying, but in addition to the large forces that shake the world like Li Zicheng, the King of Rebellion and Zhang Xianzhong, the Eight Kings, there are also some pitiful gangs.
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