Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 100 The Emperor's Plan

As for the iron arrow with a triangular arrow, it is not a big problem.They rushed to work overnight, and it was not a problem to build more than a dozen.

After sending off the military craftsman, Ye Chen thought for a while, considering that after going south to Jianghuai, the bandits from Tianyi would easily injure his guards and even himself during the process of taking him away, so he sent someone to Bai Yikun Hetian of the Imperial Army Hospital Ming sent a message, asking them to choose a doctor with excellent medical skills and horse riding skills from the Imperial Army Hospital, and go with him tomorrow.

After arranging these life-related matters, Yu Daoxiang called Zhou Jie, the leader of the Cao Gang, and asked him to eat at home.

Zhou Jie was eating at the same table with his saintess, and he was very excited. Although he was a little uncertain about the real relationship between his saintess and Ye Chen, he could see that Yu Daoxiang attached great importance to Ye Chen.

So, before Ye Chen could say his begging words, Zhou Jie cupped his fists, looked at Yu Daoxiang with great respect, and said, "Master! For the sake of... our lady, the villain will understand Do your best for the Lord, and ask the Lord to give you clear instructions."

Ye Chen knew that Yu Daoxiang must have a high status in his power, at least equivalent to the status of Guo Wuwei and Si Luoyi in Taipingjiao and Taiyi.As for Zhou Jie's title of "Miss", he naturally wouldn't take it seriously.

"Don't worry, Lord Zhou. Now that the imperial court is facing some difficulties, this transportation of grain does require a large number of sailors and ships, which requires the help of your gang. Of course, the imperial court will definitely not let your gang pay for nothing. There will be no less, this is what Gang Leader Zhou can rest assured. In addition, I have already suggested that His Royal Highness King Wei ask the emperor to grant an official status to your gang. I think this matter is only good for your gang, and there is no harm .It’s just that if the noble gang accepts this decree, it will no longer be the official movement of the people. If you fail to complete the mission entrusted by the emperor, you will be rewarded for meritorious service, but if there is one, the court will also punish you!” Ye Chen pointed out. Said.

Zhou Jie was stunned when he heard the words, and the strange look on his face disappeared for a moment. Seeing that Yu Daoxiang didn't say anything, he didn't say a word, pretending to be listening attentively.

Seeing this, Ye Chen slowly said: "As far as I know, the factions of the Gui Gang are scattered in the Jinshui, Bianhe, Caihe, and Guangji four canals, gathering [-] to [-] people, and they all make their living by shipping. The decree is that if your gang can help the imperial court to complete the grain transportation, you can issue an official order to your gang and formally establish your gang's operation of Bianhe shipping. Help to do it. Of course, the appropriate tax money still has to be handed over to the three ministers of the court."

Zhou Jie was stunned when he heard it, and then he heard the meaning of the words. He was surprised and happy at the same time. What Ye Chen said was not the goal that the Holy Church entrusted to him these years. The purpose was to plan for many years in the Holy Church. When major events are launched, they can exert their strength at critical moments.Unexpectedly, the most important thing that has been worked hard for many years without much success is now easily achieved with the help of Ye Chen in a daze.

In addition, with this officially recognized identity, it will definitely be inconvenient for the local government to exploit the Cao Gang, and the Cao Gang will ship escorts and recruit thugs, so there is no need to cover up for fear of arousing the suspicion of the government.

It is conceivable that once this identity is established, although there is no immediate benefit, it will definitely generate huge benefits in the long run.We must know that as long as a monopoly is formed in any industry, the huge profits will be unimaginable.As for the tax money paid, it is nothing compared to the benefits and benefits.

Ye Chen didn't know what kind of organizational power Yu Daoxiang was behind, but only from the fact that a big gang like the Cao Gang was only one of his subordinates, he could see its huge power.This gave him a better understanding of Yu Daoxiang's power, but he also felt a little more jealous.As for this faction becoming an enemy of the Great Song Dynasty, he really hadn't thought about it, or he thought it was impossible, so for the completion of this important grain transportation, he recommended the Cao Gang to the imperial court without any taboo.

In addition, in Ye Chen's view, such a huge organization as the Cao Gang manages the food and drink of tens of thousands of people, and behind these tens of thousands, tens of thousands, even nearly a hundred thousand old and weak women and children, all rely on them for their livelihoods. Even if Zhou Jie, the leader of the gang, agrees because of Yu Daoxiang's face, if he does not offer tangible benefits, even if Zhou Jie is willing to go all out for the court, the boatmen under him may not do their best.

You must know that everyone is an independent individual. Most of the time, they will only consider issues from their own perspective and have their own interests.Therefore, if there is no tangible benefit, how can we let them maximize their subjective initiative.

In order to transport the food, Ye Chen did his best?That's why he suggested that King Wei speak to the emperor and give the Cao Gang an official status.In any case, this is also a good thing for the imperial court. Not to mention the increase in a large number of taxes, it can also be regarded as strengthening the power of the imperial court and making the imperial court further control over water transportation.

But Ye Chen didn't know that Zhao Kuangyin was once moved to kill him by his words this time.

At the same time, in the Chongzheng Palace, after hearing Zhao Dezhao's proposal, Zhao Kuangyin narrowed his eyes slightly, sneered in his heart, and took a deep look at the energetic eldest son who was presiding over such a major event for the first time.After confirming that his son should not know the forces behind the Cao Gang, he began to doubt Ye Chen who had given advice to Zhao Dezhao.

Zhao Kuangyin has secretly sent a large number of people to investigate the mysterious forces over the years, and has made some progress to some extent.He already knew the confidential information that the Cao Gang belonged to the peripheral forces of that mysterious force a few years ago.The reason why the Cao Gang was not mobilized was naturally because they didn't want to startle the snake.

"Ye Chen should have nothing to do with that force, at most it is being used, or that force is like the Taiyi and the Taiping Sect, and has plots against Ye Chen, a master disciple." After some reasoning and thinking, Zhao Kuangyin thought There are already results.

"Hmph! The Cao Gang wants to become an official, naturally in order to blatantly expand its power, but in this way, the Cao Gang has become an institution under the imperial court. If I want to find a chance to deal with this Cao Gang, I will naturally not worry about scaring the snake. At the critical moment, he will follow the clues and catch them all." Zhao Kuangyin was planning endlessly.

Hearing what Ye Chen said, Zhou Jie was really surprised and happy, and asked about the situation carefully, Ye Chen answered them one by one, and said with a smile: "Guangzhu Zhou will probably receive the official official document from the court tomorrow. I would like to congratulate Lord Zhou first. From now on, we can be regarded as colleagues. Well... I believe that the water transport business to and from Kaifeng will be prosperous by your gang, and create a new record for the community, the people, and yourself. A lot of achievements. In addition, in my opinion, with the official status of the Gui Gang, there is no need to worry about being replaced due to rise and fall, because as long as the Song Dynasty is there, the Cao Gang will be there."

Next, Ye Chen explained the tasks assigned by the court to the Cao Gang in detail, and Zhou Jie listened carefully and wrote them down one by one.

In the end, Ye Chen urged again: "This time, Gang Leader Zhou will choose a suitable ship and send capable people to transport the grain. Whether it is a ship or a sailor, Lord Zhou will go back tonight and start selecting preparations. Time is running out. Chief Zhou must not delay, now that Chief Zhou is an official, if he messes up, he will be punished, and I will be helpless at that time."

Zhou Jie's heart trembled when he heard the words, and only then did he realize that having the official status of the Song Dynasty and being recognized by the court of the Song Dynasty would still bring some troubles.But as long as the important matter of grain transportation is done well this time, the emperor of the Song Dynasty will not touch himself if he thinks about it.

Zhou Jie knew in his heart that at this point, no matter it was for the sake of the church, to please the saint, or for his own safety, he had to do his best to help this mysterious but young Xiangfu Bo.

After Zhou Jie left, Yu Daoxiang stretched her waist, and showed Ye Chen an extremely alluring gesture. Seeing Ye Chen staring at her, there was a shy gesture on her face, but her beautiful eyes It was the charming white glance at Ye Chen, which made Ye Chen's heart beat a little faster, and even couldn't help secretly swallowing his saliva.

"Ye Lang! You are going south tomorrow, do you want to be a concubine to sleep tonight!" Yu Daoxiang said softly, like a well-behaved and gentle concubine, how could Ye Chen meet in Yongle border city? , the attitude of a witch who kills without blinking an eye.

Ye Chen looked at Yu Daoxiang's icy skin and skin, which was so beautiful and pleasant, like a petite and exquisite incense fan pendant. Although he had seen a lot these days, he still couldn't help but see it.

She is really a beautiful woman who can never get tired of seeing her again and again, and she is extremely charming. She is just a meal, but she can't really eat it.

Ye Chen looked at Yu Daoxiang, originally wanting to consult something, but in the end he hesitated to speak. When Yu Daoxiang seemed a little lost and said that he was a little tired, he glanced at Ye Chen resentfully, and after returning to the room to rest, Ye Chen failed to raise the question in his heart.

It's not that Ye Chen doesn't know that Yu Daoxiang is watching his every move, word and deed all the time, and has plans for himself.But he asked himself that no matter what the people behind Yu Daoxiang or the forces behind him wanted to do to him, Yu Daoxiang would never hurt him in a short time.

Moreover, these days, although Yu Daoxiang would often tease him with flirtatious skills when there were only two of them alone, but Yu Daoxiang wanted to get closer to him and gain his favor. It can still be seen.

After a while, Li Junhao asked to see him, and Ye Chen had someone take him directly to the study.

Li Junhao has led more than 200 members of the Southern Gang in recent days, and according to the two ways of making money given by Ye Chen, he finally gained a firm foothold in Kaifeng Mansion.Needless to say, providing lime, gypsum, and masks to the Imperial Army Hospital is an exclusive business, and it is guaranteed to make a profit without losing money. Moreover, Bai Yikun and Tian Ming, the two vice presidents of the Imperial Army Hospital, heard that they were introduced by Ye Chen, and deliberately increased the price. [-]%.

(End of this chapter)