Number of People

  Chapter 43 A-character scroll chest hides myriad valleys

   The person Feng Ziying wanted to see did not have time to meet guests at this time.

  When Li Sancai learned about the situation of the civil uprising in Linqing early in the morning, Li Sancai had been thinking about how to deal with it.

  The civil uprising is not a matter of water affairs. Even if the Bailian sect bandit joined, it is not his job as governor of water affairs and admiral of military affairs. It is a local matter in Shandong.

  Shandong Dusi can report to the Ministry of War. If he has a concern, he can also mobilize the guards and battalions first after discussing with the chief envoy and the procuratorate. Anyway, it is not his turn to worry about it.

   But he also had to consider another question, that is, what should he do if the third warehouse in the inner city of Linqing is destroyed?

  The hundreds of soldiers in the inner city, Li Sancai, knew the details very well. They were all a bunch of wine bags and rice bags. If the rebels really wanted to attack the city, they might not be able to stop them.

  Even if he is not responsible, he still has to clean up the mess behind him. I don’t know how much money it will cost to rebuild the third warehouse. I’m afraid that the current emperor will be very angry again.

  Thinking of the faces of the people from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry, Li Sancai couldn't help but sneer. I'm afraid that no one from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment can get away with such a big matter.

  Things arose because of the tax bureau’s harsh demands, but the Holy Majesty didn’t care about it. Nine borders, especially Liao’s salary needs, had already forced the Holy Majesty into confusion. Even if it was drinking poison to quench thirst, the Holy Majesty couldn’t care less.

If there is no accident in Linqing, there must be an accident elsewhere. Li Sancai had expected this day long ago, and he can even be sure that even if this matter is suppressed, the Holy Majesty will not abolish the tax supervision, unless Who can solve the problem of the empty treasury of the household department for him.

  Of course, if such a big event happened, there must be a few people who have to be thrown out in place of the dead ghosts. I'm afraid that Ke Dao's gang will be jubilant again.

  The question now is what should I do?

  Pacing back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, he needs to think carefully about the stakes here.

  First of all, he had to pick himself out. If he knew it earlier, he would have left later. Thinking of this, Li Sancai felt a little regretful.

If I stay in Xuzhou for two more days, I can successfully avoid this hot potato, but now that I am in Liaocheng, less than a hundred miles away from Linqing City, if I stand by and watch, I am afraid that those mad dog-like officials will pounce again. Come up and bite endlessly, even if you can get away in the end, I'm afraid it will be bad luck.

  But when he thought of the covetous guy beside him, Li Sancai felt another headache. This guy is also reckless, and has been keeping a close eye on him. If he wants to do anything, I'm afraid this guy will jump out again.

   How to act, but you need to think carefully, and you must not let others take advantage of you.

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  When Feng Ziying arrived at the Shanshan Guild Hall, Wang Shaoquan had already arrived.

  Knowing that Feng Ziying failed to meet Li Sancai, Wang Shaoquan also had a look of disappointment in his eyes.

  Feng Ziying saw it, but didn't care.

  Businessmen’s minds are very simple and straightforward, and investment should focus on returns.

  From what I said last night, to the final confession, it is estimated that this deacon of the Shanshan Grain Gang has some thoughts.

  Wealth has always been seeking in danger. The Shanshan Grain Gang is powerful, but the governor of the Water Transport has changed, and they have not been able to establish the harmonious relationship with Li Sancai in the past.

   Coupled with the fact that the Hui Gang is watching like a tiger, their sense of crisis is even greater.

  Crisis sometimes means opportunity.

   Linqing City had such a big mess, it was in a mess, and the Shanshan Grain Gang suffered heavy losses. How to turn the crisis into an opportunity to earn back depends on whether they are willing to take risks. This is what Feng Ziying said when he finally left.

   It seems that Wang Shaoquan is tempted.

   "Mr. Wang, how is the situation in Linqing City?" Feng Ziying sat down calmly after cupping his hands. A servant had already brought tea, and Zuo Liangyu subconsciously followed Feng Ziying.

Wang Shaoquan nodded: "Mr. Feng's expectation is not bad. The rebels are a mob. It is said that they have been arguing endlessly, and they can't stop arguing about whether to attack the inner city. Well, the Bailian sect bandit advocates attacking and winning the inner city, but others are not willing. , only asked to expel that Eunuch Chang, in fact, as far as I know, that Eunuch Chang has already left the city and fled to Texas."

   "Then what do these rioters want to do? It can't be dragged on like this forever?" Feng Ziying also couldn't understand the thoughts of these rioters, but this is the normal state of these hasty riots.

   Opinions are divided, deadlocked, everyone has their own opinions, and each has its own people. It would be very interesting if Wang Chaozuo could still interfere in it as he taught.

"Well, there seems to be some disagreement among the religious bandits." Wang Shaoquan didn't know why he would follow the topic of the twelve or thirteen-year-old boy in front of him. The whole initiative seemed to be completely in the hands of the other party, which made him very uncomfortable. adapt.

He had already thought of a countermeasure before he came here. If the other party failed to meet Li Sancai, then he could basically give up. Then Feng Tang was just a general soldier who had lost his temper. He wasted hundreds of taels of silver, and the Liang Gang could be regarded as I am sorry for the previous friendship.

   "We found that some religious bandits have quietly left this morning, but most of them are still looting in the city..." Wang Shaoquan's expression was cloudy, "If it's difficult for Mr. Li Cao,..."

   "Mr. Wang, as I said before, I have my own plan for this matter." Feng Ziying looked confident, "Don't be impatient, and there will be news in another hour."

   "Oh? Then I will wait for the good news of your son." Wang Shaoquan smiled disapprovingly. If that Chen Jingxuan can be the master of Cao Bing, then why should he take such painstaking efforts?

  The relationship between water affairs is too wide, Li Sancai and Qiao Yingjia stare at each other like a pair of black-eyed chickens and refuse to give in. If it weren't for this, the Liang Gang could wait until today? Chen Jingxuan didn't even count as the last seat of respectful companionship, so he dared to speak big words, could it be that he was playing tricks on this kid?

  Last night, there were already people here to inquire about a few things, but Chen Jingxuan hummed and didn't dare to say anything, and Qiao Yingjia couldn't even see anyone there.

  Wang Shaoquan didn't know that Feng Ziying came out from Chen Jingxuan and then went to Qiao Yingjia's, and Feng Ziying only told Zuo Liangyu to inform the Shanshan Guild Hall that he went to the general officer of Water Transport.

"What should come will always come, but I still hope that Mr. Wang will keep his promise. If the Liang Gang can help the government deal with this civil disturbance, I think Mr. Li Cao, Qiao Yushi and even Mr. Chen will appreciate it." Feng Ziying also expressed Show a posture of wisdom beads in your hands.

  In fact, he is also uncertain now. The key depends on Chen Jingxuan and Qiao Yingjia. If he can meet Li Sancai, he can be more confident, but now, it is half-way.

  When Chen Jingxuan stepped into the back hall, Qiao Yingjia had already arrived, which made Chen Jingxuan's heart tremble, but also gave him a little more confidence.

   Could it be that Feng Ziying really has some means to convince Qiao Yingjia? If so, it is really an opportunity.

  He had reminded Feng Ziying earlier, but Feng Ziying was noncommittal and did not say so. He just expressed the hope that he could speak up after the discussion, but he hinted that if there is a chance, then the Liang Gang and the Wang Dynasty Zuo he mentioned can be used as internal support.

Chen Jingxuan was dubious about Feng Ziying's words. Although Feng Ziying's words and deeds were no different from that of an eighteen or nineteen-year-old adult man, and his stature was not short, his immature face and pretentious deep accent reminded Chen Jingxuan that this He was a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old.

  He didn't know that Feng Ziying was not yet twelve years old, otherwise he would have felt even more incredible.

  (end of this chapter)