Anti-Qing: I'm actually an honest person

Chapter 62

Not only Wei Xiaobao is coming, but the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce is also coming, it's really raining all night.

Since Zhejiang merchants are coming, it is impossible for Liu Dapao to leave them in Chaozhou city like he did to Fujian merchants and Cantonese merchants, because without even thinking about it, there will definitely be countless elders of Liu Xun in the delegation this time folks.

Those big businessmen are not stupid, and they will definitely pull them into the car to Chaozhou to play emotional cards with themselves, and will share a considerable part of the benefits with them. This is also a kind of unspoken political rule. It is the same in ancient and modern times. .

And since Liu Dapao has taken Liu Xun's skin, he must not neglect the elders in his hometown, otherwise, some people will gossip, which will affect his official reputation, and it is not in line with the values ​​​​of this era.

But the problem is, Liu Dapao doesn't know Liu Xun's hometown elders at all!

At this moment, Liu Dapao was suddenly very glad that he had been raised as the Han Army's inlaid yellow flag, because according to the regulations, at least Liu Xun's parents must move to the capital, and they even had to enter the palace from time to time to serve the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager. Other nobles of Aixinjueluo in the palace.

Otherwise, when Liu Xun's parents come, I'm afraid I will reveal my secrets immediately.

After thinking about it, Liu Dapao asked Wu Shuntian, "I look very similar to Liu Xun, right?"

"Like, at least eight or nine points are similar. Even if there is a slight discrepancy, everyone in the world knows that you have been caught by the blood coagulation god before. Although it is cured, it is normal if there is a slight change in appearance. People who are not very familiar, such as parents and brothers, etc., don't talk deeply, you probably won't find the problem, I'm afraid it's..."

"What are you afraid of?"

"I'm afraid that Madam's relatives will also come. If you say that in case, if your uncle or father-in-law and mother-in-law come with you, what reason do you have for not letting others see Madam?"

When Liu Dapao heard this, he was naturally the first and the second big, and he lost his mind for a while.

"Master thinks, what should I do?"

"The most urgent task at the moment is to first confirm whether there is any wife's natal family who came to visit relatives along the way among the Zhejiang merchants who came to Chaozhou this time. Secondly, who is this Liu Xun's family, and whether they are particularly familiar with Liu Xun. Yes, you might as well take your wife out to hide for a while, let me stop you first, and find out the situation."

"That can't keep hiding."

"Isn't this Wei Dutong coming soon? After I figure out the situation of these Zhejiang merchants, especially your family, I guess Wei Dutong should come too. He is an imperial envoy, so you naturally have to surround him." It is completely reasonable for Wei Dutong to neglect his fellow villagers because of this, and you can even introduce Wei Dutong to them, they must be happy, since there are outsiders at this banquet, naturally So we can only talk about business affairs, as long as we try to talk about personal affairs as little as possible, your problem will be fine."

"The key is to let them leave as soon as possible. It is best to let them leave together with this Weidu. The sea trade business in Chaozhou must find a way to kick out these Zhejiang merchants. Otherwise, if they live in Chaozhou, you will have to come and go every now and then. There will be folks coming over, and after long-term contact, sooner or later there will be times when we can’t hide it.”

"As for Madam, if by any chance, the Madam's relatives really come, then I can only think of a way, either let Madam fake death to escape, or let... let these real relatives really die. "

Liu Dapao couldn't help frowning again when he heard the words.

"Not to mention Madam, how easy is it to exclude Zhejiang merchants from this Chaozhou sea trade business? It is not so easy to avoid suspicion. Silk and cotton cloth have always been the largest proportion of this sea trade business. , the big head of silk weaving is in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The land of Zhejiang has always attached importance to commerce. It is known as "equal emphasis on agriculture and business". Everyone must get a share of the sea trade, and now I am a Zhejiang native who is the manager of Chaozhou, but I want to kick out the Zhejiang merchants, is this possible?"

Wu Shuntian thought for a while and said: "My lord, you also said that most of the silk weaving cotton yarn is in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Besides Zhejiang, isn't there another Jiangsu? Although you are from Zhejiang, isn't Wei Dutong?" Are you from Yangzhou, Jiangsu?"

"I expect that when he comes to be the imperial envoy this time, those big and small cloth merchants in Yangzhou and Suzhou will definitely take the opportunity to cling to the relationship. When Wei Dutong comes, Su merchants will follow. This Weidu Tong is a celebrity in front of the emperor, and he is not a poor official.

At that time, you will not be able to fight against him, and let him use his power for personal gain to help these Jiangsu businessmen kick out the Zhejiang merchants. Helping these merchants in Jiangsu to swallow the entire silk weaving and cotton yarn of Haimao in one gulp, the merchants in Jiangsu must give him generous gifts.

And since you have given Wei Dutong face in this matter, then during the negotiation, even if he reciprocates, he will definitely treat you with a little bit of shame. Spending a penny of your own money to win over and corrupt this Wei Dutong, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? "

"Um……"

Hearing this, Liu Dapao couldn't help but his mind started to run rapidly.

Wu Shuntian didn't know Wei Xiaobao's real identity, but the suggestion he gave seemed to be really feasible. He and Wei Xiaobao could act according to his plan. To Wei Xiaobao, this was completely public and private. The matter of two toilets not only helped my junior brother, but also allowed him to collect money from Jiangsu businessmen.

In this way, if he needs to blame Wei Xiaobao for something, he can be more confident. For the sake of money, it can also make Wei Xiaobao more cooperative with him, and thus relatively more control over the negotiations that will follow. The right to speak.

perfect.

"Okay, then do as you said, I'll find an excuse to go on a business trip, um..."

"Why don't you go to Dahao Island to stay for two days? The current policy is to relocate the residents of Dahao Island back to Chenghai County. The relocation of tens of thousands of people is complicated. You let Qiu Hui Make some arrangements on Dahao Island, and if there are some emergencies, you will have a reason to go to Dahao Island."

Liu Dapao shook his head when he heard the words: "Dahao Island... is still too close after all, besides, such a complete drama is too meaningless and a waste of time."

"Then, where else can you go?"

"Actually... I have had an idea for a long time. Before formally negotiating with the Dutch, I want to go to Macau-Macau and use the foreign to control the foreign."

(End of this chapter)