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Chapter 331 [330] The beginning of colonization

Wang Jinghong's training was implemented soon.

The best way to control people is not to attack the mind.

Often only the simplest cooking methods are needed...

Dong's family in Qingxi County.

Jin Yiwei came in person to pack up the family's belongings and prepare to go to Beijing.

There was a gust of wind and rain in the small Qingxi County;
Before leaving, the news spread throughout the county, and the county lord came in person, but it was not for peace.

Just kidding, Jin Yiwei is here, who dares to provoke him?
Even if Jinyiwei was abolished during Zhu Yuanzhang's time, after Zhu Di came to power, he reused it...

After all, Fengtian Jing is difficult, and he understands everything.

Zhu Di was also afraid that someone would imitate him and come all at once.

That Jinyiwei is the best sharp knife, strangling threats in their infancy.

The county master begged: "Master Qianhu, dare to ask what happened to the Dong family?"

Thousands of households on the horse were too lazy to answer, and the adjutant sneered: "If you shouldn't inquire, don't inquire, and be careful to take you away with you!"

Oh yo yo.

The magistrate was scared to death.

At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the theory of literati's strength of character was extremely prosperous, but it was forgotten in a small place like Qingxi County.

You show your character to Jin Yiwei, and Jin Yiwei can hang your bones on the top of the wall to blow the wind——

True character.

So, amid the cries of Dong's family, the news spread throughout the city.

"Dong's family affairs have happened!"

"I heard that it was Dong Chengfeng who offended the big shots in Quanzhou."

"How did I hear that the family was going to be raided and the ancestors destroyed? It is said that in the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, Dong's tea was still sold in the North..."

"Stop talking nonsense, I know everything about the three generations of the Dong family, and I have never been out of Fujian!"

"Then what's going on? Dong's wife fainted from crying, she won't be insulted by those... or sell official prostitutes, tsk tsk, scare me to death."

A small half-day effort.

The Dong family was emptied, and all the valuables were taken away, leaving only a mansion and a dozen servants at a loss.

Jin Yiwei took several carriages out of the city, and those who saw them avoided.

"Mom, I want Daddy, I want Daddy."

The five-year-old boy was crying and shouting non-stop, holding a girl in his arms.

The lady of the Dong family wiped away her tears, and she had made a plan in her heart. If the insult was really bad, her mother Sanwei would die and stay innocent.

that night.

The carriage entered Quanzhou Fucheng.

The [-]-kilometer journey, coupled with Jin Yiwei's horse, travels extremely fast.

Inside the Siyi Pavilion.

Dong Chengfeng didn't step out of the gate.

Although the experience of the morning made him know that he was safe and sound, he was still cautious and behaved with his tail between his legs.

At noon, the divine envoy and the national teacher Malindi arrived, greeted him, and mentioned the details of the "miracle" again.

Where did Dong Chengfeng get the details?
It's all a word from Mr. Zhou and Miss Si Nuo, telling him to reach the sky in one step.

Seeing that there was nothing to ask, Tiaoyu and the others gave up.

Only Gaza stayed for another hour, and the two had a long talk...

With the banquet last night.

It also tells Gaza to know the tricks of Ming merchants and foreign envoys.

The Ming Dynasty banned the sea, but envoys from various countries came to the court, and they brought goods in private with the tacit consent of turning a blind eye.

Gaza thought that instead of taking advantage of others, it would be better to cooperate with Brother Dong.

Both of them have the support of balance, no matter how much Da Ming banned the sea, he wouldn't dare to hinder the balance, right?
Of course, Gaza has not mentioned business matters for the time being, and now it is just a test.

If it comes to the capital, the Ming Fleet is willing to do business with Malindi, official to official, and justifiable, that would be great.

In the afternoon, no one came.

During this day, Dong Chengfeng gradually relaxed, and began to plan to make a fortune.

His tea business is a hot seller.

In the Song Dynasty, Quanzhou tea was already sold in Champa, Sanfoqi and other places by sea, and it was even sought after by big food merchants.

Now that the sea is banned, only private traffickers export a small amount. If they can be transported by Malindi, they will definitely make a lot of money.

Today, when the national teacher came to look for him, Dong Chengfeng also felt some hints that there was a lot to be done in this matter.

Just when he was fantasizing about the vision of opening a shrine and erecting a square;
A voice came from outside the courtyard: "Master Dong, Mr. Wang Jinghong, the envoy of Xiyang, invites you..."

A rush of footsteps and shouts made his hair stand on end.

In the morning, Mr. Wang was the most gloomy, if Mr. Zheng hadn't interrupted him, it was inevitable that he would attack him.

But now that Wang Jinghong has an invitation, he can't resist.

When he went out, a eunuch's inner servant led a group of guards to welcome him. They were the same people who imprisoned him last night and made fun of him.

Dong Chengfeng couldn't help shivering again;
But I saw several guards showing flattering smiles, they were no longer vicious, and they showed their kindness.

A group of people came to the backyard of the courtyard.

In front of a big house, there are only two tables for a banquet, one table is for Wang Jinghong, and the other table is vacant, which is naturally reserved for him.

Dong Chengfeng bowed first to salute: "Caomin has met Mr. Zhengshi."

Wang Jinghong changed his gloomy look and smiled like a spring breeze: "Since Brother Dong has believed in Balance, he must know that under Balance, everyone is a citizen."

"We should be brothers and sisters!"

"Brother Dong, if you don't mind, just call me Brother Wang."

Dong Chengfeng broke out in a cold sweat as if he was facing a formidable enemy.

Himself... Calling this big man a brother?
What a joke.

"Don't make fun of me, my lord, I..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Wang Jinghong came down and enthusiastically pulled him to the seat: "What a joke, the doctrine of balance is determined by the true God, and everyone must abide by it."

"To tell the truth, Brother Dong, we and the group will also see a miracle, but the details are not convenient to disclose, and you will know about it in the future."

"Tonight's banquet is for the friendship between you and me."

"Come on, drink!"

The rhythm was dominated by Wang Jinghong, and Dong Chengfeng was dizzy and flattered by changing cups and cups.

Stay drunk for three rounds.

Wang Jinghong went straight to the point and said, "Brother Dong, I also know your plan. Like all the merchants in Quanzhou Prefecture, you want to trade by sea."

"And you also know that there is an order to ban the sea today;"

"However, since you are in equilibrium, it is possible to fight for a special case!"

Dong Chengfeng was in a daze after being fed, and he was very excited when he heard this: "My lord, is this true?"

"My lord, it's called Brother Wang! You're going to be heard by the little god, and you don't know how to reprimand me."

"Wang, Brother Wang?!"

"Oh, by the way, all in all, you let go of my brother's promise, you can go to Beijing with us at ease, and great things will happen in the future. Don't forget that brother entertained you today."

Dong Chengfeng was ecstatic and stood up suddenly: "Don't worry, brother, brother is definitely not an ungrateful person."

"Oh, well, let's drink and drink." Wang Jinghong pulled him to sit down again.

Suddenly, the topic changed——

Inexplicably, Dong Chengfeng seemed to feel a sinister attack, and his smile was no longer warm.

Then I heard Wang Jinghong say: "I will go to Beijing in a few days, time is tight..."

"As an older brother, he naturally considers everything for you, otherwise how can he have the manners of an older brother?"

Dong Chengfeng was taken aback: "Brother, what do you mean?"

The smile on Wang Jinghong's face became even weirder, and he started to clap his hands.

Clap, two sounds.

In the shadow of the forest in the distance, the sound of horseshoes stamping on the ground and the wheels of the carriage rolling over the stone road can be heard.

Wang Jinghong took a sip of his wine and pointed over there for him to see.

And the night was dark, Dong Chengfeng squinted his eyes and looked at it for a long time, but he couldn't see it for sure.

Just wait until the convoy gets closer and comes under the firelight.

Only then did he gasp: "Hiss..."

"This, is this Jin Yiwei?"

Jin Yiwei has distinctive features, even if you haven't seen it, you've heard of its vicious name.

Dong Chengfeng faintly sensed that something was wrong, coupled with the weird look on Wang Jinghong's face, it made him frightened again.

Finally, the carriage stopped under the steps of the seats for two people.

The groom turned the rear of the car and turned the door curtain of the car towards the direction of the two of them.

Swah——

The curtain is lifted.

Wang Jinghong laughed loudly and slapped Dong Chengfeng on the back violently: "Hahaha, how are you doing?"

"Brother, is it meaningful enough..."

"Siblings, nephews, and nieces were all picked up in advance by me to reunite with you."

"How about this surprise?"

boom.

Dong Chengfeng's mind went blank.

He saw his wife holding two children in the carriage, trembling with tears on her face.

Although there is no sign of being bound, it seems to have experienced a great horror.

Especially under the background sound of Wang Jinghong's big laughter, the atmosphere of fear was raised to the extreme.

Looking at the rest of the carriages, aren't they all owned by the family?
At this moment, Jin Yiwei Qianhu came forward, and wiped out a stack of Daming banknotes from his sleeve: "This is the proceeds from selling tea houses and tea fields, all settled in precious banknotes."

At this stage, the value of treasure banknotes is relatively stable, and because of its convenience, it circulates in the upper class.

Of course, gold and silver are still the first. The truly rich are not so stupid as to exchange all their treasury for a few scraps of paper.

Wang Jinghong took it, took out a few more from his pocket, and placed them in front of Dong Chengfeng: "The prices in the capital are high, and my brother will add some to you, so that you can buy a house in Beijing and settle down with your siblings and nephew."

"If you don't want to buy a house, it's okay. My brother will arrange it for you at that time. These treasures can be used as the capital for you to restart your business in the future."

Dong Chengfeng trembled violently, his face was pale, he didn't dare to look at his wife and children again, he just turned his head and said: "Brother...Master Wang, I, my ancestral property have been sold? Yes, but I don't have the ancestral tea house, what should I do?" what to do?"

"Hehe, my brother is a servant of the palace, how can I know how to do business?"

"Your brother is the expert."

"It's saying that you want to take the sea trade route, what can you sell to not make a fortune?"

"All in all, you don't need to worry about your brother taking care of you!"

Dong Chengfeng was filled with resentment and powerlessness.

He finally understood what situation he had landed in;
All the way back was cut off, and the lives of his wife and children fell into his hands, so he had no choice but to obey his words.

He suddenly had a deeper understanding of the "cruelty" that Mr. Zhou said that night.

May you be rich and prosperous.

But he also put the butcher's knife on his neck.

He can kill you directly, but he wants you to pay back the gold and silver, the wealth is overwhelming.

Only toyed with applause.

"My lord, this villain will definitely obey my lord's orders, just ask..." Dong Chengfeng knelt down and bowed.

But before he finished speaking, Wang Jinghong snorted, "Huh? What did you call me?"

Dong Chengfeng's back molars were almost shattered, but he still called out: "Brother."

"Hahaha, that's right!"

"Especially in front of the envoys from now on, don't make mistakes!"

"Okay, I won't stop your family reunion, if you have any needs, just tell your brother, these disciples and grandchildren!"

Wang Jinghong stood up and said, "Listen to me. From today on, Brother Dong's order is my order!"

"You have to shout, Master Dong!"

The eunuchs and guards all around said in unison: "Little one, I have seen Mr. Dong!"

"Hahaha." Wang Jinghong didn't stay long and left the table.

Dong Chengfeng looked towards the dark part of the courtyard...

like staring into an abyss;

And as if stared into the abyss.

……

Equilibrium 15 years, June 7.

The noble envoys of the Siyi Pavilion boarded the ship again, and Zheng He's fleet set sail, heading north by sea, heading straight for the capital.

In a few days, Dong Chengfeng's name has faded away.

Blocked by Wang Jinghong due to news;
Only people in Qingxi County claimed that the Dong family was dead, leaving only one ancestral house, and the rest of the property was sold off at a low price.

at the same time.

Yingtian Mansion, the capital of Ming Dynasty.

Outside the Zhengyang Gate, this is already the outer city wall, but the Huanfang City is dense, with many shops and intricate roads.

Zhou Li'an and Xue Nu went hand in hand.

The Great Elder and Cook Mo made servants to follow.

In front of the group of people, there was a young toothman leading the way, introducing the facilities in the city along the way, and then turned around to Yiqingqu alley.

The canal water flows all the way to the Qinhuai River.

This is already the location of Yingtianfu CBD. If it is enlarged to the solar system civilization area, it should belong to the center of the solar system universe.

Of course, the inner city is more prosperous and has a higher level.

However, not to mention buying a house, even if you want to rent a house in the inner city, you must have a household registration in Yingtianfu.

Throughout the hundreds of years of history, the times seem to be reincarnated again and again.

Arriving at a small courtyard, Yaren opened the door: "That's it. The owner is a wealthy businessman from Jiaxing Prefecture. His family has fallen, and he wants to sell the property in the capital..."

"The price is 260 guan."

The small courtyard is only a two-bedroom cottage, equipped with a kitchen, a wood house, and a hut.

The space in front of the yard is small, but there is a garden in the backyard with a wooden gazebo.

The overall environment is not even as good as the small courtyard provided by Dong Chengfeng in Quanzhou.

The house is old.

However, even so, 1200 guan is a sky-high price, that is, [-] taels of silver.

The annual salary of the county magistrate is only 30 taels, and if he does not eat or drink for 30 to [-] years, he can probably buy a small house in the capital, and there is no need to think about those with courtyards.

Common people spend no more than a few taels of silver a year.

One thousand two hundred feet can feed three to five generations.

Zhou Li'an bought a house in Yingtian Mansion, so he wanted to give First Elder and Kukemo a place to stay.

Afterwards, it is time to start time acceleration, and when Zheng He enters Beijing, see Ming's attitude towards equilibrium.

"Just here, Mr. Mo..."

Zhou Li'an ordered.

The Great Elder took out the money to pay the bill, and sold a stack of precious banknotes, all of which were imitated from the present world.

Looking at the technology of later generations with the eyes of Ming people, it is impossible to tell the real from the fake.

On the contrary, the counterfeit banknotes are of high quality and look more intimidating than the real ones.

It's not that Zhou Li'an is reluctant to part with gold and silver...

In order to guarantee the value of the banknotes, Zhu Di prohibited private gold and silver transactions.

Do it secretly, as long as you don't get caught.

A large transaction such as the purchase and sale of houses must be conducted in a formal manner.

And if you want to settle with copper coins, 1000 taels are [-] guan, which must be transported by horse-drawn cart.

Then there is only reluctance and deceit.

Yaren was very excited when he saw the high-roller make a move, but he didn't dare to take the money directly.

The capital is an important place, and the laws are strict.

More than 1000 yuan is going to kill people.

He only took the deposit, and turned around to look for a replacement document from a yamen similar to the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, saying: "Young master, I will prepare the procedures tomorrow, and then I will invite a few people to go to handle the documents, and then pay the money at that time."

"This is the door lock in the house, please hold it."

The matter of buying a house is done.

Tomorrow, the Great Elder and Ku Kemo will do it.

With more than a month of experience in Quanzhou, they have already integrated into the life of this Ming Dynasty.

The next day, the housing documents arrived.

Zhou Li'an didn't waste any more time.

Take Xuenv back to the present world, time accelerates to open——

30 days.

And then,

It has been 15 years of equilibrium, June 8th.

And just tonight.

Palembang, North Africa.

The "Battle of Ceuta" is about to kick off the curtain of gunpowder——

It was the beginning of the European colonial war.

(End of this chapter)