Ji Tang

Chapter 537 Overseas Notes: The Sorrow of the Weak!

Mingzhou, Xie Mansion.

This was Xie Lian's old residence when he was the magistrate of Mao County. After that, it was not sold for unknown reasons, and it has remained here ever since.

Originally, according to Zhao Yanzhi's idea, Ji Song was invited to live in the Governor's Mansion. After the expansion in the past few years, the conditions and environment there were second to none in Mingzhou.

After all, you often receive foreign businessmen, and these people will do this. If you make it shabby, people will doubt your strength.

However, Ji Song refused.

It's not that you're afraid of anything, but that people are living well now. It's not enough trouble to have them move out to make room for you as soon as you come here.

So, I moved in here directly.

The house was not big, with only two courtyards, but it was more than enough to accommodate him and ten soldiers.

As for the guards, they had no choice but to camp nearby.

Perhaps Gu Yanzhi felt he was being neglected, so he sent a few servants and maids, but this time he did not refuse.

If he refuses again, he will probably have random thoughts in his mind.

When he came to Mingzhou, he didn't make any big moves as soon as he arrived. Instead, he went out early and came back late every day, as if he was touring the mountains and rivers.

Ji Song didn't see Gou Xing's visit or the merchants he had met before.

Now no one knows what he means?
But no one dared to act rashly. This master was not easy to fool, so it was better to be careful.

On this day, Ji Song led people to Mingzhou Port.

Mr. Baishan had already gone home, so he only brought Gu Yanzhi and a few soldiers with him.

"Master Marquis, please look, that is Mingzhou Port."

When they came to a low mountain, everyone dismounted and Gu Yanzhi pointed down and said.

His face was full of pride. Although Mingzhou Port was established by Xie Lian, without his support, Xie Lian would not have been able to build it so smoothly.

Therefore, he also has a share of credit in it.

Ji Song looked around and saw a huge cargo distribution center. Various warehouses crowded the seaside, and civilians shouting various slogans transported supplies back and forth.

Thousands of sails compete with each other on the blue waves in the distance, and densely packed ships are moored in the port and enter the berth in an orderly manner.

But what makes Ji Song frown is that there are not many big ships here. Many of them are Datang's own ships. But can such a ship go to sea?
"Whose boats are those?"

Ji Song pointed at a ship in the distance that looked small but was obviously not a sea ship.

Gu Yanzhi was stunned, looked along, and said with a smile: "It should be from the Gao family."

Gao family?

Ji Song shook his head. He had never heard of any wealthy family in Jiangdong, but a ship like this would go out to sea without taking human life seriously!

But what can Ji Song say?
The people who can board the ship are basically his own family members, and they don't take it seriously. What can he do?
Nowadays, it is important to serve the people without mentioning officials, and I have no position!

But he also understands that this is the inevitable stage of primitive accumulation. Not taking risks is like making big profits?

Oh, let’s take a shower and go to bed!

The Tang Dynasty is currently not good at shipping. This has led to the fact that except for the Jiangdong family, other families are waiting.

Because they don't need to earn this little money from human lives, once Ji Qing and the others leave, they will throw a lot of manpower and material resources at the shipyard.

As long as they build a ship, who can compete with them?

As for why not now?
hehe!I really think they are stupid!

According to Ji Song's momentum, no matter how many ships are built, they will all eventually enter the fleet. What does it have to do with them?
It just so happens that these small families who are crazy about getting rich want to risk their lives, which is exactly what they want. After all, the situation at sea is unknown, so they can be regarded as taking the lead in advance.

When the time comes, these people can squeeze out at will, no big deal.

Therefore, during the gap period when no aristocratic family participated or even indulged, the small and medium-sized families in Jiangdong and even the northern coast were desperately trying to make more money.

Because they also know that once those aristocratic families are personally dismissed, they basically have no chance.

If you know the current affairs, you can still save some soup. Otherwise, do you really think that those people are good people?

Gu Yanzhi seemed to have noticed Ji Song's thoughts, and his originally happy mood also dropped.

"Master Marquis, are you saying there is really nothing you can do?"

His eyes were pleading, hoping that Ji Song could show the Jiangdong family a clear path, but he also knew that there was little hope.

But what if?
Ji Song didn't look at him, but just watched the sailors on each ship working hard to control the ship. Although it was hard work, there was no frustration on their faces.

There is hope, hope for the future!

It's fine if you work hard for yourself, but your children shouldn't suffer. They want to study, practice martial arts, and develop their family. Children are their future.

But these require a lot of money, so they have no choice but to work hard!
"Let's take a look first!"

Ji Song said casually and turned around to leave.

I've seen everything I need to see, and now I have to get down to business.

Ji Song was gone, but Gu Yanzhi was in a daze.

Look again?What to see?What catches your eyes?

"Envoy."

The subordinates saw that their envoy was in a daze and shouted quickly.

"Oh? What's wrong?" Only then did Gu Yanzhi wake up!

The subordinate said speechlessly: "Master Hou is gone."

Gu Yanzhi was stunned and looked at Ji Song who had walked away. Thinking of the last words the Marquis said, he suddenly understood.

He looked happy and hurriedly chased after him.

"Master Hou, you mean"

He looked at Ji Song hopefully, as if he was sure of something.

Ji Song smiled and said, "I didn't say anything. Don't think too much. The most important thing is to do the things in front of you first."

Gu Yanzhi's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly to express his understanding.

Let's just say, with Mr. Hou's temperament, how could he let others take advantage of him?
It turns out there is a trick behind it!
This made him feel that most of the pressure on him disappeared instantly. Who knows how he spent this period of time.

There were many Jiangdong families who took refuge with Xiao Yu at first, and they were all wealthy families.

But that doesn't mean that all families have taken refuge in Xiao Yu. There are still many discerning people.

Not to mention other things, Gu and Zhang have many families under their command.

Over the centuries, in-laws, branches, etc., have linked them together.

After they became rich, they did not forget about their little brothers. After eating meat themselves, they had to give their little brothers some soup, right?

Otherwise, who would want to hang out with you?
Therefore, the Jiangdong family was divided into two factions at this time.

One faction is headed by Xiao Yu, and the other faction is them, headed by Xie Lian of Chang'an.

In the past few years, no one has thought about trying their best like others, but they have been stopped by the Zhang and Gu families.

But blocking people's money is like killing their parents. If time goes by, someone will definitely take the risk!
The better thing is that they are basically involved in Ji's southern business and have made a lot of profits. Unlike the other faction, which has no way out, they have no choice but to fight for their lives!
Although the Marquis has not said it clearly now, based on his understanding of the Marquis, he will not treat his own people badly.What's more, the shipyards are all under the control of the Marquis. When Ji Qing and the others come back, the Marquis will have a unique route in his hands.

With this route, what else do they have to worry about?
However, it is better to tell them this matter as early as possible, so that they can reassure themselves and stop thinking about what is and is not all day long.

The news of Ji Song's return to Mingzhou City was soon known to those who were interested. On this day, Gou Xing came to the door of Xie's Mansion again.

He handed over the greeting card and said respectfully: "Wu Xinggou has come to pay homage to the head of the Ji family. Please pass on the message!"

The soldier took the invitation and said expressionlessly: "Wait!"

Ji Song, who had just eaten, was wandering around the yard when Daniel came up and handed over a greeting card!

Ji Song opened it and smiled suddenly when he saw the words on it.

"Go bring him in!"

After saying that, he ignored it and continued to water the flowers and prune branches and leaves. These flowers and plants had not been trimmed for a long time and had long since grown crazy.

Gou's family?Instead of coming to see him as the governor of Ming Dynasty?
And he also calls himself the head of the Ji family?

Do you want to resolve this privately?
After a while, Gou Xing was taken to the yard by Daniel.

Seeing that the Marquis had no intention of paying attention to him, and Daniel stood there silently, Gou Xing started to sweat even more, looking at Daniel with disdain.

Are you so cowardly that you dare to cause trouble for the Marquis?What the hell are you doing without peeing and taking photos of yourself?

So, this stop lasted for an hour.

Even when Ji Song walked past him, he acted as if he didn't see him.

Gou Xing was covered in sweat now and he lowered his head and dared not speak.

He knew that this was a threat to him, but what could he do?
But he can only endure it.

Why was he sent here by Pei?He knew it better than anyone else, but when he came to Mingzhou, he realized who he was facing.

What a good Marquis, this is the most untouchable person among the nobles of the Tang Dynasty, but he is the one who can do it.

Who knows how he felt when he knew that one day he would face Ji Song?
In my heart, I even cursed the people of the aristocratic family. You dare not take action and send me to die?

I, the Gou clan, have taken refuge with you. Is this how you treat us?

I was really blind back then!

But what's the use of regretting now?

I just became more and more determined in my thoughts. Although I, Gou, are weak, I cannot be slaughtered by others. Even if I die, I will tear off a piece of your flesh.

"Pfft!"

Gou Xing knelt down directly on the ground, kowtowed to Ji Song and said, "Please spare Gou's life, and I will let you do whatever you want."

Ji Song was relieved of the things in his hands and turned to look at Gou Xing, the man who Gu Yanzhi had no choice but to do anything about.

"Huh? Where do you start talking about this?"

Ji Song smiled half-heartedly and sat on the chair brought by Daniel, crossed his legs and looked at Gou Xingdao.

"Did he commit something? Corruption? Malfeasance? Or tax evasion?"

gou

Seeing Gou Xing shaking his head, Ji Song seemed to have thought of something and said in disbelief: "It can't be."

He made a beheading motion, and the meaning was clear.

"How is it possible? Even if I give ten of you the courage to do it, do it this way! Stop joking, Lord Marquis."

Of course Gou Xing knew what this action meant. He narrowed his eyes and quickly denied it.

He couldn't care about anything else at the moment, and quickly shook out everything Pei wanted him to do like pouring beans.

It's so scary. Is this what Chang'an Xungui does?
This damn thing always gives people the name of rebellion?
It seems that if you don't give the other party a satisfactory answer today, you won't be able to leave this courtyard.

Ji Song didn't expect that the other party would be so unintimidated and surrender before even doing anything?

That's it?

In fact, it's not that Gou Xing is too cowardly, but that Ji Song's name is too scary.

He may not even know how powerful he is at this time.

The shipyard controls the lifeline of going to sea, and the academy is his heritage. Officials from the two ports, as well as officials from the academy, are all headed by him.

My aunt is the third person in the Tang Dynasty and has many connections with the royal family.

In Chang'an, a place where such a person could hit an honorable person with just one brick, and he usually kept a low profile, he might not be very conspicuous.

But when he got to the place, he was really a towering figure, and not just anyone could offend him.

"Are you saying that Mrs. Pei wants you to slowly corrode Mingzhou officials and then use them to his advantage?"

Ji Song didn't expect that this was what Pei wanted to pay attention to?

I thought they just wanted to place their own people in the officialdom of Mingzhou Port to facilitate their future layout. After all, their tentacles are not that long in the south.

Hundreds of years of separation between the North and the South, coupled with long-term military confrontation and fighting, have long separated people's hearts.

If it weren't for Yang Jianqiang's unification of the north and the south, and if Yang Guang had been in charge of Jiangnan for more than ten years and vigorously promoted Jiangnan officials, the people in the north and the south would be somewhat at ease.

But this also touches on the interests of the northern family. After all, as the victor, it is natural to pick the fruits.

However, both Yang Jian and Yang Guang are supporting Jiangnan officials, which makes many people very dissatisfied.

They don't dare to confront the emperor directly, but they can't deal with your southern family?
Therefore, the Jiangnan aristocratic family has been oppressed by the northern aristocratic family in recent years.

Maybe this is retribution. Back then, the Jiangnan family bullied the Jiangbei-migrated family, and now they are being bullied by the northern gentry!
Therefore, when it was learned that the Gou family had actually taken refuge with the Pei family, it was a hornet's nest.

It's like there's a traitor in the team. Traitors are more hated any time.

Gou Xing also knew that he had no choice but to serve the Pei family wholeheartedly.

Originally, all these things were done well. No matter how powerful Ji Song was, he was still in Chang'an and was beyond his reach.

And with the Pei family and Qi Wang of the fifth surname standing aside, they would not have the time to deal with him.

During this time, he has won over many middle and low-level officials, many of whom came from poor families. When they heard the promise from the aristocratic family, they fell into his arms without much hesitation.

It was going well according to his script, but who the hell knew that the real protagonist came directly to Jiangnan?
It would be okay if it was done privately, and Mrs. Pei would have a way to deal with it.

The bad thing is that they came here under the guise of deposing the ambassador, and this will cost them their lives.

When he found out that the current Hao Jiehou had arrived, all the officials he had won over had dissociated themselves from him overnight, and even sold him out in front of Gu Yanzhi.

Mrs. Pei even had no scruples in wanting to use him as a scapegoat to eliminate Ji Song's anger.

"Get up!"

Gou Xing looked up at Ji Song in surprise after hearing this. Could he just let him go like this?

Ji Song pouted, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Gou Xing.

"Have a look. If you don't have any objections, just follow the instructions above and write a memorandum to His Majesty. I think you should know how to do it."

Gou Xing looked at the paper tremblingly. When he saw the content on it, his face instantly turned pale.
(End of this chapter)