Ming politicians

() Merchants in Jiangning County still have some reputations, such as Jishengke, Susufang, Osmanthus Flowerfang, Lvxiangfang, Yuanpengfang, etc. Some of these time-honored shops are in the business of food, and some are in the business of cakes Yes, some were in tea business, some were in pharmacy, and some were in salt business, all of them were countable shops in Nanshang, not to mention the proprietors, who were well-known and well-known, and had a lot of contact with the government.

However, among the more than 2000 stores, there are only more than a hundred real big ones, and the rest are small shops, relying on poor income to support their families.

It's a pity that the business tax of 1000 taels is borne by these shops that support their families. The real big and rich households do not bear the tax of a tael. Everyone knows why this happens.

In the past few days, almost all the big households and proprietors of wealthy households in Jiangning County have come to the county government for only one purpose. Their shops have either been harassed, stolen, or are the shop assistants. , I was taught a lesson by the rogues and hooligans for no reason, it is already the winter month, and it will be the twelfth lunar month soon, it is the best time of the year, the business is the best, the troublesome things encountered, the shopkeeper reports to the proprietor, can the proprietor not be in a hurry.

So, they came to the county government one after another to find Lu Tianming, Liu Zhongji and others.He even found Su Tiancheng and told him his difficulties.I implore the county government to maintain law and order on one side.

Su Tiancheng received these merchants, saying that the county government must protect the safety of one party, which is an unshirkable responsibility.

A few days passed, and at the end of November, the situation got worse and worse. Some big and rich families also encountered thieves in their homes, and they even left notes.There is a limit on how much money is handed over, otherwise don't think about celebrating the New Year in peace.

The county government also sent out servants, and Liu Zhongji went to the scene to see it in person, but there was no result.

Wan Chenggui is the proprietor of Susufang, and one of the richest households in the South Stable, among the merchants.With a lot of influence, his shop also encountered troubles. What frightened him the most was that thieves came to his house, and he didn't know why the thieves were so powerful.He didn't steal much, but he left a note asking for 100 million taels of silver, otherwise he would not be able to celebrate the New Year peacefully, and the payment will be made later.It turned out to be a rebel army.

Rebels are rogues, if they are targeted by rogues.That would be really troublesome, and Wan Chenggui knew that some wealthy households in Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Shandong were robbed by bandits, their money was robbed, and the lives of their families were hard to keep.

Although he didn't believe that there would be rogues in the majestic South Stable, but these rogues are said to be able to fly over the walls and take the heads of thousands of troops. Who knows if he is being targeted?

Finding the county government for help was the only way. The sergeants of the Jiangning County Inspection Department were majestic. If they got their protection, there would definitely be no problem.

Therefore, Wan Chenggui also went to the county government, and met Mr. Su, the county magistrate. What Mr. Su said was very good, and he was relieved, but three days passed, and the situation did not improve at all. On the contrary, The mansion received another threatening letter, and now Wan Chenggui couldn't sit still.

More than a dozen merchants gathered in Wan Chenggui's mansion, and everyone had to discuss collectively how to deal with these annoying things.

Wan Chenggui cleared his throat and spoke first.

"Everyone, I'm waiting to do business well. I didn't expect to encounter so many things. I just heard everyone's gossip. Wan has always wondered how the rogues would invade Jiangning County. It's impossible. Wan also I went to look for Mr. Su, and Mr. Su made a promise, but these few days have passed, and I can't see the slightest movement. I don't know what's going on with you."

As soon as Wan Chenggui finished speaking, the mansion immediately became bustling. Everyone was chattering and complaining. Although the New Year was approaching, they had met thieves before. It was the New Year, and some thieves took advantage of this time. Some money is understandable, but there has never been a threatening letter, these thieves are too courageous.

Amidst the noise, a merchant spoke.

"I heard that the rogues have fled to Zhejiang, and the imperial court is encircling and suppressing them. These rogues, probably lacking in silver, came from Zhejiang to Nanjing, hoping to raise some military pay."

As soon as this remark came out, the mansion fell silent. Everyone knew about it. The rogue Zhang Xianzhong had already moved from Shanxi to the south. His ultimate goal seemed to be going to Sichuan. Sichuan is a land of fish and rice, and the terrain is dangerous. There, it is not easy for the imperial court to wipe out, but the imperial court's army went all the way to kill these rogue bandits, divided into multiple ways, and two groups have already brought to Zhejiang.

The news was only known to the court officials, but all the people here are rich and wealthy, and they are all the richest people in Jiangning County. Of course, there is a way to get the news.

"Since this is the case, I must find Mr. Su again. Mr. Su is the county magistrate of this county and our parent officer. If something like this happens, we can only find a solution if we find Mr. Su."

Wan Chenggui shook his head. He has been in business for a long time, how could he fail to see Su Tiancheng's attitude, he has already looked for it, if he continues to look for it, it is not that evil, there is not much difference, he also knows the meaning of perfunctory, It's not that I haven't done such a thing myself.

"Boss Wan, you are the biggest merchant in our county, please give me an idea."

Wan Chenggui thought for a while, then spoke slowly.

"Everyone, Wan has an idea. In the past, I went to the magistrate in private and never talked about these things publicly. In this way, even if the government wants to deal with it, it will be done in private, even if it can't be captured. There is nothing to say about thieves who can’t be punished for insulting us, why don’t we write a pleading paper, file a complaint with the county government, and ask the county government to deal with it, I don’t know what everyone thinks.”

The mansion became quiet for a while, and going to the county government to file a complaint was indeed a good solution in the eyes of these people, but wouldn't it be better if it could be resolved in private.

A merchant spoke.

"Boss Wan, we can punish those rogues. If the government doesn't do it, we can ask for a guard to teach those rogues a lesson. Why bother to file a complaint at the county government? As for the rogues, as long as they don't attack Jiangning County, they will be fine. It won't be a big problem."

Immediately someone echoed it, thinking that it made sense, as there are not many nursing homes in anyone's family.

Wan Chenggui shook his head again.

"Everyone, I can't do this. I don't know what the government's policy is. I act rashly. If Master Su gets angry, I will be the one who will suffer. Master Su never said that he would not deal with it. A certain person believes that the best way is to file a complaint with the county government. As long as I clarify the matter, the government still cannot deal with it. There are reasons."

After Wan Chenggui said these words, everyone thought to themselves and felt that it made sense.

"Wan knows everyone's worries. It's nothing more than thinking. I'm afraid of troublesome things. In fact, Wan's meaning is also clear. If there are too many government affairs and I can't handle them, I will deal with them myself. , the government has its own rules, I will follow the rules, and I will file a complaint at the county government. In the final analysis, it is for me to make a move and find a reason. As for the government, just deal with it casually, and the matter will be over, everyone How do you feel?"

The method proposed by Wan Chenggui is indeed good. Merchants are all shrewd. After a little analysis, they will understand the benefits. Who else would disagree? Afterwards, everyone began to discuss how to implement it. This is the preparatory work , can’t be ignored, since you want to sue, the momentum must be bigger, of course, not all merchants go to the county government, that would be a bad thing, going to a few representatives is more than enough, the leader, Of course it's expensive.

The second is the pleading paper. The complaint and the complaint are very important. There is no basis for empty words. The signature on the complaint, no matter whether they have encountered troubles or not encountered troubles, some shops have nothing to do now, how can they guarantee that there will be no troubles in the future.

All the shops are signed, this impact is extraordinary, even if the county government wants to be perfunctory, it needs to think about it.

During this process, someone asked whether the firm should be invited to come forward. Wan Chenggui resolutely vetoed this suggestion, and he himself was a member of the firm.

The so-called commercial bank is a management organization among merchants. It is not an official organization, but a non-governmental organization, but its role is not small. To put it bluntly, sometimes the role of a commercial bank is greater than that of the government, including maintenance The rights and interests of merchants are sometimes discussed with the government. <It's the festival, don't you want to continue to give money, including Su Tiancheng's share, which is absolutely indispensable.

Besides, the commercial bank was also set up by the South Stable, including merchants in Shangyuan County. If the Chamber of Commerce was involved, wouldn't it make things worse.

After the discussion, the division of labor has been determined. Some people are responsible for drafting the complaint, some are responsible for contacting the signatures, and some are responsible for explaining, lest some people are unwilling to sign, and some people are preparing to organize their own nursing homes and start maintaining the shops. Law and order situation. (To be continued. Welcome to the starting point to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets,