There are all kinds of birds when the forest is big. This is a great interpretation of the current Ming Dynasty. If the law and discipline lose its deterrence and constraints, it will cause the government to collapse and then lead to more problems.

"Brother, why do you think Qian Qianyi and the others want to hold a banquet to invite me?" Wu Xiang rode forward in casual clothes, and looked at Zu Dashou in confusion and asked.

"As far as I know, what these Donglin Party members look down upon the most is that we are from martial artsmen? Could it be that they want to do something through our Admiral's Office?"

"Don't look down on me."

Zu Dashou looked cold and smiled, saying, "But due to the current changes in the canal transportation, especially the continuous opening of sea trade in Tianjin, the sea trade in the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River has greatly reduced, so they want to do something.

Now, in the town of Ryuqiu, a group led by Zheng Zhilong began to rise, guarding the important towns of the sea for the imperial court, which increased the number of maritime merchants from various countries entering and leaving the Ming Dynasty.

These Donglin Party members are benevolent, righteous and moral, but in fact they are all selfish.

What's more, the people standing behind them are all gentry, landlord, and maritime merchants. What can you say they choose to invite me at this time?"

"For the money!"

Wu Xiang sneered: "It's the same as what I thought in my heart, but what practical problems can Qian Qianyi and the others ask me to wait?

Although our admiral yamen is in charge of the grain army, the power of grain transportation is in the grain transportation Governor's Office. At best, we can do something in scheduling the grain army."

“It’s enough to have these.”

Zu Dashou narrowed his eyes and said, "The Kaihai area, which is supported by the emperor, is now more deeply involved in the Kaihai area, except for Tianjin Zhili Prefecture.

The ports as clearly defined in Liaodong can only be connected with Tianjin Port, and the maritime merchants from various countries heading north cannot go to these ports.

If some problems arise on our Cao army, which will affect the dispatch of the canal transportation, will the court open more areas and add maritime trade routes?"

Wu Xiang's face changed slightly.

Wu Xiang had never thought about what Zu Dashou said before. If there was any problem with the grain army and then affected the grain transportation dispatch, they would inevitably be severely punished.

After all, Wu Xiang knew the importance of canal transportation in his heart.

Although the Ming Dynasty had already made unscrupulous matters in opening up and trading overseas at this stage, the opening and operation of maritime trade routes did not affect the canal transportation.

On the contrary, because of the continuous development of Tianjin Zhili Prefecture, the lifeline of the Inner Canal economy has been continuously strengthened, so as to transport a large number of overseas products such as porcelain, silk, tea, etc. from the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River to the north.

Huai'an Prefecture City, somewhere in a guild hall.

Zu Dashou, led by several servants in green, Wu Xiang walked into the luxuriously decorated main hall. More than ten people led by Qian Qianyi stood up from the official hats and chairs, and walked towards Zu Dashou and the others with a smile.

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"I am very happy that Admiral Zu can condescend to the banquet."

Qian Qianyi smiled and reached out to Zu Dashou and said, "Admiral Zu, please sit down. Today we will meet friends at a drink. If you don't say anything else, just talk about family matters. I think Admiral Zu won't mind coming, right?"

"You are welcome to be kind."

Zu Dashou raised his hand and bowed, "I am inevitably a little excited to be invited by all the officials. As long as it is not involved in official duties, I can talk about anything I want."

The group of people who came with Qian Qianyi, who heard what Zu Dashou said, all frowned slightly.

I thought Zu Dashou was happy to attend the appointment because he knew the purpose of their banquet and hospitality, so he came to talk to them in a cooperative attitude.

But I didn't expect Zu Dashou to say such words.

Qian Qianyi felt a little displeased, but he did not reveal it. After sitting with Zu Dashou, Wu Xiang and the others, a simple greeting began.

Speaking of Qian Qianyi's identity, the veteran of the Donglin Party enjoys a reputation in various provinces in Jiangnan, and he disdains to have any involvement with Zu Dashou and other vulgar people.

However, due to the changes in the situation, especially Tianjin's opening of sea trade, it has snatched away many sea trade business, making more and more people unable to sit still.

"I heard that Admiral Zu's beloved son and Deputy General Wu's beloved son were all transferred to Ryuqiu Town by the emperor." Qian Qianyi put down the wine cup, looked at Zu Dashou who was standing up, and said with a smile.

"Has Admiral Zu never thought of taking over the rebellious Zheng Zhilong and going to Liuqiu Town to serve as the general officer? But I heard that Liuqiu Town is a fat man.

Speaking of which, the Zu family and the Wu family suffered a lot of losses in western Liaoning, especially the Liaodong governor Sun Chengzong, who also abolished the guards and established a prefecture in western Liaoning. I heard that the troubles were quite a lot. Judging from this trend

I am afraid that the remaining Liaochang area will also withdraw the guards and set up a palace."

Zu Dashou frowned and held the wine cup in his hand tightly, but it was not revealed.

Before we knew it, the Liaodong generals led by the Zu family and the Wu family maintained some foundation under the dismemberment of Emperor Chongzhen, although they were not as unfathomable as before.

After all, Zu Dashou, Wu Xiang, Zu Kuan, Zu Dale, and Wu Sangui, the group of Liaodong military generals were transferred from the Liao base camp in batches by Emperor Chongzhen, which made the remaining group of Liaodong military generals,

He gradually fell into a situation where there were no leaders in a group of dragons, and now he has different factions.

"I think this Cao Army Admiral is good."

Zu Dashou smiled and looked at Qian Qianyi and said, "Besides, the general of Liuqiu Town was set up by the emperor, which shows that the emperor trusted Zheng Zhilong very much.

Even if Ryuqiu Town is fat and scarce, it is not something I can think about.

Mr. Suizhi didn't know that now there are all kinds of trivial matters in the Cao Army Admiral's Office. I often feel a headache for these things."

"But the food and salary arrears?"

Qian Qianyi took out a silver note and handed it to Zu Dashou, and said with a smile: "This is a promissory note issued by the Huitong bill number. It does not require verification. It can be redeemed by the ticket. Not much, it will only cost 200,000 taels of silver."

It's so generous to take action.

Zu Dashou sneered in his heart, and he would have 200,000 taels of silver at one move. I am afraid that the benefits generated by the things he has to do will be ten times more, or even more.

"I, like these, I hope that Admiral Zu will lead more troops under his command to investigate the canal ships going south and north."

Qian Qianyi glanced at the people in the same table, and then said to Zu Dashou: "If there is any violation of the laws and regulations of the Ming Dynasty, detain it if it should be detained. Don't let a group of profiteers disrupt the roots of our Ming Dynasty country.

Just like the ship dealer in Tianjin, he really dares to do anything for some things.

If I could do these things, I would be a bit of a shame in the court. At that time, the position of general officer of Liuqiu Town will not be inoperable."

“Those alone are not enough.”

Zu Dashou picked up the silver note, and under the gaze of everyone, his eyes firmly said: "I want a certain amount of pure profit. As long as the servant can agree, the rest will be easy to do.

After all, I am taking risks in doing such a thing.

You also know that Tianjin is deeply relied on by the emperor. If he is implicated in front of the emperor, no matter how good the general is, he will not be able to be scolded by the emperor."

“…”

The main hall is very quiet.

Qian Qianyi and others did not expect that Zu Dashou's appetite was so big, but when they thought that this thing would be done and could lead to some things in the provinces in the south of the Yangtze River, no matter how dissatisfied they were, they would still agree to Zu.
Chapter completed!