Chapter 638 The True King of Shandong

At this moment, Zhu Dadian only smiled bitterly except for his wry smile.

This is a huge gunpowder barrel, just a little bit! What's even more fatal is that no one can control this gunpowder barrel except Zhang Zhun! And now it seems that Zhang Zhun is very interesting to detonate this gunpowder barrel! Oh my god! This time it was really an old cat who burned his whiskers, and he shot himself in the foot! Why was he so stupid that he was so excited that he invited Zhang Zhun back? It's easy to invite God to send God to the gods!

Now he really regrets it. He only saw the threat of the Tartars to Jinan City, but he did not expect Zhang Zhun to covet Jinan City. Damn, in this world, in addition to the Tartars, there are also Zhang Zhun! In any case, Jinan City is the largest city in Shandong and has a very superior geographical location. If he controls Jinan City, it is equivalent to controlling the western half of Shandong. Dongchang Prefecture and Yanzhou Prefecture must be under the threat of Jinan Prefecture.

In short, as long as Zhang Zhun controls Jinan City, he will be the veritable King of Shandong. Even if he does not have any garrisons in Yanzhou Prefecture and Dongchang Prefecture, these two prefectures dare not say no to Zhang Zhun. Even if it is Yanzhou Prefecture, which is stationed by King Lu, the Hu Ben Army has garrisons in Jinan City, and garrisons in Andongwei and Junan County. It is like two big iron clamps, tightly clamping Yanzhou Prefecture. Who dares to disobey?

What's even more serious is that once Zhang Zhun controls Jinan Prefecture, it is equivalent to cutting off the grain transportation. Deqing is an important node in Jiangnan's grain transportation. Once the Hu Ben Army controls Jinan City, Deqing will definitely be under pressure. Once Deqing is under pressure and stops its operation, the money, grain and materials sent to the capital of Jiangnan will be greatly restricted. At that time, even if Chongzhen does not want to move south, he will have to move south. Otherwise, he will starve to death.

Forget it, instead of letting Jinan City fall into the hands of the Tartars, it is better to let it fall into the hands of Zhang Zhun. If Jinan City really cannot be defended, it will not be cheaper for the Tartars. Zhu Dadian still has this ideological awareness. The Han people and Jianlu are as deep as the sea and are irreconcilable, so Jinan City must not fall into the hands of the Tartars. Otherwise, Zhu Dadian would not take the risk of inviting Zhang Zhun.

In fact, Zhu Dadian secretly calculated that the land under his name was only more than 2,000 acres, and there were so many tribe members. If they were divided, each tribe member would only be twenty or thirty acres, which would not exceed the requirements of the "Juntian Ling". Therefore, Zhang Zhun's policy did not suffer any major losses for him personally.

Even if he did not serve as the governor of Shandong, he could still be a comfortable rich man and enjoy his old age. Compared to being captured by the Tartars as a slave who was not as good as a dead person, or was killed, or was held accountable by the court because of defeat. After thinking through this, Zhu Dadian suddenly realized that it was not completely impossible for him to cooperate with the Hu Ben Army. Both sides did not have a deep blood hatred that could not be resolved.

No one present was fool. They all realized Zhang Zhun's original intention, either first or later. To put it bluntly, it is very simple. If you don't give money, I will mobilize the people, search out all your property, and finally kill everyone. Zhang Zhun, who came from later generations, was quite familiar with this method. This method is the most radical and he gets the most property.

After Zhang Daquan understood, he patted his cheeks hard and kept blaming himself: "It's all your fault! It's all your fault! What bad idea did you come up with!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, King De had to say, "I am willing to pay 50,000 taels."

In fact, only a small number of people were afraid of the masses being incited. King De and King Heng were representatives. Because the court could not deal with the Tartars, they let the Tartars rage and forced so many people to leave their homes, and each of them was filled with fire. If Zhang Zhun incited him, the fire would burn and turn the two princes into ashes directly. With the support of the Tiger Army, what are the people who have nothing to fear?

Most of the merchants and the landlords did not have direct conflicts with the people. However, without direct conflicts, it does not mean that they would not be affected. The incitement people are like the original Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent of Scent

Thinking of this, more gentry's faces became even more ugly. If Zhang Zhun had thrown out the Winter Sorrow Sect's trick, they would have no place to die! They would have confiscated their homes and exterminated their clans, that's certain. For a moment, they looked at Zhang Zhun's eyes as if they had seen a ghost.

In fact, Zhang Zhun never said anything. No one knew what Zhang Zhun really thought, or was thinking about ways to plot against them. If Zhang Zhun used violence against them, they really had no ability to resist. It is said that Zhang Zhun brought a team of 3,000 people, which could completely kill the entire Jinan city.

Seeing the scene a little dull and a little embarrassed, Zhu Dadian had to smooth things over again and said with a reluctant smile: "Eat, eat, Governor, the banquet is ready, please take a seat."

Zhang Zhun said calmly: "Okay."

The gentry then breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Zhang Zhun enjoyed his face and had no excitement. Since he was not very angry, it means that there was room for maneuver. Of course, it was necessary to make certain concessions. The amount of silver donated just now was indeed suspected of sending beggars. However, fifty times the amount was indeed a bit stubborn!

The banquet was naturally held in the banquet hall of the Dewang Mansion. Zhang Zhun and the two princes were present, and Zhu Dadian accompanied Zhang Zhun. Other gentry and officials at all levels from Shandong sat down according to their identities. Zhu Dadian clapped his hands, and the butterfly-like palace maids brought various delicious dishes.

At such a banquet, nothing matters. What is important is that everyone hopes to know Zhang Zhun’s true intentions. Therefore, taking advantage of the opportunity to toast, everyone deliberately or unintentionally indirectly or complains pitifully, and only hopes that Zhang Zhun can offer a little less price. If it can be reduced to five times, it would be best. However, no matter what the gentry said, Zhang Zhun never let go.

It is not impossible for ordinary powerful merchants to pay out 20,000 or 30,000 taels of silver, but in this way, their respective working capital will be reduced a lot. This has a great impact on their business. As for wealthy families who are not merchants, they are all wealth-keeping slaves. Donating a few hundred taels is like cutting off their flesh. It is indeed difficult and difficult to expect them to donate more.

Since it is not strong enough, I have to be soft. Many people began to complain to Zhang Zhun, saying that the current world is not good, and wars are everywhere, and their business has been greatly affected and they can't make much money at all. It's not that they don't want to donate more, but they really don't have the ability! Some people must fall into a few tears in a hypocritical way, but Zhang Zhun didn't see it at all.

After three rounds of wine, Zhang Zhun suddenly let go and said slowly: "Since that's the case, I can give in. These silvers are regarded as the principal deposited by everyone in the Hu Benjun Money House. According to the amount of donation, I will pay dividends every year in the future."

When everyone heard this, they felt that it was loose at the beginning and then found something was wrong. Zhang Zhun was planning to fish for big fish on a long line. If his own money was stored in the Hu Ben Army money house and became the principal, but he did not take it out, wouldn’t he become entangled with the Hu Ben Army in the future? Maybe they would become members of the Hu Ben Army.

There are a few businessmen who look at me and I look at you, but they don’t care. Business people have contact with all forces. Among the businessmen here, some even secretly do business with thieves such as Li Zicheng, which is almost an open secret. There is no problem in doing business with Zhang Zhun.

However, the two princes were difficult to deal with. They were princes of the court, representing the dignity of the royal family. How could they store the silver in Zhang Zhun’s money house? This is not... Let Chongzhen know, isn’t it a crime of traitor?

Other gentry were also worried about gains and losses and did not know how to make a decision. It was best to keep the money in the Hu Ben Army’s money house, and there was a certain interest every year. The problem was that opening a money house with Zhang Zhun was not a joke. Once the court was criticized for rebel, it was also the fate of raiding the family and extermination.

However, if you donate all the money directly, it would be like there is no profit at all. The businessman would definitely not do anything that would be profitable and without reward. If he didn't choose either, it would be even more feasible. Since Zhang Zhun came to Jinan City, he would incite the people and bring them to the sky when the time came.

Which gentry here does not have a net worth of tens of thousands of taels of silver? Otherwise, they are not qualified to appear here at all. If Zhang Zhu really did this and killed someone and searched the house, then he would not get hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, but millions of taels. For the sake of millions of taels of silver, Zhang Zhun must have the motive to slaughter Jinan City! He was a guy who killed people without blinking!

After a moment of silence, an old man said, "Governor, Xu Dekun, Dekun Trading Company is my old business. I am willing to help the two princes pay the 100,000 taels of silver. What do you think?"

What is cleverness?

What is flexibility?

That's it.

Weighing the interests, most people chose to deposit money into the Hu Ben Army money house as the principal of the money house and withdraw interest every year. Anyway, the court has no strength to control them now, and I believe there are not many opportunities to manage them in the future. The Hu Ben Army has entered Jinan City, and it is obviously difficult to leave. Instead of relying on the protection of the imperial court, it is better to rely on the protection of the Hu Ben Army! At least, under the wings of the Hu Ben Army, there is no need to worry about the Tartars or anything else.

However, King De and King Heng were sensitive, and they were embarrassed to deal with the Hu Ben Army directly. Xu Dekun obviously had a very close relationship with them. Helping them stand out also saved a lot of nominal troubles in the middle. Xu Dekun spoke, saying that the two princes had acquiesced to Zhang Zhun's request.

Zhang Zhun said casually: "After getting one million taels, the total number of the money house is set up in Jinan City."

When everyone heard this, they felt much more relieved. Since the general account of the money house is in Jinan City, Zhang Zhun naturally had to try his best to protect the safety of Jinan City. Otherwise, if the Tartars broke through the city, his money house would of course be washed away. At this moment, even King De and King Heng were relieved. Let's not care about anything else, as long as Zhang Zhun is willing to work hard, Jinan City will naturally rest assured.

Xu Dekun said with a smile: "Everyone, everyone should be more enthusiastic about the good things that benefit others and yourself. I personally pay another 30,000 taels, and I would like to ask the governor to accept it with a smile."

Zhu Dadian also said enthusiastically: "It is rare that the governor is so flexible. If you have no sincerity at all, it is really unreasonable. I personally pay 30,000 taels."

Since someone took the lead, others had to really donate generously. More than 200 gentry discussed and finally got a million taels of silver as they wished. So Zhang Zhun officially announced the establishment of the Hu Benjun Money House. The name of the money house is called the "first" Money House. First, you must be the first in everything, it is nice and easy to remember, and it is simple and easy to understand.

Where is the main account of the First Money House? It is set next to the Dewang Mansion. A courtyard is divided into a nearby Dewang Mansion to build independent houses as a special money house business place. The protection of the First Money House is naturally the responsibility of the Hu Ben Army. Next to the Dewang Mansion, the main account of the money house and the mark of the Hu Ben Army cannot be attracted by the attention.

"Good name!"

"Good name!"

"Good name!"

The gentry gave thumbs up and expressed their hypocritical appreciation.

Zhang Zhun pretended not to see anything, but just raised his glass with a smile to express his gratitude to all the gentry and congratulations on the establishment of the First Monkey House. Things that were not done in Hejian Prefecture were done in Jinan Prefecture, and Zhang Zhun was in a good mood. After establishing the First Monkey House, he actively absorbed more funds and then issued loans as planned.

Although the First Money House was initiated by the gentry present, the management rights were not with them. Zhang Zhun decided that the First Money House was directly managed by the Great Governor's Office of the Hu Ben Army. From the third year of the establishment of the First Money House, dividends were distributed at a profit of about 3% to 5% each year. The principal cannot be withdrawn. The owner of the principal can be transferred.

Well, this does have a serious nature of forced buying and selling. The dividends will only start in the third year, and it is obvious that the principal of the First Money Bank is used to do big things. However, in this case, who dares to say what to Zhang Zhun? If Zhang Zhun is annoyed and retaliated with violent means, he will definitely die very ugly. Therefore, Zhang Zhun's proposals were successfully passed.
Chapter completed!