Chapter 35: Together to discuss (2)

The Cao Gang has existed in ancient times, but it was greatly promoted in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, at the reciprocity of Kangxi and Yongzheng, especially after Yongzheng ascended the throne, in addition to the opponents who appeared due to political reasons (this is that the author does not spend much money and readers also have some general understanding), the Cao Gang was bullied in various ways during the transportation of the Cao Gang, which was simply countless. Not only the Cao Gang on the Cao ship, but also the military officers responsible for escorting it, could not be avoided.

So in the second year of Yongzheng, the Cao Gang was officially established. The family temple was established on Baohua Mountain outside Wulin Gate in Hangzhou, and the grain transportation office was established. The three ancestors of Weng, Qian and Pan created the ten rules and other rules, which led future generations to abide by them for generations. Therefore, the Cao Gang became the first large-scale trade union organization in Chinese history. The three ancestors of Weng, Qian and Pan were just missing strangely during the Yongzheng period. The things in the gang were handled by Pan Zu. Later, Pan Zu's disciples developed the Cao Gang to this day.

The Cao Gang is also called Tongcao, and Tongtong agrees. Therefore, although the Cao Gang holds the three ancestors together, they have their own**, especially the Jianghuai 21 and the Hu eight gangs as the largest branches. The Hu eight gangs are affiliated to Huzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang. I will not mention it for the time being. Just talk about Jianghuai 21 and Jianghuai 4 are the first in Jiangsu Province (one, two, and three are also under the Jianghuai 4). Since then (sounds of Shan) the highest among the gangs is an old Cao Ding of the "original" generation. His surname is Hua, and no one knows that he is Xingliu, and he is called Hua Liuye.

Mr. Hua Liu is almost 70 years old this year. Although he is the highest-ranking generation, he cannot be managed by himself. He can only leave it to one of his disciples. Mr. Luo Jiu, who is the "Lai" generation, is in charge. He just needs to inform the old man as usual when something big happens. (Note 1)

Mr. Luo Jiu was in charge of daily assistance. He began to be frowning since February this year. By early May, he turned white overnight. The 21st gang of Jianghuai, tens of thousands of brothers, not including family members, and loopholes (the Cao Gang term refers to a group of people who have business dealings with the Cao Gang but have not officially joined the gang). Once the investment is cut off, it is afraid that there will be changes immediately! Although there is a considerable amount of money in the gang, there is still a military farm in Liangjiang, it is just a drop in the bucket and cannot solve any effect.

Moreover, this time the incident was no different from previous years: when Tao Shu was in charge of Liangjiang, he used sea transportation instead of canal transportation. However, it only lasted for a year and was defeated quickly under the joint siege of Caoyan and the two families. Although it cost a lot of money, it was always the will of heaven and man. This time, the news from the capital said that it was the new king's efforts to promote it, and even Yang Dianbang was just the endorsement of the emperor's office and responsible for the reform of canal transportation.

There is another section: In previous years, I took some money everywhere in the capital, and I could always hear a definite reply. This was the time when I came to the door with the money, and people avoided it. This change was really a drink of ice water in the cold weather, and it was dripping in my heart. However, if the emperor could not change it into a discussion, the Cao Gang and the Eight Gangs of the Lake, the 2000s in Jianghuai, would be a disaster.

Therefore, Master Luo Jiu was even more frowning. Not only was he sad and anxious, but his disciples were deeply distressed: "Master Jiu, why not send someone to Lord Lu to exercise? Ask him to submit a memorial to the capital and let the emperor take it back to life?"

Before Mr. Luo Jiu spoke, another disciple, named Mu, interrupted: "You are easy to say. If you don't mention whether Chief Lu can accept our gifts, he is willing to accept them. If it fails in the future, will these silver be fine to ask for? Now every cent of silver is extremely precious to my gang and cannot be wasted at all."

"Then, what about the money sent to Beijing? Isn't it precious? Isn't it impossible to afford it?"

"you?"

"Okay! Don't make a noise!" Master Luo Jiu stopped the noise of his disciples and turned to look at the old man in green shirt sitting on the side: "Mr. Tu, I, these stupid disciples, are rash words, please don't be surprised."

"Where, where!" Mr. Tu's name is Tu Qingsheng, whose courtesy name is Heling, is from Shaoxing. He is Master Qian Gu from Nanhui County, Songjiang Prefecture. He relies on his relationship with his master Hua Liu, who is a fellow villager. This time he invited him to pass by the mansion for the current problem that cannot be solved: "Several young masters are worried about helping, and I am impressed, how can I say "two people"?"

Master Luo Jiu scratched his gray forehead a few times, leaned forward, and smiled respectfully: "Then... Mr. Tu, can you teach me what Luo said?"

"It's so difficult!" Mr. Tu shook his head naturally: "This matter is so difficult! It's not that the new king intends to work hard to eliminate bad policies, but even the Cao Gang belongs to it. Over the years, I've been saying a word, I've said nothing."

Mr. Luo Jiu looked unhappy. It is true that there were many bad rules when the grain was received, but was it easier for the grain to pass? After the grain ship was received, he had to go north. During this journey, he could be said to have set up checkpoints everywhere and everyone made things difficult for him: the first step was to "pass the Huai River" and go to court. As usual, there were various bad rules. A group of ships always cost five or six hundred taels to one thousand taels of silver. Once this level passed, you would pass the gate and dam and send red envelopes everywhere, and each ship would cost about ten taels of silver.

That's not all, the suffering of the canal is not only that, but also bullied by others. In the canal, when you encounter ships transporting copper and lead, and wooden rafts, you must be careful. These types of ships are notoriously unreasonable in the canal. If they bump into the canal, they can escape, and help the canal, they must lose all their money to compensate.

After finally reaching Tongzhou, I had to invest in four yamen's documents. Someone specially handled the documents, each ship of thirteen taels of silver, and ten taels of shops were arranged for four yamen. Three taels were the remuneration of the agent. When the canal rice came ashore and entered the warehouse, there were countless people asking for money, and they always cost thirty or fifty taels. Therefore, the canal extortion of prefectures and counties was nothing more than a contradictory approach. But how could it be said at this time? Master Luo Jiu hummed a few times and smiled bitterly at Tu Qingsheng.

However, since Tu Qingsheng had been invited by someone, he would not have nothing in his heart. He gently stroked his beard on his chin and said slowly: "However, if you say that, it is not a game of unstoppable chess."

"Oh? Mr. Tu, please tell me?"

"Students have three strategies, both upper and lower, and Luo Gong analyzes them one by one. How to choose, Luo Gong should choose it yourself." Tu Qingsheng proudly tapped the rosewood flower table with his hands. He said: "This strategy is naturally to rely on the power of the Cao Gang itself to continue to clear the capital. However, instead of restoring the old system, the officials in the court asked the emperor to make suggestions on the matter of grain, and the matter of grain, is to promote the sea of ​​grain. If the suffering of the Cao Gang people can be reached one by one and the emperor will be sympathetic, the matter will be accomplished."

"This is the best strategy? Then, what about the middle strategy?"

"As Zhongce, I want Mr. Luo to surrender to the nobles and ask the leader of the Shachuan Gang to join forces with him to carry out the shipping business. I think there are 2 brothers in the Jianghuai family who can appreciate Zheng, right?"

Master Luo Jiu didn't say anything, pondered for a moment, and looked at his meaning, and seemed not to be the best: "Oh, what about the worst?"

Tu Qingsheng smiled bitterly: "This is the worst strategy, it's okay if Mr. Luo doesn't listen."

"Eh?" Mr. Luo Jiu was stunned: "What does this mean by sir...?"

"Mr. Luo, my student has read books of sages throughout his life. Even if he is a Master Qiangu under the curtain of the master of Nanhui County, he never dares to violate the teachings of the saints and is always kind to others. Today, this plan is revealed, and his life will be clear and he will be in vain. Even if he dies, he will be unable to redeem his sins. And the position of Master Qiangu is afraid that he will be asked to go."

Master Luo Jiu blinked. He was also an old man who had been rolling in the world for many years. He knew the elegance when he heard the string song. He immediately waved his hand and signaled: "Xiao Mu, come to the account to get it for Mr. Tu...,"

"Ah, no!" Tu Qingsheng immediately stopped him: "Mr. Luo, you underestimate Tu. I am not obscuring this A-du thing, but because of its power."

His silence made Master Luo Jiu even more itchy: "Mr. Tu, what do you want to say?"

Tu Qingsheng sighed and was about to open his mouth. A family member ran in at the door: "Jiu Ye, Master Zheng of the Shachuan Gang and an old gentleman are asking for a meeting."
Chapter completed!