Chapter 141 Jiangning Weaving Mansion

Although Kangxi didn't say anything about Yinzhen's assassination in Guangzhou, he was always worried and secretly ordered a secret investigation in the capital, Jiangnan, and Guangdong. Even Qinghai and Gansu also condemned people to go for secret visits.

He is extremely concerned about Yinzhen's safety now. There is no danger in staying in Shanghai, but once he goes to Fujian, he is really worried. He just takes this opportunity to send a few capable people to guard, and it is not obvious. [The latest updates are all in search.]

In the past two years, Lao Si Si has been making a lot of tricks and has been endless. The stalls are getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more chores on his shoulders. It is an indispensable part of the court. His weight is getting stronger and he has become more and more important. It is only a matter of time before he can depose the crown prince. He now has a preliminary idea of ​​the plan to build a deposit. He naturally attaches great importance to Lao Si Si's son, who has made great achievements in politics, economy, military and agriculture. He is not willing to let him stand under the dangerous wall.

However, on the sixth day, Yinzhen received Kangxi's decree and secret letter in Shanghai.

After carefully reading it, Yinzhen copied two copies of Kangxi's decree and ordered people to take the express ship to Fuzhou and Xiamen first, and asked Governor Fan Shichong and Navy Admiral Shi Shichen to post it widely.

Then he ordered Wu Ge to immediately recruit the sailing warship that was being trained and to draw a thousand elite trainees to prepare for following to Fujian.

Then, someone went to convene Chen Pengnian, Wanyan Haifeng and Zheng Qinghai, Tang Degui, President of the Sand Boat Association, and Zhang Yuanlong.

After the guards took the order and left, Yinzhen began to think about it. Kangxi's meaning was to recruit pacify, which coincided with his idea. But the problem was that recruiting pacifiers required food. What kind of pacifiers would take if they didn't have food? It wouldn't be enough for one person to pay two taels of silver, right? When the word "shao" started, the hungry people had reached 100,000. I wonder how many people had reached now?

Conservatively, there must be 200,000 people. Even if they grow corn, sweet potatoes, etc., it will take at least two months to get a harvest. How much food does these hundreds of thousands of people get after eating for two months? I guess there is not much food stored at hand now.

While thinking about it, he heard that Zhang Mengjiao, the concubine, had arrived. Yinzhen hurriedly ordered her to come in.

As soon as Zhang Mengjiao came in, she smiled and said, "Is the prince worried about food?"

After hearing this question, Yinzhen immediately relaxed and smiled and said, "I can't hide anything from you. Come and help me solve my doubts."

Zhang Mengjiao chuckled and said, "I want to go to Fujian to quell the chaos. I can't follow you. I will kill the enemy in front of the formation. I can only help me pick up the voids and make up for it and do my best."

"Okay, you still want to go into battle to kill the enemy, but I don't have that chance." Yinzhen said after teasing, "The hungry people in Fujian are hundreds of thousands. I am really worried. Where can I get so much food? I have silver and I am willing to spend it, but I have no place to buy food if I have silver. If I collect a lot of money, the people of Liangjiang will not be able to stand it."

Speaking of serious matters, Zhang Mengjiao looked upright, "Prince, you neglected a place. Wouldn't you hear the darkness under the lamp? Although Fujian was hit by disasters and hungry people everywhere, Fujian has developed sea transportation. The large households and wealthy families in coastal prefectures and counties do not lack food. The more severe the famine, the more food the wealthy families stockpile, because the food there is the most expensive."

Yinzhen's eyes lit up when he heard this and he said happily, "Good concubine, this reminder is good."

Zhang Mengjiao pursed her lips and said sweetly: "Prince, Jiangnan silk cotton cloth has developed production, and every year it needs a large amount of blue indigo, suma wood, etc. as dyes. Among them, this indigo is mainly from Fujian. Indigo in Tingzhou Prefecture is famous nationwide.

The second is paper. Jiangnan’s book engraving and printing industry is unique across the country, and a large amount of paper is sold every year, but local paper is very scarce, and Fujian paper is the main supply area in Jiangnan.

The third is wood. The prince and his father's shipyard have a lot of wood from Fujian. In addition, the woodworking industry, construction industry, seawall engineering and other water conservancy measures in Liangjiang all require an amazing amount of wood, a large part of which comes from Fujian."

After Zhang Mengjiao said this, Yinzhen understood what she meant, and she couldn't help but chuckled, "Yeah, I'll have a clear idea in my heart." As he said that, he glanced at Zhang Mengjiao and wondered how to reward her.

However, Dachun's voice sounded out inappropriately, "Master, Zheng Qinghai is waiting to see you outside."

Zhang Mengjiao was panicked by Yinzhen's eyes, afraid that he would do anything again, and hurriedly said, "Master, I will leave first." As he said that, he stood up, stared at Yinzhen with watery eyes, then turned around and went out.

After Zheng Qinghai came in to see the ceremony, Yinzhen asked directly: "How much stone grain has he collected now?"

After thinking about it for a while, Zheng Qinghai replied cautiously: "Go back to the prince, the total is about 50,000 stones." After saying that, his Adam's apple moved, but he didn't say it.

Fifty thousand stones were enough for 300,000 people and half a month's food rations. Yinzhen was quite satisfied. Seeing Zheng Qinghai looking reluctant to speak, he knew that he wanted to persuade him not to collect grain again. He was amused and asked casually: "How much has the rice price increased now?"

"Go back to the prince, it's already two taels per qian per stone." Zheng Qinghai replied with a bitter face.

Yinzhen chuckled and said, "The price of grain is too high. Stop collecting a large amount of grain for the time being. Wait until the price falls, and then slowly collect it."

"Yes, the little one respects the command of the prince." Zheng Qinghai said excitedly: "The prince is really a bodhisattva. When the price of the food is stopped, the price of grain will collapse soon."

The Bodhisattva had used all his heart. It seemed that he had been worried about the price of food for a while. Yinzhen smiled and ordered, "Yeah, go ahead, prepare the food, and you will be ready to load it on the ship tomorrow."

Zheng Qinghai bowed and said, "Yes, Prince."

When Zheng Qinghai withdrew and learned that Chen Pengnian, Wanyan Haifeng, Zhang Yuanlong and Tang Degui were all waiting outside, Yinzhen pondered for a while before saying, "I'll call in."

After the four of them met, Yinzhen said to Zhang Yuanlong, "After building the ships in the dock, the next batch will be on the sailing warships first. At that time, I will send craftsmen to guide you. In addition, I will give the storm a blow to the ship merchants who are heading south. I will openly purchase corn, sweet potatoes, and potatoes in Fujian, and they are satisfied with the price of the wallet."

"The Caomin respects the prince's instructions." Zhang Yuanlong bowed and replied.

Yinzhen nodded, and then said straight to the point: "I have received an order to go to Fujian to recruit violent and hungry people. President Tang, time is tight, I will use 50,000 stones of grain to carry another 1,000 troops. I will requisition sand ships and set off in three days. I hope you can coordinate properly."

Yinzhen mentioned such a military and national affairs without any hesitation. Tang Degui felt a little excited. He did not regard himself as an outsider. He hurriedly bowed and replied: "Prince Heng, Caomin will arrange it immediately when he goes back and draw the best Clippers and Young Hands, and ensure that the prince will not miss the big affairs. Caomin should keep his mouth shut if he should not say it."

Seeing that Tang Degui was so steady, Yinzhen was quite satisfied. This man not only had vision, but also decisive and courageous work. The Sand Boat Association was in the early stage of the establishment of the Sand Boat Association. This man needed to provide appropriate guidance and guidance in the future. The Sand Boat Association will be of great use in the future. The stronger the strength, the better. After pausing, he smiled and said, "This is great. I will not treat the Sand Boat Association badly." After pondering for a while, he continued, "Prepare some money, I don't want to donate my official duties to you two."

When the two heard this, they were very happy. Donating officials depends on opportunities. They cannot be donated at any time if you have money. So far, the Qing Dynasty has only been due to the Three Feudal Rebellion, Xi'an, Datong famine, the repair of the Yongding River and the addition of Tongzhou Warehouse. After a few donations, the two hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Prince, for your kindness."

Yinzhen nodded and said, "Go and do your business."

After they retreated, Yinzhen responded to Chen Pengnian, and Haifeng and the others reached out and said, "Sit down."

After the two of them sat down, Yinzhen took a sip of tea and said slowly: "This year, the north has a severe drought and the famine riots in Fujian have been rioted, which is aggravated by the injury. The king bought a large amount of rice and grain in Shanghai, which caused the price of grain to soar, and the people complained very much.

This time we go to Fujian, from one month to two months, Shanghai will be handed over to the two. Shanghai is the foundation of this king, and we cannot be confused at all. Your main task at present is to maintain stability, and stability overwhelms everything.

At present, the local residents of Shanghai should not have a big problem. After all, there are so many factories and workshops, so we won’t be able to eat. What I am worried about is the foreign refugees. They are not in the blue and yellow, and the food prices are still high. The surrounding area has gradually become out of stock. You must prepare for the future, prevent the epidemic, public security, resettle refugees, open relief porridge sheds, and provide relief work. Take the opportunity to build water conservancy. In short, everything must be covered, and no omissions must be made. If you need money urgently, just look for Zheng Qinghai, and I will remind him."

Chen Pengnian was promoted from a grassroots county magistrate to a governor step by step. He was skilled in government affairs and was good at practical work. At this moment, he heard Yinzhen's explanations one by one, and was very impressed. The Fourteenth Master was only twenty-four years old, and his handling of government affairs was even more experienced than that of an elderly official. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please go there with confidence. The lower officials and Lord Wanyan must not dare to slack off at all. He did his best to maintain stability in Shanghai."

Haifeng also said, "Master, don't worry, I will start preparing all the matters that my master will explain from tomorrow."

Jiangning City, Jiangning Weaving Mansion.

When Bahai and Lai Xi arrived at Jiangning Weaver Mansion, it was almost dusk. The two of them changed their horses and did not change people. They were only one day slower than the 800-mile rush messenger and arrived in Jiangning.

When Cao Yin saw the post he sent, it was Bahai, the first-class imperial guard, and hurriedly came out. When he saw Bahai, Lai Xi and his two were exhausted, he knew that they must have been rushing all the way. His heart suddenly became sank. He didn't know what big thing had happened, but the two imperial guards were so desperate that they quickly welcomed them into the signing room.

Bahai had had a few dealings with Cao Yin. After entering the house, he was not polite and sat down, and then took out a secret letter, "Master Cao checked the hot lacquer seal for the emperor's secret letter."

After Cao Yin looked at the intact hot lacquer, he bowed and opened the seal. After reading it urgently, he felt relieved and pondered: "The two lords will rest in the mansion for a day first. The lords will handle it quickly. It will definitely not be possible to miss the Fourteenth Master's itinerary." After that, he asked the servants to take a bath and rest.

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