Seeing Kui Xu hitting a snake with a stick, he had to borrow five million yuan. Shanxi Governor Su Keji and governor Su Zhan and others couldn't help but complain that they had to borrow money to reimburse money. When Kui Xu returned to Beijing for activities, the money would be allocated for at least a year. How much would this interest be? This is not a low-interest loan from the "Four Great Hengs". These rich men in Shanxi are not fuel-efficient. They are not only very petty, but also very smart.

Furthermore, if the wages are paid for labor-for-relief and labor levy are all replenished, how many benefits can they get? We can't let everyone work in vain? Otherwise, where is the prestige? After a moment of pondering, Su Keji smiled and said, "Master Xiantai, Shanxi merchants are rich, but they can collect five million taels in a short time, which is quite difficult."

Kuixu naturally knew what they were thinking, and said with a slight smile: "The river management project cannot be abandoned halfway, otherwise we can't make a difference. Is it important to make money or this hat important? Everyone should consider it. With this project, you still have to worry about being investigated? After passing this hurdle, you can find another opportunity to fill it."

It is light and slowly filled in. Where can I find such a good opportunity in the future? Besides, if the officials below knew that these few months have been busy in vain, they were afraid that they would be in chaos immediately. After pondering for a moment, Su Keji said: "Mr. Xiantai University is far-sighted, and the officials immediately summoned a group of wealthy businessmen and tried to gather the money as soon as possible."

"That's great." Kuixu nodded slightly and said, "Don't worry, Benxian had written a letter to Prince Lian yesterday, begging him to speak well before the emperor. If it goes well, the silver will be transferred in two or three months, and it will not make everyone work in vain." As he said that, he had already stood up.

Seeing this situation, several people hurriedly stood up and sent Kuixue away. General Jin Guozheng couldn't help but say, "Prince Lian is now very popular. Will this Master Xiantai be lying to us by false words?"

"This is not the case." Su Keji said in a deep voice: "Kuixue is the second son of Mingzhu. He has a wide connection in the capital, and is also the backbone of the eight parties. He has a very good relationship with Prince Lian." After a slight pause, he continued: "It is beyond doubt that Kuixue can get money in the capital, otherwise he would not have the courage to take action first and report. If I had not known this well, I would not have dragged you to this muddy water."

The governor Su Zhan said worriedly: "It would be fine to issue deposits, pensions, and eliminating harmless silver, but to reissue the wages of migrant workers for labor-for-relief and labor-extraction. Wouldn't we be in vain? The officials below will not give up."

Su Keji smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Xiantai cannot offend him. Do what he said, isn't it just to pay the wages? Why are you anxious about it? After you have enough money, you will pay them a month's wages. When the imperial envoy leaves, everything will be the same."

"Master Futai is so smart." The few of them were happy and said in a hurry.

July 8th. At dusk, Taiyuan City, Danan Gate.

A few lazy soldiers guarding the city were planning to close the city gate and go to the river to cool off, but a dense sound of horse hooves came from the faint sound of horse hooves. The soldiers were all happy and hurriedly looked at them. If there were big caravans coming, this benefit would definitely be indispensable. Taiyuan City is the commercial center of Shanxi merchants, and there are often large caravans traveling from south to north.

However, to their disappointment, a team of officers and soldiers came. Several people suddenly called out unlucky. When the leader of the team, Lin Zhi, immediately rushed out to gather together. Based on experience, the team of officers and soldiers who came must have officials of higher rank than him, and they cannot be caught by someone. It is a fat man to guard the city gate.

When Lin Zhi gathered the team at the city gate, the cavalry had already galloped over. Seeing that the horse team was actually all tall horses, he couldn't help but feel nervous. Where is the other party's troops? So generous! He hurriedly shouted: "Everyone cheers me up. Whoever wants to embarrass me, let's go back to guard the barracks."

In a blink of an eye, the horse team had already galloped to the city gate, but there was no sign of slowing down. Seeing this, Lin Zhi was so angry that he was about to step forward to stop him. He ran out of the team and a beautiful man stood in front of him. The horse's hooves were almost kicked into his head.

Before he could speak, the rider on the horse was already rolling over and dismounting. He glanced at him arrogantly before taking out a piece of War Department's Investigation and said, "This is War Department's Investigation."

Lin Zhi glanced at the horse team roaring into the city, knowing that this was not the person he was provoking. He immediately took over Kanhe and glanced at it. Seeing that the rank marked on it was a super product, he quickly returned Kanhe respectfully and bowed slightly and said, "Please invite the adults to enter the city."

When the horse team entered the city, they turned left along Dananmen Street and stopped at the gate of "Mancheng" at the southern end of Ximi City Street. As the name suggests, Mancheng is naturally a city where Manchus live. In major cities in each province, any of whom have Eight Banners soldiers stationed in the city, referred to as Mancheng or the garrison city, is actually the barracks in the city. There are only official offices, warehouses, military armored housing and family living areas in the city. Restaurants, teahouses, brothels, etc. are not allowed. This is not only to prevent conflict between Manchu and Han, but also to prevent being assimilated by the Han people and maintain the combat effectiveness of the Eight Banners.

The guards at the gate of the city were much more strict. When they saw the brigade of troops galloping towards them, they were ready for battle and even pushed out the horses. Seeing that it was getting late, no one dared to be careless. The soldiers who were stalking the enemy fell behind. Yin Yi, who was leading the team, was impatient and urged the horse to come forward and said, "Go and report to your city guard Qi Mingtang, and say that his master has arrived and ask him to get out and pay tribute."

When the guard heard this, he couldn't help but look at each other. Cheng Shouwei was a senior official of the third rank. What is his master? Could it be that the lord of Zhenglan Banner arrived? Seeing the other party's one-colored horse, no one dared to doubt it, and someone rushed to report it.

After hearing the soldiers under him reported that his master had arrived, Qi Mingtang was full of doubts. He wanted to talk about his master, how many masters were there? Zhenwu was his master, and the banner master of Zhenglan Banner. He was a slave under the prince of Rao County. Yinzhen was a serious master. This master did not dare to pretend, especially in his territory.

He didn't dare to neglect, and immediately rushed to the door, but saw that the person in charge was Prince Dun Yinyi. He couldn't help but get off the horse, and rushed to Yinyi's horse for a few steps, and pricked Qian'er neatly and said, "Slave Qi Mingtang, give it to..."

Yin Yi interrupted him and said, "Stop talking nonsense, my bones are almost broken, so I will lead the way for you."

Qi Mingtang was also clever and hurriedly got up and smiled, "I'm going to hold the horse for my master." Seeing this, the guards dared not hesitate, so they hurriedly moved away and bowed to him.

Leading everyone into the conference hall, Qi Mingtang stepped back from his personal guard, and then stabbed Qian'er again, saying, "Sister Qi Mingtang, pay tribute to Prince Dun." After getting up, he glanced at the middle-aged official standing beside Yinliu. Yinliu smiled and said, "This is Dachun, the first-class guard in front of the imperial court."

The first-class guard in front of the imperial court! Qi Mingtang was shocked. Could it be that the emperor had also come to Taiyuan? He hurriedly bowed and said, "Sir, please see the Lord."

Dachun and him were of the same rank, so they immediately replied with a bow. After several people sat down, Yinyi said, "The Holy Lord has arrived at Tai'an Post and will arrive in Taiyuan tomorrow. I and Dachun will come to fight for the front station."

Dachun said in a deep voice: "Tai'an Post is only 120 miles away, and it will arrive in half a day. What is the situation of the green camp in the city?"

Zhenwu actually arrived at Tai'anyi quietly. Qi Mingtang was shocked. Needless to think, it must be for Shanxi to provide relief to the disaster victims. He didn't dare to think too much. He quickly calmed down and replied: "Report to the prince, Lord Da, there are not many troops in Taiyuan City. In addition to the more than a thousand Eight Banners soldiers under his command, there are more than 1,200 soldiers in Taiyuan Town, including the general Jin Guozheng, and the two battalions of the governor Su Keji, with more than 1,000 people.

The news that the court raised funds to the Green Camp and increased the welfare of the Eight Banners soldiers had already spread in Taiyuan. The Eight Banners Green Camp all had stable morale and high morale, and had no problem protecting the emperor's safety."

After pondering slightly, Dachun looked at Yinyi. Yinyi smiled slightly and said, "I am in charge of the whole city, and you should decide."

"Thank you, Prince, to be kind." Dachun bowed and said to Qi Mingtang: "This Taiyuan Town General Jin Guozheng, for my experience, you sent someone to summon generals above the city guards and generals overnight."

"I haven't ordered you." Qi Mingtang hurriedly bowed.

After taking a bath in Tai'anyi and Zhenwu, they did not rest, but checked the map of Shanxi's branch under the lamp. This time, they came to Shanxi to investigate and provide relief to the victims. There was another purpose for him to integrate Shanxi merchants and the Qing Dynasty had to walk on two legs, not only vigorously develop maritime trade, but also vigorously develop inland trade in the northwest.

Shanxi merchants were undoubtedly the main force of Northwest trade. They were not only strong capital, but also hard-working and brave to explore. He not only had to guide but also strongly support them, and included Shanxi merchants in his plan to explore the Northwest. They said that Asia was the fundamental interest of the Qing Dynasty.

In addition, Shanxi has large reserves of coal, shallow burials and good coal quality, which is an indispensable industrial fuel for modern industry. Once the steam engine is used in large quantities, Shanxi's coal becomes a hot commodity. In addition, Shanxi's iron ore is also particularly rich. Along the way, he has been considering whether to build Shanxi into a modern heavy industrial base.

What made him difficult to make up his mind was the transportation in Shanxi. It was too difficult to get out of Shanxi. There were mountains on all sides. Nowadays, it was very difficult to open a road by relying on shoulders and hands. It was really difficult for him to enter Shanxi.

After looking at it for a while, he sighed lightly, put down the map, walked slowly in the yard out, and established a modern industrial system. After all, he had to wait for two or three decades. He was not in a hurry at the moment, and he quickly turned his thoughts to Taiyuan.

Since entering Shanxi, whether it is a top-notch or accommodating, he sent people to investigate the situation. The various security and pension silvers in Shanxi have not been issued, and he also issued corvee labor to manage the Fenhe River. This is purely a demolition of his platform and will enter Taiyuan City tomorrow. I wonder what explanation will these members of Shanxi give him?

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