Asking for help is a demand for help, and preparing for war is also a preparation for war.

Both can be done at the same time, and there is no need to delay the other for one thing.

Gao Minzhan could not always put all his hopes on Hong Chengchou.

After all, he is not familiar with Hong Chengchou, so he doesn't know what kind of temper Hong Chengchou is.

Wouldn't it be that Hong Chengchou did not send troops to Gao Minzhan after receiving the request for help?

Even a child knows the principle of not putting eggs in a basket. Gao Minzhan is also a governor at the end, so how can he not understand?

Chongqing defenders now have tens of thousands of people. If they can inspire morale, they may not be able to fight.

As for how to inspire morale... Everyone knows it.

It's nothing more than money rewards.

There must be brave men under heavy rewards.

Why did the Green Camp soldiers' combat effectiveness surge after surrendering to the Qing Dynasty? Isn't it because the Qing court allowed the Green Camp soldiers to plunder?

The money robbed in the war belongs to them, so they naturally become more and more excited as they fight.

Of course, Gao Minzhan naturally would not have paid for this money by himself. It is everyone's business to defend the city, not the matter of his Sichuan governor alone.

If you want to leave, you should be released together.

Think about it carefully, the businessman is going to make a big splash.

Because ordinary people really have no oil and water to squeeze, and the wealthy businessmen have as much as they want, they will drop oil whenever they twist.

Of course, Gao Minzhan cannot rob it explicitly, after all, he still needs face.

He personally took these merchants to the mansion in his personal name and held a banquet.

These merchants naturally didn't know what the governor suddenly showed such good deeds to them, and they looked at their noses and their hearts.

Seeing this, Gao Minzhan cursed in his heart.

When the wine and food were almost done, Gao Minzhan raised his glass and squinted his eyes and said, "I asked you to come today to discuss important matters."

Seeing Gao Minzhan holding on with an official voice, everyone looked at each other, waiting for Governor Gao's following.

"You don't know that the Ming thief will invade Chongqing again!"

Gao Minzhan's seemingly careless words surprised everyone.

"What, Ming thief is coming to fight Chongqing again?"

"Didn't you just hit it a few months ago?"

"Why are you here again? Is this still over?"

"Oh, business is hard to do again."

Gao Minzhan watched coldly, and when everyone was almost talking, he cleared his throat and said, "Su Jing, I will say a few words."

"The Ming thief came in a fierce manner, and he must have come to Pocheng. If the city was Pocheng, he would have to die to the State of Xie. You can't keep it alone, right?"

Gao Minzhan said the words very seriously as soon as he started, in order to attract the attention of many merchants.

To avoid them thinking that the Ming army was bluffing and unwilling to contribute money and efforts.

"What should I do!"

"Does Lord Fuzun have a way?"

"But you must keep Chongqing!"

Most of these wealthy merchants have local official backgrounds, and this relationship was made through a lot of money. Naturally, they don’t want Chongqing City to change its flags, otherwise their money would be wasted.

"Of course I will do my best, but I can't do my best by relying on me alone! Should you also express it?"

Everyone knew what they said.

This is going to be robbed clearly!

Gao Mingzhan wants to rob clearly!

He glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "I don't want you to bleed too much, you can only 10,000 taels per person, right?"

There were more than 20 people attending the banquet, and even ten thousand taels per person could make up 200,000 taels.

It is naturally a great thing that Gao Mingzhan can make so much money by just moving his mouth.

However, it is completely different when it comes to merchants.

This is going to be bleeding!

It seems that this banquet is really not for nothing, and it will be eaten in one round of 10,000 taels!

Now that they are being held here, it is not to retreat or it is too uncomfortable to move forward!

"Mr. Fuzun, it is natural for us to pay for trouble in Chongqing. But isn't it too much for one person?"

The one who made the voice was He Yousheng, the largest grain merchant in Chongqing. He was covered in fat, as round as a ball, and the fat on his jaw trembled as soon as his mouth moved.

Gao Minzhan said unhappyly: "What does this mean? This money is not for me, but for the soldiers. Shouldn't the soldiers be rewarded by the soldiers who work hard to defend the city on the top of the city? "

His words were so righteous, but the merchants were so disgusted.

It’s okay to give the soldiers money, but you pay it yourself. What does it mean to ask us to pay?

Besides, it costs 200,000 taels to reward the soldiers? Are you coaxing the ghost?

This is clearly because Gao Minzhan wants to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.

This attitude of being a bitch and having to stand in a archway is really disgusting.

But they are a dignified governor, but they just reveal that they disgusted you so much. What can you do?

At this moment, all the merchants suddenly realized that this turned out to be a Hongmen banquet!

It is impossible to go out without any blood when entering this door. The key is how to bargain and minimize the losses.

"Fuzun, do you think this is OK? We will pay 5,000 taels by ourselves."

He Yousheng's eyes narrowed into a slit, and said with a smile on his face.

In fact, Gao Minzhan didn't expect to get so much money at the beginning.

The reason why he sets the price elevation is to give merchants room to bargain.

Seeing that the other party was really hooked, Gao Minzhan happened to go down: "Since that's the case, let's take five thousand taels of each person first."

He Yousheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

How did the governor agree so cleanly?

Is this too abnormal?

Could it be that they were fooled?

The more He Yousheng thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong, and he was already regretful.

But after saying it, there is no reason to take it back. He Yousheng could only grit his teeth and smile: "Thank you, Governor."

"There is another thing you need to pay attention to."

Gao Minzhan paused and said, "During the preparations, no one is allowed to leave the city at will, and you are no exception."

Everyone complained.

This is not good at fighting, and you can’t even do business.

The most terrifying thing is that I don’t know how long this time will last.

If they lasted for several months, wouldn’t they have to vomit blood?

They can only bear the loss themselves and the government will not take care of it.

Alas, it’s a shame to do this in business!

But if you want to make money, you have to establish good relations with the government.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be able to reach the top level.

"Come on, I will drink this cup with you. If Chongqing can be kept, you will be meritorious ministers. At that time, I will report to the court to ask for meritorious deeds."

Everyone was sneering in their hearts.

They don’t become officials, so what’s the use of getting commended by the court?

It would be too miserable to give Gao Minzhan a sweet date.

"Thank you Fuzun."

Although they have greeted Gao Minzhan’s female relatives in their hearts, they still have to show respect on their faces.

"Wine, drink a lot, and you won't be drunk today!"

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Chapter completed!