In the hall of Zuixian Tower, Kong Youde and others came to have a tooth ceremony again.
They were used to coming here every three to five days.
In fact, there was no shortage of wine for them.
It was only the soldiers below who drank porridge and ate hard-faced black pancakes.
However, the food in the military camp did not taste like a restaurant, nor did it have the atmosphere of a restaurant.
It was not as comfortable as it was in the chaotic military tent.
"Brother Kong, we can't keep going like this.
The money in our hands is getting less and less, and there's not even a shadow of Bingjia."
Li Jiucheng shook his head and slurred while picking his teeth with a toothpick.
"In the past few days, I have thought about it.
There is no need to think about the land.
The land that should be occupied has already been occupied by the gentry and officials.
We are not the ones to buy the shops.
Besides, like some adults, I can make money from sea trade, but I have no money and no way out.
I can’t think about it.
It makes my head hurt.”
Kong Youde shook his generous head, looking very troubled.
The tens of thousands of taels of silver in their hands are really not enough.
"It's really not possible to tie up a few votes, just tap the money a few times and it will be enough."
Li Yingyuan said with soup on his jaw.
"Go away, you bastard.
You think this is Liaonan and Dongjiang.
This is Dengzhou, an important place.
We just arrived here and kidnappings like those in Dongjiang and Liaonan happened.
Do you think all the adults are fools?"
No way."
Li Jiucheng was not too stupid and gave his reckless son a slap on the head.
"Waiter, waiter in the private room upstairs, please bring some specialty dishes, a few cold dishes, and a jug of good wine."
A voice from the door interrupted the commotion of several people.
Kong Youde and others were also surprised.
In the past, when they came here to eat, they saw so many soldiers looking so menacing that other diners did not dare to enter the Zuixian Tower.
This was the first time anyone dared to enter the restaurant.
They looked up and saw a fat man in front of him, wearing the official uniform of a second-grade military general, walking smoothly into the store door, accompanied by a thin and short middle-aged man beside him, and behind him were four guards with swords.
Kong Youde took a closer look and realized that he really knew him.
This person was Yang Jingtang, the commander of Denglai Dusi.
We've met each other, just by acquaintance.
"It turns out that Mr.
Yang has arrived.
I'm disrespectful," Kong Youde stood up and said with his hands in his hands.
Yang Jingtang is from the second rank, and he is a third rank general.
Yang Jingtang has a high official rank, but he is a soldier, while Yang Jingtang is just a guard general.
They are not in the same line.
Kong Youde doesn't care much, "How about drinking together if it doesn't seem too simple."
Yang Jingtang noticed Kong Youde's perfunctory attitude and raised his hands to meet Shangguan.
This showed that he was domineering and he was indeed a fool from Dongjiang.
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But Yang Jingtang came here deliberately.
He asked people to keep an eye on Kong Youde, knowing that they came to Zuixian Tower once in a few days.
This time he pretended to meet by chance because he had a plan.
Of course, he couldn't lose face and had to endure it.
"General Kong is very leisurely," Yang Jingtang smiled and handed over his hands, "I'm just going upstairs to discuss some business dealings, so I won't bother you."
Yang Jingtang smiled and refused, playing hard to get.
He made people find out through the work of this store that Kong Youde and others were crazy about money.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, Yang Jingtang and others went to the private room on the second floor.
Kong Youde jumped up as soon as he returned to his seat.
He didn't react at the time because of the warrior's disdain for business, but now he woke up.
It might be a small matter that allows Yang Jingtang, the commander-in-chief, to discuss with his colleagues.
It might be a big deal, and he might be able to get a share of the pie.
Even if he can't get a share of the profit, Yang Jingtang, a landowner, can give them some advice.
A way.
Kong Youde immediately asked Li Jiucheng and his son to wait downstairs while he went upstairs.
"Lord Yang, you don't know something.
The thousands of people under my command are only paid half of the salary.
The soldiers have no food and clothing and are in a foreign land.
It's miserable."
After these greetings, Kong Youde's posture was extremely low, and he complained endlessly.
"I hope Master Yang can point out a way to make money, so as to supplement the troops under his command."
"General Kong Shen thinks highly of me.
How can I make money?"
Yang Jingtang's fat face was crumpled with smiles, and he thought to himself, you, a simpleton, will one day ask for help.
"Master Yang has been in an important position in the capital for a long time and has been a member of Denglai for generations.
He is a well-known person in Denglai.
He must have a plan in mind.
Master Wanwang will not hesitate to teach you."
Kong Youde didn't care about face at this time.
He must have the benefits of success in the future.
This little bit of face is nothing.
"Master Yang, since Kong Shen will take such good care of his subordinates, I think it would be a good idea to give him some advice, as this would also reflect Master Kong's love for his soldiers as his own children."
The middle-aged man on the side said with a smile.
"Oh, I just forgot to introduce you.
This is Liao Chengshi, a big businessman in Dengzhou.
I have always been on good terms with him."
Yang Jingtang pointed to the middle-aged man.
"Oh, I've admired him for a long time."
Kong Youde said with cupped hands.
In fact, he had no impression of such a businessman.
However, since he was on good terms with Yang Jingtang, he had to give him this face.
Who asked him to ask for help now?
"I'll kill you.
I've seen Mr.
Kong."
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Liao Cheng saluted solemnly.
Kong Youde returned the favor, and the atmosphere between the two parties became harmonious.
After having a few glasses of wine and getting warmer, Yang Jingtang finally responded.
"General Kong, you are trapped in Baoshan without realizing it."
Yang Jingtang sighed with emotion.
Kong Youde's eyes lit up, and his heart was filled with drama.
"Please give me some advice, sir."
"Denglai is half of Shandong and connects all the prefectures and counties in Shandong to the north.
Although it is not the richest place in the world, there are many wealthy gentry.
Ships and merchants from the south carry groceries, iron materials, cloth and silk. , salt products, etc. are sold along the road to Jinan.
This is an oil-flowing trade route.
In addition, there are Liao goods that change hands in Dongjiang, which are all financial routes."
Yang Jingtang pointed out.
He smiled when he saw Kong Youde's confused eyes, "When General Yang Guodong was in office, he set up checkpoints to collect fees from passing merchants, and the harvest was quite fruitful.
However, the subsequent governor did not like it, and he was afraid of being impeached and competing for profits with the people, so he abolished it.
Yes.
However, I heard that Governor Sun always valued Mr.
Kong."
Yang Jingtang took a sip.
Look, Kong Youde slapped Da Fang on the head, he was extremely stupid, charging cents was not a way to make money, well, no, since Yang Jingtang had this method, why not just follow it and give it to him instead.
Yang Jingtang looked at Kong Youde's eyes and knew his plan.
"General Kong Shen probably thought that since I, Yang, had thought of this method, why not make arrangements for it."
Yang Jingtang said with a smile.
"No such intention, no such intention."
Of course Kong Youde shied away.
Of course he was suspicious at this time, but he couldn't explain this matter clearly.
"For this to happen, the governor must have support, and moreover, he must have a large number of soldiers."
Yang Jingtang shook his head sadly, "It's just that I am just a guard general.
I don't have that kind of military power, and I don't have the governor's Support.
What a shame.”
Yang Jingtang's face was full of regret at this time, which really made people feel as distressed as if he had lost his wife.
His acting skills were first-rate.
Kong Youde's mind flashed with lightning.
Don't tell me, this plan is feasible.
Since Mr.
Sun values us, he also wants me to fight in the battle if something happens to Dongjiang Denglai.
But now the food and salary are in arrears.
How to raise the army and prepare for war?
If Mr.
Sun doesn't agree, then just give me full salary.
I'm afraid Mr.
Sun can't come up with it, so I'll probably acquiesce in the end.
"Mr.
Yang is indeed far-sighted and can solve all our worries with just one sentence."
Kong Youde bowed his hands and bowed in a very humble manner, "If there is anything I can do, I will definitely reward you generously."
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"That's unnecessary."
Yang Jingtang waved his hand, "If Mr.
Kong succeeds, can the purchase of food, grass and baggage for thousands of soldiers be handed over to Liao Cheng."
"What's wrong with this?
Mr.
Liao will just come to me when the time comes."
Kong Youde responded proudly.
What a big deal.
"Please help Mr.
Kong when the time comes," Liao Cheng said with a smile on his face.
His face was already thin, and there were dry wrinkles when he smiled.
"Don't worry, sir.
I will definitely supply the army at the lowest price.
I will never Will deceive adults."
"Since you are a good friend of Mr.
Yang, of course I can trust you."
Kong Youde laughed.
Of course he knows that there must be Yang Jingtang behind Liao Cheng.
If you don't pay attention to it then, don't blame me for being merciless, what about Yang Jingtang.
He doesn't care yet.
"I raise my glass to wish you two adults all the best in the future."
Liao Cheng raised his glass and said respectfully.
Several people drank from the cup and ate a few bites of the food.
Kong Youde asked nonchalantly, "Master Yang, just now Master Yang said downstairs that there is anything else to discuss."
"Oh, I won't hide it from Mr.
Kong.
It's just a matter of sea trade to North Korea."
Yang Jingtang smiled, he thought to himself, he is indeed greedy, hum, this is what he has been waiting for.
"Oh," Kong Youde looked at Yang Jingtang in surprise, "It turns out that Mr.
Yang is hiding everything."
He knew that he couldn't go this way without relying on the higher ups.
These were all banned smuggled items.
"So that your Excellency can know that Mr.
Yang Jinghui, the doctor of the Military Selection Department of the Ministry of War, is Mr.
Yang's clan brother.
The two adults are blood relatives and often come and go."
Liao Cheng said at the side.
Hiss, Kong Youde was shocked, this guy is quite big, and the Military Selection Department has a very good position.
Military generals from all over the country can get their hands on rewards and punishments here, and their authority is huge.
This Yang Jingtang was buried deep enough.
"It turns out that Mr.
Yang from the Ministry of War is your elder brother.
I'm disrespectful."
Kong Youde said, cupping his hands.
He secretly believed that Liao Cheng's business might have something to do with Yang Jinghui.
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This Denglai should not be underestimated.
It was really not a remote place like Dongjiang.
You had to be careful in case of trouble.
"With Mr.
Yang Jinghui's help, I think Mr.
Liao's business will be very profitable."
"It can only be said to be average," Liao Cheng shook his head.
"Deng Lai would say that the most profitable person is Mr.
Zhao Haiming, commander of the Weihai Navy.
Mr.
Zhao's sea trade is extremely profitable.
With his massive He raised thousands of armored servants with money, and his son Zhao Lie led these servants to defeat the slaves in Zhuozhou and killed six of the old slaves.
This is the greatest maritime merchant. " Kong Youde knew about Zhao Lie.
When he was working for Zhang Keda in Shuicheng, he saw this black-faced man and heard about his achievements.
At that time, Kong Youde was extremely unconvinced.
He estimated that although some of the real achievements were just false reports, there was no such thing as false reports.
Thinking that there is such an inside story, using the money from sea trade to maintain thousands of armored servants, what kind of financial resources is this.
"I guess Mr.
Zhao may have someone else in the court to help him," Kong Youde said tentatively.
"That's not true.
It's just that Zhao Haiming's family has been in Denglai for a long time.
In addition, some people in the Tongdu Division have very close contacts, and then they got on Zhang Keda's path, and they made a lot of money."
Liao Cheng pointed out.
Zhang Keda is leaving.
Very few people know this news, and among them is Kong Youde.
That is because he is a direct descendant of Sun Yuanhua, and the imperial court is already selecting a successor to the general.
Doesn't this mean that the Zhao family's backer is leaving?
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