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Chapter 1069 Jumping the beam clown
As we all know, Gao Gong, the chief assistant of the cabinet in the Longqing Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty, was originally from Hongdong County, Shanxi Province.

In the Wanli Dynasty, Zhang Siwei, who succeeded Zhang Juzheng as the chief assistant of the cabinet, was also from the military in Puzhou County, Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi Province. His family has a strong salt merchant background.

Similarly, Wang Chonggu, who served as governor of Sanbian and Xuanda in the Longqing Dynasty, was also from Puzhou County, Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi Province. His family also had a strong salt merchant background.

Then, Zhang Siwei was related by marriage to Yang Bo, Wang Guoguang and others.

Yang Bo, a native of Puzhou County, Pingyang Prefecture, Shanxi Province, lived through the Jiajing, Longqing, and Wanli dynasties, from officials to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Taifu; Wang Guoguang, a native of Yangcheng County, Zezhou Prefecture, Shanxi Province, served three Ming emperors like Yang Bo , Li Bu Shangshu, Li Bu Shangshu and other important positions.

The family of the two of them also belonged to the family of merchants in Shanxi.

Furthermore, governor Wang Chonggu's father Wang Yao, uncle Wang Xian, elder brother Wang Chongyi, younger brother Wang Chongxun, uncle Shen Tingzhen, brother-in-law Shen Jiang, and others were all businessmen.

Zhang Siwei's uncle Zhang Xialing, younger brother Zhang Sijiao, and father-in-law Wang En, the chief assistant of the cabinet, are also well-known Shanxi merchants. Zhang Siwei's official career cannot do without their great support, so that he can go smoothly to the top position of the chief assistant.

Zhang Siwei's family and Wang Chonggu were married again. Zhang Siwei's mother was Wang Chonggu's second sister, so Wang Chonggu was also Zhang Siwei's uncle.

And Wang Chonggu's elder sister married Shen Jiang, the eldest son of Shen Tingzhen, a salt merchant who Qiao lived in Puzhou. At the same time, Zhang Siwei's three younger sisters and daughters-in-law came from the Wang, Li and Fan families of Shanxi giant merchants at that time.

One of Zhang Siwei's daughter-in-law is also the granddaughter of Yang Pu, the chief assistant of the cabinet who served in the four dynasties. Zhang Siwei's daughter married Ma Chun, the son of Ma Ziqiang, the cabinet minister of the Wanli Dynasty, and Ma Ziqiang's younger brother. Ma Zixiu is also a famous businessman in Shaanxi, and his family is also a large business gang in Shaanxi.

Such a complicated relationship is just the tip of the iceberg, enough to make people dizzy, and there are more than tens of millions of big businessmen under the big tomorrow?
These aristocratic families established by in-laws are perfectly combined through political and business marriages. They use money to support officials' activities and promotions, and then use official power to open the way for merchants to do business, and act as an escorting umbrella.

Shanxi merchants have already stretched their hands in all directions, and they have a network of stakes in the three towns of Xuanda, and even in Beijing, the court, and the palace.

It can be said that when one side suffers, all parties support, and when there is difficulty elsewhere, they support!

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In history, during the Longqing Peace Conference, the Jin merchant family in Shanxi had entrusted Wang Chonggu and Zhang Siwei, who were closely related, and even persuaded the cabinet minister Zhang Juzheng and others.

Strongly opposed to the hardliners headed by Wu Shangxian, Ye Mengxiong, etc., to prevent the idea of ​​​​military attack, and advocated friendship with Mongolia instead of taking military action. strong.

It is precisely because of such a huge power and carefully woven network of relationships that the Shanyou Eight Great Masters entrenched in Zhangjiakou are confident and do not take Yongning Bo and Zhang Cheng seriously.

Of course, if you think about it in depth, Fan Yongdou, Wang Dengku and other Shanyou Eight Great Masters might not be the spokesmen for the interests of the forces behind them, just like modern white gloves.

"There are too many traitors, and the entanglements are extensive. If you kill the generals all the way, I'm afraid blood will flow like a river. I'm afraid there won't be many officials and generals left in Xuanda Sanzhen..."

Putting down the love documents in his hand, Liu Minshen said worriedly, obviously, he was worried about Zhang Cheng.

Yes, if this is really the case, then no matter how they justify themselves, they will be framed by people with ulterior motives, and they can openly declare that "Zhang Cheng rebelled"!
In this way, Bo Yongning will immediately become a rebellious official and traitor of the Ming Dynasty, and will also lose his title of righteousness, and become everyone who can get it and punish him.

There are also three Ming princes in Shanxi, namely King Jin in Taiyuan, King Dai in Datong, and King Shen in Luzhou.

The Ming Dynasty raised the enfeoffed vassals as pigs, so when they were bored, in addition to making great efforts to build offspring, they also made money from every corner. Many industries in Xuanda, especially in Shanxi and Datong, have theirs. shares.

Even participating in border trade smuggling is not a problem. For them, the country belongs to the emperor, and resisting foreign enemies is also the emperor's business. They only care about making money, and they don't care about the life and death of the country.

Could it be that this time, Uncle Yongning really wanted to kill these feudal kings?
If it really kills the generals all the way, there may not be many officials and generals left in Xuanda. If this is the case, Zhang Cheng is the life and death enemy of countless privileged classes. Perhaps all the gentry officials in the Ming Dynasty will regard Zhang Cheng as a rival. Thieves and captives are more formidable enemies.

From now on, if he is a little careless and makes a wrong move, there will be no bones left and the whole family will be wiped out!
Wu Zhizhong stood up suddenly, shook the iron hook in his right hand, like an island captain, and said angrily: "I'm afraid of a ball, are these gangsters more fierce than the Tartars?
In the world, who else is the opponent of my brave army?Instead of keeping these filthy bastards and causing trouble for us, it's better to kill them all now, and then just meditate. "

After he finished speaking, he added: "As the commander-in-chief said back then when he was in Yongning City, only with the power of thunder can we break the clouds and sun, and make the house brighter."

Lin Fangping also stood up, and said loudly: "That's right, the final general agrees with General Wu's opinion, kill these villains as soon as possible, so as not to worry about it."

Veteran generals Guo Yingxian and Wei Zhice shook their heads, and Guo Yingxian even said, "It's justified to kill only a few military officers. If you kill the court officials, it's tantamount to 'rebellion'."

Counselor Liu Minshen also got up to salute, and said: "Uncle, there is a saying that 'if the name is not correct, the words will not follow'. Right now, Uncle is only the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen Town. First of all, he can't manage Shanxi and Datong, let alone many people involved. local officials.

If we extend our hands too long, we may be polluted by others. If it gets to the ears of the emperor, wouldn't it make the emperor suspect the uncle, it seems that the gain outweighs the gain! "

He went on to say: "You can't become a fat man after eating one bite. It is advisable to take care of big things slowly. The urgent task at hand is to try to narrow the attack area, and only target profiteers such as Fan Yongdou and Wang Dengku in Zhangjiakou.

As for the complex network of relationships behind them, if there is no direct confrontation with our brave army, it is better not to move them this round.After I manage Xuanzhen well, I will plan Datong and Shanxi towns again. Don't be impatient and mess up our strategy. "

Wang Yuanjing also stood up and echoed: "Uncle, Yuan Jing also agrees with Counselor Liu's proposal very much. We have already got the proof in our hands that the treacherous merchants on the right side of the mountain are collaborating with the enemy and traitorous to the country. Besides, they even privately imitated the military ticket of our brave army. Only this one item, we are waiting to fight back, it is a matter of course that the teacher is famous.

As for the people behind the Shanyou profiteers, it is not too late to try to deal with them after staying in the future. Today we hold the handle of their collusion with the slave and profiteers. Forever in my hand. "

Wei Zhice shook the intelligence documents in his hand, and said, "It is difficult to only target the Shanyou profiteers in Zhangjiakou. Although most of them are in Zhangjiakou Fort, Taiyuan Prefecture and Fenzhou in Shanxi are the root cause. But it is not a place that our brave army can actually control.

If we want to make a move this time, we need to cut through the mess with a sharp knife. Before he can react, he should capture the core figures in one fell swoop. Otherwise, the network behind him will definitely fight back desperately, which will also be detrimental to us. After all, what these officials and businessmen are best at is to reverse black and white. "

Wang Dou just nodded, everyone's reaction was completely within his expectation, although he had already made a decision, but he still wanted to hear everyone's voice.

At this time, He Biao, the general governor, also spoke: "The traitorous merchants misled the country with slaves, and we will bring them to justice. Although it is inconsistent with the regulations of the imperial court, it is justified.

However, if the officers and generals involved in Xuanda's three towns are not reported to the Governor's Yamen, they will be dealt with. I am afraid that they may be suspected of arbitrariness. Please think again, uncle. "

Everyone said something to each other, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more dignified. It is not a big deal to kill slaves and profiteers. However, as He Biao said, it is difficult for the officials behind these profiteers. Especially in Shanxi and Datong, we need to be more cautious.

With a solemn expression on Zhang Cheng's face, he waved his hand to call Zhang Chengfang, and said to him, "Datong Wang Zongbing has sent you a letter, please let everyone have a look."

"Yes, father."

As Zhang Chengfang spoke, he took out a sealed letter from his bosom, and handed it to Fu He Biao, the governor who was seated at the top. After he took it, he briefly glanced at the beginning, and then began to read it for everyone.

It turned out that Wang Pu had been advising his clan, Wang Dayu, not to follow Fan Yongdou, Wang Dengku and others to confront Yongningbo. Others might not know Zhang Cheng's strength and temperament, but he, Wang Pu, knew it all too well.

So much so that when Wang Muchen arrived in Datong City, he wrote a letter as soon as possible, and asked Wang Muchen to bring it to Xuanfu immediately to meet Yongningbo Zhang Cheng to plead guilty.

In the letter, in addition to reflecting some small actions of Shanxi merchants, Wang Pu's most important thing is to show his loyalty. All actions in Datong Town are entirely determined by Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng. Keep it consistent, with the blade facing outward.

After Wei Zhice heard it, he couldn't help asking, "What news do you have from Li Fuming in Shanxi?"

Zhang Cheng glanced at Zhang Chengfang and motioned for him to answer this question, Zhang Chengfang understood, and immediately said: "Mr. Li has already expressed his position that Shanxi Town and my Xuan Town are one, and we will live and die together, and we will never back down.

However, there is a deputy commander in Shanxi Town, Xu Dingguo, who has some elites under his command, and he is in the same boat as the treacherous merchants on the right side of the mountain, so he is not easy to deal with. "

He went on to say: "Previously, the father commander sent someone to contact Jiang Mingwu, the deputy general of Shanxi, and he also expressed his willingness to act and provide convenience for our brave army. However, due to his status, it is not easy to directly send troops to help."

Lin Fangping then said: "Isn't there still a battalion of Liu Quan's troops in Liaozhou, they can be put to great use at this time."

He then asked: "Where have the two battalions of General Chen and General Zhang gone now?"

Zhang Chengfang replied: "According to the time, General Chen's Baihu camp should be near Taiyuan Fucheng now, and General Zhang's Qinglong camp should also pass through Xinzhou."

"Go on."

Veteran General Guo Yingxian clapped his hands vigorously and said: "With these two battalions of soldiers and horses, plus the Liaozhou battalion, Taiyuan Prefecture and Fenzhou will be completely exhausted. As the saying goes, 'wrapping grass and beating rabbits', the wind and the water are really smooth. "

Wei Zhice said with a smile on the side, "This is exactly Uncle's strategy of 'falsely attacking Guo'. The reason why he went to help Henan via Shanxi at the beginning was a foreshadowing for today's events."

"High, really high."

Guo Yingxian said excitedly: "In this way, we can kill these profiteers at the door without anyone noticing."

Wu Zhizhong showed a hint of hesitation on his face, and he said: "It's only in Xuanzhen, how can we do it? Profiteers have eyes and ears. If there is a slight change in our army, they will be alarmed, but how can we hide it!"

Zhang Cheng smiled slightly, and said: "Jumping clowns, thieves who cheat the country with slaves, but think that they are powerful and powerful, can cover the sky with one hand, and act confident, but in fact they are all stern.

In Ben Bo's heart, they can barely count as this! "

After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, he stretched out his little finger of his left hand, waved it in front of everyone's eyes, and then slanted it down. Everyone in the hall burst into laughter, and they all said, "Uncle's metaphor is very vivid".

Zhang Cheng continued: "Even if they have power, power, connections, connections, and background, so what? Do you think that Ben Bo can't do anything with traitors like him?"

His expression gradually became serious, and he said: "This operation is on the verge of an arrow and has to be launched. All the properties of the slave merchants in Zhangjiakou Fort and their Shanxi headquarters will be confiscated.

Didn't they buy more than 20 taels of supplies from Ben Bo with fake military tickets?This time, I want them to return everything to me with interest. "

He looked at all the officers and generals under his command in the hall with his eyes like torches, and continued in a stern tone: "This operation only arrests profiteers who prosecute slaves and harm the country. The rest of the people, etc., will not be involved for the time being.

Three days later, it will be the [-]th of March, and the three towns of Xuanda will act together to attack the lairs of profiteers in Zhangjiakou, Datong, Taiyuan, Jiexiu, Taigu, Pingyang, etc.! "

"Everyone should pay attention to the fact that during operations, military discipline must be strictly enforced. When entering the city to arrest profiteers, you must not harass and loot places..."

Zhang Cheng continued with a solemn expression: "Of course, when arresting profiteers and confiscating property, anyone who dares to resist and obstruct will be killed.

From officials and generals to civilians, those who dare to stand in front of the army and prevent our brave army from arresting slaves and profiteers will be killed on the spot! "

Everyone in the hall finally waited for this day, and all of them were excited, but the chief governor, He Biao, said with a worried face: "Uncle, should you ask the ministers and ministers for instructions beforehand, so as not to be impeached by the governor, uncle?" I'm afraid it will be disadvantageous to my uncle if I exceed my authority and specialize in my duties."

"That's something Benbo should consider, you don't need to worry about it, just follow Benbo's military orders, that's it!"

　Sending my daughter to college, and visiting Luoyang for a week on the way, special leave, will resume in early September!
　　
　
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