Griffin Commander in the Late Ming Dynasty

"The thing is, I need to sell what I have. I am sure that once this thing is launched, it will be a sure profit. But now, it has no reputation and cannot be widely promoted. So, your tasks are, first, to quickly promote this thing to the thousands of households you know, and second, you have to become the general agent of this thing in various regions. Yangzhou City is very big, and your people should be barely enough."

That's it?

Several people looked at each other. The one with the surname Shen who caused the commotion before kicked the door open, came in with a sullen face and asked, who is the boss?

After asking, they came straight to the point and said, your people are now under our control, and if you don't agree, you will be beaten. Many well-known big brothers in Yangzhou city were beaten and lay down. These people were originally second in command, and they were pushed forward to be the temporary decision-makers because the big brothers were bedridden and could not come.

You created such a bloody mess, and in the end you called us all here just to let us run errands?

"Of course, it's definitely not as simple as asking you to run errands, but a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Our cooperation has just begun, so we still have to start from the basics. But don't worry, if you work for me, you will be paid well."

Jiang Han clapped his hands, and a servant beside him stepped forward and lifted the lid of a large box that was placed on the side. Inside was a full bank of official silver.

"Someone will tell you specifically what this thing can do and how to do it. Now, I will first withdraw the monthly salary of your different departments. Of course, if you don't want to do it, you can quit at will. Don't worry."

Looking at the silver in front of them, how could they have any objection? "Oh! It's too good!"

Volume 141: Chapter Chapter : Business

"Huh, we're finally gone. It was so tense. How was my acting? Wasn't it good?"

When these bosses were taken away to familiarize themselves with their own business, Jiang Han in the reception room finally relaxed and slumped in the armchair like Ge You.

In order to make himself appear more powerful, Jiang Han went over Marlon Brando's performance in The Godfather dozens of times in his mind, and tried hard to look good during the meeting. He tried his best to play the role of a behind-the-scenes boss, but it exhausted him.

"This broken chair, I'll add some cotton to it and turn it into a sofa, it hurts my butt when I sit on it"

Jiang Han adjusted his posture twice but still felt uncomfortable, so he finally gave up the option of collapsing in the chair.

“I’m so tired, why am I so tired?”

Looking at the ceiling, Jiang Han couldn't help but sigh.

"But hasn't the commander already completed the subsequent layout?"

"That being said, the current situation is still lacking in talent..."

Jiang Han sighed. He had two main purposes in integrating the underground forces of Yangzhou City. One was to expand his business, and the other was to open a small account.

The matter of Jinyiwei is always a bomb, and it is hard to tell when it will explode. When that time comes, it will be 100% impossible to expand one's business. At this time, a small account will be needed to divert the business, so that after complete decoupling, one can continue economic exchanges in other ways.

Based on the nine lower classes in Yangzhou city, we can create a new force. In this way, with one in the light and the other in secret, it will be easier to act.

Jiang Han had always treated the humanoid as T800 before, but as they gradually communicated with each other, he discovered that he had made an empirical mistake, that is, since he was a man from the future, the humanoid was also a man from the future.

Moreover, it is the crystallization of future technology, a supercomputer with super-powerful algorithms and super-large databases. Each of these humanoids has its own database. Why bother to figure out the technology? Can't you just ask directly?

Jiang Han did so. Although the two worlds took completely different directions in subsequent technological development, the basic disciplines that are most needed now are almost the same between the two sides.

With the knowledge about human figures, I can start selling more light industrial products and slowly expand my business.

The most fundamental link above all is the smooth progress of the Jinan Defense War.

However, now there is an obvious problem in front of Jiang Han. He now wants to be the insider and retreat behind the scenes to be the big boss, which is very reasonable, but who will be the face?

At present, Jiang Han's subordinates are really short of such talents who can stand on their own. Most of the farmers in the village are low-level people. They can't read a word, and most of them can't even write their own names. Naturally, you can't expect too much from such people's ability to do things. It is definitely enough for ordinary production within the village, but if you want to carry out large-scale management, it is naturally beyond their ability.

However, Jiang Han was not very happy about asking him to employ scholars of that time. You know, the scholars in the late Ming Dynasty were really at two extremes. The good ones were extremely good, while the bad ones were extremely bad. Regardless of whether they were good or bad, the education they received was all based on Confucianism and patriotism. Even if they participated in the rebellion, they still had the mentality of "the emperor takes turns, and this year it's my turn". Such people were naturally incompatible with Jiang Han's ideas, and it would be difficult to ensure that they would not become traitors when working with him.

If the intellectuals are unreliable, and the farmers are unreliable, who can I rely on? This is also a problem that has been bothering Jiang Han recently.

The training of talented cadres has to be put on the agenda. Although it is very powerful to have a human form, after all, a person only has one neck and two arms, so it is really difficult to do both.

Looking at his full schedule, Jiang Han sighed and added an option for the internal talent training course for Zhuanghu.

The farmers may not have the ability, but their thoughts are pure and their ability can be cultivated. If their thoughts are not pure, the stronger their ability is, the more reactionary they will be and the greater the harm they will cause.

Although people of the lower nine classes have various shortcomings, they all have one thing in common, and that is, keeping promises. Every family worships their ancestor, and the first thing the ancestor teaches them is to keep promises.

If you don't keep your word when making your way in the world, then your path will definitely be narrow. They took Jiang Han's wages, and no matter whether they mentioned Jiang Han when paying their wages, they did their job with sincerity.

As the saying goes, those who are brave and righteous are often butchers. Credit is the basis for people's livelihood.

Soon, in Yangzhou city, something called a coal stove blew into the streets and alleys like a gust of wind.

When operas are performed in the Liyuan Opera House, there are small coal stoves erected under the stage. Tea is boiled on the coal stoves, and snacks are placed next to them. The windows on all sides are tightly closed, and the door is covered with thick curtains. Wow, it is so warm.

If there is not enough tea, just shout and the waiter will add hot water from the kettle next to you. It is really comfortable.

Not only theaters, but also teahouses, restaurants, brothels and gambling houses all used this new thing. As soon as you entered the door, a wave of hot air hit you in the face, and you didn't want to leave. Since you were already here, why not spend some money? This place is much warmer than home!

As a result, the streets of Yangzhou City, which should have been deserted, became lively instead. People were more willing to go to these shops than stay at home, and among them, there were naturally many people with ulterior motives.

"This item is really exquisite. Where is your shopkeeper? Call him over for questioning."

Sitting in the private room of the restaurant, feeling the warmth brought by the coal stove beside them, the well-dressed gentlemen were very curious about the new gadgets in front of them.

"My Lords, may I ask what you may need?"

As the shopkeeper entered the room, he bowed first and looked at everyone in the private room with sincerity.

There are two Gods of Wealth here, so we can’t neglect them.

"It's okay, I just want to ask you, where did this stove come from?"

"Oh, this thing, it's sold in a newly opened store. They say that there's no need to open windows in the house, and the poisonous gas can be led away with this iron pipe, making the house warm as spring, and it saves a lot of coal. I thought it was a good idea, so I'm using it in my own store. I hope you guys can enjoy the food, which means my efforts were not in vain."

"Well, you are thoughtful. You deserve to make money."

The old man stroked his long beard and asked, "Then, do you know the person who sells this?"

For these wealthy gentlemen, they did not lower their status to go to the seller’s place to buy things themselves. Instead, they would just express what they wanted, and then the seller would come to negotiate with them.

"Let me get to know you. If you want it, I'll tell them to send it to your house!"

"Well, go ahead"

"Hey!"

The shopkeeper left hesitantly, with excitement and joy. Why was he so happy? These people in front of him were big customers. You know, whoever brings in the customers will get a share of the profits after the sales! How could he not work hard?

It must be said that Jiang Han has figured out the tricks of the capitalists.

Commercialization is booming in Yangzhou, and the city of Jinan is also booming.

For Dorgon, entering the city might be the worst decision he had ever made.

Volume 142: Chapter Chapter : Clues

"Did you fall asleep?"

"He has gone to bed. These days, he has been lobbying everywhere. Every day when he comes home, he falls asleep immediately. As a mother, I feel bad watching him."

In the palace, Wang Dang's parents were talking to each other in their own room.

“It is natural for those who want to accomplish great things to suffer some hardships. When God wants to give a man a great responsibility, he must first make his mind suffer and his body work hard…”

Wang's father couldn't help but start to teach others something again.

"Okay, okay, you always have a lot of truth in your mind. I'm just a woman, so I can't argue with you."

*** rolled his eyes

"Hahahaha, ma'am, don't worry. My son behaved very well. He spoke eloquently and without any fear at the banquet. All my old friends praised me for giving birth to a good son."

Wang's father stroked his beard with satisfaction, obviously thinking highly of Wang Dang's performance.

"Of course I know that my son has grown up and can stand on his own, but, after all, he is still our child."

"Relax, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings"

The two were silent for a while, and *** asked again: "How is the arrangement going?"

"I have recruited the Jinyiwei to go and provoke him. With the help of some tricks, I will definitely make the owner of the small farm panic and seek Dang'er's protection. In this way, we can completely bring the iron furnace business under Dang'er's name."

The king's father nodded and explained his arrangements in a calm manner.

"Alas, Dang'er is smart and clever, but he knows very little about the officialdom. The coal stove business is obviously a goose that lays golden eggs. If he cooperates with that businessman, why can't others do the same? Then he can threaten someone to take away all the shares...shares. What if his hard work benefits others? Moreover, if a local official cooperates with a businessman to make money, what if he is sued by someone with ulterior motives for competing with the people for profits? Only by making this business completely his own can there be no hidden dangers."

"But at that moment, with my innocent heart, I'm afraid I won't agree..."

***Some concerns.

"Therefore, this dirty thing can only be done by me, the father. My son is doing well, and I, as a father, can't help him too much. After the matter is done, I will explain the pros and cons to him, and he will agree."

"That's true.... But the Jinyiwei are not easy to deal with. If you are not careful, you will get into trouble. Are you sure, husband?"

"Madam, please rest assured. Most of the Jinyiwei are greedy and lustful. I did not send anyone to contact those three people directly. I just sent people to the tea garden where those people usually go to spread the word about the Jiang family's manor, saying that it is rich in wealth and full of beautiful women. It is the three people's own wish to cause trouble. They can't be blamed on them, let alone us."

"Let's not talk about these troubles. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Let's go to bed early today!"

"Um"

Inside the Yangzhou City South Pacification Office, the atmosphere was extremely tense at this moment.

The Jinyiwei monitor all officials and handle major cases. They work in shifts day and night. Even at night, they have to work. But today, the Jinyiwei gathered together inside the Zhenfu Division for a meeting.

It's not an annual meeting. The work of the Jinyiwei does not have any year-end rewards, no annual meeting raffles, and no one will be asked to perform on stage or anything like that. They are having this meeting for one thing.

Three people were missing from the Jinyiwei.

Although the Jinyiwei is no longer what it used to be, and its functions have been severely diluted by the Dongchang, and with various checks and balances, its status is like the Iraqi New Year, getting worse every year. But after all, it is still the number one spy agency in the Ming Dynasty. The employees here have ancestors who have been doing this for generations. The loss of three people is definitely not a trivial matter.

"I'm sure you all know that three of my Jinyiwei are missing in Yangzhou City, one centurion and two flag officers. These three went out on duty two days ago and have not returned since. There has been no news for two days. Their superiors have reported this to us, and we have opened a special case for investigation."

"This... Someone outside Nanjing actually attacked the Jinyiwei?"

In the crowd, several centurions murmured in disbelief. Ever since Prince of Yan Zhu Di established Beijing as the capital, his fiefdom Nanjing has served as the secondary capital of the Ming Dynasty. The defense force around Nanjing city is very strong, not only in terms of the army, but also in terms of the number of Jinyiwei.

Under such circumstances, it could be said that the Jinyiwei could not afford to offend anyone except the scholars. If they offended anyone, their entire family would be in trouble.

And in Yangzhou, which is not far from Nanjing City, there are actually people who dare to offend others and murder the Jinyiwei?

"Whether it was murder or not has not been determined yet, but the possibility is not small. This matter is of great importance and needs to be strictly investigated. First of all, we need to find out the information about those people. We must find them alive or dead. If someone really murdered one of my Jinyiwei, catch him and bring him to Zhaoyu. I will make him live a life worse than death!"

"I obey my orders!"

Looking at the densely packed things on the desk that he needed to deal with, Jiang Han felt numb all over.

“It’s Chinese New Year, why are there so many things going on?”

Lying in front of the table, Jiang Han let out a painful wail.

"Because it's the New Year, many villagers need to celebrate the festival, and the arrangements for various folk customs need to be carefully considered. In addition, the management method you just prepared for improvement, many things need to be re-planned, so it's naturally busy."

Next to him, LTLX was quietly working as a beautiful secretary.

"Ah... this literacy campaign is really urgent. If only I had the physique of Long Aotian, I could find some extraordinary genius in the countryside, and I would bow down to him when I saw him. Then we could grow bigger and stronger together and create brilliance together..."

While sighing, Jiang Han was daydreaming beautifully.

"It's a pity that I'm not some charming world protagonist. It's not possible to think about it."

Shaking his head to get rid of those unrealistic thoughts in his mind, Jiang Han chose to immerse himself in work again.

"The Commander is very charming."

"Hey?"

"No matter what others say, in our opinion, the Commander is the most charming person in the world."

Gently holding Jiang Han's head in his arms and stroking Jiang Han's skull, LTLX comforted him while secretly making a "yeah" gesture to himself in his heart.

Yadda! I touched the commander's head! The commander's head is really fluffy, what a great touch!

"....Thank you, LTLX"

Feeling the soft touch on his face and the bursts of fragrance coming from his nose, Jiang Han felt as if he was healed.

It's great to be a commander.

Volume 143: Chapter Chapter : A Lesson for the Young Qing Troops

"Now, let's talk about the battle plan."

In a hidden hut, all the dolls participating in the Jinan City Defense Plan gathered together to formulate the second phase of the battle plan.

There are two special humanoids with command abilities present, so Jiang Han is naturally willing to delegate power and let professionals handle the battle. After all, as an ordinary college student, his concept of war only comes from historical stories.

AK-12, MG4 and Sister 45 had already sneaked into the city. With their abilities, this was not a difficult task.

At the same time as they started the meeting, the Qing army had already entered the city of Jinan.