Chapter 256

When passing Qinzhou wharf, Zhang Zhou stopped for half a day and inspected the construction. The new city, which is only ten miles away from the wharf, has now taken its basic shape. It can be said that the new city is completely filled with earth and rock excavated by the collapse of the surrounding mountains. The terrain is naturally much higher. The main city wall facing the north is less than two miles wide due to the terrain, But with the former official road, it has formed a height drop of nearly 200 stone steps.

If it is completed, it must be a magnificent city inlaid in the mountains by taking advantage of the terrain conditions. It is absolutely easy to defend and difficult to attack. According to Zhang Zhou's plan, the new town will retain residents, and then gradually develop and transform to the old city as a manufacturing base for Kyushu commerce. The real business district will remain within ten miles from the new city to the wharf.

Qinzhou tribes have always excluded outsiders in order to keep their secrets. Zhang Zhou naturally has to be more cautious than them if he wants to take this place as his nest when he is in trouble.

Tong Ke has lost a lot of weight, but his mental state is very good. Nominally, he is now the leader in the transformation of Qinzhou, but in fact, he is very clear about his identity. He is a Qinzhou foreman working for Zhang Zhou.

However, he also knows that with the ever-changing speed and overall construction scale of Qinzhou, when Qinzhou's commerce and trade is officially opened, its influence will never be lost to the original Hezhou. It is uncertain that it can create an 11th state in southern Beijing. Such political achievements are enough for his future career. If he can promote the completion of Qinjiang economic corridor, he believes that in the history of the Empire, You can definitely leave your name. Zhang Zhou wants to be practical, and he wants performance, which is absolutely a happy situation.

"Did Chen Liang get you into trouble?"

"No, he and I have a clear division of labor. He is in charge of the Yamen and never restricts my affairs!"

"That's good! Don't worry about the gains and losses of immediate interests. Give him a credit at that time, and then send him out of Qinzhou. Your future achievements will be yours!"

"I know the priority of this matter, and I will never embarrass the Marquis!" he even said humbly to his superiors.

Seeing that he was so cautious, Zhang Zhou whispered with a smile: "adult Tong, you are a friend my teacher trusts very much. Naturally, I am your younger generation. You don't need to be so cautious. Otherwise, the teacher will blame me for not being measured."

"Marquis, that's a bad word. I admire him for his true handwriting after so much experience. Besides..." Tong Ke blushed: "my wife wrote many letters and mentioned the Marquis's sincere care for our official family. If I dare to maintain my official quality and don't know what's good or bad, it's someone I don't have the sense of propriety!"

"Lord Tong, remember, those can't be said to be my care!"

"Don't worry, my wife may not be enough in other aspects, but this prudence is far less than me..."

Tong Ke carefully wrote down Zhang Zhou's instructions, and Tong Ke put forward some rationalization suggestions. Zhang Zhou also listened carefully and adopted most of them. From the overall progress of Qinzhou construction, Tong Ke is indeed a capable, thoughtful and predictable practical official!

Finally, Tong Ke personally sent Zhang Zhou back to the dock and watched him leave. Looking back at the male city on the hillside in the distance, his expression was a little complicated and soon turned to relief.

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Zhang Zhou and Chen Chaoying walk side by side. Yan Xinxin, who bears the sword, naturally follows Zhang Zhou behind. If Chen Chaoying didn't know the details, he would really think it was Zhang Zhou's new escort.

"... since King Jing's accident, Wuxia mountain has been greatly affected. Some are panic and some are ready to move. If Gu Xuanji hadn't stayed on the mountain, it would have been a pot of porridge!"

"Ready to move means?"

"Who else but Shao Jing?"

There are three checks and balances in Wuxia mountain, each has its own reliance. Now Zhao Qirui is not there. Although it seems that there is Zhao Qixuan's Royal Highness supporting him, Shi Shi is obviously weak in spirit and weak in work. Zhuang Shanke was originally the most ferocious. Unfortunately, King Jing had an accident. He was separated by heaven and earth overnight. It was all blocked by Gu Xuanji that he could keep the strength of Houshan. But now he is very low-key and low-key; Shao Jing is different. The prince, who originally relied on, has the shallowest strength. However, after the incident, the situation has completely reversed. Under the condition that the forces behind them are extremely changing, Shao Jing's momentum of development in the three systems is unstoppable and has a great posture of self-respect!

"I used to pay more attention to the commercial development of Wu and Ying areas, so I didn't pay enough attention to the matter of wuxia mountain, and Shaojing seemed to be out of control."

Zhang Zhou subconsciously looked back. Yan Xinxin probably heard what they said about Wuxia mountain. He avoided suspicion and retreated some distance early to make it convenient for the two of them to discuss.

Zhang Zhou smiled knowingly, turned back and continued to whisper to Chen Chaoying, "Shao Jing has a strong desire to be the master of the martial arts mountain. Although he says he takes the crown prince and me as his backer, he may not really take me seriously in his heart!"

Chen Chaoying snorted. With his current position and ability, Shaojing was no longer a person in his eyes.

"He's a little too conceited! Do you want to teach him a lesson?"

Because of Zhao Qirui's non intervention, Zhao Qijue's active cooperation and the strong support of wuxia mountain, Kyushu commerce has developed rapidly and unstoppably in the land of Wu and Ying, which is almost the beginning of construction. It not only monopolizes land commercial transportation and seizes most water transport terminals, but also acquires, merges and self operates a large number of shops and businesses, which can be called blooming everywhere, If Zhang Zhou hadn't deliberately controlled it, didn't want to be envied, and the layout had converged, Kyushu commerce could at least occupy more than half of the economic operations of Wu and Ying regions, and the proportion could even be comparable to that of the six northern prefectures.

Kyushu commerce secretly sends 100000 taels of silver to Shao Jing every month, which can be regarded as condoning Shaojing's ambition in terms of funds. However, if Kyushu commerce finds a reason to directly cut off Shaojing's silver, Shaojing, who is used to the pie falling from the sky, will soon enter a state of hunger and cold and poverty, and even if he is no longer satisfied, He didn't dare to do anything about Kyushu business. At least, on the surface, he didn't dare!

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said, "don't worry until I straighten out the situation of wuxia mountain!"

The interruption of Shao Jing's confession is entirely something that can be done by touching the mouth. There is no hurry at all.

"Well, now Tangjiu is in charge of the town at the foot of wuxia mountain. He is not interested in business management, but he is quite interested in underground operation. Now he controls the information network in Wuying area and does a good job!"

"In the open or in the dark?"

"Secretly! In his words, he will be uncomfortable in full view of the public!"

This may be an occupational disease of people born as killers!

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Zhao Qixuan mentioned in his letter that the biggest resistance he encountered in Wu and Ying was the protection of the secret of the wuxia Valley to Zhuang Shanke. Therefore, it is imperative to go to Wuxia mountain. You can also investigate Shaojing's situation on the way.

Chen Chaoying, who knows something about this, said: "King Jing's property has almost been confiscated, and Zhuang Shanke has already returned to Wuxia mountain. Although Gu Xuanji didn't openly resist the move of chaotang, he is obviously protecting those disciples. King Jing is guilty, Zhuang Shanke can't escape punishment, and the princess has always been kind to this Zhuang Shanke, so she will never let him go, so there is a quarrel with Gu Xuanji I guess this is the main reason why the princess invited adults to come! "

Zhang Zhou smiled bitterly.

"To tell the truth, I don't know how to be promoted to the level of playing chess with these great people in these half walks." Your Highness has lifted me up a little. But the princess has spoken, and I can't help it.

He also knows Zhao Qixuan's idea that Shi Zhen must die, which is also the task he promised. In addition, he is not allowed to sit idly by because of his unspeakable personal relationship with Zhao Qixuan.

Now it's not difficult to kill a stone, but it's not easy for Gu Xuanji to hand over the villager. It's also easy to make a good plan for Shao Jing, who "makes his own decisions and has a little hard wings". The task of this trip is not small.

"Shall we make some preparations?"

"Not for the time being. It depends on the development of the situation. If anything, I will contact Tang Jiu at any time!"

"Are you sure?"

"No! It's natural for the boat to go straight to the bridge. I'm not an immortal! We still earn money here. We can't stand up and brush our sense of existence everywhere. Especially for Wulin giants like Wuxia mountain, we can cut off Shaojing's wealth, but it's too publicity to annoy Wuxia mountain. It's not good for us. We must have a clear understanding of this."

Chen Chaoying thought for a moment and said, "my Lord, Chaoying has been taught!"

When he came here, he developed like a tiger, and his arrogance was inevitable. Otherwise, he would not despise Shao Jing so much. But it is really more influential than the people and the Jianghu. Wuxia mountain is still an absolute overlord in Wuying area.

Zhang Zhou appreciates Chen Chaoying's point very much, that is, he will not be arrogant to the point of not turning back. If there is a mistake, he can change it. Listen to him and persuade him!

"Our interests and Wuxia mountain are inseparable. We can aim at one point, but we can't have estrangement and contradiction with the whole Wuxia mountain. Now the opening of Qinjiang River will certainly drive the prosperity here. At this time, if we act willfully and recklessly, we may lose the whole good situation. We can't be careless!"

"Don't worry, my Lord. Chao Ying must keep your words in mind!"

"Also, King Jing's industry can be taken over, but he only does' care 'and does not do' change management ', do you understand?"

"What does your excellency mean? Is it possible for him to recover?"

"I don't know this, but first of all, we don't need that little silver. Second, no one can tell what will happen in the future!"

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"How to deal with the relationship between Wujia clan?"

"Although King Jing has fallen, he still adheres to the previous attitude towards Wu Murong. At least keep a distance on the table and don't be too close. Wu caier can tell him privately that it's not good for anyone to get closer to the Crown Prince now, but I will change their mind!"

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"Tongzhou and Huizhou have been greatly damaged, and it will take a long time to recover the people's livelihood and economy. Those big families in the southern ten prefectures do not seem to have great confidence in restoring these two prefectures. Entering at this time should be a good opportunity. Should we seize this opportunity?"

"Although Tongzhou and Huizhou are close to Lianhua Lake, there are too many canals and wet depressions in the territory. Due to the unstable water potential of Lanjiang River, there are often disasters and floods, and the grain production itself is not abundant. In the past, the economy was driven by the developed water transportation of Lianhua Lake, and its development value is not great. Moreover, I had a verbal agreement with those large households in the ten southern prefectures. If we enter on a large scale, we will make them sensitive It not only destroys the credibility of Kyushu's business, but also attracts targeted actions from them, which is unfavorable to my overall layout, so we don't reach out to these two places. However, in Tongzhou, it is very necessary to open a stable business road from Wuzhou to Lianhua Lake along the junction of Qinzhou! "

Chen Chaoying is a person with the concept of the overall situation. Even if Zhang Zhou doesn't understand it for a while, he will implement it as planned.

"In addition, population is the foundation of prosperity and development. Now the two important counties along the Qinjiang River have been taken by our people. You should fully cooperate with them and do more publicity and guidance to attract the population of Southwest China to some of the best..."

Zhang Zhou almost chattered about many ideas and plans. Chen Chaoying seriously recorded them one by one. Zhang Zhou took Chen Chaoying's small notebook and looked through it. He unconsciously said so much. He smiled and said, "thanks to brother Chen's good cultural foundation. If you changed to Feizi and Qu 13, you would have cried bitterly now!"

"They won't be afraid! Now everyone is learning from Hezhou headquarters. When they travel, they have a literate attendant around them! Speaking of this, I think of one thing. I want to ask adults for help!"

"What's up?"

"The Lin Shitou beside Wu caier is very good, diligent and steady. Now Wuzhou is not so busy. Can you talk to girl caier and transfer him to me? You can see here. After you transfer some people to join the economic strategy yamen, there is really not enough manpower..."

"I'm just newly married, aren't I? I can't talk about it. You'd better find a way to do it yourself!"

"Don't I feel embarrassed to speak?"

"Brother Chen, do you mean I have thick skin?"

"I didn't say that. I just think adults have many ways!"

"Alas, many farts. It hurts to think about the problems that need to be solved, so brother Chen's small difficulties can be solved by himself! But..."

"But what?"

"You say that wucaier's father doesn't want his son-in-law to stand out? Stone, he doesn't want his father-in-law to look up at him?"

"I see. I'll write to Wu caier's father when I get back. Ha ha, it's still a wise adult!" the two looked at each other and laughed.