Chapter 565 Everyone has their own plans

Huang Zixing shook his head and said: "Forgive the people, although Mr. Yan is the official of Danzhou, but in terms of the current local situation, the Haihan people have the absolute upper hand. Even if Mr. Yan wants to punish them, I'm afraid he is just powerless.

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Although Huang Zixing's words are unpleasant, it is indeed true. The two alternate officials assigned to Danzhou are simply bare commanders. They don't even have anyone to mobilize locally, so what can they do to suppress the rich and powerful Hai?

Han Chinese?

Naturally, Yan Mingjun could not verbally admit Huang Zixing's statement. He coughed and said: "I am in charge of Danzhou government affairs, but the Huangjiazhuang you mentioned is in the jurisdiction of Fucheng. This is no longer within the scope of my ability."

, there is really nothing I can do to help.”

Huang Zixing understood the situation in Danzhou very clearly. He had been talking for so long, and of course he was not trying to get Yan Mingjun to support him and punish the Haihan people who had occupied Huang's land. He did not look disappointed when he heard this answer.

He nodded and said: "The common people understand Master Yan's difficulties. The common people are not here to redress their grievances today. They just want to ask you, how do you feel about the local area after coming to Danzhou?"

Huang Zixing had already asked this question once when he first came here. However, Yan Mingjun was not so sure about Huang Zixing's position at that time and did not tell the truth. He just talked about it in an official tone. At this time, Huang Zixing asked the second question.

This time, this was obviously not a polite statement, but a hope that he could express his true position and attitude.

Yan Mingjun hesitated before responding: "Although the Haihan people have made meritorious service in fighting pirates, their actions in Qiongzhou after the war are still quite unreasonable. I think some places are still worthy of discussion."

Yan Mingjun did not dare to speak too harshly. The story Huang Zixing told was true, but there was no circumstantial evidence as to whether the identity he reported was true. Yan Mingjun would not be so stupid as to put himself in trouble for those who had doubts about their identities.

He confessed his true thoughts. However, Yan Mingjun did not want to miss such a dissident who had finally appeared, so he planned to calm him down with words first and then try to prove his identity later.

Huang Zixing shook his head and said: "The grassroots people thought that Master Yan must be a brave person for daring to contradict the Haihan people at the reception banquet. Unexpectedly... this really disappointed the grassroots people."

Li Jin scolded: "You can't comment on how Master Yan does things!"

"It doesn't matter!" Yan Mingjun stopped Li Jin from criticizing Huang Zixing and said kindly: "Chief Huang Shan, you just said that some things cannot be changed by one's ability. Even if you are sitting in this position,

There will still be many times when you can't help yourself. If I disagree with the Haihan people, it is to protect the interests of our Ming Dynasty, not for my own selfish interests. I am very sympathetic to the tragedy of Huangjiazhuang that Chief Huangshan just mentioned, but

If you offend the Haihan people for your family's affairs without considering the political stability of the entire Qiongzhou Island, then I think this is not an act of justice."

Huang Zixing said: "Sir Yan, what the Caomin just said is indeed a family matter, but the Caomin represents more than just the people of Huangjiazhuang. After the Haihan people settled in Qiongzhou Island, the victims were not just Huangjiazhuang? They are deeply dissatisfied with the Haihan people and even

The people who are angry are not just ordinary people!"

"Huh?" Yan Mingjun was suddenly moved when he heard this. Could it be that Huang Zixing was not alone, but that there was someone behind him pushing him?

Huang Zixing continued: "Master Yan, please don't think that the Haihan people have the final say on Qiongzhou Island. Although they are rich and powerful, they have not settled in Qiongzhou for a long time, less than four years, and they are just rootless duckweeds."

.What they are doing now is to use land acquisition to take root in Qiongzhou Island. If they succeed, in a few years this place will no longer have anything to do with the Ming Dynasty!"

"What Huang Shanchang means is that there are many people in Qiongzhou who have the same thoughts as you?" Yan Mingjun asked slowly and noncommittally.

Huang Zixing said solemnly: "Haihan was able to expand so fast in just a few years, and it offended not a few people. What's more, although these overseas Chinese claimed to be of Han descent, they had no loyalty to the imperial court at all. They were just forced to

With its power, those who are willing to serve the country have no way to do it."

Huang Zixing stopped talking in the middle of his sentence and stopped talking. He just stared at Yan Mingjun's face to see how he would respond.

Yan Mingjun is a smart man, and of course he understands why Huang Zixing only speaks half of his words - he is not sure about Huang Zixing's position, so how can Huang Zixing trust him? If he really reveals some key information, Yan Mingjun will take this information to the Haihan people later.

To show his merit, Huang Zixing is not the only one who is unlucky.

Yan Mingjun took a deep breath and said: "I still have some official business to deal with today. How about I go to Huangshan Chang's academy to take a look in two days?"

"If Mr. Yan can come here, the common people will naturally welcome him." Huang Zixing is also a person who can understand music. He immediately stood up and left again: "Since Mr. Yan is busy with official duties, the common people will leave first. Zhongming

The academy is five miles away from the east gate. When Master Yan is coming, please send someone to let him know in advance."

After sending Huang Zixing away, Yan Mingjun said to Li Jin: "Brother Li, how credible is what Huang Zixing said?"

Li Jin responded: "This is quite simple. Don't you have a few old government officials under you? Find them tomorrow and you will know after asking. This Huang Zixing can open an academy in Danzhou, so he must be a well-known figure."

Yan Mingjun said: "If what he said is true, what should we do?"

Li Jindao: "If what he said is true, then judging from what he said, he is not the only one who wants to drive away the Haihan people. But it is not easy to drive away the Haihan people. The Haihan people have a strong army, even if they have strong horses and horses,

Even though the guard army is still there, it may not be their opponent. What’s more, Danzhou has no available troops now, so how can it deal with the Haihan militia? Is it possible to rely on the village protection teams organized by those squires? "

Yan Mingjun shook his head and said: "If we want to fight by force, it is naturally not feasible. The guards army can't even defeat the pirates, so how can they defeat the Han militia across the sea."

Regarding the comparison of military strength on Qiongzhou Island, although Yan Mingjun is not a soldier, he can see it very clearly. Judging from the current situation, if Ming Dynasty wants to re-establish the military establishment on Qiongzhou Island, I am afraid it will not be completed in a short time.

Not to mention that there is no funds for this, even if there is such a sum of money to recruit troops, I am afraid that the Haihan people will come up with various ways to obstruct it. Moreover, he heard the treatment of the militia mentioned in the conversation next door at the teahouse today.

The military pay given by Haihan is much higher than that of the guards. How many people who really want to join the army will choose the Ming Dynasty?

Li Jin said: "Without any soldiers, everything you say is useless. I think this guy surnamed Huang is also a braggart and doesn't draft anything. It's not illegal to brag anyway, and he hasn't said anything useful after all."

"I think he seems to have some unfinished thoughts and is hiding something." Yan Mingjun twisted his beard and said: "I guess he doesn't trust you and me that much. After all, we are new here. He doesn't know whether he is loyal to the Ming Dynasty or partial to Haihan.

He knows, how can he dare to reveal all the details about himself? It is probably a very risky move for him to be able to talk about it to this extent."

"Then what are you going to do, Brother Yan?" Li Jin asked, "Are you really going to visit his academy?"

Yan Mingjun nodded and said: "Tomorrow, let's find someone to inquire about the details of Huang Zixing and Zhongming Academy. If it is credible, we can then arrange to go to the academy. If he really wants to resist Haihan, he can see if there is anything he can use to his advantage.

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The next day Yan Mingjun called He Qi to the study and asked him if he knew about the situation of Zhongming Academy.

He Qi didn't know why, but he still replied honestly: "Zhongming Academy is at best a middle-level academy in Danzhou, but the president of that academy is a stubborn man and has always been unwilling to accept the favors of the Haihan people. Other academies have joined the Haihan people.

The popularity of the various poetry and literary societies sponsored by the Han Dynasty gradually increased. This Zhongming Academy has always guarded its own one-third of an acre, and gradually its reputation is not as good as that of other academies. Speaking of the recent

In 2006, even the middle schools there were a bit weak, and many students transferred to other colleges."

Yan Mingjun asked: "If it's just a literary and poetry meeting, I'm afraid it won't be able to widen the gap between academies? After all, the strength of academies must be reflected in the imperial examination."

He Qi responded: "Your Majesty, you are really wise. The Haihan people not only support these activities, but also set up various scholarships in various academies. Anyone who has excellent grades in the academies can apply for this scholarship, which is awarded every six months.

It can range from a dozen taels to as many as a hundred taels! As long as students study in these colleges, they will have the opportunity to receive generous rewards. Those colleges that do not set up scholarships, such as Zhongming College, will naturally not be able to retain people.

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Lord Yan Ming said: "It is human nature to attract people's hearts with money and silk. However, it is really inappropriate for the Haihan people to use this to pollute the academy, a place of education! In this way, this quiet place has turned into a business full of the smell of copper.

In this market, how can so many students concentrate on studying?"

Although He Qi disagreed in his heart, he still nodded in agreement. In his opinion, there is nothing wrong with being able to study and earn money, especially for children from poor families. This is an excellent income.

way.

Yan Mingjun continued: "Only students who can resist this temptation have the possibility to become great talents. This behavior of the Haihan people can actually get rid of those students with unstable minds."

He Qi responded: "What you say makes sense, but the places where Haihan people spend money in the academy don't stop here."

"What else?" Yan Mingjun asked in astonishment. These tricks played by the Haihan people are actually not particularly novel. Usually there are wealthy businessmen who sponsor various academies, but the Haihan people are more generous and the scope of funding targets is covered.

Bigger.

He Qi said: "In addition to these scholarships, Haihan will provide a certain amount of subsidies during the examination period to students in colleges that receive funding from Haihan who need to take the provincial examination or the general examination, which is called 'nutrition fee.'"

For candidates who need to go to Guangzhou to take the exam, Haihan will provide a special speed boat to Guangzhou, and all expenses on the way back and forth will be waived. Even the food and accommodation during the exam in Guangzhou will be included. This move is for those who need to go to Guangzhou to take the exam.

For a scholar from a poor family, it is simply irresistible!"

Yan Mingjun himself passed the imperial examination, and of course he knew how much it cost to go to the provincial capital to take the exam. Qiongzhou Island is located overseas, and it takes several days to cross the sea by boat to get to Guangzhou. The cost is more than that of candidates from prefectures and counties near Guangzhou.

Many out-of-town candidates from poor families often need to borrow travel expenses to take part in a joint examination, and they may not be able to pass the examination. The Haihan people have taken care of this part of the cost, which is indeed an excellent way to win people's hearts.

Yan Mingjun said: "Haihan people have invested so much money, and they are not afraid that they will not be able to get it back?"

He Qi responded: "If we talk about money, it is indeed impossible to get it back. But the hearts of the people are being taken back bit by bit by Haihan. Even those students who failed the exam, the Haihan people paid high salaries to hire them.

They go to schools in Sanya to teach. In the past two years, at least hundreds of local scholars have accepted Haihan's employment and went to Sanya in the south to work for them."

Yan Mingjun nodded slowly and said: "Then if Zhongming Academy doesn't follow Haihan's tricks, then over time, all these students will be gone, right?"

He Qi responded: "To be honest with you, your lord, although there are many local academies in Danzhou, in the past year or so, most of the academies that are unwilling to cooperate with Haihan have closed down. What your lord said

Even if Zhongming Academy does not close down, I'm afraid it is not far from the end."

"What is Huang Zixing's reputation?" Yan Mingjun continued to ask.

"This... I'm sorry, I really don't know." He Qi lowered his head and said, "If you want to know about this person, please give me one day and allow me to go and find out."

Yan Mingjun nodded and said: "Well, hurry up and deal with this matter and talk back tomorrow. By the way, this matter cannot be publicized outside."

He Qi agreed, left the temporary state government office, and walked straight to the east of the city. After passing the current administrative committee residence of the original state government office, He Qi suddenly turned into a branch road, and then entered an open door.

courtyard.

"Stop, what are you doing?" Although there was no one guarding the gate, as soon as He Qi stepped into the courtyard, two militiamen in gray stood up and shouted at him.

He Qi quickly stopped and responded: "The villain is He Qi, the governor of the state government. If there is any situation, you must report it to the chief!"

"Wait here!" One of the militiamen turned around and went in to report, while the other stayed where he was and stared at He Qi.

After a while, the militiaman came back and said with a hook: "You come with me!"

As He Qi stepped forward, another person stopped him with his hand: "Don't you understand the rules?"
Chapter completed!