Fang Zian decided to go to Quanzhou. On the one hand, it was naturally his responsibility. Fang Zian believed that since he had taken over the shipping department, he had to do what he should do. Fang Zian was very interested in the giant Zhengjia Shipping Company in Quanzhou. .If such privileged merchants cannot be used by the imperial court, there will be hidden dangers. The privileges originally granted by Zhao Gou may have to be taken back. I want to rectify the City Shipping Department and straighten out the channels for the entire City Shipping Department to pay taxes. , to increase tax revenue for the court, you must touch this giant.

On the other hand, Fang Zian is also a little worried that the Zheng family shipyard can no longer be regarded as a shipyard. It is a big monster with a huge accumulation of wealth, a large number of ships, and even an unknown number of private troops. In Fang Zian's view, this is completely It can be regarded as a separatist force. If this separatist force is used by the court, it will be the first help. If it is stabbed in the back at a critical moment, the court will be heartbroken. It is also necessary for me to fully understand the details of the Zheng family. See if there are any hidden concerns.

Before setting off, Fang Zian went to see the prince Zhao Shen. Fang Zian had to tell Zhao Shen his views on the Zheng family and win his support. Zhao Shen met with Fang Zian. When Zhao Shen heard Fang Zian's talk about He was very surprised after what happened to the Zheng family in Quanzhou. He had no idea that there was such a Zheng family shipyard in Quanzhou, which enjoyed the privileges granted by his father, monopolized operations, and maintained private soldiers. What made him even more worried was that Fang Zian As said, the Zheng family has more than a hundred ships that can be converted into a navy fleet in a short time. Moreover, they have had the privilege of training private soldiers thirty years ago, and they have no idea how to train them after so many years. How many soldiers and horses? Such a deformed and uncontrollable monster is definitely a hidden worry.

"During the Northern Expedition of the Song Dynasty, what I was most afraid of was internal chaos. If local powerful people like the Zheng family took the opportunity to cause chaos, the consequences would be disastrous. I am not saying that they will definitely cause chaos, but we must guard against this matter. It is definitely a hidden worry for powerful locals to become powerful. Moreover, the imperial court has lost supervision over them. If the entire official system of Fujian Road is likely to be controlled by them, there will be great chaos. I want to take a look. Let’s go find out the truth in name. If the Zheng family abides by the law and is loyal to the emperor, that’s fine. But if there is any unruly behavior, this cancer must be eradicated before the war begins. This is my idea. What does the prince think? "

Zhao Shen completely agreed with Fang Zian's view. From his perspective, he did not want the Song Dynasty he took over to have extra-legal powerful people like the Zheng family in Quanzhou. They had the ability to organize an army in a short time. This is very scary. From Zhao Shen's point of view, even if the Zheng family did not act out of the ordinary, such tyranny cannot exist.

"Zi'an, you are right. I agree with you to go. Although my father gave me a special decree thirty years ago, thirty years have passed and I am about to ascend the throne. This privilege should also be taken back. You have to take this matter back. You are fully responsible. If you need any assistance, just ask." Zhao Shen said.

Fang Zian was very happy that Zhao Shen was still not confused. What he was most afraid of was that Zhao Shen could not understand the dangers of the existence of powerful people like the Zheng family, and instead blamed himself for being meddlesome. Since Zhao Shen also felt the need to find out, then It shows that he understands the significance of this matter.

"His Royal Highness, I am going to explore the details of the Zheng family first. If I feel it is necessary to eradicate it, please give me the power to dispatch troops to eradicate it. I need reliable soldiers and horses outside Quanzhou to be dispatched at any time. This is One. Second, this time even if the Zheng family is a law-abiding businessman, those privileges must be taken back. I need an imperial edict from the court. Can His Highness the Crown Prince go to see the emperor and ask for his consent to issue an order to take back the Zheng family's privileges. So, I will be confident in my actions. Otherwise, the Zheng family would come up with the special edict from that year and I would be speechless."

Zhao Shen thought for a while and said: "Go and tell your father about this matter... there may not be any results. My father may even be angry because of this. You said that the Zheng family saved my father in the first place, and they have done a great job in rescuing him. Your Majesty, Only then will he be given three major privileges. The emperor wants to save face. If he is asked to issue an order to take back this privilege at this moment, it will easily arouse him.

I feel disgusted and think this is disrespectful to him. Let me write you a handwriting. If you need it, you can show it to Zheng Zhilong. I think if Zheng Zhilong is a smart man, he will not be able to quibble. He If you don't approve of my handwriting, then..."

Fang Zian chuckled and said: "If he even disdains the future emperor's handwriting, then there will be no need for the Zheng family to exist."

Zhao Shen nodded and said: "As long as you understand. Zian, I'd better not make my thoughts public on this matter. Just go and handle the matter quietly. So, I'll ask Feng Yiming to follow you with a thousand soldiers and horses." You should be very familiar with Feng Yiming. He is now the commander of my East Palace Guards. I will ask him to lead a thousand forbidden troops to follow you to Quanzhou."

Fang Zian hurriedly said: "That's not necessary. What I need is the power to mobilize troops at any time. The prince will give me a handwriting and grant me the power to temporarily mobilize local troops. If I go to Quanzhou with a large number of forbidden troops, , wouldn’t that be just a warning? Zheng Zhilong would have been forced to take action even if he had no different intentions, but that is not a solution to the problem. I think it is better to solve it peacefully to avoid panic."

Zhao Shen agreed to Fang Zian's arrangement. Fang Zian was very satisfied with Zhao Shen's attitude. Especially on the matter of taking back the privileges, Zhao Shen decided not to report the matter to Zhao Gou, which was a sign of maturity. Telling Zhao Gou instead It may not be agreed. Today's Zhao Gou is likely to deliberately create difficulties in order to protect his own face on such trivial matters. Zhao Shen chooses to make his own decision, on the one hand, to avoid such embarrassment, and on the other hand, it also shows that Zhao Shen I have gained self-confidence, started to enter the role, and regarded myself as the true master of the world. The fear of Zhao Gou is also disappearing, and the idea of ​​​​taking charge of my own affairs is growing.

…

After returning to the Yamen, Fang Zian called Jiang Zheng to speak.

"Sir Jiang, what we talked about yesterday about the Zheng Family Boat Shop in Quanzhou, I think is a way to make money. I decided to go to Quanzhou in person and have a good meeting with Zheng Zhilong. What do you think?" Fang Zian said with a smile.

Jiang Zhengtiao praised: "Your Excellency is wise, you should make this trip and have a good talk with Zheng Zhilong. I completely agree with your decision and wish you success. This trip will be full of money." "Don't worry, sir, I will take care of the yamen's affairs and wait for your good news."

Fang Zian chuckled and said, "No, no, no, you go with me and leave the yamen affairs to others. I want to take you with me."

Jiang Zheng's face turned pale with fright, and he hurriedly said: "Well... I'd better not go to the lower office. I'll leave it as long as you go. Someone has to do the yamen affairs. Now is the time when the southeast monsoon brings back the sea ships. The yamen It will be very busy, once a year, it is the busiest time.”

Fang Zian sneered and said: "Jiang Zheng, after leaving you and me, the Yamen will continue to operate as usual. You told me about the Zheng family, which shows that you know the Zheng family very well. You must accompany me. Besides, I haven't I believe you too much. If you point me to a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire and ask me to go there, I will be killed by you. Tell me clearly, I will take you with me. If it is a mountain of swords, we will climb it together, and if it is a sea of ​​fire, we will jump together. If you don't go, I will think that you are deliberately trying to harm me. If the Zheng family can't offend you and still ask me to go, that means you have ulterior motives."

Jiang Zheng cursed in his heart, angry and frightened. Of course he knew that the Zheng family was not easy to mess with. He wanted Fang Zian to get into trouble by throwing out the Zheng family. He didn't expect that Fang Zian would drag him along. This was terrible. You really shot yourself in the foot. The Zheng family is not easy to mess with. There have been many examples before this to show this. Not to mention that Quanzhou is already dominated by the Zheng family, even the entire Fujian Road is the state capital. I'm afraid they are all controlled by the Zheng family. I suggested that Fang Zian go to Zheng Zhilong to discuss collecting taxes and breaking up the monopoly. Wouldn't it be uncomfortable to do it yourself? At least he would be kicked out of Quanzhou, and at worst he might be kicked out of Quanzhou. Worrying about his life. Now Fang Zian wants to drag him along, and he has made it clear that he wants to drag him along to support him, which shows that Fang Zian is not stupid.

Jiang Zheng wanted to

He refused, but that was the order of the Shangguan, and he could not refuse. Moreover, if he insisted on not going now, it would have confirmed the fact that he had ulterior motives. Fang Zian had confirmed that he had evil intentions towards him, so how could he still be in this yamen in the future? After thinking about it, Jiang Zheng gritted his teeth and agreed. What he was thinking was that before arriving in Quanzhou, he must tell Fang Zian some secrets about the Zheng family in Quanzhou and tell him how dangerous the Zheng family is. I hope Fang Zian can Act wisely and avoid actually causing trouble with the Zheng family.

Fang Zian saw Jiang Zheng's expression in his eyes and knew in his heart that Jiang Zheng had indeed had bad intentions before. He had to torment him well this time when he took him with him. If his life was really in danger, then Jiang Zheng would first Go to hell. This guy is very cunning, and he holds himself back to harm himself. He is also a corrupt person who corrupts the law. Death is not a pity.

…

On July 19th, the weather was overcast and rainy, and a little cooler. On this day, Fang Zian and others set off from Lin'an south to Quanzhou Prefecture. Zhao Gang accompanied him with more than a dozen guards, and naturally Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er also went with them.

The reason why Fang Zian took Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er with them was not because he didn't know that the trip might be dangerous, but as a necessary cover-up. Taking his family to Quanzhou would psychologically make the other party relax their vigilance. Of course. , it is also necessary to take Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er out to relax. At the critical moment, Fang Zian will naturally let them leave to avoid danger.

Going south from Lin'an, Fang Zian and his party seemed to be really traveling around the mountains and rivers. They visited all the famous places and historical sites in the prefectures, cities and towns they passed on the way. For Fang Zian, he was quite old when he came to the Song Dynasty. , I really have no experience of traveling around like this. Most of the southern states are rich, and there are many cultural landscapes. The route Fang Zian chose deliberately followed the major states and scenic spots, just to visit the mountains. water.

They set out from Lin'an and visited Kuaiji Mountain under the jurisdiction of Shaoxing Prefecture for a day. When they passed through Shanyin County, they also visited Zhou Junzheng's widow Mrs. Zhou and stayed for another day. Then they went south to Siming Mountain for a day. We stayed in Tiantai Mountain for another two days. Wherever the mountains, rivers and rivers are beautiful, they have left their footprints in places of interest and historical sites. The distance from Lin'an to Jianningfu at the north end of Fujian Road is only more than 400 miles, and it normally takes five or six days. After arriving, Fang Zian and others just procrastinated for more than half a month.

During the past half month, Fang Zian also enjoyed the wonderful time alone with Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er. During the day, he played, and at night, he enjoyed the diligent service of Qin Xiqing and Shen Ling'er. Qin Xiqing was reserved in front of others, but she also gave up on this journey. He was reserved and became cheerful and bright. In the canyons and streams of Tiantai Mountain, Fang Zian was even encouraged to take a bath together in broad daylight and did that shameful thing in front of Shen Ling'er. Since then, Fang Zian Zian finally enjoyed the wonderful time of having two beauties in bed, because Qin Xiqing also gave up her principles. Even she herself lamented that she had become degenerate and had no bottom line after following Fang Zian. Shen Ling'er had always been obedient, and when Qin Xiqing was the first The first time she saw Shen Linger serving Fang Zian with her mouth according to Fang Zian's instructions, Qin Xiqing almost went crazy.

The worst offender is Jiang Zheng. Of course he can follow him on the sightseeing tour, but he has something on his mind and cannot enjoy himself. Secondly, Zhao Gang and others stare at him, facing a group of grown men with stern eyebrows every day. What's the point of speaking angrily? I could only watch Fang Zian and his two wives and concubines enjoying themselves, and secretly cursed in my heart.

A happy journey always has to end. On this day, after returning from a trip to Xianyou Mountain, Fang Zian was told that he would arrive at the boundary of Quanzhou tomorrow. That was the destination of this trip. Fang Zian called everyone for a small meeting , telling everyone to restrain their minds, and to be cautious and cautious after arriving in Quanzhou. Everyone thought: I am afraid it is you, Sir, who wants to restrain your mind.
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