Even if Qin Xie's words cannot be fully believed, as long as he sends people to the capital to inquire about Jiang Wan's affairs, he will know that it is pointless for Qin Xie to lie to him in this regard. Taiyuan Mansion is not a poor and remote place. If he is really determined
If we were to inquire about information, it would only take a few days to go back and forth.
Early the next morning, Fan Yongdou showed up at Tongfa Inn as scheduled. At this time, Jiang Wan hadn't even gotten up yet, which showed how correct his attitude was.
"All business in the north must stop!" Jiang Wan ate breakfast slowly and said to Fan Yongdou who was respectfully standing aside: "This is a non-negotiable matter!"
"I understand, little one!" Fan Yongdou replied in a deep voice: "It just takes a while to cut them all off. Sir, you must understand!"
"You still don't understand what I mean!" Jiang Wan shook her head: "Actually, this is a very easy choice to make. Now that we have cut off the business there, your Fan family may suffer losses in terms of money and personnel.
There are losses, and even serious damage to the vitality, but compared to the overthrow of the family, this damaged vitality is nothing!"
"Yes, I understand!" Fan Yongdou lowered his head, with a trace of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Wan is right. Over the years, he has spent a lot of money and energy to build a trade channel with the north. If he suddenly gives up, not to mention the huge losses, what he has freed up will undoubtedly be used by others.
Divide it up immediately, thinking that everything he has done over the years has been to marry someone else, even if he is prepared to face such a result, he still feels a little depressed.
"Actually, even if my Fan family doesn't do the business in the north, others will do it..." Fan Yongdou said with some difficulty: "If the Fan family is given time to withdraw slowly, they will still be able to deal with these businesses in the north.
There is some power to control, but if you suddenly withdraw completely..."
"No!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "If your Fan family doesn't do this business anymore, how can others still do it? How can I tolerate others continuing to use this method to harm my Ming Dynasty!
"
He pointed at Fan Yongdou: "Actually, you are just the first one on my list. You are too famous. As the saying goes, to catch the thief first, catch the king. If I don't catch you, the other people may not obey.
It doesn’t matter if you kill chickens to scare monkeys, or it doesn’t matter if you kill one to scare others, in short, you guys don’t even think about having an easy time!”
"The Fan family can provide evidence of the crimes of these traitors who have collaborated with foreign enemies!" Fan Yongdou suddenly felt more balanced: "We can even provide you with a detailed list of what these people have done over the years, and whether Fan fights with them
, whether it’s a union or not, it’s always been clear!”
"At this time, they have become traitors who are colluding with the enemy inside and outside!" Jiang Wan looked at Fan Yongdou with a half-smile but not a smile: "Boss Fan, you rebelled quickly and swiftly. You are not afraid that I will also join your Fan family."
All in one pot? One of them counts, no one can escape!"
"As I said just now, the Fan family is the most famous!" When Fan Yongdou heard this, he didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, a smile appeared on his face: "What the Lord is interested in is probably the Fan family's small reputation. For
Regarding adult matters, I think the Fan family’s reputation will be helpful!”
"Hmph!" Jiang Wan snorted slightly, saying that it is indeed much easier for smart people to talk. Now he finally knows why Fan Yongdou in front of him became the leader of the eight imperial merchants. This man has no principles at all.
Even the concept of family and country is out of the question. Whether you say he is versatile or adaptable to the changing circumstances, this person probably only cares about his own interests throughout his life.
As for other people, even nations and countries, they are worthless in his eyes if they do not benefit them.
If this person hadn't really been of some use to his plan, beating him to death on the spot would be regarded as eliminating harm for the people.
"Listen carefully!" Jiang Wan glanced at him calmly: "There is a big disaster in Shaanxi. Following His Majesty's order, I led the army to Shanxi to quell the chaos. I am currently stationed in Yan'an Prefecture. I need you, the Fan family, to take the lead and transport the troops.
Food is sent to Yan'an Prefecture to alleviate the local disaster!"
"Fan will definitely carry out your master's instructions properly. How much grain will be transported from Yan'an Prefecture?"
"Always transport it!" Jiang Wan said slowly: "Yan'an Prefecture produces salt, and the carriages and horses that transport grain can directly take the salt back to Shanxi on the return trip. From the Yan'an Prefecture Yamen to the Salt Transport Yamen, everything is the same.
You don’t have to worry about the joint procedures. It’s not much different from the business you did before. The only difference is that what you did before was not human affairs. What you do now is considered a crime and meritorious service!”
Fan Yongdou was slightly startled. He originally thought that the Fan family would have to provide money and food to serve Jiang Wan, but he didn't expect that what Jiang Wan was talking about was just a business, and basically there was no need to think about such a deal.
, as long as the operation is slightly better, making money is inevitable.
Of course, it is definitely not as profitable as doing business with people outside the customs. Just as Jiang Wan said, this is a meritorious service. At least he does not have to worry about people from the government coming to his door at any time.
"Those of your former colleagues, please contact me and ask them to come to Taiyuan Mansion. I want to see them!" Jiang Wan said: "It would be too weak for the Fan family to do this. If
It would be better to have more families, as there won’t be too much food in Shaanxi!”
"Sir!" Fan Yongdou pondered for a moment: "Sir, have you ever thought about it? In fact, what you are talking about is actually a profitable business. Although my Fan family is useful to you, you allow my Fan family to make meritorious deeds, but if
Everyone can take responsibility for their crimes, so why do these people have any respect for adults? They even have no respect for the imperial court. They even feel that the imperial court exempts them from culpability because it needs them. In this case,
Not only is it not good for you to do what you want to do, it will even ruin your reputation if it is exposed in the future!"
"What do you mean?" Jiang Wan sighed, knowing what the other party wanted to say.
"It is your grace that allows me to wait for my crimes to be meritorious, and it is the grace of the court. The grace cannot be too overwhelming!" Fan Yongdou said: "Moreover, most of these people are very rich. Your Majesty has worked so hard for the court. If there is no benefit at all,
Come down, doesn’t it make sense!”
Fan Yongdou's face showed a look that he planned for Jiang Wan wholeheartedly: "There is still a need to kill one person to make a warning to others, but since you have let my Fan family go, let's find another one or two families. In this matter, Fan
I am willing to do my best for you!"
Jiang Wan looked at him quietly, without comment.
Fan Yongdou smiled slightly. If Jiang Wan didn't object, that would be his acquiescence.
He suddenly felt comfortable in his heart. Since the Fan family was in trouble, everyone would be in trouble. Jiang Wan didn't know if he could be his backer, but it shouldn't be difficult to lend his hand to help the Fan family make up for it.
As for the matter of transporting grain to Yan'an Mansion, he will never share the profits. This kind of bad thing turning into a good thing is rare in a lifetime. If he lets it go so easily, he will still be Shanxi in the eyes of everyone.