Xiao Ruxue glanced at it with a complicated expression, feeling a little helpless. If they denied it, she could ask more questions. For this, she had already thought about how to deal with it. But Chang Minyue admitted it generously, which was really a bit disappointing.
People didn't expect that Chang Minyue's words involved so many things that he didn't know how to answer them.
Hai Lanzhu did not interrupt, but smiled with deep meaning, which made Xiao Ruxue very embarrassed. Thinking about it carefully, there was something in Chang Minyue's words just now. They already knew the purpose of their visit. If they came to ask questions,
How could he come alone? Instead of asking for guilt, he could only bargain and seek cooperation. Thinking of this, he immediately smiled bitterly and shook his head. No wonder the two women were so confident.
Xiao Ruxue is also a person who is used to seeing scenes. She quickly regained her composure and threw away the trace of embarrassment. Her expression straightened, she held the tea cup in her delicate hands but did not lift it up. She frowned and thought for a while, then her expression softened and she spoke softly.
Said: "It seems that nothing can be hidden from the two ladies. This time, the younger sister came here because she actually wanted to ask, aren't you afraid of causing public outrage when the supervisor behaves like this?"
"Afraid of public outrage?" Hai Lanzhu raised his hand to signal Xiao Ruxue to take a sip of tea to warm himself up, and said kindly: "Even if we don't do this, will the Southern Zhili gentry welcome us? Without some special means, those people will behave obediently.
Take out the money? Not to mention others, in the past few days since Miss Xiao returned to Yangzhou, have you persuaded the elders of the Xiao family? Are they willing to provide support for my army? "
"This... is a bit troublesome." Xiao Ruxue frowned and her tone was a little hesitant. She said it was a bit troublesome, but in fact it was more than a little troublesome. It was really difficult to get the Xiao family to agree to help Tie Mo.
It was very difficult. Her father, Xiao Zhenlin, reluctantly agreed. The other elder stewards rolled their eyes. If they hadn't cared about her identity as Xiao Ruxue, they would have cursed her. After all, in their view, this was an act of cheating.
Xiao Ruxue wholeheartedly promoted this matter, and it was also after careful consideration. She had her own reasons. After having been in contact with Tie Mo for a long time, she knew that this person's power was growing rapidly. Now being on good terms with him would only bring benefits and no disadvantages. But those in the family
People seemed unable to see this. Like the officials in Nanjing City, they did not take Tie Mo seriously, and even looked down upon him a little.
Yes, for these high-ranking Southern Zhili gentry, how could a barbarian from the north and a military background attract everyone's attention? So when Xiao Ruxue proposed the strategy of making friends with Tie Mo, he was met with
When the time came, the Xiao family members unanimously opposed it.
It's just that it's hard to tell the truth because it's really embarrassing. Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue are so shrewd. From their replies, they can imagine that this matter will encounter great resistance, but they have been mentally prepared for this.
The emperor was aloof and wanted to collect taxes from the Ming Dynasty, but he suffered losses in Southern Zhili every year. The emperor could not collect any money. Some immigrants just arrived in Southern Zhili and wanted to scrape off a piece of fat with a knife. It was really a bit whimsical.
The road has to be walked step by step, and the meal has to be eaten one bite at a time. Chang Min had a lot of menstrual troubles and knew this very well, so he said calmly: "Trouble is inevitable, otherwise I wouldn't ask Miss Xiao for help. But just because of the trouble,
It’s more meaningful. I believe Miss Xiao also understands this truth, otherwise, you wouldn’t be able to come to see us alone today, right?”
Xiao Ruxue was stunned, her expression was soothing, and a smile full of meaning appeared. These two women were so shrewd. No wonder Tie Mo would entrust many important matters to them. The reason was not just because of the relationship between them.
Relationship. Talking to smart people can sometimes save a lot of trouble. Now that everything has been seen through, Xiao Ruxue followed Chang Minyue's words and asked softly: "If my Xiao family facilitated this matter, who knows how to get rid of it?"
What do you get?"
Hai Lanzhu was overjoyed. When Xiao Ruxue started talking about interests, it meant that the matter was already half successful. A woman like Xiao Ruxue would never say this easily if she had not made up her mind.
, "It depends on what Miss Xiao wants. As long as everyone is sincere, everything can be discussed slowly. We have plenty of time..."
Xiao Ruxue pursed her lips lightly and looked at Hai Lanzhu thoughtfully. This was really cleverly said, soft yet firm, both soft and hard. It not only expressed her willingness to give some benefits, but also gave a warning, don't ask for a lion.
Open your mouth. The key is in the last sentence. What does "plenty of time" mean? For people like Tiemo, they can delay it slowly, but for South Zhili, they don't want to delay it for a moment. There are many rogue bandits in Zhejiang.
One day of misfortune is a huge disaster for the gentry and powerful people in Southern Zhili.
As for what kind of benefits she wanted, Xiao Ruxue had been thinking about it since Yangzhou, so she did not hesitate and said seriously: "My little sister knows the temperament of the governor, and also knows that the two ladies intend to bring business to the south of the Yangtze River. I, Xiao,
Everyone can help, but our Xiao family must have the same status as the Chang family and the Cao family. In this case of Nanzhili, our Xiao family must get one-eleventh of the dividend."
As soon as Xiao Ruxue said these words, Chang Minyue and Hai Lanzhu frowned, especially Hai Lanzhu, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. Is Xiao Ruxue's asking price too much? In fact, it is not too much. This time Nan
If Zhili and his party can scrape off a thick layer of oil and water, it is not impossible to give 10% to the Xiao family. This result is completely acceptable. Anyone who is well-informed will know what is going on in the Yun Mansion. This kind of thing created by Tie Mo
The model of integrating military and business can be said to have firmly tied Shanxi merchants to their own carriage. It is precisely because Shanxi merchants can make huge war fortunes that they are willing to wholeheartedly support the Yunfu army and Tiemo.
Because of this special interest relationship, many Shanxi merchants even cut off their ties with Hou Jin. Everything is wonderful, but such a strong interest relationship must be tied. Why did Tie Mo feel free to use the war wealth?
Allocate it to Shanxi merchants? Not only because Shanxi merchants supported Tie Mo from the beginning, but also because Chang Minyue represents the Chang family, the Cao family, and Shanxi merchants. Similarly, it is also because of Chang Minyue's existence that Tie Mo is not afraid of
Mo Hui abandoned Shanxi merchants and shortchanged the interests of Shanxi merchants.
The distribution of interests after the war is guaranteed by strong interest relationships. But why should the Xiao family get a share? Just because they contributed to the affairs of Southern Zhili? If it is because of this, the Xiao family should get more share this time.
The benefits are enough, so why share the Xiao family's dividends again and again in the future? This is a bit ridiculous. Even if she, Hai Lanzhu, nods, will Chang Minyue agree? Will those Shanxi merchants agree?
The Yunfu military and commercial system has many similarities with the Southern Zhili gentry system. In a certain respect, the Yunfu military and commercial system is more exclusive and has a stronger relationship than the Southern Zhili gentry group. To this day, the people surrounding the Yunfu
The army has formed a fixed interest group. This interest group is headed by Shanxi merchants, supplemented by Mongolian nobles and North Zhili Wuxun nobles. It can be said that it is powerful and does not need to rely on external forces for a long time.
Under such circumstances, how could those people agree to adding another person to share the cake? Sure enough, everything was as Hai Lanzhu expected. Chang Minyue just thought for a moment and said without hesitation: "Xiao
The young lady joked that the Yun Mansion's military and political affairs are self-contained and self-sufficient, and they do not need help from others for the time being. However, as long as the Xiao family is willing to help, this time, Sister Hailanzhu and I can make the decision, and we can give 20% of the profits to Xiao.
Home."
Chang Minyue frowned slightly and stared at Xiao Ruxue provocatively. Xiao Ruxue was really too naive. Is it possible to get into this luxurious chariot of Yun Mansion if you want? For this reason, Chang Minyue would rather
Even if the Chang family's profits are given to the Xiao family, they will not agree to bring the Xiao family in. If this is not enough, then the profits of the Cao family and the Qiao family will also be divided. I believe that Cao Shengyu and Qiao Liuyun will
The two guys must not be happy to see the Xiao family being brought in. The Xiao family is a long-established family that has been based in the south of the Yangtze River for more than a thousand years. Its strength is comparable to that of the Xu family. If such a family is brought in, it will appear to be stronger.
There are also fewer benefits to be shared. More importantly, the Yunfu interest group now does not lack this kind of help.
Being rejected by Chang Minyue, Xiao Ruxue was obviously a little unhappy. Most people here in South Zhili didn't know why the Yunfu interest group rose so fast, but Xiao Ruxue had lived in Beizhili for a long time, and there was such an interest group that started in the army.
I know it quite well. Driven by these interest groups, the Yunfu army eats almost everywhere they go, and never does business at a loss. Don't look at those Shanxi merchants and North Zhili nobles all complaining about flesh pain, but in fact
They all laughed in private. Compared to the post-war benefits they received, what did their annual investment count?
Of course, Chang Minyue proposed to drag the Xiao family to the Yunfu chariot not just because of these benefits. These benefits are very tempting, but the Xiao family really does not lack these benefits. Tie Mo single-handedly promoted this benefit
The scariest thing about a group is that you can't see its end.
Such interest groups will continue to want more and more things. When Tie Mo's power reaches a certain level, will they be satisfied with staying in northern Shanxi? By then, they will definitely rush out of northern Shanxi.
, to North Zhili, to the Central Plains, to Jiangnan, and then to the entire Ming Dynasty. With the support of this interest group, how many people will enter the power center of the Ming Dynasty. In the future, there will be a bloody storm in the power center of the Ming Dynasty.
.Just like Qingliu and the Eunuch Party back then, the difference is that Tie Mo's interest group is not the Eunuch Party. They are supported by strong force. Once they enter the power center of the court, they will not be easily driven out.
Xiao Ruxue is very optimistic about this interest organization, because the larger the interest group is and the more powerful it is, the more beneficial it will be to the merchants. Now the Yunfu interest group is just a vicious dog, and Tie Mo is also ambitious, and they are all here
Waiting for an opportunity, as long as the opportunity is right, under the changing circumstances of the world, this vicious dog will quickly expand into a fierce tiger.
You must join this interest group while it is still a vicious dog. Only in this way can you have more say and receive more benefits in the future.
Everything Xiao Ruxue did was carefully considered. How could she be put off by Chang Minyue's words? Facing Chang Minyue's sharp gaze, she was not angry. Instead, she smiled slightly and leaned forward.
Ruo Ruo pointedly said: "Madam disagrees, I'm afraid it's because we can't trust each other yet. May I ask, madam, what was the situation like when the Chang family and the Supervisor first came into contact? I'm afraid it was worse than now.
Bar?"
"What do you mean by that?" Chang Minyue looked stern, her eyes full of wariness. Xiao Ruxue asked too directly, and this question is difficult to answer. How did the relationship between the Chang family and Tie Mo begin? No one knows
She knows it better than Chang Minyue, because it was she, Chang Minyue, who helped the Chang family and Tie Mo get to where they are today step by step.
At the beginning, there was no new leader to speak of. When bartering in the North was in danger, everyone got together to avoid the risk. Later, they all had their own agendas and cooperated to a limited extent. When we first cooperated, we often
Min Yue did not have any good intentions. At that time, she did not think that Tie Mo could achieve what he has today. At that time, she felt that if Tie Mo could not grow up, the Chang family would not be at a loss and could swallow up an iron mine. If Tie Mo's influence
If it gets bigger, the Chang family will have an additional armed force.
However, as time went by, Tie Mo began to show his fangs. From Baiyao Mountain to suppressing bandits to Yehu Ridge, until he swallowed Zhang Bei, Tie Mo quickly occupied Zhang Bei from a military household. At that time
Tie Mo, like a wild horse, escaped the Chang family's control in one fell swoop. It was only then that Chang Minyue really fell in love with this man, and the Chang family also saw Tie Mo's infinite potential and what this man could bring.
interests, so the initial Zhang Bei interest group was formed.
It is not all smooth sailing for Zhang Bei's interest group. From Duofuhao to army expansion, there have been many stumbling blocks. Can Shanxi merchants not worry? Can Tie Mo not worry? Everything starts with an engagement. Marriage is the most useless, but at the same time it is also the simplest.
The most effective way.
At least, with this marriage, Tie Mo and Shanxi merchants were tightly tied together, and the final estrangement between the two parties was eliminated invisible. Later, the bandits made great war profits, and with the profit feedback, this interest group became more and more
It became more and more stable and grew bigger. Then step by step, it also absorbed the nobles of Wuxun in North Zhili and the Mongolian nobles, forming the current Yunfu interest group.
The Yunfu interest group is by no means limited to the Yunfu. The powerful Wu Xun of Beizhili has no voice in the court, and only one Hou Shilu is struggling to support it.
In short, Chang Minyue would never agree to the Xiao family coming in.
Xiao Ruxue bit her pink lips, seeming to be making some kind of difficult decision. Although Chang Minyue just asked a short question, how could Xiao Ruxue not see it? Chang Minyue definitely didn't want to see the second one.
The Chang family entered the Yunfu interest group.
This is not only a matter of profit distribution, but also related to the status of the family.
"Madam... what if the younger sister convinces my father to make a marriage arrangement with the supervisor?"
"You..." Chang Minyue tensed up at first, then smiled, "Gee, is my sister joking? Do you think the head of the Xiao family will agree? Don't mention this matter again, it's absolutely impossible!"
Chang Minyue stared at Xiao Ruxue, her eyes sharp, and her meaning could not be more obvious. There was no point in continuing to dwell on this matter, because Chang Minyue would not agree to it anyway.