Tie Mo's current strength is about the same as Zheng Zhilong's. It is just a dream to expect Zheng Zhilong to listen to Tie Mo's words.
But Xu Wenhai is different. Xu Wenhai has been beaten around by Zheng Zhilong and the Fujian side in the past six months. If Tie Mo had an olive branch at this time, this sea madman would easily surrender to Tie Mo. Xu Le and Xiao Zhenlin both became
He is a fine person. When Tie Mo asked Xu Wenhai, they roughly understood the other party's true intention. The Tie Mo not only wanted to control the wind and rain in the north, he even wanted to drive a nail in the south of the Yangtze River. Of course,
Everything must be based on the premise that Xu Wenhai is willing to surrender to Tie Mo.
Xu Wenhai's background determined that as long as he surrendered to the imperial court, he would have to desperately hold on to Tie Mo's straw. If Tie Mo's power collapsed, Xu Wenhai would be swallowed up by all the forces in South Zhili.
There was not much left. Sometimes Xiao Zhenlin wondered whether the young man sitting in front of him was actually a young man in his twenties. Judging from his behavior, he was old-fashioned and decisive, which was three points more powerful than those old foxes in Nanjing.
He intended to get involved in sea trade, but instead of looking for Zheng Yiguan, he only looked for Xu Wenhai, whose vision was very vicious. No one would believe it if the Wei Guoguan government did not help. If the Xu family father and daughter did not provide help, it would be impossible
It is impossible for Mo to know Jiangnan Sea Trade so clearly.
Xu Le didn't want to hide anything. There was some relationship between him and Xu Wenhai. This matter couldn't be hidden from the spies of the Duke of Wei. Instead of hiding it, it was better to talk about it openly. After thinking about it, he continued, "Don't dare to deceive."
Superintendent, Xu and Xu Wenhai have some intersections because of the maritime trade matter, but the recruitment matter is a big one, so the Superintendent has to make the decision. All Xu can do is let you meet. As for the other things, there are still
It depends on what the supervisor wants to do."
"It only takes one meeting. As for whether this matter can be accomplished, it has nothing to do with you two!" Tie Mo will not make it difficult for Xu Le and Xiao Zhenlin. Since he dares to let Xu Le introduce him, he is naturally somewhat sure that he can convince Xu Le.
Wenhai's.
Zheng Zhilong was originally the best partner, but Tie Mo really couldn't trust Zheng Zhilong. He was too powerful, and the most important thing was that he was ambitious. If you cooperate with Zheng Zhilong, there is no guarantee who will swallow whom in the end. He might be in Jiangnan.
After a lot of planning, the old boy Zheng Zhilong finally got the advantage. Xu Wenhai was different. This person was in an awkward situation. He valued loyalty above all else and had little ambition.
.......
In Nuanxin Pavilion, several people talked in detail for about an hour. Xu Le excused himself and left, but Xiao Zhenlin did not move his feet. Apparently there were other things. After Xu Le left, Xiao Zhenlin opened his mouth and turned his head to look.
Looking at Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue, their expressions were very tangled. Xiao Zhenlin always felt a little hard to talk about it, but it involved his own daughter, and he couldn't let it go. As if he could see that Xiao Zhenlin was in trouble, Hai Lanzhu was considerate.
He smiled and said, "Master Xiao, do you want to talk about the little lady?"
Xiao Zhenlin was not surprised, he just frowned and nodded awkwardly, "It is indeed this matter. Supervisor, if you have anything to do, you can talk to Xiao, but can you not involve Xue'er?"
"Huh? What does the Xiao Family Master mean by this?" Tie Mo looked puzzled. Why did he act as if he had done something to Xiao Ruxue? Seeing Tie Mo's reaction, Xiao Zhenlin was very unhappy. It's such a big deal for you Tie Mo.
The supervisor didn't know?
Hai Lanzhu pursed his lips, and when he saw the change in the expression on Xiao Zhenlin's face, he knew that there was a misunderstanding, so he quickly explained: "Master Xiao, you really misunderstood. The Superintendent really didn't know anything about this matter. There was a bit of confusion in the market before.
According to rumors, the Supervisor also took it as a joke, but never took it seriously. Sister Yue'er and I knew about this matter. Regardless of whether the Xiao family leader believes it or not, this matter is not with us at all, but with Xiao.
Miss."
"Madam, you mean..." Xiao Zhenlin looked depressed, obviously not believing it. Did his daughter bring up the marriage? I had never talked about this before, and I always thought it was Tie Mo.
Here are the deceivers. When he first learned about this, Xiao Zhenlin was not only angry but also angry. If the other party was not Tie Mo, the powerful governor of the three provinces, he would have led the crowd to attack him.
Now after hearing what Hai Lanzhu said, he felt that it was necessary to go back and have a good chat with his daughter. Xiao Zhenlin stood up, gave a salute, and found an excuse to leave Nuanxin Pavilion. It was already afternoon, the sky was warm, and the breeze was intoxicating.
Tie Mo held Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue in his arms and leaned against the river, admiring the beautiful scenery of Qinhuai in front of him.
It has been a long time since I came to Nanjing, but I have been busy with official duties all day long, and I have never seriously appreciated the Qinhuai River next to it. The dams made of bluestones are neatly arranged, the river water is clear and quiet, and a few swallows skim across the water, leaving a charming impression.
The reflection. The wind caressed the face and blew the greenery on both sides of the bank. Spring is coming again, but I have never paid attention to the spring in Jiangnan.
Tie Mo let go of all the distracting thoughts in his heart and concentrated on the beautiful scenery of Qinhuai. On the other hand, Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue looked worried. As women, they understood Xiao Ruxue's heart better. Xiao Ruxue was picky.
As a woman, since she has fallen in love with Tie Mo, how can she let him go easily? The most important thing is that in Xiao Ruxue's heart, this decision was made after some calculation.
Holding Tie Mo will be more beneficial to the future of the entire Xiao family. There are some things that Xiao Zhenlin has not seen yet, but Xiao Ruxue has already made a decision in her heart. Women sometimes believe in their own feelings. Because Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue
That's how Xiao Ruxue came here. Xiao Ruxue was just following the old path. However, Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue didn't want Xiao Ruxue to marry her because this woman was too shrewd.
It is said that after Xiao Zhenlin returned home in a hurry, he went to the backyard to find Xiao Ruxue without saying a word. Although Xiao Ruxue was under house arrest, his life was still very comfortable, with a private room, a cup of tea, and a guzheng.
In this rare free time, she stroked the strings with her delicate hands, and a sweet fairy tune intoxicated the heart. Xiao Zhenlin stood at the door, waiting for the song to end, and then opened the door and walked in.
Looking at the daughter in front of him, Xiao Zhenlin felt very distressed, and at the same time, he was even more angry. He still didn't understand why such an excellent daughter had to focus on Tie Mo's rotten jujube tree.
"Xue'er, you should know, right? My father went to see the supervisor today. Afterwards, I heard from Mrs. Hai Lanzhu that you have always been the leader in this matter... They... have never interfered
"How much Xiao Zhenlin hoped that Hai Lanzhu was lying, but when he saw Xiao Ruxue nodding, a burst of anger rushed to his forehead. He stood up suddenly and patted the table hard. For a moment, he was so angry that he sneered again and again, "You...
....What on earth are you thinking? Although Tie Mo is good, but he already has Hailanzhu, Chang Minyue and Aqige, why do you want to go up to the top? You are shameless, and you want to be shameless as a father.
Well, today I will tell you clearly that this matter will not work, so you should stop thinking about it."
Xiao Zhenlin was furious and looked like a ghost, but Xiao Ruxue did not have any fear. After Xiao Zhenlin finished yelling, she filled her hand with a cup of tea and smiled and said: "Have you finished scolding me, father? If not, please have a drink first."
The tea moistens the throat, but the baby can't walk, so you can scold him all you want, but can we have a good talk afterwards?"
Facing such a daughter, Xiao Zhenlin felt powerless. If he really wanted to beat her, he would not be able to bear it. After a long time, he drank the cup of tea in one gulp and sat down in a chair, groaning angrily.
He patted the table and said, "Don't you want to talk? Let's talk. As a father, I want to hear if you have any other last resort reasons."
"A last resort? Father, do you think there is anyone in Nanzhili who can push the eldest daughter of the Xiao family to a point of helplessness? This matter has been carefully considered by the child, and it is definitely not a sudden decision!" Filled a cup of tea for Xiao Zhenlin again,
Xiao Ruxue slowly said what was in her mind, "Father, you have read countless people, but can any of you really understand Tie Mo? Maybe you don't understand this person as well as a child."
"This person rose very quickly, but if you investigate carefully, you can know that Tie Mo's rise in northern Shanxi is no accident, let alone pure luck. Bartering, horse-fighting bandits, and dealings among various Mongolian tribes in the north
, and then to suppress bandits and aspire to conquer Zhangbei, almost every step he takes is dancing on the tip of a knife. If he takes a wrong step, he will be doomed. He overcame the difficulties at the beginning, and now the entire northern Shanxi belongs to him, and there is still hope
Who can stop him?"
"Father, don't forget, he is very young, only in his twenties. Do you think his end will stop in northern Shanxi? I'm afraid even he himself can't tell how big this man's ambition is. Sometimes
, even if he didn’t want to, someone would push him forward. Tie Mo came to Zhili with his soldiers and horses, and Hai Lanzhu and Chang Minyue opened up the Jiangnan market. Do you think this is just Tie Mo’s intention? These are those Jin
The dignitaries of Shang and Northern Zhili pushed him here, and now he is dyed in Southern Zhili, but what about the future?"
"As long as Tie Mo doesn't die, I can't imagine what this person will have in the future. The current world is changing, there are rogues inside, and there are Mongolian Lin Dan Khan and Liaodong Jurchen Tatars outside. As for the court, the Qingliu family is the dominant one, and your Majesty has already told the court
Tang lost control. In today's Ming Dynasty, anything can happen...and Tie Mo will stand at the center of this storm in the future, either attracting the attention of the world, or being mercilessly crushed to death. Father
, if you think about it carefully, is it so easy for Tie Mo to be crushed to death? At least, neither the bandits nor the officialdom of Nanzhili could get any advantage from him. "
"If we don't get close to people like Tie Mo as soon as possible, how long will we have to wait? Father, my Xiao family can go further. How much food do we and the Xu family donate to the court every year? In the end, we will be killed by the Nanzhili officialdom."
With death under our palms, why can't we fight for more power for ourselves? Tie Mo is an opportunity for our Xiao family and an opportunity for all businessmen in Jiangnan. Our Xiao family doesn't want this opportunity, and there are many people who will snatch it. Think about it often
Min Yue...didn't she make any sacrifices? With her background and status, she wants to live under Hai Lanzhu, what is she trying to do? "
Xiao Ruxue talked a lot, but there was not a word of nonsense. Every word hit Xiao Zhenlin's heart and stirred up ripples. A cup of fragrant tea was filled with heat, but Xiao Zhenlin's eyes had already turned into nothingness, and he fell into deep thought quietly.
among.
Xiao Ruxue's words were shocking to Xiao Zhenlin. At least before today, he had never thought about these and did not dare to think about them. In this era, some of Xiao Ruxue's thoughts and her words can be described as
It is treason and against the principles. Scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, and merchants have never had the right to speak in the court. This has been the truth for thousands of years. Everyone has been going through this process without ever considering whether this truth is reasonable or not.
After knowing that Xiao Ruxue had said what was in his heart, Xiao Zhenlin realized how much of it was unreasonable. At this moment, Xiao Zhenlin thought of a lot. The first thing that came to his mind was the matter of Tie Mo asking for Dongwan Shipyard today. He wanted to get involved in sea trade.
, instead of looking for Zheng Yiguan, he looked for the weak Xu Wenhai, which further proved Xiao Ruxue's vision. Tie Mo was very ambitious. He definitely wanted more than just a share of benefits in maritime trade.
Taking a step further as a businessman and striving for more rights to speak was something that I had never dared to think about before, but when I really had hope and took action, I was so excited. Gradually, Xiao Zhenlin felt his hands
I was shaking violently, as if there was a golden mountain in front of my eyes. I really wanted to touch it, but there was always a voice in my heart telling me that I was taking a big risk.
Xiao Zhenlin didn't speak for a while, as if he was stunned. Xiao Ruxue didn't make a sound to disturb, and waited quietly.
Those words just now, some were thought of and some were seen. They made the Xiao family go a step further and even made their voices heard in the court. She, Xiao Ruxue, had never thought about it before, until Tie Mo held Shanxi merchants tightly.
After the people were tied together, she discovered the beauty of this interest faction. It can be said that this faction is completely different from ordinary officialdom factions. It is composed of the remnants of the eunuchs and merchants who have no ambitions, and what they appeal to are all merchants.
Benefit.
By virtue of their special status in this faction, the Chang family has a pivotal position in the entire north. This is completely different from the previous collusion between officials and businessmen. The Chang family can directly intervene in detailed affairs, but in northern Shanxi, no one even thinks
What's wrong with this.
Soon, Xiao Ruxue saw something different, which excited her and made her ready to take action. The Chang family can do it, why can't the Xiao family? What Chang Minyue can do, Xiao Ruxue can do even more.
Well, even in terms of family influence, the Xiao family is even much stronger than the Chang family.
Not long after, a sharp light flashed in Xiao Zhenlin's eyes. She slowly raised her head and looked directly at Xiao Ruxue, "Xue'er, have you really decided? Don't forget, Tie Mo will leave here.
The road must not fail. Once you fail, you will die without a burial place."
"Father, the kid has already made a decision in his heart. Now that he has made the decision, he will not regret it. At least, Tie Mo is the husband that the kid wants. This point, the kid thinks he will not be wrong. As for whether he can make it to the end, that depends on
It's God's will. Even if we lose in the end, the child will be buried in the loess with Tie Mo. The Xiao family can still protect themselves as long as they give up part of their interests."
"But...he still has many women around him..."
Xiao Ruxue smiled slightly, raising the corners of her mouth with great confidence, "So what? Except for Hai Lanzhu, other women are nothing to worry about... There are so many people, but Hai Lanzhu is the only one who makes her daughter feel afraid...
..."
Xiao Ruxue was very confident in her vision, and she thought she would not be wrong. Hai Lanzhu seemed to have a gentle temperament, but in his heart he was more skillful and understood the overall situation better than Chang Minyue. It was not Hai Lanzhu who could not fight against the right time, but
It's just that I don't want to engage in unnecessary fighting.
If Hai Lanzhu wasn't good enough, why would Tie Mo love her so much?