The failure of the peace talks with Hou Jin made Mao Wenlong completely useless.
If he is a wise man and resigns at this time, his life will be safe.
However, the choices of politicians are often not just based on their own considerations. The groups around them are the root cause of the destruction of many seemingly shrewd politicians step by step.
Mao Wenlong couldn't give up the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Dongjiang Town, and he couldn't give up the scenery it brought. Naturally, he could only lead to the end.
The looting of Denglai finally strengthened the Ming court's determination to get rid of him.
Because this kind of Dongjiang Town, not only cannot be a help to the imperial court, but will instead become a weapon that threatens itself.
No one knows whether Mao Wenlong will plunder Denglai again in the future and cause a bigger disturbance.
As for saying that Yuan Chonghuan's killing of Mao Wenlong led to the change of Jisi, it is purely far-fetched.
Ever since Lin Dan Khan was beaten away by Hou Jin, changes in Ji Si were inevitable.
Zuo Menggeng explained his opinion to Qu Shichu and Zhang Jimeng was astonished.
They are similar to many middle and low-level officials, ordinary scholars, and ordinary people in this era. What they can see is only the situation in a short period of time.
This is the first time Zuo Mengeng has done this to analyze strategic trends from a big picture perspective and across a long time line.
But listening to Zuo Mengeng's analysis while looking at the map, both of them knew that Zuo Menggen's analysis must be correct.
Everyone was worried about the situation in Liaodong, and they were all judging which officials and generals did well or not. But they never thought that from a grand strategic perspective, the Ming Dynasty had already fallen into defeat.
Zhang Jimeng originally wanted to ask Zuo Mengeng how to solve the current situation. Thinking about this young man's thoughts, he probably wished that the Ming Dynasty would be defeated all the way, so he stopped asking.
Although Mao Wenlong's robbery of Denglai caused quite a shock, the Shandong officialdom was generally calm.
Zuo Mengeng couldn't care about anything else for the time being, and still worked hard to develop his own strength.
In May, Fuyao Group's dealers from all over the country came back one after another, and every one of them went crazy.
Want goods!
As much as you want!
When they shipped glass products to various places for marketing, they caused a great sensation.
The world has never seen such exquisite and cheap glass products, and they are very willing to pay for them.
After the sales payment was settled, Fuyao Group's first batch of business transactions netted 80,000 taels of silver, which was comparable to Chaoguan Yamen.
This kind of business makes everyone lose their mind.
"Brother Zuo, the local production of flat glass must be stepped up. The businessmen in Shanxi are waiting eagerly and asked me to bring you a message. As long as you agree, money... is not a problem."
Zuo Mengeng, of course, wanted to make more money, so he said: "Brother Wang, don't worry, I and all the shareholders have already reached an agreement on establishing a branch factory. Brother Wang can make it happen when he returns this time."
Wang Weiran was overjoyed.
I thought I could finally get a glimpse into the secrets of refractory bricks.
Then on the way back, he saw boat after boat of refractory bricks accompanying them.
"What...what's going on?"
The manager of Fuyao Group said matter-of-factly: "Aren't we going to build a branch factory? How can we build a smelting furnace without refractory bricks?"
What else doesn’t Wang Weiran understand?
Looking in the direction of Linqing, I almost broke my teeth.
While Wang Weiran was furious, Xu Erlu's face was glowing red.
"Sister... dear brother, please prepare more goods for me this time. Don't you know that there are not many other things in South Zhili, but there are many rich people. The 80,000 pieces of goods last time were less than two
It was sold out in the first day. Some people were even more generous and ordered tens of thousands of goods from me in advance. In addition, this branch factory in Nanzhili also has such glass windows and mirrors, which are even more popular.
Southerners like it.”
Xu Erjue didn't want to see Zuo Mengeng, so Xu Erlu took over the business.
As a result, they only left once, and the Xu family made a net profit of more than 10,000 taels of silver.
Xu Erjue immediately felt that Zuo Mengeng was fresh and pleasant, with such enthusiasm...
It is estimated that if Xu Ruolin and Zuo Menggeng were to get married immediately, he would support it with both hands and feet.
Once a person's attitude changes, he becomes very conscious.
"I have brought another three hundred kilograms of heavy stones that my dear brother needs. They are all on the boat. You can take them as much as you can."
This is much more self-conscious than Wang Weiran.
For iron materials and coal, Zuo Mengeng urged him again and again before delivering the second batch.
It is estimated that before long, Wang Weiran will use this as a choke point to force Zuo Mengeng to hand over the formula of refractory bricks.
Zuo Mengeng is already planning to open up another raw material supply channel.
He told Xu Erlu about this matter, and Xu Erlu didn't hesitate at all.
"Leave this matter to me. It's just coal and iron. I dare not say that there are too many. I can supply 10,000 kilograms each every month. It won't be a problem."
Zuo Mengeng was overjoyed.
"Brother is worthy of being one of the family members."
Xu Erjue held his arm with equally deep affection.
"Yes, we are a family!"
The dealer received his share of the goods for the second time and set out on his way home without staying for one more day.
This time they were more anxious.
Because after returning home, we can prepare to build a branch factory. Flat glass and mirrors are two products with a wider audience, and the benefits they can bring are simply unmatched by other glass products.
The huge profits also enriched Zuo Mengeng's shrinking money bag, which was gradually converted into guns and cannons, gradually filling up the rear camp.
While he was busy training, an unexpected person appeared.
"elder brother……"
With the help of a servant, Zuo Xianmei jumped out of the carriage. Although she was wearing a hat on her head, she still looked around curiously.
Zuo Mengeng was quite strange.
"How did you come?"
Zuo Xianmei came closer to him, seemingly uncomfortable with the lively environment.
"You haven't been home for a long time, and my mother is very worried. Also, I've made a lot of the pencils you asked me to make, and I don't know if you still want them, so I brought them all."
Zuo Mengeng was very happy when he heard that pencils were available again.
"That's great. I'm just worried that I don't have enough stationery."
Seeing that the matter was finished, Zuo Xianmei said, "Then...then I'll go back."
Zuo Mengeng wouldn't let her go.
"Why rush back home? It's hard to get out once, and the spring is beautiful. Let's have a good time."
Zuo Xianmei was a little nervous.
"This...this is not good."
Zuo Mengeng couldn't bear it anymore, so he raised his hand and took off her hat.
"Why are you wearing this thing? Isn't it boring?"
"ah……"
Zuo Xianmei was frightened and rushed to cover her face, but Zuo Mengeng stopped her.
"Why are you so secretive? Are you ugly?"
Zuo Xianmei was so anxious that she almost cried.
"My brother is too reckless. Women...how can women show off to others so easily?"
Zuo Mengeng pointed at the people walking around.
"Aren't they women? Why can they show themselves to others? Who said women cannot be revealed to others?"
Zuo Xianmei hid behind Zuo Mengeng and looked around secretly. Sure enough, she found many women walking around freely.
There were even many girls about her age, jumping up and down, talking and laughing, without caring about the looks around them.
"How can this be so? You should know..."
"Women are also human beings. Men can walk in the world openly, and so can women. Besides, my sister is unparalleled in the world in beauty. She should be high-spirited and confident, and be admired by men in the world. Why hide it? You have done nothing wrong.
wrong?"
Zuo Xianmei couldn't defeat him, she was just anxious.
"Brother is too deviant."
The two brothers and sisters were quarreling when someone came over.
"Thousand seats."
It's a woman.
Zuo Xianmei looked around and found that it was a woman in her twenties.
What surprised her even more was that not only did this woman not cover her face, but she also wore the same military uniform as Zuo Mengeng.
The only difference is that this woman doesn't have as many lines on her chest as her brother.
Then she heard the conversation between the two.
"Qianzuo, our quilt factory has completed production of all the military uniforms required by the battalion headquarters. The next step is to temporarily suspend production or continue production."
Zuo Mengeng immediately made arrangements.
"Production cannot be stopped. Our army may be going to war before long. At that time, the consumption of materials will definitely be a lot, and the same will be true for military uniforms. In addition, you can set up a department in the quilt factory, and I will help you get business from outside."
"Doing business?"
The woman was a little surprised.
"We can do business too?"
Zuo Mengeng explained the situation.
"Fuyao Group now has more than 10,000 workers. In order to facilitate management, I discussed with the shareholders to provide workers with uniform work clothes. After several visits to Linqing, the only one that can produce clothes in large quantities is our quilt factory.
If you do a good job, there will be more than 10,000 pieces of clothing. This income is not small, and it will be counted in your quilt factory's separate account."
The woman smiled heartily and without any embarrassment.
"Haha, in this way, our quilt factory can also generate income."
Zuo Xianmei listened to everything she said, but she was just anxious in her heart.
Why is this woman so bold and unrestrained, completely unfeminine? And she is still wearing a military uniform, how can she be decent?
Just when she was confused, her body swayed and Zuo Mengeng pushed her forward.
"Little sister, let me introduce you. This is Lieutenant Wang Xiuqin, the director of our Houying Quilt Factory."
"Director Wang, this is my sister, Zuo Xianmei."
Zuo Xianmei almost fainted when she heard Zuo Mengeng directly say her maiden name.