The bloody facts told this old man who had experienced decades of ups and downs that times had changed and their era was over. In an instant, Kuang Youshan's back seemed to be bent, and his whole body's power was reduced by three points.
"Governor Qiao, I'm honored that you can come to my humble residence. Don't be conciliatory for a trivial matter. We'll invite you in the house!" Qiao Yu followed Kuang Youshan straight to the main hall. Countless members of the Ge Laohui expressed their resentment along the way.
They looked at Qiao Yu with fearful eyes, but they did not dare to take a step beyond the limits.
When he came to the main hall, Qiao Yu sat at the front seat without hesitation. He glanced at Zhang Deyang and others who had been sitting in the main hall for a long time. He didn't say anything, but smiled at Kuang Youshan: "Mr. Kuang
, I had conflicts with many of your friends in Chongqing, please don’t blame me!”
"Governor Qiao is too polite. Jianghu and temple are two different places. Since they are willing to get involved in politics, they have deviated from the purpose of Jianghu people. Life, death, misfortune and misfortune are all their own. I don't want to care about it, let alone have no control over it.
Now the old man has something to plead with the Governor?"
"You're very polite, Mr. Kuang. Please tell me. If I can do it, I won't refuse!"
"The Governor is young and promising, and he has done everything right. I am a bad old man and I shouldn't say anything. It's just that these children below need to eat. I just beg the Governor not to let them lose their jobs. After all, they are hundreds of thousands of people."
, it’s also a trouble if it becomes chaotic!”
Although Kuang Youshan's momentum had weakened a lot, his words were still soft and hard, and he directly told Qiao Yu not to do anything if he didn't want chaos in Sichuan! Qiao Yu still didn't react, and glanced at the whole place majestically.
"Kang Lao, the Qing government is incompetent and unable to regulate local public security. The people who cannot survive have to form various organizations to protect themselves. This is understandable. But now that the Manchu Qing Dynasty is about to be completely destroyed, a new country will be established. This new country will
Our country belongs to the people, and we must serve the people as much as possible. In the future, anyone who is willing to work hard and abide by the rules and laws will be able to live freely. Anyone who wants to get something for nothing and plunder will be hit, and anyone who breaks the law will be punished.
Punishment is inevitable. As long as the members of your association can abide by the law, they will naturally be safe, otherwise I will be powerless!"
Kuang Youshan wanted to say something else, but suddenly he felt that he didn't know where to start. The old tricks were no longer working. If the practices of the Ge Laohui were legal, then why would he set up a party? He could just go home and become a farmer.
, why come out to fight for life and death? Isn’t that what everyone is looking for? Kuang Youshan thought about it for a long time, and it seems that as long as he goes straight to the point, the other party is really unable to get in.
"Governor Qiao cares about the people and is a blessing to Sichuan. I'll make it clear if I have anything to say. The first governor intends to change the salt policy. I don't care. I just hope that Zhang Laodi and others can be given the power to continue producing well salt. As for the rest, it all depends on
The Governor makes the decision, and many of the brothers from the Ge Lao Hui are committed to protecting the Salt Road. I hope the Governor can understand the hard work involved and allow these brothers to continue to rely on this for a living. Other than that, I have nothing else to ask for!"
After Kuang Youshan finished speaking, Zhang Deyang and others were slightly dissatisfied. The old man originally said that he would stop the reform of the salt policy. Why did he change his mind now? But then he thought about the dozens of dead and injured people outside the door. They were gone.
I have the courage to force Qiao Yu to submit. It would be a huge benefit if I could continue to experience Jingyan. It depends on whether Qiao Yu can agree.
The elder brothers present also pricked up their ears. This was related to their jobs, so they had to take it seriously. Qiao Yu smiled at Kuang Youshan: "Logically speaking, I should listen to what the old gentleman said, but the situation has changed. I'm sorry.
I have no choice but to obey. Now seven businessmen have been identified as operators of the salt industry. Whether more is needed depends on the actual situation. Secondly, Kuang Lao said that the brothers of the Ge Lao Association protect the salt roads, but now the military government has collected salt taxes.
We have the obligation to ensure the safety of the Salt Road. Anyone who wants to threaten the safety of the Salt Road will be punished by the law. There is no doubt about it!"...
Kuang Youshan has kept his word for the past few decades, but now the two conditions he proposed have reached the bottom. According to his thoughts, how could Qiao Yu agree to one of them, so as to give him face and settle today's matter?
, who knew that Qiao Yu didn't agree to any of them, how could he order his subordinates from now on, so the old man's face also looked very ugly.
"Mr. Governor, are you really not going to give us a way to survive? Don't forget that there are hundreds of thousands of Ge Lao Hui members in Sichuan. The launch of the road protection movement this time is also the result of the Ge Lao Hui's full support!"
"Kang Lao, as long as you abide by the law, everyone will have a way to survive. If you don't abide by the law, everyone will be punished. Zhang Deyang and others can no longer operate the salt industry, but the wealth they have accumulated over the years is quite rich. Soon I will
A bill will be announced to encourage and support industry and commerce. As long as they are willing to change careers, their future is unlimited. Moreover, the so-called protection of the Ge Laohui people is nothing more than extortion. It is an illegal act that the military government is firmly opposed to. If it continues, the military government and the Manchus will still have
What a difference, but as the saying goes, as long as everyone is willing to pay, there will always be a better life! As for other governors, they really don’t notice it.”
Qiao Yu's answer was still very tough, and he didn't care about Kuang Youshan's threat. At this moment, several leaders of the Ge Laohui below couldn't stand it anymore, and they all stood up and shouted loudly.
"Old man, since Governor Qiao won't give us this face, let's use our own hands to earn it back!" As he spoke, many members of the Ge Lao Association poured in, many of whom were holding shotguns, Hanyang-made and other weapons.
, hundreds of people surrounded the entire hall.
"Governor Qiao, two fists are no match for four. As long as you agree to our conditions, everything can be discussed easily, otherwise today next year will be your death anniversary!"
While these people from the Ge Laohui were shouting, they suddenly heard a burst of rapid gunfire outside. Soon hundreds of people rushed in and surrounded them. Those with muskets in their hands were taken care of and killed on the spot.
The others holding large knives and red-tasseled guns didn't pose any threat, so they were let go, while a hundred special operations team members around Qiao Yu tightly protected Qiao Yu.
At this time, Wu Fenglou, who was in charge of command outside, came directly to the main hall. He was covered in blood and looked like an evil ghost. At first glance, he had killed many people with his own hands. After he came in, he did not frighten those who were stunned.
The salt merchant still ignored Kuang Youshan, but came directly to Qiao Yu and saluted him with a military salute: "Report to the governor that 370 rebels have been killed and 523 others have been captured.
Please give instructions from the Governor!"
"Well, very good, catch all these rebels and serve three years of hard labor!"
"yes!"
Qiao Yu took control of the situation as soon as he saw it. He stood up and came to Kuang Youshan: "Mr. Kuang, times have changed. Old Huang Li needs to change it, otherwise he will be eliminated. Please think carefully.
Just think about it!”
After saying that, Qiao Yu left the Kuang family directly and did not take action against the salt merchants. In fact, it was no longer necessary. There was a conflict with the Kuang family here, and all the salt wells were taken over over there, and then they
After leasing it to several new salt merchants, the structure of Fushun Salt Industry changed dramatically in an instant! Except for the Lu family, all the original major salt merchants ended up in disgrace, and even Ge Laohui was hit hard!
In the first few days, when the two sides were still in conflict, the price of salt soared. However, in the blink of an eye, the Fushun salt merchants were defeated and the salt industry was reshuffled. Seven new salt merchants announced their decision to lower the salt price. In an instant, the price of salt on the market rose.
It has dropped below 80 cents, and there is a further downward trend.
During this salt policy reform, Qiao Yu received 350 taels of silver directly from seven salt merchants. At the same time, he also received nearly 600,000 taels from renting out salt wells. He immediately became rich and he was very happy.
It is clear that southern Sichuan has settled down and the salt policy has been resolved. It is time to go to Chengdu and completely ascend the throne of Sichuan Governor!
