The breathing in the boat seemed to be much heavier. Almost everyone was considering the impact of the governor's words. If things really develop as he expected, the seven families in Jiangnan would have to build up a I am afraid that the foundation we have built will really be destroyed in one day. In wars, the industrial and commercial forces have always been the best fat sheep to be slaughtered. The value that can be extracted is far better than that of the landed nobles. Whether it is Situ Tai, Situ Biao, or the Milanese, no matter who is in power, their Victory will be built on the tomb of Jiangnan's industrial and commercial forces.
"The situation between you, sir, is irreversible, and we can only sit back and wait for death?" The deep voice of the rickety old man surnamed Qian represented the voices of other people in the cabin.
"Although the situation is beyond our control, we can't just wait passively. At least Situ Tai still needs some time to digest the East China Sea, and Situ Yuan will also seize this period of time to train the army to prepare for confrontation. Situ Tai has not officially entered Jiangnan In the past, the people of Milan would not brave the disdain of the world and step into the south of the Yangtze River. This war will not break out yet. However, as the drought becomes more and more serious, I judge that this war will definitely start around the autumn harvest, so I stay here. Give us three months."
"I think you all have your own methods. If you can transfer assets, try to transfer them as much as possible, especially large amounts of working capital. It is not suitable to sell off fixed assets on a large scale for the time being. After all, the Prince of Chu is paying great attention to you. We can only transfer them through normal means. In investment and management, you can implement your own actions inadvertently, whichever step you can achieve is considered a step. In addition, as for the Chu Palace, His Highness and His Highness the Sixth Highness, everyone might as well clear things up first, after all, there are many things to think about in such a short period of time. It is not realistic to transfer all the assets of all the families. Those who stay in Jiangnan need to be prepared to stay, be impartial, and try to avoid allowing each family to find excuses for provocation. It is better to have good relations, so that no matter who takes power in the end, It’s possible to be kind.”
"The situation in various parts of the empire is not very optimistic now. In my personal opinion, you should focus on the northwest control area when transferring assets, and make your choice based on your own development characteristics. The infrastructure in Guanxi and Tiannan is relatively complete, while Burma, Tengger The grassland area is still an undeveloped area with more opportunities, which depends on your position. If you need my help in the northwest, I can help contact you, and Mr. Cultural Revolution can also help you. In short, if you want to do your best, To avoid risks, you should act faster and try to avoid being noticed by the Chu Palace."
Liao Qichang's final words finally fell to the ground, but the waves that aroused in everyone's hearts could not be dissipated for a long time. It was not an easy task to smoothly transfer the assets that had been in business for a hundred years in three months, and it was also necessary to avoid the King of Chu. Your Highness's eyes and ears, this will take some work.
The Huafang Dispute was a landmark in the history of the glorious empire's economic development. Its role was not only the influx of Jiangnan funds in the short term, but also the control of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, which enabled the western region of the empire, which had always been remote and backward, to achieve strong development. More importantly, the industrial and commercial forces in Jiangnan began to move westward under the leadership of the Seven Families. A large number of industrial and commercial talents poured into the western region, sweeping away the conservative trend in the western region of the empire. With the support of Li Wufeng, the capital of Western Xinjiang The industrial and commercial development in Hufu began to embark on a prosperous road, and it also became an important turning point in the development of the western region.
The result of the military remonstrance seemed both expected and unexpected.
The schedule of the Holy King's tour of Longquan Black Mountain was delayed, forcing Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe to postpone all arrangements. Various arrangements were exposed due to early actions, so Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe had to use other auxiliary means to cover up , especially the mobilization of the army, it was even more difficult to hide it from Yongzhi in the land of Heshuo. Fortunately, it finally achieved the expected goal.
The Holy King finally went on patrol. When You Daofang's convoy drove to Longquan Mansion in the north, the arrests of Bo Jinchen, Xu Wenzhe and Lan Bailin in Hejian also officially began. However, at the most critical moment, Lan Bailin failed. When Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe had a premonition that the situation was not good, there was no room for change.
When You Daofang and Yu Yongzhi appeared in front of the mutinous troops, Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe no longer had any suspense. They had already seen Lan Bailin standing behind them without making any argument or resistance. They were caught without any effort, but the reluctance and disappointment lingered in their hearts.
Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe's sudden retreat due to illness inevitably triggered a period of political turmoil in the Taiping Religion-controlled area of Heshuo. The troops loyal to Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe were brutally purged, although You Daofang repeatedly warned Yu Yongzhi not to do so. It affected the troops under the two men, but Yu Yongzhi, who almost encountered an accident, took the order and retaliated crazily once he was in power, which immediately triggered a mutiny.
The result of the mutiny was that more than 40,000 elite troops loyal to Bo Jinchen and Xu Wenzhe broke through the encirclement and fled southward to Jiujiang via central Shanxi. The official letter sent to Jiujiang asking Cheng Dayou to kill these rebels fell into the sea without any news. The Taiping Army deployed on the border between Jiujiang and Jinzhong made it clear to the Taiping Army who were following them that no one was allowed to step even half a step into Jiujiang territory without the order of General Cheng Dayou, otherwise it would be regarded as a hostile attack.
Faced with this situation, You Daofang and Yu Yongzhi rationally withdrew their pursuing troops. The cleansing of the Heshuo area further strengthened the control of You Daofang and Yu Yongzhi, but this did not help the arrival of the food crisis. Except for the slightly better situation in Hejian Prefecture, the situation in Longquan, Heishan Province had become worse after June. Worse and worse, the hoards of food obtained from the homes of wealthy landowners could not last long, especially as the Taiping Army still maintained an army of more than 100,000 people.
Jiujiang Prefecture. The entire Fucheng was enveloped in an atmosphere of celebration. When the convoy of envoys from the north arrived at the gate of Fucheng, the warm atmosphere reached its peak. The gentry and merchants waiting in front of the city gate wore red and colorful clothes, burned incense and fired cannons to celebrate the recovery of Jiujiang. The imperial edict brought by the deputy minister of the interior announced the appointment of His Majesty the Emperor. Cheng Dayou, who cared deeply about the empire and could repent, was awarded the title of city guard of Jiujiang Prefecture in Wuhu County and commander of the newly formed Thirteenth Army Corps of the Southern Military Region of the Empire. The explicit expression of this edict marked the gradual formation of another major force in the southern part of the empire.
On June 30, 698 in the Continental Gregorian Calendar, Taiping Army General Cheng Dayou issued an announcement in Jiujiang Mansion, announcing his acceptance of the recruitment. At the same time, Zhu Wenda, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Tanghe Empire, read out the Imperial Administration and Military Affairs General Administration signed by His Majesty the Emperor. They jointly issued a document and appointed Cheng Dayou as the city guard of Jiujiang Prefecture in Wuhu County, and authorized him to form the Thirteenth Army Corps of the Empire. Cheng Dayou was appointed deputy commander-in-chief of the Southern Military Region of the Empire and commander of the Thirteenth Army Corps.
Cheng Dayou sat in the big chair at the top, stroking his forehead with his hand, the faint bitter smile on his face not completely dissipated. After sending a group of special envoys to the most famous prostitute village on the river outside Jiujiang Prefecture, he ordered several of his subordinates to rush back to the city guard's house as quickly as possible. Seeing the excited smiling faces of his subordinates, Cheng Dayou could not help but shake his head slightly subconsciously.
Everything finally settled. Cheng Dayou didn't know whether his choice was wrong or right. Of course, Situ Jun didn't have to think about it. Situ Biao's request seemed a bit excessive, but what about Situ Tai? The army moving southward has threatened his position. Even if he wants to be a grass-headed king who sits alone and watches the wind and judge the situation, he can no longer do it.
By joining Situ Biao's command, he would not get any benefits. And with Situ Biao's current military strength, to be honest, Cheng Dayou himself did not take Situ Biao seriously. The only choice was between the new emperor and Situ Tai. . Situ Tai's strong military strength was fully demonstrated in the battle where the opponent captured the entire East China Sea. Although the combat effectiveness of Situ Yuan's Tenth Army was not worth mentioning, it was able to capture the impregnable army in a short time and was defended by two divisions of the Seventh Army. Jinling Mansion, but Situ Tai's army was not injured, which had to make Cheng Dayou a little worried.
But Situ Tai also has a weakness, that is, the danger of his strategic location. There are powerful enemies in the north and west, and there are Japanese people in the east who are difficult to distinguish between friends and foes. Although the East China Sea is in his pocket, in the past few months, The recent war has caused the East China Sea economy to collapse. The fiscal revenue of Yanyun County is probably not even that of a government in Jiangnan. With such a financial foundation, if Jiangnan cannot be obtained in a short time, Situ Tai's powerful army will be like establishing The building on the beach may collapse at any time.
And the most important point is that Situ Tai has many generals who can fight tough battles. What can he do in the past? Can I have the freedom and unrestrainedness I have now? It is different to serve His Majesty the Emperor. At least His Majesty the Emperor currently holds the orthodoxy. The strategic alliance formed with His Majesty the King of Chu allows them to have little economic worries for the time being, and the imperial capital is now more like an indestructible nail in the empire. In the heart, no matter which side wants to bypass it, they have to consider what will happen if the Imperial Guards suddenly attack from the imperial capital, and the same goes for Situ Tai.
The lack of generals who are accustomed to fighting can give him more leverage between the Emperor and the King of Chu's alliance. This is the most important reason why Cheng Dayou finally made up his mind, especially after more than 40,000 elite moderate troops invested in himself. After joining the army, his determination was further strengthened, and the negotiations with the central government of the empire finally made substantial progress. The establishment of the Thirteenth Army Corps, the initial military expenditure of 200,000 sets of military uniforms and 3 million imperial gold coins finally lifted the veil that had shrouded Cheng Dayou's face in the past few years.