A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1054

[Chapter 1044 Haibo Division]

Xin Ci tried his best to cooperate with Qi Ning’s deployment. In the final analysis, he hoped to minimize the damage to the Tantai family as much as possible. In fact, he had secretly sent someone to send an urgent letter to Beijing, asking Laohou to do so. Father prepare as soon as possible.

Once an official in the DPRK, under the Sima family’s instruction, used this incident to launch an offensive against the Tantai family, it would of course be extremely difficult for the Tantai family.

The Tantai family is a close confidant of Emperor Taizu, but not from the line of Emperor Taizong. The little emperor is from the line of Emperor Taizong, so naturally he will not trust the Tantai family much. If the Sima family really wants to treat the Tantai family Taking the shot, the little emperor may not be unhappy to see a hereditary warrior who holds military power fall. Xin Ci has been really worried these days, but a few words from Qi Ning today changed the situation in an instant. The dark clouds above disappeared almost instantly.

If according to what Qi Ning said, if the old marquis had already started deploying to eradicate the serious troubles of the imperial court, the Donghai family has always been a thorn in the flesh of the court.

In this way, Tantai Zhilin’s death was the sacrifice of the Tantai family for the important affairs of the imperial court. Not only was he not guilty of oversight, but he sacrificed his life for the country.

Qi Ning took the initiative to give the Tantai family the greatest credit, not only to give the Tantai family glory, but most importantly, to get the Tantai family out of the predicament.

Qi Ning did not publicize the adultery between Mrs. Tantai and Shen Liangqiu, but handled the matter very secretly. This has made Xin Ci grateful to Dade, knowing that this has already given the Tantai family a great face. Unexpectedly, Qi Ning not only concealed Mrs. Tantai’s adultery, but now she will throw the first merit to the Tantai family to help the Tantai family get out of trouble.

Xin Ci was grateful, but he was more puzzled, and he couldn’t guess what the young prince had planned.

Although the meal was sumptuous, the three of them ate a few bites and then dispersed. Chen Ting invited the two to the study, and prepared the book and ink. There were two desks in the study, one for Chen Ting. Usually for personal use, and the other one is occasionally used by his subordinate’s book office. Qi Ning naturally took Chen Ting’s one, Xin Ci used the book office’s one, and Chen Ting himself retired and found another place to write the book.

Chen Ting was not stupid, of course he saw that Qi Ning might have something to tell Xin Ci alone, so he stepped back very wisely, and ordered the servants not to approach the study.

When Chen Ting left, Xin Ci immediately stepped forward and knelt down in front of Qi Ning on one knee. Qi Ning hurriedly stepped forward to help him up and said, “What is General Xin doing? Get up quickly.”

“The Tantai family must keep in mind the great kindness of the Lord Hou to the Tantai family.” Xin Ci said with emotion: “This time the Tantai family can get out of the predicament, thanks to the Lord Hou drawing a knife to help, if the old Hou Lord knows, I must also be grateful for the benevolence and righteousness of Lord Hou.”

Qi Ning shook his head and smiled: “General Xin, let me tell you something heartfelt. There are many people in the court who want to see the fall of the Tantai family, but we must not let those who have ulterior motives succeed.”

Xin Ci nodded and said, “What Hou Ye said is very true.”

Qi Ning raised his finger and pointed at the seat next to him: “General Xin, sit down and talk.” After the two of them were seated, Xin Cicai lowered his voice and said, “Master Hou, you are honest with the last general, and the last general also told you the truth. Yesterday At the end of the evening, the general had already sent people to the capital to pass a letter to the capital, telling the old marquis what happened here. This time the Donghai family rebelled, and Shen Liangqiu murdered the governor, but the Golden Sabre Marquis did not notice it, once the matter was really caught , it will be very unfavorable to the Tantai family. The last will pass the book to the old marquis, and also want the old marquis to take countermeasures early, and the last will be here!” After a pause, he said a little embarrassedly: “Actually, I also thought about it in private. Go to Lord Hou and cover up the matter of Donghai a little.”

Qi Ning smiled and said, “I understand what General Xin means. The Tantai family has paid a very heavy price for the murder of the Grand Governor this time. Naturally, I can no longer watch the old marquis be implicated. General Xin, Jin Dao Tantai and Jinyi Qijia, who can come to this day, all came here with bloodshed and sacrificed in the battlefield. These two families have made supreme merits for my great Chu, how can the military meritorious family be implicated because of these things?”

Xin Ci nodded,

He said with emotion: “Master Hou comes from a family of soldiers, so he can understand the Tantai family.” After a little pondering, he said: “Master Hou, the credit you have made this time, Master Hou!”

Before he could finish, Qi Ning waved his hand and said, “General Xin, you don’t need to think about me. It’s a great honor for me to share the worries of the emperor and the old marquis. Even if I repay my merits, what can I do? Could it be that the imperial court will seal me up? Duke?”

Xin Ci said: “Marquis, if you report according to the facts, and Marquis is awarded the title of Marquis, it is a matter of course.”

Qi Ning laughed, and then whispered: “It’s too early for me to be named a duke at this age, but if the old marquis can be named a duke because of this, it would be a blessing for the great Chu.” With a free and easy smile, Said: “General Xin, don’t take offense if you say something that offends the old marquis. The old marquis is already old, and it is impossible to go on an expedition. It should be given to the old marquis, if you miss this time, it will be in the future!”

Xin Ci nodded and said, “What Hou Ye said is very true.”

“I am young, as long as I am alive, I will always have the opportunity to serve the country in the future.” Qi Ning said softly, “In the future, I will be conscientious and conscientious, and I will always find opportunities to make meritorious deeds.”

Xin Ci said with emotion: “Master Hou, the last commander also said something offensive. You are so young and you think so comprehensively and long-term, which is really commendable. The Jinyi Qi family is really talented, and there used to be some of the Jinyi Qi family at the end of the year. Grudge, but now I admire it.”

Qi Ning reached out and patted Xin Ci’s arm, and said with a smile, “General Xin is a real soldier. I still have a lot to learn from General Xin in the future.”

“Don’t dare.” Xin Ci said immediately, then lowered his voice and said: “Master Hou, if you really want to arrange the black tiger shark group into the navy, the last commander will try his best to do it!”

Qi Ning immediately waved his hand and said, “Don’t do this. The East Sea Master is the most important weapon of the country, and it is the dragon in the sea of our great Chu. Although the group of black tiger sharks are also brave people, but the fish and dragons are mixed, if they are incorporated into the water army, It’s not necessarily a good thing, I’m afraid it will bring a lot of trouble to the navy.” After pondering for a while, he lowered his voice and said, “General Xin, I have an idea here. Hesitating, you help me think about whether it can be done.”

“Oh?” Xin Ci said immediately, “Master Hou, please tell me!”

Qi Ning said: “The maritime trade between our Great Chu and Nanyang has brought great benefits both for the country and the people. Not only can the common people enjoy many specialties of Nanyang, but the imperial court has also increased a lot of taxes. , if the trade with Nanyang is interrupted, it will definitely bring great losses.”

“What the Marquis said was exactly what the last commander thought.” Xin Ci sighed, “In order to appease the Donghai family, and because they really had such strength, the court handed over the maritime trade to the Donghai Jiang family. From then on, Maritime trade has always been controlled by the Jiang family. Now that the Jiang family has been wiped out, it is not easy to reopen this maritime trade.”

Qi Ning smiled and said, “General Xin thinks that there will be any difficulties in reopening this maritime trade?”

“Master Hou, the sea route is not important.” Xin Ci said sternly: “The sea-mountain trade, to put it bluntly, is buying and selling goods on both sides. It sounds simple, but it is very complicated. Purchasing goods from us, Then it is sold in Nanyang, then purchased from Nanyang, shipped from Nanyang and sold again, and many merchants are involved on both sides. Hou Ye also knows that even a small merchant wants to start a business, it is not It can be done overnight, it takes time to build contacts, and where all kinds of goods are sold and how to set up transportation warehouses are extremely cumbersome things. In addition, what kind of goods do Nanyang people like, and what kind of goods are there on their side? Sides can be welcomed, plus all kinds of accounts, zero and zero total, really!” Shaking his head, he is a soldier, and when it comes to tedious trade in business, he feels like a big head.

Qi Ning said, “General Xin Xin is absolutely right. In the final analysis, to establish trade, not only should there be a sea route, but also a huge trade network on both ends. Does this mean that?”

Xin Ci nodded and said: “Exactly, Lord Hou, the Jiang family suddenly collapsed this time, but his trade between the two sides was not cut off all at once, and the accounts of many exchanges must be very complicated. If we want to continue the Jiang family’s business. If the network continues to trade, then you must not lose your trust in the merchants on both sides. If the Jiang family rebelled and the imperial court suddenly wiped out the previous account transactions, some of them would benefit, but more people would benefit. If they are damaged, their interests will be damaged, they will be suspicious of the imperial court, and may not continue to cooperate with the imperial court.” After a pause, he lowered his voice and said: “And this time the Jiang family rebelled, Nanyang side. That’s fine, but the merchants in Chu country who have trade relations with the Jiang family must be worried about being implicated, and they are likely to destroy some accounts with the Jiang family, and they will not take the initiative to continue to cooperate with the court.”

Qi Ning said solemnly: “General Xin is very concerned.” After thinking about it, he said: “But the trade at sea must not be interrupted, General Xin, I have such a plan, the court can set up a yamen to be specially responsible for handling this matter. , all those who have traded with the Jiang family, of course, will not implicate them because of the Jiang family’s conspiracy. After the establishment of the yamen, two yamen can be set up in it, one is responsible for purchasing goods, and the other is responsible for selling goods, which can be called For the inbound and outbound department.”

“Inbound Secretary?” Xin Ci looked at Qi Ning: “Exit Treasury Secretary?”

“I thought about it, this yamen can be called Haibo Division, and it is only responsible for maritime trade.” Qi Ning said with great interest: “In and out of the warehouse, they must be transferred from Haibo Division, and the merchants who want to participate, Whether you want to sell goods to Nanyang or want to pick up Nanyang goods to sell in Chu, you must register the business name with Haibos. The stronger the strength and the better the integrity, the longer-term cooperation with Haibos can be. The treasury department and the treasury department under its jurisdiction only need to collect a certain percentage of taxes, and then regulate the market price, but will not interfere too much with the merchants, which can also be regarded as encouraging market freedom. In this way, maritime trade is not a problem. What does General Xin think of this idea?” u