Chapter 236 Meeting old friends! (Here he comes!)

After Zhang Heng completed the examination and handed the results to Zhao Zhen, he ignored the matter and the rest was not under his control. As for the subsequent supervision, it will probably have to wait until October, and it will not be returned by then.

If it falls under his control, then only God knows.

Zhang Heng returned to the Yushitai. It was the end of the month recently. He had not impeached anyone since he became the Yusheng Zhongcheng. He had to find someone to impeach him.

It's not that Zhang Heng is eager to express himself, but this is the censor's performance appraisal.

The imperial court stipulated that the censor had the power to "hear the news and inform people" and must report to the superiors once a month, which was called "monthly lesson".

However, he must be impeached within 100 days after taking office, otherwise he will be dismissed as a foreign official or be fined, which is called "humiliating Taiwan money".

So, when you become the censor, you can't be a good gentleman even if you want to be a good gentleman. You have to choose someone to impeach you.

Zhang Heng took out the collection of misdeeds of officials from all over the world that he had collected through the embassy and read them carefully.

"...Shuzhou Tongjian...the official is too young to impeach a person like this. Hey, just find someone to deal with him directly."

"...Governor of Jiangling Prefecture...the matter is too small. To insult the people in the legation is to be domineering, but it is not considered a bad deed."

"...Taichang Sentence...This matter is too dirty. Impeachment seems too low for me. Hey, I am having a good time, but the details are not clearly written. The head of the legation is not careful in his work. These dirty things

The details should be written down to warn the world, um... How about... um, just say that I have a friend..."

When Zhang Heng was picking and choosing, trying to find a tall, short, fat and thin person who would be suitable for impeachment, a subordinate official came in and said, "Zhongcheng, Wei Zushun, the transfer envoy of South Beijing Road, would like to see you."

"Wei Zushun, why did he come to me?" Zhang Heng was a little surprised, but he still nodded and said, "Invite him."

Seeing Wei Zushun again, Wei Zushun looked a little flattering, with a smile on his face. He was not as rebellious as the Wei Zushun he first met when Zhang Heng went to the Third Division to be a judge in the household department.

Zhang Heng didn't care too much. Wei Zu was a piece of meat by the way. In order to apply for tax exemption for Chengdu Fulu, he went to Bianjing and went to three offices every day to appeal. Later, he got an advantage and asked him to pay the tax.

At that time, he slipped away faster than anyone else.

Zhang Heng is not disgusted with such people, because although what he does is not in line with the rules, the money does not fall into his own pocket at all, but directly reduces the burden on the people.

In other words, this is a person who is willing to ask for life for the people, although the method does not seem so bright, and even... a bit wretched.

Just like at this moment, Wei Zu smiled like a flower, like a flattering donkey.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Shuai Wei, this is the Yushitai, not the Third Division. You are not here to get me the tax exemption, are you?"

Wei Zushun waved his hands repeatedly: "That can't be done, that definitely can't be done! It will be as much as it is agreed upon, and it must not be less than a penny, just... hehe..."

Wei Zushun chuckled and said: "...You asked someone to provide advice to me, but I always feel uneasy if I don't come in person to ask for your advice..."

Zhang Heng snorted: "There's nothing wrong with this matter. Giving advice doesn't count. It's just a matter of communicating with each other."

Wei Zushun smiled and said: "Zhongcheng, who doesn't know your talents in the Song Dynasty? You are the real God of Wealth in the Song Dynasty. No one can compare with you. A few words of advice from you are worth thousands of policies of the imperial court. This is what everyone

It’s all recognized.”

Wei Zushun is good at talking. Just a few words made Zhang Heng feel very comfortable, and he even looked at Wei Zushun much more pleasantly: "Wei Shuai, you can ask, and tell me everything you know."

Wei Zushun repeatedly raised his hands: "Thank you, thank you! You're welcome, old man..."

"... Zhongcheng gave Lao Cheng two methods. Lin'an Commercial Bank moved in and opened up the situation with cement, bricks, soap and other goods. Taking advantage of Xiangzhou's location at the intersection of north, south and east, covering Yongxing Military Road, Zizhou Road, Qin

Feng Road, Jinghu area, increase taxes on Jingnan Road;

As for the increase in households and fields, the method of dividing households into reclaiming wasteland was used to take into account both the increase in households and the increase in fields.

In this way, taxes, households, and fields can all meet the standards, but I still feel a little confused..."

Zhang Heng was a little surprised and said: "It doesn't make sense, what do you say?"

Wei Zushun said with some embarrassment: "It's not that I doubt the ability of Lin'an Trading Company, but I believe that one flower blooming alone is not spring, but a hundred white flowers blooming together is spring. The fate of the road is tied to the hands of a trading firm, and the south of Beijing Road is

Not a good thing.

Therefore, I would like to ask Zhang Zhongcheng how to make the commercial and industrial industries within the territory flourish like a hundred flowers and a hundred schools of thought, just like Guangnan East Road and Fujian Road?"

This sounds like he doesn't trust Lin'an Trading Company, but Zhang Heng appreciates Wei Zushun more.

Wei Zushun expressed this idea, which shows that he is not only thinking about his own political achievements, but also sincerely thinking about the people on Jingnan Road.

If Lin'an Commercial Bank is the dominant one on Jingnan Road, it will create a monopoly. Wei Zushun is worried that the people of Jingnan Road will be exploited in this way. This is what a qualified official should think of.

Zhang Heng thought for a while and said: "Xiangzhou is the hub that connects the east, west, north and south. It is a battleground for military strategists and a treasure land for merchants. Wei Shuai can definitely use this advantage to attract investment and introduce many merchants to Xiangzhou.

, it will definitely solve the problem you are worried about.”

Wei Zushun chuckled and said: "I have the same idea, but I know nothing about business, and I don't know any of the big business firms. I wonder if Zhang Zhongcheng can introduce me to me, or even say hello to me, hehe."

Good guy, Tu Qiong Dagger saw that he belongs.

Why is Wei Zushun so confused? He clearly has an idea in his mind and has come to Zhang Heng to find resources!

His heart was cruel, but Zhang Heng was happy to see the success. If there had been many officials like Wei Zushun in the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty would not be what it is today, and Zhang Heng would not be so disappointed with the Song Dynasty.

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "Shuai Wei is serious. Since Marshal Wei wants to do something for the people of South Jingxi Road, I naturally want to accomplish this..."

Zhang Heng thought about it and said: "... I will introduce Fujian merchants, Guangdong merchants and the central bank to Wei Shuai. Fujian merchants and Guangdong merchants can go to Xiangzhou to invest and build various industries, while the central bank supports local commercial banks in Xiangzhou.

In the final analysis, to have foreign aid, local strength must also be available.

Secondly, to develop Xiangzhou, we need to make good use of the Han River, which connects the north and the south. This is the biggest advantage of Jingnan Road, and Jingnan Road needs to make good use of this biggest advantage.

Both Guangdong and Fujian merchants are maritime merchants. They can use their interest in shipping to organize them to set up a shipping company to increase shipping capacity and create a golden waterway around the Han River and the Yangtze River. If Beijing South Road can do this well, the economy will

Taking off is just inevitable.

In addition, I suggest that Wei Shuai look for Xiao Shuai on Jiangnan East Road. There is no shortage of wealthy businessmen on Jiangnan East Road, and they are also looking for a way to break through. If Xiangzhou appears in front of them at this time, it will definitely arouse their great interest.

It also happens that Jiangnan East Road is also a road near the Yangtze River's outlet. One of you is the upper reaches of the Yangtze River, and the other is the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. If you can reach cooperation, then the cities along the Yangtze River will become the area covered by Xiangzhou and Jiangning!

"

Wei Zushun nodded in agreement, with a smile on his face. He thought that he had come to the right place today. Not only had he found more capital, but Zhang Heng also pointed out the future development path. This is a big deal.

What a good thing!

It can be said that, with Zhang Heng’s guidance, the economy of South Jingxi Road is likely to take off. In a few years, it may even become one of the richest roads in the Song Dynasty!

Wei Zushun left happily, and Zhang Heng was also quite happy. What he said, if it can really make the journey rich, it will benefit millions of people. This is a very happy thing for him.

Since he agreed to Wei Zushun, Zhang Heng immediately introduced him.

Zhang Mazi was in Bianjing. As the contact person between Fujian merchants and Zhang Heng, he would naturally be wherever Zhang Heng went.

The Cantonese businessmen also have a contact, which is Xiong Qinglian, the assistant of Su Bohui of the original Cantonese Business Association.

Zhang Heng told Zhang Mazi, who immediately agreed and took the initiative to organize the dinner party.

Zhang Mazi booked a room in Fanlou and informed Zhang Heng.

After leaving the public house the next day, Zhang Heng went home, changed into regular clothes, and rode a donkey to Fanlou.

Zhang Heng looked at Fan Lou with emotion. He hadn't been to Fan Lou for a long time. He was on Guangnan East Road two years ago, and he didn't come much before that. After he came back, he basically stopped coming, and he didn't know how often he came.

How's Li? Oh, yes, Chang Li's daughter Chang Da is also married, right?

Zhang Heng was quite emotional. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed, and it felt like things were different and people were different.

But what he didn't expect was that when he entered the Fan Tower, he would be greeted by Chang Da.

It seems that Chang Da has not changed much over the long years, but the gentle girl back then seems to have become much more stable.

"Having met Zhang Zhongcheng, Chang Da is very polite."

Chang Da looked at Zhang Heng with light in her eyes.

Zhang Heng was a little surprised: "Ms. Chang, why are you here? Where is your father?"

Chang Da smiled softly and said: "My father has not been in good health in the past few years, so he doesn't come here often anymore. Now I am basically in charge of Fan House."

"Huh?" Zhang Heng was even more surprised.

Chang Da whispered: "My brother doesn't like these things about welcoming people and sending them off. He has been traveling outside these years. My father is also very angry, but my brother doesn't listen, so I can only let me take care of these things."

matter."

Zhang Heng made a couple of oohs and aahs. He didn't want to ask too much about other people's family affairs, so he could only ask: "I'm here to keep an appointment..."

Chang Da smiled and said: "Zhongcheng, please come with me."

Chang Da led the way, her clothes fluttering, Zhang Heng quickly followed behind, the faint fragrance lingering, making Zhang Heng a little lost in thought, Chang Da took Zhang Heng to the room, there were already many people inside, Chang Da sent him off

He walked to the door and backed away gently.

Zhang Heng collected his thoughts and realized that although he was just a middleman in tonight's banquet, the matter was actually quite important.

Wei Zushun and Xiao Gu were already here. Also present were Zhang Mazi, Xiong Qinglian, and Lu Yining. When they saw Zhang Heng coming in, they all stood up.

Zhang Heng quickly waved his hands and said: "Sit down, everyone, no need to be so polite, Xiao Shuai, I didn't expect you to still be in the capital."

Xiao Gu smiled and said, "I was going to leave today, but yesterday shopkeeper Zhang came over to invite me and said that there were important things to discuss tonight, so I declined the day and left."

Zhang Heng smiled and nodded: "That's a coincidence. How about it, everyone came before me, so they should all be relieved, right?"

Zhang Mazi quickly said: "We just had a chat, but we haven't gone into depth yet."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Let's serve the food and chat while eating. I'm here to eat today, so you can just chat."
To be continued...