Chapter 232 Warlord!
Thinking that Liang Pengfei had handed over the import and export trade rights of the whole north and central Annan to himself, Pan Youdu felt that his heart was like rolling in the oil pan. In excitement, there was a trace of expectation and fear.
He never thought that Liang Pengfei could obtain the right to trade in a country. Moreover, he also learned from Liang Yuanxia that now, the soldiers and generals of Annan are almost all from the door of his son-in-law, and even the Prime Minister of Annan is more obedient in front of Liang Pengfei than in front of the lord of Annan. .
If it hadn't been for the fact that he had just rushed to Liang Pengfei's mansion and saw with his own eyes that Chen Kun, the prime minister of Annan, was so servile to Liang Pengfei, he couldn't believe this fact even if he put a knife on his neck.
And just before the arrival of Xisai, Liang Pengfei also vaguely mentioned that the forbidden army around the lord of Annan, except for a small number of Annan locals, were almost all of the Liang family army he chose to send.
The economy and military of a country are controlled by him, and many of the civil and military ministers are also pinched by him. Even the emperor's life and death security is only in his mind now, so he can almost be said to be the emperor of this country. Moreover, the ruthlessness of the means and the decisiveness of his actions made Pan Youdu think of a long-standing historical celebrity: Cao Wei.
"Does he want to swallow Annan?" Pan Youdu's mind came up with such an idea that made him feel absurd but seemed reasonable.
"Father-in-law, cousin, have you finished talking?" Liang Pengfei, who was handling affairs in the study, heard the footsteps outside the door. After putting down the pen in his hand, he saw Pan Youdu and stood up to meet him.
"Well, it's finally over. I can see that these Spanish people are not very good during this period." After Pan Youdu sat down, he took the tea handed over by Monk Chen and smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's here, but it's your credit, right?"
"Ha ha, father-in-law, you are joking. How can your son-in-law be so capable?" Liang Pengfei pulled out a cigar from the wooden box in front of him, handed it to Pan Youdu's hand, and then took the root and handed it to Ye Zhengqing beside him. Ye Zhengqing waved his hand repeatedly, not to mention cigars, even cigarettes.
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He lit the cigar and took a beautiful breath. Pan Youdu wiped his oily forehead: "How capable are you? I don't know yet? Don't do this for me. By the way, son-in-law, why do you want me to pull the trade share from the British and give it to the Spanish?
"It's because I can't make the British too good." Liang Pengfei sneered and said, "Did your father-in-law forget that your son-in-law told you that those British people smuggle opium to the mainland every year, and the number is huge. This thing is harmful. It should be said that it is drugs. Based on this alone, the son-in-law doesn't like them."
Pan Youdu shook his head helplessly: "Sage son-in-law, it's not that your idea is wrong. It's just that legitimate business is legitimate business, and it can't be confused, right?"
Ye Zhengqing nodded in agreement.
"I know that you have always had a good reputation among Western businessmen. This time, it is really difficult for you and my uncle to sign a new contract to transfer the shares to Spain, but you can rest assured that your efforts will always be rewarded. Although you have been in Annan for a short time, you have been a maritime businessman for so many years. , you must also know that the profit made by Annan's property should be enough to compensate, right? Liang Pengfei himself also talked about a cigar, and two old smoke guns swallowed the clouds and spit out fog, making the room full of smoke, like a fire.
Ye Zhengqing, who had always smoked, rolled his eyes vigorously, like a hamster who had been smoked out of his way out. Finally, he simply left and rushed out of the house to breathe fresh air.
In the room, there are only Liang Pengfei and Pan Youdu left. It's not a question of whether it's enough or not. What I can't figure out is, do you really doing this for that opium? I remember that you showed me your dissatisfaction with the British many times before. Pan Youdu's shrewd eyes are still bright behind the green smoke.
"In fact, I don't like the votes of Westerners, and the British are even more for nothing else, just because their family is dominant now. My father-in-law, those British people, do you really think they are kind people? Nowadays, the number of businessmen in other Western countries is gradually decreasing, which is what they are doing. Liang Pengfei continued to play with the cigar in his hand and said, "Your father-in-law, you also know that we never worry about selling the things in our hands, but in case one day there is only one buyer left, do you still have a chance to negotiate the price?"
Pan Youdu couldn't help but be stunned: "You mean that Britain will fight against the whole of Europe, which is unlikely, right?"
"I'm talking about business. Didn't you just hear that now the East India Company is buying a large number of Hong Kong businessmen to seize the share, plus pretending to be pirates and controlling the Indian Ocean route, isn't all in order to find ways to monopolize Eastern trade?"
Pan Youdu touched the long beard and nodded slightly. Although he did not dare to believe Liang Pengfei's words, he has also been very clear that the British trade in Guangzhou has become bigger and bigger since this period. Moreover, Liang Pengfei is his own son-in-law. The relationship between the two families can be said to be inseparable. One glory is glorious, and every loss is lost. He There is no need to fool yourself.
"What you said also makes some sense. Anyway, I always do business. Besides, now that I have taken over the trade of Annan, I'm afraid that our Pan Liang families will be rich in the future, and we will be as rich as the country. Pan Youdu raised his eyes and looked at Liang Pengfei with a smile.
Liang Pengfei also laughed, but he didn't feel anything about Pan Youdu's words. He was richer than the country, and He Shen said that he was not as rich as a country, but what was the result? It's just a dead word. The thirteen lines of Guangdong are also extremely rich, but by the end of the Qing Dynasty, it had already disappeared and disappeared in the world.
It can be thought that in these days, it is not safe to have money, and power is safer than money. However, how can it be compared with money, power and soldiers?
Warlord, Liang Pengfei feels that he is still like a warlord now. His wealth is now extremely rich. Moreover, he has his own army and a strong fleet. More importantly, he has his own territory. These three elements are necessary for a warlord.
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After Liang Pengfei left, Pan Youdu sat alone in the room, and the cigar in his hand was still smoking. Looking at the fire at the cigarette butt, Pan Youdu's heart was full of thoughts.
Pan Youdu is already a little confused. Yes, he is just a businessman. Although he is a quite shrewd and capable businessman, it can be said that the whole city of Guangzhou, I'm afraid that no one has been able to fight against himself in the mall, but his shrewd brain is in chaos at this moment.
If half a year ago, Pan Youdu just felt that Liang Pengfei's son-in-law was just to get promoted and make a fortune. Now Liang Pengfei is already a second-class member of the court and the chief soldier of the navy, which is enough to make the whole city of Guangzhou look sideways at the old Liang family. With the favor of Fu Kang'an alone, and the one in the court. He Shen, the favorite minister of the emperor, has his own eyes. In addition, with the current momentum and the care of He Lin, who has the achievement of destroying the country, Liang Peng can walk horizontally across the two regions.
Gradually understand it, pull out the fog and see the strength of the old Liang family. Today, Liang Pengfei actually holds the power of a country. This is not just to get promoted and get rich. Even if Liang Pengfei suddenly turned around and told himself that he was going to be the king of Annan, Pan Youdu would not be surprised, because he felt that his nerves were a little numb.
Looking at Liang Pengfei's posture, he still seems to be tolerant. As the saying goes, if he doesn't sing, he will be amazing. If he doesn't fly, he will fly to the sky. Could it be that he... Pan Youdu's face instantly turned into the same color as the lime-painted wall, and the cigar in his hand fell to the ground and was not noticed.
I don't know how long it took, the cigar had already burned into ashes, and the high sun had turned to the west. Pan Youdu seemed to have just woken up from the petrochemical state. All right, let's see how difficult it is for him to do it. Now, Lao Pan's family is already riding a tiger. Even if he wants to get out, I'm afraid he can't get out of the way.
Pan Youdu stood outside the room and looked at the slanting afterglow and the red, fat, green and thin house. He felt a sense of relief for no reason, or put down the doubts buried in his heart for a long time and let go.
Two days later, Pan Youdu and Ye Zhengqing went to Shenglong together. Not long after, at his instruction, the two nephews also arrived in Annan with a large number of confidants. Of course, Ye Shanglin was not willing to show weakness, and also sent a considerable trade team.
And after the general soldier of Zuojiang Town was invited out of Annan by the lord of Annan, and Li Weiqi listened to Liang Pengfei's advice. For those who used to be rebellious, those who were willing to surrender could not blame the past, and even those who were even capable could be appointed exceptionally. Therefore, it soon made the northern and central areas of Annan stable. Come down.
However, there are also people who just want to play with their lives and don't want to surrender.
After receiving the trained 10,000 soldiers from Liang Pengfei, the lord of Annan ordered Prince Li Weiyuan as the marshal of the army and horse, and Liang Liansheng, the deputy commander of the forbidden army, as the vanguard to suppress the remnants of the Xishan Army in Laizhou, Vietnam.
And Ruan Fuying was very uncomfortable for a period of time. After the defeat of Jinlan Bay, it was not that he did not want to continue the northern expedition, but his lost supplies, food and fodder took time to raise, but who would have expected that Kunlun Island made him suffer a stuffy stick. The loss of the base almost made him vomit blood. The loss was not just a shipyard. And the base, and more importantly, so many skilled craftsmen have not left. How much time will it take to start all over again?
(to be continued)