Chapter 10 Rescue the Governor of Zhejiang Next

I heard that Hu Chuyuan was willing to help him with civil affairs and foreign affairs. Mei Qizhao was very happy. Immediately, he was a little sad, because he knew that he was afraid that he would not have the opportunity to handle these things.

He hesitated for a moment and said to Hu Chuyuan, "Chu Yuan, since you and I have talked about this heartfeltly, I might as well tell you some of what I know. Do you know how you got the position of Yunqiwei?"

"This? I really don't know!" Hu Chuyuan shook his head. In fact, he also knew that there was something strange in it.

As far as he knows, no one in the officials and merchants of the Qing Dynasty can get such a great honor. This world position is equivalent to the basic lord of the Qing Dynasty, and it can't be obtained without military merit.

His only explanation is that Zuo Zongtang asked for it with his achievements.

Mei Qizhao said, "As far as I know, Zuo Zhongtang was furious when he heard that your father died of illness and was very angry. He met the empress dowager that night and said that your father had too much money to raise the Xiang army to the west, the debt of Qianzhuang was deep and difficult to slow down, and the family business was in danger, so that he died of anger. In this way, he criticized the governors of several of our provinces and said that everything was bad behind Li Zhongtang.

Only then did Hu Chuyuan generally understand and said, "So that's it!"

Mei Qizhao sighed, "Yes. Of course, the Empress Dowager can't cure Li Zhongtang's crime. Originally, she actually favored Li Zhongtang and Xia Tongshan, otherwise there would not be many things later. In order to calm down this matter, it can also be regarded as an explanation for your Hu family. The Empress Dowager gave your father, Lieutenant Yun, and also agreed that Zuo Zhongtang would take more care of your family in Liangjiang.

Listening to these words, Hu Chuyuan didn't know whether it was joy or sorrow.

He should be happy, but he knows that the Hu family has taken a post, and the governors of the five provinces will be unlucky. In this way, maybe some governors secretly hate him.

Mei Qizhao said again, "In this way, we governors are unlucky. Among the governors of the five provinces, Ronglu, the governor of Anhui Province, is a flag man, and the relationship behind it is very wide. Of course, it will be fine for the empress do with the empress dowager to control the Huai army. Although Zeng Guoquan, the governor of Shanxi, did not raise much grain and military salaries, the situation in Shanxi is well known to everyone that it has become a hell on earth... Wu Yuanbing, the governor of Jiangsu, and I calculated It's the most unlucky. Originally, our two provinces have the most taxes, but they can be subject to the Qingliu and Huai faction, and the transfer of military pay is the least. Now it's hard not to die!"

Hu Chuyuan was silent. Speaking of which, Mei Qizhao and Wu Yuanbing were both scapegoats. They were used as waste chess by others. It was not a pity to throw them away after using them.

He thought about it again in his heart and said to Mei Qizhao, "At this point, it's better for you to ask for your surname first. In fact, Zuo Zhongtang is not an exaggered. So far, my family has borrowed 10 million taels of silver from the Xiang army...!"

Without waiting for him to finish, Mei Qizhao was shocked and said, "Ten million taels of silver... Chu Yuan, your Hu family is really the richest man in the world?"

Hu Chuyuan lamented, "So what can I do? Ten million taels of silver is not a small amount. Even my family has been transferred. Except for my father's hidden money, I have no money available now."

Mei Qizhao said with a positive tone: "It's true. You are good enough to serve the state until you die. In my opinion, the world position of Yunqiwei is still small. Among other things, if you didn't have your debt support, how could the Western Expedition have today's achievements? But I don't know. At present, the rest of your money is sealed in debt. What should you do in the future?

Hu Chuyuan said, "So, I came up with the idea of Jiangsu and Zhejiang salt industry. In fact, Lord Zhongtang also thought so. At present, only Jiangsu and Zhejiang salt industry can save the situation and save my family.

Mei Qizhao nodded and said, "That's true, but the matter of the salt industry is not easy to handle. Otherwise, Lord Zhongtang would have changed the discussion a long time ago. Do you know who decided the current salt voting method!"

Since Hu Chuyuan wants to work on the salt industry, he must collect information and information about the current situation of the salt industry. He said, "I know that the salt ticket method is determined by the old governor of Tao Shutao. He and Zuo Zhongtang are still in-laws."

Mei Qizhao said, "Yes, Governor Tao's reputation is as high as a mountain. Among all his political achievements, the salt ticket law is the most famous. Although there are still many drawbacks in it, how dare we juniors to have criticism?"

Hu Chuyuan thought for a moment and said, "The key is to see what you say. There is nothing wrong with Governor Tao. What is wrong is the corrupt officials below, as well as the annimons who speculate in the salt industry. Lord Mei, you have no other way to go now. Suo went to Ningbo, Jiaxing and Taizhou to inspect the salt business and detain the local salt merchants. However, if there is any illegal place, or the merchants who have raised the price of salt, they will check it, and then open the breach from them and track down the salt carrier.

Mei Qizhao looked solemn. He didn't want to do this, because he knew very well that there was a problem of corruption and bribery in Zhejiang's salt industry, which was found all over the country. This problem had never been cut off since the official operation of the salt industry.

But he knew that he had to do it, even if it was against his will, and he had to put the high price of salt on these people.

In this way, Zuo Zongtang has a reason to sort out the Jiangsu and Zhejiang salt industry, and he can use this matter to get a less beautiful reputation and keep his position as governor.

After making up his mind, he got up and said, "It's not too late. I'm going to take care of this matter now. In addition, I'm afraid I have to send some gifts to Lord He, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and Lord Wan Qingwan, the minister of the Ministry of Li. He is my fellow villagers... Chu Yuan, can I borrow flowers to present the Buddha for your two vases... Unfortunately, it's your father's favorite. But I really don't have any money!"

Hu Chuyuan smiled disapprovingly and waved his hand and said, "My father taught me a lesson. He said that if he didn't give a gift, he would be scared. The sum of these two vases is at most 3,000 taels of silver. For you, this is a courtesy and affection. For Lord He and Lord Wan, it is an authentic courtesy.

"This...!" Mei Qizhao is not sure. He wants to send more, but he is not from a big family. After taking office, he is self-incorruptible, and his total amount of his family is only 10,000 taels.

Seeing what he meant, Hu Chuyuan said, "Lord Mei, don't worry. When I go back, I will let the housekeeper Uncle Wang come again to ensure that I can scare the two adults."

"My nephew, I can't thank you enough. Thank you very much!" Mei Qizhao was ashamed and hated that he had misunderstood the Hu family's father and son earlier. He thought that one was a annior and the other was a villain, which was not worthy of trust.

At the time of crisis, it is the Hu family who really dares to send help in the snow.

Mei Qizhao thought deeply for a moment, and then said to Hu Chuyuan, "Chu Yuanxian's nephew, your character and talent are really not simple. I haven't seen the second one so far."

Hu Chuyuan smiled and said, "Lord Mei is flattered. Let's not rush to talk about this. It's important to do business...!"

"No, wait a minute!" Mei Qizhao suddenly grabbed Hu Chuyuan and said, "Chu Yuan, I heard that you have not been married so far. There is a little girl in my family. She is 16 years old and looks ordinary. She is also simple in chess, piano, calligraphy and painting. It's not as good as...!"

Hu Chuyuan shivered coldly, as if he had been thrown into Siberia. He hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, I'm still filial piety, and I have no intention of marrying a wife for the time being... First of all, I will immediately go back to do some chores for you, and I have to talk to Lord Zhongtang about something!"

Mei Qizhao originally wanted to use the reason of "borrowing filial piety" to marry his daughter to Hu Chuyuan, because he could see that Hu Chuyuan was by no means a thing in the pool.

In his words, Chu Yuancai crowned Suhang. If he could compete, I didn't see it.

The most important thing is that he has always been honest. Now he has no choice but to use Hu Chuyuan's financial resources to get at least more than 100,000 taels. He has no more money. He really has no other way but to marry his daughter for glory.