And it is obvious that the Hao family has also benefited greatly from this.

It can be imagined that the Hao family had become the upstream of the entire interest chain in Jiaozhi and monopolized all the most profitable businesses, while other aristocratic families only became the raw material conveyors of the Hao family. They were like supervisors, carrying whips, using all their resources, recruiting hard workers, and digging mountains and quarrying. These people were a bit like the contractors of later generations, relying entirely on the Hao family's breath. Once any accident occurs in the Hao family, they must go bankrupt.

This kind of dependence is actually the most stable. Almost all the aristocratic families have the biggest feature of it. They have so many children, so many are hungry and hungry. And they are neither ordinary families, so they have to show off some pomp. Without money, you are nothing.

Therefore, for these people, they may be able to oppose the Ming court, but they will never reject the Hao family.

Coupled with Hao Zheng's several years of operation, these people are inseparable from the Hao family not only in terms of interests, but also emotionally.

During the holidays, everyone has already started to walk around each other. Whenever there are any difficulties, they will also think of asking the Hao family for advice. When they arrive in Lang Son, they will come to visit each other at some time, and there are also many correspondences conveyed.

Many of the children were also organized into the musket team. Now these hundreds of children are practicing back and forth in Lang Son every day.

Now that the Hao family has elected them as chieftains, this is even more of a great kindness. These people naturally formed an inseparable relationship around the Hao family.

Hao Fenglou can imagine that after the decree is promulgated, the entire Jiaozhi will immediately form a huge network of interests. At the top of this pyramid, there are naturally some large chieftains under the Hao family, and the lower part of the large chieftains are small and medium chieftains and some people in charge and in charge. In this consolidated chain of interests, the influence of the Hao family will be in all aspects. Although the Hao family is just Lang Shan Gong in name, it is actually the King of Jiaozhi, so it will never be wrong.

Hao Fenglou knew about these things, but the emperor knew about them, but at the moment, the court did not have any other way. Since that is the case, then it could only be like this. Jiaozhi was originally useless to the court, and it was originally a wild land, no different from Guangxi and Yunnan. The people there were rebellious and would cause trouble every now and then. The court could not station the army there every day and guard them day and night.

One of the most important factors is the issue of money and food, which Zhu Di could not avoid in any way. This reason greatly prompted Zhu Di to change to the chieftain system.

food!

Jiaozhi is still a major province that produces grain. Rice in Chameng is indeed good, but Jiaozhi grows a lot of cotton. There is not enough food. The imperial court stationed tens of thousands of troops there. Of course, they cannot get food locally if they want to provide for it. Where does the food come from? Of course, it was allocated by the imperial court, but the mountains and rivers are far away. How much people's efforts are needed to be transported over a few million kilograms of grain every year? The loss along the way is even more amazing. The imperial court takes nearly 10% of the money and grain to support these military and horses every year. It would be fine if there is peace, but once there is a waste of time or war, how can it be eaten?

Since Zhu Di's idea was decided, he would not change it. He looked at Hao Fenglou and comforted the case and said, "This matter is settled. If you try your best to make this happen, I will naturally fulfill your wish. Once the matter is done, you will be relieved. But..."

Zhu Di pondered for a moment, as if he was considering his words, and finally said, "But... the ugly words must be said in front of you. This Jiaozhi must not make any mistakes. If something goes wrong, I have to ask only you."

Hao Fenglou couldn't help but feel happy. Something went wrong? Once it was a toast, even if there was a little something wrong, it would be quickly suppressed by countless stakeholders. Moreover, as long as the Hao family did not have any problems and the workshop was operating, it would inevitably be that the ore, cotton, coal, and wood of each company could be continuously exchanged for silver, and it would require a large amount of labor to be hired. This cycle is not easy to break for the time being. At least for 30 years, Hao Fenglou was still very confident.

Hao Fenglou said seriously: "I am willing to issue a military order..."

Zhu Di smiled, and just pulled his face down, just a warning. Now seeing Hao Fenglou taking it seriously, he shook his hand and said, "There is no need for military orders, you can do it yourself." He paused, as if he had remembered something, sighed for a while, and then said, "I plan to go to Datong to the King of Han, want to hear what you mean?"

Hao Fenglou said in surprise: "Does the father think the Mongols will launch a large-scale attack?"

Zhu Di said carelessly: "This... I can't be sure, but I know a little about their habits. In fact, they are like us, and they are also human beings, and they are flesh and blood. There is a saying inside the pass that officials force the people to rebel. Yes, the people cannot survive anymore and have no way to survive. They will take risks and gather people to commit crimes. What's more, they will be ruthless. However, outside the pass, they are different. Outside the pass, the heavens force the people to rebel. Our Ming Dynasty suffered a disaster. As long as the court and the government are in, if there is any trouble in Henan, allocate money and grain relief from various places, and Shandong has

The matter is close to the provinces to adjust grain. Is the disaster relief good? It is a matter of two things. At least one hope can give people a glimmer of life. Outside the pass, if a disaster occurs, a large number of livestock will be killed or injured. Without animals, they will have no clothes to keep warm and meat to spend the winter. Children will starve and women will be frozen. When the winter wind comes, the casualties will be at least one or two, which is terrible. Therefore, people outside the pass are most afraid of winter. This winter is hard to endure, but people are demanding to live, right? They want to live, but they are suffering from disaster. What should they do?"

Zhu Di's words were very simple, and it was hard for Hao Fenglou to imagine that Zhu Di, who started out as a specialist, could have such an objective idea. He couldn't help but answer the conversation, "So he can only rob him."

"No," Zhu Di smiled, and his worries just now were wiped out, and then said, "If the officials are forced to force me, they will not be able to do anything. God is not good at doing good, and the left and right will die, and they will not be able to rob me. If I were them, I would also rob me. But I am not them. I have three thousand Guangshas, ​​stocked countless grains, and held countless people and animal husbandry. So they are thinking about me, wanting to kill my people, rob my money and grain, and trample on my land. Are I a fool? Can I give in? But they are mad, and the left and right either starve to death or freeze to death, so they would rather

I am willing to take this risk and be anxious to jump over the wall. During the Song Dynasty, the emperors were smart and thought of a way, which was to give New Year's monies. After all, these people were evil people and were crazy. We would not see them, so we would save the fight. The court would only spend money and food, and finally both sides suffered losses. This is a way. If they were sent to the New Year, they could spend the winter. If they did not encounter the New Year, they would improve their food, clothing, housing and transportation. Although this mere annual monies is not a drop in the bucket, the court could finally get it, right?”

Hao Fenglou was slightly stunned and said, "Father..."

Zhu Di suppressed his hands, smiled and said, "Don't be busy, listen to me first." He paused for a while before continuing, "Although the method is good, I don't care. If they want to rob me, I will not learn to send annual tribute to the past dynasties. I am a man with a bad temper. If you are born to be flattering, you may be able to reward you with a bite of food, but if you hit me, then of course I can't be polite. I only have one thought. If he beat me once, I will beat him once. If he is extremely vicious, I will be even more vicious than them. If they offend my border town, I will let someone trample his land. He touches my finger.

Starting from the fourth year of Yongle, I will fight every year, until their men's blood is completely flowing, until they fear me like a tiger, and until they would rather starve to death and freeze to death than touch me. So I must be prepared for this trip. They have to make small fuss, and I will accompany me. If they want to fight, I will accompany me. Although the Han King is a little reckless, he has learned some skills from me over the years. This tiger cub should always be the one who stands alone. He is a prince, who will go if he doesn't go? The people in the border town are all the thick-skinned Qiu Ba. If I appoint others, these people may not be willing to accept it, but the Han King has always had some prestige."

Hao Fenglou couldn't help but feel strange. After saying so much, it seemed that he would ask the King of Han to go to Datong, but what does this have to do with him? Such things are naturally a matter of consideration by the emperor himself. Even if he had to discuss it, the cabinet ministers, even the ministers of various departments, and even the governors of the Five Army Governor's Office were not more qualified than himself.

While Hao Fenglou was hesitating, Zhu Di smiled slightly and said, "Forget it, I'm just complaining to you, don't be embarrassed, and I don't plan to listen to your opinions."

Hao Fenglou never believed that Zhu Di was just complaining to him, but said, "My son is ashamed, he can't make any suggestions."

Zhu Di waved his hand and said, "You are an officer from the Jinyiwei. What advice do you need? Just do your own thing well. You, you usually meddle in other people's business and have to show off everything."

After being scolded, Hao Fenglou saw that Zhu Di had no interest in his interest, so he stood up and said goodbye: "Then I will leave."

After coming out of the warm pavilion, Hao Fenglou was still thinking about what Zhu Di said just now, and he was a little dazed for a moment.

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Chapter completed!