Zuo Zongtang was the most loyal and upright person. He did not avoid suspicion. If he did not agree, it would be fine. Since he had agreed, he regarded defending Changsha as his natural responsibility.
Ren was like half a governor, pushing all matters related to guarding the city onto his shoulders. He asked about everything and cared about everything.
Everything he handled, no matter how big or small, was done in an orderly and proper manner, and he had a lot of ideas. In front of him,
It was almost impossible. With such a good helper, Zhang Liangji heaved a sigh of relief. Zhang Liangji's response to Jiang Zhongyuan and Zuo Zongtang
He gave them a lot of money, and he discussed all his plans with them. Bao Qibao was the leader of the defense of the city, but in reality, he had already given it all to him.
He entrusted it to Jiang Zuo. From then on, the chaotic period in Changsha had passed, and in its place was a well-managed, busy but not chaotic faction.
new atmosphere.
That night, Zhang Liangji said to Zuo Zongtang gloomily,""The silver in the vassal treasury has almost been used up, and the imperial court has another silver.
The time is not right. If they couldn't take the silver, the morale of the army would be lax. What should we do?"
Zuo Zongtang pondered for a long time and said,"What Zhongcheng is worried about is also the big thing that Zongtang has been thinking about these days. I've been thinking about it."
There was no other way but to borrow money from several wealthy and famous gentry in Changsha to save the urgent need.”
"I haven't been in your village for long, so I'm not familiar with the people. I wonder which families have money and how much can they take out?”
Zuo Zongtang said,"The richest man in Changsha should be Huang Mian." Huang Mian word service week, number Nanpo, his father Huang Bo once served as Minzhou Zhizhou.
In those years, Nanpo was entrusted by Lianghuai Salt Transport Envoy to do Huaiyang relief work, and was known by Tao Wenyi, the governor of Jiangsu Province at that time. Tao Wenyi promoted him to be
Jiangdu magistrate, and transferred to Shangyuan magistrate, and later promoted to Changzhou government, Zhenjiang government prefect. That year, the barbarians attacked the southeast coast and Zhenhai fell.
After his death, Yuqian died for his country and was demoted to the Western Regions as a follower on the southern slope. Later, the court gave him a return home and rewarded him with a six-grade crown. After returning to Nanpo, but
Asked about the official affairs, wholeheartedly business, in the octagonal pavilion opened Yongtai gold number. It was said that Nanpo was not a very clean official and his family had saved dozens of yuan.
Ten thousand. With this wealth, Yongtai Gold became the first rich family in Changsha City, earning 50,000 to 60,000 yuan a year.”
"Oh!" Zhang Liangji called out softly. He did not expect that there would be such a wealthy businessman in Changsha.
"The second one is He Yuan from Puji Pharmacy. He was He Changling's nephew and the second son of He Xiling, the Shandong Provincial Censor.”
"He Changling's family owns a pharmacy?" He Changling successively served in the border, and his name was illustrious. He was a famous official during the Daoguang period.
He said. However, he did not know that the He family was also in business.
"Young Master He has been living a luxurious life since he was young. He didn't know how to do business, but he was useless in his studies. The family was afraid that he would learn bad things, so they wanted him to do it.
He wanted to train him and open this pharmacy with the intention of letting him be the young boss. The pharmacy wasn't very promising, but the He family's assets were at least 30%.
400,000. The third house was the owner of the Lisheng Silk Shop, Sun Guanchen.”
"Is he the younger brother of the scholar Sun Dingchen?”
"That's right. Sun Dingchen was his eldest brother, and his second brother, Sun Yichen, was currently a councilor in the Ministry of War. Sun Guanchen relied on his two brothers
They opened a Lisheng Silk Shop in the Red Archway in the center of the city, earning 30,000 to 40,000 a year. These three rich families, each borrowing
Thirty to forty thousand was enough to get a hundred thousand, which could last for half a month and twenty days. When Long Hair leaves, report to the court and return it to him.
Guys."
"This is a good idea." Zhang Liangji stroked the sparse beard on his chin and said hesitantly," However, these…
Bosses and merchants, borrowing money from them was like asking for their flesh. Would they be willing to lend it?”
"Zhongcheng is right. It is very rare.”Zuo Zongtang pondered as he walked. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks." Invite one more person."
Come, things will be easier."
"Who is it?"
"Ouyang Zhaoxiong, the owner of Shilixiang Sauce Garden.”
"How much income can a sauce garden have? Even if he was willing to borrow, he couldn't borrow much.”
"Zhongcheng, this Ouyang Zhaoxiong is not like other businessmen. This person is the most warm-hearted and generous.
Wang Su pointed to the granary's spirit of borrowing grain. He was from Xiangtan, and Shilixiang Sauce Garden was just his foothold in Changsha. This person is here, he won't let them
I don't want to borrow it. Deputy, don't worry. I'll arrange it tomorrow.”
The next afternoon, a sumptuous banquet was set up in the reception hall of the provincial governor's office in another village. The guests present were Huang Mian and Sun Guan.
Chen, He Yuan and Ouyang Zhaoxiong. The host was Governor Zhang Liangji, accompanied by former Hubei Governor Luo Raodian, Governor Pan Duo and his staff.
Zuo Zongtang. The guests were moved by the new governor's courtesy and drank and chatted excitedly. After three rounds of wine, Zhang Liangji stood up and said,
"Everyone is a wise man of Sanxiang. I'm lucky to be able to get to know you today.”
Huang Mian stood up and bowed." Zhang Zhongcheng came to Changsha at the time of crisis. He led the entire city's army and people to resist the rebellion. It made us feel a sense of respect."
Pei."
Zhang Liangji smiled and said,"Thank you for your kindness." Please take a seat, Old Sir."
After Huang Mian sat down, Zhang Liangji continued,""Liang Ji has been ordered by the Emperor to patrol Hunan, so he will defend the city to the death. But the war is still
There was no turning back, and the people of the city were shocked. Liangji felt guilty.”
"What are you saying, Deputy?" Sun Guanchen said."It's our duty to defend our territory and resist the bandits. Zhongcheng has done his best, there is no war
How can you blame Zhongcheng for turning the tables?"
Huang, He and Ouyang all followed the sound.
Zhang Liangji said excitedly,"Everyone is so wise. Liangji saved hundreds of thousands of people in Changsha from suffering. Even if he were to be crushed to pieces,
I'm willing. However, Liang Ji is untalented and inexperienced. I am afraid that he will be entrusted with a heavy responsibility. Today, I invite you to come. I dare to ask you to leave me to overcome the danger.
A good strategy to trap."
Huang, Sun, He, and the others usually did not think much about guarding the city. They could not come up with a good plan at the moment, so they could only drink quietly. Zuo zongtang
He glanced at Ouyang Zhaoxiong. Zhao Xiong understood and said loudly,"Zhongcheng, what are you troubled about? Just say it!" Trillions, no!
However, Brother Nanpo, Brother Lingfang, and Master He are all capable people with good strategies. They can help Zhongcheng rank them in a difficult position.
Worry."
Zhao Xiong's words made Huang, Sun, and He happy. They said in unison,""If you have any difficulties, just say it!”
Zhang Liangji took the opportunity to say,"With your generosity and righteousness, what difficulties can't I overcome?" I have a big matter to attend to, please
Everyone here is helping. As you all know, ever since the rebellion, the imperial court has urgently transferred seven to eight thousand troops to Changsha, but the money has been scarce for a while.
The supply is not enough. These people and other expenses would add about five thousand taels of silver a day. Sir Pan tried his best to barely hold on.
He lasted for more than 20 days. Now that the treasury was exhausted, in a few days, they would run out of silver. Once the silver is cut off, the morale of the army will be lax.
It was unimaginable. Liang Ji has been worried about this matter for days. He has thought about it for a long time, but he has no choice but to invite all of you to come and discuss it. Zhu
Gongjun Sanxiang is very rich, and has always held the heart of loyalty. Liang Ji borrowed 100,000 silver from you in the name of Hunan governor. It is difficult to wait for Long Hair to retreat.
After passing the pass, Liang Ji reported to the court, commending the patriots and paying back the principal with interest.”
Zhang Liangji's words stunned the customers. As the saying goes,"When it comes to money, there is no fate."”At the banquet table just now
The warm atmosphere immediately turned cold. Everyone lowered their heads and looked at their chopsticks in silence. I regret coming to this feast
At the banquet.
If Changsha could not be defended, Zhang Liangji would be dismissed and beheaded. Who would pay the debt? After being cold for a long time, Sun Guanchen took out his handkerchief and wiped his face.
With a groping face, he said,"The country is in trouble, and every man has his responsibility." I shouldn't have refused to lend you money to pay the army. Only my trumpeteer
He was short of money and couldn't take out silver. At this time in previous years, people from all over Hunan came to our shop to order silk and satin for the wedding after autumn.
It was a gift for the New Year. Now that Long Hair had caused a ruckus, no one came to ask for the price. I have more than ten workers to live, every day
There was no money in, only money. Sigh, if this continued, the Lisheng would be closed.”
When Sun Guanchen said this, he looked dejected, as if he had endless bitterness to vent. As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Mian continued,
He said,"Yongtai Gold Shop is the same as Lisheng Silk Shop. At this time, who would still have the heart to forge gold and silver utensils? For the past month, our company has not
A business deal. My hair has turned white from anxiety."
"My name is about the same." He Yuan was the one who answered. She was dressed like a rich playboy." Once Long Hair surrounded us, even the person who bought the medicine
They were all less. Don't you think it's strange?"
Zhang Liangji saw that they were all complaining and was very anxious. He was worried that the banquet would end like this and he would even borrow half a tael of silver.
Not yet. He kept staring at Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang was drinking and eating leisurely while listening to the bosses 'complaints.
After He Yuan finished speaking, he picked up the wine jug and walked to the guests. As he toasted them, he said,"Over the past month, all of you, elders,
The board business is indeed a little sluggish, but everyone's family background is very rich. As the saying goes, a starving camel is bigger than a horse.
Tens of thousands of silver is not a problem." Jing walked to Ouyang Zhaoxiong's side and gently kicked him. "Zhang Zhong," said Zhao Xiong loudly.
The governor of Changsha, for the sake of defending Changsha, worked hard and made the people of Hunan moved. What the bosses said just now was also the truth. Shilixiang pickles garden is a small shop
Selling it can't compare to your treasure names. Business has been slow these days. However, as the ancients said, one should be fair and forget selfishness.
The country forgets its home. At this moment, there was no other choice but to hold Changsha and defeat Long Hair. My family is poor, and I'm not good at classics
I can't take out much silver, so I'll borrow ten thousand first! It was a drop in the bucket. What really works is still each
A rich man."
"Mr. Ouyang is really a straightforward person.”Zhang Liangji, who was in an awkward situation, saw Ouyang Zhaoxiong's heroic action.
Xian said with emotion,"After the matter is settled, Liang Ji will definitely ask the court for a title for you, and cast a bronze bell in the octagonal pavilion, engraved with your name."
Famous, famous in Sanxiang, immortal.”
However, Ouyang Zhaoxiong's actions did not cause a chain reaction. After the governor finished speaking, the banquet fell silent again. Zhang Liang
Ji, Luo Raodian, and Pan Duo were restless. Zuo Zongtang saw that the situation was not right. He picked up his wine glass, stood up abruptly, and walked to Ouyang Zhao.
Beside Xiong, he said," Mr. Ouyang, you're not from Changsha. Your land and property are not in Changsha. To be able to do such a chivalrous thing, Zongtang,
He was filled with admiration. Zong Tang had never respected others, but today, he wanted to toast you for the hundreds of thousands of lives in Changsha. Sir is worthy of being Sanxiang
Xiao Zi of the elders, the virtuous disciples of Confucius, Mencius, Cheng and Zhu, the good people of the court and the government, and the role models of the literati and businessmen.”
Ouyang Zhaoxiong stood up and said,"I dare not, I dare not."”
Zuo Zongtang raised the wine glass to Ouyang Zhaoxiong's mouth and said,""You must drink this glass of wine. I still have something to say.”
Ouyang Zhaoxiong could only drink the wine and sit down. Huang, Sun, He and the others had long heard that Zuo Zongtang of Xiangyin was powerful.
Seeing his appearance and hearing his words that were mixed with bones, they knew that the person was indeed not friendly. They all sat on the stool obediently.
Go, listen to what he has to say.
"In terms of family background, I have cultivated for generations. In terms of fame, there is no more than one person. Today is the day that the Deputy General has invited you all to discuss the city defense plan.
Things, according to reason, there is no place for Zuo Mou to say. Moreover, whether Changsha is defended or not has nothing to do with Zuo Mou. If Changsha is broken, Zuo Mou will leave.
Things. Xiangyin Dongshan Baishui Cave has my wife and children. I can still live in seclusion there. I'm afraid I won't have long hair.
So he came to invade. This Zuo has spoken too much today for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of people in Changsha and for the sake of all the old gentlemen. Everyone here,
If he had not been an official of the imperial court, he would have been the son of a famous official. He had received the kindness of the country for generations and was honored. Think about it, without the court,
Can you all have the family business you have today? Now that the country is in trouble, you stand by and ignore it. It's not against your conscience.
What? Was he worthy of his father, grandfather, and brother? Moreover, once Changsha City was breached by Long Hair, all the gold, silver and treasures were captured by Long Hair.
The rich were all dismembered and beheaded by Long Hair. Instead of watching that day come, why not try to save Changsha?
And? Everyone can compare, is it better to let Long Hair break through Changsha, people die and wealth die, or to borrow money to pay, beat Long Hair back,
Is it good to get through the difficulties?"
Speaking of this, Zuo Zongtang glanced at Huang, Sun, He, and the others. Seeing their sweat on their heads and their worried faces, he knew what they were thinking.
The battle was intense. Zuo Zongtang thought to himself, In for a penny, in for a pound, I might as well teach them a lesson. He called over the trusted soldiers beside him
Come, quietly give a few instructions, then raise your voice and say,"Mr. Ouyang, you can go back now. A sedan chair has been prepared outside. South
Brother Po, Brother Lingfang, and Young Master He will be wronged for the time being, so they can sit here for a while.”
Huang, Sun, and He were shocked and couldn't help but look at the door. He saw a row of people standing at the door with big knives in their hands and murderous expressions.
Soldiers. The three people's hearts were pounding. They did not expect that the joyous gathering just now would suddenly turn into a banquet of swords and spears.
Everyone looked at each other, speechless. Zuo Zongtang continued,"Today's matter has nothing to do with Zhang Zhongcheng, Luo and Pan."
The people were all done by someone on the left. On behalf of the hundreds of thousands of people in Changsha, I would like to ask you to stay. If you feel wronged,
If you leave, you can report to the court. However," Zuo Zongtang's gaze was fierce and he revealed an inviolable expression," I will also
Everyone's attitude was announced to the entire city of Changsha for the villagers to comment on.”
Huang Mian was experienced. He knew that if he did not take out the silver, he would not be able to get through to the court or the people.
Moreover, the source of his silver wasn't so clean, so he said stubbornly,"I know Zhang Zhongcheng's painstaking efforts. I'm Two
On behalf of the court's grace, how can not think of the reason to repay, and how can bear to see Changsha city fall, villagers suffering. It's just that my recent business
The economy was bad, so he couldn't take out too much. I'll do my best to lend you 40,000 taels. How about it?”
"Thank you for your help, sir," said Zhang Liangji happily. Liangji guarantees that I will definitely pay you back."
He Yuan, the rich young master, did not know how to cherish his silver since he was young. He did not take tens of thousands seriously. Now I see a man with a gun standing at the door
The soldier with the saber knew that he had to keep him as a hostage.
He remembered that he had made an appointment to play cards and listen to music with his third aunt tonight, and he was extremely anxious.
At this time, as long as he could take it out, he was willing to take as much as he wanted. He Yuan hurriedly said,"I'll also borrow forty thousand!"”
"Young Master He, you're a good person who understands the big picture!”Luo Raodian and Pan Duo praised together.
Sun Guanchen took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat off his forehead.""My shop is small and can't compete with Brother Nanpo and Young Master He.
Let's just borrow 30,000!"
"Good!" Zhang Liangji was overjoyed that he had received the 120,000 taels of silver. He stood up and said,"Thank you for your generosity.
Liang Ji represented the old and young of Changsha City and bowed to everyone.”
After saying that, Zhang Liangji straightened his clothes, cupped his fists, and bent down. He was so flustered that all the guests stood up to greet him. Zhang Liangji raised his wine high
He said,"O wise men, I swear to live and die with Changsha." With such a heart, heaven and earth can learn from it!”
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