Liao Sheng

In fact, this is the second of the three comets in a row this year. However, the Ming Dynasty did not observe the first comet before, but this second and the next third comet formed a clear wonder, which will occupy the night sky in China from August to November, representing an extremely ominous sign.

For Europeans, the appearance of three comets in a year is an ominous sign. This is also true. In 1618, the "throw out the window" incident occurred in the Czech Republic, which was also the beginning of the Thirty Years of the European War. Moreover, these three comets even triggered a debate between Galileo and the Catholic priests, bringing the relationship between Galileo and the Catholic priests to freezing point.

The Thirty Years War, which had no decisive battle but brought unprecedented killing, can be said to be one of the most cruel wars in modern European history, but for China, 1618, it was obviously even more cruel. Nurhaci raised his army with seven hatreds and broke out in the Ming and Jin War. This cruel war that seemed to never ended would come to an end before finally coming to an end. It lasted almost seventy years ago and the entire China was involved in endless blood and fire.

Although Jiao Wenbo did not know the cruelty and persistence of this long-term war, he was always panicked when he saw such a mysterious demon star: "Did this demon star really benefit the barbarians and not the Chinese?"

It was not until his hand touched the Union Sword on his waist that Jiao Wenbo's anxiety came to an end, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

No matter how many complaints the clan members and the clan elders below have, the Jiao family has finally become a member of the Hundred Swords Alliance. Jiao Wenbo went through all his might and finally got the alliance sword.

Of course, although the Jiao family is already a member of the Hundred Swords Alliance, they are not yet a formal member of the alliance. Because they were ordered to quit automatically, the Jiao family is still in the inspection period. They are not allowed to take out the alliance sword or use the banner of Liu Peng and Longkou to the outside world before they have no choice. However, for the Jiao family, being able to return to the Hundred Swords Alliance and get the alliance sword is the best ending.

It is not just the best ending. When I heard that the Jiao family returned to the Hundred Swords Alliance, and the Hundred Swords Alliance expanded from the original thirty-seven members to one hundred members. Those villains who came to fight Qiufeng dared not come to the door. The county's public servants were also polite. They said that they should take special care of the Jiao family during the autumn harvest, and asked the Jiao family not to hold grudges because of the small matters in summer harvest.

Anyway, now it is "time comes and the world is the same", and Jiao Bowen feels that no matter what he does, it will be smooth sailing. No one in the county and the government dares to underestimate Jiao Bowen and Jimo Jiao family.

The banners of Liu Peng and Longkou are so easy to use, and Jiao Wenbo didn't know that the Sword Alliance had so many benefits in the past. For example, the Beihai Money House had a special "Sword Alliance Loan" for members of the Sword Alliance, and even borrowed money without any mortgage. There were countless such benefits. If these benefits were used well, the Jiao family's huge investment could be directly repaid.

After understanding these things, Jiao Wenbo really regretted it, but he knew how to cherish it because he had lost it. Now he has regarded the sword in his heart as his family heirloom.

But when Jiao Wenbo was about to go, a burst of rapid shouts came from outside. Butler Jiao ran all the way and sweated all the way and ran in: "Master, Master, is there something wrong with something?"

But with this alliance sword in his hand, as long as it is not opened to be a alliance, Jiao Wenbo has a clear idea: "What happened to Zhihong? Don't be so panicked, don't be so panicked."

But Mr. Jiao was still uneasy. He told Jiao Wenbo that it was not just a big deal, but a bolt from the blue: "Master, the war in Liaodong is not good, and the court ordered Liao pay. I heard that the tax this year will increase by at least 20% or 30%, and maybe 30% or more..."

On the surface, the total amount of Liao levies this year was not collected. The total amount of Liao levies was only 2 million taels of silver in the country, and it was not much to be distributed to each acre of land. But this was just a superficial phenomenon. In order to collect these two million silver, the actual loss was more than 5 million taels of silver. Beijing was overwhelming the provinces, the provinces and the prefectures and counties also overwhelmed the prefectures, the county, and the prefectures and the prefectures and counties immediately moved the pressure down layer by layer. The final result was that the collection of transported money and grains must increase by at least 30% or 50%.

Not to mention ordinary people who are promoted to the people, even a powerful family like the Jimo Jiao family, who can be called local tyrants, can feel the shocking pressure brought by collecting Liao gulf. If under the original system, everyone still thinks that life can still be lived, but the taxes increased by 20% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30% or 30

Butler Jiao is already in a state of great trouble during this period. If he increases the tax on money, grain and taxes by 30% more, the Jiao family will be destroyed in less than three to five years.

But Jiao Wenbo said confidently: "I have invited the Alliance Sword back, now I am a member of the Hundred Sword Alliance. With the Hundred Sword Alliance to support me, who dares to charge our Jiao family a penny?"

But Mr. Jiao did not have such confidence. He lowered his voice and said, "But I heard that our Jiao family is not a formal member of the Hundred Swords Alliance. We have to wait until Mr. Liu nodded before we officially entered the Hundred Swords Alliance!"

"It's okay!" Jiao Wenbo said confidently: "Did those clan elders complain about the matter of running the Hundred Swords Alliance some time ago? They used too much money and complained a lot below. Now they should know that I am doing things for our Jiao family sincerely!"

Speaking of this, Jiao Wenbo's confidence became more and more powerful. He smiled and said, "Even if I am still one step away from the real member of the Hundred Swords Alliance, I have already obtained the Alliance Sword. If anyone dares not accept it, let him come to the door!"

However, Jiao Wenbo quickly thought of something: "By the way, Zhihong, there is a very important thing to you to do, you must do it for me!"

"Please give me instructions!"

Jiao Wenbo immediately said: "This matter is very important. You must do it with your heart and never be careless. You should know that Mr. Liu has now started to build the main road from Zhaoyuan to Shuitougou, and it is also a cinder road, a brick road, and a dirt road. I don't know how much clever it is than ordinary dirt roads. I think... Although this road is planned to be built to Shuitougou, even if it has been built to Shuitougou, it should be built to the south?"

After Jiao Wenbo said this, the butler already understood: "The road was built to Shuitougou, and you can go all the way south, so you will definitely build it to Jimo and penetrate the entire Dengzhou!"

"Yes, yes, you can also connect two sea routes!" Jiao Wenbo spent a lot of money and suffered a lot of hardships after following Zeng Huijian during this period. However, he also met many friends and gained a lot of knowledge. Now he is talking about the gains of this period: "You will first bring a group of people to help Liu Shaoxing Zhaoshui Avenue, and then you will find out if this post is not in Jimo, and can you pass by our doorstep!"

When the butler heard it clearly, although there is no saying "to build wealth, build roads first", people at the level of theirs already have similar consciousness. After all, there are too many similar examples. The most typical example is that the opening of the Nanyang Xinhe River in the late Ming Dynasty directly led to the decline of a large number of cities and towns, and made a large number of cities and towns rise based on the Nanyang Xinhe River.

From Huangshan Pavilion to Shuitougou, there are roughly old post roads, and rural roads can be relied on. In order to save investment, Zhuangtuo basically relies on the old road for widening and reconstruction. However, although there are several post roads in the middle and rural roads can be used, there are many new and open lines, and there are also many routes to choose from. Now Jiao Wenbo is preparing to maximize the interests of the Jiao family.

"This new road is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Jiao family. We must fight for it. Even if we don't pass by our doorstep, we will be as close to our Jiao family village as possible. If it really doesn't work, we will move the entire village over!"

Jiao Wenbo is bound to win this new path, and Jiao Zhihong also understood it. He immediately said, "Don't worry, Master, this matter is related to the century-old plan of our Jiao family. I must do things beautifully. But I want to ask, I may not be able to do such a big thing by myself."

Jiao Wenbo immediately said: "Zhihong, just go and do it. No matter who you want to use, how much money it costs, or some things that require our cooperation, we can agree. As long as the main road can pass through our Jiaojia Village, how many good fields you need to use, and how many graves you need to move, you can agree and I'll do it for you!"

Speaking of this, Jiao Wenbo thought of another thing: "Also, this is not just a matter of a village in our Jiaojia Village. If you go out and contact me, I will strive for my friends who are on the same line as me."

When the butler heard Jiao Wenbo say this, he knew it in his heart: "Don't worry, Master, I won't want this life, and I will fight back this road."

As the saying goes, several families are happy and sad. The Jiao family is happy, but more than ten miles away, Anjia in Jimo was panicked: "What's going on? Is this the matter? Why did the An family suddenly pay 30% more money this year?"

The An family was originally a member of Wei, which is one of the famous Baimei'an Lu family. Their ancestors were originally Mongolians in Mobei and four brothers.

During the Tumu Fort, Yingzong Beishou was sent back to the Central Plains. The four brothers were given to Yingzong as guards. As a result, Daizong was in charge of power alone. Yingzong was imprisoned in Nangong and suffered a lot. Since the four brothers were the Mongolian guards of Yingzong, they naturally suffered a lot.
Chapter completed!