I have to admit that Zhang Zhenfang is very smart. Whether it is the mind or knowledge of the Zhili Salt Transportation Commissioner, he has not been blinded by the large amount of money from those Changlu Salt Transportation merchants. He always has this understanding - "The flowers are not red for a hundred days, and the people are not happy for a thousand days." Although the position of the Salt Transportation Commissioner can make people jealous and almost crazy, he is never arrogant and even retains that deliberate low-key.

This low-key made him successful. Over the years, he was trusted by two direct supervisors, and even Duan Fang had no idea of ​​replacing him after taking office. Given the popularity of the salt transportation envoy, this position as stable as Mount Tai is quite commendable. In addition to the power of the government, Zhang Zhenfang also made friends with other three forces, which can be summarized as: foreign, bandits, and party.

Foreigners are foreigners. Although the salt transport envoy is not a position that is directly negotiated with foreign countries, relying on the convenience of Tianjin's Fengshui treasure land and his brother-in-law Yuan Shikai as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zhang Zhenfang has close friends with many foreigners and has good friendships with Hede, Mo Lixun and others. Although it is not said that he is respectful to foreigners, in the eyes of the outside world, understanding the Westernization and spreading the Westernization are a true portrayal of Zhang Zhenfang.

Bandits and bandits are also rich in salt transportation, and to a certain extent, they are the most fat targets in the eyes of those green forest gangsters. They have had "unpleasant" interactions in the past, but Zhang Zhenfang needs such skills. By paying a certain fee every year, not only will the bandits and gangsters not come to cause trouble for him, but they can also use it at critical moments.

Party members and revolutionary parties are also. Originally, officials of the government should be the natural enemies of the revolutionary party. But Zhang Zhenfang and Yuan Shikai were like saying that they were incompatible with the revolutionary party. In fact, they had a different mindset. They did not say that they agreed with the revolutionary party, but they only agreed with political updates, and they did not say that they could sympathize with the revolutionary party. They also had many advantages when talking about the revolutionary party. What the outside world did not know is that Zhang Zhenfang followed Yuan Shikai's will and formed a tacit understanding with the northern branch of the revolutionary party. Some of the leading figures of the revolutionary party even became "talents" in Zhang Zhenfang's bag.

After receiving this piece of paper, Boss Gao's face was unstable and he asked worriedly: "Sir, can it really be?"

"Of course." Zhang Zhenfang smiled slightly, "I don't have some things to say, you just need to tell him that you agree with the revolution, first donate 100,000 as revolutionary funds, and then follow the news from Bujingze and others..."

"What if he doesn't take the bait?"

"There will be taken to the bait. The revolutionary party is short of funds and is hungry. You only need to pay ten thousand yuan to them after the matter is done, so that they can be taken to the bait."

"Then I'll try it."

"No need to go later. Take action immediately, the faster the better." Zhang Zhenfang looked at the sounding bell imported from the Western-style in the study and said sadly, "There is not much time left. As long as Cen Chunxuan stands at me, things will be unpredictable."

"There is Lord No...."

"Duan Fang is a turtle shrunk. I don't care about him anymore." Zhang Zhenfang suddenly raised his head, "Old Gao, we have been in love for many years. I will tell you the truth. Even if you sell it, I won't be able to use it. Zai Ze is determined to swallow the tickets, which is not good for you."

"How can this be...How can it be..."

The night is low, and Tianjin City in early summer is shrouded in a layer of dark night. The streets and alleys are already silent, and only the sound of the clapper reminding others to pay attention is still ringing. In this rhythmic knock, it makes people feel even more drowsy.

But at this moment, in an inconspicuous house east of the city, the two people were looking at each other anxiously, with their expressions on each other's faces extremely strange, as if something subtle was happening.

There is a note in the middle. If you can get it over and look carefully, it is clearly a bonus money house that pays 100,000 yuan as soon as you see the ticket.

"Boss Gao, we will do this matter carefully and ensure that you will not disappoint."

"This is nature, nature, are everyone doing the revolution?"

"After Wang Zhaoming's case, the Qing court's hawks were extremely nervous about assassination and others. It's hard to say whether they can succeed. We can only act on orders."

"I know, I know, you need time to prepare."

...

After the person who came left, two people flashed out of the inner room, staring at the silver notes on the table, and said angrily: "Hmph, what do you think of us? We are revolutionaries, not killers that others can buy at will..."

"Xiao Xu, you are still young and don't understand that things are complicated and people's hearts are sinister."

"How come I don't know? The fat man came just now, "revolution" one by one. I think he is obviously not a good person, he is really

How can comrades not leave the revolution?”

"But we really need this money." The elderly are calm and seemingly unfavorable. They only say, "There is insufficient funds now, the revolutionary party organization cannot be expanded, and the comrades cannot move. With this 200,000 yuan to solve the urgent problem, we can grow. Since the Wuchang Uprising, the revolutionary forces have fallen into a low tide. We urgently need to inspire people, gather strength, and show the Qing court where our strength lies."

"I agree with Brother Wen's opinion very much." Another person who is very talented and has always paid attention to listening to others and has not spoken, "For the sake of this 200,000, we have to do it, even if...: There is, for such a good opportunity, we should also take action."

Several people negotiated secretly and determined several plans. Finally, they decided to take action while the Minister of the Salt Administration visited the salt field in Changlu. First, they made preparations in advance, and second, they also facilitated the fishing of troubled waters and escape.

Zai Ze and others did not realize that the crisis had begun to come quietly. Just as they were still helping these salt merchants understand the significance of salt administration reform, the conspiracy was approaching step by step.

Zai Ze told Cen Chunxuan: "Mr. Cen, according to reliable information, Zhang Zhenfang has absolutely problems. As long as he can pry out one or two of them from him, this..."

"The emperor repeatedly explained before leaving, the focus was on improving the salt administration. Although Zhang Zhenfang's case was important, it was not the focus yet." Cen Chun sighed and continued, "Of course, you must also kill the chicken to show the monkey, otherwise there will be no constraints or checks and balances at all. How to act?"

Although it is early summer, the weather is not hot. Tianjin has been very cool due to the influence of the oceanic climate, and there are very few days that are so hot that it cannot survive the year.

Zaize, Cen Chunxuan and a large number of escorts were swaying towards the salt field. It was strange that Zhang Zhenfang and several salt merchants even said they would not come at the critical moment.

"What a strange thing!" Zai Ze dumbly and said in a tone that he was quite dissatisfied, "It's really wasteful to hold on if you can't raise it at critical moments."

The sedan team and the horse team marched towards Changlu Salt Field...

Since the "Xin Chou Treaty" clearly stated that the Chinese government is not allowed to station troops within the Tianjin Guards 30, the original Imperial Guards usually followed the imperial envoys, but the escorts on this floor of Tianjin were cancelled.

"Mr. Cen, do you know why I advocate improving the salt administration? In addition to taking back these scattered powers, I have other considerations."

"I hope to hear the details."

"Due to the existence of the shore system, the production and transportation of salt is monopolized by salt traders. They use the turbulence in their hands to lower the purchase price when they are present, squeeze salt workers, and adulterate on the shore to raise prices, so that the people can only eat salt with low quality and high price, while the salt traders make huge profits from it. However, if they make money, the people's scolding is the court for them. This transaction..."

"Well..." Cen Chunxuan nodded.

"Secondly, due to the demarcation of the scope of sales, salt merchants have artificially caused private salt to be everywhere because of their choice and liberal selection, and have gathered a large number of ambitious people. If the people sell salt for their own livelihood, or buy salt from non-specified places, they are often accused of being 'private sellers' and being punished for being 'private sellers'. But what is really annoying is that salt belongs to private salt, salt merchants and officials can use the citation as a cover, launder the ticket, or smuggle and evade taxes in large quantities, resulting in the decline of the tax revenue of the court year by year." Zai Ze asked, "You think that if the people cannot afford to eat genuine products that have paid serious taxes, they have only two choices, either eat light food or eat private salt, otherwise they will not be able to do so. If the light food is impossible, they can only eat private salt. If the tax on this little private salt can be included in the tax revenue through salt reform, not only can the court live a better life, but there will be room for tax reduction in the future..."

"It's these corrupt officials who refuse to let go." Cen Chunxuan was so angry that he was itchy.

"It is precisely because the money that flows to them every year has gone to the sea. Not to mention the elimination, but only to say that they will respect all year round and serve the public. This amount is two or three times the regular tax..."

"What is the attitude of Dragon Boat Festival Bridge?"

"Wuqiao couldn't bear to leave the little oil and water in his hand, but he was afraid that the court would be dissatisfied with him, so he was also a dilemma." Zaize smiled, "I always have to give him some sweetness. I promised him that in addition to the serious salt tax, all salt pounds will be exempted by 30% after the price is exempted from 30%. In this way, the court, local, and people will benefit, and this salt administration...

As soon as he said this, Zai Ze's voice suddenly interrupted by a terrified voice.
Chapter completed!