Chapter 154

At present, the main roads are collectively referred to as official roads, but according to different levels, they can be divided into official roads with post stations and ordinary official roads with emergency delivery shops.

In Jiaodong Peninsula, there is only one post road, that is, the route from Dengzhou Fucheng to the west through Laizhou Fucheng to the mainland of Shandong. Penglai, Huang County and Ye County are all on this post road. So far, many place names in the three places are also related to this, such as Yidao town in Ye County and Huangshan Pavilion in Longkou City (Huang County).

This official road is so big. The other party came along the official road and basically blocked the road. Moreover, it seems that the other party is mainly a group of riding knights. They have high heads and bright clothes and armor. They stopped on the road without making way.

When the governor goes out, he has a full set of honor guards. His honor guards hold his official position taboo flag as the leader, sound gongs to open the way, hold high the sign of silence and avoidance, and let people know to dodge at a glance. They also have people in charge of opening the way. They hold sticks and whips. If someone blocks the way, they will open the way immediately.

But how dare they drive away when they see such a team of fierce knights with evil spirits.

When his honor guard saw it, the other party stopped in front and said loudly, "the imperial envoy Denglai and other places have troops to defend the sea, Zanli Zhengdong military affairs and is also in charge of grain and rates, and the right imperial censor Chen is driving here. If you don't wait, get out of the way."

One of the other party's horses came out of the crowd. He said, "I'm the right counsellor of the Shandong political envoy department. Liu Yuanqiao asked to see Lord Chen in Futai."

This group is Liu Yuanqiao and his party. He is worthy of being the richest person in the world. There are more than 200 Knights accompanying him. At first glance, they all know that they are good at fighting, excellent in riding and shooting, and well-trained. This style is only a first-class official. At least his appearance is bigger than Chen YingYuan.

Chen YingYuan and his entourage of more than 100 people, half of whom are horsemen and half of whom are on foot. There are only more than 50 soldiers on horseback. The rest are domestic servants and servants. They are much worse than the fierce Knights of the other party.

The etiquette officer knew that the other party had a great background, and he didn't dare to neglect it. He immediately said, "please wait a minute, Lord Liu." he immediately ran over to report to Chen YingYuan.

Chen YingYuan was sitting in a sedan chair. His troops were stopped by his team and stopped. He opened the curtain and looked at the other party's style and momentum. He was a little unhappy. Unexpectedly, local giants ran rampant here. How good would it be for a horse team of more than 200 people to fight for the army? At this time, when he heard the other party come to see him, he pondered and said, "call him over?"

There are some special places in Shandong Province, that is, there are two governors in a province, but there is only one department of political envoy. For Denglai town on Jiaodong Peninsula, they are in a semi management state, and their main military and civil power is controlled by Denglai governor. Of course, the biggest one in a place is the governor, mainly the governor, Liu Yuanqiao, the chief right counsellor, actually came here and nothing.

After hearing the other party's summon, Liu Yuanqiao got off his horse smartly and came to Chen YingYuan's sedan chair with song xiance. He deeply bowed and said, "I've seen the governor."

Chen YingYuan nodded, walked out of the sedan chair and said, "Lord Liu is exempt from gifts." as soon as he looked at the other party's horse team, he said, "the Liu family in Linqing is the richest in the world and deserves its reputation."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "what's the Liu family in Linqing? The rich are the best in the world. These are all good people's nonsense and cajoling after dinner. Liu has left his job now. The Liu family in Linqing can't talk about it. I'm afraid he will become a lost dog."

As soon as Chen YingYuan saw the more than 200 Knights of the other party, he was shocked. The local strength was so strong that he was escorted by more than 200 knights. The governor didn't have such a style. He couldn't help but say sincerely, "I'm afraid it's a lost tiger."

Liu Yuanqiao, an official with a false title from the fourth grade, has no fear in the face of a senior official from the second grade who defends the local government. He is neither humble nor arrogant and said: "the Liu family has been rising in Shandong for 60 years, and it is not easy to let our Liu family out." this is his confidence as the head of a large family. Even if he sees a first-class minister, he has nothing to fear.

Chen YingYuan said, "Lord Liu is blocking the way to see you. I don't know what's the matter? If there's nothing special, I'll leave first."

Only when they have strength can they be respected. Since the Liu family is already a rich man, and now there are so many horse teams around them, it can be said that they are rich and powerful, so he, the governor, has to look at them differently.

Liu Yuanqiao said to him, "the things that the lower officials ask to see adults and adults deal with may be the same thing."

Chen YingYuan said coldly, "what do you mean?"

Liu Yuanqiao said to him, "the matter of Ma Dongfan in Laizhou is well known. How could the lower official come from Laizhou without knowing it? The lower official specially came to Dengzhou. In fact, he wanted to see adults. Since he met here, it would be better."

Seeing the other party coming like this made Chen YingYuan feel that those who came were not good and those who were good did not come. Chen YingYuan said, "why did you ask Lord Liu to come?"

Liu Yuanqiao said: "Ma Dongfan died in a brothel as a court official. It has spread all over Laizhou. I believe it will spread all over Shandong and become an official scandal in three or four days. The court has no face. I believe it will be very angry. After this, the adult's prestige will further decline."

Chen YingYuan was very upset when he heard this gloating tone. He said, "what do you mean, Lord Liu?"

Liu Yuanqiao said to him, "people in the Ming Dynasty don't talk in secret. I came to see you. In fact, I have something important to discuss. I like the position of governor of Laizhou. Please help me."

Laizhou Prefecture is the upper Prefecture, the magistrate is the fourth grade, and Liu Yuanqiao is only from the fourth grade.

Chen YingYuan was a little stunned. The other party's action was so fast and ambitious. He dared to openly ask for an official from him. Is that too arrogant? He narrowed his eyes and said, "the governor of Laizhou is the Minister of the shepherd side. Naturally, after careful consideration, the imperial court decides who will take the post, not me."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "Lord Chen, as the governor in charge of Denglai Town, you have the right to decide the appointment of local officials. It depends on whether you are willing or not."

Chen YingYuan said with a smile, "the country uses talents. It has become a children's play here, Lord Liu."

Liu Yuanqiao said, "my Lord, we can cooperate now. If we combine, we will benefit both, and if we divide, we will lose both."

Chen YingYuan said, "what do you say?"

Liu Yuanqiao said, "seeing that winter is coming and the Jiaodong Peninsula is covered with ice and snow, the government can't do disaster relief without the support of my Liu family. If my Liu family doesn't support it, then there will be starvation everywhere in Jiaodong, and a large number of people will starve to death, arousing civil commotion. Sir, you are a difficult pile of guilt. You are not allowed to go to Caishikou."

This point he said was very clear and true, so Chen YingYuan tried his despicable tricks to coax all the refugees to the Fushan Area of Jimo, mainly to give the blame to the Liu family, but there is one thing about the Liu family that he is not a local official and he has no responsibility to relieve the refugees.

Chen YingYuan had no choice but to do so. His eyes flashed cold. He said, "what do you mean, Lord Liu? Are you threatening me?"

Liu Yuanqiao smiled and said, "it's not a threat, but to tell adults Chen the facts and let adults Chen see the situation more clearly."

Chen YingYuan said, "this is your fault, Lord Liu. The Liu family in Linqing is the richest in the world. People say that those who reach the top can help the world. Your Liu family has so much money and food, but it is not used to relieve refugees. If it provokes civil unrest, I can't maintain local stability."

What he meant in his words was that if it provoked the civil commotion, the first one who suffered and died was the Liu family. Even as an official, he could directly order to copy the Liu family's property and distribute it to the refugees. It is estimated that if it really caused trouble in the imperial court, it would be nothing in the end.

When Chen YingYuan copied the Liu family, he didn't embezzle a copper coin. He directly distributed it to the imperial court or refugees. It is estimated that no one will do anything to him, and no one will embarrass him, a feudal official, for the sake of a rich businessman. This is also his last move. He made a bold move when the Liu family refused to provide disaster relief, Under his rule, it is impossible to see a popular uprising. After the uprising, these rich merchant families can still be alone.

Liu Yuanqiao Road: "The Liu family has the ability to protect themselves. Adults don't have to worry about it. I don't want to give Liu Yuanqiao's things. No one can take them. I'm here today to reach an agreement, not to beg from adults. If you refuse the request of the junior officer today, the junior officer has no choice but to attach the Liu family's property to the name of King Lu's house or King De's house, I don't believe you dare move the royal house Industry. "

Liu Yuanqiao said so, but Chen Yinquan changed his face.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were two princes in Shandong, one was the German King in Jinan, and the other was the Lu king in gunzhou.

These vassal kings were all powerful figures in the local area, especially the king of Lu. He liked goods and wealth, did business, annexed civilian fields, and expanded rapidly.

But this move is also a loss to both sides for the Liu family. It is estimated that they have attached their property to the king's house to get shade protection, but he can leave more than half of them.

Chen YingYuan said to him, "Lord Liu, don't you know the greed of the palace?"

Liu Yuanqiao said to him, "although the palace is greedy, it will give people a mouthful of food. It is not like local people who eat people and don't vomit bones."

Chen YingYuan was very dissatisfied and angry with the way the other party blocked the way and asked him for an official. He felt a little too much about the threat of the other party. What deterrent can he use to threaten people by killing the enemy a thousand and losing eight hundred? It can be said that the other party should resort to the royal palace when there is no way, but if the other party really uses this method With one move, there's nothing he can do.

At this time, Liu Yuanqiao saw that the other party was in a dilemma, and then leaned on it. He said, "our cooperation is mutually beneficial. After becoming a local official of Laizhou, I can form an alliance with adults. The other is the money and food of the Liu family. There are still some that can support 100000 liang of silver to adults. What do you think?"

It's both threatening and seducing.