In the next few days, Mao Jue seemed to have forgotten about the Dutch East India Company and continued to do whatever he should do. In July, after receiving the seven or eight million taels of silver, more than 40,000 women and 1.9 million stones of food from the Southern Ming Dynasty, the main fleet of the Empire, which had been waiting for a long time, finally set sail and headed south.

The purpose of this trip was not to fight a war, but to receive the port cities that were almost plundered by the Southern Ming Dynasty, which was worthy of the Northern Ming Dynasty. After all, Mao Jue was interested in, he had to start preparing with a countdown situation.

First of all, Shanghai was occupied. Unfortunately, Pudong, later generations, sucked the amazing trade in Asia. At this time, the Huangpu River was still a small county town and a barren beach. The grand occasion of the gathering of all nations in the late Qing Dynasty was even more visible. Moreover, in the late Qing Dynasty, the conditions for Shanghai to rise were the riverside and sea. Merchant ships traveling from other places could quickly radiate to the south of the Yangtze River through the Huangpu River, and the locally produced bulk goods such as raw silk, porcelain, tea cloth, etc. were also exported along the river.

But Mao Jue's plan for the next five years was to starve Jiangnan to death! The purpose of occupying these ports was to lock down the economy of Jiangnan and directly defeat the social foundation of those aristocratic families. How could he share the dividends of foreign trade to the Nanming? So the demon capital, which was famous in later generations and the world's largest land price, has now only sent a brigade to occupy it symbolically.

This trip was dominated by Hangzhou and Fuzhou. After a day of mooring in Shanghai, the vast Imperial Navy carried tens of thousands of troops down the coast. After three days of voyage, it arrived at Hangzhou Bay.

Compared with the wild Shanghai County, Hangzhou is much more valuable. On the terrain, the crescent-shaped Hangzhou Bay is an excellent safe haven. Economically, from Longqing Switch, this is one of the main trading ports, and the silk production area, West Lake Longjing is even more famous.

The social components here are also in line with the needs of Beiming. Most of the families that dominated the city moved away, leaving only those exploited poor business owners and silk workers who could not afford to wear pants.

Moreover, unlike the grimacing Jiangnan gentry, Mao Jue received an unprecedented warm welcome.

The fleet had just arrived at the dock, and the crackling sound of firecrackers had already started to sound brilliantly. The emperor had the treatment of the loess paving road, from the port of Hangzhou Bay to the ancient city of Yuhang. A large team of tens of thousands of people shouted excitedly with the flag of the black background of the Beiming Dynasty and the fire-red battle flag of Mao Jue. At the front was an old friend who had not seen in a few years.

She was still wearing a charming white long dress with yarn, and the stunning feather fan from Jiangnan was exhibited in later American museums. With the heavy creaking sound, the landing ladder of the Black Pearl was lowered. Looking at Mao Jue, who was like the sun surrounded by many generals, Luo Ning led everyone to bow slowly, and bowed gently but politely.

"I will take my fellow colleagues from Hangzhou to visit the Regent for a thousand years!"

"Please get up with me, elders! Hangzhou is not only my Hangzhou, but also our common home. Ten years ago, the waves of West Lake and Qiantang here are still vivid in my mind. This time, the purpose of my visit is not only to rule, but also to build this place into a beautiful and rich hot land. I hope that all the fellow villagers can help me. Thank you here!"

What other kings talk about is the land of the world, and they emphasize their own imperial power! To Mao Jue, he humbly admitted that the land is the land of the whole world, which is truly unprecedented. In particular, he promised that it was not for tax collection, but for construction, so that every citizen of Hangzhou could not help but feel warm.

The Regent gave the first impression of this ancient city and first got a high score.

Mao Jue's army was not as arrogant as the vanguards and rifles. The infantry were neatly carrying bayonets and rifles, and marched towards Yuhang City with consistent steps. The local gentry followed behind in admiration. Just from this first glance, this army had the momentum of the King's Division, which was reassuring to look.

Moreover, this army was surprisingly not stationed in the city. I don’t know which book I saw from the book before the journey that the troops of the Ming Empire went from elite to corruption and depravity, which was a process from outside the city to inside the city. The most typical one was the three camps of the capital. They had been living with the little citizens for a long time, and the wind of the city had corroded the army too much.

Therefore, unless strategically required, Mao Jue would not let them enter the city easily.

The acceptance ceremony was held in the city. In the Yuhang Prefecture, Mao Jue symbolically took over the Hangzhou seal and immediately selected an elder from the local gentry as the prefect of Hangzhou. Of course, Mao Jue still had to be wary of the local gentry. The head of the public security bureau was a retired Dongjiang officer, and the 200 police units were all from Dongjiang veterans, the judges of the court, the director of the industrial and commercial bureau, the director of the land bureau, and the selected elites with high loyalty were also appointed by the selected officials in Dongjiang.

In the afternoon of that day, the local rule of Hangzhou Prefecture in Beiming was once again re-operated.

In order to express their trust in their subordinates, Mao Jue didn't even ask about the planning and administration of Hangzhou Prefecture. That night, under the envious but natural gaze of the gentry in Hangzhou, he moved into the Luo Family Manor beside the West Lake. Even along the way, Mao Jue was in the same car as Luo Ning, which made the rumors that the shopkeeper Luo had for Mao Jue, the romantic regent's outer room were even more confirmed.

But if they could hear the conversation in the car, their eyes would definitely be glaring out.

Full of anger, the regent actually roared at the table with gritted teeth.

"Brave businessman!"

"Shopkeeper Luo, your eating habits are too ugly! I came from all the way, and the one I got was an empty city?"

It was exactly the same as the cunning and sensuality of the little fox back then, but it had a lot of mature charm than it was back then. The feather fan covered the smiley little mouth, and Luo Ning looked innocent and blinked his big watery eyes.

"What does the Regent mean? Why can't I understand?"

"Stop pretending to be garlic with me! I've been with one family today, and I've been with one Luo family, and I've been with one Luo family. I've been with one month. You bought Hangzhou City for nothing! You're a naked monopoly!"

The corners of his mouth twitched, and Mao Jue accused him in grief and anger. Unfortunately, this girl still looked like a lazy beauty, leaning softly on the comfortable leather chair. Her grievance made Mao Jue feel uncomfortable and depressed as if she had punched a cotton.

"Isn't I just for the sake of the regent? Are you afraid that something will happen in Hangzhou? If you don't appreciate it, just arrest me!"

As he said that, the girl put down the round fan, put her hands together, reached in front, and asked Mao Jue to collide her.

Luo Ning is definitely considered a fairy. His charm and coquettish look made Mao Jue feel really dry and he wished he could really take the fairy down with a hemp rope and then put it on the spot in the car.

Unfortunately, there is still something big to do to this girl. Before this, Mao Jue dared not touch Luo Ning, a smart girl who always takes advantage of the situation. Once she touched her, she would be a waste of money to pay! In the girl's resentful eyes, Mao Jue suddenly fed her a mouthful of cold water and calmed down.

"I will give you five million taels of property from the Luo family. I will get 90% of this share!"

"I'm talking about it, the prince is the biggest profiteer!"

The Luo family's industry was no less than 20 million taels before. Taking advantage of the Nanming shaved pisses in Hangzhou City, it was a low price to merge a series of Hangzhou industries. The priceless Luo family is not a joke now. Mao Jue and Luo Ning's previous shares were half divided, but now he wants to take away 40% of the shares for five million taels. It is indeed a bit forced to buy and sell. But seeing this girl pouting aggrievedly, Mao Jue slapped his head even more troublesome.

"Just be content! This time, I am a mighty army of 300,000 to overwhelm Jiangnan. I fought so many bloody battles. I have only been able to get less than 8 million taels from Jiangnan. You sit comfortably at home, and you will get five million taels! Besides, I want to do a big deal when I take these shares. I need to bring together all the industrialists and businessmen in Hangzhou City. Your 10% share will not last long and will be more valuable than 50% now. Just have fun!"

"The prince said it nicely. If the prince marrys his concubine, he will have to be treated as a dowry and return to the prince's hands!"

Mao Jue was helpless again. This little vixen is too smart! What Mao Jue said specifically to her was still seen by this girl. She was so angry that Mao Jue stopped pretending to be serious. She took out the Dongjiang Iron Seal and could do nothing to make a noise. Her hands scratched the girl's weakness. Suddenly, the entire carriage burst into laughter like silver bells.

"Ahhahahahahahahahaha!!! It's so itchy! I know I'm wrong. What the prince says is what he says! Stop scratching, ahhaha, help me!"

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The Jiangnan family's methods of corroding and winning over were really amazing. Even Mao Jue's personal bodyguard Ying Ji was "bribed". She was bullied by Mao Jue on the carriage, and she was signed with an "unequal treaty" when she returned. Luo Ning, who was so angry that she was itchy, took revenge when she went back. At the dinner that greeted Mao Jue, such as sea cucumber Buddha jumped over the wall, fried shrimp with leeks, Longjing pork waist flowers, Australian elephant geoduck, anyway, what is the aphrodisiac?

After a meal, Mao Jue's eyes were filled with sparks. He was helped to the bedroom by Luo Ning charmingly. Seeing that he was about to get on the horse, Luo Ning felt uncomfortable and shyly retreated. Mao Jue, who was full of anger, almost got madly by this hand.

He was full of anger and wanted to find Ying Ji to relieve the fire. Who knew that a few of his close guards ruthlessly smashed Mao Jue's beautiful dreams to pieces.

Lord Sakura is on vacation today and goes to the city to enjoy the moon and drink!

The insects outside the window seemed to grin and laugh at a certain king, and their chirping was louder. Mao Jue, who sat opposite his brother, was sad to lift up his brush and wrote a letter to Adrena.
Chapter completed!