Another reason why Mr. Zhang wanted to rectify the river was for the heavy artillery to be cast.

Last time, he wanted to use water transportation for artillery in Tianjin, but the time was too hurrying.

Emperor Hongzhi was eager to load the cannons onto the fort, but he had never tried anyone who dared to carry the 30,000 kilogram heavy cannons on a ship?!

In the end, I had no choice but to take the most reliable land transportation, which was a huge cost.

Later, time was not so urgent, and the masters of the Foundry and Jundu Department cooperated to build a huge load-bearing transport ship.

Of course, this is more called a "giant cowhide raft" than a transport ship.

The story of using Pi as a raft crossing the river has been found in ancient times.

According to the Book of the Later Han Dynasty, the Qiang Hunting School Captain "sewn leather bags into ships" when he led soldiers across the Yellow River in Guide, Qinghai.

"Shui Jing Zhu·Ye Yu Shui Chapter" also records that "In the 23rd year of Jianwu in the Han Dynasty, the king sent troops to take a trench ship to the south."

"Changqing Ji·Manyu Chao" written by Baixiangshan in the Tang Dynasty also said that "the boat spreads to the rope bridge, and the road from Ezhou is far away."

When studying how to transport giant cannons to Tianjin by water, the master craftsmen began to read ancient books to see if there were any corresponding records.

The raft and wooden boat were eliminated first, and the cannon of 30,000 kilograms could not be defeated.

After studying for a long time, I felt that this cowhide raft was probably the most suitable.

The sheepskin raft is too thin, so it is suitable if it is short-distance.

But it is more dangerous to transport it from Chaobai River to Tianjin, while the Niu Pi raft is much safer.

Moreover, the cowhide raft has a larger load and smaller area. It is several inches higher than the water surface during transportation and will not let the water splash on it and get wet.

After the trial production was successful, a 40,000 kilogram iron simulated cannon was specially built, and it was pulled back and forth to Tianjin and tested several times.

A cement steel crane tower was built in Tianjin to lift and transport the giant cannons on cowhide rafts away.

This is the completion of the water transportation project.

Water transportation can support a large amount of materials and finished products. Mr. Zhang naturally considered building a foundry branch by the river.

"Don't be nervous, this time I will ask you to come here to make you rich..."

The merchants in northern Guangdong below were timid, but they were actually almost crying.

Last time you looked for big merchants like Tong’s family and the others, I said that.

Now... they are all digging rivers, and some are being sent to Yizhou, which is said to be going to mine.

Whoever you say is rich will have to help you get rich...

"This governor really lets you make money..."

Mr. Zhang blinked his beautiful pair of phoenix peach blossoms, looking very sincere.

We will put it here for about 100 pounds. You can do it if you steam or cook it!

The merchants in northern Guangdong are now full of despair, and the Tong family and the others have been searched for their homes.

How can I fight against this empire with such a mixed fish?!

"First of all, I'm buying things like those that have been found, such as raw silk, brocade, etc."

Mr. Zhang found them to deal with this problem.

Of course, if you directly ask the factory guard or the governor to find someone...

I guess this person would have to move overnight, after all, the recent arrest is too scary.

Almost 60% of the gentry and merchants in northern Guangdong were affected, and a bunch of big men were directly confiscated and arrested.

So Mr. Zhang did not ask the governor to find someone, and at this time Hong Zhou and their seven families came in handy.

I saw that these seven families were fine, and I was still jumping around and asking me to have a meeting.

At least these merchants will see what's going on. If it weren't for it, who would have been willing to leave the industry and run away!

When they heard that the Tong family and others were going to auction off their property, these merchants suddenly felt sad.

However, the next words of Mr. Zhang made them instantly throw the rabbit and fox into tears.

"You all know that the iron pot in the foundry branch is of great reputation."

But Mr. Zhang smiled and said softly to them: "Now it is only a place between the two capitals, and the foundry branch has released the agency..."

"When the remaining twelve provinces of the empire are sold, our governor intends to benefit everyone in northern Guangdong."

Hearing this, these merchants couldn't help but widen their eyes and felt heartbroken!

Who doesn’t know that this Foshan iron pot is a fist product. No matter where it is placed, it will be sold without any worries!

Yingzong pinched the one with the fire sieve back then, and one of the reasons Yesen proposed was that the iron pot was too expensive!

The iron pot refers to the iron pot produced in Foshan, as well as those who come to pay tribute to Fusang and other coastal tributes.

I bought this Foshan iron pot one after another. Even the Tong family, who was banned, sold this iron pot a lot!

If this sales right is released, it would be like giving money to yourself and others!

"To ensure that you all make money, the agency rights are one province."

Mr. Zhang smiled and said, "And you will take the lead in establishing the 'Empire North Guangdong Merchant Association'..."

"One, travelers can have a support, and the other is to regulate business, guilds, and communication three departments..."

The merchants in northern Guangdong did not have much resistance to the establishment of the General Association. After all, the guild has been around since ancient times.

At this time, business can be roughly divided into "travel shop" and "sitting business". Businesses are traveling without fixed stops and no shops.

If you are a business person, you are a local shop with a name.

During the Tang Dynasty, the great merchants were more powerful than merchants, and in the Song Dynasty, the power of merchants was gradually greater than that of merchants.

The two eventually formed a compromise, which was the origin of the original "guild".

During the peak period of the Song Dynasty, "operation" and "use" were gradually formed to cooperate with the official.

There are also elections such as "executive old man", "executive first", "executive first" and other constitutional systems, and this matter has been improved by the Ming Dynasty.

What Mr. Zhang is doing now is to expand it and standardize it all, which is actually a good thing for merchants in northern Guangdong.

It is also a good thing for the Administrators and Commissioners of northern Guangdong. For example, there is one of the regulations of the "General Association" now.

The General Association and the subordinate guilds have the obligation to inform the Administrator of the possible fluctuations in the market to discuss the countermeasures.

The Northern Guangdong Provincial Administration and Envoy Department now has three additional branches: the Lilu Department, the Northern Guangdong Branch of Dali Temple and the Northern Guangdong Branch of the Ministry of Revenue.

This third branch is responsible to the Administrator's Office and to the superior subordinates.

Just as when their opinions are contrary to those of the governor, they will report their own complaints to the cabinet departments to decide.

"Another thing is that the Ministry of Revenue Bank and His Majesty will establish the 'Imperial Royal General Administration'..."

Mr. Zhang blinked his eyes and said softly: "There will be a branch in northern Guangdong, which will be the sea route and inland river transportation..."

The merchants were also immersed in the imagination of agent casting and branching iron pots, making a fortune in various provinces.

When I heard this news, I couldn't help but feel a little confused, but I heard Mr. Zhang continue to say.
Chapter completed!