Liu Jiang said: "To give the simplest example. In the names and allies of many maritime merchants, they have mastered a large number of workshops, mulberry fields and other things. There are hundreds of thousands of workers, silkworm farmers, and weavers involved! If these people are in chaos, the entire Jiangnan will be shaken!"

After hearing Liu Jiang's words, Liu Pei was silent for a long time and said, "So can they use it for me?"

Liu Jiang immediately said: "Yes! But the coach needs to give them enough guarantees."

Of course, Liu Pei knew what Liu Jiang said was the guarantee. It was enough to fight against the force of the local government. When it comes to force, Liu Pei was not worried! The soldiers in Jiangnan had almost completely degenerated into workers and farmers. Even a few troops that had not degenerated were in the hands of noble families and officials, and had become their private force!

Let’s talk about the more than 100,000 people in Nanjing Jingying. Liu Pei is sure to defeat them with 30,000 people! If Liu Pei had 100,000 people, he could sweep the entire Jiangnan! However, Liu Pei didn’t want to destroy Jiangnan, so he kept planning the strategy of collecting Jiangbei first and then determining Jiangnan.

Among them, these merchants who control workshops and sea boats are an important part of this! Because they have a large number of workers under their command, they can provide sufficient goods for sea trade!

At the same time, if nearly one million people become turbulent, they are afraid that Jiangnan will become ruins! Therefore, once the thoughts of these merchants fluctuate, Liu Pei has to treat them carefully.

Liu Pei thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he said, "Don't leave today. I'll think about it carefully and then give you a reply."

After Liu Jiang left, Liu Pei slowly thought about his plan that had just flashed in the study. After thinking and refining in the middle of the night, Liu Pei had already had a complete idea. So he sent someone to invite Liu Jiang to the study.

Liu Jiang entered the room and said with a smile: "The chef in Dashuai's family is also good! I have to let my chef learn craftsmanship another day!"

Liu Pei smiled and said, "Jing Wu said! You found the chef here! If you want to find it, you are still afraid that you won't be able to find the good one."

Liu Pei said with a smile: "Good things must be given to the Grand Marshal and his wife."

Enjoy it."

After hearing this, Liu Pei kicked Liu Jiang. Because Liu Jiang was still young when he came out to fight with Liu Pei, everyone favored Liu Jiang. So they were quite harmonious in their words and affairs.

Liu Pei said: "Don't talk about anything else, I'll ask you a few things. Among those big businessmen, including those at sea, are there anyone who started their business purely? How many of these people are there?"

Liu Jiang said: "It can be said that all the merchants at sea start by making a fortune! Because going to sea is a business that fights life, ordinary wealthy families are unwilling to participate. So some officials and declining families are also from decline! As for the big merchants on land, there are more than a dozen."

Liu Pei said with interest: "No need to say anything at sea, I understand the situation. Let's talk about the people on the road."

Liu Jiang recalled: "For example, Wu Yuanwai from Suzhou. His family has been in silk business for several generations, and by his generation it is the fifth generation. There are nearly 10,000 weavers under him! If the weavers' family members are added, there will be 20,000 to 30,000 people! And this is just what he puts on the surface. In private, he has also invested in many small and medium-sized workshops. In terms of counting, there are more than 50,000 people who are directly controlled!"

Liu Pei was shocked by this number! You know, in the later generations, thousands of people were already considered a large factory! Factory with more than ten thousand people were all super large enterprises! However, when Liu Pei thought about it again, the production methods now and in the future were different, so he felt relieved.

Liu Jiang continued: "There is also Mr. Hu. His family made porcelain for generations and has many kilns. Every year, two cities of the porcelain shipped overseas were produced by his kilns. He is also very smart. Somehow he got acquainted with the Portuguese in Macau and hired two Portuguese as technicians to provide drawings to make patterns on porcelain. So his porcelain is the most popular among Westerners! The kiln workers and other workers under him have almost 7,000 or 8,000 people!"

After Liu Pei heard Liu Jiang introduce a few people, his expression felt a little excited. He interrupted Liu Jiang's introduction and said, "These people should be deeply exploited by the government, right?"

Liu Jiang smiled and said, "It's more than just

Exploiting is simply a bone-killing marrow-sucking! When there is something happening in the local area, the first thing to do is to do is to deal with them. When there is nothing happening in the local area, they also have to pay! Let's put it this way, initially estimated that the amount of money they spend every year should be more than 600% of their profits! And there is a trend of getting heavier! But people like them can move forward and not retreat when they reach this point! Once one day they can't take out the money they pay filial to officials, they are afraid that the family will be raided and destroyed!”

Liu Pei leaned heavily on the chair and said, "Why don't these officials know the principle of long-lasting water? But how can these people bear it when they knock on bones and marrow?"

Liu Jiang said: "So, when they can't bear it, the officials in power will definitely throw their whole family to the death just to be able to eat a bite of fat!"

Liu Pei said slowly: "If I could guarantee their lives and give them a fair competition environment, would you say they would devote themselves to me?"

Liu Jiang laughed and said, "Master, if you can do this level, then you will be their reborn parent!"

Liu Pei said: "Since that's the case, then we will pull them onto the warship and tie them together with us. Do you think it's good?"

Liu Jiang widened his eyes and said, "That's great! Do you know how rich they are? If we pull them onto our ships, we will not be worried about military spending within ten years!"

Liu Pei smiled and said, "I use their power to see their money, but we can't suck bones and marrow! Come on, listen to me and tell me what I think."

After Liu Pei and Liu Jiang explained, Liu Jiang thought for a long time and said, "This matter requires the cooperation of the General Staff! Both the navy and the army must be used."

Liu Pei waved his hand and said, "Then you go and organize people to discuss it. This matter will be led by the Intelligence Bureau."
Chapter completed!