Dominate the Country

China has always been an official-based society. In the middle of Qianlong's reign, history turned a corner and entered a new path. Chen Ming vigorously developed domestic industry and commerce, suppressed corrupt Confucianism, shattered China's thousands of years of "tradition", and improved the status of industry and commerce, but this does not mean that China has entered a "capital society" at this moment.

Power can still outweigh wealth in China today. It's just that the latter are no longer powerless pigs and sheep to be slaughtered. It's the wild beasts in the mountains, powerful beasts that can devour people directly.

Therefore, as relatives of the emperor and with extremely bright prospects, the Li family is naturally the leader of the world's merchants - in the absence of the Kyushu Chamber of Commerce. No matter how powerful Zhou Junren is, he is still just a wealthy man. The real influence of both parties is not on the same level.

Even in England at the moment, many banks and merchant houses are backed by the English aristocracy, so don’t bring the situation of the 21st century into the current world.

When China's economy has been promoted from a regional to a national level, those businesses with good reputation and influence across the country all have official backgrounds. Because the power of officialdom can help them break the bottleneck easily, otherwise, it is really difficult in this era to rely only on their own operations and want to go out of the "region" and go nationwide.

It was with Chen Ming's support that the Li family quickly entered the Jiangnan and Lingnan regions from Qiongdao. This geographical restriction did not exist for them innately. Now that Chen Ding's status is guaranteed, it can be said that in the next thirty years, the Li family will be the top wealthy family in Chen Han!

For a family like the Zhou family, no matter how many people there are, they are not qualified enough for Li Kun to send him out in person. What's more, Li Kun has been staying at home under the pretext of recovering from illness during this period. As a smart person, Li Kun knew very well that his nephew had just secured his 'big position', rather than completely settling the matter. During this period, the Li family could only hide their capabilities and bide their time, rather than being in the limelight and losing his precious nephew. point.

After sending Zhou Junren away, Li Hao immediately returned to the study. There was only Li Kun sitting in a wheelchair, and there was a pot of Dahongpao on the coffee table at hand. Taking a deep breath out of my nose, I could still smell the faint aroma, but it was very different from the rich aroma of Longjing tea used for entertaining guests.

"Father……"

Li Hao's tone and expression were a little solemn, because Zhou Junren and his group were another heavyweight opposition party.

Ever since Chen Hui’s ‘Hundred Acre Farm Plan’ was proposed, first the big bosses from all walks of life in Nanjing City, and then the wealthy gentry from all over the world. Everything is for profit.

Although China has promulgated the "Labor Protection Law" for workers at the bottom early, even in the 21st century, there are many people taking advantage of loopholes in the law, let alone today's era.

Since the "Labor Protection Law" was promulgated, almost every cabinet has proposed amendments and supplements to it, but this is of no use. Under the influence of interests, businessmen are still opportunistic and opportunistic.

It can be said that since various laws and regulations in Chen and Han were established one by one, the business class has been the best helper for the Chinese judicial community. Many regulations are already very strict in the eyes of the judiciary, but businessmen can still find loopholes in them and use them to make profits.

The two are like the sharpest spear and the steadiest shield.

Chen Ming is very happy to see this scene. Only competition can lead to development. If we can promote each other, we can make progress together. What's more, the powers of the Senior Council and the Local Consultative Bureau are slowly expanding, and sooner or later their tentacles will reach out to the law.

For example, right now, as soon as Chen Wei's Hundred-acre Plan was released, many wealthy gentry were alarmed. There is no way, who makes every one of their subordinates run almost all labor-intensive industries. When the business reaches their level, the number of employees in labor-intensive industries is tens of thousands. What is the income of these employees? They know very well whether they will be attracted by the ‘hundred acres of fertile land’.

Therefore, some news has just been revealed, and they are just like cicadas - cicadas wake up before the golden wind moves! It’s true that the cicada wakes up before the golden wind moves it.

In particular, the textile industry and agriculture have the greatest impact.

The "Labor Protection Law" that many manufacturers hate is enough to cause them a headache. Now, what if hundreds of acres of farmland are allocated to all their workers and all their workers run away?

People can't sit still when their interests are suddenly touched. Merchants across the country were once again in commotion. Although Li Kun still doesn't know the reaction from far away, but now that even the business district in Central China is involved, doesn't it mean that all the local tycoons and wealthy people are going to jump up?

The first thing Li Kun thought of was his nephew Chen Ding, who would be under great pressure.

Now Li Kun feels more and more that the person supporting Chen Yi is the emperor, because this kind of thing of letting others take the blame gives him a strong sense of familiarity...

As the matter unfolded, presidents of chambers of commerce from various places rushed to the capital. These people sit in the position of president, which does not completely allow them to enjoy greater benefits. You enjoy more convenience and need to take on greater responsibilities. It is the unswerving duty of the presidents to come to Beijing to seek employment. To pursue their own political affairs, these people will seek benefits for their chambers of commerce when they sit as presidents of chambers of commerce. Therefore, many chamber of commerce presidents from important commercial towns such as Yangzhou, Huai'an, Yantai, and Wuhan have come to Beijing recently, and the Li family is one of the houses that the chamber of commerce presidents frequently visit.

"It's stupid to be greedy for small gains and seek great harm!" Li Kun's face showed undisguised anger.

Either because of the difference in status or because of different pursuits, the word money has long been absent from Li Kun's eyes. His ideas were in perfect harmony with Chen Ming's. Population was the first priority in the development of the vassal state. He was willing and supportive of the big plan of granting 100 acres of land per capita.

If we don't provide enough benefits, why should we let people leave their homes and go thousands of miles away to seek life in America?

Spend a little money to get rid of your worries, why not? Do we have to be willing to have a "country" with less than 100,000 people?

"The emperor is afraid that he has already made up his mind and will not change it. People like Zhou Junren are just clowns no matter how happy they are. Father, why don't we have a good talk with King Yu and clarify our attitude? If anyone comes forward with this matter again in the future, we will express our support for it!" Li Hao felt a little worried about the possible shock to the business community in the future, but he was very supportive of the 100-acre land transfer plan.

Only in this way can the lowest class in the local area get a bright future, reduce the local burden to the greatest extent, and resolve the local class contradictions. At the same time, it also allowed those vassal kings to leave Nanjing earlier and go to America.

From Chen Ding's point of view, the Li family supports Chen Ding's plan. It’s just that the force of opposition is really strong. For their own sake, the Li family cannot ‘turn against guests’ before Chen Ding makes the final decision.

Because although the combined power of the world's industrial and commercial classes is very powerful, the current strength of the empire is even greater, and the current emperor is an extremely tough and iron-fisted figure. If he encounters a threat, he will not compromise at all, and anything that disobeys him will stop him from moving forward. They will all be crushed by the invincible power of the empire.

"Zhou Junren is here, only the southwest and northwest are left...\

,"In the eyes of many people in China, the word "China" still refers specifically to China's mainland, which does not include Nanyang, Nanming, America, and the outer Northeast. Among the entire industrial and commercial class in China, the main forces in the southwest and northwest are Shu and Guanzhong. If in the next wave, the presidents of the Shu Chamber of Commerce and the Guanzhong Chamber of Commerce also visit the Li family, then the entire industrial and commercial class in the 'world' will reach an agreement...

"Yes. It's time for a showdown. You have someone give the post to Prince Yu. Let's go to the Prince's Mansion tomorrow."

Li Hao's suggestion was quite to his liking. Li Kun believes that Chen Ming is also waiting for the last moment.

His father's words were as clear as a mirror in Li Hao's mind. At this time, the Li family firmly stood on the opposite side of the merchants in the world. It was inevitable that they would be unfavorable and short of help. But this also happened to let the emperor and King Yu see their loyalty. Cutting off one's arms might as well be a retreat in order to lay a solid foundation for the bright future of the Li family.

After all, the emperor supported the Li family back then not only because of the queen's affection, but also to allow the Li family to help Chen Ding. Now that Chen Ding's position as crown prince is almost certain, the Li family's 'role' is not that good. Moreover, if the Li family becomes the leader of the world's industrial and commercial class, where will this leave the Jiuzhou Chamber of Commerce and the royal family?

Therefore, it is better to automatically go to the position. Anyway, this hat was just put on the head of the Li family.

Li Kun was previously worried about whether the Jiuzhou Chamber of Commerce would suppress the Li family in business. After all, the Li family had risen too fast during this period. The fundamental power of many noble ministers was extracted from China, which directly caused earth-shaking changes in China's business world. Although many companies are still listed on the stock exchange and have an upward momentum, the names of their controlling parties and major shareholders have changed without many shareholders knowing about them.

The Li family shines too brightly, and their influence and strength expand too quickly. Even if Li Kun is 'recuperating' at home, Li's upward momentum has not slowed down much. Li Kun is naturally vaguely proud of the Li family's status as the "leader of the world's business community" and is extremely happy, but the best thing about Li Kun is that he is calm-minded.

He felt that the Li family needed to act as a shield now. This is the best 'result' for the Li family.

After Chen Ding's sudden victory in the 'battle', Li Kun, after his ecstatic excitement subsided, carefully studied Chinese history and looked at the heroes who had made great contributions in helping the princes ascend to the throne in the past dynasties. result.

Then Li Kun fell ill.

And now, the Li family wants to kill themselves!

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Caspian Sea, in front of Astrakhan Fortress.

Continuous artillery roared, and large clouds of black smoke were blown by the south wind, obscuring the battlefield.

A group of Russian soldiers fled backwards in embarrassment.

Bagration intercepted a retreating Russian colonel. The colonel pointed to the fortress in front of him where half of his soldiers were killed and shouted: "That is a devil. The battlefield in front of it is a hell. We have lost half of our people. We have lost half of our troops." I can't stay in that hell anymore!" Bagration shouted: "I'm still here!"

Bagration, who drew his sword, stopped the retreating soldiers and said, "Russian warriors, victory is ahead!" Jean personally led the remaining Russian soldiers to charge forward, and a regiment quickly came from behind for reinforcements. But the National Defense Forces are not purely holding their positions. Astrakhan is much larger than Turinsk. Panchang, who led his troops from Turinsk and had withdrawn to Astrakhan by waterway and had rested for several days, sent Celingdelek to lead the Ergut Infantry Brigade to carry out a flank attack. The Russian army launched the second attack tonight. He was repulsed again, and he personally led the army to attack Marshal Bagration and was almost captured.