Chapter 169 Bowing
The leader of the Qinglong Gang looked helpless and sighed deeply. Finally, he thought dejectedly that he should have realized his mistake from the day Lu Chenyang entered the city.
If he had been smart, he would have taken the initiative to admit his mistake to Lu Chenyang. Lu Chenyang loved his people like his own children, and he certainly wouldn't want to see the people under his rule suffer.
However, at that time, he thought that Lu Chenyang had just arrived in Quzhou, and it was heard that he had also taken over Ningzhou. Even the Cui family came to propose a marriage to Lu Chenyang. He thought that Lu Chenyang would go to Ningzhou and would not care about this little thing in Quzhou.
To put it bluntly, it's just a matter of wishful thinking.
In fact, he himself knew that this lucky hope was very slim. But he had tasted the sweetness for too long and was unwilling to give up.
Lu Chenyang and Fan Zhenxi didn't even go to see the leader of the Qinglong Gang, and the matter was resolved.
The Qinglong Gang did nothing because they were no longer needed to do anything. Lu Chenyang's Fishermen's Union had already done it.
Today's fishermen all follow the standards set by Lu Chenyang.
As for the Qinglong Gang... there is no Qinglong Gang anymore, and those fishermen are members of the Fishermen's Union.
Lu Chenyang used a union to complete the perfect migration of Qinglong Gang members to the Fishermen's Union.
No one expected that the Qinglong Gang, which was a huge monster in the eyes of everyone in Quzhou, would be dealt with by Lu Chenyang in this way.
What is this? This is strength! All demons and monsters are vulnerable in the face of absolute strength.
The leader of the Qinglong Gang was a man of his time and immediately gave in. He personally prepared a generous gift and went to ask for an audience with Lu Chenyang.
But Lu Chenyang didn't see him. What was Lu Chenyang's status now? How could the leader of a small underworld gang want to see him?
Lu Chenyang sent a message, saying, "The shipping matter has been handed over to Lord Fan."
After the Fishermen's Union was established, Lu Chenyang assigned Fan Zhenxi to the union. The union was a private organization, at best supported by the government, and Fan Zhenxi didn't even have a specific position. But Fan Zhenxi didn't feel wronged, because Lu Chenyang had founded the union and personally served as its president. He was essentially Lu Chenyang's deputy.
How could Lu Chenyang have the time to manage the union's affairs? He was essentially a president without a formal title. He was just a mere scholar, not even a juren, yet he was already the head of a union of tens of thousands of people. What could he possibly be dissatisfied with?
Now he is in charge of all the union affairs, and Lu Chenyang has completely delegated power to him.
The leader of the Qinglong Gang had no choice but to go find Fan Zhenxi.
Fan Zhenxi straightened his back a little.
Half a month later, Fan Zhenxi came to Lu Chenyang to report on the situation of the union.
Fan Zhenxi was very respectful to Lu Chenyang, even though he was two years older than Lu Chenyang.
Fan Zhenxi said, "Dai Jitong has been quite cooperative and has already agreed to a price increase for fishery products next year. He also handed over an account book."
Dai Jitong is the leader of the Qinglong Gang.
Lu Chenyang was slightly surprised: "Ledger? What ledger?"
"This is the account book of the merchants in the city who have shipped goods." Fan Zhenxi said carefully, "It records the amount of goods shipped by the merchants in the city. With this account book, Your Excellency will know their specific shipment figures."
Fan Zhenxi thought for a moment and said tactfully, "In previous years, the commercial tax in Quzhou was not high."
This was because these merchants concealed the truth, but Quzhou was originally wealthy and paid a lot of silver. In addition, Chen Jiangnian had received enough at the time, so they turned a blind eye.
Lu Chenyang was stunned and laughed: "Dai Jitong is really decisive. He decided to surrender so quickly."
Fan Zhenxi smiled and flattered Lu Chenyang: "This is all because of your authority. You have made Dai Jitong submit before you even make a move."
This is actually true.
Lu Chenyang asked, "What is his request?"
Dai Jitong's cooperation and taking out this account book can be said to be a show of force against all the wealthy families in Quzhou. He was so desperate that Lu Chenyang had to praise him for his courage.
Fan Zhenxi said: "He wants the position of vice-chairman of the fishermen's union."
The current president of the Fishermen's Union is Lu Chenyang, but everyone knows that Lu Chenyang is busy with official duties, and this president is just a figurehead. Dai Jitong only wants the position of vice president and does not want to completely lose control of the fishermen.
Lu Chenyang frowned. "Letting Dai Jitong be the vice president of the union? Wouldn't that be the same as before in the Qinglong Gang? Wouldn't his plan be in vain?"
Lu Chenyang thought about it and said, "Okay, agree to it. However, the vice presidents of the union will be three people. One is him, another is chosen from the fishermen, and the third is you."
Fan Zhenxi was stunned. He didn't have a specific position in the union now, but with Lu Chenyang backing him up, no one dared to look down on him.
Lu Chenyang's move made him more legitimate in the union.
He was just a small scholar, but suddenly he became a person on par with Dai Jitong. He couldn't help but feel excited.
"Thank you for your promotion, sir. Don't worry, I will not let you down. I will treat Quzhou Benxia well." Fan Zhenxi bowed respectfully and spoke sincerely.
Lu Chenyang once said that the foundation of Quzhou is these fishermen. It is because of these fishermen that Quzhou is so prosperous.
As long as Lu Chenyang serves as the governor of Quzhou for one day, he will serve as the president of the Fishermen's Union for one day. Even if he is no longer the governor of Quzhou in the future, he will properly arrange the Fishermen's Union.
Because he can leave, but these fishermen cannot leave. Since Lu Chenyang is in charge, he must see it through to the end and want to provide these fishermen with a good living environment.
So Lu Chenyang set up three vice presidents. Fan Zhenxi was his man, another one was selected from the fishermen, and the third one could also be given to Dai Jitong.
Lu Chenyang didn't intend to completely abandon Dai Jitong. After all, he still controlled the shipping in Quzhou and couldn't get around him anyway. All he could do was to divide his power.
Lu Chenyang patted his shoulder and said, "You've managed the union well recently. You were able to get Dai Jitong to surrender so quickly. I really didn't misjudge you."
Why was Dai Jitong able to produce this account book? Why was he so desperate? Lu Chenyang believed that Fan Zhenxi must have done something as well.
Lu Chenyang was actually quite curious: "How on earth did you manage to get Dai Jitong to compromise so quickly?"
Fan Zhenxi smiled, somewhat shyly. "I thought Dai Jitong was from the underworld, different from ordinary people, so I went to the army to find a fellow from the underworld who knew him before to lobby on his behalf."
When Lu Chenyang heard this, he couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Great! Really great!"
Fan Zhenxi's eyes sparkled. The adults praised him! Hehehe!
It is said that every industry has its own circle. People outside may find it unattainable, but people in the same circle are easier to talk to.
Lu Chenyang came from Yanquan County. Back then, Yanquan County was full of gangsters, and these people were later thrown into the army by Lu Chenyang.
So Fan Zhenxi invited Tan Feng to have a drink and asked him to help find out if there were any gangsters in the army who were familiar with Dai Jitong.
As a result, they actually found one. When he heard that it was to help Lu Chenyang, he agreed without saying a word.
He went to persuade Dai Jitong, praising Lu Chenyang to the skies, praising Lu Chenyang to the point of being overwhelmed, and even tried to persuade him not to go against Lu Chenyang, as it would not end well.
Dai Jitong already had the intention to surrender, and when he heard this, he simply gritted his teeth and surrendered completely.
Lu Chenyang sorted out the situation in Quzhou as quickly as possible, and at this time Emperor Qianyuan also received Lu Chenyang's memorial.
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