The biggest expense of Jiaofangsi is not the expenses such as admission tickets, drinks, meals, etc., but the expense of trying to show off oneself in front of each chapter.
Although when it comes to showing yourself off, you don’t necessarily have to rely on spreading money. But for some wealthy landowners, they have no appearance, no figure, no talent and no talent. Apart from spending a lot of money, how else can they become Zhangtai's guests?
Therefore, during the tea party, you can often see people who spend a lot of money, and it is not uncommon to see people spending a lot of money.
Naturally, Xu Chengfei would not take Grandma Li's words seriously and walked into the inner hall with a smile. Xu Chengfei was immediately shocked by the prosperous scenery that caught his eye. This was no longer a palace, it was simply like a palace. The spacious stage in the middle is large enough for dozens or hundreds of people to stand on it and dance together. There is a circle of square tables around, and each table can be used for people to enjoy singing and dancing while drinking. Further around, there are many tables leaning against beams or walls. These tables are relatively small and can barely seat four people. Above the heads of these small tables and chairs is a three-story pavilion. Each floor is divided into private rooms so that guests can watch the singing and dancing from the best angle.
Xu Chengfei's family background is not considered good, that is, he can barely make ends meet. He had never been to Jiaofangsi. Although he had always heard how magnificent and fascinating Jiaofangsi was, Xu Chengfei never had a clear idea of it. He even scorned the Jiaofangsi's entry fee of ten guan. In his opinion, the Jiaofangsi was so poor that he had to pay 10 guan to even get in. Those who entered the Jiaofang Division were all fools and spent ten thousand dollars in vain.
But now that he has seen with his own eyes the splendor inside the Jiaofang Division, Xu Chengfei feels that the entry fee of ten guan is not as expensive as he imagined.
"Master Marquis, do you want to watch the girls dance? Or should you watch the Grand Theater first?" Nanny Li asked Han Du with a smile.
Han Du waved his hand, "Which song and dance drama are you watching? I'm here to drink with two brothers today. You can find a secluded place."
"Okay, Lord Marquis, please come with me." After saying that, Nanny Li bowed slightly, smiled and led Han Du and the others upstairs to the second floor, and found a private room facing the stage. .
"Mr. Marquis, this is the best private room with a Tianzi name. It is the quietest. The Marquis drinks here without any disturbance. And if the Marquis wants, he can look down and watch the singing and dancing."
Han Du was also very satisfied with being able to watch beauties dancing while drinking.
He clapped his hands, nodded with a smile and said: "This is it. Good wine and good food will be served, so there is no need to save money for them."
These two guys have become marquises, so Han Du will naturally kill them both, otherwise he will not be able to calm down his jealous mood.
"Master Marquis, please wait a moment." Nanny Li bowed in response, turned around and went out with a smile.
Han Du had been in charge of the Jiaofang Division for several years, and even now the position of head of the Jiaofang Division has been vacant. Han Du is for people who are afraid of trouble. Since Lao Zhu suspended all his official positions, Han Du will not do it as long as Lao Zhu does not tell him to do it again.
After all, they all receive a marquis salary, and old Zhu doesn’t know how to add money no matter how much he does, so why bother with Han Du?
Although Lao Zhu didn’t say it was for Han Du
He was retained, but no one else was assigned to take the position. The position of head of the Jiaofang Department was just vacant.
You must know that the current Jiaofangsi is a place where money is made every day. The money turned in to the palace alone reaches 1.2 million yuan every year. The official position of head of the Jiaofang Department is the most lucrative job among Beijing officials now. There were even rumors made up in the Ming Dynasty, saying: If you can be the chief official of the Jiaofang Division, you will not be replaced by a minister!
Yes, no matter how young the chief official of the Jiaofang Division is, almost all the beauties who are famous in the capital come from the Jiaofang Division. With this beauty every day, plus fine wine as a companion, and making money every day, he is extremely rich. Such a life would be worth it to a god, not to mention a minister.
Therefore, the people in the capital who are eyeing the position of head of the Jiaofang Division are not just one or two people, but are like a pack of wolves.
But no matter what kind of background these people have and how powerful they are, the position of head of the Jiaofang Department is still vacant until now. Since Han Du resigned, no one has held this official position.
Lao Zhu didn't nod. It doesn't matter how capable you are.
And Lao Zhu didn't know what he was thinking, so he let the post of head of the Jiaofang Division remain vacant until now. Perhaps Lao Zhu had been heartbroken by the civil servants a long time ago. When the civil servants were in charge of the Jiaofang Division, the Jiaofang Division was simply getting worse year by year. It even got to the point where it could not even support its own people and had to rely on singers as pawns. The extent of jewelry subsidies. But after Han Du accepted the Jiaofang Division, the entire Jiaofang Division seemed to be reborn from the ashes. Not only did he send hundreds of thousands of coins to the palace in the first year, but he also sent hundreds of thousands of coins to the palace every year thereafter. A fortune of 1.2 million yuan.
Lao Zhu has no reason, just for this 1.2 million yuan, he will not easily let the Jiaofang Division change.
There are many people in the Jiaofang Division who know Han Du. Not long after Han Du entered the Jiaofang Division, news spread throughout the Jiaofang Division that Han Du had come to the Jiaofang Division.
"What? You said the Marquis is here?" Yanxue was lying lazily on the bench, waiting for the maid to feed her grapes. I heard the maid open the door and come in happily, saying that Han Du was here. Yanxue sat up from the bench.
The light gauze falls, revealing the infinite snow-white beauty. Unfortunately, there is no man here now, and no one can feast their eyes on it. But even though she was a woman, the maid felt like her eyes were shaken a few times when she saw Yanxue's inadvertent amorous feelings.
Yanxue's willow waist is as slender as a hand. But this slender waist is very flexible. Just the moment he stood up, he could make people feel the power in the waist of the water snake.
"Quickly, prepare water, I need to dress up." Yanxue smiled like a flower and shouted to the maids on the left and right.
The maid next to her looked at the other person in confusion, and asked in confusion: "Didn't the lady say that all the guests today will be turned away? Why do you still need to dress up?"
Another maid, who obviously knew more than this one, chuckled and said deliberately: "Yes, tsk tsk, Master Shangshu wanted to see the lady today, but the lady pushed him away. Why is he taking the initiative to dress up now?" ? Isn’t it because Lord Han is here?”
Yanxue casually picked up a piece of candied fruit on the table, stuffed it directly into the maid's mouth, and said with a hateful smile: "Shut up obediently, I'll give you something to eat. If you dare to talk nonsense again, believe it or not, I'll tear your mouth apart?" "
Yet
What is a book master? Ever since Yanxue became famous, there were countless princes and nobles who wanted to meet her every day. Originally, Yanxue had to deal with them one by one. After all, she was one of the pillars of the Jiaofang Division. If she didn't want to make money, she couldn't do it.
But ever since Yanxue made a fortune by buying shipping securities, she has become even more polite to others. Whether she wants to see guests or not, and what kind of guests she wants to meet, all depends on her mood. If you are in a good mood, you can meet her with a sour poem. She was in a bad mood, even if someone spent a lot of money, she would still be turned away.
Not only did this not make her reputation decline, it actually rose against the wind, making her even more popular. Every day, countless princes, nobles, talented people and heroes would block the entrance of Yanxue's courtyard early, trying to compete for the top spot so they could catch a glimpse of her beauty. But most of the time, these people come back disappointed.
After receiving such a rejection, not only did these people have no resentment towards Yanxue, but they even praised her more loudly.
"Yes, yes... the little girl saved it." After saying that, he took out the candied fruit and ate it in small bites.
"Eat, eat, eat, you know how to eat, why don't you come and help me dress up." Yan Xue gave the maid a white look and laughed and cursed twice.
She put on the most beautiful hairstyle, put on snow-white and smooth powder, highlighted the hottest red lips, traced the delicate willow eyebrows, put on gorgeous clothes, and Yanxue's curvy figure was clearly visible. Turn around at will, just like a fairy descending to earth, making people unable to take their eyes away.
"Tsk, tsk, I can't stand the sight of Miss Han's beautiful face. If Master Han sees it, won't he be fascinated by it?"
The maid's praise made Yanxue raise her head proudly, "Hmph~"
Yanxue lifted her skirt slightly and walked straight out of the door.
Who would have expected that as soon as they met, they would meet Xiangxue, who was also well-dressed and had a delicate face. She was dressed in red and went out.
Compared with Yanxue, Xiangxue is even more charming.
"Hey, where is Sister Yanxue going?" Xiangxue glanced at the door of Yanxue's yard and asked knowingly: "Isn't Sister Yanxue feeling unwell today and not seeing guests? Why did she go out on her own initiative?"
Yanxue was blocked by Xiangxue's words, and her head was getting anxious because she couldn't find a reason. Suddenly she caught a glimpse of Xiangxue's courtyard door, and immediately said with a smile: "Isn't it the same that Sister Xiangxue won't see any guests today? ?Why are you going out in a hurry and dressed like this?"
After that, he looked down at Xiangxue with his eyes.
Xiangxue saw Yanxue's eye movements and thought there was something wrong with her. She quickly looked herself up and down, but found nothing wrong with her.
"One Sword Dominates"
Suddenly he raised his head angrily and said to Yanxue: "Xiao Nizi, don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. Let me tell you, I went to make a reservation with Mr. Han today. How good my sister was to you before, but you can't Give way to my sister?"
"Sister has indeed been kind to me in the past." Yanxue said with a smile, "But I can't let my sister do this."
Xiangxue's eyes suddenly narrowed, her expression became dangerous, and she suddenly stretched out her right hand and spread her fingers, "Five thousand strings."
"Sister, what do you mean?" Yanxue looked at Xiangxue intently, with a strange taste in her eyes.
