Fan family.
Even in Kyoto, where every inch of land is at a premium, the Fan family still bought a mansion that once belonged to a prince. There are three entrances and three exits. Let’s not talk about anything else for the moment. The two huge copper lions at the door are not something ordinary families can afford. Of course, the most important thing is that the palace is opposite here. As long as there is any trouble, the Fan family will always know it immediately.
"What did I tell you back then, to be careful and cautious! You just didn't listen!"
Hong Chengyu's face turned livid at this moment, and he gritted his teeth and patted the table hard, "Now that something like this has happened, if my brother hadn't been running around the court, you two would have to get involved sooner or later!"
"Brother Hong, we were careless while eating!"
The two people sitting below him were not much different in age from him. They were also dressed in brocade clothes and looked to be either rich or noble.
The one on the left is Bai Jintang, the uncle of the Bai family.
The one on the right is Qiao Jing'en, the patriarch of the Qiao family.
These two are well-known in their respective families, and their status is not low even among the entire Shanxi merchants.
But even so, in front of Hong Chengyu, his posture was still very low.
"It's strange to say that I personally arranged this matter in the first place, and there were no problems in the family. How could it be discovered?"
Qiao Jingen looked puzzled and said with a teacup in his hand, "Is there something wrong among us?"
"I find it strange that you say that."
Bai Jingtang nodded and frowned, "At the beginning, only a few close associates knew about my arrangement. Logically speaking, no one would sell us out."
"This matter has not been spread out yet and no one has benefited. Who do you think it will be?"
He looked at the two of them and couldn't help but speak.
"Speaking of profits, isn't that the court?"
Hong Chengyu sneered, then put down the tea cup, stood up and paced back and forth, "So, you two must be careful in hiring people in the future! If we don't keep it together, it will kill us!"
"I have heard that every time there is a big event, the emperor has to go out of the palace to meet someone. Who is it?"
Qiao Jing'en took a sip of tea and said with a gloomy face, "What's the secret here?"
"Don't worry about that guy, he will die today!"
Hong Chengyu's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said coldly, "Speaking of which, he has ruined a lot of our good things! This bastard!"
"With Brother Hong's arrangements, there will be no worries!"
Bai Jintang couldn't help but put his hands on his hands and laughed.
"Let me tell you something serious."
Hong Chengyu's face suddenly became solemn and he said in a deep voice, "Now Huang Taiji no longer trusts us very much. It is said that he also bought a lot of artillery shells this time, but we didn't get any news! The loss is huge. !”
"It was indeed my fault last time."
Qiao Jing'en took the blame first and said in a deep voice, "Let's see if there is still a chance and if we can get in touch with him again. Anyway, Jiannu can make a lot of money there."
"I have arranged for people to contact Amin. There should be news in a few days."
Hong Chengyu looked at the two of them with a serious look on his face, "But you two need to get ready first. Get some grain and fodder when the time comes. Don't be unable to deliver the goods by then."
"There's nothing wrong with me there."
Bai Jintang said nonchalantly, "It's just that Brother Qiao..."
"What happened to you there?"
Hong Chengyu's face suddenly became a little ugly. If it weren't for these two companies, the business chain would not be broken. If anyone breaks the chain for him at this time, don't blame him for being rude.
"It's not a big problem. My son is now addicted to gambling, and I'm afraid that the funds will not be recovered for a while."
Qiao Jing'en became so angry when he thought of the prodigal son.
"I'll give you these few days. If you can't get it right, don't blame me for finding someone else! My brother has tried his best to help you!"
Hong Chengyu waved his hand and immediately said impatiently.
"Master, master, it's trouble!"
At this moment, I suddenly saw the housekeeper of the Hong family running over in a panic.
"What's going on again? Why are you crying in mourning!"
Hong Chengyu was already feeling unhappy, so he couldn't help but shout.
"Master, the master has caused something big!"
The housekeeper wiped the sweat from his forehead and immediately explained, "That stinky boy in Hanjiazhuang is really a beetle that has turned into a seasonal bird and soared into the sky! Xu Guangqi, the Minister of Rites, personally came to announce the decree, saying that this stinky boy has been divided into households. He is a member of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has been granted the title of Cavalry Commander! Now he is a Viscount!"
"Wha...what!"
Hearing this, Hong Chengyu suddenly looked in disbelief and stood up immediately, "Did you hear correctly? Daming, when did you knight a businessman? That... what is the identity of that bastard!"
"Master, we can't control him now. Let's rescue the young master first!"
The housekeeper said angrily, "The young master is still in the Yamen now!"
"Yes, Brother Hong!"
Qiao Jing'en also hurriedly advised, "Find out the good nephew first!"
"You take people to the Yamen now. If they don't let people go, you go to Hong Chengchou's mansion!"
Hong Chengyu was heartbroken, and then he fell in love with the other two, "Brother Qiao, Brother Bai, you two have to come with me! Look at the others!"
"OK!"
Qiao Jingen and Bai Jintang were loyal and agreed without hesitation.
Shuntian government office.
"what? What?"
Zhang Fengqi thought that he had heard wrongly and that there was something wrong with his ears. He looked at Xu Guangqi in disbelief, "This kid can also be made a member of the imperial family and be awarded a knighthood?"
"Be bold!"
After Xu Guangqi heard this, your mother took the imperial edict and said, "Who are you? How dare you question the emperor? How dare you question Mr. Hu! You are so brave!"
"Xu, Mr. Xu, that's not what I meant by lowering my rank!"
Zhang Fengqi was so frightened that he hurriedly walked down from the lobby and said with a smile, "Is this true?"
"Can't I still lie to you?"
Xu Guangqi directly handed over the imperial edict and said, "Master Hu has made great contributions to the country and the country, and has been kind to the people of the Ming Dynasty! He was specially awarded the title of Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and was awarded the title of Viscount, Qingchaoqiduwei! There is also the emperor's great title on it! Seal, you can see clearly for yourself!"
"This...how is this possible?"
Zhang Fengqi was frightened and looked at the imperial edict in his hand with an unconfident expression. Now that this boy is in great power, if he offends others at this time, wouldn't it be tantamount to seeking death? But, how could this happen?
