Liu Yan laughed loudly when he heard this and said, "Give him face? His Song family's face has been lost in Xitun Village, and I can't get it back here!"
Jia Hongyu looked embarrassed when he saw this, and said, "But the team leader is still waiting for us. If you don't let go, Mr. Liu, don't cause any trouble again!"
Liu Yan thought for a moment and then asked, "I wonder if Brother Jia is familiar with this Inspector Song?"
Jia Hongyu nodded first, then shook his head and said, "I have met Inspector Song several times, but we don't have a deep friendship."
"What about this person?"
"Greedy!"
Jia Hongyu said: "This Inspector Song is very greedy for money, and he is used to adapting to the situation. He is very famous among the thousands of households in front of our Xiahe Village."
Liu Yan said with a smile: "Does Inspector Song like money more than our team leader?"
"Ha ha!"
Jia Hongyu smiled, waved his hand and said, "Then I don't know."
Liu Yan immediately said: "Well, I promise Brother Jia to go to the Baihu Government Office and try not to conflict with Inspector Song. Of course, the premise is that Inspector Song doesn't be aggressive!"
"All right."
Jia Hongyu said: "It's not too late, let's set off now."
Half an hour later, the official hall of hundreds of households in Wangjiazhuang.
In the main hall, team officer Wang Wenzhen and ancient town inspector Song Gongming sat side by side at the top, while Liu Yan and Jia Hongyu sat in the guest seats. No one spoke in the room, and the atmosphere was very depressing.
Liu Yan took the opportunity to look at Song Gongming and saw that he was about forty years old, with a fair face and a slender figure. His small eyes were slightly squinted from time to time, as if he was thinking about something.
"Is this person Song Gongming? He doesn't look like an official of the Hundred Households of the Guard, but more like a businessman from some family. It seems that Song Gongming's claim of being greedy for money is also well-founded."
Just as Liu Yan was thinking in his mind, Song Gongming looked over and said to Wang Wenzhen in a cold voice: "Wang Baihu also knows what happened in Xitunzhuang. Now that my nephew Song Long has died tragically, the troops in Xitunzhuang have Dozens of households and my personal followers were killed and injured, and dozens of military households were kidnapped by one of your armor commanders. I need to give you an explanation for this matter today!"
After saying that, Song Gongming pointed at Liu Yan and said, "Is that the person who is the armor commander? Why don't Wang Baihu capture him here and let me take him back for processing?"
Wang Wenzhen frowned and said, "Isn't this not good? As far as I know, Inspector Song's nephew may have started this matter first. Now that I am asked to surrender, how can I lead the troops in the future?" What do my brothers think of me?"
"Hmph! Don't say such useless things."
Although Song Gongming looked like a businessman, he spoke very toughly and said loudly: "If Wang Baihu doesn't give me this explanation, then I will go to Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village and carry my nephew's body to file a complaint. !”
Seeing Song Gongming say this, Wang Wenzhen's expression also changed, and then he looked at Liu Yan, with a trace of struggle in his eyes.
When Liu Yan saw this, he understood something in his heart. Apparently, Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming had already made a secret agreement before he came over.
"It seems that even if I use sea salt, soap and Shaoguo wine to tie Wang Wenzhen to the chain of interests of Dapanbao, Song Gongming is after all a powerful inspector with the title of Baihu. If he really wants to get angry, Wang Wenzhen will definitely Prioritize keeping your official position.”
Liu Yan looked at the two of them and couldn't help but sneer. I'm afraid that if he is really going to be killed, Dapanbao's property and savings will be divided between Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming!
At this time, Liu Yan strongly realized that the current economic strength of Dapanbao was seriously not proportional to its military strength. Dapanbao had too many financial resources, but the number of Dunjun troops was too small, so it could not have much of a deterrent effect.
"It seems that the reinforcement of troops is imminent!"
Over there, Wang Wenzhen watched Liu Yan lower his head and remained silent. He thought he was intimidated by Song Gongming's momentum, so he said, "General Liu, since Inspector Song has come to question him, what do you have to say?"
Jia Hongyu on the side was surprised when he saw that the situation was not right. He looked at Wang Wenzhen and kept asking questions with his eyes, but Wang Wenzhen ignored him at all.
When Liu Yan saw Wang Wenzhen's words, he stood up and said with a sneer: "Master Qi, this conflict is between a subordinate and Inspector Song, and the cause is caused by Song Long. The responsibility is It’s all on Song Long!”
"Now that Song Long is dead, my subordinates should be more tolerant and not pursue any further investigation."
"What?"
"presumptuous!"
Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming both looked at Liu Yan in disbelief. Then Song Gongming stood up angrily and shouted loudly: "You are a small flag officer, even if you have some merits, you want to be like me?" If the household official resists, you still have no idea!"
Liu Yan raised his eyebrows and said: "Is Inspector Song coming to ask questions this time to avenge Song Long or to seek money? Everyone is a sensible person, so Inspector Song should just say what he wants without going around in circles." Damn it, it makes everyone tired!"
Song Gongming was speechless immediately, and then looked at Wang Wenzhen aside.
At this time, Wang Wenzhen also understood. Liu Yan must have seen something, so he looked directly at the roof and counted the beams, ignoring Song Gongming at all.
Although Song Gongming was very angry about Song Long's death, his nephew also caused him trouble. Song Gongming didn't have any deep feelings for Song Long, and he mostly took advantage of him.
So when I came here today, it was more about seeking wealth. Song Gongming originally wanted to join forces with Wang Wenzhen to capture Liu Yan and divide the Dapanbao industry.
Liu Yan pointed it out directly to his face, which immediately made Song Gongming's face a little confused. Just when he was about to have a seizure, he heard Liu Yan say:
"I would like to advise Inspector Song to stay calm for now. I have something to say. Inspector Song might as well listen to it."
Jia Hongyu on the side saw this and stood up with a smile. He walked to Song Gongming and helped him sit down with a smile: "Haha, Mr. Song, sit down first. It won't be a problem to listen to Mr. Liu Qi. We can talk as long as we can." Let’s talk, don’t hurt your harmony, right?”
Song Gongming sat down and said angrily: "Okay! I'll just listen to what you have to say!"
Liu Yan said: "From the beginning, the Song family only did it for money. We both fought in Xitunzhuang for the same reason. Now that Song is here to inspect, it is also for the money."
"If Inspector Song is willing to make peace with me, then let's talk about the money. If Inspector Song is not willing to make peace, then not only will the money matter not be discussed, but the two hundred elite men under Liu Yan will also be gone. The army is also on the alert and ready to challenge Song Inspector at any time!"
Liu Yan stared at Song Gongming and said to himself: "As a greedy person, I don't believe that you would deal with a huge sum of money just for a dead nephew. Money can make devils go around, and today I will do it." You, the patrol inspector, are going to be pushed around!"
At this time, Song Gongming had already asked the idlers who had returned from the defeat, and knew the details of the fierce battle in Xitunzhuang. He understood that Liu Yan was not a good person, and that his men and horses were also capable, especially because everyone wore armor and their guns were sharp. It made Song Gongming even more afraid.
And Wang Wenzhen also realized that Liu Yan would definitely not sit still and wait for death. Once he violently hurt others, not only would he be injured, but he might also be forced to lead Liu Yan's troops to rebel, and he would not be able to survive. , and his own financial path will be completely cut off.
So Song Gongming and Wang Wenzhen didn't have much entanglement. Wang Wenzhen sat aside and smiled and persuaded Song Gongming a few words, and his words gradually favored Liu Yan.
Under Wang Wenzhen's persuasion, Song Gongming stared at Liu Yan for a while, then suddenly laughed, clapped his hands and said, "I heard Wang Baihu mention it, and I know that General Liu Qi is the number one general of Baihu Institute. , and he is also proficient in business management, he is truly a rare talent!”
Liu Yan saw that the two of them were so fickle, but he was not happy but worried. It seemed that he could only ensure the stability around Dapanbao by suppressing Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming with absolute strength.
Otherwise, once external forces intervene, whether it is Wang Wenzhen or Song Gongming, there is a possibility of betrayal at any time!
However, Liu Yan still laughed on the surface and said: "Since Inspector Song is interested in peace talks, how about we re-divide the business matters?"
"Haha, okay, that's what I meant!"
Wang Wenzhen glanced at Song Gongming, who was looking happy, and asked with some concern: "I wonder how Mr. Liu plans to re-divide the divisions?"
Liu Yan said: "This is what my subordinates think. I plan to divide the business of sea salt, soap and Shaoguo Liquor into three parts: Inspector Song and the team leader will each get 20% of the output. Inspection Song is over there in the ancient town. For distribution, the management team will distribute to the Qianhu Office in front of Xiahe Village and the surrounding places."
"Whether it's sea salt, soap or Shaoguo wine, I will sell it to you two adults at a low price. The price is absolutely fair and you will definitely make a profit. As for the rest, everything before is invalid, how about it?"
Wang Wenzhen lowered his head and pondered. According to Liu Yan's plan, although he would definitely get a lot more goods and his income would definitely increase after selling them, the 30% share of the salt drying farm that Liu Yan had previously promised him would be written off. .
"Is this a good deal or not?"
Just when Wang Wenzhen lowered his head in thought, Song Gongming laughed and said: "Okay! I have no problem. And if General Liu Qi has other business in the future, he can directly enter the Guzhen Inspection Department. As long as I am here, Liu Qi will The general banner’s business will definitely be smooth!”
Liu Yan smiled, cupped his fists and thanked him, then looked at Wang Wenzhen and said, "What do you mean by the team leader?"
Wang Wenzhen hesitated for a while, then slapped his thigh suddenly and said, "Okay! That's it!"
Liu Yan then discussed some specific details with Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming, such as the time when Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming went to Dapanbao to purchase goods, and the specific unit price of the goods.
During the discussion, Liu Yan insisted on paying the money in one hand and delivering the goods in the other hand. Whether it was Wang Wenzhen or Song Gongming, they must give cash.
"Of course, if you two adults don't have enough money, you can also use iron materials, coal, grain, cloth, or muskets and other weapons to offset it. Naturally, it will be calculated according to the market price."
Wang Wenzhen and Song Gongming looked at Liu Yan with a bright smile, and felt a little upset in their hearts. Why did they see Liu Yan's smile so weird, as if they were playing into Liu Yan's hands after negotiating this business.
Then Wang Wenzhen ordered Jia Hongyu to prepare a banquet, and then took Liu Yan and Song Gongming to drink together to celebrate. After all, the business was concluded, and it was free money. Who could be unhappy?
But Liu Yan stopped him. There was another unstable factor in the Song family that was not clear, and that was Song Long's number one henchman Zhao Maqun. Unless this person was removed, this business that was finally negotiated would not be able to be settled with Song Gong. There is always a hidden danger of things going wrong in any peace talks that are agreed upon.
Liu Yan smiled and said to Song Gongming: "By the way, I wonder if a retainer named Zhao Maqun returned to Inspector Song's house? I am very interested in this person!"
