"Tanzou" is a local name in Guangzhou. It probably means that you can take charge of some things and is used to describe someone who is very capable. At the same time, it is also a very Jianghu term, which is common among people who rely on water for their livelihood. On the ship, it is called Baotou, and when it arrives at the port, it is called Lantou.
Huang Jianwang is one of the six leaders of the thirty-six lines. His family is in the city of Guangzhou and has been working in the field of teeth for several generations. As the saying goes, those who are near the water and towers get the moon first. When Fo Langji first arrived here, the first people he came into contact with were his fathers. Naturally, the son inherited his father's business, and in his generation, his career has been pushed to a new peak.
Zhuque had been asking about this kind of things since he came to Guangzhou. In order to know himself and the enemy, he even used Li Zhi's connections and went to visit the eunuch in charge of the Admiral City Shipping Department. Many inside information unknown to outsiders was learned from his mouth.
It's just that he didn't expect that Thirty-Six Lines would also inquire about his details, and that he would be the leader when he came forward. All previous plans were basically scrapped, and he could only take it one step at a time.
"Come on, come on, try Zhu's tea. Huang Lantou must be a tea drinker and has tasted many treasures. But the origin of this tea is unusual. It is produced in Dengzhou. The quantity is very small and it is a high-quality tribute. !”
Let's talk about a person's origin, it does have a great impact on personality and even talent. Although the Suzaku branch has declined, the skinny camel is bigger than a horse. He has been exposed to it since he was a child and is familiar with the things that are sent to and from nobles.
He is very good at controlling the rhythm of the conversation, and he is more calm and determined not to reveal the truth first when he does not understand the other party's intentions. He is better at taking advantage of the situation to increase his social status. A small jar of tea leaves tastes more than just tea leaves in his mouth.
"Tribute... I have a good taste today, little old man! I just don't know where Manager Zhu got it from?" Huang Jianwang originally didn't intend to touch the teacup, but now he had to pick it up and look at it carefully, and asked about the origin.
He had no business to discuss today, just a visit to check things out. Thirty-Six Lines has long been eyeing this sugar mill from Quanzhou, but the background of the other party is too vague and it is difficult to determine.
One moment it was said to be a royal property, another moment it was supported by the governors of Guangdong and Guangxi, and another moment a royal relative popped up, but he couldn't find out much about the real situation, so he never dared to contact it rashly.
If the Snow Sugar Mill didn't make such a big move and just purchased sugar cane to monopolize the local sugar production capacity, Thirty-Six Lines was going to turn a blind eye and pretend it was nothing.
No matter how big a sugar mill is, it is impossible to cover all the sugar cane in Guangdong Province. If it needs supplies, it can just find other sugar mills, which will only take an extra hundred miles. But since the Xuehua Sugar Pressing Factory began to recruit businessmen from all over the country to build factories individually or operate them as joint ventures, Thirty-Six Group finally could no longer sit still.
Anyone with a little bit of business acumen can understand that once Snowflake sugar mills are spread all over the country, they don’t need too many, just three or five. With their output and quality, they will soon be able to monopolize the supply of sugar in Guangdong. It cannot be Go to Fujian to purchase goods.
No choice, we have to talk now even if we don’t want to. Even if the other party is really a relative of the emperor, part of the supply of soft white sugar must be divided. Whoever sells is not selling. It is best to win over the Guangdong agent at a relatively low price and settle it once and for all.
"Hey, how dare ordinary people use tribute without permission? It is a serious crime of beheading. Huang Lantou should not make such a joke. However, this tea is really a tribute. A few days ago, Mr. Liu, the admiral of the city's shipbuilding company, came to visit. Only with his status can he have the opportunity to receive rewards from His Majesty."
Now there is a topic to talk about. While explaining the origin of tea, Suzaku cupped his fists and bowed to Beiyao. His movements were very respectful and his expression was very casual. It was as if the eunuch in charge of the Admiral City Shipping Company came to the sugar factory just to visit his relatives. There was nothing wrong with it. All the fuss.
"But Mr. Liu Tianyi and Mr. Liu?" Huang Jianwang's mouth twitched involuntarily when he heard the name of the Admiral of the City Shipping Company. It's really a dragon crossing the river, and a eunuch in charge was moved out casually.
"That's natural. Apart from Eunuch Gao, there is only Eunuch Liu who can take charge of affairs in the Admiral City Shipping Department. It's a pity that Eunuch Gao went back to Beijing to meet the emperor this time, and Zhu didn't have a chance to meet him for a while!"
Suzaku was still so calm and calm, and he mentioned the personnel and work arrangements of the Admiral City Shipping Department, seemingly unintentionally, but if he wasn't a very close person, he wouldn't know it so clearly.
"That's right, Huang has always wanted to listen to the two father-in-law's teachings in person, but it's a pity that he doesn't have Manager Zhu's ability. I'm so envious!" Having said this, Huang Kewang has basically believed in Zhuque's ability.
Although the Admiral Shibo Si was at the same level as the Shibo Tiju Si and was still under the Guangzhou Prefecture, the eunuchs were close ministers of the emperor. Especially on issues of interaction with foreign countries, the prefect had to seek their opinions. Not only does he have great power and vision, but he can only talk to his subordinates when giving money to find ways to find ways, and he can't get in front of his real master at all.
Moreover, these eggless guys are very sensitive, and can often be misunderstood by a word or even a look. Instead of helping, they will make things difficult for them. Once they are displeased, even throwing money at them will not help them, and it is completely unreasonable.
But if you become friends with them and can move around with each other, the help you get will be very powerful. All in all, the eunuchs stationed there are all stinky and tough bastards, and even thirty-six lines can't be solved.
"Hey, this is an easy matter. When Eunuch Gao returns from the capital, Zhu will definitely go to pay homage. Then Huang Latou will prepare more greeting gifts and just go with Zhu."
If Huang Jianwang puts forward other requirements, such as significantly lowering the purchase price and the number of agents underwriting, Suzaku really can't make the decision. He has limited authorization and is not allowed to exceed it without permission.
But if he wanted to meet the eunuch who was the governor of the Shibo Division, it was really easy for him. He didn't need Governor Li to introduce him. He already had some tacit understanding after meeting him last time.
This is mainly due to his background. There are also eunuchs and maids in the palace. To outsiders, this group is very mysterious and weird, but for nobles who have been brought up by maids since childhood and served by eunuchs all day long, The eunuch is probably more familiar than his parents.
They don’t dare to say 100% clearly what they like to hear, watch, and what they are thinking, and they know more than ordinary people. In turn, the eunuchs also have an inexplicable feeling of intimacy towards the nobles, which is like looking at mung beans like a bastard, and it is difficult to understand without being there.
"...Manager Zhu's words are serious!" What is an unexpected surprise? At this moment, Huang Jianwang felt that the trip was worth it. The fatigue of the journey immediately disappeared without a trace. Looking at the manager of the sugar mill, he also It's much more pleasing to the eye.
(End of chapter)
