Nanton, Yingfu.
The head of the family, Ying Xu, pondered for a long time while holding Yang Anxuan's letter. In the letter, Yang Anxuan asked the Ying family to send someone to Xinxi City, saying that there was a big business to discuss.
The letter revealed that many families were involved in this business, and the income was by no means lower than that of smelting iron and casting soldiers.
Last June, he started cooperating with Yang Anxuan to smelt iron and cast weapons. Although Yang Anxuan took away the forged weapons, the refined iron produced still made the Ying family a lot of money.
In seven months, he made more than 300 taels of gold from selling refined iron. After sharing the 100 taels of dividends with Yang An, the Ying family still made more than 200 taels of gold. Compared with previous years, the mining profit tripled, and it became the backbone of the Ying family. industry.
The refined iron produced by the steel-filling method was cheap and high-quality, and merchants came to the Ying family to buy it. The iron industry in Tangxi lost its livelihood and closed down one after another.
Ying Xu asked Ying Hao to acquire mines, merge with Tangxi's iron industry, and expand production. The Zhou family, the former leader, was also forced to survive.
Yang Anxuan once again led his army to defeat the Qin army besieging Luoyang. Ying Xu felt that Yang Anxuan had unlimited potential and was worth betting on.
For year-end dividends, Ying Xu did not pay only 10% as agreed, but directly gave 30% of the net profit. In addition, Ying Xu donated 2,000 stones of military rations to the county army in the name of his fourth son, Ying Kang, who was already the Sima of the central army.
The benefits were especially high in iron smelting, and Ying Xu was suddenly moved. The eldest son Ying Yi smiled and said: "Sir, Yang Anxuan has left to work for Ding You. Let's go to Xinxi and pay a visit."
Ying Xu stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Although Yang Anxuan resigned, my father just received a letter from your cousin yesterday, saying that the court originally intended to seize love, but Yang Anxuan insisted on his words, so the court could not let him Ding You .”
Ying Yi said enviously: "The court still values Yang Anxuan very much."
"Not only that, Ying Hong revealed in his letter that the imperial court will soon issue an order to confer him the title of fifth-rank Dutinghou. Dong Shangshu of the Fifth Ministry of War reported that Yang Anxuan is a good general of the country and should be given the title of General Guangwu so that he can be ready at any time. Called to serve the country."
Ying Yi took a breath and said, "That's it, once something happens in the court, you will soon be in love."
Ying Xu nodded and said: "So when I go to Xinxi this time, my father wants to go there in person. You go with my father to visit Yang Anxuan."
Ying Yi said with great expectation: "This Governor Yang has a golden touch. The few things he has produced are all best-sellers. I wonder what good business he will come up with this time."
Ying Xu said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid it's not just about business. My father estimates that Yang Anxuan is planning for the future. The Ying family cannot miss this opportunity."...
Xinye, Yinjiazhuang.
With Yin Huizhen becoming the concubine Yin, the three families of Yin, Cen and Deng who originally went hand in hand are now headed by the Yin family.
In October last year, Yin Dun married the daughter of the Wen family. In February this year, the Yin family was promoted to the third rank as expected and entered the upper rank.
The Yin family celebrated for seven consecutive days, and even Huan Xuan sent an envoy to congratulate him. The Yin family became the top family in Yongzhou.
There are more than 300 new households in Yinjiabao, more than 2,000 acres of farmland, and several mountains, forests, and swamps. The family can be seen growing day by day.
After receiving Yin Xi's letter, Cen Na and Deng Jing did not dare to delay and arrived at Yinjiawu on time.
People are in high spirits when happy events happen, their faces are red and glowing, and they are energetic. With a smile on their faces, they greet Cen Na and Deng Jing to sit down, and their servants offer them new tea.
Yin Xi pointed at the tea and said: "After Xi Shangshi came to Beijing, the price of Bichun tea has increased. The price of new tea has increased to 2,000 yuan per catty. This is the tea I selected and prepared to send to the palace. These two worthy brothers Try it, it’s much better than the tea on the market.”
Deng Jing took a sip and praised: "The fragrance of the tea is overwhelming. It is indeed a rare and good tea."
All three families have tea mountains, but the Yin family did not inform them of the process of making Bichun tea. They just bought the tea leaves from them at high prices.
Zenna was anxious and asked directly: "Mr. Yin, why did you call us here specially?"
After the Yin family became powerful, Cen Na and Deng Jing discussed and demoted themselves a generation to be on par with Yin friends, calling Yin Xi the Duke of Yin.
Yin Xi smiled and said, "Ling Zhi (Cen Na), don't be impatient. Let's finish drinking this cup of tea."
After drinking a cup of tea, Yin Xi picked up the letter on the case and handed it to Deng Jing, saying: "Yang Anxuan has written, asking us to send someone to go there."
The news is that there is a big deal to be discussed. "
Yang Anxuan left a lot of things in Xinye. In addition to poems and poems, Yang Jiali, military training, cloud festival paper, Bichun tea and sugar, none of which are worth thousands of gold.
Deng Jing and Cen Na vaguely heard rumors that what Yang Anxuan learned came from a wild Taoist named Song in Luoyang. The Yin family also sent people to Luoyang to search for him, but unfortunately there was no result.
After reading the letter, Deng Jing smiled and said, "This is a good thing. I am willing to go and see it in person."
Among the three families, the Yin family took the lead, the Cen family was in the middle because of Cen Minghu, and the Deng family fell behind. Deng Jing was secretly anxious, hoping to have a closer relationship with Yang Anxuan.
The Deng family also had eyes and ears in Beijing, and they knew that although Yang Anxuan had resigned and Ding You had resigned, the court had high hopes for him, not to mention that if he did business with Yang Anxuan, he would definitely make money.
At the beginning, Yin Dun had a close relationship with Yang Anxuan, and the Yin family benefited a lot. Although the three families were one, the Deng and Cen families could only drink soup behind them. Speaking of which, one had to admire Yin Xi's cunning and vicious vision.
Zenna quickly scanned the letter and said, "Nephew Dun will soon take over as the governor of Runan. Yang Anxuan asked us to send someone to discuss business at this time. Is it related to nephew Dun?"
Yin Xi knew that Cen Na had a rough and tumble and was clear about important matters; while Deng Jing seemed to be careful in everything, but in fact he hesitated when things happened and easily missed opportunities.
"Yang Anxuan has always been upright, and he and Dun'er are sworn brothers. Dun'er took office as the governor of Runan this time. He said hello to Yang Anxuan in advance, so there should be nothing wrong." Yin Xi said calmly: "Besides, Ji'er is still in the Runan County Army. Where is the general?"
Zenner smiled, handed the letter back to Yin Xi, and said nothing.
After a moment of silence, he said gloomily: "I am old and can't bear the fatigue of traveling. Since I am willing to go, you can go on our behalf. Each of the three families will choose some nephews to go with you. See more See the world.”…
In Peijiawu, Yanshi, the old owner Pei Bo no longer stepped forward to manage the affairs of the family, and the affairs of the clan were gradually handed over to the eldest son Pei Sheng.
After receiving Yang Anxuan's letter, Pei Sheng thought for a moment, then got up and went to the back hall with the letter. From a distance, he saw his father walking slowly in the courtyard, leaning on a stick and holding his youngest son Pei Xing.
Seeing his son, Pei Bo did not let go of his grandson's little hand and asked, "What's the matter?"
Seeing that Pei Sheng was about to hand over the letter in his hand, Pei Bo said, "You can tell who the letter is from."
"It's a letter from Governor Yang. He invites the Pei family to send someone to Xinxi to discuss a business deal."
Pei Boshuang frowned and said in surprise: "Has Qiang'er ever written a letter?"
Pei Sheng shook his head and said, "My second brother never sent anyone to deliver the letter."
Pei Bo let go of his grandson's hand and smiled lovingly: "Go and play. Grandpa and your father have something to say."
After Pei Xing saluted respectfully to his grandfather and father, he walked back a few steps, turned around and left in a leisurely manner. When he reached the entrance of the courtyard, he unconsciously quickened his pace and trotted out of the courtyard.
Pei Bo looked at his grandson's background with affection and said to his son: "Xing'er is not yet six years old, he knows etiquette and is steady. If there is a successor to the Pei family, you must train him well."
Pei Sheng responded "Yes".
He knew his son, Mo Ruo, was his father. When he saw Pei Sheng lowering his eyebrows and covering his eyes, he immediately understood what he was thinking. He sighed softly in his heart and said, "Xing'er is your fourth son. My father values his intelligence and does not want you to be in the future." I passed on the position of clan leader to him just so that you can nurture him well. You must know that Xiong'er is also my grandson."
Pei Sheng's eyes were confused and he said respectfully: "My child has forgotten."
Pei Bo stroked his beard with one hand and said in a serious tone: "My father is already declining, and he is not far away from death. I entrust you with the affairs of the clan, and you are regarded as the clan leader. Don't think that my father will leave the position of clan leader to you." Your second brother."
Pei Sheng felt relieved. This was the first time Pei Bo publicly told him in front of him that he would pass on the position of clan leader to him.
"Your second brother is already a captain in the Runan Army. It shouldn't be difficult to follow Yang Anxuan and become a general in the future. He may not necessarily take the head of the Pei family in his eyes." Pei Bo said seriously: "You brothers are from the same mother. We need to work together. The current situation is turbulent, and having a strong son outside can protect the family to a certain extent."
Feeling a little dizzy, Pei Bo closed his eyes, leaned on his staff and gasped a few times, and said feebly: "Yang
An Xuan's invitation cannot be ignored. You can go to Yanjiawu and ask your father-in-law about his plans. Let the two families leave together. "...
The bullock cart stopped in front of the mansion. Qi Sheng jumped out of the cart eagerly, carefully took out two boxes, handed them to the servants, and ordered: "Hold carefully, don't drop them, there are valuables inside." thing."
He hurriedly led his servants to his father's residence in the backyard. Qi Yuan saw his son excited and said with a smile, "What benefits did Governor Yang promise to make you so excited?"
The two boxes were placed on the table. Qi Sheng waved away the maid, opened the wooden box with his own hands, took out an object from inside, and said, "Father, what do you think this is?"
Qi Yuan was a little dazzled. He saw that the thing was red and yellow, shaped like a bottle, and said, "What is this? It's very fancy. Take it closer."
Qi Sheng carefully held the bottle in front of his father. Qi Yuan took it in his hand. His eyes widened immediately. He wiped the color with his hand a few times and asked in surprise: "Is this a colored bottle?"
"Yes, it's a colored vase." Qi Sheng took a deep breath and said, "Prefect Yang went to find the boy and let him see some colorful porcelain items."
With that said, he opened another box and took out a colored porcelain maid.
Qi Yuan exclaimed: "How this was done is priceless."
Qi Sheng sat down on the table, looking at the porcelain statue of a maid in colorful clothes with fascination, and murmured: "The price is as good as gold."
Qi Yuan carefully put the colored bottle back into the box, picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp, then poured another cup and drank it all.
After drinking three cups in a row, he felt a little calmer and asked with a trembling voice: "Prefect Yang wants the Qi family to make colored porcelain? This thing is too hot for the Qi family to eat."
Qi Sheng shook his head and said: "Prefect Yang said that this is a big deal and he wants to invite many people to cooperate and let the Qi family participate in it."
Qi Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "That's great, everyone can support the boat and it will be stable. Governor Yang has not forgotten the Qi family, he just wants to give the Qi family a hand."
"Prefect Yang asked Hai'er to prepare the inn to receive the people who came to gather." Qi Sheng said, "Hai'er is going to arrange the guests to the Qijia old inn."
The Qi family is the largest merchant in Xinxi City. They have an inn in the city with eight courtyards and twenty upper rooms, which is enough to accommodate visitors.
Qi Yuan nodded and said: "You have to be attentive to entertain these visitors. Those who can be invited by Prefect Yang are definitely not simple. It will be beneficial to be careful and make good friends."
Qi Sheng responded excitedly: "My child understands."
