Xue Rengui's heart skipped a beat!
Fang Jun’s navy?
When I was at home just now, I was sighing, "This is what a man should be like"!
Dang even said gratefully: "If that's the case, I should thank my uncle for his great kindness!" After saying that, he turned over and bowed down.
Zhang Shigui stopped him quickly, patted Xue Rengui's generous shoulders with a pair of big hands, and said happily: "The navy has not yet been established, but Fang Jun has unpredictable opportunities. Not long ago, he became famous in the battle at Niuzhuji, and he has great power. Shock the south of the Yangtze River! Besides, His Majesty’s Eastern Expedition is imminent, and the Navy is the top priority, so this is a good opportunity.”
Xue Rengui nodded quickly and said: "This junior naturally knows that the navy can be a hot cake right now, and I don't know how many people are watching."
Zhang Shigui laughed, and then thought a little: "With such a face, I don't think Fang Jun will refuse. But this son has an arrogant temperament, and he may not be willing to look up to you. Nowadays, anyone with some connections in Chang'an Xungui wants to take him to Fang Jun is also worried when his own children are forced into the navy. Your nephew is leaving, so you should calm down. Even if Fang Jun treats you as an ordinary soldier, he must calm down. The restructuring of the navy is complicated. Rapidly increasing combat power is the first priority. If you come to Fang Jun, you will definitely destroy pirates along the coast. As long as you have the skills, you will have plenty of promotion opportunities!"
To be honest, Zhang Shigui was also very frightened of Fang Jun.
Although Fang Jun will definitely sell himself to accept Xue Rengui, that's all. That idiot is very energetic, but no matter who introduced you, you will still be punished as you should, and even those with background will be punished more harshly!
Zhang Shigui is actually very reluctant to deal with Fang Jun if it is not necessary. That boy is incompatible with the entire officialdom. Many things that others take for granted will not work with him. He is really difficult to serve...
However, he and Xue Gui were old friends, and he really liked Xue Rengui. When his old friend came to meet him, he naturally wanted to try his best to find a good future for him.
Xue Rengui is also a calm person. Hearing this, he said: "Uncle, don't worry. It's a great favor for you to worry about the younger generation. How can the younger generation embarrass my uncle? I must fulfill my duties and bring honor to my uncle's face when I mention Xue Li in the future!"
Zhang Shigui was overjoyed.
The two agreed with each other's words and were happy with each other, and they chatted for a long time without realizing it.
When all the Zhang family's carriages, horses and goods had been ferried across the river, and the housekeeper came to urge them to set off, Xue Rengui took Zhang Shigui's letter and left.
Zhang Shigui ordered his servants to bring two gold cake soldiers and ten copper coins, and gave them to Xue Rengui as a means of settling down his family and paying for his trip south.
Xue Rengui refused.
Having already received great favor from Zhang Shigui, how can we collect this money again?
Seeing that Xue Rengui was in a difficult situation but was not moved by the huge sum of money, Zhang Shigui increasingly felt that this son would have great potential in the future and insisted that Xue Rengui accept him. Xue Rengui declined several times, but finally accepted.
Seeing the Zhang family's carriage and horses leaving far away, Xue Rengui stopped his thoughts and returned home.
This night, there were whispers that were hard to part with, countless tender thoughts and sorrows about parting, endless tears and affection like water...
Early the next morning, Xue Rengui invited his neighbors to make a solemn entrustment, asking everyone to take good care of Mr. Liu. Going deep into the military camp, naturally he could not bring his family members with him. Xue Rengui could only leave Mrs. Liu at home and most of the gold cakes and copper coins given by Zhang Shigui. He only took a lot of money with him on the road.
Walking to the entrance of the village, looking back, he still saw Ms. Liu's thin figure leaning against the door frame of her house and waving her hands constantly. go.
Mrs. Liu watched Lang Jun's tall back go further and further away, gradually disappearing at the end of the official road. Tears had already blurred her eyes, but the sound of the wind chimes from Sheyan Pagoda in her ears was still as clear as yesterday.
Will one day, I suddenly see the willows on the street, and regret teaching my husband to find a prince...
*****
From Niuzhuji to Huzhou, there is no need to detour through the river. There is an own waterway connected to Taihu Lake, and the distance is shortened by more than half.
Fang Jun took care of everything at the Nanshan Mine, and the Huzhou Zhou family sent people to Niuzhuji. In the battle of Niuzhuji, Fang Jun slaughtered all the dead soldiers of each family. Although it was not made public at this time, how could any family with some eyes and ears in Jiangnan know about it? Coupled with his achievements in quelling the Shanyue rebellion, Fang Jun's reputation has already shaken the south of the Yangtze River like thunder.
Not to mention that the Zhou family's "Hubi" is sold as far away as Guanzhong, and it relies on the Fang family's trade routes. If Fang Jun is recruiting, how dare the Zhou family not come?
Not only did they come, but they also sent Zhou Wenhai, Zhou’s eldest son.
Zhou Wenhai is over 10 years old, but his face is fair and gentle, and he looks as handsome as a young man. He seems to be no older than Fang Jun...
Fang Jun is not narcissistic about his appearance, and he does not feel inferior or jealous when he sees someone who is more handsome than him. There are really too many handsome guys in the Tang Dynasty, and it would be a waste if they were all jealous...
"I have always heard of Erlang's name, and I have always been in love with him. It was only today that I met his true face. I am really lucky."
Zhou Wenhai was very polite, well-mannered and generous, and was not nervous because of Fang Jun's reputation as a "brain-sucker". It is not unreasonable for Jiangnan scenery to claim to be orthodox to the Han Dynasty. At the very least, this profound literary heritage is heart-wrenching, and it is very different from the crude and unrestrained customs of the North.
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Zhou Xiong doesn't need to be so polite. What kind of good reputation can I have? It's nothing more than a murderous nature and a fondness for eating human brains. It is said that my name can stop children from crying at night. I really appreciate it. So ashamed."
"Why do you need to belittle yourself, Lord Marquis? Rumors only stop with the wise, and the pure will be pure themselves. The more capable a person is, the more he will be envied and slandered by others. If he is not envied by others, he is a mediocre person, haha!"
Fang Jun sighed slightly, this pretty boy could talk, and he had a good impression.
After letting Zhou Wenhai into the barracks, Fang Jun got straight to the point: "Inviting Brother Zhou here this time, I really have a favor and I want to ask Brother Zhou for help."
Zhou Wenhai said with a smile: "No matter what the Marquis orders, as long as it is within the Zhou family's ability, I will never refuse."
The words were spoken politely, but they also left room for leeway.
We will help where we can, and you can force us if we can't! As for the balance between what we can do and what we can't do, isn't it up to people themselves?
Of course, Fang Jun could not fail to hear such polite greetings, and he had no intention of playing tricks with the Zhou family. He said bluntly: "Help is only a trivial matter, but I have a business that I want to discuss with Brother Zhou."
Zhou Wenhai's eyes lit up: "Master Marquis, please tell me."
Fang Jun is known as the "God of Wealth" in Guanzhong. Who doesn't admire his ability to amass money? A single square built in Chang'an City could be sold for millions of coins, which was enough to shock the entire Tang Dynasty business community!
Having the opportunity to do business with such a person would make me laugh out of my dreams!
"I heard that in addition to the Hubi business, the Zhou family also has a papermaking workshop?"
"Master Hou Mingjian, it is indeed the case."
"I have a secret recipe for papermaking in my hand. The paper produced is as white as snow, smooth and tough, and is more than ten times better than the current bamboo paper. If I want to use this secret recipe to invest in the Zhou family's papermaking workshop , I wonder if it’s feasible?”
Zhou Wenhai's breathing suddenly became heavy and his heart was beating wildly.
If someone else had said this, Zhou Wenhai might have thought it was just nonsense, but when Fang Jun said this, Zhou Wenhai believed it without a doubt! Fang Jun said it was ten times better than the current bamboo paper, so it was ten times better!
It should be noted that what businessmen value most about Fang Jun is not his literary talents or his high status, but his ability to turn stone into gold!
Not to mention other things, how much profit does glass alone bring to Fang Jun and the royal family? Just thinking about it makes people jealous!
But then, Zhou Wenhai calmed down. He didn't know the saying "There is no free lunch in the world", but he knew that there would be no pie in the sky. The better Fang Jun's secret recipe is, the better the quality of the paper produced, and the greater the profit it brings, then the more the Zhou family has to pay now...
I am not afraid of giving. Fang Jun has a good reputation in business. The most important thing is whether I can get more from Fang Jun.
What an opportunity...
Taking a deep breath, Zhou Wenhai said frankly: "Master Hou may not know the situation of my family. The Zhou family started with Hubi and has always been in the Hubi business. It was not until recent years that they got involved in the papermaking business. This is thanks to Cao Min's uncle's family. The Zhou family's paper-making equipment was donated by my uncle's family, and the Zhou family's papermaking workshop also has members from my uncle's family, so I apologize for not being able to specialize in it."
Fang Jun asked curiously: "I wonder who your uncle is?"
