Zhang Hengyuan's sigh was obviously from the bottom of his heart, but Xu He knew that the relationship between them had not yet reached the point of visiting the Three Treasures Hall on purpose. It was impossible for the other party to come here today for [academic seminars].
"I wonder what Brother Zhang is doing this time..." After a few people sat down, Xu He asked.
Zhang Hengyuan thought about his words for a while, glanced at Xie Liangcai, the prince of the temple beside him, and smiled after a moment: "Xu Chief, for my brother's sake, I'm here to give you money this time!"
When he spoke, his eyebrows were dancing and his expression was exaggerated, as if he would actually take out a lot of money and give it to Xu He in the next second.
Xu Hexin said, could this be the sage's [elegant words and colors]?
He smiled faintly and said: "Brother Zhang is joking, how can anyone just give money to you when you come to your door!"
Zhang Hengyuan laughed, then looked around and said in a low voice: "As a brother, don't tell lies. I really have something rich and honorable to give to my virtuous brother."
Seeing that Xu He and Xie Liangcai were silent after listening, Zhang Hengyuan was a little embarrassed. He could only continue: "It's like this. A big shot came from the north in the past two days. He wanted to meet Xiao Shigong in private, but he didn't do it rashly. It's not appropriate to come to the door, so the other party asked me to inform Brother Xu Xian and make an appointment to meet."
When he said this, he immediately patted his chest and said: "Brother Xu Xian, don't worry. Although it's just a briefing, I have my own gift of thanks for you. If you can help me to make a case in front of Xiao Shigong again, I will guarantee it for you. Great wealth is given to you!"
When Xu He and Xie Liangcai heard "A big shot came from the north", they couldn't help but look at each other, exchanged glances and then looked away, still smiling and saying nothing.
Until now, Zhang Hengyuan had always been a one-man show. Seeing that Xu He and Xie Liangcai had not expressed their opinions, he finally lost his temper.
"Brother Xu Xian, if you don't believe it, you can ask Brother Defu. I, Zhang Hengyuan, always keep my word when I speak and do things in Yangzhou!"
Xie Liangcai smiled at this time and said: "Xiaohe, this brother Zhang Zuyin has a great business in Yangzhou City. Since he has promised you a profit, he will not default on it."
After saying that, he looked at Xu He with gloating.
Xu He ignored him and turned to Zhang Hengyuan: "Brother Zhang, who is this big shot you are talking about? Can you tell me?"
Zhang Hengyuan hesitated for a moment, then seemed to have made up his mind and said: "It's an eunuch in the palace named You Xiao!"
After saying that, he looked at Xu and Xie worriedly.
A serious scholar is generally unwilling to get involved with eunuchs. He is afraid that the eunuch will flatly refuse to cooperate after hearing about You Xiao's identity.
Unexpectedly, Xu He and Xie Liangcai exchanged glances and said with a smile: "It turns out they are the emperor's personal attendants!"
Zhang Hengyuan couldn't see anything in Xu He's eyes, so he said happily: "This Eunuch You is leaving the palace on orders to help His Majesty inspect the salt affairs of the Huaihe River. In the future..."
Speaking of this, he glanced at the two of them and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty intends to return the salt tax to the inner treasury. Eunuch You is the one who is standing in front of him. If I help him with this matter, he promises to wait for me in the future." The salt and moisture can be distributed more to those of us who have helped!"
"So as long as brother Xu Xian helps me introduce Mr. Xiao Shi and says a few good words, I, Zhang Hengyuan, am willing to give you brother Xu Xian 1,000 yuan of profit every year! And as long as my Zhang family is still in the salt industry, this promise will never change."
One thousand pounds of salt was equivalent to two hundred kilograms during the reign of Emperor Zhizheng of David. One pound of salt sold to Huguang and Jiangxi was worth about one cent and five cents.
In other words, as long as Xu He talks, he can earn three hundred taels of silver every year, and this is a long-term meal ticket.
Three hundred taels, three hundred taels every year. Even if Xu He does nothing, he can still live very comfortably in this era.
What's more, the cooperation plan he and Qian Yu made before was to find a way to get salt while selling sugar, and use the salt and sugar to open it in exchange for grain. You can make a lot of money by reselling it.
However, not all money in this world can be obtained.
The first and second assistants of the previous cabinet have already arrived.
Uncle Xu Song had already hidden away in order to avoid these people.
Nowadays, even the emperor is concerned about the salt tax.
But obviously, if it were just a salt tax, Eunuch You would not find a qualified official to help.
Before Zhang Hengyuan said the specific request, Xu He guessed that our Majesty not only wanted to collect the country's tax revenue into his personal account, but also, like the first minister, second minister, and their interest groups, also targeted burning There is a chance of spam after the introduction, and the other party may even be thinking about private matters.
Thinking of this, Xu He smiled and said: "A few days ago, I went to my uncle's place to say hello. At that time, my uncle's condition was relapsing. The doctor said that if he could not rest, his condition would become more serious. So after I left, I heard that my uncle had gone to I am recuperating, but as for where I am going, no one at home informed me in case someone came to visit me!"
Wang Hengyuan was greatly disappointed when he heard this: "This..., did Mr. Xiao Shi tell Mr. Taiqiu where to find him?"
Xu He shook his head: "I don't know about this matter!"
Wang Hengyuan said: "How about asking Brother Xu Xian to help me make an appointment with Mr. Taiqiu?"
Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Xie Liangcai on the side laughed: "Brother Wang may not know something. In the Xu family, Xiaohe is highly regarded by Xiaogong Shi, but with Mr. Taiqiu..."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Hengyuan already knew what he meant. In the big family, there were too many such things. People in the family appeared to be very united on the outside, but internal struggles were actually very fierce.
Seeing that this road was also blocked, Wang Hengyuan could only think of another way, but Xie Liangcai was here today, which was indeed an unexpected surprise.
Although the Xie family's foundation is still a little shallow compared to the two generations of high-ranking officials of the Xu family, the Xie family's reputation in South Zhili is also very high, especially when I heard that Yiling Xie and Rugao Xie were recently planning to unite their clans. Where is Rugao? It is also the place where the salt farm is located. Once the Xie family is taken care of, they can also use their influence to get some private salt.
"Brother Xie Xian, I didn't know you..."
Unexpectedly, before Wang Hengyuan finished speaking, Xie Liangcai handed over his hands and said apologetically: "Brother Hengyuan, you know me. Don't come to me about these things. I get a headache when I hear these things! I will go to the stewards for a drink next time. You must take me with you."
Wang Hengyuan cursed Xie Liangcai in his heart for being such a pervert, but he still smiled awkwardly and said: "You two must help me find a solution. Of course, it must be warm and soft, and I will hug you from left to right. I will definitely arrange it next time for my brother!"
After the three of them had a laugh, Wang Hengyuan said goodbye and left.
As soon as he left, Xie Liangcai said: "Haha! I thought I was hiding here with you, but I didn't expect you are also a troublemaker!"
Xu He pointed at his nose and said helplessly: "Brother, you can't even say such a thing if you have any dignity!"
Xie Liangcai chuckled and said shamelessly: "I live in my aunt's house. It's only natural. What's more, I have to help my aunt keep an eye on you so that you don't lose all your vitality at a young age and regret it too late in the future!"
"Five!" Xu He scolded.
"What's the meaning?"
"Get out of here!"
