The wealthy family has a large courtyard and a special reception hall. At this time, Chang Yu and Gao Jie were drinking tea and waiting in the hall. Seeing Kuang Ren and a few guards poking around, Chang Yu couldn't help laughing and scolding them. How could they be like thieves? Kuang Ren laughed. Yan asked to see if there was any beauty in the house.
Chang Yu knew that these guys were itching. After all, in a place like Yangzhou, if you don't go there, you will be called "Yangzhou Skinny Horse".
"Okay, let's go out and hang out, but you are not allowed to spend the night outside." Chang Yu waved his hand, and the guards couldn't help cheering, but Kuang Ren was still a little embarrassed: "We have all left, this way..."
Chang Yu curled his lips and patted the green bird on his waist: "This Wang family is like a dragon and a tiger's den. Or do you think those servants just now can retain the governor? Or do you think General Gao is just a decoration?"
Kuang Ren thought about it, and a guard next to him pulled him: "Don't worry, I just saw Monk Hai Hong and Wu Shu wandering not far away. They are definitely following the Governor."
Kuang Ren left with peace of mind. As soon as he left, Wang Zhaoyi and his brothers came together. Seeing that there was only a young man and a rough middle-aged man in the hall, they hurriedly saluted Gao Jie: "I'm Wang Zhaoyi, I don't know if I'm too far away to visit you." Welcome, it’s rude and disrespectful.”
Gao Jie coughed slightly and straightened up and sat upright: "Um, cough, cough, okay, sit down, let's talk about business..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Chang Yu: "Pull him down." He stood up and handed over his hands. Returning the courtesy to the Wang brothers: "I am in Changyu, Xiadongchang, and I am passing by Yangzhou to pay a special visit to the two Wangs." In fact, the Wang brothers are not very old now, only in their forties.
Before the Wang brothers over there came to their senses, Gao Jie grunted: "Why don't you chat with them here, and I'll go watch Kuang Ren and the others so they don't cause trouble in the city."
Chang Yu rolled his eyes and said, "You can't go later." He looked at them, "Are they in such a hurry?" Gao Jie's face turned red and he smiled awkwardly.
The two bickering left the Wang brothers confused, wondering what the two were talking about and who they really were.
Seeing that the two of them didn't react, Chang Yu had to quickly introduce Gao Jie: "Xuzhou General Soldier Gao Jie" as soon as the name came out. As expected, the two of them were very surprised, and they met Li Hao again and exchanged pleasantries for a while.
Since ancient times, those doing business have had unclear relationships with yamen, and even more chaotic relationships with officials at all levels. To put it poorly, it is called collusion between government and businessmen, but to put it nicely, it means each getting what he needs and helping each other to achieve a win-win situation.
Therefore, businessmen like and must cling to powerful people. This is understandable. Of course, being able to cling to big bosses, especially military bosses who hold military power in these troubled times, is even more desirable.
The Wang brothers are no exception.
And today, the military boss came to the door of his own accord. Although Gao Jie has a bad reputation, he can't help but he is famous, and he does have a lot of troops. More importantly, he is in charge of Xuzhou and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. A must-go place, if we join forces with him, then the deal...
Wait a minute, Dongchang, Chang Yu?
The Wang brothers who were chatting with Gao Jie suddenly realized that they seemed to have overlooked something just now. They thought it was Gao Jie who came with a few Dongchang fans, but this young man in front of them...
Damn it!
Now everyone in the government and the public knows that the eunuch of Dongchang is actually a young man. He is wise and brave and knows how to fight. He is bloodthirsty and warlike. He is arrogant and domineering. And his name is...
Chang Yu!
"The common people are ignorant of Mount Tai. I hope you will forgive me, Lord Chang." The Wang brothers knelt down immediately. They didn't know what to call the young man in front of them, and they were even more confused. How could they look like eunuchs? , don’t admit the wrong person, that would be embarrassing.
"Hey... please get up, both of you." Chang Yu helped the two of them up one by one: "The governor was passing through Yangzhou on official business and heard that the Wang family was good at doing business and benefiting the countryside, so he came to visit and talk. Don't give me any big gifts..."
After a while of pleasantries, the Wang brothers calmed down a little, but they still felt like they were in a dream. Why did the eunuch God of War, who was so powerful in both the government and the public, suddenly come to our house.
Chang Yu rarely took the initiative to talk to others about government and military affairs, but he always found a topic as an entry point, so he casually talked about his trip south to supervise the war. Both sides of the canal were well-informed, and the officers and soldiers repeatedly defeated the bandit army, captured the bandit leader Bai Wang, and pacified it. The news about De'an has been flying all over the world like wings. Naturally, the Wang brothers have heard about it, but hearing it from the coach in person is another feeling. This is what the two brothers will feel in the next few decades. Favorite mention of the glorious past.
After chatting about some of the war stories that ordinary people love to hear, Chang Yu's topic gradually shifted to the current embarrassment of the imperial court. For example, he had to shamelessly force himself all the way to the south for grain and grass, and now he is still carrying a lot of debt. .
The Wang brothers are all sensible people, and they immediately expressed their willingness to donate some food and salary to support the court. After all, the eunuch of Dongchang came to the door in person, and wasted so much saliva on the sidelines. You have to express your feelings. , not to mention that this eunuch has no airs and is very friendly. He is really willing to give more than he wants. It is much better than dealing with someone like Wei Zhongxian.
They both fish for money and grain, but the biggest difference between Chang Yu and Wei Zhongxian is that they try to make people willing to do so. Moreover, Wei Zhongxian fishes for Emperor Wanli personally, while Chang Yu fishes for the court, the treasury, the army and the common people.
"My two brothers are willing to donate 50,000 taels of silver, and 10,000 dans of food..." Wang Zhaoyi just started to speak, but Chang Yu stopped him, and said seriously: "Mr. Wang's behavior makes it seem that the governor is here because of the autumn wind. The governor has no intention." The purpose of this is firstly to visit, and secondly to see if we can do some business together."
When it comes to visiting, the Wang brothers don't quite believe it. Even the eunuch and his neighbor don't believe that the weasel would be so kind as to wish the rooster a New Year greeting. After all, they never thought that Chang Yu was a time traveler, because they admire their sincerity. Dropped in for a visit.
However, hearing Chang Yu talk about doing business together aroused their curiosity. They didn't know what kind of business they wanted to do, but if they really relied on the big tree of Shangdongchang, it would definitely be worth the investment. Besides, they could also see that this The relationship between the eunuch and Gao Jie is very close, and they are like two big trees now.
Chang Yu didn't come here to extort money or food, he really came to negotiate business, so he didn't hide anything and told all the projects Dongchang was currently working on, such as the Royal Merchant Octopus, logistics companies, and the Great World Entertainment City. , and Daming Bank, which is about to open chain stores in two capitals and thirteen provinces.
The Wang brothers' eyes immediately opened up.
Almost in an instant, the two brothers made a unanimous decision to invest. No matter what they do, they must invest and invest, even if it is opening a brothel!
After all, the financial backers behind this business all have backgrounds they can't match. With such a background, no matter what business they do, they will not lose money. What's more, these projects are big money-making businesses.
Seeing that the two of them were very interested, Chang Yu asked about the Wang family's business. There were also many types, covering almost everything including firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea.
Once the conversation started, they couldn't stop it. The four of them talked in the hall with their mouths dry and their tongues drying up, until the housekeeper came to report: The prefect is here.
This was a bit embarrassing. When he heard that people from Dongchang came to visit, Wang Zhaoyi was worried that they were looking for trouble, so he rushed to find a backer to take charge. Who knew that they came to visit to discuss business.
However, seeing Ren Minyu politely salute Chang Yu, the Wang brothers were completely relieved. It seemed that it was the real eunuch of Dongchang and Gao Jie himself, because Chang Yu's words and deeds were consistent with the power in the traditional sense. Being incompatible with each other in prison made them both anxious and unsure whether it was true or a trap set up by a group of charlatans.
But now that Ren Minyu and Shi Kefa are here, it is absolutely true. After all, what kind of fraud group can bring the Yangzhou Magistrate and the Minister of War, Shi Kefa, to the platform.
When so many distinguished guests came to visit, the Wang Mansion was decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and a banquet was held for the guests. Everyone in the mansion was beaming with joy. Even the gatekeeper looked excited and showed off to the neighbors: "Do you know which distinguished guests are here today? Beat them to death. You can't even imagine..."
