"I don't know why the head of the family suddenly wants to mobilize such a large amount of funds - after all this money is transferred, we may have problems with the capital turnover there. You know, we are currently shutting down work there, and the losses are not small..."
The thin old man with lace hair was the first to speak out.
This person is Wang Liang, the elder of the clan head of the family, who is responsible for another pillar industry of the Wang family, the papermaking industry and the bookstore. According to seniority, Wang Yan has to be respectfully called Fifth Uncle.
As soon as the old man spoke, others also responded.
There was no other way. This time, Wang Yan was a bit harsh, drawing more than 200,000 guan.
The Wang family is a big business, but those are fixed assets.
Many of these are land, farms, shops, houses and properties all over the country. It would be a bit of a stretch to withdraw more than 200,000 pounds of cash at once.
Wang Yan didn't say anything. After these people finished talking, Wang Yan glanced at the excited crowd and tapped the table gently. After everyone in the room became quiet, he said calmly.
"I know everyone's difficulties, but this time something happened suddenly. A group of businessmen from the Western Regions got a batch of top-quality colored glaze from nowhere—"
Having said this, Wang Yan glanced at the heads of the major industries in these families and said in a deep voice.
"In the afternoon, I went to the Hejian County Prince's Mansion to see them. They were all of top quality. Each of them could be used as a store treasure. If this batch of goods were allowed to fall into the hands of others, our Wang Family Glaze Trading Company would probably be in trouble. It’s over…”
As soon as Wang Yan said these words, the atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense.
The three pillar industries of the Wang family.
Paper making, salt and glass.
The papermaking and bookshop gave the Wang family a good reputation among scholars. After all, this was an industry that benefited scholars and was always looked down upon.
Salt is related to the livelihood of thousands of families, while colored glaze is a high-end luxury product that has great influence among high-ranking officials.
Nowadays, as a pillar industry, Liuli has its leading position being impacted, which is naturally a big deal.
"Our Wang family's Liuli has already formed a reputation. Even if we can't win them all this time, it won't have such a big impact—"
The steward in charge of the grain store couldn't help but frown.
There was no way. Not long ago, the Wang family's grain store was attacked by the emperor, and the damage was a bit serious. Now that he was hit like this again, his life would be too difficult.
Wang Yan pondered for a moment and said slowly.
"Most of these colored glazes are exquisite Buddha statues. The most outstanding one is a Guanyin statue. I have news that someone wants to buy it with a lot of money and present it to the Queen on her birthday as a birthday gift——"
Everyone's expressions instantly became solemn.
Who doesn’t know that Empress Changsun has always believed in Buddhism? Who doesn’t know the status of Empress Changsun in His Majesty’s heart?
When the time comes, once the glazed Guanyin is presented to Empress Changsun, whose nickname is "Guanyin Maid", it is conceivable that she will definitely win the jackpot, and her Majesty will definitely be delighted.
And such a glass statue, no, even a batch, does not come from the Wang family——
The Wang family's reputation as the best in the world of colored glaze is hard-earned!
But this price——
Everyone couldn't help but remain silent, with some hesitation in their hearts.
There are more than a dozen glazed statues in this batch, each of which is a rare masterpiece in the world. It is estimated to be at least several thousand guan, or even tens of thousands guan. In addition, the empress is about to celebrate her birthday. If they want to eat it, the Wang family will have to spend a lot of money this time.
But it would be really uncomfortable if I didn’t eat it.
The glass industry is a luxury product, and what it really wants is a brand level.
Once the Wang family loses its reputation as the best in the world, I am afraid it will be difficult to turn around again in a short time.
Just when everyone was hesitant and confused, Wang Yan's last words immediately broke everyone's guard.
"Those batches of colored glaze are almost identical in terms of texture, workmanship, and shape and design—"
With that said, Wang Yan glanced at everyone.
"So, you know, what this means..."
hiss--
Everyone couldn't help but gasped!
If this news is true, it's terrible.
This shows that the group of Western Region merchants are very likely to have a high-quality and stable source of colored glaze!
"The master of the family is wise, our Wang family will never let go of this batch of goods!"
Uncle Wu, who was in charge of the papermaking workshop, stood up suddenly with an excited expression. The managers in charge of grain stores, salt, farms, cloth, iron ore, medicinal materials and other major industries all spoke out.
"Master, don't worry, no matter how difficult it is for us, even if we have to tighten our belts, we still have to come up with this money!"
Once we get this batch of colored glaze, we will not only be able to achieve the title of the best colored glaze in the world, but we will also get a stable supply of the best colored glaze.
Even if there is a chance, they can even go one step further and hold this source of supply in their own hands. The Wang family has experience in this.
Very good, I know that none of the people in charge of my family are mediocre and can distinguish the seriousness of things.
"In this case, our Wang family will give it a try this time and let them know that the name of the Wang family in Liuli in the world did not come out of thin air!"
Wang Yan immediately waved his hand and made the final decision.
Immediately, the behemoth of the Wang family quickly started operating in a more efficient manner.
Many people are secretly working hard.
If you perform well, you might be able to get a share of Liuli's business, which would make you laugh out of your dreams.
…
Cui Mansion.
The study is as warm as spring.
Cui Ming's widow, Liu's Emei Dansao, was skillfully making tea for her father-in-law.
Holding a fan in hand, he knelt down on the futon, leaned forward slightly, and leaned in front of the stove, carefully observing the foam in the pot.
The round buttocks suddenly became as stretched as a full moon, and the skin that could be broken by a blow also glowed with a layer of gleaming pink luster under the light of the fire.
Cui Hong, who was holding a volume of The Analects of Confucius in his hand, couldn't help but feel dry in his mouth and secretly twitched his Adam's apple. The peripheral vision of his eyes once again looked away from his daughter-in-law without any trace, and his voice was calm and authentic.
"Qiao'er, your tea-making skills are becoming more and more sophisticated——"
When Mrs. Liu heard this, the movement of her hands stagnated slightly, and she gently adjusted her kneeling posture, her voice was soft and soft.
"Thank you for the compliment, father-in-law. It's all thanks to my father-in-law's training——"
Cui Hong didn't know if it was an illusion, but he just felt that the full moon was becoming more round and eye-catching. Cui Hong firmly shook the Analects of Confucius in his hand, and with difficulty he took his eyes away from the figure of the person in front of him.
"That's because you have good understanding - by the way, you just said you wanted to invite a glass Guanyin to worship?"
"Qiao'er heard that Buddha statues are honored with glass. Qiao'er has always believed in Buddhism, so she would like to invite one to worship and pray for the father-in-law and Xu'er day and night -"
Weighing the wet towel and holding the hot copper handle, Liu stood up gently and walked to Cui Hong.
The tea is fragrant and pleasant.
Cui Hong couldn't help but cough slightly, glanced at the woman in front of him unnaturally, and subconsciously slowed down his tone.
"I think your idea is very good..."
"Thank you so much, father-in-law for making it possible..."
Liu's voice became softer and softer, and her eyes were flowing in the rippling tea soup, which was full of charm.
…
soon.
News came out from the Cui Mansion that the head of the family, Cui Hong, wanted to buy a glazed Buddha statue for his deceased young son Cui Ming and his young son, and pray day and night. Many people in the house immediately shed tears of emotion.
A white-haired person giving a black-haired person a gift is a human tragedy.
What is there to blame for a father who grieves the loss of his young son and invites a Buddha statue to pray for his own child and the children left by his child to ward off disasters?
Even some elders in the family remained silent in a tacit understanding.
Although a glazed Buddha statue costs a lot of money, the deep affection between father and son is even more precious to the family and can be passed down as a good story.
…
Chang'an Marquis Mansion.
Brother Li who was "abused by his children", shopkeeper Li who was a "royal wealthy businessman", Li Lizhi who was the "eldest grandson", three generations of grandparents who were "not too familiar", neatly arranged.
In addition to Changsun Wuji, Pei Ji, Wang Zian's two new cheap disciples, Yan Liben and Xue Rengui, and a little Taoist nun in Taoist robes with picturesque features, the table was filled to capacity.
At the beginning, the atmosphere was a little weird, but after a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere suddenly became harmonious.
The main thing is that Brother Li, who was "abused by his child," seemed to let go of his arms after two glasses of wine, and even had a drink with "Shopkeeper Li" who kept smiling and saying nice things.
After drinking a glass of wine, the ice and snow melted, and the atmosphere on the wine table became obviously warm.
…
By the Qujiang Pool, near the headquarters of Datang Evening News.
Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai, who had just reported for duty, were squatting in their small rooms bored, looking at the newspaper office not far away where people were constantly walking back and forth, while silently chewing on the mutton that the guard had just brought.
After a while, Xi Junmai finally couldn't help but raised his head and asked.
"Senior brother, do you think we have been plucked from peaches..."
The movements of Wang Xuance's hands could not help but stagnate slightly, and then he scolded softly.
"Junior brother, don't talk nonsense..."
Xi Junmai snorted and took another bite of the leg of lamb in his hand as if to vent his anger.
"Anyway, I don't accept it. Apart from being a good father, what else does Changsun Chong have that he can use? The men and horses that our brothers have worked so hard to train for so long were taken away with just one sentence. It was clear that he wanted to Picking peaches…”
This matter made him more and more depressed the more he thought about it. If drinking was not prohibited in the military, he would have really wanted to get drunk.
Wang Xuance pondered for a moment and put down the mutton in his hand.
"Junior brother, have you read the Datang Evening News?"
Xi Junmai was stunned when he heard this and raised his head in surprise.
"I have seen it - who in Chang'an City has not read the Tang Dynasty Evening News -"
When Wang Xuance heard this, he couldn't help but glared at him angrily.
"Then you didn't notice who wrote the title above?"
Xi Junmai:......
The newspaper is so beautiful, who knows who wrote the title?
Seeing that this guy really wasn't paying attention, Wang Xuance had no choice but to give him a little reminder.
"That is your Majesty today——"
"ah--"
Xi Junmai couldn't help but look stunned, and couldn't help but open his mouth in surprise.
This is His Majesty's newspaper!
"This newspaper has only been around for a few days, how much trouble has it caused? You can judge for yourself..."
Wang Xuance said and patted Xi Junmai's shoulder gently.
"Although I don't know why Your Majesty sent us two brothers to garrison here, I know that this may not be an opportunity..."
Xi Junmai was not stupid, he just didn't think of this level. At this time, Wang Xuance reminded him, and his mind suddenly became clearer.
"Do you think the reason why we are here is because of our master -"
The more Xi Jun bought it, the more he felt that what he was thinking made sense, and his eyes suddenly brightened.
Wang Xuance couldn't help but feel moved in his heart.
Suddenly I remembered the scene in Dongshan.
At that time, His Majesty and the Royal Guards General Li Junxian were chatting and laughing with their master on Dongshan. I don’t know if it was an illusion. Now that I think about it carefully, there was even a faint attitude that my master was the dominant one.
But even if it is an illusion, it is enough to show that my master may have a lot of power in front of His Majesty.
"Do our work well and don't speculate on His Majesty's thoughts——"
Hearing Wang Xuance's instructions, Xi Junmai couldn't help curling his lips.
"I'm too lazy to speculate on this - but you said that we have been back to Beijing for so long and we haven't gone back to see Master yet. Will Master be angry with us -"
Wang Xuance:......
Ah, this——
We have military affairs, so there is nothing we can do.
I hope Master won’t blame me.
…
"Speaking of which, at present, there are six apprentices under my master, including the two of you, and they happen to be three in civility and three in martial arts -"
At this point, Wang Zi'an, who was already half-way drunk, let out a gentle burp and glanced at Yan Liben, who was holding a wine flask and filling himself with wine respectfully.
"Among them, you are the oldest, the latest to get started, and, um, the lowest qualifications——"
Yan Liben couldn't help but smile bitterly.
It hurts my heart, Master.
"You may not believe this, but in ten or eight years, you will know——"
Having said this, Wang Zi'an turned around and glanced at Xue Rengui, who was a little embarrassed next to him.
"If you don't say anything else, just your benevolence is enough to throw you eighteen blocks away——"
Xue Rengui:......
Ah, Master, it makes me very embarrassed when you say this——
Listening to Wang Zi'an's somewhat drunken comments, the other people couldn't help but look at Xue Rengui with a little more scrutiny. They didn't know what Xue Rengui was capable of, but they knew what Yan Liben was.
Not to mention he is proficient in painting and famous all over the world.
This person is rigorous and conscientious in his work, has a resolute and courageous character, and has a good family background and is proficient in construction. After a few more years of training, he may be more than enough to become a minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Is this kind of person the worst among his disciples?
Where can the other people go?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter what, after returning, he should be promoted and appointed as soon as possible.
Well, Wang Xuance and Xi Junmai are still of great use, and they have just been knighted and cannot be moved for the time being. Li Yifu is presiding over the Tang Evening News and cannot be easily transferred, so let's start with Ma Zhou.
"Hiccup - Rengui, don't be proud. You must know that there are people outside the world, and there is a heaven outside the world. First, follow your teacher and learn from it -"
At this point, Wang Zi'an suddenly thought of something and patted Li Shimin on the shoulder.
"By the way, Lao Li, who are my two apprentices-"
Li Shimin:...
Ah, this——
Li Shimin was immediately dumbfounded.
What should I do to avoid social death——
