Following Xu Xuewu, Tian Shenglan felt mixed emotions in her heart.
The first time he came to Xujiazhuang to meet Liu Heng, he still had a sense of superiority. After all, their Tian family was also a Shanxi merchant run by several generations. Liu Heng was just a bandit, and the Tiger Character Flag had only been around for more than a year. How could it compare to the foundation of their Tian family.
But this time, he only felt regret.
The things that their Tian family has can be obtained just like the tiger-character flag.
Originally, their Tian family had business roads on the grassland, but now the Tiger Flag not only has business roads on the grassland, but also expands the business on the grassland, opens shops on the grassland, and even has contacts with Tumut Khan.
The only thing their Tian family can take away is their Tian family's fields, and they are relatively rich in food.
"You two, please come in. My proprietor is already waiting in the side hall." Xu Xuewu raised his hand and made an invitation gesture toward the door.
Tian Shenglan stood outside the door and took a look.
Just like the last time he came, Liu Heng also received him here, but his mood was different between the two visits.
"Mr. Tian, let's go in." Chen Liyun on the side interrupted Tian Shenglan's contemplation.
Tian Shenglan turned around, nodded, and said, "Please, Mr. Chen."
He took a step back and let Chen Liyun walk in front.
Chen Liyun was not polite and walked ahead, followed by Tian Shenglan into the side hall.
"Mr. Tian, we meet again."
As Tian Shenglan and Chen Liyun entered the side hall, Liu Heng smiled and arched his hands towards the two people.
"I've met Dongzhu Liu."
"I've met Dongzhu Liu."
Tian Shenglan and Chen Liyun saluted Liu Heng successively.
"You two proprietors, you don't have to be so polite, please take a seat," Liu Heng said with a smile.
Zhao Yutu, who was standing next to Liu Heng, said, "Come here, serve tea."
After several people sat down, the servants brought hot tea. Liu Heng held the tureen and blew on the hot air, staring at the tea in his hand.
Tian Shenglan and Chen Liyun looked at each other.
This time they were asking for help from looking for Tiger Flag. They couldn't deliberately remain silent like Liu Heng, so they had no choice but to speak first.
Chen Liyun said, "Dr. Liu, I'll tell you the truth. This time, Dongzhu Tian and I are here to ask Dongzhu Liu to lend a helping hand and help our two families."
Liu Heng put the lid on the cup and said with a smile, "How can I help you two proprietors? The Tian family and the Chen family have been operating in Xuanfu for generations. I, Tiger Flag, am just a small business in Datong. How can I help you?" You’ve got the wrong person.”
Before Chen Liyun could say anything, he declined directly.
"No, only Dongzhu Liu can save us this time." Chen Liyun stood up and saluted Liu Hengyi.
Tian Shenglan who was on the side also stood up and saluted, "Please, Mr. Liu, can lend a helping hand."
Liu Heng frowned and said, "I'm a little confused by what you two said. Although I, Huzi Banner, have some business dealings with the Xuanfu, I'm afraid I can't help the two proprietors." Caught or not."
As he spoke, he shook his head.
Zhao Yutu, who was sitting aside, said, "I am afraid that the two proprietors have found the wrong person. They should go to the Fan family. I heard that the Fan family established a Fanji Chamber of Commerce in Xuanfu. I believe that with the strength of the two families, joining the Fanji Chamber of Commerce will help Fanji." It’s impossible for the family to ignore both of you.”
When Tian Shenglan heard this, her face turned red with shame.
Only then did he realize that Liu Heng might have known about his intention to establish a chamber of commerce, which made him feel as if he had been caught red-handed stealing something.
Chen Liyun also knew about Tian Shenglan.
However, at this time, he knew that he had to say something. If he did not get the help of Tiger Character Banner, it would not be long before his Chen family and Tian family would be crushed by those from the Fanji Chamber of Commerce, and they would be completely removed from the Shanxi merchants in Xuanfu. .
Nowadays, their business with the Tian family on the grassland has almost ended. Half of the convoys sent to the grassland several times have encountered horse bandits and suffered heavy losses. They no longer dare to send convoys to the grassland again.
Chen Liyun said, "My Chen family is willing to support the establishment of a chamber of commerce in Tiger Character Banner."
"The Tian family also supports it." Tian Shenglan followed closely.
"You two want to join the Dongshan Chamber of Commerce." Liu Heng said doubtfully, then shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this won't work. The Dongshan Chamber of Commerce will not allow outsiders to join easily. Besides, you two don't have an iron yard in Dongshan, so you can't join. Dongshan Chamber of Commerce."
Chen Liyun said hurriedly, "Dongzhu Liu misunderstood. We are not joining the Dongshan Chamber of Commerce, but we want to establish a new chamber of commerce. Everything will be centered on Dongzhu Liu and the Tiger Flag, just like what Dongzhu Liu and Dongzhu Tian said last time."
"You two have such a good plan. What do you think of my tiger flag? The bows and arrows in your hands are still shields."
Before Liu Heng could speak, Zhao Yutu on the side had already spoken.
"Mr. Zhao misunderstood." Tian Shenglan explained, "We sincerely support Dongzhu Liu in establishing a chamber of commerce and are willing to do business on the grassland with Tiger Character Banner."
Zhao Yutu was unmoved and said, "The last time Dong Tian came, my landlord had already mentioned the establishment of a chamber of commerce. Now our Tiger Flag can trade with Beilu on our own, and we have also opened shops on the grassland. Tian Dong Lord, do you think we need to cooperate again?”
"This" Tian Shenglan choked.
He found that he was really not of much use to the Tiger Flag. Although their Tian family had fertile land and plenty of food, as long as the Tiger flag was willing to pay a high price, the food could be bought from anywhere. It did not necessarily have to be from their Tian family. food.
Chen Liyun said, "I know something that may be useful to Dongzhu Liu."
Liu Heng became interested, put down the bowl in his hand, and said with a smile, "I wonder if it has something to do with my tiger flag."
"This matter is indeed related to the tiger-character flag." Chen Liyun said, "Not long ago, Jin Yiwei came to Datong and wanted to investigate Liu Dongzhu and the tiger-character flag. The Fan family was behind this matter. Now, Fan Yongcheng, the third son of the Fan family, is here Capital City.”
Liu Heng said calmly, "Since you two know that Jin Yiwei came to Datong to check our tiger-character flag, why do you still cooperate with my tiger-character flag? Aren't you afraid of being implicated by the imperial court in the future?"
"I'm afraid." Chen Liyun gave a bitter smile and then said, "But I believe that Mr. Liu has a way to solve this matter."
Liu Heng smiled and said, "Dr. Chen really has confidence in my Tiger Flag."
"I don't have confidence in the Tiger Flag, but I have confidence in Dongzhu Liu." Chen Liyun said.
Liu Heng smiled and said, "I walk the Tiger Flag and sit upright. I am not afraid of anyone checking, even if it is a Jin Yiwei who comes."
Chen Liyun looked embarrassed and didn't know how to answer the question.
In today's world, a business without a foothold is of no use even if it is doing well. Moreover, the Tiger-Character Banner makes armor, firecrackers, cannons, raises infantry and cavalry, and smuggles northern captives. It is hard to tell which one is right.
In the Hongwu or Yongle years, the imperial army would have come to Lingqiu to attack the rebels.
Chen Liyun was embarrassed to answer, but Tian Shenglan echoed, "Dongzhu Liu is right. The tiger-character flag is naturally not afraid of people's investigation. Dongzhu Liu is also innocent and upright. It was all deliberately framed by the villain Fan Yongdou."
