When Zhang Guangkun and Wang Jinyu heard Huang Mingcheng's words, their expressions changed immediately.
The two people looked at Huang Mingcheng with puzzled faces.
"No need, the Zhao family has its own fur business, so you should keep the Huang family's furs for yourself!" the old man of the Zhao family said in a somewhat unpleasant tone.
The last time the three families came to ask for help, he came forward to intercede for the three families. Although most of the benefits were taken away by Su Nangtaiji, the Zhao family also shared the benefits.
This time, the three families came to ask for help again. Naturally, it was impossible for the Zhao family to intercede with Su Nang Taiji for nothing without benefiting from it at all.
As the leader of the Han merchants in Bansheng City, except for the Zhao family, he did not care whether other Han merchants fell. Even if a group of Han merchants fell, other Han merchants would rise.
From Anda Khan to the present Su Nang Taiji, in the past few decades, the Han merchants in Bansheng City have changed more than once, and only the Zhao family has remained standing.
"Old man, please calm down. The Huang family leader was too worried, so he was so anxious that he said the wrong thing." Zhang Guangkun apologized to the old man of the Zhao family, and at the same time said to Huang Mingcheng, "Brother Huang, why don't you quickly admit your mistake to the old man? Do you really want to be punished for secretly colluding with the Tiger Flag?"
As he spoke, he kept winking at Huang Mingcheng.
In desperation, Huang Mingcheng had to stand up, bowed to the old man of the Zhao family, and then said: "To be honest, old man, it's not that the Huang family doesn't want to send more things. It's really the only fur goods in the family. Once There is something wrong with this batch of leather goods, and from now on, the name of the Huang family will no longer be among the Han merchants in Bansheng City."
"So serious." Wang Jinyu, who was sitting nearby, straightened up when he heard this and looked at Huang Mingcheng in surprise.
The three families were all prominent Han merchants in Bansheng City. He never imagined that the Huang family had fallen to this point and that money was so tight.
When the old man of the Zhao family heard Huang Mingcheng's words, his expression softened a bit.
Zhang Guangkun said at this time: "Old Master, do you think this will work? Let Brother Huang sell the leather goods first, and then deliver them to the old master after the money is collected."
"Your Huang family is also a well-known Han merchant in Bansheng City, how could you have fallen to such a state?" the old man of the Zhao family said to Huang Mingcheng.
Huang Mingcheng bowed and said: "Since the tiger-character flag entered the grassland, the Huang family's business has gone from bad to worse, and they had no choice but to do some business with the tiger-character flag. However, this attracted Su Nangtai Ji's confession, and finally offered half of the It was only the family property that saved the lives of the whole family, and since then, business has become even more difficult.”
As he spoke, he sighed and shook his head.
"Old Master, after all, the background of the Huang family is a bit poor, and it's no wonder he encountered the Tiger-Character flag." Zhang Guangkun defended Huang Mingcheng.
Among the Han merchants in Bansheng City, except for the Zhao family that has stood firm for decades, the Zhang family and the Wang family only rose later than other Han merchant families, while the Huang family was the last to rise and is relatively weak.
The old man of the Zhao family's face darkened and he said: "I'm confused, how can I make the decision on this kind of thing? As I said before, if I want to save the lives of my family, I should follow the rules and honestly offer my property and beg for Su Nang Tai Ji. forgive."
"Old man, you also know that the Huang family is in such a situation that the Huang family can't get it out even if they want to!" Zhang Guangkun continued to intercede for Huang Mingcheng in front of the old man of the Zhao family.
The old man of the Zhao family waved his hand and said: "The Huang family is in a bit more difficulty. We are all Han merchants, so I don't want to push too hard. How about this? Don't the Huang family still have a batch of leather goods? Give them all to Zhao. Family, I will explain clearly to Su Nang Taiji about the Huang family’s association with the tiger-character flag, and strive to save the lives of the Huang family and the whole family.”
After saying this, Zhang Guangkun and others looked unhappy. new world
What the old man of the Zhao family did was to remove the Huang family from Han merchants.
"Old man, can you think of other ways?" Zhang Guangkun frowned and said to the old man of the Zhao family.
As Han merchants, the Zhang family had a close relationship with the Wang family and the Huang family. As the Han merchants introduced by the Mongols, the Zhao family had always shown themselves to be superior to ordinary Han merchants like them.
In addition to the relationship between the Zhao family and Anda Khan, in Su Nang's generation, the Zhao family is still trusted by the Mongols. Unlike other Han businessmen, once the family business accumulates to a certain level, they will be threatened by the Mongols. If you give away your family wealth, the Mongols will come directly to rob you.
The old man of the Zhao family said: "It's okay if the Huang family doesn't want to. After all, the Huang family didn't take the initiative to find the tiger-character flag. As for whether Su Nang Taiji will believe it and whether he will punish the Huang family, that's not for me to say. Forget it."
"Old Master, is there really no other way?" Zhang Guangkun asked unwilling to give up.
The old man of the Zhao family said: "I have already told you about this matter. Whether it is a big deal or not, it all depends on what Su Nang Taiji thinks. If you are loyal enough, you will be fine. But if your heart is towards the Ming Dynasty, what Su Nang Taiji thinks It also doesn’t tolerate sand.”
Zhang Guangkun and others all heard it. This is spending money to ensure safety. Spending money means your heart is towards Mongolia, and not spending money means your heart is towards Ming Dynasty.
"Brother Huang, the lives of the family members and the children are the most important thing in everything. If the money is gone, you can make more money. If your life is gone, you have nothing." Zhang Guangkun advised Huang Mingcheng.
Wang Jinyu, who was standing next to him, also said: "Brother Huang, money is an external possession. It can save the lives of the family, which is more important than anything else."
The old man of the Zhao family drank tea slowly and waited patiently for the two people to persuade Huang Mingcheng.
Zhang Guangkun and Wang Jinyu persuaded Huang Mingcheng every word.
Huang Mingcheng's face was hesitant at first, but finally he sighed and said, "Don't worry, old man. When I get back, I will arrange a big truck to deliver all the fur goods at home to the Zhao family."
"You are wrong. Your things were not given to the Zhao family, but to Su Nang Taiji, which proves your heart for Mongolia." The old man of the Zhao family put down the tureen in his hand.
Huang Mingcheng cupped his fists and said, "That's what the old man said."
At this time, no matter what the old man of the Zhao family said, he agreed that after the things were taken out, whether they were taken by the Zhao family or handed over to Su Nang, they would no longer have anything to do with the Huang family in the future.
After talking for such a long time, the old man of the Zhao family began to droop his eyelids and looked a little tired, so he said to the three of them: "When you all send all the things over, I will present these things to Su Nang Taiji. Now you all go back." Get ready!”
An eviction order was issued.
Zhang Guangkun and others stood up from their seats, hugged their fists towards the old man of the Zhao family, and said, "I will leave as soon as I don't disturb the old man's rest."
The old man from the Zhao family waved his hand, indicating that they could leave.
Zhang Guangkun cupped his hands again, and then withdrew from the room along with Wang Jinyu and Huang Mingcheng.
Butler Zhao accompanied the three of them and personally sent them away from the Zhao family.
