The eighth day of April is appropriate: groundbreaking and opening!
In the morning, the sun is shining brightly.
Cao An got up early and put on a brand new robe with blue background and red stripes.
Luo Han and others had joy on their faces and kept complimenting them.
"Mr. Lang, you look so handsome in this outfit!"
"Our husband is a good guy among men. What clothes don't look good on?"
"Today is a big day for our Cao Chamber of Commerce. Can't you pay more attention to it? Moreover, I heard that Mr. Liu from the Inspection Department will come to support us today. This is a great event!"
Several people's faces were very excited.
Cao An walked all the way to Wanyue Tower with a faint smile.
The three-story wooden building is decorated with carved beams and painted beams, and the red background vermilion paint combined with the simple and atmospheric log style makes the whole building look particularly elegant.
Red silk covers the plaque and is surrounded by red window grilles.
At the door, Li Yougui and the shopkeeper Yiqian who came to congratulate were chatting.
"Have you heard? Last night Jia Changjun was attacked by gangsters in the west of the city. The bones in his entire leg were broken. I'm afraid he will be unable to do without crutches for the rest of his life..."
"Who could do it so cruelly?"
"Who else could it be...the two thugs beat someone up, took Jia Changjun with them, and then went to Kaifeng Mansion to surrender."
"It seems that this has been prepared for a long time! But Jia Changjun has been domineering in the outer city for so many years, it's time for someone to mess with him!"
Someone sneered and glanced at Li Yougui vaguely.
Everyone knows that this matter is closely related to Cao An, but no one dares to say it clearly.
Li Yougui's face was indifferent, and he smiled noncommittally and said: "Haha, evil will be punished by God! Isn't this the retribution coming?"
Everyone was panicked and nodded.
"What Shopkeeper Li said is..."
"Yes, Jia Changjun deserves it, and he deserves it now!"
"We have nothing to do with him. It doesn't matter if he dies."
People who do business don't want to get into trouble. It's best to make money peacefully. This is the way to make money.
"Hey, what are you talking about? It's so lively."
Cao An came over with a smile and hugged everyone one by one.
Everyone also smiled and returned the favor, "Master Cao is young and promising. He has created such a big foundation at the age of fifteen. We are really envious and admire him!"
"Thanks for your love, we will all make a fortune together in the future."
Cao An smiled calmly and said: "Since the opening of Cao's Chamber of Commerce, it would be inseparable from everyone's support and help. Cao... would like to thank you all in advance."
Look at what people say, how polite they are.
Now that I think about it, Jia Changjun’s defeat was not unjust!
The strange thing is that he is too flamboyant and always thinks he is arrogant, so no one takes him seriously.
"Master Liu is here!"
Liu Weizhen, dressed in plain clothes, walked in all directions with no one following her.
But this does not hinder his status and attention.
Everyone swarmed up and compliments came one after another.
Cao An said before that Liu Weizhen would come, but Li Yougui still didn't believe it... After all, for an official of this level, his every move may attract attention.
Liu Weizhen is also the boss of the Inspection Department, directly in charge of public security in Bianliang.
Under such circumstances, anything that comes out may become a weapon for criticism by political opponents... Unexpectedly, he actually came!
Liu Weizhen naturally didn't want to chat with the little shopkeepers, so she was surrounded into the store.
When no one was around, he frowned and looked at Cao An beside him: "Such a big battle, okay?"
Cao An smiled and invited him to the private room on the second floor. "Business people just want to be lively. The more lively it is, the more business is booming..."
In the private room, a small stage can accommodate two people to perform.
Surrounded by a circle of wooden sofas, they are filled with goose down, duck down and hay to achieve a soft and comfortable effect.
Liu Weizhen sat down carefully and moved her body a few times unconsciously, with surprise in her eyes.
"This chair is so comfortable. Did you make it?"
Since Cao An dares to open a store, he must have some tricks.
But Liu Weizhen was still shocked.
He can be regarded as a mid-level official in Kyoto City. He has never seen any big scenes on weekdays. Even the furniture in the palace is not unusual for him.
But from the moment he entered the house until now, Liu Weizhen was like a country bumpkin who had just entered the city, with a look of timidity that couldn't be concealed in his eyes.
Everything in Wanyue Tower made him feel strange and amazed at the same time.
Ordinarily, court officials were not allowed to visit brothels.
But these days, the law is very flexible for officials, especially these civil servants... The Song Dynasty was a world dominated by civil servants, and even Liu E did not dare to touch this unspoken rule easily.
So Liu Weizhen not only came, but also came blatantly.
"What is that iron pipe for?"
Liu Weizhen looked at the center of the stage, where an arm-thick iron pipe was stuck on the ground.
Cao An smiled and said: "This is called pole dancing. Mr. Liu can enjoy it slowly later."
Most of the dances in brothels are explicit, so this...
Lao Liu only felt that a fire was gradually burning in his chest.
"Ahem..."
He subconsciously coughed a few times and said with a straight face: "Ordinarily, as an official of the imperial court, I should not come to this kind of place, and... Jia Changjun will not give up easily after what happened yesterday."
"But he has no evidence."
Cao An's smile did not fade, he picked up the wine bottle from the coffee table and filled it up for Old Liu.
Liu Weizhen sneered, held the wine cup and shook it gently: "But everyone knows that you did it, so you are not worried at all?"
"You're still here, aren't you?"
Cao An clinked glasses with him but did not drink: "You are our parent official, so you will naturally uphold justice for the little democracy."
"Haha, I don't have that much right."
Liu Weizhen smiled noncommittally and continued: "I am able to come today because of Mr. Fan's face... Do you know the deeper meaning of this?"
"I know... Mr. Fan is very affectionate and kind to me!"
Cao An sighed softly, his words full of emotion.
"Next year, Privy Councilor Wang Zhen will retire, and Mr. Fan... will probably take over the post of Kaifeng Governor. However, this is not a good thing for Mr. Fan."
Liu Weizhen looked at the scenery outside the window calmly.
Boats shuttle on the Bianhe River, and birds fly across the river, leaving a long water mark.
"Someone knows."
Cao An lowered his head slightly, his expression unreadable.
Although Lao Fan is too stubborn, he is worthy of the words "deep love and righteousness"!
Back then, Cao An had the kindness to support and support him, and he also had a teacher-student relationship... Now, he is risking his career to pave the way for Cao An, which is also a way to repay his kindness!
"The position of Privy Councilor is second only to that of Prime Minister. If Mr. Fan can spend these two years safely, he will be ranked in the third class! But he did it for you..."
Lao Liu will not help for no reason.
The reason why he stepped forward to support Cao An was because he wanted the position of Kaifeng Prefect.
Lao Fan has a good reputation in the court and has many friends. If he can come forward to help him plan, there is a high probability that Liu Weizhen will get what he wants!
In return, he would naturally take more care of Cao An!
"But the ugly words are ahead..."
Liu Weizhen drank the wine slowly and said calmly: "If you make trouble again, I will not stand still! This is the last time for Jia Changjun... I don't want to mess with those people."
