Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei drove a carriage and passed by the gate of Qian's Mansion. Li Yu saw that there were indeed many guards guarding the door of Qian's Mansion. It was not easy to break through, so he and Zhang Haiwei walked towards the west side of Qian's Mansion. There is a very wide alley on the west side of Qian's Mansion, which can accommodate at least three carriages traveling side by side. Li Yu saw from a distance a man lying leisurely on a recliner. There was a small table next to the recliner with a teapot and cups on it. Two servants beside him fanned him with cattail fans. Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei exchanged glances, then drove the carriage in the direction of the man.
The man on the recliner squinted at the sky and asked casually to the person next to him: "What time is it now?"
The servant replied: "Manager Zhao, it will be Haishi in half an hour."
After hearing this, Manager Zhao stood up, stretched, and said, "Hai Shi, that's all right. You guys pack your things, take stock of how much tea you collected today, and report back to me later." After that, he was ready to enter. In the side door on the side.
Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei came over and said, "Hello! Is this the land where we collect tea?"
The two servants said: "Today is over. You two can come back tomorrow."
Li Yu begged: "Please be accommodating! It's not easy for me to come out."
Manager Zhao laughed disdainfully and didn't look back. But just when he was about to take the next step, he heard Li Yu say: "How about I give you some money and you can be accommodating this time."
When Manager Zhao heard that he had money, he immediately became energetic and turned around and said, "What are you doing standing around, serving tea to others? What did the master want us to do here?"
The servants had no choice but to take out the half-packed measuring tools. While the servants were getting the measuring tools, Manager Zhao came over and said in an annoyed tone, "Why are you here at this time? The stall has already been closed before I see it."
Li Yu explained: "We are far away. We set off in the morning and we just arrived now. I'm really sorry."
Manager Zhao said meaningfully: "If you come here at this hour, it will increase my working time." After speaking, he gave Li Yu a look.
Li Yu understood, took out a small purse from his waist, handed it to Manager Zhao, and said, "It's our fault. You can use the money for tea."
Manager Zhao weighed the purse, which seemed to be worth about 500 yuan. He put it in his arms and said, "I guess you are a smart kid. Look at your faces, and your accent doesn't sound like a local."
Li Yu said: "Yes. I am not from Luoyang anymore. I am from Luoyang. My brother is from here." Li Yu pushed Zhang Haiwei with his arm.
Zhang Haiwei said hurriedly in a local accent: "Yes, yes. I am a local."
It was early July, and the sky was getting dark later. Taking advantage of the gloomy sky, Manager Zhao looked at Zhang Haiwei and said, "You don't look like a familiar face."
Zhang Haiwei was a little embarrassed, and Li Yu hurriedly said: "Isn't it time to collect summer tea? My uncle and aunt used to deliver tea. Recently, my aunt is not in good health, so my uncle stayed at home to take care of my aunt. I Uncle said, this tea must be delivered early. If it is delivered late, it will be worthless. So, let us deliver the tea." After hearing this, Zhang Haiwei nodded with a naive smile.
After hearing this, Manager Zhao didn't ask any more questions. After the two servants set up the measuring tools, they motioned to Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei to weigh the tea. Manager Zhao pointed at the measuring tool towards the two of them and signaled for Li Yu and the others to go there and weigh the tea. Then he hummed a little tune and turned around to leave. Li Yu took Manager Zhao's arm and said to Zhang Haiwei: "Brother! You go and weigh the tea first. I have something to tell this uncle." Although Zhang Haiwei was a little confused, he still followed Li Yu's instructions and walked over there. He lifted the tea box on the carriage and weighed the tea leaves on the carriage.
Li Yu pulled Manager Zhao aside and said, "Sir, what's your surname?"
Manager Zhao looked at Li Yu's mysterious look and said, "My surname is Zhao."
Li Yu said: "Uncle Zhao, I heard that Master Qian is the most capable and knowledgeable in our area."
Manager Zhao responded: "Yes, what's the matter?"
Li Yu looked around, took out a small bag from his arms, and then took out a jade pendant, which Li Yu bought in the town. Yinlong Villa is now the largest chamber of commerce in the world. Although Li Yu is not involved in the affairs of the chamber of commerce, he has seen a lot of this jade. Li Yu spent a long time picking out a piece at a street stall in the town. It looked like a good jade pendant. It's a coincidence that Manager Zhao is half-empty. He says he doesn't understand jade, but he knows a little bit. Say he understands it. Sometimes he really can't tell the difference between good and bad. Taking a quick look, Li Yu saw a piece of jade in his hand that was of good quality and said, "This jade is not bad. Where did you get it?"
Li Yu whispered in Manager Zhao's ear: "Uncle Zhao, you know I am from Luoyang, right?"
Manager Zhao expressed his gratitude.
Li Yu continued: "There is Mang Mountain over there in Luoyang, and my home is in that area. When I was a child, I went out to play and saw a group of people coming out of Mang Mountain. They took several bags of things in their hands and hurriedly I was so busy that I ran away.”
Manager Zhao knew as soon as he heard that they were probably a group of tomb robbers, and asked: "What about you, jade?"
Li Yu said: "They were walking away so fast, and this thing fell out of their hands. Later, when I saw them walking away, I picked it up. When I got home, I asked my parents, and they didn't understand either. , I will carry it with me and think about finding someone capable to show it to me."
When Manager Zhao heard this, he said: "This thing is not valuable, you can sell it to me. I will give you ten taels of silver."
Li Yu said: "Master, I haven't read any books, so don't coax me. I think this thing must be more than ten taels!"
Seeing that this man was not easy to deceive, Manager Zhao put on a face and said, "Then I'll give you fifty taels! No more."
While the two were bargaining, a servant came over and said, "Manager Zhao, the tea has been weighed. Five boxes total one hundred catties."
Manager Zhao was suddenly interrupted by this servant, and became furious and said: "After weighing, take the list and fingerprint it, what? It's your first day to collect tea!"
The servant was frightened and was a little timid, and said solemnly: "Then... one pound... how much?"
Manager Zhao said to Li Yu: "In this case, I will give you fifty taels. For your tea, others charge twenty cents per catty. How about I give you twenty-five cents per catty?"
Li Yu shook his head and said: "This tea belongs to my uncle and aunt. If you pay more, it has nothing to do with me."
After hearing this, Manager Zhao said to the servant: "Twenty cents per catty, hurry up and get the order." After hearing this, the servant quickly walked away. Manager Zhao's tone was still a little angry, and he said to Li Yu: "Then what do you want?"
Li Yu said: "Do you think this is a good deal? Take me to meet Mr. Qian and see how much he can offer."
When Manager Zhao heard this, he said: "Humph! Why don't you ask around? Our master can see anyone?"
Li Yu said flatteringly: "Uncle Zhao! I think you are a high-status person. You must have the right skills. Take me to see Mr. Qian and let him see my jade. If he gives you more money," Li Yu He showed an expression that he was about to make a difficult decision, and said cruelly: "If Mr. Qian gives you more money, I will give you half, if you win or not! If you don't win, forget it!"
When Manager Zhao heard this, he made some calculations and decided that he would take someone to see Mr. Qian anyway. Whether he received the jade or the man would share half of it with him, he would not lose anything. He said, "Okay, I will take you to see Mr. Qian." However, I’ll start with my ugly words. I, Manager Zhao, can be regarded as the number one person here. When the time comes when I reward you with money, if you dare to take the money and run away, I will make you die in an ugly way." Zhao The steward showed a fierce expression.
Zhang Haiwei came over with two taels of silver and muttered: "Humph! One hundred kilograms of tea was sold for only two taels of silver!" Li Yu pulled Zhang Haiwei and said to Manager Zhao, "Then you take us to meet him. Mr. Qian."
Manager Zhao said: "You can go, your brother can just ask him to wait outside."
Zhang Haiwei didn't know what was going on, and looked at Li Yu with confusion. Li Yu put on a slightly scared expression and said, "I'm new here, so I'm scared to go in alone. If you let my brother come with me, I can feel more relaxed. Besides, it's such a big place." , I’m afraid that we two little common people will fail.”
When Manager Zhao heard this, he didn't bother to argue anymore and said, "Okay, okay. You can go in with us. I tell you, don't talk nonsense inside." Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei nodded and followed Manager Zhao into the money. In the mansion.
Manager Zhao led Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei towards Master Qian's room. Li Yu observed along the way that there were many guards guarding the Qian Mansion, and it seemed that they were not ordinary people. Manager Zhao brought the two to the door of a room. The sound of men and women drinking and having fun came from the locked door. Manager Zhao knocked on the door.
In this room, there was a large table of sumptuous food and wine. Qian Fufei was shirtless, drinking and having fun with the two charming women next to him. When he heard a knock on the door, he raised his voice and said, "Who is it?"
Manager Zhao said respectfully: "Master, it's me."
"What are you doing here? I'm busy! You can report the tea to me tomorrow!"
"Master, someone is here to appraise the treasure."
"Treasure appraisal?"
"Yes, there is a tea farmer who has a piece of good jade and wants you to taste it."
When it was said that the tea farmer had good jade, Qian Fei was quite curious and said to the woman beside him: "Xiao Tao, bring my clothes." He said to the door: "Okay! Let me see what kind of treasure it is. "Qian Fufei, after putting on his clothes, asked another woman to open the door. Li Yu and Zhang Haiwei walked into the house and saw Qian Fufei sitting behind the dining table with an expectant look on his face, and a woman sitting next to him. Zhang Haiwei looked at the gorgeous woman who opened the door and the table full of delicacies with envy in his eyes. But Li Yu didn't even look at the food on the table. He clasped his fists and said to Qian Fufei: "Hello, Mr. Qian. I have a piece of jade here. Please appreciate it." Then he held a piece of jade in both hands and spoke. Bit by bit, I am walking towards the money. Just when Li Yu was about to walk in front of Qian Bufei, Li Yu suddenly threw away the jade in his hand, and immediately knocked out the woman next to Qian Bufei with a knife. Then he put a hand on Qian Fufei's shoulder and said in a sharp tone: "Master Qian, I have a business here and I want to talk to you!"
