Soon, the little fat man Qian Junnan was led into Lu Chen's mansion by Su Dingfang. Along the way, Qian Junnan was extremely surprised, whether it was the concrete roads in Lujiazhuang or the ones that had been built and were under construction. Qian Junnan was extremely surprised by the houses built.
"You're here!" Su Dingfang took Qian Junnan directly to the front hall. Lu Chen was sitting on his seat, drinking tea from a cup, looking at the fat man in front of him, and asked with a smile.
"I've met your lord!" Last night, after Lu Chen and others left, Qian Junnan spent the night with a girl from Pingkangfang whom he liked. When he returned to the store early this morning, he heard that the store The guys inside were talking about Lu Chen, and even more about King Wu bringing a large group of people to Lujiazhuang.
Qian Junnan naturally knew Lu Chen's identity. As for Li Daozong's identity, Qian Junnan didn't know. However, Qian Junnan also knew what to inquire about and what not to inquire about. He could be so familiar with the Chang'an County Duke. , that is definitely a big shot in the court, maybe which prince he is. Of course, Qian Junnan also knows one thing: "The less you know, the longer you will live."
However, Lu Chen's name has long been spread throughout the city of Chang'an. What's more, Lu Chen stood up for Qian Junnan last night. This incident made Qian Junnan very touched, and even created a feeling of "a scholar is a confidant." "Death" feeling, and Qian Junnan actually thought about it all night last night. He was ready to go to Lu Chen directly, but he didn't know whether Lu Chen would accept him.
After Qian Junnan paced back and forth in the store and thought for a while, he decided to come to the Lu County official to give it a try.
After Qian Junnan looked at Lu Chen sitting on the Grand Master's chair, he bowed his head directly.
"Get up! Why did you come to see me?" Lu Chen put down the teacup, looked at Qian Junnan and asked with a smile.
"I came here this time to thank my father-in-law for protecting me yesterday!" Qian Junnan bowed and said, "I have prepared some gifts. I wonder if I can have my servant deliver them to you?" Qian Junnan said. Naturally, Nan could not have come alone. He also came with his slaves. At this time, those slaves were holding boxes at the gate of Zhuangzi and were being watched by Beiwei guards.
"It's just a small matter, shopkeeper Qian is serious!" Lu Chen smiled and nodded at Su Dingfang. Of course, Su Dingfang understood what Lu Chen meant and turned around and left the front hall.
Not long after, two men dressed as servants came to the door of the front hall carrying a box. Su Dingfang stopped them directly and winked at the backwei guards standing guard outside the front hall. The two soldiers came over and took over directly. I picked up the box and opened it at the door of the front hall.
I saw a white jade Ruyi and a small green jade bowl placed in the box.
"Hey, Shopkeeper Qian, I didn't realize that you are also very rich!" Seeing the Ruyi and the jade bowl in the box, Lu Chen looked at Qian Junnan in surprise. Such things may not be uncommon in the palace. , but appearing in the hands of a businessman, this really surprised Lu Chen, so Lu Chen couldn't help but tease Qian Junnan directly.
Lu Chen waved to the two backwei guards, and they carried the box to Lu Chen's feet. Lu Chen bent down and picked up the jade Ruyi from the box and played with it.
"If only because of what happened last night, Shopkeeper Qian would give me such a gift..." Lu Chen put the jade Ruyi back into the box, picked up the jade bowl and played with it, looked at Qian Junnan and asked, " Is there anything you haven't said yet?" Lu Chen put the jade bowl back into the box and looked at Qian Junnan and asked.
"The villain wants to follow the master!" When Qian Junnan heard Lu Chen's question, he knew that if he didn't tell the truth, it would be difficult for him to see Lu Chen again in the future, so he did not hesitate to tell what was in his heart. Speak up.
"Oh?" After hearing Qian Junnan's answer, Lu Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Qian Junnan with interest, "As far as I know, most of you merchants work for aristocratic families. How could you have thought of that?" Do you want to take refuge in me? Moreover, your pawnshop has allowed you to have your current wealth. If you don’t have a noble family behind you, I won’t believe it. Tell me! Who is behind you? Or who asked you to come here? ?" At this point, Lu Chen's face darkened and he looked at Qian Junnan.
"Sir, there is no aristocratic family behind me!" Qian Junnan responded as Lu Chen looked directly at him.
"This is quite a surprise to me! You are so rich and you don't rely on aristocratic families?" Lu Chen looked at Qian Junnan with some surprise. There are actually merchants who don't rely on aristocratic families these days, and the little fat man in front of him not only doesn't rely on aristocratic families, , but Lu Chen was really surprised to have such a net worth.
"The villain has indeed never relied on the noble family, but he only needs to contribute to the noble family every month!" Qian Junnan explained to Lu Chen.
After listening to Qian Junnan's explanation, Lu Chen understood why Qian Junnan did not seek refuge with aristocratic families. It turned out that there were two situations for merchants to seek refuge with aristocratic families. One was to directly seek refuge with aristocratic families. This kind of merchants were considered merchants of aristocratic families. To put it bluntly, they were directly replacing the merchants. When working in aristocratic families, they can do business in the name of the aristocratic family they belong to when away from home. The second type is Qian Junnan, who donates to the aristocratic family every month to gain the right to do business, and the aristocratic family he contributes to, It will also ensure that he will not be bullied when doing business in the city. As for leaving Chang'an City, it is hard to say.
"Why do you want to take refuge with me?" After listening to Qian Junnan's explanation, Lu Chen looked at Qian Junnan and asked.
"Because the father-in-law treats merchants like us as human beings!" Qian Junnan responded simply.
"Just because of my few words, do you think that I am not someone who discriminates against merchants?" Lu Chen looked at Qian Junnan and said with a smile, "You can go back! If necessary, I will call you! As for these You can take the things back too!" Lu Chen pointed at the things in the box, and then said to Qian Junnan.
"Is it possible that the uncle can't trust the villain? The villain can sign a contract with the gentleman!" After hearing Lu Chen's words, Qian Junnan knew that Lu Chen did not intend to accept his surrender, Qian Junnan said anxiously .
"Contract?" When Lu Chen heard the word "contract", he knew that the little fat man in front of him was anxious. The contract in Qian Junnan's mouth was naturally equivalent to the existence of "a contract of selling oneself". As long as the contract was signed, then Qian Jun Even if Nan is a member of the Lu family, Lu Chen directly gains the power to kill Qian Junnan. This is the first way for a businessman to seek refuge.
But Lu Chen didn't intend to use this method. Although holding the contract would make Lu Chen equivalent to holding Qian Junnan's life in his own hands, this method is the most likely to breed rebels, those who seek refuge in aristocratic families. Some merchants had no complaints about this method in their hearts, and because they had the contract in hand, the family exploited these merchants ruthlessly.
"I don't need this method to control my subordinates!" Lu Chen looked at Qian Junnan and said. When he heard that Lu Chen rejected the contract, Qian Junnan not only lowered his head in disappointment.
"Go home now. If necessary, I will find you. Go back!" Lu Chen picked up the tea cup and waved his hand towards Qian Junnan.
Qian Junnan immediately understood what Lu Chen meant. This was "serving tea and seeing off guests". It was good for Lu Chen to treat him like this. You know, if Lu Chen is displeased, even if he is beaten, If you fork him out again, no one would dare to say anything! No one will even say anything. This is the status of merchants in this era!
"Yes! Resign, villain!" Qian Junnan felt a little frustrated. After saluting Lu Chen, he lowered his head and walked directly out of the front hall.
"Remember to take this gift back with you!" Lu Chen winked at the Beiwei guards. The two soldiers directly covered the box and followed Qian Junnan out of the front hall.
Seeing Qian Junnan lowering his head and leaving with two servants carrying the box, Su Dingfang couldn't help but approached Lu Chen and asked: "Sir, I think this person is sincere in his support. As an adult, If it is somewhat inconvenient to do business as a merchant, why not keep this person?"
"Don't worry! If a random person comes to vote, I will accept it. If some random people come to vote in Lujiazhuang one day, I'm afraid it will be too late to regret it!" Lu Chen explained to Su Dingfang with a smile, "Check it out carefully. Check this Qian Junnan, and come with me to the study, I have a letter to send to King Ren Cheng!" After speaking, Lu Chen got up and left the front hall, heading straight to the study.
Su Dingfang followed Lu Chen to the study. Lu Chen was writing a letter alone in the study, while Su Dingfang stood waiting outside the study. With little effort, Lu Chen came out with a letter and handed it to Su Dingfang.
"Give this letter to King Rencheng!" Lu Chen pointed at the letter in Su Dingfang's hand and said.
"Yes! I'll go now!" Su Dingfang saluted Lu Chen and left the courtyard directly.
In front of the gate of the Prince's Mansion in Rencheng, Su Dingfang dismounted and knocked lightly on the door knocker. The palace guard opened the corner door and glanced at Su Dingfang. Su Dingfang raised his fist at the palace guard: "Excuse me, please tell me that Su Dingfang, who is under the command of the Duke of Chang'an County, wants to see you!"
Originally, the man didn't look at Su Dingfang seriously. After all, this was the palace of the Prince of Rencheng, and there were all third-rank officials in front of the prime minister's door. Not to mention that he, the man of the palace, was a man. The people under his command immediately changed their expressions, saluted directly and said with a smile: "It turns out it's someone from Mr. Lu's family. Please wait a moment. I'm going to report inside!"
After saying that, Yan Ren turned around and entered the corner door. With little effort, the corner door opened again: "General Su, my prince lets you in!" Yan Ren looked at Su Dingfang and said with a smile.
"Thank you!" Su Dingfang hugged Yanren again, then walked into the corner door, followed the servants who were waiting inside, and walked through the halls and corridors to the inner courtyard of the palace.
