Chen Xi brought people to the door of Zhuo's house.

What surprised Wang He was deeply surprised was that there was no resistance from the Zhuo family, and even Zhuo Chengming, the head of the Zhuo family, was already waiting for Chen Xi to arrive at the door.

Zhuo Chengming is in his fifties, wearing a unified hat, a deep dress, a large waistband, a slightly fat figure, and looks kind-hearted.

Seeing Chen Xi get off his horse, Zhuo Chengming quickly came forward, saluted Chen Xi, and informed him of his name.

Chen Xidao: "I won't talk to Zhuo's boss... The military situation is urgent, and I will lead troops to fight tomorrow to quell the rebellion in the western and southern part of Huguang. Now all the troops are ready, but the army lacks food and military pay. I wonder if Zhuo's boss is willing to donate generously?"

Zhuo Chengming looked embarrassed at first, then seemed to have made some decision and said seriously: "Adults have something to ask for, so the people should follow their own opinions. I wonder how much money and food is needed by the adults?"

Chen Xi nodded with satisfaction: "The Zhuo family can consider the country and country of Ming Dynasty, but is actually an example of local gentry... I will remember your achievements!"

"Let me say that, I originally wanted food, but the food was too heavy and it was not convenient to transport it. And who knows the quality of the food donated? If the millet of whose family was Chen Gu for many years, they found out later, how could they determine whose family came from? Let's do this, each household should pay a portion of the money at the discretion of the Zhuo family, and would it be better to donate 5,000 taels?"

Chen Xi's mouth was 5,000 taels. Although this amount would not cause any major family like the Zhuo family to be irritated, Chen Xi did not come up with specific standards, and said that it would be as much as possible, which made Zhuo Chengming a little surprised. After a moment of stunnedness, Zhuo Chengming asked: "Sir, what's the saying about this...5,000 taels of silver?"

Chen Xi narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile: "Does there need to be any explanation? I will charge as much as I want. If you don't agree, then you can set a number yourself!"

Wang He, who had been listening, was very anxious and wanted to remind Chen Xi that he would set the number by himself. The inevitable result was a price cut, and five thousand taels became one thousand taels, five hundred taels, one hundred taels, or even fifty taels.

Zhuo Chengming thought for a while and said, "Sir, look... eight thousand taels are good?"

This was beyond Wang He's expectations. Zhuo's family actually took the initiative to increase the price, which was simply difficult to understand!

Chen Xi nodded: "Zhuo's boss is so courageous. That's a matter of just one sentence, just 8,000 taels... Will you go in and get the money?"

Zhuo Chengming smiled and said, "This is natural, please do it."

Chen Xi, Wang He, and many officers and soldiers were invited into the Zhuo family's gate. When they arrived at the main hall, Zhuo Chengming said: "Two sirs, Caomin needs someone to sort out the money in the warehouse... Lord Shen, Caomin has an elegant wing room in the back of Caomin, which is usually uninhabited. I wonder if you went there to take a break?"

Chen Xi nodded slightly: "You don't say that I can't even notice the fatigue. When I mentioned this, I felt that the sleepy bugs were starting to make trouble. It would be nice to find a place to rest... Zhuo, please lead the way!"

The Zhuo family was very happy to give silver, eight thousand guan, and it took only a short time to raise it. Of course, the silver was less than four thousand liang, and the rest were copper coins.

After all, the Zhuo family is the leading wealthy family in Nanchang Prefecture, with a family of one million yuan. Chenxi is not making the Zhuo family lose all their money, but just letting the Zhuo family spend some money to obtain the qualification to continue to operate specialized products. It is more similar to "breaking money and avoiding disasters" for the Zhuo family.

As for Wang He, he could not understand the mentality of wealthy families at all. He didn't know what methods Chen Xi used to make the Zhuo family give up his previous attitude of refusing to cooperate. Not only did he take out the money, but he also took the initiative to increase the price. It was really amazing.

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The hall is counting the numbers, and it is easy to count the silver, but the copper coins are heavy and heavy. After being left for a long time, many copper coins have been rusted, so it is very difficult to settle the accounts.

At this time, Chen Xi was invited into the backyard flower hall.

The Zhuo family is "informed and tactful". They know that they will go to the Governor's Office to send women to Chen Xi, but Chen Xi will definitely not accept it. However, if they send one or two women when Shen Xi comes to visit, if they are still the most beautiful woman, Chen Xi may have a chance to go out and accept the gift.

The beauty prepared for Chen Xi was indeed bright and white-haired, and generous. At first glance, she was not from a small family, but from a daughter of everyone.

Zhuo Chengming recommended Chen Xi in the flower hall. The beauty came up to salute, extremely respectful. The eyebrows showed the graceful temperament of a lady from a noble family. She smiled cleverly before she could speak, and she was full of beauty.

Chen Xi looked at it carefully and found that this beauty was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with her eyebrows as beautiful as spring mountains, her eyes as autumn water, and her bright big eyes and waves flowing, which made people fascinate. She has an oval face that conforms to the aesthetics of today. She has a delicate face, a fair and tender face, a white and white nose as jade, and her cherry lips are delicate and radiant, which is indeed brilliant and beautiful.

Zhuo Chengming smiled and said, "Sir, there is the wing room behind... If there is a beauty serving her when she is resting, pinching her waist and pounding her legs, isn't it an elegant thing?"

It is better to say that you are giving it to a beautiful woman than to squeeze your waist and legs.

Sure enough, Zhuo Chengming then added: "The carriage is ready at the back door. After the adults leave, the person will send it to the governor's office, or anywhere designated by the adults!"

Chen Xi smiled slightly: "Zhuo's family is really a big deal. Eight thousand guan may not be as good as the beautiful lady in front of me. I am afraid that I will be young and energetic and will not be blessed to endure it!"

Zhuo Chengming was a little surprised before saying, "The adults were laughing and laughing. The eight thousand guan was a military fund donated by the Zhuo family, and the beautiful man was talking about the will of the people. The adults were busy with official duties, and many girls were serving him and adding fragrance to the red sleeves. Isn't it a good thing? It also means that the people are full of sincere feelings for the adults! I hope he will not refuse!"

Chen Xi nodded: "I have accepted all the money. If the beauty is rejected for thousands of miles, it is indeed a hypocritical attitude... well, I will go in and rest now!"

The girl glanced at Zhuo Chengming, with a little awkward expression. Obviously, she was born in a wealthy family, but now she wants to be a slave and a servant, and she is a little reluctant for a moment.

Chen Xi had already stepped towards the wing room. Zhuo Chengming glared at the beautiful girl with a stern look. The girl could not do so, so she could only follow Shen Xi and enter the room with her. Soon the door of the room was closed by the two maids serving at the door.

Chen Xi was calm and composed when he got along with the beautiful girl in the room, but the expression of the beautiful girl was not so natural. Although the young man in front of him was a powerful man, she was really unwilling to give it to others like this, a big yellow girl.

Chen Xi sat on the edge of the bed, looked at the girl with a smile, and waved his hand: "Miss, can you just sit down?"

The beautiful girl looked extremely resistant, but she did not dare to go against Chen Xi's intentions. She walked forward with a hesitation, as if she knew she should be sitting in Shen Xi's arms. But just as she was about to lower her body, Chen Xi patted the edge of the bed next to her and said, "In front of me, you don't have to be restrained, sit down and talk!"

"Um."

The girl responded, breathed a sigh of relief, and sat next to Shen Xi, at a loss.

Chen Xi looked at the girl and then said in a harmonious voice: "The tree attracts wind. When the official is big, it is also the target of public criticism. Wherever I go, there are people who give money and women... The lady is not the first person, nor will it be the last person. I wonder what the lady is called?"

In this era, asking a woman to give her a title is a frivolous act, but the girl cannot be angry and said timidly: "The family's surname is Song!"

Chen Xi nodded: "It turned out to be Miss Song. I think it was from the Song family, which was once prominent in Nanchang Prefecture. I heard that after the Song family fell into trouble, I received help from the Zhuo family. Although I have not made a comeback, I also have a considerable status in Nanchang Prefecture... The former wealthy and prominent family has now fallen to the point of resting on others, which is really sad and lamentable!"

The girl was raised in the deep house since she was a child. She didn't know Chen Xi's identity at all. She only knew that the young man in front of her was a high-ranking official. When Chen Xi mentioned the past of the Song family, a hint of sadness appeared in her expression.

As Chen Xi said, the Song family was indeed one of the largest families in Nanchang Prefecture, but the family has fallen into decline and has withdrawn from the ranks of the aristocratic families of Nanchang Prefecture. They need to rely on the Zhuo family to survive. Even the legitimate daughter of the Song family may be given to Chen Xi by the Zhuo family as a gift.

When Chen Xi saw that the girl did not say anything, he knew that what he said was right. He immediately said, "Ms. Song, don't worry. As a parent official in Jianggan, I am determined to seek welfare for the local people and will not do anything to force the robbery of the people. Even if the Zhuo family gives you to me, I can give you freedom..."

Upon hearing this, the girl immediately stood up nervously and knelt down in front of Shen Xi: "Please be the master of the people, the girl... is willing to follow the adults, be a slave and a servant! Please don't refuse, otherwise... the girl will have nowhere to stay!"

“Huh!?”
Chapter completed!