Chapter 208
When Chu Ci arrived at Yuxiang Garden, Chu Ying had already arrived. When he stood at the door, his eyes lit up when he saw Chu Ci's outfit.
"Brother Chu, I forgot to tell you yesterday, but I didn't expect that you are a sensible person." Chu Ying looked at Chu Ci. He was a member of the Ministry of Revenue and knew the market price well. Chu Ci's clothes were made in Yunmengfang.
Yes, it is impossible to get off without more than two hundred taels.
The gold pattern on it is not a golden thread, but a real gold thread. After melting the gold, it is tempered and then pulled out a long thread as thick as a hair, put a needle on the clothes to embroider the cloud pattern, and the cloud pattern is gone.
It was constantly at the end, without a trace of stagnation. Moreover, his jade crown and jade pendant did not look like ordinary products, so he could not even estimate the price.
"What do you understand?" Chu Ci was also looking at Chu Ying. This guy was wearing a red dress and was very sexy. With his face, he looked like Jia Baoyu. However, although his face was tender, his age was
Compared to Jia Baoyu, it is much bigger.
"I know that people rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles, and respect silk clothes first and then respect people. The wealthy businessmen and snakes here are mixed with each other, and not all of them are reasonable. If they wear ordinary clothes, they will inevitably be neglected." Chu Ying
He said with a smile, but there was a hint of helplessness on his face, which seemed to be a matter of experience.
"Get in so as not to wait for the master for a long time." Chu Ci saw that there were people entering the door all the time, and it was not reasonable for them to be blocked at the door, so he suggested going in first.
Chu Ying naturally nodded and said yes, so the two walked in. There were two rows of guards outside the gate. Who was not an officer or a soldier, but they also looked well-trained, and the aura of the rivers and lakes was quite heavy, so they looked strong.
Not weak.
Chu Ci was about to walk in, but Chu Ying pulled him a little. It turned out that the one who was leading the way was staring at him. Chu Ying took out the invitation, and then hinted that Chu Ci took it out and took it out for them to take it carefully.
After that, they were allowed to go in.
"The guards here are doing their duty." Chu Ci said, then looked back at the people.
"That's of course. These are all good people hired at high prices. The wealthy businessmen in it basically have hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. If someone with bad intentions breaks in, it will be troublesome." Chu
When doing tax work in the UK, they can naturally guess their net worth from the tax items they pay every year.
The two of them walked in as they spoke. After entering the gate, they walked through a long corridor and saw a very beautiful view, pavilions, towers, rockery and strange rocks, and a clear stream surrounded the scattered houses.
There are strange flowers and plants in front and back of the house. Overall, it looks quite like being in the water town of Jiangnan, which makes Chu Ci feel a little missed by Xijiang Province.
Walking further, the sound of silk and bamboo came faintly. Chu Ci looked into the yard inside from the moon gate, and saw that there were more than a dozen rich businessmen in gorgeous clothes sitting there, with two beautiful maids around him.
Their eyes looked forward and there was a pavilion. The pavilion was surrounded by pink gauze. Occasionally, a gust of wind blew, and you could see a few beautiful women inside, holding a pipa and playing the piano.
"Is this banquet just listening to music?" Chu Ci frowned.
"What else? Isn't it what they want when they are sensual, sensual, and indulge in their will?"
"Two sirs, why don't you go in? Let others see me, Mr. Chen, can't say hello." Chen Haiping's voice sounded from behind. They turned around and saw a group of people standing not far away.
Look at them.
"Mr. Chen was joking. It was because the layout of this garden was so suitable for Chu. I stayed for a while. Is Mr. Chen also from the south?" Chu Ci said with a smile.
"Haha, that's right. I left home at a young age and went back later. I was so old that I should return to my roots. Unfortunately, the stall is too big and I can't get enough to lose my life now, so I have to build a building
The garden also comforts the homesickness.” Chen Haiping said with a smile.
The others who followed him praised him: "Old Chen, you can't go back to your hometown to enjoy your leisure. If you are old, our Beijing business community will be headless. We have to rely on you to give us guidance.
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Chen Haiping laughed again and said, "You guys just refuse to let me go, my old bones. The world is different from before. The Yangtze River pushes the previous waves, and Chen is not as many as those young people.
By the way, like the Lord Chu in front of you, you are a promising person who is better than the blue! I heard that Lord Chu wants to do a business with us, so you must seize the opportunity!"
When the others heard this, they looked at Chu Ci. The man in front of him stood tall, with clear eyebrows and beautiful lips slightly raised, and had a naturally gentle and handsome face. Looking at his outfit, he looked like a wealthy family came out.
The young master.
However, what business can a young boy have? A businessman said disdainfully: "Old Chen, you are just too modest. As the saying goes, you have no hair on your mouth and can't do things well. In my opinion, this young master seems to be
As I looked just now, I could not understand the business situation. It would be better to go home early and stop making trouble here."
"Hey, Mr. Huang, that's not what he said. Although this Lord Chu is not old, he is the top scholar and is appointed as the sixth-rank Siye. Why do you say that to him like this?" Chen Haiping pretended to be Chu Ci.
He was so angry that he couldn't speak, but the smile in his eyes was hidden.
Chu Ying looked at Chu Ci without a trace, feeling a little worried that Chu Ci would have an attack on the spot because he could not stand the run in these words. After all, Chu Siye was famous in the court and the public for his ability to speak and eloquently.
Chu Ci still had a gentle smile on his face, and he looked very relaxed, as if the person they were talking about just now was not him.
He spoke slowly and said: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Chu just saw the guests in the garden looking here frequently, as if they were looking for you. Why don't we go there first to avoid letting them wait for a long time? As for business, please wait for everyone.
Besides, whether it is successful or not depends on you. If it fails, you will just think that Chu said a joke."
A glimmer flashed in Chen Haiping's eyes, and then he hung up his smile again, and said as if he was suddenly enlightened: "It's the most. If it weren't for Lord Chu's reminder, Chen would have neglected the guests. Please come in and let's make a long-term plan after we go in.
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After saying that, he walked in first. The rest followed closely, while Chu Ci and the others fell to the end.
"I really admire Brother Chu's character." Chu Ying looked ahead, his mouth slightly opened, and said in a voice that only two people could hear.
"It's too much." Chu Ci looked ahead with a smile and said, imitating his appearance.
When the dozens of people who arrived in the garden first saw that their masters finally came over, they stood up and greeted each other, "Old Chen" and "Chen Huishou" shouting.
After everyone sat down, Chen Haiping said: "Everyone, we have a banquet every month. Since last year, there have been no newcomers. Today, I am lucky to have two adults. Everyone should be more restrained and don't be scared.
These two adults.”
A man who had been here before turned around and looked around. When he found Chu Ying in red, he immediately smiled and crawled all over his face.
"Mr. Chu, why are you free to come here today? There is another seat next to Jiang. Why don't you come and sit here? Let's have a good chat about my tax items?" He said, while using his sticky eyes to Chu Ying.
patrol.
When Chu Ci saw the greasy middle-aged and elderly man's gaze, he couldn't help but want to hit someone. Chu Ying's eyes flashed with disgust, but he refused politely. When the man turned around regretfully
When he was just a stern face, he glared at the man.
"Brother Chu, who is he?" Chu Ci asked in a low voice.
"He's surname is Jiang, and he is the boss of the Fengcheng Grain Store. He is a disgusting Duanxiu. Brother Chu, don't let him fall in love with him." Chu Ying picked up the teacup, covered his lips with his sleeves, and replied quietly.
Chu Ci felt a little uncomfortable. As expected, such people like men. Kou Jing had never seen him with such eyes! They must be the purest brotherhood!
"...Hongxiu, Luluo, you guys go down first. Everyone, Lord Chu has the emperor's will. Since we enjoy the priest's kindness, we must listen to him carefully. Then, Lord Chu, please go to the pavilion.
Let’s talk about business with us. If it works, we will definitely cooperate well.” Chen Haiping faced everyone and asked the singer in the pavilion to leave, and then asked Chu Ci to stand up.
Chu Ci sneered in his heart, the pavilion is the "stage", so he is the "actor". Moreover, Chen Haiping's words were obvious. The reason why he could speak was that he had the emperor's will, which means that Chen Haiping respected him.
The emperor cooperates if it works, and tells the people below that they can stand up and oppose him at any time. No wonder they can be the leader!
Chu Ci's mind suddenly turned a lot of thoughts, but with a smile on his face, he walked up generously, and then bowed to the person below. His demeanor was impeccable, showing the beauty of a literati. The one named Jiang
Originally, I turned around from time to time to covet Chu Ying's "beautifulness", but now I looked at Chu Ci.
"Hello everyone, I am Chu Ci, the Imperial College in Xia Nai. Today Issue is a great honor to stay in this garden with Jiangnan style to discuss matters. Some people may ask why Imperial College is a place where the Imperial College is a clear stream, so why did it interfere in the shopping mall?
?So let me tell you that Chu has a big deal here waiting to discuss with knowledgeable people."
Under the pavilion, the merchants were full of disbelief. Is it because Imperial College wanted them to sell books? It was a joke!
"Sir Chu, don't be sarcastic. If you have any questions, just say it!" Someone shouted, and just let him finish it early, so they can enjoy the leisure time earlier.
"As we all know, August 27th is the birthday of Confucius. The worship of Confucius is about all students, but this year is different. In the past two years since the new emperor ascended the throne, he felt the importance of education, so he was about to issue an order to include Confucius' birthday in the same way as the birth of Confucius.
Folk Festival Day, on this day, the people of the world must come together to sacrifice." Chu Ci smashed a big news.
The merchants were talking about it. Although the imperial edict had not been issued, it should not be fake when it was said from Chu Siye. Could it be that this matter? Some people quietly had a small calculation of sacrificial supplies in their hearts, and
Chapter completed!