Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 575
Su Chen changed into an elegant shirt in the room, wondering why they came to see him?

Peng Jingjing was helping him tidy up his clothes, and said, "Now you have returned to your hometown with great prosperity, and you are an upstart in the imperial court. As a wealthy businessman, they will definitely walk around with you more. In addition to the current crisis in Runzhou City, I also want you to be able to do so at a critical time. Keep Runzhou and protect the interests of their big families."

After all, Peng Jingjing is the son of an official and was born in the prefect's mansion, so she is familiar with the exchanges between these officialdoms, and she has a deep secret.

Although she usually reads few poems and songs, she is a daughter of a famous family after all. In this respect, she is still well-versed in the world. After all, she has been influenced by her father since she was a child.

After hearing Peng Jingjing's words, Su Chen understood, so he came to the living room and met with the heads of the seven families.

There were originally nine merchant families in Runzhou City, each rich in wealth and many shops, almost controlling the economic lifeline of Runzhou City.

However, due to Su Chen's close relationship with the Bai family, Bai Susu, the head of the Bai family, did not come with them. Another big family that was absent was the Ding family that produced celadon.

However, due to the impact of the Bai family's launch of blue and white porcelain last time, and the transfer of the governor of Yin, the entire Ding family had no backing, and felt that they were already weak in Runzhou. In order to avoid conflict and decline, the whole family moved to Changzhou.

As a result, this time Changzhou fell, and a military disaster occurred. During this turmoil, the Ding family was ransacked and wiped out by Wu Yue soldiers.

The arrogant and domineering Mr. Ding Yin in the past was naturally not spared.

Lessons learned from the past, the Ding family is the best negative teaching material, which has sounded the alarm for these rich businessmen and wealthy families.

Therefore, these seven families came to the Su Mansion with a sense of awe, and the reason was nothing more than the hope that they could catch Su Chen's line, because he had enough power, status and reputation, and now he was in charge of defending the Run family. The state is the power of life and death for their family.

These seven families are Fan, Du, Yu, Yan, Pan, Lu, and Murong.

When everyone saw Su Chen coming in, the seven Patriarchs stood up at the same time and said hello to Su Chen: "I have seen Su Jianjun."

Su Chen sat behind the main seat, and said with a smile: "You don't have to be polite, please sit down!"

The seven masters are still a little cautious. Although they are old, they all have a lot of property and have become local wealthy gentry, but after all, the concept of scholars, farmers, businessmen is deeply rooted.

Their status as merchants was originally low, and Su Chen was the number one scholar in the new discipline, and held an important position in the imperial court. Now he is the third rank of the official rank, and his future prospects are limitless. Therefore, they lost the calmness that they usually have as the head of the family.

Pan Lingyuan, the Patriarch of the Pan family, opened his mouth to smooth things over first: "When the former Soviet Supervisory Army was in Runzhou City, they were only astonished four times. I was amazed at their talent. Unexpectedly, these few months have passed, and the Soviet Supervisory Army has not only solved the Yuan Dynasty. , Number One Scholar, famous all over the world, and his poems and songs are comparable to famous works through the ages, which really admired me. I, Runzhou, have produced a great talent that is rare in all ages."

Patriarch Fan nodded in agreement: "Yes, the Soviet Supervising Army has won glory for Runzhou, and deserves the support and love of all Runzhou people."

Patriarch Yu said: "The deeds of the Soviet Supervising Army will definitely be included in the local chronicles of Runzhou, and will even have a place in the history of the Tang Dynasty. We have witnessed the birth of a peerless literary master and a celebrity in court history, hahaha! "

When people met and praised him, Su Chen was also useful. After all, he didn't reach out to hit the smiling face. Because of the difference in status, it was reasonable for these people to praise him.

Su Chen smiled and said, "I'm honored. I don't know how many patriarchs have made an appointment to visit Su's residence today. Do you have anything to talk to someone from Su?"

He, Su Chen, didn't claim to be his own official, but he brought the distance closer, which made these Patriarchs feel good about Su Chen, and felt that Su Chen was not that kind of arrogant person.

After the heads of the families looked at each other, Lu Tiannan, the head of the Lu family, said: "I'm waiting to come to the door today, firstly to congratulate the Soviet Supervisor Army. He has been highly valued in the imperial court, and this time he has become the supervisor of the three armies, which can be said to be a step up, I have prepared a modest gift to come to congratulate, please accept it with a smile."

After finishing speaking, each of the major families prepared a brochure with a list of gifts written on it. This move is not just about bringing gold and silver directly, but there are many things.

Su Chen smiled and said, "You guys are too polite, why are you so embarrassed?"

Patriarch Yan waved his hand and said, "Yes, yes, we are both from Runzhou. I, Runzhou, can produce such a great talent as the Soviet Supervising Army. We are also honored. We are all honored. Please accept it."

"That's right, Supervisor Su, don't be too polite. These meager gifts may not be seen by the Supervisor Su, but they are indeed our sincerity."

Su Chen saw that everyone's words were sincere and their expressions were sincere, so it was hard to refuse.

Besides, if you don't take these things for nothing, the other party wants something from you, and if you don't take it, they will feel uneasy.

However, Su Chen also has a good mind, so he won't give people a feeling of being greedy, so as not to be exposed and smeared in the future, and become a handle in the official career.

Su Chen said: "Well, since everyone is interested, I will be disrespectful. However, I can't monopolize this thing, I will organize it together, and reward some soldiers according to their merits as the salary of the personal guards, etc. Can defend the city with all our might.”

When everyone heard that Su Chen was willing to accept, they showed relief and breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that Su Chen would be arrogant, with the spirit of a literati, and would not accept the yellow and white vulgar things of their wealthy merchants, so it would be difficult for them to get close.

Since Su Chen is willing to live with the dust and accept gifts from their businessmen, it means that Su Chen is not the kind of sour and rigid scholar, and can further deepen the relationship.

Su Chen asked Butler Zhong to temporarily accept everyone's list. The list included the gifts that the various wealthy families would send to Su Chen. It contained copper coins, silver, shops, houses, etc. In total, each household took out at least ten The value of Wanguan is given to Su Qun.

God Su handed these to Butler Zhong, and asked him to go down to count and gather them up. Butler Zhong will do the follow-up contact. He just asked too much, until the final account, he can just look at the total.

"Yes!" After receiving the lists, Butler Zhong withdrew.

Lu Tiannan continued: "When we came to the Su Mansion, there was one more thing, which was to care about defense. The Wuyue people were hostile to our Tang State, and they had been against each other for generations. After the fall of Changzhou, it is said that many rich households in the city were looted, even burned to death. Incessantly, many rich and powerful women were insulted by Wu Yue officers and soldiers."

"Yesterday's Changzhou is the comparison of tomorrow's Runzhou, so we are very worried. I implore the Soviet Supervising Army to hold on to Runzhou and protect the wealthy households and common people in the city. I am grateful here. If necessary, I wait for the family to help, and I will spare no effort."

The head of the Murong family said: "If it is found that the strength is insufficient and it is difficult to defend, it would be better to ask the Soviet Supervising Army to send some people to escort the members of our family in the city out of the city."

Su Chen nodded slightly, and also guessed the fear and thoughts of the few people, and asked, "Did you not send the family members in the mansion to Jinling City or Hongzhou?"

The head of the Yan family said: "Now the Song army and the Wuyue soldiers are attacking the Tang country. Whether it is in Runzhou, or Jinling, or Hongzhou, Chizhou and other places, they will all face the disaster of war. Even if we send our families to those places I will face this situation soon, and there will be many twists and turns on the way, and I am not familiar with other places and places, and there will be many changes.”

"I will only divide some direct and collateral clansmen, and then send them to different cities in order to keep the incense and blood. However, some old people and the main members of the family are unwilling to move, and the family properties are all here. In Runzhou, coexist with the city.”

Su Cheng nodded slightly, and said solemnly: "Whether it's Wuyue soldiers or Song troops, once the city is attacked, the two sides will fight with each other after a fierce battle, and they will fight real fire. When the city is broken, the enemy will vent some of their anger on These things have always been common in the rich households and women in the city, what we have to do now is to take precautions before they happen, keep the enemy outside the city, and prevent the enemy from entering the city."

"Yes, I also have the same opinion. I only hope that the Soviet Supervisory Army can display their ingenuity, just like the imperial examinations, winning the first prize and the first prize, sweeping all competitors, and beating Wu Yuebing to the ground. , I'll be fine waiting."

"Yes, we believe that with the presence of Jiangzuo Sulang, Tang will be safe."

Several Patriarchs praised it one after another.

After listening to Su Chen, he felt a little exaggerated, expecting too much from him.

But this confidence will also stabilize the morale of the army and the people, and it is also helpful.

"I will do my best. You can rest assured that as long as I am here, Runzhou will not be baptized by war, and the people in the city will not be devastated."

"Okay, with Su Jianjun's words, we can feel a lot more at ease."

Lu Tiannan stood up: "Then I won't disturb the rest and busy military affairs of the Soviet Supervisory Army, so I will take my leave."

The rest of the Patriarchs also got up one after another, not wanting to stay, and disturbing Su Chen's busy work.

Su Chen got up: "Okay, the war is approaching recently, and we are indeed busy with business, so we won't leave you all to eat at the house. In the future, if the Wuyue enemy soldiers are repelled, the siege of Runzhou will be lifted, the mountains and rivers will be safe, and the Song army will retreat. So I held a big banquet in the restaurant in the city tower and had a drink with you."

"Okay, definitely!"

"Farewell, you don't have to send it away."

All the Patriarchs left together and left the Su residence.

(End of this chapter)