Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 674 Owning the First Floor in the World

Forbidden army camp.

When the commander Lin Yuanjing got the news and hurried out, he saw a young man who had lost a lot of weight but had sharper eyes, looking at him with emotion.

He greeted him with great joy: "Xu Ning!"

Xu Ning's eyes were slightly red, and he clasped his fists in salute: "Commander Lin!"

This movement also attracted the attention of other forbidden soldiers. Many people probed their brains, pointed and pointed, with obvious doubts in their eyes.

Lin Yuanjing looked sideways, frowned, and comforted him: "It's good to be back, it's good to be back, don't worry about those..."

If it was just released after being locked up for so many days, and the white ones were also painted as black, how could Xu Ning ignore it, but now he is full of confidence, and whispered: "Commander Lin, the next squad commander will have an external transfer." Leading the army, we must make early preparations for the opportunity to wipe out the cult thieves."

Lin Yuanjing was slightly stunned: "Ban Zhi is no better than other imperial guards, but the core of the guards. I, the commander, have not been in office for a long time, how can I be transferred?"

Xu Ning said: "This is what Lin's elder brother said. His suggestion is that if you send out to suppress bandits, you'd better go to Yingtian Mansion or Daming Mansion."

Lin Yuanjing's face became serious: "What did Erlang say? Okay, I'll go and find out right away."

There was no need to ask too much, as soon as he left the camp, he saw Zhang Bofen walking towards him, followed by Zhang Qing who had just returned.

When the two friends met, Lin Yuanjing asked: "This time, the imperial court is really going to dispatch even us squadron commanders?"

Zhang Bofen expressed his expectation: "Yes, the Imperial City Division has obtained the strongholds of Mingzun's thieves in various states and counties. Now the thieves in the capital have been wiped out, but there are thieves lingering in Luoyang of Xijing, Beijing's Daming Mansion, and Nanjing Yingtian Mansion to prevent mutiny. Again, it is really possible to send us out, this is a great opportunity to make contributions!"

Lin Yuanjing was not particularly excited, on the contrary he became serious: "The mutiny..."

There is a famous rumor on the Internet in later generations, saying that the number of uprisings in the Northern Song Dynasty was 433, the highest in history, but in fact this data comes from the "Compilation of Historical Materials on Peasant Wars in the Two Song Dynasties", which belongs to the personal statistics of scholars, including all civil uprisings. Calculated in this way, there were many more peasant uprisings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties than in the Song Dynasty. After all, there were 190 peasant uprisings in the Hongwu period of Ming Taizu alone, not to mention the middle and late Ming Dynasty...

Of course, this does not mean that the Song Dynasty was good. It can only be said that it was worse in terms of peasant uprisings. The Song Dynasty was not the best in history. On the basis of maintaining internal rule, there were 60 uprisings in the Renzong Dynasty, including 15 mutinies. .

From the ruler's point of view, civil uprisings are less harmful. Sometimes it is a small riot of dozens or hundreds of people, which cannot cause a major disturbance at all, but a mutiny is different. It can really occupy the place and confront the court. of.

Behind these mutinies, most of them are accompanied by the shadow of Mingzun's Maitreya religion. For example, the famous Wang Ze uprising, Wang Qing in "Water Margin" is based on it.

Therefore, the imperial court both hated and feared these cults. After Gao Qiu handed in the list of strongholds in various places, he found that there were also strongholds of Mingzun sect thieves in the other capitals. The court meeting was held again and again, and everyone was mobilized.

It is related to the stability of the rule, and it is much more exciting than sweeping away the Worriless Cave.

"Compared to the prosperous Bianjing, the material living standards of prefectures and counties are lower and the contradictions are greater, so it is easier to accept cults. The rulers will not feel that the imperial court is overly oppressing the people, but will only think that the people can suffer. However, it is because of these cults instigating behind the scenes that riots broke out again and again, huh..."

Leaving aside the rumors inside the Beijing Imperial Army, Li Yan rode by and saw that there were many more officers and soldiers on the street than usual. He silently shook his head and said, "Let's go to Huixian Tower."

The people behind the three fast horses nodded one after another, this time besides Jiang Jing and Zhu Wu, Gao Lian also followed.

But when we arrived in front of Huixian Building, we saw seven or eight stewards standing, Zhang Yu, who was acquainted, stepped forward to salute: "Mr. Lin, I have been waiting for a long time."

Li Yan got off his horse and said, "Guan Zhang is polite...please!"

"Please!"

When everyone entered, Zhang Tang was also standing at the door in front of the deepest private room.

The leader of the Shangqiu guild first took a quick look at Gao Lian, and recognized Gao Lian, who had just been promoted to the official position of the Imperial City Company, but seeing him standing quietly behind Li Yan, his gray eyebrows slightly Moved, greeted: "Mr. Lin, Mr. Gao..."

After this order of addressing, seeing Gao Lian taking it for granted, Zhang Tang was greatly moved: "I didn't expect that in Gao Qiu's heart, my brothers are not as good as outsiders, and it is still Lin Chong who decides!"

This is not good news. Gao Lian's family are ordinary people with no background and are not difficult to deal with. Judging from the short conversation last time, Lin Chong is not a thing in the pool. The negotiation led by him, the Shangqiu Guild I'm afraid it will be difficult to take advantage of something.

The two parties entered the private room, Jiang Jing and Zhu Wu were still discussing the cooperation contract with the stewards, while Li Yan took Gao Lian and sat opposite Zhang Tang.

Gao Lian remembered the elder brother's explanation when he came, and watched his nose and nose carefully. Zhang Tang no longer made tea himself, but let the maid do it for him, and he concentrated on himself.

Only Li Yan was still the same as last time, smiling and said: "The structure of the six major chambers of commerce has become history, and now the five major chambers of commerce stand together."

Zhang Tang said: "Young Master Lin is being modest. The assets of the Houjiang Guild are controlled by you. After changing the name, it can still be ranked among the top six chambers of commerce."

Li Yandao: "Based on our management capabilities, we definitely can't compare with the top five chambers of commerce. It's a wise choice to temporarily retreat to the second tier. If there is an opportunity in the future, it won't be too late to compete for the top six chambers of commerce."

Zhang Tang was even more vigilant, with a smile on his face: "Young master Lin is really broad-minded and arrogant!"

Li Yandao: "Zhang Huishou is too famous. We agreed before that the equity distribution of the thick general guild will be divided among seven or three. Your bank will send out management talents in order to quickly and smoothly take over the printing houses in various places and get [-]% of the shares. It is still the same now. in this way……"

Zhang Tang was unmoved, the guild ended much faster than expected, and Gao Lian's prestige rose again. The ratio of the two parties has changed, and it is still [-]/[-], which is obviously unrealistic.

In this day and age, businessmen don’t have the spirit of contract, and it’s impossible to expect politicians to keep their promises. Therefore, Zhang Tang believes that the words in front of them are all lies, and only the content after the “but” is the substance.

However, Li Yan did not turn around. Instead, he became concerned: "Now that the imperial court has ordered the encirclement and suppression of cult believers in various places, especially the major capitals will be taken as the focus. Will your bank be affected in Yingtianfu?"

Zhang Tang's complexion changed slightly, but he also knew that he couldn't hide it, so he said in a deep voice, "It's really greatly affected..."

The headquarters of the Shangqiu Guild is in Shangqiu, also known as Songzhou.

This place is Zhao Kuangyin's Longqian land. Zhao Kuangyin served as the Jiedu envoy of Guide in the Later Zhou Dynasty, and his government was in Songzhou. Tian Guang Yun Ren Sheng Wen Wu Zhi De Emperor".

In the Zhenzong Dynasty, Songzhou was renamed Yingtianfu, and after the notorious Mount Tai was enshrined in Zen, Yingtianfu was promoted to Nanjing as the accompanying capital of Bianjing.

The business of the Zhang family took advantage of the promotion of Yingtianfu to the accompanying capital, and made a fortune. It is a bit like the Gong family in Luoyang in the Tang Dynasty. , known as the Shangqiu Guild.

Compared with Bianjing, the business in Yingtian Mansion is the foundation of the Shangqiu Guild. I originally thought that no matter how it was affected, it would not affect there. I didn't expect that the cult stronghold would be encircled and suppressed again. This is the key to Zhang Dun's dismissal. During this period, Zhang Tang could fully imagine how the old enemies of Yingtian Mansion would take advantage of the problem and besiege their chamber of commerce.

But at this time the other party specifically proposed, Zhang Tang's heart moved: "Young master Lin, regarding the matter of Ying Tianfu, is it possible that Gao Tiju is willing to uphold justice for us?"

Li Yan nodded: "Although the Houjiang Guild deserves what it deserves this time, the expulsion of such a large chamber of commerce will inevitably cause panic among the people. Many."

Zhang Tang took a deep breath, knowing that it was time for him to propose: "Gao Tiju is worthy of being the blue sky in the mouths of the common people. This matter is very good. I, the Shangqiu Guild, deeply feel that the previous shares should be adjusted..."

Li Yan shook his head: "Zhang Huishou misunderstood, we did not mean to amend the contract with grace, the key to cooperation is mutual benefit, so that your bank can be stabilized, and the operation of printing houses in various places can be well maintained. This is something that is beneficial to everyone. .”

Zhang Tang was a little moved, and quickly made a cup of tea himself: "Mr. Lin, Gao Yi!"

Li Yan took a sip of the tea, and when the conversation continued, the atmosphere on both sides changed obviously. Zhang Tang looked at the young man in front of him, and even admired him a little.

But when he realized that he had such emotions, he also realized that he was at a disadvantage in the negotiation rhythm, so he couldn't help saying sincerely: "Mr. Lin is really amazing!"

Li Yan was noncommittal: "There is one more thing, we need to sell some property here, please Zhang Huishou to take a look."

Hearing this, Gao Lian, who had been quiet all this time, took out a list of property and put it in front of Zhang Tang.

Zhang Tang didn't take it seriously at first, a large part of the Shangqiu Guild's business is the pawn industry, and it was only natural for the other party to find him, but he took it in his hand, quickly scanned it, and silently estimated the value, and couldn't help being surprised.

I heard that Gao Qingtian ransacked his family home without any crime, why did he turn around and find so much property?

Being able to make money and gain fame at the same time, this person is really capable!
Naturally, he didn't dare to give it to the other party according to the pawn shop's low price style. After silently estimating it, he became a little embarrassed: "Mr. Lin, as stated on the list, this is a huge fortune of [-] yuan. If you want to sell it directly If it becomes money, our chamber of commerce may not be able to come up with so much cash for a while."

Li Yandao: "Not only these, but also about the shops of the Houjiang Guild in other states. They must also be sold. One crane does not live in two trees, and one customer does not bother two families. If your bank can eat it, we naturally hope that your bank can do it. This will become the top five chambers of commerce.”

"Mr. Chenglin's auspicious words!"

Such a good opportunity, how could Zhang Tang push it out and be profited by other chambers of commerce, but after thinking carefully about the money that can be used now, he secretly thought something was wrong, his eyes flickered a few times, and he had an idea: "Mr. Remember the shares of Fan Lou?"

Li Yan frowned slightly, and said with a teasing smile: "Could Zhang Huishou want to exchange one share for Sanfang again?"

"How can it be!"

Zhang Tang also said eagerly in a familiar tone: "Vote me a peach, and repay him with a plum. Mr. Lin is so righteous, and we are not ignorant people. Naturally, we can discuss the shares of Fan Lou. I am determined not to let Gao Tiju and Mr. Lin suffer."

Li Yan nodded: "It's easy to say."

Previously Zhang Tang suggested that Li Yan would never accept Fan Lou's shares in exchange for three book printing houses.

However, he also knows that a household name is indeed of great commercial value. Just like the brand effect of later generations, Zhang Tang is not arbitrarily asking for a price. If he wants to buy this kind of shares, there will be a huge overflow, and it is impossible to simply calculate the benefits. .

After all, if I change someone, I don’t know how excited I am when I hear that I can become the owner of Fanlou. point of negotiation.

After discussing for nearly an hour, the two parties finally reached a preliminary consensus, and after Li Yan left with Zhang Tang's escort, Gao Lian came up with him: "Mr. Lin, what is the final statement about Fanlou's shares?" ?”

Li Yan smiled: "A share of [-] guan, considering Fanlou's reputation, the price is really not high. Go back and discuss it with Gao Tiju. If he is willing, the first floor in the world will be the center of our industry." One."

　Thanks to the book friends "poor Zhang Wang Li Liu Zhao Sun Yang", "Xianhe" and "Rogeotarifos" for their rewards.

　　
　
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