Xiaosheng is not a nerd

Chapter 736: Believe It Or Not

Xie Fu will soon become the Jiedushi of Huainan Road. According to the law, officials are not allowed to engage in business, but they can let their family and friends do it. This is a loophole in the law, and many officials are do it.

When talking with Ye Jieyi in detail this morning, Xie Fu thought of this problem. The only person who can think of the closest and most trustworthy person is Tantai Heqing.

But Tantai Heqing has her own cloth business, so I'm afraid she will not be able to do it all at once, so it would be putting the cart before the horse if she were to abandon cloth and buy food.

Just now when Gu Xianting was talking about business, Xie Fu put his idea on her head. Gu Xianting is not the closest, but he is the most trustworthy.

She offered to borrow 3 taels of silver from herself without hesitation, which made Xie Fu have no doubts about her.

When Gu Xianting heard that Xie Fu wanted to do business with her, he blurted out, "Okay."

Soon, he frowned and said rationally: "My lord, it's fine to do a small business, but if you want to do such a big business, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to add me."

As for what Xie Fu said just now, Gu Xianting felt that Xie Fu was a layman in business, covering the entire Jiangnan East Road with the grain business, even the efforts of several generations may not have such an achievement.

Listening to the tone of the adult, it seems that it was achieved overnight, and Sister Heqing dare not say such big words.

Seeing Gu Xianting's expression, Xie Fu said with a smile: "Miss Gu, let me tell you first, the Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant license issued by the Ye family in Luoyang will be re-bidding in Suzhou soon."

Gu Xianting was not involved in this aspect, so he didn't know much about it, and asked, "What do you mean, my lord?"

"The Ye family in Luoyang is the largest grain merchant in the world, and it is also the royal merchant authorized by the imperial court. It is up to Tianting, and it is in charge of the world's grain merchants. As long as I get the license of Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant, I will be the Ye family's imperial appointee in Jiangnan Dongdao. The general grain merchant, with the support of the Luoyang Ye family, can you tell me if I can start this grain business."

"In this way, there is no big problem, but why did such a good thing fall on your head?"

Xie Fu smiled and said: "I have expert help behind me, and of course the result is still not settled. If I get the license of Jiangnan Dongdao Grain General Merchant, I hope Miss Gu can help me, a layman!"

Xie Fu looked sincerely and pleaded, and his hands fell heavily on Gu Xianting's shoulders.

The pressure made Gu Xianting's waist go limp, and there was a yah.

Xie Fu quickly withdrew his hand: "I'm sorry, I'm so excited."

Seeing that Xie Fu's eyes were shining brightly, Gu Xianting seemed to be looking forward to the grand future, and thought to himself, not to mention helping you, even going through fire and water with you, he nodded and said: "Okay! I will be your lord's buddy!"

But Xie Fu said: "No! You come to be the boss!"

Gu Xianting was stunned: "I will be the boss!"

Xie Fu looked affirmatively and nodded.

Gu Xianting said: "My lord, are you kidding me?"

Xie Fu asked back: "Do you think I look like I'm joking with you?"

Gu Xianting looked at Xie Fu, pondered for a while and asked, "My lord, do you have any concerns?"

"Miss Gu, you are so smart. I do have concerns about being such a big boss."

Gu Xianting was a little embarrassed by being praised, she just asked casually, "Sir, this is your career, there is no reason to make wedding clothes for others, if you have any concerns, you can tell me, maybe I can help you solve the problem. "

Gu Xianting is not a person who likes to ask other people's privacy, but for Xie Fu, she always holds a warm pillow in her subconscious, eager to solve Xie Fu's problems and make Xie Fu carefree.

Xie Fu murmured thoughtfully, it seemed that there was something hard to say, Gu Xianting hurriedly said: "My lord, if it is inconvenient for you to say it, you don't have to say it."

Since he regards him as a partner, he must treat each other with sincerity, not to mention that he always has an inexplicable trust in Gu Xianting in his subconscious, and said with a smile: "Actually, there is nothing bad to say, but the matter is pending, and I am afraid that it will end in the end." The bamboo basket fetches water in vain, which makes people laugh.”

Gu Xianting said softly: "Okay, you don't need to say anything, don't be embarrassed, I will listen to you and follow to the end."

Xie Fu approached suddenly, and Gu Xianting's heart was pounding again, only to hear Xie Fu whisper in her ear: "I'm going to be an official."

Gu Xianting was curious, and blurted out: "You want to be an official! What kind of official?"

"Sir!"

"Sir! How old is it?"

"It's very big."

When Gu Xianting heard him say that he was very big, he felt that he was very cute and not even a bit official, but in Xiu'er's words, the image of the magistrate of the adult was heart-wrenching. He took the lead and was not afraid of life and death. .

"My lord, if you are a county magistrate, you will be very competent."

Gu Xianting is sincerely happy for Xie Fu. At the beginning, the adult was a fake, but now he can display his ambitions in a legitimate way.

Xie Fu smiled and said, "It's much older than the county magistrate."

"The county magistrate is still too young, like this county magistrate of Wu County, he is a majestic seventh-rank official." Taking the number one scholar in the Jinshi Department, it is very good to be a county magistrate.

"Miss Gu, let me tell you, don't be scared."

Gu Xianting proudly said: "I don't look down on me, sir, you can say it up, even if you say you want to be a fourth-rank governor, you won't be able to scare me."

Xie Fu smiled and said, "It's bigger than the governor."

Gu Xianting blurted out: "Impossible, the governor is already the biggest magistrate."

Local governors are generally fourth-rank officials. In big states such as Suzhou, Yangzhou, Hangzhou, and Jinling, the governors are third-rank officials, which is the same rank as the six ministers.

However, the first and second ranks are just a very high false title, and there is no actual control. Generally speaking, the third rank is already a high-ranking official with real power.

Xie Fu whispered: "I want to be a Jiedushi."

Gu Xianting was taken aback, then looked at the smiling Xie Fu, "My lord, you are just kidding me."

This is really a bit absurd, so absurd that Gu Xianting thinks that Xie Fu is talking nonsense.

Xie Fu smiled and said: "It's fine if you don't believe it, but you can't tell others, I didn't even say anything about it."

Gu Xianting smiled slightly and said, "Let me just believe you."

Xie Fu smiled and said, "You obviously don't believe it."

Gu Xianting said coquettishly: "Master, everyone is willing to admit that he is a fool, what else do you want?"

Xie Fu laughed: "Forget it, even if you don't believe it, others won't believe it either."

Let's get back to the topic: "That's why Miss Gu can only be the big boss."

Gu Xianting had the feeling that Xie Fu wanted to lure her into a pirate ship and sell her, but he said: "We should find a place to sit down on this matter and discuss it slowly."

"Okay, where?"

"Not far ahead is the Wanghe Tower. I will cook myself, prepare some wine and dishes, and chat while eating."

Xie Fu was very straightforward: "Let's go!"

It will be close to noon, and there will be a cloud of customers at the gate of Wanghe Tower, all of whom are rushing to the Anhui cuisine prepared by Gu Chushen, but it is hard to come across the Anhui cuisine cooked by Gu Chushen himself.

Gu Xianting led Xie Fu around the side door.

A group of people who were clearing away food residue gathered at the door, and when they saw Gu Xianting appearing, they yelled "Miss" in unison.

Most of these people were physically handicapped, and they were taken in by Gu Xianting, who gave them a chance to be self-reliant instead of wandering and begging.

Everyone's love and admiration for her is all due to this Miss.

Gu Xianting greeted amiably and led Xie Fu in.

This was the first time that Gu Xianting had a man by his side, and everyone couldn't help but look at Xie Fu, wanting to see if this man was qualified to stand by Gu Xianting's side.

Although Xie Fu has a gentle temperament and a dignified appearance, everyone is full of disgust.

Xie Fu also felt the strange eyes of these people, and he did not look back.

At this moment, Xiu'er approached, and Xie Fu asked in a low voice, "Why are these people so hostile to me?"

Xiu'er glanced at Gu Xianting who was leading the way, and said with a low laugh: "Of course, Miss is a high-ranking female Bodhisattva in their hearts."

Xie Fu wondered: "What does this have to do with being hostile to me?"

Xiu'er asked again: "What do you see in their eyes?"

Xie Fu was thoughtful, but couldn't tell why. Xiu'er asked herself and answered, "You are not worthy!"

Xie Fu suddenly realized: "Yes, it is your unworthy eyes!"

Gu Xianting turned around when he heard the voice: "What are you unworthy of?"

The two were perfunctory with each other, and Xiu'er whispered to Xie Fu: "Actually, they should thank you."

"Where did you say that?"

"Since the farewell in Wuxi, the lady is always worried that you will be hungry and cold, so she takes special care of these vagrants and beggars, and always feels that you are among them."

Xie Fu was secretly moved when he heard this.

……

A group of noble ladies sat in a pavilion in the quiet courtyard behind Wanghe Tower, drinking tea and chatting while admiring the autumn scenery.

All of them are dressed in silk and satin, with pearls and hairpins on their heads. They are dignified and elegant while being extravagant. After all, they all come from famous families and have read poetry and books since they were young.

Among them, Lu Tao's wife, Lu Wang's family, Gu Cui's wife, Gu Mou's wife, and the current Zhang family's advocate, Lu's family, are the most respected.

Lu Wang's natal family is the Taiyuan Wang family, and the Taiyuan Wang family is also one of the nine surnames and thirteen Wangs.

Gu Cui's natal family is Qinghe Cui's, her maiden name is Cui Youyun, she is Cui Yourong's sister.

Zhang Lu's natal family is Fan Yang Lu, and she is also Zhang Lingxiao's aunt.

Zhang Lingxiao is the eldest son of the Zhang family. Because his biological mother died early and his father ran away from home, Zhang Yizhen, his aunt, took care of him since he was a child. Since Zhang Yizhen got married, the responsibility of taking care of Zhang Lingxiao fell on Zhang Lushi. on an aunt.

Now that Zhang Lingxiao has grown up, it is Zhang Lu's responsibility to find a suitable marriage partner for this important marriage.

Amidst Ying's laughter, a maidservant came to report: "Ma'am, Miss Gu is back."

All the noble ladies stood up when they heard the words, and said with a smile: "Xianting is back."

They are all members of the Boudoir Cooking Society, and the president Gu Xianting is back, so they will naturally report to learn cooking skills.

The maid said again: "Miss Gu didn't come here, she brought a young master."

"Bring a son?"

The wives were puzzled when they heard the words. In their impression, there had never been a man by Xianting's side, because there was a son who was worthy to stand by her side.

In their hearts, Xianting is not an ordinary lady, but a noble daughter of heaven.

Mrs. Lu suddenly asked, "Is it Wen Lin?"

The maid shook her head: "It's not Mr. Lu."

Mrs. Zhang said happily: "It's Ling Xiao!"

The maid reminded: "I know Mr. Lu and Mr. Zhang, but I don't know this Mr."

Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Zhang immediately frowned when they heard the words, Mrs. Gu smiled lightly and said, "I'm curious about what kind of son can be so favored by the fairy court." Her implication is that we should go and have a look.

Mrs. Lu could hear the coldness in Mrs. Gu's voice, she always acted prudently, and said, "Could it be a relative of Xianting, cousin or something?"

Mrs. Gu looked at Mrs. Lu lightly, and asked, "If not?"

Mrs. Zhang said coldly: "Then let him know what it would be like to snatch someone on the head of Wuzhong No. [-]."

Mrs. Lu said in a low voice to the maid beside her, "Tao'er, let the second son go to the ancient pear courtyard."

At this moment, Lu Wuyuan is being punished by him to grind rice as a donkey in the kitchen.

After the maid took the order to leave, Madam Gu smiled and said, "Madam Lu, what do you mean?"

Mrs. Lu said: "We are all famous wives, so naturally we can't have the same knowledge as the little ghost, but the little ghost needs Zhong Kui to treat him."

Mrs. Gu smiled when she heard this: "I never imagined that Wu Yuan, the devil king of the world, would come in handy."

Mrs. Lu said helplessly: "Mrs. Gu, please stop mocking me."

She gave birth to two sons, and the second son, Wu Yuan, refused to change after repeated admonitions. Fortunately, Wen Lin was sensible since he was a child, which made her very happy.

……

In the flower hall of the Ancient Liyuan, Xie Fu sat idle at a round table waiting for the food to be served.

This Wanghe Tower is a restaurant, but Gu Xianting has to cook in person to prepare a table of food and wine for Xie Fu.

After a while, Xiu'er brought in the first dish and put it on the table.

Xie Fu himself is also good at cooking. Seeing that this dish was served on a wooden board, he asked curiously, "What's the name of this dish?"

Xiu'er smiled and said, "Taste the taste first, and I'll tell you later."

Xie Fu picked up a piece of meat and tasted it. He felt that the meat was not salty but greasy, and the faint woody aroma in the chewing made the greasy three points more, fresh and refreshing.

He opened his mouth and commented: "This meat is moderately fat and thin, with distinct layers, and it is cooked but not rotten. It must be Lantian flower pork."

Xiu'er was surprised and said, "Your mouth is really powerful."

Xie Fu laughed and said, "It's my tongue."

Xiu'er spat: "Molesting me is nothing, if you have the ability, go molesting Miss."

Xie Fu was speechless, why did he tease you, and did not argue with Xiuer, and continued: "There is a smell of camphor wood in the entrance, presumably the key to this dish is the camphor wood board."

Xiu'er smiled and said, "This is a dish invented exclusively by Miss. It's called Daobanxiang. You won't be able to eat it anywhere except at Miss's place."

Xie Fu praised: "Knife board is fragrant, good! It has the name of home-cooked dishes, but it can be elegant."

"Just don't stay here and don't leave after you eat."

Xie Fu laughed.

"Do you want to drink with food?"

"Let's skip the wine."

Xie Fu declined, he would have a serious discussion with Gu Xianting later, drinking would cause trouble.

"Wuxi Huiquan wine, do you want it?"

When Xie Fu heard the name, he immediately got greedy, "Xiu'er, you are so disgusting, I don't even want to drink, and you still come to seduce me."

Xiu'er chuckled: "Wine is like a beauty, famous and heart-wrenching."

After a while, Xiu'er sent Wuxi Huiquan brew.

This Wuxi Huiquan wine belongs to Wuxi rice wine. It is brewed with Huishan Huiquan spring water. It tastes mellow and fragrant.

As soon as Xie Fu smelled the aroma of the wine, he couldn't stop. He sipped the wine while eating delicious food, and felt that life was nothing but a happy and carefree life.

It's just that drinking alone is boring, and I don't know if Miss Gu is good at drinking.

He actually wanted to drag Gu Xianting into his gang.

　Dear readers, I am not feeling well today, and there is only one update, please forgive me.

　　
　
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