Jinyi champion

Chapter 614 Sisters

Jiang Lun said: "It's not a farm, but... money."

"What? Silver?"

Zhang Heling stared angrily, almost killing people.

I don't want to take the house or the land, but want to ask me for money directly?

Taking money from someone is like killing your parents, you know that?

"As for this silver, it refers to the silver sold in coal mines. Immediately after the auction, [-]% of the silver will be taken out and handed over to the two marquises. The rest will be deposited in the silver bank, and [-]% will be paid every year for a total of four years... It can be paid in full in four years, and as long as the two masters in the middle don't commit major crimes, all the money will be cashed out with interest."

Jiang Lun stated the conditions.

Although Zhang Heling is greedy for money, he is not material for settling accounts.

"What... mean?"

Zhang Heling didn't understand.

The butler next to him hurriedly reminded: "Master, many new banks have been opened in the city recently. It is said that the money is deposited in them, and the interest is nearly [-]% a year. Many people rush to deposit money in them."

Zhang Heling suddenly realized: "Is this asking me to deposit the money and take it out after the deadline? But [-]%... I'm getting more than [-]% of the interest for a month's loan!"

The Zhang family not only engages in mining business, but also lends usury, because usury is the real profitable business these days.

Jiang Lun said: "The silver account is very formal, and the harvest is guaranteed in drought and flood. Moreover, this time it is appointed by His Majesty to deposit the silver from the buying and selling of the mines in the silver account. If the two princes are dissatisfied with this..."

"Is it because you sell the silver from the mine, and you don't give it?"

Zhang Heling looked eagerly at Jiang Lun.

He understood now that Jiang Lun didn't come to give money, but threatened him to submit.

Jiang Lun shook his head and smiled wryly: "You can't say that, the silver belongs to the two Marquis, but when it will be cashed later, it's hard to say. Recently, there is a shortage of silver in the southeast coast, about two hundred thousand taels. The silver obtained from the kiln may be borrowed first."

"Bullshit! The lack of money in Haiphong has something to do with our brothers? This money is our hard-earned money..."

Jiang Lun secretly slandered it, obviously it was stolen, so it's easy to cut?

The mine didn't belong to you two brothers in the first place, and they were acquired by means of extortion. It's only because the civil servants are on your side now that His Majesty didn't directly confiscate the money you sold the mine. How dare you speak so boldly?

Jiang Lun asked: "Does the Hou Ye agree?"

Zhang Heling thought for a while and said, "Let Ben Hou discuss it with my second child. I'll reply later."

Jiang Lun stood up and said: "If that's the case, then I can only go back and report that the two Marquises have not yet made a decision."

The butler next to him reminded again: "Master, you should agree. The coal mine will be sold tomorrow. If you can't make a decision now, then the foot ban between you and the second master... I don't know when it will be lifted. Endure the calm for a while, and take a step back. what."

Zhang Heling gritted his teeth: "Go back and tell Your Majesty that I agree! Hey, it's only sold for [-] taels, and it will take four years to get it back. I'm at a loss!"

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When Jiang Lun returned to the official office, Tang Yin had already returned, but Zhu Hao was nowhere to be seen.

After Jiang Lun finished talking, Tang Yin said with a smile: "Zhu Haoming wanted to ask the Zhang family to give some money to the bank... Hey, the money has entered the bank, so it's up to Zhu Hao to decide how to use it when the time comes. .”

"Yes."

Jiang Lun dealt with it casually. Although he didn't quite understand it, he had successfully completed the task entrusted by the emperor, which was considered a meritorious service.

Just as they were talking, Zhang Zuo and Zhu Chen came in from the outside.

Zhang Zuo looked around and asked, "Where is Mr. Zhu?"

Tang Yindao: "Jingdao went home, saying that he has some personal matters to deal with... It's completely understandable, a newlywed couple is like glue, it's human nature... We can't treat them too lightly, can we?"

Zhang Zuo's face was full of embarrassment.

Understanding is understanding, but you, Mr. Tang, don't ask the eunuch to talk about me and me, can you please?Can you die if you take care of other people's feelings?

"Is Your Majesty going out of the palace today?" Jiang Lun looked at Zhang Zuo, meaning, if I complete the mission here, do you want me to show my face in front of the emperor?

"I don't know for the time being, I guess, maybe... I won't leave the palace."

Zhang Zuo knew that Jiang Lun was in high spirits at the moment, so he was embarrassed to speak out against him, but he also knew that Zhu Si would not come out that day. After all, Zhu Si still wanted to come to see the auction of the coal kiln, and he had discussed this with Zhu Hao in advance.

"Oh."

Jiang Lun felt a little regretful, but he still waited eagerly.

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Zhu Hao did have private matters to attend to.

He wanted to take his wife, Sun Lan, to see Lou Suzhen before dark in the afternoon. After all, he had already made an appointment with Lou Suzhen, and asked Lou Suzhen to take Sun Lan with her, so that Sun Lan, who had nothing to do, would be busy.

When Sun Lan and Zhu Hao went out, they thought they were going to see her mother-in-law because they didn't know where they were going.

He didn't want the carriage, but stopped in front of an ordinary-looking courtyard in the east of the city.

Zhu Hao asked his maid Chunyu to help him down, while he knocked on the door himself, and soon the door opened from the inside, and a person came out, it was Lou Suzhen.

At this moment, Lou Suzhen was wearing an elegant long dress, not considered luxurious, but with a natural aura of nobility on her body. Maybe Lou Suzhen knew that she was going to see Zhu Hao's wife today, so she specially packed it up. She usually wears men's clothes when she goes out to meet people. She looks a little more charming today.

"This is... Mrs. An."

Zhu Hao didn't know what to call Lou Suzhen, so he said casually.

Sun Lan saluted Lou Suzhen respectfully.

Lou Suzhen returned the gift: "My wife is born with a beautiful face and a beautiful appearance, and the son is actually a talented man and a woman, a match made in heaven."

Sun Lan didn't reply, obviously she didn't think so in her heart.

She was very curious, who was the so-called "Mrs. An" in front of her?
Could it be the woman her husband raised outside?But judging by her age...it doesn't look like it at all, but I have to admit that this woman has a special temperament, maybe she can attract young men?
Lou Suzhen saw Sun Lan's suspicion, and explained with a smile: "My concubine had a good life in the south of the Yangtze River, but my family was in trouble. Fortunately, Mr. Tang and the young master took me in, so that I had a place to stay and came to the capital after a while. The concubine usually takes care of some daily affairs as a son, and... teaches women's studies, etc. Madam will gradually know about it in the future."

Zhu Hao said to Sun Lan: "Madam, I brought you here to learn more from Mrs. An. She comes from a scholarly family, and her knowledge and conversation are commendable. Her family status is no worse than that of Madam. She once studied poetry and painting with Mr. Tang. Mr. Gao is a high-achieving man with profound talents and learning, and he is proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting."

Sun Lan saluted again, but didn't say much.

The main reason was that she was not familiar with Lou Suzhen, not even Zhu Hao, and now she was suddenly brought here to teach women's studies, and she didn't know what to do, and she had never planned to do so before.

Zhu Hao said: "I bought a courtyard nearby. I will ask Mrs. An to take you there to have a look. You can usually live here. In the future, let Chunyu go back and forth, taking care of both sides. You can bring maids and so on. If there is anything missing Things, just tell Mrs. An that she is in charge of everything here."

"Ah."

Sun Lan saluted Zhu Hao.

Look very polite.

But she didn't know what she was responding to.

It seems that they have moved again?
She was very curious, how many homes did Zhu Hao have in the capital?

Living in the capital is not easy!
A new scholar, even if he is the number one scholar, doesn't have that much money to buy so many houses in the capital, right?
Even if it is rented, the rent in the capital is not cheap. With Zhu Hao's meager income in the Imperial Academy, can he afford it?

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Zhu Hao sent the person to Lou Suzhen, and hurried back, after all, there were still a large number of memorials waiting for his review at night.

After Zhu Hao left.

Lou Suzhen took Sun Lan to another courtyard two courtyards away, probably to let the "mistress" see her future residence to verify Zhu Hao's words, the point is to show that Zhu Hao does not live here permanently .

"Mr. Tang usually comes over to discuss state affairs with my concubine. Occasionally, he will talk about piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. I have become friends with him for a long time..."

When Lou Suzhen said this, there was a little tenderness in her eyes.

Sun Lan's mind was shrewd, and she probably understood that Lou Suzhen had nothing to do with Zhu Hao, but instead had an inexplicable relationship with Tang Yin.

Although Sun Lan didn't know how old Tang Yin was, but roughly guessed, he was at least in his forties or fifty, and everything could be explained because he was related to such a quiet, beautiful and charming woman.

"Ma'am, wait a moment, after the concubine has cleaned up, I will take you to see the school run by the young master." Lou Suzhen said.

Sun Lan said: "Madam, you are welcome. My... surname is Sun, so I am not a lady."

Lou Suzhen pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "Actually, strictly speaking, I should call you mistress, because after all, I was working for the young master. If he hadn't helped me back then, I'm afraid I would have... died in hell, and now I'm living In this world, it is really a blessing to have a career.

"However, since you are so easy-going, why don't we call each other sisters? You can call me Sister An, and I will call you Sister Sun..."

Sun Lan thought to himself.

I just said you don't call me Mrs., but I didn't say you call me sister.

I was too close before, but now I am so close, I am not used to it.

"Sister." Sun Lan said.

"Okay, sister, I will take you there later."

Lou Suzhen was also very happy.

Zhu Hao even brought his own wife to her, which showed that Zhu Hao trusted her very much. With Sun Lan around, Lou Suzhen felt that she could understand Zhu Hao better and make herself more valuable in front of Zhu Hao.

With Sun Lan by her side, she can have a companion when she talks and does things, which is much more comfortable than communicating with a maid.

Sun Lan asked, "What are we...what are we going to do?"

Lou Suzhen smiled and said: "You can tell that the young master didn't explain it to you... In fact, the young master is the number one scholar of the Ming Dynasty. He compiled books for the historian in the Imperial Academy, and usually helped the court to edit books. He did light work. But in private , the young master has been doing business all the time, so there are two important businesses for the young master around here."

"Doing business?"

Sun Lan was very confused.

Zhu Hao, as the champion of the new department, still has the mind to do business?Even if it is done, it should be to open a shop or something. Why do you make it seem like you are doing something shady?
"Yes, there is a girl's school around here, which accepts girls from around the capital. They learn basic characters and arithmetic, as well as skills such as spinning and weaving. There are also some textile workshops around here that specialize in For these women, the spinning workshop is nearby, while the weaving workshops are scattered throughout the capital.

"Besides, there is an opera troupe run by the young master on the two streets ahead, which came from Anlu. The famous Anlu opera in the capital was brought to the capital by the young master. Among them, the literate female opera troupe, It’s also a gentleman from a female school, Madam will see you in a while.”

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