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Chapter 165 Leaving Beijing Again (Ask for a monthly ticket!!!)
It didn't take long for Sheng Changbai to be brought into the hall.

When Sheng Changbai saw the ceremony, Zhao Zongquan kept looking at him.

In ancient times, it was also a society that looked at faces. During the Ming Dynasty, there was a talented man named Wang Gen. Because of his ugly appearance, Emperor Jianwen canceled his original selection of the champion. As a result, in the battle of Jingnan, Zhu Di fought in the capital. The one who was selected as the No. 1 scholar by Emperor Jianwen worshiped him, but Wang Gen chose to commit suicide by taking poison and became the No. [-] of the Renwu National Calamity and Death Festival in the Jianming Dynasty.

In addition, during the period of Tang Xizong, Huang Chao was deprived of the champion of martial arts because of his ugly appearance, and overthrew the entire Tang Dynasty in a rage. It is estimated that if Tang Xizong knew this, he would never judge people by their appearance.

However, being handsome still has advantages. Seeing Sheng Changbai's elegant demeanor, although he was young, Zhao Zongquan had an exceptionally calm temperament, so he couldn't help but secretly nodded.

"The widow wants to set up a shipping office, and Qin Aiqing recommended you. What do you think?"

Sheng Changbai's face didn't fluctuate at all, he bowed and said: "Follow the orders of the officials."

Zhao Zongquan nodded with satisfaction: "The main purpose of setting up the maritime yamen this time is to collect shipping commercial tax. If Sheng Aiqing is the head of the yamen, how can we ensure that we can collect enough commercial tax?"

After thinking for a moment, Sheng Changbai said: "Expand the shipping terminals around the world, and register all the large ships with more than [-] materials. In addition, in order to encourage marine merchants to go to sea, it is best to collect commercial taxes only on the return journey. It is also necessary to establish an inspection office to strictly investigate Merchant ships go to sea privately, once they are found out, they will be severely punished, and a two-pronged approach will definitely work.”

Zhao Zongquan laughed at Qin Hao when he heard the words: "The two lovers are indeed classmates and friends, and they have surprisingly the same ideas."

But immediately, Zhao Zongquan said to Sheng Changbai seriously: "If Sheng Aiqing's relatives evade business tax, how should Sheng Aiqing deal with it?"

Sheng Changbai bowed slightly, and said loudly: "Commercial taxation is the country's major plan, and I dare not forget the great righteousness with small righteousness."

"Okay! Sheng Aiqing, the widow of the maritime yamen, will leave it to you, and prepare to leave after the next year!"

Qin Hao and Sheng Changbai both left the palace, Sheng Changbai cupped his hands at Qin Hao and said, "Thank you Zihan for the recommendation."

Qin Hao said with a smile: "You and I don't need to be so polite, and I recommend Zecheng because among the people I know, only Zecheng is the most suitable for this position."

Sheng Changbai cupped his hand again, then turned around and got into the Sheng family's carriage.

Shengfu in Jiying Lane.

Recently, Wang Ruofu was in a particularly good mood. Mo Lan didn't succeed in her own crimes, but instead hurt herself. Lin Sushuang was also beaten [-] times for abetting, and sent to the village village, where she died within two days.

The biggest opponent for many years has been wiped out like this, Wang Ruofu can't wait to set off firecrackers for several days and nights to express his anger.

Of course, Wang Ruofu didn't do this, because Sheng Hong has been brooding over the deaths of Lin Sushuang and Mo Lan, and he hasn't had a good face for many days. Surrounded by a strange atmosphere.

"Ma'am, Brother Bo is here." Mother Liu reported.

Wang Ruofu hurriedly said: "What are you still doing? Why don't you turn up the brazier quickly, don't you see how cold it is outside?"

"promise."

Sheng Changbai walked into the room, Wang Ruofu asked for warmth, Sheng Changbai silently waited for her to finish speaking, and then described today's situation.

Wang Ruofu was overjoyed when he heard the words: "This is a great thing!"

In fact, Sheng Hong planned for Sheng Changbai to take the Qingliu route before, and it was not a good thing for him to let him go, but this shipping office was set up by the government himself. Today, he met Sheng Changbai again, which shows that the government attaches great importance to this errand. This is equivalent to being in the eyes of the officials. If this job is done well, it must be much better than the qualifications in the Imperial Academy.

Soon Sheng Hong also received the news and came to ask about today's situation. Hearing that Qin Hao recommended Sheng Changbai, his heart was very complicated.

A few days ago, he personally got rid of his most beloved concubine and daughter. He actually had resentment towards Qin Hao and Princess Pingning, but compared with the future of the eldest son, all this seemed insignificant.

"Let your mother bring a generous gift and go to Dongchanghou Mansion."

But Sheng Changbai shook his head and said, "Zihan's recommendation is to promote talents for the country. If you give gifts at this time, wouldn't it be a scandal?"

Sheng Hong patted his head, he was not in a good state recently, he almost made a big mistake, so he quickly cheered up.

"Then make preparations first, and let your mother take Minglan with you on New Year's Day."

Sheng Changbai is not a pedantic person, and he does not reject normal human relationships, but he still talks to his parents seriously.

"Today, I boasted in front of the officials that if any relatives evade taxes, they will be killed righteously. Therefore, I also ask my father and mother to inform the relatives at home, and don't make mistakes, otherwise there will be no sympathy at that time. "

Wang Ruofu was a little unhappy and was about to say something when Sheng Hong glared at her and said to Sheng Changbai.

"It's about Changbai's future, so what is a little money, I'll write to your uncle right now."

The eldest son of the Sheng family did not go into official career, but his business was doing well. A large part of the reason why Sheng Hong was able to run the business was from the eldest son's support. Of course, with Sheng Hong's relationship, the eldest son could be stable In business, the relationship between the two is relatively harmonious.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Day, and the Dongchang Hou Mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons.

Yu Yanran is also full of confinement at this time, and she can come out to meet people. I saw her like a hardworking butterfly, walking among the honorable women.

Maybe it's because she's been holding back for too long, Yu Yanran always smiles when she sees everyone, and the honorable women all praise her for being lucky.

Apart from saying that she is married to a good man, this good fortune also envies her for getting a man in one fell swoop, spreading branches and leaves for the Hou Mansion, and her future status will be as stable as Mount Tai.

This was the case in ancient times. A woman's greatest contribution was to add a child to the family, and the rest were secondary.

"Miss, Miss Minglan is here." Linglong, the newly promoted personal maid, whispered in Yu Yanran's ear.

Fei Cui was lifted up as his concubine, so naturally she could no longer serve her personally. Linglong was also Yu Yanran's dowry maid brought from Yu's residence, but she was not as close as Fei Cui.

Wang Ruofu brought Rulan and Minglan to the Dongchanghou Mansion, seeing this lively scene, he couldn't help feeling secretly that it was such a magnificent scene of a noble and wealthy family.

Of course, what's more important is that that bitch Lin Sushuang is gone, and now she feels like eating honey every day.

"Miss Wang, Miss Rulan, Minglan, you are here, come on, sit here." Yu Yanran beckoned the group to enter the room.

Wang Ruofu looked at Yu Yanran, whose face was full of red, and was amazed. She had done a lot of crimes during confinement, and her face was shameful for several months, but Yu Yanran was as normal as a normal person, and she seemed to be more charming than before. Is there any secret recipe?
Yu Yanran covered her mouth with a smile and said, "Ms. Wang was joking, where did you get the secret recipe? It's just that Lord Hou loves me so much that he didn't let me stay in the delivery room alone. If I eat well and live well, my complexion will naturally change." All right."

In fact, Qin Liushi did not agree with Yu Yanran's delivery room at the beginning, but Qin Hao finally persuaded Qin Liushi on the grounds that the smell of the delivery room was not suitable for the healthy growth of the two children.

Wang Ruofu handed the gift list to Yu Yanran, and Yu Yanran was a little puzzled when she saw it: "Madame Wang, I'm afraid she can't bear such a generous gift."

"It should be, Master Hou recommended my patriarch Bai a few days ago, so what's a few gifts?" Wang Ruofu hurriedly whispered.

Yu Yanran had no choice but to accept it first, thinking of going back and asking Qin Hao what he meant.

After chatting for a few more words, Yu Yanran took Minglan to see her son and daughter.

After a woman becomes a mother, there always seems to be an urge to show off her baby, and Yu Yanran is no exception.

At this time, the two little guys were crawling around in the fence made by Qin Hao. Perhaps they had just woken up and the two little guys were very energetic. When they saw their mother bring a strange sister into the house, they immediately crawled over. I wanted to hold on to the fence and stand up, but unfortunately my short legs were so boring that I couldn't stand upright, so I sat on the ground with one butt squatting.

Seeing Minglan giggling, "Sister Lan and Brother Ming are so lively."

Yu Yanran picked up her son and kissed him on the face: "Actually, it's quite noisy, especially at night, and the two nannies can't coax him."

Generally, women in the ancient Xungui family did not breastfeed by themselves, and they always asked a nanny to feed them. In addition, Yu Yanran was the first child, so she didn't have so much food for the child, but when it hurts, it was cheaper Qin Hao .

Just when the two were chatting happily with brother Ming, Qin Hao came in, glared at Yu Yanran, and picked up sister Lan from the fence.

"You, you always treat one another so favorably! In the future, if your daughter doesn't kiss you, you can't complain."

Yu Yanran stared at her daughter: "Hmph, she dares."

As a result, the little girl was not afraid at all, instead she stretched out her hand and patted her. Qin Hao was amused: "Look, our daughter is not afraid of you."

As he spoke, Qin Hao kissed the little girl's delicate face, and then lifted her up high.

Children especially like this kind of game, the little girl giggled happily, her chubby hands were still drawing in the air, as if she was about to fly.

Looking at this scene, Minglan couldn't help but envy, if she had been loved so much by her father when she was a child, she wouldn't have lived so cautiously for more than ten years.

Yu Yanran thought that Minglan liked children, so she pushed Minglan with her elbow: "After this year, there will only be more than one year left. When the time comes, you and Gu Hou."

Minglan patted her shyly, and spat: "Sister Yanran is talking nonsense again?"

The two sisters started laughing, and soon the servants came to remind: "Master Hou, madam, all the guests are here, and the eldest lady wants you to go over."

Qin Hao and Yu Yanran came to the front hall with a little guy in their arms, and Ming Lan came to sit beside Ru Lan.

During the banquet, except when toasting, Qin Hao hugged his daughter all the time, which also moved many honorable families. Of course, it was more of Brother Ming's idea. This is the eldest grandson of the Hou Mansion, In the future, he must inherit the title of Marquis of Dongchang.

Qin Hao had vaccinated Yu Yanran a long time ago. The two children are still young, so at least they have to wait until they are 15 years old to think about it. Baby kissing is really unreliable.

After a lively scene, the guests dispersed, Qin Hao also drank a lot of wine, and was helped back to the room slightly drunk. Yu Yanran was taking off her makeup, Qin Hao hugged her from behind, and unconsciously wrapped her arms around her slender waist .

"Ma'am, you've recuperated. It's your turn to serve your husband, right?"

Yu Yanran asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Are Qingmei and Feicui dissatisfied with serving you?"

"The one that satisfies me the most is Madam."

Speaking of Qin Hao directly hugged Yu Yanran, Yu Yanran exclaimed, and said coquettishly: "Master Hou, I haven't finished taking off my hairpin yet."

"Anyway, I can't lose it. Chunxiao is worth a thousand gold at a moment, and it will be cleaned up tomorrow."

Afterwards, there was a big battle. Perhaps because of having a child, Yu Yanran's various attributes have been greatly improved. She was able to fight Qin Hao back and forth, and she was even more daring. The action also began to dare to try.

It took a lot of effort for Qin Hao to completely subdue Yu Yanran.

The two hugged each other panting, Yu Yanran's body was still trembling slightly.

"Master Hou, my mother said that I will take over part of the business in the next year."

Qin Hao was a little helpless, Yu Yanran had a bad habit, that is, every time she was gentle, she liked to talk about business, and she refused to change after repeated admonitions. Qin Hao gave her a glare and "slapped" twice as punishment.

"Since mother asked you to take over, you can follow up."

The soap business is getting hotter and hotter. Qin Liu's will open several branches next year to expand production capacity. In addition to meeting the needs of the Song Dynasty, there are also surrounding places like Liao, Xixia, and Dali that demand a lot of soap. Qin Liu's I haven't done anything else in these years, and I have been expanding production capacity, but it still can't meet the demand.

The main thing is to keep it secret. After all, there was no patent protection law in the feudal society. If the secret recipe is leaked, there will be competitors in this business. Therefore, it is necessary to appoint trustworthy people in some key technical positions.

The family members of the Marquis of Dongchang were basically arranged for a good future, and many people volunteered to help, but these people were not as reliable as the family members, so they could not be placed in an important position for the time being.

Yu Yanran was a little distressed: "But, in this way, I don't have much time to look at Brother Ming and Sister Lan."

Qin Hao directly exposed it: "It means that you don't have time to accompany your precious son? How many times have you hugged Sister Lan?"

Yu Yanran pursed her lips and stopped talking, Qin Hao also felt a little helpless, the patriarchal thought still exists even in modern times, let alone in ancient times, it can't be changed for a while.

"The child will be looked after by its own nanny and maid, and you can also train a group of stewards to take care of these properties for you. You just need to manage these stewards yourself."

"You just need to remember that all businesses are actually related to people. As long as you manage people well, the rest will naturally be straightened out."

"If you want to catch these people in charge, you have to start from the two aspects of financial power and personnel power. Don't listen to one side, let alone let one family dominate. If there is only one person's voice in your ears, it means that you have been excluded gone."

That night, Qin Hao taught Yu Yanran some management knowledge. Although it was a temporary cramming, it was enough for her to use.

The Shangyuan Festival is also the Lantern Festival. According to the customs of the Song Dynasty, even if the New Year’s Day is over after the Shangyuan Festival, the new year will begin soon.

At the first court meeting after the Shangyuan Festival, Zhao Zongquan announced the decision to establish a shipping office and an anti-smuggling office.

But among the middle and low-level officials, it caused an uproar.

"Officials, such actions are undoubtedly competing for the interests of the people, which is not advisable!"

"That's right, the officials and the common people are already in a particularly difficult situation, and this move will make things worse!"

In the midst of the noise, Sheng Changbai stood out of the train and shouted: "This statement is ridiculous. A large ship with more than [-] materials costs as much as [-] guan. Which ordinary family can afford it?"

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent. Seeing that Zhao Zong was sizing him up with an unkind expression, these officials all lowered their heads.

Qin Hao secretly laughed, this was obviously a scene between Zhao Zongquan and Sheng Changbai, and the officials who jumped out were all extras, and they didn't need to be paid.

Sure enough, Zhao Zongquan said angrily: "Hmph, don't think that you know nothing about the outside world because you live in the palace. I'm afraid there are many maritime merchants in your family?"

"The minister is wronged!"

"The humble minister was wronged."

Zhao Zongquan snorted coldly and said: "I am not wronged, you know it in your heart, I am just telling you that the shipping office and the anti-smuggling office are related to the fate of the country, and I will not allow you to talk about it. Those who report to the shipping office and smuggle seafood will be severely punished!"

"Sheng Changbai stepped forward to listen to the order."

Sheng Changbai stepped forward and knelt down on the ground.

"I am ordered by Haotian's family. Heir to the grand plan of the martyr. Specially appointed Sheng Changbai as the transshipment envoy of the four seas, the fifth rank, and the command of the maritime yamen"

This is a newly established official position. Although it is only a fifth-rank official, it has great power. All shipping ports are under the jurisdiction of Sheng Changbai. The interests involved can be described as terrifying.

"Gu Tingye stepped forward to listen to the order."

Gu Tingye walked out of the general train and fell to his knees.

Qin Hao was a little surprised that Zhao Zongquan would actually send Gu Tingye out, but after thinking about it, Gu Tingye was indeed the most suitable person. Gu Tingye's grandfather was the largest salt merchant in Yangzhou, and he himself had friendship with the Cao Gang, so he knew how to catch him. Those who smuggle.

The establishment of the shipping office and the anti-smuggling office meant that Qin Hao was about to leave for Mingzhou.

Three days later, Qin Hao, Sheng Changbai, and Gu Tingye left Bianjing together, and the first stop was naturally Mingzhou.

Cui Hao's eyes were red when he saw Qin Hao: "Master Hou, you are finally back."

In addition to being excited, it was mainly caused by Shen Congxin. Many soldiers died in that storm at sea.

Qin Hao patted Cui Hao on the shoulder: "Okay, a man of seven feet should not act like a daughter."

Said a group of people entered the water village.

"Master Hou!"

"Master Hou, you are back!"

Some veterans were very excited when they saw Qin Hao. The story of Qin Hao seeking compensation for the fallen soldiers had already spread, so they were naturally grateful to him. After all, there are strong winds and waves at sea. Who can guarantee that they will always have good luck?

Moreover, Qin Hao's arrival meant that the previous rules could remain the same, and they would all have a share of the treasures looted from those rebellious natives.

(End of this chapter)