At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 175 Cheng De wants to respond to the Shen family's drunken appointment, and the awakening of the Wu family, a businessman in Sizhou City
"According to what they said, things like cloth, tea, porcelain, salt, etc. are all divided according to sixty-four. But" Zhang Yi showed a bit of hesitation on his face.

Cheng De's eyes turned to Zhang Yi, looking at him silently.

"These local businessmen hope that the general can open a back door for them. They hope that after participating in the investment promotion of Sizhou City, they can get the general's promise. It is they who participated-one of their children can be exempted from the imperial examination and enter the Sizhou army. The system works." After Zhang Yi finished speaking, he lowered his head.

Cheng De's eyes instantly turned cold.

"Hehe, these people have a good plan! Do you really think that the matter of attracting investment in the port can't be done without them?" Cheng De's tone was filled with a bit of coldness.

"My Sizhou Army's imperial examination strives for fairness, but they ask me to break this kind of fairness. To put it mildly, they are pulling my Sizhou Army's hind legs, and to say it big, they are poaching my Sizhou Army's The foundation. I will never agree to this kind of request. If they think that they really can’t do it without me, then they will be disappointed.”

Zhang Yi raised his head and looked at the gloomy expression on Cheng De's face, knowing this kind of thing, the general would never give in half a step.

Zhang Yijin said: "Businessmen always seek profit, and they will not participate in things that are not beneficial. This incident can also show their nature. The general does not need to be angry for these people. Without them, there will naturally be other Merchants participate. I remember that the merchants in Hongze City are very willing. Why don’t you contact Hongze City and let He Wenhui and Ye Dui try to contact the merchants in Hongze City to see if they are willing to participate in Sizhou City? In the matter of opening Hong Kong and attracting investment?"

Cheng De's eyes brightened: "This method can be tried."

"Besides, for all the local businessmen in Sizhou City, I will let the Jinyi Guards stare at them. If anyone breaks the prohibition of the "Sizhou Law", I will definitely let them know the power of the law." Cheng De added suddenly .

Zhang Yi was silent. To be honest, he was also very disappointed with those local businessmen in Sizhou City.

But thinking of their profit-seeking nature, Zhang Yi's mood turned calm.

Cheng De suddenly narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhang Yi: "You said one thing at first, since you said one thing, there must be another one, can you tell me something about it?"

Zhang Yi met Cheng De's eyes and smiled wryly in his heart.

"Secondly, Shen Wansan from the capital of Jiangdu sent a caravan to Sizhou City. The manager of this caravan was named Shen Jin. After Shen Jin came to Sizhou City, he bought the original Yipintang, and now the title of Yipintang is under the secretary of the household department. According to the testimony, it has already belonged to Shen Jin. After Shen Jin got the title deed, he remodeled Yipin Hall and opened a restaurant under the name of 'Human Drunk'. In addition—"

"Shen Jinhua contacted his subordinates with a lot of money, and wanted to ask them to tell the general something."

When Zhang Yi said this, he suddenly stopped.

Cheng De's face was as calm as water: "What are you talking about?"

Zhang Yi didn't hesitate at all: "The Shen family's dowry is already lying drunk in the world, when will the general be free to get it? Also, let's talk in depth about the opening of Hong Kong to attract investment. In this matter, the Shen family is willing to help the general. "

Cheng De was taken aback for a moment, thinking that the Shen family really showed their sincerity, it seems that it is necessary for him to go there.

He wasn't for that dowry, of course, he also wanted to see how much the Shen family's dowry really was.

"Tomorrow, you accompany me to the drunken world. I want to see what the Shen family wants to talk to our Sizhou army? If they have other requirements, they will even be better than the local merchants in Sizhou City. Then, the opening of Hong Kong to attract investment can only be put aside for the time being." Cheng De added with a bit of helplessness on his face.

Zhang Yi nodded: "The Shen family is so sincere this time, I think they will not be unwise! If the Shen family is really unwise, and even the lion speaks loudly, then the Shen family had better pray that they will not commit crimes in the future, otherwise It will definitely attract a thunderous blow from our Sizhou army."

Seeing the displeasure on Zhang Yi's face, Cheng De took a deep look at Zhang Yi: "Contact the merchants in Hongze City to participate in the investment promotion. First, let He Wenhui and Ye Dui try to tell them about the opening of Sizhou City to attract investment. Let me reveal a little bit, and test the reactions of those merchants in Hongze City first."

"Yes." Zhang Yi bowed back.

"Well. You tell the manager of the Shen family first that I will be drunk in the world at noon tomorrow." Cheng De told Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi responded: "General, please rest assured, after a while, the subordinates will send someone to inform Shen Jin, the steward of the Shen family."

Cheng De looked at Zhang Yi with satisfaction: "Go down and do your work first!"

"Your subordinate will leave." Zhang Yi respectfully saluted Cheng De.

Cheng De watched Zhang Yi go away, and after a long time, he looked away.

"Zhang Qijiu!!"

"The subordinates are here!!"

Zhang Qijiu's voice came from outside the study.

next moment.

Zhang Qijiu entered the study room, and after entering, he immediately closed the door of the study room, lowered his head, and waited for Cheng De's order.

"Let your Jin Yiwei keep a close eye on the business of all the merchants in Sizhou City, and secretly investigate whether they have done illegal things? If there is evidence to be found, directly arrest the illegal merchants and hand them over to Zhu Sheng of the Criminal Department for trial. , As for their family property and land, they will all be taken over by Fang Ming of the household department." Cheng De said to the study without thinking.

"This subordinate obeys the order!" Zhang Qijiu replied.

Cheng De waved his hand and said, "Go down first! Let me be quiet!"

"Yes." Zhang Qijiu bowed and exited the study door.

Cheng De was the only one left in the study. Cheng De's eyes stayed on the flickering candlelight on the desk, his thoughts were racing.

"Bang!!"

A big hand was clenched into a fist, and it slammed down on a big case. The owner of this big hand had a face with Chinese characters, eyes narrowed into a line, a very ruddy complexion, and a shiny forehead.

Wu Li looked up at his father's gloomy face at this moment, and couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Could it be that my father found out about the fact that I sneaked over the wall and went out to drink flower wine last night?
Thinking of this, Wu Li felt a little guilty, bowed his body and lowered his head, not daring to look directly into his father Wu Jian's eyes.

"It's unreasonable! This Sizhou Army really doesn't give my Wu family any face!" Wu Jian had a displeased look on his face, and his eyes looked a little gloomy.

Hearing this, Wu Li breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that Dad was not angry because of me stealing flower wine!
He knew that it was time to say something.

He knows his father very well, if he doesn't follow his words and express his thoughts, I'm afraid he will be reprimanded afterwards.

Without any hesitation, Wu Li said: "Father, with the current strength of the Sizhou Army, you don't need to give father any face."

Ok?
Wu Jian looked at his silly son in astonishment.

Then, Wu Jian's face darkened, and he looked at Wu Li with an unfriendly expression: "If you don't say something today, you can wait to be beaten by me! This time, I will hang you up and beat you!" , let you lie in bed for half a month!"

Hearing this, Wu Li felt a chill in his heart, as if some bad memory from the past appeared in his mind, and the expression on his face gradually became ugly.

He knew that his father's words were probably true.

Wu Li calmed down, and raised his head to meet Wu Jian's gaze: "Father, the Sizhou Army is just soldiers and horses. According to what my child saw and heard before, it may be no less than 50 now. They have this 50 horses, to be precise, Cheng De, the general of the Sizhou Army, has 50 horses, at least he can not pay attention to everyone in this world, even the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. So if you think about it, dad? Are you feeling better?"

Wu Jian looked at his silly son in surprise.

Is this still his useless son?

Why do you feel a little different today?Could it be an illusion?

Wu Jian thought for a while and said, "Your father, I am a respectable person in Sizhou City, and Cheng De doesn't think much of me."

Wu Li pouted secretly, that's it?Dad can really blow!
The most glorious time of the Wu family was also when the Yuan Dynasty was not chaotic.

Daddy, you don't need to talk about those old calendar matters, my child's ears can almost hear calluses.

Besides, these things have nothing to do with you, Dad.

Of course, Wu Li only said these words in his heart. If he really wanted to say them on the spot, I am afraid that his old man would hang him up and beat him on the spot, and it would be very miserable.

"Father, can you tell me what happened?" Wu Li looked at Wu Jian.

Wu Jian's eyes flashed with some astonishment, but he didn't dawdle in the slightest: "The opening of Sizhou City to attract investment, our local businessmen in Sizhou City have all secretly united. First of all, if we participate in this matter, we will benefit a lot. As for the second?"

Seeing Wu Jian's eyes resting on him, Wu Li was stunned for a moment: "Father, can you stop looking at my son with such eyes, my son is afraid!"

Wu Jian's face darkened immediately, and he opened his mouth to curse: "You little bastard, if it weren't for finding an official position for you, your father would beg grandpa to sue grandma and give gifts to people everywhere, so that he would have the opportunity to participate in these activities. Merchants from the state city are going to join forces? If I didn’t think about you, why would I be so busy?”

Wu Li was startled, this is the father he knew?

What happened to the sudden emotion?

However, Wu Li immediately reacted, his complexion changed drastically, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Seeing his son's sudden appearance like this, Wu Jian couldn't help changing his complexion, and hurried to Wu Li: "Li'er, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me! My Wu family is in my generation, but only You are the only seedling, don't worry about it!"

Seeing his father's expression of concern for him, Wu Li's heart warmed up, and then he felt a chill all over his body, and said in a panic, "Father, this time, our Wu family is finished!"

Wu Jian was stunned, and then he slapped Wu Li on the head with his big hand and said angrily: "How do you talk, kid? If you say such unlucky words, I will beat you to death!"

Wu Li expressed that he was tired, so he continued to patiently say: "Father, do you know Cheng De, the general who conquered the captives?"

Wu Jian snorted, his eyes full of sarcasm: "Why, you kid, you still want to teach me?"

Wu Li was very flustered, and looked at Wu Jian with a sense of powerlessness: "Father, don't be fooled by the propaganda of "Sizhou Daily", you don't really think that General Zhenglu Cheng De is benevolent and full of charity, the kind of gentleman who can be bullied, right?"

Wu Jian was stunned: "Isn't that what everyone said? Besides, your father and I once watched Cheng De up close with our own eyes. He smiled very elegantly, and he was a square person."

Wu Li bowed his head and paused his chest: "Father, you--you are so confused!"

Wu Jian's face suddenly turned cold.

Wu Li acted as if he hadn't seen it: "Father, don't you think about it, how did this Cheng De have his current status? He was killed with a single shot. With his current status, Dad thinks that he will accept the threat of Dad and you joining forces." More importantly, this Cheng De has 50 people in his hands. If he wants to deal with our Wu family, there are countless ways. When our Wu family confronts Cheng De, it will hit a stone with an egg. Dad, do you want to cut off your children and grandchildren? Is the family incense going on?"

Wu Jian was lost in thought, and not long after, a trace of fear flashed in Wu Jian's eyes.

"Li'er, Dad wants to keep the family alive, what should I do?"

Hearing Wu Jian's words, Wu Li breathed a sigh of relief.

"Father, you should immediately pack a big gift and contact Zhang Yi, the person in charge of investment promotion at the port of Sizhou City. By the way, I would like to ask, what is the final share ratio that father and other businessmen will discuss?"

"June [-] is divided, we are six, Sizhou Army is four."

"Father, listen to my advice, now, immediately, go to contact Zhang Yi immediately, and tell him that our Wu family is willing to do our best to help the general Sizhou army open port and attract business, and the proportion will be [-]%." September [-], we are one, Sizhou Army Nine." Wu Li's face showed a bit of anxiety.

Wu Jian's expression was somewhat hesitant.

Seeing the hesitation on Wu Jian's face, Wu Li was furious: "Father, don't you look at it. What time is it now? How can some money compare to the lives of dozens of people in our Wu family? If you don't If you make a quick decision, then our Wu family will probably cut off the bloodline inheritance, father, do you want to become a sinner of our Wu family?"

Cold sweat broke out on Wu Jian's forehead: "Li'er, I didn't expect you to be useful at critical times. I will bring a generous gift to find Zhang Yi now."

Wu Li replied angrily: "I cheated my father before, at most it cost some money, but this time, you cheated me, but you want to pay for my life. Dad, you have to hurry up now, don't delay, we The lives of so many members of the Wu family are in your hands."

Wu Jian looked at Wu Li complicatedly: "Li'er, is the matter really as serious as you said?"

Wu Li: "."

Wu Li showed anxiety, and his tone was a little trembling: "Father, General Zheng De is a hero. You should understand what kind of character a hero is. This time, Dad, you threatened him. Do you think he will send someone to monitor him?" What about our words and deeds? If our family commits a crime, there may be unimaginable consequences. According to my estimation, perhaps there should be more people watching around our house. If Dad doesn’t believe it, Dad can Ask Master Xu in the mansion to investigate the situation outside the mansion."

Wu Jian's eyes lit up: "Okay, Dad will contact Brother Xu right now, you wait here."

Wu Jian left in a hurry, leaving Wu Li alone in the room, secretly anxious.

It didn't take long.

Wu Jian went and came back again, but at this time, his face looked extremely pale.

A lonely look appeared on Wu Jian's face: "Li'er, Dad will go to Zhang Yi now, even if he is kneeling outside his house, I will see him, and I will find a chance for my Wu family. This matter is Dad didn't think about it. Also, Li'er's performance this time made Dad feel gratified. From now on, the Wu family will be handed over to you, so I can rest assured."

Seeing his father Wu Jian's appearance, Wu Li suddenly felt uncomfortable: "Father, how about I go with you?"

Wu Jian shook his head: "You're still young, I'd better let me do this kind of embarrassing thing. Besides, this time, it's all because of me, almost implicating the entire Wu family. Since I made a mistake, I have to bear it the consequences of making a mistake."

After finishing speaking, Wu Jian stepped out of the house and stepped into the night, leaving Wu Li with a bleak and firm back.

Wu Li's eye sockets were a little moist, and then his mind began to spin.

What if Dad didn't see Zhang Yi?
It's not impossible.

Wu Li's eyes suddenly brightened. A few days ago, he actually came into contact with an official in the Sizhou military system, and he might be able to start with him.

If he remembered correctly, the man was interested in a painting in his collection.

Perhaps, the Wu family's turning point fell on that painting.

After reading this, Wu Li returned to his room, took a painting and some land deeds, and walked into the night likewise.

The Wu family is not only my father's Wu family, but also my Wu Li's Wu family. I will definitely not let anything happen to the Wu family.

(End of this chapter)