20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 393 Luda · Big Business, Big Business

The paper sliding door in the backyard was closed, and the living room was a little dark.

The surrounding decorations are simple and elegant, all in Chinese style, but anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that they are Oriental objects.

Without him, the form is close but the spirit is far away.

Xue Yingqing looked around and saw a sign hanging on the north wall of the hall, with flower petals on the bottom and three magatama centripets in the center. It seemed like a family emblem, but not quite like it; on the south wall hung a cursive handwriting, Letter: The breeze blows brightly, and the good deeds show no sign of success. The signature is Fengwaishanren.

Such an old mountain man!
Xue Yingqing turned his head slightly and saw Jiang Lianheng's eyes fixed on Fifth Master Rong, as if he was afraid that he would forget that face when he turned around.

The four of them sat on the tatami around the low table.

No, it was five people, and the little girl about ten years old.

She tied a white silk bow on her head and played with a rag doll in her hand. She sat far away in the shadow of the hall, as if she was attending class there. It was a bit dull and boring, but she couldn't escape, so she could only Go hard.

At first glance, she looked like a young lady from a wealthy family. She had many rules and particularities. At a young age, she had already learned to hide her nature and showed a deep twilight air.

Jiang Lianheng was stunned when he heard the words, and immediately lowered his head with a sad expression - he remembered all the names of Cai Yunsheng's brothers and sisters, but he had forgotten the name of this cousin and could only vaguely remember it. I remember he was a short-lived ghost and died of illness early.

Since the founding of the Republic of China, many Manchus have been eager to change their surnames. Those Han people who were previously in Banner have even drawn a clear line with the Qing court. Even if they don't keep silent about the past events in Banner, they are embarrassed to show their poverty everywhere.

Jiang Lianheng found that Laoshanren sitting opposite had a very high self-esteem and seldom spoke. The two eyes behind the round lenses were shining brightly.

"Since you are a bannerman, you are one of our own." Rong Wuye smiled slightly and said, "Hey! I seem to have heard that Master Cai also has a cousin named -"

Rong Wuye was very happy after hearing this.

Rong Wuye turned his head, not daring to answer without permission.

The old mountain man said slowly: "Young Master Cai, there is no need to ask any more questions. I am just an idler."

"I am also a bannerman now!"

"I heard that Master Cai's ancestors were also in Banner?"

Although Rong Wuye knows the Cai family, he is not a god after all. It is difficult for him to understand everything. After a series of questions and answers, he can't find any faults.

"You didn't bring any money?" Lao Shanren suddenly interrupted, with a look of irritation on his face.

Jiang Lian waved his hands hurriedly and said in the same tone: "Hey, since we are so busy, it is even more of an honor to find time to meet each other."

Although Laoshanren seldom spoke, Rong Wuye always turned his face slightly to see his reaction after finishing speaking.

"No, let's talk business!"

Jiang Lianheng knew that this person was related to the arms warehouse in Dalian Port, but he didn't expect to meet them all today. He was curious and asked questions.

Perhaps it was instinctive, but he always felt that there was something wrong with the two people in front of him.

After all, the group of truly dignified people back then had already entered the Pass from Long and took root in Sijiu City. Those who stayed outside the Pass were considered half-abandoned.

The relationship between master and servant is clear at a glance.

His tone sounded a little apologetic, but he turned around and asked many questions about the Cai family's family affairs one after another.

However, he has always been a cautious person, and he is suspicious by nature. In addition, the Zongshe Party has recently lost its arms, so he cannot be credulous.

Xue Yingqing was secretly confused, why should a little person be involved in such an occasion?
After much thought, there was only one possibility - to do it deliberately.

As he spoke, he looked at the other person's appearance. He still felt familiar and still couldn't remember where he had seen him before.

When he was about to ask again, the old mountain man beside him became a little impatient.

Rong Wuye spoke, with a southern accent and a strong voice.

As he spoke, he glanced sideways and asked, "What's your name?"

The old mountain man raised his hand to interrupt without mercy, as if he felt that the person coming was not qualified, so he was unwilling to say any more nonsense.

"Young Master Cai is generous, Mr. Rong has been very busy recently and is really busy with his duties. If there is anything offensive or abrupt, please bear with me."

Jiang Lianheng replied pleasantly: "Okay, okay, since I am a virtuous person, then I have to -"

However, before discussing business, just as Xue Yingqing expected, Rong Wuye began to interrogate "Cai Yunsheng" about his family history.

Jiang Lianheng echoed: "That's right, that's right, the good news won't flow to outsiders!"

"Let's get down to business!"

Seeing Lao Shanren's eyelids drooping, Master Rong Wu could continue the topic with peace of mind.

"The money has to be sent here!" Jiang Lianheng pretended to be surprised, "Hey! This is my fault. I thought the money had to be sent to Hongji Shantang!"

A few people exchanged pleasantries.

Rong Wuye was doubtful, nodded, and said, "It's my fault for talking too much for mentioning this sad thing."

Rong Wuye said: "Our business is actually very easy to negotiate. Hongji Shantang has already told me your quotation. There is no problem with the retail license and the payment amount. If you can get it today Send the money and I can issue you a receipt for delivery today."

Seeing this, Xue Yingqing hurriedly came over, stroked her twice, and explained in a low voice: "Yunsheng and his cousin were the closest, but it's a pity that big brother Yunmao left early. He felt uncomfortable when he mentioned this matter."

Those four words made Master Rong immediately dare not waste any more time. He cleared his throat and said with a smile: "Don't take it off, you two. Red pills are a hot business. I have always been willing to hand them over to our own people." Do it.”

Before Jiang Lianheng came here, he had already done a lot of hard work in advance, and he could answer questions fluently about his family's immediate relatives and farm business. Even if there were occasional omissions, it was human nature, not to mention that there was Xue Yingqing beside him to help him deal with the confrontation. .

Jiang Lianheng felt that he was a bit pretentious, pretending to be aloof, pretending to be serious, pretending to be a human being.

"I have admired the name of Mr. Rong Wu for a long time, but this old mountain man - forgive me for my short-sightedness, but I hope Mr. Wu can introduce him to me."

Xue Yingqing hurriedly came up to smooth things over and said, "Please forgive me, Laoshan people. I don't blame Yunsheng for this. In the final analysis, it's my fault for being cowardly. I always feel that it's not safe to carry around so many gold bars, which makes me look petty."

Regardless of whether she was pretending or acting, or whether it was right or wrong, just by saying these words, any man would feel comfortable listening to them.

After talking hastily, Xue Yingqing continued: "Although I didn't bring all the money, I did bring two large yellow croakers. I originally wanted to use them as a deposit for the business, but when I came to the door, Yunsheng followed me again. He said, "We are here to meet you, so we can't have empty hands. Unfortunately, we are in such a hurry on the way that we don't have time to prepare, so we simply treat this money as a meeting gift for you two. It's a bit vulgar, you two." Be patient.”

Look!
While speaking slowly, she took out two gold bars from her handbag, placed them on the low table, and brought them to the two of them.

The old mountain man pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, kept his face straight, glanced hastily, then raised his eyes to look far away, pretending to turn a blind eye.

Only then did Jiang Lianheng become convinced that Lao Deng was indeed a prude!
Business is business, it is a public account, it is used to pay for the purchase of arms; favor is a favor, it is a private account, it is a contribution used for food and clothing.

Fifth Master Rong laughed and said, "Miss He is too polite." Jiang Lianheng hurriedly took over the conversation and said, "Fifth Master Rong, I'm not afraid of your jokes. What Lizhen said just now made me a little worried. After all, I'm here I’m not familiar with Lushun and I don’t dare to carry the payment with me. Otherwise, I’ve found a place and you can bring someone to pick it up in person?”

It's a beautiful idea to lure a snake out of its hole.

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

Fifth Master Rong was noncommittal and responded vaguely. The conversation suddenly changed, but he changed the topic to another topic, which seemed to be the instruction of Lao Shanren.

"Master Cai, we will talk about the payment for Hongwan later. In fact, when we met this time, Lao Shanren was present, mainly because we wanted to discuss another big deal with you."

"Big deal? How big is it?" Jiang Lian asked in his heart: Could it be that he wants to sell a country?
Rong Wuye felt that his choice of words was a bit inappropriate, so he immediately changed his words: "In other words, it is a big cause."

"Master Rong Wu, please speak. Cai is all ears."

"Master Cai, let me ask first, what do you think of the current situation?"

Current situation?

Jiang Lianheng lowered his thick eyebrows, thought for a moment, and then followed the words that the Clan Society Party liked to hear, and replied smoothly: "The thief Sun was disobedient, Shikai stole the country, colluded with others, and ruined the country of our Qing Dynasty. To this day, I feel sad every time. Crying, feeling helpless under the lamp in the middle of the night. "

Xue Yingqing frowned and couldn't help but glance at it, thinking: Is it over? I don't feel ashamed to say this in front of other people's pigtails.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lianheng's next sentence would be: "Lizhen can testify to this."

Xue Yingqing had no choice but to smile bitterly and said in agreement: "Yes, yes, yes, Yunsheng is a romantic person, and he often touches the scene. I'm used to it."

"So--"

Fifth Master Rong turned his attention to Jiang Lianheng and asked, "Master Cai, or rather the Anton Cai family, do you think my cleanup should restore the country?"

"Of course!" Jiang Lianheng nodded immediately, "I think Fang Datou is just a small interlude like Wang Mang and Wu Zhao. Our Qing Dynasty will come back in the end! I don't care what others think, at least I I think so."

After finishing speaking, a light flashed in the eyes of Lao Shanren and Rong Wuye.

This is a common problem among infatuated people, who always feel that everyone is of the same mind.

At this time, there was no need for Jiang Lianheng to pretend to be stupid and said frankly: "To be honest, I have heard that Fifth Master Rong has always worked hard for the great cause of restoring the country, but... just..."

Thunder, little rain!
When the words came to his lips, Jiang Lianheng smiled awkwardly.

Although Rong Wuye looked serious, he did not get angry. Instead, he said in a deep voice: "The great cause of restoring the country is difficult and difficult. It is not easy!"

"Rong Wuye, now that we have talked about this, if you need any help, just ask." Jiang Lianheng said with firm eyes, "In the early years, our ancestors did not have the glory of entering the pass from the dragon. , in my lifetime, I can’t afford to fall behind again.”

Speaking of this, Lao Shanren suddenly spoke.

"If you want to create Manchuria, you can't do it without money. Now that the prince has tried his best, he can't do it alone, so he still needs to raise funds among the people."

When the word "Prince" was mentioned, the little girl sitting alone in the corner of the hall suddenly started to move.

While playing with the doll in her arms, she looked over here eagerly, as if she finally found her interest in the conversation.

Jiang Lianheng glanced at her, and she immediately lowered her head and continued to hold the doll's arm.

"So that's it. Since my ancestors of the Cai family have inherited the blessings of the Qing Dynasty, when the critical moment comes, not only to destroy the family and relieve the disaster, but also to help."

The promise was too simple. Xue Yingqing quickly added a few words to the side and asked: "Rong Wuye, don't laugh at me, but if after everything is done, Yun gives birth to him... what kind of credit is this?"

The question was fairly reserved, but Rong Wuye's answer was much more straightforward.

"Then it depends on how much money Master Cai can offer."

"Is this considered - donating an official position?" Jiang Lianheng asked.

Fifth Master Rong smiled: "No, no, no, the donated official is just a false name. If Master Cai can really help at this time, what he gets will be real, and it will be a big deal to honor our ancestors."

Jiang Lianheng took advantage of the situation and asked: "Since the Laoshan people are here, is there anything about the Oriental people here?"

Rong Wuye looked at Laoshanren.

The old mountain man closed his eyes.

Mr. Rong Wu said: "Master Cai doesn't need to worry about how to deal with it specifically. In short, if the great cause of national restoration is completed, it will not only affect the Northeast, but also the entire Mobei and even North China, which will be the territory of Manchuria."

Jiang Lianheng was stunned: "No longer called Qing?"

"As long as the emperor remains the emperor, it doesn't matter what the country's name is."

"That's right! Mr. Rong Wu, I will definitely contribute the financial resources, but you have to allow me to go back and discuss how much. By the way, can I ask, besides you and me, for such a big undertaking like ours? Who will contribute the money and effort?”

Rong Wuye looked at Laoshanren's face as usual, and then said: "There are many more. If Master Cai is interested, we have a cocktail party at the Yamato Hotel on Xinshi Street. You can come to attend and we can discuss the big plan together. ”

"Okay, okay, since Fifth Master Rong thinks highly of me, I must take this opportunity to make friends with heroes from all walks of life!" Jiang Lianheng asked, "What about our payment for the goods -"

"I'm going to stay here for the next few days. You can talk to my butler about the money in detail."

Xue Yingqing suggested: "Then let's wait until we have reached an agreement and then hand over the payment for goods and assistance to you!"

Rong Wuye hesitated, but finally nodded reluctantly.

At the end of the meeting, Laoshanren showed no intention of leaving anyone to eat, nor did he make any move to get up and say goodbye.

Jiang Lianheng and Xue Yingqing naturally did not intend to stay for a long time, so they walked to the paper sliding door of the hall under the guidance of Fifth Master Rong.

Tie Chun, a short-chinned man, hurriedly came up from the yard and reminded with a smile: "Master Cai, Miss He, please follow me, be careful of the steps!"

Jiang Lian walked to the wooden corridor, and suddenly felt that he had forgotten something, so he stopped and looked back in the direction of the reception room, only to see the little girl about ten years old—Yangzi—who didn’t know when. , standing next to the paper sliding door, holding a rag doll in his hand, half-hidden, looking over here a little shyly.

Jiang Lianheng mistakenly thought that Fangzi was looking at him.

Actually no, Fangzi was secretly looking at Xue Yingqing - that beautiful aunt - even a child still has a love for beauty.

Xue Yingqing noticed something, turned around, smiled and waved; Fangzi was very happy and waved to her from a distance.

Jiang Lianheng was kept in the dark and unconsciously waved his hand.

Just a little girl!

Even if Jiang Lianheng was given another 10,000 chances, he would never have expected that it was this little girl, Fangzi, who would finally make the Jiang family's destiny judgment come true...

(End of this chapter)