Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Dai Quan had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw him coming, he hurriedly greeted him with a smile.

Jia Cong smiled and returned the courtesy, secretly thinking that he was going to do something wrong again. People must ask for something when giving a courtesy.

Now he feels more and more that Dai Quan is greedy and difficult to get along with.

But Mr. Pang also said that the current situation was unclear and it was not appropriate to antagonize him.

Jia Cong had no choice but to hold back and reluctantly make peace with him.

Otherwise, depending on his temper, if Dai Quan dares to interfere in military personnel affairs under his name, he must be taught a lesson.

The two of them chatted for a while, then went into the room and sat down to have tea.

Jia Cong said: "The manager called me, but what are your instructions?"

Dai Quan waved his hand and said, "How dare you? I really need help from Zilong."

Jia Cong said: "What's the matter? The manager just said it doesn't matter. As long as Cong can do it, I will never refuse."

Dai Quan sighed: "Brother, you also know that I have just taken charge of the Dongchang. After thinking about it these days, I found that the Dongchang is actually a donkey dung egg with a smooth surface. It is almost the same as Xia Shouzhong and others who are rebellious and corrupt.

Nowadays, money and food are scarce, and manpower is lost. How can I serve His Majesty like this? "

Jia Cong nodded slowly and said, "What does the manager mean?"

Dai Quan cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I heard that my brother's Jin Yiwei is quite good at opening up money. He has close contacts with many merchants and wealthy gentry and cooperates closely. I hope that I can support you for the sake of the factory guard family. I am very grateful."

Jia Cong was furious. The former official betrayed me, the latter wants to monitor me, and now he wants to drink my blood. How bold!
Fortunately, he has been in a high position for a long time, and has been somewhat practiced in the city government. After thinking about it, he said: "I understand what the manager means. This matter is a bit troublesome and needs to be discussed in the long run."

Seeing that he was trying to evade, Dai Quan's smile faded and he said, "Is there any difficulty?"

Jia Cong sighed and said, "Don't worry, manager. I have no intention of standing on the other side of the river. It's just that there are some tricks to this matter, so it's difficult to do it suddenly."

"Appreciate further details."

"One thing is that each family has signed a contract with me, once a year. Now I have signed everything that can be signed. Even if I want the manager to join the contract, I have to wait until it expires next year."

Dai Quan nodded and said: "It's almost October now, not a few months away."

"Secondly, does the general manager know why every family is willing to cooperate with me?"

"I think it's because the banner of Jinyiwei can be flown unimpeded throughout the world."

"That's natural. What's more important is that Cong has already issued strict orders in the imperial guard not to kill the goose to obtain the eggs.

Since it is a cooperation, it must be mutually beneficial. If Jinyiwei does not keep its credibility, breaks the rules, and harms the interests of its customers, who will dare to cooperate with us? "Jia Cong said.

"That makes sense."

"In this case, I am not afraid that the manager will be offended. With the reputation of Dongchang Factory, I want to join the game... Which merchant dares to agree? Isn't it afraid that all the bones will be eaten?
If you act rashly, not to mention that the manager will not get any benefits, but the cooked duck that I have now will fly away. "Jia Cong said.

Dai Quan smiled awkwardly. This is also true. Indeed, no merchant dares to cooperate with Dongchang rashly. This is like letting a mouse watch the granary and Sun Dasheng guarding the peach garden.

"What do you mean, brother?"

Jia Cong muttered: "I think you and I have to be cautious. The general manager should first issue strict orders in the East Factory to clean up the ethics and clarify the rules. If you take other people's money, you have to solve their problems.

Disloyalty and self-stealing must not be done. If the reputation is damaged, the business will be ruined. "

Dai Quan hurriedly said: "This is natural. I will issue strict orders immediately. Anyone who dares to break the rules will be served by family law."

Jia Cong nodded and said: "To be honest with the manager, Jin Yiwei's reputation is not very good, so this matter is most likely to rely on my younger brother to use the ancestor's name as a guarantee.

Therefore, when the contract is re-signed next year, the merchants will sign with me, Jinyiwei and Dongchang will sign, and one or two merchants will be chosen first to let Dongchang try his methods, so as to avoid panic among customers. "

Dai Quan frowned slightly and said, "What next?"

"Then, if the cooperation between the two parties is happy and the customers are satisfied, we will gradually expand the scope of cooperation, so that many customers will feel relieved.

This matter all depends on credibility. If there is no results, how can we win people's trust? Jin Yiwei did the same thing back then. "Jia Cong said.

Dai Quan thought for a while and felt it made sense, so he handed over his hand and said: "We are just laymen in this matter, and it all depends on my brother's orders."

"The manager is too humble. I know that Cong is not a stingy person. You and I should be blessed and make money together." Jia Cong said with a smile.

Dai Quan smiled and said: "What Zilong said is absolutely true. Thank you brother for taking care of me this time."

"It should be."

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief and finally got rid of Dai Quan. He first used the dragging technique and then slowly hung him up, so as not to fall out with Dai Quan or let him take advantage of him too much. This was the best thing he could think of. good idea.

When they left the palace, they saw Wen Youfang already waiting outside the Meridian Gate.

"What's the matter?"

Wen Youfang presented the last memorial and said, "The emperor has approved the report on the Zhen family's case that Qian'er handed over."

Jia Cong hurriedly asked: "What was approved?"

"Zhen Yingjia, Zhen Yinghong, Zhen Yingde, Zhen Ji, Zhen Wei, Zhen Lun, Zhen Wei and other men of the Zhen family were dismissed from their posts or had their fame cut off, and were exiled to Yelang, Qiongzhou, Jiubian and other places respectively. They were not pardoned.

Zhen Baoyu and other female relatives were released immediately because they had no evil deeds. Confiscated property. "

Jia Cong breathed a sigh of relief, took the folding book and looked at Zhu Pi. Sure enough, it was different after Zhu Gong's effort, much lighter.

In order to avoid suspicion, the report he submitted was aggravated: all those with titles were beheaded, those without titles were assassinated and sent to the army, and the female family members were demoted to the Jiaofang Division.

If Emperor Xifeng approves it, it will be over. He will have to recruit people from the Jiaofang Division and find a way to get Zhen Baoyu back.

Now that Duan Zhun is here to help, a lot of trouble is saved.

As for owing personal favors, Jia Cong didn't take it seriously. The New Party owed me a lot, so this time it will be paid back with some interest.

"Go and release the person quickly. Forget it, I'll go there myself." Jia Cong felt happy, finally repaying Zhen Yuan's favor, thinking that she would be embarrassed to take advantage of herself in the future.

While he was talking, Jia Cong rushed to Nanzhen Fusi, released the Zhen family members, and expressed the Holy Will. He also said: "Madams, grandmothers, and girls, the Holy Spirit has forgiven your sins now. Although you will be poorer in the future, You can live a peaceful life.

As for Shibo and Shixiong, Cong will send someone to greet them and take care of them secretly, so there is no need to worry too much. "

The eldest lady led all the girls to prostrate themselves and cried: "Thank you so much, Lord Duke, for your great kindness. In the next life, I will repay you by wearing a grass ring."

They had nothing more to say. In such a big case, it was a blessing among misfortunes for one person not to die.

Jia Cong hurriedly helped everyone up and said: "We are friends from all over the world, why should we do this?" He glanced at Zhen Yuan, and she was so ashamed that she lowered her head and did not dare to look at him.

Everyone thanked him profusely.

"This is not a good place. Let's talk about it when we get out." Jia Cong said with a smile: "I have prepared a house for all the ladies and girls. You go out and stay first. If you want to go back to Jiangnan, Cong will arrange for someone to take you there." You go back."

"Thank you, Lord, for your kindness." Everyone knew that it all depended on Zhen Yuan's dignity, so they hurriedly thanked him.

Jia Cong sent everyone out, deliberately pulling Zhen Yuan behind and riding in the same car together. He cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Yuan'er, Cong is lucky to have lived up to his command."

Zhen Yuan was a little embarrassed, glanced at him, and said coyly: "I'm sorry, I, I wrongly blamed you before."

Jia Cong hurriedly waved his hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter. As the saying goes, a horse's power can be seen through a long distance, and a person's heart can be seen through time. I am only happy that Yuan'er can resolve the old grudges with me."

Zhen Yuan bit her lip, shook her head, and said, "Actually, I don't blame you for a long time."

"Oh? When did it happen?" Jia Cong asked deliberately.

Zhen Yuan spat at him out of embarrassment and anger. This bastard had ruined his innocence and still asked questions knowingly. It was really disgusting. I couldn't help but said angrily: "Why are you so bad?"

Jia Cong chuckled and asked, "What are Yuan'er's plans now? Cong Fei is the one who wants to repay his kindness. If you want to go back to Jinling..."

Zhen Yuan's face turned pale and she said in a trembling voice, "Do you... dislike me?"

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "That's not what I meant. It's just that I don't want to make a deal with Yuan'er. No matter what decision you make, I have nothing to say. I just wish you peace and happiness."

Zhen Yuan gritted her silver teeth secretly, mustered up her courage, and whispered: "I am very happy now, because I wronged you."

Jia Cong was stunned. These two sentences were meaningless. What did they mean?
Zhen Yuan rolled her eyes at him and said shyly, "Have you forgotten what you said?"

Jia Cong suddenly realized and said happily: "Yuan'er means to admit that you have fallen in love with me?"

"Disgusting." Zhen Yuan spat at him with a red face.

Jia Cong laughed, hugged her into his arms and said, "This is what you said, don't go back on it."

"Yes, I don't regret it." Zhen Yuan lay in his arms and nodded gently.

"I'm afraid you are thinking of repaying a favor or sacrificing yourself for the family, which would be meaningless."

Zhen Yuan whispered: "If I had such thoughts before, you have been so polite to me these days...except for that day...I realized that I wrongly blamed you and almost let you down."

Jia Cong smiled and said, "I told you earlier that I am a decent man who can keep his peace of mind, but you didn't believe me."

"Bah, since I'm still in my arms, why...how can I be so frivolous about others." Zhen Yuan spat.

"Ahem, because you are sitting on my face, not in my arms."

Hearing this, Zhen Yuan's face turned red and she raised her pink fist to hit him.

Jia Cong joked with her and said, "Now the Zhen family only has Baoyu's bloodline. If he wants to get ahead in the future, he will have to study on his own."

Zhen Yuan nodded and said: "I would advise him to study hard and study hard. I think after such a big change, he will become sensible and no longer be as ridiculous as before."

Jia Cong said: "If he can wake up and work hard, and his writing is really good, I will say hello to him in the examination hall."

Zhen Yuan smiled and said, "I'm going to trouble you again. I'd like to thank you on Baoyu's behalf for ignoring the past grudges."

Jia Cong shook his head and smiled: "Thank you for nothing. After all, he is my uncle, so I should help him."

Zhen Yuan blushed, fell into his arms, and hugged him tightly, as if she was holding the whole world.

After settling everyone in the Zhen family, Jia Cong said: "Yuan'er, you stay here. After your filial piety period is over, I will pick an auspicious day and come to welcome you in person. It is inconvenient to serve wine during the national filial piety, but I will wrong you. ”

Now that he has been around in ancient times for so long, he also understands some basic etiquette. After the death of his grandparents, Qi Shai's no-stick period means that he wears Qi Shai's mourning clothes for one year, but does not need to use a stick.

Zhen Yuan hurriedly waved her hands and said, "I'm not wronged. I can't help you thinking about me. It's just... I am the daughter of a sinner. Her Royal Highness, Sister Bao, Sister Lin and others..."

Jia Cong smiled and said: "Don't worry, I told them before. They all respect and love you very much and look forward to being your sister."

Zhen Yuan rolled her eyes at him and said, "You must be adding to the jealousy. It would be nice if they could give me a place to stay. You must be making it up that they expect to be sisters."

Jia Cong said hurriedly: "The conscience of heaven and earth, what did I lie to you for? That's what they really said."

"What did you say?"

"The sins of the Zhen family have nothing to do with you. I respect your character and talents very much, and you are a girl who knows everything. I asked you to be my wife. It's better to go out and get some shady things." Jia Cong said with a smile. .

"Asshole. It shows that all the sisters know that you are not a good person." Zhen Yuan spat.

Jia Cong smiled and said: "They are also worried about nothing. How can I go out and be naughty?"

"Home flowers are not as fragrant as wild flowers."

"Well, you do smell pretty good."

"Fuck you." Zhen Yuan scolded with a smile.

After returning home, Jia Cong reported to Jia Mu, and the matter of Zhen Yuan was decided in a clear and righteous manner.

Because of her family connections, Jia Mu also thought highly of her and sent people to reward her with many loving things.

The sisters also wrote letters, enthusiastically inviting her to join the Daguanyuan Poetry Club. No need to elaborate.
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On this day, Jia Cong was discussing official matters with Pang Chao in his mansion, when he suddenly heard Wen Youfang coming to report.

"Sir, the people below reported that Dongchang forcibly interfered in the cooperation between Benwei and Shanxi merchant Qiao Yong. In the name of investigating Diao slaves, he arrested several Qiao family shopkeepers and tortured them to death. Not to mention confiscating their property, by the way. He also swallowed a lot of the cash on the Qiao family's cabinet. When Qiao refused to show up, he reported it to the guard."

"What?!" Jia Cong was shocked and angry, and shouted: "Tell me in detail."

"Yes. Yesterday, a team from Dongchang went to Qiao's shop and threatened that General Manager Dai had already agreed with the Lord that Dongchang and Jinyiwei would cooperate with various wealthy merchants. They arrested the shopkeeper of Qiao's shop without any explanation.

When the 100 households of Benwei learned about it, they took people to Dongchang to ask for people, but they were also beaten. They said that only Dongchang asked Jinyiwei for people, and there was no reason for the reverse. Wen Youfang said with anger on his face.

Jia Cong was so angry that the three corpse gods jumped up and asked: "Who is so bold in Dongchang?"

"It's General Manager Dai's nephew, Dai Zeyan. He is also working in the East Factory now," Wen Youfang said.

"Looking for death!" Jia Cong was so angry that his tiger beard was snatched, and he was so angry that his steel teeth were shattered. Dai Quan made it clear the day before yesterday that he dared to bully me today. He was about to get angry when he saw Pang Chao wave his hand.

"The matter of cooperation between Dongchang and Jinyiwei has indeed been discussed between the Duke of Guo and General Manager Dai, and the articles of association have been agreed upon in advance. Didn't the people below say anything about it?" Pang Chao said.

Wen Youfang said: "I said it at the beginning. But Dai Zeyan said that the regulations we mentioned were different from what he had heard, and he only acted according to Dongchang's regulations.

Now that something like this has happened, every family in the city is panicking, and they have sent people to ask if we sold them to Dongchang. "

boom! Jia Cong smacked Fang Ji and shouted: "You bastard! Tell everyone that I have my own explanation for this matter, so they don't have to worry."

"Yes."

When Jia Cong saw Pang Chao wink, he waved his hand and ordered Wen Youfang to go out and wait for orders. (End of chapter)