Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 2737 Capital ([-])
Leng Ningyun immediately said: "Thank you for your understanding, Brother Bao San! Please come back and defend me in front of Eunuch Yang. As for the withdrawal, as long as Delong can unload the board and start business, I will personally deliver the money to my house." "After saying that, he gestured to Wu Kaidi.

The latter immediately presented a red silk treasure: "Don't dislike this little New Year gift, Mr. Bao."

Baoyu weighed it and found that there were at least ten taels.This is a very important gift.Immediately with a smile on his face, he said: "Master Leng has escaped from trouble this time. It is auspicious and he will have a great career in the future."

Leng Ningyun took the opportunity to ask: "Brother Bao, why did Eunuch Yang suddenly want to withdraw money during the Chinese New Year? Are you still in such a hurry?" Seeing Baofeng's face looking troubled, he immediately said, "I'm talking too much!"

This made Baoyu feel embarrassed, not to mention that he had just received another big red envelope.I want to sell well.Then he whispered: "There is a turmoil in the family."

"How do you say it?" Leng Ningyun suddenly became interested. He had actually guessed it.Because the contacts with Delong in the past few years have been through the hands of little Eunuch Yang, and Eunuch Yang has never asked.

"Well, you shouldn't talk too much. But Master Leng is not an outsider. I just remind you of the old saying: Eunuch Yang is Eunuch Yang, and Eunuch Yang is Eunuch Yang."

This is very clear. It seems that the news of "father and son turning against each other" is confirmed.But he really didn't expect that their father and son were so jealous of each other.

"Yes, yes, thank you, Brother Bao San, for your advice!"

Baoyu left in a hurry, and Leng Ningyun was just about to put together the relevant materials sent from various places to take a look and sort out the clues. When another servant came from outside to report: "Master Liu of Shuntian Mansion has sent someone. "

"Please."

Leng Ningyun thought that this was a pillow for her sleepiness. She originally thought of going to him after the fifth day of the lunar month to discuss the matter of unsealing, but she didn't expect that the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month would actually come!

It was a clerk from Shuntian Mansion.Leng Ningyun also knows him.After coming in, he was not very polite. He just told Leng Ningyun that Liu Tuiguan asked him to go to Liuquanju immediately.

When I went to Liuquanju at this time, I said it was too late for lunch and too early for dinner.What's more, today is New Year's Eve.

What urgent matter does this official Liu have that makes him anxious to see him?Could it be that Eunuch Yang's information has already reached Zhongfu Yin's place?

He didn't have time to think too much, so he immediately ordered the sedan to be prepared and went to Liuquan Residence.

Because of the previous lesson, even though Liu Quanju was in the city, the head of the bodyguards responsible for protecting Liu Quanju did not dare to be careless. He specially sent four bodyguards to patrol at night on weekdays, and seven or eight domestic servants with martial arts skills accompanied him to escort him.

Originally, Leng Ningyun would never put up such a big show when going out, but now he could only listen to the escort's arrangements.After all, Delong and Liansheng couldn't afford to fight again.

But once you go out like this, there will be no small noise.The various people squatting outside Delong Gate inevitably pointed, some yelled angrily, some stopped the sedan chair to beg, and some threw dung and rubbish.Fortunately, there were always Shuntian government officials stationed at the door to maintain order and drive people away, thus avoiding a disturbance.

The group of people meandered towards Liuquanju. On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, there were almost no pedestrians on the street. Apart from the refugees huddled under the temple porch, there were only clerks and accountants in a hurry - they had to beg for money before it got dark. accounts.When the firecrackers go off after the door is closed, there will be no reason to collect debts.A new year has passed again.

The streets were covered with white snow, and snowflakes began to drift at some point. Leng Ningyun, who was sitting in the sedan chair, couldn't help but tuck in his mink coat.There was no custom of wearing fur in the Ming Dynasty.Moreover, due to war with the Manchus, trade routes were cut off, and furs became even rarer.However, in this time and space, the Senate was selling Liaodong furs on a large scale, and the temperature in the capital in 1637 was far beyond what a cotton-padded jacket could withstand.Therefore, the deceptive "Nanyang fur" became popular among high-ranking officials.

When he arrived at the door of Liuquanju, there were Shuntian government officials guarding the front and back doors. From the looks of it, Liu Tuiguan was definitely not inviting him to drink.

Wouldn't it be a Hongmen Banquet?On second thought, it seems that this is not necessary.

When he entered, there was already a waiter waiting for him, who led him to the three-year-old bungalow in the woods in the backyard.

Leng Ningyun has been to Liuquanju many times and knows that this is an apricot forest.Drinking wine with flowers in spring is also an elegant event for dignitaries in the capital.After winter, the branches become bleak, but after a heavy snowfall, the branches become green and silvery. With the falling snowflakes, it is extremely quiet.

As soon as he walked to the corridor, he saw a familiar clerk from Shuntian Mansion had come out:

"Master Leng," the clerk whispered, "Master Zhong is waiting for you inside."

"Master Zhong?" Leng Ningyun was surprised, "Isn't it Master Liu?"

"Mr. Liu is here, but Mr. Zhong is considering inviting you over in his name, which would be a bit confusing."

"Yes Yes."

Hearing that it was Zhong Yan who invited him here, Leng Ningyun became more energetic.This is because Zhongfu Yin is an honest and upright person. Although he does not bully merchants, he also has no good character.They are treated completely in terms of the "four peoples".

When facing such a person, one should keep one's posture extremely low. If someone is a little arrogant, he might be "forty strokes away from his arrogance", and his buttocks will have to blossom.But if you are submissive and just insist that "the adults are wise and the villains deserve to die", you will be even more despised.Don't even think about talking about it anymore.You have to have an attitude that is neither humble nor arrogant.

Fortunately, he is also confident.Leng Ningyun came to the Beijing Normal University and specially donated a Nanjing Imperial College student to him through connections.Although the reputation of being a supervisor was very unsavory in the late Ming Dynasty, it was ultimately the title of the imperial court.With it, officials can't take anything away from him or abuse him wantonly. It can be said to be a good amulet.The clerk turned around and went in. Not long after, a servant came out:
"I will see you, my lord."

"Yes. Please lead the way."

When it comes to leading the way, it's actually just going up the steps and entering the house.The summoned waiter opened the door curtain and motioned for Leng Ningyun to enter.When I walked in, I saw an old man with gray hair, about sixty years old.Sitting on a square table in front of the window.Holding a booklet and browsing.

There are only many folding papers and letters on the table and a set of four treasures of the study.

He heard the sound of him coming in, but he didn't seem to notice it; Leng Ningyun had to wait, and he waited for several minutes.

It didn't take too long, but now Ma Wei's meaning was very clear.

Just wait for him to put down the fold, pick up the tea cup and take a sip.Leng Ningyun lifted up his clothes, made a long bow, and said:
"Student Leng Ningyun, please see your Excellency."

"Oh, you are the boss Leng!" Zhong Yan's eyes are already a little cloudy due to old age, and he even has to squint when looking at people, but his eyes are sharp, as if they can pierce through people, looking him from head to end. "I've heard about the name for a long time."

"Don't dare, don't dare. Students are engaged in money business in the capital, and their reputation in the industry is not good."

"How can you say that you have a little reputation? You are simply famous." Zhong Yan said sarcastically.

This is not a good word. Leng Ningyun usually visits officials. Although he is just a supervisor, everyone always has a seat on the threshold behind him.Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhong didn't even have the word "sit", so he seemed to be interrogating the prisoner.

Fortunately, he has been working in the financial industry for many years and has already developed a good self-discipline.Continue to stand respectfully.

"I heard that you were trapped by bandits not long ago. Now that you have escaped safely, I am really happy and congratulated!"

"Thank you, sir! It is said that the student's escape this time was, firstly, thanks to the arrests of the brothers from Shuntianfu, Wanping, and Daxing counties. They were able to frighten and scare the criminals so that they did not dare to act rashly. Secondly, the hired escorts were able to provide effective rescue." This is all thanks to your good management on weekdays."

"You are very good at talking. No wonder the big guys in the capital and palace are willing to speak for you." Zhong Yan nodded and said, "Sit down."

"Thank you, sir." Leng Ningyun breathed a sigh of relief at this moment, bowed and sat down on the official hat chair next to him.

Although we were seated, there was no tea.Obviously, he is not a "guest".

"I called you here today because I want to discuss something with you."

"I don't dare. If anything happens, just give me your orders."

"People inside and outside the palace came to say hello to me and asked me to unseal your bank as soon as possible." Zhong Yan said and glanced at Leng Ningyun meaningfully, "I have nothing to do with the matter of unseal. After all, It was not my original intention to seize it."

"Yes, it can be said that you saved my account when you blocked it. Without such a thunderbolt, Delong would not have been able to survive the period when the students were trapped." Leng Ningyun said respectfully.

"Well," Zhong Yan nodded, "it's not a big deal to open the original document, it's just a piece of paper. There's just one thing that makes me worried."

"Please make it clear, my lord."

"Some people say that Delong is very unstable and short-term internally, so people outside who hold Delong notes and passbooks are waiting for you to open the door to exchange them." Zhong Yan's eyes were bright, "Although I have never been in business, I am still in this money industry. I also know a little bit about their tricks. They all have ten pots and nine lids. It’s easy for you to unseal them. If it gets to the point of sealing them again, I’m afraid it will be ugly. If a civil commotion breaks out, your reputation as a supervisor will I’m afraid the threshold behind you won’t be able to take care of you!”

It turned out to be for this matter.Hearing this, Leng Ningyun felt completely relieved.It turned out that this was what he was worried about!

He thought for a while and said: "You are worried about the market and people's livelihood. The students admire you very much. I, the people of Shuntian Prefecture, are really lucky to have such parents!"

These were just polite words as usual. As Zhong Yan, he naturally ignored them and just listened to what he said next.

"What you are worried about now is whether Delong's money is tight and whether he has the ability to repay. On this point, students can guarantee that if no one maliciously runs the bank, there will be no problem."

"How do you say this?" Zhong Yan asked, "Aren't these notes and discounts sent out by you Delong?"

"You may know that when the students were trapped, there were many rumors in the market. Some unscrupulous colleagues exchanged the banknotes in the hands of others at low prices. The lowest ones were even only [-] or [-]% of the face value. This is what the students are worried about. thing."

(End of this chapter)