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Chapter 848 On the Qinhuai River
The Qinhuai River is the most romantic place in the world, and it is a gold-selling cave for the rich and powerful. Even people who have never been to Nanjing have heard the reputation of the Qinhuai River and can imagine the scenery on the Qinhuai River.

Wang Tong agreed to Zhang Liansheng's banquet and went to Bailanfang on the Qinhuai River. Even the guards around him were amazed. In their impression, Wang Tong was not interested in such occasions, and he would only treat such occasions as Places are used as tools rather than passing away at leisure.

Even if he wanted to win Zhang Liansheng, according to the habit in the capital, Wang Tong would choose another place to meet, but he did not expect to agree this time.

It's nothing complicated. It's just that Wang Tong has heard too much about the reputation of the Qinhuai River and wants to see it. The things on the Qinhuai River can be regarded as the peak of the entertainment industry in this era.

There are many legends in the market, saying that the brothels and restaurants on the Qinhuai River are not the best romantic places in Nanjing City, and there are several mysterious places that only princes, nobles, and first-class rich people can go to.

But the rumors are the rumors, the most famous places are the places that everyone knows, and the most famous girls are also in these places. In such places, if there is no fame, then it is nothing.

The Bailanfang is a two-story painting boat, which is docked under the Orchid Building during the day. The guests who spend a lot of money have dinner and listen to music on the Bailanfang, and then return to the Orchid Building to have fun.

Zhang Liansheng came to pick up Wang Tong when it was getting dark, and kowtowed in the morning to make amends, and at noon, someone from Sanjiang Commercial Company came to contact him and finalized several deals. Going up a step, Zhang Liansheng couldn't help but be overjoyed. He thought that something bad had happened from the sky, but he was overjoyed. When he came to pick up Wang Tong, his attitude was much more attentive than in the early morning.

Surrounded by his personal guards, Wang Tong went to the Qinhuai River together. This group of people was quite eye-catching on the road. Despite the publicity, Wang Tong's personal guards did not dare to slack off. Wang Tong's team was followed by so many people. Just a bad omen.

"Master Hou, tonight there will be at most two groups of people following, keep far away, and have a good sense of proportion!"

Walking halfway, Shi Qi rode his horse and approached to report. Wang Tong nodded but did not respond.

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"How much money will it cost this time?"

"It's a matter of course for subordinates to welcome Dutang. If you want to talk about money, Master Dutang doesn't have to worry about it."

When Wang Tong asked, Zhang Liansheng replied with a smile all over his face. Wang Tong shook his head, smiled and asked again:
"It's not out of politeness, but I just want to know how much this place will cost?"

Zhang Liansheng coughed twice, and said in embarrassment:

"It costs 88 taels of silver to have a meal on the second floor of the Bailanfang. The subordinate also invited the top girl from the Orchid House to sing and accompany the wine. This will cost 120 taels. If you want to stop at the Lanhua House , the cost will be discussed with the mother of Lanhualou."

"With Zhang Qianhu's status, wouldn't the Orchid House be cheaper?"

"Lord Dutang was just joking. If it weren't for his status as a villain, I'm afraid even the villain might not have booked the second floor of Bailanfang, let alone the girl Xiu'er."

Wang Tong shook his head and smiled, but didn't speak. Zhang Liansheng, as one of the only three Jinyiwei Qianhu in Nanjing City, didn't have any face for such brothels. It can be seen that he usually has a status, but the more such a person, The more likely they are to win over, the more they want to change the status quo.

After Wang Tong came to this era, although his status has risen rapidly and he has gold and silver in his hands, he has never had any concept of wealth and luxury.

Speaking of which, even though he has been in and out of the imperial palace, the most auspicious place he can see is the mansion of Ma Fang, the old commander of the Xuanfu. That really let Wang Tong know what luxury is. As for the imperial palace, there is no need to talk about it. The braised pork in a pot, this habit has changed now, and the small pot of braised pork is stewed by the imperial dining room. Others can be imagined.

But when he came to the Bailan boat, Wang Tong was still surprised, so he wanted to ask what the price was.

This painting boat is one size larger than the large tank boats on the canal. The first floor is for casual seats, and the second floor is for four private rooms. In addition, there are such regulations, but the private room is still extremely spacious.

The decoration inside the house is better than that of Ma Fang's house back then, it doesn't show any aura of wealth and nobility, it looks very elegant, but now Wang Tong is well-informed, knowing that although the house does not look rich, it is very elegant. It is high-grade and perfectly complements the person's identity. I thought that the layout of the Qin Pavilion was superb, but compared with this Bai Lanfang, it was still a little inferior.

"It's actually teak wood embedded with jade."

When a group of personal guards came in to check, Sha Dongning had seen the market, and exclaimed there. To be honest, Wang Tong didn't know what teak was, let alone what the inlaid jade meant.

There were already cold dishes on the table, and the cold dishes were exquisite side dishes, not to mention the dishes, but Wang Tong knew the dishes and the cups and saucers placed in front of the diners.

Because Zhang Chunde from Sanjiang Commercial Company once sent a batch, saying that this kind of porcelain is one of the best porcelain in Jiangxi, and the price of porcelain of the same size is even higher than that of silverware of the same size.

"Does Zhang Qianhu come here often?"

"Master Dutang was joking, how dare you come to such a place often? When I was first in Qianhu, I was coaxed by my colleagues to invite me here once, and my flesh hurts for half a year. This time, Master Dutang came. If you want to do your part, it doesn’t matter how much money you have.”

If Zhang Liansheng's life is so extravagant, it can't be used, but Zhang Liansheng didn't realize the meaning of Wang Tong's question just now, he just said with a smile:

"My lord Dutang, that Miss Xiu'er took a lot of time to dress up. Let's have some wine and food here first, and it's better to listen to the music outside."

Hearing this, Wang Tong stood up, walked to the window and said:

"Just now when I came up, I heard the faint singing outside the painting boat. At this time, the boat has gone for a while, but the singing is still there. Maybe this is the song you said."

Zhang Liansheng also followed, pushed open the window, and by the light on the painting boat, he could see a small boat following the river beside the painting boat. There was a female musician on board, and the singing and music came from the small boat. Zhang Liansheng saw Wang Tong looked surprised, explained with a smile:

"This is Bai Lanfang's ingenuity. The singing girl singing softly beside the painting boat does not disturb the conversation of the guests, and makes people feel relaxed and happy."

This is the meaning of some background music. Wang Tong smiled, sat back and sat down, and asked:
"Does Zhang Qianhu know what the Jinyiwei Qianhu of the Northland looks like?"

Zhang Liansheng was a little ignorant of Wang Tong's question, and shook his head there. Wang Tong said with a smile:

"There are thousands of households stationed in each province. These thousand households are only five ranks, but from the fourth rank magistrates to the third ranks participating in politics, chief envoys, governors, plus generals, deputy generals, and generals. , No one is not afraid, everyone respects three points, Jinyiwei School Wei Lishi went to the following prefectures and counties to handle the case, and the same magistrates and general judges came forward to receive them, respectful, and their words were like laws, the people were extremely respectful."

Zhang Liansheng had a fascinated look on his face, and Wang Tong said again:
"Although this Bailanfang is expensive, if thousands of households from other places come here, how come they only come twice, not to mention that the owner's old bustard here will come up to curry favor, even if they spend their own money, they can still afford it. Dong Chuangxi, he opened a herbal medicine shop by himself, as well as a boat dealer and a horse dealer, and no one in the whole province would give his business some face, and a large amount of money would come in every day, so why can’t such a place afford it.”

Speaking of this, Lian Sheng's face was full of envy, Wang Tong said with a smile:

"Before I came to this Dutang position, I also worked as a thousand households in Tianjin Wei. Zhang Qianhu should know how much property I have in Tianjin Wei and how to do things. You are just a cloth shop, a In the vegetable garden, even the hundreds of households and the general banner below will set up a trap to trap you, don't you want to be more prestigious, don't you want to get rich?"

Asked by Wang Tong, Zhang Liansheng trembled all over, and the smile on his fat face froze, hesitatingly said:

"Of course my subordinates want this, but here is the same as the capital, with so many honorable and high-ranking officials, how can I, a thousand households, have a place to play prestige and gain benefits?"

Wang Tong smiled and said:
"The capital is at the foot of the emperor, so everyone should restrain themselves, but who dares to be disrespectful to Jinyiwei? Where is Nanjing? Why did we arrange three thousand households of Jinyi's army here? I still let you monitor and spy, just to be on guard." Why are you afraid of them, why are they afraid of you!?"

"Master Dutang, my subordinates are alone and alone, I'm afraid"

"What are you afraid of, I will make the decision for you!"

Wang Tong picked up the wine glass, and said leisurely, Zhang Liansheng was still in distress there. Seeing Wang Tong's expression, he suddenly became excited, stood up and even brought down the stool behind him, then knelt down on the ground, bumped his head a few times, because The movement was too big, and Sha Dongning outside all poked his head in to have a look.

"Master Dutang's support, subordinates, subordinates, no, the villain will be smashed to pieces, and serve as cattle and horses for Master Dutang."

No matter how dull people are, they also know that Wang Tong's words just now are soliciting, and Wang Tong has no empty promises, real power and wealth, these are what Wang Tong can definitely give, no matter how low-key Zhang Lian is in his life, he can sit In the position of Jinyiwei Qianhu, who also owns the Buzhuang Vegetable Garden, why doesn't he want to get promoted and get rich.

"Get up and talk, get up and talk, as time goes on, I will see your performance."

"Master Dutang, please rest assured that your subordinates will definitely treat your orders as imperial decrees."

"I know your thoughts, but this is really disrespectful!"

Zhang Liansheng kowtowed like garlic, Wang Tong nodded with a smile, and was talking here, but someone outside reported softly:
"Guest officer, Miss Xiu'er is here!"
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