The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 101

Tonight is a good banquet, and the joy is hard to describe.The zither is playing vigorously, and the new sound is wonderful.Let De sing high words, recognize the music and listen to the truth.Unanimously wishing, the meaning has not been stretched.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the banquet in Zhen's residence.

That night, Yuan Shang was dressed in a black shirt, with his hair tied up and a high crown, and he led Pang Ji and a few guards under his command to the banquet. It's lively.

When Yuan Shang arrived, many big and powerful families in the county had already arrived one after another. The heads of the families in the courtyard each upheld the Confucian style, exchanged salutes, and greeted each other.There were also some accompanying women and children from aristocratic families who gathered together in twos and threes, whispering and smiling coquettishly.

In front of the main gate of the Zhen Mansion, the head of the Zhen family, Zhen Yan, and his younger brother Zhen Yao waited in person. After meeting Yuan Shang, their attitude was unusually friendly and respectful, even with a hint of humility and flattery.

"The county magistrate's visit to the humble house is really a rare luck in ten years! Zhen Yan and the others have heard the name of the lord for a long time, and they often look at each other. It's a pity that today's long-cherished wish can be tasted, it is really God's blessing, the ancestors have blessed it, and I feel very comforted."

Yuan Shang was a little surprised by Zhen Yan's humility and flattery, and couldn't help secretly guessing what Zhen Yan meant.

Although he is the son of the Yuan family and the ruler of a county, he should be courteous and courteous, but if the courteousness is too vigorous, it will make people suspicious.As the saying goes, if you don't have anything to do, you can be courteous, you can either rape or steal, could it be that the purpose of your request for funding has made Zhen Yan guess?But if he really guessed it, why did he take the initiative to invite himself?Could it be that he wanted to take the opportunity to have a relationship with him?But if this is the case, the merchant also needs to have the character of a merchant. Isn't he afraid that he will not take them seriously if he behaves so submissively?Contradictory
With doubts in his heart, Yuan Shang politely returned a salute to Zhen Yan, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhen is too polite, although you and I are in the same position, your father was my father's best friend before his death. In this case, I should call you elder brother because of emotion and reason, otherwise, if it reaches my father's ears, saying
Don't want to reprimand me again, Brother Zhen, do you think that's the case? "

Seeing Yuan Shang's kind words, Zhen Yan couldn't help being overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "How can Zhen Yan, An dare to be such a kind person, I am really ashamed, the mansion has already prepared water, wine and fresh fruits, please come in and sit down for a while , my lord, please!"

"Brother Zhen please!"

While talking, Zhen Yan was already leading the way sideways, and Pang Ji took the opportunity to step forward and whispered to Yuan Shang: "My lord, why do you want to lower yourself and talk about friendship with Zhen Yan?"

Yuan Shang smiled slightly, turned his head and bowed his ears and said to Pang Ji: "This trick is called giving a sweet date with a stick. To put it more elegantly, it is called courtesy first and then soldiers. I will give him a sweet date first, and I will make friends with Zhen Yan. The enthusiasm is deep, and after a while, he will be moved by emotion and ask the Zhen family to provide funding for the county government, but he is embarrassed to refuse."

Hearing this, Pang Ji suddenly realized, and said to himself: "Young master is really brilliant, this way it is not regarded as oppressive, this move can stop the mouths of the world, but what if Zhen Yan still refuses to submit?"

"After eating jujube, if he still doesn't respond, it's no wonder that we are cruel, and it's easy to talk when we use force to overwhelm others. When the time comes, we won't give jujube, and we will cut him with a big stick!"

"It's a good move to be courteous before fighting, and Ji learned another trick from the young master today."

After entering the Han Mansion, I saw that the interior was really spacious and looked like a rich man. Yuan Shang, Pang Ji, and Zhen Yan walked in front, strolling in the courtyard, looking at the mansion, chatting about family affairs and reminiscing about the old days.

With a gentle smile on her face, Zhen Yan introduced to Yuan Shang the various splendidly decorated pavilions in the mansion.The status of merchants is not high. In front of high-ranking officials like Yuan Shang, the only capital is wealth. Even if you are afraid, you have to show your wealth properly in order to earn a little face.
On the surface, it is considered capital.

After roughly turning around for half a circle, Yuan Shang changed the subject, and lightly and casually changed the topic to his purpose of coming here.

"I have heard for a long time that Wuji Zhen's family in Zhongshan is rich in the enemy's prefecture and Hebei Province, and after a quick look today, I know that the world's rumors are true. Brother Zhen was able to create such a family business at such a young age, but it is not easy. It really makes Yuan extremely admired. "

Zhen Yan's complexion was slightly smug, and he smiled innocently: "The county magistrate praises it, but Zhen Yan dare not take it."

Yuan Shang's smile remained unchanged, and he said softly: "The Zhen family is so powerful. On the surface, they are merchants, but in fact they are no less than any aristocratic family. If you want to assist one or two forces, it shouldn't be too difficult to try a military family, right?"

Zhen Yan was stunned upon hearing this.

Yuan Shang meant this as a test, and he really wanted to use the excuse to pull the topic to the topic he wanted to support, but as the saying goes, one has a guilty conscience, and when Zhen Yan heard this, his taste changed a bit.

What do you mean by "willingly assist one or two forces?" Does this imply that Zhang Yan is having an affair with the Zhen family?

A thunderbolt from the blue struck Zhen Yan's heart heavily, making his face pale and confused. Although it was winter, cold sweat dripped down his back before he knew it. His clothes were all soaked.

"The county magistrate is joking. Although the Zhen family has a little money, at most it is supporting the facade in Wuji County. If it is concerned with participating in world affairs, it is far from qualified, let alone supporting any powerful military family."

Yuan Shang chuckled, patted Zhen Yan on the shoulder, and said in a persuasive manner, "Brother Zhen's words are a bit too modest. I think the Zhen family's financial resources are good. Is it okay to participate in the affairs of the world occasionally?"

"I won't participate, I will definitely not participate! I don't have the ability to participate!" Zhen Yan was sweating profusely, shaking her head like a rattle.

Yuan Shang's face suddenly became gloomy: "Really not to participate? Think clearly before speaking. Lying is immoral, especially businessmen who lie are even more hated."

Zhen Yan's face was flushed with fright, and her teeth were chattering when she was startled by Yuan Shang's words: "Um, my lord, I still have some private matters, and I'm currently going to the inner courtyard to take care of them. My lord, please go to the hall for a short rest, and go back when I go down."

"Brother Zhen has something to do but go, but what I said just now, I hope you will reply after careful consideration. There are some things that cannot be dealt with in one or two sentences."

"Thank you for your guidance, my lord. I understand!"

The conversation between the two of them at this moment can be said to be full of ghosts, each of them has their own little jokes in their hearts, but it's a pity that the two people's thoughts are very different, they are completely different, it is not the same thing at all, it is really ridiculous.

Looking at Zhen Yan's back that was drifting away, Yuan Shang couldn't help but snorted coldly, then turned to Pang Ji and said, "The one surnamed Zhen is pretending to cry poorly with me! I made a little probing, but before we got to the point, he said no, This person is not easy to deal with."

Pang Ji followed Yuan Shang all the time, listened to all the conversations between the two, and remonstrated: "Since ancient times, merchants have always been stingy, and the richer they are, the less generous they are. You should stop giving gifts to Zao first, and go directly to the soldiers." , hit him with a big stick to save trouble."

"Don't worry, swinging a stick is different from giving sweet dates. What matters is that one hit must be hit, and one cut will be fooled! If the swing is empty, let the Taoist make a joke, and let me take a good look for an opportunity."

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Zhen Yan used the excuse of fleeing, found an opportunity to rush into the Houfu, looked for Mrs. Zhang, and told her the exact conversation with Yuan Shangshicai.

Zhang's complexion was pale, she looked at Zhen Yan in disbelief, and said, "We have private matters with Zhang Yan, so Mr. Yuan knows about it?"

Zhen Yan looked miserable, nodded her head and said: "Even if he doesn't know everything, I'm afraid it's not too far away. Look at what he said, it's clearly trying to tease our Zhen family, mother, it really can't, we Just recruit!"

"No!" Zhang's complexion changed, and she hurriedly said: "Until the last moment, don't say it lightly. Since he only beat and asked, and didn't directly ask the crime, he must have just heard the wind and there is no evidence. You don't need to panic. Just What is empty and what is.”

"Mother, even if he hasn't caught the handle yet, he probably won't give up easily. If this stalemate continues, there will be disasters sooner or later! Don't delay it again and again."

Mrs. Zhang's complexion flickered, she thought for a long time in a trance, and finally clapped her palms together, saying: "This is the end of the matter, we can only use some bad tricks!"

"What plan?"

Mrs. Zhang sighed, and said in a sad voice: "Yuan Shang is young and energetic, and it is the year when his heart is full of fire. You need to persuade him a lot to drink more, and when he is drunk and wants to go to the toilet, Take the opportunity to introduce him to the garden of the West Residence"

"Xi Zhai Garden?" Zhen Yan seemed a little ignorant when she heard the words. She was stunned for a moment before suddenly waking up and said, "Xi Zhai Garden is a place for my little sister to swim in the lake and ice. Mother, are you trying to trick me?"

Mrs. Zhang's complexion tightened, and she said dissatisfied: "What is a beauty trick? It's so ugly! The so-called slender lady, a gentleman is so good! Your sister is beautiful and beautiful, and she is amazing in Hebei. Then Yuan Shang is also from a good family. It is said that he is handsome and good-looking, just a good match! Besides, if you can really climb up to him, it is also your little sister's blessing, and our Zhen family can also take this opportunity to escape from this disaster."

Zhen Yan hesitated when she heard the words, and said, "But...but this matter, don't you have to tell my little sister?"

"No, although your little sister is smart and sensible, she has always been very assertive. If I say it first, it will make her feel resentful and look down on Yuan Shang! Now you just need to create an opportunity for the two of them to meet. But, don't put any other meanings in it, if they don't like each other, this matter has to be reconsidered."

Zhen Yan was stunned for a moment, and finally heaved a long sigh, nodded and said: "For the sake of the Zhen family, I have to wrong my little sister this time, it's all because of my child's incompetence."

Mrs. Zhang sighed, shook her head and said, "On a day of peace, no one can decide the world's affairs, let alone a chaotic world? Yan'er, don't think too much about it. You can't jump to conclusions about whether this move is good or bad. Maybe your little sister In the future, because of what you and I have done today, we will thank us for the rest of our lives, which is unknown."

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When Zhen Yan was young, Zhen Yan returned to the main hall, and everyone performed the ancient banquet. In the spacious front hall, kneeling seats and table tables were arranged in two rows, and the guests and chairmen sat on the floor.

Today's feast, almost all the famous families in the county attended, the scale of the banquet is naturally not small, not only the wine and meat are hearty, and the bells cast wonderful sounds, but also curvaceous maikos dance in the empty hall, with long sleeves flying.

Yuan Shang's status is good, so he has been respected by everyone, coupled with Zhen Yan's deliberate flattery, he had to raise the cup frequently, within an hour, there were dozens of people in the hall, but he was the one who drank the most.

After drinking another cup of wine, Yuan Shang got up immediately.

A servant who was waiting on him stepped forward and asked: "Master County Magistrate, is there something wrong?"

Yuan Shang looked around, then carefully whispered to the servant: "I want to shush."

"Ah?" The servant didn't seem to understand for a while, and said with a smile: "My lord wants to go to the toilet, right? I have been waiting for my lord for a long time under the order of my master. Your magistrate, this way please."

Yuan Shang glanced at the servant in surprise, and said strangely: "Your Patriarch is really considerate, and you have to send someone to wait for you to show respect. If I don't make a splash, you will be waiting for the front to lead the way all night."

Under the guidance of the attendant, Yuan Shang and he came slowly to the garden of the West Residence. When they arrived in front of the courtyard, they saw the attendant standing still and said with a smile: "Master County Magistrate, the place has arrived, and the villain's status is humble and he cannot enter. I also hope that the adults will come in and stay here, and the villains should wait here."

Yuan Shang couldn't help frowning, and said: "What a respectful place, it's so high-end! Even the servants are not allowed to enter, and there are too many things to do business."

The attendant bowed his head in silence, but there was an incomprehensible and incomprehensible smile in his eyes.

Yuan Shang shook his head, then stepped in.

As soon as you enter it, you can see the pavilions and secluded roads, the small paths, the white snow, and the flowers, plants and trees without leaves and snow. It is really quiet and solemn, like a fairyland outside the world.

Yuan Shang touched his head and turned around in a big circle, looking east and west. Although he saw a lot of beautiful scenery of the winter solstice, he couldn't see where the place of worship was.

After wandering around almost all the places, Yuan Shang couldn't help but stop at the edge of a pool in the garden that was about the size of dozens of wells.

At this moment, the surface of the small pool has been frozen into ice by the snow, and the water vapor on the surface of the pool is like a bright picture scroll.

Yuan Shang opened his mouth wide in surprise, stared blankly at the frozen deep pool, and said to himself in disbelief: "The Zhen Family's Chugong Pool is actually open-air? Isn't this a bit too open?"

Thinking about Zhen Yan's dignified gentleman, Yuan Shang couldn't help scoffing.

What is dark show, this is it.
Raising his hand to lift his hem, he was just about to make a move, but he heard a faint sound of slipping on the ice, and saw a beautiful woman in a purple fur coat and a white robe and pleated skirt, Skating on the ice, he slid gently and delicately in front of Yuan Shang. A pair of eyes that were clearer and deeper than the pond water looked at Yuan Shang without blinking, full of doubts and curiosity.

"Who are you? Why are you here? Who brought you here?"

Yuan Shang was taken aback when he saw the woman playing with ice, turned his head to look at the ice pool in surprise, then blushed, and hurriedly lowered his head to apologize.

"Sorry ma'am, I didn't know it was the ladies' room."

　For the sake of code, I did not participate in the [-]th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. I am deeply sorry for the country. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)