The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

The main hall is very spacious. There are several pots of green welcome plants at the door. The walls on both sides are covered with calligraphy and painting. On the central chair, a middle-aged man in his early 40s, dressed in a black robe, is closing his eyes.

Needless to say, this person is the Grand Master of the Qu family and Qu Mingrui.

Hearing Li Yuanqing come in, Qu Mingrui doesn't wake up.

On top of his head is a huge plaque, on which are written four big characters in cursive script -- "keep low profile and keep a low profile", which is the work of a famous master.

The housekeeper ran to Qu Mingrui and whispered a few words carefully.

Qu Mingrui slowly opened his eyes, a little tired. He glanced at Li Yuanqing for about five or six seconds. A patterned smile hung on his face. He stood up and said to Li Yuanqing with a smile: "is this Li shoubei under the command of Maojun? As expected, he is a young talent. Qu Mou just unwell, despised the guest. Li shoubei Haihan, please. Li shoubei, please, please have a seat. Ah Fu, tea. "

"Yes." Ah Fu's housekeeper is busy and careful to walk out of the door.

Li Yuanqing smile, also not polite, sat down on Qu Mingrui's Huali wooden chair, arched his hand and said with a smile: "it's rude of Li to disturb Qu Ye."

The two were polite. The housekeeper brought tea. Qu Mingrui said with a smile, "I don't know if Li shoubei is coming to my humble house today. What's the matter?"

"Ha ha." Li Yuanqing said with a smile, "the Qu family is a well-known big grain merchant. Today, they are also attracted by their name. Master Qu also knew that Mao junmen raided Liaodong and took root behind the later Jin Dynasty, and was regarded as a thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh by the old slaves. However, despite their bravery, they were extremely short of various materials, especially grain. I have heard of Gao Yi of the Qu family for a long time. One day, I want to talk to Mr. qu. if it's appropriate, our army wants to purchase some grain from the Qu family. "

Hearing this, Qu Mingrui's eyes narrowed slightly.

Li Yuanqing was introduced by Qu minqiu, his sister-in-law. Originally, he thought Li Yuanqing wanted to come to him to "beg for alms" and ask for a small price. Therefore, he did not particularly like to see Li Yuanqing.

Although the Qu family was a wealthy businessman, the market was basically the same in all parts of the Ming Dynasty, between officials and gentry.

Officials at all levels can tear a bite out of this kind of business tycoon.

However, Li Yuanqing put on a business like manner and wanted to talk about business seriously. On the contrary, Qu Mingrui couldn't see through Li Yuanqing's meaning.

The path of making a fortune in Shanxi business group is not complicated. Basically, it is dominated by two industries, one is grain, the other is money shop.

After accumulating the original capital, they spread from north to South with the help of geographical advantages, thus accumulating more and more. It is only at the beginning of the second year of Tianqi. The Ming court still has a strong control over the world. Even if they are powerful, they have to behave in a more perverse way.

But by the end of Chongzhen's reign, the wealth of the world would basically depend on their faces.

At this time, I don't know how many grains Li Mingrui wants to buy, but I don't know how many grains he wants to buy

Li Yuanqing smiles, "there is no fixed number at present. However, I estimate that the grain of 20000 Liang silver per year should be the least. "

How can Mao Wenlong disdain to deal with these unscrupulous merchants?

The amount of 20000 Liang silver is about the total grain consumption of more than 5000 people under Li Yuanqing's command in a year.

This amount is not small.

As a businessman, Li Yuanqing believes that Qu Mingrui, even if he is extremely high-profile, will never leave money unprofitable.

Of course, the most important reason why Li Yuanqing wants to join the Qu family is that they have great powers.

Otherwise, if you can only buy grain from Dengzhou and Laizhou, the pattern will be too small. In addition, Li Yuanqing will not have too much influence on Denglai. If it is known, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Even though Xuanfu town is thousands of miles away from Changsheng island of Li Yuanqing, as long as the stability of grain supply can be guaranteed, even if it is more expensive than the market price, Li Yuanqing can fully bear it.

After thinking for a moment, Qu Mingrui couldn't help laughing, "Li shoubei, I don't know when this transaction can be carried out?"

Li Yuanqing smiles, "I think the sooner the better. However, our army still has some miscellaneous matters which have not been dealt with completely, and the time may have to be delayed a bit. After the spring at the latest. But some can pay some deposit in advance to show our army's sincerity. At that time, Mr. Qu only needs to send a caravan to Dagu port, and we will take over the rest. As for whether you want cash or silver, it's up to Mr. Qu to decide. "

With that, Li Yuanqing took out a stack of silver tickets from his arms and handed them to Qu Mingrui with a smile.

Qu Mingrui picked up the banknote and glanced at it. It was two thousand Liang, ten percent, which was not a small amount.

"Li shoubei is really a happy man. I took over the business. Is Li shoubei free this morning? Can I have a light meal in my humble house? "

Qu Mingrui wants to treat him, but Li Yuanqing certainly won't refuse. He smiles and bows his hand and says, "that's going to disturb Qu Ye."

……

Lunch is very rich, flying in the sky, running on the ground, swimming in the water, everything.After all, before doing business, Li Yuanqing paid the deposit.

Since he was young, Qu Mingrui has been in the business world since he was young. In this respect, naturally, he will not be as slow as before.

After a lunch, Li Yuanqing and Qu Mingrui had a good talk. Li Yuanqing inadvertently revealed some ideas that would make Qu Mingrui's brain open and ponder for a long time.

This made Qu Mingrui make up his mind to make friends with Li Yuanqing.

The Qu family is a century old magnate, and Li Yuanqing will not worry that they will fail. Although the Shanxi Merchants Group is not so good, they still value their reputation more than their lives.

In this respect, they are much better than those profiteers of later generations.

After lunch, Qu Mingrui personally sent Li Yuanqing out of the gate, which made the housekeeper and the porter all speechless.

They really don't understand how the old man, who has always been arrogant and does not even pay attention to guerrillas and generals, could be so affectionate to an unruly guard?

"Have a good trip, brother Li. My brother is here, waiting for the famous news of brother Li. " At the door, Qu Mingrui smiles and salutes Li Yuanqing.

Li Yuanqing smiles, "master Qu, winter will always pass, and spring will not be far away. We'll see you later if we don't change the green hills. "

Looking at Li Yuanqing's back, Qu Mingrui gently recited Li Yuanqing's words just now, "winter will always pass, and spring will not be far away?"

All of a sudden, an indescribable smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He waved his hand to the housekeeper and said, "Ah Fu, I'm not going to the fan's house tonight. You can arrange it

The housekeeper was not surprised. "Uncle, Fan family, Fan family, but their second master came here in person tonight."

Qu Mingrui smile, "you say I am not well, need to rest."

With that, he did not look back, but walked towards the yard of his concubine, the eleventh room.

……

Back at Zhang yunniang's small house, Li Yuanqing finds that Miss Qu has been waiting here for a long time. She looks at herself nervously, and lotus root is also full of expectation.

Last night, Zhang yunniang accepted Huan, and her bun had been pulled up. She went up to hold Li Yuanqing's arm and said, "brother, what's the matter with minqiu sister? We heard that it was the master of the Qu family who personally sent you out of the gate. "

Li Yuanqing can't help laughing, glancing at a few women, "your news is quite smart."

As a matter of fact, Li Yuanqing had just entered Qu Mingrui's house, and her servant was waiting outside the door, and was informed here at the first time.

"Master Li..." Miss Qu wanted to say something, but she couldn't speak at all. She didn't dare to look at Li Yuanqing. She bowed her head in embarrassment and shyness.

Li Yuanqing couldn't tease her any more. He said with a smile, "I went to Qu's house today to talk about some business matters. As for your business, madam, don't worry. I think it will come to an end soon

"Oh. So... " Miss Qu was a little disappointed, but for a moment, she returned to normal.

Of course, she understood that, with her big brother's temperament, what had been decided could be easily changed?

What's more, Li Yuanqing is not going to ask for marriage. How can such a thing be said?

Li Yuanqing is just on guard at this time. Even if he asks for a relative, I'm afraid the elder brother may not agree to

All of a sudden, at this moment, Miss Qu's family suddenly hoped that Li Yuanqing's official position would be better if he could be a little bigger

He exchanged greetings with several women, but Li Yuanqing did not pay attention to them. He came to the back house to rest.

Things are going well for the Qu family, which also gives Li Yuanqing some confidence. There will be corresponding adjustments in his future planning.

The future of Guangning City, with Li Yuanqing's ability at this time, is powerless to change anything.

However, Guangning city was the material center of the Ming army in Liao Dynasty, with a large number of weapons, armor, grain and grass reserves, as well as a large number of craftsmen and military households.

If you want to get some weapons and armor, you only need to spend some money. It should not be too much of an obstacle. However, if you want to get some weapons and armor

This thing is too strong. If it is detected, it must be a big crime of copying and killing the family. Even if Li Yuanqing is bold, he does not dare to make up his mind easily. The gain is not worth the loss.

As for craftsmen and soldiers, we can find some ways to take more.

It's just that Li Yuanqing's roots in Guangning are not deep. Even at the top level, there is no personal connection. It's not so easy to want people.

At this time, although Li Yuanqing still had some money in his hand, most of the money had to be prepared to buy grain from the Qu family in the future. If he spent too much money in Guangning City, such stubble as Heidao was not common.

Thinking, Li Yuanqing's mouth suddenly showed a trace of evil charm smile.

In fact, these problems are not problems. We only need a line to connect them in series to find out the key points.

For example, under the current situation, if Li Yuanqing can take down Miss Qu, then

It's not too much to say that it's both human and financial.

However, although the seeds have sprouted, the Qu family is not a small family. There is also Zhang yunniang on Li Yuanqing's side. Even if Miss Qu is willing to marry down, it is difficult to arrange the subsequent status, not to mention that even if Li Yuanqing has paid so much, she may not be willing to bow down to marry because of her temperament.Just thinking, Zhang yunniang knocked on the door outside, "brother, did you sleep? May I come in? "

Li Yuanqing stretched his tired muscles and bones, "Yun Niang, come in."

Zhang yunniang came in with a bowl of hot porridge. She placed it carefully beside the bed and said with a smile, "brother, this is the lotus seed porridge just made by sister-in-law Chunhua. You can have some while it is hot. Shunzi has just returned and is waiting to see you in the front hall. "

Li Yuanqing nodded, quickly drank the porridge, and said to Zhang yunniang, "in the evening, let sister-in-law of Chunhua make the following article. I love the noodles. By the way, cook more meat. "

"Well. I will tell sister in law Chunhua immediately. "

Zhang yunniang left with a smile.

Li Yuanqing also came to the front hall. Shunzi rushed to Li yuanqinghui and reported in a low voice: "brother, we have heard about the second prince of the king..."