Wang Chi observed the words. Seeing that Li Zhen had no ill feelings towards him, and that Li Zhen showed a vague hint of closeness, the restrained mentality in his heart was let go. With a smile, he said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "King Zhennan knows me, that is really a blessing for the small people." Please give me two years, and I will definitely pay off the two million IOUs, and I will never be in arrears. ”

Li Zhen shook his head and chuckled: "What if you don't pay it off after two years?" ”

Wang Chi said decisively: "Pay back the money with your life!" ”

Li Zhen laughed and said, "Wang Chi, Wang Chi, how much is your life worth?" Not to mention that you are worth tens of thousands of taels of silver, I'm afraid that even a few hundred taels of silver will be a problem. Do you think you can repay the money with your life? In my opinion, the words of repaying the money with one's life are a nonsense of Laipi, and it is not counted. ”

Li Zhen had a plan to recruit Wang Chi in his heart, but he didn't show it immediately.

Wang Chi's face turned red when he heard this.

He quickly recovered and said solemnly: "Please rest assured that King Zhennan, I will definitely repay two million taels of silver in two years." When he said this, Wang Chi himself felt that there was a loophole.

In other words, the confidence is insufficient.

Li Zhen said in a deep voice: "There are unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and people have good and bad luck. It's not a peaceful year, and no one can predict what will happen tomorrow. Perhaps, tomorrow I will be killed and exterminated, and my family will be exterminated. I have a sense of crisis, so the words you promise are not counted here for me, and they cannot convince me. ”

Wang Chi was completely speechless and didn't know what to do.

He is just a poor and white boy, he went north to Nanjing because he knew that Li Zhen took Guangxi and set the capital in Nanjing, he thought that Nanjing was prosperous and rich before he came to break through, and wanted to break into a famous hall. At this moment, being hit by Li Zhen continuously, Wang Chi couldn't wait to make a hole and drill into the ground to avoid being ridiculed by Li Zhen.

Wang Chi's impression of Li Zhen in his heart also fell in a straight line.

A sense of humiliation grew in Wang Chi's heart.

He is a little-known person, but Li Zhen has repeatedly made things difficult for him, making Wang Chi feel that Li Zhen's character is not good, because a person with Li Zhen's identity should not do things that do not conform to his identity. If you don't give to the agent, you don't give it, why bother? He didn't have to take it with a dead face.

Wang Chi took a deep breath and said loudly: "King Zhennan can't even put down two million taels of silver, no matter what, it's my fault for today's matter." I don't act as an agent for matches in Nanjing. Please forgive King Zhennan for the trouble caused. ”

He arched his hand, ready to turn and leave.

Outside the study, Zheng Zaoru was puzzled after hearing this.

It was so good just now, but how did it suddenly change.

Li Zhen was not in a hurry, and said lightly: "Wang Chi, I can't stand this anger, how to be a qualified businessman." What shall I do with the world that speaks of me, shames me, insults me, scolds me, destroys me, deceives me, and harms me? Let him, let him, let him, do him, let him, let him, let him, let him, help him, and see him in a few years! If you don't even have the basics, then don't do it. ”

Wang Chi suddenly stopped, a contemplative look on his face.

Outside the study, Zuo Zongtang just walked over.

He happened to hear what Li Zhen said, especially after hearing the series of words Li Zhen said, his face also showed a contemplative expression, and there was a faint hint of understanding.

Zheng Zaoru asked, "Is there anything wrong with Commander Zuo looking for the marshal?" ”

Zuo Zongtang nodded and said, "After the matter of the big handsome is dealt with, let people inform me." ”

"Okay!" Zheng Zao said.

Zuo Zongtang turned to leave, muttering what Li Zhen said.

This should have been said by Wang Chi after he became famous, but this time it became Li Zhen's words. Especially when Wang Chi in the study heard this, his body trembled, and the spirit of the whole person immediately changed. After he figured it out, he turned around, respectfully super-Li Zhen bowed, and said, "Thank you Zhennan King for mentioning it, the people are grateful." ”

Wang Chi already understood in his heart that Li Zhen was not humiliating him, but reminding him.

Wang Chi's mentality has changed again, and it is not the same as before. is no longer disgusted with Li Zhen, but has a kind of respect from the bottom of his heart. King Zhennan, who was in charge of the government, put down his precious time and put down his body to remind him, which was already a great encouragement, and Wang Chi was grateful.

Even, Wang Chi thought to himself that even if it was Li Zhen's whim, it would be good.

Li Zhen was very satisfied with Wang Chi's changes, and continued: "Xiao Wang, you are sensitive, and you are good at adapting to opportunities, you are a material that can be made, are you willing to follow me to do things?" ”

The famous "King of Money" has become a "little king" in Li Zhen's mouth.

Of course, Wang Chi is not the first person to enjoy such treatment. Before that, there was already Ye Chengxin. Compared with Wang Chi, the historical "hardware king" Ye Chengxin has become a small leaf in Li Zhen's mouth. At present, Wang Chi is called "Little Wang" by Li Zhen, and Wang Chi does not dare to have any ideas.

When Zheng Zaoru heard Li Zhen's words, he secretly said in his heart that Wang Chi had a good life, and he actually had the opportunity to climb up to Li Zhen.

It's a smooth road!

Zheng Zaoru felt strange that there was no answer from Wang Chi in the study, and after two minutes, the study was still quiet, which made Zheng Zaoru feel that the atmosphere was too strange.

At this moment, Wang Chi did not speak.

He was still weighing in his heart, considering whether to follow Li Zhen to do things, and he was also thinking about whether following Li Zhen was something he liked to do. For ordinary people, when they hear the invitation of King Zhennan, they will immediately agree, but Wang Chi has his own thoughts and ideas. He is an adult, thinks a lot of things, and is not hot-headed.

Li Zhen waited quietly and was not in a hurry.

The more Wang Chi calmed down, the more he appreciated it.

This kid is a buildable material!

Zheng Zaoru was already secretly anxious, but he didn't expect Wang Chi to keep speaking. When he was anxious for Wang Chi, Wang Chi's voice finally came from the study.

"King Zhennan, your kindness Xiaomin has received it, but Xiaomin has no intention of stepping into the official career."

Zheng Zaoru's eyes widened and he almost exclaimed.

Refuse!

Someone actually rejected Li Zhen!

Zheng Zao couldn't wait to rush in front of Wang Chi at such an instant, open Wang Chi's head, and take a closer look at what Wang Chi's head was thinking. A great opportunity was in front of him, but Wang Chi refused the invitation, which was really unbelievable and unbelievable.

Similarly, Li Zhen was also extremely surprised.

Li Zhen looked at it carefully, and inferred from Wang Chi's expression that Wang Chi's words were not pretentious, and he really didn't plan to step into officialdom. At this time, Li Zhen not only did not get angry, but thought that Wang Chi was very thoughtful and considered things differently. This kind of mentality is definitely a love for the house and Wu, and Li Zhen can only think so when he appreciates Wang Chi.

If it were an ordinary person, Li Zhen would definitely not have this idea.

Li Zhen was not reluctant, and said regretfully: "Since you don't have the idea of becoming a leader, then act as a match." I will give you the right to act as an agent for Nanjing matches, and I don't need your IOU. For a period of two years, two million taels of silver must be handed over. If you want to be an agent, you must pay an agency fee, which is a must. ”

Wang Chi said: "Thank you, Lord Wang!" ”

Li Zhen smiled bitterly, it's not easy to win the King of Money!

Wang Chi continued: "Lord Wang, can Xiaomin ask a question?" ”

"It's okay to be straight!" Li Zhen adjusted his mentality and said.

Wang Chi asked: "Was the agency for the sale of matches planned by you this time?" This idea is unseen and unheard of, and it is very powerful. ”

Li Zhendao: "It is indeed planned by me personally, do you have any ideas?" ”

When Wang Chi heard this, his breathing became slightly short. He swallowed his saliva, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "Xiaomin wants to ask the prince about business, please ask the king of Zhennan to give advice." ”

"Oh, this is my exclusive skill, why should I leave it to you?"

Li Zhen flicked his sleeves and said with a smile.

He stared at Wang Chi, but he had another thought in his heart. Even if you can't pull Wang Chi into the camp under your command, you must at least bind Wang Chi. At the moment, Wang Chi is just a jade that has not yet been carved, and there is still enough opportunity to cultivate. If Li Zhen accepted Wang Chi as a disciple, the relationship would immediately change.

The relationship between master and apprentice is no less than that between the monarch and the minister.

Historically, Mr. Jiang's mentor-apprentice relationship has been the most successful.

Li Zhensi thought about this, and began to think about the problem of apprenticeship in his heart. Since Wang Chi wants to learn, and this is his exclusive skill, Li Zhen will definitely not hand it over at will.

Wang Chi is a smart person and understands what Li Zhen said.

To learn, it's not that simple.

However, Wang Chi didn't understand how Li Zhen could hand over the knowledge of running a business to him. Even, Wang Chi thought of Li Zhen, who was coercing him to join his command. Wang Chi thought about learning his skills, and said helplessly: "King Zhennan, I am willing to join your command, but the premise is that I must learn the method of doing business." ”

This kid doesn't have much idea about his career, and he thinks about business.

When Li Zhen heard this, he immediately smiled.

He didn't force Wang Chi to enter the officialdom, what he was thinking about was letting Wang Chi apprentice, but he didn't expect Wang Chi to think of it as something else. Outside the study, Zheng Zaoru figured out Li Zhen's intentions, and said loudly: "Fatty, don't apprentice yet!" A word came from outside the study into the study, and Wang Chi reacted immediately.

"Disciple Wang Chi, I've seen the teacher!"

Wang Chi knelt on the ground with a thud and snapped his head three times in a row.

The corners of Li Zhen's mouth hooked, and he wanted to remind him at the right time.

Li Zhen dragged Wang Chi up and said solemnly: "Since you have the heart to learn the art of business, I will accept you as a disciple." However, I will not have officials to participate in the apprenticeship, and it is enough to simply discuss the matter. ”

"The teacher has a point!"

After Wang Chi kowtowed, he hurriedly stood up, walked to the tea table and respectfully poured tea, then held the teacup in both hands, walked to Li Zhen and knelt down, and said respectfully: "Teacher, please drink tea!" ”

After Li Zhen drank tea, Wang Chi stood up.

Zheng Zaoru walked in, with a happy face, and said happily: "The prince has accepted a good apprentice!" Congratulations! When Zheng Zaoru looked at Wang Chi, he also had envy in his heart.

Li Zhen said that there is no interest involved, but Wang Chi, as a disciple of Li Zhen, can his status be low?