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"Iniquity! What a wickedness! The passing year is not good, the passing year is unfavorable! ”

In the Brunei Wharf block, in a large inn opened by Chinese and a small courtyard in the backyard, Chen Yougen, the head of the Chen Family Chamber of Commerce in Malacca, held an old tree next to him, and couldn't help but shake his head again and again, sighing and sighing. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

"My Chen family has done good deeds in the tenth generation and accumulated virtue in the eighth generation, this, what kind of evil has this done. God, you want to punish our Chen family like this! It's good now, not only that, not only Hua'er is going to be hitched up, I'm afraid, I'm afraid that even Li Junmen ......"

Next to him, a servant with a slender face and sharp-beaked monkey cheeks who looked like a master hurriedly said: "Master, the matter has come to this, it's useless for you to be sad!" Let's have to think of a solution as soon as possible! ”

"How? Master Ma, do you have a solution? ”

Chen Yougen hurriedly looked back at this master who was like a dry mummy, and his cloudy eyes were full of hope.

Master Ma smiled, revealing two big silver teeth, and said with a busy smile: "Master, the method is actually very simple. It's just up to you, you can't give up the money! ”

"Huh?"

Chen Yougen's brows couldn't help frowning, and he looked at Master Ma coldly.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, although the politics of the master was not as rampant as the Manchu Qing Dynasty, at this time, some signs had begun to appear.

Especially since the beginning of the Apocalypse, the eunuch Donglin is dead and alive, and the politics are getting darker and darker, and many unambitious readers, especially those in the hinterland of the south of the Yangtze River, those who have talent to learn, but have no way to go to heaven and no way to enter the earth, since the work cannot be 'assigned' by the imperial court, then they can only find their own way.

Going to Nanyang and making a living here is a fashionable 'shortcut' at this time.

This Master Ma is a native of Nan'an, Fujian, to a certain extent, and Chen Yougen is also half a fellow countryman, although this guy is not good, but he is very talented, and Chen Yougen has always trusted him.

But at this time, listening to the meaning of this Master Ma, it seemed that he wanted him to break the fortune and avoid disasters, which obviously made Chen Yougen's heart unhappy.

Master Ma smiled, of course he could see the unhappiness in Chen Yougen's heart, and he pondered for a moment before saying: "Master, as the saying goes, those who know the times are handsome." Good birds choose trees to perch, and virtuous ministers serve the lord! Some things, when you say it, are a little unpleasant. But you must understand that good medicine is good for the sick, and good advice is good for the ear! Master, do you really think that this Li Yuanqing is capable of the executioner Jack? ”

Chen Yougen's brows couldn't help frowning even tighter, and the roots of his teeth were twisting back and forth.

Although he and Li Yuanqing have not been together for a long time, in the past ten days, the two have almost been able to eat more than ten banquets together.

Chen Yougen also has some understanding of Li Yuanqing's character.

This is a bold, but also quite resolute and courageous man.

Especially at this time, as soon as the matter came out, Li Yuanqing quickly stood up and directly declared war on the executioner Jack, which simply gave them the Chen family's big face!

This is unprecedented!

Even, at a certain moment, Chen Yougen wanted to give up his precious eldest son Chen Zihua in exchange for the safety of Li Yuanqing's side.

But~~, people are not sages!

Chen Yougen's eldest son, Chen Zihua, has been intelligent, knowledgeable, and very filial since he was a child, although he is just 20 years old this year, he is already famous in Nanyang.

It can be said that among the Chinese in Nanyang, the young generation is the leader.

At the end of last year, Chen Zihua had already married a wealthy Chinese businessman in Jakarta and the second lady of the Meng family, and at the end of this year, Chen Zihua had his twentieth birthday, and the two families were going to hold a huge wedding.

But who would have thought that at this time, such a thing would happen.

Seeing that Chen Yougen was becoming more and more silent, the expression on the old man's face was like a knife carving, as if he was about to drip out of the water, Master Ma couldn't help but smile again: "Master, one million taels of silver, it looks like a lot, but for our Chen family, it's just a drop in the bucket." If you can get back the safety of the eldest young master, this transaction will not be a loss! Moreover, with this time, we can have a good relationship with this executioner Jack, and next time, he should definitely not pick on our Chen family! ”

"Master, when the interruption continues, it will be chaotic. This Li Yuanqing is also a man. It's just that he still can't understand the water in the South Seas! We can't risk the life of the eldest young master now! ”

Chen Yougen let out a long breath of turbidity, "Master Ma, this is ...... Let me think, let me think ......"

He said, waving his hand tiredly.

Master Ma was not in a hurry, and hurriedly retreated respectfully to the side of the shady place, but there was an inexplicable smile at the corner of his mouth.

At this time, a house slave suddenly came outside the courtyard to report: "Master, Li Junmen has sent someone to invite you to come over now." ”

"Huh?"

Chen Yougen was stunned, "What did you say?" ”

The house slave hurriedly said: "It should be about the eldest young master." Someone is already waiting at the door! ”

Chen Yougen nodded slowly, "Got it!" I'll go right over! ”

Seeing that Chen Yougen was about to leave after straightening his clothes, next to him, Master Ma couldn't help but be a little anxious, and hurriedly said, "Master, will the student accompany you over?" ”

Chen Yougen hesitated for a moment, but nodded slowly, "It's okay!" Let's go! ”

"Hey! Good to come! Master Ma hurriedly followed behind Chen Yougen.

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At this time, although Li Yuanqing's Pan Pacific Trading Company had not yet been established, the big shelf had basically risen.

On the side of Brunei's main dock block, the Sultan of Brunei also gave Li Yuanqing a façade house of about three or four acres at a low price, which is equivalent to an office.

Compared with the bustling commercial area, this office is a little out of the way, but it is very close to the wharf, and Li Yuanqing is also ready to operate it well and use it as a 'stronghold' for him.

At this time, it was not yet one o'clock in the afternoon, and many people had gathered outside this façade room, most of them were Chinese, but there were also some people with ulterior motives, all waiting for news from Li Yuanqing's side.

Seeing Chen Yougen and his entourage coming, everyone greeted him one after another.

Although there were many old friends in the crowd, Chen Yougen's soul was no longer in the shell at this time, so he arched his hands again and again, and quickly came inside.

Someone in the crowd said: "Lao Chen's luck is really good this time!" has Li Junmen to call the shots for him! Pity my more than 200,000 taels of goods the year before last, and that executioner Jack, I didn't even have a single hair left! We've lost dozens of people! ”

"Hey! Who's to say it isn't! Fuck it! Since these white-haired ghosts came to Nanyang, our business is getting harder and harder! I really hope Li Junmen can call the shots for us! It's the best, the imperial court can also send troops here like those white-haired ghosts! Our waist board will be able to stand up! ”

"The imperial court sent troops? How hard it is! Ay! One step at a time! Who doesn't know that this executioner, Jack, is the lackey of the Spaniards! Li Junmen: This time, it's difficult! ”

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Although he had already arrived at the door, the discussion in the crowd, especially the old acquaintances in front of him, still reached Chen Yougen's ears.

He couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Now at this juncture, it is simply stuck between benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and filial piety!

But if he chooses his baby son, he will definitely be sorry for Li Yuanqing, and once he chooses Li Yuanqing, then his baby son ......

Next to him, Master Ma naturally saw the change in Chen Yougen's face, but his heart was more calm.

The sale of 100,000 taels of silver, this time, he made a profit.

After a while, a soldier came over, respectfully came to Chen Yougen, and arched his hand: "Master Chen, the general invites you in." ”

"Excuse me!"

Chen Yougen hurriedly bowed his hand, "I'm driving the little brother." Hurriedly stepped through the door.

Behind him, Master Ma was also busy following behind Chen Yougen.

It is a three-storey building that is half Western and half Arabic.

At this time, Li Yuanqing was sitting in the living room on the first floor, smoking a cigar, and when he saw Chen Yougen coming, Li Yuanqing hurriedly stood up with a smile: "Master Chen, you are here." ”

Chen Yougen hurriedly showed a smile: "Li Junmen, I ......"

As he spoke, tears were about to fall.

Li Yuanqing hurriedly helped him personally, came to the sofa on the side and sat down, "Master Chen, don't worry about it first. When something happens, there will always be a solution! Let's discuss it slowly! ”

Chen Yougen nodded weakly, and said busily: "Li Junmen, this matter, this matter is really bothering you!" ”

The pro-soldiers served tea, Li Yuanqing waved his hand and retreated from the pro-soldiers, and only he, Chen Yougen, and Master Ma were left in the room.

Li Yuanqing looked at Chen Yougen and said, "Master Chen, this matter, in the final analysis, it's me Li Yuanqing who is sorry for you!" ”

Chen Yougen was stunned for a moment, and only reacted for a moment, and hurriedly said: "Li Junmen, how can I blame you for this!" These white-haired ghosts have been rampant in the South Seas for more than 100 years, hey! If you want to blame, you can only blame Hua'er, he is unlucky! Why did you put this executioner Jack on your radar? ”

Li Yuanqing said: "In the final analysis, it's still me Li Yuanqing who is too anxious!" If it could be slowed down a little longer, this Jack should not be in such a hurry. ”

Chen Yougen couldn't help but fall into silence for a long time, and then said: "Li Junmen, it's the Chen family who has caused you trouble!" ”

"Huh."

Li Yuanqing suddenly smiled, he had basically understood Chen Yougen's attitude at this time, and after a moment, he suddenly said: "Master Chen, did this executioner Jack write to you again today?" ”

Chen Yougen was stunned, "Not yet." Li Junmen, this thing ......"

Li Yuanqing's face became solemn: "Master Chen, I know that one million taels of silver may not be much for the Chen family. But this momentum is unbelievable! If you give this executioner Jack this silver, Ye Chen, in the future, the other Chinese businessmen will be endless! ”

How did Chen Yougen not know what Li Yuanqing meant? The old tears couldn't help but pour down: "Li Junmen, it's like this, I, I can't help it!" If you don't give the silver, Hua'er will have to ...... Ay! What a sin! ”

Li Yuanqing said: "Master Chen, even if you want to raise money now, I'm afraid it will take time, right?" Ten days, I'm afraid it's too late! ”

Chen Yougen hurriedly said: "Li Junmen, my Chen family has a lot of silver in the foreign bank, and it can also be taken out directly in Brunei." With the credibility of my Chen family, even if it is borrowed, it should be possible to borrow the silver within three or two days. ”

Li Yuanqing nodded, "Master Chen, save the life of the eldest young master first!" If the Chen family is short of silver, you tell me directly, and I will help you put it on first! ”

As soon as Li Yuanqing said this, he didn't say that it was Chen Yougen, and even Master Ma was stunned.

The two of them never dreamed of it!

After coming here, Li Yuanqing did not pat his chest and promise that he would have to rescue Chen Zihua, but to raise money for the Chen family first, which ......

"Li Junmen is righteous! I, Chen Yougen, remember it in my heart! However, this bit of silver, my Chen family should still be able to make it up! It's just that it's a big plan to delay Li Junmen! ”

Chen Yougen's indescribable chagrin.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Master Chen, don't worry about things!" I'm going to kill this executioner, Jack, sooner or later! But we have to rescue Young Master Chen first and then talk about other things! Go back and get ready! Remember, if necessary, always speak up to me! ”

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