The place where Xiao Dezhang and Zhao Guanhou met was in a small Sihe in the inner city, the courtyard was not large, but it was very tidy, and there were only two servants and a condensation bead. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Due to Sai Jinhua's establishment of another wharf in Songjiang, the old department in the capital either went south or found another way out. Since Ning Zhu and Xiao Dezhang were good friends at the beginning, this time it really became his outer room.

She was very good at socializing, and knew that today's occasion was special, so she sent the two servants home early to rest, cooked by herself, prepared a table of wine, and then withdrew. Xiao Dezhang stopped her, "There are no outsiders, this is my sworn brother, you don't have to avoid suspicion, wait by the side to pour wine." ”

After the two drank a few glasses, Xiao Dezhang sighed, "Brother, if you want to say that the eldest brother and me, don't look at me as a eunuch, in fact, I don't believe very much in my heart, especially in the palace, there are few people who can let me take it." But this time, I really took Pi Ni Li. In the past, I saw him as the chief manager, and I was mainly a hateful word in my heart, but now that I have reached his position, there is only one honorific word left in my heart. If you don't go this far, you don't know how tired you are, and you don't know how dangerous it is. If you take a wrong step, you may be crushed, you have to be cautious every day, stand high, fall hard, always afraid of unsteady steps, fall to pieces. Even when I speak, I have to turn more than a dozen times in my head, thinking about not letting people catch the problem, it is not as comfortable as when I sing and play in the Shengping Theater. ”

"Big brother, that's not true, the boss is in charge of this position, but I don't know how many people envy it, and they can't envy it. Individuals have personal suffering, and it is not easy to do anything. ”

"That's true, if you don't become a big manager, you can't earn such a family business. But look at Pi Ni Li, it's time for him to leave the palace and enjoy it in the concession. After scooping up millions of his silver, I am at ease in the concession, and I still have to suffer in the palace, and I am frightened. He has a good fate, he can retreat if he wants to, but he can't go if he wants to retreat. ”

He drank two more glasses of wine, "Brother, I won't hide it from you, brother, I haven't been the chief manager for too long, but in my hands, I have made a lot of money." After all, although the Queen Mother is not as powerful as Lafayette, it is always okay to arrange individuals, and it is also okay to say a word to someone to exonerate the guilt. Who does the Queen Mother know, and in the end, I don't have to do it for them. I have some family business, and I have saved a lot of money, but it is useless to save this money, and I have to make sure that I hold it in my own hands. When I invite my brother here today, I ask you to do me a favor and give me the money to get to a safe place. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled, "What, the eldest brother's silver is not safe, who dares to move?" ”

"Once a son of heaven and a courtier, isn't it unusual to change the dynasty and raid the family? There is no shortage of performances in the play, I understand this. You don't have to worry, I won't say anything more. Xiao Dezhang also laughed twice

"Lao Qing is selling his land, and I know about it. He is a clan, and he is thinking of finding a way out, I am a eunuch, do I still have to be loyal to the country? ”

In addition to the fields, King Qing also has a lot of real estate and storefronts in Huajie, which is also one of the components of his real estate. The psychology of the elderly is mostly allowed to enter but not to leave, especially real estate, which is regarded as the foundation of life and hope to be passed on to future generations.

But King Qing was a very decisive prince, and in his opinion, once the dynasty changed, such a house would inevitably be confiscated. Instead of giving it cheaply to Ge Mingdang, it is better to be cheap yourself, and you have already started to find someone to sell. The first batch to sell was part of his property in the capital.

Due to the relationship between these stores and King Qing, they are all prosperous shops, and it is not too difficult to find an account to sell. However, he has too much property, and it is unlikely that it will be dealt with all at once, and it may lead to other rumors, so he can only try it slowly. I don't want to, but I was still heard by Xiao Dezhang.

Xiao Dezhang didn't mean to denounce, but smiled bitterly, "People say that Lao Qing is confused, in my opinion, he really understands." A group of grandfathers in Beijing thought that the world was peaceful, and the king of Qingwang had already thought about leaving a way back. If he stays, I have to stay, brother, you are my brother's back. ”

He pointed to the condensation, "I can't rest assured, two things." One is my money, and the other is her. I think this country is so big, no matter how bad it is, I can always survive ten or eight years, and in these years, I want to make a lot of money as the foundation for the future. As for the money I made during this time, it is my old book, which is the so-called life-saving money. The silver in the future is another matter, and the current life-saving money is in Ning Zhu's hands. She's going to give me a wrap-up party, and I'm going to have nothing. ”

Ning Zhu glanced at him, "If you're afraid of this, just tie me up with a chain, or take me into the palace and put me under your nose, won't you be able to run away?" ”

Xiaode Zhang laughed, "Ning Zhu, what you said is wrong, if I don't believe you, can I give you the big key to the house?" But I mean, I'm afraid! The capital is not very peaceful, you are a woman's family, live in a small Sihe, don't you always shout and be afraid? This time, if you go to Shandong with my brother, his family will have a group of people to accompany you when the time comes, and you will not be afraid. The money, you deposit it in the Warby Bank, and this is the foundation of our future. When the day comes, I will be a slave and not afraid of anything. Whether he is a Ge Ming party or a flag person, he can't be on my head after all. When the time comes, I will leave the palace and go to Shandong to live a good life. ”

Hearing this, Ning Zhu's eyes turned red, she threw the wine jug on the table, and ran to the bedroom with her hands covering her face. Zhao Guanhou said: "Big brother, this ......"

"Ignore her, that's all. When she finishes crying, it'll be fine, and the more you ignore her, the more energetic you become. ”

"No, I mean, silver, I can deposit in the Bank of Warby, it's very easy. But Ning Zhu doesn't need to go with me, if she doesn't worry about her in Beijing, you can let her go to Jinmen to live in the concession, isn't there a house? ”

Xiao Dezhang shook his head, "Brother, between you and me, there is no need to tell lies, you know what my situation is." Women, sooner or later, there are times when they can't stay up, especially a woman like her, who is from a courtyard, knows what is going on between men and women, and it is even more difficult to stay up. Here, with me and my subordinates watching her, she didn't dare to come nonsense. When I arrived at Jinmen, without my eyeliner, she could do whatever she wanted, even if she didn't have a roll and bag party, and used my silver to raise a little white face, I wouldn't be happy. ”

Zhao Guanhou said: "Then since this is the case, I can't take her anymore, and if I talk about it, people will gossip." ”

"Brother, you're talking about a joke. What kind of women are you around you to take a fancy to her? Besides, if you look at it, there will be no today, in Sai Jinhua's mansion, didn't everything be done? It is because you have known each other for a long time that I have believed you. When you go to Shandong, watch her for me, don't let her steal men, and let your wives talk to her, play cards, as long as you don't teach her to smoke, anything else. Isn't there a girls' school in Shandong, you just send her there to study, so that her brain can be occupied, and she won't think about men. ”

Zhao Guanhou couldn't refuse, so he had to nod and say, "I'll do my best." ”

"That's what I want." Xiaode Zhang Yixi leaned forward, lowered his voice and said, "Brother, I can't let you help in vain, brother, this is also good for you." Do you want to start an antiques business? ”

Since Cixi's death, Long Yu is both prestige and talent, and the eunuchs and maids in the palace are not afraid of her, so they dare to bully her. What was originally a petty stealing trend has become more and more intense, almost to the point where no one does not steal and no one does not take it.

Small pieces of gold and silver wine utensils, such as porcelain, can be realized immediately. However, the value of Ouchi's treasures and antiques is high, but it is more difficult to sell. The antique shops in the capital are all human spirits, and the things in the big interior can be known at a glance, and the eunuchs do not dare to sell them there.

Although foreigners dare to buy, eunuchs have no way to negotiate with foreigners, not to mention that this kind of thing will not turn into being robbed of the treasure for nothing and not getting money, so they dare not trade with foreigners. As a result, it became an embarrassing situation that I didn't feel comfortable and couldn't sell it.

Xiao Dezhang, as the chief manager, knows the truth of not blocking the way to wealth, not only does not restrain his subordinates, but colludes with them and steals on a large scale. In addition, he also cleaned up the eunuchs.

There are not many people who can eat so many good things, and there are even fewer reliable ones, originally Xiao Dezhang had done two transactions with foreign banks, although it was safe, but the money was too little.

The compradors are all extremely shrewd lords, and the quasi-eunuchs are anxious to get rid of them, and they are afraid of getting into trouble, the price is very low, and they have to trade when they meet, and they can't help but sell. Xiao Dezhang suffered two losses, so he didn't associate with them, and his eyes fell on Zhao Guanhou.

He is not only bold, but also rich, and has the way to sell foreign villages, which is an excellent candidate for selling antiques and treasures. As for the price, Xiao Dezhang came forward, and the price could naturally be very low. He also took a kickback, which also left a huge profit margin in the middle, which can be regarded as a reward for Zhao Guanhou.

"Big brother, your good business takes care of me, brother can't help but miss your good, but I have to go back to Shandong in a few days. For specific negotiations, I'll let Shigege talk to you. ”

"Okay, that's it, it's the same with the ten masters, and it's the same with the brothers. Our brothers are doing business in partnership, and we are guaranteed to make a fortune. Don't worry, with my brother and I in the palace, I can't let you suffer. Today, the Queen Mother rewarded me with my leave. ”

When Xiao Dezhang said this, he raised his eyes and glanced at Zhao Guanhou: "Your fold is very good, the queen mother and the concubine like it very much, and there will be a reward within one or two days." The current palace and the alcohol king's side, don't be too powerful, the queen mother wants to seize the military power, but women can't pawn soldiers, they have to use men. The Queen Mother told me in person, you are the Han Zhonghua in her heart. The two palaces want to support you, and it is not easy for you to move the Beifu side, take advantage of this moment, just open your mouth for what you need, take as much as you can, it is better than cheaper outsiders. ”

Zhao Guanhou was stunned: "The Queen Mother really said that?" Han Zhonghua? Not Zhuge Liang? ”

"That's right, it's Han Zhonghua." Xiao Dezhang smiled even more, "Brother, I brought it to you, what do you have to say, let me take it back?" ”

"This ...... It's a small matter, and I have to think about it. ”

"Yes, it's right to think about it, and besides, it's not something that can be done in a hurry. Listen to my advice, it doesn't hurt to be Han Rong, there are three catties of nails for a broken ship, and you can't suffer a loss anyway. ”

Sure enough, not long after this meeting, the palace rewarded another eight-pointed double dragon treasure star and gave the purple reins again. The honor and favor are rare. Zhao Guanhou thought of Long Yu's appearance and the comparison of Zhonghua, and only felt a shudder. hurriedly handed over the fold of thanks, and immediately said that the province was not quiet, and he was ready to leave for Shandong.

The matter of the clan fund has been officially put on the agenda, and Zhu Erdian first came forward to coordinate the transfer of the huge amount of two million pounds deposited by King Qing in HSBC to the account of the Bank of Warby. Immediately, King Qing successively handed over some of the contracts of fields, houses, and shops in other provinces to Zhao Guanhou, and the disposal of this part of the property was handed over to him to do, and finally the discount was discounted into the fund.

Cheng Zhen and Da Fu Jin expressed some dissatisfaction, but it was useless, and in the end they could only listen to King Qing's arrangement. As King Qing thought, his leadership caused a lot of turmoil in the clan, and many clans began to invest their spare money in the clan fund.

Although this fund nominally says that the income belongs to all the clans, it is considered that the rich pay for it, and the poor enjoy it. But these investors naturally don't believe this kind of nonsense, with King Qing as a guarantee, they will not suffer losses, they have interest, and they can also get a good name, why not.

Besides, in the matter of rubber stocks, the clan in the capital has suffered a huge loss, and they also need to find a source of money to make up for the shortfall. Such a high return on the fund also really touched the hearts of a hereditary lord, and he was very happy to take the money.

The matter of funds and the purchase of antiques from the eunuchs was urgent. Zhao Guanhou didn't want to stay in the capital for a moment, so he left Shigege to run it in Beijing, and he took his daughter to contact the train back to Shandong.

When leaving, there were two more women on the train, in addition to the people who came. One is the condensation beads, and the other is the Xu family. King Qing's Fujin was reluctant to go out of Beijing, and he was even more unwilling to go to Shandong, so naturally he didn't mention that because Xu was Su Hanzhi's godmother, it was justified to go to Shandong. This is also the retreat reserved by King Qing, first transfer his family, and then transfer the capital, and wait until the future is not good, he can escape.

Xu also likes filial piety very much, and when he got in the car, he called the child to his side, touched her hair, and smiled kindly, "Good child, it really looks like Yuqing when she was a child." Come, call Grandma...... Grandma buys you candy to eat. ”

She is a submissive person, and she has no objection to living with her son-in-law. The only thing she considered was that she lived in the concession, and she was surrounded by foreigners, which made her quite afraid. Zhao Guanhou comforted: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, when you arrive in Shandong, you will live in your son-in-law first, and do not go to the concession." Hanzhi also misses you very much, and your mother talks a lot. The house over there in the concession has been bought, but you don't have to be busy living in it, you can live in it when you want to. ”

Xu Shi nodded at this time, "Okay, just don't live in the concession." As long as you follow your daughter and son-in-law, even if it is coarse tea and light rice, it doesn't matter. ”

When the train arrived in Shandong, Ning Zhu was temporarily placed in a small courtyard near the governor's yamen, accompanied by several women from the Fengyi class to relieve her boredom. The passbook she brought added up to about 800,000 silver, a small half of which was in Warbi, and the others were in Zhengjin and HSBC, and one was transferred by Warbi. This money is only interest-bearing and not the capital, which is enough for her to live, and it is not difficult for her to make a living.

Han Zhi was very happy because of Xu's arrival, and went to kowtow to her grandmother with respect and love, and pulled her to talk. Although Xu didn't like the other two children who were not born to Shigege, the surface kung fu was very perfunctory, and people couldn't see it.

Ah Jiu found an opportunity, called Zhao Guanhou aside, and said with a mysterious face: "Master, there is a telegram from Songjiang." ”

"Oh? The second young master sent it to you? ”

Ah Jiu's face turned red, and he lowered his head and said, "No, my fate with the second young master has long been broken, how can he have a telegram to me." It's Miss Three, Miss Three sent a telegram saying that she was going to Shandong for the New Year, how about it, the lord was happy, right? ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled, "I'm very happy, but I guess Leng He will be unhappy, I'll send her a telegram, don't come to Shandong for the New Year this year, if you want to celebrate the New Year, you will also go to Henan, let her go to Shandong to transfer trains, and go to Henan with me." (To be continued.) )