Chapter 104 Business Matters

To be fair, one thing that is better about the Zhang family than the Li family is that their tutors are better. Although the Li family's expansion method can attract talents, it is also destined to be a mixed bag. The Zhang family is conservative. Although it is lifeless, has a shortage of talents, and lacks vitality, it is better managed.

There is some truth to the saying that only three generations can learn how to dress and eat.

The first generation is prosperous and busy with their careers and neglects to discipline the next generation, so it is natural that they cannot talk about tutoring. It takes generations to establish rules and implement them. As a family with a history of thousands of years, the Zhang family has perfected its family rules. Although there is no explicit order prohibiting the children of the Zhang family from going to the palace, it is definitely not allowed to play such a big game.

Of course, family rules are closely related to family status. The higher the family status, the higher the degree of freedom.

Zhang Wuyue was thinking about how to deal with it when two women sat down next to him, one on the left and one on the right.

Zhang Wuyue couldn't help but take a look, and he said that the two women's looks were quite good, with a score of six and a half out of ten. Although there is a joke, 90% of women think that their appearance is above average, but in reality, beauty is still a scarce resource. There are not so many good-looking people. It is not easy to see those with a score of 6 or above. As for an 8 score , nine points, you may not see it a few times in your life.

Of these two women, one is an aborigine from the Southern Continent with an exotic look, while the other has a Central Plains appearance and an authentic taste of her hometown.

It can be seen that he took it seriously.

Among the many brothels, the brothel is the most high-end one. It occupies an extremely large area and is almost the same as the mansions of officials and wealthy merchants. It has a unique cave inside, with a deep, quiet and elegant courtyard. It is divided into countless small single-family courtyards. In addition to the prostitutes and women, there are also countless musicians, tailors, craftsmen, and servants, so that people can have everything they need without leaving the house.

Therefore, of the women who came here, only six were responsible for the main business, just two for each of them. The remaining women were really here to sing, and these belonged to the Qinghuan people.

He Shaoyang walked to the window, opened a sliver, and the lights in the courtyard came in. He said loudly, "Let's start, work harder than usual!"

Suddenly there was a crisp sandalwood sound outside the window, then the small drum beat, and then a melodious flute sound came.

This is a musician raised in the courtyard.

Then came a Kun Ling authentic Wu opera from the window: "The orioles are singing in the dream, the years are full of chaos, people are standing in small courtyards and deep courtyards..."

Zhang Wuyue was a little surprised, "Is this the aria from "A Dream in the Garden"?"

Kun Opera is not uncommon in the Central Plains, but it is a bit rare in the Southern Continent, and not everyone can hear it.

He Shaoyang smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang has a good ear. This is the authentic Kunqu opera from Gusu Prefecture in Jiangzhou. The boss here specially went to Kunshan County to hire a top master and spent nearly 200,000 Taiping on everything."

Qian was trained little by little. Looking at the whole of Xingang, he can only sing here. "

Zhang Wuyue said, "It's amazing. It's not easy to hear such authentic Kunqu opera in a foreign country."

He Shaoyang said, "I have said before that if you want to invite Mr. Zhang to listen to music, you must listen to music. This is called appreciating both refined and popular tastes."

Zhang Wuyue smiled and said nothing.

Qian Xisheng took advantage of the situation and said, "I wonder if Master Qi likes it? If Master Qi likes it, and I happen to have some friendship with the boss here, then the whole team will be sent to Master Qi's house and let Master Qi listen slowly, which can be regarded as a bit of respect." ”

Zhang Wuyue waved his hand and said, "No, my sister is very strict and doesn't like this."

Qian Xisheng suddenly said, "I forgot about Master Zhang. Blame me, blame me. I almost made a big mistake. I will punish myself with a drink."

It seems that Xidaomen also knows Zhang Yuelu's illustrious name, and he has truly become the legendary Zhang Yuelu.

This is the magic power of Zhang Yuelu. If you say that Master Qi is afraid of women, no one will believe it. But if you say that this woman is Zhang Yuelu, it becomes reasonable. No one will not believe it, or even doubt it. However, Zhang Yuelu never made trouble with Qi Xuansu, which can be said to be a very stereotype.

Sometimes, Ku Yi Ku Zhang Yue Lu can save a lot of trouble.

Zhang Yuelu didn't care, her reputation was already like this. She had done something in Nanyang, which further deepened this stereotype and it can be said that it was deeply rooted in people's hearts. As the saying goes, if you have too many lice, don't itch, if you have too many debts, don't worry, just let it go.

As he was talking, Kun Ling outside was getting into a better state. "The fine silk blew into the courtyard, swaying like spring threads. I stopped for a long time to arrange the flowers, but I didn't catch the water chestnut flowers and stole half of my face..."

The singing also muffled the sounds of people talking in the room.

Zhang Wuyue grew up under Zhang Yuelu's watch, and Zhang Yuelu still had very strict requirements for him. Although he accidentally went astray not long ago, for a son of aristocratic family, this kind of operation is so common that it is nothing. Judging from the moral standards of aristocratic families, Zhang Wuyue has not yet reached the level of a playboy. At this time, his thoughts are not on the woman beside him, but more on business.

Coincidentally, Qian Xisheng was also not focused on listening to music or women. He approached Zhang Wuyue and kept toasting to Zhang Wuyue, saying polite words and being close to him.

Qian Xisheng was a subordinate of Huangfuji. In his opinion, it was well known that Huangfu and Qi Zhenren had a good relationship. It was reasonable and reasonable for him, as a subordinate, to get close to Qi Zhenren's brother-in-law. There was nothing to say.

of course not

Just to get close, why didn't he get close to the people of Beichen Hall? Because the people of Beichen Hall don't care about trade. The construction of the new port requires the injection of external funds. Although under the matchmaking of Qi Xuansu, the Taoist sect and the Western Taoist sect reached a cooperation intention, and the Tianji Hall also sent people to the new port, but for Huangfu Ji, it was still not enough, and trade should not only be public, but also private, so he assigned tasks to his subordinates, and they must attract a certain amount of investment. Those who complete the task will be rewarded, and those who fail to complete the task will be punished.

Qian Xisheng was worried about this matter, and it happened that Zhang Wuyue came to the door, so he had to seize the opportunity. Apart from anything else, Nanyang Lion City is an important economic and trade center of the Taoist sect. Zhang Zhenren, the chief deputy governor of the Taoist government in Borneo, is the sister of Mr. Zhang. According to the rules of the Taoist sect, the chief deputy governor of the Taoist government is responsible for the economy. Zhang Yuelu is the God of Wealth in Nanyang-this is also the reason why Qian Xisheng did not dare to offend Zhang Yuelu, so when he heard that Zhang Yuelu was strict, he immediately changed his words.

As for Zhang Wuyue's recent offense against her sister in Lion City, Qian Xisheng naturally didn't know about it. After all, family disgrace should not be made public, and they were thousands of miles apart, so the news was not so well-informed.

Qian Xisheng and He Shaoyang have known each other for decades. Because they were childhood friends, and later followed Huangfu Ji together, their relationship has reached a new level, which is not ordinary.

Qian Xisheng is now a capable general who has the final say in his own territory. He Shaoyang is Huangfu Ji's secretary and is close to the power center. Huangfu Ji specifically asked He Shaoyang to take care of Zhang Wuyue. When Zhang Wuyue first arrived in Xingang, He Shaoyang personally took Zhang Wuyue around. The two became familiar with each other and had a good relationship. Qian Xisheng asked He Shaoyang for help many times, and He Shaoyang came forward to help matchmake, so that this meeting could take place.

Several women who were responsible for accompanying wine could gain a foothold in the brothel. They had been in the romantic scene for a long time. They usually came into contact with dignitaries and had seen the world. Naturally, they knew what to do and what not to say. This was what He Shaoyang emphasized about knowing the rules.

At this time, Zhang Wuyue and Qian Xisheng wanted to talk, and the women were very discerning not to disturb them. They just quietly accompanied them to pour wine.

After listening to Qian Xisheng's conditions, Zhang Wuyue did not speak for a long time.

He was thinking about the situation in Nanyang. He had some friendship with Huan Ji, and he could also talk to Chen Shuwen. If he could bring these two families in, then things would be easy. But it would be better to bring a few more people from Jinling Prefecture and Wuyang Prefecture. Many Zhang family members worked in these two places and could talk to them. By the way, there is also the Nanyang General Store, which is also a big family and even more familiar.

Wuyang Prefecture is the location of Lingnan Daofu. According to legend, in ancient times, five immortals rode five-colored sheep and held six ears of millet and came here, so it was named Wuyang.

r>Wuyang Prefecture, Jinling Prefecture, Shizicheng, Bohai Prefecture, Langya Prefecture, these are all well-known economic and trade centers in the Dao Sect. The construction of the new port by the West Dao Sect is intended to target these places.

With Zhang Yuelu being confirmed as the leader of the "Yue" generation, and with Qi Xuansu, a good brother-in-law, Zhang Wuyue also rose with the tide. He still had some face in the family. Moreover, this is a good thing to make money together, legal and compliant, who can't get along with money?

The more people, the more money, the more power to speak, and you can strive for better conditions.

This is the benefit of starting a business for aristocratic children, paving the way with all kinds of connections, making money out of nothing, borrowing other people's chickens and laying your own eggs. If it were a poor family child, without some unconventional means and doing some unclear dirty work, he would not be able to get the first pot of gold. Without the first pot of gold, he would not even be qualified to enter, and no matter how great his ability was, it would be in vain.

This is why having someone above is more important than personal ability.

Therefore, Qi Xuansu has always said that Qi Niang did not raise him. Even if the grace of saving his life is equal, there is still the grace of knowing and re-creating him. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is his biological mother for paving the way for him with such painstaking efforts.

Although Qi Xuansu has come to this point, Qi Niang can no longer protect him from the wind and rain, and can no longer pave the way or build bridges for him to move up. Qi Xuansu's backer has actually become Donghua Zhenren, but Qi Xuansu cannot forget his roots and cannot forget the past when he becomes successful.

Qian Xisheng took the opportunity to observe Zhang Wuyue's demeanor. He thought to himself that he had some ability to judge people. In his opinion, Zhang Wuyue was indeed thinking seriously about this condition, rather than pretending or deliberately teasing, which meant that there was room for negotiation.

After thinking, Zhang Wuyue made a gesture of the number "eight" to Qian Xisheng.

Qian Xisheng widened his eyes and was a little bit unbelievable.

Zhang Wuyue alone could not raise so much money, but he has Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu behind him, and others are willing to give him face. If all the money is added up, it can really be that much.

In the final analysis, investing in Xingang is a serious matter, and a considerable part of the funds will come from the public funds of local prefectures, which is different from Jinque. The national treasury and the local treasury are two different things. The part that Qi Xuansu has arranged is paid by the national treasury, which is the big part, while Zhang Wuyue is calculating some items of various local prefectures, which is a small fight.

The key is not to be afraid of others' investigation. Port business like Zhang Wuyue's previous business is very problematic if it is exaggerated. Xingang will not say anything.

Qi Xuansu brought Zhang Wuyue here, first to give him a livelihood, and second to expand his own foundation. Jiang Dazhenren said it well, if you don't have your own direct line of troops, others will not take you seriously.