Duke Cao's Mansion.
Zhong Zhensheng, the old boss of Baosheng Hall, Li Jinnan, the boss of Jishi Hall, and Wang Shouli, the boss of Jiuzhou Hall, under the guidance of the second housekeeper of the Li family, carefully entered Cao Guogong's mansion from the side and went straight towards the side courtyard.
These people are all famous gentry with huge wealth, but in Cao Guogong's mansion they are not even qualified to sit in the concierge and drink tea, they can only go to the side courtyard.
This is not just a matter of disparity in status between the two parties. Cao Guogong is a relative of the emperor who has been passed down for three generations. He is also an important minister of the emperor who holds real power. He can influence the military and political affairs of the Ming Dynasty. To them, he is a giant.
Li Jinglong is sitting in a wicker chair, wearing a pure white round-collared robe, looking at the document in his hand with a sullen face. It was just sent from the Department of General Affairs, a handwritten copy of the latest news about the flood in Huaibei.
Report.
He seemed a little worried. The flood in Huaibei was so serious that it would be a serious injury to the empire. He was greedy, but he always understood that state affairs were always above his own selfish desires, because everything he had was
Originated from this country.
That is Huaibei, and Huaibei is Huaixi. Others may not be able to see the other layer, but he, Li Jinglong, can see it. Why did the Tang Dynasty make Chang'an the capital? It was the headquarters of the Guanlong nobles. Why did the Ming Dynasty make Yingtianfu?
This place is right next to the hometown of these Huaixi military leaders.
Huaibei is poor, but if something happens to the Ming Dynasty, the people of Huaibei will be the most obedient. Even if the 100,000-strong army is wiped out in a foreign war, these Huaixi troops will be able to assemble a team within half a year when they return to their hometown for the first time.
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"Little man, wait..."
"No need!" Li Jinglong looked up at the owners of several drug stores in front of him, "Sit there and talk!" Then he ordered the housekeeper, "Give them tea!"
Eggs cannot be put in one basket. The reason why he, Li Jinglong, handed over those Hontians from his hometown without feeling any distress was because to him, they were just a drop in the bucket.
He invested real money in these drug stores in his early years, and even the shop used by Jishi Hall belongs to his Li family. The income they bring to him every year far exceeds the land in his hometown.
Land is dead. Money is alive.
"There is something that I and the others are not sure about, so I can only come and talk to you!" Zhong Zhensheng faced Li Jinglong, his tone a little cautious.
"Say it!" Li Jinglong put down the report in his hand and waited for the next step.
"That's what happened. Zhang He, the big shopkeeper of Lotus Hall..."
Li Jinnan, the owner of Jishi Hall, was very articulate and recounted exactly what happened in Lotus Hall just now.
Li Jinglong's originally calm face gradually became ferocious.
"You are right not to follow them in making noises about this!" After hearing this, Li Jinglong opened his mouth and said, "Huh, your conscience is being eaten by dogs by driving up the price of medicines in the year of disaster? When will you not be able to earn money? You are looking for death!
"As he spoke, he looked at a few people and asked, "Behind the Lotus Hall, should it be...?"
"It's the Chengenhou family!" Wang Shouli replied.
Lotus Hall thinks that others don't know who is behind them, but they can hide it from others, but they can't hide it from the people in the room. Some things are like this. Those who treat others as fools are the fool themselves.
In the past few years, the reason why Lotus Hall has been able to catch up from behind is because Li Jinglong gave him private instructions and gave him a little concession. Otherwise, there are people behind everyone, so why would your Lotus Hall keep getting bigger and bigger?
"Tsk!" Li Jinglong curled his lips and scratched his temples, "Who are you using this for?"
But then he felt relieved. Although the Cheng'en Mansion had a respectable status, it was still a junior family among the royal family members. The poor suddenly became rich, and naturally they could not compare with the number of people who could be used by established wealthy families like them.
But immediately, his face became a little ugly, "That Zhang He doesn't care about life and death, but he wants to hurt others. It's really a villain who becomes rampant when he gets his way! Short-sighted rats, only with a good reputation can they have good money. If they have a bad reputation, they will be in trouble in the future.
Sooner or later it will appear in the world."
At the same time, he felt a little embarrassed, just watching the Chengenhou family stumble on this matter?
"My lord, I'm looking at the Ministry of Industry's procurement matters. The one named Zhang is very confident!" Li Jinnan said, "I'm a little worried. This matter is not going well. It's not just their family that is unlucky. The whole medicine store is going to be affected."
Deeply affected by it!”
Li Jinglong was silent for a moment, "Are you guys also interested in competing for purchases?"
These words made several bosses fall silent.
The reason why they are silent is not because they want to, but precisely because they don't want to. But with such a big deal, if they don't fight for it, they are afraid that the Duke in front of them will attack them in the future. This is the reason why they came to Cao Guofu.
"The villain doesn't want to fight!" Zhong Zhensheng said, "Firstly, it goes against the harmony of nature, and secondly, it is really hasty..."
"You are afraid that the water is too deep and you will fall in, and you want to protect yourself!" Li Jinglong pointed out directly, "You are also afraid of being thankless, and even more afraid that if you start this thing, I will find you no matter what happens in the future!"
"This..." Several people lowered their heads and smiled bitterly.
Everyone has selfish motives. While adhering to your own limits and not doing anything wrong, you must also consider your own gains and losses. This is human nature.
"I tell you, fight!" Li Jinglong said sternly, "In a moment, I will go find Lian Zining, the minister of the Ministry of Industry!" He said with a smile, "It's just your price!"
Several people suddenly became anxious. The money looked tempting, but it was too hot.
Unexpectedly, Li Jinglong left them speechless in the next second, "Quote the cost price, and they are all worry-free and easy-to-use medicinal materials." He said in a more serious tone, "Even if it is a loss, you will give me the next step.
. No big deal, I will shoulder your losses together with you. Whether we cut this year’s dividends or whatever, I will depend on you!”
"Ah!" Several people were stunned and looked at each other.
"Earlier, I remember your father said something when he was still alive!" Li Jinglong looked at Li Jinnan, "Medicine to save lives can be expensive, because life is more expensive. All medicines, no matter how complicated the preparation, do not save labor, and no matter how expensive the quality is,
Material resources must not be reduced.”
"The medicine that saves people must be worth the money. This is why I was willing to help your father when you came to my door!" Li Jinglong sighed, "Being able to say this proves that you have a conscience.
Yes, my life depends on medicine and medicine, but if my conscience is gone, there is no cure!"
"To prevent flooding in Huaibei, medicine must be used. It is a good thing that this business falls into the hands of conscientious people like you! I must also let this business fall into your hands!"
As he spoke, he sighed, "The country is in trouble, which is also a disease. They should try their best to treat it. The price must be brought down. If you earn less, the victims will get more, and the court will save more vitality!"
"Don't be afraid of offending others, I'm here! Don't be afraid of being targeted, I'm here! Don't be afraid of being blamed, I'm here! Don't be afraid of being taken advantage of, I'm here!"
"You guys, just work hard and do your best to help the court and the Huaibei victims to tide over this difficulty." As he said, he smiled again, "It seems like a loss for the time being, but in the long run it's better.
.Who doesn’t want to leave a good reputation throughout his life? Having a good reputation is a golden sign for your family!”
When he said this, the faces of several bosses became tangled.
Wang Shouli, the owner of Jiuzhou Hall, is still younger. Young people are always more ambitious and more majestic.
"My father-in-law has said so, I cannot help but appreciate it!" Wang Shouli said, clasping his fists, "I have six branches in total, more than 700 clerks, and more than 100 doctors. From today on, all of them will close their doors.
I'm so excited to help the imperial court make medicine!"
"Reducing fever, chills and internal heat is what makes my Wang family rich. It is a good prescription that can cure diseases at no cost. I still have a few of them in my hand. With all my strength, I dare not tell you if there are too many. I will prepare a good one."
There are still two thousand pills a day!"
"I, Jishitang, are engaged in the business of herbal medicines. There are more than 7,000 kilograms of various medicinal materials stored in the warehouse!" Li Jinnan also said, "At worst, we will break up the family and start over from scratch. It will be a loss!"
"I, the Zhong family... I am asking for help, not only to provide medicine but also to provide people!" Zhong Zhensheng said, "As long as the court does not mind the old man, I will personally go to the flooded area to provide medical consultation and medicine to the victims."
"Okay!" Li Jinglong clapped his hands, "Happy! This is how everyone behaves!" As he said that, he picked up his pen and wrote a note, "Here comes someone!"
"Here you are!" The butler came in from outside.
"Take my father's handwriting and ask the minister of the Ministry of Industry to speak with the minister!" Li Jinglong said, "Tell the kitchen to prepare the food and wine!"
"yes!"
Li Jinglong looked at the bosses again, "Don't leave, just listen outside. When I call you, go back in!"
"The noble Lord is so righteous that the villains admire him so much!"
Li Jinglong smiled in his heart and said to himself, "One of them is Gao Yi, the other is to keep the price low so that the Marquis Cheng'en Mansion will not suffer. I don't know if they will know about all my hard work. It would be best if they retreat in the face of difficulties."
If not, if we continue to jump into the pit, no one will be able to protect the face of the Long Live Lord and the Queen!"
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At this time, another attendant hurriedly came in, "Master, the third master is here!"
"He?" Li Jinglong was confused and waved his hands to let the bosses go down, "What is he here for?"
"Third Master didn't say anything, but I just noticed that Third Master is smiling!"
The third master of the Li family is none other than Li Fangying, the third eldest son of the Li family who separated from Li Jinglong. They are half-brothers.
In his early years, Li Fangying was also involved in a case involving the sea in Zhejiang, and he paid 300,000 yuan in filial piety before escaping. Although he was a concubine, he was also a relative of the emperor. In recent years, he had lived a happy life in the capital, and he had quite a lot of property under his name.
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Li Jinglong was a scheming person, but he never let anyone find fault with his brothers openly. He never shied away when he needed to protect and help. When he needed to find benefits for his brothers, he did his best.
"Let him in!" Li Jinglong scratched his head.
After a while, Li Fangying came in staggeringly. He was almost ten years younger than Li Jinglong and was not very calm yet.
"What's the matter?" Li Jinglong frowned.
"Brother, haven't you heard?" Li Fangying whispered, "Huaibei Saltworks has stopped working!"
"Huh?" Li Jinglong raised his head fiercely, "You have something to do with the salt farm? Why didn't I know? Are you going to die?"
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content.
He took a deep breath of fresh air, his chest trembling.
Confused, confused, and all kinds of emotions came to my mind.
Where is this?
Afterwards, Shi Yu subconsciously looked around and became even more confused.
A single dorm?
Even if he was successfully rescued, he should be in the ward now.
And my body...how could I not have any injuries at all?
With doubts, Shi Yu's eyes quickly swept across the room, and finally his eyes rested on a mirror beside the bed.
The mirror showed his current appearance. He was about seventeen or eighteen years old, and he looked very handsome.
But the problem is, this is not him! Download the Star Reading app and read the latest chapters for free without ads.
My previous self was a handsome young man in his twenties who had been working for a while.
And now, no matter how you look, this appearance is that of a high school student...
This change left Shi Yu stunned for a long time.
Don't tell him that the operation was successful...
My body and appearance have all changed. This is not a matter of surgery or not, but magic.
He turned into a completely different person!
Could it be...that he traveled through time?
In addition to the mirror placed by the bedside, which was obviously not feng shui-friendly, Shi Yu also found three books next to it.
Shi Yu picked it up and took a look. The title of the book instantly silenced him.
"Essential Animal Breeding Manual for Beginner Breeders"
"Postpartum Care of Pet Pets"
"Evaluation Guide for Interracial Beast-Eared Girls"
Shi Yu:???
The names of the first two books are pretty normal, but what happened to the last one?
"cough."
Shi Yu looked solemnly and stretched out his hand, but his arm soon stiffened.
Just when he was about to open the third book and see what it was about, his brain suddenly felt a sharp pain, and a large number of memories came flooding back.
Icefield City.
Pet animal breeding base.
Internship pet breeder. The website is about to close. Download the Star Reading app to provide you with the great god and the thief of years. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang.
Beast master?
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