Cao Duke's Mansion.

The old boss of Baoshengtang, Zhong Zhensheng, the old boss of Jishitang, Li Jinnan, and Wang Shouli, the old boss of Jiuzhoutang, carefully entered the Duke of Cao from the side and headed straight to the side courtyard.

These people are all famous gentry with wealth and wealth, but they are not even qualified to sit in the gatehouse to drink tea in the Duke of Cao's mansion, so they can only go to the side courtyard.

This is not just a matter of the huge difference in identity between the two sides. The royal relatives of the Cao Guogong Mansion who have inherited three generations and are also important emperors and officials with real power. They can influence the families on both sides of the Ming Dynasty and their military and political affairs, and are a huge monster for them.

Li Jinglong was sitting in a rattan chair, wearing a pure white round-necked robe, looking at the document in his hand with a calm face. It was just sent by Tongzhengsi, a search report on the latest news about the floods in Huaibei.

He seemed a little worried. Huaibei was so terrible that it was a damaging force for the empire. He was greedy, but he always understood that state affairs were always above his own selfish desires, because everything he had originated from this country.

That's Huaibei, Huaibei is Huaixi. Others may not see another layer, but Li Jinglong can see it. Why did the Tang Dynasty establish its capital Chang'an? It was the base camp of the Guanlong nobles. Why did the Ming Dynasty establish its capital Yingtian Prefecture? It was because this place was next to the hometowns of these Huaixi military leaders.

Huaibei is poor, but once there is something wrong with the Ming Dynasty, the people who are most obedient will be the people in Huaibei. Even if the foreign wars only defeat 100,000 troops, the Huaixi army will be able to get a team in half a year.

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"The villain is waiting..."

"Forgive!" Li Jinglong looked up at the owner of the several pharmacies in front of him, "Sit there and say!" Then, he ordered the butler, "Supply tea to them!"

Eggs cannot be placed in a basket. The reason why Li Jinglong handed over the honor fields in his hometown without any worries is because for him, it was just a drop in the bucket.

These pharmacies were all made by him in his early years, and even the shops used by Jishitang were all from his Li family. The annual income brought to him far exceeds the land properties in his hometown.

The earth is dead, and the money is alive.

"There is something that I can't help but I can only talk to you!" Zhong Zhensheng faced Li Jinglong with a little caution.

"Tell me!" Li Jinglong put down the report in his hand and waited for the following text.

"That's the case, Zhang He, the shopkeeper of Lianhuatang..."

Li Jinnan, the owner of Jishitang, was eloquent and described what happened in Lianhuatang in its original form.

Originally, Li Jinglong's calm face gradually became ferocious.

"It's right for you not to follow them to make fun of this matter!" After hearing this, Li Jinglong opened his mouth and said, "Hmph, in the year of great disaster, the dogs have their conscience eaten? When can't they earn money? They seek death!" As he said that, he looked at several people and asked, "Behind that Lotus Hall, there should be...?"

"It's Cheng'en Hou's family!" Wang Shouli replied.

Lianhuatang thought that others didn’t know who was behind them, but they could hide it from others, and they could not hide it from these people in the house. Some things are like this. People who treat others as fools are the fools.

In recent years, he was able to come from the Lotus Hall because Li Jinglong gave in private and gave in a little bit. Otherwise, there would be people behind everyone, why should your Lotus Hall grow bigger and bigger?

"Tsk!" Li Jinglong curled his lips and scratched his temples, "Who are you using this!"

But then he felt relieved. Although Cheng'en Mansion has a respectable status, it is the backbone among royal relatives. The poor are suddenly rich, so they naturally cannot compare with the many people who can use people like them, the old and wealthy families.

But immediately, his face became a little ugly, "That Zhang He doesn't know how to live or die, but he will implicate others. He is really a villain who is successful and will be rampant! The short-sighted rats have good reputations and will have good money. They will become famous sooner or later."

At the same time, he felt a little embarrassed, just watching the Chengen Hou family fall into trouble in this matter?

"Mr., the villain is confident when looking at the procurement of the Ministry of Industry," said Li Jinnan. "The villain is a little worried. If this matter is not good, it is not only their family who are unlucky. The entire medicine store will suffer a lot!"

Li Jinglong was silent for a moment, "Do you companies also have the intention of competing for purchasing?"

These words silenced several owners.

The reason why they are silent is not because they think, but precisely because they don’t want it. But if they don’t make such a big deal, if they don’t fight for it, they are afraid that the Duke in front of them will cause them in the future. This is the reason why they came to Cao Guo Mansion.

"The villain doesn't want to fight!" Zhong Zhensheng said, "One of the matter, it's contrary to the harmony, and the other is, it's really hasty..."

"You are afraid that the water will fall too deep, and you are thinking about Mingzhe's self-protection!" Li Jinglong pointed out directly, "I am afraid that it is thankless, and I am even more afraid that I will find you if I have anything to do in the future!"

"This..." the few people lowered their heads and smiled bitterly.

People have selfish intentions. While sticking to their own limits and not doing bad things, they must also consider gains and losses for themselves. This is human nature.

"I tell you, fight!" Li Jinglong said seriously, "After a while, I will go to Lian Zining, the Minister of Works!" He said, smiling, "But your offer!"

The few people suddenly became anxious. The money looked tempting, but it was too hot.

Unexpectedly, the next second, Li Jinglong made them speechless, "Proceed the cost price, and they are all easy-to-use medicinal materials." As he said, he emphasized his tone, "Even if it is a loss, you will give me the rest. At worst, I will bear the burden with you if you lose. Should I reduce the dividends this year or what, I will follow you!"

"Ah!" The few people were stunned and looked at each other.

"Earlier, I remember that your father said something when he was alive!" Li Jinglong looked at Li Jinnan, "The medicine to save people can be expensive, because life is more expensive. Even if all medicines are prepared in a complex way, they will not dare to save labor. Even if quality is expensive, they will not reduce material resources."

"The medicine to save people must be worth the money. This is also the reason why your father asked me to help you with a handful of it!" Li Jinglong sighed, "Being able to say this proves that you have a conscience. Your life needs medicine to be cured. If your conscience is gone, there is no cure for treatment!"

"Huaibei floods and floods must use medicine to prevent the disease from raging. This business is a good thing for you, those of you who are conscientious! I must let this business fall into your hands!"

As he said that, he sighed, "The country is in trouble, and it is also a disease. They should treat it with all their heart. The price must be paid down. If you earn less, the victims will have more points, and the court will save a little more energy!"

"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 asked for a debtor, I'm here! Don't be afraid of being a sucker, I'm here!"

"You guys, let me be down-to-earth, and do my best to help the court and the victims of Huaibei to overcome this difficulty." As he said that, he smiled again, "It's a loss for the time being, but it's a long-term perspective. If you live for a lifetime, who doesn't want to keep a good reputation? Having a good reputation is the gold sign of your family!"

After he said this, the bosses became entangled.

Wang Shouli, the boss of Jiuzhoutang, is still younger, and young people are always ambitious and more magnificent.

"The prince said so, and the vulgarity must be polite!" Wang Shouli said with his fists, "The vulgarity has six semicolons, more than 700 friends, and more than 100 doctors. From today on, all of them will be closed and work hard, and we will do our best to help the court make medicine!"

"Relieve fever, cold and heart fire, is the ability of my Wang family to make a fortune. It is a good prescription for curing diseases without any money. I still have a few pairs of them in my hand. I have the power of the whole number, and I dare not say that if I have too many, I still have two thousand pairs of prepared medicines a day!"

"What I, Jishitang, do is to buy raw medicine. There are more than 7,000 kilograms of various medicinal materials in the warehouse!" Li Jinnan also said, "At worst, it's okay to start over from the family, it's a loss!"

"My Zhong family... I volunteered not only to produce medicine but also to produce people!" Zhong Zhensheng said, "As long as the court does not bother to be old, I will go to the flood area in person to consult and deliver medicine to the victims."

"Okay!" Li Jinglong clapped his hands, "Happy! This is everyone's style!" As he said that, he picked up his pen and wrote a note, "Come here!"

"Young guy is here!" The housekeeper came in from outside.

"Take my teacher's handwritten letter and ask the Minister of Works to pass the palace to talk to him!" Li Jinglong said, "Tell the kitchen to prepare wine and food!"

"yes!"

Li Jinglong looked at several bosses again, "Don't leave, just listen outside. When I ask you, you can go in again!"

"Mr. Gao Yi, villain and others admire him!"

Li Jinglong smiled in his heart and said to himself, "Gaoyi is one of them. The second is to lower the price and let the Chengen Hou's mansion not fall. I don't know if they can know my hard work. If they get out of trouble, it's best. If they don't, they have to jump into the pit, and no one will take care of the face of the Lord and the Empress!"

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At this time, another follower hurried in, "Master, the third master is here!"

"He?" Li Jinglong was puzzled and waved his hand to let his bosses go down, "What are he doing?"

"The third master didn't say anything, but I think the third master is smiling!"

The third master of the Li family is Li Fangying, the third son of the Li family who has been separated from Li Jinglong. They are half-brothers.

In his early years, Li Fangying was involved in a case on the sea in Zhejiang Province and was filial to him for 300,000 yuan before he escaped. Although he was a concubine, he was also a royal relative. He had been in the capital over the years and had many industries under his name.

Li Jinglong is a calculating person, but he never asks others to point out his weaknesses to his brothers on the surface. He never avoids them when he needs to maintain and help. He should find benefits for his brothers, and do his best.

"Let him come in!" Li Jinglong scratched his head.

After a while, Li Fangying came in happily. He was about ten years younger than Li Jinglong and was not very calm.

"What's the matter?" Li Jinglong frowned.

"Brother, haven't you heard of it?" Li Fangying whispered, "Huaibei Salt Field has stopped working!"
Chapter completed!