Chapter 430 Accepting Bribes
Zhen Yan had just returned to the study room. Before her butt was hot, the attendant went outside the study room again and knocked on the door. He reported respectfully: "Master, Chen's business in Xia Pi came to pay a visit."
"please."
Zhen Yan was happy and got up and walked towards the hall.
Although he was busy, Zhen Yan didn't feel irritable at all. On the contrary, he was very excited and enjoyed it. He came to the hall. When Zhen Yan saw the visiting person, he nodded slightly and waved his hand and said, "Please sit down."
The man came was thin and an old man. After sitting down, he reported to his house and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhen is in Xia Chen Ke. He is a branch of the Chen family in Xia Pi. He runs the Chen family for the Chen family."
Zhen Yan was quite surprised and said, "I dare to ask. But the Chen family where Pei Prime Minister Chen Gui and Chen Hanyu are located."
"That's right." Chen Ke said with his head raised.
Chen Ke had pride on his face, as if he was a proud peacock.
Chen Gui, whose courtesy name is Hanyu, is from Xia Pi. The grandson of Chen Qigong, the prefect of Guanghan, the nephew of Chen Qiu, the prefect of Wu County, Chen Yu, and the subordinate brother of Chen Cong, the prefect of Ruyin. The Chen family is all well-known and honorable. The Chen family is in Xia Pi. It is a great family. Looking at the entire Xuzhou, the Chen family also has an unparalleled influence.
Such a great family, even if they are not as good as the Yuan family's four generations and three masters, are still great families that dominate the country.
Chen Ke came from the Chen family. Zhen Yan had to think carefully.
Zhen Yan has been struggling in the mall for many years. He is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He chuckled twice and said lightly: "It is the honor of Jizhou to be able to do business in Jizhou and the honor of the lord. This time, the famous scholars and scholars such as Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning, and Bing Yuan have all arrived in Ye County. They often discuss with the lord. I wonder if the Hanyu Guild will come to Ye County."
After a while, Chen Ke's mouth twitched, and the pride in his eyes disappeared.
Zheng Xuan, Guan Ning and other great scholars came and discussed the truth with Wang Lei. In front of Zheng Xuan, what are you, Chen Gui? With Zheng Xuan in charge of Ye County, Chen Ke no longer dares to be arrogant.
Chen Ke smiled slightly and said, "The decision of the head of the family is unpredictable. I am sorry to tell you."
"It's a pity that Mr. Hanyu did not come to participate."
Zhen Yan held on and continued to sigh.
Chen Ke had no choice but to change the topic quickly and get back to the topic. He said proactively: "Mr. Zhen, I am here to visit. I have something to ask for. This time, the land around the Wushu venue is asked to take care of me. After all, there are many benefits to trade between Jizhou and Xuzhou. They have immeasurable benefits to Jizhou and Wangzhou.
"It's easy to say. It's easy to say."
Zhen Yan nodded and replied with a smile.
Chen Ke clapped his palms. In an instant, outside the hall, the servant walked in with a big box.
The box is open, full of light.
The golden bars, the piles of silver, and countless treasures shine brightly. They are very dazzling.
Chen Ke stroked the beard under his jaw, his face smiled, and said slowly: "Mr. Zhen. These money are not given to you. They are used for care. People in the officialdom must follow the rules of the officialdom. All this money is used. As long as you can take over the land outside the venue, there will be a generous reward. This matter can be done. The Chen family also has generous gifts."
Zhen Yan nodded, looking interested, but still said, "I will accept the money and take care of Mr. Chen. But in the end, I can't guarantee it. I can only say that I can do my best."
Chen Ke nodded and handed over the letter of recommendation from Chen's business. Then he said goodbye and left.
Saw Chen Ke and Zhen Yan back to the hall.
Just like before, Zhen Yan asked the servants in the mansion to seal the box and move the box containing gold, silver and jewelry to the warehouse to put it in. With the matter of Su Shuang and Chen Ke, Zhen Yan knew that there must be a constant stream of merchants coming to visit today, so he simply sat in the hall and waited. Sure enough, after a while, another merchant came to visit. The merchants who came were also a virtue and brought money to bribe them.
One after another, businessmen came to visit and delivered boxes of money.
The rare treasures are so dazzling that people's eyes are blurred.
During the whole day, Zhen Yan didn't know how many merchants he met. He was so busy that he was not stuck in the ground. It was only in the evening that Zhen Yan was a little free. He ordered the guests to be closed and no longer accept the visit.
In the hall, Zhen Yan asked someone to count the items.
A little girl came over. She was wearing white clothes and her sleeves were fluttering.
The melon-shaped face is not covered with pink, but it is shiny; the big eyes and eyes are like a pool of autumn water, which is breathtaking; the cherry lips and small mouth are opened and closed, showing a different style. Although young, the delicate cheeks are obvious at first glance. When the girl saw Zhen Yan, she asked: "What are you going to deal with the money and goods sent by brothers and merchants."
Zhen Yan laughed and said, "Mi'er, is this a school entrance exam? Brother Wei knows that these things cannot be kept. I sealed all the boxes. After the work is done, I will hand them all over to the lord."
This little girl was Zhen Mi and Zhen Yan. She moved from Wuji County to Ye County.
Zhen Mi had a clear idea and asked, "When will I finish the work?"
Zhen Yan thought about it and replied: "I'm afraid it will take a few days. This is a complicated job. It's a short time and it's difficult to handle it. Besides, it's only the first day. There are still many merchants who haven't come to visit. I want to cast a wide net, catch big fish, and select good enough merchants to settle in Ye County. I can't let my lord down the trust of my lord."
Zhen Mi sighed lightly and said, "Brother, the money I received today must be sent tonight. So much money is placed on the mansion. Lord Wang must know. You will send it tonight to avoid being suspicious."
As soon as these words were said, Zhen Yan was sweating profusely.
"Mi'er didn't remind me. I almost made a big mistake for my brother." Zhen Yan nodded and said, "Mi'er, go back and rest. My brother sealed all the items and immediately took someone to send the money to the provincial governor's mansion. Report to the lord in person."
Zhen Mi nodded and turned around and left the hall.
"I'm so confused. I think I'm loyal. But what do the lord think about this kind of thing? I'll send it there quickly." Zhen Yan murmured to himself and ordered: "Hurry. Hurry. Speed me up. Seal all the boxes quickly."
While the attendant sealed the box, Zhen Yan asked someone to prepare the convoy again.
Everything was ready. It was completely dark. At this time, Zhen Yan asked someone to take a torch and put a big box in a carriage. He personally led the team to the provincial muslim mansion.
When he arrived at the provincial governor's mansion, Zhen Yan directly asked someone to knock on the door.
Soon after, the door opened. The servant in the mansion stuck his head out and asked, "Who is it? I'm still here to knock on the door in the middle of the night."
Zhen Yan took out a string of Wuzhu coins from his arms and handed them to the servant. He smiled and said, "Please inform the lord. Zhen Yan asked for a meeting if you have something to do." When he spoke, Zhen Yan lowered his posture.
This is a habit developed for years of business. Treating anyone very kindly. Thirty years Hedong and Thirty years Hexi. No one would have expected what would happen in a few decades.
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