Chapter 164 The army is coming, the banquet at Hongmen
Jia Yun originally thought that the purpose of Chu Kaichun's invitation to this banquet tonight and to bring Yuan Nan and Lou Biao, two major private coal merchants, was to ask him for a coal mining license on behalf of Yuan Nan and Lou Biao, but it turned out not to be the case.
Chu Kaichun's purpose tonight is to introduce Jia Yun to Yuan Nan and Lou Biao, and to bring Yuan Nan and Lou Biao together to invite Jia Yun to host respectively.
So at noon the next day, Yuan Nan invited Jia Yun to his house for a meal. At this time, Yuan Nan asked Jia Yun about the coal mining license.
Yuan Nan gave Jia Yun two hundred taels of gold, which is also two thousand taels of silver!
Jia Yun accepted it!
At noon on the third day, Lou Biao invited Jia Yun to his house for a meal. At this time, Lou Biao also asked Jia Yun about the coal mining license.
Lou Biao also gave Jia Yun two hundred taels of gold!
Jia Yun also accepted it!
Jia Yun knew that Yuan Nan and Lou Biao wanted the coal mining license because they wanted legitimate coal mining qualifications. They would not follow the rules after getting the coal mining license.
It is not difficult to imagine that the two of them will mine a large amount of coal and then only declare a small part of it to the government and pay only this small part of the tax, thus making a lot of money in this way.
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On the afternoon of the third day, after Jia Yun had a meal at Lou Biao's house, Lou Biao personally sent Jia Yun back to the temporary coal administration yamen, and also sent two hundred taels of gold.
In the west wing room, the two maids Ruizhu and Baozhu looked depressed.
Ruizhu couldn't help but said to Qin Keqing: "Girl, I thought Mr. Jia was a good person, but now it seems that he is just a playboy."
Baozhu echoed: "That's right!"
Qin Keqing asked clearly, "Why do you say that?"
Ruizhu said: "Girl, don't you know why we say this? I think the girl must be dissatisfied with Mr. Jia right now."
"Before Mr. Jia came here, we were so looking forward to his coming. We thought that when he came, we would have something to rely on, and he would definitely punish the evil people here."
"However, after Mr. Jia came, he only investigated for a day and then wrote a document to the emperor, saying that our master died in the accident of Nao Shizi. How confused!"
"That's not all. Mr. Jia has been here for the past few days. He has been drinking and having fun with the evil people here every day. Yesterday he brought back two hundred taels of corrupt gold, and today he brought back two hundred taels of gold given by Lou Biao.
Jin Zi, isn’t this a stupid and corrupt official?”
Baozhu echoed again: "Yes!"
Qin Keqing pursed her lips and smiled softly.
If Jia Yun had not told her the reason in advance, she would probably be more depressed, disappointed and aggrieved than Ruizhu and Baozhu. She would also think that Jia Yun is a confused young man, a playboy, and a stupid and corrupt official.
However, in order to prevent her from being wronged and to prevent her from unjustly accusing him, Jia Yun explained his plan to her in advance...
Ruizhu said: "Girl, Mr. Jia has behaved like this, how can you still laugh?"
There is one thing Ruizhu hasn't said in her heart, that is, Qin Yecai died not long ago, and Qin Keqing is still wearing white mourning clothes. She was crying so hard a few days ago, but now she can laugh...
Qin Keqing deliberately sighed: "Well, maybe I misjudged him. If he is good and can help me, it is my blessing. If he is bad and cannot help me, I have no right to complain.
He hates him."
Qin Keqing knew that Jia Yun's plan was very important and had to be kept secret, so she would not tell it even to the two maids Ruizhu and Baozhu.
And Qin Keqing was happy that Jia Yun was willing to tell her such an important plan in advance just so that she would not be wronged and not accuse him unjustly. This also showed that he trusted her very much.
Since you trust me so much, how can I not trust you?
Since you can endure it for a few days, how can I not follow you and endure it for the time being?
Qin Keqing thought silently in her heart, and as she thought about it, a smile couldn't help but appear at the corner of her mouth...
In addition, Qin Keqing has also thought about it. Qin Ye is very old. Even if this incident does not happen, he will not live for a few years. And she has cried a lot of tears for Qin Ye. Now under Jia Yun's love and care,
It has helped her quickly get over the sadness of losing her father.
What's more, Jia Yun told her that when she leaves Huainan, she will bring Qin Ye's body back to Shenjing City, and if she holds a proper funeral for Qin Ye in Shenjing City, she will naturally continue to shed tears for Qin Ye.
Ruizhu and Baozhu laughed again when they saw Qin Keqing, and the two of them became even more depressed: "..."
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At noon on the fourth day, several private coal dealers in Huainan jointly invited Jia Yun to be a host.
This time, several private coal dealers bribed Jia Yun some money.
The purpose is undoubtedly to obtain a coal mining license.
Dong Dao, Jia Yun ate.
Jia Yun accepted all bribes.
Jia Yun also had to deal with the matter of coal mining license.
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At noon on the fifth day, Yuan Nan and Lou Biao invited Jia Yun to a meal again, this time at the best restaurant in Huainan.
The two of them became more and more bold in front of Jia Yun.
This time the two proposed to set up a coal mining factory in Huainan with Jia Yun, and asked Jia Yun not to partner with Cheng Huanian. The reason was that Cheng Huanian was unreliable, and they were reliable and could help Jia Yun make money...
In fact, the two of them wanted to use this method to deepen their relationship with Jia Yun, tie them up with Jia Yun, the imperial coal mine manager, and at the same time prevent Jia Yun and Cheng Huanian from making a lot of money in Huainan.
The two of them founded a coal mine factory in partnership with Jia Yun. The factory was not very big and did not earn Jia Yun a lot of money every year.
The bulk of their money will still come from the coal mine factories they set up.
This time, Jia Yun agreed to set up a coal mine factory with Yuan Nan and Lou Biao to get rid of Cheng Huanian.
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At noon on the sixth day, Lou Biao once again invited Jia Yun to his house for a meal.
This time I invited my host, Lou Biao, for Qin Keqing's sake.
When Dong Dao was halfway through eating, Lou Biao couldn't help but speak to Jia Yun. He first asked: "Mr. Jia, I heard that Mrs. Shi of your Jia family last year acted as a matchmaker to get you engaged to Miss Qin Keqing.
I refused, is this serious?"
Jia Yun began to wonder, he had heard about Lou Biao's constant offending of Qin Keqing in the past few days.
Jia Yun smiled and said, "This is true. How did Brother Lou know about it?"
Lou Biao smiled and said: "Listen to what Lord Qin's servants say."
Lou Biao immediately said: "Miss Qin Keqing is so beautiful, why did Mr. Jia refuse to marry her?"
Jia Yun said: "I was still young at that time and was busy with martial arts. Moreover, I had never seen Miss Qin in person at that time, so I didn't know that she was a stunning beauty."
Lou Biao asked: "What now? Does Mr. Jia like Miss Qin now?"
Jia Yun smiled and asked, "Why does Brother Lou care about this matter?"
Lou Biao said: "To be honest with Mr. Jia, when Miss Qin came to Huainan with Mr. Qin, I was astonished when I first saw her. From then on, I fell in love with Miss Qin and wanted to take her as my concubine."
"Right now, I am asking Mr. Jia about you and Miss Qin out of respect for you and as a friend. If Mr. Jia doesn't like Miss Qin now, I naturally have no worries."
Jia Yun kept smiling: "What if I fall in love with Miss Qin now?"
Lou Biao said: "It doesn't matter. If Mr. Jia falls in love with Miss Qin, I will give Mr. Jia another hundred taels of gold and a very beautiful maid. I only ask Mr. Jia to give up Miss Qin to me."
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Jia Yun: "..."
Although he already knew that Lou Biao was an arrogant person, and had witnessed Lou Biao's arrogance in the past few days, he still didn't expect that this person would be so arrogant and dare to say such things to him!
In fact, Lou Biao is so bold now not only because he is arrogant, but also because he now increasingly feels that Jia Yun is a confused young man and a stupid corrupt official. On the surface, he and Jia Yun are friends, but in his heart he no longer thinks highly of Jia Yun.
Yun.
Do you even dare to want my Jia Yun’s woman?
Haha, this Lou Biao is really seeking death!
Jia Yun almost couldn't help but burst out on the spot, but for the sake of the overall situation, he still held back his temper and said with a smile: "It seems that Brother Lou really likes Miss Qin very much. In this case, I won't
I’ll take away your love, the beauty of adulthood.”
"It's just that I have a good relationship with Mr. Qin, and I feel sorry and guilty for Mr. Qin's death. I hope that Brother Lou will treat Miss Qin well when he takes her in, and never bully her."
Lou Biao was overjoyed when he heard this. He patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Jia, I will treat Miss Qin well!"
After speaking, Lou Biao summoned a housekeeper and asked the housekeeper to bring one hundred taels of gold on the spot. He also sent a maid. I have to say that this maid was indeed beautiful, and her appearance was on the same level as Xi Ren.
Lou Biao did not forget to say to Jia Yun: "Master Jia, I just bought this maid yesterday, and I have never shown any shame."
Obviously, Lou Biao bought this maid specifically to negotiate with Jia Yun about replacing Qin Keqing.
Lou Biao smiled and said: "Hey, it's me who should thank Mr. Jia for this."
Lou Biao immediately said impatiently: "Mr. Jia, how about I accept Miss Qin tomorrow? I will serve wine to entertain the guests, and I will do it in a fair and upright manner!"
Jia Yun smiled and said: "Hey, Brother Lou, we shouldn't be so anxious about this matter."
"To be fair to Brother Lou, I have been living in the Meizheng Yamen these days and learned that Miss Qin seems to be dissatisfied with Brother Lou. If you accept her as your guest tomorrow, I'm sure she won't be willing."
Lou Biao suddenly felt dissatisfied.
Jia Yun continued: "Why don't you do this? Brother Lou, just wait for two days. In these two days, I will talk to Miss Qin about your affairs and make Miss Qin agree to this good thing."
"It doesn't matter even if Miss Qin is still unwilling. I will return to Shenjing City in two days, and I will leave Miss Qin here. After I leave, she will be helpless here. Master Lou will accept her as his concubine.
It’s hard for her to resist.”
Lou Biao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and the dissatisfaction in his heart immediately dissipated. He quickly raised his glass to Jia Yun: "Come on, Mr. Jia, I respect you. Mr. Jia is not only extraordinary in martial arts and brave, but he is also so righteous. It makes you a friend."
, this is really my blessing, Lou Biao.”
Jia Yun raised her wine glass and drank the wine together with Lou Biao.
Immediately, Jia Yun said: "I will return to Shenjing City in two days. I am going to hold a banquet at the Meizheng Yamen the night after tomorrow. I will ask Brother Lou to treat me with honor. I also ask Brother Lou to treat you to me."
Lord Daddy."
"Master Lou is not only the commander-in-chief of the second grade, but also a high-ranking official I admire. He was also a second-grade martial arts scholar. He is my senior in martial arts."
"This time I came to Huainan, I haven't been able to see Mr. Lou. It's a pity. I want to meet him before I leave. I wonder if Brother Lou can help me invite your father? Brother Lou, please help me first.
, I will personally go to Shouchun Town Military Headquarters to ask for Mr. Lou tomorrow, so as not to be abrupt."
Lou Biao smiled and said: "This matter is not difficult, leave it to me."
This time Jia Yun took the initiative to raise her glass: "I'll leave this to Brother Lou."
After saying that, he and Lou Biao drank the wine in the glass again.
Today he drinks the wine in the cup, and two days later he will ask Lou Shoufeng, Chu Kaichun, Yuan Nan, and Lou Biao to go to the Hongmen Banquet together!
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That afternoon, Jia Yun returned to the Coal Administration Yamen and brought back not only the one hundred taels of gold given by Lou Biao, but also the maid given by Lou Biao.
Ruizhu and Baozhu, who had been depressed and disappointed with Jia Yun these days, felt even less good in front of Jia Yun when they saw that Jia Yun had brought back a beautiful maid given by Lou Biao.
At this time, Jia Yun called Qin Keqing into the main study room alone.
While enjoying Qin Keqing's service, Jia Yun smiled and said: "Miss Keqing, I went to Lou Biao's house for dinner again today at noon. What do you think he told me?"
Qin Keqing said: "Second Master Yun knows that I don't like Lou Biao at all. Now that I am devoted to Master Yun, I naturally don't care about Lou Biao at all."
Jia Yun smiled and said, "But what Lou Biao told me today has something to do with you."
Qin Keqing then became curious: "Oh? I wonder what it is?"
In fact, she is smart and has roughly guessed the answer in her heart.
Jia Yun immediately told Lou Biao that he wanted to take her as his concubine.
It was just as Qin Keqing expected.
Qin Keqing rarely showed a sullen expression in front of Jia Yun: "This bastard, stop wishing for anything. Even if I die, I will not be his concubine. Even if he marries me, I would rather die."
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After scolding Qin Keqing, he became concerned: "What did Second Master Yun tell him?"
Jia Yun did not hide anything and told Qin Keqing what he said to Lou Biao.
Qin Keqing fell silent. Although she knew that all this was Jia Yun's plan, that Jia Yun was taking the overall situation into consideration, and that what she said to Lou Biao was just acting lines, she still felt a little depressed.
After Jia Yun noticed Qin Keqing's sudden silence, she turned around and looked at Qin Keqing, noticing the depressed look on her face. She immediately moved her head towards her and whispered softly into her ear: "Don't worry, Miss Keqing, since you have already
You are devoted to me, let alone a dandy like Lou Biao, even if the emperor wants you to enter the palace, I will not agree!"
This sentence is worth a thousand words!
The depression in Qin Keqing's heart immediately dissipated, replaced by joy, touch, and a deep sweetness.
Unable to help herself, Qin Keqing held back her shyness and took the initiative to throw herself into Jia Yun's arms, and was gently held in her arms by Jia Yun.
Holding the beauty in her arms, Jia Yun was thinking about the war.
What he was thinking was: The army is approaching, and the Hongmen Banquet will begin the night after tomorrow!