326: The knife is under the knife [asking for a monthly ticket]
The attendants were shocked when they heard this.
He said: "Does the parent mean to agree to Shen Jun? If so, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Mr. Wu to explain..."
As Xu Jie's personal attendant and right-hand man, he knew a lot of inside information and was also aware of the subtle relationship between his parents and Wu Xian, as well as between the Xu family and the Wu family.
The Wu family where Wu Xian belongs has several generations of illustrious ancestors, and has produced many fierce men at the level of three nobles and nine ministers. The changes in the country have not affected the prosperity of the Wu family. Even in Wu Xian's generation, there has been no decline. To a certain extent, it has still
One step further.
And what about Wu Xian?
When he was young, this boy had a reputation as a chivalrous man, a man of justice and wealth, with a wide circle of friends, a generous personality, and a reputation as a courteous and virtuous corporal. He often played the role of a leader among his peers in Tianhai's generation. He once led a group of young friends to suppress bandits with his passion.
Over time, he has accumulated enough prestige, and many of his friends are willing to follow Wu Xian's lead and do something big!
And Xu Jie was born in the Xu family of Tianhai.
What is Xu's most well-known strength?
Rich, rich, still rich!
Heaping up gold and jade makes the princes rich...
But in terms of the achievements, reputation, and foundation of the ancestors, they are not at the same level as the Wu family. There are not many descendants of the clan who can take advantage of them. At best, they can only be described as "new rich people with huge wealth." Xu Jie is in Wu Xian's account.
Next time, I always give more money and effort, but say less, and maintain a neutral stance all year round, which is somewhat affected by this shortcoming. I am kind to others and do not take the initiative to make enemies.
The attendant is very clear about this.
He was worried that Wu Xian would be jealous of his parents if he did this.
Seeing the worry written on the attendant's face, Xu Jie laughed dumbly and said: "Where are you thinking? It is still unclear what the relationship between the master and Shen Jun is. Even if the two are really at odds, at the moment
The situation must also be 'peaceful'..."
Again, Zheng Qiao is not dead yet.
It is not a good thing for the protagonist Wu Xian to be too provocative.
Jun Shen was able to deal with He Yin like this in a short period of time, which shows his ability. It is better to have one more ally than one more enemy. From the perspective of outsiders, namely Zheng Qiao, these two people can restrain each other, which is far better than one family alone.
It comes as a relief.
There is a high probability that the Lord and Shen Jun will not break up.
Not only not, but they may even have close contact.
Under this general premise, Xu and Shen Jun have normal business dealings. Is there any problem?
and--
Xu Jie smiled faintly: "If we can use this to block Shen Jun's lifeline and make him rely on Tianhai unknowingly, thus slacking off his own development and turning into a subordinate and vassal in disguise. He Yin will become a buffer zone between Tianhai and other forces, which will make the Lord even more capable.
rest assured."
The attendants were stunned when they heard this.
"Is it really okay?"
Xu Jie Boliang sneered: "Why not?"
Merchants also have thunderous means of killing without blood.
And this is often ignored by the world.
Seeing that the parents had their own ideas, the attendant immediately said no more. As Xu Jie's personal bodyguard and right-hand man, his duty is to protect Xu Jie's life and carry out the orders issued by his parents. Even if the order is to make him commit suicide!
Xu Jie said: "See you tomorrow, Gu Wangchao."
According to his guess, Shen Jun will not end soon.
Xu Jie's speculation was very reasonable, but what he didn't expect was that Shen Tang was not an ordinary person, and naturally he couldn't use ordinary people's thinking to speculate on it. It was past noon on the second day that Xu Jie saw the cyan color in his eyes and a sleepy look on his face.
of Gu Wangchao.
Xu Jie was puzzled: "Wang Chao is in trouble?"
If you get closer, you can smell some strange smell.
Gu Chi's expression was speechless. When he saw the sincere worry on Xu Jie's face, his cold heart finally warmed up. He was silent for a long time, and after Xu Jie's questioning, he sighed heavily.
As soon as Xu Jie saw it, he knew that Gu Chi was finally going to show off his fox tail, and then he heard Gu Chi sigh: "I'm not the master yet..."
"What's wrong with Mr. Shen?"
Xu Jie asked very cooperatively.
Gu Chi complained to him that his lord was not a human being, and complained: "Shen Jun didn't know where he got the inspiration at night, so he had to make some kind of earthen bed... Didn't Qi Yuanliang find out about this in the morning?
You guys are indiscriminate and I am innocent. My lord wants to play in the mud. I am the one who instigated you???"
He was simply more unjust than Dou E.
Xu·Yunbi·Explanation: "..."
To be honest, he is ready to weigh his interests.
Is this the result?
That's it?
These few words from Gu Chi sounded strange together, and even the attendant beside him showed confusion for a moment.
Shen Jun......
Playing in mud???
Xu Jie then asked: "What is the Tukang?"
Gu Chi said: "It's just a bedding, with a fire under the bed to keep warm...Shen Jun received the news yesterday that twenty-three common people died of the cold, so the Lord came up with this idea."
The attendant couldn't help but express his shock on behalf of his parents: "If you light a fire under the bed, are you going to cremate someone?"
Gu Chi: "..."
Xu Jie pretended to scold: "I'm sorry!"
The attendant woke up in surprise and saluted and apologized.
Gu Chi hurriedly tried to smooth things over and said: "Don't blame him, don't blame him, but Chi didn't make it clear. What the Lord said about the earthen Kang is to build a high platform in the house, spread mats on the high platform, connect the chimney, and build the east kitchen stove.
Lying on it can keep you warm and keep away the cold..."
This is a good idea.
Xu Jie followed Gu Chi's description and constructed a rough outline of the earthen kang in his mind, which seemed good. But he had a problem. Heating in the earthen kang required a fire, and making a fire required dry wood and charcoal fire. Since the common people had these things, they could just use the brazier to keep warm.
Isn't it more convenient? Besides, wood and charcoal fire are also an expense.
Common people may not have the financial strength.
Xu Jie also asked Shen Tang these questions.
The answer is that charcoal is not safe for making fire.
Failure to maintain indoor air circulation can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning, and carbon powder may also cause dust explosions.
Gu Chi doesn't know what kind of poison carbon monoxide is now, but according to the Lord's opinion, that thing should be hidden in the charcoal fire. Once it burns and volatilizes in a relatively sealed environment, if it accumulates to a certain concentration, it will cause poisoning and death?
Secondly, it is not necessary to use firewood for heating.
Hay, straw, fallen leaves or even livestock manure can be used.
This is similar to how some rich and powerful playboys arrange for young and beautiful "warm beauties" to warm their hands and warm their breasts when winter comes, or arrange for dozens or hundreds of women to take off their clothes and sit around to "warm up". This kind of cost is already low.
To the point where it’s almost gone.
There was a smile on Gu Chi's face: "If the earthen kang can be built, it will be a good thing for the people in the north."
Xu Jie listened carefully and nodded from time to time.
He added: "Not to mention that this method is quite innovative, even if it fails, at least Mr. Shen's consideration for the common people is worthy of praise. Why would Mr. Qi denounce it as 'playing in the mud'?"
Can playing in the mud and playing in the mud be the same thing?
Gu Chi: "..."
I didn't know how to answer for a while.
Answering truthfully will damage your lord's wise image to the outside world.
After all, a lord who loves riding pigs, and who prays for good deeds to the point where one Buddha is born and two Buddhas ascend to heaven, does not sound very smart. After thinking for a long time, he decided to leave a fig leaf for his lord's image and be vague.
Xu Jie also knew enough to ask no more questions.
He also had a better understanding of Shen Tang's "hard work". According to Gu Chi, Shen Tang came up with the idea of the Tukang late at night, and even dragged him to the construction site in the cold wind to make gestures and give passionate speeches. This is why the blue and black eyes come from.
Listening to Xu Jie's praise, Gu Chi felt bitter in his mouth.
There is still a way to survive if a colleague is involved in an internal conspiracy, but there is no way for the lord to take the lead in an internal conspiracy. Not to mention him, even if the Lord of Hell passes by the door, he will be caught by her, and she will work overtime all night to rebuild the book of life and death! ε=(′ ο｀*))) Alas, life is unfortunate!
Xu Jie probed further.
"I have some ideas about this earthen kang, but there is something missing. Isn't it convenient for me to go take a look?"
Gu Chi said: "My lord and Mr. Wu are very close friends. If there is anything inconvenient about looking at a mere earthen kang, please!"
Xu Jie: "..."
Good guy, it's only been one night.
The relationship between the two protagonists is going through the roof and heating up rapidly.
It has actually evolved to the level of "Tangdi's deep love"!
If Xu Jie didn't know that Gu Chi had another purpose, he might have been bewitched by Gu Chi's enthusiasm and lost his eyes.
Shen Tang's mobility has always been outstanding.
She wanted to build an earthen kang, so she immediately called in several craftsmen to discuss it. While they were discussing, they simulated the construction on the spot.
It's okay to cause harm, just do it again.
Shen Tang was responsible for providing a rough idea of the earthen kang, dividing functions, scratching his head, digging out the few memories, remaining parts and construction technical difficulties, and discussing with the craftsmen to overcome them. When Xu Jie came over, he saw Shen Tang Jun squatted on the ground without any image, standing in a circle with a few dusty craftsmen, muttering about something.
"...There can't be such a big space inside the earthen kang, so how many things do you have to burn to keep it warm? It's raised... How to raise it? There isn't much sand and mud outside? If it's not enough, bring in gravel to fill it... Tsk, there’s still a shortage of bricks…”
Hearing footsteps approaching from behind, Shen Tang turned his head.
Revealing a face stained with mud.
Xu Jie almost couldn't recognize him. This young man who looked like he was rolling back from the mud was actually the same Shen Jun he had seen yesterday.
"Why is Wangchao here?"
Gu Chi pointed at Xu Jie and said: "The annotation said that after hearing about the idea of Tukang, he had some other ideas and came to take a look."
Shen Tang and Gu Chi both looked at Xu Jie.
Xu Jie: "..."
Did he say that it was an excuse letter he made casually?
After rushing to put the duck on the shelf, an idea flashed in his mind.
He coughed lightly and joined in the discussion.
Of course, the head of the Xu family, who is full of "nobility", would not squat down like Shen Tang and ruin his image.
By the time the discussion is over, time has passed by.
Xu Jie secretly observed Shen and Tang, who looked normal, and couldn't help but murmur in his heart - Shen Jun didn't say anything, so why didn't Gu Wangchao mention the wine?
I didn’t mention it that day, and I didn’t mention it the next day.
Seeing that Xu Jie was about to leave on the third day.
Still no sound at all.
Xu Jie was ready to take the initiative.
Let’s use Zhao Feng as an excuse to introduce the topic.
Although Zhao Feng was a brave warrior with powerful force, he had been fighting for many years and had many hidden injuries on his body and bones. At Shen Tang's place these days, the old injuries have not recurred. A closer inspection revealed that it was due to the fine wine Shen Tang brewed. !
Zhao Feng, who plows the land diligently every day: "...???"
Shen · King of Internal Volume · 997 Lover · Tang: "Da Yi actually had a hidden injury? It was because I was negligent in Da Yi and didn't notice it."
Xu Jie: "Shen Jun does not need to blame himself for this. A brave warrior will not easily let others know where his weaknesses are. It is also very embarrassing to say that there are many children in the clan, guests, and private members. All the brave warriors are suffering from ailments. As the head of the Xu family, Xu has the responsibility to help them. I wonder if the brewing recipe in Lord Shen’s hands can be used..."
Shen Tang refused without waiting for him to finish.
"Everything else is easy to talk about, but the dimension cannot be discussed. This is the 'treasure' of the Shen family that has lasted for several generations, and I want to pass it on to future generations. Although I don't feel bad about selling my son Tian, I am afraid that if I do this, I will turn around. It’s been a hundred years since I was beaten by my ancestors.”
Shen Tang's words left no room for negotiation.
Xu Jie also knew this result and was not disappointed.
After all, only fools sell recipes for making wine.
You can only make one profit from a one-shot deal.
If you make wine and sell it, the income will flow steadily.
Xu Jie laughed and apologized: "Jie knows that this request is rude, and I hope Jun Shen won't blame him. However, as the head of the Xu family, I still have to work hard for this - I don't know how many such requests Shen Jun still has. Spiritual wine?”
Without waiting for Shen Tang to answer the figure, he directly concluded that Shen Tang might charge exorbitant prices and pay back the money on the spot.
Shen Tang can supply limited quantities to Fugu Department Store every day, and even ordinary people can redeem them as long as they have wine bars in their hands. This shows that the inventory will definitely not be short. Even if almost all are sold, can't they still be brewed again?
"What does Wen Zhu mean by saying that he wants to eat them all?"
Shen Tang was already thinking about where to strike.
Xu Jie said: "Not really."
What’s the use of clearing everything at once?
If Shen Tang makes a move to "turn his back and become ruthless", he will sweep away all the goods with his front feet, stab Shen Tang on the back of his feet, and resell them at a low price. All the goods will fall into his own hands.
Xu Jie is a cautious person.
He planned to first symbolically ask for one or two hundred altars.
If Tianhai can successfully open a path and sign a long-term cooperation contract with Shen Tang, it will be in the form of an intermediary agent. He will not take risks to hoard goods. He will just help Shen Tang sell the goods. , and then make profits from it.
Such as labor, transportation, and commission.
Swallow it in one gulp?
He's not stupid.
Shen Tang had no objection to this.
"With such sincerity in the annotation, I naturally have no need to object. However, you have also seen that it doesn't matter what you want in Heyin. What are you going to use to settle the bill with me?" Shen Tang frowned thoughtfully, "What if? To be honest, using silver money is not very useful. What is most lacking now is goods and small coins such as copper coins that can be circulated among the people... I am not afraid of Wenzhi's jokes. I even have the seedlings needed for next spring plowing. There is a shortage of agricultural tools and tools, so..."
Xu Jie listened carefully on his face, but was slightly shocked inside.
He didn't seem to expect that Shen Tang would tell his real purpose outright, and he didn't mean to play tricks on him. He was so sincere that people couldn't bear to refuse. But Xu Jie was a rational and literary scholar.
"Seedlings and farm tools...I'm afraid I have to ask my master for instructions on this matter. Only one person can make the final decision."
No matter how good the relationship between two families is, they are not one family.
Xu Jie deliberately made the situation serious and left enough room for negotiation.
