There are three major cities in Luoyang, each with its own characteristics. The biggest characteristic of Bei City is that there is nothing "tacky", it is of high quality, it is rarely poor and abject, and it is rarely noisy and chaotic. After all, the main value of its existence is to serve the capital.
To serve the "upper class".
In Luoyang City, apart from the Imperial City, the most prestigious place is obviously the several squares along the Luoshui River outside the south gate of the Imperial City. They are where the residences of the top dignitaries are located, simply because they are closest to the main entrance of the Imperial City.
In addition, Beicheng is the place where the powerful gather. Almost all the upper-class dignitaries, bureaucrats, and their mansions are located in Beicheng. In addition to the rich, there are also wealthy people.
In this context, compared with the Southern Market and the Western Market where the common people of Guizhou gather together, the Northern Market is naturally more high-end. Even some daily purchases within the palace are carried out in the Northern Market.
Similarly, the hierarchy is clearer and the disparity between high and low is even greater. At the same time, under the appearance of prosperity, the suffocating sense of confinement quietly envelopes everyone. But just like a besieged city, people outside the city are always
I tried every means, cut off my head and drilled it in...
Although he does not hold an official position, as a wealthy businessman in the world and a wealthy man in Luoyang, Kang Ning is still qualified to live in Beicheng, and he is in the core prosperous area, neighbors with powerful people, and is surrounded by nobility.
In recent years, after putting down the family business, Kang Ning focused his remaining energy on chasing powerful people. Even if he could not complete the change of status, he could only actively get closer and build his own moat and protective umbrella.
At the same time, money is of great use most of the time. For this, Kang Ning has enough confidence and knowledge. So what about the rich and powerful, when wealth is accumulated to a certain extent, it is enough to leverage them and even control them.
The effect of the big spending (borrowing) of money in 2017 has been very obvious.
At this time, the Bafang Building is in the best time to open its doors to receive customers. There is a large flow of people, and most of them are well-dressed people who come for the delicacies of Bafang.
In the deepest part of the third floor, the elegant room with the most luxurious decoration and the most exquisite environment is where Kang Ning is receiving guests. As a well-known property under its umbrella, the Bafang Building is also the place where Kang Ning usually interacts with people. In comparison, no matter in the city,
Both the "Kangzhai" and the "Kangyuan" outside the city are rarely used. There are too many over-the-counter furnishings inside...
What Kang Ning received was an old man with the same gray hair as him. His face was full of grooves, but he was energetic and radiant. He was dressed in an exquisite brocade robe and exuded a low-key and luxurious temperament.
The old man is not a powerful person. Of course, in terms of relationship, he is still related. He is Zhao Xian, a big businessman who is also famous in the capital. Unlike Kang Ning's "self-made man" who worked hard to make a fortune, Zhao Xian's business path is much smoother.
, the resources that can be used are also more abundant, and he has the attribute of white gloves. After all, he is a retainer of the late Lu Guogong Zhao Kuangzan.
Thanks to Emperor Liu's special care for "Yan Fan" in his early years, Zhao Kuangzan actually took the opportunity to earn a lot of wealth after entering the court. Among the nobles, if they are rich, they can be said to be unparalleled.
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With the explicit or covert support of Zhao Kuangzan, Zhao Xian, a warrior born as a domestic slave, transformed himself into one of the most powerful business giants in the Han Dynasty in less than thirty years. In terms of security and stability, it is obviously not comparable to Kang Ning's.
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In the final analysis, Corning's biggest shortcoming is that it does not have a solid and reliable political backer. Even if it is a guest of the powerful, the relationship is not reliable, and there are even some who are hiding their swords and plotting wealth.
Kang Ning has made a lot of efforts, but a person's luck will not always be so good, and it will not always be smooth sailing. Wang Zhang was one of them in his early years. Unfortunately, he failed too quickly and his power was kept fresh for too short a time. Wang Zhang's His political influence was completely ruined by his grandson Zhang Jin's misdeeds, and even Kang Ning was implicated to a certain extent behind the scenes.
The most reliable one is the Kang family. Although Kang Yanze is just an uncle of Hechuan, he is also a noble military noble. However, the old grudges are too deep and they have fought for the family property. Over the past few decades, they have been torn apart. Shameless, not to mention being regarded as enemies, they are always disgusted with each other. When encountering some troubles, they will hold each other back...
Therefore, in comparison, Zhao Xian's origin may be even humbler. He is just a child servant picked up from the dead by Zhao Yanshou, but with the backing of Lu Guogong's Mansion (the former Dongping Prince's Mansion), his life is much more prosperous and risky. It's also much smaller.
As both are big businessmen, there are not many conflicts in business, and there are even many areas for cooperation. In addition, Kang Ning is willing to flatter, so the relationship between the two is naturally not bad. In the face of Kang Ning's invitations from time to time, Zhao Xian will also be there whenever he is free. They will all give face and attend the meeting in person.
Both of them are nearly seventy years old, but they can drink wine and eat meat, and the atmosphere is very harmonious. The topics of conversation are inseparable from major events in the capital and some court "secrets" related to them, and are purely business matters. , but we talked less.
When he was slightly drunk, Zhao Xian took a sip of tea and rinsed his mouth, and asked casually: "Xiongtai's caravan has transported another batch of military supplies to Anxi. Counting time, it will return to Beijing soon!"
Hearing Zhao Xian mention this matter, a flash of thought flashed in Kang Ning's eyes, he smiled indifferently, and responded: "Brother Zhao is really listening to all directions! We are on our way back, but it may take some time before we reach Beijing.
Now there is no profit to be made from this business. After all, Anxi is too far away. Thousands of miles away, there is a war, and I have to accept the mission assigned by the Ministry of War. Fortunately, we only need to deliver the weapons to Suiye. , and I can bring back some local products there, so I won’t suffer losses..."
Seeing that Kang Ning was involved in the military supplies transportation business here, Zhao Xian couldn't help but smile. He actually knew a little about Kang Ning's situation. Seeing that he still had an appetite, he said slowly and authentically in a reminding tone. :
"The imperial court dispatched more than a dozen baggage transport teams to Anxi. Brother Kang, do you know which one is the most special among them?"
Upon hearing the question, Kang Ning was slightly surprised. He frowned and thought for a moment, then his face suddenly changed slightly and he said, "What Brother Zhao is referring to, could it be..."
The words were not spoken, but Kang Ning's hand pointed to the west, which was both the direction of the imperial city and the direction of the East Palace. Facing Kang Ning's gaze, Zhao Xian said softly: "Brother, I have been chasing after the rich and powerful in these years, such a Tianhuang Your precious stomach is right in front of you, within reach, how can you ignore it?"
Previously, the emperor's grandson Liu Wenhuan personally escorted a batch of weapons to Anxi in accordance with Emperor Liu's instructions, but he has not yet returned to the capital. As for Liu Wenhuan, for a person of Kang Ning's status, it is impossible to come into contact with him in ordinary times.
But Zhao Xian woke up the dreamer with one word and seemed to point out a clear path...
There was some care in his heart, but his face remained calm. He raised his glass and gestured to Zhao Xian. Kang Ning naturally changed the subject and said: "Recently, the issue of enfeoffment in Beijing has been very popular. I would like to ask Brother Zhao to give me some advice on this matter."
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In response to this, Zhao Xian raised his eyebrows and said to Kang Ning in a surprised tone: "Brother, I have been operating overseas for many years and have cultivated and cultivated extensively. I clearly want to ask you for advice. Brother, I am here.
Maybe you can have your own fiefdom for reclamation in Nanyang?"
"Brother Zhao is joking!" Hearing this, Kang Ning immediately shook his head and sighed: "I have also studied the feudal government. It is the treatment given to the nobles. How do businessmen like us get the qualifications? Even if we are successful in business, maybe in the end
Just reduced to someone else's wedding dress..."
"I don't think so!" Zhao Xian still looked as leisurely as he said: "His Majesty's edict does not specify that only nobles in overseas territories are eligible to be enfeoffed. On the contrary, the right of the kings to subdivide the enfeoffments is clear and clear.
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As long as the situation in Nanyang is clear and the feudal kingdom is customized, brothers only need to join hands to acquire the land and the population will follow. Even if they cannot become the lord of the territory, they will still have a good chance as a direct subject of the feudal king.
No matter how bad it is, asking for a status and a name from the powerful, and protecting the land and property at the same time, with the relationship that Brother Kang has managed over the years, it is not difficult to do it..."