Listening to what Luo Sixian said, Su Hao knew what kind of person he had met. This kind of person has a nice name, called Shanren, also called Qingke, or worse, called Gangxian, who relies on deceit and deception.
A person who eats for nothing.
People like helpers can be found in any era, but they are especially common in the late Ming Dynasty. These people often have some talents, more active brains than others, and have some knowledge, but they do not engage in serious business, but work every day.
He traveled to the houses of noble officials and dignitaries every day, flattering these dignitaries, joining in the fun, and asking for some reward money to support his family.
Luo Sixian, as he said himself, originally went to Beijing to rush for the exam and wanted to gain fame, but unfortunately, due to a strange combination of circumstances, he failed to win the exam. After some exams failed, he returned to his hometown to continue studying for the exam, but Luo Sixian was
However, because he was infatuated with the prosperity of the capital, he did not want to return to his hometown, so he stayed and became a member of the army of helpers.
Luo Sixian boasted and said that others asked him for help. Su Hao naturally understood what he meant. However, he did not expose Luo Sixian's lies. Instead, he followed Luo Sixian's words and complimented:
"In this way, Brother Luo is really a warmhearted person who upholds righteousness and is a knight. He can be a role model for our generation."
"This..." No matter how thick-skinned Luo Sixian was, he was still slightly red at this time. He hesitated twice, brought the topic back to Su Hao, and said to him: "Brother Yu, this matter is really not worth mentioning.
. On the other hand, Brother Su looks young and promising at first glance. I wonder what the purpose of coming to Beijing this time is?"
Su Hao smiled slightly and said: "Actually, there's nothing wrong. I'm just tired of staying in my hometown and want to go out and walk around. I'll see if I can find some business."
"Brother Su, you want to do business in the capital?" Luo Sixian became so excited that he even put down the snacks in his hands. He moved his head closer to Su Hao and asked in a low voice: "What kind of business does Brother Su do? Tell me, Brother Fool."
Your advisor."
"My business..." Su Hao said in a long voice, "I don't stick to any profession or whatever can make money. I just do what I want to do. Brother Luo, is there anything you can teach me?"
"Oh, I understand!" Luo Sixian was not surprised by Su Hao's vague statement, but seemed to suddenly realize, "Did Brother Su bring a large sum of money from home and want to find a suitable one?"
Do you make a living?"
"This... haha, Brother Luo is really smart, that's true." Su Hao couldn't help but admire Luo Sixian's quick wit. He obviously wanted to deal with Luo Sixian, but he didn't expect that Luo Sixian could hear such a meaning from it. See
This person has really spent the past few years in the capital. He must have been exposed to all three religions and nine schools, and his thinking is not generally open.
"Brother Yi Luo, what should I do?" Su Hao sincerely asked Luo Sixian for advice this time. Li Long suggested that he do some business in the capital. He has been thinking about what business to do for the past few days.
Okay. He has a lot of good things in his hands, but what he lacks is the understanding of the capital. Now that he meets a helper like Luo Sixian who travels around the capital, why not ask for advice.
Luo Sixian said: "When doing business, it is important to be experienced rather than raw, and don't easily do things you are not familiar with. I think Brother Su is still young. If he has some family wealth, it must have been created by the elders of the family, right? I don't know Su.
What kind of business did the elder brother start his business?"
Su Hao said: "Brother Luo is wrong this time. I have some scattered silver coins in my hands, but they are all earned by me. When I was young, I learned some earth-viewing techniques and was good at prospecting. Brother Luo looked at me.
What’s the use of this little skill?”
"Ore prospecting?" Luo Sixian looked a little disappointed. He shook his head and said, "As for this miner, Brother Yu has seen a few of them. This business depends on craftsmanship and luck. If you encounter one, you can make a lot of money.
If you make a mistake, not only will you not get the money, but you may also have to pay back the owner's silver. This business is not easy to do, not easy to do."
Su Hao smiled and said: "Brother Luo said that he is the kind of miner who is not popular. What I have learned is authentic magic. I have never heard of anything wrong. To be honest, I am in Jiangxi now.
There are just a few coal mines operating, all of which are large coal mines with an annual output of more than 10 million kilograms. These coal mines were mined by my younger brother."
"Is this true?"
The louder Su Hao bragged, the more Luo Sixian couldn't believe it. He just relied on his mouth to defraud people, and he knew all kinds of bragging and deception tricks. He looked at Chen, who was sitting next to him dressed as a Taoist priest.
Guan Yu wanted to see some flaws in Chen Guanyu's expression. Chen Guanyu was also an experienced figure in the world. He didn't know what Luo Sixian was thinking. He smiled slightly and said a Taoist number:
"Immeasurable Heavenly Lord, don't you, Donor Luo, believe what my Heavenly Master says?"
"Celestial Master, what Heavenly Master?" Luo Sixian was stunned. Su Hao had never said anything about Heavenly Master before.
Chen Guanyu then told the lie again that he and Su Hao made up together when they were in Bozhou, about the generation of heavenly masters in Yuhua Mountain. When it comes to deceiving people, Chen Guanyu is much more capable than Su Hao.
He talked about all kinds of things in a sensible way, and quoted scriptures from time to time, which made Luo Sixian feel dizzy.
After hearing everything Chen Guanyu said, Luo Sixian rubbed his head, thought for a while, and then tentatively said to Su Hao: "Brother Su, if you really have the ability to prospect, I can introduce you to some mines."
Dong, they specialize in prospecting and mining. If you can find a rich mine for them, the hard work will definitely be a lot of money. But, if you can't find the mine after spending a long time...the tempers of these people are terrible.
It’s not very good. Especially, the people behind these people are not something you and I can afford to offend.”
"Is there such a thing?" Su Hao asked in surprise.
Luo Sixian said: "That's natural. Think about it, this mining matter is under the control of the imperial court. If there is no one in the imperial court, who would dare to open the mine without authorization? If the mine that is opened has little oil and water, then that's it. If Rijin
Doujin, without the protection of a few important officials in the court, the owner of the mine has long been eaten up to the point where nothing is left."
"Oh, I understand." Su Hao nodded. He remembered that the coal mine he opened in Fengcheng also invited the magistrate and other officials to become shareholders, so that it was safe. Without these backgrounds, I am afraid that his coal mine would be like Luo Sixian.
As he said, no scraps are left after being eaten by others.
"Brother Luo, you don't have to worry about the issue of mineral exploration. I dare to use my own head to guarantee that there is nothing wrong. Please tell me, if I can find a rich mine, how should I cooperate with those mine owners?
?" Su Hao asked.
Luo Sixian asked sensitively: "Brother Su said this, but he already has a mine in his hands?"
Su Hao nodded slightly and said, "Brother Luo, that's okay."
"What kind of mine is it?"
"Coal mines, and iron ores."
"This is just a coal mine. Iron ore requires a license from the imperial court to be mined. How can ordinary people smelt iron at will?" Luo Sixian reminded.
Su Hao said: "Didn't you say that the people you know have backgrounds? Can't this be done?"
"Of course it can be done." Luo Sixian said with certainty.
"Isn't that enough?" Su Hao said.
Luo Sixian did not scare Su Hao, so he continued to ask: "How big can the mine in Brother Su's hands be?"
"The annual output is no less than 10 million catties."
"Is there such a big mine?" Luo Sixian also knew a lot. He immediately estimated the possible value of a mine of this size. He asked again: "Where is this mine?"
Su Hao would not answer so cheerfully this time. He dipped his hand in tea and drew a circle on the table, and then said: "It's in the capital, 400 miles away from the capital."
"With such a large mine and it being so close to the capital, many people must be interested. However, Brother Su, this is no joke. Are you sure about the mine you are talking about?" Luo Sixian asked seriously.
Su Hao asked.
Su Hao asked back: "Do you think I am a joker?"
Luo Sixian said: "Okay, if that's the case, then Brother Yu will run errands for Brother Su and ask a few big mine owners if they are interested. If they are interested, I will bring them to interview Brother Su. What do you think?"
"Then it's time to work." Su Hao said, and then he took out a piece of broken silver weighing two handfuls from his arms and placed it in front of Luo Sixian.
Luo Sixian's eyes lit up, but he pretended to be insulted and scolded: "Brother Su, what do you mean?"
Su Hao said with a smile: "Brother Luo has to review books and prepare for exams every day, and also takes time to organize these mundane things for me, which makes me feel very uneasy. This little thing is just money to treat Brother Luo to tea, nothing more."
I mean. If this matter can be accomplished, I would like to thank you very much."
"This... then Brother Yu is disrespectful." Luo Sixian said, and put the money into his sleeve with quick eyesight, but his face still had a righteous look.
"My little brother lives in Tangjia Hutong in Nancheng. If there is any news about Brother Luo, please send someone to report to me." Su Hao explained to Luo Sixian.
"There will be news within a few days." Luo Sixian promised, patting his chest.
When everyone talked about this, they all forgot the reason for chatting with each other in the first place. Su Hao and Luo Sixian chatted for a few more times. Luo Sixian stood up and left first, saying that he would contact the mine owner now. Su Hao and Chen Guan
The two fish watched Luo Sixian go downstairs, and then watched him disappear on the street from the window. Su Hao asked Chen Guanyu: "Old Chen, do you believe this person?"
Chen Guanyu said: "There is nothing unworthy of trust in this person. This kind of person makes money by connecting others, so as not to ruin his own reputation. I'm just a bit unclear. Master Su is real."
Do you have a mine on your hands, or are you just making it up to deceive this person?"
Su Hao said: "Of course I'm telling the truth. Otherwise, what would I do if he brought someone back later?"
Chen Guanyu asked: "How come I have never heard from my master about starting a mine?"
Su Hao said: "I also came up with it on the spur of the moment. Didn't Luo Sixian say that all those who mine are people with backgrounds? It just so happens that I will take this opportunity to get to know these people with backgrounds." (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature.