Zheng Jiao looked around again and saw that Wu Shigong's guards were staring at him nervously, and some even put their hands in their arms, looking well-trained.
Zheng Jiao knew that because of his long-term pirate career, he often exuded a fierce aura unconsciously, and Wu Shigong's guards looked as if they were facing a powerful enemy, which just verified what his cousin Zheng Zhibao said: "This person is good at
Training!" judgment.
Also, regarding what Wu Shigong did in Meilou yesterday, the people sent by the Zheng family to inquire about the information certainly also found out clearly. Now Wu Shigong can admit this frankly, and it is not obvious that Wu Shigong is the kind of person with a reckless temper.
That shows that Wu Shigong must be extremely confident, and that confidence definitely comes from the strength he possesses.
Zheng Jiao couldn't help but sigh at his fourth cousin's good vision. Being able to provide such a powerful person with such a small expense in such a timely manner is not a disadvantage at all.
Therefore, Zheng Jiao became more polite in his tone: "Master Wu, you are laughing! Who do our Zheng family associate with? It is not the turn of outsiders to take care of it. And what Master Wu did in Meilou angrily yesterday to scold the Liu family has already spread throughout the world.
Nanjing city is really a bit of an outrageous beauty! However, the fourth master of my family felt that he had a similar temperament with you, so he sent a special servant to invite you to meet him. Unfortunately, Mr. Wu was busy with military affairs and wanted to return to Runing. He had to let him go.
I offer fifty gold to see you off!"
After finishing speaking, Zheng Jiao pulled down the red silk of the lacquer plate held by the slave behind him, revealing five small shining gold ingots on the lacquer plate.
When Wu Shigong saw the five small gold ingots, he smiled slightly. These gold ingots were worth nearly four hundred taels of silver, and the Zheng family and he were just strangers. The only thing that could be called friendship was the conflict yesterday. For this reason
That they are willing to spend such a large amount of money also shows that the Zheng family is also a wealthy and decisive family.
But it was a bit inappropriate to accept such a heavy gift rashly. I still didn't understand clearly who the Zheng family was. But if I didn't accept the gift, it would be a slight neglect of the Zheng family's good intentions.
So Wu Shigong told the guards around him: "Go get that piece of red silk and put it away!"
Wu Shigong then explained to Zheng Jiao, who had a hint of surprise on his face: "It's the first time we meet, so long as we have what we have in mind! I would like to thank the fourth master of your family for me. Is there anyone in your family who is in charge of things in Nanjing for a long time?"
"Exactly!" Zheng Jiao knew that Wu Shigong was starting to talk about the topic, so he quickly handed over his hand as a courtesy, "The Zheng family also opened a Minhai Trading Company in Nanjing. If I have to leave for something, I can just ask the shopkeeper of the Minhai Trading Company."
"Okay then! I also own a Sihai Trading Company, and I will open a branch in Nanjing in the near future. At that time, we will discuss it in detail with the shopkeepers of your family and mine. Also, I have some connections in Runing and Guide.
You can also choose a place to open a branch. I hope to receive your approval. My Sihai Trading Company also wants to open a branch in Fujian. Let’s discuss the details at that time.”
Zheng Jiao understood what Wu Shigong meant as soon as he heard it. After determining the strength of both parties, Wu Shigong would conduct a series of economic cooperation with his Zheng family. The behavior of the two parties setting up trading houses in each other was nothing more than a modern dispatch of a
Diplomatic agencies.
But of course Zheng Jiao is happy to see this happen. Although the Zheng family has some strength on the coast, once it enters the inland, its influence is almost gone. Now it can enter the inland through its alliance with Wu Shigong. Even just trafficking overseas
The products are sold to the mainland, which is also a great thing for the Zheng family.
Moreover, the procedures mentioned by Wu Shigong are also quite satisfactory. First, they test whether the strengths of both parties are equal, then use equal people to negotiate, and finally send trading firms to each other. This method of doing things is also reassuring, indicating that Wu Shigong also wants to do things sincerely.
Compared to the kind of people who know the Zheng family’s wealth and just want to make a profit and leave. Only such partners can rest assured of long-term cooperation!
So Zheng Jiao stopped being pretentious. He waved the servant holding the lacquer plate with gold ingots to retreat. Then he smiled at Wu Shigong and said, "That little man is waiting in Nanjing for the arrival of the person sent by your lord."
Not long after Zheng Jiao left, unexpectedly another guest came to see him off. It was Ma Shouxin who had invited Wu Shigong to the banquet.
After Wu Shigong left the table angrily yesterday, Xu Wenjue, the eldest son of Wei Guogong, was indeed furious. But after calming down at night, he still felt that Wu Shigong, the shameless son-in-law, could be rude, but he, the eldest son, could not be rude. So he still wanted to give the things prepared by Wei Guogong's palace to him.
Send someone to deliver Wu Shigong's gift to Wu Shigong.
But Xu Wenjue was unwilling to send people from his own palace to deliver gifts. Deep down in his heart, Xu Wenjue was also a little wary of Wu Shigong's arrogant behavior in Meilou yesterday. What if this stupid young man beats out the person he sent to deliver gifts again?
Ah? Then Xu Wenjue is very shameless! And a dog in Wei Guogong's mansion is also very shameless! So, Ace Gang Xianma Shouxin made his debut again.
However, after meeting, Wu Shigong didn't think anything of Ma Shouxin. He didn't want to slap the gift-giver with a smile. But of course Wu Shigong firmly refused the gift from the Duke of Wei.
Ma Shouxin was also mentally prepared for this. But after making this trip, he had completed his mission. As for whether Wu Shigong accepted the gift or not, that was another matter. Xu Wenjue did not force Ma Shouxin to give the gift.
Go out. After all, there is a gift-giving process, so it is not considered rude. As for Wu Shigong not accepting it, that is just fine. Who would think that having too much money is too hot?
However, seeing that Wu Shigong's attitude was quite kind today, Ma Shouxin had the courage to persuade him: "Master Wu! I don't understand the military and state affairs you mentioned. But when you go to Nanjing to do business, you offend the young master and the others.
It’s unwise. I hope you can ask someone to give you a reprieve in the future.”
Wu Shigong happened to be free at this time. Seeing Ma Shouxin's kind words, he asked him to sit opposite him and ordered another cup of tea.
The two of them started chatting. In a few words, Wu Shigong closely related the situation of the Ma family where Ma Shouxin lived and Ma Shouxin's status in the family.
Wu Shigong didn't want to make enemies everywhere, so he realized that Ma Shouxin was also an all-rounder, so he said: "Actually, I have created a big foundation in Henan. The prince and the others are just caged birds. They are just sitting in a well and watching the sky, not knowing the world.
It’s so big. Although I’m here to borrow money this time, why don’t I come to give it as a gift?”
"I am also destined to meet Brother Ma today, so I would like to give you a piece of advice to Brother Ma. Do you really want to end up playing a second-rate role in the Ma family for the rest of your life? Do you really want to hang around among dandies for the rest of your life, just like the prostitute yesterday?"
"I would like to invite you once, come to my place and take a look. Maybe there will be a surprise!" (To be continued.)