Xu Zizhen slapped his forehead and suddenly realized that this was what Li Renxiao had in mind. Living in the palace would not be convenient for others to come in and give gifts, so living in the Sifang Pavilion would not be so particular. This is for me to make money!
"Okay, okay, please!"
After a while, a young man in rich clothes entered the hall. As soon as he came in, he saluted Xu Zizhen with a smile: "Brother Xu, I have long admired your name, my little brother Li..."
Xu Zizhen didn't remember the boy's name at all. He only knew that the gift he sent was enough to make him dizzy for a while. The lines of words on the gift list made him unable to close his mouth for a long time.
Mr. Li didn't sit there for long, and he didn't talk about anything specific. He just wanted to make friends and make friends. Finally, he left an address and invited Xu Zizhen to visit his home when he was free.
Xu Zizhen didn't neglect him either. He was polite from beginning to end. You must know that Sifang Pavilion is under the control of Honglu Temple, and Honglu Temple is under the control of Zhongshu Ling. The place where he lives now is the old man's territory, so he can be polite.
Always good.
Just after Young Master Li left, another young master from the Dazai family came. This was a serious government official, and he was from a serious party aristocrat.
This young master has practiced martial arts since he was a child. He does not have the arrogance that a noble should have. On the contrary, he is bold and forthright and has a bit of a chivalrous spirit. Xu Zizhen chatted with him for a few words and actually felt that he was very close to each other. During the period, they also had a few discussions, but the two
We didn't chat for long before the Dazai Yameni left because the post officer came to report that another guest had arrived.
There was no shortage of guests in the Sifang Pavilion throughout the day, starting from Mou Diying, to Master Zhongshu Ling, to Dazai Shaozai, six ministers, and then to the military commanders of all parties. In short, almost everyone with some power in Xixia was here, Xu Zizhen
The gifts I received have filled three rooms, and the gift list alone is already a thick pile.
But the strange thing is that all the people who came to give congratulatory gifts were the nephews of the senior officials, and even their daughters or nieces. But none of the senior officials came in person. Xu Zizhen's mouth was parched after the reception, and his face almost cramped with laughter.
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The imperial edict arrived near noon, and it was read out by Xu Zizhen's acquaintance, Eunuch Li who was in Li Luoyan's palace. Sure enough, it was exactly what Mou Diying said. The emperor granted a marriage and arranged for Xu Zizhen and Princess Li Luoyan of Yuping to get married in the palace five days later. Eunuch Li also brought
The royal wedding robe and a set of utensils that will be used when arriving.
Xu Zizhen had already been mentally prepared, so naturally there were no surprises. However, he was a little dissatisfied with Eunuch Li, because the old eunuch only read out the imperial edict in a serious manner, and finally left after chatting with him.
Not even a single congratulatory gift was given.
"The old man is so stingy!" Xu Zizhen secretly despised him.
It wasn't until it got dark that the visitors finally stopped. Xu Zizhen dragged his tired body back into the house. Now he just wanted to lie on the bed and sleep all night. He didn't want to think about anything else, just as he
When I entered the house and saw the room full of gifts, I couldn't help but think deeply.
Without exception, all the people who came today were just here to talk nonsense, and no one made any demands. Oh no, there were several young men who wanted to become brothers with Xu Zizhen after chatting. As a result, they received a lot of gifts today.
I have made a lot of friends, even though I can’t even remember a few of their names.
Hu Sanniang, Su San, Zhuo Ya, Lin Zhi, Gillian and others all gathered in Xu Zizhen's house. Xu Zizhen looked around but did not find Li Luoyan, but saw Yu Qi standing outside the door. Out of curiosity, he waved him in and asked: "Old Yu,
Where is the princess?"
Yu Qi replied respectfully and seriously: "The prince-in-law will marry the princess soon. According to the custom of Daxia, the princess cannot see you these days."
Xu Zizhen said oh and didn't ask any more questions. Anyway, he and Li Luoyan hadn't seen each other for a long time, not less than four or five days. At the moment, he was concerned about another thing.
Today's visitors can be said to occupy the entire Xixia upper class society, but Xu Zizhen still hasn't figured out why they came to give gifts, why they were so polite to him, and what they gave were such precious things. Xu Zizhen's head almost burst thinking about it.
I can't figure out what their purpose is.
He put together the names of the people who were visiting today, asked Yu Qi to look at them for help, and finally said: "I'm confused, why don't I just be a prince-in-law, and I don't have an official position, so these yamen are here just for Mao Shang."
Are you trying to flatter me? Look at these good things they gave me, they can make me rich overnight and surpass Jack Ma."
"Who is Jack Ma?"
"Don't worry about that... let's do it this way. I'm familiar with you, do you think these people have anything in common?"
Yu Qi frowned and thought while holding the list, and it took him a long time to utter one word: "Yes."
Xu Zizhen perked up: "Come on, tell us, what do we have in common?"
Yu Qi said: "Rich!"
"Nonsense!" Xu Zizhen was so angry that he almost put the tea cup on his head, but stopped as soon as his hand moved, "Wait a minute, please explain clearly, what is the method to make money?"
Yu Qi pointed to the list and explained one by one: "Zhongshu ordered the Li family to have three pastures in Hetao, and they were the best in raising horses in the country. There were five iron mines in Dazaifu, four in Shaozaifu, and the largest forge in Daxia.
The smelting workshop belongs to the Mou family..."
The more Xu Zizhen listened, the brighter his eyes became. He finally analyzed why these yamen came to ask for a relationship. It was because his status was somewhat special. Not only did he have a city and a caravan in Daxia, but he could also communicate with Song Xia.
Trade exchanges between the three Tibetan kingdoms.
Everyone knows the situation in the world today. The war between Song and Jin does not know when it will stop. The demand for horses is absolutely ridiculous. In addition, weapons and armor are also a business that cannot be ignored. Although the Song and Jin countries can also make their own, they are by no means as good as Xixia.
The production is so excellent.
Obviously, those whose families have related industries have all received the news and want to establish a good relationship with Xu Zizhen so that they can sell their own resources first in the future, even though Xu Zizhen has no real power and is just a consort.
After thinking about this, Xu Zizhen's eyes suddenly became clear. Originally, he didn't think so much. The plan was just to let his caravan do some trade and buy and sell some rare items, but now he can see how much business he can do in the future.
After all, would Zhao Gou go directly to Li Qianshun to buy horses or weapons? Is this fucking possible?
No wonder they all come to give gifts to make friends, no wonder Eunuch Li doesn’t give anything as a gift...
Oops, then I will become the boss of the largest trading company in the world? Then gold and silver won’t flow into my account like running water? Tsk tsk!
Just as he was thinking of this, Xu Zizhen suddenly realized a problem: I don't even have an official status in the Song Dynasty. Why do these powerful people think that I can be a trade bridge between Song and Xia? Do they trust me too much?
Yu Qi seemed to have guessed what he was thinking, and said casually: "The second prince once said that my consort, you have a wide range of connections in the Song Dynasty. Even the prince of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Huan, called you a brother. There are even rumors that you are Zhao Huan's side."