Thinking of Prince Zhongshun, Jia Lan asked Shopkeeper Zhao to send elite people to pay attention to the news of Prince Zhongshun's palace if possible.
"Focus on the prince's behavior and his usual words and deeds...
Don’t rush this, take your time, and remember to save yourself as the first priority.”
Shopkeeper Zhao responded, paused and then asked: "Master, do you want to send someone else to the Yu family to inquire about it?"
"No need..." Jia Lan shook his head slightly: "The only tricks they can use are those, there is nothing to embarrass me."
Shopkeeper Zhao responded. Looking at his confident and indifferent expression, Jia Lan nodded secretly in his heart.
Uncle Jiao found this person really good, he is responsible, dares to do things, and has good business ability.
I haven’t seen him for a year. Zui Qionglou has changed a lot under his management.
From the outside, it looks like just a few shops on the left and right. But when you go inside, you will see the flying bridge sills, light and dark, bead curtains embroidered on the forehead, and bright lights. It has changed a lot compared to the past. Pavilions, ponds, swings, and the expanded Zuiqiong Tower are integrated into the garden, adding to the elegance.
If Jia Lan hadn't known about it, he would have thought that Shopkeeper Zhao was just a well-spoken business traveler, and would never have associated him with a scout spying on intelligence.
It is actually not easy for Shopkeeper Zhao to send someone to the Yu family.
For a large family like this, although the head of the family is just a former pavilion elder who has retired, the number of servants in the house must have been sufficient. They are all old people who have been with the family for a long time. Even if you sneak in for a while, you won't be able to find out any news. The rules are there. Just like Rongguo Mansion, ordinary servants can only move in a few designated areas. There are concierges at the main entrance of the inner courtyard or at the corner gates everywhere, so no one can enter at all. p>
Judging from Shopkeeper Zhao's tone, he either has some other connection, or his subordinates are able to snoop on the news.
But, it’s not necessary.
Jia Lan is not afraid of Yu Yanhong's conspiracy, and sending someone to the hometown of Zhi Shi Ge obviously goes against his original intention.
Who knows if there are still embroidered clothes guards and inner guards in Yu Ge’s hometown?
He had to eat the food one bite at a time. What Jia Lan needed at the moment was a window to listen to the news. There was no need to attract the attention of others. If it attracted the attention of factory guards, it would really be more of a loss than the gain.
"It's not peaceful around Zuiqiong Tower these days? Is there any help coming to stir up trouble?"
Jia Lan suddenly remembered something and asked about the security around the restaurant.
As the cold winter approaches, more and more victims gather in Shenjing, inevitably affecting the already poor public security of Shenjing.
Shopkeeper Zhao told Jia Lan that the original gang forces in the city were also affected by the influx of large numbers of refugees. Some small forces initially wanted to harvest the refugees fleeing famine. Later, when the number of refugees increased and they organized themselves, these original small forces were
The gangster fucked a big piece of it.
It was not until today that the Holy Driver went out and inspected, and the city guards and even the embroidered guards were dispatched to suppress these people, and the market has calmed down.
Jia Lan nodded. Emperor Chunzhi might have had the idea of rectifying the public security in the capital when he held the polo event.
At present, these underground forces in Beijing are hiding because of the refugee crisis. Once the famine eases and the refugees disperse, the real truth will be revealed.
Jia Lan had previously had the idea of controlling a small gang as a auxiliary force, but it was rejected by shopkeeper Zhao who had just taken over Zui Qionglou.
What Shopkeeper Zhao means is that maybe this idea is good in other places, but if used in the capital, it will only become an out-and-out stupid move.
"Since the capital has been established for hundreds of years, every plant and tree here is under the control of the embroidered clothes guard and the inner guard. Just like the saying in "The Foolish Old Man Moves the Mountain", 'A son has a son, and a son has a grandson.' Even if it is a humble little
The faction may be one of the hidden threads of the Xiu Yiwei. Not to mention the forces originating from the refugees, nine out of ten are all a cover-up thrown by the Xiu Yiwei.
Instead of doing this, it is better to use Zui Qionglou as the foundation, open a few more stores, and rely on it to lay out an information network that is gradually taking shape."
Shopkeeper Zhao’s last words moved Jia Lan.
Sometimes, having more people is not the most important thing, but being able to get information is the most important thing.
To put it bluntly, soldiers are more valuable than finesse.
Rather than raising a large group of gangsters, which may eventually become time bombs, it is better to calm down and cultivate outstanding elites.
Jia Lan nodded, shopkeeper Zhao had done a good enough job, the only thing he could say was to remind him to be careful.
"Don't worry, Sir, I have asked Uncle Jiao to send additional manpower from Beizhuang. Next, I plan to expand the restaurant in the backyard. This way, if something happens, we will have a lot more buffer space."
Seeing that Shopkeeper Zhao was confident, Jia Lan also smiled and nodded: "I feel at ease when Shopkeeper Zhao is doing things."
To be honest, Jia Lan does not have 100% confidence in Shopkeeper Zhao's loyalty.
He does not deny that these old Rongguo tribes have a high sense of honor. This can be seen just by looking at Jiao Da. In a sense, this person will never leave Jia's family until the end. Some versions mention that Jiao Da finally became the leader of the Jia family.
Jia hanged himself on the day his house was confiscated. Although he did not write much, he was indeed a loyal servant.
Uncle Jiao believed in Shopkeeper Zhao, so Jia Lan also gave him the highest trust. However, to be on the safe side, he still scanned the shopkeeper with his spiritual sense to confirm that there was nothing abnormal.
The most important thing is that you have no ill intentions towards yourself.
Qin Zhong and Liang Yong were infuriated when they heard Jia Lan talk about Yu Yanhong's conspiracy, but after calming down, Liang Yong had to nod and admit that Jia Lan's constant approach to adapting to changes is the best.
"My third brother is right. Spring is approaching, so it's best not to cause any problems."
"Brother is right, as the New Year is approaching, I will try not to go out in the next two months."
At this moment, Qin Zhong suddenly remembered something and said: "After the New Year, there will be the Lantern Festival Festival. Will the other party meet it?"
Jia Lan showed some disdain and said amusingly: "So what about the Lantern Festival Gala? You know I have never been there. I don't need to be famous at all."
Qin Zhong was stunned for a moment, and after thinking about it, it was indeed the case.
Since he met Jia Lan, he has never been to any of these cultural gatherings.
Liang Yong laughed loudly when he heard this: "Third brother, why do you need to be famous? The article "Heaven is my heart, my heart is heaven" you wrote during the provincial examination was even heard by me who is located in Guangnan.
You took an additional test in front of a marking officer and wrote such a magnificent article. Who in the world dares to question your talent and learning?"
Jia Lan's smile became a little more cunning: "If Yu Yanhong wants to ridicule me at the Lantern Festival Party to vent her anger, then I'm sorry, she made the wrong idea from the beginning, and I won't go.
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"Hahaha!"
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"Langeer!"
As soon as Jia Lan entered the Grand View Garden, he met Yingchun and Xichun before he had gone far.
"Aunt Yingchun, Aunt Xichun? What is this?" Seeing the two of them each holding a food box in their hands, Jia Lan couldn't help but be curious.
"Just in time, my fourth sister and I are going to look for you!" Yingchun said with a smile as she picked up the food box in her hand.
"Looking for me?" Jia Lan looked at Shuangchun and then around.
"This place is far away from Daoxiang Village. If you two aunts don't mind, why don't we move to Aunt Lin's Xiaoxiang Pavilion?"
Yingchun and Xichun looked at each other and nodded in greeting.