There is a place called Qiliping in the southeast of Yongdu, where wealthy businessmen from Yongdu gather. The New Year is the time when businessmen are most active. Since ancient times, officials and merchants have been one family. The officials looked down on the merchants, and the merchants resented the officials. However, because of the
The interests have always been entangled, but the sudden palace change in Yongdu has made all the merchants unable to see the situation clearly, and many of them are afraid, fearing that their past random connections will be discovered.
This turmoil involves myself.
Although there are many wealthy merchants in Qiliping, Zan Buliu is still the leading figure. Xinglong Bank, which he controls, is the largest trading house in Dayong and ranks among the top three in the Central Plains. His business radiates to the north and south of the Yangtze River, and Xinglong Bank has branches in various countries.
No. Zan Buliu is definitely a person with business connections all over the world and financial resources reaching Sanjiang. He has a very close relationship with Hu Xiaotian in private. Hu Xiaotian has obtained a lot of scarce supplies through him, and he has also earned a lot of wealth through Hu Xiaotian.
Zan Buli's principle of doing things in Dayong is to never leave, and he doesn't get too close to anyone, but he doesn't offend anyone easily. As long as it is a Bodhisattva in the temple, he will not miss it. Even if it is impossible to please, he will not miss it.
to everyone, but Zan Buliu will never offend anyone easily. This is the purpose of his business. For this reason, Zan Buliu spends a lot of money, but at the same time, Zan Buliu carefully maintains a distance from everyone.
, giving others the impression that every interaction is for profit, not for personal relationships.
Zan Buliu's mansion is not conspicuous in Qiliping, but it occupies an excellent location for Feng Shui. The two bronze lions in front of the door were given by the late emperor Xue Shengkang in recognition of his merits. Fifteen years ago, Dayong
Facing the unprecedented flood in a century, Zan Buliu generously donated five million taels of cash and became a role model for Dayong businessmen.
These two bronze lions stood in front of Zan Buliu's mansion and became Zan Buliu's most precious things. He specially had a pair of crystal covers made to protect the bronze lions. When the snow fell, there were servants.
Start clearing the snow from the crystal dome.
Hu Xiaotian walked through the snow and arrived in front of Zan's Mansion. The two servants were wary of this uninvited guest. After all, the whole Yongdu had become noisy since last night. Zan Buliu also specifically told him that unless someone from the palace came,
, the people outside all said that he was ill and had disappeared.
After changing his description, Hu Xiaotian certainly didn't have the dignity to enter with permission. He didn't say much and directly handed a colorful crystal seahorse pendant to one of the servants. This thing was given to him by Zan Buliu back then.
The servant went in with the pendant, and soon came out in a panic and invited Hu Xiaotian in.
There was a smell of cigarette smoke floating in Zan Buliu's warm room. He had just smoked a dry cigarette, and the smell of smoke had not dissipated. Before Hu Xiaotian came in, someone had already made a pot of good tea and refilled the stove with charcoal.
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When Hu Xiaotian walked into the room, Zan Buliu was still lying lazily on the couch. When the servant left, he hurriedly jumped down from the couch, bowed deeply to Hu Xiaotian and said, "I didn't know you were here, I'm sorry.
I hope you can forgive me!"
Hu Xiaotian felt the difference. He had already used a makeover to change his appearance. Why could Zan Buliu recognize him? Was it just relying on this pendant?
Zan Buliu said: "Now there are rumors everywhere that the young master and the King of Yan colluded to overthrow the power of the Great Yong Emperor. Although the young master's appearance has changed, his body shape has not changed. Besides, this colorful crystal horse is a gift from me to the young master. If there is no
If it's an emergency, the young master won't come in person."
Hu Xiaotian smiled, guessing that Zan Buliu was just guessing. He couldn't determine his identity at all, but he had no need to hide it. He nodded and said: "Mr. Zan, I took the liberty to come here at an unusual time. I hope Mr. Zan won't take offense.
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Only then did Zan Buliu dare to completely conclude that the person in front of him was Hu Xiaotian after hearing his voice. He smiled and said: "Young master, what are you talking about? I won't be surprised if you don't come to me when you come to Yong." He invited Hu Xiaotian to sit down and personally served him.
He filled the cup with tea and handed it over. Zan Buliu vaguely guessed that Hu Xiaotian's visit this time must be because of the changes in the Dayong Palace.
As expected, Hu Xiaotian took a sip of tea and said, "I don't need to beat around the bush. Mr. Zan should have heard about what happened last night. I want Brother Zan to do me a favor."
Zan Bululi said: "As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Prince Yan and I are close friends. Something happened to him. As a brother, how can I stand by and watch? Brother Zan has many connections in Yongdu. Can you help me find out his whereabouts?"
Zan Buli said to Hu Xiaotian, "Hu Xiaotian, you really gave me a problem." He looked at Hu Xiaotian for a while and then said, "Did Mr. Hu wear a mask? He looks flawless."
When Hu Xiaotian heard that he was talking about him, he probably still wasn't sure about his identity, so he couldn't help but smile, turned around, and after a while turned his face again, his original appearance restored.
Zan Buliu looked at Hu Xiaotian in front of him and marveled in his heart. No wonder he dared to appear majestically in Dayong and had such magical skills to change his appearance. Even if he met him face to face, no one would be able to recognize his original identity.
Zan Buliu said: "I've heard a little about this, but I don't have a deep friendship with King Yan..." At this point, he noticed a sarcastic smile on the corner of Hu Xiaotian's lips, and suddenly felt his face heat up.
, it is actually unnecessary to say such things in front of a sensible person like Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian nodded and slowly put down the tea cup: "It seems that Hu came to the wrong place."
When Zan Buliu saw him wanting to stand up and leave, he immediately panicked: "Master, please listen to what I have to say."
Hu Xiaotian picked up the tea cup again: "Brother Zan, you might as well say it directly. Whether as brothers, friends, or partners, it is better to be honest."
Zan Buliu said: "Zan said something that shouldn't be said. Why does the young master need to interfere too much with Dayong's political affairs?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Since you know you shouldn't say anything, why bother bothering Brother Zan?"
Zan Buliu was speechless by what he said. He suddenly realized that although he was successful in business, his political vision was too far behind that of Hu Xiaotian. Hu Xiaotian came to ask for help today. If he helped him solve this problem, then
In the future, he will definitely be able to travel unimpeded on Hu Xiaotian's territory. If not, I am afraid that his future trade route to the south will be cut off by Hu Xiaotian. It is not ruled out that he will reveal the private transactions between him and Dakang in the past. If that is the case, it will be a killer.
It is the grave crime of genocide. Thinking of this, Zan Buliu couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Do you know Li Chenzhou?"
Zan Buliu finally changed the subject and secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Li Chenzhou is a queen from a famous family and has won the emperor's trust. For some reason, she suddenly joined Prince Ming's camp this time?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Brother Zan, can't you see who is the real mastermind of this palace incident?"
Zan Buliu said: "I'm just a businessman, I don't know the inside story of the palace." At this point, he realized that his words might make Hu Xiaotian mistakenly think that he was passing the buck, and hurriedly said: "But from now on
Judging from the situation, it seems that Li Chenzhou and Prince Ming have colluded for a long time."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "No one who is not in the authority knows exactly what happened. Now you should understand why I asked you to help me find King Yan, right?"
Zan Buliu thought for a while and said: "Now everyone is looking for King Yan everywhere. How dare he stay in Yongdu? He might have escaped long ago."
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "King Yan is a shrewd man and is never confused in important matters. Before Li Chenzhou took action, he had strictly controlled all the doors in Yongdu. Only King Yan could escape from here if he had wings." Xue Shengjing did not have wings.
However, Hu Xiaotian has the ability to escape Yongdu calmly if he wants to.
Zan Buliu said: "Master, are you saying that King Yan may still be hiding somewhere in Yongdu?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "The more dangerous a place is, the safer it is. King Yan has lived here for so long, and Yong doesn't know how much potential power he has. Even if Li Chenzhou has the power to reach the sky, he cannot do it overnight."
He will be uprooted."
Zan Buliu said: "Young Master, although I don't have a close relationship with King Yan, I still know a little bit about who has frequent contact with King Yan. I will try my best to investigate this matter. If there is any news, I will report it as soon as possible.
Report to the Young Master." After some hesitation, he finally decided to do this for Hu Xiaotian.
Hu Xiaotian expressed satisfaction with Zan Buliu's words, nodded and said: "Brother Zan, thank you for your hard work. I still have something to ask for."
Zan Buliu said respectfully: "Master, please give me your instructions."
Hu Xiaotian sighed and said: "To be honest with Brother Zan, my original intention of taking the risk to come to Yongdu this time was to rescue Liu Changsheng and his son, but now it seems that instead of saving them, I actually harmed them." Although.
There is still no definite news about Liu Changsheng and his son, but what happened in Ci'en Garden last night has spread throughout the capital. In Ci'en Garden, Liu Changsheng and his son may not be able to escape the blame.
Zan Buliu said: "I understand, I will ask someone to inquire about this matter."
It was not convenient for Hu Xiaotian to stay for a long time, so he stood up and said goodbye. Before leaving, Zan Buliu said again: "Master Hu, at this time of turmoil, it is best to leave as soon as possible. Zan is not afraid of trouble, but sincerely thinks about the safety of the master."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Thank you, Brother Zan, for caring about me. I have my own way of dealing with it."
Zan Buliu knew that he would not leave in a short time, so he sighed and said: "Even if the young master plans to stay, it is best not to show his face outside in the past two days."
Hu Xiaotian clasped his fists and whispered: "At noon the day after tomorrow, I will be waiting for Brother Zan's good news at the Bafang Tower." This sentence is equivalent to setting a deadline for Zan Buliu.
Zan Buliu couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "No matter whether there is any news or not, Zan will go as promised!" (To be continued.) Mobile phone users please visit http://m.piotian.net