Why did Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty become the most foolish emperor in the Northern Song Dynasty?
Can an emperor be a good emperor if he ignores state affairs all day long and just plays poems and songs, plays Cuju, picks up girls, and plays with rocks?
This is why Gao Qiu was able to take the position of Taiwei by virtue of his good football.
Li Qi taught Wang Zhongling badminton, but after hundreds of years of continuous improvement, badminton naturally has its attractions. Whether Wang Zhongling can use this badminton to rise step by step like Gao Qiu, Li Qi cannot guarantee it, but he wants to make the emperor happy.
, there is no problem in getting some rewards. Besides, if Song Huizong was very interested in this badminton, he would not ask Wang Zhongling to play with him all day long. After all, this badminton cannot be played by one person. In this way,
I believe that as long as Wang Fu didn't break his head, it would be impossible to impeach Wang Zhongling.
After sending Wang Zhongling away, Li Qi began to think of ways to deal with Bai Shizhong, but now he was riding a tiger and couldn't get off. He had no choice but to turn to Mrs. Qin and ask Mrs. Qin to help her run a trip and tell Bai Qiannuo not to be anxious and to be patient.
How many days.
On this day, Li Qi kept pacing back and forth in the front yard, with an anxious look on his face.
After waiting for a long time, Mrs. Qin finally arrived.
"Madam, have you seen Qiniang?" Li Qi hurriedly greeted her and asked anxiously.
Mrs. Qin shook her head and sighed: "I didn't expect that even I would not be allowed to see Qiniang. I think Uncle Bai is really angry this time."
"Fuck! He is trying to kill everyone!" Li Qi cursed murderously.
Mrs. Qin rolled her eyes at him and said: "Fortunately, I know a few servants in Bai Mansion. I asked them to help pass a message to Qiniang, but I can't guarantee whether it can reach Qiniang.
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Li Qi sighed and said, "No matter what, I have to say thank you."
"There's no need to thank me. In fact, I told you a long time ago that although Uncle Bai loves Qiniang very much, he is more stubborn than my father when it comes to these things. But you just don't listen and say that I'm too
You made a big fuss out of a molehill, and now you're asking me for help. Didn't you say you had a solution at the beginning, but now you're using it," Mrs. Qin said angrily.
Li Qi snorted angrily and said: "Madam, it's not like you don't know that I can't even leave the house now, so how can I deal with Uncle Bai?"
"Why can't you go out? Could it be that Uncle Bai has put you under house arrest?" Mrs. Qin snorted softly.
Li Qi sighed softly and said depressedly: "Don't I have to hide from that member Cai now? How could I have thought in the first place that these things were all put together."
"Excuse."
Mrs. Qin glanced at him sideways and said, "Mr. Cai is looking for you just because he wants us to buy that batch of meat. If you don't want to, just tell him directly. But since you have already planned to take over that batch of meat, then
Why are you still avoiding him? Aren't you asking for trouble?"
"See you, I will definitely meet him."
Li Qi nodded and said depressedly: "But now is not the time."
"Why?"
"Because he's not anxious enough."
"He's not anxious enough. I heard from Uncle Wu that Huang Wenye and Cai Laosan come to Zuixianju several times a day. How long do you have to wait to go?" Mrs. Qin rolled her eyes and asked.
Li Qi said nonchalantly: "Let's wait until he is about to jump into the river in a hurry. By then, it will be much easier for me to negotiate with him. Madam, this is a great opportunity for us. You
Just wait and count the money. The money we make this time is enough for us to spend three lifetimes on eating, drinking and gambling."
"It's a shame that you are still thinking about eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling. I think Qiniang really believed in the wrong person." Mrs. Qin was so angry at Li Qi's words that her chest rose and fell.
Li Qi was stunned and said depressedly: "Isn't this just a metaphor? How could you take it seriously?"
"You are just too sharp. This money is enough. What's the point of making so much money?"
"Madam, what you said does make sense, but if I think the same as you, I can tell you responsibly that Zuixianju has collapsed long ago. If a businessman doesn't want to make more money, then he
It's better to work as a coolie, that way at least you won't be forced to hang yourself because of the debt you owe." Li Qi argued.
"Forget it, I can't tell you anything."
Mrs. Qin shook her head and said seriously: "Then what are you going to do now? Let Qiniang be locked up at home? Can't you make a little less money for her?"
Cai Minde, Cai Minde, you are so damn lucky, all these coincidences have happened to you.
Li Qi scratched his head in frustration, sighed, and said, "Madam, don't worry, I will resolve this matter as soon as possible."
Mrs. Qin nodded and said, "You can't act recklessly anymore. Go have a good talk with Uncle Bai."
Li Qi hummed and said, "I understand."
At this moment, Wu Furong suddenly came and said to Li Qi: "Master Li, that member Cai is here in person and wants to see you."
Li Qi gave a bitter smile and said: "Uncle Wu, just let him come to the Qin Mansion tonight. People in Zuixianju have a lot of talk, so I will talk to him here."
Wu Furong was stunned and said hurriedly: "Master Li, if we just spare him like this, it would be too easy for him. How about we wait for two more days."
Sweat! When did Uncle Wu become so vicious?
Li Qi gave him a strange look and smiled secretly in his heart. It seemed that he hated Cai Minde deeply.
"Uncle Wu, I think we should do as Li Qi said." Mrs. Qin said with a dark face.
Only then did Wu Furong notice that Mrs. Qin's expression was wrong. He glanced at Li Qi again and saw a wry smile on his face. He immediately reacted and nodded hurriedly: "Hey, I understand."
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In the evening, Li Qi sat alone in the back hall, drinking tea, closing his eyes, recharging his energy, waiting for Cai Minde to arrive. He would not dare to let a woman like Mrs. Qin, who has no scheming, be around for such negotiations.
If you say the wrong thing at that time, the loss will be huge.
Boom, boom, boom.
There was a knock on the door, and Aunt Chen's voice came from outside. "Master Li, Mr. Cai is here."
"Invite him in."
With a creak, the door opened, and a fat figure walked in.
After not seeing each other for many days, Cai Yuanwai looked a little old. Li Qi hurriedly stood up and greeted him: "Cai Yuanwai is here, and Li Qiyou is far away to welcome him."
Uncharacteristically, Cai Minde bowed to Li Qi and said, "It's Cai who came here uninvited. I hope Mr. Li will forgive me." His tone was very respectful.
When Li Qi saw this scene, he thought back to the scene when he and he first met. A playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. This world is really fair. He stretched out his hand and said: "Commissioner, please take a seat."
After the two of them sat down, Li Qi took a sip of tea. He smiled and said, "I wonder what happened when a member of the army came to visit me late at night?"
Cai Minde now has no intention of playing with Li Qi. He said bluntly: "Cai came here today because he wants to do some business with the young master."
"Oh, what business?" Li Qi said lightly.
"I want to sell pork to the young master." Cai Minde said truthfully.
Although they also have a monopoly on mutton, mutton is the most popular meat in the Northern Song Dynasty, and resources are relatively tight. As long as the price of mutton is lowered a little more, he will not worry about not being able to sell it. Moreover, the price of mutton is very expensive.
Superior meat, Hanbao and roast duck have little impact on mutton, but for pork, it is a devastating blow.
"Commissioner, please don't make fun of me."
Li Qi chuckled and said: "Back then, Yuanwai, we couldn't even find a single piece of meat in Zuixianju. Why are you selling meat to me now? I'm a coward, Yuanwai, don't scare me."
Cai Minde couldn't tell that Li Qi was sarcastic about him, but now he could only swallow his anger and said with a bitter smile: "It was Cai who overestimated his own abilities and wanted to go against the young master. Cai also regrets it now. This time, Cai
I am convinced that I have lost, and I hope that the young master can be accommodating and save me this time regardless of past grudges."
This guy is capable of bending and stretching, so he is indeed a hero.
Li Qi smiled slightly and said: "Where are you, Mr. Cai? In terms of strength, Zuixianju can't compare with Jade Xuan. I ask myself that I don't have the ability to save you. However, I also know your current situation, so I can."
I’ll recommend you a candidate.”
Cai Minde was stunned and said hurriedly: "Master, please tell me."
Li Qi narrowed his eyes and said, "Fan Shaobai."
When Cai Minde heard this, he looked disappointed and said with a wry smile: "To be honest, Master, I have already contacted Mr. Fan earlier, but he told me very clearly that he would not accept our batch of meat." As he said this, he became excited again.
He stood up, bowed and said: "In the entire capital, Mr. Li is the only one who can do this for me."
"Hey, officer, what are you doing?"
Li Qi pretended to help him up and said: "We have something to say slowly, don't be anxious, don't be anxious."
Can I not be in a hurry? Now more than 20 restaurants are counting on me to negotiate with you this time.
Cai Minde started to play the emotional card again and sighed: "Master Li, you used stinky tofu to take a thousand gu from me as capital to open Zuixianju, and then you sold the stinky tofu to Yang Lou
, and also helped Yang Lou deal with me. I know this very well. However, not only do I not blame you, but I also admire your intelligence very much. I have always treated you with courtesy. This time
Before the incident, I asked myself that I had never done anything to regret the young master, and I had always regarded the young master as a friend. I am really at my wits end this time, so please help me."
After hearing this, Li Qi felt a little bit in his heart. Yes, Cai Minde played a vital role in his being able to reach this point, but in business, there is no human kindness. He sighed: "Actually, I have always regarded him as
Members treat us as friends. You said that our two families are separated by a river and can be good neighbors who live in harmony. Why do you have to fight to the death? Doesn't this allow other restaurants to take advantage?"
If I had to choose, I would never want to be your neighbor.
Cai Minde sighed depressedly, nodded, squeezed out a smile and said: "That's right, that's right, Mr. Li is right."
I never thought you, Cai Minde, would be where you are today.
A smile flashed in Li Qi's eyes, and he still sighed: "Well, first tell me how much meat you have in your hands now. However, I have to say it first, I may not be able to help you.
If you don’t want to say it, that’s okay.”
"Yes, yes, I can understand that."
Cai Minde nodded and spread his fingers.
"Fifty thousand catties?" Li Qi asked.
Cai Minde smiled sarcastically and said: "If it is only fifty thousand catties, how can I dare to trouble Mr. Li? It is five hundred thousand catties, delivered in twenty days, twenty-five thousand catties per day."
md. You are really fierce in your attacks.
Li Qi took a breath of air and said, "Commissioner, did I hear it correctly? Five hundred thousand catties? Why did you buy so much meat?"
Cai Minde twitched the corner of his mouth and said: "Actually, these five hundred thousand kilograms of meat do not belong to me alone, but to more than 20 restaurants. I hope the young master can buy this batch of meat."
So that's it. I thought you had hoarded half a million kilograms of meat by yourself. I was really scared to death.
Li Qi breathed a sigh of relief. But such a large amount of meat still exceeded his expectations. He knew that this was actually only a part. They must have kept some meat to maintain their daily business. You can imagine how much meat they purchased at that time.
, it’s no wonder that they were able to control the entire Bianjing meat market back then. They were very embarrassed: “Executive member, you asked one of my restaurants to buy the meat from more than 20 of your restaurants. This is too unkind.”
"I know this, but except for the young master, no one else dares to accept this batch of meat. I believe that with the young master's intelligence, he will definitely be able to find a way." Cai Minde said with sweating profusely.
Yo. You're flattering me, but I don't want to be fooled by you.
Li Qi pretended to think for a while, then shook his head and said: "I'm sorry, this is too much. I really have more than enough ambition but not enough power. You should find someone else."
Cai Minde's heart tightened and he hurriedly said: "Sir, please don't rush to reply. Why don't you listen to my price first?"
Li Qi rubbed the bridge of his nose and said, "What? Is your meat price still lower than a hundred cents?"
As soon as Cai Minde's word "一" reached his throat, he was blocked by Li Qi's words, and he was forced to change his words: "Ninety-ninety-five essays."
Wow! It seems that this old guy is really anxious. He gave me such a low price as soon as he came up. I won't be sure of you this time.
Li Qi still shook his head and sighed: "Commissioner, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's that I really can't help you. If I want to buy this batch of meat from you, it will cost more than 40,000 yuan. I am in Zuixianju
Even if you try to sell iron, you still can’t afford it!”
"How about ninety pennies?" Cai Minde said this number with his eyes closed, which was heartbreaking.
Li Qi secretly laughed in his heart, but still refused: "I know your price is low enough, but this meat is too much, otherwise I will accept the meat from you. As for other restaurants, you don't care about them.
What to do."
This damn boy, you're here now, and you're still playing this trick with me. If I promise you, other restaurants won't see my enemies, and then you help them sell meat privately, then I will really be surrounded on all sides.
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"Eighty-eighty-five cents, this is the lowest price."
These words almost popped out from between Cai Minde's teeth one by one. His fists were clenched tightly and his heart was bleeding! He has been doing business for most of his life, and he has never done such a loss-making business.
of trading.
Haha. I will definitely make this money.
Li Qi was overjoyed and said curiously: "Commissioner, since you are willing to sell it at such a low price, you should be able to sell it on your own, so why come to me."
When Cai Minde heard what Li Qi said, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood. This is not all thanks to you. Your Hanbao is cheap, delicious, and has a variety of flavors. For the price of this pound of meat,
You can let them eat Hanbao for three meals. Those common people are now selling Hanbao all day long. In addition, your roast duck has also attracted wealthy customers away. Some larger foot shops are now selling Hanbao.
They have all become your chain stores. Now I am selling them at a loss and cannot sell them to you. Besides, your mother is still making money.
Thinking of this, Cai Minde's eyes turned red and he almost cried. What kind of world is this and where is the law of heaven? He waved his hand and said: "I'll be honest, young master, Cai feels sick when he thinks about this meat now. No matter whether he makes money or pays for it,
No matter what, I just want to get rid of this meat as soon as possible. Mr. Li, you should be kind and help me this time. Cai will remember it in your heart."
Sweat! If you talk about this again, you don’t have to say that I am the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva.
Li Qi got a bargain and said obediently: "Commissioner, you have mentioned this, and I really want to help you now, but it is difficult for Zuixianju to come up with so much money at once. I believe this, you should also
clear."
Seeing that Li Qi had relented, Cai Minde felt greatly relieved and said hurriedly: "As long as you are willing to take over this batch of meat, everything is negotiable. You can first give some of the money to smaller restaurants. They are
Waiting for this money to save your life, as for restaurants like Jade House, Pan House, and Yang House, you can wait until you get your money back and then give it to us."
Wow! No way. This guy really has confidence in me.
Li Qi smiled and said: "Executive members believe in me so much? Aren't you afraid that I will lose money and have no money to give you?"
If that's the case, that would be great. It's really worth it for me to spend this money to buy you and go bankrupt. Cai Minde murmured to himself. But he knew that since Li Qi dared to take the meat, he would be sure to sell it.
He will make a lot of money, and he said: "If even Mr. Li can't do it, then God wants to punish me, and there is nothing I can do."
It's good that you understand this. Li Qi smiled and said, "Since Mr. Cai is so sincere, that's fine, I'll buy this batch of meat from you."
"Thank you, thank you Mr. Li." Cai Minde bowed hurriedly. If he really gave away money, he still has to compensate.
"You're welcome, member."
Li Qi helped him up again and said, "Let's do this. I'll try my best to give you 20% of my share in the past two days. Also, we can add up and raise the price of meat together. After all, with the price of meat now, no one can afford it."
It’s uncomfortable. Of course, I will also raise the prices of Hanbao and roast duck. Let you take a moment.”
When Cai Minde heard this, he started to curse again. He had estimated the price of Hanbao. Although he could make money, he would earn very little. Li Qi was anxious to raise the price of meat. It was clear that he wanted to increase the price of Hanbao.
The reason is that just because of the small piece of meat in the middle of the hanbao, the price of the meat will actually have little impact on the hanbao. He knows very well that as long as the price of meat rises, the price of the hanbao will definitely not only be the same as that of the meat.
****, it will rise even more.
But having said that, this is indeed very beneficial to restaurants like them. Cai Minde is now fully aware of Li Qi's conspiracy and has nothing to do with him. He nodded and said: "Everything depends on the master."
Li Qi was secretly proud and nodded: "Okay, I will make a note for you now, and you will see when your meat will be delivered."
"The sooner the better, preferably tomorrow."
"Tomorrow? That's okay. You can just deliver the meat directly to my house in the western suburbs." Li Qi nodded.
Cai Minde was stunned and thought to himself that instead of sending the meat to Zuixianju, he would send it to the western suburbs. What on earth was he planning to do?
Li Qi didn't know what he was thinking, he chuckled and said: "You don't have to worry too much, I just thought there was too much meat and I was afraid that Zuixianju wouldn't be able to fit it in, so I asked you to send it to a humble home."
Cai Minde nodded politely and said, "Master, please rest assured that Cai will deliver the meat on time tomorrow."
"That's too much trouble for me." Li Qi finally showed a sincere smile.
When Cai Minde saw the smile on Li Qi's face, he just wanted to hide in the quilt and cry bitterly.
Cai Minde negotiated the details with Li Qi, signed the document, and then left with tears in his eyes.
As soon as he left, Wu Furong ran in. He didn't even go to Zuixianju today, but hid in another courtyard waiting for news.
"Master Li, have you reached an agreement?"
Li Qi nodded.
"What's the price?"
Li Qi gave it a try and said, "Guess."
Wu Furong thought for a while and said, "One hundred liters?"
You think I'm stupid! If it's a hundred yuan, then I might as well ask you to talk. Li Qi shook his head.
"Ninety-ninety cents?" Wu Furong's eyes were a little dazed.
Li Qi shook his head and said directly: "Eighty-five yuan." He sighed again and said: "I think I was still too kind. If I had been more ruthless at that time, maybe the price could have been lowered."
Wu Furong was stunned when he heard the price.
Isn't this guy suffering from cerebral congestion? Li Qi hurriedly said: "Uncle Wu, are you okay?"
Wu Furong was startled suddenly, and with trembling lips, he said in a trembling voice: "Master Li, that's enough, that's enough. I have never seen this price in my life. We are really rich this time!"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "Don't be too anxious to be happy. We have got the meat, but we still have to sell it. Otherwise, we will have to jump into the river together and commit suicide."
Wu Furong nodded and said: "That is, that is."
Li Qi asked: "By the way, how are you preparing the jars I asked you to prepare?"
Wu Furong nodded and said: "It has been prepared for a long time. Your request is not very high. I estimate that the first batch of jars will be delivered tomorrow."
Li Qi nodded and said: "Very good, I came at the right time. By the way, when you send money to Jade Cuixuan in two days, remember to send it in several batches, don't give it to him all at once, and you
When you sent the money, you had to pretend to be very reluctant and depressed, as if you didn't agree with the purchase of this batch of meat, so as not to let him notice that we had planned it in advance."
The money was given in several installments. Wu Furong also understood Li Qi's intention, but he still had to act in front of Mr. Cai. This was really difficult for him. He said depressedly: "What exactly does it look like like you said?"
Li Qi chuckled and said, "This is what you look like now. Remember, practice on this mirror a few more times if you have nothing to do."
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The next day.
In the evening, Li Qi learned that Cai Yuanwai's meat and Wu Furong's custom-made jars had been delivered, so he hurried to the western suburbs.
As soon as I arrived outside the manor, I suddenly heard a long-lost voice from behind, "Brother Li."
Li Qi turned around happily and saw a beautiful figure standing under a tree not far away. Under the moonlight, the white clothes were as white as snow. She was so charming. He rushed over excitedly, hugged the beautiful figure and said: "Qiniang, you
But it makes me want to die."
Bai Qiannuo hugged him like this and said in a choked voice: "Brother Li, will you really marry me?"
Li Qi was stunned and grabbed Bai Qiannuo's shoulders with both hands. Seeing tears in his eyes, he was a little confused. He nodded and said seriously: "Of course, I said I will definitely marry you."
A tear full of tenderness ran down that beautiful cheek, "Then you want Qiniang now." (To be continued...)
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