Su Ren was very happy. He had reached an agreement with the two leaders of Chengdu merchants, Old Man Zhang and Shopkeeper Liu, and there was no need to talk to others. After replacing the purchase contract in his hand with an equity contract, although Old Man Zhang and Shopkeeper Liu didn’t know what
It was an equity, so I still had a hearty meal with Su Ren before saying goodbye.
Su Ren personally sent the two people out of the door and said goodbye to them with a smile. The crisis for Chengdu merchants was relieved in this way. Everyone under Su Ren was happy, especially Cui Jiuming, Leng Jun and others who breathed a sigh of relief.
Huo Jin took out seven or eight pieces of silk from his arms and threw them on the table one by one: "Brother, this is really a good move. I got so much in just one morning. In a few days, we will be rich!"
Cui Jiuming sighed: "What is this called getting rich? Compared with the money we spend buying goods from Chengdu merchants these days, the money spent is almost nothing."
Su Ren smiled: "What's the hurry? At least the goods are in our hands. As long as we transport these things to Yelang and Qiang land, it will be ten times the profit and we will definitely make it back. We don't have to worry about selling things now. What we are looking at is that there is nothing.
It can be sold, so we can take this opportunity to replenish our supply."
Sima Xiangru nodded: "Exactly, it is difficult for our Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce to raise so many goods based on our ability alone. With these big merchants in the future, the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce will be even better and become a true Shu."
China Chamber of Commerce."
Huo Laosi suddenly said: "The other merchants have compromised, but the Zhuo family is still against us. The Zhuo family's business is iron smelting, which happens to be what we need most. It's a pity that the Zhuo family is so determined not to trade with us this time
, this Zhuo Wangsun is going to fight us to the end."
"What is a small Zhuo family afraid of? What can't be solved with big brother here?" Huo Jin reached out to touch a piece of silk, but was slapped back by Huo Laosi.
Su Ren laughed loudly, packed up the silk on the table, and handed it to Gou Tianming, asking Gou Tianming to take someone to get the money in the afternoon. Don't let the money go to waste.
After lunch, Su Ren drank two cups of tea and walked around the yard to eat. There was no need for him to show up personally for the remaining merchants. Cui Jiuming and Huo Laosi could handle it. Huang Shisan hugged his
Big Ax sat on the steps, doing his duty as a guard. The Su Mansion swept away the initial gloom, and laughter came from those corners again.
Sima Xiangru stood on the steps holding a tea bowl and looked up at the sky: "Today is a good day. After the New Year, those livestock will be sold to the court, and the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce will be able to operate well. Everything will be fine."
To develop in a good direction, as Mr. Wang said, winter is coming and spring is not far away."
A pair of birds stood on the mulberry tree and chirped, making the whole yard more lively. Huang Shisan wanted to drive away, but Su Ren stopped him. He took one out of the snack plate, rubbed it twice in his hands, and rubbed it.
It turned into powder and spread all over the yard with a hand. The aroma of the snacks immediately attracted the attention of the birds. They circled around the eaves first to test people's reactions, and then fell to the ground and started pecking.
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The two birds are very close, and they even eat together. The two birds are not beautiful, and their feathers are very messy, like sparrows, but they have long tails. Their calls are also not pleasant. If you are in a bad mood at ordinary times,
When it's good, it sounds a little noisy.
Su Ren smiled and said to Sima Xiangru: "Brother Sima, what do you think of these birds?"
"They live on the same branch, they eat on the same ground, they fly together, they are a natural pair! What a wonderful bird!"
“Birds are like this, shouldn’t humans be even more like this?”
"Hahaha!" Sima Xiangru chuckled: "Sir, if you have something to say, please don't beat around the bush."
Su Ren moved to Sima Xiangru and said: "Zhuo Wangsun's daughter Zhuo Wenjun is the leader among girls in playing, playing, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she is as beautiful as a fairy. It is only because she is a young man that she attracts gossip. I acted for Sima that day."
My brother's request for marriage to Zhuo Wangsun comes from the bottom of my heart, and there is absolutely no insult at all."
"Why do you still remember this? Do you really want me to marry this girl?"
"Why not? The Book of Songs says, "Guan Guan Jiu Jiu, on the island of the river, a graceful lady, a gentleman likes to quarrel! If Brother Sima can marry Zhuo Wenjun, it will be an eternal legend!"
Sima Xiangru waved his hands repeatedly: "Zhuo Wangsun has already forced you and me to buy shares. Even if his daughter is as beautiful as a fairy and extremely talented, how can she be willing to marry me?"
"Why don't you want to? As long as Brother Sima is willing, leave this matter to me!"
"No, never!" Sima Xiangru blushed and waved his hands.
Su Ren chuckled: "You haven't even met her, so why do you think it's inappropriate? Otherwise, I'll find an opportunity for you to meet that woman, and then you can decide. That's it. I'll make arrangements right away.
!”
Without waiting for Sima Xiangru's answer, Su Ren turned around and walked to the backyard, leaving Sima Xiangru standing alone in the courtyard.
When Zhuo Wangsun got the news that Chengdu merchants had joined the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce, he was so angry that he threw plates and bowls at home. The servants and servants all stayed away. No one dared to get into trouble at this time. He vented like crazy for a long time.
Over time, everything that could be thrown in the study was thrown away, even my favorite inkstone was thrown outside the door.
"Shameless villain! They are all a group of shameless villains!"
Zhuo Wangsun sat on the Grand Master's chair and sulked. Tang Meng was frightened by Su Ren. Other merchants had taken refuge with Su Ren. Now he was really alone. As long as Su Ren liked it, he could pinch him to death with just a stretch of his hand. Zhuo Wangsun
I thought about leaving Chengdu, but I couldn't make up my mind. The Zhuo family had been in Shu County for several generations, and it was considered my hometown, so I was unwilling to leave like this.
"Why is father so angry? Wouldn't it make his opponent happy to be so angry?" Zhuo Wenjun stepped into the study room and started to tidy up while comforting Zhuo Wangsun.
Zhuo Wangsun looked at his miserable daughter, shook his head and sighed: "Hey! I regret that I didn't listen to what you said. I also blame that Su Ren for being so annoying and humiliating me in public!"
"Father doesn't need to be angry over such a trivial matter. Our Zhuo family still needs to rely on father!"
"Hey!" Zhuo Wangsun sighed. His daughter was born with a beautiful country and a smart person, but her life was not good. At the age of five, she could recite poems and compose poems, and she was considered a famous talented girl in Chengdu. She grew up.
After that, he personally selected a son-in-law, who was also a big businessman in Sichuan. He was a good match. It was originally a happy marriage, but unexpectedly, something unexpected happened. Before his daughter got married, the son-in-law died. His favorite daughter became
There are few people in the family.
This incident caused the Zhuo family to lose face in Chengdu. Unexpectedly, Su Ren would use this incident to humiliate himself. How could Zhuo Wangsun not be angry?
"I heard that merchants from other families have gone to the Su Mansion for peace talks, why didn't father go?" Zhuo Wenjun packed up the bamboo slips and began to pack the tables and chairs: "From my daughter's point of view, Su Ren is not targeting our merchants in Shu County, but wants to integrate the merchants.
Get up and do some big things. Just by opening up the trade routes between Yelang and Qiang, he has brought ten years of stability to our Shu County. For this reason, my father should make friends with this person."
"Hey! My father doesn't know, but..."
Before Zhuo Wangsun finished speaking, the old housekeeper hurried in: "Master, here we come, here we come!"
"Who is here?" Zhuo Wangsun's face darkened instantly.
"The county Zunhe from my hometown Linqiong, and..."
"with who?"
"With Captain Su and Sima Xiangru!"
"What?" Zhuo Wangsun was in a daze for a moment.
The Zhuo family was not in Chengdu and had been living in Linqiong. Because the Zhuo family was very rich, they had a close relationship with Wang Ji, the magistrate of Linqiong County. This time, because a businessman from Shu County wanted to tease Su Ren, Zhuo Wang and his family came to Chengdu. No.
I thought that Wang Ji chased him here and got together with Su Ren.
Even if Zhuo Wangsun doesn't care about Su Ren's face, he still has to give face to the current steward Wang Ji. He hurriedly came to the door of the mansion with the steward. When he saw Wang Ji and Su Ren chatting happily, Sima Xiangru beside him was as coquettish as his little daughter-in-law.
, lowered his head and remained silent.
"Shopkeeper Zhuo, long time no see. It turns out you arrived in Chengdu and you didn't even tell me!"
Wang Ji is also a student of the Literary Party. He is handsome and elegant. Although he is a little older and has a beard hanging on his chest, he still looks elegant and elegant.
Zhuo Wangsun hurriedly saluted: "The county magistrate has come to visit you. If you are not welcomed from afar, please forgive me for your sins!"
Wang Ji laughed: "This sudden visit is a bit abrupt, so Shopkeeper Zhuo needs to forgive me!"
"I don't dare, please ask the county magistrate inside!"
Entering the lobby, the guests and hosts were seated. Su Ren sat under Wang Ji, and Sima Xiangru leaned against the door. A few people chatted some gossip, and Wang Ji said: "I heard that shopkeeper Zhuo and my junior brother have some quarrels. This time before Zhuan Cheng
Let’s talk about peace. For my sake, Shopkeeper Zhuo, we are all our own people, so don’t worry about it anymore, how about that?”
Zhuo Wangsun glanced at Su Ren, lowered his head and said nothing.
Su Ren stood up and saluted, and said with a smile: "Sir Zhuo, Mr. Zhuo, was in great numbers. He was abrupt at the next moment, which made Mr. Zhuo look bad. I specially invited my senior brother today, otherwise I would be too shameless to enter Mr. Zhuo's house. I have prepared a small gift, so I came here to apologize. I hope Mr. Zhuo can forgive me."
Include."
"Huh!" Zhuo Wangsun snorted coldly and did not take the gift list from Su Ren's hand.
Wang Ji took it with a smile and put it in front of Zhuo Wangsun: "Junior brother is young and comes from the mountains. He doesn't know etiquette. Shopkeeper Zhuo, don't be stubborn. Come on, come on. I have the final say on this matter. The past grudges will be wiped out. From now on,
To live in harmony, both of you are businessmen and should put common interests first."
Su Ren nodded in agreement. Zhuo Wangsun let out a long sigh: "Forget it, for the sake of the county honor, this matter will be like this!"
Wang Ji laughed loudly. While he was laughing, a woman came in with tea and served tea to several people. Zhuo Wangsun frowned when he saw the woman, but did not say much. The woman placed the tea bowls on several people.
When he came in front of Sima Xiangru, he slightly raised his head and glanced at Sima Xiangru. The two people's eyes met. For this second, Sima Xiangru's mind felt like an electric shock, and his whole person froze.
Su Ren sneered in his heart. From the girl's dress, he had already guessed that she was Zhuo Wenjun. Then he smiled and said: "How can there be no joy with tea? Brother Sima is very skilled at the piano, why not play a song to help you feel better about tea? Sima
Brother? Brother Sima?"
Su Ren called out twice before calling Sima Xiangru back. (To be continued)
