Chapter 249 The prime minister is separated by Cai Tong
A new high-rise building was built in Bianliang, but it took less than a year.
The Xiu Tower is built along the Bian River and is twelve feet high. The building is divided into four floors. The jade tower has double eaves and is magnificent.
There are railing platforms for viewing on both sides. You can overlook the beautiful scenery of Tokyo and the prosperous scenery of Bianhe River from inside the building.
At this time, the square in front of the building was filled with carriages and horses, as well as hundreds of wealthy slaves and retainers.
The servants in the chamber of commerce prepared a banquet in the hall upstairs. According to the number of distinguished guests attending the banquet, each person was given a lacquer table and a brocade mat. On the tables were daggers, chopsticks, cups, and drinking glasses. The utensils were neat and exquisite.
Wang Yun, the first president of the Bianliang Chamber of Commerce, was not tall, with short legs and long body, which was quite unique. At this time, he was greeting guests in front of the building, frequently cupping his fists and cupping his hands, and bursting into laughter from time to time.
At this time, dozens of people had gathered at the main seat, all of them were wealthy businessmen with long sleeves and good business, and there were also a few young people in brocade clothes and mink hats, who looked like they were children of aristocratic families.
They gathered in groups of three or five, chatting, laughing, talking about business, or simply reminiscing about old times.
Wang Yun seemed heroic but was actually a little nervous. It was the first time these businessmen dared to have such a grand event in Bianliang, just because the fact to be decided today was too important.
Jiaozi existed in name only, and the money issued by the Song Dynasty court was worthless. The merchants who came and went carried a large amount of money to do business, which was simply a feast for the powerful.
If the bank notes promoted by Yang Shaozai's Long Live Camp can be issued, it will greatly increase the income of businessmen and reduce risks, which is what all businessmen are happy to see.
Every banknote printed and issued by banks all over the country is collateralized by real gold and silver.
Thinking of this, Wang Yun couldn't help but secretly wondered how much money Yang Shaozai had.
He raised his head and looked towards a private room upstairs, his eyes full of respect.
In the elegant room, separated by gauze curtains, Yang Lin lazily leaned on the black lacquer mother-of-pearl flower and bird Arhat bed.
On the table next to him, his two "housekeepers" - one big and one small - Li Yunniang and Yang Tianai each held an abacus and were comparing some ledgers.
It was getting late, and people had almost arrived. Wang Yun walked to the hall and raised his voice: "Everyone, please go to your seats. Shall we start?"
There were also many dignitaries in Bianliang City, especially the Xunqi clan, who were very interested in this. Wang Yun bowed to the people upstairs, raised his voice and laughed: "Pan Yi, please come and sit down!"
The bead curtain was raised, and a book boy came out and said: "My prince-in-law said that he is entertaining distinguished guests upstairs, so you don't have to worry about it."
Wang Yun smiled and said: "Forget it, come and give the consort a portion of the best food and wine on the table."
Pan Yi didn't come, and the first seat was vacant. Wang Yun pushed Yao Shu and others from the northwest to take the seats. When the generals of the Western Army arrived in Bianliang, they wanted to be as low-key as dust, but they also refused to sit down.
Everyone was trying to help and give in, and it was impossible to hold him back for a while.
There are only a limited number of banknotes being printed today, so it depends on which family you distribute them to. Those who came to the banquet were all wealthy businessmen from all over the country. Of course, there were also many family members of officials, but at least they were those with big businesses.
At this time, a young man climbed up the steps. Hearing the noise inside, he walked inside and said, "What are you doing? It's so lively?"
Everyone looked back and saw that the young man had a childish face, arrogant demeanor, a handsome man, rich clothes and mink fur, and strong servants. He was not an ordinary family.
The young man muttered: "What's there to say? Can't I just sit down?" He didn't lower his voice, he just said it without any scruples, which immediately attracted more eyes.
Wang Yun received all the invitations sent out today. When he saw this young man, he stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, who are you?"
The young master walked up to the top, paused, and said with a smile: "Isn't this the end? When will it be the end of letting go? I heard that your lord has invited all the oirans, why don't you invite them to perform songs and dances?
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Feelings: He came to visit the brothel and everyone was dumbfounded. The thing Xiu Lou had to do today was ten thousand times more important than the oiran leader. It was just a gimmick to attract attention.
Yang Lin frowned, walked to the window, opened the small window and looked down.
Damn, it’s this little bastard again, Cai Tong, Cai Jing’s grandson. I don’t know where he found out that the oirans are here today to have fun.
Behind him, the evil slaves of the Cai Mansion scolded the merchants around him as if they were scolding their sons.
The businessmen expected him to be of high status and did not dare to talk back. They were embarrassed and endured the scolding, which was very humiliating.
At such an important time, today's actions can be said to be about to push the already prosperous business of the Song Dynasty to another peak. A little bastard unexpectedly came out. Yang Lin was so angry that his chest heaved and his eyes narrowed.
He pushed them aside and walked out of the private room, holding on to the railing and looking down: "Cai Tong, for the sake of kindness, I won't argue with you today. If you don't get out of the Xiulou because of your reputation as a soldier, I will kill you."
You beat me so hard that even Enxiang can't recognize you."
Yang Lin was promoted by Cai Jing, so he kept saying favors, but his tone was thunderous and there was no intimacy at all.
Everyone present, including some eunuchs who knew the officialdom, began to speculate. People said that Yang Shaozai took advantage of Cai Xiang's return to Hangzhou, raised a flag, fought with Han Zhongyan, and drove him out of the court. Although the current Shaozai is not as good as
Grand Master Cai, but in some respects he has been able to compete with the Grand Master. Now it seems that what he said is true.
When everyone looked up, they all clasped their fists and saluted, saying, "I've seen Young Zai."
Cai Tong's face was green and red, and he didn't know how to end it. He didn't know the people upstairs. For the sake of a peasant girl, he slapped himself in circles, and he was still unscathed after the incident.
But if he just left like this, Mr. Cai would lose all his face. How could he still hang out in Bianliang?
After counting to the last five digits, Yang Lin raised his voice and said loudly: "Five! Four! Three"
At this time, Pan Yi from the second floor stood up and said with a smile: "Little Master Cai, why don't you come to my place for a drink."
Pan Yi had good intentions and wanted to be a peacemaker between Yang Lin and Cai Jing to ease the relationship between the two parties.
Now Pan Yi is completely frightened by Yang Lin. He can just sit at home and make money, otherwise he would spend time with his wife Rouhui Diji.
As long as he didn't interfere with his shipping company, Yang Lin had no intention of killing everyone. He demanded a large sum of money from him, robbed his twins and concubines, and often brought people to his house to demolish his house, avenging his revenge.
It’s also gone.
Emperor Rouhui is a good person and has a good heart, so there is no need to pursue them fiercely.
Yang Lin gave him face and said: "Since it is the consort who intercedes, let him be spared."
When Cai Tong heard this, he was a little scared at first, but he suddenly got angry and said: "Yang Lin, others are afraid of you, but I am not afraid! Without my grandfather, who are you?"
Yang Lin clasped his fists and sneered, saying: "The relationship between Enxiang and me is not something your brother Huang Maoruzi can understand. If Enxiang is here today, no one will disobey him wherever he wants to sit or whatever he wants to do. He won't sit down."
At the head of the table, no one present, including me, dares to sit down. But what does this have to do with you? Are you a favored minister? Do you deserve it?"
Cai Tong's ears turned red. Just when he was about to speak, Yang Lin waved his hand. Several big men stepped forward to hold him up, and threw him out of the building with his limbs in hand.
His slaves were all stopped aside, as if someone was digging up their ancestors' graves, and they came forward squealing and received a heavy beating.
Yang Lin glanced at Pan Yi, smiled kindly, then pressed his hands and said: "President Wang, it's okay, continue now."