To be fair, one thing that is better about the Zhang family than the Li family is that the tutoring is better. Although the Li family's expansion method can attract talents, it is also destined to be a mixed bag. The Zhang family is conservative, although it is lifeless, with a shortage of talents and a lack of vitality.
, but better managed.
There is some truth to the saying that only three generations can learn how to dress and eat.
The first generation became successful, busy with their careers, and neglected to discipline the next generation. Naturally, there was no mention of family education. It takes several generations to establish rules and implement them. As a family with a history of thousands of years, the Zhang family has already perfected its family rules.
Although there is no explicit order prohibiting the children of the Zhang family from going to the Xingyuan, it is definitely not allowed to play in such a big way.
Of course, things like family rules are closely related to family status. The higher the family status, the higher the degree of freedom.
Just as Zhang Wuyue was thinking about how to deal with it, two women had already sat down beside him, one on the left and one on the right.
Zhang Wuyue couldn't help but take a look and said that the two women's looks were quite good. On a scale of 10, they would get a 6 and a half. Although there is a joke, 90% of women think that their appearance is average to above average, but
In reality, beauty is still a scarce resource. There are not so many good-looking people. It is not easy to see those with a score of 6 or above. As for those with a score of 8 or 9, you may not see them only a few times in a lifetime.
Of these two women, one is an aborigine from the Southern Continent with an exotic look, and the other has a Central Plains appearance with an authentic flavor of her hometown.
It can be seen that he took it seriously.
Among the many brothels, the brothel is the most high-end one. It covers an extremely large area and is almost the same as the mansions of officials and wealthy businessmen. It has a unique cave inside, with a deep, quiet and elegant courtyard. It is divided into countless small single-family courtyards.
In addition to the prostitutes and women, there are also countless musicians, tailors, craftsmen, and servants, so that people can have everything they need without leaving the house.
Therefore, among the women who came here, only six were responsible for the main business, just two for each of them. The remaining few women were really here to sing, and these were considered to be the servants of the Qing Dynasty.
He Shaoyang walked to the window and opened a sliver. The lights in the courtyard came in. He said loudly, "Let's get started. Work harder than usual!"
Suddenly there was a crisp sandalwood sound outside the window, then the small drum beat, and then a melodious flute sound came.
This is a musician raised in the courtyard.
Then came a Kun Ling authentic Wu opera from the window: "The orioles are singing in the dream, the years are full of chaos, people are standing in small courtyards and deep courtyards..."
Zhang Wuyue was a little surprised, "Is this the aria from "A Dream in the Garden"?"
Kun Opera is not uncommon in the Central Plains, but it is a bit rare in the Southern Continent, and not everyone can hear it.
He Shaoyang smiled and said, "Mr. Zhang has a good ear. This is the authentic Kunqu Opera in Gusu Prefecture, Jiangzhou. The boss here specially went to Kunshan County to hire a top master, and spent nearly 200,000 Taiping on everything."
Qian has been trained little by little, and if you look at the whole of Xingang, you can only sing here."
Zhang Wuyue said, "It's amazing. It's not easy to hear such authentic Kunqu opera in a foreign country."
He Shaoyang said, "I have said before that if you want to invite Mr. Zhang to listen to music, then you must listen to music. This is called appreciating both refined and popular tastes."
Zhang Wuyue smiled and said nothing.
Qian Xisheng took advantage of the situation and said, "I wonder if Master Qi likes it? If Master Qi likes it, and I happen to have some friendship with the boss here, then the whole team will be sent to Master Qi's house and let Master Qi listen slowly, which can be regarded as a bit of respect.
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Zhang Wuyue waved his hand and said, "No, my sister is very strict and doesn't like this."
Qian Xisheng said suddenly, "I forgot about Master Zhang. Blame me, blame me. I almost made a big mistake. I will punish myself with a drink."
It seems that Xidaomen also knew about Zhang Yuelu's illustrious name, and he really became the legendary Zhang Yuelu.
This is the magic power of Zhang Yuelu. If you say that Qi Zhenren is afraid of women, no one will believe it. But if you say that this woman is Zhang Yuelu, it becomes reasonable and reasonable. No one does not believe it or even doubts it. However, Zhang Yuelu never makes unreasonable troubles with Qi Xuansu.
, can be said to be very stereotyped.
Sometimes, Ku Yi Ku Zhang Yue Lu can save a lot of trouble.
Zhang Yuelu doesn't care, her reputation is already like this. She did something in Nanyang, which further deepened this stereotype and it can be said that it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. As the saying goes, if you have too many lice, you don't need to worry, if you have too many debts, you don't need to worry, just let it go.
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While he was talking, Kun Ling outside was already getting into a better state. "The fine silk blew into the courtyard, swaying like spring threads. I stopped for a long time to arrange the flowers, but I didn't catch the water chestnuts to steal half of my face..."
The singing also muffled the sounds of people talking in the room.
Zhang Wuyue grew up under the watch of Zhang Yuelu, and Zhang Yuelu still had very strict requirements for him. Although he accidentally went astray not long ago, for a son of aristocratic family, this kind of operation is so common that it is nothing.
Judging from the moral standards of aristocratic families, Zhang Wuyue has not yet reached the level of a playboy. At this time, his thoughts are not on the woman beside him, but more on business.
Coincidentally, Qian Xisheng was also not thinking about listening to music or women. He approached Zhang Wuyue and kept toasting to Zhang Wuyue, saying polite words and being close to him.
Qian Xisheng was a subordinate of Huangfuji. In his opinion, it was well known that Huangfu and Qi Zhenren had a good relationship, so it was reasonable for him as a subordinate to get close to Qi Zhenren's brother-in-law, and there was nothing to say.
of course not
Just getting close, why didn't he get close to the people in Beichen Hall? Because the people in Beichen Hall don't care about trade. The new port needs the injection of external funds. Although with Qi Xuansu's matchmaking, Daomen and Xidaomen reached an intention to cooperate,
Tianjitang also sent people to station in Xingang, but for Huangfu Ji, it was still not enough, and trade should not only be public, but also private, so he assigned tasks to his people. How much investment must be attracted? Who can complete the task?
There are rewards and there are penalties for those who fail to complete the tasks.
Qian Xisheng was worried about this matter, and Zhang Wuyue came to his door, so he had to seize the opportunity. Among other things, Nanyang Lion City is an important economic and trade center of Taoism, and the chief deputy governor of Borneo Taoism is Zhang Zhenren.
Young Master's sister, according to the rules of the Taoist sect, the chief deputy head of the Taoist mansion is responsible for the economy. Zhang Yuelu is the God of Wealth in Nanyang - this is why Qian Xisheng did not dare to offend Zhang Yuelu, so when he heard that Zhang Yuelu was strict,
He immediately changed his tune.
As for Zhang Wuyue's offending sister in Lion City, Qian Xisheng naturally didn't know about it. After all, family scandals should not be publicized, and they were thousands of miles away, so the news was not that well-informed.
Qian Xisheng and He Shaoyang have been acquaintances for decades. Since they were young, they later followed Huangfu Ji together, and their relationship has reached a new level, which is extraordinary.
Qian Xisheng is now an independent general who usually speaks his mind on his own territory. He Shaoyang is Huangfuji's secretary and is close to the center of power. Huangfuji specifically told He Shaoyang to take care of Zhang Wuyue. When Zhang Wuyue first arrived in Xingang
, He Shaoyang personally led Zhang Wuyue around, and the two became familiar with each other, and their relationship was not bad. Qian Xisheng asked He Shaoyang many times for help, and He Shaoyang came forward to help matchmaking, and this meeting happened.
The few women who are responsible for accompanying wine can establish themselves in the court. They have been hanging out in the romantic field for a long time. They are in contact with dignitaries on weekdays. They have seen the world. They naturally know what to do when and what not to say nonsense.
, this is what He Shaoyang emphasized about knowing the rules.
At this time, Zhang Wuyue and Qian Xisheng wanted to talk, so the women had the good sense not to disturb the two of them, but quietly poured wine with them.
After Zhang Wuyue heard Qian Xisheng's conditions, he didn't say anything for a long time.
He is thinking about the situation in Nanyang. He has some friendship with Fan Ji, and Chen Shuwen can also talk to him. If he can bring these two families in, then things will be easier to handle. But it is best to stay in Jinling.
Several people were brought over from the Mansion and Wuyang Mansion. Many Zhang family members worked in these two places and could speak well. By the way, there was also the Nanyang General Account, which was also a big family and they were acquaintances.
Wuyang Mansion is where the Lingnan Taoist Prefecture is located. According to legend, in ancient times, five immortals came here riding five-color sheep and carrying six-tasseled rice grains, so it was named Wuyang Mansion.
Wuyang Mansion, Jinling Mansion, Lion City, Bohai Mansion, and Langya Mansion are all relatively famous economic and trade towns in Daomen. The purpose of building the new port in Xidaomen is to benchmark these places.
With Zhang Yuelu being confirmed as the leader of the "Yue" generation, and with Qi Xuansu as a good brother-in-law, Zhang Yuelu has also followed suit. He doesn't look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face. He still has some face in the family. And they are making money together.
It's a good thing, it's legal and compliant, who can't get along with money?
The more people you have, the more money you have, and the more money you have, the more say you have, and you can strive for better conditions.
This is the benefit of starting a business for a family member. All kinds of connections pave the way. You can borrow other people's chickens and lay your own eggs with nothing. If you are a child from a poor family, you don't have to use unconventional means or do unexplainable dirty things.
You can't get the first pot of gold by living. Without the first pot of gold, you don't even have the qualifications to enter. No matter how great your ability is, it will be in vain.
This means that having someone above you is more important than personal ability.
So Qi Xuansu has always said that Qiniang has no kindness to him in raising him. Even if the kindness of saving his life is equal, then there is still the kindness of knowing and encountering him, and the kindness of rebuilding. She has worked so hard to pave the way and build bridges for him. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is his biological mother.
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Although Qi Xuansu has reached this point, Qiniang can no longer protect him from wind and rain. As he goes up, he can't pave the way or build a bridge. Qi Xuansu's backer has essentially become Donghua Zhenren, but Qi Xuansu
We cannot forget our origins, and we cannot forget the past once we become developed.
Qian Xisheng took the opportunity to observe Zhang Wuyue's demeanor. He thought to himself that he had some ability to judge people. In his opinion, Zhang Wuyue was really thinking about this condition seriously, instead of pretending or deliberately trying to titillate, which meant that he had something to gain.
talk.
After Zhang Wuyue finished thinking, he made an "eight" gesture to Qian Xisheng.
Qian Xisheng's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it.
Zhang Wuyue alone wouldn't be able to raise so much money even if he were killed, but with Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu behind him, others are willing to sell face, and if the east and west families are added together, they can really get so much.
After all, investing in Xingang is for business, and a considerable part of the funds will come from local government funds. This is different from Jinque. The national treasury and the local vassal treasury are two different things. Qi Xuansu's matchmaking part belongs to the national treasury.
It's the big head, and Zhang Wuyue is planning some projects in various local governments, which is a small fight.
The key is not to be afraid of others investigating. For example, the port business that Zhang Wuyue did before was very problematic when it was put online. Xingang will not say anything.
Qi Xuansu brought Zhang Wuyue here, firstly to give him a living, and secondly to expand his own foundation. Jiang Dazhen said it well, if you don't have your own direct lineage, others will not take you seriously.