Chapter two hundred and ninety fourth concern is chaos
Guo Song smiled and shook his head. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He praised: "This wine is really good. No wonder it is popular. Let me ask you, how much wine is consumed in the Chang'an market in a year? Have you investigated it?"
Zhang Lei said with a grimace: "I can't find out the specific quantity consumed, but I know that wine accounts for about 20% of the wine market, mainly Gaochang wine, which is relatively expensive."
Guo Song shook his head, "Where is the Gaochang wine? Gaochang has been occupied by the Shatuo people, and trade has been interrupted. The wines on the market now are all Zhangye wines, shipped from Ganzhou. To be honest, the taste of Ganzhou wine is far worse."
It’s not as good as you, and since you have the golden name of Meishou Wine and sales channels, it will certainly be very popular. The key is whether your output can be increased, and how do you plan to sell it in the future?”
"I haven't completely thought it through, and I want to hear your opinion."
Guo Song nodded, "Wine, like other wines, is divided into three categories: high, middle and low. For high-end wine, do you want to use the Meishou wine brand to firmly occupy it, or use the previous strategy and use Lingzhou wine to capture the mid-range wine market?"
, I believe you don’t need me to teach you these things!”
Zhang Lei sighed and said: "I thought so too, but the problem is that the production is not enough. Now I can only compete in the high-end wine market. When the production is enough, I can enter the mid-range wine market."
"You need to wait patiently for this. Grape planting in Fengzhou will begin this year. One hundred hectares will be planted first. If it goes well, it will be expanded to 500 hectares next year. The Liang family is also expanding the wine cellar, and the wine production will increase next year.
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"I hope so! Without enough volume, we won't be able to compete in the mid-range wine market."
"How is the fourth child now?" Guo Song filled their glasses with wine and changed the subject.
"Lao Si is in the Qizhou area. He was sent there last year. I don't know what he is doing specifically. I only know that it is very dangerous. Lao Si has even made arrangements for his funeral."
Guo Song nodded. Yang Yu went to Qizhou, and it should be related to Li Zhengyi. It would be too dangerous to assassinate Li Zhengyi.
"Tell me about the Xue family!"
Zhang Lei couldn't help but laugh and said: "Let me tell you something, don't be surprised. Xiaoniang Xue's family is now living in your small house in Xuanyangfang."
Guo Song was startled, "Why?"
Zhang Lei told Guo Song in detail about Xue Tao selling gems, and finally said proudly: "I reacted quickly and came up with the idea of renting gems, which took care of her father's face. It was the best of both worlds. Your sister-in-law also likes that little one very much."
Madam, I invited her out for tea several times, Lao Wu, you have really good taste."
Guo Song picked up the wine glass and said with emotion: "A dignified fifth-grade official was almost kicked out of the house and owed a lot of debt. This official is quite useless, but he is also very honest and can be regarded as a good official."
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"Lao Wu, your sister-in-law and I both think it's time for you to consider your life-long events. You are already twenty-four years old and it's time to start a family."
"Am I only twenty-four?"
Guo Song burst out laughing, "Why do I feel like I'm already in my thirties?"
Zhang Lei glared at him, waved his hand and said, "Don't interrupt me, little lady. Miss Xue is very good, and you like her too. I will ask your sister-in-law to propose marriage. If you come back this time, the matter will be settled."
Guo Song shook his head, "I don't know either. There are forces in the government targeting me now. I can't distract my energy. I don't want to think about this kind of thing for the time being."
"Then just tell me the truth!"
Zhang Lei continued: "Do you have the heart for the little lady of the Xue family?"
Guo Song was silent for a moment and finally nodded.
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"You are said to be a dead pig, but you still don't admit it!"
Li Wenyu poked her husband's forehead with her finger and said: "Giving him such a precious gem, I can think that he is rich and does not take the gem seriously, but he came all the way from Fengzhou to send a silver fox shawl. This friendship has been written on his face.
Now that he's married, you still want to ask him if he has that heart? Is it necessary to ask about this kind of thing?"
"How can I, a man, know anything about this kind of thing? Of course I have to ask clearly." Zhang Lei argued unconvinced.
Li Wenyu pinched her husband's fleshy ears and asked, "Why don't you understand? Back then, you sang folk songs to me all day long, coaxing me to dance around, and even eloped with you. After we got married, I never heard you howl again.
I still want to ask you! Why did you stop singing later?"
"Isn't it unnecessary later?" Zhang Lei muttered softly.
"What did you say?"
Li Wenyu raised her eyebrows and glared at Zhang Lei: "Damn fat man, say it again if you have the guts!"
Zhang Lei quickly hugged his wife and coaxed her: "We are already an old couple, why are you talking about this? Look, I don't even have a concubine. Isn't this more sincere than singing ten thousand folk songs?"
Li Wenyu slapped his hand away with a 'pop!', stared into Zhang Lei's eyes and said solemnly: "What do you mean by this? I didn't expect that you actually have the intention of marrying a concubine?"
Zhang Lei suddenly let his words slip, and he was so frightened that he quickly explained: "I'm just giving you an example. For heaven's sake, I, Zhang Lei, have absolutely no intention of marrying a concubine."
Li Wenyu sneered twice in succession, "It's no use to me, you damn fat man. I'm telling you, if you dare to marry a concubine, I promise to cut off your penis with one sword. I, Li Wenyu, will do what I say. If you don't believe me, just try it."
Zhang Lei shuddered all over, crossed his legs involuntarily, and quickly changed the subject, "We are talking about Lao Wu! Why did it end up involving me? Madam, Lao Wu is alone and has no relatives or elders. This matter
We can only worry about him, since he has expressed his willingness to marry Miss Xue, what do you think we should do?"
It has to be said that diverting attention is the best way to deal with women. Zhang Lei knows this very well. As long as there is a situation that is not conducive to him, he will quickly divert his wife's attention, and it works every time.
Li Wenyu let her husband go for the time being. She gave Zhang Lei a hard look, thought for a while and said, "I know Miss Xue very well. Even though she is gentle and lovely, she is very independent and strong in character, with deep feelings.
She won't show it easily. I guess she also has a lot of affection for her fifth brother. Since the two of them are already in love with each other, the key is how to pierce this piece of paper?
I think this way, I will test her out tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and then create opportunities for them to stay alone together. Over time, they will naturally fall into place."
Zhang Lei continued to distract his wife, "What about Mrs. Wen's parents? Her parents will ultimately have the final say in her life-long affairs!"
Li Wenyu had completely forgotten Zhang Lei's mention of marrying a concubine. She lowered her head and thought for a moment and said: "Xue Tao's father is more open-minded and generally respects his daughter's opinions, but her mother is more snobbish. Of course, Lao Wu's conditions are very good.
Now her mother is willing, but she is afraid that if someone with better conditions appears, her mind will change."
"Isn't that just ungrateful?" Zhang Lei said angrily.
Li Wenyu sneered and said: "Are there not many ungrateful people these days? I wouldn't be surprised if her mother changes her mind when she sees something different. In fact, it's not a big problem. The key is that Xue Tao himself is determined. Don't rush this matter. Let's take it slow.
Take your time."
"My wife is still wise!"
Zhang Lei flattered his wife. He thought it was time to withdraw, so he smiled and said, "I'm going to check on Ah Zai. I think the little guy has woken up."
He had just taken two steps when his ear was grabbed by Li Wenyu. Li Wenyu sneered: "Didn't you just say you wanted to take a concubine? Let's talk about this issue again."
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Early the next morning, Guo Song changed into court clothes and came to the imperial city. He had to go to the Ministry of War to register first. In fact, Jiedu envoys from various places were not allowed to enter the court without being summoned by the imperial court. However, Guo Song's level was not yet high enough for Jiedushi.
Although it is inappropriate for him to return to the court without authorization, it is not a big problem.
But one thing is certain, he must register with the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War, so that the court knows that he has returned to the court and can find him at any time. The registration with the Ministry of Personnel is to return to the court as the governor of Fengzhou, and the registration with the Ministry of War is to return to the court as the third official.
The town manager sent the envoy back to the court.
As soon as he walked into the gate of the Ministry of War, Guo Song met Liu Ji, his acquaintance in the Ministry of War. After Liu Ji's party members were purged in Yuan Zai, he was promoted to doctor and was in charge of the driving department.
"Shijun Guo, when did you come back?" Liu Ji greeted him with a smile.
"I just arrived yesterday and heard that Brother Liu has been promoted. Congratulations!"
Liu Ji smiled and waved his hand, "This happened last year, why should I congratulate you now? Guo Shijun was promoted so quickly, which is enviable."
"It's all hard work, there's nothing to envy about it. I need to register with the Department of Employment and Social Security, but I don't know where it is?"
"I'll take you there. Guo Shijun is really fast..."
Liu Ji suddenly stopped and said doubtfully: "That's not right! How could it be so fast? Didn't Lord Guo come to Beijing in compliance with the order?"
Guo Song was also a little confused, "Did the imperial court declare an order for me to enter Beijing?"
Liu Ji nodded, "The decree was issued just four days ago. The official who announced the decree set out four days ago at the earliest. It seems that he missed the chance to meet you."
However, Guo Song had an unpleasant feeling. What did the imperial court mean by calling him to Beijing at this time?