Chapter 404 Lure it for profit
Among the bustling banquet, the young man on the guest seat seemed to be in a daze, and the middle-aged people around him smiled with satisfaction, as if a group of foxes surrounded a little fat chicken.
Listening to the higher and higher prices, Zhu Biao drank faster, and now he only needs to nod his head and contribute, and both the future and the money are as bright as gold.
The tens of thousands of acres of fertile land in Pingliang Prefecture, the shops in Santiao Street in the prefectural city, tens of thousands of taels of silver, all kinds of beauties, and the friendship between officials from Shaanxi, Gansu and several imperial envoys...
This is indeed enough for a person to reach the sky in one step. Even if he is not an official, he is enough for a lifetime. Why not do it?
Zhu Biao glanced at Chen Rongyan while drinking, and he would be drunk if he was drunk. Chen Rongyan finally breathed a sigh of relief after receiving the wink. His Highness didn't signal him and didn't dare to intervene indiscriminately.
Chen Rongyan and Chen Bingxian looked a bit unhappy, but they couldn't say anything to Zhao Guangsheng and other officials. They pushed away the person who was toasting and said, "My son seems to be drunk. If you have something to say, let's talk about it tomorrow."
Zhao Guangsheng was also a little dissatisfied, and this will be discussed soon. Why did these two guys come out suddenly? People from the Chen family should not be underestimated.
Zhao Guangsheng glanced around and nodded and said, "Wouldn't it be more lively for the banquet to wash away the wind and dust? Besides, Mr. Chen is young and strong, so this little wine is nothing."
Chen Rongyan said politely but forcefully: "My Chen family has very strict rules. The sons of the clan have always been forbidden to drink too much alcohol outside. Now that you are out of the house, the masters are warm and entertaining. Drink more, but if you are really drunk, you can't drink too much." Well, after all, my young master is still feeling unwell."
The rest of the people were also dissatisfied, so they hurriedly tried to smooth things over, and some people pulled Chen Rongyan to lead him to have a few drinks, but Chen Rongyan had made up his mind, and even his face became colder and colder. Suddenly it changed.
"Brother Chen, this is a bit of a disappointment. It's rare for you masters to accompany you in person. How can you be so shameless? Besides, Mr. Chen didn't say a word, and the shopkeeper Chen is a bit over the line!"
The lowest-ranking ones got angry immediately, while the high-ranking ones toasted and said nothing. Fortunately, Zhang Jinhe smoothed things over. Chen Rongyan led Chen Bing to help Chen Yunze up first, and then walked outside.
Seeing the situation like this, Zhao Guangsheng said: "Mr. Chen is not acclimatized, but we are a little rude. We should let Mr. Chen rest and talk about it tomorrow."
When Chen Rongyan heard this, he could only turn around and salute: "Thank you, Tongzhi Zhao, for your understanding. When my son wakes up, he will definitely visit the house in person."
After the polite words, the scene got better. People from the Chen family resigned, and Zhang Jinhe also followed. These people from the Zhang family and Pingliang Mansion are not the same people. The gentry in the south of the Yangtze River are all rich and powerful. Will do food sales again.
This is also Zhu Biao's warning when he borrowed food from the Jiangnan gentry, and it has been conveyed to the Jiangnan families through Chen Youzong. Local officials who are poor and crazy, it is their pursuit to completely enter the East Palace.
After they left, the gentry and merchants who were enthusiastic just now all sat down in order. Pingliang Tongpan waved his hand, and the maids serving in the house retreated in an orderly manner.
"Chen Rongyan is quite famous in Shanxi. He is in charge of the business of the two provinces of the Chen family. Naturally, he is not an ordinary person, but he is only a collateral branch of the Chen family. In the end, it is Chen Yunze who can call the shots."
"I planned to pull him down completely in one go, but I missed the last step. When that kid wakes up, Chen Rongyan will definitely mention him. Maybe it's a bit difficult."
Zhao Guangsheng picked up his wine glass and said with a smile: "From my point of view, this kid from the Chen family has a good idea. Young people, the most annoying thing is the people around him who are close to him. It's enough to be agitated. When it comes to our Territory, are you afraid that he will escape?"
"What Zhao Tongzhi said is very true. I heard that Qingyang heard that Zhang Heng gave him a Tingzhou beauty, or..."
Zhao Guangsheng shook his head and said: "The relationship between Chen Yunze and the nobleman is still uncertain, it's best not to break the taboo."
A wealthy businessman with a big belly said: "Hehe, if the nobles like this, then the lower mansion has cultivated many handsome young people, and there are also rough and enchanting ones, but it is hard to have no way to offer them."
"Brother Wang, let's forget it. If the Holy Majesty finds out, the lives of your whole family, young and old, will be lost."
Then there was a topic exclusively for the man in the middle. The banquet, which had been somewhat deserted, became lively again, and the delicate maids who had just gone down came in again with a few new dishes to serve.
For them, half of the banquet is not over yet, young people are young people, and they don’t know how to enjoy life.
At this time, Chen Rongyan and the others had already helped his young master into the carriage, while Zhang Jinhe got into the leading carriage and led them to the furnished house.
After the carriage started, the limp Zhu Biao straightened up again, sat up straight and patted his face. The wine was good wine. He seldom drank on weekdays, and now he was really unconscious after being fed.
Zhao Huaian, who hadn't gone up just now, handed over a water-soaked handkerchief, Zhu Biao took it and wiped his face, and then he became more refreshed. Chen Rongyan, who was on the side, also expressed concern: "Running back and forth, I was poured by those beasts just after entering the city." Wine, I'd better ask a doctor to take a look at it later."
Zhu Biao nodded. He was more worried about his health than anyone else. It is always good to check his pulse if he is sick or not. After a while, he asked: "Why are people from the Zhang family here? Could it be that he is also involved in selling food?" thing?"
Chen Rongyan replied: "Probably not, the Patriarch of the Zhang family has long ordered the clansmen not to get involved in this matter, and I know Zhang Jin and this person as well. They are not the kind of people who risk their lives for profit. They are probably responsible for delivering disaster relief food. here."
Zhu Biao said coldly: "Don't be careless. After a while, you have a good chat with him, and when you get to the house, immediately take over with your confidants. Those who don't know the details are all optimistic, especially the gatekeepers."
After the two agreed, Chen Bingxian asked with some doubts: "Why didn't you just follow the trend and agree, didn't you plan to..."
Zhu Biao frowned, Chen Rongyan immediately gave Chen Bingxian an elbow, and the car became quiet again. Zhu Biao didn't intend to explain anything to them, and there was no need to explain anything. It is also difficult for merchants to come up with any clever strategies at this time.
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(end of this chapter)