The pleasure place in the west part of Kyoto is known as the "manor pavilion", where the garden refers to the garden and the pavilion refers to the Qibao Pavilion.

The history of Qibao Pavilion is not long. It probably appeared on an inconspicuous street in Xicheng more than 30 years ago. After seizing several once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, it eventually developed into the wealthy businessman that it is today, with treasures from all over the world. It is able to

With such an undertaking in Kyoto, even ordinary people know that the master behind Qibao Pavilion is extraordinary, but to this day, only a handful of people still know the details of that big shot.

Normally, the affairs of the cabinet are managed by the four chief treasurers. Although these four people do not have official status, they are honored guests in many dignitaries' mansions.

The second shopkeeper's name is Cheng Siyuan, a native of Dongling, Yuzhou, forty-three years old.

He looks more like a literati who is soaked in poetry and calligraphy. He does not have the cunning atmosphere of a businessman. Only the occasional glint in his eyes reminds people of his identity.

In a very private and elegant room in the pavilion, Cheng Siyuan meticulously demonstrated his tea ceremony skills. The middle-aged man sitting opposite him was smiling, and he was also a man who could keep his composure.

Cheng Siyuan poured the brewed tea into a small crystal clear cup, held it in both hands and presented it to the middle-aged man. He said calmly: "Steward Sun, please have some tea."

The middle-aged man's name is Sun Liang, a confidant of Sun Dacheng, the Minister of Household Affairs at that time, and the chief steward of the Sun Mansion.

"Shopkeeper Cheng, please."

Sun Liang is broad, fat and has a kind smile, quite like the Buddha in the temple.

After three rounds of tea, the conversation between the two gradually got down to business.

"Shopkeeper Cheng, my master has sent people to Shouyang Mountain today, but you should know that a mere supervisor may not be able to scare that young lord." Sun Liang said with a smile.

Cheng Siyuan nodded and said: "This is natural. After all, Pei Yue is of Xian Dingguo's blood. At the age of fourteen, he dared to follow the Beijing camp into the mountains to suppress bandits. I heard that he almost died at the hands of bandits. He was young, promising and courageous.

Now His Majesty also appreciates him, and it is said that he will be given a powerful military position next year, which shows that he has a bright future."

Hearing these words, Sun Liang's face changed slightly.

There are too many nobles in Kyoto, especially nobles without real power like Pei Yue, who can be encountered at any time when walking on the streets of Dongcheng. Sun Dacheng is the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, even if he always pretends to be a grandson in front of Luo Ting, it is not

He would care too much about such honors. But if Pei Yue soared into the sky, and given his age, Sun Dacheng would not want to completely offend him, even if it was for the sake of his descendants.

In this case, Sun Liang, as a confidant of his master, had to carefully consider the transaction with Qibao Pavilion.

Cheng Siyuan saw the change in his expression, and instead of saying anything to comfort him, he continued to add fuel to the fire: "Although Pei Yue was born in Dingguo Mansion, he was treated harshly in the past few years, so he was not close to him.

Instead, he renounced himself from the Pei family. Without the protection of the Pei family, this son still cannot be underestimated. Gu Liang regards him as his nephew, Shen Moyun also values ​​him very much, and even Luo Ting is willing to contradict His Majesty face to face for him."

When the names of these important people came into his ears, Sun Liang's face became colder, and he shook his head and said: "Shopkeeper Cheng doesn't need to increase his prestige. I don't know about others. Governor Luo is acting like a breeze, and it is definitely not because of his relationship with Pei Yue.

Have a personal relationship."

Cheng Siyuan smiled faintly and asked, "Is Luo Jiyu really a saint?"

Sun Liang remained silent.

Cheng Siyuan tapped the table gently and said: "Steward Sun, when Sun Shangshu sold the land in Shouyang Mountain to Pei Yue, the price was thirty thousand taels. Now Xiangyun Company monopolizes the entire business in Kyoto and surrounding areas with the help of honeycomb briquettes. In a word, the price is rising every day.

Gold is not too much."

Sun Liang had originally made up his mind not to cooperate further with Qibao Pavilion to avoid causing trouble for his master, but when he heard the other party talking about the original transaction, he couldn't help but look ugly, and said in a deep voice: "Shopkeeper Cheng, when I first started

The other side of Yangshan is just an ownerless wasteland.

, my master earned 30,000 taels of silver for the national treasury. Even if it cannot be said to be a meritorious service, it is not a sin, right? No one in this world has ever been able to refine crude coal into briquettes. Even the big shots in the court have not thought of how.

Do you blame my master?"

Cheng Siyuan filled the cup in front of him with tea and said with a smile: "Butler Sun, don't worry. I'm just an ordinary person running a humble business. How can I discuss the gains and losses of Lord Shangshu? It's just His Majesty in the palace.

It seems that in such a large natural coal mountain, what is dug out is coal, and what is recovered is snowflake silver. As time goes by, do you think His Majesty will consider the difference between coarse coal and briquettes?"

A few drops of cold sweat broke out from Sun Liang's back. He tried his best to keep calm and said with a forced smile: "My master does blame himself a little, but what can we do now that things have come to this?"

Cheng Siyuan's face gradually became serious, and he spoke slowly: "Qibao Pavilion always pays attention to treating each other with sincerity. I just told you the details of Pei Yue. I hope Sun Shangshu can understand that if you want to make the other party bow his head, you can only rely on one person in charge."

It can't be done."

Sun Liang asked: "What exactly do you want to do?"

Cheng Siyuan said: "The benefits of briquettes are so great that Sun Shangshu has never seriously studied them. Kyoto alone can bring Xiangyun Company an income of one million taels of silver every year. Not only that, this business can continue forever.

As long as people need fire and warmth."

Sun Liang couldn't help but gasped, and at the same time his eyes were slightly excited.

Cheng Si saw that the time was ripe, so he said bluntly: "My master has told me that Pei Yue must be beaten painfully to make him understand his identity and status. This young man must understand the so-called principle of holding a jade in his arms."

Sun Liang sighed softly: "But after all, he is an honorable person, and he is not a small family in the state capital below. Even His Majesty was attracted by it at first, but was blocked by Governor Luo. Is it possible that my master can force him to death?"

Cheng Siyuan shook his head and said: "My master has never thought of taking back the Shouyang Mountain area."

Sun Liang looked puzzled and asked: "Does your lord just want to teach Pei Yue a lesson?"

Cheng Siyuan said two words in a deep voice: "Fangzi."

Sun Liang suddenly realized it and showed admiration on his face.

Cheng Siyuan said unhurriedly: "The plan of Xiangyun Company is obvious. After consolidating its share in Kyoto, it will inevitably expand to surrounding areas. My master only wants that prescription. Kyoto is left to Pei Yue to play with. After all, it must be given to Gu Liang

Those ruthless people should save some face. But outside of Kyoto, all the shares must be in our hands."

Sun Liang seemed very embarrassed. Although he admired the other party's courage, what did this kind of thing have to do with his own master? If he wanted to get the prescription from the young man, he didn't know how much he had to pay, but in the end he just paid for Qibao Pavilion.

Who will be willing to pave the way?

Cheng Siyuan said calmly: "Of course, my master will not treat every friend who has helped him badly. If Lord Shangshu is willing to contribute, in the future, in addition to thanking him personally, we can also donate 10% of the shares to the Ministry of Accounts

."

Sun Liang suddenly changed color.

Cheng Siyuan looked at him with peaceful eyes and said with a smile: "Although this matter is difficult to handle, the rewards are also extremely rich. When a man is born in this world, all he wants is fame and fortune. Housekeeper Sun, Master Shangshu is still just the Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue, so he can

With this achievement, how do you know that you will not surpass the previous ones, go directly to the East Palace in the future, and achieve the reputation of a generation of important ministers?"

Sun Liang wiped the sweat from his forehead, and after thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "This matter has nothing to do with my master, it is my personal doing. I would like to ask shopkeeper Cheng to give me a charter."

Cheng Siyuan smiled softly, stretched out his hand and counted it. After a while, two beautiful girls came in. He smiled at Sun Liang and said: "Since we have come to Qibao Pavilion, we must let Butler Sun experience the customs here, eat and drink."

Let’s talk about business after we’re satisfied, there’s no rush.”
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