Fang Yingwu walked leisurely to the Deyi Building, but the distance was not far after all, so he arrived at a leisurely pace. When he entered the Deyi Building, a number of dishes had been laid out in the Accord, but he had not yet started eating, apparently waiting for him.
Fang Yingwu said a few polite words to the other three people, apologized for being late, and then took his seat. He and Mr. Zhang, two literati, sat on one side, while Manager Tang and Wang Dewang sat on the other side.
Mr. Zhang was a scholar and a man of style, and he even invited a few wine lovers to come in, one beside each other, to accompany everyone while they ate, drank and talked.
Fang Yingwu had not been around women for a long time, so there was no need to mention the turmoil in his heart, but his willpower was pretty good, and he refused to let this fanboy come to him in the future.
The reason is that Wang De is still watching here. He is not only Mrs. Wang's father, but also an elder among his fellow villagers. Fang Yingwu is not thick-skinned enough to laugh and drink with the prostitute in front of her.
Eating and doing things are often combined together, but generally speaking, the topic is only discussed at the end of the meal when business is not being discussed at the beginning.
Even if you can't wait until the end, you still have to wait until the middle of the dinner when everyone has drunkenly drunk after a few drinks. Otherwise, it will seem a bit unsubtle and too utilitarian.
But in the Accord in Deyi Building today, Wang De was a little anxious. After all, this deal with the Chief Envoy Si Lu's Mansion was too rare. It was hard to say whether there would be such an opportunity next time.
So after the four of them drank for three rounds during the dinner, Wang De took the initiative to bring up the conversation and carefully asked Steward Tang, who was in charge of procurement: "In yesterday's post, Steward Tang mentioned that your house needs silk?"
Manager Tang said calmly: "When I, the eldest daughter of the Lu family, get married, of course I will need all kinds of silks and satins, and the amount is not small. My master has spoken. We must not lose the eldest daughter in the dowry, nor the Lu family."
The dignity of home.”
Wang De said quickly: "The silks and silks of my Wang family are all of the highest quality. No matter how good the colors are, I dare to guarantee it to Butler Tang. No matter how much the amount is, I am willing to sell it to your house at the original price. The interest saved can be regarded as congratulations."
The eldest lady of your house is getting married."
Mr. Zhang, who was chatting with Fang Yingwu about the Four Books and Five Classics, suddenly turned his head and said to Tang Guo and Wang De: "I suddenly remembered something. I heard that the Weaving Bureau issued an ultimatum to your Wang family a few days ago.
, ask your Wang family to pay tribute within a time limit, or conscript your Wang family's workers to serve in the Weaving Bureau.
Then can your Wang family still run the business? If you miss the great event of the Lu family because of this, and wait until Dong Weng's thunderous wrath, no one can bear it!"
Manager Tang pretended to be surprised when he heard this and said: "Is this happening? I didn't know about it beforehand, so I found your Wang family. If this was true, I shouldn't have come tonight."
Wang De was speechless for a moment. He wanted to deny that the Weaving Bureau was causing trouble, but he couldn't deny it. He hesitated and said: "You two don't have to worry about this. As long as you leave it to me, I guarantee that nothing will happen. I am willing to write a contract!
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Wang De's idea is very simple. If you still can't ship the goods in the end, then ask your peers to transfer a batch of goods to replenish the quantity. Whether you make money or not is secondary. The key is to win this business.
Fang Yingwu looked on with cold eyes. Mr. Zhang and Manager Tang were just helping each other. It is estimated that the ultimate goal was to bring up the topic of the Weaving Bureau.
Sure enough, I saw Manager Tang asking Mr. Zhang again, "Mr. Zhang, you are a sensible person. What do you think?"
Mr. Zhang pondered for a moment, "What Wang Yuanwai said is indeed good. But if you don't fear ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. To be on the safe side, I think it's better to find another company."
Wang De was anxious. He was about to say something, but Manager Tang helped him by saying a few good words: "Wang Yuanwai's family has a good reputation, and it is also famous outside Beiguan. Tonight, I think Wang Yuanwai is a good person. One thing.
Don't worry about the two masters, it would be best if you can settle on the Wang family this time.
In fact, the Weaving Bureau has made things difficult for people not once or twice. I heard that the master can speak well with the guarding eunuch. Mr. Zhang has a noble status in the Lu family, so why not go and have a few words with the master, and let the master talk to Eunuch Li about his love?
Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds to avoid making things difficult for the Wang family?"
Wang De was in a happy mood and cast a deeply grateful glance at Manager Tang. He muttered a few words in his mind and thought about how he could not treat Manager Tang badly afterwards.
Mr. Zhang let out a long sigh and said: "You said that I have a noble status, but in fact I am just a wealthy person supported by the Lu family. I am not someone who receives money from the Lu family? What is the essential difference between me and a housekeeper like you?"
When Dong Weng comes forward to intercede, he has to owe others a favor. It should be noted that money is easy to repay, but favors are the most difficult to repay. How can I, with my status, be qualified to persuade Dong Weng to owe others a favor?"
This seemed to be very reasonable. Manager Tang was speechless for a moment, and then said helplessly: "Then there is no way to help?"
Wang De was disappointed when he saw that Mr. Zhang pushed and refused to help him negotiate the matter. If this continues, today's business will be out of business.
The risk of the Weaving Bureau making things difficult for them is that the other two cannot trust them at all. Moreover, they do not feel that they are worthy of Lu Mansion's favors. Helping them tide over difficulties is not worth the gain. This is a rational thought shared by normal people.
After all, there are not a hundred but also eighty companies in the silk industry in Hangzhou. Who are they looking for? From their point of view, there is really no need to hang themselves on the Wang family tree. They can just change to another supplier. There are many companies.
The businessman came looking for him.
Just when the atmosphere became dull, Mr. Zhang suddenly patted his forehead and shouted softly: "Yes! Mr. Wang, please don't be anxious, this matter may still turn around!"
Wang Dezheng sighed to himself that he had been struggling to memorize words recently. He raised his head when he heard this, and listened expectantly and worriedly as Mr. Zhang continued to speak.
Mr. Zhang smiled at Fang Yingwu and said: "My status is a little different, so it is difficult for me to open my mouth to Dong Weng, but friend Fang is here, so he is a suitable candidate. As long as friend Fang opens his mouth to Dong Weng, please invite Dong Weng
Come forward and talk to Eunuch Li, I’m sure Dong Weng won’t refuse!”
"Does he have this ability?" Wang De didn't understand Mr. Zhang's suggestion.
Fang Yingwu, who had been silent for a long time just now, smiled to himself. His guess was indeed correct. Tonight, the two of them worked step by step, and now the fox's tail was finally exposed!
Maybe they were waiting to lead the conversation here from the beginning? It was really just to let themselves open their mouths to owe Master Lu a favor, and then allow themselves to reciprocate.
After coughing to indicate his appearance, Fang Yingwu said calmly: "Mr. Zhang's words are inappropriate. I have never met Mr. Lu, and I have no friendship at all. How can I talk to Mr. Lu?"
Mr. Zhang then provided warm and thoughtful service, "If you don't mind, I can recommend you to your friend Fang."
Fang Yingwu still shook his head, "It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate. How can a humble Confucian in the lower class dare to trouble Master Lu!"
Mr. Zhang laughed a few times and praised warmly: "Friend Fang, how humble you are! You are the daughter of a famous family, the Zhongliang family, and your poems have spread to Hangzhou and are widely praised. You are indeed a local celebrity!"
What's more, Mr. Lu has always been highly appreciated by Fang's friends and your father, saying that both father and son are the pillars of this dynasty, so friend Fang, please rest assured that there is no need to meet Mr. Lu.
Moreover, regarding the Wang family, Friend Fang can ask Mr. Lu, and Mr. Lu must be very willing to owe a favor to Friend Fang. Wouldn’t it be nice to get the best of both worlds?"
The eyes of the woman accompanying the drink lit up and she asked softly: "Is Mr. Fang really so outstanding? Mr. Zhang, aren't you exaggerating?"
Mr. Zhang pretended to be angry and said: "What a little lady, don't you believe what I say! In fact, I am not exaggerating at all. This friend is talented and has outstanding poetry. Sooner or later he will become famous all over the world."
The lady accompanying the wine winked at Fang Yingwu and chuckled a few times. She said softly: "Then I have to meet the young master tonight. I am really lucky and have gained a lot of experience."
Mr. Zhang praised Fang Yingwu. Wang De felt very complicated in his heart. Is the difference in treatment too great? The two people tried to evade themselves in every possible way. They did not want to get into trouble, but they tried their best to face Fang Yingwu.
Invitation. Changed a different face!
Manager Tang waited for Mr. Zhang to finish speaking, and then continued: "Friend Fang and Wang Yuanwai are from the same hometown. Now if you extend a hand to help, who can not praise you for your kindness? I think Wang Yuanwai must also be grateful!"
Fang Yingwu had a good eye for fire. This picture, Tang and the others praised it, and unknowingly they helped each other. There was also a woman beside them who was making noises. It was a perfect cooperation.
If I hadn't discovered the inside story in advance, I would have been alert in my heart, and with all the flattery, I might have really fallen for their trick and used my own face to ask Lord Tuo Lu.
It would be difficult for a normal young man to control himself in this kind of atmosphere, and many impulsive and stupid things would be caused by this. But he is Fang Yingwu!
If he went to beg the envoy Lu, it would be tantamount to owing him a favor. If he asked for anything, how could he refuse?
During the critical period when he was plotting to be the governor-general of the left, Mr. Lu’s requests were definitely embarrassing. He really couldn’t get involved easily, otherwise he might become a different person inside and outside. For example, Mr. Lu asked him to say good things to Xianggong Shang.
, will he agree or not?
Thinking of this, Fang Yingwu looked around with a cat-and-mouse look, stood up and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but there is no need to trouble Mr. Lu."
Mr. Zhang was very confused about Fang Yingwu’s thoughts, “Where is friend Fang going?”
"Go back and rest! I will personally visit Eunuch Li tomorrow."
Manager Tang was stunned, and Mr. Zhang was also stunned. If Fang Yingwu really had the ability to talk to Eunuch Li directly, then why bother with Mr. Tongguo Lu acting as an intermediary to intercede?
Manager Tang and Mr. Zhang looked at each other, guessing that this was Fang Yingwu's bluffing technique?
Fang Yingwu said lightly: "I met Eunuch Li the day before yesterday, and Eunuch Li admitted a lot personally. I don't need to explain it in detail below, right?"
In fact, the guarding eunuch Li Yi did not admit anything. Fang Yingwu just drove a wedge between Mr. Lu and eunuch Li.
Of course, Fang Yingwu didn't want to completely break his face, so he didn't expose Mr. Lu's trick directly and saved some face.
Mr. Zhang, the leader tonight, couldn't help but be suspicious. What did Eunuch Li admit to? Did Fang Yingwu already understand the truth?
Damn it! He didn’t know such important information! He was completely smart tonight. He made a miscalculation and lost everything!
I can't believe that he and Manager Tang were jumping up and down, but they were just watching the monkey show! This young man was really able to sit still, and he was really able to hold himself back from getting angry until the end.
Seeing that Fang Yingwu had already walked to the door without looking back, Mr. Zhang suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Friend Fang, stay here! I have another confidential matter. Please move to a secluded place to discuss it.
.This matter is of great importance, so friend Fang, it’s better to listen!”
Fang Yingwu turned to look at Mr. Zhang and found that the other man looked serious and did not look like he was just talking. Could it be that this is the main show tonight?
Mr. Zhang also secretly smiled bitterly in his heart. If the first plan can square the object, why use the second plan? This object is really not an ordinary thing, and must be dealt with with all efforts. (To be continued...
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ps: The second update! The next chapter will be tomorrow morning. I’ll keep the monthly tickets I agreed to. I’ll ask for votes when I finish the update.