Lu Ming didn't even look at it. He clenched his fist in Chang Hui's proud eyes, and a burst of air turned the agreement into crumbs and scattered all over the sky...
Then Lu Ming's indifferent voice sounded: "Now, you can get out."
Chang Hui was startled. He took several steps back and knocked over several chairs before he could stand still. He tilted his body and looked at Lu Ming in surprise. Only then did he realize that that indifferent face was so young and white, yet so embarrassing.
People cannot ignore it.
The other merchants were also surprised, but after reacting, they all felt that this... this is simply a challenge to the courage of us merchants? The most straightforward challenge!
"Lu Tianlin!" Chang Hui said angrily with a trembling voice: "Your son is a prodigal and a waste. Can't you still see the facts clearly? Today's agreement is the last ultimatum for you, Lu Tianlin!"
"Haha, it seems that you have lost the qualification to run for the first president of the Chamber of Commerce, right? Then what else does the Lu family have to rely on in the future?"
"Yes, that's right, we have so many merchants, no matter where we go, we can praise him, and we will unite together to fight and suppress you!"
"Lu Tianlin, this matter has collapsed today. It's not that we are insincere, it's that your son insists on having his own way! Let's..."
"What my son wants to do, is what I want to do."
Lu Tianlin had already suppressed his excited nerves, but still said passionately: "What my son said represents me! Not to mention that my Lu family still has a small half of the industry, but it is all gone, so what? Just rely on it.
You are all just a bunch of losers, but you still want to be above me, Lu Tianlin? You still won’t be able to do it in the next life!"
Several merchants who had no idea at all suddenly remembered, who is Lu Tianlin? He is the richest man in Qingyuanzhou. It is said that a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even the current industry is more expensive than what they have struggled for for several lifetimes.
Not as good as that! With his courage and talent, maybe he will really turn over at some point?
A few people wanted to say a few polite words, but they were afraid of being despised by their companions and did not dare to leave now. After all, these people were following Xuemei's lead, and this Chang Hui was her confidant!
Lu Tianlin looked at his son who was still indifferent but knew everything. He was very pleased. He raised his hand and said with great pride: "I won't give it away!"
"I just arrived, are you going to deliver it?"
When the old housekeeper heard this official tone, his whole body trembled. He saw a sturdy middle-aged man in official uniform, followed by four government servants, all holding briefcases in their hands. He felt slightly relieved.
Now, someone from the government who is close to the master comes. What can these merchants dare to say?
The old housekeeper became energetic, straightened his clothes immediately, and stepped forward to greet him.
Lu Tianlin's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew this person personally. He was the top administrator in charge of punishment and taxation in Tiandu City, Mr. Du Yunfeng. Moreover, in this meeting of common people to nobles, he did not know what means he used to obtain the entire Qing Yuan.
The position of state examiner is responsible for the registration of oneself to advance to the nobility.
Of course, I spent countless money to recognize him and become familiar with him.
However, today and at this time, is his arrival a coincidence or a deliberate choice? If it is deliberate...
After many years of business experience, he was deeply aware of the warmth and warmth of human nature and the harshness of the world, which suddenly gave Lu Tianlin a very bad premonition.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Tianlin said loudly: "Come here, I want to serve you the best Yunlan Mountain Fengzui tea!"
Then he laughed loudly and stepped forward to greet him: "Master Du, when you come to my humble residence, you are not welcoming me from afar, and you are disrespectful and disrespectful!"
"This is not a humble house!"
Du Yunfeng stood still in front of Lu Tianlin, looking at the layout and furnishings of the house with his eyes, nodding and saying with envy on his face.
"Lord Du, you are joking, please!" Lu Tianlin smiled apologetically, but he was thinking about Du Yunfeng's sour tone in his heart. As the saying goes, there is no need to go to the Three Treasures Palace, let alone the Lu family who is already on the crest of the wave.
Lu Ming looked at Du Yunfeng and his group quietly with indifferent eyes, reached out to pick up the tea bowl brought by the maid, tasted it happily in her panicked eyes, and dismissed her with a wave of his hand.
The maid looked at the young master's indifferent attitude, but she could only retreat uneasily.
Lu Ming just stood there quietly, looking at these five officials who were like weasels entering a henhouse, a hint of coldness flashed in his indifferent eyes, not to mention a bowl of fine tea worth a hundred and ten taels of silver, just plain water.
And you can’t see it!
Lu Ming is not stingy, he thinks that people who are always greedy for your property and constantly thinking about how to get your money should not be welcomed. However, Lu Ming snorted and let's see what you are planning to do today.
alright.
Du Yunfeng followed Lu Tianlin to the upper seat and sat down without saying a word. He raised his eyes and looked at the ceiling, tapping his fingers on the table in front of him habitually, making people wonder what he was thinking or waiting for.
The originally angry merchants froze there, facing the top administrative official of Tianducheng who would end them all if he moved his fingers. Now that he doesn't speak, who dares to act rashly?
Quiet! There is only the sound of "dang-dang" knocking on the table, mixed with the breathing sound of the merchants who deliberately suppressed it. It sounds so weird.
Du Yunfeng showed off his official power when he arrived, obviously not with good intentions, and must be waiting for his father, Lu Tianlin, to take the initiative to ask. However, his father has been in business for many years, so he naturally understands the meaning of this very thoroughly. Now he simply takes the surname
If you don't tell me, I won't ask, so as not to be passive. Lu Ming nodded secretly, father is so thoughtful!
Du Yunfeng felt that his official power was almost over. The moment his finger fell, it suddenly stopped. Many merchants who had almost adapted to the sound were startled and looked up.
"I'm actually here for the royal court's mission, to inspect whether each family is ready for advancement. After all, the advancement of common people into nobles is not a trivial matter. Otherwise, the imperial court will be furious. I am only a seventh-grade [
The punishment envoy] can’t afford it.”
The merchants were all startled, exchanging glances secretly, secretly saying that the Lu family was going to advance to the nobility? I didn't hear Boss Xuemei say that. If the Lu family's advancement is successful, wouldn't what we did today become a success?
What is the reason for his revenge? And if he hurts the interests of the nobles, he will directly hurt the interests of the imperial court. Perhaps only those who have endured the wrath of the imperial court can explain this kind of outcome clearly.
"This is Master Du's duty, so it's appropriate to come and take a look."
Lu Tianlin immediately noticed the changes in the merchants and knew what they were thinking.
Du Yunfeng looked at Lu Tianlin closely and said: "However, I heard a very beautiful little girl with a sword said in the past few days that something happened to your family and the property has been greatly reduced. I don't know if this is true!"
"Master Du is very aware of everything. Most people in Tiandu City don't know about this matter, but it has spread in our business circle. I can testify that this matter is absolutely true." Chang Hui said with a salute.
"Yes, the Lu family not only lost half of their property, but also compensated a large amount of silver. The entire industry has shrunk to one-third." Another merchant said.
"Ah haha, I don't believe what you said." Du Yunfeng waved his hand gently, shook his head at the merchants, then turned to look at Lu Tianlin and said: "Brother Tianlin, I want you to tell me this matter in person.
What they said was false."
A beautiful little girl with a sword? Xue Mei! Lu Tianlin was stunned. He recalled in his mind that he had met Xue Mei in private. That girl also suggested that the Lu family should be promoted to the nobility! At that time, he thought she had good intentions, but now
It seems that this vicious woman was plotting against the Lu family's property that day!
"It's true."
No matter how brave and passionate a man is, it takes a lot of courage for him to admit that he has failed, but Lu Tianlin admitted it directly and neatly.
"Oh!" Du Yunfeng slapped his thigh, feeling extremely resentful and embarrassed: "In this case, your brother Tianlin has deceived the imperial court, deceived the emperor, and been exiled. What should we do...?"
The merchants all pricked up their ears. What? They were all exiled? Doesn’t that mean that as long as the Lu family fails to advance successfully, they will never be able to stand up again? Then we won’t be in danger of being retaliated against?
He must not be allowed to advance successfully! The merchants looked at each other secretly and made a decision at the same time: no matter what, the Lu family cannot be allowed to successfully advance to the nobility, no matter how much it costs.
"Then, what about Master Ruoyidu's opinion?" Lu Tianlin had already known the outcome and said with a slight hesitation at this moment.
"How can I, a small seventh-grade official, help with such a serious crime as deceiving the imperial court? Even though I wholeheartedly think about your brother Tianlin, I don't have the ability."
Du Yunfeng's gentle face was full of embarrassment at this moment, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "But..."
"Master Du, please speak." Lu Tianlin came closer to him.
"I have a distant relative who works in the imperial court. I met him at family gatherings a few years ago. I heard that he was promoted to an official position some time ago and is now His Majesty's confidant." Du Yunfeng said somewhat mysteriously: "Although we are
Relatives, but they have high status and big vision,
If there is not enough sincerity, even if I go there in person, it won't work. Now that there is only one month left before the Advanced Nobles Conference, I think it is better to resolve this matter as soon as possible. Brother Tianlin, you have to know,
I am thinking about you all."
Lu Tianlin smiled calmly and said, "Then what does Mr. Du want?"
"I want... your Lu family is here now, how can I ask for anything more?"
Du Yunfeng sighed again, "You have to understand that this is not what I want, but what I need to do for you." Seeing Lu Tianlin nodded, Du Yunfeng looked around the hall and simply said: "Then this is it.