18.Chapter 18 It's my job to sit on the ground and collect money
Qian Wubing hugged Liu Zigu's shoulders very affectionately. The two looked like old friends who had reunited for many years. With such force, Liu Zigu's next words were choked in his neck and he could not speak.
"You are also talking about what happened last time. What happened last time, I haven't asked you to trouble you yet. You just picked up a drunkard and brought it home, and you actually let the elders of the family treat you like a guest. My sister also wants to become a disciple to the death.
You didn't remind me earlier, which made me lose face. Since I saw you today, I must punish you well!"
Liu Zigu was hugged by him and was a little confused. When he heard these words, his eyes suddenly became blank: "Punishment, how to punish?"
He had already noticed that Qian Wubing was wearing the official uniform of Jinyiwei. The reputation of Jinyiwei was really bad in the hearts of scholars like them. Looking at Qian Wubing's affectionate appearance, it didn't look like he was trying to embarrass him.
But he still couldn't help but think of the tortures Jin Yiwei used.
"Of course it's a penalty of drinking. Brother Liu, what kind of punishment did you expect!" Qian Wubing laughed, quickly lowered his voice and said quickly: "Don't mention the matter of losing money again, otherwise, it will be a real penalty!"
"Ah, this is easy to talk about, easy to talk about!" Liu Zigu also came to his senses. Although it is always a bit uncomfortable to be seen being so affectionate with a Jin Yiwei, but since it is not to embarrass himself, it is okay to make excuses.
It doesn't matter, what's strange is how could Jin Yiwei, who is known for his vulgarity, have such an outstanding girl? It makes no sense.
The two of them found a restaurant nearby. In the Niu Market, a place where guild halls gathered, there would always be some businessmen who couldn't finish business discussions in the guild hall, and then moved to this place to eat and drink. Therefore, there were one or two restaurants that seemed to be relatively high-end.
, however, there are only one or two.
Qian Wubing walked in wearing official clothes. The restaurant naturally knew how to deal with people like him. Without much effort, the two of them were already sitting behind a small screen on the second floor. The exquisite dishes were served to them like a flowing stream.
"Brother Qian, this is too expensive!" Liu Zigu felt a little uncomfortable. Previously, he thought Qian Wubing was a rich boy and a scholar, but he was quite open-minded. Now that he knew Qian Wubing's identity,
On the contrary, he felt a little restless. What's especially important is that he was born in a family of officials. The officials' clothes might make the common people confused, but he knew very well that Qian Wubing was wearing Baihu's clothes.
Se, the largest Jinyiwei family in Nanjing only had one thousand households. If Qian Wubing had no one left behind, he would not believe it at all.
"There is nothing that costs nothing. Meeting is fate, not to mention that Brother Liu and I met twice. Last time I was treated by Brother Liu, and this time it is my turn to be the host. I just saw Brother Liu coming from Shanxi.
After coming out of the guild hall, I guess there must be some business at home, so Brother Liu shouldn't laugh at this shameful food and wine!" Qian Wubing said with a smile.
"I'm ashamed of myself. It's a small business. It can't be promoted on the stage!" Liu Zigu said modestly. In fact, this is not a small business. Living in the capital is not easy. Being an official in the capital is also not easy.
His father's small salary cannot support such a large family. The family's expenses are all maintained by the shop in Shanxi and the shop in Nanjing!
"Oh, your father is also an official of the imperial court. I think Brother Liu's style is not comparable to those shabby scholars!" Qian Wubing tried. He had just thought about setting up a guild hall, and now there was someone who knew the basics.
When someone comes to your door, Qian Wubing will naturally not let go of the opportunity to inquire.
"This has nothing to do with my father. It's just me fooling around, trying to learn how to do business to make some money!" Liu Zigu was shocked and hurriedly explained that although it was common in the Ming Dynasty for the imperial court to appoint officials to do business, no matter what, this was
If you can't put it on the table, you really have to break it down one by one according to the Ming Dynasty Laws. This is also not allowed by the law.
"Look where Brother Liu is talking about. I just think that Brother Liu is in love and want to have a good relationship with Brother Liu. Could it be said that Brother Liu looks down on me!" Qian Wubing pretended to lower his face and said slightly: "Qian
A certain person has just been transferred to the 100 households of Jinyiwei Baihu Office in the Niu Market. He still has a few brothers under him. If Brother Liu wants to do business, he can just find my counterparty. Isn’t it possible that Qian still has a frown on his face!
"
"Ah, Brother Qian is a hundred households in this bull market!" Liu Zigu said, looking a little surprised, but in his heart he didn't take it seriously. What's the point of taking care of him? His own shop is not in this bull market, so if he wants to take care of it, it's someone else's.
The Jin Yiwei of the place takes care of you.
Qian Wubing let out a hey.
"Of course, Brother Liu also knows that we, the errands, are very strapped for money. If there is any good business, we are naturally willing to get involved. Although we may not be able to come up with much money, we have
It’s not like this!”
Oh, Liu Zigu understands, now he really understands, this Jin Yiwei, who looks like a scholar, really wants to make friends with him. The intention is very simple, but he wants to see if there is any way to make money.
In fact, it seems good to know such a person. He seems to have some background. He is from a hundred households. In Nanjing city, it is enough to scare those urban foxes and rats. At least, with his care, those three
The rest of the people who come from the shop to enjoy the autumn breeze at the end of the day should have disappeared! Especially, if we really have a friendship with him, wouldn't there be a chance to see the Miss Qian again? Oh, I'm afraid this matter is a bit troublesome.
Qian Baihu seems to be a warrior, which is not consistent with his family's mismatch. I am afraid his father will not allow his daughter Qian's affairs.
He was sitting there thinking wildly, but Qian Wubing was not in a hurry, holding a glass of water and wine with a smile and sipping slowly.
"Actually, there are some businesses that are suitable for Brother Qian to do, but they don't require much capital..." Liu Zigu pondered for a moment and gave Qian Wubing a suggestion: "From Shanxi to Yingtian Mansion, some goods are transported here.
There are too many places to collect money. Although most of them are established relationships, if Brother Qian takes the official document and sends someone to go there, I'm afraid he can save a lot of money. In total, this money is not
A small sum!”
He felt that this suggestion was very appropriate. What could Jin Yiwei do? Do they still get money out of their business? What they like to do most is to use force to suppress others. Being a bodyguard-like figure is the best thing.
It couldn't be more suitable, let alone holding official documents. There are so many places in the world that the Jin Yiwei cannot go to. If they want to embarrass the Jin Yiwei who is out on errands, the government officials along the way must also have the courage.
Qian Wubing smiled slightly, but he didn't take it seriously. He was sick. He traveled thousands of miles to work as a bodyguard for others, earn some money, and risked using power for personal gain. Isn't this nonsense? You have all arrived at our territory. Use
Is it so troublesome?
"Brother Qian, do you think it's inappropriate?" Liu Zigu felt Qian Wubing's disapproval and asked.
"It seems that some of these public objects have been used for private purposes. It's not good to tell anyone about this. Qian still wants to walk up there!" Qian Wubing shook his head: "I am quite familiar with this matter of sitting on the ground to collect money.
Oh, those things that are too troublesome make my head hurt just thinking about them!"
You don't have the courage. Liu Zigu felt a little contempt in his heart. He also had no money and was unwilling to contribute. There is no good thing in the world where money is lost for no reason.
He had no idea that Jin Yiwei had always been engaged in the business of losing money. Didn't the money paid in his shop every month go to Jin Yiwei's pocket?
"These things are not urgent. By the way, Brother Liu just went to the Shanxi Guild Hall to do what he was doing!" Qian Wubing shook his head, as if he decided to drop this topic that was giving him a headache and change the subject.
"It's not a big deal. I just got a batch of goods from home. I came to the guild hall to communicate with my colleagues. After all, everyone is doing business in Nanjing, so it is necessary to exchange information!"
"What are you communicating about?" Qian Wubing seemed to be very interested.
"It's just prices rising and falling. Which state has a shortage or a surplus. If the caravan is on the road in this way, if it is targeted, the business will be much easier to do!"
"Well, that's true!" Qian Wubing nodded, but an inexplicable idea came to his mind. If these Shanxi businessmen get together and share their needs, they can avoid risks and increase benefits. If all these guilds, all
We are all together. Businessmen from all over the country in Nanjing have gathered here. Wouldn't it be much easier to do business? Maybe the goods are still on the way, so the price has been negotiated and the silver has been handed over. As soon as the goods arrive,
It can be delivered.
It is conceivable that there is competition in this business. The merchants in this Shanxi Guild Hall will never communicate the price and demand of the goods they obtain with people in other places. The same is true for the merchants in other Guild Halls. However, if there is
A powerful figure, such as myself, the local leader of this place, can bring these people together, drink tea, talk about business, exchange information, or simply synthesize the information,
I use it to communicate with all the guild hall merchants, and I only take a very small part of the profits from these transactions. Doesn't it mean that I can make money from most transactions in Nanjing city?
The more Qian Wubing thought about it, the more excited he became. How prosperous Nanjing is, and how many businesses are going on here every day. Even if it is a small tap, it is a huge fortune. This is comparable to the collection of more than a dozen guild halls.
I don’t know how powerful the little peace money I have is!
This business was done. Qian Wubing clenched his fist hard. He didn't know why he had such an idea, but he was sure that no one had thought of this before he had this idea. Qian Wubing
Wu Bian hugged Liu Zigu's shoulders very affectionately. The two of them looked like old friends who had reunited for many years. With such force, Liu Zigu's next words were strangled in his neck and he could not speak.
"You are also talking about what happened last time. What happened last time, I haven't asked you to trouble you yet. You just picked up a drunkard and brought it home, and you actually let the elders of the family treat you like a guest. My sister also wants to become a disciple to the death.
You didn't remind me earlier, which made me lose face. Since I saw you today, I must punish you well!"
Liu Zigu was hugged by him and was a little confused. When he heard these words, his eyes suddenly became blank: "Punishment, how to punish?"
He had already noticed that Qian Wubing was wearing the official uniform of Jinyiwei. The reputation of Jinyiwei was really bad in the hearts of scholars like them. Looking at Qian Wubing's affectionate appearance, it didn't look like he was trying to embarrass him.
But he still couldn't help but think of the tortures Jin Yiwei used.
"Of course it's a penalty of drinking. Brother Liu, what kind of punishment did you expect!" Qian Wubing laughed, quickly lowered his voice and said quickly: "Don't mention the matter of losing money again, otherwise, it will be a real penalty!"
"Ah, this is easy to talk about, easy to talk about!" Liu Zigu also came to his senses. Although it is always a bit uncomfortable to be seen being so affectionate with a Jin Yiwei, but since it is not to embarrass himself, it is okay to make excuses.
It doesn't matter, what's strange is how could Jin Yiwei, who is known for his vulgarity, have such an outstanding girl? It makes no sense.
The two of them found a restaurant nearby. In the Niu Market, a place where guild halls gathered, there would always be some businessmen who couldn't finish business discussions in the guild hall, and then moved to this place to eat and drink. Therefore, there were one or two restaurants that seemed to be relatively high-end.
, however, there are only one or two.
Qian Wubing walked in wearing official clothes. The restaurant naturally knew how to deal with people like him. Without much effort, the two of them were already sitting behind a small screen on the second floor. The exquisite dishes were served to them like a flowing stream.
"Brother Qian, this is too expensive!" Liu Zigu felt a little uncomfortable. Previously, he thought Qian Wubing was a rich boy and a scholar, but he was quite open-minded. Now that he knew Qian Wubing's identity,
On the contrary, he felt a little restless. What's especially important is that he was born in a family of officials. The officials' clothes might make the common people confused, but he knew very well that Qian Wubing was wearing Baihu's clothes.
Se, the largest Jinyiwei family in Nanjing only had one thousand households. If Qian Wubing had no one left behind, he would not believe it at all.
"There is nothing that costs nothing. Meeting is fate, not to mention that Brother Liu and I met twice. Last time I was treated by Brother Liu, and this time it is my turn to be the host. I just saw Brother Liu coming from Shanxi.
After coming out of the guild hall, I guess there must be some business at home, so Brother Liu shouldn't laugh at this shameful food and wine!" Qian Wubing said with a smile.
"I'm ashamed of myself. It's a small business. It can't be promoted on the stage!" Liu Zigu said modestly. In fact, this is not a small business. Living in the capital is not easy. Being an official in the capital is also not easy.
His father's small salary cannot support such a large family. The family's expenses are all maintained by the shop in Shanxi and the shop in Nanjing!
"Oh, your father is also an official of the imperial court. I think Brother Liu's style is not comparable to those shabby scholars!" Qian Wubing tried. He had just thought about setting up a guild hall, and now there was someone who knew the basics.
When someone comes to your door, Qian Wubing will naturally not let go of the opportunity to inquire.
"This has nothing to do with my father. It's just me fooling around, trying to learn how to do business to make some money!" Liu Zigu was shocked and hurriedly explained that although it was common in the Ming Dynasty for the imperial court to appoint officials to do business, no matter what, this was
If you can't put it on the table, you really have to break it down one by one according to the Ming Dynasty Laws. This is also not allowed by the law.
"Look where Brother Liu is talking about. I just think that Brother Liu is in love and want to have a good relationship with Brother Liu. Could it be said that Brother Liu looks down on me!" Qian Wubing pretended to lower his face and said slightly: "Qian
A certain person has just been transferred to the 100 households of Jinyiwei Baihu Office in the Niu Market. He still has a few brothers under him. If Brother Liu wants to do business, he can just find my counterparty. Isn’t it possible that Qian still has a frown on his face!
"
"Ah, Brother Qian is a hundred households in this bull market!" Liu Zigu said, looking a little surprised, but in his heart he didn't take it seriously. What's the point of taking care of him? His own shop is not in this bull market, so if he wants to take care of it, it's someone else's.
The Jin Yiwei of the place takes care of you.
Qian Wubing let out a hey.
"Of course, Brother Liu also knows that we, the errands, are very strapped for money. If there is any good business, we are naturally willing to get involved. Although we may not be able to come up with much money, we have
It’s not like this!”
Oh, Liu Zigu understands, now he really understands, this Jin Yiwei, who looks like a scholar, really wants to make friends with him. The intention is very simple, but he wants to see if there is any way to make money.
In fact, it seems good to know such a person. He seems to have some background. He is from a hundred households. In Nanjing city, it is enough to scare those urban foxes and rats. At least, with his care, those three
The rest of the people who come from the shop to enjoy the autumn breeze at the end of the day should have disappeared! Especially, if we really have a friendship with him, wouldn't there be a chance to see the Miss Qian again? Oh, I'm afraid this matter is a bit troublesome.
Qian Baihu seems to be a warrior, which is not consistent with his family's mismatch. I am afraid his father will not allow his daughter Qian's affairs.
He was sitting there thinking wildly, but Qian Wubing was not in a hurry, holding a glass of water and wine with a smile and sipping slowly.
"Actually, there are some businesses that are suitable for Brother Qian to do, but they don't require much capital..." Liu Zigu pondered for a moment and gave Qian Wubing a suggestion: "From Shanxi to Yingtian Mansion, some goods are transported here.
There are too many places to collect money. Although most of them are established relationships, if Brother Qian takes the official document and sends someone to go there, I'm afraid he can save a lot of money. In total, this money is not
A small sum!”
He felt that this suggestion was very appropriate. What could Jin Yiwei do? Do they still get money out of their business? What they like to do most is to use force to suppress others. Being a bodyguard-like figure is the best thing.
It couldn't be more suitable, let alone holding official documents. There are so many places in the world that the Jin Yiwei cannot go to. If they want to embarrass the Jin Yiwei who is out on errands, the government officials along the way must also have the courage.
Qian Wubing smiled slightly, but he didn't take it seriously. He was sick. He traveled thousands of miles to work as a bodyguard for others, earn some money, and risked using power for personal gain. Isn't this nonsense? You have all arrived at our territory. Use
Is it so troublesome?
"Brother Qian, do you think it's inappropriate?" Liu Zigu felt Qian Wubing's disapproval and asked.
"It seems that some of these public objects have been used for private purposes. It's not good to tell anyone about this. Qian still wants to walk up there!" Qian Wubing shook his head: "I am quite familiar with this matter of sitting on the ground to collect money.
Oh, those things that are too troublesome make my head hurt just thinking about them!"
You don't have the courage. Liu Zigu felt a little contempt in his heart. He also had no money and was unwilling to contribute. There is no good thing in the world where money is lost for no reason.
He had no idea that Jin Yiwei had always been engaged in the business of losing money. Didn't the money paid in his shop every month go to Jin Yiwei's pocket?
"These things are not urgent. By the way, Brother Liu just went to the Shanxi Guild Hall to do what he was doing!" Qian Wubing shook his head, as if he decided to drop this topic that was giving him a headache and change the subject.
"It's not a big deal. I just got a batch of goods from home. I came to the guild hall to communicate with my colleagues. After all, everyone is doing business in Nanjing, so it is necessary to exchange information!"
"What are you communicating about?" Qian Wubing seemed to be very interested.
"It's just prices rising and falling. Which state has a shortage or a surplus. If the caravan is on the road in this way, if it is targeted, the business will be much easier to do!"
"Well, that's true!" Qian Wubing nodded, but an inexplicable idea came to his mind. If these Shanxi businessmen get together and share their needs, they can avoid risks and increase benefits. If all these guilds, all
We are all together. Businessmen from all over the country in Nanjing have gathered here. Wouldn't it be much easier to do business? Maybe the goods are still on the way, so the price has been negotiated and the silver has been handed over. As soon as the goods arrive,
It can be delivered.
It is conceivable that there is competition in this business. The merchants in this Shanxi Guild Hall will never communicate the price and demand of the goods they obtain with people in other places. The same is true for the merchants in other Guild Halls. However, if there is
A powerful figure, such as myself, the local leader of this place, can bring these people together, drink tea, talk about business, exchange information, or simply synthesize the information,
I use it to communicate with all the guild hall merchants, and I only take a very small part of the profits from these transactions. Doesn't it mean that I can make money from most transactions in Nanjing city?
The more Qian Wubing thought about it, the more excited he became. How prosperous Nanjing is, and how many businesses are going on here every day. Even if it is a small tap, it is a huge fortune. This is comparable to the collection of more than a dozen guild halls.
I don’t know how powerful the little peace money I have is!
This business was done. Qian Wubing clenched his fist hard. He didn't know why he had such an idea, but he was sure that no one had thought of this before he had this idea.