Liu Fu has been working in the Liu family for more than thirty years, although he is only over forty now.
From being a bookboy who served Master Liu Liang to now being the steward of the Liu family's fleet of dozens of people, it is quite an honor. Now the steward of the Liu family is his son Liu Jincai. This can be regarded as inheriting the father's legacy, but after he retires, he
There is no idle time. Ever since the young master started the business with the Mongolians in the north, he has basically been doing all the purchasing and shipping.
When Liu Liang was the county magistrate in Datong, he was by his side. When Liu Liang was socializing, he was by Liu Liang's side most of the time. He was even familiar with Liu Liang's township party acquaintances.
After Liang was transferred to Nanjing, the contacts there had an impression of this long-term follower who was often around Liu Liang. In addition, Liu Zigu was also a good money envoy, so this relationship could be maintained.
The Liu family's motorcade only makes two trips a year from Nanjing to Datong. Business is easy, so making three trips is overwhelming. It's already September or October. If we don't go out, we'll have to wait until we get there.
At that time, the people in the convoy were afraid that they were about to get cold. So, after celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at home, he followed the master's instructions and tinkered with the tea inventory in the shop for the past few months, and planned to set off.
I'm used to going out and coming back, so I don't have much to pack. But on this occasion of separation, I always have to give a few words of advice to my loved ones.
"If this trip goes well, it will be good to be back before the end of the year. If there is a delay in the middle, you don't have to worry. The master and the young master are watching the affairs at home. You can take care of the house well. Don't worry.
When I come back, I will listen to your mother-in-law's crying complaint!"
After telling his son, Liu Fu looked outside the door. The master was busy now and would not appear in the shop. However, every time the young master went out by himself, he would always go to the shop to see him off, even though he repeatedly said no.
, but the young master insisted on doing this, and after several times, it became a routine. Today, when he was about to go out, the young master did not see any movement, and he became a little uncomfortable.
It was very noisy at the door. The guys were loading the car and reinforcing it with ropes. Everyone was acquaintances, chatting and laughing loudly with each other. There were also the few guards invited by the caravan, and the Liu family’s motorcade was not the first one.
I was working together once, and I was chatting and joking with everyone. There was actually a faint atmosphere of joy in the yard.
"Master Liu, it's almost done!" A waiter came up to inform Liu Fu. Liu Fu nodded and said loudly to everyone: "Please tighten up the work on your hands. If you don't do it halfway like last time,
Falling to the ground, I can't forgive the one who made the mistake!"
The guys agreed with a bang. In the midst of this commotion, Liu Fu finally saw a familiar figure at the door. He left his son and walked up: "Master, why are you here again!"
Liu Zigu smiled and nodded, "Uncle Fu, I have to work hard for you again!"
"No hard work, no hard work, it's your job!" Liu Fu smiled and shook his head, but he noticed that there were a few unfamiliar faces behind the young master. If they were the shopkeepers of the shop in front, they would definitely recognize them.
The one who dressed up was not the young master's good friend who is a royal guard.
"By the way, Uncle Fu, I have a friend who will go there with our convoy this time!" Liu Zigu smiled and turned sideways, pointing to Qian Wubing beside him and said: "You can just call him Master Qian.
, Master Qian is too busy and wants to go there for a walk. Treat Master Qian the same way you treat me on weekdays. My dad values him very much!"
"I have met Master Qian!" Liu Fu greeted him hurriedly. He is a good friend of the young master, so he is half the master. The young master also specially introduced him, so he must not be neglected.
"You don't need to be polite, Uncle Fu, right? I'll just follow your young master and call you that. You don't need to worry about me. Just treat it as a convoy with a few more idlers. Those who need to hurry will keep going, and those who need to rest will be fine."
Just stop and tiptoe, I don’t like to make trouble, and I don’t like to be troubled!”
Liu Ful nodded repeatedly, Liu Zigu said a few words to him, and then took Qian Wubing to see the convoy goods that the guys had packed. Liu Jin, who was standing respectfully on the side, saw his young master walking away, and gently
He came over and said, "Dad, you must listen to the young master's words very seriously. That young master Qian went to our house to meet my wife, and I was still serving her at that time. This young master Qian is a royal guard!"
"Ah!" Liu Fu was thinking about it, and when he heard his son say this, he was suddenly startled: "Then what does the young master mean by leading him to the motorcade? Jin Yiwei is the master who only looks for trouble!"
"Even if he causes trouble, he won't cause trouble for us!" Liu Jincai smiled proudly: "The young master is close to him. The money from the store tax has been paid to the shops of so many father-in-law and marquis.
We haven't spent a penny in our shop. I heard that it was Jin Yiwei's Qian Baihu who helped negotiate peace. The face is so huge."
"Then you really have to be careful!" Liu Fu muttered: "Look at how young Master Qian is, he's not very old! At this age, he is from a hundred households. Is this the child of that family?"
"Dad, why do you care so much? Didn't you see that he's not wearing official clothes? He might be investigating some case and using our motorcade to hide his identity. Just pretend you don't know his identity. I'm reminding you because I'm afraid of you.
I accidentally offended him!"
Leaving aside the Liu family father and son who were whispering here, Qian Wubing followed Liu Zigu around in a circle and was deeply satisfied. It was not uncommon for businessmen from single gangs to travel with the caravans of big families. The caravans of big families generally
They all have guards and even have good relationships with places along the way. You can enjoy these conveniences for a small amount of money. For a single businessman, it is still very cost-effective.
Obviously, Qian Wubing was regarded by the guards as a newly joined businessman. After Liu Zigu sent them out, before leaving the city gate, the guard leader walked over to Qian Wubing and the three of them and spoke to them.
"Boss Qian, right? Master Liu has given us an explanation. However, there are some things to say up front. In this convoy, you'd better be safe and don't cause trouble for us and Master Liu. The world is in danger, and this is for everyone's sake."
Hello!"
"That's, that's, what do you call eldest brother? I am the most timid person, and I will definitely not cause trouble. Don't worry, eldest brother!" Qian Wubing's appearance really doesn't look like he's doing business, but more like that person.
The appearance of a wealthy young man, after all, after several months of cultivating his mind and character, his official air seemed to others like he was used to being bossy, so the guard came over and explained it specifically.
"Then it's best. Everyone just calls me Sha Luo. Just call me Boss Sha!" Seeing how well-behaved Qian Wubing was, Sha Luo nodded with satisfaction and pointed to the Yan brothers behind him:
"Is this something you brought from your family? Did you practice it?"
"You can't do this in the countryside. I need to take care of you, Boss Sha, on this journey!" Qian Wubing smiled brightly, even though Sha Luo snorted in his proud nose and gave him a slap on the back of his head.
He didn't feel dissatisfied even if he left alone.
With the carriages and horses rustling, and amidst chatter and laughter, the convoy left Nanjing and headed north!