"Come! Brother Lu, I'll give you another drink!" The tall Boss Xie was a little drunk and his tongue was curled up when he spoke.
Lu Qiao picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp, and then poured wine for Boss Xie. Boss Xie quickly waved his hand, "You drink first, I want to take a sip first."
After saying that, he fell down on the table and fell asleep drunk.
Another businessman, Boss Wang, smiled and said: "My partner is a drunkard. He falls down after just a few drinks. Everyone in the industry is surprised."
Lu Qiao's heart was moved and he asked quickly: "I wonder what kind of profession Mr. Wang is in?"
Boss Wang laughed and said, "Brother Lu, that's an interesting question. Of course it's a business."
Seeing that the other party refused to tell him the truth, Lu Qiao couldn't help but sigh: "I used to be rich and beautiful, but now I'm down and out. I can't even afford a glass of wine. If you hadn't invited me, I might not even be able to do this."
I can’t even cross the threshold of the restaurant!”
After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp."
At this moment, Boss Xie, who was lying on the table, opened his eyes slightly and winked at Boss Wang, who nodded quietly.
Boss Wang smiled again and said: "Brother, if you don't have money, you have to find a way to earn it. Money will not fall from the sky by itself."
"I also want to make money, but I can't find a way!"
Boss Wang said calmly: "In doing business, we also need to rely on mountains and rivers. To put it bluntly, we must make use of all the resources around us and be good at turning these resources into money. Then won't the money come?"
Lu Jiao thought for a moment and said, "My father is the governor of Fangzhou. Does this count as a resource?"
Boss Wang almost suffocated to death with a sip of wine. Why is this bastard so clueless?
"Brother! People go to higher places, water flows to lower places, and money also flows to higher places. People from Fangzhou have always come to Jingzhao to make money. I have never heard of people from Jingzhao going to Fangzhou to make money. Otherwise, we
What are you doing here from Daming Mansion in such a hurry?"
"I really can't think of it! How about brother giving me some advice?"
Boss Wang has nothing to do with him. He has never seen such a stupid person.
"Okay! You know what is the most popular thing in Jingzhao now? It will also be the most valuable thing in the future."
"Young and beautiful woman!"
Dongzhu Xie, who was lying on the table, suddenly groaned in pain. Dongzhu Wang quickly patted him and asked him to continue sleeping.
"The most valuable and sought-after thing now is land. The south of Jingzhao City has expanded five miles. Do you know how many people are eyeing this land? I heard that every high-ranking official will be allocated a piece of land. How much wealth is contained in it?
Can’t you see it?”
"Every high-ranking official has one. Does that mean my father also has one?" Lu Qiao asked excitedly.
"Your father is not old enough. He has to serve in the Sichuan-Shaanxi Xuanfu Commission for more than five years, but you can ask the princess for a piece of land! Even if I spend money to buy land, if there is land along the street, we can give you one acre of land.
The advantage of Qian Guan is that if it is residential land, you can get 500 Guan per acre, and if you can get ten acres of land, you will be paid."
Lu Qiao was fascinated when he heard that, ten acres is ten thousand guan! Just by being a broker, he can get thousands or even tens of thousands of guan in benefits. Why not do it?
"I'm going to find the princess now!"
What he was thinking of was to directly acquire a piece of land. If he sold it for 5,000 guan per acre, he would earn 50,000 guan from ten acres, and he could continue to live happily.
Boss Wang gave him a piece of paper with his address on it, and Lu Qiao immediately ran away anxiously.
Boss Xie suddenly sat up and said, "I feel like this is risky. If he really gets ten acres of land and has money in his hands, wouldn't it mean that he doesn't need to beg us anymore?"
Boss Wang said coldly: "Will Princess Lu give him land? I'm overthinking it. If I give him land, I might as well let him go to Fangzhou. Don't worry, he will come to the inn to beg us tomorrow at the latest. Let's wait and see!"
"But the question is, can he get what we want?"
Dongzhu Wang pondered for a while and said: "He and Lu Wei are uncle and nephew. They have a very good relationship. The key is that he can help us connect. By inviting Lu Wei out for a meal, we can get to know Lu Wei."
"I'm afraid Lu Wei won't agree!"
Boss Wang's face became a little ferocious, "Marshal Du will only give us two months, or throw money at us, or if not, tie up Lu Wei's son. If you don't believe me, he won't agree!"
Not long after, the two businessmen also left the Juxiang Restaurant. A middle-aged man who looked honest and honest was riding a donkey far behind, following their ox cart unhurriedly.
This was something that the two businessmen had never imagined. Lu Jiao had become the tragedy of the Lu family, and even Lu Yihao had murderous intentions. How could Chen Qing not send someone to keep an eye on him.
Half an hour later, the follower returned to the Internal Guard Office and went directly to the courtyard of the Ninth Battalion. The Internal Guard Office was shaped like a 'hui' character. The small opening inside was the official room of Controller Wang Hao, and it was surrounded by nine battalions.
The official residence of.
The internal guard soldiers who were following Lu Jiao belonged to the Ninth Battalion, which was in charge of Zhong Huan. The Ninth Battalion had no special responsibilities. Since it was not responsible for arresting enemy spies, it was not responsible for protecting important officials, and it would not investigate various matters.
Various economic cases, such as illicit salt, illicit wine, private coinage, etc.
But it can take care of all these things, but it is not full-time. In fact, it is like a handyman. Of course, the official position is not a handyman, but a mobile camp or reserve camp, which can be sent wherever it is needed.
Zhong Huan sat behind the table and listened to the report from his subordinates. He was a little surprised. What did the two businessmen want to do with Lu Jiao?
"Are you sure they came from Damingfu, Hebei?"
"Their registration at the inn is Damingfu, Hebei Province. I don't know whether it is specific."
Jingzhao is relatively tolerant to businessmen from all over the country and does not care where they come from. Even Jurchen merchants who come to Beijing can do business legally in Jingzhao as long as they are genuine merchants and do not traffic in contraband. Therefore, basically no one will pretend to be from there.
no need.
But Zhong Huan is a little sensitive to Daming Prefecture in Hebei Province. This kind of businessman from far away must come to sell and buy goods. How will he interact with an unlearned and unskilled libertine like Lu Qiao? What's more, Lu Qiao is not
Local snake.
If he came from Lin'an or the south, he might be an old friend from the past, but he came from Damingfu, which could not be reached in Baganzi. After much deliberation, there was only one possibility: the other party came because of Lu Qiao's background.
Thinking of this, Zhong Huan said to his subordinates, "Don't alert them. Continue to keep an eye on them. Arrange a few more subordinates to see what kind of business these two businessmen are doing."
"I humbly obey my orders!"
After his subordinates left, Zhong Huan thought for a moment. He had just begun, and it was far from time to report to the superiors.
Lu Qiao sat stupidly in the reception area of the palace for nearly half an hour, and saw people coming in and out of the palace. What seemed to happen?
At this time, Butler Liu, who was sweating profusely, came over and said: "Master Jiao, the princess is really too busy. She said that if you have nothing important to do, come back another day. This is the ten taels of silver that the princess has given you. Please accept it."
Lu Qiao unceremoniously put the ten taels of silver into his arms and asked curiously: "Is there something big going on in the house?"
"That's right! The third lady just gave birth to a son, and everyone is very busy. This is a big event, and the princess is the busiest."
"Oh! Then I'll come back tomorrow. I really have something important to discuss with the princess."
"Then you come tomorrow morning! Don't be too early, it's more suitable at the right time. If you are on time, I will boldly set a time for the princess."
Lu Qiao was overjoyed, "Okay, I'll be there on time tomorrow."
Lu Qiao squeezed the money in his arms and rushed away happily. Needless to say, he must have gone to the brothel. He would basically squander any money in the brothel.
The housekeeper rushed back to the inner courtyard. At this time, the inner courtyard was in chaos. Zhao Yingluo gave birth to her son at noon today. He was a little premature and weighed less than five kilograms. Fortunately, it was a natural birth and the child was born before everyone was ready.
Sorry, the two midwives haven't arrived yet!
Fortunately, Dr. Liu was here. She could also deliver babies. She held her feet and slapped the baby's little buttocks. She immediately cried out, "Whoops!" The cry was weak, and everyone was really a little worried.
Then they changed rooms, heated hot water, bathed the child, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes. After a long day of busy work, by the time both mother and child lay down comfortably, everyone was exhausted.
Lu Xiu walked out of the yard and saw the housekeeper from afar. She walked up and asked, "Butler Liu, is he gone?"