Summary of the previous chapter: Ma Xiaoquan had several fake accounts prepared in order to cope with Cao Cao's surprise inspection. On the other hand, Ma Xiaoquan used the family master's tactics for the first time and skillfully won the hearts of his two subordinates...
.Ma Xiaoquan finally began to show his attitude as the head of the family...
Cao Cao read the account book carefully twice. After reading it, Cao Cao was still worried, so he called Xun Yu and Cheng Yu over and followed him to read the account book together.
Ma Xiaoquan knew that if Xun Yu and his gang were allowed to come over and take a serious look, they would definitely be able to see the flaws.
For this reason, Ma Xiaoquan specially prepared dozens of beauties and more than a hundred jars of Dukang old wine to use in dispersed public relations work for the Cao Group.
The decentralized public relations went very smoothly. Cao Cao was a lustful person, and he was also an out-and-out lover of "married women".
Therefore, Ma Xiaoquan specially selected a dozen beautiful women among the dozens of beauties.
As for Xun Yu, Cheng Yu and others, Cheng Yu was the oldest, and although he was willing but not strong enough, Ma Xiaoquan arranged for several beautiful women who were well-educated and reasonable to accompany Cheng Yu to drink... But Xun Yu, suffering from the Hedong lion at home,
Even if he had such a thief heart, he didn't have the treacherous courage, so Ma Xiaoquan arranged for Xun Yu to have a few more lively people to drink with Xun Yu... and the rest, just feel free to do it.
After serving them for a while, Cao Cao and others were confused. What kind of accounts and books were there? As long as there were no big problems.
...
After sending Cao Cao away, Ma Xiaoquan immediately ordered Huang Chang to rush to Xuanwu Pond to carry out stability maintenance activities.
The so-called stability maintenance activities are the carrot and stick strategy proposed by Huang Chang to Ma Xiaoquan.
Although Ma Xiaoquan was generous in the construction of Xuanwu Pond and the safety precautions were in place, there were so many people talking and there were always some ignorant people who wanted to cause trouble and reap some benefits.
To deal with such people, if you give them carrots, you must also give them some sticks.
Huang Chang followed Ma Xiaoquan's instructions and registered all these thorns, and also conducted some investigations into the habits of each of them.
After investigation, Huang Chang discovered that there was someone behind these people.
Huang Chang reported the investigation results to his master Ma Xiaoquan, who immediately dispatched Huang Chang to continue the stability maintenance activities on the one hand, and on the other hand, conduct an in-depth investigation into the origins of these people.
Late at night, Huang Chang dragged his tired body and knocked on Ma Xiaoquan's door.
"Owner"
Ma Xiaoquan stretched out his hand and poured Huang Chang a cup of tea himself: "Drink some tea first, sit down and talk slowly."
Huang Chang was very moved, and all the previous fatigue was gone: "Thank you, Master"
After finishing the tea in one gulp, Huang Chang didn't bother to take a moment to rest, and said: "Master, I checked and found that there is more than one instigator behind these people..."
"Go on"
Huang Chang poured himself another cup of tea and took a few sips: "From the information I have found so far, some of these people are influenced by the officials of the day, while others are influenced by the local people.
The threat from powerful noble families... and some... Oh, by the way, there are so many families among them, and their instigators seem to be related to a man named Yuan..."
"Surname Yuan?"
Ma Xiaoquan thought deeply, hissed, and said to himself: "What the hell are you doing here in Yecheng?"
Huang Chang was stunned for a moment and asked Ma Xiaoquan respectfully: "Master, do you know this person named Yuan?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "If his surname is really Yuan, let alone knowing him, he should be considered an old friend. Huang Chang, please keep checking and don't stop!"
"Follow your orders"
...
After Huang Chang retreated, Ma Xiaoquan rubbed his temples. These days, Ma Xiaoquan has been working hard because of the Xuanwu Pond matter.
They say it is difficult to be the boss, but now it seems that it is indeed difficult to be the boss.
"Yeah" Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment and felt uneasy, so he took out the night clothes from under the box...
In an inn northwest of Yecheng, Yuan Fang crossed his legs and played with a jade pendant in his hand.
"Master Yuan..." At this moment, the door was slowly pushed open, and the person who entered was a short farmer.
Yuan Fang raised his head, glanced at it, and said, "How did you do with the tasks assigned to you?"
The farmer bowed his body and said: "Everything has been done. I have also told you what Young Master Yuan ordered..."
"Well you did a good job"
The farmer said: "Master Yuan, then my reward..."
Yuan Fang threw the jade pendant in his hand away without even looking at it.
The farmer had quick eyes and quick hands. He caught the jade pendant, took a look at it, and thanked him profusely.
"Go down, I will find someone to inform you about what happens next."
"yes"
...There was a "creak" sound, and the door closed again.
Yuan Fang opened his eyes and sneered: "I wonder what the demon is doing... Hmm..."
As soon as Yuan Fang finished speaking, he heard a male voice above his head: "Yuan Fang, are you missing me?"
Yuan Fang was startled, jumped up quickly, and looked up.
When he looked around, he found a purple-haired man lying on the beam looking at him.
Yuan Fang pointed at the purple-haired man and said tremblingly: "You...when did you come in?"
The purple-haired man waved his hand: "I came in with the farmer."
"You" Yuan Fang breathed out and suddenly said calmly: "Your reaction speed and investigation speed are much faster than I thought."
"Haha" the purple-haired man jumped down from the beam and clapped his hands.
"It's just like that...hehe..."
Yuan Fang sat back in his seat and crossed his legs again.
The purple-haired man is Ma Xiaoquan who visited late at night.
The corner of Ma Xiaoquan's mouth raised slightly and he also sat down.
"Did Lu Xian send you here?"
Yuan Fang replied: "Yes! How did you know I was here?"
"Of course I'm following the farmer. By the way, what else is Mr. Lu doing?"
Yuan Fang shook his head: "I don't know, I'm just a person doing things!"
Ma Xiaoquan asked: "Don't you have a close relationship with Lu Xian?"
Yuan Fang smiled bitterly: "That's true, but I don't know everything."
Ma Xiaoquan stared at Yuan Fang's eyes for a long time, making sure that Yuan Fang was not lying, and then sighed: "How are you preparing for your affairs?"
Yuan Fang waved his hand: "No progress!"
"What, are you short of money?"
Ma Xiaoquan also asked casually. Unexpectedly, Yuan Fang nodded quickly and replied: "Yes, we are very short of money!"
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment: "So you deliberately spread the news to lure me over and become your money-splitting boy?"
Yuan Fang blushed: "Young boy, haha, Master Shangxian is really good at joking."
Ma Xiaoquan twisted his neck: "Go on, I will give you a chance. You can show your eloquence well. If you agree, I will lend you some money."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Fang's eyes lit up and he asked, "Sir, do you really mean what you said?"
Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "Seriously."
"Okay!" Yuan Fang clapped his hands, then stood up alertly, walked gently to the window, listened through the window, and then came back and whispered, "I want to make a deal with Lord Shangxian."
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoquan immediately became interested when he heard it was a deal, "Tell me."
Yuan Fang leaned next to Ma Xiaoquan's ear and spoke softly for a while.
After listening to this, Ma Xiaoquan was also very happy.
"Interesting" Ma Xiaoquan looked at Yuan Fang, "This deal sounds very interesting, but I don't know how much Yuan Fang you want to ask for?"
Yuan Fang thought for a moment and stretched out two fingers: "I want 20% of the income from the Xuanwu Pond project."
Ma Xiaoquan thought for a moment and pretended to be wrong: "20%? You guys are too greedy. Although I contracted the Xuanwu Pond project, the money was given by Cao Cao. Do you think Cao Cao didn't send someone to check the accounts? Let me tell you.
Well, before you, Cao Cao just came to check the accounts in person..."
"This..." Yuan Fang thought for a moment, "Then 1 becomes 5, 1 becomes 5, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan rolled his eyes at Yuan Fang: "Are you really stupid or pretending to be stupid? If you are 10%, I will only receive less than 40% in total. I will give you 15%, and I will take the rest.
What to do?"
Yuan Fang changed his words again: "Then half, half, you have to have it, right?"
Ma Xiaoquan thought about "deliberately" for a long time, dragging his chin and said: "Counting the management, counting the miscellaneous things, uh-huh, half of it can still be squeezed out, but Yuan Fang, you know, you took this
Half percent, I can only have less than 3 points left in my hand... What do you think I am trying to do?"
Yuan Fang was not stupid either. He helped Ma Xiaoquan settle the accounts and said, "Although Master Shangxian got less, he made a lot in other aspects."
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Are you referring to the deal you just made with me?"
Yuan Fang nodded.
Ma Xiaoquan grinned: "You are short selling money, but I am a real person with real money and silver. No, no matter what, I feel like I have been cheated. You kid, you have to prepare what you said before you come again."
Exchange money with me."
Yuan Fang pretended to be very embarrassed on the surface, but he was secretly happy in his heart. You know, Lu Xian sent him here this time just to inquire about Ma Xiaoquan's situation. As for the lack of money, it was all Yuan Fang's fault.
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Although Ma Xiaoquan didn't quite understand why Yuan Fang was short of money, he thought about it later and understood.
When Ma Xiaoquan stepped out with his front foot, Yuan Fang was so happy that he almost shouted with his back foot.
After holding it in for a while, Yuan Fang finally held it back.
"This stupid immortal gave me so much all at once, half a percent, haha... In fact, I was so happy to give me a half percent, haha..."
