Zhang Heling was so angry that he almost wanted to kill someone.
I don’t want to take the house or the land, but you still want to ask me for money directly?
Do you know that taking people's money is like killing someone, do you know?
"This silver is from the coal mine. After the auction, 20% of the silver will be handed over to the two princes immediately. The rest will be deposited in the bank account and 20% will be paid every year for a total of four years...
It will be fully paid in four years, and as long as the two middle princes do not commit any serious crimes, all the money will be cashed in with interest."
Jiang Lun stated the conditions.
Although Zhang Heling was greedy for money, he was not the type to settle scores.
"What...mean?"
Zhang Heling didn't understand.
The butler nearby quickly reminded: "Sir, a lot of new bank accounts have been opened in the city recently. It is said that if you deposit money in them, the interest will be nearly 10% a year. Many people are rushing to deposit money in them."
Zhang Heling suddenly realized: "You are asking me to deposit the money and then take it out when the time limit is up? But 10%... I will get far more than 10% interest for a month's loan!"
The Zhang family is not only engaged in mining business, but also loan sharking, because these days loan sharking is truly a profitable business.
Jiang Lun said: "The silver account is very formal, and the harvest will be guaranteed despite droughts and floods. Moreover, this time it was authorized by His Majesty to deposit the silver from the mines and mines in the silver account. If the two princes are dissatisfied with this..."
"Are you not giving me the money from selling the mine?"
Zhang Heling looked at Jiang Lun eagerly.
He finally understood that Jiang Lun was not here to give money, but to threaten him into submission.
Jiang Lun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You can't say that. The money belongs to the two marquises, but it's hard to say when it will be cashed out later. Southeast Coast Defense has been short of silver recently, about two hundred thousand taels. This mine has been sold
The money earned from the kiln may be borrowed for use first.”
"Bullshit! Haiphong is short of money. Does it have anything to do with our brothers? This money is what we have earned with so much hard work..."
Jiang Lun secretly cursed, he was obviously robbed, is it easy to kill?
The mine didn't belong to you two brothers in the first place. They were all acquired through plunder and robbery. It's just because the civil servants are on your side now that your Majesty didn't directly confiscate the money you got from selling the mine. How dare you speak so brazenly?
Jiang Lun asked: "Does the Marquis agree?"
Zhang Heling thought for a while and said: "Let me discuss this with my second son. I will reply later."
Jiang Lun stood up and said: "If this is the case, then I can only go back and report that the two princes have not made a decision yet."
The butler next to him reminded again: "Master, you better agree. The coal mine will be sold tomorrow. If it can't be decided now, then the ban on you and the second master... I don't know when it will be lifted. Just endure the calm for a while and take a step back to open up the world."
ah."
Zhang Heling gritted his teeth: "You go back and tell His Majesty that I agree! Ouch, it only sold for 50,000 taels, and it will take four years to get it back. I have suffered a big loss!"
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When Jiang Lun returned to the official residence, Tang Yin had returned, but Zhu Hao was nowhere to be seen.
After Jiang Lun finished talking about the matter, Tang Yin said with a smile: "Zhu Haoming wants the Zhang family to send some money to the bank... Hey, after the money is put into the bank, it is up to Zhu Hao to decide how to use it.
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"yes."
Jiang Lun dealt with it casually. Although he didn't quite understand it, he had successfully completed the task entrusted by the emperor, which was regarded as a meritorious service.
Just as he was talking, Zhang Zuo and Zhu Chen came in from outside.
Zhang Zuo looked around and asked, "Where is Mr. Zhu?"
Tang Yindao: "Jingdao went home, saying he had some personal matters to take care of... It's completely understandable. It's human nature for a newlywed couple to be inseparable... We can't be too lenient, right?"
Zhang Zuo looked embarrassed.
I understand, but you, Mr. Tang, can you please stop mentioning the couple's affair in front of the eunuch? Will you be willing to take care of other people's feelings?
"Will Your Majesty leave the palace today?" Jiang Lun looked at Zhang Zuo, meaning, if I complete my mission here, will I be allowed to show my face in front of the emperor?
"I don't know yet. I guess I might... not leave the palace."
Zhang Zuo knew that Jiang Lun was in high spirits at the moment and was embarrassed to attack him with words, but he also knew that Zhu Si would not come out that day. After all, Zhu Si still wanted to come to see the coal mine auction, so these had been discussed with Zhu Hao in advance.
"oh."
Jiang Lun felt a little regretful, but still waited eagerly.
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Zhu Hao does have personal things to do.
He wanted to take his wife, Sun Lan, to see Lou Suzhen before dark in the afternoon. After all, he had made an appointment with Lou Suzhen, asking Lou Suzhen to take care of Sun Lan, so that Sun Lan, who had nothing to do, could get busy.
When Sun Lan and Zhu Hao went out, they didn't know where they were going, so they just thought they were going to see their mother-in-law.
I didn't want the carriage to stop in front of an ordinary-looking private courtyard in the east of the city.
Zhu Hao asked the maid Chunyu to help him down, while he knocked on the door himself. Soon the door opened from the inside and a person walked out, it was Lou Suzhen.
At this time, Lou Suzhen was dressed in an elegant long dress. The clothes were not luxurious, but she carried a natural nobility. Perhaps Lou Suzhen knew that she was going to meet Zhu Hao's wife today, so she packed it up specially. She usually wore men's clothes when going out to meet people.
She looks a little more charming today.
"This is...Mrs. An."
Zhu Hao didn't know how to address Lou Suzhen, so he said casually.
Sun Lan saluted Lou Suzhen respectfully.
Lou Suzhen returned the favor: "Madam is born with a beautiful face, and she and the young master are actually a talented man and a beautiful woman. They are a perfect match."
Sun Lan didn't reply, obviously she didn't think so in her heart.
She was very curious, who was this so-called "Mrs. An" in front of her?
Is she a woman whose husband keeps her outside? But judging by her age... she doesn't look like her at all, but I have to admit that this woman has a special temperament. Maybe she can attract young men?
Lou Suzhen saw Sun Lan's suspicion and explained with a smile: "I once lived a good life in Jiangnan, but my family suffered a lot. Fortunately, Mr. Tang and the young master took me in, so I had a place to stay, and came to the capital."
.Normally, I take care of some daily affairs for the young master, and...teach women's education, etc. My wife will gradually know about it in the future."
Zhu Hao said to Sun Lan: "Madam, I brought you here to learn more from Mrs. An. She comes from a scholarly family, and her knowledge and conversation are commendable. Her family background is not worse than Madam's. She once studied poetry and painting with Mr. Tang and was a Tang Dynasty scholar.
Sir, he is highly educated, talented and knowledgeable, and he is proficient in all aspects of music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Sun Lan saluted again but didn't say much.
The main reason is that she is not familiar with Lou Suzhen, or even with Zhu Hao. Now that she is suddenly brought to teach women's studies, she has no idea what to do. She has never made such a plan before.
Zhu Hao said: "I have purchased a villa nearby. I will ask Mrs. An to take you there to check it out later. You can live here at ordinary times. From now on, I will let Chunyu go back and forth to take care of both sides. You can bring maids and other things over. If there is any shortage,
Just tell Mrs. An, she is in charge of everything here."
"Um."
Sun Lan saluted Zhu Hao.
Seems very polite.
But she didn't know what she was responding to.
It seems like you have moved again?
She was very curious, how many homes did Zhu Hao have in Beijing?
Living in the capital is not easy!
A new scholar, even if he is the top scholar, doesn't have that much money to buy so many houses in the capital, right?
Even if it is rented, the rent in Beijing is not cheap. With Zhu Hao's meager income in the Hanlin Academy, can he afford it?
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Zhu Hao sent people to Lou Suzhen and hurried back. After all, there were a large number of memorials waiting for him to review in the evening.
After Zhu Hao left.
Lou Suzhen took Sun Lan to another courtyard two courtyards away. She probably wanted the "mistress" to see her future residence to verify Zhu Hao's words. The key point was to show that Zhu Hao did not live here permanently.
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"Usually, Mr. Tang will come over and discuss state affairs with me. Occasionally, he will talk about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I have an old friendship with him..."
Lou Suzhen said this with a little tenderness in her eyes.
Sun Lan was smart and shrewd, and he probably understood that Lou Suzhen had nothing to do with Zhu Hao, but seemed to have an inexplicable relationship with Tang Yinjian.
Although Sun Lan didn't know exactly how old Tang Yin was, she could roughly estimate that he was at least in his forties or close to fifties. Everything could be explained if he was involved with such a quiet, beautiful and charming woman.
"Wait a moment, madam. After I have tidied up, I will take you to see the private school run by the young master." Lou Suzhen said.
Sun Lan said: "Madam, you're welcome, my... surname is Sun, I'm not much of a madam."
Lou Suzhen pursed her lips and smiled and said: "Actually, strictly speaking, I should call you Mistress, because after all, I am working for the young master. If he hadn't helped me back then, I would have... died in hell. Now I am barely alive.
It is really a blessing to have a career in this world.
"But since you are so easy-going, why don't we treat each other as sisters? You can call me Sister An, and I will call you Sister Sun..."
Sun Lan thought secretly.
I just said don't call me madam, but I didn't say you call me sister.
We were too separate before, but now we are so close, I can't adapt to it.
"Sister." Sun Lan said.
"Okay, sister, I will take you there later."
Lou Suzhen was also very happy.
Zhu Hao even brought his wife to her, which shows that Zhu Hao trusts her very much. With Sun Lan here, Lou Suzhen feels that she can understand Zhu Hao better and makes herself more valuable to Zhu Hao.
With Sun Lan by her side, she can have a companion when talking and doing things. This is much more comfortable than communicating with a maid.
Sun Lan asked: "What...are we going to do?"
Lou Suzhen smiled and said: "You can tell at a glance that the young master has not made it clear to you... In fact, the young master is the number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty. He compiles books for the historians in the Hanlin Academy. He usually helps the court edit books and does light work. But in private
, the young master has always been doing business, so there are two important businesses for the young master around here."
"Doing business?"
Sun Lan was very confused.
As the top scholar in a new subject, Zhu Hao still wants to start a business? Even if he did, it would probably be to open a shop or something. Why does it seem like he is doing something shady?
"Yes, there is a school for girls run by young masters around here, which accepts women from around the capital. Here they learn basic writing and arithmetic, as well as spinning and weaving and other skills. There are also some textile workshops nearby that specialize in
Prepared for these women, the spinning workshop is nearby and the weaving workshop is distributed throughout the capital.
"In addition, there is a theater troupe run by the young master two streets ahead. It came from Anlu. The Anlu Opera, which is famous in the capital, was brought to the capital by the young master. Among the literate female actors in the troupe,
He is also a female student, Madam will see you soon."
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