In the Hong family living room, Hong Ping leads the way for Liu Mingzhi and the others.
Hong Ping said politely: "Young Master Liu has come all the way to be a distinguished guest. I, the Hong family, will not be indifferent. Mr. Liu, please take a seat."
Liu Mingzhi naturally sat on one of the two main seats aside, without any embarrassment: "It seems that this junior had misunderstood before. Since the Hong family can become one of the most famous gentry in Yangzhou, their hospitality is indeed thoughtful.
If the head of the family invites you, I will not refuse."
Hong Feng frowned. Even though Liu Mingzhi was the eldest son of the richest man in Jiangnan, in theory, even if he was a guest, he should not take his place. A strong dragon could not overwhelm local snakes. What kind of confidence did Liu Mingzhi rely on to dare to ignore the rules?
Hong Ping's face also twitched, thinking that Liu Mingzhi really didn't treat him as an outsider.
"Serve tea."
The servants served tea to everyone present in turn.
"Try the fine Yuqian Longjing, Mr. Liu. This is the tea that I have treasured for a long time."
Liu Mingzhi picked up the tea and took a sip. It was indeed a good tea, clear and sweet, with a fragrance that lingers on the lips and teeth. It is a rare tea and can be regarded as a treasure.
After chewing the tea leaves in his mouth twice, Liu Mingzhi put down the tea cup.
Hong Ping looked at Liu Mingzhi and said, "How about it? Is Mr. Liu's tea delicious?"
Liu Mingzhi smiled and shook his head: "After all, we are a small family, and we always seem to be petty. This tea can barely make ends meet. It is not even close to the Jinshan Yunwu that my servants drink, but with the Hong family's family fortune
It’s not bad to drink this Yuqian Longjing.”
Hong Ping looked stunned, with a somewhat unhappy expression. This boy from the Liu family really showed off the status of the Liu family all the time, but it was too exaggerated.
Even though Jiangnan Liu and Xibei Yun are the two major families of the Great Dragon Dynasty, Jinshan Yunwu is the tribute tea in the palace. The annual output is only more than ninety taels. Liu Zhian can get four or five taels, which is a big deal.
What a good thing, give it to the servants to drink? Fengda is not afraid of flashing his tongue.
Ma Biao also twitched the corner of his mouth, thinking that this young master really dared to blow. Ma Biao had only drank tea like Jinshan Yunwu a few times in his life, and the servants of the Liu family did not have such a blessing.
Qi Yun also looked around, not looking at Liu Mingzhi, who looked confident. Of course she had heard of Jinshan Yunwu tea. Even her father, the governor of Jinling, had only been lucky enough to drink a cup of it at Li Yugang, the king of Huainan.
This is unprecedented. Even the Liu family, the richest man in Jiangnan, cannot be this rich.
It's not that Liu Zhi'an can't afford this kind of tea, it's just that he has money but nowhere to buy it, and it's pricey but not marketable.
But this time they really wronged Liu Mingzhi. When Liu Mingzhi said that the servants drank, not all the servants drank Jinshan Yunwu. He was talking about Ying'er. There were still three taels of Jinshan Yunwu in Liu Mingzhi's study. Ying'er
Every time I make tea for Liu Mingzhi, I always drink a few cups.
"Let's not talk about tea. The head of the Hong family must know the reason for this junior's visit. I don't want to hide it, so I will speak frankly."
Hong Ping frowned: "How does Young Master Liu want to solve this matter? I am all ears to listen to Young Master Liu's opinions?"
"The Liu family recognizes the losses this year and is willing to pay for tens of thousands of taels of silver. I hope the head of the Hong family can be accommodating and not interfere with the affairs of the Liu family horse farm. How about that?"
Hong Feng smiled disdainfully: "Ten thousand taels of silver? Mr. Liu, as the eldest son of the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, is really a big deal. I really don't think the Hong family has ever seen this little silver."
Liu Mingzhi chuckled and said: "Master Hong, please don't be too full of words. I have already calculated it on the way. Although your Hong family claimed that the profit from selling Hu Ma at a low price was not much, but there was no loss, but I did not
If you don’t believe me, I dare to use the ownership of the Liu Family Racecourse to guarantee that your Hong family’s loss this time will never be less than five thousand taels of silver."
Ma Biao was anxious: "Master, no"
"Uncle Ma, don't worry."
Hong Ping and his son looked at each other. The Hong Mansion's bill had just been calculated. How dare Liu Mingzhi say these words with such certainty?
Hong Pingping calmed down: "Young Master Liu must have heard some rumors. Although Hu Ma's business did not make much profit this time, it definitely did not lose money. Young Master Liu would be better not to believe those rumors."
Liu Mingzhi raised his eyebrows: "Oh? Really? I'm willing to bet on the Liu family racecourse, just how much the Hong family will lose this time. If it's less than 5,000 taels, I'm willing to hand over the title deed of the racecourse with both hands. Is the head of the Hong family willing to go to the ledger to confront
Ichiban?"
"The racecourse business is the top priority of the Liu family, so let's forget about this bet, otherwise I will inevitably get the reputation of bullying the younger generation. I believe Liu Yuanwai will not agree with Mr. Liu that you are doing such nonsense."
"Hey, Mr. Hong, your guess is wrong. My father has given full authority to this junior to handle the affairs of the racecourse. I can make the decision, as long as Mr. Hong agrees."
Hong Feng suddenly said: "Brother Liu is probably going to be disappointed. The account book has been taken by my brother to settle the accounts. I'm afraid he won't be able to see it for a while."
"Tsk, that's such a pity."
"makes sense."
"My Liu family has suffered a thousand injuries and the Hong family has suffered a loss of eight hundred. I think neither my father nor the Hong family wants to see this situation. Doesn't the Hong family have any other solution?"
"Young Master Liu is joking. Our Hong family has never thought of being enemies with the Liu family. I still know the reputation of Jiangnan Liu. But if your Liu family wants to eat meat, you should let us, a small family, drink some soup."
Dominating the horse business in Yangzhou, I am worried that Liu Yuanwai will have a bad stomach."
"So what do the Hong family plan?"
"My Hong family is willing to invest 200,000 taels of silver and share 10% of the profits from the Liu family horse farm every year. What do you think, Mr. Liu?"
"Two hundred thousand taels? 10% profit? The profit of the Liu family horse farm in a year is more than one hundred thousand taels. If you pay two hundred thousand taels of silver, the Liu family will earn it back in one or two years. Why should my Liu family give away one for nothing?
Where is the profit?"
"Mr. Liu, this is not how the accounts are settled. With my Hong family connections and friends, I can help the Liu family racecourse double in size. At that time, more BMWs will be sold in a year, and more money will be earned.
,What do you think Mr. Liu thinks?"
"Haha, when Master Hong said this, he said that the connections of my Liu family are not as good as those of your Hong family in Yangzhou? Master Hong, believe it or not, as long as Liu Fang from Jiangnan says that he wants to cooperate, many juniors will not dare to say so. Dozens of Hong family members like you will
There are still the same wealthy gentry, but your bargaining chip is not big enough."
"Five hundred thousand taels of silver, 10% of the profit of Liu's horse farm, this is my best effort."
"For five hundred thousand taels, I can go home and discuss it with the old man."
"Old Master? Let me say something disrespectful. Mr. Liu, isn't Mr. Liu dead? How can Mr. Liu discuss this with the old man?"
"Oh? It turns out that the old lady has passed away. You see, I am confused. Since the old lady has passed away, there is no need to discuss it."
Not negotiable?
Hong Ping's face turned red, it turned out that Liu Mingzhi was really playing tricks on him.
"Young Master Liu, please think clearly. Our Hong family can get two thousand horses this year, and we can get another two thousand horses next year, or even more. It won't look good if both sides suffer."