Lu Hao has returned to Lu Mansion this afternoon, and it can be said that he is in a very nervous mood. Originally, he was quite happy when he got the manuscript that Lu Yao gave him and went out to help. As the eldest son of Lu Xu, Lu Hao has actually been
The pressure is greater than that of Lu Yao. In addition, Lu Yao was still a dandy before, and his parents did not have any expectations for Lu Yao. Therefore, Lu Xu actually always wanted Lu Hao to do a good job as an official. In the end
He can achieve his position. However, Lu Hao has a very clear understanding of himself. He knows what kind of person he is and how capable he is. He knows that it is absolutely impossible for him to become a high-ranking official.
However, Lu Yao's bohemian attitude forced Lu Hao to continue to mingle in the officialdom under the instructions of his father Lu Xu. On the other hand, his wife Xu, because both of her parents were dead, the family could not provide her with anything.
Any help from Lu Hao means that the pressure on Lu Hao is double.
And it is precisely because of these reasons that the relationship between Lu Hao and Lu Yao was not very good at the beginning. He actually looked down on his younger brother. Why did his parents still not recognize him when he did his best every day?
, and he always scolds Xu, who has no family background, whenever she fails to do a small thing. Is it just because she has no background?
However, as the second son, Lu Yao spent all his time living and drinking, but his parents rarely blamed him. Later, they even found a match for him with Han Yunyu, the eldest daughter of the Han family, which made Lu Hao feel a little unbalanced.
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Therefore, when Lu Yao ran away from home, Lu Hao admitted that for a moment, he really didn't want his younger brother to return home. However, things later developed beyond Lu Hao's expectations.
As if he suddenly had an enlightenment, he began to show his strong ability to make money in food and business. Not only Bianliang City's own industry, even the emperor asked him to help make suggestions and make money together. If this
Before doing this, Lu Hao wouldn't dare to think about it. He thought that as Lu Yao became so outstanding, his situation would be even more difficult, but gradually he found that this was not the case. Because of Lu Yao's outstanding performance, his parents
Most of the pressure that was put on him before has now been distributed. His life has begun to slow down and the pressure is much less. Lu Xu no longer has the same strict requirements on him as before. This is a good thing for him.
This was a very good situation for Lu Hao, who had no lofty ambitions, and he happened to enjoy it. Even when he told Lu Xu that he wanted to stay at home with his wife without going to court, Lu Xu agreed. This was not the case before.
Lu Hao didn't even dare to think about it.
Lu Hao's liberation was indeed attributed to Lu Yao to some extent, because his light spread so widely that it attracted almost everyone's attention. And because of Lu Yao, Lu Hao also changed from the previous high-pressure situation.
Liberation. Unlike in modern TV dramas, if this kind of plot happens, the brothers will become black. Lu Hao can be said to enjoy it. He feels that the better Lu Yao develops, the more beneficial it will be to him. He
I am happy to have a leisurely life. Moreover, after all, Lu Yao is also my biological brother. No brother should wish that his brother will have a bad life in his heart.
What's more, Lu Yao's series of actions later changed Lu Hao's jealousy and prejudice against him. The most important thing among them was that Lu Yao got the Lu family's money from his mother, Yanshi.
He took care of the authority and handed it over to Lu Hao's wife, Mrs. Xu. In fact, it was not that Mrs. Xu had never mentioned this matter to Lu Hao, but Lu Hao was a well-known filial son and never dared to contradict his mother.
, and the Xu family did not have the support of their mother's family, so even if they proposed it, they were rejected by the Yan family. Lu Hao had been worrying about this matter for a long time. Logically speaking, his mother was old, and he himself
His wife also wanted to find something to do. Now that she had lost her mother's family, it was impossible for her to do anything with the money. However, her mother just couldn't trust her wife, which made Lu Hao very embarrassed.
However, Lu Yao solved this problem perfectly as soon as he took action. He allowed Xu to perfectly demonstrate his financial management ability by letting Xu use a probation period for a period of time. In terms of absolute strength,
In front of him, and with the three men of the Lu family acting together, the Xu family finally got control of the Lu family's money. Lu Hao knew that he owed Lu Yao a favor for this matter. If he hadn't believed in the Xu family very much,
, coupled with the lobbying, his mother would never agree.
From then on, Lu Hao's impression of Lu Yao began to improve. He felt that Lu Yao had actually been thinking about the Lu family. When he heard that Lu Yao was going to become an official, Lu Hao felt even more excited.
Happy. When Lu Yao enters the officialdom, Lu Hao believes that with Lu Yao's ability, he will definitely be able to thrive in the officialdom. By then, he can just play a supporting role on the side.
Living a leisurely life is also very comfortable.
Because Lu Yao helped him and the Xu family with money and power in the Lu family, Lu Hao always wanted to return this favor to Lu Yao. Even if he is his biological brother, Lu Hao has no habit of owing others favors.
Xu has educated himself since he was a child.
At this time, Lu Yao was about to establish a bank, and he was going to hand over the management rights of the bank to Xu. When he first heard this idea, Lu Hao was still very surprised. Although both Xu and Lu Hao were Lu Yao.
Yao's relatives, but this is a transaction involving money after all, and the initial principal of the bank was basically Lu Yao's personal property. Now Lu Yao's assets can be said to have reached millions, which is no problem at all.
If you leave such a huge amount of property to your sister-in-law to take care of, do you really not worry about any problems?
Precisely because Lu Yao has not wavered in his determination to hand over the bank to Xu, this fully shows that Lu Yao has absolute trust in Lu Hao and Xu. He believes that his money will be taken care of by his sister-in-law.
It will only change more and more. It is precisely because of this trust, and the help Lu Yao had helped before, that Lu Hao's wife is very concerned about the bank's affairs. This is why Lu Hao took leave to stay at home.
The reason why he stayed with his wife was that he was really worried that his wife would give birth prematurely due to overwork. However, seeing how much Xu enjoyed it every day, Lu Hao couldn't say anything.
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Therefore, on the one hand, he was worried that his wife would be under too much pressure, and on the other hand, Lu Hao still felt a little guilty for Lu Yao, but more grateful, so regarding the bank matters, Lu Hao also took a leave of absence and returned home.
He started to work with Xu and Lu Yao. He also wanted to help Lu Yao run the bank well, so that Xu would be more relaxed.
However, it can be said that Lu Hao came into contact with the bank business much later than Xu, and was not familiar with many things. Even if he wanted to help, he could not find a place to start.
Fortunately, today, Lu Yao took the initiative to find Lu Hao and wanted him to help with the promotion of the bank. Lu Hao was still very happy in his heart. He thought that he could finally do something for the establishment of the bank.
It can be considered that he can return some favors to Lu Yao. Although after listening to Lu Yao's narration, Lu Hao knew that the work Lu Yao gave him was far less complicated than that of his wife Xu. He just used his connections and eloquence, and more
It was also an errand-like job, but Lu Hao still directly agreed to Lu Yao's request.
In terms of bank professionalism, Lu Hao does not know much about it, and he is not even more proficient than his wife Xu. However, in terms of connections and means, although Lu Hao is not as good as Lu Xu, how can he say that he can succeed here?
After being involved in official circles for so many years, he still has some strategies. What's more, Lu Hao also knows in his heart that if no one comes to a new place like a bank once it opens in the early stages, it will be difficult to make money later.
, so for Lu Yao, a big scene on the opening day is very necessary.
Therefore, after Lu Hao left the Lu Mansion, he went to the houses of the friends he was familiar with in the court. Of course, there were also those he knew in Bianliang City who had failed the exam before and were waiting for the results to be announced this time, as well as the ones he usually met in Bianliang City.
I hope that the scholars who have more contact with me will go to the bank tomorrow to support me. Lu Hao has communicated many things about bank business with Mr. Xu before. Although his level of expertise is not as good as that of Lu Yao and Mr. Xu, he has nothing to do with these things.
It is more than enough to explain the role and basic business of the bank to people who don't understand. He knows that just having these people present is not that effective. They must become the real customers of the bank. Therefore, Lu Hao paid a visit to him.
Everyone was basically introduced in great detail, and finally I left with peace of mind after confirming that the other party would be there tomorrow and consulting on the business.
Lu Hao wants to do everything he can and leave the rest to Lu Yao.
However, the appearance of people around Tang Long still shocked Lu Hao. Because Tang Long was the emperor's most trusted minister, and basically there was a rumor in the court that people targeted by Tang Long would do nothing good.
In this way, the reason why Lu Hao did not associate Tang Long with Lu Yao was because Lu Yao was not actually a court official in the true sense, so the target of Tang Long's surveillance should be himself.
That's why Lu Hao felt very panicked. But even so, he still completed the task assigned by Lu Yao very well, and all fifty manuscripts were sent out.
Until just now, Lu Hao told Lu Yao his concerns, because in his opinion, his own affairs should not affect the opening of Lu Yao's bank. However, after Lu Yao explained, Lu Hao was relieved on the one hand.
He breathed a sigh of relief, but on the other hand, he also had mixed feelings in his heart. He thought that since he had been at home for so long on leave, how could Tang Long send his men to keep an eye on him? He was indeed overqualified.
However, Lu Hao's reaction also made Lu Yao realize that the person targeted by Tang Long, or rather the emperor, was indeed not having an easy time. Could he have done something a little too much to be punished by Zhao Zhen?
Targeted? He also knew that Zhao Zhen actually hated people who formed cliques for personal gain, so he sent Tang Long to keep an eye on him. Moreover, the opening of the bank this time was also a big event for Zhao Zhen. Before, Lu Yao and Zhao
When Zhen was reporting, the two also had a series of discussions about the protection that the royal family would provide when the bank opened. Lu Yao thought about Zhao Zhen at that time. It would not be an exaggeration to say that his eyes were shining. He could see.
After coming out, Zhao Zhen still strongly supports Lu Yao's establishment of this bank. Although it cannot fundamentally solve the problem, the establishment of the bank can still solve the life problems of these scholars in Bianliang City to a certain extent. Moreover, according to the plans established by Lu Yao and the royal family
With the guarantee system, even if the bank loses money, it won’t lose too much.
But what Lu Yao never expected was that Zhao Zhen, the front foot, would study bank affairs with Lu Yao like a seeker of knowledge. Then Zhao Zhen, the back foot, would send people to keep an eye on Lu Yao.
However, if Lu Yao thought about it carefully, if he were in Zhao Zhen's position, facing a minister with a big family like Lu Yao, he would inevitably be a little worried, and it would be quite normal for him to use some methods behind his back. However, the eldest brother
Lu Hao's reaction was indeed unexpected for Lu Yao. It seemed that Tang Long had been sent by the emperor to investigate some courtiers before, and these courtiers might not end well, so that was why Tang Long was so angry when he mentioned it.
Will be very panicked.
So, Lu Yao and Lu Hao drank a few glasses of wine and comforted him. Although Lu Hao felt a little lucky to know that he was not Tang Long's target, since the higher-ups were targeting Lu Yao, he might also be targeting him.
Lu family. Lu Hao said to Lu Yao that at this moment, there might be the emperor's spy near the Lu mansion. It seems that the emperor is a little uneasy about Lu Yao's recent reputation and momentum, so he would take such a step.
Way.
Lu Yao had already thought about what Lu Hao said about the informant near his home. Lu Yao had already thought about it when he learned that Tang Long sent people to follow Lu Hao. However, he was not worried that the emperor would take action against him.
It's a matter of time. Now is the time to hire people. The reason why Tang Long is sent to monitor him may be a kind of inspection of himself. Once Lu Yao performs well in the end, he may be able to get a better official position after the palace examination is over.
You have to think on the bright side in everything. After hearing what Lu Yao said, Lu Hao could only agree and did not intend to tell Lu Xu about it. After all, his father was already old, and he might suddenly give birth to a baby one day.
If you decide to retire and return to your hometown, you will step down from the position of Minister of Household Affairs. This officialdom has basically reached its end. Sons should not give any more
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He caused trouble.
In order to completely reassure his elder brother, Lu Yao changed the topic and stopped talking about Tang Long and the matter of asking Lu Hao to send manuscripts. Lu Yao knew that Lu Hao was loyal and honest, and he had a deep love for Xu.
, such a person will never betray his trust, so the person to whom he sent fifty manuscripts will definitely attend tomorrow.
Now, Tang Xi's brothers haven't come back yet, so Lu Yao and Lu Hao finished drinking and went to Lu Hao's room.
Where is Mrs. Xu at this time? After reading the manuscript about bank matters for a day, she just had some free time when she saw Lu Hao and Lu Yao coming in. No need to ask, they must be here for the opening of the bank tomorrow.
And Lu Yao came to see Xu now, not to check how much Xu had memorized the basic knowledge about banking. As for the professional aspect, Lu Yao believed that he had read so many Tianwen manuscripts, and he had been typing recently.
Mrs. Xu, who manages the money of the Lu family, must have no problem. Lu Yao came today to discuss with Mrs. Xu about the process of opening the bank tomorrow. In ancient times, when a business is opened, it must have a good start, ribbon cutting or...
When setting off firecrackers, it would be even better if a few high-ranking officials could be invited to the scene to say a few words. Listening to Xu and Lu Yao's propaganda, Lu Yao couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seems that this formalism still has some merit.
The practice of making a good fortune has been around since ancient times.
However, Lu Yao is a man after all, and he only thought about these details now, because before he was worried about professional and publicity matters. In his opinion, these are trivial matters, so he never had time.
He had to find time to do it. At this time, after hearing what Xu said, Lu Yao felt that he lacked preparation for a lot of things, and for a while he ran out of ideas.
However, Xu told Lu Yao not to worry about this. She said that Yan and herself had already thought of it, and Lu Yao probably wouldn't care about these details, so the red cloth used to cut the ribbon and make the city's red flowers
Articles, firecrackers and other things have been prepared. She and her mother asked Fu Bo to prepare them. They were sent to the bank earlier today. They will be sent out at dawn tomorrow before the opening.
The people have taken care of it, so Lu Yao doesn't have to worry about this.
Sure enough, women are still much more careful than men. After listening to Xu's preparation, Lu Yao was full of praise for her. She could think of all these small details. Lu Yao needed someone who could check for gaps and fill in the gaps to help him.
Manage the bank.
However, Ms. Xu also said that although she has already taken care of these small things, should she invite some officials to support the grand opening tomorrow?
In fact, Lu Yao had never thought about this before. Lu Hao on the side said that according to the normal time when the bank will open tomorrow, the ministers will have time to attend the morning meeting. Because of this kind of business, Lu Yao did not
He did not choose to open the door early in the morning, but chose to open the door at 11 o'clock in the morning according to modern time. The reason why Lu Yao chose this was because at this time, those scholars wandering in the city, as well as those poor people
People, when they are wandering around the streets with nothing to do, they should have time to visit the opening of their own bank.
However, regarding Xu's proposal to invite some officials to support the matter, Lu Hao, because he had just been monitored by Tang Long's men, told Lu Yao that it would be enough for Lu Xu to be present. And Xu's
He said that Lu Xu is the owner of the Lu family and should be present, but besides that, there must be two or three people who can be present, so as to make the bank more famous.
Lu Hao and his wife held different opinions, but what they said made sense. Lu Yao thought about it carefully, and indeed, if Lu Xu was the only one present, it would make people think that this bank is just a personal business, and basically
There is no official who likes him very much, and the Lu family is considered an important member of the imperial court. It would be a shame to have a friend not come. However, if Lu Yao uses his connections or goes to Lu Xu to ask him to help, many people will come to support him.
Needless to say, that would definitely arouse Zhao Zhen's suspicion. In this case, Lu Yao felt that there was no need to invite more people, just invite some people he was familiar with, and then two or three people who could control the situation would be enough to show their appreciation.
When Lu Hao heard this, he asked Lu Yao who he wanted to invite. Lu Yao thought about it and said that he would personally invite these people, so that they don't have to worry about this.
Then, Lu Yao and Lu Hao confirmed the opening process of the bank and other details. Then, before dinner started and it was just starting to fall into the night, Lu Yao called Shang Tangxi and left the Lu Mansion.
Seeing Lu Yao leaving, Lu Xu already knew that he should go out now to find someone to come to the opening tomorrow to support him. However, he couldn't tell who Lu Yao would find, and this time the bank opened no one.
Lu Xu's relationship helped him find people to support him, which also protected Lu Xu from the side.
Lu Yao took Tangxi away from Lu Mansion, and then told Tangxi that he should go to Cao Mansion. Tangxi just heard Lu Yao briefly say a few words about what to do next. However, in Tangxi's opinion, let him go to Cao Mansion.
It was not a clear choice for Cao Guojiu and Han Yonghe to appear in the same place. Faced with the suggestion given by Tangxi, Lu Yao smiled and said that he indeed wanted to find Han Yonghe. As the minister, it was very necessary for him to attend the opening tomorrow.
Yes, it's just that the person he asked Tangxi to go to the Cao Mansion to find was not Uncle Cao Guo, but Cao You. Cao You should not have any conflicts with the Han family at the bank, Lu Yao believed.
Tangxi reacted and went straight to Cao Mansion.
As for Lu Yao, he definitely wanted to inform the Han family, so he arrived at the Han family first.
At this time, Han Yonghe and his family were preparing to have dinner. The housekeeper came to report that Lu Yao was here. Han Yonghe thought about it for a while and found that in fact, Zhao Zhen had already mentioned Lu Yao's bank account to the court as an interesting matter.
One or two sentences, and Han Yonghe clearly remembered that the opening time is tomorrow, so the purpose of Lu Yao's trip to Han Mansion is naturally self-evident.
Lu Yao came to the main hall, and only Han Yonghe was waiting for him. Lu Yao did not hesitate, went straight to the topic, and expressed his request that Han Yonghe attend the opening event tomorrow.