Although Emperor Hongzhi has passed away, Prince Zhang Street next to Deshengmen Street is still as lively as ever. When Empress Dowager Zhang was still the empress, she dominated the harem without competition. Now that she has become the empress dowager, the Zhang family is naturally more popular.
Even the little emperor's kindness to the Zhang family does not count
It's too much, but in the eyes of the flattering people, Zhu Houzhao is only fifteen years old, he still has a long life ahead of him, and he is quite filial to Empress Dowager Zhang, so he will not treat his uncle badly in any way, so these days, he comes to Shouning's house
Zhang Zong of the Hou Mansion said that anyone who proposes marriage to Zhang Jingxuan, brother and sister, has crossed the threshold.
The civil servants were noble, and the two princes of the Zhang family were just relatives. Naturally, no one would come to marry him. But the noble family was different. On this day, Shouning Hou Zhang Heling came back from outside and went out from the first to the second gate.
When I got off the sedan, I saw my wife delivering a gift
A plump lady came out. He never paid much attention to the interactions between these female relatives, so he just nodded in return. When he came in, he learned that she was here for his daughter's wedding, and his face suddenly changed.
It was so cloudy that it was uglier than the ashes on the bottom of a pot.
Mrs. Shouninghou was well aware of her husband's mood. After welcoming him into the main room, she pushed back all the maids and servants, and then asked with expectation: "Master, you can see the Queen Mother coming into the palace this time."
With the emperor?"
"Of course I have!" Zhang Heling replied stiffly, and after taking a sip of water, he couldn't help but place the tea cup in his hand heavily on the small table, "Because of that unsatisfactory girl, I was slapped on the face by the Queen Mother.
After scolding him, he asked the emperor again
It’s easy to say that I got a beating in front of you! It’s all you. You must have thought that the Zhao family was just a hereditary commander and it was not honorable for a girl to marry into her. You asked me to beg the emperor, but the emperor got angry and scolded me for only looking at family background and not people.
He also said that he selected the person for Jingxuan out of thousands! Okay?
I was still thinking about how that girl could have sex with someone privately without leaving the house. The Emperor is also involved in this matter!"
When she heard that the truth of the matter was so shocking, Mrs. Hou Ning was stunned. When she thought that her daughter, who was a wealthy woman, was actually going to marry into a family with no other outstanding advantages except hereditary salary, she was stunned.
She couldn't help but cried and said: "Master, is there really no way to do this? Jingsuo is still young after all, so she doesn't know that life is difficult. How about you go and beg the Queen Mother again? Maybe the Queen Mother won't
Watching the emperor misbehave?"
"The emperor has already given up his words. He immediately asked the Chief of Ceremonies to draw up a decree for the marriage. The Queen Mother was annoyed and Jingsuo didn't know the importance of it. She said that she didn't care about it and that you should prepare for the marriage yourself. This is the right thing to do!" Zhang Heling was filled with hatred!
Itching to think of another benefit he got today, his mood finally improved a little, "However, the emperor still thinks about it after all.
I am his uncle. Previously, at the 12th Regiment Camp and the Beijing Camp, Wu Dinghou once handed over to me the matter of the sergeants changing their cotton-padded clothes this winter. I don’t know who brought this matter to the emperor. Hey, the emperor and the late emperor had a disagreement on this point.
But they are indistinguishable. A reprimand is a reprimand, but you still officially handed over this matter to me without saying a word."
Although Mrs. Shouninghou was worried about her daughter, her husband's future was of course the most important thing. Seeing Zhang Heling's expression softened, she quickly asked a few questions and learned that Zhu Houzhao had indeed been generous in getting the necessary matters out of the way. She couldn't help but feel sad.
Putting palms together for ten consecutive times
He recited "Buddha" several times, and then said with a smile: "Last time, the master said that he had found the next home for this matter. Now as long as the price is negotiated, the matter can be done smoothly. With this start, the master will do it in the future."
Shouldn’t there be more opportunities?”
"That's right, I am the emperor's biological uncle, and I am not like those ministers who fight with the emperor all day long. If I don't turn to him, how can I turn to others? It's a pity that under the system of our Ming Dynasty, this uncle cannot get involved in the military power.
, otherwise I don’t believe that with my ability, being a general leading troops would be worse than those people..."
Speaking of this, Zhang Heling suddenly remembered what Li Rong sent someone to say to him. It is naturally unrealistic for the Zhang family to have another queen. However, if the future queen's heart is drawn to the Zhang family, at least the Zhang family can be guaranteed to have more queens.
Twenty years of wealth, this condition is really exciting! He has to figure out how to convince his sister, the Queen Mother!
When Zhu Houzhao's decree to marry his cousin Zhang Jingyi came early the next morning, the couple were happy on their faces, but they were still a little tangled in their hearts. Mrs. Shouning Hou reluctantly began to prepare the dowry for her daughter, and then
attract hearts
Qian's mother and several other mothers discussed how much betrothal gift the man should give. As a man, Zhang Heling became the hands-off shopkeeper. After receiving the order, he enshrined the things and hurried out with a few followers.
door….
150,000 cotton robes. If this matter is completed smoothly, at least 180,000 can be put into the pocket. By then, not to mention one daughter, even two or three daughters will have all the dowries!
It was said to be for military supplies, but Zhang Heling, the majestic Marquis, naturally would not really condescend to meet those merchants. Rather than going out to do business, it was better to say that he was leaving the shopkeeper as usual and had only followed him for several years.
Zheng San was running ahead to make contact, and he calmly entered a newly discovered romantic den.
Unlike the ordinary brothel girls in the market who are careless and attentive, the number one here is not completely greedy for power. He has been coaxing for several days and just got a night of tenderness. Now when they are inseparable, in comparison
All serious matters are secondary.
Therefore, as soon as he entered the gate of the Gold Selling Cave, he told Zheng San without looking back: "I will leave all the matters over there to you. In short, if you bite him to death, you will be given 50,000 taels, one point more."
I don’t even have any money. Once this is done, I will immediately reward you with the girl you were interested in, and I will also reward you with the small courtyard to the west of the house."
"Don't worry, sir, I will do my best, little one."
Nodding and bowing, he sent Zhang Heling in. Zheng San slowly raised his head and looked inside at the proud look of Zhang Heling surrounded by people. He felt like thousands of ants were crawling in his heart.
, I can’t tell whether it hurts, itches, or feels uncomfortable. After this business was completed, Zhang Heling, the Marquis of Shouning, could earn one hundred thousand taels without even moving a little finger.
, but what was promised to him was just a girl and a single-family yard, which together were not worth it! A thousand taels. Thinking of this, his face showed a bit of strange color, and when he retreated outside
He took his horse and turned it over, and galloped all the way to a street that specializes in silk and satin fabrics on the east side of Gulouxia Street. He directly broke into the backyard of one of the cloth shops.
"Boss Wu, it took me a lot of effort to persuade the Marquis, and I'll leave this big deal of 150,000 cotton robes to you!"
"Oh, thank you so much, Brother Zheng!" Boss Wu smiled happily and invited Zheng San to sit down. He quickly ordered his subordinates to bring tea, and then he said with a smile, "I just said, then
Put things in common people's heads
Naturally, he had to hesitate and shop around, but when it came to the Marquis, he had made his choice. Who dared to say otherwise?
Can you still turn your elbow outward?"
"Stop talking nonsense! I have negotiated such a big business for you, but the benefits you promised me before are not enough. You can't miss ten thousand taels or one penny. Otherwise, there are many people in the cloth and cotton business on this street. I will find you at worst.
other people!"
"This..." Boss Wu's face was full of embarrassment for a moment. It could be seen that Zheng San was sitting with his legs crossed and drinking tea calmly. He hesitated again and again, and finally nodded heavily and said, "Okay, ten thousand taels is ten thousand taels!"
However, since Brother Zheng wants benefits, I have another thing to ask for, which is just a piece of cake for you."
Seeing Zheng San looking at him warily, Boss Wu smiled apologetically, sat down next to him, and whispered: "The harvest in Jiangnan and other places this year is very bad. The cotton is half less than in previous years. Even the cotton
The price has also increased by 30%. If it is at the price you mentioned before, plus your benefit of 10,000 taels..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zheng San jumped up: "You said it well last time, but now you want to change your mind? It's only fifty thousand taels, not even a penny more. If you can't do it, I'll find someone else."
!”
"Master Zheng San, listen to me, listen to me!" Boss Wu hurriedly stopped Zheng San, pushed him to sit down, then diligently went to get a box full of snacks, and then laughed with him.
He said, "I didn't say I wouldn't do it. I mean, I asked you and Hou
The quality I mentioned is hard to maintain. No, I have some goods from a few years ago, which are a bit older, but the cloth is first-class and strong. If Master Zheng is willing to show his beauty in front of the Marquis,
Just put in a good word and let the Marquis take care of you, and that’s it, isn’t it?”
Zheng San nodded slightly, his expression softened, but he was making calculations in his mind. The reason why he found Boss Wu was because he was a bold and evil man. He offered a price that would allow Zhang Heling to make the most money. Only in this way could he show his confidence.
However, Zhang Heling ignored two-thirds of his ability in one breath and was only willing to give 50,000 taels of 150,000 cotton robes. He didn't get any good stuff in the first place, so Wu
How could the boss be willing to engage in a loss-making business? He didn’t have to go to great lengths to lobby the Marquis of his family. He just asked the Marquis to nod, get the 10,000 taels of benefits, and then immediately escape from Jingchao City. Even if the matter was exposed, it would be Zhang Heling.
Regarding Boss Wu, as long as he can successfully escape to Guangdong, where the sky is high and the emperor is far away, it is better for him to be a rich man there than to be a servant for the rest of his life!
Thinking of this, he hesitated for a long time and then reluctantly said: "Forget it, I will go and tell the Marquis about this. If the Marquis agrees, you will have nothing to lose for the ten thousand taels just now."
The young master gave it to me first!"
Seeing Zheng San's anxious look, Boss Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly smiled and said: "This is easy to say, as long as it can be done, I will give you the money immediately, and I will not miss you a penny!".).