? Emperor Tongzhi looked at Li Guolou with a smile. As long as one year later, E Niang would delegate the power of appointing and removing officials to him. He was a self-taught tactic of selling officials and getting titles, so he was quite familiar with the management of the bank. Shangxin, E Niang also wanted to pick up a big watermelon before giving up her power, and warned: "Li Guolou, please come in. The bank's expansion must be accelerated, and the funds handed over to the Beiyang Navy next year must be in place. From then on, the whole country will step up." Chess, the money of the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces depends on the dividends. This is related to my vital interests. Who dares to stumble you in the local area? I also took the position of the Governor. Don't let me down. Looking forward to it!”
Li Guolou said as if: "Your Majesty, I have done my job properly. Although the princes and ministers in the court were biased towards their ministers and tried their best to squeeze them, I was still able to smooth them out. What happened to the Number One Scholar was an accident. Because I have never had a conversation with Duke Zhuangyuan alone, I didn’t think of it for a moment. As for the Queen, I deserve to die. I listened to the slander and this kind of thing will never happen again!"
"Well, there is a familiarization process at the beginning. I will tell you everything. Others are not as considerate as you. I am the only person in charge. I will not let the censor write a random thing. In ten years, it will be ten times more. I keep this sentence in my heart. If you want to leave a good impression on the Queen, you only have one chance. Concubine Hui, Concubine Yu, and Concubine Xun must also have an explanation. I am optimistic about your future. You and I are almost the same age. I have the highest expectations for you, understand!"
"Hey, I understand. When I go to Tianjin this time, I will first buy ten diamonds and gold watches for my master to reward." Li Guolou was like a kneaded dough, at the mercy of Emperor Tongzhi.
"The diamond is too small. I don't like it, and neither does the empress. It is better to set it with ruby or sapphire, which is the best quality." Emperor Tongzhi had national preferences. In the Qing Dynasty, gemstones were still worth more than diamonds.
Li Guolou said with great joy: "Thank you, Master, for reminding me. I almost thought wrong again, hehehehe." He couldn't be more proud of himself. The emperor asked him to purchase tributes because he appreciated him and didn't treat him as an outsider. It was good. As long as he opened his mouth, the emperor would agree to this matter of selling an official position in disguise. Both parties had a tacit understanding. Emperor Tongzhi gave him 20,000 taels of silver notes. Regardless of winning or losing, he would give the emperor ten times the reward, otherwise Why is the emperor nagging "ten times!"
After talking about private matters, Emperor Tongzhi finally remembered to talk a few words about official matters. He asked about the progress of the construction of the new martial arts hall, the recruitment of students, and the negotiations with the Prussians. Li Guolou picked up everything and said that he was not Leader, wouldn't it be offensive to say bad things? Anyway, in order to rise to prominence, the Qing Empire sold out some national sovereignty interests. As for the matter of Li Guolou suddenly asking the Xinwu Tang to hire a group of active and retired veterans of the Huai Army. , Li Guolou's words are also on the bright side. Now is not the time to break up with Li Hongzhang, so I will put up with this cowardice for the time being.
Li Guolou left the study room just before noon and went straight to the Xishiku branch of the bank outside Xihua Gate to inspect the situation there. The president of the branch was Fang Datong, and Zheng Hengdan, the secretary of Balizhuang, also came to Xishiku Branch. Shiku Branch is learning how to do business. Li Guolou does not hire people based on their family status. He likes to hire people he likes.
Seeing groups of eunuchs and palace guards coming in and out of the bank, Li Guolou was quite pleased. He thought of a big change in the way of saving money. He used a real-name system and added a photo. In this way, even if the passbook is lost, all he needs is the person's appearance and household registration. The information is correct, the money deposited will not miss a penny. Now that the bank has the support of the government, no one is as hard as Li Guolou's backing. The queue for depositing money is long. Anyway, eunuchs have plenty of time all day long, so they can gather together. The eunuchs who were together all talked about things in Li Guolou's family. When they saw Li Guolou at the counter, they all raised their hands to say hello. They didn't shy away from being heard by Li Guolou. Who called him? Li Guolou raised the flag. After all, they are all slaves of their master.
Li Guolou was stunned when he heard at the counter. His family secrets were revealed in public by the eunuch and palace guards, "What three rotten peach blossoms, blooming together, with a bottle of oil behind them." That's all, "Little Japanese Mayuko has a big belly, and the time is wrong." "Zhen Yuhuan is something used by Prince Gong." This is too unsightly to look at. Where does it put him? Is this how he got promoted?
Li Guolou was embarrassed to look at the faces of the people next to him, and said with an embarrassed smile: "It seems that my reputation is worse than that of Hu Xueyan, and it is rare to hear it. This makes me feel relieved. I don't need to keep secrets. Someone will prove it for me." It’s over!”
The people next to me wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh. They all laughed twice, which was worse than crying.
Li Guolou justified himself by saying: "Success has to pay a price. Now we invite someone to the bank to compete with you, President Fang. When guests come, you must entertain them well and don't have verbal conflicts with them. I won't mind." What others have said, the more people gather here, the happier I am, hehehehe!"
Li Guolou fled the Xishiku branch in shame, learned the eunuch's thick-skinned skills, and for the first time knew what the public thought of him. Originally, he was shrouded in the aura of the God of Arrest, and all he heard in the streets and alleys was about It turns out that there is another version of the legend of the God who caught Xiao Lizi. The eunuch without a bird actually harmed him so much. One day he will take revenge. The dead eunuch should wait to die.
"Little building." A pleasant voice sounded beside her. Xie Yunfang was wearing a mourning dress and a white ribbon on her head, standing not far from the carriage. Zhi Yunxia, the second wife of Wanshou Lu, had lived in her hometown for many years and was resentful. Hongxing came out. Her husband, Wan Shou Lu, couldn't bear the multiple blows and died of a heart attack.
"Oh, Mrs. Xie, what are you doing here?" Li Guolou was embarrassed to get on the carriage, turned around and exchanged a few words with Xie Yunfang, but didn't know what to say. The Wan family bank account was about to be torn apart, and the big families were competing for the family property. Jump out one by one.
"Oh, I'm here to pick up the money. Xiaolou, can you escort me back?" Xie Yunfang's words were like orders, with an aggressive aura.
Li Guolou condensed for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Okay, Mrs. Xie, I will be a bodyguard for a while!"
Li Guolou promised to help Wanshou Lu. Even if Wanshou Lu died, Li Guolou still abided by his integrity and lent money to Xie Yunfang. However, the crisis at Wanjia Bank was still not resolved. A group effect occurred. People deposited money at Wanjia Bank. People are withdrawing money one after another and no longer believe in the credibility of Wanjia Bank. This is also what the bank is most afraid of. It is difficult for a bank without credit to survive in the fiercely competitive business world.
The escort escorted by Wanjia Bank moved the carriage on the silver box slowly towards Wanjia Bank. Xie Yunfang boarded Li Guolou's carriage while talking to herself. Li Guolou remained silent and smiled slightly at Xie Yunfang. He nodded and waved his hand, asking her to sit on the seat next to him.
Li Guolou didn't look at Xie Yunfang's face. A woman could sell many things for her own benefit, even her biological son, including her body. He was not interested in Xie Yunfang. He only helped the Wanjia family for the benefit of the country and the nation. Ticket number.
"Has your ticket number stabilized now?" Li Guolou saw Xie Yunfang was silent, so he could only ask first.
"Hey, that's right." Xie Yunfang flicked a few strands of hair on her forehead, and her charming eyes turned to glow.
"That's good. You, Wanjia Bank, have so many assets, and things will be fine after a while. Now it's up to you to do business. With your ability, Wanjia Bank's business will be prosperous in the future." Li Guolou smiled. He spoke so sincerely, as if he sincerely admired Xie Yunfang's ability and excellence. In fact, he knew very well that next year the national policy would be more tilted towards inviting banks, and Wanjia Bank would never have the glory of the past.
Xie Yunfang babbled slightly, glanced at her and said, "As long as you don't drive us all away, I'm afraid you have something evil in your heart!"
"How could it be, Mrs. Xie, I have long forgotten the grudges in the past. If you, Wanjia Bank, have any difficulties or problems in the future, you can come to me. I promise that I will not embarrass you." Li Guolou no longer has any regrets in his heart. , he gained much more than he lost, and his fiancée Xie Yunfang, who was greedy for money, had long been erased from his heart.
"Then you are the one who told me about the good little building. I am begging you now, shamelessly, to give me some business. With so many connections at your disposal, which one can turn around my Wanjia account next year? Tell me now. Me." Xie Yunfang was so aggressive that she could not tolerate the slightest doubt.
"I, I, I, have never owed you anything. There is no reason for me to sell my business secrets. Moreover, this is my own business to make money. Madam Xie, you and I only maintain a business cooperative relationship. There is no need to discuss other matters." How could Li Guolou be willing to let another bank become bigger and stronger? This is not a slap in the face to himself.
Xie Yunfang bit her lip and said in a low voice: "Okay, I will resell the banknotes that Five Banks mortgaged to you. You have the final say on the price. As long as you point out the right path, Wanjia Bankers can come back to life as soon as possible. I don’t want to wake up from nightmares every day!”
“Mrs. I'm just in my early years, so I didn't add insult to injury this time, and I'm already worthy of the Wandong family's advice to me, a junior, that the five branches are not worthy of our cooperation." Li Guolou rejected Xie Yunfang's request.
The carriage moved forward slowly. There was the noise of cicadas outside the carriage. The atmosphere in the carriage was a bit depressing. Xie Yunfang took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes. Her shoulders shook slightly and she sobbed softly.
"Hey." Li Guolou sighed and did not look at Xie Yunfang's true feelings. This was a business competition. He had the upper hand and did not kill everyone. He had already lived up to the conscience of heaven and earth.
"Xiaolou, I will tell several shareholders about your request. If they are unwilling to cooperate, there is nothing I can do." Xie Yunfang also did not look at Li Guolou's expression. The two of them had their own thoughts and remained silent along the way. .
"I'm going to Tianjin tomorrow and will come back in about a month. If you figure it out, come to me. After this year, the price won't be the same." Li Guolou couldn't bear it, but he still had a hard time and said. To be cruel, if you want to succeed in business, you have to hurt others. He is absolutely weak in front of the imperial power, but in front of businessmen, he is overwhelmingly strong and bullying.
The poor cannot fight with the rich, and the rich cannot fight with the officials. This is an eternal saying of wisdom. Even if Xie Yunfang is at a disadvantage, even if he has great abilities, he cannot compete with the officials and businessmen who control the country's policies. In this smokeless shopping mall battle, Li Guolou didn't make any move, Xie Yunfang had already lost.
"Li Guolou, you are so vicious. There are no outsiders now. Tell me the truth. Did you find those thieves? Don't think that I am so easy to bully." Xie Yunfang suddenly became furious and glared at Li fiercely with a pair of red eyes. Guolou seemed to want to eat him alive.
"Hey." Li Guolou didn't want to argue. Zheng Laizi happened to be involved in this matter. Who can tell clearly? He recovered the losses for Wanjia Bank, but was suspected of being a good person. As a result, rumors spread all over the sky, and a shocking case was solved in one day. No one believed that he relied on a dog's nose, not even his old colleagues and friends, and even the police officers who worked with him on the case. , I also have a lot of doubts. Sometimes mediocre people are more popular than talented people, and people who are too smart are suspected of being monsters. Go share