"What about this matter..." Liu Chengfeng raised his feet and leaned on his seat, narrowing his eyes as if weighing the pros and cons.
The uncles Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were looking at him closely at this moment, fearing that he would not agree.
Speaking of which, this pair of brothers does not have much wisdom. They are no different from the dandies on the street. On the surface, they appear to be noble, but their lives may not be easy. For example, two or three years ago, this pair of brothers occupied fertile farmland in the suburbs of Beijing.
This was done not only because of greed, but also because the family was spending a lot of money and could not make ends meet. The original plan to acquire a dozen pieces of land fell into Xiao Jing's hands, and Xiao Jing immediately took them away.
This matter is still unresolved.
From then on, the pair of uncles gave up their plans to go to the fields and did not take the opportunity to retaliate against Xiao Jing. However, even if they took revenge, using Xiao Jing's methods to play with them was just like playing games?
In the final analysis, these two people are not incompetent, nor are they not noble enough, they are just stupid. At this time, seeing Liu Chengfeng being so arrogant, smoke was coming out of his throat, and a trace of desire flashed in his eyes.
Liu Chengfeng said calmly: "Let's think about it in the long term. I have to think about it, but I am really too sleepy and I have to go to sleep. When I wake up, we will discuss it again. Hou Ning, the Queen has already said that Bai
It has also been verified by Husuo that you have nothing to do with the rebels. From now on, you can go back home and don't cause trouble in the future, let alone mix with those rebels."
Liu Chengfeng paused for a moment, then said solemnly: "Do you know who these rebels are? These are the criminals arrested by His Majesty's secret decree. Your Majesty is very concerned about this matter. Why? Because these people are
How dare you protect someone who wants to overthrow the country? If the situation gets too deep, the Queen may not be able to protect you."
Liu Chengfeng spoke so sternly that Zhang Heling was also startled. It turned out that this matter had something to do with His Majesty. He originally thought that this was just a trick played by the Jin Yiwei to persecute people. The Jin Yiwei usually used to accuse people of being traitors to the party, right?
?Xuanzi didn't look like a rebel that day, but now that I say it, I'm a little scared. Although Your Majesty may not punish him, if he really had too much involvement with Xuanzi that day, although he wouldn't be beheaded, he would be deprived of his title and encircled.
It is not impossible to ban it.
Zhang Yanling deliberately said to Zhang Heling with a serious face: "What Liu Baihu said is so good. Brother, you are really too Meng Lang. I have long said that Tian Xuanzi is not a good person. What good consequences can you get from hanging out with him?"
Fortunately, Liu Baihu discovered it in time so that you and my brother would not be deceived."
Zhang Heling's old face was red. He knew clearly that Zhang Yanling was going to sing the double act, but he felt a thorn in his heart. He wanted to refute, but felt weak and could only nod his head heavily and said: "Yes, yes, I know I was wrong."
Zhu Houzhao was also a little sleepy, so he laughed and said: "I am also tired. Now go back to sleep. Liu Banban, we will also go back to the East Palace."
Liu Jin smiled and said: "Yes."
It was not easy for the two uncles to stay. Zhang Yanling finally took Liu Chengfeng's hand and said: "As for business matters, when you make up your mind, you must inform people in time. As for your debt, we can also tolerate it."
Raise one or two, give it a few days."
Liu Chengfeng smiled bitterly. At this time, he just wanted to sleep. How could he have the time to pay attention to them? He said: "I will give you an answer tomorrow and send them off not far away."
Although it was not far away, he still sent them out, inevitably telling Zhu Houzhao to study hard and practice calligraphy when he went back, and he would have to take the exam in a few days, otherwise he would not be able to get a share in this new business.
Zhu Houzhao responded with all his heart, and yawned again and again and left.
The pair of uncles looked at Liu Chengfeng with resentment, which made Liu Chengfeng shudder involuntarily and ran away.
It was just after noon at this time. Liu Chengfeng asked someone to set up a bamboo couch in the garden hall in the backyard of this hundred households to sleep on. After staying up all night for so long, it was not that his body could not bear it at such a young age, but he had a problem.
Feeling exhausted from body to heart, I leaned on the headrest and fell asleep in a daze.
It was a very sweet sleep, but it was already late at night when he woke up. Liu Chengfeng originally wanted to take a nap in Baihusuo before going home to sleep, but he didn't know that his sleep was too long.
As for it was late at night. He sat up, and the captain on night duty heard the noise, came in quickly, lit the lamp, and said to Liu Chengfeng: "Sir, I originally wanted to wake you up, but I only called you a few times, and you were all sleeping soundly.
Official Wang said, I would rather let you sleep here as long as possible. Official Wang is also on duty tonight and will be working in the custody room."
Liu Chengfeng nodded, walked out of the flower hall, and went to the custody room under the bright moonlight. In the custody room, the oil lamp was slowly burning, and Secretary Wang was crouching behind the papers, checking over and over again the confessions obtained during the interrogation in the past few days.
Seeing Liu Chengfeng coming, Secretary Wang quickly stood up and said, "My lord, I'm awake. I'm going to bring you a cup of tea."
Liu Chengfeng pressed his hands and said: "No need, I'm not thirsty." After saying that, his eyes fell on the plate of cakes on Secretary Wang's desk, presumably prepared for staying up late, and he couldn't help but smile: "I'm a little hungry.
"
Secretary Wang smiled and said, "You don't have to be polite, you can eat whatever you want. My mother-in-law made this, and it tastes pretty good."
Liu Chengfeng tasted a piece. Naturally, the taste couldn't be compared with that of later generations, but in this era, it was better than the ones on the street. He couldn't help but praise: "It's delicious."
Official Wang simply put down his official duties and chatted with Liu Chengfeng. Naturally, the topic he talked about was the Mingjiao case. Liu Chengfeng no longer had much interest in this case. In fact, he already understood that even Xuanzi could not say that that day.
Reveal more information, let alone those disciples and grandchildren?
Liu Chengfeng laughed and said with a smile: "Your Majesty's favor will come out in the next few days. This time, Wang Sili made the first contribution. Chen Hongyu, Lao Huo and others, I also reported it, and all the guards were involved."
There is a reward, and this time, it is estimated that Wang Sili will at least be able to get an official position."
Secretary Wang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Thank you, sir, for your cultivation." He was a scholar by background, but ended up working as a clerk in Jinyiwei, far from being an official. Who knew that this opportunity would come about, so he was naturally excited.
When Liu Chengfeng saw that Secretary Wang wanted to do something, he stopped talking and went back to sleep without disturbing Secretary Wang again.
One night passed, and early in the morning, Liu Chengfeng asked someone to go back and report to the government. The main message was that the Baihu Office had discovered a major case in the past few days and was too busy to leave. It meant to reassure the family. He just called
They were sent out, but Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling came again. Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but smile bitterly. It turned out that these uncles were actually leprous, and they were both eight feet thick.
Liu Chengfeng had no choice but to say to them: "It's fine if you want to form a partnership, but the two of you can only hold 10% of the business, and you'll be given the principal of one thousand taels of silver."
10%... There are still two people. This is indeed a little less. Zhang Yanling and Zhang Heling couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but it was better than nothing. Thinking of His Highness the Prince's arrogance in casually taking out five thousand taels of silver, they had long been jealous all night long.
Didn't fall asleep.
Zhang Heling couldn't help asking: "I just don't know what Liu Baihu's business is?"
Seeing that it was still early, Liu Chengfeng cheered up and said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see something."
He was going to the stable to pick up the horse, but Zhang Yanling said enthusiastically: "Take our car, take our car."
Liu Chengfeng said in his heart that if you don't sit there, you won't get a seat. Although this horse doesn't burn oil, taking it out for a ride will still waste fodder. The fodder is increasing day by day. Raising one horse is enough to feed two people. So he and this horse
I was riding with my uncle and said directly to the coachman: "Go to Yingchunfang Pier."
The carriage of the Marquis Mansion is naturally very comfortable. This noble man pays attention to his face when he goes out. No matter how hard he makes ends meet, the driving is excellent. In addition, it is early in the morning and the passers-by are not very good. He only has a cup of tea.
, the carriage arrived at Yingchunfang Pier at a fast speed. Liu Chengfeng and his two uncles got out of the carriage, and then pointed towards a large house under renovation near the pier, and said: "This is our business."
This big house covers an area of hundreds of acres, but it is not small. Next to the big house is the canal and the dock. Opposite are numerous shops, and next to it are the warehouses on the south bank of the dock. The location is good. After passing this house,
The renovation is now somewhat grand and elegant, and is as good as those of the wealthy houses in the capital.
But Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling both looked at each other. How can they make money from a house like this? Can such a house make a lot of money every day? Is Liu Chengfeng trying to fool us two brothers?
Zhang Heling couldn't help but ask: "May I ask Liu Baihu, what is the purpose of this house?"
Liu Chengfeng did not hide anything from them and said: "Tea shop."
"Tea shop..."
Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling were shocked. The tea shop... also cost five thousand taels in principal. Such a big price is only for people to drink tea? Is this really unreasonable? How much money can this tea shop make?
Liu Chengfeng saw that their faces were not very good, so he chuckled and said, "What, do you two have anything to say?"
Zhang Yanling smiled bitterly and said: "Liu Baihu, the best tea shop in the capital, may not be able to earn a thousand taels of silver a month. Liu Baihu runs a tea shop, right..."
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but said: "Then what do you think we should do?"
Zhang Heling cheered up and said very expertly: "In my opinion, if you want to run a tea shop, it is better to hire some girls in this tea shop. This matter will be easier to handle. I know some people in Jiangnan. I can call the local guard eunuch."
Invite some girls, and I guarantee that they will all be as beautiful as flowers and jade, and as tender as water."
Liu Chengfeng's expression changed a little. Your brother is playing the role of elegance, but you are playing the role of vulgarity. You have turned the tea shop into a brothel, and you still speak so arrogantly. You really have a wrong outlook on things.
Liu Chengfeng said: "I only play in the tea shop. Come on, follow me in and walk around to open your eyes."
Brothers Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling had no choice but to follow Liu Chengfeng in with a little suspicion.