Leng Ningyun immediately said: "Thank you, Third Brother Bao, for your understanding! Please come back and defend me in front of Eunuch Yang. As for the withdrawal, as long as Delong can unload the business and start business, I will personally deliver the money to my house."
"After saying that, he gestured to Wu Kaidi.
The latter immediately presented a red silk treasure: "Don't be dissatisfied with this little New Year gift, Mr. Bao."
Baoyu weighed it and found that there were at least ten taels. This was a very heavy gift. He immediately smiled and said: "Master Leng has escaped from trouble this time. With the auspicious nature and good luck, he will have a great career in the future."
Leng Ningyun took the opportunity to ask: "Brother Bao, why did Eunuch Yang suddenly want to withdraw money during this Chinese New Year? Are you still in such a hurry?" Seeing Baofeng's face looking troubled, he immediately said, "I'm talking too much!"
This made Baoyu feel embarrassed, not to mention that he had just received a big red envelope. He wanted to sell it well, so he whispered: "There is a turmoil in the family."
"How do you say that?" Leng Ningyun was immediately interested. He had actually guessed it to some extent. Because all the contacts with Delong in the past few years were through the hands of Young Eunuch Yang, who never asked questions.
"Well, you shouldn't talk too much. But Mr. Leng is not an outsider. I just remind you of the old saying: Eunuch Yang is Eunuch Yang, and Eunuch Yang is Eunuch Yang."
This was very clear. It seemed that the news of "father and son turning against each other" was confirmed. But he really didn't expect that their father and son's mutual jealousy had reached such an extent.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Brother Bao San, for your advice!"
Baoyu left in a hurry, and Leng Ningyun was just about to put together the relevant materials sent from various places to take a look and sort out the clues. When another servant came from outside to report: "Master Liu of Shuntian Mansion has sent someone.
"
"Please."
Leng Ningyun thought that this was a pillow for her sleepiness. She originally thought of going to him after the fifth day of the lunar month to discuss the matter of unsealing, but she didn't expect that the thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month would actually come!
The person who came was a clerk from Shuntian Mansion. Leng Ningyun also knew him. After he came in, he was not very polite. He just told Leng Ningyun that Liu Tuiguan invited him to go to Liuquan Residence immediately.
When I went to Liuquanju at this time, I said it was too late for lunch and too early for dinner. What’s more, today is New Year’s Eve.
What urgent matter does Liu Tuiguan have that makes him anxious to see him? Could it be that Eunuch Yang's official has already reached Zhongfu Yin's place?
He didn't have time to think too much, so he immediately ordered the sedan to be prepared and went to Liuquan Residence.
Because of the previous lesson, even though Liu Quanju was within the city, the head of the bodyguards responsible for protecting him did not dare to be careless. Four bodyguards were specially assigned to patrol at night on weekdays, and seven or eight domestic servants with martial arts skills accompanied him to escort him.
Originally, Leng Ningyun would never put up such a big show when he went out, but now he could only listen to the escort's arrangements. After all, Delong and Liansheng couldn't afford to bother him a second time.
But as soon as you go out like this, there will be no small commotion. And all kinds of people squatting outside Delong Gate will inevitably point and point, some will curse angrily, some will stop the sedan chair to beg, and some will throw dung and garbage. Fortunately, there are always people at the door.
Officials stationed in Shuntian Prefecture maintained order and drove people away, thus avoiding a disturbance.
The group of people walked meanderingly towards Liuquanju. On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, there were almost no pedestrians on the street. Apart from the refugees huddled under the temple porch, there were only hurried clerks and accountants - they wanted to beg for money before it got dark.
Accounts. When the door is closed and the firecrackers go off, there will be no reason to collect debts. The new year will be over again.
The streets were covered with white snow, and I don’t know when snowflakes started to fall again. Leng Ningyun, who was sitting in the sedan chair, couldn’t help but tuck in his mink coat. There was no custom of wearing fur in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the war with the Manchus cut off trade routes.
, fur is even rarer. However, the Senate in this time and space was selling fur from Liaodong on a large scale, and the temperature in the capital in 1637 was far beyond what cotton-padded jackets could withstand. Therefore, the deceptive "Nanyang fur" became popular among dignitaries.
When they arrived at the gate of Liuquanju, there were Shuntian government officials guarding the front and back gates. From the looks of it, Liu Tuiguan was definitely not inviting him to drink.
Wouldn't it be a Hongmen Banquet? On second thought, it seems that it is not necessary.
When he entered, there was already a waiter waiting for him, who led him to the three-year-old bungalow in the woods in the backyard.
Leng Ningyun has been to Liuquan many times and knows that this is an apricot forest. Drinking with the flowers in the spring is also an elegant event for the dignitaries of the capital. After winter, the branches are bleak, but after a heavy snowfall, there are green branches and silver branches.
The falling snowflakes are extremely quiet.
As soon as he walked to the corridor, he saw a familiar clerk from Shuntian Mansion had come out:
"Master Leng," the clerk whispered, "Master Zhong is waiting for you inside."
"Master Zhong?" Leng Ningyun was surprised, "Isn't it Master Liu?"
"Mr. Liu is here, but Mr. Zhong is considering inviting you over in his name, which would be unreasonable."
"Yes Yes."
Hearing that it was Zhong Yan who invited him here, Leng Ningyun couldn't help but feel full of energy. This is because Zhong Fuyin is an honest and upright person. Although he does not bully merchants, he has no good character. He is completely based on the "four people"
"Look at each other.
When facing such a person, you should keep your posture extremely low. If you are a little arrogant, you will probably "forty strokes of the staff to reduce his arrogance", and your butt will have to bloom. But if you are submissive and just blindly "the adults are wise, the villains deserve to die",
You will be even more despised. Don't even think about talking about it anymore. You have to have an attitude that is neither humble nor arrogant.
Fortunately, he also had confidence. Leng Ningyun came to the Beijing Foreign Affairs Bureau and specially donated a Nanjing Imperial College student to him through connections. Although the name of a prison student was very unsavory in the late Ming Dynasty, it was the honor of the imperial court after all. With it,
Officials can't take anything away from him and abuse him wantonly. It can be said that he is a good amulet.
The clerk turned around and went in. Not long after, a servant came out:
"Your Majesty, please tell me."
"Yes. Please lead the way."
Speaking of leading the way, it was actually just going up the steps and entering the house. The summoned waiter opened the door curtain and signaled Leng Ningyun to enter. When he entered the door, he saw an old man with gray hair, about sixty years old, sitting on a square table in front of the window.
Browsing a booklet.
There are only many folding papers and letters on the table and a set of four treasures of the study.
He heard the sound of him coming in, but he didn't seem to notice it; Leng Ningyun had to wait, and he waited for several minutes.
It didn't take too long, but now Ma Wei's meaning was very clear.
After he put down the fold, picked up the teacup and took a sip, Leng Ningyun lifted up his clothes, made a long bow, and said:
"Student Leng Ningyun, please see your Excellency."
"Oh, you are the boss Leng!" Zhong Yan's eyes have become a bit cloudy due to old age, and they even have to squint when looking at people. However, his eyes are sharp, as if they can pierce through people, looking him from head to end. "
I’ve heard about the name for a long time.”
"Don't dare, don't dare, students are engaged in money business in the capital, and their reputation in the industry is not good."
"How can you say that you have a little reputation? You are simply famous." Zhong Yan said sarcastically.
This is not a good word. Leng Ningyun usually visits officials. Although he is just a supervisor, everyone sees that there is always a seat on the threshold behind him. Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhong does not even have the word "sit".
The meaning of interrogating the prisoner.
Fortunately, he has been working in the financial industry for many years and has already developed a good self-control skill. He continued to stand respectfully.
"I heard that you were trapped by bandits not long ago. Now you have escaped safely. I am really happy and congratulated!"
"Thank you, sir! It is said that the student escaped from danger this time, firstly, thanks to the arrests of the brothers from Shuntianfu, Wanping, and Daxing counties, who tried their best to pursue and frighten the criminals, so that the criminals did not dare to act rashly; secondly, the hired escorts were able to rescue him effectively.
This is all thanks to your good management on weekdays."
"You are very good at talking. No wonder the big guys in the capital and palace are willing to speak for you." Zhong Yan nodded and said, "Sit down."
"Thank you, sir." Leng Ningyun breathed a sigh of relief at this moment, leaned forward and sat down on the official hat chair next to him.
Although he was seated, there was no tea. Obviously, he was not a "guest".
"I called you here today because I want to discuss something with you."
"I don't dare. If anything happens, just give me your orders."
"There are people inside and outside the palace who come to me to say hello and ask me to unseal your bank as soon as possible." Zhong Yan said and glanced at Leng Ningyun meaningfully, "I have nothing to do with the matter of unseal. After all,
It was not my original intention to seize it."
"Yes, you can say that you saved my account when you blocked it. Without such a sudden attack, Delong would not have been able to survive the period when the students were trapped." Leng Ningyun said respectfully.
"Well," Zhong Yan nodded, "it's not a big deal to open the original document, it's just a piece of paper. There's just one thing that I'm quite worried about."
"Please make it clear, sir."
"Some people say that Delong is very unstable and short-term internally, so people outside who hold Delong notes and passbooks are waiting for you to open the door to exchange them." Zhong Yan's eyes were bright, "Although I have never been in business, I am in this money industry.
I also know a little bit about the tricks. They all have ten pots and nine lids. It's easy for you to unseal them. If it comes to the point of sealing it again, I'm afraid it will be ugly. If it leads to a civil commotion, your reputation as a supervisor
I’m afraid even the threshold behind you can’t take care of you!”
It turned out that it was because of this matter. Hearing this, Leng Ningyun felt completely relieved. It turned out that this was what he was worried about!
He thought for a while and said: "You are worried about the market and people's livelihood. The students admire you very much. I, the people of Shuntian Prefecture, are really lucky to have such parents!"
These were just polite words as usual. As Zhong Yan, he naturally ignored them and just listened to what he said next.
"What you are worried about now is whether Delong's money is tight and whether he has the ability to repay. On this point, students can guarantee that if no one maliciously runs the bank, there will be no problem."
"How do you say this?" Zhong Yan asked, "Aren't these notes and discounts sent out by you Delong?"
"You may know that when the students were trapped, there were many rumors in the market. Some unscrupulous colleagues exchanged the banknotes in the hands of others at low prices. The lowest was even only 10 or 20% of the face value. This is what the students are worried about.