The heavens start with letting the bullets fly

Chapter 548 Visiting Rongguo Mansion

It is said to be leisure, but in fact it is not leisure.

He had to return visits to relatives and friends from all walks of life, and also took time to watch the studies of the cheap student Qin Zhong. The most important thing was to call the directors and shopkeepers of the three major trading companies to discuss the next move.

Who makes the best money in this world?

Of course, they are dignitaries at home and abroad.

Whether they have money or not, these people pay attention to ostentation, buying all kinds of high-end luxury things at home desperately.

People who are used to being rich will pay attention to food and clothing, and start to pursue something different.

For example, some like Western clocks, and some like exquisite folding fans.

Hundreds and thousands of taels of lifeless flowers.

In addition, there are overseas earth kings, with the help of the brainwashing of the monotheism, they see the high-end and high-end products in the kingdom of heaven in their own territory, and they naturally spend their money desperately to enjoy them.

These two major sources of income, the three major trading companies have to operate.

Of course, there must be a division of goods.

In addition, the heavens and the earth are far away overseas, and those local kings and western barbarians are all black-hearted, and they can't do it without the support of force.

Therefore, at Chen Zhao's request, the three major trading companies jointly established a Blackwater trading company, focusing on building strong ships and guns, and recruiting brave people to ensure that the trading company's money and land are worry-free.

In addition, Chen Zhao plans to recruit several masters to assist him in his work at Dali Temple.

After all, he is not only a Jinshi of the new department now, but also his position is becoming more and more noble. He needs to grasp the big and let go of the small. He certainly cannot do it on his own, so he needs a few helpers.

But after a second thought, he discovered the disadvantages of his work as Jinyiwei.

It's just that there is little communication with the corresponding literati, and the cheap father-in-law Lin Ruhai is far away in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, so it is difficult to find a master for help.

After all, if you recruit a master rashly without knowing the basics, who would dare to use it with confidence?
But Chen Zhao couldn't be bothered, the second master of the Jia's mansion loved to keep Qing guests the most, so he could just visit Rongguo's mansion and ask Jia Zheng by the way to see if he had any reliable candidates to recommend.

It's just that this time when I came to the gate of Rongguo Mansion, I saw that the quiet long street was full of traffic, which completely cut off half of the street.

"Get out of the way, get out of the way, don't block the distinguished guests in the house!"

Chen Zhao was looking at the heavily congested road and worried, when he heard someone screaming in front of him, several donkey carts hurriedly avoided the side of the road, and the figure of Xing'er, Jia Lian's close servant, flashed out.

This Xing'er was arrogant, and under the awed and flattering eyes of everyone, he swayed to Chen Zhao's horse, bowed and sang "Fat Ye", and said with a smile: "Mr. It's a joke—come on, I'll lead you in."

Chen Zhao saw that the muttering people on the street were all people, all dressed brightly, but shy in their bones. They were obviously poor people, so he couldn't help being curious, and asked, "Xing'er, what's going on?" thing?"

"Isn't this the great grace of the emperor, allowing our eldest lady to go back to the house to visit her relatives?" Na Xing'er showed off: "Since you want to visit your relatives, why don't you prepare a separate hospital for your relatives?!"

"A few days ago, the master and his wife sent word that they were going to open up the gardens of Rong and Ning Mansion and arrange them properly!"

As he said that, he glanced at the poor people on the left and right with disdain, and said: "Such a large project, oil and water are definitely indispensable, so all those who are related to the family have come here."

Chen Zhao smiled: "It's been almost two months since the imperial decree was issued. I'm afraid that if there is a real connection, the fat position will be available long ago. Xing'er, I want to say congratulations."

Looking at Xing'er's arrogant look, he knew that "Fat Que" must be from his family.

"Hey, thanks to Uncle Chen."

You Xing'er opened the way ahead, and naturally arrived at the gate of the mansion unimpeded.

Chen Zhao naturally went to Rongxi Hall to pay a visit to Jia Zheng.

Compared to the bustling atmosphere outside, Rongxi Hall was solemn and solemn.

Chen Zhao is now a Jinshi of Xinke, and the Shaoqing of Dali Temple who is about to take office can be said to have a high position and authority. It is the highest position of a Jinshi of Xinke for thousands of years.

After all, his talent and learning are obvious to all in the capital city. In addition, he is a serious Jinshi, and Emperor Xiaode Longwei is more victorious, and everyone has no objection.

Even Jia Zheng's upright people have to go out to meet him.

Speaking of which, Jia Zheng was very envious of Chen Zhao.

After all, although he loves poetry and books, and has a lot of Qing customers under his family, but his own people know his own business, if it weren't for the emperor's kindness, let him become a member of the Ministry of Industry, relying on him alone, no matter what, he would not pass the exam .

After the guests and hosts were seated, after a few polite words, Jia Zheng couldn't help sighing, and said, "Your elder brother Zhu was a self-motivated person before, but it's a pity... I don't know what evil I have done. If Baoyu is virtuous, If my nephew makes one-tenth improvement, I will be satisfied."

"Uncle Shi was joking."

Chen Zhao said perfunctorily: "Brother Bao is talented and intelligent, and he was born with jade, and he will have a great future in the future. The so-called young phoenix is ​​as good as the old phoenix, and it can be predicted."

Hearing Chen Zhao's praise of Baoyu, Jia Zheng felt a little more complacent, but hurriedly waved his hands and said humbly, "What kind of talent is it? It's just a crooked idea!"

Chen Zhao flattered Jia Zheng a few more words, changed the subject again, and cupped his hands and said, "To tell you the truth, my nephew used to work in Jinyiwei, but now he was lucky enough to be listed on the list. The emperor's grace is great, and he is going to take up the post in Dali Temple. This matter of the literary case is quite stretched, I want to ask two masters to help me, but I really can't find a suitable one - I heard that Uncle Shi has many talented people around me, I don't know if I can bear the pain and give up, recommend one or two to me Nephew?"

The so-called Qing guests are mostly low-ranking people who are unwilling to be petty officials, so they rely on swaying and showing off to make a living in the big family. They say they are noble, but they know how warm they are.

If you want to become a Jinshi of Xinke, the master of Zuo Shaoqing in Dali Temple, it will be a great job—especially Chen Zhao became famous when he was young, and he may be of great use in the future.

He is also a heir to poetry and literature, but he was temporarily employed as a military officer by chance before, and now he has become the top three high positions in Dali Temple, and there is no objection from the ruling and opposition parties. What a glorious future this is?

Naturally, Jia Zheng was happy to be a favor, so he asked people to invite a few outstanding ones, such as Zhan Guang, Hu Silai, Cheng Rixing, Shan Pinren, Bu Guxiu, and Wang Zuomei. There were probably seven or eight of them.

Although Jia Zheng didn't make it clear about the matter of hiring the master, since these few people are clean customers of the big family, which one is not a clear-eyed person?Immediately understood, all the princes were selling melons and boasting.

I just talked about it as if the sky was the limit.

Of course, with Jia Zheng and Chen Zhao by their side, they didn't dare to be presumptuous, otherwise, if they attacked each other, it would be fun to watch.

However, there was still one person who caught Chen Zhao's eyes, and that was Jia Zhengde's Qingke Cheng Rixing. This guy was not only a Qingke, he also served as the shopkeeper of the Xue family's antique shop. He had experience in handling mundane affairs. He is also proficient in accounting.

I remember Baoyu said in the original book that he was good at painting beauties.

Come on, it shows that you are very good at life style.

So be it.

Of course, Chen Zhao didn't make up his mind, but Dan invited Cheng Rixing to be a guest at his house in the evening, so as to further deepen their understanding.

After bidding farewell to Jia Zheng, Chen Zhao was going to talk to Jia Lian. After all, when he came to Jia's mansion, it would be unreasonable to leave without talking to his friends who had drunk with him.

Presently, Chen Zhao was led by the steward, just after leaving the corner gate, he met a person in a garden.

The man was about ten years old, and he was laughing and playing with a servant girl in the Chaoshou veranda.Seeing Chen Zhao, his face immediately turned pale, and he stood there abruptly, not daring to move.

"Little, little one, see, see Mr. Chen."

This man's name was Zimo, and he was Qin Zhong's companion, and he followed him to the Chen Mansion every three to five days, and every time he saw Jin Yiwei Fanzi coming and going, he admired and feared Chen Zhao's majesty and solemnity.

"Zimo, what are you doing here?" Chen Zhao stared at him and asked, without even looking at the maid of Jia's mansion who turned her head and ran away.

"Mr. Hui, I'm waiting for Brother Zhong."

"Brother Zhong has come to Jia's mansion?"

"Yes, my eldest sister brought Brother Zhong over and said she wanted to get together with Mr. Bao and Brother Lan."

The eldest sister Zimo mentioned should be Qin Shi, the daughter-in-law of Jia Rong in the East Mansion. It is natural to show off his younger brother when taking Qin Zhong to the Rong Mansion. After all, Qin Zhong has learned from Chen Zhao for two months and has made great progress, so the Qin family can't help it. Show off.

"Forget it, then you wait here for your Brother Zhong, I'll go back first."

"As ordered, I'll see you off, sir." Zimo was relieved and said respectfully.

Chen Zhao continued to walk towards the gate of the mansion, and just turned to the second gate when someone hurriedly chased him over.

"Uncle Chen, Uncle Chen, please stay."

Chen Zhao turned his head to look, but he was a boy in his teens, but he was wearing brocade robes.

"Master Chen, this is Second Master Bao's servant, Mingyan." The steward introduced in a low voice beside him.

"What did you call me for?"

"Master Chen, Grandmother Rong from the East Mansion, Grandmother from our Mansion, brought Brothers Zhong and Brother Lan from the Qin Mansion to talk about poetry with a few sisters at our Second Master Bao's place, I heard the servant girl say that Mr. Chen is coming to the house, and I want to invite Mr. Chen to go over and talk about it."

Does Baoyu want to talk to himself?
Doesn't he hate himself the most?
Besides, if you want to talk about it, who do you think you are?

I am used to hanging out with my older sisters, and I have long forgotten the differences between men and women.And Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Li and their sisters have always doted on him and let him do whatever they wanted, and they never thought of this.
Chen Zhao said in a calm tone: "Nonsense! There are so many people at your Second Master Bao's side, and I, a foreigner, why should I go there to talk to you rashly?"

This Jia Baoyu is not worrying, but Chen Zhao will not spoil him, so he continued casually: "Since Brother Zhong is also there, then you go back and tell him that Mingyan did not fulfill Baoyu's entrustment, and was tricked by Chen Zhaoruan again." After a hard review, he went back angrily.

He is Baoyu's personal entourage, so he naturally has an unusual status in the mansion, coupled with his young age and ignorance, he doesn't know the importance, so he immediately made a fuss about it.

The people in the room suddenly fell silent.

Qin Zhong's face turned pale immediately, and he was sweating profusely, like an eggplant beaten by frost, unable to sit still or stand upright.

, since you are so free, let's practice Zhiyi tonight, and use "a gentleman must be careful about his independence", at least five questions. "

(End of this chapter)