Daming Junior Scholar

Melo Godinghuo was not familiar with the way people in the Ming Dynasty were called, so he could only be called according to his own way, and only took Brother Xiong's surname.

Matteo Ricci went down, and after a while, he led Brother Xiong in. It was completely different from when he saw Tong Guiyin. Brother Xiong stood in the distance with a restrained face, and walked towards Melo Godinho from a distance. After saluting, he quickly smiled and said, "My lord governor, I have introduced you to a big deal."

"What big deal?" After being translated by Matteo Ricci, Melo Godinho asked with a smile, then pointed to the vacant seat beside him and said, "Bear, why don't you sit here and taste the delicious food here with me?" good?"

You still leave yourself here to eat?

Probably because he did not expect such good treatment for him, Brother Xiong showed a look of surprise on his face, and quickly smiled and sat down next to Melo Godinho. At this time, a maid brought a plate of fish to the In front of him, he then set the knife and fork, and retreated.

"This..." Brother Xiong has only used chopsticks before. When did he use a knife and fork? He was afraid that he would make a fool of himself in front of outsiders. After blinking his eyes, he didn't dare to move.

Probably seeing the embarrassment on Brother Xiong's face, Melo Godinho smiled, then picked up a knife and fork and gestured at Brother Xiong: "Bear, do as I do."

Following the example of Melo Godinho, Brother Xiong finally cut off a piece of fish with his own hands, and then put it in his mouth with a fork. He just wanted to praise the taste of the fish, but a strong fishy smell came out Into my own mouth, if I hadn't prepared myself, I would have almost spit it out.

What exactly is this red-haired fan eating, and why is it so unpalatable.

Brother Xiong frowned involuntarily, and the expression on his face clearly told others that this food was really bad.

"Bear, why don't you eat it?" Melo Godinho was so used to it, he picked up another piece of fish and put it in his mouth, then looked at Brother Xiong curiously.

"I'm full." Brother Xiong could only explain that he was already full when he came, and he really couldn't eat anymore.

"Oh, that would be a pity." Melo Godinho spread his hands regretfully, and then asked curiously: "By the way, I heard that you have a big deal to do with me, what kind of deal is it?" ?”

When this business was mentioned, the smile on Brother Xiong's face suddenly became brighter, and he said mysteriously: "Master Governor, do you still have a mirror here that can reflect people?"

"Mirror?" Melo Godinho was taken aback, then nodded, "Of course."

Brother Xiong patted his thigh excitedly, and then said excitedly: "I met a big buyer in Guangzhou. After seeing this mirror, I really liked it. It's just that there are too few mirrors. He plans to spend a lot of money on it." Come to buy the craftsmanship of this mirror, I don’t know if the governor will sell it.”

What you buy is not a mirror, but the craftsmanship of the mirror?

In Europe, mirrors have basically been popularized, and there are not many mysterious places. Melo Godinho naturally has the craftsmanship of mirrors in his hands, but what makes him hesitate is that there are not many things he can get. And this mirror is one of the main force. I still want to put a long line to catch big fish, but I didn't expect that someone would be so knowledgeable and want to buy this craftsmanship.

To sell, or not to sell, that is indeed a big question.

After hesitating for a while, Melo Godinho asked curiously: "Xiong, you said he can offer a big price, how much is it?"

Brother Xiong stretched out his hand, slapped it, and shouted excitedly, "It's a full 50 taels of silver."

Good guy, He Jiaan's 100 million taels became 50 taels when he arrived at the owner's place, but when Melo Godinho heard the 50 taels, his eyes lit up for a while, my God, I didn't hear it wrong Well, just selling one craft can sell for 50 taels. This money is enough to build another five or six warships. It seems that Fettero did not lie to himself about one thing. There is gold everywhere, and you can make a lot of money if you take out any of them.

However, as a shrewd businessman, Melo Godinho would not agree to Brother Xiong's request so easily, and shook his head with a look of embarrassment on his face: "Xiong, to tell you the truth, the craftsmanship of this mirror It's very complicated, and 50 is still a little less."

What the hell is an old fox, 50 is still too little.

Brother Xiong cursed in a low voice, gritted his teeth, and stretched out his hand to add another 5 taels: "Mr. Governor, the buyer only gave me an upper limit of 50 taels, and I can promise you the other 5 taels, but I have to go back Just discuss it with them."

Seeing that Brother Xiong was sticking to the line of 55 taels, Melo Godinho finally nodded, but it was just an outdated technology, and he was already contented to be able to sell for 55 taels. He shook hands tightly and nodded with satisfaction: "It's a happy cooperation."

Chapter 1480 A little request

Chapter 1480 A little request

On the third day, He Jiaan really waited for the excited Tong Guiyin in Jinxiu Villa, but to be on the safe side, he still used Zhao Yin's pseudonym, and He Jiaan didn't bother to ask what his real name was, he was just a pawn , what I want to catch is the person behind him, who hides even deeper.

He Jia'an had a feeling that he seemed to have seen that person somewhere, but he was not sure where, so he had to wait until he met the real person before making a decision.

After being welcomed to the small building, Tong Guiyin said excitedly: "I have already done what Yuanwai He asked me to do last time, and my previous family has decided to sell the craftsmanship of this mirror to He Jiaan."

"Oh, that's really great." A faint smile appeared on He Jia'an's face, as if he didn't take this matter to heart.

The expression on Tong Guiyin's face was a bit ugly, and he began to think wildly in his heart, could it be that this member He has changed his mind?Did he think that 100 million taels was too much and he didn't want to pay it?

For a while, Tong Guiyin's heart was full of mixed feelings, thinking wildly in his mind, whether he should take the initiative to reduce the amount of money, or it would be bad if such a big client was scared away.

At this moment, the door of the small building was suddenly opened by someone, and then a beautiful woman walked up from the outside, she was a little surprised when she saw Tong Guiyin, her face showed a trace of panic first, then she calmed down, A faint smile: "Is there a guest here, Xianggong?"

"Oh, it's just a small business. What's the matter, lady?" A warm smile appeared on He Jiaan's face.

"That's right. Just now there was news that Xu Shilang from the Ministry of Industry came to urge the cargo ship again. Would you like to send him a letter to comfort him first?"

"Huh." He Jiaan smiled disdainfully, and snorted coldly: "I comfort him? Then who will comfort me? He still owes me several million taels of silver, so why should I give him the boat and tell the people below, Those dozens of boats were all detained, no matter who came, they were not allowed to release the boats without seeing the money, even if they went to the Golden Temple, I am not afraid of them."

In the last few words, He Jia'an seemed a little murderous, which surprised Tong Guiyin who was opposite.

My darling, what is the background of this master? Why is he not afraid of even the adults in the court? Hearing his tone, I am afraid that he has even visited the Golden Luan Palace. This business is serious.

Tong Guiyin couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, this is how a high-flyer should behave, in comparison, he is indeed too stingy.

After the woman went out, Tong Guiyin couldn't wait to ask: "He Yuanwai, what kind of deal do you think our business should be?"

"I can do it anytime, as long as you find a convenient time."

"That's good, that's good, how about just the day after tomorrow?" Tong Guiyin became more and more excited. If he could make this deal, he would never have to worry about having no money in his next life.

"The day after tomorrow?" He Jia'an thought for a while, then nodded: "The day after tomorrow is the day after tomorrow, but let's talk about the ugly things first, this craft must not be sloppy, and it must be demonstrated in front of me."

"Of course." Tong Guiyin nodded, looking at He Jiaan's hesitant expression.

Seeing that Tong Guiyin refused to leave, He Jiaan frowned with dissatisfaction: "Is there anything else you want?"

"Hehe." Tong Guiyin smiled, and said with some embarrassment: "He Yuanwai, I know you are a senior official, this business is nothing more than a small business in your eyes, but in the eyes of us, it is very big. It’s a great deal, before coming here, my family has already said, it’s best to let me see He Yuanwai’s silver, if we make a mirror, He Yuanwai’s silver is not convenient, that’s not good.”

After talking so much, isn't it because I am afraid that I won't give money?

He Jiaan smiled, nodded and said, "Well, your request is not too much, Tang Yi..."

"Yes." Tang Yi immediately came to He Jiaan's side, took a look at He Jiaan, and then handed a stack of bank notes to He Jiaan's hand.

He Jiaan flipped through it casually, counted out about 100 million taels, patted it in front of Tong Guiyin, and said with a smile, "Look, this is the silver ticket of the Guangzhou Xiangyun, and it can be exchanged for silver even in the capital."

This……

Seeing so many banknotes casually placed in front of her, Tong Guiyin's little heart immediately jumped up in disappointment, holding the banknotes carefully in her hand, the first thought in her mind was to run, hold them This stack of banknotes runs quickly.

But in an instant, I calmed down, and I knew that since Yuanwai He dared to put the 100 million silver notes in front of him at will, he would not be afraid of taking them away.

Taking a look at these silver bills, Tong Guiyin really counted them carefully. There were ten in total, 10 taels each, with the imprint of the Xiangyun number on them, so it shouldn't be a fake.

Reluctantly handing the banknote back, Tong Guiyin finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up quickly and said: "I have already experienced the banknote, so I will go back and tell them, tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, I will tell them the place of transaction." To Yuanwai."

"Huh?" He Jiaan frowned slightly, and asked with some doubts: "Why, can't you trade here?"

"This..." Tong Guiyin showed a hint of embarrassment on his face: "Mr. He, to tell you the truth, the young one is just an errand runner. As for where to trade, the people above have the final say, so I have to wrong you once. "

"Okay." He Jiaan sighed with some disappointment, and then he did not forget to tell them: "You'd better tell them not to go too far from Guangzhou. , let’s forget about this business.”