Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

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The big house, second room, and third room of the Zhang family in Gujing Lane all have their own houses. The Zhang family's big house is located at the east end of Gujing Lane, and it is a mansion with three entrances and three exits.

Zhang Yuanzhi's two houses and one house, and Zhang Yuanxin's three houses and one house are located at the north and south ends of Gujing Lane respectively. They are both two-in and two-out houses, with the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens, and built houses with pavilions, pavilions and waterside pavilions.

At this time, Zhang Yuanxin went to the mansion of his elder brother Zhang Yuanli, and the mansion of the third-bedroom Zhang Yuanzhi was not deserted, because Zhang Chengzong invited Cui Yizhen and Cui Minghao to have fun at the Slender West Lake Spring River Painting Boat last night, and then left them at home for a small gathering .

They slept until mid-sun, and did not get up until the din of the ancestral house had subsided.

After getting up to fill their stomachs one after another, Zhang Chengzong, Cui Yizhen, and Cui Minghao gathered in the pavilion in the courtyard of the second-bedroom house, discussing and planning to open a bank.

The gazebo is located on the edge of a man-made pond in the mansion.

In the pavilion, Cui Yizhen sat in the middle, obviously becoming the core figure among the three.

Cui Minghao and Zhang Chengzong sat on the left and right respectively, as if they were not interested in Cui Yizhen's status as the only talker.

The three of them ate cakes to cushion their stomachs, while sipping tea to wake up their minds. After gossiping, Cui Yizhen cleared his throat and was ready to get down to business.

I just heard Cui Yi really say: "You two, we talked a lot at Chunliu Huafang last night, and everyone knows a thing or two about the opening of the bank account. The bank account is a big piece of meat. Look at it from afar. Chai Lingwen, Liang Shuyu, and Yu Nuannuan from the Changlefang Bank in Chang’an know about it. In the past six months, how much money have they collected in Chang’an City with a population of one million? Mortgage lending to merchants who are in a hurry to use money, what is the profit of this short-term loan? Didn’t the eldest son Yumo, the third son of Mr. Changsun’s family, also say it last night? Everyone earns a lot of money, and the fat is flowing. Oil!"

Zhang Chengzong had already heard that his eyes were shining brightly, and he nodded repeatedly and said in agreement: "Yes, yes, compared to the silver bank, our Zhang family used to secretly intercept the Yangzhou salt tax, but it really can't be on the table. Don't look at hundreds of dollars a year. The salt tax of [-] taels, but it is shared by a few big heads, and then managed at each checkpoint, it really doesn’t fall into the pocket of our Zhang family. Damn, it’s still sneaky like a thief, fearful. For example, this time, my son almost It was ruined in the hands of Xue Hao, a bastard, and almost ate the melon of Guo Ye, a bastard. Alas, the past is unbearable, how can there be such a glory as opening a bank to make a lot of money? And it is done honestly and confidently."

Cui Minghao sat on the right side of Cui Yizhen with a dull expression, and suddenly said: "Cousin Yizhen, this Yangzhou governor surnamed Guo is really abominable, and he was humiliating me in the Spring River Flying Boat before. Just like you Han people in the Central Plains said, A soldier can be killed but not humiliated, this hatred cannot be shared, and I will definitely repay this revenge. Please also ask Yizhen cousin to be the master for me."

Cui Minghao called Cui Yizhen his cousin one by one, and the sweet-mouthed call was called affectionate, but Cui Yizhen felt the cold again and again, and goosebumps all over his body.

He also secretly despised this Goguryeo Cui family's son, grandma, if you give you a bamboo pole, you will climb along it, and you can climb up relatives so confidently.

In fact, he is still not sure whether this Goguryeo Cui family is a distant relative of their Qinghe Cui family.

But since Zhang Chengzong introduced Cui Minghao to him, the other party was like a dog skin plaster, chasing after his ass every day and calling him cousin, and kept saying that the Cui family of Goguryeo and the Cui family of Qinghe were of the same spirit, and they were a family 500 years ago.

Cui Yizhen adhered to the principle of not slapping people with smiling faces, and this Goguryeo Cui Minghao was indeed a fool who wasted a lot of money at will, so he just pretended to be perfunctory with him.

Now that the opening of a bank account has just been put on the agenda, it is at the time when a large sum of money needs to be injected into the bank. It is impossible for him to keep Cui Minghao, a big fish, out of the door.

Immediately, with a kind smile on his face, he comforted Cui Minghao hypocritically: "Cousin Minghao, there is a saying among us Han people that one is a man who can bend and stretch. Now we are going to open a bank in Yangzhou, and the one named Guo It's the governor of Yangzhou again. This is on his territory. If you don't want to tear yourself apart with him, then try not to tear yourself apart. Are you right? Let's try to open a bank in Yangzhou first. Waiting for the success of the Yangzhou Bank, and in the future, our bank will be opened all over Huaiyang and Jiangnan, so there is no need to buy an account with the surname Guo. At that time, my cousin will avenge you and wash away the shame of that day. What? Sample?"

Cui Minghao was overjoyed when he heard the words. He stood up and bowed respectfully to Cui Yizhen, and said, "My cousin taught you the right thing. When I was still in Goguryeo, my father often warned me that the eight families of the Central Plains The Cui family is the root of our big Goguryeo Cui family. Our Goguryeo Cui family is multiplied in the Central Plains Cui family. I have written to the father of Goguryeo. I think my father will be very happy when he knows that Minghao recognized his cousin Yizhen in Yangzhou. In the future, I will definitely bring the entire Goguryeo Cui family to the Central Plains to find their roots and ask about their ancestors. Therefore, I will listen to what cousin Yizhen says."

After hearing this, Cui Yizhen felt a chill again. Could it be that these Goguryeo sticks all have the problem of liking to curry favor with others as their ancestors?It's really shameless to invite the whole family to the Central Plains to find their roots and ask their ancestors.

Zhang Chengzong didn't take it seriously, on the contrary, he was still complacent about his move of introducing Cui Minghao to Cui Yizhen.If Cui Minghao, who had been taken for a ride, hadn't been pulled into the center, would Cui Yizhen have trusted him so much?Otherwise, how could he kick his good cousin Zhang Chengsi out of the game?

Immediately, he pretended to be very excited and complimented: "Although Ming Hao is from Goguryeo, he can always remember that his roots are in the Central Plains. It is really touching. The children of the Cui family really do not forget their roots. People. Touching, really touching. Here, Chengzong is happy that brother Yizhen and brother Minghao can recognize each other by blood. It is really destined in the dark, and the broken bones are still connected Jin, a family will always be a family."

Hearing Zhang Chengzong's compliment, Cui Minghao's Goguryeo stick is of course extremely useful, but Cui Yizhen couldn't help frowning, and quickly waved his hand to change the subject: "Okay, let's stop talking and get to the point. Today, you and I Gathering here, I have one more important thing to announce to you. That is the question of how much you and I will each have in the Yangzhou bank."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Chengzong and Cui Minghao immediately held their breath, calmed down, and stared at Cui Yizhen with wide eyes, waiting for the result he announced.

Cui Yizhen was very satisfied with the effect, and also enjoyed the feeling of calling out Bainuo, and said slowly with a smile: "Yangzhou Yinhao, our Qinghe Cui family contributed 50 taels to account for 30%, and Yangzhou Zhang's contributed 100 taels Thirty percent, and although Cui Minghao's cousin is based in Goguryeo and not in the Central Plains, he is willing to contribute [-] million taels, so the remaining two achievements belong to your Goguryeo Cui family.

Of course, this is only aimed at members of the Yangzhou Bank.My father said that the Yangzhou bank is just a trial for our Guanlong family. If the Yangzhou bank can be a big success, we will open the bank in Huaiyang and Jiangnan.Of course, our ultimate goal is to open bank accounts in ten provinces and hundreds of state capitals in Datang, and completely control Datang's economic artery under applause.Therefore, this share ratio is currently only competing for the Yangzhou Bank.Do you two have any objections to this ratio? "

Zhang Chengzong had already known about this result, because the Zhang family in Yangzhou and the Cui family in Qinghe had already made an agreement at that time.Waiting for the participation of the eight great families in the future, there will definitely be another change in the ratio.Because the eight aristocratic families represent the backbone of the Guanlong family, they are all connected with each other and advance and retreat together.

Immediately, he nodded repeatedly and echoed: "No objection, no objection!"

But Cui Minghao didn't answer immediately, but lowered his head and didn't know what to think. After a while, he suddenly raised his head, still obediently and obediently, looking at Cui Yizhen innocently with clear eyes, He raised his right hand and shouted:

"Cousin Yizhen, Minghao has objections!"

After shouting, he did not forget to add weakly: "It's just a little different opinion, I hope cousin Yizhen will allow it."

Chapter 784

Goguryeo Bangzi, who has always drifted with the crowd, would have any objections?

Although Cui Yizhen felt a little dissatisfied, his expression was as usual, with a harmless smile on his face, and he stretched out his hand to ask: "Cooperation is more important than sincerity, brother Minghao, feel free to point out any dissatisfaction."

Cui Minghao nodded and said good-bye, and said slowly: "Cousin Yizhen mentioned just now that our Goguryeo Cui family sold 100 million taels of silver, accounting for [-]% of the Yangzhou bank, right?"

Cui Yizhen nodded, and replied affirmatively: "That's right, that's what I said just now."

Afterwards, he did not forget to ask back: "Could it be that Brother Minghao thinks that your Goguryeo Cui family has the most money but the least share, so you feel wronged and have objections?"

"No, no, no." Cui Minghao shook his head like a rattle, and hurriedly explained, "Cousin Yizhen, don't misunderstand, Minghao doesn't mean that. Minghao is from Goguryeo. Our Goguryeo Cui clan's roots are not in the Central Plains. Yangzhou is even less familiar with the place, and it is a blessing to be able to occupy 100% of the Yangzhou bank with a mere [-] million taels of silver. I still understand these superficial principles."

As soon as these words came out, Cui Yizhen was even more confused.Since it wasn't for this reason, he didn't understand where Cui Minghao's objection was.

Zhang Chengzong next to him was already a little impatient, and urged: "Brother Minghao, don't talk around in circles, and if you have any objections, you can speak up. After talking about this matter, let's go to the Spring Stream on the Slender West Lake as soon as possible to have fun Heh, a little celebration. Hehe, I have also been fascinated by this little bitch Yunshang for the past two days, tsk tsk, it’s so beautiful!"

Cui Minghao gave Zhang Chengzong a thumbs up and praised: "Brother Chengzong is really romantic."

Immediately afterwards, he said respectfully to Cui Yizhen: "Cousin Yizhen, for the establishment of the Yangzhou Bank, your Qinghe Cui family's 20 taels and Yangzhou Zhang's 30 taels will be funded by our Goguryeo. Then, we will The Goguryeo Cui clan occupies [-]% of the bank account, do you think this is okay?"

As soon as the words fell, the expressions of Cui Yizhen and Zhang Chengzong changed one after another, especially Cui Yizhen, who was sullen.

Seeing this, Cui Minghao immediately added another sentence: "Of course, the younger brother will represent our Goguryeo Cui family and give 20 taels of silver to cousin Yizhen and Seungjong brother. It can be regarded as our Goguryeo Cui family's private affairs. Honor the two elder brothers. I wonder what cousin Yizhen and brother Chengzong think?"

This is another bribe under the silver bullet offensive!

How could Cui Yizhen and Zhang Chengzong fail to hear the outer string of these words?

Zhang Chengzong clapped the case and applauded on the spot, and praised: "Brother Minghao is really on the way, Goguryeo Cui is really rich and powerful. Haha, brother Yu is also very cash-strapped recently. If I have 20 taels of silver, I still don't believe that I can't beat Yunshang." Here comes the little Sao fox, hehe..."

"Shut up!"

Cui Yizhen suddenly yelled, and asked the ecstatic Zhang Chengzong with a gloomy face, "Chengzong, can you represent your Zhang family in Yangzhou as the master?"

Hearing this, Zhang Chengzong's mind immediately came to his senses, and his mind froze.

Cui Yizhen's face was gloomy, and he thought to himself, what a cunning Goguryeo stick, he is unwilling to be reduced to a supporting role, and he only wants to take the lead and sing the big show.Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that your Goguryeo Choi family has a lot of stupid people and rich money, and is an influential big family in Goguryeo, and there will be many places that will rely on your Goguryeo Choi family in the future, would this son sit and talk with you?Don't piss and take pictures of yourself, bah, what the hell!

And Cui Yizhen still has his own persistence, because this is the Central Plains, and this is Yangzhou.On the territory of the Tang Dynasty, if the Yangzhou Yinhao allowed a Goguryeo stick to dominate, then neither the Zhang family of Yangzhou nor the Cui family of Qinghe, even the Guanlong family represented by the eight great families, would be able to afford to lose this person .

And he, Cui Yizhen, the organizer, will be reduced to a laughing stock, and the children and elders of the Guanlong family will have their backs smashed.

Immediately, without thinking, he lowered his face and refused: "Brother Minghao, there is no need to discuss this matter any more. No matter how much you pay, you can't change this ratio, because this is the case between the Zhang family in Yangzhou and the Cui family in Qinghe." It is a rule set by the elders. If Brother Minghao is not satisfied with the result, you can withdraw from the establishment of the Yangzhou Bank. Of course, this does not affect the friendship between you and me. From now on, we can still drink and play together Le. What do you think, Brother Chengzong?"

"Yeah, brother Yizhen is very right, what he said is reasonable."

Zhang Chengzong nodded and said yes, and said in a helpful way: "This is also the rule set by the elders of our family, hehe, it's not a question of how much money is there."

Although the words are decent, but Zhang Chengzong's heart is bleeding, seeing the 20 taels of silver at his fingertips slipping away in vain, it's strange not to feel distressed.

Cui Minghao didn't take Zhang Chengzong's words seriously at all, but seeing Cui Yizhen's resolute attitude, as if there was no room for accommodation, he gave up.