Fengxian Jiangshan

"Eldest son, I still have something, please give it to my aunt and wife!"

While talking, the guards brought some gift boxes and put them in front of Yuan Keding. Yuan Keding nodded secretly. This little warlord is really caring. After a lot of hard work.

Yuan Keding opened the first gift box casually, and inside was a fox fur coat. Yuan Keding touched it with his hand, and found it was extremely soft, with fine fluff and a layer of long pekoe.He is also a person who knows the goods, so he immediately knew that this was not an ordinary fox fur, so he picked it up and took a closer look.

"Yuting, if I'm not wrong, it's a fox crop coat!"

The so-called fox crop is the piece of skin on the fox’s chin. When the fox is lying down in winter, its mouth will stick to the crop of the chin. Therefore, this piece of skin is the softest and best heat-retaining skin on the fox’s body. Expensive.Such a coat needs at least hundreds of foxes, and the color is also considered, so the actual number needed is even more.

"Eldest Young Master has good eyesight, indeed it belongs to Foxcrow!"

"Yuting, you are a caring person!" Yuan Keding looked at the second gift again, which is the top snow clam oil, which is also one of the specialties in Northeast China. Snow clam oil is actually the fat in the belly of the forest frog, which has the effect of nourishing yin and beautifying the skin. The anti-aging effect is especially sought after by women. Since Ming and Qing Dynasties, it has been regarded as a tribute to the court, and its value is still higher than that of ginseng.

In addition, there are several Russian-style jewelry necklaces, which Zhang Tinglan got when he smuggled them to Russia. They are all in the style of the Tsarist Russian royal family. They are exquisitely made and the gemstones are also big.There were two other checks, each fifty thousand rubles, obviously for the two aunts and wives. Yuan Keding nodded after reading it.

"Yuting, it must have taken a lot of thought to prepare these things!"

"That's true, but only in this way can I express my gratitude!"

"Yuting, don't worry, I will help you get things done. In the future, when my father has to go further, I will follow suit. Both father and son will not treat heroes badly!"

"Thank you for your cultivation, Mr. Yuan Keding." After receiving the gift, Yuan Keding turned around and left. Lao Zhang also put away the expression of laughter on his face, sat on the sofa, found out the cigarette pouch, and started to smoke it.

"Yuan Keding really thinks of him as a prince, so if he is greedy for money and lustful, don't even think about ruling the world!"

Lao Zhang glanced at Zhang Tinglan, and said: "My heart hurts, I really feel sorry for it! In a blink of an eye, at least 100 million oceans worth of goods were sent out, and I don't know if I can hear a sound!"

"Seventh Lord, don't feel bad when you are old, you can earn money even if you lose it, and I have found a new way to make money!"

Zhang Tinglan then told Lao Zhang about Song Zhongyi's situation, and Lao Zhang immediately cheered up.

"Ting Lan, you are right. Food, clothing, housing and transportation are all important things. Our Fengtian Japan's silk and fine cloth are very popular, and all the money is put into the pockets of little devils. We must set up our own factories and get back all the profits. "

Zhang Tinglan invited Song Zhongyi over again. Because he had to deal with Yuan Keding, Song Zhongyi had been waiting in the room beside him. After Yuan Keding left, Song Zhongyi finally met Zhang Zuolin. Old Zhang praised him a lot, and at the same time expressed that he would try his best To provide help, we must build the factory as soon as possible.With the support of Zhang Zuolin, Song Zhongyi was completely at ease. He has been running factories for many years and knows the value of government support very well.

Although he has to abandon his family business in Beijing, as long as he can get a stable business environment, Song Zhongyi is sure to expand the factory rapidly.He accepted the check provided by Zhang Tinglan and immediately went to arrange it. Lao Zhang also sent his men to help him deal with the people of the Beiyang government.

Everything was arranged, and suddenly Yuan Keding sent someone to send an invitation, inviting Zhang Zuolin to his villa to attend a private dinner. Obviously, the gift played a role again. Usually, only cronies can attend this kind of private dinner. Giving Lao Zhang this treatment is also Yuan Keding's satisfaction with Lao Zhang.

Lao Zhang looked at the time and found that it was less than two hours away, so he hurriedly packed some things. Zhang Tinglan naturally wanted to accompany Wan Wan. He had already asked the person who sent the invitation. It is the active advocates of the imperial system, including Yang Du, Liang Shiyi, Yang Shiqi, Duan Zhigui, Yan Fu, etc. Cai E, who was trapped in Beijing, was also invited. In addition, it is said that the British minister Zhu Erdian will also participate.

They were all heavyweights, and Lao Zhang hurriedly packed them up. Zhang Tinglan followed closely as his confidential secretary, and soon they arrived at Yuan Keding's villa.

At this time, there were several classic cars parked outside the villa. It was obvious that someone had already arrived. Yuan Keding was chatting with the people who came. open.

"Yuting, I've been waiting for you for a long time. When I returned home, I gave the gift to the two wives. They were all very satisfied. It's just that it's not convenient to thank you in person, so let me convey my gratitude!"

"Eldest son, Zuolin is afraid. In the future, the two wives and you are all nobles. It is Zuolin's honor to accept a little of my love!"

"Yuting, you are too polite, we are all a family, don't see outsiders!" Yuan Keding personally dragged Zhang Zuolin into the hall. Not long after, distinguished guests from all walks of life came, and the house was full of guests.

The last one to come was Yuan Shikai's confidant Yang Shiqi, who initially assisted Li Hongzhang and later became Yuan Shikai's adviser. During the Revolution of [-], Yang Shiqi advised Lao Yuan and helped him ascend to the throne of President.

Moreover, Yang Shiqi is scheming, not only talented and learned, but also knows how to be an official and a man. Compared with Yang Du who thinks highly of himself, Yang Shiqi is more relied on by Lao Yuan. After he came, he faintly became the core of everyone, even Yuan Keding wanted to Courtesy three points.

Compared with these influential figures, Zhang Zuolin, the teacher outside the customs, seemed very inconspicuous, but Lao Zhang didn't care at all, he kept observing these confidantes of Yuan Shikai, it seemed that after a while, Lao Zhang shook his head, most of them were Those who follow others are really capable, but there are not many influential ones.

While Lao Zhang was observing these people, Yuan Keding walked over with Yang Shiqi.

"Mr. Xingcheng, this is Zhang Zuolin, Mr. Zhang, a hero outside the pass!"

Yang Shiqi smiled warmly and said: "Mr. Zhang, the President has been talking about you for a long time, saying that with you sitting outside the customs, he can sleep well!"

"Mr. Yang, you are being polite. Zuolin is a rough man who only knows how to serve the country and the President."

While speaking, Zhang Zuolin asked Zhang Tinglan to bring a delicate wooden box.

"Mr. Yang, I have long heard that you are a master of calligraphy and painting. I, a vulgar person, got something by chance. Please open your eyes!"

Yang Shiqi didn't take it seriously, he casually opened the wooden box, inside was a silk book, he unfolded a corner, and saw the three words "Chen Yue Ti", Yang Shiqi trembled all over, showing an expression of disbelief!

Chapter 61 There is a way to make money

Compared with Yang Du, who is aloof and lofty, Yang Shiqi is more easy-going, and he is very polite when talking to anyone. However, Yang Shiqi also has a sense of superiority in his bones.

For a vulgar martial artist like Zhang Zuolin, Yang Shiqi didn't pay attention, but had to socialize.Zhang Zuolin gave him a gift in person, which made Yang Shiqi feel a little contemptuous. Wufu really doesn't know the rules. Is this kind of place a place for gift giving? No matter how expensive the gift is, he can't accept it.

"Mr. Zhang, the things you take out must not be of ordinary quality. As the saying goes, a gentleman does not take what others like. I am already very satisfied just by looking at it."

Yang Shiqi's words were obviously refusing to accept this gift, and he just looked at it. He opened the wooden box casually, and was a little surprised when he saw that it was not an ordinary calligraphy and painting, but a handkerchief-sized stack of silk books.

He thought that Zhang Zuolin would definitely spend a lot of money to buy some paintings such as Tang Bohu and Zhu Da. Although such things are expensive, he has seen a lot of them and has no interest at all. However, the silk books in front of him surprised Yang Shiqi. The experience, judging from the texture of the weaving, is something from the Song Dynasty.

Gently unfolding a corner, Yang Shiqi saw three words: Chen Yue Ti.Yang Shiqi's mind flashed quickly, and suddenly a thought came to him, Yang Shiqi trembled unconsciously as if he had received an electric shock.

He was not in a hurry to open the silk book, but respectfully put it back into the wooden box, then closed the lid, and hugged it in his arms, for fear of any damage.Others also noticed Yang Shiqi's strangeness, and everyone became interested, Duan Zhigui asked: "Xingcheng, what kind of treasure is it, let's open your eyes together!"

Yang Shiqi didn't speak, but asked Congren to move a large desk and put it in the middle of the hall, where the light was the best. Like a devout believer, he put the wooden box in the middle and put white gloves on his hands .

He opened the wooden box, took out the silk book, and slowly unfolded it. After reading a few lines, Yang Shiqi suddenly raised his head and closed his eyes, as if trying to calm down his excitement. He whetted his appetite, wanting to know what kind of treasure it is.

"Gentlemen, have you ever heard of Su Dongpo's poem: cursive script is not for learning to chat and amuse yourself, and you call Zhou Yuenu before you write?"

Everyone present had a blank expression, only Yang Du's eyes were shining, and he asked in surprise: "Xingcheng, is this Zhou Yue's calligraphy?" Yang Du also walked quickly to the front of the table, Watch carefully.

A pair of silk scripts surprised Yuan Shikai's two advisers, and everyone became more and more interested in this mysterious silk script.

"Everyone, most of the calligraphy in the early Song Dynasty inherited the style of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties without much change. After the rise of the four Song schools such as Su Huang Mi Cai, the calligraphy of the Song Dynasty had its own characteristics. There was a gap of about 70 years. The art of calligraphy It also pays attention to inheritance, the four Song families will not rise abruptly, there must be a link between the past and the next, and this character is Zhou Yue, but his works have not been found for many years, seeing the authentic works today is really a life-long comfort!"

After Yang Shiqi finished speaking, he turned around and gave a deep salute to Zhang Zuolin to express his gratitude.

Many things are worthless in the eyes of laymen, but in the eyes of insiders, they are priceless.He would not lose his composure even if he put ten thousand taels of gold in front of Yang Shiqi, but this Zhou Yue's ink stain completely captured Yang Shiqi.

When Zhang Tinglan saw Yang Shiqi's performance like this, he secretly gave Wang Yongjiang a thumbs up. This Zhou Yue's authentic work was provided by Wang Yongjiang.He is also a scholar, so he naturally knows what literati like. This thing fills a gap in the 70-year history of calligraphy, and its value cannot be measured by money. As long as people who really like calligraphy are hard to refuse.

"Mr. Yang, you are too polite. Zuolin is a martial artist. I still don't know what it is. People often say that treasures have spirits. It seems that Zuolin is destined to be just a passing god of wealth. This thing can only be kept in Mr. Yang's possession." In the hands, it is worth the money!"

Speaking of this, Yang Shiqi no longer wanted to refuse, he took Zhang Zuolin's hand and said: "Yuting, you are a blessed person, don't worry!"

Yang Shiqi made a double entendre, expressing Zhou Yue's authentic work, but secretly telling Zhang Zuolin that he would help to speak.Lao Zhang is so perceptive, he naturally understands the meaning of the words, Lao Zhang is also very happy at this time, inside and outside, Lao Yuan's close people have accepted his gift, so he is not afraid that they will not do things for him.

While everyone was admiring Zhou Yue's calligraphy, another person came. It was the British Minister Zhu Erdian, Yuan Keding and others who immediately went out to greet him. They gave enough courtesy to the Supreme Emperor who represented the British Empire.

Zhu Erdian has served as a minister for many years and is the most experienced China hand. He has a keen sense of the changes in China's political arena, so he also actively contacts with various forces in order to make a correct judgment.

His participation has improved the quality of the banquet a lot, and everyone is drinking and drinking, and their interest is getting higher and higher.It was also the first time for Zhang Zuolin to attend this kind of gathering, and there was novelty everywhere. When he was looking around, Liang Shiyi suddenly walked over.

"Mr. Zhang, you have extraordinary skills. A pair of Zhou Yue's ink marks made Yang Xingcheng fascinated. I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to know calligraphy and painting."