Datang: Huchi served as a bodyguard, but refused to enter the court as an official

He stood up, took a few steps, and said: "Have you noticed that the Liu family seems to be deliberately attracting our family to business matters?"

Li Shushen nodded again.

"What brother Cui said is exactly what I'm worried about. Liu Bai first gathered people and went to the Western Regions to participate in the military affairs, and then used treacherous means to push the momentum of the Taoist sect to an unprecedented height, and His Majesty happened to be there again. At this time, I plan to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen."

He paused, took a deep breath, and continued: "Judging from his actions, he has completely prevented our family from attacking the Liu family above the court. In the end, we can only start with the merchants."

Zheng Yuanxuan and Lu Chisong looked at each other, and they both saw the seriousness on the other's face.

A family is like a small imperial court.

When it comes to power struggles, these patriarchs can be called ancestors.

But in the matter of merchants, it is much worse.

It is not a wise move to use one's least proficient means to play tricks on other people's home court.

Changsun Wuji stood up and refilled a cup of tea for Li Shushen.

"Please also ask Uncle Shen to make it clear!"

Li Shushen thanked his eldest grandson Wuji, and said in a deep voice: "Our plan before was too thoughtless, and we fell into Liu Bai's trap before we knew it. Unfortunately, we have been dragged into merchants by Liu Bai. We can no longer be above the court, so we must stop all actions of the Liu family to prevent accidents!"

Wang Shouren and Shen Wei stood behind the rockery, only five or six feet away from the old guys.

You can hear what they say clearly.

"This Li Shushen is quite capable."

Shen Wei's face was a little ugly.

"My lord, it seems that they have guessed the young master's plan!"

Liu Bai really wanted to limit the 'battlefield' to merchants.

Now that they have guessed it, it will be difficult to continue with the next plan

Wang Shouren said indifferently: "Even they know that when it comes to merchants, they are not the young master's opponent at all. What kind of heart are you talking about?"

"Then let's" Shen Wei asked cautiously.

Wang Shouren closed his eyes and listened for a while, then suddenly smiled meaningfully, and said: "You stay at the eldest grandson's house, waiting for orders, and you must take good care of that second young master, maybe he can come in handy this time !"

After finishing speaking, Wang Shouren's figure flashed, and he dexterously jumped up to the roof.

In a blink of an eye, it landed in the front yard.

Then, he swaggered and walked out from the eldest grandson's house like no one else was there.

Chapter 491 If you assign tasks directly, there will definitely be trouble

After resting for half a day, Liu Bai and Shen Wansan planned to leave for Jingyang head office.

There, the shopkeepers have been waiting for a long time.

Just about to go out, just in time for Wang Shouren to come back.

At first, Liu Bai didn't recognize him, and when he opened his mouth, he was puzzled.

"Why are you dressed like this?"

Wang Shouren wiped his face, and rubbed his hands in a mess.

Only then did he remember that he hadn't taken off his makeup yet.

He went to wash his face, changed back into his clothes, and came back to Liu Bai.

"Master, my subordinates and Shen Wei just went to the eldest grandson's house to inquire about it."

The reason why I went to the eldest grandson's house was mainly to inquire about the news.

Secondly, it is also because Wang Shouren feels that he has been too busy recently.

He doesn't know anything about business.

There was nothing he could do to help Liu Bai.

In the Liu family, he, Xu Chu, and Shen Wansan can be said to have the highest status and the most authority in their hands.

Xu Chu has someone in his hands, the three hundred Xuanjia troops, the guards at home, and even the safety of the Liu family's caravan are under his control.

Shen Wansan holds the family's economic power, and every word and deed determines the wealth and lives of countless people.

As for him, apart from managing information and occasionally helping Liu Bai with the academy, he seems to have nothing else to do.

The friendship between the three of them is irreversible, and there is also a bit of rivalry behind the scenes.

Today, the focus of the Liu family is still on the affairs of merchants, and Wang Shouren's heart is really awkward because his abilities are useless.

As soon as he told the news he got at the eldest grandson's house, Liu Bai's face gradually turned serious.

"Speak on the road!"

The few people stopped riding at all, got into the carriage and drove towards Jingyang.

Shen Wansan asked a few details, then frowned and said: "From the accounts, it seems that these four great families have not acquired much of our property!"

Wang Shouren said solemnly: "From the current situation, they bought it indirectly through other merchants!"

Shen Wansan said with some shame: "Master, it's because the subordinates' supervision is not effective."

If it is acquired by other merchants, it is okay to say that it will be easy to buy it back if you pay more in the future.

But if it falls into the hands of the aristocratic family, don't even think about it.

Liu Bai waved his hand, "No wonder you"

He had no intention of taking these industries back.

In the business world, big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat dried shrimps.

Under the operation of the market, these industries will eventually be swallowed up by the aristocratic family, which has remained unchanged since ancient times.

But now, the response speed of the family is surprisingly fast.

"It's true that they underestimated them"

They could have imagined that Liu Bai deliberately limited the 'battlefield' to merchants, which was a bit unexpected.

"Old Wang, did they say how to deal with us?"

Shen Wansan asked eagerly.

Wang Shouren shook his head.

"Master, my subordinates believe that the conferring of Zen on Mount Tai and the miracles of the Daoist sect are not enough to slow down the family's footsteps, and the precautions above the court are essential!"

Liu Bai glanced at Wang Shouren, "Do what you want to do, and when you arrive in Jingyang, send people first!"

Wang Shouren's face rarely showed a bit of joy.

"This subordinate will definitely live up to the young master's trust!"

Liu Bai knew Wang Shouren very well.

Behind his calm face hides an ambition bigger than anyone else.

In a way, Wang Shouren is the person he values ​​most.

In the way of merchants, no matter how big the game is, it also has certain limitations.

Without Wang Shouren's attention to the movements in the court, Liu Bai would not be able to put all his energy on business with confidence.

From this point of view, Shen Wansan's gaze was somewhat shorter.

Since Wang Shouren asked to attack on his own initiative, Liu Bai naturally wouldn't hinder his enthusiasm.

Of course, the main reason lies in the important information Wang Shouren brought back.

The four masters unexpectedly all gathered in Changsun Wuji's mansion!

Thinking with your toes, you can understand that they plan to join forces to deal with the Liu family

Never die!

Let Wang Shouren light a fire in their backyard, maybe it will get unexpected results.

When he arrived in Jingyang, Wang Shouren selected several experienced and prudent shopkeepers and stewards.

Liu Bai didn't ask them what they were going to do.

Although Wang Shouren is good at using dangerous tactics, the facts have proved that he is fully capable of controlling the situation.

Jingyang head office, meeting hall!

Of the 23 shopkeepers of the Liu family in Datang, apart from Lao Zhou from Youzhou and the few selected by Wang Shouren, there are still [-] left!

Among these people, most of them were the old people who followed Liu Yongnian to conquer the world, and the rest were also carefully selected by Liu Bai.

The ability is outstanding, and there is no need to worry about loyalty.

Those who are farther away, such as the big shopkeepers in Lingnan and Longyou, arrived last night.

Those who are closer have already lived in Jingyang for several days.

Liu Bai's arrival calmed their restless mood a little.

Shen Wansan distributed the materials to them one by one.

They're old shopkeepers with sharp eyes and they don't ask stupid questions.

After reading the information, we started to discuss in a low voice.

Shen Wansan sat beside Liu Bai, tapped on the table lightly, and said, "Everyone's tasks are different, if there's any difficulty, just bring it up, I, Old Shen, will do my best to satisfy it!"

There was another round of whispered discussions.

Longyou big shopkeeper Lao Zhao and Lingnan big shopkeeper Lao Ma stood up reluctantly.

"Master, it's not my old horse who picks things up. Our family's income in Lingnan is no worse than that in Guanzhong. Why are there no tasks?"

Lao Feng also snorted a few times, "The original promotion system was decided by us together. If there is no task, there will be no credit. At that time, these old guys will become worshippers. Lao Ma and I will still be the young masters of the shopkeeper. But very eccentric!"

Before Shen Wansan could speak, the treasurer of Hedong was not happy.

The old man in his 60s stood up with a 'crack' sound, and said, "How many people are there in Longyou and Lingnan? Since you are in your duties, you must do your duty, and don't come to take our credit!"

This sentence can be regarded as stabbing a hornet's nest.

Those with many tasks ridicule those with few tasks, and those with few tasks scold those with many tasks.

If it wasn't for Liu Bai's presence, they would probably have started fighting immediately!

Liu Bai looked at Shen Wansan, "What did I say? If you assign tasks directly, there will definitely be trouble!"

The corners of Shen Wansan's mouth twitched a few times, his old face flushed slightly.

"Young master said yes"

bang bang-

Liu Bai knocked on the table a few times, "Be quiet!"

Everyone fell silent immediately, but Lao Ma and Lao Zhao still stared at the others fiercely like fighting cocks.

Liu Bai took out a booklet that he had prepared a long time ago.

"This is a task for the two of you. Let's see first. If you can't finish it by then, don't blame others for making fun of you!"

Chapter 492 Young Master, Are You... Are You Going To Build Another Great Tang?

Lao Zhao and Lao Ma took the booklet and eagerly opened it.

Just watching the beginning, the two jumped up almost at the same time.

It's like, when you see a silver ingot on the street, you can pick it up with a cat waist, but when you get closer, you find that the silver is deeply embedded in the stone, and you can't get it out no matter how you pick it out.

But is it okay not to pick?That's silver!

Everyone stretched their necks to see what was written in the pamphlet.

As soon as the shopkeeper of Huainan Road approached his head, he was pushed aside unceremoniously by the old horse, and with a 'snap', he closed the booklet firmly.

The two old men looked around vigilantly, and said in unison: "Is it related to you?"