Ma'am, is there someone out there?

Xuan Shen was very new to being a bodyguard for a "promoted official", and the bandage on his right hand could not stop him from curiously touching the indigo uniform he was wearing all day long.

When Shen Qing travels, he doesn't pay much attention to ostentation, it's easier if he can.When the rich young master goes out, he often crowds in front and back, a group of people shouting, mighty and magnificent, and the grandeur is very grand. When the ladies of the rich family go out, they are also surrounded by a circle of beautiful flowers.

After all, Shen Qing was not a real ancient nobleman, and he still couldn't accept this kind of extravagant pomp in his heart, he always wanted to be as simple as possible, two or three people accompanying him was enough.

Today, he made an appointment with Du Zhifu and several wealthy businessmen from Qingzhou to meet in the private room on the fourth floor of Yuyao Zhai. He only brought Xuan Shen and another attendant named Ermine.

Yu Yao Zhai is a restaurant that has only opened in recent years. It is famous for its novel and unique dishes, excellent taste and meticulous and thoughtful service. In just a few years, it has squeezed out several time-honored restaurants in Qingzhou and jumped to become the No. [-] restaurant in Qingzhou .This number one also refers to its price, and it is well-deserved that Qingzhou is the most expensive.The local wealthy people are proud of hosting banquets in Yu Yao Zhai, and regard it as expensive.

This phenomenon of expensive paper in Luoyang was most obvious when Yu Yao Zhai first opened. At that time, many people secretly asked who the owner of Yu Yao Zhai was.But the shopkeeper's tone is very tight, and the boss's background is solid, so there is nowhere to look for it, and some people even asked about Shen Qing.

Shen Qing waved his hands to clear the relationship, naturally no one would think that Shen Qing opened this Jade Yao Zhai.

Shen Qing also wants to earn money, but a gentleman loves money in a proper way, Shen Qing does not want to blindly make money.He opened Fulinmen Hot Pot Restaurant, which is affordable for most people, and at the same time, he also operated the high-priced Yuyao Zhai, which attracted some rich people who pursue expensive levels.The dishes of Yuyao Zhai are all the most essential parts left after the big waves wash the sand in the modern society. Similarly, the condiments are also blended with the improved recipes in the modern society. Compared with the pure and pure condiments in ancient times, they are more refined. smelly.

The delicacy of food is only a part of Yuyao Zhai. If it is only like this, it may not give these wealthy people who need status and status a different kind of nobility. Only the most meticulous service can make these rich people feel that their status and status have been obtained. sure.

In fact, even the old housekeeper didn't know about the shop under Shen Qing's name, and he bought this shop in private.

Shen Qing reserved the most secret private room on the third floor. When he entered, Xiao Er greeted him with a smile on his face, and the shopkeeper at the front desk gave him an inconspicuous nod.Shen Qing followed Xiao Er up to the third floor, and entered the room by himself, Xuan Shen and the ermine stood guard in front of the door.

Before Shen Qing went in, he poked his head out and said to the two of them: "When the official duties are over, I will take you to Yuyao Zhai for another meal. You two should not make trouble."

There is a reason why Shen Qing would say that, Xuan Shen is not the master of peace, and the other seventeen or eighteen years old is young, and it is also the time for lively.

Xuan Shen was very obedient when he was obedient, he stood straight in the corridor outside the door, and the ermine on the other side wanted to come over to talk to him several times, but they always saw his cold face and felt scared.

But the ermine, who was really bored and really couldn't rest, just wanted to talk to Xuan Shen.Most of the people in the mansion were curious about Xuan Shen, but Xuan Shen was alone and had no chance to talk to each other. The ermine raised the corners of its eyes and stared at Xuan Shen quietly, sighing in his heart that he was so good-looking.Xuan Shen's sense was keen, and after noticing the gaze of the ermine, he turned slightly to avoid it.

The ermine didn't give up, he moved to Xuan Shen's side little by little, and summoned up the courage to casually talk about a topic: "Hey, what do you think the master will bring us to eat?" The ermine is young, and it is usually not his turn to come out with Shen Qing Well, today everyone else has assigned other tasks and let him follow.I heard from the seniors that Madam often brought them here to eat delicious food, such as Buddha jumping over the wall, eight treasure duck and roasted foie gras... The ermine from a poor boy was so greedy.It's a pity that he has no chance to run out with Shen Qing.

The ermine was imagining the deliciousness it would have later, but Xuan Shen was thinking, Shen Qing's cooking would be delicious if he didn't know much about it.

Xuan Shen didn't answer him, and the lonely ermine couldn't help but talk to himself again.

"I heard that you were picked up by my wife. You are really lucky. Do you know that I was sold to Qingzhou by a trafficker. I was supposed to be sold to a kiln, but my wife saved me. I can't even remember where my hometown is." , Madam is so kind, I really like Madam."

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was interested. Xuan Shen, who originally ignored the ermine, suddenly turned his piercing eyes on the ermine, and looked it up and down.

Ermus was seventeen or eighteen years old, he looked like a handsome young man, Xuan Shen gave him a cold look.

The ermine, who was talking happily, shuddered, feeling that something was wrong, when he raised his head, he was facing Shang Xuan's deeply hostile eyes, and almost fell back in fright.

What's wrong with this?Did I say something that upset him?The ermine rubbed the back of its head, puzzled.Sure enough, as people in the mansion said, the newcomer Xuan Shen has a big temper.

After Xuan Shen glared at him, he looked up and down, and turned his head with a cold snort.

The head of the little radish!

In the room, Prefect Du and several wealthy businessmen were already seated, and when they saw Shen Qing coming, they got up one after another.

"Everyone, please continue to sit, don't be too polite." Shen Qing attended and signaled to everyone that the banquet had just begun.

The delicious food and wine on the wine table was really attractive, but they didn't just come to eat, Shen Qing asked all the waiters in the room to go out, and only then did they talk about serious matters with everyone.

"Everyone probably knows the purpose of Du Zhifu and I, Mr. Shen, in inviting everyone here today." Shen Qing said leisurely, his eyes swept over the faces of everyone present.

Du Zhong said at the right time: "The matter of Qingzhou river water management must not be delayed any longer."

Taking the previous example, it may be difficult for the imperial court to allocate funds to Qingzhou, but Qingzhou has to ignore it. Qingzhou has manpower, but financial resources cannot be solved by the general's mansion and Qingzhou government alone. They can only hope that Qingzhou's largest several millionaires.

The wealthy businessmen present stopped their chopsticks, their faces were hesitant, the construction of the river was a big deal, and the consumption was too great, so they couldn't take it too seriously.

Boss Zhang from the Zhang Family Rice Shop first said: "The management of the river water is for the benefit of the people and ourselves, of course we are willing to support it, but it is a matter of caution, and villains dare not make rash decisions."

If it's just donations, these wealthy businessmen will definitely not donate too much. No business is disadvantageous, and it is their instinct to seek benefits and avoid disadvantages, and the government has no reason to force anyone to spit out the established benefits.

Only to lure it with profit.

Shen Qing smiled: "Boss Zhang, don't worry, this is a matter of caution, Shen also knows about it. But the matter of river water management is related to every citizen in Qingzhou, and everyone knows this truth."

As soon as this remark came out, there were those present who believed it, and some who disagreed.Those who disagree do not think that there will be floods. The river in Qingzhou has been flooded for many years. Although it has been vigilant about this in the rainy season every year, it has been safe and sound. Few people will think that there will be floods in Qingzhou next year.

Shen Qing also knew about the flood and there was no warning for the time being. No matter what he said, these people would not believe it. To make them willing to take action, they still needed to exchange benefits.

"Next year, the imperial court will re-evaluate the imperial merchants who purchase and pay tribute. At that time, Qingzhou will have several quotas reported to the imperial court. Now, this quota..." Shen Qing picked up the tea cup on the table unhurriedly, took a sip, Then he continued: "Right now, the quota has not yet been determined."

He didn't believe that no one would take the bait for this piece of fat.

Since ancient times, imperial merchants have been making huge profits. These people purchased various materials for the royal court, ranging from timber for the construction of the palace to small rouge and gouache for the concubine, all of which had huge benefits.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, several people present couldn't sit still.

Shen Qing did not invite all the wealthy businessmen in Qingzhou, he screened the places, most of the people present were from Wanguan family fortune, but they made their fortunes late, did not seize the opportunity, and did not bite the meat of the imperial merchants.With such a bright interest, these people are not unmoved.

Several people looked at each other, wanting to agree, but did not dare to be the leader. At this time, the shopkeeper Wang of Wangjiabuzhuang stood up first, raised the glass in front of him and drank it in one gulp: "Madam and the magistrate are bold, since this is the case In the name of Wangjiabu Zhuang, please donate 10 taels of silver for the reconstruction of Qinghe water conservancy."

Several other people saw that someone had already stood up first, and at this moment they also expressed their opinions one after another. Shen Qing and Du Zhong looked at each other, and they knew in their hearts that the matter of the money was settled! The first shopkeeper Wang who stood up was the one who had already After convincing him, Shen Qing invited him here to let him be the "first person to eat crabs"!

With the first, there will be the second and the third...

After the wealthy businessmen finished their statements, Shen Qing and Du Zhong stood up, toasted and thanked, and while pushing glasses and changing glasses, the originally tense atmosphere gradually became harmonious.When the cups and plates were messed up, the few people left satisfied.

Everyone has their own income.

Du Zhong and Shen Qing fell behind.

When the matter of money was settled, a big stone fell in Du Zhong's heart, he said to Shen Qing with relief: "The imperial court can't transfer the money, I'm really worried that this matter will fail. It's all right, Qingzhou is hopeful. Thank you madam for your help."

Shen Qing waved his hand: "I am also from Qingzhou, what can I thank you for?"

Du Zhong said with a smile: "I should be thankful. This is done, and I have a happy event to tell my wife."

"Oh?" Shen Qing looked at him, not knowing what Du Zhong was trying to trick.

"I sent people to search all over the country, and finally found Li Bing's descendants. I will invite people here soon."

Shen Qing clapped his hands: "It turns out that good things come in pairs?"

Du Zhong and Shen Qing were talking in the house, and the two outside the house also looked forward to seeing several wealthy businessmen coming out one after the other.

"Hi! It seems that Madam has finished talking with them, and it's almost our turn to eat." The ermine said excitedly. He was hungry when he was standing guard outside. Fortunately, Xuan Shen always had a few steamed buns to fill his stomach. , the ermine rubbed against Xuan Shen with his thick skin.

Xuan Shen still ignored his answers, and the ermine was used to it.

Little did they know that Xuan Shen stood outside, already bored to the core.Pedestrians who pass by him will always look at him once or twice, and when they see Xuan Shen's face, they will stare at him for a few more seconds. Xuan Shen is extremely disgusted by these gazes.

Look again, I will goug out your eyes, Xuan Shen said in his heart.