The most unlucky crossing in history

Naturally, it is impossible for a businessman to stand on top of the hall from the beginning to the end like civil and military officials. After all, the emperor and officials have to discuss politics in the evening. Except for the people standing in the hall, other people can't hear these things, and they can only wait until the emperor starts rewarding them. At that time, he could not enter the palace until he was summoned.

Standing at the foot of the long steps outside the palace, although it was the first time to come to the palace, Zhong Qiyun didn't look around quietly like others, looking around the palace hall, but lowered his head quietly and didn't look sideways.

These made the servants on the side look a little higher.

Among them, Zhong Qiyun really didn't have the heart to watch the palace, and he didn't have the heart to pay attention to how magnificent and majestic the palace is. He can't take care of it now, and only hopes that the morning court will end quickly, and then...

But he didn't make him wait long, and soon Emperor Sheng Ning sent someone to pass him into the palace.

What an honor it is for a merchant to enter the palace at any time and be rewarded by the heavenly family.

There has never been such a thing in the century since the founding of the country, and even the Pei family was awarded an imperial decree only because of operating the salt industry. Zhong Qiyun's reward this time is indeed different from the past.

Silks and satins, treasures and jades are really nothing to a wealthy merchant, but afterward, Emperor Sheng Ning gave the Zhong family the qualification to deliver goods to the government for the Qing Dynasty, which was of great significance.

Even Zhong Qiyun, who was absent-minded and still thinking about Xie Wenyuan straightening his lapel before entering the palace, came back to his senses.

Letting the Zhong family take over hundreds of government offices, big and small, in the Dazhu Dynasty, it is equivalent to the Zhong family becoming the only official-designated shop in the Dazhu Dynasty. Although it is limited to official business, as long as it is Anyone who is in business knows that the most difficult business in the world to do and obtain is the official business.

It’s not to say how much a government’s business can make a merchant profit, but in this feudal society, too many businesses can’t be done because they are subject to the government’s decree and the “meaning of a word” by those yamen masters... ..

So why did a small Zhou family in Jinchuan County attract so many merchants to step through the threshold? What those people wanted was the power of Wei Hechao behind the Zhou family to make "passing" easier.

In the Daqing Dynasty, the government orders of the various state capitals on the delivery of merchants were not the same, and the checkpoints set up in various regions were even more different. Although Chengfeng Station has set up shop in the largest state capitals in the country, there are still many state capitals that have passed through several times. None of the consultations were approved.

The reasons for this vary.

But now Tan Yuanyong has given this qualification, which is to inform the local governments that the Zhong family is working for the emperor, give Zhong Qiyun the opportunity to get acquainted with various government officials, and give the Zhong family a token of passage on the sea, rivers, and land. Extraordinary.

Although what Tan Yuanyong gave was not consistent with what he had promised, Zhong Qiyun really had no interest in replacing the Pei family as a generation of "official businessmen". In the end, all he wanted was to make the Zhong family stronger, and no one could shake it.

The reward Tan Yuanyong gave was exactly what he wanted.

After the award was over and Zhong Qiyun thanked him, I went out of the palace directly to go back to Xie Wenyuan's place, but the servant over there stopped him: "Boss Zhong wait a moment." The servant walked to Zhong Qiyun's side and said in a low voice: "The emperor asked the servant to inform Boss Zhong, ordering you to wait in the side hall. After the morning court is over, the emperor has important matters to discuss with Boss Zhong in detail."

Zhong Qiyun paused, thinking of what Xie Wenyuan mentioned that day, Zhong Qiyun smiled and bowed his hands to the servant: "Then please trouble your father-in-law to lead me to the side hall."

The servant also smiled and nodded.

At noon, the morning court, which lasted for nearly three hours, came to an end, and all officials, civil and military, withdrew from the palace one after another after shouting long live.

When Tan Yuanyong arrived at the side hall, Zhong Qiyun was finishing a cup of tea, and when he saw him arrive, he got up to greet him.

"Boss Zhong doesn't need to be too polite."

As he said that, he looked at Zhong Qiyun, who was sitting down with his eyebrows drooping, and said slowly, "I wonder if Boss Zhong is satisfied with the award today?"

Zhong Qiyun cupped his hands and replied: "Returning to the Holy Majesty, it is a great honor to be able to enter the palace to listen to the appreciation, and I am overjoyed."

Tan Yuanyong smiled after hearing this, and said again: "Boss Zhong may be a little confused, why the original promise to let you replace the Pei family has not been fulfilled."

Zhong Qiyun frowned slightly. He has gone to the present and expanded the Zhong family crazily. It was never because of official position and power. He also doesn't care about the position of "official businessman", but this is only his personal situation. For other businessmen It is probably a dream to become an "official businessman" like the Pei family.

Tan Yuanyong didn't know what he was thinking. It should be said that apart from Xie Wenyuan, no one in the tens of millions of people in the world understood why he worked so hard. Tan Yuanyong used ordinary businessman thinking to estimate him, so Zhong Qiyun Just follow his will.

After all, he doesn't know what Tan Yuanyong's future plans are now, so it's hard for him to show that he is not interested in being an official, let alone pretend to be an official.

It's unreal to care too much...

After thinking about it, Zhong Qiyun took a deep breath, seemingly respectful, but said in a slightly blunt voice: "The Holy Majesty gave the Zhong family the qualification to deliver government supplies. This is the greatest reward, and I dare not ask for it."

When he said this, the listeners could feel that he was really dissatisfied, but he just didn't say it.

Tan Yuanyong looked at him for a long time, as if he was wondering if he was playing a show. After a while, he said: "Boss Zhong is very smart, and now the Zhong family is developing very well. It’s about to change.”

Zhong Qiyun replied: "I have only been in business for three years, and I still have a lot to learn. How can I compare with those five schools?"

After hearing this, Tan Yuanyong laughed.

What Zhong Qiyun said is probably not even believed by himself. Now the Zhong family has included nearly half of the delivery business in Daqing. Although it has not become a dominant family, it will be a matter of time. How much business has Zhong Qiyun earned in the past few years? It's just that these shops and transportation on the surface have already made him one of the top rich merchants in the country, not to mention his lucrative business in foreign countries, which can shake the interests of pottery Zhou Quan and his cooperation. I'm afraid it's amazing.

However, Tan Yuanyong didn't say much, even if he maintained the mask of being rich and benefiting the world, businessmen are all profit-seeking after all, and the more Zhong Qiyun likes these extravagant things, it is a good thing for him.

Power is a thing, and it is almost impossible for someone to not be trapped by it.

Tan Yuanyong closed his eyes slightly, and a figure of a person flashed across his mind, but when he opened his eyes again, it was the emperor who was sitting on the top seat, he walked slowly for a few steps, and then said: "Boss Zhong, can you return?" Remember what I said when I saw you before Jingzhao closed the city?"

Zhong Qiyun replied: "I remember."

"It's not impossible to replace the Pei family, and it's not impossible to make you the only 'official business' in Daqing."

Zhong Qiyun thought for a while, and said, "Your Majesty wants me to go down and get those things from Prime Minister Xie?" Tan Yuanyong did mention this at the beginning, "But I'm sorry to say bluntly, Your Majesty, you still can't get those things from your place. I'm afraid this subject is even more powerless."

Tan Yuanyong turned around and looked down at Zhong Qiyun. He was indeed confused about the relationship between Zhong Qiyun and Xie Wenyuan. He checked Zhong Qiyun's background and heard a lot from Linghuqing, but no matter how he checked, in the end The identity of Zhong Qiyun is one: Chen Chong from Jinchuan County

, a beggar who was found by the Zhou family to replace him.

However, how could Tan Yuanyong never believe that Zhong Qiyun was that Chen Chong? How could such an intelligent person be that rural beggar who had never read or read?

Therefore, it should be Xie Wenyuan who made a move back then.

Zhong Qiyun was originally from Xie Wenyuan's place, but it seemed that after the trial ended, the two had no contact and parted ways, but half a year later they seemed to be on the same side again.

According to reports from the spies later, the two people were indeed related, but because of Xie Wenyuan's methods, the specifics were unclear. Not necessarily, I don't know if there is any conflict of interest.

Thinking of this, Tan Yuanyong's eyes flickered, and he asked, "Is Boss Zhong married?"

Zhong Qiyun paused when he heard the words, not knowing what Tan Yuanyong meant, he thought for a while and replied: "No."

"Oh? Boss Zhong is so talented, so he should be favored by women, right? Why are you still unmarried?"

Zhong Qiyun, with his head down, frowned, wondering if Tan Yuanyong was trying to find out the relationship between him and Xie Wenyuan on purpose, if he could see it at this time, even though his Zhong family is no longer under the control of others, but......

It would be a bit annoying if Tan Yuanyong made some troubles.

Thinking of this, Zhong Qiyun's brows stretched, and he touched his nose a little embarrassedly, "Actually, a few years ago, I was poor and no one looked down on me. When I had some money, my servant was planning to get married... It’s just that I came to Jingzhao later and saw the number one in the world..." Zhong Qiyun paused for a moment, then frowned as if troubled and said: "I can't give up, I'm unwilling..."

After another long silence, Tan Yuanyong finally smiled and said: "Boss Zhong is a mild-mannered person. It would be a little troublesome if that beauty is there." He shook his head and sighed: "Last time, Boss Zhong proposed to steal Xie's mansion." That matter, now that I think about it, it might be really too difficult, Boss Zhong doesn't need to think about it, but if Boss Zhong can do a deal with the Li family for me, apart from the official position I should have given, I will personally issue an order Can I marry you for you?"

The corner of Zhong Qiyun's mouth twitched, and he saluted to Tan Yuanyong: "If there is anything in the Holy Spirit, just order it, but when it comes to feelings, if you think it's not sweet, I'd better figure it out by myself." Love is as deep as the sea.

Tan Yuanyong laughed, "Boss Zhong is right."

After that, Tan Yuanyong and Zhong Qiyun explained some things about their friendship with the Li family, and then

It was only later that Zhong Qiyun was able to leave the palace.

After leaving the palace, Zhong Qiyun got into his own carriage, and threw Tan Yuanyong's words out of the blue. As for the Li family who confessed, he just dealt with it.

Sitting in the car thinking about recent events, he should have avoided Tan Yuanyong's eyeliner and went to Chengfeng Station, but he suddenly changed his mind and asked the groom to drive the car to Xie's Mansion.

The food in Xie's mansion happened to be ready, Xie Wenyuan saw Zhong Qiyun coming wearing the clothes that entered the palace, and was about to ask something, but Zhong Qiyun suddenly rushed up and hugged him.

Only Zhong Qiyun sighed with a smile: "Prime Minister Xie is really a good trick, but a single action makes Zhong's soul haunted and confused."

Xie Wenyuan paused for a moment, and then signaled the stunned servants to step back.

After the person retreated, he also thought of Zhong Qiyun's reaction at that time, couldn't help laughing, and slightly pushed the person away: "It's not good to enter the palace with messy clothes, I will help you like this." , you blame me instead?"

Zhong Qiyun approached cheerfully, then put his arms around Xie Wenyuan's waist, and leaned over to do what he always wanted to do.

When his lips touched, he said vaguely, "It's too late for me to like it, so how can I complain?"

After a lingering kiss, the two of them were not breathing so calmly. Knowing that Xie Wenyuan would go to the Political Affairs Hall to deal with the affairs of the court after dinner, Zhong Qiyun did not dare to mess around, but still reluctantly leaned forward and kissed Xie Wenyuan's forehead, nose tip, and cheeks.

"Let's eat first." Pushing Zhong Qiyun, Xie Wenyuan said, "You won't have time to have some breakfast in the morning, right?"

Zhong Qiyun kissed Xie Wenyuan's lips again, and said with a smile: "Yes, my hungry chest is stuck to my back."

"The dining room cooked a lot of food." After Zhong Qiyun let go of him, he went to the dining room with Zhong Qiyun.

It was at this point that Xie Wenyuan asked: "What did the emperor tell you?"

After hearing this, Zhong Qiyun told Xie Wenyuan all about today's events, and then he hesitated and said, "Didn't you say that the Li family provided the Taizu with weapons back then? I think they have a lot of relationship with the royal family... .Why do you want to win over the Li family after listening to what Tan Yuanyong said?"

Xie Wenyuan said: "This was indeed the case a hundred years ago, but after this has passed, after several generations of patriarchs, it is inevitable that some people took the wrong position. Before Emperor Feng Zheng succeeded to the throne, the Li family supported the sixth prince at that time. "

Zhong Qiyun understood more or less when he heard it, and asked again: "If I help Tan Yuanyong pull

Close to the Li family, so is it good or bad for you? "

"It doesn't matter to me. Tan Yuanyong wants to deal with the orphan of the Sixth Prince. You just listen to his arrangements."

Zhong Qiyun nodded, and while grilling the rice, he did not forget to put food for Xie Wenyuan: "This is delicious, try it quickly."

Xie Wenyuan looked at Zhong Qiyun, but didn't move.

"What? Don't you like it?"

Xie Wenyuan shook his head, and after a while he slowly said: "Just now... Steward Wang from Chengfeng Station came to look for you in person and sent a letter."

Zhong Qiyun paused when he heard the action of adding vegetables, he guessed what was written in the letter.

He has been able to stay in Jingzhao for so many days. Although he can explain things in letters, how can a businessman just sit in one place and give orders?What's more, the Zhong family's property cannot be separated from the south of the Yangtze River and the seaside. Some things can be handled by He Minqing, Yang Xiangdong and others. He, the boss, had to go through it himself.

In fact, Xie Wenyuan also knew that Zhong Qiyun could not stay in Jingzhao all the time. During the past few days when he was busy in the court, Zhong Qiyun had never been idle. just sooner or later...

"I read the letter..." The Jiangnan shipbuilder did not listen to anyone's instructions, and they all broke the agreement with the Zhong family. Zhong Qiyun should have known it a long time ago. This is not a trivial matter. After thinking about it, Xie Wenyuan still said: "When are you going back to Hangzhou?"

Zhong Qiyun slowly put down the bowl in his hand, "I'm planning to go back to Hangzhou in the future..."

It may be too late now.