The bear child of the Red Chamber, Jia Cong

The Taishang King of Shu ordered someone to call the treasurer of HSBC Bank into the palace.The shopkeeper, surnamed Wang, was a chubby man in his forties who looked like a Maitreya Buddha, kowtowing to the Supreme King.Taishang Wang squinted his eyes and looked at him for a long time, Fang said slowly: "Do you know why I called you here?"

Shopkeeper Wang said honestly: "The villain doesn't know."

"Go back and ask your boss if you don't know." Taishang said kingly, "Isn't your boss in the country of Lu?"

Shopkeeper Wang said with a simple smile: "The owner of the villain is actually in the state of Lu, but he doesn't care much about the affairs of the bank anymore."

Taishang Wang laughed a few times and looked at Situ Cen.Situ Cen said: "Tell Liu Feng that his boss's guerrillas robbed the officials of the official treasury and granary of our Shu Kingdom, and they have to pay them all. He can decide how much to pay. If he can't make up his mind, he will ask his boss. Anyway, I can only do it cheaply." No loss."

Shopkeeper Wang was dumbfounded, and only said one word after a while: "Ah?!"

Situ Cen waved his hand and said, "Go back and ask your boss and his boss."

Shopkeeper Wang looked around in a daze, kowtowed and left in a daze.The prince looked at his back and frowned and said, "The 40-year-old members of the Jia family were all trained by Jia Cong. Since this one can take over the HSBC bank, he shouldn't be so dull."

Situ Cen sneered: "Do you believe he is stupid? I don't know how to deal with it at the moment, just pretending. And make people stare at him. When your father comes back, even the special envoy of Yan Kingdom will be taken hostage."

The prince thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Don't think so well."

Early the next morning, the HSBC bank was closed!Large notices were posted at the door and in the shop, saying that the guerrillas in the Kingdom of Shu had flooded recently and robbed the official warehouses and granaries of many counties and counties, causing heavy losses to the court.The Taishang Wang summoned the shopkeeper of my bank yesterday and ordered my bank to pay for the loss of the government.Although my bank has nothing to do with the guerrillas, I do business in Shu after all.The imperial court of the Kingdom of Shu asked for money from my bank, and my bank had to pay.Therefore, the daily business was suspended, trying to raise money to pay tribute to the state treasury.

Many people from HSBC Bank come to do business every day. Seeing this notice, they were shocked and asked the clerk at the door: "What's the matter? Why does the Supreme King want you to fill the official treasury?"

The man wiped his tears and said: "Because we have money. This is clearly a robbery! I have never heard of the imperial court robbing the bank."

Someone asked anxiously, "Do you have enough money?"

"How does the villain know." Another guy also choked up, "Isn't the money in our bank all the savings of ordinary people?"

Someone yelled, "That's our money! The people's money is used to make up for the government's robbery. How can there be such a reason! We have never paid less tax money!"

"That's right! Half a copper coin is never missing!"

"Where is the money I saved? I want to withdraw it!"

The clerk cried: "How dare you withdraw money for the customer! Our shopkeeper wishes everyone can take all the money away right now! The money is no longer our bank's."

"Wow~~" The crowd immediately screamed like cold water poured into boiling oil.Some pretended to fight for the HSBC bank. In fact, they were all worried that the imperial court would rob the bank and their savings would be wasted. No one would leave.People gathered more and more.

Not long after, a large four-wheeled carriage came to the street, and the people in the carriage got off at a distance because they couldn't get close to the shop.Everyone took a look, it was Mrs. Peng, the chairman of the Shu Kingdom Federation of Commerce and the big owner of Ruixia Mihang.This old man is nearly seventy years old, and his beard and hair are white.The bones of the body are extremely strong, and neither support nor crutches are needed.Ruixia Rice Shop has been operating in Shu for many years. It is a time-honored brand with fair prices.Mrs. Peng often leads her daughters-in-law and granddaughters to give porridge and clothes to poor families, which is highly respected by the people.Seeing Mrs. Peng arriving, the onlookers consciously made way for him.The guys from HSBC recognized him and hurried forward to greet him.

Mrs. Peng asked, "Is your shopkeeper in there?"

"Here." The man cried, "I haven't closed my eyes all night, I don't know what to do."

Mrs. Peng nodded and said, "Lead me in to have a look."

The clerk hurriedly opened the counter and led the old man to the back.Someone shouted: "Old Mrs. Peng, please help me with the Supreme King! Let us take out the money!" "Old Mrs. Peng, please help, it is all our hard-earned money!"

Mrs. Peng looked back at everyone and nodded slightly. "Coax—" the crowd broke out again. "Thank you Mrs. Peng—"

A man in a brown coat and a small hat hid in the corner of the shop and watched secretly for a while, then squeezed out through the door with all his might.It took half an hour to find a companion.Both of them were sent by Situ Cen to keep an eye on them.Negotiated cheap, sent one back to report.

Since shopkeeper Wang returned to the shop yesterday, a dozen of them stared at it in shifts, but they didn't see a guy from the bank go out, let alone shopkeeper Wang himself.Even the food they ate was delivered by an appointment with the vegetable farmer, and the lady in the kitchen never left.Shopkeeper Wang did not send anyone to send a letter to Liu Feng, his owner, in the State of Lu, nor did he contact Jia's Horse Company in Chengdu, let alone the special envoy of the State of Yan.Situ Cen was thinking last night that he couldn't just ignore it, and that's what he did today.But the person who led the messenger went straight to the palace of the king of Shu.

After hearing this, Taishang Wang waved his hands and said: "Don't talk to him. It's just a small bank."

Situ Cen said sternly: "Father Wanmo underestimated them. HSBC does all kinds of businesses. If they close down, the economy of the entire Shu Kingdom will be affected. What's more, that old fox surnamed Peng has passed away."

The Taishang Wang hummed: "A merchant, what are you doing with him? This person obviously doesn't know anything, and he is not afraid of being blamed by his boss. He thinks he can smooth this matter out. He is confused and short-sighted."

Situ Cen shook his head and said, "No. A foolish and short-sighted person can't be the treasurer of HSBC. Father, I guess he must have a second hand. Let's send someone to refute the rumor."

The Supreme King glanced at him: "How to refute the rumors? The court doesn't want HSBC's money?"

"At least let the people withdraw money."

"No." Taishang Wang said, "The lonely king hadn't thought of the trick of not allowing money to be withdrawn, but they thought of it themselves. Their bank has semicolons everywhere, so they can transfer money from other places to give people money."

Just as he was talking, the eunuch came back and forth to ask the prince to see him.The Supreme King ordered, "Let him in." The crown prince rushed in and scolded, "That Wang is so cunning! I knew he would not be a cheap lamp."

After the son's death, he led a man, who was Mingduan, the former Yuzhou Tongzhi.Ming Duan stepped forward to salute, took out a large stack of papers from his pocket, and said, "The Supreme King, HSBC Bank is the largest bank in the whole country. In addition to deposits and withdrawals, they also have loans, investments, guarantees, insurance and other projects. This It is Weichen's calculation that the impact of Chengdu HSBC's closure is really huge."

The Taishang Wang took the stack of papers and looked at them. The numbers and forms on it were completely incomprehensible, so he said: "You just say what will happen."

Ming Duan said: "Many shops and factories will close down, and clerks and workers will lose their jobs. Those who cannot get insurance compensation may die because they have no money for medical treatment."

Taishang Wang was shocked: "Why is this!"

Ming Duan smiled wryly and said, "It's true."

The prince said: "It is not wrong to lose this battle, the entire financial industry is in the hands of others."

The Taishang Wang clapped the case and said: "It's against them!"

As soon as the words fell, someone urgently reported: "The Supreme King, the old man Peng of the Chamber of Commerce personally drafted a petition, begging the court not to force HSBC to fill the official treasury."

Taishang Wang sneered and said: "If the lonely king does not agree, what do they want?"

The reporter said: "The petition has been sent to the major merchants and rich men for signature."

The Taishang Wang clapped the table and said: "I want to see what trouble they can make!"

The prince and Situ Cen said in unison: "Strike the market!" Situ Cen said, "Liu Feng went on strike in the State of Lu, and he brought Liu Shu down."

Ming Duan suddenly said: "No."

The prince asked, "Why not?"

Ming Duan hurriedly bowed his head and cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I just blurted out without thinking, but I didn't actually think about why I couldn't."

The Taishang Wang just frowned, the son said first: "The words that come out of your mouth are the most truthful. Think about it, why do you think he won't stop the market?"

Ming Duan thought for a long time, and said: "Wei Chen... Wei Chen thought, since the treasurer Wang has never asked Liu Feng for instructions, he should be preparing to handle this matter by himself. Then he will not use the tricks Liu Feng used. Otherwise, he would still It's better to ask for instructions. I don't know if His Highness may understand what I mean."

The son was full of doubts, obviously not understanding.Situ Cen said: "I understand. Shopkeeper Wang may have other ideas, and he doesn't want Liu Feng to be involved in the affairs of Shu. If he stops the market as Liu Feng did in Lu, it will not show that he is no worse than Liu Feng."

The prince said: "Isn't Liu Feng his boss?"

"Jia Cong is his boss." Situ Cen said, "Shopkeeper Wang doesn't want to be under Liu Feng anymore." Nai took a look at Ming Duan and praised, "Master Ming can change his mind, it's rare."

Ming Duan said with some embarrassment: "However, I really can't guess what he wants to do."

Taishang Wang Youyou said: "What can he do, I can't get the palm of the lonely king." Unconsciously, the old man became curious, and wanted to see what novel methods the shopkeeper Wang could come up with.

The prince then ordered government servants to go to the market to refute the rumors that HSBC was secretly helping the guerrillas.Ming Duan said: "I'm afraid no one will believe it."

The prince said: "Just give me an explanation, I didn't force anyone to believe it."

I thought I would not be able to see HSBC's countermeasures until tomorrow, but I didn't want to have it in the afternoon of the same day.HSBC Bank bought 300 wicker boxes, placed them in front of more than [-] shops in the city to solicit donations from the people in the city, and hired [-] loud voices to publicize the matter.Several Buddhist temples and Taoist temples in the city took the lead in donating beside the wicker frame, saying that they would do their part for the stability of Shu.Students from Shu State University also supported HSBC Bank and posted notices everywhere.

The next day, in the six factories invested by HSBC Bank, more than 2000 workers, including managers, walked around the streets of Chengdu City, beating gongs and drums and holding small colorful flags. Shouting: "Support HSBC Bank! Oppose the robbery of people's wealth! The king of Shu is wise and mighty!" They did not violate the law, they were just strolling on the street, and the policemen couldn't find an excuse to stop them.By afternoon, the number had grown to more than 4000.The next day, many shops were closed, and the shopkeepers and shopkeepers joined in waving flags and shouting slogans.Less than half of the students of Shu University and many middle school students also joined in the fun.Including the newly added workers, Haohao has gathered tens of thousands of people.All the people in the city gathered around to watch the fun, and many followed suit.The whole of Chengdu was in chaos. Reporters from newspapers from various countries got the news from nowhere, followed by taking pictures and interviewing them. Although "Chengdu Weekly" has published an additional issue to refute the rumors, it is surprising that no one reads it.By the third day, more than 3 people took to the streets waving flags and shouting.

On the fourth day, the prince ordered the closure of the Huifeng bank, and asked the common people to come and collect the deposits.Officers and soldiers surrounded the bank to arrest the clerk and steward, and the shopkeeper Wang disappeared!Ming Duan personally led the people to the warehouse of the bank.When I opened it, I found that it was mostly empty, except for three or four boxes of copper coins.

Ming Duan was in a hurry and rushed back to Shizi Mansion.The prince was stunned: "No money? How could there be no money! Aren't Third Uncle's guards?" He hurriedly called Situ Cen.

Situ Cen was also stunned. "In the past few days, extra people have been specially sent to watch them. It is clear that they are only coming in but not going out. The shopkeeper Wang saw him last night." Nai sent someone to call the boss.

The people waiting to get the money have lined up for three streets.After waiting for half a day without any movement, someone ran to the front to inquire.At first there was no news, but after Ming Duan left, a loud voice came out from nowhere and shouted: "Just now that lord led the army to transport the gold away!" Everyone rushed to the shop in panic.

A young man who looked like a clerk cried loudly: "The shopkeeper was arrested by you last night, and you even asked where our shopkeeper went."

He asked loudly, "Is the gold still in the warehouse?"

The clerk cried: "How do we know! Our shop has been under surveillance by the imperial court for how many days!" Nai ran to the corner in three steps, and grabbed the skirt of a man in a brown coat and hat, "Ask him! He is a secret agent of the imperial court. Keep an eye on us! They know when we have trouble!"

Everyone hurriedly gathered around: "Where is the gold?"

The man in brown hurriedly argued: "I'm just a neighbor, who came to watch the excitement, how can I know what gold is!"

The clerk sneered and said, "Are you a neighbor? There are shops all around here. Which one are you from? You have been watching at the front door of our shop for five or six days, and your boss didn't send you away?"

Loudly said: "Who is watching the excitement for five or six days?"

The clerk pressed down the arm of the man in brown clothes with one hand, reached into his arms with the other and took out something, and held it up high: "Look, everyone! Look, everyone! The governor! He is the governor. Fushi's meticulous work!"

Everyone took a closer look and saw that the clerk was indeed holding the Zhenfusi badge in his hand, and they all took a step back in unison.The clerk shouted: "The shopkeeper Wang was taken away by them at four o'clock last night! More than thirty officials escorted him away from the back door, and they also brought shackles!" He cried, "He is just an ordinary citizen with no strength to restrain a chicken , so many people are needed."

He said in a loud voice: "My lord official, if the gold is still in the warehouse, the prince asked us to collect the deposit. When will we start releasing the money? If the gold is not in the warehouse and was transported out by their treasurer Wang, you Zhen Fusi will take a look at it." Yes, after watching them for five or six days, we must know where they have been transported. We don’t care about the rest, we just wait to get the money. It is our hard-earned money for many years! The court can’t just snatch it away in broad daylight! "

A loud voice came out from nowhere: "Ah! Are they planning to push the disappearance of Jin Zi to Shopkeeper Wang? Let's forget it!"

"Boom—" The crowd was in chaos.