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Hanyang County.

Jiang Guang is bragging about his wealth with others. He has a goatee and a pair of small eyes that reveal shrewdness, but this shrewdness is superficial, making people feel that this person is not shrewd. He fell into a trap. According to Jiang Guang's words: "A simple and honest person can't do business. This is what makes people worry. If he is really a simple and honest person, can he still be a businessman? At most, he is cheating ordinary people."

Although he joined Lin Yuan's family early on, he has been wandering between the capitals, making friends, and breaking the doors of many officials with money. Jiang Shang's name is also considered to be a little famous among the merchants. After all, he can be like him. There are a lot of rich people, and they often spend a lot of money, even if they buy just an inconspicuous gadget, maybe they just bought it and gave it to their servants.

Jiang Guang is drinking with his new friend. He is very attentive to this new friend. This friend is Ni Wenjun's confidant.

Jiang Guang used countless gold, silver and jewels to pile up this friend.

Although his friends didn't think highly of him, and although the Yuan Dynasty emphasized business, the long-standing tradition still made many people think that businessmen were lowly.

"Brother Zhou, please use it." Jiang Guang poured a glass of wine for his friend. This wine is rice wine.

Brother Zhou drank a glass of rice wine, everyone should be praised, especially by Jiang Guang. Jiang Guang has a good way of applauding people. , not just compliments in words, he almost sincerely intends to do anything for the other party.

Being praised to the extreme, few people would reject and dislike it.

Brother Zhou said stupefiedly: "If Boss Jiang asks for anything, he will never refuse anything Zhou can get."

Jiang Guang smiled: "I admire Brother Zhou's integrity. Brother Zhou looks at me. I have no family, no relatives and friends. I have been busy for most of my life. I have earned family wealth through wind and rain, but I have no time to enjoy it. Even the servants at home live better than me."

Brother Zhou also seemed to think it made sense, and sighed: "Who said no? I am similar to Boss Jiang."

The two were chatting, and when they talked about the current grain production, Jiang Guang revealed unintentionally: "It was said earlier that the world would be chaotic, and Jiang received a lot of grain, and he just waited for the chaos in the world to sell at a good price. I forgot about the time, and the grain became stale. If it was sold at a low price, I would not bear it. If it was sold at a high price, the common people would not be able to afford it. It seems like a loss..."

Brother Zhou's eyes lit up, but he quickly restrained himself: "How much food do you have?"

Jiang Guang looked around, it seemed that he was afraid of being seen, and he didn't dare to say it, so he only gestured.

Brother Zhou understood, and the smile on his face became more sincere: "Boss Jiang, don't alienate me. Friends should help each other. I have a way to solve these food for you."

Jiang Guang looked extremely excited: "What's the solution? To tell you the truth, Brother Zhou, I was so worried that I didn't get a good night's sleep because of the food."

This Zhou brother has always suspected that Jiang Guang approached him with ulterior motives. After all, Jiang Guang has never asked for it. A businessman only wants those things. If he wants to do business, he needs someone to cover him. Jiang Guang didn't mention it all the time, so he kept pretending to be stupid. Anyway, there are benefits. The gold and silverware at home, and the jewelry on his wife and daughter's heads were all sent by Jiang Guang.

Now he knows that Jiang Guang is not asking for nothing. His batch of food requires much more money than the jewelry, gold and silver that Jiang Guang gave himself. If this business is completed, Jiang Guang will never have to go out again in his life. do business.

Jiang Guang asked for something, but Brother Zhou felt relieved.

"I'll give you an answer in three days." Brother Zhou himself wasn't sure whether to collect the food.

Although he is Ni Wenjun's confidant, Ni Wenjun didn't tell him everything. He knew that Ni Wenjun had the idea of ​​rebelling and overthrowing Xu Shouhui, but he didn't know when Ni Wenjun was going to start the rebellion, and whether the food and grass had been resolved. Agreeing to Jiang Guang, isn't this a slap in the face?

In life, face is still very important.

Jiang Guang felt that the matter was already settled.

He and Brother Zhou parted ways in front of the restaurant, and each got into the carriage. Jiang Guang's old servant helped Jiang Guang get into the carriage. After Jiang Guang sat firmly, the carriage slowly moved forward. Just drink it up in one gulp, although the sweet water is not strong, it is not small.

The old servant asked in a low voice: "Your Excellency, the deal is over?"

Jiang Guang smiled and said, "What's the matter?"

If the talk is true, he will add some medicine to the grain and grass as soon as the war starts. There is a common herbal medicine that can be ground into powder and mixed in, which can make people feel dizzy.

The soldiers are all clutching their stomachs and wanting to poop, so they may not have any power to fight?

But only when Lin Yuan called.

When Ni Wenjun fought Xu Shouhui, the food was still good.

A satisfied smile appeared on Jiang Guang's face.

He is a businessman, what he wants is very simple, that is profit, that is money.

As long as he can make money, let him abandon his ancestors and change his name.

But this also requires gambling, and Jiang Guang feels that his gambling luck has always been good.

Jiang Guang wanted to send out his own food, but Lin Yuan had received food from many people. The food would be sampled first for the animals to eat. If the animals were fine, they would naturally be kept as military rations. If the animals were in trouble, then The person who sent it will also be unlucky.

Those who can hold a large amount of food and grass in troubled times are wealthy businessmen, and it is difficult to counterfeit. Therefore, who sent each batch of food has clear records, including names, characteristics, and ages.

Lin Yuan took a glance, and saw a familiar name on the list—Shen Fu.

When he was a teenager, he watched a TV series about Shen Wansan, and he knew that Shen Wansan's real name was Shen Fu, Zi Zhongrong.

Wansan is just a kind of respectful title for him in society.

Although Shen Fu at this time was a wealthy businessman, he was not considered extremely rich, nor could he be as rich as an enemy.

Lin Yuan looked at Tou Liang's comments again, to the effect that the grains sent by Shen Fu ranged from coarse to fine, and the coarse grains were full of weight, while the fine grains were all new grains. To sum it up, this person is very generous and the quality is also very good.

So Lin Yuan asked someone to bring Shen Fu in front of him. He also wanted to know what the most famous richest man in history looked like, was he fat and big-eared, or was he honest and honest?

As soon as the person came up, Lin Yuan was dumbfounded.

This is an old man, he is well maintained, wearing silk and satin, but none of these can conceal his old appearance, he looks kind and gentle, although he is old, but his waist is straight, he saw Lin Yuan then knelt down to salute, Lin Yuan was stunned for a few seconds before calling him up.

"How old is the old man?" Lin Yuan felt strange. He looked like this and was almost seventy. According to the historical clues he knew, Shen Wansan should have been more than 100 years old when he was exiled. Zhu Yuanzhang would exile one Over 100 years old?It does not conform to the bottom line of social tradition. After all, the tradition of "respecting the elderly" has always existed since ancient times.

Shen Fu's voice was very old and a little hoarse. He looked like an elderly man, with the kindness bestowed on him by the years. He said: "Caomin only had their [-]th birthday last year."

60 years old is already considered a long life, no matter where you are, you should be invited as a guest of honor.

Lin Yuan stood up and said with a smile, "Sit down, old man."

About Shen Fu being exiled by Zhu Yuanzhang, is it a folklore or a historical record?Lin Yuan was sure that what he knew should be the official history, which was recorded in the history books, so Zhu Yuanzhang exiled an old man over 100 years old?

Shen Fu was not in a hurry when facing Lin Yuan, he first explained his reason for coming: "To share the worries of Nan Bodhisattva."

Then he threw out his own son: "Caomin has a son named Rong. Although he has no talent, he is honest and willing to work. He doesn't mind the hard work."

Finally, he stated his position: "But for the sake of Nan Bodhisattva, I will do my best."

Lin Yuan smiled at him and said: "Old man's heart is clear. Since the old man is here, there is no need to rush away. Let's stay here first. Runing is far away from Suzhou, and the cars and horses are tired. I don't know if the old man's son will come with him? "

Shen Fu had a gray beard, and he also smiled at Lin Yuan: "Naturally, my son is a born fool. He only knows how to obey and do things, and never has his own ideas. If I leave him alone at home, I'm afraid I will provoke him." A lot of trouble."

At this time, Shen Fu was not the richest man in Suzhou, but could only be regarded as one of the Big Three.

He is now looking for a big tree to shelter himself from the wind and rain, so as to earn more wealth.

"Since that's the case, we'll see you tomorrow." Lin Yuan asked, "What do you think, old man?"

Shen Fu lowered his head and saluted respectfully: "All you need to do is follow Nan Bodhisattva's orders."

After the servants took Shen Fu away, Lin Yuan opened the list and continued to look. There were many good people, but most of them did not give much food, but the food was not old food, which was enough to show that they attached great importance to Lin Yuan, but This attention has not yet reached the point of going all out.

Compared with them, Shen Fu is indeed a big hand. Unlike those people, Shen Fu is confident in himself, he believes in his own vision, and also believes in his own choices.

So he brought all the food he could get his hands on, as well as his son, leaving only his confidants and grandson at home.

Just as Lin Yuan was about to say something, he saw Chen Bosong's joyful face. The joy was so obvious that people could tell his mood just by looking at it.

Lin Yuan teased him in a good mood: "So? Is this picking up money?"

Chen Bosong pursed his lips, but raised his brows, and said with a smile: "A few days ago, it was said that the military rations were in short supply. Li Congrong asked me to borrow rations, but he refused to return them. I sent someone to ask him for them. He always said Resolutely pay back the time, and my side is also tight, this time the urgent need has been relieved."

Lin Yuan felt a little overwhelmed when he thought of the food consumption of Li Congrong's barracks.

Li Congrong was a worthless man, and the military division couldn't hold him back. If he had food, he would eat and drink with the soldiers, and if he had no food, he would starve together.

There are not many generals who have not been borrowed by him.

Lin Yuan: "Don't lend it to him next time, you tell him, if he can't do well, let him come back and be my ink grinder, I don't dislike it."

This man just deserves a beating.

The author has something to say: There are different opinions on whether Shen Wansan was exiled.

The "Ming History" compiled by the Qing Dynasty stated that Shen Wansan was exiled by Zhu Yuanzhang during the Hongwu period.

However, in the "Wujiang County Chronicles" compiled during the Qianlong period, it was written that "Zhang Shicheng died according to Wu Shi Wansan, and Er Zimao and Wang Mi transported rice from Haidao to Yanjing".Zhang Shicheng's army occupied Wuhui in 1356, and Zhu Yuanzhang established the Ming Dynasty in 1368.Looking at it this way, Shen Wansan died very early.

In other words, Shen Wansan may have always been a member of the Yuan Dynasty, born in the Yuan Dynasty and died in the Yuan Dynasty.

There is also the calculation of Shen Wansan's age from the age of Shen Wansan's son.

Then prove that it is impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to exile an old man over 100 years old (it is believed that the "History of Ming Dynasty" compiled by the Qing Dynasty deliberately discredited Zhu Yuanzhang)

In short, there is a lot of controversy.

Qiqi does not express here which statement she supports, but because the former has a more precise age range, the former is used.