Zhou Xiao patted Qingchen's back and said, "What do you think about the operation of the official mine?" ”

Qingchen wanted to withdraw his hand, but when he asked like this, his mind turned to the jade mine, the Mo family's jade manlou was controlled by Chen Changgui, the main problem is the source of jade, if the jade of the official mine can be offered at a reasonable price and break the monopoly of private mines, then Chen Changgui is not afraid!

"Can the government mine be handed over to a private jade dealer with financial resources and ability to operate, pay a certain rent to the government every year, and the government has the right to participate in determining the price of jade?" In this way, it can not only increase the income of the official mines, but also reduce the price of jade.

Zhou Xiao pondered for a moment and said: "This method is feasible, but the government, mining and private sectors, the Great Zhou Dynasty has not yet had such a precedent. ”

Qingchen had to let out an "oh" in disappointment, and then fell silent. It is estimated that the stubborn thinking of the ancients will be difficult to change for a while and a half.

However, Zhou Xiao's massage techniques have become more and more sophisticated, thinking so in his heart, he couldn't help blurting out in his mouth: "Your technique has improved compared with last time." ”

Zhou Xiao made a move in his hand, picked up the tea bowl, drank it all in one gulp, and said without changing his face: "This king still has official business, so he will leave first." ”

Early the next morning, before Qingchen got up, he heard Liu Er call outside the door: "Miss, the prince sent someone to invite Miss to the meeting hall." Qingchen turned around and continued to sleep.

Liu Er waited for a long time, and saw that there was no movement in the house, so she had to say: "The prince said that it was about the jade mine." ”

As soon as he heard that it was about the jade mine, Qingchen immediately sobered up and shouted at the door: "Tell Zhou Xiao, I'll be there soon." ”

When Liu Er heard this, she thought to herself, as expected by the prince, this Miss An was only interested in jade mines. The women of the world are not interested in the Nine Emperor Princes of their Great Zhou Dynasty, and it is a shame that the Nine Emperor Princes are still so attentive to her, and personally arrange the diet and daily life of this Miss An, if the Nine Emperor Princes treat her Liu'er like this, even if she is allowed to die, she is willing......

When Qingchen came to the conference hall, Zhou Xiao was already in her stomach for three bowls of tea, and before she stepped into the door, Zhou Xiao's cold voice flew past her ears: "Miss An's big car is really difficult to invite." ”

As soon as he heard this, Qingchen knew that Prince Yong was in an unhappy mood at this time: "Lord Wang forgives his sins, it's just that this Lan Yuan is too far away from the council hall." "One in the east and one in the west, a quarter of an hour.

Zhou Xiao snorted coldly from his nose, which was a tacit acquiescence to her statement. "Regarding the affairs of government and mining and private affairs, my father ordered that the king should have full authority to deal with them."

Hearing this, Qingchen felt a burst of surprise in his heart. Full authority, "That means the emperor agreed?" ”

"Hmm. However, the details are still to be worked out. ”

It's good to agree, it seems that the ancients were not so old-fashioned, and the details can be studied slowly. But......

"When did you tell the emperor about this?"

"I sent someone to Beijing to report last night, and there was a response early this morning." As soon as there was a reply, he immediately sent someone to invite her, who knew that when she waited until the third pole of the sun, such a lame excuse could actually convince him. Zhou Xiao snorted coldly in his heart to show his disdain.

Zhou Xiao took another sip of tea and said, "In an hour, Nanyang Mansion Yin will come to the other courtyard." The next thing, this king is not easy to come forward, you can do it yourself. ”

Qingchen nodded again and again: "Okay, good, thank you King Yong." She sincerely thanked Zhou Xiao this time, and at this time, looking back, Zhou Xiao has really helped her a lot along the way, but it's just ...... Is this considered a collusion between officials and businessmen, and a wolf bèi.

As soon as he heard this "King Yong", Zhou Xiao frowned and said: "Haven't you always called this king by his name, why are you so polite today?" ”

"As the saying goes, those who know the times are Junjie." And he did her a great favor this time.

With the royal approval, An Qingchen quickly got the right to operate the Nanyang official mine, there was no bidding, no competitors, and the prince behind him.

However, since it is an official mine, it is Zhou Xiao's mine, and she An Qingchen is not a mercenary villain, so the conditions given in the end are quite generous, An Qingchen bought the right to operate the Nanyang official mine for one year with 5,000 taels of silver in the name of Hua Qianchen, and within this year, the profits obtained will be handed over to the government for 20%.

When Zhou Xiao heard An Qingchen's conditions, he frowned and pondered, and said, "In this way, what profit do you have to make?" As far as this king knows, the annual income of this Nanyang official mine is only more than 8,000 taels. ”

Qingchen said with a smile: "The prince doesn't know, as long as this official mine is properly managed, it will pose a threat to the private mine, and the competition between the two parties will definitely lower the price of jade, and although I will not make much profit in the jade mine I operate, the Mo family still has a jade mansion ......."

Zhou Xiao is a very smart person, before Qingchen finished speaking, he immediately understood the mystery, he looked at An Qingchen in front of him, his eyebrows fluttered, his heart suddenly began to speed up again, the woman in front of him said proudly, the shining eyes, he was extremely obsessed......

An Qingchen was halfway through speaking, and suddenly found that although Zhou Xiao was holding a tea bowl in his hand, his eyes were staring at her for a moment, and his eyes were very scary. She hurriedly coughed dryly and said, "I, I still have something to do, so I'll go first." ”

Until he walked to the door of Orchid Garden, Qingchen still felt a chill on his back and chills all over his body. No, she had to go outside and take a walk to get rid of the cold. She poured a big sip of hot tea and said to Liu'er: "Liu'er, prepare a men's dress for me, let's go out for a walk." ”

An Qingchen was dressed in a brocade robe, holding a folding fan in his hand, followed by Liu Er and Huang Xianzu, and stepped out of the gate of Nanyang Palace.

The cold wind in Kyoto did not affect the prosperity of this southern country in the slightest, from the snowy white to the lush vegetation, it was like a wall, and An Qingchen was also surprised in his heart. asked Liu'er, and Liu'er didn't know why.

Didn't walk a few steps, arrived at the most prosperous "Yujing Street" in Nanyang, listen to Liu Er's words, this Yujing Street got its name because of the century-old Yujing at the entrance of the street, and then because of the war, the Yujing was destroyed, but the street name has been retained to this day.

The three of them walked to a restaurant, called Drunken Immortal Building, Qingchen Heart Said: It turns out that the ancient restaurant is really called Drunken Immortal Building. The folding fan closed and said, "Go in and sit." ”

Before entering the door, Xiao Er stepped forward and greeted the guests with a smile: "The three guest officers, please." ”

Liu Er said: "Little Er, arrange a private room." ”

"Okay, three upstairs, please." As he spoke, he stepped forward to lead the way.

Qingchen sat down in the private room and motioned for Liu Er and Huang Xianzu to sit together, Liu Er did not twist at all, but Huang Xianzu did not sit alive or dead.

Qingchen had no choice but to say with a cold face: "If you don't sit, you are disobeying the master's order and disobedient followers, what is the use of me coming?" ”

When Huang Xianzu heard this, his face turned pale, and he hurriedly said: "Miss, Xianzu knows his mistake." After speaking, he sat down respectfully at the bottom of the head.

After a while, Xiao Er brought a pot of fragrant tea, poured a cup for each of the three of them, and said, "What do you three want to eat?" ”

"I don't know what signature dishes you have in this drunken fairy building?" Thinking that the Mo family also had three restaurants, Qingchen couldn't help asking.

Xiao Er's towel flicked it, and he suddenly counted the treasures: "The most famous thing in our drunken immortal building is the one that is fragrant, and the most delicious ingredients in the world are used in the dishes, and you still want to come after eating." There are also two plum blossoms, nine turns of exquisite sausages, and honey-flavored fennel chicken, all of which are the signature dishes of this building. ”

"As you just said, just have two vegetarian dishes."

"Okay......"

In between serving, Qingchen drank tea while enjoying the scenery of Nanyang Market. At this moment, I suddenly heard someone in the private room next to me: "Xiaoyao, I heard that the Nanyang official mine has changed hands." ”

Another person said calmly: "Let's not mess around first, it's not too late to see the situation clearly and think of a countermeasure!" It seems that this man is the one who is called to be free.

"Xiaoyao, we can't take it lightly this time, I heard that this Hua Qianchen has the support of King Yong behind him, and he also has a connection with Jingzhong......"

Qingchen swore that she didn't mean to eavesdrop, it was really ...... Alas, hearing is too sensitive.

"King Yong is not afraid. He stayed in Nanyang for half a month at most, and when King Yong left, the sky was high and the emperor was far away, and this Nanyang was not our world. ”

"Yes, yes! As long as we have a jade craftsman in our hands, we will not be afraid even if the emperor is here. ”

"Speaking of jade craftsmen, Tianlei, you have to watch that old man Han carefully, at this juncture, you can't let him do anything bad."

"You can rest assured about this, that old man Han is now in my Tianfu secret prison, and it will be difficult for him to fly even if he inserts his wings!"

"I said Tianlei, your ** character really has to be changed, if it weren't for the ...... of Old Man Han's daughter, Old Man Han would also be an excellent craftsman......

"Speaking of Old Man Han's daughter's ......, it's really like a flower, you say, Old Man Han is such a person, how can he give birth to such a standard. To my daughter! ”

……

At this time, Xiao Er pushed the door in, "Three guest officers, the dish is here, please use it slowly." ”

Qingchen looked at the dishes, and immediately had a great appetite, and as for what the private room next to him said, he didn't pay attention anymore.

After being full of wine and food, Qingchen got up and came out, and just as it happened, the door next to him also suddenly opened, and a drunk man stumbled out. Before Qingchen could react, the man "vomited" and vomited all over her......