In the end, the business is often competing with the backstage forces. No matter which dynasty or generation of big businessmen, there is a big man in the officialdom standing behind him, and no one behind him is not qualified to be a big businessman, and he is just a small fish and shrimp in the pond all his life.

In the case of roughly equal backgrounds, if there is a dispute between the two sides of the business, at this time it is purely a brainstorm, and the means of officialdom are often no longer convenient to use, because there is a fear, and the tricks you can use can also be used by others, once the power is used, most of them hurt the muscles and bones.

It's just a purely commercial means, Gu Qing's side is also missing, mainly because his family can't fight others.

In the end of the price war, it is the family that determines the winner, and whoever can carry it to the end will win, even if there is only a penny at the last moment, it can also decide whether to win or lose.

Gu Qing's family was almost empty before today, but fortunately, An Lushan gave another heavy gift, and 10,000 yuan could still be carried for a while, but Gu Qing didn't want to throw the silver money into this meaningless price war.

There are many means of commercial competition, black and white, serious and improper, and the price war is the most inferior.

"Hou Ye, I'm afraid we won't be able to fight...... Shi Daxing said with a disillusioned face: "My family and Lao Hao's family are empty, and there is not much money left for Hou Ye last time, Long Ji has been operating in Dongshi for many years, I don't know how much property has been accumulated, the two sides will lower the price and fight, the winner must be them, no wonder they are unwilling to reconcile with us, they can drive the opponent out of the Dongshi forever, and it is cost-effective to endure a temporary loss, if it is me, I am not willing to reconcile, at most the opponent will collapse after a month, and the fool will reconcile." ”

Hao Donglai said cautiously: "Master Hou, do you still have any money in your hands?" ”

Gu Qing said calmly: "I have money, I just received 10,000 yuan this morning, and I am worthy of the name of 10,000 yuan." ”

Hao Donglai was overjoyed: "Borrow ......"

Gu Qing interrupted: "If you don't borrow, you won't borrow a penny." ”

The two shopkeepers suddenly collapsed their shoulders in frustration, Hao Dong came to play a lot, and looked up to the sky and sighed: "The sky is going to kill me......"

Gu Qing sneered: "Continue your performance, it's best to have some tears to be real." ”

Shi Daxing's eyes blinked, and he said, "Master Hou should have another way to deal with Long Ji, right?" ”

Gu Qing said confidently: "Of course I have a way, not only a way, but I also have three strategies." ”

The two shopkeepers were overjoyed, and Hao Donglai said angrily: "Master Hou, you are really ...... There was a way to come up with it earlier, and I almost cried. ”

Shi Daxing arched his hand and said: "I wish to hear the Hou Ye's strategy." ”

"The best way to do it is ...... The next morning, two corpses died at the door of Longji, competing with unfair means, and forcing two lives to death, so I asked them if they were afraid, causing public indignation among the government and the opposition in Chang'an. ”

The two shopkeepers were dumbfounded: "I...... The two of us died at the door of Long Kee? ”

Gu Qing nodded: "That's right, this is the most effective method, except for two lives, you can easily achieve your goal without paying any cost, what do you think?" ”

The faces of the two shopkeepers were extremely ugly, and Hao Donglai said, "This is the Hou Ye's...... Best? ”

Shi Daxing said weakly: "Master Hou, we can't die...... It's a big deal to go back to Qingcheng County and continue to do small business, it is impossible to die, and it is impossible to die in this life. ”

Hao Donglai stretched out his guts, pointed at Shi Daxing and said coldly: "Hou Ye's method is actually feasible, let Lao Shi die alone, I will keep a useful role as Hou Ye to continue to serve the dogs and horses......"

Shi Daxing was furious, and he got up and gave Hao Fat a rabbit kick, Hao Donglai's skin and flesh were more stable, but he didn't move at all.

"Master Hou, let's talk about the middle strategy." Shi Daxing did not hesitate to veto the best policy.

"What's the middle strategy...... In fact, the best strategy is quite good, defeating the enemy will eventually require sacrifice, sacrifice is a kind of glory, are you two sure not to consider it? ”

The two shopkeepers shook their heads categorically and said in unison: "Don't consider it." ”

Gu Qing sighed and said, "Okay, the middle strategy is that I came forward to visit that monkey in person...... What monkeys are coming? ”

The two once again said in unison: "Marquis of Yiling County." ”

"Oh, yes, the Marquis of Yiling County, salute first and then soldier, first of all, persuade the two sides to truce, if that monkey is shameless, I will beat him half to death, while he is recuperating in bed, let's take someone to smash the Longji shop, and the enemy will be wiped out in the blink of an eye, isn't it cool?"

The two shopkeepers rolled their eyes to the sky.

Can this also be called a "middle policy"? It is clearly done by the bandit Qiang Liang, and "isn't it cool", they don't know where the cool point is, they only know how much trouble they will cause in the back, just sealed the county marquis is so domineering, the Son of Heaven and the imperial history of the court are your own father? Will they be so used to you?

"Master Hou, you ...... Let's talk about the next step. ”

The two shopkeepers were disheartened and no longer had any hope for Gu Qing's upper, middle and lower strategies.

Gu Qing suddenly laughed: "Okay, I was actually teasing you just now, in fact, one useful method is enough, there is no point in engaging in any upper, middle and lower strategies, it's a big deal, how idle I am and how I still think of three countermeasures." ”

After a pause, Gu Qing said softly: "Starting tomorrow, take out all the money to find a tailor to make a flag, write a few words on the flag, what 'Dongshi Longji, the head of the porcelain industry', what 'Qingji porcelain shop learns from Longji', what 'Tang Longji, leading the benchmark of the porcelain industry', etc., in short, all write good words about Longji, how to shoot the horses' and how to shoot the horse's ass, and the strength and angle must be in place......"

The two shopkeepers were shocked: "Master Hou, are you crazy? What is the purpose of doing this? How can there be any reason to say good things for the enemy? ”

Gu Qing said coldly: "I appreciate Long Ji very much, I appreciate it so much, I decided to give them all our shops and property, do you believe me when I say this?" ”

"Don't believe it!"

"If you don't believe me, it means that I have a reason to do this, and what you have to do is not to question me, but to carry out my orders meticulously, because I have come up with a method that you have never heard of."

The two shopkeepers quickly glanced at each other, and then said, "Okay, let's do whatever Master Hou says." ”

Gu Qing continued: "After the flags are ready, scatter them to all corners of the East Market, the more people who see it, the better, and the bigger the momentum of our shops to learn from Longji, the better." ”

The two shopkeepers were still confused, but they didn't hesitate to respond.

After waiting for a long time, but the two shopkeepers didn't wait for Gu Qing's words, Hao Donglai couldn't help but wonder: "Master Hou, why is there no one below?" ”

Gu Qing was in his heart, pointed at Shi Daxing, and said, "After going out, beat this fat man, and be ruthless, if you can't beat it, you can call Steward Xu to help." ”

Hao Donglai exclaimed: "Master Hou, what did I say wrong?" ”

"You're not wrong, you're just born with a cheap mouth, and you need to adjust it technically."

Then Gu Qing said again: "The flags are scattered, and I will tell you how to go next after everyone knows about Chang'an, now, go and beat the fat man, hurry up." ”

Shi Daxing happily accepted the order, and pushed Hao Donglai out of the door with a cruel smile.

…………

Early the next morning, Gu Qing went to Zuowei Yingmao.

As soon as he entered the side door of the left guard, countless generals and colleagues saluted respectfully towards Gu Qing, and Gu Qing also returned the salute very politely.

There are generals in the left guard, and there are generals below the generals, and the generals are the Zhonglang generals, according to the ranking of power, Gu Qing is now the third real power figure in the left guard, and unlike the generals, the generals often only have the real power to lead the troops in wartime, while the Zhonglang generals can lead the troops in peacetime.

Therefore, Gu Qing's days in Zuowei can be said to be more and more nourishing, not only is he more powerful, but he doesn't have to be as busy as a dog when he was Changshi.

Today's Gu Qing will skip work if he wants to, unless he has to use his sword in an extraordinary period, Gu Qing can comfortably mess around in the left guard.

The attendance points and everything are all floating clouds, with Gu Qing's current saintly family, even if General Guo Ziyi wants to punish him by military law, I am afraid he will have to think about it carefully.

After entering the left guard, Gu Qing first visited Guo Ziyi.

For Guo Ziyi, the old handsome, Gu Qing still has a lot of respect. He is the mainstay of turning the tide in the future, if there is no Guo Ziyi in the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that the country will really die.

Guo Ziyi was working in the room, hanging her head and not knowing what was written, Gu Qing came in by roll call, Guo Ziyi put down her pen and got up to greet her.

"Gu Lang will be really a rare guest, the old man still thinks that you have forgotten that you are also the general of the left guard, how many days have you been back from Lishan, and you only came here today." Guo Ziyi said with a smile, but her words were not very polite, containing a bit of dissatisfaction and warning.

Gu Qing hurriedly apologized: "General Guo forgives the sin, the last general has just taken up the post of Zhonglang general, and there are many mundane affairs to deal with at home. ”

Guo Ziyi snorted and said, "Young man, remember not to swell." On personal relations, the old man and Twelve Niang, Li Guangbi, and Zhang Jiuzhang are all good in private, you are their son and nephew, it stands to reason that the old man should take care of you more, but the old man is selfless in governing the army, public is public, private is private, you are a nephew, the old man must be more strict with you, otherwise it will be difficult to convince the public. ”

"Yes, although the general is punished, the general will never complain."

Guo Ziyi glanced at him and said, "This is the first time, and the old man will forgive you." In the future, you should almost be allowed to be absent, otherwise don't blame the old man for really marching the military law to you, hehe, ten military sticks are not much, and there are many people who have been abolished, you should know that my Tang military law is strict, and you should be in awe in your heart. ”

Gu Qing said yes again and again, and there was no dissatisfaction in his heart.

Originally, it was his own fault, and Gu Qing had nothing to say. Besides, he also respects Guo Ziyi a lot, and knows that Guo Ziyi's management of the army is indeed rigorous, if he is really punished with a military stick, it is not Guo Ziyi against himself, but the military law is ruthless.

Then Guo Ziyi arranged work for Gu Qing, from tomorrow, for a month, Gu Qing will lead the left guard soldiers to patrol in Xingqing Palace, working in three shifts day and night, and Zhonglang will be in charge of the scope and number of people patrolling the left guard, as well as adjusting the time and place at any time, and coordinating personnel.

The errand was not difficult, and after Gu Qing wrote it down, he planned to go back to the house to arrange the schedule, but Guo Ziyi stopped him.

Shaking his head and sighing, Guo Ziyi said: "You are already a county marquis, and you are a Zhonglang general, you are still as alone as before, and you are not afraid that the magnates of Chang'an will laugh at you." ”

Gu Qing was stunned: "I don't know what the general means?" ”

Guo Ziyi got up and clapped his hands, and said: "Go, Your Majesty has a will, and transferred a hundred soldiers from the left guard to be your personal guards, the county marquis said that it is not big, there should still be pomp and circumstance, and you are the general of the left guard, how can you be without the personal guard?" ”

"Your Majesty's personal order?"

"Of course, I made an order a few days ago, and the old man even chose someone for you, but you didn't come to Zuo Wei Yingmao for a long time, did the old man still send you to the door? I'll have to wait until you come. ”

Gu Qing suddenly said with a sad face: "General...... Can the last general not be guarded? It's good to be alone. ”

Guo Ziyi paused and said strangely: "Your Majesty's kindness, why don't you?" ”

Gu Qing sighed: "The last general's mansion is not big, I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate more than 100 people, and besides, the last general is in the land of Chang'an and peace for a long time, there shouldn't be any danger, and there is no need for personal guards for me." ”

Guo Ziyi smiled: "You baby...... It seems that they are still quite unfamiliar with officialdom, these hundred guards don't need you to take care of their food and accommodation, their food and accommodation are still in the left guard camp, and they are just as your county marquis's honor guard on weekdays, you...... It's okay to ask more about the rules, and don't make jokes in the future. ”

Gu Qing was still a little unhappy, but he still accepted it reluctantly.

With Li Longji's character, I am afraid that there is an eyeliner secretly laid by him among the hundred personal guards, the emperor is suspicious, he is not at ease with anyone, and no matter how trusting the courtiers are, it is difficult to escape being monitored, if Gu Qing repeatedly refuses, it is difficult to guarantee that Li Longji will not be suspicious of him.

Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and the saint is reborn, after all, it is impossible to be completely trusted, and the life-saving benefactor is no exception, which is the instinct engraved in the bones of the emperor.

Guo Ziyi led Gu Qing to the outside of Zuowei's mansion, and there were more than a hundred people standing neatly outside, the first young man who looked like a general was wearing armor and a helmet, standing motionless in the cold wind like a javelin, his expression was cold, his eyes did not squint, like a statue without thoughts.

Guo Ziyi and Gu Qing walked out of the left guard side by side, and the young man led a hundred soldiers to bow down and clench their fists together: "Meet General Guo." ”

Guo Ziyi nodded with satisfaction, admired the military appearance of the soldiers, turned his head and smiled at Gu Qing: "They will be your personal guards in the future, the leader is named Han Jie, who was originally the prince who led the government to join the army, and was later transferred to the captain of the left guard Xiao cavalry battalion, Your Majesty wants to give you a personal guard of honor, and the first thing the old man thought of was him." ”

Gu Qing smiled and said, "Why? ”

Guo Ziyi sighed: "Han Jie was born in the county, but unfortunately he has a straight temper, he was mostly excluded by his colleagues when he was in the prince's mansion, he is obviously a brave and resourceful general, but the pearl is covered with dust, and he has not been promoted for many years. ”

Gu Qing smiled: "I will do my best." ”

Han Jie saluted Gu Qing with his fists and said loudly: "The last general, Han Jie, meet the Hou Ye Gu Lang General." ”

The hundreds of soldiers in the back saluted together: "Meet Master Hou!" ”

Gu Qing stepped forward and grabbed Han Jie's arm, helped him up, then looked at him carefully, and finally nodded, and said with a smile: "In the future, my safety will depend on you, General Han and the robes have worked hard." ”

The corners of Han Jie's mouth twitched, and he said, "The last general's life is located, although he dies, he has no regrets." ”

Gu Qing said with a smile: "In a hurry today, I didn't prepare a meeting gift, I will give you ten times privately, which is a slight expression, you robes Ze don't shirk, in the future, my net worth and life can be maintained by your robes." ”