PS: After the release of the previous chapter, I felt that there was something inappropriate to describe it, so I changed it slightly.

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The next day, Huang Shao rested his energy in the Wei Freemason's trading house, bathed and changed clothes, and then took a few entourages and brought the gift list prepared last night to ask to see Kong Jian.

When the military market was created, Kong Jian Zhang Luo was needed before and after, and now with the gradual development of the military market, Kong Jiankong's main book has gradually become an official master, not only has his own mansion, but also has a special office office, and sits in the house where he handles military market affairs every day, and is probably only responsible for reviewing the account books of the military market's income and expenditure, as for other trivial matters, they are all handed over to his officials.

It can be said that compared with two or three years ago, it is really much more leisurely.

Today, just as Kong Jian was reading the account books in the house with tea in his hand, a soldier suddenly entered the room and said: "Qi Qi is the main book, there is Ye County businessman Huang Shao who asks to see him." ”

Hearing this, Kong Jian raised his eyebrows.

He was not surprised at all, he was even surprised that Huang Shao did not come to see him yesterday.

『…… It's kind of calm.'"

Kong Jian hummed secretly in his heart.

But what about holding your breath? Don't you have to come to him obediently today?

Secretly proud, Kong Jian said slowly: "Please let him in." ”

"Yes." The soldier retreated with his fists clenched.

I have to say that in fact, Kong Jian may not really help Lu Kuang - what reason does he have to help Lu Kuang?

Helping Lu Kuang is nothing more than because Lu Kuang knows each other, doesn't cause trouble, and gives generous gifts from time to time to please him, but if that Huang Shao is also willing to show favor to him, he can't be a peacemaker.

To put it bluntly, his attitude towards the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association does not depend on Lu Kuang, but on Huang Shao's attitude, to see if this second son of the Huang family will be a man.

A moment later, Huang Shao followed the military market to Kong Jian's house.

After entering the room, he saw Kong Jian sitting behind the desk, and Huang Shao immediately bowed his hand: "Master Kong." ”

Kong Jian pretended to be surprised and said, "The second son of the Huang family? …… How could the second son have time to come to Kong's room today? ”

Seeing that Kong Jian asked knowingly, Huang Shao scolded in his heart, but on the surface, he pretended to be respectful and said, "I have come to ask Master Kong to approve a trade certificate." ”

Kong Jian stroked his beard and pretended to say, "Looking for a certain batch of vouchers from Kong?" Didn't your Freemasons have a certificate specially approved by General Wang? ”

Secretly scolding this old thing pretending to be garlic in his heart, Huang Shao endured unhappiness and flattered: "Master Kong, you don't want to make jokes, how can I hide this Wancheng matter from you?" I guess you have already learned that my Huang family has parted ways with Lu Kuang, and now I have cooperated with a group of Ye County friends who are also dissatisfied with Lu Kuang, and cooperated with the brotherhood in Kunyang to jointly establish the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, hoping to trade with the military market, and ask Master Kong to give it a convenience. ”

"Hmm......"

Seeing Huang Shao's words clear, Kong Jian stroked his beard and pondered, weighing the pros and cons.

He actually hated the Luye Freemasonry, after all, the Luye Freemasonry was founded by Zhao Ergongzi at the beginning, so whenever he saw this name, Kong Jian would inevitably think of Zhao Ergongzi and his groveling in front of the latter.

But he doesn't have such complicated feelings about the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, so he is not subjectively opposed to replacing the Luye Freemasonry by the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, the key is what price Huang Shao is willing to pay for it in front of him.

Thinking of this, he pretended to groan and said: "Huang Gongzi wants a trade certificate, it's not impossible, but it's ......"

Huang Shao immediately understood, and immediately took out the gift slip in his arms and respectfully placed it on the desk.

However, to his surprise, Kong Jian just glanced at the gift list, and he didn't even have the interest to pick it up, shook his head and said, "No, no, no, Huang Gongzi misunderstood what Kong meant." …… Kong did not take the opportunity to ask Huang Gongzi for benefits. ”

After a pause, he said again: "That's it, I won't hide it from Huang Gongzi, yesterday after Huang Gongzi arrived in my Wancheng, Lu Laojia did come to visit Kong, I hope Kong can wait for you...... Although Kong has always treated everyone equally, he couldn't stand Lu Laojia's hard persuasion, so he ...... Hehehe. ”

"Sure enough, it was Lu Kuang who got in the way."

Huang Shao was not surprised by this, and arched his hand and pretended to be a little apologetic and said, "I understand." …… It was difficult for Master Kong. ”

Kong Jian waved his hand, pretending to sigh and said: "Actually, whether it is Lu Laojia or Huang Gongzi, in Kong's opinion, they are not outsiders, Kong Mou hopes that the two of you can turn the conflict into a jade silk, naturally, Kong Mou actually doesn't want to embarrass Huang Gongzi, but Lu Laojia is not easy to explain." ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Huang Shao, and suddenly changed his tone: "However, if Huang Gongzi is willing to ...... a little in the price secretly gave a few profits, but Kong couldn't risk being hated by Lu Laojia and help Huang Gongzi. ”

『……』

Kong Jian has talked about this, where does Huang Shao not understand?

At this time, he finally understood why Kong Jian didn't look down on that gift list, because this guy wanted to get more.

That's right, that gift list is certainly worth a lot of money, but compared to his long-term trade with the military market, how much is it worth? As long as Kong Jian suppresses the price in this regard and secretly eats some kickbacks, let alone a gift list, even if it is a generous gift of a hundred gift lists, it will not be able to catch up.

Taking a slight breath, Huang Shao asked quietly, "I don't know if Master Kong wants to make profits...... Somewhat? ”

Kong Jian raised his right hand with a smile and raised two fingers: "Two percent." ”

Obviously said that it was a few points to make a profit, but as soon as Kong Jian opened his mouth, Huang Shao suddenly changed color, and subconsciously refused: "This is impossible!" ”

His categorical refusal made Kong Jian's eyes flash a little unhappy, but fortunately, Kong Jian also knew that his asking price was indeed a bit excessive, so he said with a smile: "Can everything be discussed?" …… So, what about Issei? ”

Hearing this, the wry smile on Huang Shao's face became even stronger, and he pleaded: "Why should Master Kong take the opportunity to be embarrassed? My Kunye Mutual Benefit Association is the same as the Luye Freemasonry, and the affairs of the association are not the mastery of one person......"

"But Huang Gongzi is the president, isn't he?"

Kong Jian said with a smile: "It's also the president, why was Lu Laojia able to call the shots back then, but Huang Gongzi couldn't?" I don't think Huang Gongzi can't do it, he just doesn't want to make profits......"

Speaking of this, his expression became more and more cold, and he picked up the tea bowl and said lightly: "Since Huang Gongzi is so uninteresting, then Kong has nothing to say, Huang Gongzi should go back." ”

“……”

Huang Shao opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say, so he had to leave.

After leaving Kong Jian's office, Huang Shao returned to the firm of the Wei Freemasonry and gathered several merchants who had come with him to discuss countermeasures.

When Huang Shao told what had happened, a businessman immediately said indignantly: "That bastard is obviously slaughtering us...... Just like back then. ”

When they heard this, their faces sank.

Back then, when the Luye Freemasonry first traded with the Wancheng Military Market, thanks to the blessing of a certain Zhao Ergongzi, the merchants under the name of their Luye Freemasonry were able to trade with the military market at a price exceeding the market price of more than 20% of the market price, which was a unique special treatment at that time.

Later, the Zhao family was martyred, and the trade certificate of the second son of Zhao was destroyed in the fire of the Hou Mansion of Luyang Township, and Kong Jian took the opportunity to get stuck in the Luye Freemasonry in this matter.

In the end, with the acquiescence of Wang Shangde, Kong Jian withdrew the special treatment of 'two percent of the premium' from the Luye Freemasonry, and reissued a trade certificate, which is now in Lu Kuang's hands.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Luye Freemasonry was slaughtered by Kong Jian that year, although Kong Jian was privately appreciated by Wang Shangde, but the Luye Freemasonry suffered a huge loss.

And now, that Kong Jian is ready to fall into the well again, which makes Huang Shao and others feel very angry.

When everyone was indignant, they heard Huang Shao say in a deep voice: "When I came, 'Leader Zhou' taught me a trick, if Kong Jian helped Lu Kuang and deliberately embarrassed us, we can spread rumors and accuse Kong Jian of maliciously manipulating the military market......"

Hearing this, the faces of the merchants changed slightly.

None of them are stupid, of course they know that this trick is a good way, but the problem is that the crime of spreading rumors can be big or small, and if it annoys Wang Shangde, it will be a catastrophe - in recent years, who doesn't know that Wang Shangde is most concerned about the military market and the military tuntian?

Thinking of this, a businessman immediately persuaded Huang Shaodao: "I think, if it is a crisis, don't use this trick?" If the basket is poked out, General Wang will be furious, and everyone will be afraid that they will be killed......"

From the side, another businessman also persuaded repeatedly: "It's better to negotiate with that Kong Jian again...... In fact, it's better to let Li Yicheng barely accept it than to go back to the Freemasons and be robbed by the black tiger thieves, right? ”

Hearing his words, except for Huang Shao, everyone nodded one after another, none of these people wanted to make things out of control.

However, Huang Shao sighed: "Let Li Yicheng, even if we can afford it, that Zhou leader may not agree." …… All of them are their own people, and some of them can simply be made clear, that Leader Zhou is not robbing us now, he is short of money, our interests are damaged, and his interests are naturally damaged. We can agree to this condition, but he may not ......"

The merchants looked at each other and asked, "What should I do then?" ”

Huang Shao thought for a while and said, "I'll go see that Kong Jian again tomorrow to see if there is any turnaround, if so...... Please keep an eye on the caravan here, and I will return to Kunyang at once to seek the advice of the Zhou chief. ”

"That's all it can be......"

The merchants nodded helplessly.

They also understand that although Huang Shao is the president of the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, there are some things that he may not be able to do.

The next day, Huang Shao asked to see Kong Jian again.

After seeing Kong Jian, Huang Shao pleaded: "Master Kong, let Li Yicheng, it's really a little embarrassing for me to wait." …… However, I also understand the difficulties of Master Kong, so that I am willing to give three points of profit, so that Master Kong can have an explanation. ”

The concession of three points is also a large number for the two sides who can easily trade millions of dollars in bulk goods in a month, but obviously Kong Jian is not satisfied with this.

Kong Jian immediately held the shelf and said lightly: "I think it's very fair to let Li Yicheng, there is no need to discuss, Huang Gongzi will think about it when he goes back, when Huang Gongzi has changed his mind, when will he come to see me again." ”

was threatened by Kong Jian several times in disguise, Huang Shao was also unhappy, he took a deep look at Kong Jian, and left without saying a word.

"Hmph." Kong Jian looked at Huang Shao's departing back and snorted softly.

In his opinion, Huang Shao will still give in after all, just like when he forced Lu Kuang to submit.

On the same day, Huang Shao angrily left Kong Jian's office and immediately returned to Kunyang in a carriage to report the matter to Zhao Yu in person.

"Kong...... Thrifty?'

After listening to Huang Shao's story, Zhao Yu touched his chin, and the Kong Jian and Kong master who had whispered in front of him came to mind.

In all fairness, Zhao Yu didn't care about Kong Jian's little man who was fierce and inward-looking, bullying the soft and afraid of the hard.

How to accomplish this without provoking Wang Shangde is what he considers.