It's almost the New Year, and Pingkangfang, which used to sing constantly, has become more and more lively. From noon every day, there is an endless stream of people who gamble, listen to tunes, watch songs and dances, play horns, and people who just come to satisfy their appetites.

And the Qinglou Chu Pavilion in the fang, in order to grab the wallets of the distinguished guests, also used all the solutions. Almost every day, there are new dishes launched, fresh songs and dances appear every day, and there are new "Qing people" every day, waiting for the discovery and support of benefactors!

But no matter how many tricks each Qinglou Chu Pavilion plays, it makes the most money every day, and the most luxurious carriage parked in front of the door is always located in the depths of the square and belongs to the Meilou of the Ashina family. This place, which covers an area of 30 acres, is composed of four small buildings connected to each other, a water pavilion and a corridor, and will always be the most desirable "holy place" for the romantic sons of the Tang Dynasty. There are even rumors that it is not a pity to come to Chang'an but not have the opportunity to enter the Daming Palace as an official. didn't enter Meilou as a one-night benefactor, but he went to Beijing for nothing!

"In fact, Meilou is like that, the dishes inside are too greasy, there is not much fun, and the appearance of the ladies is far less beautiful than the Chu Building, Ming Building, and Xiang Building next to it!" There are also people who have been there, who are dismissive of the rumors. However, often only a few days after he said this, as long as his friend raised his arms, he would follow him to Meilou, completely ignoring the teasing of his companions.

There is no other reason, many things that Meilou can provide will always be what other Qinglou can't provide. For example, the most timely and accurate information in Chang'an City! This information may only be for pleasure to those who don't need it, and it is often worth thousands of dollars to those who need it!

"Fourth brother, it's your turn, it's your turn!" In the three-story Jiazi room of the Chunfeng Pavilion of Meilou, several gorgeously dressed sons and brothers shouted with the strength of wine. Beside each of them, there was a blonde and blue-eyed Persian woman, clapping desperately in unskilled Chinese, as if a middle-aged fat man called the fourth brother was the most beautiful man in the world.

"Come, come!" The middle-aged fat man, known as the fourth brother, pushed away the Persian dancer sitting in his arms, stood up, and smiled at everyone. Immediately, he picked up five round-headed golden arrows with a length of two feet, and threw them towards the bronze pot eight steps away with a smile, and the whole set of movements was like flowing water.

"Ding!" The first long arrow enters the pot, making a pleasant sound, like a chime.

"Youchu!" All the sons and brothers stroked their palms together and applauded the first vote of the fat fourth brother. (Note: The first middle of the pitcher is called "Youchu", the second middle is called "Lianzhong", and the whole middle is called "Quanju".) ）

The fourth fat brother nodded to everyone, smiled and threw the second long arrow towards the bronze long pot, and there was a crisp sound of "ding", and the arrow was steadily thrown into the heart of the pot.

"Lianzhong!" The cheers became louder and louder, and the eyes of the boys and buddies were full of admiration when they looked at the fat man.

Pitching games may seem simple, but they all require a high level of eyesight, arm strength, and wrist dexterity. Especially when everyone is drinking until they are half-drunk, it is very difficult to be able to do one of the five branches. But the fat fourth brother easily took a "Lianzhong", which shows how strong his skills are.

And the fat fourth brother is not proud at all. Taking a deep breath, he threw the remaining three arrows towards the bronze pot without pause, only to hear a series of crisp sounds of "ding", "ding" and "ding", and none of them fell into the pot.

"Full pot, full pot! Brother Yanshou (fourth brother) has a good means, but it turned out to be a full pot again! All the sons and Persian dancers clapped their hands and cheered in unison, and they were all so excited that they were drunk.

"Ding Dong, Ding Dong, Ding Dong......" The long pot was on the side, and the prostitute who was in charge of scoring also immediately stretched his jade arms and rang the chime. In an instant, the solemn ancient music and the stiff cheers of the Persian dancers resounded together, making people confused and not knowing where they were.

Suddenly, the chimes stopped, and the aftermath lingered. All the sons and buddies raised their glasses together to celebrate the fat fourth brother. And the fourth brother of the fat man was not hypocritical, he first grabbed the wine cup and dried it full, and then looked at another fat man who was about the same width as himself, but with blue eyes, "Arnold, Wu is waiting for teaching." ”

"Arnold, Arnold!" The dancers applauded in unison and cheered for the blue-eyed Arnold in stiff Chinese. Looking at this person's gaze, it was hot.

"Arnold, Arnold." The boy's buddies applauded while giving Blue Eyeballs a thumbs, "Let's have a triple coherence, and then punish the fourth brother for drinking!" ”

According to the traditional rules, throwing five arrows is already a full score. However, in order to increase the fun, the boys set their own two challenge levels: "Four Consecutive Consistent" and "Three Consecutive Double Coherence". The so-called quadruple consistency refers to four long arrows thrown into the pot, and the last one passes through the ear of the copper kettle. "Three consecutive double coherence" is to throw three arrows into the pot in a row, and the last two long arrows, one left and one right, each pass through the pot ear.

It's a pity that everyone shouted enthusiastically, but the blue-eyed Arnold was timid before he frightened, stood up with a smile, and threw his hands around again and again, "The fourth brother is skilled, I can be content if I can catch up halfway, double ears, don't dare to think, don't dare to think!" ”

After that, he also grabbed five long arrows and threw them at the pitching pot, and sure enough, only the second and last arrows barely entered the pot. The other three arrows were all crooked and skewed off target.

"Alas—" The boys were disappointed and were able to shoot the case. The Persian dancers present also looked away, and they couldn't bear to look at the embarrassed appearance of the blue-eyed Arnold's face flushed.

"What's the matter, Your Highness Arnold, you're not up to par today!" Only the fourth brother of the fat man, Wu Yanshou, knew that the level of pitching the pot with blue eyes would not be so different from himself, so he hesitated for a moment and asked with concern.

"It's okay, I'm just a little too drunk today! I lost, admit the penalty! Blue-eyed Arnold picked up the wine cup in front of him and swallowed the wine in one gulp. Immediately, he asked the Persian dancing girl next to him to fill the wine cup for herself, and drank it all again.

This bold move won him a full house again. The boys applauded and cheered, and paid tribute to Arnold's gambling and wine. Immediately, he began to encourage the next drinking friend to get up and challenge the record that the fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou had just created.

And the fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou, his mind is far away but he is more careful than others. Taking advantage of the opportunity to shift everyone's attention to others, he smiled and raised the wine cup to touch Arnold, and asked in a low voice, "Someone has bullied you recently?!" Do you want me to call a few brothers......"

"No, fourth brother, your kindness, the little brother understands it!" Arnold shook his head, the smile on his face was so bitter, "It's all my grandfather's grudge in his life, I just think about it occasionally, and I feel uncomfortable." ”

"Your grandfather?" The fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou frowned slightly, and then a cold light flashed in his eyes, "It's the big cannibal who bullied the door, grandma's, it's against them!" This is the Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty, not the city of Jiling. It wasn't yet the turn of a group of big cannibals to walk sideways. Give me the name of that guy, and I'll ...... tonight." After the first death of ancient Persia in the Great Eclipse, the Tang Dynasty once supported the Persian prince, restored the country here, and established the Persian protectorate. ）

"Fourth brother, no need, really no need!" Blue-eyed Arnold was so moved that tears swirled around his eyes, but he gritted his teeth and waved his hand, "This is a national feud, it will be useless to overturn one or two big cannibals." I'm just, it's just that I recently watched those big cannibals take the glazed utensils made by my Persian imperial craftsmen and sell them as their own treasures in Chang'an, and I don't feel good in my heart. ”

"Whoa!" The Persian Dancing Queen, who was sitting next to Arnold, accidentally knocked over the copper kettle containing the wine. Spilled crimson wine all over the floor. However, she stood up very rudely, hid her face and hurried away.

Seeing this, the blue-eyed Arnold became more and more sad in his heart. Grab the flask, mouth to mouth, and swallow the siphon.

When the few sons and brothers who were close to the seat saw him, they didn't know how to comfort him, so they had to pretend to turn a blind eye.

In the last decade or two, the Great Food Army has been invincible in the old land of rest, destroying countless countries. The children and grandchildren of the Persian kings like Arnold can escape to the Tang Dynasty to survive after the death of the country, which is already a blessing in misfortune. The princes and princesses of several other countries either became slaves of the great cannibals or became rations for lions, and their fate was terrible. (Note 2: After the second death of Persia, its king fled to the Tang Dynasty with his family.) Later, he changed his surname to Li and completely integrated into China. ）

"Stop, stop, Arnold, don't rush to get yourself drunk! I have something to ask you? "It is worthy of being the backbone of a group of sons, and at this time, the fourth brother of the fat man, Wu Yanshou, actually has a way to solve the Persian king Sun Arnold. While grabbing the wine jug with his hand, he whispered to the bottom of it: "You said that the glass brought by the big cannibal recently was all made by your Persian imperial craftsmen?" Do you know how to make it? The big cannibal has traveled thousands of miles to transport the glass, and the price must be high. If we set up a workshop in Chang'an and make the same glass to sell according to the cost, it is guaranteed that those big cannibals will lose their money! ”

"This ......" the eyes of the Persian king Sun Arnold lit up, and he slowly put down the wine jug. I don't understand, but I can ask someone. Among the Persian nobles who fled to Chang'an with my grandfather, some people should know. ”

"Then go and find it, and after we find it, let's pay for it together and arrange for the people below to do it." Those big cannibals, all of them are money fans. If you let them deserve to have nothing to return to, it will definitely make him more uncomfortable than if he killed his whole family! The fourth brother of the fat man was eloquent, and immediately spared no effort to cheer up the blue-eyed Persian king Sun Arnold.

There were also other smart people present. Immediately, a son-in-law surnamed Pei came over with a wine cup and prayed with a smile: "Fourth brother, fourth brother, what's the good thing again." Take me, take me. I can't take out anything else, but there are many craftsmen! ”

"Don't mess around, you may not be able to make money, I just want to help Arnold vent his evil anger!" The fat fourth brother pushed the other party away, emphasizing with a righteous face.

"Together, together!" Brother Pei refused to give up, and continued to move forward with a wine glass, "Money is something outside the body." It is most important to give His Highness Arnold this bad breath. ”

"What's the matter, what's the matter? Bring me, take me! Another son-in-law surnamed Zhao was not slow to react, and followed closely and raised his glass with a smile. Fourth brother, I have always been the only one who looks to you! ”

"Then together, Arnold will first find a craftsman who knows how to make glass. After the New Year, let's make an appointment again and decide the specific details! The fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou has always been refreshing, and when he saw Pei Qi and Zhao Gongzi insisting on joining, he decisively raised his wine glass and touched the two.

The three brothers immediately looked at each other and smiled, and they all saw the light of Kaiyuan Tongbao from each other's eyes. But they invariably ignored the thoughts of the Persian king Sun Arnold, as if this person was a clay puppet terrier.

"Fourth brother, Pei Qi, you'd better be cautious!" A son-in-law surnamed Liu drank a little high, and reminded in a kind whisper beside him, "That group of big cannibals dare to fight with the Six Gods Trading House, and there may not be no nobles behind them." I heard that the three families of Bao Guogong, Kui Guogong and Qian Guogong have all withdrawn their shares from the Liushen Trading Bank. ”

"Aren't we mixing now? Wait until we find a craftsman and build the glazed kiln. This wave of suppression against the Six Gods Trading House has already seen the results! The fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou smiled and shook his head disdainfully, "That group of big food vendors is just a dung fork in someone else's hand, and the dung is all shoveled, who still carries the stinky dung fork in his hand every day?" ”

This analogy, although dirty, is vivid enough. When he landed, the people around him burst into laughter. Immediately, everyone didn't even look at the results of the new round of pot throwing, and got together and began to discuss the recent "ring battle" between the big food vendors and the Six Gods Trading House.

The fat fourth brother Wu Yanshou wants this effect. Just gag, while without a trace, lead the conversation in the direction you need. Soon, more crucial details were unearthed.

Excluding those tricks that fool the rules of the imperial court, there are mainly nine to ten real major shareholders of the Six Gods Commercial Bank. Seven of them have been investigated by everyone. They are, Zhang Qian, the young eunuch of secret arts, Guo Nu, the Gunpowder Administration, the Ordnance Supervisor, Ren Cong, the Baoguo Mansion, the Kuiguo Mansion, the Kui Guo Mansion, the Qianguo Mansion and the former Chang'an City's wealthy Wang Yuanbao.

Recently, a mysterious figure suddenly made a move, first burning down Wang Yuanbao's glazed workshop, and cutting off the supply of glazed bottles from the Liushen Firm. Immediately, he supported the big food merchants, took out a huge number of glass products and authentic big food flower dew, and started a fight with the Six Gods Trading House. Then, he bought all the shares of the Six Gods Commercial Bank held by Wang Yuanbao.

Under a series of sudden blows, the Six Gods Trading House was already crumbling. However, the house leak happened to rain overnight, and at noon the day before yesterday, it is said that Duan Huaijian, the young man of the Baoguo Mansion, personally went to the secretary and young eunuch Zhang Qian's house, on behalf of the Baoguo Mansion, the Kui Guo Mansion, and the Qianguo Mansion, and withdrew all the funds invested by the three families before! Directly to the commercial bank to draw a salary!

Now, the other small shareholders who originally invested in the shares can't hold it at all. rushed to the commercial bank, blocking the shopkeeper Guo Renyi on the bright side, and asked for withdrawal. forced Guo Renyi to be in a hurry, and almost pulled out a knife on the spot and wiped his neck.

Fortunately, Guo Nu's father, Guo Juxian, is still righteous. refused to let his son lose his reputation and ruin his reputation, and took the initiative to borrow a sum of money to come over for emergency, so that Liushen Commercial Bank could survive. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Liushen Trading House, which was once famous in Chang'an City, has only two ways to go: changing hands and closing its doors. No matter which way you go, for Zhang Qian, the real behind-the-scenes master of the Six Gods Trading Bank, the blow may not be too light.

"I don't know which noble person has such a big stroke!" The more the sons and buddies communicate, the more complete the information they get. The more complete it is, the more admiration there is for the person who made the shot. One by one, looking at the night sky outside the window, they gave a thumbs up.

For Zhang Qian, who was about to suffer a major blow, and Wang Yuanbao, who almost broke his family, no one had any sympathy in their hearts.

In the circle of nobles in Chang'an City, there have always been their own rules of the game. No matter what means that Zhang Qian used to get in, he had to find his position and abide by the rules of the circle. He is not willing to worship the mountain, and he is unwilling to take the initiative to find a big man to incense, so he will inevitably suffer a lesson!

has survived, and in the future, there will be a place for him in the circle of nobles in Chang'an.

couldn't stand it, he was kicked out, and he deserved it.

To tell the truth, the person who made the move only destroyed or took away his Six Gods Trading House, which was already for the sake of the face of the master and the Ying Tian Shenlong Emperor behind him. Otherwise, what awaits him is not just a ruin? If you don't get it right, you have to go to the position of the county lieutenant!

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"I don't know which noble person made it, this trick is one ring after another!" Now that the news has arrived in Meilou, it is impossible to be a secret anymore. Soon, in some deep mansion compounds in Chang'an City, a series of exclamations also sounded.

"The Six Gods Firm has closed? Or is it no longer possible to come up with the money and return it to the shareholders? "The government office of Licheng Kaiguo County Mansion, the old prince Qin Huaidao raised his eyes, stared at his grandson Qin Jiaheng, who had just returned from eating wine in Meilou, and asked in a deep voice.

Shaoguo Gong Qin Jiaheng was taken aback, quickly put away the admiration on his face, and explained in a low voice: "No, the door hasn't closed yet." Azu, I'm not gloating either. After all, no matter who encounters the same blow, it is difficult to get a favor. I admire, the person who made the move was clever, if he didn't move, he would be thunderous, and he wouldn't give Zhang Shaojian a chance to breathe! ”

"The Six Gods Firm has closed? Or is it no longer possible to come up with the money and return it to the shareholders? Turning a deaf ear to his grandson's explanation, Qin Huaidao continued to prick up his eyes and question sharply. It seems that he has a common enmity with the Six Gods Trading House, and he has to watch it collapse with his own eyes in order to feel at ease.

"No, no!" Qin Jiaheng was frightened again, quickly stood up, and asked cautiously, "Azu, can the Six Gods Commercial Bank still turn over?" It is said that the noble man who shot it, but ......"

"No, don't be busy cheering for the other one yet, no matter who he is!" Qin Huaidao glared at his grandson fiercely, and interrupted in a deep voice, "In addition, others are unlucky, and our Qin family will not get any benefits." You don't have to be so happy! ”

"Yes, the child knows it's wrong! Thank you Azu! "He is already in his forties, and Qin Jiaheng is still like a child, blushing and admitting his mistakes. I'm afraid that if the reaction is slow, the family law will fall on my ass.

"In life, don't gloat, let alone fall into the trap, especially when it doesn't do you any good." Still thinking that his grandson's attitude of admitting his mistake was not correct enough, Qin Huaidao raised his leg and kicked the other party's buttocks, gritting his teeth and counting, "Our Qin family, since your great-grandfather's generation, does not expect children and grandchildren to make further contributions." I didn't expect to go any further. But the requirement for children and grandchildren is not to think that they are smart, especially when they are outside. If you're stupid, you'll be cheated out of some money at most. The family business left by the ancestors will not be defeated in 180 years. And you are too smart to stand in line indiscriminately, and the Qin family will fall, which is a matter of a few nights! Thinking about how smart Xu Jingye was back then, his grandfather tried to strangle him to death several times, but he couldn't do it. In the end, his grandfather's grave was dug up by the Great Holy Empress. After the old man died, he didn't want to end up in the same fate. ”

"No, no! I really didn't pretend to be smart. In the past few days, I have only listened to other people's invitations to eat and drink. When I got home, in front of you, I didn't hold back a few mutters! Qin Jiaheng was red-faced, lowered his head, and explained in a low voice. It was as if he had really made a big mistake and was about to disgrace his ancestors.

"You just know, watch more, listen more, talk less. People, it's better to react slowly when you encounter anything. It's too fast, and you may not be able to understand it! Qin Huaidao, the old prince, relieved his heart, put his hands behind his back, and the dog hugged his waist and walked out of the door. It looks like he is carrying a weight of 10,000 catties on his shoulders.

"Azu!" Although he disliked his grandfather's nagging, Qin Jiaheng never dared to underestimate his grandfather's experience and wisdom. After chasing a few steps, he pushed away the family and personally reached out to support his grandfather's arm, "You mean, Young Eunuch Zhang will definitely be able to pass this level, right?!" Why are you so optimistic about him? He didn't seem to have any family background before, and he had no relatives in Datang. ”

"Your great-grandfather was only a county lieutenant when you were you! The great-grandfather of the Cheng family next door was just a rich man in the countryside. Qin Huaidao rolled his eyelids and responded weakly.

"Yes, yes!" Qin Jiaheng couldn't refute, so he could only nod again and again. However, in his heart, he was resolutely unwilling to compare Zhang Qian, who was lucky enough to climb to the position of secretary and young eunuch, with his great-grandfather Qin Qiong, whom he admired the most.

As if guessing what his grandson was thinking, Qin Huaidao sighed and asked the same question for the third time, "That Six Gods Trading House has closed?" Or is it no longer possible to come up with the money and return it to the shareholders? ”

"No, no, I don't know, where did he get the money!" Qin Jiaheng shook his head again and shook his head with a puzzled face: "It is said that the Ren family's industry is actually the property of Bao Guogong. Bao Guogong himself has withdrawn his investment, and it is impossible for the Ren family to come up with much money to support him. And Guo Juxian, although he is rich, he has a lot of children and grandchildren in his family, and it is impossible to put all the treasures on Guo Nu alone. In addition to the Guo family and the Ren family, he ...... in Datang"

Halfway through his words, his eyes suddenly lit up, "Azu, what do you mean is that Duan Huaijian did not withdraw his investment, but pretended to show it to others. Impossible, "Gou Duan" is not called in vain! ”

Qin Huaidao rolled his eyelids and was noncommittal.

"That is, there are still people behind him! This person would rather offend the princess of the town than advance and retreat with him? Who is so bold that he will die? Qin Jiaheng shook his head hesitantly, he refused to believe his inference.

"Uh-huh!" Qin Huaidao coughed lightly, shook off his grandson, and strode towards the backyard.

This grandson of his own family is good at everything, but he is too stupid. However, it's okay, the children and grandchildren are stupid, for people like the Qin family, the children and grandchildren are stupid, which is a blessing!

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"Uh-huh!" Coughing triumphantly, Wang Maozhong finally relied on the face of his master and brother to enter Zhang's house from the gate, walked all the way to the main hall of Zhang's house, and put a small box at Zhang Qian's feet.

"Your master, is Li Fengyu?" Although he had already worked with the housekeeper Ren Quan to repeatedly check the name card that Wang Maozhong had handed in before, Zhang Qian still didn't want to believe his words, and continued to interrogate with a frown.

"King Linzi, my master is the King of Linzi and one of the shareholders of your Six Gods Commercial Bank. I won't talk about his name, you will know as soon as you go out and inquire for yourself! Wang Mao Zhongzhi was so proud that his chin almost rose to the sky, "It is inconvenient for my master to come over, so he sent me to give you a New Year's gift in the name of visiting my brother." ”

"Thank you, master!" Zhang Qian has long known that Li Fengyu is a royal family, but the other party himself does not take the initiative to tell the truth, and he is happy to pretend to be confused. At this moment, listening to Wang Maozhong's self-report, he had no choice but to stand up, frowning and arching his hand in the direction of Chang'an City.

In the past few days, large and small shareholders have withdrawn their shares. There was no reason why Lee Bong-yu should not know about the embarrassing situation faced by the Rokushin firm. However, this person did not follow the trend, but secretly revealed his identity, and sent Wang Maozhong to give him a gift, what did he do?

was confused, but saw Wang Maozhong holding a letter with body temperature in both hands in front of him, "This is a letter from my master to you, you will know it when you read it." He said, "The gold in the box is not a New Year's gift." You are a pedantic man, and this gives you money, but looks down on you. The gold in the box is the spare money he lent you for emergencies. If you don't need it, just give it back to him after the New Year. If that's not enough, you can always ask. Since he is a shareholder of the Liushen Commercial Bank, he has not encountered trouble, so you can carry it yourself. ”

After that, he gave up his hand again and walked away!

"Are you ......" Zhang Qian originally held a lot of words in his stomach to ask, however, seeing Wang Maozhong's shaking head and tail, he swallowed the words back into his stomach directly.

"Senior brother, this Li Fengyu is righteous!" Ren Cong quietly stepped forward, and without waiting for Wang Maozhong's footsteps to go far, he raised his thumb and sighed. "I really didn't expect that he was not even afraid of the princess of the town country."

"Yes, righteousness!" Zhang Qian smiled, looked at a mutton fat jade wrench in his hand, and nodded slightly.