Chapter 773: Going to the Banquet
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After receiving the invitation from the four major families, a smile appeared on Chen Xiaoting's face.
Sure enough, with a little bit of force this time, he made these people unable to sit still, and the time for negotiation may have come.
"Yang Kai, you go and make arrangements, and go to the Liang Mansion for a banquet tomorrow!" Chen Xiaoting said calmly.
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Soon came the next day, and after everything was ready, Chen Xiaoting rushed to Liang's mansion on horseback.
Because it is in the northern city, there are few pedestrians on the road, but there are many soldiers and errands patrolling.
When he came to the Liang Mansion, Chen Xiaoting could be regarded as seeing the grandeur of the top wealthy families in Jiangnan.
The wide lintel, the expensive wood, and the maidservants in silk clothes all interpret the wealth of the Liang family.
Outside the gate, the most conspicuous thing is the old men, although most of them are dressed inwardly, but they still can't hide their wealth.
"Master Chen is here, I'm waiting for a long way to welcome!"
It was Liang Jirong who said this, he was the nominal leader of the Jiangnan Hao clan, and it was naturally up to him to greet Chen Xiaoting at this moment.
"Liang Yuanwai is polite!" After Chen Xiaoting dismounted, he smiled and said.
At this moment, Chen Xiaoting is not wearing an official uniform, and his gray robe is very low-key, which also reduces a lot of oppression.
Looking at this person like the nephew next door, Liang Jirong found it hard to imagine that Chen Xiaoting was the one who overwhelmed the wealthy family in Jiangnan.
When he was as old as the other party, it seems that he had only just begun to take charge of part of the family industry...... Liang Jirong couldn't help but fall into memories.
No wonder I can sit in the position of Jinyiwei commander at such a young age, I am not old when I am ambitious, and the ancients do not deceive me...... Liang Jirong said secretly in his heart.
Everyone present was amazed at Chen Xiaoting's youth at the moment, and most of them saw him for the first time.
"Lord Chen, please!" Liang Jirong stepped aside and moved out of the way.
After Chen Xiaoting nodded slightly, he entered the Liang Mansion with a smile, and the ten captains led by Yang Kai followed him all the way into the Liang Mansion.
At no time will Chen Xiaoting neglect his own safety.
Even if this is in the Liang Mansion, even if it is impossible for these people to go crazy, Chen Xiaoting will not relax for a moment.
After entering the mansion, the interior is richly decorated, revealing full of luxury in simplicity, and to some extent it is more luxurious than the imperial palace in the capital.
It can be seen how fat these Jiangnan tycoons are, no wonder the emperor would hit these people with his idea.
And in the Liang Mansion, there are more people waiting, mostly the juniors of these big families.
These people were brought in, to a large extent, to see the world and to open up their own networks.
When these young people looked at Chen Xiaoting, who was surrounded by their own parents, their hearts were filled with sour water.
The elders in the family who were strict in the past, but they talked to Chen Xiaoting but laughed and laughed, and even had a bit of a taste of grovel, how could this make them not feel sour in their hearts.
It's the same young people, why is the gap so big?
What these young people are thinking, Chen Xiaoting doesn't have the heart to pay attention, he has to fight with a bunch of old guys now.
According to the invitation letter, these people invited him over to catch the wind, even though Chen Xiaoting had been in Nan'an for more than half a month.
"Lord Chen, you have been here for so long, and we have not fulfilled the friendship of the landlord, you must not blame!" Liang Jirong walked beside Chen Xiaoting.
From this atmosphere, Chen Xiaoting had already sensed that the sugar-coated cannonball was coming, which made him full of anticipation.
"I was busy with official business before, so I rejected your wishes, you don't blame me!" Chen Xiaoting said apologetically.
"Lord Chen is loyal to the country and is a role model for us!"
In the midst of this nonsense, they walked through the long corridor lined up and came to a courtyard on the left side of the Liang Mansion.
At this moment, a stage had been set up in the courtyard, and Chen Xiaoting was introduced into the main hall of the courtyard.
Before entering the main hall, Chen Xiaoting saw two large tables in the main hall, which were full of gift boxes of various packaging.
In this regard, Chen Xiaoting's gaze just swept over.
Although these things are hot to the eyes, they are very hot to hold, so it is better to be out of sight and out of mind.
After entering the main hall, Chen Xiaoting and Liang Jirong sat at the top, while Tan Zengqing and the others sat down in order.
There were dozens of wealthy families present, but fortunately, the two living rooms were large enough, and there were more than 20 chairs on the left and right sides to place these people.
"Lord Chen, the reception banquet is noon, so let's drink tea and listen to the music first!" Zhang Lixin said.
What does it mean to be able to play? It's called playing, and you have to listen to music before eating.
At this time, Liang Jirong smiled and said: "This is the team that the old man bought in half a month, and it cost the old man more than 3,000 taels of silver, and his singing skills are really good...... Lord Chen has a blessed ear today! ”
"If Lord Chen likes it for a while, I think Brother Liang might as well cut his love and give this team to Lord Chen!" Zhang Lixin proposed at this time.
Liang Jirong couldn't help laughing and said, "If Lord Chen likes it, how can the old man cherish himself!" ”
The hall immediately resounded with laughter, and Chen Xiaoting also smiled at this time: "Liang Yuanwai is polite!" ”
Immediately, after Liang Jirong waved his hand, the steward of the Liang Mansion outside clapped his hands, and then sang on the stage in the courtyard.
Originally, Chen Xiaoting thought that he might not be used to hearing these things, but when his glamorous sound came up, he couldn't help but be attracted.
There are too few things for entertainment in this era, Chen Xiaoting is in Jinyiwei, and he is not calculating on weekdays, but thinking about it, and there is basically little time to relax.
At this time, I could listen to the small songs outside, although it was not as good as all kinds of film and television feasts in his previous life, but also made Chen Xiaoting feel a different taste.
Speaking of his previous life, even Chen Xiaoting didn't know how long he hadn't remembered those things.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered that Chen Xiaoting felt that the memory was far away, and it was extremely vague.
For this reason, he couldn't help but laugh a little, it has been ten years since he came to this world, but he has fully integrated into this era.
As for changing the world with the knowledge and experience of his previous life, Chen Xiaoting thought about it in his heart in the first two years he came, but he just thought about it.
He was just half a bottle of water, soap, mirror, and other things, and he returned all the principles to the teacher, and he couldn't make them at all.
It's still a technical question, but where the raw materials come from and how to sell them after they're made...... It's a very systematic thing that takes a lot of time.
But he is in the yamen, and he has something to do at any time, so he has no leisure at all.
When he sat in a high position, there was no need to do these things, and many pairs of eyes were staring at him, so that he could only do things within the rules.
"Thinking about it like this, I really don't deserve to be called a traverser!" Chen Xiaoting sighed in his heart.
In fact, individuals are too small in the face of the torrent of history, and trying to change the world is tantamount to a dream.
The only chance that there is is still enough power to grasp.
For example, he crossed into the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, or took the civil official route and became the first assistant to rule the world.
"Good ......"
"Sing well, get a reward!"
A burst of shouting from everyone pulled Chen Xiaoting out of his thoughts.
At this time, the first song had been sung, and although Chen Xiaoting didn't listen carefully, Chen Xiaoting still applauded.
"Come, drink tea, drink tea!" Liang Jirong said with a smile.
Chen Xiaoting also picked up the teacup at this moment, and after signaling to everyone, he took a sip.