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Jubao Firm?

Zhao An, who didn't know Zhao Junchen's deep meaning, only felt that the name was a bit cheesy.

However, since it was Zhao Junchen's decision, Zhao An naturally did not dare to raise objections, but just agreed: "Since it is your intention, master, then our firm will be called 'Jubao Firm'." ”

Zhao Junchen smiled lightly, nodded again, and picked up chopsticks to clip a piece of duck to Zhao An, ignoring the flattery on Zhao An's expression, and said: "Eat quickly, this dish is specially bought for you, and if you delay it any longer, it will be cold...... Well, from today on, you are the big shopkeeper of Jubao Commercial Bank, whether it is financial or human resources, I will do my best to satisfy you, you just let it go, as for the business ideas of the commercial bank, just follow the methods you said today, but there is one thing to pay attention to......"

While speaking, Zhao Junchen stared at Zhao An with blazing eyes, and said slowly: "Because this business is too sensitive, when you open this business house, you must not reveal my deposits, and even in a few days, I will find a reason for you to leave the Zhao Mansion, and from now on, in the eyes of outsiders, you will no longer have anything to do with the Zhao Mansion." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Zhao An's body shook slightly, and after his complexion changed for a long time, he finally nodded and said, "Listen to your orders, master." ”

In fact, as early as when he knew that Zhao Junchen would not come forward to do this business in person, Zhao An had already guessed this, but when it came to the end, Zhao An was still a little conflicted.

It's not that Zhao An is reluctant to be the housekeeper of the Zhao Mansion, but now he has come forward to open this "Jubao Commercial Bank", and the business operated by the firm is quite sensitive. Then he dissociated himself from the Zhao Mansion - and so on, to be expected. Once the matter is exposed in the future, he will inevitably become Zhao Junchen's scapegoat! Until that time. There may also be the possibility of being killed and killed.

It's just that now, Zhao An can't refuse.

At this time, Zhao An was tasting the plate duck that Zhao Junchen gave him, this dish was originally Zhao An's favorite, but at this time, Zhao An was full of things, and he felt that the taste was the same as chewing wax and did not know the taste.

Seeing Zhao An's appearance, Zhao Junchen could naturally guess the change in Zhao An's mood, so he smiled and said, "Actually, it may not be a good thing for you to leave Zhao Mansion. At least you and your wife and children have gotten rid of the life under the fence since then, like your wife, although she is now the female steward of the mansion, she is still a servant after all, not to mention your son, is it possible that you can bear to let your son fight in the Zhao Mansion for the rest of your life? ”

Zhao Junchen's statement really made Zhao An quite excited, so after Zhao An hesitated for a moment, he finally showed a determined look on his face and said, "Since you trust the villain so much, master." The villain will definitely do his best! ”

Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "Of course I believe you, I remember that a month ago, someone wanted to secretly buy the formula of lotion from you, and offered 30,000 taels of silver. Speaking of which, although the lotion of our 'Yuerongfang' is selling well, the preparation is very simple, and it is not surprising that it has been developed by other commercial houses. Even if you sell the recipe, it won't arouse suspicion, but you still flatly refuse...... 30,000 taels of silver. It's more than 100 years of your income, but you can resist this temptation. How can I not believe in your faithfulness? ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Zhao An was suddenly shocked.

A month ago, someone did bid 30,000 taels of silver to buy the formula of the lotion from Zhao An, and Zhao An did hesitate, but he was worried that Zhao Junchen would be punished after the matter was exposed, so he gritted his teeth and refused, but Zhao An had never mentioned this matter to others, so how did Zhao Junchen know?

For a while, Zhao An only thought of two possibilities, either Zhao Junchen had been closely monitoring all his movements, or this matter was originally instructed by Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen did this to test whether he was loyal!

No matter which possibility it was, it made Zhao Anxin a little panicked, and secretly made up his mind that in the future, unless he had to do so, he would never betray Zhao Junchen - who knows if it would be another temptation for Zhao Junchen?

Seeing Zhao An's expression change, Zhao Junchen smiled lightly, and did not further explain that many things are good to the point, and it will only be too much if he says it thoroughly.

Then, in line with the principle of beating a stick and giving a sweet date, Zhao Junchen's expression became more and more gentle, and said: "Oh, talking and talking, the topic is off track, let's talk about your things, I have also seen your child, although he is still young, but he is smart and clever, it is too aggrieved to let him be a little guy in Zhao Mansion, after you leave Zhao Mansion in the future, please ask a teacher to teach him well, he will definitely be very promising, I also promise you, if your child wants to take the road of becoming an official in the imperial examination in the future, I will definitely take care of him, although I dare not guarantee that I will enter the cabinet, but I will never wronged him. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen smiled meaningfully and added: "After all, although your family will leave the Zhao Mansion in the future, they will still be their own people after all." ”

In this era of "everything is inferior, only reading is high", except for a few Hui merchants and Jin merchants, the identity difference between officials and businessmen is like a moat, so hearing Zhao Junchen's assurance, Zhao An was naturally overjoyed, and said again and again: "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" The villain will only die in the future to repay! ”

Zhao Junchen smiled and waved his hand: "You don't need to die, just do things with your heart." However, although it is said that you will be disassociated with the Zhao Mansion on the surface from now on, I can still provide you with some other help in addition to human and financial resources. ”

"Sir, please speak." Zhao An hurriedly said.

"First of all, after you open a Jubao trading house, you can go to secretly visit Guan Wuyuan, the commander of the Long Xiangwei in the forbidden army, he is my person, and he has been in the army for many years, and he knows a lot about the doorways, and there are many old departments all over the place, with him to help you, I think you will also benefit a lot."

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Zhao Anxin couldn't help but be surprised, I heard that this Guan Wuyuan claimed to be Guan Yu's descendant, and he was the most arrogant, but he never thought that he had secretly taken refuge in Zhao Junchen!

But. With Guan Wuyuan's help, Jubao Commercial Bank will indeed be much more convenient when doing business in the future. And Zhao An also increased his confidence and sense of security, so he nodded again and again.

Then. Zhao Junchen said: "Also, a few years ago, in the capital, a private club called 'Heaven and Earth' was opened, and I heard that it was quite interesting, claiming to be able to satisfy all the desires of the world, and it was the most depraving ...... I have collected thirty silver medals of 'heaven and earth' status, with which you can get free entertainment in the 'heaven and earth', and I will pass them on to you, and you can also use these silver medals to buy those high-ranking officials in the military town. ”

Listen to Zhao Junchen say this. Zhao An was shocked again.

It is said that everyone who has been there will never forget and linger there, and according to the common people, this "heaven and earth" is "clean officials go in and corrupt officials come out" -- it has only been opened in April or May, and it has already made many famous and well-known Qing officials and Qing Liu people change their camp positions and have since fallen into depravity!

Unexpectedly, this "heaven and earth" has a lot to do with Zhao Junchen!

Although Zhao Junchen did not say it explicitly, if he has nothing to do with "heaven and earth". How can you take out thirty silver medals of "heaven and earth" in one go?

However, Zhao An didn't dare to think deeply at this time, but just nodded in agreement.

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In fact, Zhao Junchen still hid many things from Zhao An.

Like what. Zhao Junchen secretly founded the "Jubao Commercial Bank", not to make money, but to take the opportunity to buy off the officers in the major military towns. And collect the handles and crimes of these officers, and finally force these officers to do things for themselves!

But. The mere charges of empty pay, reselling ordnance, and violating military discipline may not intimidate everyone. So Zhao Junchen also needs the help of "heaven and earth"!

For example, after a certain commander in a military town came to the "heaven and earth", he got carried away, and in the drunkenness and under the encouragement of others, he played the game of "the emperor and the concubine" with the girls of the "heaven and earth", and wrote a counter-letter on the spot...... So once such a handle falls into the hands of Zhao Junchen, how can this commander dare to disobey Zhao Junchen's orders from now on?

Of course, Zhao Junchen will not explain these plans and arrangements to Zhao An in detail, firstly, Zhao An does not need to know too much, and secondly, once Zhao An knows too much, he may be scared!

Therefore, after seeing Zhao An nodding in agreement, Zhao Junchen just continued to instruct with an indifferent expression: "In addition, I will also instruct Xichang to help you collect the list and criminal evidence of those commercial houses that are already doing this business, so that when you acquire these commercial houses in the future, you can also save a lot of trouble and hands......

On the other side, Zhao An nodded again and again, only feeling that with so much help from Zhao Junchen, the next business of Jubao Commercial Bank was already a stable thing, and his mood was also much relieved, not as nervous as before.

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Next, after Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Zhao An hesitated for a moment, and finally asked him the question he was most concerned about.

"I hope the lord will tell me how much principal you are going to invest in opening this 'Jubao Firm'?"

Zhao Junchen's expression was calm, and he said a number in his mouth, but he almost scared Zhao An to the ground.

"The principal of four million taels of silver will be invested in the early stage, and if it is not enough, it can be added later."

Four million taels? Or is it just an upfront investment?

Zhao An only felt that he had heard it wrong, and after his head was dizzy for a while, he confirmed with some stumbling: "Four, four million taels?" ”

Zhao Junchen nodded and repeated: "Four million taels, this is just an advance investment, if it is not enough, you can continue to add it." ”

"Too much, too much!" Zhao An waved his hand again and again and said, "Master, although this business is very big, it can't use so much silver at all. ”

Seeing Zhao An like this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but shake his head and smiled: "Not all of this silver is used for business, most of the silver, you have to use it to buy the military attaches in those military towns, you can't underestimate the greed of those military attachés, these people are like wolves and tigers, the ability to fight may not be good, but the ability to make money is better than anyone else, but I am not afraid that they will reach out and ask for money, you will give as much as they want, four million taels of silver, enough for you to cope with for a while!" ”

As he spoke, Zhao Junchen sneered and added: "However, when you are a wealth boy, you also remember to grasp their handles in your hands, record them into account books, and send me a copy every once in a while...... My money is easy to take, but if I take it and don't obey it, it will be hot!" ”

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When everything was negotiated and dinner was over, Zhao An saluted Zhao Junchen, Fang Ru, and Xu Qingyan with complicated thoughts and said goodbye.

Looking at the back of Zhao An leaving, Zhao Junchen first took a sip of tea, and then instructed Fang Ru: "Although I knocked him and gave him a lot of benefits, but the matter is important, just in case, Ru'er, you can help me keep an eye on him in the future." ”

Fang Ru smiled like a flower, and leaned gently towards Zhao Junchen's body, but she said in a coquettish voice: "Ru'er has long known that if you want to do this, master, you will inevitably reuse Zhao An, so you have already prepared, and now Zhao An's wife has become a believer in Tongji Temple, and his kiln sister is good, and she has been secretly bought by me, as well as the two of his most important cronies, all of whom are our people, so don't worry, if he is at ease to do things for you, it will be fine, if there is a slight disagreement, I will know immediately." ”

Zhao Junchen sighed: "Ru'er knows my heart very well! I put the intelligence agencies in your hands, or perhaps the wisest decision of my life...... It's really hard for you to just put you in charge of such a big mess. ”

When Fang Ru heard Zhao Junchen's praise, she only felt that her hard work over the past few days was all worth it, her charming smile became more and more cheerful, and with some coquettishness, she said, "Master, it's good that you understand." ”

At this time, if other people were present, they would definitely drop their jaws when they saw that Mrs. Ruyi, who had always been shrewd and strong, still had such a delicate side.

In fact, everyone has a different face, and at different times and in front of different people, their behavior will be different. And Fang Ru's coquettish and infatuated look was only shown in front of Zhao Junchen.

On the other side, seeing Fang Ru's invitation to be coquettish, Xu Qingyan pursed his lips disdainfully, and was just about to say something, but saw a servant of the Zhao Mansion hurriedly coming to the side hall, seeing that Fang Ru was obsessed with Zhao Junchen, after hesitating for a moment, he handed Xu Qingyan a note, and at the same time leaned over Xu Qingyan's ear and whispered a few words.

Xu Qingyan was slightly stunned, waved his hand to let the servant leave, and then ignored Fang Ru next to him, just handed the note to Zhao Junchen, and said: "Young master, this is a secret letter from the palace, saying that you should open it yourself." ”

Zhao Junchen nodded, took the note and opened it, but saw that it read, "This afternoon, when Shen Shi, Cheng Yuandao asked to see His Majesty, and presented the examination paper of Li Chunchen's Palace, and His Majesty read it several times and appreciated it greatly."

The secret folding system was finally known to Emperor Deqing.

Moreover, as Zhao Junchen expected, Emperor Deqing greatly appreciated such a construction, and the implementation of the secret folding system in the future will also be imperative.

"It's time to come, it's still here after all."

After Zhao Junchen sighed, he sent the note in his hand to the candle and watched it burn to ashes.

The next day, it was the day of the palace test list, and I don't know what kind of results Li Chunchen would achieve after winning the favor of Emperor Deqing with this answer sheet?

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PS: Well, today's first update! There is one more chapter before the wee hours of the morning. In addition, cheekily ask for praise and recommendation votes! Thank you!

…… (To be continued......)