The reason why the Zheng family spent so much effort to befriend Xu Changqing was definitely not Xu Changqing's joke just now, he was handsome.

It's Zheng Zhilong, who is really a little ...... Indescribable......

It is certainly not accurate to say that he is a little rich, Zheng Zhilong's entrepreneurial history, even if you look at the 5,000 years of Chinese history, is definitely legendary.

But he didn't have much ambition......

In the late Ming Dynasty, among the many forces of the Han nation, the one with the most hope of achieving the final victory and successfully bringing the Han nation to a new dimension is the Zheng family!

The Han nation can be directly led to the ocean era in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost!

However, Zheng Zhilong did not do this.

After defeating many old opponents and successfully gaining hegemony in the East Asian seas, he did not think about continuing to expand his territory, but built a mansion in his hometown of Anping and lived a happy life as a local tyrant chartered public.

Especially in politics, he didn't have the slightest intention of being self-reliant, and after winning the errand of the Fujian General Army with a lot of money, he kept licking his face to please the court, but unfortunately he couldn't find any way out, and he has been excluded from the mainstream.

So much so that when the Qing army entered the customs, this guy still wanted to be a subordinate of the Qing Dynasty, and in the end, the relationship between father and son was severed, and he died alone.

There is a saying in later generations that is particularly heart-wrenching, "A good hand of cards is played poorly." ”

Zheng Zhilong is definitely a model of this!

Although Zheng Zhibao did not say many things explicitly today, Xu Changqing clearly captured his core, and he wanted to find the way to the imperial court, including the Jiubian side, through himself!

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In the evening, Xu Changqing set up a grand banquet in the official hall.

On the one hand, it is to pick up the wind and wash the dust for the Zheng family, and on the other hand, it is also to entertain Tang Tong, Wang Tingchen, and Ma Ke and others who have just arrived from Shanhaiguan.

In addition, Wu Xiang, Wu Sangui, Zu Dale were accompanied, as well as Fan Yongdou of Shanxi, Xu Shengyuan of Dingguo Gong's lineage, including a 'Hong' commander of the Wei State Mansion in Jinling, it can be described as star-studded!

Before the banquet started, Zheng Zhibao got the list of candidates for tonight's banquet, and for a while, he was a little dumbfounded.

In the past, even if their Zheng family spent a lot of money, it was rare to see these bigwigs, but at this time, they actually served a pot......

Zheng Sen was also a little confused, opened his mouth wide and wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it for a while.

The people who participated in the banquet tonight occupied almost half of the rivers and mountains on the nine sides, and they were all powerful and powerful army leaders!

They had long known that Xu Changqing's hands and eyes were up to the sky and his strength was amazing, but when they really saw it at this time, they understood that this was not only an exaggeration, but even ...... It is very likely that it is the tip of the iceberg that Xu Changqing has shown his strength!

The banquet was about to open, and when they were about to enter, the uncle and nephew glanced at each other, and Zheng Zhibao's rebelliousness quickly hid, trembling, and he didn't even dare to speak loudly.

Xu Changqing has been paying attention to their uncle and nephew, and he has seen everything in full, and the corners of his mouth can't help but curl and curle.

Although Xu Changqing is the head snake tonight, it is Xu Changqing's old Taishan Wu Xiang who sits in the first place, and everyone is not too surprised by this.

After all, Wu Xiang is a time-honored veteran hero, even if it is Zu Dale, he is not as old as Wu Xiang.

And Wu Xiang's mood tonight is also very comfortable, he has been grinning loudly, and he has hardly stopped.

Just this morning, he received a piece of good news that made him completely reassured, and his baby daughter Wu Sanmei also had a happy pulse.

This time, Wu Sanmei's position can no longer be shaken.

"Hehe, father-in-law, you are an elder, but also a senior, and all of you here today are all old friends, no outsiders. Before the banquet begins, you would like to say a few words. By the way, I also help my son-in-law promote the Haicheng Laojiao that we have just developed and has not yet been listed. ”

Everyone sat down and greeted each other for a while, Xu Changqing stood up with a smile, helped Wu Xiang fill a glass of wine, and said respectfully.

How old and spicy is Wu Xiang?

Just Xu Changqing's exquisite arrangement of tonight's banquet, he was a little amazed, at this time, Xu Changqing pushed him out as the top of the list, how could he not understand what Xu Changqing meant?

couldn't help but smile and pick up the wine glass, stood up, and said to everyone: "Everyone, what Changqing said is right, today, among all the people here, a few of them are new friends, and more are old friends, but everyone is an old friend sooner or later." If it were in the past, it would be right for the old man to get up and say a few words. But this is a different time. The day after tomorrow is the day when Changqing gets married to the little girl and Miss Li, so the old man can't hold it up, and it's useless to say something. Let's just talk about the little girl and Miss Li's family, the sauce and wine that they have worked hard to study during this time, Haicheng Laojiao. Old man, with the help of the geographical advantage, I have already tasted it first, and I am not afraid of your jokes, and I have all kinds of tastes in my heart. Come, let's have a toast and evaluate this wine together, how about it? ”

Wu Xiang said, smiled and picked up the wine glass, and drank it all.

"Wu Ye is arrogant!"

"Wu Ye is really old and strong."

Wu Xiang's arrogance and humor, the atmosphere on the table quickly relaxed, and he was full of admiration, and he picked up the wine glass and began to drink the wine in the glass.

However, as soon as they took the first sip, everyone realized that something was wrong.

Even Wu Sangui's face suddenly became hideous, but fortunately, he was not ordinary after all, and he still forced himself to drink the wine, and he was not ashamed.

"Ahem, ahem......"

But the young Xu Shengyuan, including the Duke of Wei, Xu Changqing's nephew who served as a commander in Suzhou, and Zheng Sen, did not have such a good foundation, so he coughed up directly and almost sprayed the wine on the wine table.

Zu Dale, Fan Yongdou, including Tang Tong, Ma Ke, and Wang Tingchen, these old fritters who were tested on the alcohol battlefield, all of them were indescribably hideous, and many of them were already red.

Zheng Zhibao kept panting, rubbing his stomach vigorously, and forced himself to calm down.

This wine is so fucking delicious.

"I'll drop a mother-in-law, Master Wu, what kind of wine is this? Why are you so rushed? The key is that after drinking, I feel that it is indescribably fragrant, my old king has lived for most of his life, and he has never drunk such a strong, such a delicious wine! ”

Wang Tingchen reacted, his throat and eyes were about to burst into flames, but his chest and abdomen were indescribably comfortable, and he was busy looking at Wu Xiang and Xu Changqing.

The others also looked at the two of them.

I praised Wu Xiang's arrogance just now, but it was just a face-saving remark, after all, the people present, no matter how good the wine was, who hadn't drunk it?

But he never thought that Xu Changqing, the old cellar of Haicheng, could be so intense, it was like burning his heart, but after drinking it, he couldn't say how comfortable he was.

Wu Sangui's eyes when he looked at Xu Changqing at this time were also full of resentment.

I have long known that Xu Changqing is a scheming kid, but Wu Sangui didn't expect that this guy was about to get married, but even his eldest brother dared to cheat.

Xu Changqing smiled but did not speak.

Wu Xiang smiled triumphantly: "Everyone, how do you feel?" ”

Wu Sangui squinted his eyes and said: "This wine is a bit interesting, it is not the same as any of the ones I have drunk before, the purity is extremely high, if it is listed, not to mention it elsewhere, in my nine-sided area, it will definitely sell well." ”

Fan Yongdou was keenly aware of the business opportunity, and hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Wu, how much does this wine cost for a jar?" If possible, as many as possible, Fan is willing to eat it! ”

As soon as he heard Fan Yongdou's words, Zheng Zhibao was a little anxious.

Their Zheng family is also a businessman, Fan Yongdou can see the huge potential of Haicheng Laojiao, how can he not see it?

Even, people who run the sea all year round need spirits to ward off the cold more than people in the cold weather of the Northland.

However, at this time, he didn't dare to say it, after all, tonight's scene was a bit too big, even if their Zheng family had a big business in the southeast, it was difficult for these old men in the north to buy their accounts.

In case of rashness, it is not his Zheng Zhibao's face that will be lost, but their entire Zheng family.

Wu Xiang laughed: "Old Fan, you turtle son is really a business worm." But this matter, the old man said it doesn't count, Changqing said it doesn't count, this is the Li family Miss and my third sister developed together, if you want to negotiate the price, then you have to talk to the two aunts and grandmothers. ”

"This ......"

Everyone was a little speechless.

Who would have thought that this kind of business, which has huge business prospects and is like a golden doll, is not under the control of Xu Changqing, but under the control of the two wives of Xu Changqing's back house.

"Master Wu, then, how much inventory does Haicheng have now?"

Fan Yongdou was already a little anxious, he was an old acquaintance with everyone present, and he also had some business dealings with the Zheng family, so he naturally understood the importance of winning Haicheng Laojiao.

Wu Xiang didn't buy his account: "Old Fan, at the wine table, let's not talk about this first." When the old man came, the two little girls also told the old man what kind of bidding should be done for this thing to ensure that everyone competes fairly. Of course, you are all distinguished guests, and when you leave, they will give each of you a jar of Haicheng Laojiao, and take it back to taste first. ”

"Bidding?"

"What does that mean?"

"It's actually two eldest ladies at the helm, how can this deal be discussed?"

"Forget it, don't worry about it for now, such a good wine, let's enjoy it today!"

"Come, guys, let's have another ......"

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A wine feast is almost over.

The uniqueness of Haicheng Laojiao is that it is strong at the beginning, and it is refreshing after a few sips, but in the end it is not on the top, which is really commendable.

This also made everyone a little drunk tonight, but they were all extremely happy.

This kind of banquet is just one to give Xu Changqing face, and more, everyone is still to make friends.

However, no one expected that while making friends, they could actually find a treasure like Haicheng Laojiao, this kind of continuous surprise harvest, that is, these old fritters are a little unstoppable.

Back in the room of Haicheng Hotel, Zheng Sen's wine was mostly awakened by the cold wind, mainly because of the warmth of Haicheng Laojiao, which made him more comfortable than the low-alcohol wine he had drunk before.

But he looked at Zheng Zhibao a little nervously and said, "Fifth uncle, this, this Haicheng Laojiao's bidding, should we participate?" ”

"Participate!"

"Of course! Haven't you heard what Wu Ye said before? Fair bidding, everyone! This is the opportunity that Zhongyibo specially gave us. ”

As he spoke, Zheng Zhibao rubbed his temples and looked at Zheng Sen: "Ah Sen, how do you feel about Zhongyibo?" ”

"Feelings?"

Zheng Sen was a little confused, scratched his head and said, "I don't feel anything." However, the little nephew felt that Zhongyi Uncle had a good temper and was very gentle, and getting along with him made the little nephew feel very happy. Moreover, the little nephew can feel that he is very friendly to the little nephew. ”

"Friendly?"

Zheng Zhibao suddenly smiled bitterly: "I'm afraid, whoever gets along with Zhongyibo will feel very friendly." This master's means, we wait, are really beyond the reach of the dust......"