After the end of the military discussion, Li Dingguo immediately sent his henchmen to contact Qi Cheng.

In his opinion, this is a great opportunity to prove himself.

Wen Anzhi trusted him so much, he must not let Wen Anzhi down.

Although Qicheng's status in Sichuan's grain business circles is not said to belong to one and two, it also has a certain appeal. Li Dingguo believed that Dongyu would definitely be tempted to fall into the trap.

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Xuzhou Mansion, Qi House.

Qi Cheng is in the study.

His favorite calligrapher is Wang Xizhi, and his love for Feibai is even more fascinated.

It is precisely because Qi Cheng admires Fei Baiti very much, so he is on the post all day long, and after years of practice, he actually has a bit of charm.

Of course, there is still a big gap between Qi Cheng's words and Wang Xizhi's words, and he is also self-aware. The bookposts that I came to only hang in the study and enjoy them by myself, and never took them out to show off.

Merchants of the ancestral system of the Ming Dynasty were not allowed to engage in politics, so Qi Cheng also gave up this thought. This is also the reason why he loves calligraphy and painting.

Although he is very rich and good at making money, he can't spend all his time making money, and he must relax.

In fact, there are not many businessmen like Qi Cheng.

If they are only knowledgeable, they are not bad, and even some of them can be called middle-class masters.

But because of identity, you can only talk to entertain yourself.

"Father, General Li of Chengdu has sent someone to deliver the letter. You see..."

Just as Qi Cheng was concentrating on copying the book, his eldest son, Qi Ye, interrupted him in a loud voice.

Qi Cheng couldn't help frowning.

He was most annoyed by someone interrupting his painting session. His son must have known that. But Qi Ye is unusually today, which is really incomprehensible.

"Which General Li is it?"

"Returning to my father, it's General Li Dingguo."

Qi Cheng heard Li Dingguo's three words, and the pen in his hand clicked and fell on the bookcase.

Of course, he is not unfamiliar with this name, or he is more familiar with the name Zhang Dingguo.

As early as when Zhang Xianzhong had just entered Sichuan to control Chengdu, Qi Cheng saw the opportunity and took the initiative to come to his side.

Later, Zhang Xianzhong did reuse Qi Cheng and handed over the purchase of military rations to Qi Cheng.

Qi Cheng also lived up to Zhang Xianzhong's ardent expectations, and did his errand beautifully.

After purchasing military rations, he was also responsible for transporting them to the army.

It was through this process that he became acquainted with Li Dingguo.

From the first time he saw Li Dingguo, Qi Cheng was shocked.

Li Dingguo had the demeanor of a general between his gestures, and Qi Cheng concluded that this son was definitely not a thing in the pool.

Of course, Qi Cheng had no intention of getting involved in the internal struggle of the Great Western Imperial Court, especially the battle for the storage position.

Although Zhang Xianzhong has no biological sons, he has four righteous sons.

Whether it is Sun Kewang, Li Dingguo or Liu Wenxiu, they are not fuel-efficient lamps, that is, Ai Nengqi is slightly weaker.

Although Zhang Xianzhong was in his prime at the time, anything could happen in troubled times.

At that time, if Yiyi Xianzhong really dies, it will be a big question who will inherit this huge family business in Sichuan.

Qi Cheng did not choose to take sides. Because in his opinion, no matter who inherits Zhang Xianzhong's mantle, no matter who inherits the mantle, they all need grain merchants to help them buy military rations.

As long as there is this demand, Qicheng's job bowl will not be smashed.

Of course, there was still a lot of contact between him and Li Dingguo. Although most of them are official docking, the relationship between the two is not bad.

Later, the situation changed abruptly, and the Tartars invaded the south, Zhang Xianzhong violently killed Daxi and fought infighting...

Everything happened too suddenly, and Qi Cheng didn't react.

Later, the Ming army suddenly came out and killed the Tartars and regained Chengdu.

Li Dingguo retreated to Jianchang and was trapped in a corner.

At that time, all of Sichuan, except for Jianchang, was under the control of the Ming army.

Qi Cheng is a person who understands current affairs, and naturally knows that the general trend of Daxi has gone.

He hurriedly cut with the Western Army, and in an instant, he transformed into the appearance of the people of the Ming Dynasty.

In order to maintain the stability of Sichuan, Wen Anzhi did not study too much into businessmen like Qi Cheng, and Qi Cheng was relieved.

Later, Li Dingguo descended to Ming, and Qi Cheng didn't say anything. Because in his opinion, it is impossible for a general like Li Dingguo to gain the trust of the imperial court.

Instead of wasting time on such people, it is better to find another backer.

But who knew that Li Dingguo, who was living a good life, took the initiative to send someone to find him.

Is that to see or not to see?

If you see it, you will inevitably tell the truth. If you don't see it, it will give people the impression of being ungrateful.

After all, Li Dingguo can also be regarded as a benefactor of Qi Cheng.

That's a real problem.

The more Qi Cheng thought about it, the more annoyed he became, and finally simply waved his hand and said, "Just say I'm not there." ”

Since you can't see it, you can't see it, so you can simply say no, so that you can at least block this wave first.

"But Father..."

Qi Ye was just about to say something, but was interrupted by Qi Cheng: "But what? Didn't you hear me? ”

"My son doesn't dare."

Qi Ye hurriedly confessed: "My son will go and explain to him." ”

The Qi family attaches the most importance to filial piety, and he can't disobey his father no matter what.

Even if his father's decision was improper, he had to follow it.

"Wait!"

Just as Qi Ye turned around and was about to leave, Qi Cheng suddenly shouted.

Qi Ye hurriedly turned around and respectfully saluted Qi Cheng, "What else does your father command?" ”

Qi Cheng rubbed his forehead and said, "You just said that the messenger is from Chengdu?" ”

"Yes, father, now that General Li Dingguo is discussing matters in Chengdu, the messenger was naturally sent from Chengdu."

Qi Ye said word by word.

"In this way, Li Dingguo has been appreciated by Wen Anzhi..."

Qi Cheng's voice was small, and he seemed to be talking to himself

Qi Ye didn't dare to disturb, only his hands hung down respectfully.

"It seems that I still underestimated this Li Dingguo."

After a long time, Qi Cheng suddenly sighed.

This person is able to eat in two completely different environments, and it seems that he does have some ability.

"Don't say that your father is not at home, and then say that your father is sick."

In an instant, Qi Cheng changed his rhetoric and made Qi Ye clouds and mountains covered in fog.

"But father, you just said..."

"Didn't I tell you again, do as I say now!"

Qi Cheng was so angry that he almost turned his back on him.

"Yes, my son obeys."

Seeing that his father was about to get angry, Qi Ye was frightened and hurriedly responded.

"My son is leaving."

Qi Ye saluted Qi Cheng respectfully again, and then closed the door and retreated.

Seeing his son leave, Qi Cheng shook his head helplessly.

His son is good everywhere, but he lacks some spirituality.

Of course, his sudden change of mind was not on a whim, but because he felt that Li Dingguo could be called by Wen Anzhi to go to Chengdu to discuss the matter, which showed that Wen Anzhi still trusted him.

In this case, there will not be much risk for him to contact Li Dingguo.

The reason why the illness is naturally raised is to put the posture high, so that it is easy to bargain.

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