Volume 2: The Beginning of the Foundation, Lu Gifts. Chapter 52: The Key.

In the hall of Daru Huachi Mansion, only Shen Wansan's gushing voice could be heard.

"My lord clearly sees that if we open a silver account, whether people save money or withdraw money, the silver account will charge a fee, if there are more semicolons, this is a lot of income, and the risk is the lowest; Secondly, we can use the money stored in the silver account to cooperate with the forces in various places to release money and collect profits, although the risk is large, but the profit is considerable; Besides, the people who need to save money and withdraw money are basically high-ranking officials and nobles, or even relatives of the emperor, and we take care of the money for them, even if they don't take care of us, they don't want anything to happen to us, right? My lord, do you think this business is not a good deal? ”

After listening to Shen Wansan's words, Daru Huachi couldn't help but be overjoyed and laughed:

"Hahaha! Good, good! Do, do. ”

"But my lord, with the money we have, it is enough to make a small money shop, and if we open a silver account together in many places, I am afraid it will not be enough."

"Really? How much silver does that cost? Daru Huachi asked.

"Because a large amount of cash is needed for turnover in the early stage of opening a silver account, it will take about five million taels, and I have to calculate the specifics." Shen Wansan said.

Daru Huachi was surprised:

"So much?"

"Part of the reason why I went to Dadu this time is to do this, most of the people who come and go are rich businessmen and nobles from all over the world, and our Shen family has intentionally met many such people through the trading there. If you convince them, and then pool their connections and financial resources, it is estimated that it will not be difficult to open a silver account. ”

Daru Huachi nodded and said:

"Okay, then you'll have a hard time."

"My lord's words are serious, thanks to the care of adults over the years, this hard work is not a problem. Then we will leave. Shen Wansan said.

"Wait a minute, I'll get you a few things." After that, Daru Huachi took a jade plaque from his waist and raised his pen to write a letter.

Then he handed the two things to his subordinates, looked at Shen Wansan and said:

"Most of them are not as good as Cheung Chau, interpersonal relationships are quite complicated, if there is no relationship, I'm afraid that your office is a trivial matter, and it's normal to lose your head if you don't get it. This jade plate was given by the prime minister back then, with this jade card you can enter the prime minister's mansion, if someone is difficult for you, see this jade card will also give you three points. Then there is this handwritten letter from me, which has already explained your situation, and the prime minister will take some care of you if he sees this letter. ”

Shen Wansan took the two things that his subordinates brought, and hurriedly saluted Daru Hua Chishen and said:

"Thank you, sir, it's still thoughtful."

"Alright, you guys go back, be careful on the road."

The father and son left Daru Huachi Mansion and returned home, Shen Wansan said to Shen You:

"Dad, I have already explained the matter to Steward Liu, you just need to go to the shop when you are fine, the White Lotus Sect in Changzhou County was also killed by the officers and soldiers yesterday, there will be no more incidents for a while, you and my mother must take care of themselves after I leave."

Shen You waved his hand and said:

"Your mother and I don't have to worry, it's just that son, when will you come back after this trip?"

"Half a year at least, a year at most." Shen Wansan replied.

"Are you going to go for so long? Then you come with me. Shen You took Shen Wansan and walked towards the back hall.

When he arrived at the back hall, Shen You took out a red cloth bag from the cabinet, and when he opened it, there was a triangular stone inside, like a fragment of a bluestone slab on the ground.

Shen Wansan looked at Shen You curiously and asked:

"Dad, what is this?"

"This is the secret room key that hides the recommended Ji Zhibiao, you have been gone for too long, if you put it here, I don't have the ability to protect it at all, or I feel more at ease if it is placed with you."

Shen Wansan took the stone shard, looked at it and said:

"Doesn't that look like a key?"

Shen You says:

"There is a garden in our house in Shenjia Huzhou, there is a stone path in the garden, counting miles from the arch of the garden, the seventh stone slab is missing a corner, that corner is the stone chip in your hand, fill it up, press it down, and the entrance to the secret room will appear."

Shen Wansan suddenly realized:

"There is such a delicate and unobtrusive mechanism, no wonder it has exhausted most of the wealth of our Shen family for several generations."

Shen You looked at Shen Wansan and said solemnly:

"It's not just money, it's a responsibility. So little San'er, no matter what happens, even if someone threatens you with me and your mother, don't hand over the key. ”

Shen Wansan also nodded solemnly.

At that moment, there were footsteps from the outhouse, the sound of a woman talking. Shen Wansan hurriedly wrapped the stone and stuffed it into his arms.

"Shen You, are you in the back room? Come out quickly. ”

"It's your mother, let's go out." Shen You said.

When he came to the outhouse, Shen Wansan was stunned by the situation in front of him, and saw Liuli and his mother holding arms and talking and laughing there.

And Liuli is no longer dressed in the black night coat yesterday, but a new one, a sky-blue silk dress, embroidered with white plum blossoms, the cuffs and skirt are also embroidered edges, because it is winter, there is also a sky-blue cloak on the body, and the edge of the hood of the cloak is sewn with soft white fox fur.

This dress is matched with Liuli's already beautiful face and slender figure, which looks fresh and refined, but noble.

"San'er, you said you, you didn't say a word to us when Liuli came yesterday, and I and your father didn't know. I went out with your father early in the morning, and Liuli came to ask for peace and didn't see your father. His father, this is Liuli, Zhang Shicheng's distant cousin. Shen Wansanniang said.

"Hello uncle, Liuli has a greeting for you." The glass fluttered down.

"Oh, good, good! Hurry up, kid. You said that this little junior didn't say it in advance. ”

"It's nothing, you and the third brother have a lot of things, but my niece and I have a number of rudenesses, because I was tired and a little sleepy last night, I should have come to ask for peace earlier." As soon as these words came out, it was even more generous and decent.

"Haha, this kid is really sensible, where did Xiao San'er arrange for you yesterday? Are you still comfortable sleeping? Shen Youle couldn't close his mouth.

Ruri looked shy and replied softly:

"The third brother placed me in a side house in his yard. I also asked someone to help me bathe, and I slept very comfortably. ”

The two elders looked at each other and smiled, as if they understood something.

"Oh, it's a little two...... Oh no! Young people, what are you worrying about? Look at the children and say they're embarrassed. Seeing that Liuli was a little shy, Shen Wansanniang hurriedly snatched the words.

Shen You also reacted, and hurriedly took out two gold ingots of ten taels from the drawer and said:

"Yes, yes, yes, you see I'm old and confused, come to the child, my uncle didn't have time to prepare, you take these two ingots, buy some powder."

"Uncle, this is unacceptable, it's too precious, and besides, my aunt has already given me this dress." Although the tone was panicked, Liuli's movements still seemed very decent.

"In the morning, Liuli came to ask for peace, I saw that the child was really wearing less, when I went shopping, I went to Jinyizhai to see it, I didn't need to make it, the child was in good shape, and several of the clothes were fitted, and I saw that I liked it very much, so I bought it all for the child."

"This ingots are also your uncle's wishes, you just take it, your aunt is your aunt's, and your uncle is your uncle's." As soon as Shen Wansanniang talked about Liuli, she was so happy that she couldn't do it, and she took the ingots and stuffed them into Liuli's hand.

This time, Liuli did not refuse, took the gold ingot, fluttered the hem and said:

"Then Liuli thanked my uncle and aunt."

At this time, Shen Wansan couldn't interject at all, and stood aside dumbfounded.