Chapter 476: The Patriarch Visits

Mao Shou of the Mao family, the previously inconspicuous manager of the timber industry, was directly appointed as the president of the Luoyang Commercial Guild, and only one of the three vice presidents was determined. It is served by the government under the military of Cangcao Division.

In this way, the remaining two vice president seats will still be held by merchants.

The seats of president and vice president are not fixed. Except for the position of vice president held by Cangcao Mansion, the rest of the positions change once a year, and the specific candidates are decided by the merchants themselves.

The rest of the positions in the commercial guild are also negotiated by the merchants themselves, but they must be reported to the warehouse.

Mao Shou was able to ascend to the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce, but after Zhang Khan left, he returned to Mao's house and persuaded the patriarch to agree to this matter. After a long time, the Mao family made a bolder decision to invest all the industries belonging to the Mao family into the guild. Then it turned out that the decision of the head of the Mao family was quite wise.

When Mao Shouzheng was ecstatic to become the president of the guild, the patriarchs of the Zhou family, the Wang family, and the Chu family were very unsightly.

"This Zhang Yunwen is really powerful, as soon as this commercial guild comes out, the merchants of the entire Luoyang are crowding him!" The patriarch of the Chu family smacked his lips and said with some unhappiness.

The patriarch of the Wang family also nodded approvingly: "Yes, since this Zhang Yunwen came to Luoyang, he has not made many achievements, but recently he has done two major things in a row, forced the issuance of business licenses, and the establishment of this commercial guild." Although the former encountered a slight obstacle, it was resolved by his men. Now, this commercial guild is carrying out smoothly, and now it has accepted thirty percent of Luoyang merchants. What its purpose is, I don't know! ”

The patriarch of the Zhou family, who had never spoken, said: "This commercial guild is so beneficial to merchants, no wonder merchants are rushing to it. But do I need to join the chamber? ”

The patriarch of the Chu family immediately said, "Of course I want to join." Look at Na Mao Shou of the Mao family, he used to be just a nobody, but now, he has become the president of the Chamber of Commerce. If we join, we will definitely be able to replace them, and even take over the positions of president and vice president! ”

But the patriarch of the Wang family objected: "Hmph! It's not that you don't know Zhang Yunwen's character, ruthless and extremely tough. If he knows that we are stumbling behind him, tell me what he will do to us. ”

As soon as these words came out, the patriarch of the Chu family suddenly fell silent, turned his head, and looked at the patriarch of the Zhou family: "Brother, you say something!" ”

The patriarch of the Zhou family frowned and said, "Instead of arguing here, why don't you go directly to visit Zhang Yunwen and find out his style." If he doesn't know that I'm secretly blocking it from behind, then why not join the guild! If he doesn't let me join, then I can start a guild of my own. Although Zhang Yunwen said that it is not allowed to be privately opened, as long as I don't wait for the name of the guild to be carried out, everything is going on in secret, how can he know? ”

"Is it extreme, or is Brother Zhou considered it comprehensively!"

After the discussion, the patriarch of the Zhou family immediately sent someone to probe Zhang Yunwen's tone. However, before the person who sent out walked out of the door, he was called back by the patriarch of the Zhou family: "Forget it, let's go in person!" ”

When the patriarch of the Zhou family came to the Eastern Capital Mufu in a luxurious carriage, he was stopped by the guards at the door and asked him what he had come from. After the patriarch of the Zhou family reported his name, the guard hurriedly saluted the patriarch and introduced him into the palace.

After the patriarch of the Zhou family entered the mansion, he didn't take two steps when he saw a middle-aged man in brocade hurriedly walking past him. This week, the patriarch of the family immediately exclaimed: "Elder Zhong, you are in such a hurry, where do you want to go?" ”

The middle-aged man looked back and saw that it was the patriarch of the Zhou family, so he immediately saluted and said, "It turned out to be the patriarch of the Zhou family, and he is polite!" The middle-aged man who was called "Zhong Chang" by the patriarch of the Zhou family saluted.

"Hey, why do you and I have to be so polite! Your Gan family and my Zhou family are world friends, but I watched you grow up! The patriarch of the Zhou family smiled "hehe" and looked at the middle-aged man with the gaze of an elder and a large number of juniors.

Being said by the patriarch of the Zhou family, the middle elder smiled embarrassedly, and then suddenly remembered the question of the patriarch of the Zhou family, and hurriedly replied: "Oh, the patriarch asked me why I was in such a hurry just now. But under the order of the head of the family, he added several industries such as Ganjia oil mills and restaurants to the guild, no, he brought a bag of gold cakes! ”

Listening to Zhong Chang's words, the patriarch of the Zhou family smiled slightly: "Hehe, I have also heard about this guild. Guilds favor merchants, and that's understandable. It would be wise for the chief to join this guild! ”

The middle chief nodded, glanced at the outside of the mansion, but said with some surprise: "Why patriarch, you came here in person?" Just call someone to do this little thing, and you don't have to run it yourself! ”

When the patriarch of the Zhou family heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood the meaning of Na Zhong's words, and immediately smiled: "I'm not here to join the guild, uh, maybe I'll join it in the future, but I'm here today to chat with Lord Guogong!" ”

Zhong Chang hurriedly clenched his fists and saluted: "Since this is the case, then I won't bother below!" Patriarch, please! ”

The patriarch of the Zhou family returned the salute with a slight fist, and Shi Shiran walked to the side of the mansion. And the chief walked towards the main hall.

When Zhang Yunwen heard Wang Fangyi say that when the patriarch of the Zhou family came, he was accompanying Wang Yan to pack his things. This afternoon, Wang Yan will return to Chang'an with Zhang Che and accompany the seriously ill Wang Qu. They were accompanied by the Wu family's lady brought back from Gong County by Zhang Yunwen.

At that time, when Zhang Yunwen brought the Wu family lady back and handed it over to Li Yu and others, the three of them couldn't help but eat a meal of flying vinegar together. That night, Zhang Yunwen slept alone in the guest room.

Later, after Zhang Yunwen finished telling what happened to the lady of the Wu family, the three of them forgave him. However, the three daughters in line with the attitude of "I'd rather kill the mistake than let it go", arranged the Wu family lady in the kitchen. In addition, Zhang Yunwen was busy with political affairs, so he didn't take care of things. Now, this Wang Yan brought the Wu family lady back to Chang'an, and her intention is very obvious.

"What? The patriarch of the Zhou family is here? Zhang Yunwen couldn't help but be stunned when he heard Wang Fangyi talk about the news, and then showed a smile, "Hehe, this Luoyang family is finally tempted!" ”

Wang Fangyi also smiled and said: "Hehe, my lord, as long as the Zhou family enters the guild, the Chu family and the Wang family will also enter." When the time comes, Ling Cangcao thoroughly inspects the account books of the shops of each family, and uses the amount of profit as the basis for collecting taxes. Even those families have nothing to say! ”

Zhang Yunwen nodded, then waved her hand to Wang Yan and asked her to clean up her own salute. Then, together with Wang Fangyi, he went to the front office to meet the head of the Zhou family.

When the patriarch of the Zhou family saw Zhang Yunwen and Wang Fangyi entering the room at the same time, he immediately got up, took two steps, and came to greet him.

After sitting down, the patriarch of the Zhou family glanced at Wang Fangyi, and then began to talk to Zhang Yunwen.

The scope of the conversation between the two was extremely wide, from heaven to earth, from Chang'an to Luoyang, and there seemed to be no substantial progress after talking for a long time. It's like two friends chatting. And Wang Fangyi also interjected two sentences from time to time.

When the two of them gradually talked about Luoyang's business, the Zhou family patriarch tried several times, and Zhang Yunwen also gave the corresponding answer, which made the Zhou family patriarch very satisfied.

After drinking five or six cups of tea, the patriarch of the family got up to say goodbye this week.

"Hehe, I had a great conversation with Lord Guogong today, and the old man also benefited a lot! But the old man has other things, so he won't bother anymore, and talk about it another day, and talk about it another day! With that, the patriarch left the room quickly.

"Strange, why did the patriarch leave in such a hurry this week?" Looking at the back of the Zhou family patriarch leaving in a hurry, Wang Fangyi couldn't help asking.

Zhang Yunwen put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Hehe, you don't look at how much water this old man has drunk, I'm afraid it's unbearable urine at this time!" ”

"What?" Wang Fangyi was stunned when he heard Zhang Yunwen's answer.

"Of course, even Lao Tzu wants to go to the toilet, let alone the old man!" Saying this, Zhang Yunwen also walked out quickly.