Chapter 289: Gao Yanei

In the afternoon, a news spread in Jinling City, saying that the mighty general Zhang Renjian went to Qingliang Temple with more than 20 guards last night to negotiate with Na Zhe. But before he saw the person's face, he clashed with Na Zhe's guards, and Zhang Renjian's guards were killed several times. On the way back, he was chased and killed all the way, with countless casualties.

The most terrifying thing is that among Na Zhe's guards, there are several mages who can summon heavenly thunder and clean up Zhang Renjian's guards extremely miserably. People still showed mercy in their hands and did not destroy Zhang Renjian.

But Zhang Renjian was so frightened that he was sick when he got home, with a high fever that did not go away, and he kept talking nonsense and yelling.

The Pucheng Zhang clan invited all the most famous Langzhong in Jinling City, but they couldn't do anything. The Lang Zhong all said that Zhang Renjian was frightened and there was no medicine to treat him.

Later, Pucheng Zhang's family invited a large number of monks and Taoist priests, and they did magic to exorcise evil spirits in Zhang Renjian's house, but it was still to no avail.

The idlers on the street frothed at the mouth and told everyone in vivid voices, as if they had really witnessed the whole incident with their own eyes.

On the second floor of Quanjude, Cao Deshun was lying on the window, looking at the idler who was working hard to talk about it, and couldn't help but laugh in his heart.

In the past few days, Quanjude's business has been extremely hot, and the literati and artists in Jinling City have flocked to see the absolute 'smoke lock pond willow' inscribed by Li Yu himself.

And some wealthy merchants, Yanei, and relatives of the emperor came to listen to "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Every morning after the opening of Quanjude, until late at night, several storytellers took turns to speak, listening to these people fascinated, many people have bought Quanjude's gold cards, within a few days, the gold cards were sold seventy-three. According to the calculation of a 5,000 guan, the income of Quanjude alone is a gold card, which has reached 365,000 guan.

And after the diners ate the dishes of Quanjude, they were full of praise. Roast duck in particular is so popular that hundreds of ducks are sold every day.

Cao Deshun's nephew, Cao Yongren, the owner of Yanlailou, saw the hot scene of Quanjude, and hurriedly found him, saying that he would use all the assets of Yanlailou as a shareholder to join Quanjude.

Cao Deshun agreed, gave him 5% of Quanjude's shares, told him to close down immediately, immediately start renovation, and strive to open a second Quanjude branch as soon as possible. Because Quanjude is full every day, it can't satisfy the flocking guests at all.

Cao Deshun retracted his thoughts, got out of the house, and a person immediately came over, and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Cao, this "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is so exciting, I come to listen to it every day, and I have to listen to it several times. Can we discuss and get an exclusive room in this office, the price is negotiable. ”

Cao Deshun looked back and saw that it was Gao Mian Gao Yanei. He was obviously a little drunk, a little vain in his steps, and a silly smile on his face.

Cao Deshun arched his hand and said: "Yanei, the room is indeed no longer there, and the private rooms on the second floor have all been booked, and they are all scheduled for next month, which is really sorry." ”

Gao Mian put his arms around Cao Deshun's neck, and his mouth exuded a smoky smell of wine.

"Shopkeeper Cao, I heard that Na Zhe and the Pucheng Zhang clan had a conflict?"

"Yes, now Na Zhe's injury is very serious, the high fever does not go away, and the imperial doctors in the palace have no choice."

"Hey, I hope that he has his own natural appearance and can get better as soon as possible."

Gao Yanei looked around, and then asked, "Shopkeeper Cao, I have something to ask you, let's find a secluded place." ”

Cao Deshun nodded, took Gao Yanei downstairs, and walked to the backyard.

The two found an empty room in the backyard, Cao Deshun closed the door, and then asked, "Yanei, what do you want to know?" ”

Gao Yanei put away his frivolous expression and asked with a serious expression: "Mr. Cao, please tell me the truth, what happened to that Zhe's injury?" ”

Cao Deshun felt very strange: "Yanei, why do you ask like this? Didn't a certain family say that Na Zhe's injury is very serious now, and it may worsen at any time. ”

Gao Yanei shook his head and said, "Shopkeeper Cao, you don't have the right mouth, Na Zhe's injury is definitely not as serious as you said." If his injury worsens, will you still have the heart to do business here? You must have already run to Qingliang Temple. ”

Cao Deshun then understood why Gao Yanei was so sure that Na Zhe was not seriously injured. It seems that I can't underestimate the world! Even a gentleman like Gao Yanei could see that Na Zhe was pretending. Those officials above the court who are more shrewd than monkeys, they must have seen it.

However, everyone is watching the direction of the wind, and no one is willing to bet easily.

Gao Yanei opened his mouth and said: "Shopkeeper Cao, let me tell you the truth, last night, my father told me that since yesterday, there have been great waves in the court, and some minor officials of Han Xizai's faction have begun to impeach officials at all levels of the Pucheng Zhang clan with all their might in an unprecedented manner.

His Majesty was very angry at the court meeting, and after reading the impeachment note, he instructed the Yushitai, Dali Temple, and the Criminal Department to form a joint case-handling yamen to try these corrupt officials as soon as possible.

Shopkeeper Cao, my father estimated that this time His Majesty obviously wanted to suppress the power of the Pucheng Zhang clan, so the officials at all levels of Han Xizai's faction were all inspired by His Majesty's hints to attack him in groups. ”

Cao Deshun thought for a while and said: "In the Yanei, I, Cao Deshun, am a grass people, and I have absolutely no intention of intervening in the disputes above the court. Don't embarrass me. ”

Gao Yanei stared at Cao Deshun with blazing eyes, and he said in a sincere tone: "Shopkeeper Cao, although the official position of my father is not high, but his old man is in charge of the money and expenditure of the household, and his position is very important. Now Pucheng Zhang and Han Xizai are both trying their best to win over their father.

My father is now in a dilemma, and he doesn't want to offend either side. But he wanted to meet the source left and right, and neither side agreed, and now they are forcing him to make a statement.

My father was very irritable, and he wanted to see the movements above the court before making a decision. Although His Majesty has suppressed the forces of the Pucheng Zhang clan now, maybe one day, he will also clean up Han Xizai. So it's very difficult for our Gao family to make a decision.

Shopkeeper Cao, I came to see you today just to know exactly what Zhe's injuries were. From this, my Gao family can deduce His Majesty's intentions and survive this turmoil smoothly. ”

Cao Deshun was silent, and Gao Yanei continued: "Shopkeeper Cao, I know that you, Wang Mingjun, and Cui Daoshu are working together to collect displaced people and purchase a huge amount of supplies. If you can get the help of your father, you will save money and effort, because your father is in charge of the money and food of the household. ”

Cao Deshun's eyes immediately lit up, and he hurriedly asked, "Yanei, can you make decisions on behalf of your father?" ”

Gao Yanei nodded and said, "Absolutely no problem, Shopkeeper Cao, I won't tell you, my father is very worried about the state of the country now." He was in charge of the money and grain of the household department, and knew that the current state was in decline and the treasury was very empty.

And His Majesty is a greedy temperament, not enterprising, but spending a lot of money. Now the household department is already eating food, and it can't make ends meet at all. And in order to appease the Great Song Dynasty in the north, His Majesty has to send a large amount of money to Bianliang every year.

A few days ago, His Majesty had decided to issue iron money next year and increase the collection of taxes. Shopkeeper Cao, my father can see it, if my Tang Kingdom continues like this, sooner or later it will be destroyed by the Great Song Dynasty.

Therefore, my father also has to find a way out for our family, our Gao family is flourishing, and we can't put all our net worth and life on the Tang Kingdom.

Shopkeeper Cao, my father can see from the actions of you, Wang Mingjun and Cui Daoshu that you must have created a foundation. So a lot of people, money, and materials are needed. And these things, it just so happens that my father can use the power in his hands to help you.

Now my Gao family just wants to know what His Majesty's heart is, and if you tell me, my father will be very grateful. I will do my best to help you and procure supplies and food. You can even transfer money and food from the state treasury to you in advance, and you can pay the bill with sea salt, perfume, lamp oil, toilet water, etc. So you should be satisfied, right? ”

Cao Deshun was very excited, if he could get the help of the household servant, he would save a lot of things, and even save a lot of money. In the future, if you join forces with Gao Shilang, you can even empty the treasury of the Tang State.

He stood up and went out to see, the yard was quiet, everyone was busy in Quanjude, and there was no one in the backyard.

Cao Deshun returned to the house and closed the door, he walked to Gao Yanei and sat down, and said with a solemn face: "Yanei, since you are so honest, a certain family also said something to you, I hope you can keep your mouth shut, except for your father, you can't tell others, can you do it?" ”

Gao Yanei immediately swore a curse: "Shopkeeper Cao, please rest assured, if I tell others, I will die of rotten intestines, and I will never be able to live forever!" ”

Cao Deshun saw that he had sworn a poisonous oath, so he said: "Yanei, let me tell you the truth, now Cui Daoshu said that Na Zhe and several of their righteous brothers have established a foundation in the sea east of Wu Yue Kingdom. They have begun to take shape, with nearly 10,000 people working for them. ”

Gao Yanai asked, "Is that on an island far from the mainland?" ”

Cao Deshun nodded: "Yes, it's not an island, it's an archipelago composed of many islands."

Nowadays, many of the goods in demand in Jinling City, such as snow salt, spirits, perfumes, toilet water, candles, lamp oil, whale leather boots, leather bags, etc., are produced by them. ”

Gao Yanei nodded: "I know all this, if there is no large amount of money to support it, they will not collect so many displaced people." ”

Cao Deshun continued: "To tell you the truth, a few months ago, I had already sent my eldest son there. Just yesterday, in the name of going back to her parents' house to visit relatives, my wife took some capable members of the Cao family and set off by boat to go to them. ”