Chapter Ninety-Eight: Introduce Yourself

After exchanging a few words with his father and brothers, Ye Tao designed this room for a brief but important conversation in Zhengyuan, which did not adopt the architectural structure that was common in this era. After all, the righteousness and brightness of traditional architecture cannot hide the need for all kinds of conversations that cannot run into other people's ears, whether it is a merchant or an official family.

"Old man, is something going on?" After all, Ye Tao is very familiar with Qi Zhentao, if it weren't for something urgent, with Qi Zhentao's temperament, most of them would have a big banquet to celebrate after Ye Tao came back, instead of wanting to leave in a hurry.

Qi Zhentao nodded and said, "There is a problem with the business in the south, the reputation of the Seven Seas Trading Company has spread to the south, and the signs of wanting to suppress us have come out. The first to do so were pirates with ties to several sea merchants to the south, who had lost two ships last month, and had lost four more ships last night. These bunnies are really not going to fight when I've been in business for so many years. ”

Ye Tao frowned. Don't say it's the Seven Seas Trading Company, even if it's Qi Zhentao alone, his influence in the entire sea area is unparalleled. The pirates infested and constantly inflicted various losses on the Seven Seas Trading Company may not really be able to shake the combined strength of all the members of the Seven Seas Trading Company, but it can affect the confidence of Qi Zhentao, the leader of the Seven Seas Trading Company, in all the members and those who are interested in joining the Seven Seas Trading Company. At present, this method is very effective at a time when Nanami Trading Company has not yet formed a solid reputation and influence, and it is only a simple superposition of the fame of all its members, and it is not possible to give full play to the effect of one plus one being greater than two.

Ye Tao asked, "Old man, is there any way to deal with it?" ”

Qi Zhentao smiled and said, "Of course, I threw away a lot of money when I came to Danyang this time. But I also got the design drawings of the Cangshui ship and the Lanshui ship, and after I went back, I started the old business while building ships. Qi Zhentao paused for a moment and said, "If it's possible, wait for the matter on your side of Danyang, go back to Yicheng once." I do want to take this opportunity to build a shipyard with scale and development, but as you know, I'm also an old pirate. Doing business is all amateurish. Although there is a shipbuilder in the Nanami Trading Company, some of them can't be trusted. Anyway, when you want to build anything now, no matter how big or small, you are the first thing that comes to mind. ”

This is a very high evaluation, Ye Tao smiled. I'm a little embarrassed. He said, "I'll go as soon as I'm done with what I'm doing." But...... I'm afraid it won't be soon. ”

Qi Zhentao nodded and said, "It's okay, I'll take it first this time, you can come at your own pace." Qi Zhentao looked at Ye Tao and asked, "Although you can get out of the way this time." Not only did you not suffer any punishment, but you counted it as your merit to lead the army, but next time, if this happens again. I'm afraid it won't be that simple. ”

A little doubt appeared on Ye Tao's face. Qi Zhentao explained: "Everyone exonerates you, first of all, because you know that you have no ambition and are not a member of the officialdom, but completely because of your temperament and a good relationship with you." And His Majesty has pardoned you, on the one hand, because of your talent, and on the other hand, because you are in addition to being with Her Royal Highness the Princess. and the imperial court, especially with the various forces in the imperial court, are not too deeply involved. Now, however, you are a member of the court, and unless you do not deal with people, you must have friends and enemies. And this time, the favor and favor shown by the imperial court to you, as well as your influence on the children of the major families. I'm afraid it will also alert many people. Some people. This time it may be on your side, or nothing at all. But next time I can't tell. Do you understand? ”

Ye Tao thought about it, nodded, and said, "I understand." Originally, I was ready to keep a low profile when I came back, and I would do business steadily to make money, and I would never ask about things that I shouldn't ask. Anyway, speaking of which, I don't yearn for high-ranking officials so much. ”

Qi Zhentao said approvingly: "That's right. You don't have to go to the position of power, just let the position of power come against you. …… You don't have to be too careful, though. You're still young after all, and you're too hidden, and that's too fake. It's what you should do, your temperament is not so sharp, if you are more restrained, it will be a little too much. ”

What Qi Zhentao said was based on his experience over the years. This pirate-turned-sea merchant can easily navigate among different groups of people such as officials, businessmen, and thieves, and can also break out of his own world, which is really admirable. In Qi Zhentao's view, many people are obscure, and even hide their own hands and feet, which is really unnecessary. If a person becomes less like himself, he will not be able to keep himself safe or gain the trust of others.

Qi Zhentao and Ye Tao hurriedly chatted and left, in order to be able to meet Ye Tao, it was not easy for him to stay in Danyang for one more day. Originally, when he was dealing with his own business, Qi Zhentao was indeed a bit big, but starting to run Seven Seas Trading Company was a completely different experience. Qi Zhentao's conscientiousness towards the business of the trading company made everyone around him a little incomprehensible.

After sending Qi Zhentao away, Ye Tao wanted to have a good chat with his family and a few senior brothers who were no different from his own family, but Ye Laogeng smiled warmly and said, "Let's eat together in the evening." There are still people waiting for you in the back, don't let others wait for a long time. ”

Seeing that his father and several senior brothers were all encouraging and supportive, Ye Taohu walked towards the backyard suspiciously.

In Ye Taodi's courtyard, Tan Weixin and Tan Weiying were chatting happily with Dai Qiuyan and Sophie. Ye Taodi's arrival made everyone's eyes freeze at the same point.

"Brother Ye......" Dai Qiuyan, who has become a gentle and moving girl, threw herself into Ye Tao's arms without any scruples. For Dai Qiuyan, there is no doubt that Ye Tao is the most important person, even more important than her father Dai Yuege.

Ye Tao felt a little embarrassed. Dai Qiuyan's unreserved dependence made him enjoy and be proud of it, but when this dependence and intimacy were suddenly exposed in front of Tan Weixin and Tan Weiying's sisters, embarrassment seemed inevitable. As for Sophie...... Sophie and Dai Qiuyan are already too familiar with each other.

"Hee-hee-hee......" Tan Weiying covered her mouth, but she still couldn't stop the soft laughter from wafting out.

The laughter made Dai Qiuyan's face red, and although she jumped out of Ye Tao's arms, she still pulled Ye Tao's sleeve with one hand, as if she was afraid that Ye Tao would leave her at any time. In these days. She kept hearing all kinds of news about Di Ye Tao, which really scared her to death. This kind of fear even overwhelmed her jealousy that Ye Tao did such a vigorous thing for another woman.

Ye Tao gently took Dai Qiuyan's hand and arched his hand to Tan Weixin and Tan Weiying, which could be regarded as a salute to the two princesses. If such a rude etiquette is seen by others, especially those officials in the court, it will inevitably become a basis for attacking Ye Tao, but between them. But it's all too common.

"It's so hard to see you again." Ye Tao thought for a while, and finally held back that sentence.

Tan Weiying said happily: "Yes, I heard that you went to the city to fight, and you were injured by the enemy's master's palm, are you okay now?" ”

Ye Tao nodded and said, "I have taken a lot of medicines, and I don't know how many ointments I have applied." I guess it's okay now. ”

Tan Weiying immediately asked, "No matter what, it can be regarded as a long trip and brought us gifts?" ”

Ye Tao was stunned and said embarrassedly: "This...... I didn't expect it at all this time. I'm sorry. ”

After all, Tan Weiying is not naïve to the point of naivety, he is just trying to make the topic easier. She waved her hand nonchalantly and said, "Forget it." Don't forget to have this opportunity in the future. ”

Tan Weiying was very curious about Ye Tao's experience on the battlefield. Although she is not the kind of little girl who will be crazy and use the battlefield as a tourist spot, she is just in the constant court discussion these days. Ye Tao's name kept appearing. In the case that many children of the family attribute all their merits to Ye Tao, Ye Tao is simply a legend on the battlefield.

Ye Tao did not reject either, and generously pulled Dai Qiuyan and sat down next to the two princesses. Sophie naturally pours tea and prepares snacks for everyone. Ye Tao followed Tan Weiying's question, and roughly talked about the actual combat experience of the Blood Qi Army, and the difference between truth and rumors made Tan Weiying understand a lot. She said with some understanding and regret: "I see, it doesn't sound as exaggerated as rumored." ”

Ye Tao smiled. He didn't know what Tan Weiying thought about him, or rather, he had never thought about it in this direction, and he wouldn't have such a sensitivity to find out that Tan Weiying admired him. He said heartily: "I'm just an ordinary person, and I don't know any martial arts, so I can only fight hard when I go to the battlefield." It's really good to survive, where can it really be as mysterious as everyone says? This time, I was able to come back alive and sound. It really depends on a lot of people. Things in my family. You're not lacking in effort, are you? ”

Facing Ye Taodi's gratitude, Tan Weiying said triumphantly: "Of course." Whoever dares to touch Uncle Ye and your senior brothers, I will not be done with them. Immediately, she couldn't help but say with some frustration: "But why are there so many greedy soft bones in your workshop, seeing that you have suffered, you were actually poached by the master's family." I don't have a problem with these people, if I go and fix them and let my father know, my life will be sad. ”

Ye Tao smiled and said, "It's okay." You can be regarded as a person who soaks in my workshop all day long, you should know that the foundation of the Ye family is not a place that can be hollowed out by losing a few people. ”

After Tan Weiying and Ye Tao chattered for a while, they pulled Sophie and Dai Qiuyan to leave together, leaving space for Ye Tao and Tan Weixin to talk alone.

"Thank you," Tan Weixin said, her tone always faint, unable to hide the deep emotions in her heart. From Ye Tao angrily leading the army to the present, she has had enough time to cool down her excitement, and rehearsed in her mind thousands of times what to say when she saw Ye Tao again. However, when the moment came, she once again found that she was far from having perfect control over her emotions as she had hoped.

"Don't you think this is what I should do?" Ye Tao said softly. He sat down next to Tan Weixin, took away the cup that Tan Weixin was holding in her hand, and gently squeezed her thin fingers in his hand. The gentleness of the movements fully shows how much Ye Tao cherishes Wei Xin in his heart.

"What you did made me love this era even more." Tan Weixin tilted her head slightly and said, "In the past, well-dressed boys fighting for their girlfriends could cause a burst of envy, but now, this is a real war." …… I'm probably not a good person, after all, so many people died for me. However, I still feel that I am so happy that these things have happened, after all, you have done such incredible things for me. ”

Ye Tao held up the princess's hand, brought it to her mouth and touched it lightly, but didn't say anything. At this moment, it is somewhat inappropriate to mourn those who have died, or to use any words to compliment the princess in front of her.

"To reward you, I thought I should reintroduce myself." Tan Weixin smiled and said, "Can we exchange our other identities?" ”