"Zishan, you said that this thing made by Youxue really works?"

In the public room on the side of the yatang, Pu Yanghong frowned, and looked at Bu Qi with some concern. In his eyes, there was a trace of dissatisfaction, and a trace of worry.

Bu Qi took a sip of water and shook his head.

"It's hard to say.

At first glance, it may sound ridiculous, but if you think about it, it seems to make sense. I'm not worried about whether this thing will work, I'm just worried about whether this thing can be implemented. If it can be implemented, it may be effective; But the question is, will those merchant beetles agree? Youxue's age is still a little young, and whether he can suppress those people is indeed a big question! ”

Pu Yang Min got up and walked out of the public house.

Standing on the porch, looking at the remnants of the sun in the sky, I fell into deep thought.

———————————————————————————— the first light of the lanterns, the North Bazaar has regained its vitality after several depressions.

Feiyang Pavilion is Chen Sheng's property, and it is now owned by the government. After a few days of rectification, Feiyang Pavilion reopened. However, compared with the earlier mixed scene of Feiyang Pavilion, the newly opened Feiyang Pavilion has obvious differences. First of all, after the renovation of the building, it has become much more spacious and quieter. The placement of the dining table is orderly, the spacing of each dining table is wider than before, and there is a simple screen in the middle. This way, even if someone is noisy, it will not affect the other guests.

It can be said that the new layout of Feiyang Pavilion is more considerate and more surname-oriented.

However, this is no longer an ordinary restaurant where anyone can enter. It has been transformed into a place of nobility.

All kinds of waiters have changed into new and uniform costumes, which looks more standardized.

After walking into the Feiyang Pavilion, what comes to you is no longer noisy, but a kind of elegance and charm. A pond was built in the center, and in the middle of the pool was a gazebo. There are singers and dancers performing in the pavilion, which not only does not disturb the guests, but also makes the guests feel a kind of elegance. On the whole, Feiyang Pavilion did not build a large number of buildings, but it was completely different from the earlier.

The shopkeeper Huang of the gold market couldn't help but sigh, "Ma Gong, this is where we should come." ”

The shopkeeper also nodded again and again, "I think that when Chen Sheng ran this place, it was just a place where a group of vulgar people lived. Now this Feiyang Pavilion can be regarded as the leader in the west of Shanghai, which is completely different. However, I guess it will cost you a lot to eat and drink here. ”

He looked at the waiter who was leading the way, and recognized that this waiter was actually a servant from Chen Sheng's family earlier.

The waiter hurriedly replied: "If you go back to Master Ma, Deng County has an order, Feiyang Pavilion will not be open to the public, and only local members can enter." ”

"Member?"

It's a whole new term.

The waiter said, "Exactly." ”

"And this member...... How to get it? How much money do you need? The shopkeeper Huang looked down on the shopkeeper a little, so he stepped forward and asked.

"This member, it's not like you can just pay money.

First of all, to become a member, you must have a certain status and status, and you must be reported by the governor, and then the government can only be qualified after approval. ”

"Huh? So troublesome? ”

The shopkeeper shook his head, revealing a look of disdain, "Who wants to be so cumbersome." ”

"It's identity!" The waiter replied, "It's a status symbol." ”

There was also a look of disdain on his face, which made the shopkeeper feel embarrassed.

"How many people in the whole of Hercy can get this status? The old man will talk about business in the future, and take the guests to sit here, which is a status symbol in itself. Master Ma, this is not a cumbersome! It's not a glory that everyone can get......"

The implication is that people like you may not be qualified.

Shopkeeper Huang was immediately happy, and nodded again and again, "That's right, this status can't be bought with money." ”

Since ancient times, the status of merchants has not been high, and they are even known as one of the five beetles.

No matter how rich you are, you may not be able to be treated well. And for these businessmen, it is undoubtedly an honor to be recognized and valued by the society. As the waiter said, this thing doesn't come with money! That's right, if you trade with people and take those people to sit here, that is identity, that is, status, you will appear different, and you will have more face.

Well, I'll go and discuss this matter with the chief when I go back...... The same thing, over time, keeps repeating itself.

The musicians in the pavilion in the pool, playing the piano, add a bit of charm to the Feiyang Pavilion.

Climbing the second floor is refreshing.

The empty hall has a main seat in the middle, and the dining table is lined up on both sides.

"The old man will discuss things in the future, and you can eat here.

The downstairs won't disturb the upstairs, and there's no need to worry about someone disturbing you...... Please take a seat, and Childe will be over soon. ”

The shopkeeper sat down tremblingly and looked around.

The atmosphere of this second floor is obviously different from that of the first floor.

A plaque of "Song of the Great Wind" hangs on the front wall, the dragon flies and the phoenix dances, and the skill is outstanding.

This big wind song was asked for by Deng Ji in Guangling County from Chen Qi. The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying! It is in line with the name of Feiyang Pavilion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you want to say when Gongzi Cao summoned us?"

"I said, Ma Gong, aren't you asking nonsense? None of us have spoken to Mr. Cao, and even Mr. Wang has not seen Mr. Cao, so how can we know what is going on? However, I estimate that this Cao Gongzi is arrogant! In the past, when Mr. Wang visited Deng County, Deng County's order also met with him in person. And this time, Mr. Wang gave the gift to the past, and the gift was left, and Cao Gongzi couldn't see it.

Later, everyone should be careful, pay more attention to their words, don't offend Cao Gongzi, then it will be troublesome......"

The one who spoke was Pan Yongpan, the shopkeeper of Mu Zuoxing, who was not tall, with a round face, short and fat, and looked very kind.

But don't underestimate him because he's kind.

Pan Yong held the largest wood trading house in the North Market, and it is said that he also had contacts with pirates and bandits, and was responsible for selling the stolen goods for those people.

In fact, there are merchants with heads and faces in the North Bazaar, and their foundations are not very clean.

It's just that on the surface, it's still human-like ...... dog, "Pan Gong, aren't you talking nonsense?" Shopkeeper Huang said disapprovingly: "Everyone is sitting here today, who will offend Gongzi Cao?" ”

"The surname is Huang, I am also kind enough to remind you, why are you so disrespectful."

"I just can't get used to your."

Seeing that the two sides were about to have a dispute, I suddenly heard someone downstairs shouting: "Cao Gongzi has arrived!" ”

The man's voice was extremely loud, and he immediately suppressed the quarrel of the people upstairs. At the same time, the elegant sound of the piano, which had been echoing downstairs, came to an abrupt end. Sitting upstairs, you can clearly hear the sound of horses' hooves downstairs. Immediately after, the sound of footsteps came, not one person, but many people marching. But if you don't listen carefully, many people think it's the footsteps of a person...... Neat and consistent!

Cao Peng was dressed in a black cotton robe, with a white jade belt and a dark purple sachet hanging on it.

Under his feet, a pair of white background and black shoes were fluttering, and he climbed the Feiyang Pavilion. Behind him, there were Dian Man and Xu Yi, with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, looking fierce and vicious. After the three of them went upstairs, everyone upstairs got up one after another, with a smile on their faces.

Looking at these people in front of him, Cao Peng suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart.

A year ago, he was a poor boy who was sick and bedridden; But a year later, he had become the governor of Haixi County.

This change in identity made Cao Peng feel like he was in a dream.

Taking a deep breath, he nodded to everyone and walked straight to the throne.

Dian Man and Xu Yi were behind Cao Peng, and together with Cao Peng, they sat on both sides of the main seat. Immediately, ten strong men climbed the restaurant, two stood at the top of the stairs, and the remaining eight people lined up on both sides. All of them were broad-shouldered and round-waisted, and all of them were armed...... These ten strong men are all generals of the Xu family.

As soon as I stood there, there was a fierce air.

"Cao Gongzi, below is the golden market Huang Quan."

"The villain is wooden, Pan Yong."

"Villain Buzhuang Ma Tao."

“……”

The Jia people got up one after another, hunched their waists, and saluted Cao Peng.

Cao Peng's face was expressionless, and he nodded in return.

That's right, he's young!

But the more this happens, the more this shelf has to be put up.

This is all to help the old oilman, give them a good face, and they will kick their noses in the face.

Sometimes, the necessary silence is more useful than a thousand words. Cao Peng knows this very well, and he doesn't need to be polite with these people. Changing to Deng Ji, there may be calculations on the scene. But Cao Peng doesn't need to worry, what he is acting on now is the identity of the first government in Haixi. And it is also a real power in the government, holding the military power of the Haixi Dynasty...... Although, he had less than 200 men in his hands.

"You are all old Haixi, and you are also the people with heads and faces in this Haixi County."

Cao Peng spoke slowly, and Jia people immediately stopped talking.

"Let's take a look, everyone is here."

"It's all here, it's all here!"

"Well, from now on, no one is allowed to come up again."

As soon as Cao Peng's words fell, he heard a rush of footsteps downstairs.

A middle-aged man ran up panting, and on a cold day, he was sweating, and while running, he gave up his hands again and again.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Ye is late, one step late, and I still look at Haihan."

"This is ......"

Cao Peng frowned and asked slowly.

"Ah, the villain is Mishi Yebei, and there is a delay in some things in the store, so that it is late, and I invite Cao Gongzi Haihan."

While speaking, this Ye Bei was about to sit down.

Xu Yi's face sank, and as soon as he waved his hand, two strong men came up and moved the food table in front of Ye Bei.

"Shopkeeper Ye, when did you go out?"

Ye Bei looked at the empty front of him, and couldn't help but shudder when he heard Cao Peng's question.

"Villain ......"

"Shopkeeper Huang, right?"

"The villain is here!"

"When are you going to get out?"

"Back to the son, the villain learned that the son had a banquet, so he closed the store in the afternoon. They went out after the hour and arrived at the hour. ”

"Where's the shopkeeper?"

"Oh, the villain is about the same as Huang Gong, they all arrived before the unitary hour."

Cao Peng smiled, "Shopkeeper Ye, look at Shopkeeper Huang and Shopkeeper Ma, as well as everyone here, they came before the unitary time." A certain family also arrived at the time of unitary, but you were late, and the last one to come...... Since you're so busy, go back, we're all very idle. ”

"Yes, yes, at this time, what kind of business is there?"

A group of Jia people hurriedly responded, completely ignoring Ye Bei's pleading eyes.

"Cao Gongzi, villain ......"

"Shut up!" Cao Peng's voice suddenly rose, "When Deng County ordered you to eat and drink, you didn't come; Now I'm inviting you to drink, and you're late. Could it be that all the princes here are not as noble as you? You are a little millet beetle, such a big pomp. ”

Cao Peng's face was gloomy.

Even if someone wanted to intercede for Ye Bei, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva and obediently shut their mouths.

"Since you look down on everyone, there is no place for you here...... Someone, get this beetle out of here. ”

"Whoa!"

The two strong men stepped forward and couldn't help but say, set up Ye Bei and left.

"Ma Gong, Huang Gong, I was wronged......"

Without waiting for Ye Bei to finish speaking, the family general took him to the staircase and threw him down.

Ye Bei screamed and rolled down the stairs. In the restaurant, there was silence at this time, and everyone's faces were as white as paper.

"I'm a person with a bad temper!"

Cao Peng didn't drink, but poured a bowl of water and moistened his throat.

He looked at the businessmen present, his face changed, and he suddenly smiled, "There are some things that Deng County can endure, but I can't bear it...... Some people may say that you are just the wife and brother of Deng County Order, and your frame is actually bigger than Deng County Order, and your temper is worse than Deng County Order? ”

"Ah, don't dare, don't dare!"

"Hehe, listen to me." Cao Peng said: "What I want to say is that I have this surname...... People respect me, I respect people. If anyone treats me with disrespect, I will ruin his family. The eldest husband should be happy to take revenge, so many rules? Second brother, third brother, am I right? ”

Xu Yidian nodded again and again, "Yes, the eldest husband is like this." ”

"If the shopkeeper Ye doesn't give me face, he doesn't give face to Deng County, he doesn't give face to Mrs. Chen, and he doesn't give face to the court!"

The businessmen swallowed their spit in unison: You are the most fucking unreasonable!

This big hat is buttoned, that's called a ruthless one...... What does it mean not to give face to the court?

If you don't give face to the court, isn't that tantamount to rebellion?

"Ye Shopkeeper's rice line, I don't think there is any need to stay!" Cao Peng's fingers tapped lightly on the food table, his eyes were blazing, and he looked around at everyone.

This kid is really desperate!

"Shopkeeper Huang!"

"Ah, the villain is here."

When the shopkeeper heard Cao Peng call him, he was so frightened that he immediately came out and fell to the ground.

Cao Peng didn't seem to see it, and took a sip of water to himself, "In the past three years, Shopkeeper Ye has made a fortune in Haixi and made a lot of money. There is a saying that it is not easy to think about where a porridge and a meal come from, and it is difficult to think about the material resources of half a thread and half a thread. I don't think that's right! We must be grateful. It is not easy to think about where a porridge and a meal come from, but if there is no imperial court, how can there be porridge and rice? ”

"That's, that's ......"

"But in the past three years, Shopkeeper Ye has not paid any taxes to the imperial court!"

"This ......"

"So I think this kind of tax evasion deserves heavy penalties!" Cao Peng's face softened a lot, and he looked at Shopkeeper Huang and said, "Shopkeeper Huang, if I let you take over Shopkeeper Ye's rice shop, what will you do?" ”

When Cao Peng talked about the issue of taxation, everyone present was silent.

The shopkeeper Huang was even more frightened and trembled, and his face was like a human color. You know, in the past three years, Haixi didn't even have a county government, so how could I pay taxes? A lot of money was paid, but it was all handed over to Chen Sheng, not to the imperial court. But Cao Peng's words later made the shopkeeper Huang overjoyed. He raised his head in surprise and looked at Cao Peng, while the others looked at him with envy.

"The villain will do his best to serve the court."

Great sorrow and joy, the transformation is too fast, so that the yellow shopkeeper is like falling into a dream.

Cao Peng nodded with satisfaction, "What I want is the attitude of the shopkeeper Huang!" ”

As he spoke, he clapped his hands, "Hu Ban, bring all the things." ”

(To be continued)