Holding back the excitement in his heart, Zhang Zhiji asked urgently, "Is what Jimin said true?" Did Your Majesty really say that? ”

Liu Fan smiled and nodded, "Yes, although this is not Your Majesty's original words, but the general meaning is that there will be no mistakes." Uncle www.biquge.info doesn't think I dare to joke about such a big thing, does he? ”

Hearing Liu Fan's affirmative reply, Zhang Zhiji burst into tears, looked up to the sky and sighed, "God is pitiful, Your Majesty has not forgotten my Zhang family." Great-grandfather, grandfather, have you all heard? Our Zhang family is going to rise again! ”

Seeing Zhang Zhiji's excited appearance, Liu Fan also sighed a little in his heart, as the highest and most noble hereditary duke of the Ming Dynasty, the British Duke didn't expect the evening scene to be so bleak, just hearing Chongzhen's blank check and being excited like this, it seems that they have been living a bad life these years. In fact, Liu Fan still admires the British public lineage in his heart. The Zhang family has followed Zhu Di to fight in the south and the north since its ancestor Zhang Yu, and is known as the first hero of the "Jingnan", which shows his great contributions. His son Zhang Fu was ordered to be in danger after the death of Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng, took over the handsome banner, led the army to attack the city and pull out the village, and made great contributions to Zhu Di's "Battle of Jingjing", and was awarded the title of British Duke for his merits. After the Jingjing, Zhang Fusan was in peace, and at the age of 75, he participated in the civil battle, and finally stained the battlefield with blood, and the horse leather shrouded his body. It can be said that he has been fighting for the Zhu family all his life. Although the descendants of the Zhang family did not have too dazzling achievements, their loyalty to the royal family could still be guaranteed. Even if Li Zicheng broke through Beijing, the last British Duke did not grovel and surrender like others, but chose to fight hard, how could the British Duke who only had some family members under his command be the opponent of Li Zicheng's army of hundreds of thousands, and was killed without accident! The British public line has been extinct ever since! Compared with those royal relatives and nobles who only know drunken life and dreams, poor and extravagant, the Zhang family can be said to be a rare loyal and responsible nobleman in the Ming Dynasty, worthy of the name of the nobles who rest with the country.

Just when Liu Fan was full of emotion, Zhang Zhiji had calmed down, his face also regained his calmness, and he said to Liu Fan, "The old man is a little out of shape, let you help the people smile!" ”

Liu Fan arched his hand and said, "Uncle is dedicated to the country, Liu Fan's admiration is too late, the British Duke is worthy of being the most loyal line of the Ming Dynasty, Your Majesty really did not see the wrong person." ”

Zhang Zhiji laughed and said arrogantly, "Okay!" Since Your Majesty can afford to have my old bones, then what's the harm if I give up this remnant body to fight for Your Majesty? ”

As soon as the conversation changed, Zhang Zhiji said to Liu Fan, "Jimin, since this cooperation is Your Majesty's intention, then the old man will not make excuses." But since this is business, we'd better get it to the point. The old man never believed in pie in the sky, and since Jimin had given us such a great benefit, there must be other requirements. What do you need our Zhang family to do, let's talk about it! ”

Liu Fan admired and said, "Uncle Mingjian, Jimin has something to bother you." In this cooperation, we are responsible for the production and transportation of refined salt, and your Zhang family is responsible for sales in the capital, and we will divide the profits into three or seven. In addition to sales, you are also responsible for defending against threats and snooping from various forces in the capital to ensure the stability of your business. ”

Zhang Zhiji's eyes flashed, and he smiled slightly, "I'll just say, things will definitely not be so simple." Since the words are all said, the old man will not hide it, and I agree to the method of helping the people in principle, but the profits must be divided into fifty or five. Hey, don't worry, listen to the old man slowly, there is a way that wealth is moving, and the profits of refined salt are huge, and the major forces in the capital all regard it as fat and red-eyed. Although our Zhang family is not afraid of threats, there are some things that are not a matter of being afraid or not. If according to Jimin, the Zhang family only gets 30%, and the annual profit is only a few hundred thousand taels, although this silver looks like a lot, it is not so important to my Zhang family, and it is not worth it for us to offend so many forces for this. The bigwigs of the DPRK and China, the major wealthy businessmen, once they get together, even His Majesty will avoid their edge, not to mention my small Zhang family! Since it is cooperation, it is to make money together, and to take risks together, Jimin can't let my Zhang family take the risk alone, but take the lion's own head, which seems a bit unreasonable! ”

"This..."Liu Fan was entangled in his heart, Zhang Zhiji said it well, it was Liu Fan who saw the danger in it and was eager to find a partner and pass on the risk. Otherwise, he would have done it himself a long time ago, where would it be cheap for the Zhang family. After pondering for a long time, Liu Fan said, "What my uncle said is true, but I also have my difficulties. This matter is entrusted by His Majesty, and most of the benefits have been taken by His Majesty, and I seem to have gained a lot, but I am afraid that it is not as good as my uncle. Uncle also knows that my Jiaozhou has to contribute two million taels of silver to His Majesty every year, which is equivalent to half of the tax burden of Daming a year, you said that refined salt can make money, with such a large amount of expenses, how much can I have left? Uncle can't let me lose money in it myself! But this matter was ordered by His Majesty, and it is even related to the Jiangshan Society of the Ming Dynasty, even if we don't make money, we have to get this matter done. Otherwise, what face do you and I have to face Your Majesty's trust? Well, let's not worry too much about it, how about taking a step back? Four-six-open? ”

Hearing Liu Fan's explanation, Zhang Zhiji pondered for a moment and nodded, "Jimin is dedicated to the country, and the old man is also full of admiration." Even if I serve the Ming Dynasty and do things for His Majesty, then I Zhang Zhiji will not dare to let Jimin specialize in the front. Good! This matter is so decided, you six and I four! ”

Liu Fan was overjoyed, picked up the wine glass and said with a smile on his face, "Uncle is quick to talk, Liu Fan admires." Come, let's drink this cup and wish you and me a happy cooperation! ”

"Happy working together!" Zhang Pengyuan and Zhang Zhiji also stood up, clinked glasses with Liu Fan and laughed.

After the cooperation was negotiated, the tense mood of the three of them also relaxed, and when they were happy, they couldn't help but drink a few more glasses. When the three of them were drinking, Zhang Pengyuan, who didn't interject for a while, then drunkenly asked Liu Fan, "Brother Jimin, the younger brother has something unclear, and I hope my brother will solve his doubts." Since my brother has already chosen to cooperate with our Zhang family, why do you still spread the matter of refined salt, and make trouble for yourself like this, wouldn't it be troublesome for yourself? ”

Zhang Zhiji snorted coldly, "Pengyuan, don't talk too much." Jimin has always been very smart, and he naturally has his reasons for doing this, right, Jimin? ”

How could Zhang Zhiji ask Liu Fan so obviously not to hear it, it seems that Zhang Zhiji also has a pimple in his heart about this matter, and he is not easy to speak, but he just asked Zhang Pengyuan from his mouth. Since the two parties have reached a consensus on cooperation, Liu Fan is not afraid that they will know his intentions, so he directly picked out and said, "Uncle is right, the reason why I borrowed Jinyiwei's hand to spread this matter is because I have a plan." On the one hand, it wants to avoid risks and give all forces a platform to compete, ostensibly to maintain fairness and justice and keep their mouths shut. On the other hand, I also wanted to find some partners from them for some of my own small businesses! ”

"Business? What business? Zhang Zhiji's eyes lit up, and he asked with some interest.

Liu Fan laughed and said, "It's just some small businesses that can't be put on the table." Let's be honest, I recently found a new tooth medicine and brushed my teeth and wanted to find someone to test the water. In addition to the first time, I have a bumper grain harvest in Jiaozhou this year, and in order to avoid those unscrupulous black-hearted grain merchants from exploiting the interests of the people, I intend to set up my own opinion grain bank. In addition to the first time, I also want to know who is spying on the refined salt business, so that I can know myself and the other! How? Uncle is also interested in these small businesses? ”

Zhang Zhiji was a little disappointed when he heard this, and said, "Jimin laughed, just this refined salt alone makes us a little too busy to take care of ourselves, where do we still have the energy to care about these things." However, my Zhang family still has some shops in the capital, if Jimin needs it, I can give it to Jimin! ”

Liu Fan shook his head and smiled, "Thank you uncle for your kindness, I have no plans to end up in person for the time being, so I am looking for a partner!" ”

Seeing Liu Fan's refusal, Zhang Zhiji didn't care, smiled, and skipped it. On the contrary, Zhang Pengyuan looked interested, and kept asking Liu Fan for specific details. (To be continued.) )