Today is the day when Tang Yi invited the merchant gentry to come, Wu Tiancheng dressed up early, with a standard smile, standing at the door, waiting for visitors from all directions.

Before noon, the guests came one after another, and Wu Tiancheng greeted them one by one, and then invited everyone in. Keep repeating the action, and the flesh on the face is stiff. But he didn't get bored at all, and he wished that more people would come. Everyone gathered firewood and the flame was high, and the Buddha had to cheer for the Dharma, and if so many people could be brought in, the canal would be half of the success first.

A group of people were sent in again, and as soon as they came out, a big fat man came to him, Wu Tiancheng recognized it at a glance, and it turned out to be the boss of Chunfang Building, Qian Fat. This guy was in the same group as Wan Hao at the beginning, stealing chickens and rice made Tang Yi famous. Later, the Changwen paper shop was established, and the literati all ran here, and the business of the fat man was even worse day by day. It stands to reason that this guy should hate Tang Yi, why did he come here?

Seeing Wu Tiancheng's surprise, Qian Fat Man hurriedly gave up his hand, his face was full of sorrow, don't say it, don't mention how difficult it is during this time, not to mention that business is getting bleaker and bleaker. Moreover, Wanjia has fallen, and some people say that Chunfanglou is an unlucky place, and the fat man is a disaster, which makes the big guys avoid it.

If it weren't for the rich and fat man's foundation, he wouldn't have been able to hold on for a long time. During this period of time, Qian Fatzi has been constantly reflecting, and even soaked in the Changwen paper shop continuously, not to mention that he really figured out some ways for Tang Yi to do business. Those whimsical ideas made the fat man Qian fascinated, and he couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, and the more he thought about it, the more he admired it. As soon as he heard that Tang Yi had sent an invitation to repair the Yantietang Canal, Qian Fatzi felt that the heaven-sent opportunity had arrived, and he had to catch Tang Yi's chariot no matter what, and ran over.

"Boss Wu, I used to be small and ignorant, and if I offended, please forgive me, or I will kneel down for you!"

Tears came up as soon as they were said, and as soon as their knees were weak, they really knelt down. I didn't see that this guy still has the potential to be an actor.

What is this, a good treat to talk about business, get a kneeling at the door, let the guests think?

Wu Tiancheng hurriedly stretched out his hand and pulled him up stunned, "Boss Qian, you have the ability, I can't fight you, please come in." ”

"Oops!" The fat man didn't say yes, and trotted in.

It was getting closer and closer to noon, and there were hundreds of guests coming, Wu Tiancheng couldn't be happier, didn't the master say that a good start is equal to half the success, and it seems that the canal is finally in place.

Suddenly, a carriage came from a distance, pulled by three horses of the gods, and when they arrived in front of the Changwen paper shop, the curtain of the carriage was raised, and a young man jumped out of it, dressed without exception, showing "trench", holding a small fan sprinkled with gold in his hand, full of style, swaggering and going inside.

Wu Tiancheng didn't know him, and hurriedly asked, "This son, please stay, dare to ask if you have an invitation?" ”

"Invitations?" The young man sneered: "Where do I Xu Ji still need an invitation?" ”

Wu Tiancheng was very familiar with this name, but he couldn't think of it for a while, and he couldn't help frowning. At this time, a few more people came over, led by Wang Shimao. As soon as he saw Xu Ji, he couldn't control his anger. Lantern Festival, just because he made it bad, he almost lost his sister's life, Wang Ergongzi rushed over in a few steps, and said angrily at Xu Ji: "Xu Gongzi, you were not trampled to death by the crowd, it's really fateful?" ”

When Xu Ji saw Wang Shimao's fierce and vicious spirit, he didn't care, and sneered: "What's fierce, isn't it not dead!" If it weren't for my uncle's sponsorship, would your father have been promoted? Wang Jingmei, you'd better be smart, don't look unhappy! ”

"You!"

Wang Shimao clenched his fists and exhaled like a cow, eager to tear this guy apart.

"Respect for beauty, get down to business, don't make a mess."

Tang Shunzhi and Wei Liangfu came together, Wang Shimao stomped his feet angrily, didn't bother to look at Xu Ji, and walked inside. When Tang Shunzhi passed by Xu Ji's side, he snorted slightly.

"It's really a shame for Xu Huating!" With a fluttering word, Xu Ji suddenly turned into a pig's liver face. But where did he dare to talk back to Tang Jingchuan, people and his uncle were equals, and his academic reputation was amazing. But he won't swallow this breath, you wait, and you'll see it in a while!

If you want to get down to business, go dream!

Xu Ji smiled gloomily and walked in, and all the immortals arrived. Tang Yi changed into a moon-white Confucian shirt early, with a graceful demeanor and a warm smile, as bright as spring.

Facing hundreds of people who were generous and not stage frightened at all, as soon as he spoke, the audience quieted down.

"All the seniors, you are busy, and the boy is grateful. Time is precious, let's open the skylight and say something, why rebuild the salt iron pond? In short, the Japanese are in turmoil, the river and sea freight are not safe, the imperial court will send troops from all over the country, the Grand Canal will be more congested, and the opening up of salt and iron ponds will be beneficial to everyone present. In addition, there are tens of thousands of refugees, there is no need to recruit people, and the whole court is also supportive, so it can be said that everything is ready and only the east wind is owed...... According to my estimates, it will take about 500,000 taels of silver and 100,000 stone of grain to build the canal. In the future, when the canal is put into operation, it will be able to earn more than 200,000 taels a year, and it will be able to return to its original cost in three years. ”

After listening to Tang Yi's tirade, everyone present knew in their hearts that it was indeed a good business, and some people were moved on the spot and whispered.

A few people simply stood up, and prepared to take the silver into the shares, and participate in the grand event.

At this moment, Xu Ji suddenly stood up, put away the small fan, and walked over with a smile.

"Have you ever calculated that the 200-mile canal needs to be re-excavated, even if there are 50,000 people, it will take two or three years to say the least, is what I said wrong? During this period of time, maybe the Japanese have already been extinguished, and who knows if the imperial court will change its decree overnight, and are you willing to take the money to waste? ”

"Changing the order?" This is probably what the businessmen are most worried about, and it is Xu Ji who speaks, don't forget that his uncle is a cabinet upstart, so he must have gotten some internal news.

"Xu Gongzi, look at this, what should I do?"

Xu Ji smiled contemptuously: "Your hair is gray, listen to a little hairy child who has not dried up, aren't you afraid of putting your wealth and life into it!" ”

These people were suddenly so frightened that their legs trembled, their faces were red and white, and they could only snort and say, "In that case, let's take a look and see ......."

Many people heard Xu Ji's words, and their doubts suddenly rose, could it be that the imperial court had different opinions on building the canal, and it would be miserable. If someone is holding back, the project will not necessarily be delayed for a long time. It's a two-hundred-mile canal, everything has to be carried on the shoulder, how difficult it will be, think about it with your toes, who dares to go out and take real money and smash it in?

And if the local officials are changed during the period, Tang Yi will lose his backer, and the end will be even worse, the more he thinks about it, the more shaken and hesitant he becomes. Tang Shunzhi, who was light in front of the people, was in a hurry, suddenly stood up, and looked at Tang Yi frequently, if there was no support from these people, the great cause of the canal would be over, so anxious that Tang Shunzhi's forehead was sweating.

Who knew that Tang Yi was silent, he had been looking at the people present, and he had full confidence in his plan, these people put the original shareholders inappropriately, or they would kneel and beg themselves for a long time.

In that case, why bother!

Tang Yi suddenly smiled heartily: "Whoever else agrees with Xu Gongzi's idea can also quit, and the kid will never force it." ”

This is interesting, the masters have surrendered, what else is there to hope for, could it be that Tang Yi is really not ready? Everyone kept drawing question marks, more and more people slipped away quietly, Xu Ji saw it in his eyes, not to mention how happy he was, he looked up to the sky and laughed and went out, and the rampant laughter was full of pride.

Tang Shunzhi's gaze turned into a sharp knife, stabbing Tang Yi viciously, Tang Yi's donkey temper came up, he simply didn't say a word, sat on the chair, a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water, and Tang Shun has no way to do it.

In the end, there was almost nothing left, and the fat man slowly stood up and arrived in front of Tang Yi.

"What, Boss Qian also wants to leave?" Tang Yi raised his head and chuckled, "Please!" ”

"No!" Qian Fat suddenly shook his head firmly, deeply moved, and then said: "Little Xianggong, Qian has offended a lot before, but Qian agrees with the matter of building the canal." In any case, Qian Mou followed you! ”

This surprised Tang Yi, those guys who were usually enthusiastic slipped away, but there were only those who didn't deal with him, how could he feel a little out of order.

"Boss Qian, are you serious?"

The fat man bit his fleshy lip and nodded vigorously: "It's more real than gold!" ”

"Okay!" Tang Yi finally patted him on the shoulder with relief and said, "Boss Qian, our past grievances have been written off, you can rest assured, this canal will make your worth skyrocket tenfold!" ”

Tang Yi's words fell, and another person stood up from the corner.

"Ten times worth it, Brother Tang is really confident! The little girl has to invest some silver too! A young woman who was less than double ten walked in men's clothes, and behind her, there was a more delicate figure, blinking her big watery eyes, secretly glanced at Tang Yi, and then lowered her pink neck.

How could Tang Yi not know him, wasn't it the girl Wang he missed all the time!

"Haha, it's really a daughter-in-law, I know how to help my husband before I go through the door, and I'll give you 10,000 likes!"