Song Chaodu saw that Xu Liang stopped him, so he greeted Qin Wei and the two members, asked the two of them to go first, and he returned to the Hanzhong Dao Yamen with Xu Liang.

It's just that this time, Xu Liang led Song Zhifu directly into his study, and after the two sat down again, Song Chaodu asked with a smile: "My lord called the lower official, if you have something, just give orders." ”

Xu Liang looked at Song Chaodu with interest, a playful smile appeared on his face, and Xu Liang said: "This official stopped Lord Song because he wanted to give Lord Song a fortune." ”

Song Chaodu's face was a little stunned, he looked at Xu Liang, and asked in surprise, "What do you mean by this?" ”

"Liang Ji under the name of this official has acquired the coal mines outside Cai Yuanwai, and if nothing else, the coal mines outside Qin Yuanwai and Wei Yuanwai that have just gone out, Liang Ji will also buy them. Not surprisingly, Liang Kee will become one of the few big merchants in Hanzhong Mansion. Xu Liang said slowly, "And this official knows that Liang Ji wants to run smoothly in Hanzhong Mansion, and it is indispensable to trouble the local government of Hanzhong Mansion in the future, so I want to take out 10% of the shares of Liang Ji Mining's coal mine on Dingjun Mountain and give it to Lord Song, hoping that in the future, Lord Song can take care of Liang Ji 12." ”

Song Chaodu's face was taken aback for a while, and after Xu Liang explained the meaning of the shares, he became abrupt, and then shook his head like a rattle, "My lord, Liang Ji can run a coal mining business in Hanzhong Mansion, which is a blessing for Hanzhong Mansion." Even if the adults don't say it, the lower officials will try their best to take care of Liang Kee Mining within the scope of their powers, and they will never let Liang Kee suffer any trouble. ”

Xu Liang looked at Song Chaodu with a smile, although Song Governor said it very frankly. And Xu Liang also believes that as long as he serves as a political officer in Shaanxi for one day, the Song Governor will not embarrass Liang Ji Mining. However, what Xu Liang wants to do is a long-term business. Governor Song's verbal assurances did not completely reassure Xu Liang.

So Xu Liang waved his hand and said firmly: "Lord Song, this official naturally believes in Lord Song's sincerity, but Lord Song is so hearted, and this official must not let Lord Song suffer. ”

"Lord Xu is too polite. The lower officials are not meritorious. Song Chaodu said, his tone was not as resolute as it was at the beginning.

Xu Liang said: "Lord Song will listen to the official first. The official decided to give Lord Song a dry share, so naturally there was still something to trouble Lord Song. ”

"Oh? Your Excellency, please command. Song Chaodu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Said.

Seeing this, Xu Liang knew that this Song Dynasty was actually very tempted by the wealth sent to the door. Besides, this kind of collusion between officials and businessmen, oh no. It is a matter of cooperation between government and business. It was not uncommon in the Ming Dynasty. For this kind of gray income, Daming's supervisory agencies most of the time also turn a blind eye and close one eye, and will not be more serious.

Xu Liang Zhengse said: "This official wants to ask the Song prefect for two things. The first is to help Luo Baiguan, after acquiring the coal mines outside Qin Yuanwai and Weiyuanwai, he bought the entire Dingjun Mountain. ”

Song Chaodu frowned slightly, then stretched out and nodded slowly.

Xu Liang continued: "Two. Soon, Liang Kee Mining will launch a new type of coal. Coal stove and matching pots. The official asked Lord Song to give an order that all the official kitchens of the Hanzhong Mansion should use this kind of coal from Liang Ji as fuel for making fires and cooking. ”

Song Chaodu's eyes widened suddenly, looked at Xu Liang, and asked curiously: "I heard that Liang Ji has already operated soap paste and well salt." Could it be that Liang Kee's next product is the new type of coal? ”

Xu Liang nodded yes.

When Song Chaodu heard this, he was disappointed in his heart. Originally, I thought that after Xu Liang acquired the three coal mines, with the scale of the three coal mines, although Song Chaodu only got 10% of the dry shares of the coal mines, the dividends at the end of the year would also be a considerable wealth. Now I heard that Xu Liang actually planned to launch the coal block as a new product, could it be that those black, dirty and black things can still make a lot of money?

Although he thought so in his heart, Song Chaodu did not dare to show this emotion. Reluctantly put on a smiling face, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, my lord, some little things are wrapped up in the lower officials." ”

Xu Liang naturally didn't know the disappointment in Song Chaodu's heart, and when he heard Song Chaodu's promise, Xu Liang ordered Tietou to take the equity contract and hand it to Song Chaodu to read, Song Chaodu signed it very happily and pressed his handprint. Holding that contract in his arms, Song Chaodu's awe of Xu Liang in his heart became even more profound. When Fang Cai read the equity contract in Xu Liang's mouth, Song Chaodu clearly understood the meaning. I also understood what Xu Liang meant, that is, as long as Song Chaodu was still the prefect of Hanzhong, then he would have a share in the Dingjunshan Coal Mine. That is to say, if Song Chaodu is no longer the prefect of Hanzhong Prefecture, then this paper contract will be automatically invalidated.

Song Chaodu immediately understood that Xu Liang's equity contract was not aimed at Song Chaodu himself, but the position of the prefect of Hanzhong Prefecture.

Unexpectedly got this share, Song Chaodu glanced at the contract in his hand, thought about it, and said to Xu Liang: "If your lord's Liangji Coal Mine wants to run it safely, your lordship has better communicate with Gonggong Hu." ”

"Grandpa Hu? Which Father-in-law Hu? Xu Liang didn't understand for a while why the Song Governor suddenly proposed this Hu Gonggong.

Song Chaodu arched his hand towards Xi'an Mansion and said: "My lord, the eunuch Hu Gang Hu Gonggong of Shaanxi supervises the mines in Shaanxi Province. ”

Xu Liang suddenly, when the Song prefect said this, he also wanted to remember the eunuch Hu Gonggong in Shaanxi. When he first took office in Shaanxi to participate in politics, he also went to visit this father-in-law Hu. In my impression, the eunuch in Shaanxi is as his name suggests, although his body is disabled, his appearance is taller than ordinary people, with a height of 1.8 meters, coupled with his feminine voice, Xu Liang clearly remembers the image of this father-in-law Hu who has only one side.

Unexpectedly, there would be a day when things would go around to Gonggong Hu.

After the Song prefect agreed to introduce Xu Liang and Hu Gonggong, the Song prefect left satisfied. However, the matter of meeting Hu's father-in-law is not going to be seen now.

Two days later, Feng Suqin really returned to Pingliang Mansion. Luo Baiguan of Liangji Mining was instructed by Xu Liang, and after visiting the other two coal mines accompanied by Qin Yuanwai and Wei Yuanwai, he successfully acquired the two coal mines of Qin Wei at a very low price.

In a few more days. The first batch of 100,000 pieces of honeycomb coal, together with the coal stove, was distributed by the yamen of the prefect of Hanzhong Prefecture to the yamen of various prefectures and counties of Hanzhong Prefecture. At the same time, small advertisements about Liang Kee Mining's honeycomb coal were posted almost overnight on the walls and streets of the prefectures and counties of Hanzhong Province. Several small shops specializing in honeycomb coal have opened in various states and counties.

The foreign sales of honeycomb coal have finally kicked off.

This kind of thing. Naturally, Luo Baiguan, Cai Mao and the shopkeepers of Liang Ji Mining arranged the arrangement. At this time, Xu Liang returned to Xi'an Mansion and entertained the eunuch Hu Gonggong in Shaanxi in a very elegant restaurant.

A large round table is filled with delicacies. And only Xu Liang, Hu Gonggong, Wang Qinian, a well-known Qing man in Xi'an Mansion sat a few steps away from the round table, stroking the pipa. Singing in a low voice.

Listen to the piano sounds. The father-in-law Hu in front of him closed his eyes slightly, and his right hand on his thigh gently patted the paddle, looking very intoxicated.

Xu Liang couldn't help but admire the performance of the father-in-law Hu in front of him. Xu Liang has already put a share contract similar to the one signed by Song Chaodu in front of Hu Gonggong, as long as Hu Gonggong signs it and presses a handprint, then Liang Ji Mining's coal mine will have a 10% share of Hu Gonggong's.

What made Xu Liang admire was that after this Hu Gonggong glanced at the contract. But he didn't say anything, but instead shook his head and admired the sound of the piano.

Hu Gonggong pretended to be stupid. Although Xu Liang was annoyed in his heart, he could only accompany him patiently. Finally, after the song ended, he got up and saluted in the direction of Xu Liang, Xu Liang applauded and smiled: "This song is good, I didn't expect Gonggong Hu to be a lover of music and rhythm." ”

When Gonggong Hu heard this, he grinned at Xu Liang and said, "Let the political suffocators laugh, our family is a rootless person, and the hobbies on the side are out of reach, so I like to listen to people play and sing some quiet tunes." ”

"Huh." Xu Liang smiled dryly, he didn't know anything about ancient music and rhythm, and Hu Gonggong was talking to him about music and rhythm, which was really playing the piano to a cow.

Therefore, Xu Liang immediately turned the topic to the main matter this time. pushed the contract on the table in the direction of Father-in-law Hu, looked at Father-in-law Hu and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, this is a part of Liang Ji's heart, and please accept it with a smile." ”

Gonggong Hu glanced at the contract again, smacked his mouth, spread his hands and said: "Don't look at our family on this wine table, in fact, our family also has our family's difficulties." Our family is trusted by His Majesty today, and was appointed to Shaanxi on an errand to supervise the mines in Shaanxi, in fact, they also came with the task of mining tax. At the end of the year, our family will be so worried that we can't sleep because we have not been able to successfully complete the mining tax targets set by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ”

Xu Liang listened, and his brows furrowed slightly. This father-in-law Hu didn't answer Xu Liang's words, but he pulled up his bitterness as a eunuch in Shaanxi, which was obviously not very satisfied with the 10% share given by Xu Liang.

"Lord Participating in Politics," Gonggong Hu naturally saw the change in Xu Liang's demeanor, paused, and then said: "Compared with the so-called Yicheng shares of Liangji Coal Mine, our family actually values more than those clear real money. Gonggong Hu seemed to be embarrassed when he said it, his old face was slightly red, and he said: "Our family has urinated into the palace since childhood, and our knowledge is not as good as that of the political officer. As for this contract, the Elder Counsellor had better take it back first......"

Xu Liang's face was completely gloomy. He didn't expect that Hu Gang, the eunuch guarding the town, would be so faceless. With his own dignified identity as a member of the Sanpin Politics, he took out a hundred percent of the shares to make friends with this eunuch, and the other party would actually refuse!

Gonggong Hu made the meaning clear, so he didn't stay at the wine table, arched his hand towards Xu Liang, and strode away.

Xu Liang stood by the window, watching Gonggong Hu board, escorted by two guards, boarding the carriage parked outside the restaurant, and the carriage slowly left.

After Wang Qinian dismissed the Qing man, he returned to the private room again, stood beside Xu Liang, sighed lightly, and asked: "Lord, the matter of Father-in-law Hu can't be discussed, will this bring trouble to the coal mine business?" ”

Xu Liang narrowed his eyes, pressed his hands vigorously on the window lattice, exhaled, and said, "There will definitely be trouble." I just don't know how much trouble it can be. Qi Nian, don't go back to Hanzhong Mansion yet, stay here to find out one thing for me, who will you have closer contact with during the fair day of Duke Hu. ”

Xu Liang saw Hu's father-in-law's attitude, and he wanted to find out who this Hu Gang was.

Xu Liang spent the night in the Xi'an Mansion. Xu Liang's eldest brother Xu Jiang hurriedly rushed back from Xi'an Mansion after hearing about Xu Liangren's affairs in Xi'an's Courtyard, and when he saw Xu Liang, he thanked him excitedly.

Xu Jiang's ranking in the autumn of this time, although in the middle of the position, but to be able to lift, is a great joy, Xu Jiang's long-cherished wish for many years finally came true, the joy in his heart is self-evident, at the same time, for his third brother to help himself, Xu Jiang is sincerely grateful.

The two brothers talked in the house for a while, and Xu Jiang looked like he wanted to say something.

Xu Liang said: "Big brother has something, I can't bear to say it directly." ”

Xu Jiang smiled embarrassedly, his face was also embarrassed, rubbed his hands, and finally said, "Third brother, don't be angry when I say it." ”

Xu Liang said: "What did the eldest brother say?" Then he thought of something and asked, "Is it about my hometown?" ”

What can make Xu Jiang feel embarrassed is related to Xu Liang, and it is mostly the matter of his hometown in Ji'an, Jiangxi. Since Mrs. Xu abandoned the car to protect the handsome and made a clear relationship with Xu Liang, although Xu Liang helped Xu Jiang this time, Xu Liang did not have a good impression of those people in Ji'an Mansion's hometown.

Xu Jiang said: "It's about your second brother Xu Qing." Originally, after Xu Qing returned to Ji'an Mansion, the old lady entrusted the relationship, and Xu Qing entered the Inspection Department of Ji'an Mansion and became an inspector. ”

Xu Liang's face changed, Xu Qing was forced by Xu Changkun and Old Lady Xu to leave Xu Liang and return to Ji'an Mansion, so long has passed since this matter, and Xu Liang's little bit of guilt towards Xu Qing has faded. At this time, hearing Xu Qing's news from Xu Jiang's mouth, Xu Liang was stunned for a while, and said indifferently: "Xu Qing is an inspector in Ji'an Mansion, isn't it good?" ”

Xu Jiang listened to Xu Liang's indifferent tone, only when Xu Liang was still worried about the things of the year in his heart, thinking of the letter from his hometown, Xu Jiang said: "Ji'an Mansion has a new prefect this year, the new prefect is not particularly satisfied with Xu Qing, Xu Qing still wants to return to the third brother." ”

Sure enough, that's it! Xu Liang had a guess in his heart, and it was confirmed at this moment, and he knew it in his heart. It's just that at this time, Xu Liang's side really didn't have a place for Xu Qing, so he said: "Xu Qing's matter, there is no suitable position at the moment, let's talk about it after a while." ”

When Xu Jiang heard this, his expression was a little gloomy, he nodded, and he didn't say anything more.

The next day, Xu Liang left Xi'an, and as soon as the carriage arrived at the city gate, a sturdy man approached.

The accompanying guards stopped him, pressed their hands on the hilt of their knives, and looked at the strange man warily. The man's hand on his waist lifted the corner of his coat without a trace, revealing a waist tag hanging from his waist, which disappeared in a flash.

Seeing this, Tsing Yiwei's eyes shrank, turned to the side of the carriage, and whispered something inside.

"Call him over." Xu Liang's voice came from inside the carriage. (To be continued......)