In the inner palace, the two great eunuchs Cao Zhang inevitably became opponents from then on. And outside, in a palatial carriage car, Zhou Yanru, the first assistant boss, was also sinking like water at the moment, and put on a black-eyed chicken posture that was rarely taken out among the ministers.

However, Qian Qianyi, who was sitting opposite him, was still chic and calm, smiled and took out a set of purple sand tea sets from the tea crow attached to the car seat, poured two cups of tea on the small table, and made a gesture to Zhou Yanru to please. The latter had just said a lot in front of the Son of Heaven, and it was inevitable that his mouth would be dry at this time, and he thought that he might have another big quarrel soon, so he was unceremoniously picked up the cup and drank it all. However, after drinking it, he felt that it tasted good, so he poured another glass without humility - after being in contact with those shorthairs for a long time, his actions would inevitably be affected, especially in front of a guy like Lao Qian, who obviously deliberately showed that he had a good relationship with shorthair, there was no need to talk about any demeanor.

Qian Qianyi really just smiled and watched, not provoked at all. Zhou Yanru looked at the surrounding furnishings - this kind of carriage with glass windows on all sides is now short-haired in the Beijing Division. The steel spring base below can ensure the comfort and stability of the vehicle on the way, otherwise he would not pretend to take a set of high-end tea sets out without fear of spilling - this is a kind of showmanship in itself, but Zhou Yanru also happens to be able to understand this kind of showmanship. Even if you didn't understand it before, you definitely understand it after being in contact with shorthair for a while.

"Brother Mu Zhai is really good, he can let the people give up the car for their own use, and Brother Mu Zhai is the only one in the whole court. It's just that looking at this splendid posture, it doesn't quite match Brother Muzhai's previous behavior. ”

Looking at the Western-style decorations in the carriage, Zhou Yanru finally couldn't help but sneer - Qian Qianyi's original carriage was actually a frame transported from Hainan Island, and the steel frame below, shock springs and other complete facilities were complete. The ride comfort may be a little worse than this one, but it's not much worse. It's just that its exterior and interior are still in the local style of the Ming Dynasty, and it doesn't look much different from the ordinary wealthy oil-walled cars running all over the streets outside.

This also just reflects Qian Qianyi's previous style: although he relied on short hair to regain his fortune in his bones, he refused to admit this on the surface, and still had to put on a shelf like the head of the Great Ming Shilin.

And the car he's riding in now is in the standard Shorthair style - was it originally Shorthair's own use? Although there are already shops in Qiongshifang that have begun to accept orders from wealthy families in Beijing, they can only be produced in workshops on Hainan Island. Even if the money is paid in full now, and the color type and style are determined, it will be at least half a year before he picks up the car-Zhou Yanru can be so clear, or because he himself has placed an order for one.

So now the only people who can ride this Western-style carriage all over the Beijing are the authentic shorthair, as well as this Qian Qianyi Qian master, he seems to have completely given up the previous idea of cherishing feathers and keeping a distance from shorthair, and began to move closer to the other party with all his might, and he was afraid that the whole world would not know the general fateful propaganda.

Zhou Yanru is talking about cars. Secretly sarcastic, of course, Qian Qianyi can also hear the implication - after all, they are the top literati of the Ming Dynasty, and even if they ridicule each other, they tear each other apart with great connotation, and there is no fireworks at all. And in this regard, the old money still has the upper hand after all, so the posture is also very high. As if he didn't hear Zhou Yanru's ridicule at all, he explained with a smile:

"Brother Jade Rope thinks too much, but there is a small problem with the axle of the original car at home, and he doesn't dare to make do with it today. I temporarily asked a friend in Qiongzhen to borrow one and use it first. When I go back and wait for the car I ordered to arrive, I will return it. ”

Qian Qianyi smiled and picked up the teacup. Zhao Zhou Yanru saluted for a moment, and said with a smile:

"Others don't know, don't Brother Jade Rope know either? We placed an order together in Qiongshifang, and the pick-up time was of course similar, and we had to wait for half a year. ”

Zhou Yanru pursed his lips - it was because it was clear that the two of us went to visit the newly opened carriage and horse shop of Shorthair, and placed an order on the spot at the same time. As a result, I still have to wait for half a year, but you first "borrowed" a car and sat comfortably, which is annoying!

However, he can't say much about this, because he himself enjoys privileges in this regard - except that his face is not big enough to allow Shorthair to give up his car on the spot, and he enjoys exactly the same treatment as Qian Qianyi in other aspects.

This four-wheeled carriage with short hairs is comfortable to ride. The decoration is luxurious, but the price offered by others is also absolutely luxurious - the most ordinary configuration costs thousands of taels of silver, and a standard courtyard house in Jingshi may not be able to sell at this price. Zhou Yanru also wanted to say goodbye to Qian Qianyi, and wanted to get closer to Shorthair, so he ruthlessly decided to buy one - as the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, it is normal to accept some favors. But something worth thousands of taels of silver is a short-haired shop, and he didn't expect to take advantage of any big advantages, so it would be good to give a high discount.

However, when he signed the order on the front foot and asked the housekeeper to pay the money on the back foot, the general manager Chen Dalei Chen personally met with the housekeeper of the Zhou Mansion and told him that according to the rules of the trading company, celebrities like Zhou Shoufu are willing to use our carriage, which in itself is the best publicity for our products. Speaking of which, we still took advantage of Zhou Shoufu, so the price of this car can be offset as a promotional expense, so there is no need to pay separately.

When the housekeeper heard that he didn't have to pay, of course it was the best, and when he came back to report to Zhou Yanru, the latter was also secretly frightened - they all said that the short-haired man was not inferior, and he blindly relied on his strength and did not know the etiquette, but now it seems that this is not the case at all, and when it is time to soften his body and leave favors, people are not confused at all.

And the short-haired gang is really straightforward in their words and actions, and they can even find such a fair reason for bribery - to offset the cost of propaganda? Haha is really reasonable - with the prestige of an old man, he rides in a short-haired car every day, which is bound to attract many imitators, isn't it just to help them make a revival signboard? It's polite not to ask them to collect money, and of course you don't have to pay the price of the car. This matter is justified even if it is in front of the Imperial History Tower!

Even if someone does accuse Shorthair of taking bribes, he is not afraid - because not all high-ranking officials enjoy this treatment. Poor Master Wen Tiren Wen was once again unfortunately taken as a negative group - he also sent a housekeeper to order a carriage in Qiongshi Fang, but they were polite but very resolute to tell him: because there are too many people placing orders at present, the workshop is too late to do it, so it is temporarily impossible to accept your order...... How long do you have to wait, you ask? Well, maybe two years, maybe three years, for sure!

The poor housekeeper of the Wen Mansion couldn't spend the money in Qiongshifang! Even if he was furious on the spot and scolded the little shopkeeper, the young man called the "account manager" in Qiongshifang, he just stood there quietly, letting the spit and stars spray on his face without wiping it, and his attitude was absolutely good, but he refused to do business with him in Wenfu.

Wen Tiren is also a dignified old! And the power is not small, but he almost took Zhou Yanru off the horse and made himself the first assistant. Later, although he fell short, the rest of the prestige was still there, and no one in the court dared to provoke him like this, let alone a businessman! If he changes the merchant of the Ming Dynasty, no matter what background he has and what backer, he dares to be like this, don't say that he will never be able to stay in the Beijing Division, the plaque number will definitely be smashed, and even his life will not be saved!

But Qiong Shifang is the only exception who is not afraid of Wen Ge Lao, and people don't even have to play hard - now******** Wang Chengen likes to run here when he has nothing to do, and he points to the goods here to help him continue to collect favors in the court, do you want to try to make Wang Daguan unhappy?

So Steward Wen could only scold and scold on his lips. Then he went back angrily, and Wen Tiren was also stupid in anger after getting the report, and actually asked the housekeeper in person:

"Did I do something wrong?"

- He has no enmity with Shorthair! Even if he sang a duet with Qian Qianyi from time to time in the court, it was mostly based on Zhou Yanru's instructions and belonged to the internal struggle of Ming Dynasty officials. When it comes to short-haired policies, he has never done anything bad from them. Qian Qianyi is just a literati, is he really so wise and martial, and he can do everything without leaking?

Not to mention how Wen Tiren gritted his teeth and was furious at home, how the outside coaxed this matter to spread all over the city, and even the storyteller of the flyover was arranged. But when Zhou Yanru heard this, he was secretly amazed in his heart - if you don't pinch soft persimmons, you can do it if you want to! It shows that Shorthair knows exactly how strong his strength is and how hard his fists are, and even Wen Tiren, who is afraid of him for three points, is actually just a live target for Liwei in Shorthair's eyes!

However, except for the unlucky Wen Ge Lao, when short-haired interacted with most court officials, including him, he was very able to put down his body, and the benefits that should be given and the benefits that should be given were taken out without any affection. And they are all good things that can be seen and touched, which are so unbelievable that Qian Qianyi's career is the biggest example, and he, Zhou Yanru, only slightly expressed the idea of getting closer to the other party, and immediately got a reward worth a thousand gold.

With such a combination of soft and hard hands, who in the world can resist it? Zhou Yanru felt in the previous negotiations that although the young people sent by the short-haired center were all smart and exposed, most of them were frivolous, and most of them lacked the city government, even if Lin Hanlong, who he was most optimistic about, would have to go through at least ten years of training before he could barely be regarded as a "manufacturable material" in the eyes of the Ming Shoufu.

But in the case of the carriage, the short-haired shops showed an old-fashioned and mellow, but the hidden needles in the cotton were shrewd and calm to the point of unbelievable - could it be that the best talents in the shorthair were not in politics but in business? The group of people they sent to negotiate with the Ming court were still not the real schemers among the people? That's arrogant! (To be continued.) )