Fenqing came out, and Du Xingwen trusted Qin Xuan even more. The next day, early in the morning, when Winter had just come out to inspect the territory, Du Xingwen ran to find Qin Xuan.

Qin Xuan got up in a daze, a little unhappy in his heart, and said secretly: Disturbing people's dreams, Brother Du!

Du Xingwen looked excited, and didn't see Qin Xuan staring at himself with a straight face while snorting. "Brother Qin, Fenqing has been improved, I want to start a tavern in the city to resist the Qiao family! I wonder if you have any suggestions? ”

Qin Xuan lifted the quilt, got in, and said casually: "I don't know much about the atmosphere of Pingyang and the inside story of officials and businessmen, I'm just afraid that I will misunderstand Brother Du's affairs!" ”

Du Xingwen disagreed, and said that it was Qin Xuan's modest words, sat straight to the edge of the kang, and flattered: "Brother Qin, you are knowledgeable, how could you make a mistake?" ”

Hearing this, Qin Xuan rubbed his eyes and said, "I only know about the matter of Pingyang, I only know about it from you. Where is the relationship between the Qiao family and Bao County, and what is the connection between the Zhao family and the Qiao family, is there only a relationship of interest between them, or do they have some friendship? Also, are the people who are addicted to alcohol in Pingyang and are willing to spend money to buy good wine, are there mostly commoners, or are there many high-ranking officials and nobles? I don't know about all of this, I take the liberty of talking nonsense, I really miss a big thing! ”

After listening to Qin Xuan's words, Du Xingwen admired Qin Xuan even more in his heart, and said secretly: Brother Qin thinks about things so comprehensively, it seems that if this matter is successful, it must be discussed with Brother Qin. Said happily: "Brother Qin, think about everything, don't shirk, you must help me." As for what you do not know, I should explain it to you! ”

Qin Xuan cheered up a little and asked, "Then you talk about it first, I just asked!" ”

Du Xingwen said slowly: "The Qiao family naturally has some friendship with Bao County Ling because Qiao Lei has been the chief bookkeeper of Pingyang, so it won't be too shallow. The Zhao family and the Qiao family both have taverns, one east and one west, which almost covers all the people who are good at wine in Pingyang City. As for those who are addicted to alcohol and are willing to pay for good wine, don't say Pingyang, look at Datang, I'm afraid that most of them are dignitaries! Not to mention, the Fenqing wine we want to sell! ”

After listening to this, Qin Xuan asked again: "What is the reputation of the Bao County Order in Pingyang?" ”

Du Xingwen said eloquently: "I have been an official for many years, and I am intertwined with Pingyang dignitaries. is considered to be clear in doing things, and in the eyes of ordinary people, he is also a good parental official! ”

Qin Xuan pondered for a moment and said, "In this way, the Bao County Order is the most important part of opening a tavern!" And according to you, I'm afraid it's hard to get him to agree! ”

When Du Xingwen heard this, his brows furrowed, and he asked eagerly: "What should I do, I wanted to spare a hundred taels of gold and go to find him!" ”

Qin Xuan shook his hand and said, "If Bao County Lingzhen has a lot to do with the Qiao family, your move directly gave him an excuse to clean up the Du family." Bribery, even if it is open to you, will definitely make you infamous! ”

Du Xingwen thought for a moment and said suspiciously: "Pingyang County, there are many people like this, it shouldn't be as you say!" ”

Qin Xuan explained directly: "Accepting bribes also depends on the person, Bao County Ling has a relationship with the Qiao family, and the Qiao family secretly does something casually, so what should you do?" ”

Du Xingwen rubbed his hands together and said anxiously: "What should I do?" With this Fenqing, if it can't be sold, won't it be impossible to resist the Qiao family! ”

Qin Xuan closed his eyes and thought for a long time, then said, "If you don't give gifts, the tavern will never be opened." If you want to send some money and have worries, it is better to send Fenqing to the three altars. Thinking of such a precious wine, if Bao County Ling had the intention to let the Du family open a tavern, he would also understand the meaning. If he wants to help the Qiao family, we can say that it is a newly produced wine, and we will give it to my parents to taste! ”

With the idea made, Du Xingwen asked Shangshi to make a few distillation equipment.

Three days later, Du Xingwen took Qin Xuan and rushed to the county government with Santan Fenqing. Passing through the inner gate of the county ya, it is the residence of the Bao County Ling family.

The two sat in the hall and chair, Du Xingwen looked a little nervous, and his expression was restrained. Qin Xuan was quite easy-going and calm.

It's not because Qin Xuan doesn't care about the Du family's affairs, but Qin Xuan has already made plans. If it can be successful, then help open a tavern, if not, it is a big deal to encourage the Du family to sell their property and follow themselves to Kyoto. When he arrived in Kyoto, Qin Xuan planned to go on a killing spree, inventing everything he knew in the future, and it would not be in vain for him to travel for a while, of course, the premise was that it was a last resort, after all, the words of the Qingyuan Daoist made Qin Xuan a little frightened.

After a cup of tea, an old man came from the inner hall. Qin Xuan looked up and down, his dark silk clothes were wrapped around his body, and a few wrinkles hung across his forehead, refreshed. Qin Xuan secretly thought: Looking at this appearance, there is a bit of official authority, but I don't know how to behave.

When Qin Xuan looked at Bao County, Bao County's Order was also observing the two. With a smile on his face, he said kindly: "Du Gongzi and the others, what is the matter with looking for the old man?" ”

Du Xingwen saw the appearance of Bao County's order, and got up and saluted solemnly: "Lord Bao, the villain has recently brewed a new kind of good wine Fenqing, this time I am here to let the adults taste it and talk about their hearts!" ”

Bao Xian Ling sat on a chair in the hall, and when he heard this, he was only slightly moved, but in an instant, he recovered as before, and said kindly: "Oh? Du Gongzi has this intention, and the old man is very happy! I don't know what kind of wine can make Du Gongzi make a special trip to the old man? ”

Du Xingwen picked up a jar of Fenqing from the side and brought it to the square table next to Bao Xianling. Lifting the sealed red cloth, the aroma of wine is overflowing, which is intoxicating. Bao Xianling sniffed deeply, and said in his heart: This wine has a very strong taste, and it is really a jade liquid. immediately had the intention of accepting it, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, it's a good wine, then the old man is welcome!" Suddenly, I felt that if I accepted it like this, I looked a little greedy, and said: "In this way, the old man asked his subordinates to prepare some snacks, and the two of you drank with the old man, how about it?" ”

Du Xingwen was a little flattered, and rarely heard that Bao County ordered people to eat, so he replied with a smile: "It's better to be respectful than to obey your fate!" ”

Du Xingwen and Qin Xuan came to the table in the inner hall with Bao County's order, and after a while, a few small dishes were placed on the table, and the maid had already poured the Fenqing brought by Du Xingwen for the three of them. Du Xingwen got up and raised his glass and said, "As a parent official in Pingyang, Master Bao has always been conscientious and conscientious and makes decisions for us and other people. The villain's glass of wine toasts you, do it first, adults are free! ”

Master Bao smiled slightly, waved his hand and said, "Don't be so restrained, sit down!" ”

After three rounds of drinking, Du Xingwen put on a sad face, sighed and said: "Hey, the villain originally wanted to open a tavern in Pingyang City, but I haven't heard of any shops selling it recently. If Mr. Bao hears any news, I hope to help him, and the villain must be very grateful! ”

Master Bao's face was impermanent, and he secretly said in his heart: Hmph, I think I have something to ask me for, the fox's tail finally leaked out! He waved his hand lightly and said: "Du Gongzi, don't say that, the old man, as a parent official, how can he not help the people!" ”

Du Xingwen's face was filled with joy, his tone was gentle, with a slight pleading, and said: "My lord is worthy of being a parent official praised by everyone, I wonder if my lord has heard of any rumors of shop sales?" ”

There was a hint of a wicked smile on the corner of Bao Xianling's mouth, and in a flash, he still had a friendly smile, and said: "I heard a few days ago that the Ma family shop in the city will be sold in the spring next year, and you can go there when the time comes." The Du family has been in Pingyang for many years, and they have been keeping to themselves, and the old man naturally agreed to open a tavern, so he didn't have to come to find the old man when the time came! ”

When Du Xingwen heard this, he was overjoyed, got up and bowed deeply: "Thank you, my lord, when the villain's tavern opens, the adults will definitely come to cheer, and the villain should be ready for Fenqing at all times!" ”

Bao Xianling smiled and said: "That's natural, when the old man is a drunkard, he will go to drink a few glasses if he has nothing to do, I'm afraid that Du Gongzi's store will not have enough Fenqing!" ”

Du Xingwen flattered: "What the adults say, even if they stop selling, they will definitely be prepared for the adults!" ”

Pushing the cup and changing the lamp, but after half an hour, Bao Xian Ling was drunk. Seeing this, Qin Xuan and the others hurriedly retired.

Qin Xuan and Du Xingwen left the yamen, Du Xingwen was already ruddy, a little drunk, and said to Qin Xuan excitedly: "The matter of the tavern seems to have been completed!" I never thought it would go so smoothly! ”

Bao County's speech and demeanor today made Qin Xuan a little unable to see why, but he felt that things were a little too smooth. Qin Xuan saw that Du Xingwen was slightly drunk, and said secretly: Maybe I think too much. Then he echoed: "It's true, I thought about it before, but I was too cautious!" ”

But said that after Qin Xuan and the others left, Bao County's order returned to normal, how could he be half drunk, sat quietly on the Hu chair, and secretly thought: Such a good wine, if you open a tavern, you will definitely meet in the market, then no one will go to the Qiaojia tavern, and there will naturally be very few gifts for the New Year's holidays...... After thinking for a while, he picked up the wine glass, took a sip, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, and drank lightly: "Someone!" ”

The maid at the door hurriedly came in and bowed slightly: "My lord!" ”

Bao Xian Ling stretched out his hand and pointed to Fenqing on the side, and said calmly: "Let Bao San take a jar of Fenqing and send it to Qiao's house." It was said that it was given to the old man by others, and the old man remembered the deep relationship between the two families, so he specially gave it to Mr. Qiao to taste! ”

Bao San is the housekeeper of Bao County Order, and relying on the trust of Bao County Order, he is also a figure in the whole Pingyang.

Rushing to Qiao's house, Qiao Zhizhuo stepped forward diligently and said with a smile: "Third brother, what kind of wind is it today, blowing you!" ”

Bao San was very satisfied with Qiao Zhizhuo's performance, and said with a smile: "It's not the wind of my master, who summoned me to your mansion!" ”

Qiao Zhizhuo flattered: "Third brother, I said this, Master Bao trusts you a lot, and you have outstanding ability, so naturally you are a capable person who works hard!" ”

Bao San waved his hand and said: "I won't have anything to do with you, someone gave my master a few jars of wine today, and my lord misses you and I have a very strong relationship between the two families, so I specially gave Qiao Gongzi a jar to taste!" ”

After sending Bao San away, Qiao Zhizhuo frowned and thought to himself: I have always sent wine to Master Bao, why did he send wine to me this time? Immediately opened a jar, only drank one glass, and hurried out to say to his subordinates: "Go and prepare some gold and silver things, and follow me to thank Lord Bao!" ”