The streets are bustling with people. A teahouse, where Tang Zixuan and Chan Kam Tong stopped. "Deng Gongzi! It's this teahouse, and Shopkeeper Shen agreed to meet here," Chen Jintang said. Deng Zixuan did not hesitate to walk in first, and with Xiao Er's shouting, the two were led to a table to sit down. Two cups of oolong tea, a plate of melon seeds and a plate of peanuts were served. Deng Zixuan gently pecked a sip of tea, the taste was very pure, and a fragrance lingered.

About half an hour later, a man about 40 years old came to the table, and saw that the man had a long face, a sparse beard, and two eyes that revealed maturity and sophistication. Due to the heat, the buttons of the jacket were left open, giving it an easy-going feel. "It's Shopkeeper Shen! The junior is Deng Zixuan! "Oh! It's Deng Gongzi, I'm sorry for being late! "It's okay! Anyway! This is Brother Chen! Deng Zixuan took the opportunity to introduce Chen Jintang.

After the necessary courtesies between the two sides, Shen Ruisheng got straight to the point and said: "Mr. Hu has gone to the capital, and I am responsible for negotiating the matters agreed between Mr. Hu and Mr. Deng Gongzi." Before leaving, Mr. Hu told me to meet Mr. Deng's requirements, and Mr. Hu fully agreed with the listing of Fukang Qianzhuang in the comprehensive market, and I temporarily supervised the trading market. But now there are certain variables! "What's the variable?" Deng Zixuan was slightly surprised!

Shen Ruisheng said: "The boundary of Pudong is under the jurisdiction of the Songjiang Prefecture, and if you want to buy the land in Pudong, you must be approved by the Songjiang Prefecture Daotai Yamen before it can be implemented. Due to the inconvenience of saying so, we were unable to come forward to buy the land, so our cooperation may be aborted. If Deng Gongzi can solve the problem of purchasing land, I promise that if we cooperate, we can continue. Deng Zixuan's head turned around a few times and immediately understood what was going on.

Damn, such a simple matter as buying land also involves deception and political battles. Don't look at Zuo Zongtang and Li Hongzhang are both students of Zeng Guofan, but the contradictions between the two are very deep, and it is common for them to tear each other down. Since Hu Xueyan is Zuo Zongtang's right-hand man, and Daotai Wang Jie is Li Hongzhang's person, this is not surprising. "Deng Gongzi, this matter is very difficult to do?" Shen Ruisheng was relieved when he saw Deng Zixuan's expression.

"Shopkeeper Shen, our cooperation remains the same, you can start preparing now! I promise I'll do it in three days! Deng Zixuan said decisively. Shen Ruisheng saw Deng Zixuan's confident young face, and said with some disbelief in his eyes: "Since Deng Gongzi is confident, Shen is looking forward to good news and farewell!" "Shopkeeper Shen walks slowly!" Seeing the back of Shen Ruisheng leaving, Chen Jintang asked suspiciously: "Son! Could it be that you have a relationship with the Dotai? "I don't have anything to do with the dojo, but soon I do!"

"Roar! Zixuan! Brother Chen! Come in! My sister saw that the visitor greeted her warmly, and politely welcomed the two into the courtyard. After entering the house and sitting down, my sister said, "Zixuan! Why did you two come to visit suddenly, could it be that there was something urgent? Deng Zixuan nodded and said, "Sister!" You sent someone to get my brother-in-law back, I have something urgent to find him! Although my sister had doubts, she still sent the maid away. Around noon, my brother-in-law came back, and this kung fu sister Zhang Luo brought the wine and food to the table. Greetings don't need to be detailed.

At the wine table, Gao Shizu said while being polite: "Brother! There are still a few months left until next year's spring festival, so why don't you work hard at home to find me! "Brother-in-law! That's the case, my eldest brother Chen wants to buy a piece of land in Pudong, but he can only buy it through the Yamen of Songjiang Mansion, and his brother-in-law is the master of Songjiang Mansion, so he must be able to talk to Daotai! Gao Shizu quickly said: "It stands to reason that this matter is not difficult, but I dare not guarantee that it can be done!" ”

Deng Zixuan glanced at Chen Jintang, and Chen Jintang immediately took out two gold bars from his arms and said, "A little meaning, not a tribute!" Who knew that my brother-in-law's face changed greatly: "How can this be reasonable, what do you think of me, my Gao Shizu is not a breeze with two sleeves, but it is not enough to bend his waist for two gold bars!" Deng Zixuan was a little confused, was his brother-in-law too little or pretentious. But carefully observing that his brother-in-law is by no means pretending, Deng Zixuan suddenly had a good impression, it seems that the master is not as depicted in later film and television dramas, he is all greedy and insidious guys, which is really harmful.

The scene was very embarrassing, Deng Zixuan took the gold bar and said: "Sister, you must accept it, even if the brother respects you." "Please be sure to smile at my sister!" Chen Jintang said sincerely. Speaking of this, my sister took the gold bar and said: "It's all your own family, why bother with hypocrisy!" Brother Chen! I took it! Seeing Mrs. say this, Gao Shizu's expression eased a lot. Deng Zixuan said, "Brother-in-law! This matter must pass through Daotai Wang Jie, I don't know ······ Wang Jie. ”

Gao Shizu said: "Wang Jie is an honest official, and his subordinates all admire him, but it's not okay to bribe him!" "The atmosphere was a bit depressing." But now that business and factories are encouraged, I can introduce you to them, and it depends on your creation whether it can be done or not! Deng Zixuan said without giving up: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, my brother will not embarrass you." I don't know what hobbies the people of Taiwan have? "Usually the Daotai adults have a preference for calligraphy and painting, that's all!" Deng Zixuan heard that he had an idea.

Back at the Deng Mansion, Deng Zixuan picked out a pair of white-flowered porcelain vases among the porcelain, and then went out with Chen Jintang again. "Deng Gongzi, what do you mean?" Chen Jintang was confused, "Let's go change calligraphy and painting!" "Changing the word and painting?" "Lord Daotai likes calligraphy and painting, and if he likes it, I won't believe him and won't accept it!." came to the pawnshop last time, "Deng Gongzi, I haven't seen you for a long time, I must have made a fortune!" What good things did you bring this time? The pawnshop owner greeted him with a smile.

"Shopkeeper, what is this?" Deng Zixuan got straight to the point. The package opens, revealing the white-flowered porcelain vase. "This is a good thing, the white flower porcelain vase of the official kiln of Jingdezhen in the Southern Song Dynasty!" The pawnshop owner's eyes showed greed. "Shopkeeper, I'm not here to block it today, I'm here to change it." "What do you mean by that?" "I want to exchange calligraphy and paintings of the same generation, I don't know if your store has them?" The pawnshop owner groaned and said, "Deng Gongzi! Wait a moment. ”

After a while, the pawnshop owner took the painting scroll and unfolded it, a pair of golden and brilliant palaces jumped on the paper, the square ancient palace buildings, outlining the customs of that era, surrounded by verdant trees, especially the ladies in the painting have different forms, and their lifelike feeling is as if they are immersive. "Deng Gongzi, this is a picture of the Han Palace, a genuine work of the Song Dynasty!" The pawnshop owner said. Deng Zixuan can't read and paint, and he can't tell if it's a fake. Since the pawnshop owner thinks it is precious, the sale is naturally concluded.

The next day, under the recommendation of his brother-in-law, Deng Zixuan and Chen Jintang came to Songjiang Mansion to meet Daotai Wang Jie. In the wide hall, Wang Jie was sitting on a majestic throne and had a modest demeanor, because it was not a formal occasion, he did not wear an official hat from the government, but dressed very casually. Wang Jie is about 50 years old, his goatee has turned white, his cheeks are a little clear, and his eyes are bright. "Jieshan! What is the matter with your brother-in-law's visit to me? "Jieshan is the character of Gao Shizu.

Without waiting for Gao Shizu to reply, Deng Zixuan stood up first and said: "The adults are above, and the grass people often hear their brother-in-law praise the adults, so they come to visit." The little puppet gets a calligraphy and painting, and he is ashamed to ask the adults to appreciate it. "Calligraphy and painting? Your brother-in-law is very good at talking! Wang Jie's eyes lit up. Deng Zixuan immediately presented the painting, opened the calligraphy and painting, Wang Jie immediately got up, took out the glasses and looked at them carefully, everyone held their breath and waited quietly, obviously Wang Jie has a lot of research on calligraphy and painting.

After a long time, Wang Jie straightened up and said: "This is an autumn picture of the Han Palace, he describes the scene of the return of the concubine of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, although it is a story of the Han Dynasty, but the architecture and character clothing are the characteristics of the Song Dynasty, so this is a work of the Song Dynasty, when the Qianlong Emperor highly respected this picture, and once wrote poems to praise it." It's a pity it's a fake! "Fake!" The crowd exclaimed!

Wang Jie smiled: "This is a fake imitated in the Ming Dynasty, even if it is a fake, it is very precious, Deng Gongzi congratulates you!" Deng Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The adult's appreciation ability is extraordinary. The younger generation doesn't know anything about calligraphy and painting, since it is a fake, it is better to leave this painting in the house! Wang Jie put away his smile, looked at Deng Zixuan with sharp eyes, and said: "No merit is not rewarded, Deng Gongzi, you tell the truth, what is the matter with me?" ”

Deng Zixuan said in fear: "My lord is aware of it, and now the imperial court encourages business and factories, so the villain wants to buy land and build a wharf along the Pudong coast, and I hope that my lord will approve it?" Wang Jie looked at Deng Zixuan for a long time and said: "It is a good thing to buy land for business, but you are not allowed to occupy fertile land, and secondly, you are not allowed to do illegal business, can you do it?" "Your Excellency! Remembered by the younger generations. Wang Jie smiled: "Deng Gongzi is young and ambitious, okay, I'm gracious!" ”

It is not allowed to occupy fertile land, but only river beach land, so that the investment cost will be doubled. But in the face of Shen Ruisheng's worries, Deng Zixuan did not hesitate at all, and deposited 100,000 taels of silver in Fukang Qianzhuang, which shocked Shen Ruisheng and almost dropped his jaw, obediently! This Deng Gongzi is so generous! The conditions of the two parties were naturally negotiated, and Shen Ruisheng was responsible for the supervision and operation, and Deng Zixuan was responsible for the costs. After making a profit in the future, Fukang Qianzhuang obtained 20% of the profit.

In addition, Fukang Qianzhuang is responsible for publicity, using commercial networks all over the place to advertise, the effect is self-evident, Deng Zixuan's real purpose is here.