On the morning of August 18, Wang Kunjun and his entourage of 12 people, riding horses and cars, left the "Qingyuan", went out of the north gate of Liangxiang City, and went to Youzhou City.

Liangxiang City is about 60 miles away from Youzhou City, and Wang Kunjun and they were not in a hurry along the way, so the group did not enter the south gate of Youzhou City until three or four o'clock in the afternoon of the same day. Subsequently, under the guidance of a personal soldier who was familiar with Youzhou City, he chose the Gaosheng Inn, a large inn in Youzhou City, as his foothold.

Because of the large number of people, Wang Kunjun asked Fan Wucheng to set a small courtyard with the innkeeper, with about five or six houses for everyone to rest. When the innkeeper saw that the big customers had come, he hurriedly greeted them attentively, and personally led them to the small courtyard, and ordered the men to bring washing water. Then, he asked Fan Wucheng: "Are you guests having dinner in the store, or are you going out to eat by yourself?" ”

Fan Wucheng didn't answer immediately, but turned his head to look at Wang Kunjun, waiting for him to make a decision. Wang Kunjun thought for a moment and said, "Because my fifth sister-in-law and you have to go back to her mother's house to meet her father-in-law and mother-in-law, I'm afraid I will have to eat in Hanfu tonight." So, whether you want to eat in the store or go out, you just have to decide for yourself. ”

Fan Wucheng said: "Since this is the case, then let's eat in the store." After a day of traveling, I didn't bother to go out. However, fifth brother, you and your fifth sister-in-law are going to meet your father-in-law and mother-in-law, but you can't go by yourself. ”

Although Wang Kunjun was reluctant to take a bunch of people to Han Deyi's mansion, before leaving, Zhang Weixin specially told the entourage that security discipline must be strictly enforced along the way, and he could not go out alone as he wanted. Therefore, even if Wang Kunjun doesn't let people follow, Wang Feng and Wu Peng won't listen. Therefore, Wang Kunjun had no choice but to say: "I know this, I will go to visit relatives later, just let Xiaofeng take two guards to follow, and the others will rest in the inn." ”

Fan Wucheng nodded yes when he heard this, and then instructed the shopkeeper: "My brother and I will eat in your store at night, you go and prepare a meal for seven people, and when the lamp is in charge, send it to this courtyard." ”

The shopkeeper agreed, and after Wang Kunjun and Han Qingwen washed their faces, they left the inn with Wang Feng and two personal soldiers and went to Han Deyi's mansion.

The Gaosheng Inn was not very far from the Han Mansion, and it didn't take long for Wang Kunjun and the other five people to arrive at the gate of the Han Mansion. When the family of the Han Mansion saw that someone was visiting, they came forward to ask for clarification. As a result, he saw his young lady and uncle lifting the curtain and poking their heads out, and this Ding hurriedly walked a few steps to meet him, and said while saluting: "It turns out that the eldest lady and uncle are back, and the younger one has given you a salute." ”

Han Qingwen got down from the carriage with Wang Kunjun's support, and asked while telling the family to get up; "Han Fu, how are my parents and little brother doing?"

Han Fu replied: "Miss Hui, the lord and the lady are very good. The little master is also very good, but he is talking about seeing his sister all day long, and he has asked the lord and his wife more than once to go to Liangxiang to find the eldest lady, and he has been scolded by the master for this. ”

Hearing that her parents were all right, Han Qingwen's heart was a little relieved. But when she heard that her younger brother was blamed by his father for thinking about her, she was a little distressed.

The group entered the Han Mansion, and other families had already gone to the back house to deliver the letter. Therefore, they entered the atrium, and Han Qingwen's younger brother Han Qingshu had already come out of the inner house to greet his sister. As soon as he saw Han Qingwen, he trotted all the way to her, took her hand, and jumped and jumped. And Han Qingwen was also full of smiles, although she blamed her brother for having no rules, and she didn't say hello when she saw her brother-in-law, the smile on her face did not decrease at all, but she caressed her brother's head lovingly, took his hand and walked to the back house.

Wang Kunjun, the brother-in-law, will definitely not blame this brother-in-law, he said, "It's okay, how can a family have so many courtesies", while holding Han Qingshu's other hand, saying that he also loves this brother-in-law.

The three of them came to the back house and entered the side hall, where Han Deyi and his wife were already sitting waiting for them. Wang Kunjun, Han Qingwen, Wang Feng and others hurriedly stepped forward to salute and greet the two elders.

Han Deyi told them not to be polite, and at the same time asked his subordinates to show them seats. Wang Kunjun, Han Qingwen and Wang Feng all thanked themselves and sat down on the chairs in turn, while the two soldiers retreated to the door of the side hall and waited.

Han Deyi chatted with Wang Kunjun and others for a few words, and Mrs. Han asked about her daughter's current situation. Then, Han Deyi changed the conversation and asked, "Virtuous son-in-law, you came to Youzhou City this time, I'm afraid that you didn't just accompany Qingwen home to save your relatives, right?" ”

Han Deyi asked this, not that he already knew the purpose of Wang Kunjun's trip, he just speculated according to common sense. In his opinion, his daughter only went back to her parents' house once a few months ago, and it was impossible to take her husband home so soon to save her relatives, it must be Wang Kunjun who had something to do in Youzhou City, so he took her home to see. ,

Wang Kunjun didn't want to hide the purpose of his trip from Han Deyi, and if he contacted Feng Cheng, Han Deyi might be able to help some. Therefore, he said to Han Deyi: "My father-in-law is really as wise as a torch, and my son-in-law came to Youzhou City this time, one is to accompany Qingwen home to have a look, and to ask the second elder for peace." The second is also to talk about some business matters. ”

Subsequently, Wang Kunjun told Han Deyi that he and his brothers wanted to partner with Feng Cheng, the housekeeper of the left-behind mansion, to do a glass products business, and hoped that the other party could give him some advice.

After listening to Wang Kunjun's introduction, Han Deyi stroked his beard and groaned for a moment, and said: "If the old man didn't guess wrong, the so-called glass that the virtuous son-in-law said is what people often call glass." ”

Wang Kunjun replied: "Exactly." This thing comes from the Far West country thousands of miles away, and when I first arrived in Middle-earth, it was indeed called Liuli. Moreover, some craftsmen of Middle-earth have tried to imitate it, and the imitation utensils are also called glass. However, in fact, the imitation of the glass produced by the craftsmen of Middle-earth is far from the original, and the price is even more incomparable. Therefore, from this aspect, the glass of Middle-earth and this kind of overseas artifact are fundamentally two things, and it is not appropriate to call them the same name.

According to the maritime merchant who asked his son-in-law to sell it, if the foreign name of this utensil is translated into our Chinese, it should be called glass. Therefore, in order to distinguish it from the glass produced in China, the son-in-law used the name glass, so as to avoid buyers confusing the two utensils together. ”

Han Deyi nodded after hearing this, and asked again: "If this thing is really as difficult to imitate as you said, and can only be trafficked from the extreme west thousands of miles away, then it is indeed worth the price that the virtuous son-in-law said." It's just that the old man doesn't know a little, the maritime merchant surnamed Wu doesn't open a shop to sell it, but has to entrust you and others to sell it on his behalf, doesn't he know that he will make a lot less money in this way? ”

Han Deyi's question was expected by Wang Kunjun, and he replied confidently; "The reason why the maritime merchant surnamed Wu would rather make less money and let his son-in-law and brothers sell on his behalf is not because he is stupid, but because he has no choice but to do so. The son-in-law just said that this kind of utensil is produced thousands of miles away. If you go to sea by boat, it will be smooth sailing, but it will take at least a year or two or three years to return. If you are unlucky, you will encounter wind and waves in the middle, and you are afraid that you will sink to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish, which can be said to be extremely dangerous. Therefore, all those who go to sea to do business believe in the number of orders very much, and the maritime merchant surnamed Wu is the most trusting fortune-teller.

According to him, before he went to sea for the first time, he once asked a master to tell a fortune, saying that he was a blessed man, and that when he went to sea to do business, he would definitely turn evil into good fortune and become auspicious in trouble. However, there is one thing to keep in mind, that is, whether in Middle-earth or overseas, you must never meet with buyers or sellers in person to do business, otherwise you will definitely die without a place to bury.

He was a man of faith, and when he heard this master say this, he took it to heart. From then on, no matter where he did business, he did not appear in person. Either let your subordinates do it for you, or find a local partner you can trust. As a result, he has been running a sea ship for many years, and it is really just as the fortune teller said, he has never made any mistakes, and his business is getting bigger and bigger. ”

"I see," Han Deyi said with a relieved face, "However, I heard from my son-in-law just now that I came to Youzhou City this time to partner with Feng Cheng, the head of the Left-behind Mansion, to do the business of this glass." I don't know how the virtuous son-in-law met this Feng Cheng, and how did he get close enough to do business together? ”

When Wang Kunjun saw Han Deyi asking about this, he made a statement to his father-in-law about the ins and outs of his relationship with Feng Cheng, and also told his assumption that Feng Cheng's willingness to cooperate might be under Xiao Siwen's orders. In addition, he also shared his worries that Xiao Siwen might become rich and forcibly occupy the glass business.

Han Deyi obviously knew this Feng Cheng better than Wang Kunjun, and the Xiao Siwen Xiao behind him. After listening to Wang Kunjun's introduction and analysis, he nodded approvingly and said, "The virtuous son-in-law is really a smart person, and the old man didn't mistake your son-in-law." I think that Feng Cheng is just a housekeeper in the Left-behind Mansion, and he is also a Han man, if it weren't for Xiao Liushou's orders, he wouldn't have dared to contact you so blatantly to discuss the matter of partnership and business. If he hadn't reported Xiao Liushou in advance, and Xiao Liushou found out that he was doing such a lucrative business behind his back, he was afraid that this Feng Cheng Feng housekeeper would have to shed his skin if he didn't die.

However, with the old man's understanding of that Xiao Liu's character, although this person is greedy for money, unless the other party wants to monopolize all the benefits, he will not be given any benefits. Otherwise, a person like him would not surrender his identity to trouble the other party for some money. Therefore, as long as you negotiate the terms with Feng Cheng, Xiao Liushou will not only not pose a threat to you, but will be convenient for you everywhere, so that you can do better and bigger business, so that he can get more benefits for himself. ”

After listening to Han Deyi's analysis, Wang Kunjun's heart was completely down-to-earth. Although he tried his best to enter Youzhou City this time, until he talked to Han Deyi, he still had no intention of Xiao Siwen. At this time, Han Deyi's words reassured him and greatly increased his confidence.

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