The Lu family has promoted officials, even if there is a new one, they will slowly become a supporter of the Lu family in the future.

I don't know how many people the Lu family has placed in the court and how much silver they have earned in this way.

In the blink of an eye, it was the tenth day of October, and Qiu Feishan told Xiao Xiaoqiu that the Qiu family was going to negotiate business with the Lu family. It is also the day when the Dingsheng Restaurant holds a flowing water banquet.

Because of the early announcement that anyone can come to eat wine and food today, as soon as it opened early in the morning, many people gathered outside the Dingsheng Restaurant.

When the restaurant was released, many people in Danzhou City poured into the restaurant like a tide, and everyone was saying "Congratulations, ten thousand blessings, good luck!" ”

Xiao Xiao and Qin Yining stood in the lobby on the first floor, standing next to the counter.

Xiao Xiao wore a brocade arrow-sleeved gown with treasure flowers, such a fancy color, coupled with his deliberately hooked waist and poor spirited standing posture, the image of a beautiful woman who spent a lot of money was performed.

He was like holding a flowing water banquet at home, grinning proudly, and couldn't stop arching his hand and saying, "Thank you and thank you!" ”

Many people looked at him curiously, and some people came forward to talk.

Xiao Xiao didn't care at all, chatted with people generously, and often showed off the beauty of the concubines around him.

Qin Yining was happy to watch the play on the side, and often hugged Xiao Xiao's arm, and the enchanting invitation to pets was undisguised, which made many people who came to eat the flowing water banquet today stunned.

Near noon, a pair of master and servant in front of the door attracted the attention of the owl.

The master's year is not confused, dressed in a cardigan brocade coat, with a stocky figure and a kind complexion. He was followed by a young man in his early twenties.

If it is only like this, it is not unusual, but Xiao Xiao keenly observed that when they entered the door, they should have been the master, but they were asking the opinion of the little guy behind them, and the little guy had an outstanding temperament and could not hide his arrogance.

Xiao Xiao and Qin Yining glanced at each other, and the two of them invariably walked around the round table in front of them and took two steps closer to the two.

As soon as the other party entered the door, he noticed Xiao Xiao and Qin Yining, it was really that the appearance of these two people was too outstanding for people to ignore.

The two approached, and the stocky middle-aged man arched his hand and said with a smile: "I heard that it is the birthday of the beautiful concubine in the house?" If a contemptible person comes to ask for a drink, Childe won't mind. ”

Hearing that this person had some Jianchuan City accents, he was sure that the person who came was indeed from the Qiu family, and said with a smile: "Welcome, but how can you only have wine?" Approaching this person, he asked in a low voice, "But the Guangtong is here to do business?" ”

The other party was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "Forgive me for being clumsy, who are you?" ”

Xiao Xiao smiled and said in a low voice: "The people who are next to Young Master Xialu." He raised his voice again: "There are still vacant seats upstairs, please upstairs." ”

The two men looked at each other, then left and right, and cautiously confirmed that they were okay before going upstairs. One is to see strangers, afraid of not being credible, and the other is also afraid of being noticed by people with intentions, after all, buying an official is not a trivial matter, this kind of business, of course, is done in a cover, who will publicize it?

Seeing that the people who came to the Lu family to "connect" were so cautious, knowing that they were going to talk about business today, they specially created such a lively and chaotic scene to hide people's eyes, and the master and servant acted more and more carefully.

Seeing the two go upstairs, Qin Yining approached Xiao Xiao's side, climbed his shoulder and approached his ear, as if he was joking with Xiao Xiao, but actually asked, "Will they believe you?" ”

Xiao Xiao pinched Qin Yining's cheek and smiled very vividly.

"What are you afraid of, isn't this already the right thing? They naturally want to keep it as secret as possible, and we do this just to follow their guess that they should have believed our identity. ”

Qin Yining couldn't help but sneer, "It's done with a deal, just let them leave as soon as possible." lest you have too many dreams at night and leak the stuffing. ”

"You know, I'm measured."

As they spoke, they reached the second floor, where they were already sitting at a table in the corner. was eating tea and other dishes, and they didn't know that the guests at the tables on this floor were all Xiao Xiao's subordinates.

Xiao Xiao walked over with Qin Yining, and said with a smile: "You are willing to appreciate your face, it is really an honor for the kid, you and the honorable driver are familiar at first sight, and you haven't asked for advice yet?" ”

"In the next surname Qiu." A kind smile appeared on the round face of the shopkeeper Qiu, "This son, please take a seat." ”

He bowed his head and sat down generously.

As a woman, Qin Yining naturally did not participate in the conversation between men, so she retreated very knowingly.

Xiao Xiao smiled and said in a low voice: "The person next to Xia Lu Dashao is surnamed Wan." Coincidentally, it is connected with the owner of your Guangtong number. Maybe it was still my family a hundred years ago. ”

Xiao Xiao looked at the little guy behind the shopkeeper Qiu with a smile, "Did you say that?" ”

Shopkeeper Qiu was startled, and looked back at the little guy with concern and hesitation.

After thinking for a while, the little guy smiled calmly, stood with his hands in his hands, and said with his head bowed: "If this is the case, it is fate." ”

Xiao Xiao can be sure that this little guy is the person sent by the Qiu family to negotiate this time, and the one who sits down is the entourage.

Xiao Xiao smiled and asked, "Why don't you sit down and talk?" ”

Wan Gongzi was still standing and said with a smile: "Just talk like this." ”

Xiao Xiao knew that the other party was cautious, and he didn't force it, so he said directly: "In this case, it will inevitably cause extraneous branches, so I will make a long story short, this number will be sent to my designated place within ten days, and you can go back and wait for the good news." Xiao Xiao stretched out a slap and compared.

Wan Gongzi and Shopkeeper Qiu were a little dumbfounded.

"This number? Five million taels of silver? Shopkeeper Qiu asked tentatively.

Xiao Xiao blinked.

So much?

Originally, he only wanted 500,000 taels.

"Yes." Xiao Xiao calmly bowed his head and looked natural.

Wan Gongzi and Shopkeeper Qiu looked at each other again, were silent for a while, and secretly slandered themselves: The Lu family's century-old family, it's just like this, five million taels of silver can be sent away?

Before they came, they thought that they would have to pay much to buy officials with the Lu family, but the reality was so favorable. If you can settle it clearly with five million taels of silver at one time, it will be a great thing to throw away your hands in the future.

Xiao Xiao frowned and said, "What? Too many of you? ”

The shopkeeper Qiu was just about to speak, but Young Master Wan had already said: "It's indeed a lot, but it's not a lot for a while, I don't know if we can give some time to spare, or we can pay a part of the deposit in advance, and when the person we selected becomes the Qincha of the old capital, we can pay the other part of the silver." “

Xiao Xiao remembered the attitude of the other party when he spoke to Lu Zheng that day, and immediately learned Lu Zheng's expression when he spoke.

"Pay part upfront? I'm sorry, our Lu family has never seen anyone pay money like this. Xiao Xiao's eyes were full of contempt, and he said indifferently, "Or are you worried that my Lu family will not be able to do anything, and you are greedy for your silver?" ”

Wan Gongzi was a little embarrassed to be poked at the idea.

Five million taels of silver, if it is the original Qiu family, it will naturally be a drop in the bucket. After all, the heritage is there, there are many belongings, and in recent years, the operation of the Sitong number has been booming, when did the Qiu family lack silver?

But now, the Qiu family is divided into several factions, and the Sitong number is not as simple as half of the gold and silver that Qiu Feishan has set up his own door.

Qiu Yuanqing was controversial, and there were many voices of opposition from the family. The silver in Qiu Yuanqing's hand is really not as rich as before.

Wan Gongzi's mind turned in vain, "Where can I be, the Lu family has a big business, and they won't be greedy for such a little silver." Just ......"

"It doesn't matter. If you're worried, just put the deal on the job. Xiao Xiao smiled, but there was undisguised disdain and impatience in his eyes, "I can't hide it, I still have several lives to do, and if it doesn't work, I still have to meet the next customer." ”

Xiao Xiao stood up.

Wan Gongzi was extremely surprised, why didn't the other party care about whether the matter could be negotiated at all!

Or in the eyes of the other party, their Qiu family's business is not worth mentioning at all?

Thinking like this, Wan Gongzi was immediately frightened, grabbed a step and said anxiously: "Wait!" ”

Xiao Xiao raised his eyebrows.

Wan Gongzi thought about it, he couldn't come in vain, nodded and said, "It's okay, we have to set up a document, we gave the silver, and you also have to write a receipt......"

"This kind of thing doesn't need paperwork, it is verbal agreement. The receipt is not necessary, let me say it again next time, our Lu family has done too much business, if you are worried about denial, it is really not necessary. ”

Wan Gongzi immediately understood that the other party was afraid of falling behind the incriminating evidence.

"It's just that there is no paperwork, no receipt, only verbal agreement, in case something goes wrong, we don't know who to go to."

Xiao Xiao chuckled, "This kind of thing, if there is a problem, can you still go to the government to complain?" ”

Wan Gongzi choked, and he didn't know how to answer at all.

"That's it, the trade is all voluntary, if you think it's inappropriate, let's meet again." Xiao Xiao smiled and arched his hand, and was about to leave.

Wan Gongzi and Shopkeeper Qiu are a little anxious now, it seems that the Lu family really doesn't take this transaction seriously seriously.

"Wait." Wan Gongzi said in a deep voice, "I agreed." ”

"Childe is really happy." Xiao Xiao curled the corners of his lips, "In this way, you will send the silver ticket to a newly opened grain store called Guangqing in Guangqing County, where the shopkeeper of Zhao Da is our people." When I get the news of Zhao Da's shopkeeper, I will immediately start working for you, and you just have to listen to the news. ”

This Guangqing County is not far from the old one.

The Lu family's industry is all over the country, which is not unusual.

Wan Gongzi bowed his head, leaned closer to Xiao Xiao's ear and whispered a few words, "...... This is the person, and so, waiting for good news. ”

"Well said." Xiao Xiao was a little dazed when he heard what the other party said, he had no impression of this person at all, just an inconspicuous six-rank official.

Xiao Xiao looked as usual, without the slightest excitement of making a big deal, and turned around and went downstairs.

The shopkeeper Qiu took a long breath and sighed in a low voice: "It's really rich." ”

"yes." The negotiation process has been suppressed, and Wan Gongzi is angry and helpless, "Now it's time for us to ask someone to do something, as long as it can be done." Let's go out of the city immediately, go back to prepare for the silver taels, send it as soon as possible, and make it happen as soon as possible. ”

Shopkeeper Qiu hesitated a little, "This situation is really a bit bottomless, there is no certificate at all, and the silver was given away in vain, what if they deny it?" ”

"The knife is in the hands of others, what other ways do we have besides being at the mercy? The Lu family is such a big business, but it is not enough. ”