Shen Mu has not been idle in the past two days, and what happened in the palace has nothing to do with him for the time being. is not in his position, he does not seek his own politics, and he manages too much, but it makes others feel that they have other plans.

didn't let go of his original intention, his original purpose in Beijing was just to know about the tea bureau. Now that Xingzhai's white tea management rights have been obtained, then you can make a lot of money and make money.

Shen Mu calculated that according to this rhythm, through the two businesses of Dingzhou Salt Mine and Xingzhai White Tea, there would be at least 10,000 taels of silver income every year. And the business of Fuchao Silver Village has to pay no less than 1,000 taels of silver interest every year. Coupled with the many expenses, although there is a lot of money, there is not much left at the end of the year.

Therefore, the top priority is to expand the scale of the silver village, so that it can be involved in more business.

Food, clothing, housing and transportation, but all the businesses that can make money are bought, and then the most profitable one is analyzed, large-scale investment is made, and finally a market monopoly is formed.

Now that Ma Linzi, Lu Laosan and others have arrived, this matter is imminent.

Early the next morning: Shen Mu took a few people to go around Liufang, and successively took down three shops facing the street in Liufang, and found someone to rebuild the workshop.

Everything went well, and it seemed a lot easier than expected.

In the evening, Avril came to Shen Mu and said that she had contacted Edmonton and that he would enter Beijing in the near future. looked at Shen Mu taking care of the store, hoping to help her palm her eyes.

For this matter, Shen Mu had agreed earlier. Although the six squares in the capital did not visit all the places in one day, they also familiarized themselves with the main road. Knowing that it is not easy to find a good store in a short period of time, the three shops on the street are considered lucky to him.

So Shen Mu gave another shop to Avril, and as for the rent that had been paid in advance, Shen Mu did not settle it with Avril.

This bit of silver should be handed over to a good partner in the business field. And in Shen Mu's plan, Avril's Glover country will also be one of the targets of his business venture.

As the saying goes, it's easy to do things with acquaintances. It is necessary to spend some money to make a heart.

Avril was overjoyed for a while, but she was complimented again and again, but she couldn't resist Shen Mu's words, so she had no choice but to be disrespectful.

In order to express her gratitude, Avril specially prepared a table of wine and food for a banquet for Shen Mu.

When Shen Mu went to the banquet as promised, he suddenly saw that Yu Yu was also on the side of the wine table.

Her mood was obviously calmed down a lot, and when she saw Shen Mu, she shouted happily: "Brother Shen!"

Shen Mu didn't know what Avril said to Yu Yu, but when he saw that this result was exactly what he wanted, he responded happily.

Seeing this, Avril said happily: "You two can't eat standing up? ”

Yu Yu shyly sat down beside Avril.

Shen Mu sat down, looked at the food on the table, and praised: "I'm afraid this table of wine and food has cost a lot of silver!"

Avril smiled: "This is what I did myself...... It didn't cost much money, but if you didn't put any effort into it, you have to weigh it yourself!"

Shen Mu looked at the table full of delicacies and exclaimed, "Is this really from the hands of two girls?"

Yu Yu nodded shyly: "Sister Ai and I have been busy all afternoon. Brother Shen, hurry up and try it!"

"It's amazing...... Look at this delicacy, the color, flavor and flavor are so good that even the chefs of Baiwei House are not as good as themselves. Shen Mu gave a thumbs up and exclaimed: "It's true that this dish should only be in the sky, how can you eat it a few times in the world!"

Avril "tsk" a few times: "Mr. Shen's mouth is really sour...... Before you can taste it, you know what it tastes like?"

Shen Mu smiled embarrassedly: "Avril, don't you know...... This is not to eat, the taste has been lost...... Haha!"

Shen Mu praised himself, which made Yu Yu even more happy: "Brother Shen, how about you taste this fish......

Shen Mu sandwiched a piece of fish, which was a Qujiang fish, and it was steamed. The fish is delicious, melts in the mouth, and a fruity aroma runs down the fish into the internal organs.

"Okay, it's delicious! It's fresh and tender with a hint of floral aroma, what kind of spice is this?"

Yu Yu said: "I once saw Wu's mother make steamed fish, so I learned her method, first spread flowers in the steamer, and then steam. It's just that the heat is not well controlled, and the aroma disperses too quickly......"

Avril said, "No, Sister Yu almost burned her hands for this dish!"

Yu Yujiao said shyly: "How can it be so exaggerated, Sister Ai is joking again......"

Shen Mu felt nostalgic, a lady who cooks for herself repeatedly, is hard-hearted, and it is inevitable to be moved: "Sister Yu, you have worked hard......"

Yu Yu was shy and shy again, and when he heard Shen Mu's words, his face blushed even more.

Avril said: "Eat it while it's hot, if it's cold, it will disappoint us......

Halfway through the meal, Long Ze broke in. "Stinky boy, don't call me if you have something delicious...... Eat your own food!"

Shen Mu hurriedly invited him to sit together, Yu Yu and the others had already known Long Ze's name, but in the past few days, Long Ze had been difficult to see, so they were not familiar with him.

Shen Muqi said: "Brother Long, you don't want to ......"

Long Ze took a bite of food and devoured it: "Hey, I originally wanted to study according to Brother Shen's words, but I didn't expect to be upset today, and suddenly lost interest." And he came back again...... I just happen to be able to make a pair of chopsticks!

Shen Mu has always been helpless against this brother, perhaps it is precisely because of Long Ze's character that he can call him a brother and a brother, and complain to each other!

Yu Yu is relatively shy, and since Long Ze came, he has been silent and buried himself in eating.

Long Ze didn't recognize life, he should eat, drink, and occasionally praise a few words.

After the meal, before Shen Mu said goodbye to the second daughter, Long Ze pulled him back.

Shen Mu was quite puzzled, and Long Ze dragged him to a secluded place.

"Brother Long, what's the matter, so mysterious?"

Long Ze said: "Listen to my brother's words, that Western woman is very strange...... In the future, try to stay away from her. ”

Shen Mu frowned puzzled: "Brother Long, what do you mean by this? Avril is just Shen's business partner!"

Long Ze's expression was complicated: "It doesn't make sense to you now, this is intuition, a very important intuition." This woman is not as simple as you think. I know you won't approve of that, but listen to me and stay away from her, and you'll be safe!"

Shen Mu said: "She's just a businessman, what's the danger!"

Long Ze said: "Actually, I smelled that strange aroma on her body, do you remember that I mentioned this matter on that hillside in Ninghai before?"

Shen Mu's mind turned: "I know...... So that's what you said. As a woman from Glover, it is strange that she has the smell of perfume commonly used by Westerners. I remember, when Zaiyong Wangfu was in the abandoned mansion, you also said that you smelled a perfume smell, and I think it was the smell of Avril's body!"

Shen Mu can say a million trusts to Avril. The two of them experienced the fire of Xingzhai Post Station together, a friend of life and death, if Avril had a problem, she would not be so embarrassed at that time.

In Shen Mu's view, Avril is the kind of strong and resolute Western girl, who has the tenacity and maturity that is rare for Eastern women of the same age. Perhaps because of this sense of psychological difference caused by this age-inconsistent maturity, Long Ze is a little uncomfortable!

Long Ze said: "Since you don't listen, I naturally won't force you." This woman ......"

Shen Mu smiled and said, "Okay, Brother Long, it's okay! Avril is not what you think, I can guarantee this!"

Long Ze sighed lightly: "Okay, okay." When I'm full, I'm full, it's time for me to go to bed......" As he spoke, he stretched and went back to his room.

For the next few days, Long Ze kept the door closed, Shen Mu had called the door, and Long Ze only said that he was meditating on the rhythm.

Shen Mu knew that when a person was cultivating, he would not bother at will, so he would go.

In the past few days, Shen Mu took Ma Linzi and others to renovate the store, and called a few guys for Avril to take care of the store for her.

In the palace, Emperor Yongning sat on the dragon chair with a gloomy face

This morning, 800 miles in a hurry, Geng Zhong killed the imperial court stationed in the Pingxi Palace, 150,000 infantry, 20,000 cavalry, known as 200,000 heroes, has been in the Pingxi Palace, within two days the four states of the Pingxi Wangfu are all announced to the world, support Geng Zhong.

As for Tao Yanji, he also rebelled at the same time. The horses of the two kings' army pointed directly at Maozhou. Yin Lufugang, the capital of Maozhou, held on to the lonely city, and sent cavalry to quickly ask for help.

When the news reached the palace, Emperor Yongning was furious and immediately summoned all ministers to discuss countermeasures.

Emperor Yongning looked at the officials in the palace and said indignantly: "It's the other way around...... The two thieves, Geng Zhong and Tao Yanji, are really reversed...... Yuan Tingzhen, where are Dong Wancheng's military horses now?"

Yuan Tingzhen said: "Da Sima has led the army day and night, and at this time there are still more than 2,000 miles away from Maozhou, and it will be possible to reach Maozhou City in more than a month. ”

Emperor Yongning shouted: "Can Maozhou last for a month? Summoned Dong Wancheng, put aside the baggage, ride lightly, and be sure to rush to Maozhou before the two thieves join forces." ”

Yuan Tingzhen said: "Your Majesty, if the 100,000 troops are in such a hurry, I am afraid that they will rush to Maozhou, and they will already be fatigued." What's more, if you leave the heavy grain and grass, I am afraid that there will be a shortage of grain and grass in Maozhou City......"

Han Fu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that he can immediately transfer troops to support the neighboring state capitals, as long as he holds Maozhou for a month, and when the army of the great Sima and the general arrives, the inside and outside should be combined, and the thieves will be able to break through!"

Hubu Shangshu Ruan said: "Your Majesty, the minister has checked the report of Maozhou this year. There are 30,000 people attacking the existing government army in Maozhou and the central army stationed in the state capital, and the grain and grass are also very abundant, and there should be no problem to support it for a month!"

Emperor Yongning snorted coldly: "What I want is not what I want, but to ensure that Maozhou cannot be lost...... Once Maozhou falls, what the consequences will be, you Aiqing should know. ”

Yuan Tingzhen said: "Weichen thinks that Lord Han's words are reasonable, and it is advisable to let the nearby state capital fully assist Maozhou to defend the city, and Dong Wancheng's army must not abandon its baggage, otherwise the war will be more difficult!"

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