Strictly speaking, Xu Yanbo is not a gentleman, he is much more stable than Xue Ne, and he also has an official position.

Zuo Lang is subordinate to the Writings Bureau, and is not only responsible for compiling the history of the country, but also responsible for writing inscriptions, blessings, sacrificial texts, etc.

For example, when the Son of Heaven sacrifices to heaven and earth, or when a courtier dies, all kinds of obscure articles that can only be understood by ghosts and gods during the ceremony, do not need to ask, they must be written by the Authors Bureau.

Xu Yanbo, as the grandson of Xu Jingzong, has the official position of a writer, but he is actually not the same kind of person as Xue Ne.

The grievances and intersections that arise today are just because of interests.

Li Qinzai didn't expect that the anti-facial cream he created would involve such a grudge.

"Brother Xu, I'll be honest, the so-called 'anti-face cream' is actually to fool women, that thing is pasted on the face, at most there is only one psychological comfort, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a scam." Li Qinzai persuaded in a low voice.

Xu Yanbo's face turned miserable, and he sighed: "The foolish brother and the virtuous brother have no friendship, the virtuous brother doesn't have to use this excuse to let me quit, it was the foolish brother who did not do it right, and Xue Ne is the best friend of the virtuous brother, whether it is public or private, the virtuous brother is on his side, and the foolish brother has nothing to say." ”

Li Qinzai said helplessly: "It's not an excuse, I don't stand on any side, you and Xue Ne are both openly spending money to buy my family's goods, and it is your ability to sell them at a high price outside, what's wrong?" I mean, there's no need to make a fuss about this little thing, it's a big deal, and the elders of the two families are disgraced, right? ”

Xu Yanbo said: "Wrong is wrong, this foolish brother is not done enough, this matter has nothing to do with the Xu family, it is purely my personal desire to save some small property, and my grandfather still doesn't know ......"

Li Qinzai smiled bitterly.

He actually had a good impression of Xu Yanbo, at least he was reasonable, and his attitude of admitting his mistakes was also very sincere.

Today, Xu Yanbo came to the door, probably knowing that what he did had been known by Li Qinzai, everyone was a decent person, and he couldn't say anything if he pretended to be confused, so he decisively came to apologize.

He can't talk about friendship with Xu Yanbo, Xu Yanbo has his own little abacus, of course he can understand, as long as he doesn't go too far, it doesn't affect his own interests, Li Qinzai doesn't intend to pursue it, and it is impossible to beat him to death with a stick.

"Brother Xu is here today, is there anything else? You might as well say it and waste everyone's time by covering it up. Li Qinzai said simply.

Xu Yanbo thought for a while, and said tentatively: "The business of your mansion's anti-face cream, if the foolish brother can continue to buy it...... Of course, Brother Fool will no longer fight with Xue Ne, and in the future, there will be a city where the Li family and the Xue family will do business, and Brother Fool will avoid it. ”

"It's really not good, the foolish brother can find a way to open the trade routes in the Western Regions and sell the beauty cream of your mansion to the Western Regions and Persia, I don't know what the virtuous brother wants?"

Li Qinzai smiled: "The female monkeys outside the territory have a lot of hair and heavy flavor, are they worthy of my family's anti-aging cream?" ”

Xu Yanbo also smiled: "At least people's gold and silver are real, making money, don't be cold." ”

Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "Brother Xu should not do the business of the anti-face cream, Xue Ne and I are close friends, he has already undertaken the business of the anti-facial ointment outside of Guanzhong, I have already made a promise, it is inconvenient to break his trust." If Brother Xu continues to buy and sell anti-face cream, it is inevitable that he will still have conflicts with him in the future. ”

Xu Yanbo's expression darkened, and he forced a smile: "Yes, yes, the foolish brother can understand, from now on, the foolish brother will never touch the transaction of the anti-face cream." ”

Li Qinzai glanced at him with a smile, well, he has a bit of a gentleman's bearing, even if he is rejected, he maintains his dignity, and the Xu family's upbringing is good.

Xu Yanbo got up and saluted in disappointment, ready to leave, but was stopped by Li Qinzai.

"Brother Xu is slow, although the sale of the anti-face cream can't be done, there is still a deal here for the foolish brother, you and I might as well partner to do it, Brother Xu is interested?"

Xu Yanbo was stunned: "What kind of business?" ”

Li Qinzai did not explain, and ordered someone to bring saltpeter and a large bucket of water.

According to Ganjingzhuang's method of turning water into ice, under Xu Yanbo's stunned gaze, the water in the copper basin turned into hard ice cubes at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A basin full of ice was placed in front of him, Li Qinzai knocked off a piece with an iron spoon, put it in his mouth, slurped, and motioned Xu Yanbo to taste it with his eyes.

Xu Yanbo picked up a piece of ice, felt the coldness coming from his mouth, and suddenly said in shock: "This, this...... Is it an immortal law? ”

Li Qinzai said slowly: "What about the principle, I won't explain it to you, it's very complicated, Brother Xu doesn't understand, I just heard Brother Xu talk about the Western Regions and Persia, where there is no snow all year round, and there must be a shortage of ice cubes, right?" ”

Xu Yanbo was still in a state of shock, and Mu Ran nodded.

The Western Regions and Persia are the Xinjiang and the Middle East in later generations, most of which are in the desert Gobi region, where there is no rain all year round, and no matter how rich people are, they cannot dig ice cellars to store ice, and the conditions are simply not allowed.

Li Qinzai pointed to the ice cube in front of him and said, "I will pass on the method to you, you organize a caravan, select a few trusted henchmen to give him the method of making ice, and let the caravan go to the Western Regions and Persia." ”

"Let's go to the local area to sell ice, even if it is sold at a sky-high price, the local magnates and rich people will probably not refuse, what does Brother Xu think?"

Xu Yanbo clapped his hands excitedly and laughed: "Wonderful! The foolish brother heard that it is hot all the year round, and the powerful people stick out their tongues and bare their shoulders all day long, if someone sells him ice cubes, not to mention anything else, just this small basin in front of him, it is not too much to charge him ten taels of silver, right? ”

Li Qinzai said again: "Brother Xu's pattern needs to be opened, not only ice, if the ice is mixed with grape juice, or icing water, honey water or something, it tastes sour and sweet, refreshing and relieves the heat, and it is suitable for both young and old, women and children, wouldn't the business be better?" ”

Xu Yanbo's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "Brother Jingchu is talented, Brother Fool has seen it with his own eyes today, and I know that the rumors in the Chang'an court and the market are true, and Brother Fool has been taught." ”

Li Qinzai smiled and said, "If this deal can be bigger, the money earned is only a lot more than the anti-face cream, what does Brother Xu think?" ”

Xu Yanbo nodded hurriedly: "Brother Fool is confident, it is not a problem to earn 100,000 yuan a year." ”

Li Qinzai nodded, and said: "The only thing to pay attention to is the secret recipe for ice making, which must be protected, and the organized caravan must be armed." ”

"I also have to deal with the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, if there is a sudden crisis, please send troops to protect the Metropolitan Protectorate, Brother Xu knows better than me the truth of his guilt."

Xu Yanbo said with a solemn expression: "Brother Xian, don't worry, the ancestor of the family is the right minister, and the old man Li is the pillar of the army. ”

Li Qinzai hummed and said: "I'll ask my grandfather when I go back, presumably there is also his old department in the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate, and it is not favoritism to ask grandpa to send a letter to say hello." ”

Xu Yanbo nodded again and again, too excited.

Li Qinzai said slowly: "Brother Xu, this transaction is not just a partnership between you and me, I have to bring someone in." ”

Xu Yanbo was stunned for a moment, and his expression suddenly felt a little distressed: "You and I have enough partnerships, right?" Do you want to pull the evil beast of Rachenne? ”

Li Qinzai smiled: "I won't consider this deal Xue Ne's evil animal, I want to pull another person, you can't refuse this person, you may be happier in the future." ”

"Who?"

"The Son of Heaven."

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