The Guangji Bridge has been destroyed, and the traffic artery of Xidingmen has been blocked. Xidingmen was not taken seriously, and when he saw the official document of the Ministry of War soliciting the plan to rebuild the Guangji Bridge, the four products of Tang Tong's official residence were listed here. Tang Tong and Mao Zongxie to draw up a plan to repair the new bridge in Guangji, there is an address for the construction of the new bridge, the terrain is much higher than the old bridge, no longer have to worry about the spring flood flooding, and the guide on both sides of the bridge is described in detail, and attached to the bridge and the guide map, and the cost of the approximate estimate, the need to tattoo 500,000 taels of silver. Tang Tong and Mao Zong did not dare to take credit alone after consultation, and the fold had to be handed over by Shang Chengjie, the secretary of the military department, to have an effect. After thinking about it again and again, the two decided that the signature of the rendito fold was not necessary, and it was all given to Shang Chengjie.

Tang Tong came to Shangfu on Maiden Street, and as soon as he told the porter to find Master Wen, Master Wen had already said hello and let Tang Tong in. Tang Tong had long been familiar with this place, and when he came to the front yard, Master Wen was waiting here, waving his hands very politely, "Lord Tang! Our adults are meeting guests, please wait in the side hall.", said and took Tang Tong to the side hall to wait.

Tang Tong was just drinking tea in the side hall, and suddenly heard a voice, "Deng Xiaoliu, you dare to send such wet firewood!"

Deng Xiaoliu's voice came, "House manager, please bear with me!" Last night, it rained heavily and the roof leaked, and it was only found in the early morning that the firewood was wet. Shang Fu is in a hurry to ask for it, and the number is not enough. These are slightly moistened, and I don't dare to bring them when they're wet. Dry first burn today, I'll help you put these next to the stove to bake, you can use it tomorrow, the day after tomorrow! I promise the day after tomorrow! Come on again.", the voice was very flattering, like a cannon, none of them were superfluous, and the matter was considered very carefully and thoughtfully.

The side hall is separated from the Shangfu room by only one wall, and there is an arch to communicate. Tang Tong saw that he was an acquaintance, this person was too sleek, and he wanted to see it, and he went to the arch when he was idle and saw the scene in front of him.

"What! You also want me to dry it for you.", said the man who seemed to be the steward.

"Fang Ye! How could it be! If you don't dry this firewood, I won't leave!", he said and walked to the room with some wet firewood. Tang Tong curiously walked to the door of the room to look inside, only to see Deng Xiaoliu throwing two wet firewood into the stove, and then went to carry the firewood in, talking while moving; "Master Fang is free that day, let's make an appointment with Lao Mo to play four laps!".

It seems that this person is a good gambler, only to hear the housekeeper scolding: "You fucking boy, you just have a good mouth, you can go away when you win and lose, you can always find a top foot, that time it wasn't you.",

Deng Xiaoliu smiled informally, "What money do I have, I still have a wife and children to support in my hometown, how can I be like you being single.".

The housekeeper was even more angry when he heard this, pointed at him and scolded: "You, didn't you introduce your sister-in-law to me?" Why didn't I believe it.".

Deng Xiaoliu sighed and shook his head. People have high vision, who told you that you have no money?".

"You just say, I suspect you, you didn't mention it at all, make fun of Lao Tzu.", at this time, Master Wen was calling, and Tang Tong hurriedly went to the side hall.

Tang Tong saw Master Wen hurriedly waving his hands, "I'm in a hurry!" Let Master Wen wait for a long time!".

Master Wen didn't care, "Just for a while!" Lord Tang, please come to the living room!".

Tang Tong came to the living room, Shang Chengjie sat on the main seat, Tang Tong saluted, "Xia Guan has seen Lord Shangshu!".

Shang Chengjie stretched out his hand, "Lord Tang!" You may be seated!".

Tang Tong saluted again, "Lord Xie Shangshu!", and after sitting down, Tang Tong waited for Shang Chengjie to speak first.

Shang Chengjie is worrying about repairing the Guangji Bridge these days, and none of the letters sent up are satisfactory, and they will be handed over tomorrow, how can they not be in a hurry. After waiting for a while, he asked, "What's the matter with Lord Tang?".

Tang Tong immediately waved his hand, "Xiaguan has drawn up a plan to rebuild the Guangji Bridge, I don't know if it's possible?" Please appreciate it!", he said, took out the fold and presented it with both hands.

Shang Chengjie didn't pay attention to it, and just took it politely and politely, but it didn't matter if he looked at it, he read the text in one go, looked at Tang Tong in surprise and asked, "Is this what you wrote?".

Tang Tong was very humble, "It is my conclusion after the investigation on the spot, if there is anything wrong, I hope that Lord Shangshu will not hesitate to advise!", and his attitude was very respectful.

It's really nowhere to find the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it, Shang Chengjie is secretly happy in his heart. But he didn't want to elevate Tang Tong, and said worriedly: "This is the business of the Ministry of Works, and I am not interested in building the Guangji Bridge.".

Tang Tong didn't hurry to stand up and wave his hands, "Lord Shangshu might as well think the other way around, but the matter of the Ministry of Industry has asked the Ministry of War to put forward a good plan, isn't it the face of the Ministry of Labor?".

Shang Chengjie thought carefully that what Tang Tong said was very reasonable, and carefully studied the plan. Tang Tong immediately fanned the fire, "Guangji Bridge is under the jurisdiction of Xidingmen, and it is also a matter for our military department, and it is most appropriate for Lord Shangshu to propose it!".

Shang Chengjie listened to this, and after reading the plan again, he was more confident. Seeing that Tang Tong was not signed, "Why is there no signature of Lord Tang on this?", he looked at him curiously.

"I want to ask Lord Shangshu to sign first, and then I will sign.", Tang Tong behaved very casually.

Shang Chengjie saw that Tang Tong was giving himself a big face, so he smiled and said: "I understand the kindness of Lord Tang, you still sign it, I will find an opportunity to present it to the cabinet alone, I have the name of knowledge!"

After speaking, let Master Wen bring pen and ink and let Tang Tong sign his name. It's really better to count people than to calculate the sky, and the result of Tang Tong's negotiation with Mao Zong was that he didn't expect this. Shang Chengjie saw that the ink was dry, and said comfortingly: "I'll help Lord Tang hand over the excerpt, so that the emperor knows that military attaches can also do civilian things!".

Tang Tong hurriedly got up and saluted, "Thank you, Lord Shangshu!", Shang Chengjie picked up the teacup, Tang saluted interestingly, "The lower official retires!", and exited the living room of Shangfu after speaking.

After coming out, Tang Tong deliberately went around to the room and looked at it again. Deng Xiaoliu was still beside the stove, adding wet wood to the stove from time to time. Tang Tong beckoned to him, and Deng Xiaoliu walked over.

Tang Tong asked arrogantly; "Deng Xiaoliu, do you still know me?".

Deng Xiaoliu spoke very fluent Beijing, "Why don't you know, I asked the adults to inspect a cheap house!".

"That's also because you can speak well and have a strong adaptability!".

Deng Xiaoliu couldn't lift his spirits, and he didn't take it seriously, "Can this be eaten as food?".

Tang Tong felt that he was getting more and more interesting, and couldn't help but shake his head, "Where are you on an errand?".

Deng Xiaoliu sighed, "I'm not as good as Xiao Ningzi, I run errands in the timber shop.".

Tang informed that the more resentful he was, the more he had the spirit of fighting, and followed his words, "These big families all use the firewood you sent?".

"That's right! I have sent firewood to many large families in the capital, and I also know their housekeepers and stewards.", Deng Xiaoliu looked a little impatient.

"Why don't they use coal?", Tang Tong was puzzled.

Deng Xiaoliu pointed out sharply, "Coal is expensive and dangerous, it is inconvenient and dirty to use, and the high-class people still use some of it.".

Tang Tong looked at him and couldn't help asking; "You must have a different opinion, talk about it!".

"You can use it, turn on the stove and there will be a fire, and the fire will not be extinguished at night, so that there is a future.", Deng Xiaoliu was insightful, and when he saw that there was leftover wood on the ground, he simply went to pick up the pieces, and he didn't want to talk to Tang Tong.

Tang Tong didn't mind silently following, and asked tentatively: "I have such coal, and it is resistant to burning, you can come over and be my second shopkeeper!".

Deng Xiaoliu was very surprised when he heard this, his mind was still very clear, and he quickly shook his head, "When the second shopkeeper, I don't know a few big characters, I can't do it!", said and looked at Tang Tong helplessly.

Tang Tong just shook his head, "I don't ask you to read and write, you just let them use my coal like today."

"There is such a good thing!", Deng Xiaoliu asked in disbelief, it was really pie in the sky, how could it hit his head.

Tang Tong deliberately teased him, "The second shopkeeper is several times your income now, think about it, come to the Tang Mansion to find me.", patted Deng Xiaoliu on the shoulder, and left after speaking.

The next day, Deng Xiaoliu really came to him, which was expected by Tang Tong, and he deliberately asked him to wait for a while. After finishing his work, Tang Tong still lingered for a while before going to the living room.

As soon as he saw Tang Tong, Deng Xiaoliu hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "My lord!" I decided to follow you, I don't know if what you said still counts?", Deng Xiaoliu still hadn't woken up from his dream, and he didn't believe that Tang Tong would really ask himself to be the second shopkeeper.

Tang Tong didn't answer in a hurry, and shouted to the outside: "Xiao Ningzi, go and call the shopkeeper of Mr. Min!", Xiao Ningzi responded.

"Really think it through?", Tang Tong asked at this time.

"What should I do?", Deng Xiaoliu also asked.

"Later, I will go to the Fengkou Coal Stack with Mr. Min, take a look at our briquettes and coal stoves, and after getting acquainted, sell to your original customers, let them use our coal, and at first they will post some money and labor, and they will earn it back later.", Tang Tong said very elegantly.

"Why do adults take a fancy to me?", Deng Xiaoliu asked in confusion.

"Because of your mouth and your perseverance in doing things, I won't be wrong, it will be more difficult at first, and if you persevere, you will definitely become an attack. I believe in you, come on!", Tang Tong smiled sweetly and nodded at him.

At this time, the shopkeeper of Mr. Min came, and after Tang Tong made his requirements clear, he asked the two of them to go to the Fengkou Coal Stack together, and Deng Xiaoliu officially became the second shopkeeper of the Coal Stack.