Thinking of this, Su Shi decided to tell Zhang Xi when he came tomorrow and asked him to inform Zhao Xi to wait and not mention this matter first. Unexpectedly, at noon on the eighth day, Zhang Xi was in high spirits when he came, and then told Su Shi that the official family agreed.

Zhao Shifu, who has the name of a prodigy, entered the palace from the Guozi Prison and was accompanied by Zhao Xi, the king of Jing; In order to show the importance of this matter, his father Zhao Congzhen's family was also transferred back to Beijing from Wenzhou, and the official position was appointed in the three provinces.

It turned out to be.

At this moment, Su Shi was a little surprised, but he soon figured out that it was not that Zhao Zhen disagreed, but that he deliberately delayed for seven days, in order to tell others that the emperor's heart was unpredictable.

Perhaps, if Zhao Xi hadn't asked every day, this time would have been extended. But no matter what, the matter was finally done, and Su Shi let go of his high suspense. After this incident, he also felt the power of the emperor again and knew what it means to be a companion like a tiger.

In the blink of an eye, the time has come to the end of October, which is only a month before the Chinese New Year.

Zhao Shifu has entered the palace and become the companion of Zhao Xi, the king of Jing, and Zhao Congzhen's family also came out of Wenzhou, and it is estimated that it will take half a month to really go to the capital.

During this time, Su Shi spent all the time being his gentleman except for taking time out to contact Shangcang Mountain every day.

The business of Ren tea, burning knives, cigarettes and rouge brought a wealth of money, enough for Su Shi to spend time and drink, and Qu Dong'er, the top brand of Meixiangyuan, also became acquainted with Su Shi, knowing that although this rich man was rich, he was different from those rich businessmen, at least he respected himself very much and never forced himself.

After knowing Su Shi's personality, Qu Dong'er would often invite Su Shi into the box to chat, and over time, the news that the biggest brand in Bianliang City had entered Su Shi's arms spread in the capital.

The news once reached the palace, and Liang Huaiji happily told his master Zhao Huirou when he learned about it.

I thought that Zhao Huirou would be sad, but she shook her head very calmly, "Brother Su said, this Qu Dong'er has a good talent, and he is also a hard-working person, so he only has mercy on her, and Brother Su will not have anything to do with her." ”

It turned out that when Su Shi entered the palace, he had talked to Zhao Xi and Zhao Huirou about Qu Dong'er, so this time the complaint was in vain.

Su Shi naturally didn't know Liang Huaiji's hatred for him, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

It's just a small chamberlain, and he really doesn't get in the eyes of Su Shi. Even if this Liang Huaiji really wanted to do something, he didn't need to make a move, Zhao Huirou cleaned him up as soon as possible.

Half a month later, Zhao Congzhen's family finally entered Beijing in a hurry, and they entered Beijing with the Liao delegation.

Every time the New Year is approaching, the Liao State, as the brother country of the Great Song Dynasty, will send people to Beijing to congratulate the New Year, which has become a custom, at least the Honglu Temple officials who greeted them did not feel anything wrong.

It's just that everyone didn't expect that the arrival of the Liao delegation was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, attracting ripples and stirring Su Shi into it.

The sun was shining, and although it was winter, the weather was still warm. After taking a nap, Su Shi prepared to leave the house and go straight to Meixiangyuan.

Just before Su Shi left the mansion, he saw a soft sedan chair under the escort of several servants, walking quickly towards him.

Su Shi's eyesight is very good, and he recognized a Miao character written on it when he was still far away.

It was the Miao family soft sedan that came. After seeing Su Shi's carriage, the sedan stopped, and Miao Xiu hurriedly walked out of the sedan chair. "Oh, Brother Su, I can be regarded as finding you."

Seeing Miao Xiu's anxious look, Su Shi, who was in a wheelchair, said with a smile: "Brother Miao, what's the matter, why are you in such a hurry?" ”

"Ah, Brother Su, don't you know, the Liao delegation has entered Beijing, I don't know how, they know about burning knives, and now they not only bought a few jars, but also heard that they are going to see the official family and add burning knives to the New Year's coin."

Miao Xiu was really anxious, and he didn't wait for Su Shi to invite him into his mansion, so he talked about what happened at the gate.

"The Liao Mission has taken a fancy to burning knives?"

There was no surprise to Su Shi when I heard about it.

Most of the land of Liao is bitter and cold, so there are many people who are good at wine. And spirits like burning knives are arguably their favorites.

I didn't know it before, but I had to buy a limited amount of knives in the capital, so it was naturally difficult to spread it. But now that they have entered the Jingshi, they are fortunate enough to see the burning knife, and it would be strange if they didn't like it.

But what does it have to do with him?

It is true that the burning knife was taken out by himself, but it has been handed over to the Miao family to operate, and among them, King Jing Zhao Xi accounts for one percent, Princess Fukang Zhao Huirou accounts for one percent, and Miao accounts for one percent, in addition to paying two percent of the business tax, which is generally speaking, Su Shi can only get fifty percent.

In addition, Su Shi said that the purchase price of burning knives was extremely expensive, so he only said that he actually earned less than 10%. If something is said, it should be that other people are in a hurry, and it is not their turn.

What's the matter, your Miao family usually takes advantage of it, but now there is a problem, but you don't want to solve it, but you come to ask me what to do?

Where in the world is there such a good thing. After Su Shi heard this, he naturally said calmly: "It turned out to be this matter, but I don't know what the official family said?" ”

"The Liao delegation hasn't seen the official family yet, but presumably the official family should already know about this matter, and it will be passed on to me to enter the palace later. Didn't I come this time to ask Brother Su for advice? ”

"Ask me, I don't understand anything." Su Shi spread his hands, a picture of me having no real power, no high position, and nothing to do.

Seeing that Su Shi had misunderstood, Miao Xiulian immediately explained: "Brother Su, I just want to ask this time, if we pay a high price, how much can the burning knife provide?" ”

Hearing that this was the problem, Su Shi had a bottom in his heart, so he said with a bitter face: "Brother Miao, this is not a matter of money, but there is not so much output at all." How many burnt knives I have, haven't you counted? It's all in the other courtyard, even if the purchase is limited, it may not be able to be sold until the spring of next year, you know this. ”

Hearing Su Shi say this, Miao Xiu also sighed and said, "I know, I know." But this time, I just want to ask, if you spend more, can't you buy more? ”

"I can't." Su Shi shook his head very happily. He could hear it, this Miao Xiu seemed to be ready to compromise with the Liao State Mission.

asked if he could buy more, he should be prepared to prepare the Liao country's share.

It's just that there are too many things in the world that money can't do, and if there are really so many burning knives, there is no need to limit the purchase, and it will naturally be worthless. Su Shi knew this very well in his heart, so even if he had a lot of faith points now, he could exchange a lot of spirits, but he just wouldn't admit it.

Of course, if Miao Xiu must give the burning knife to the Liao State Mission, it is not impossible. For example, you can give the shares of the burnt knives that were originally going to be sold to the magnates in the capital every month to the Liao Mission.

It's just that in this way, if the magnates in the capital want to drink and burn knives in the future, it will become impossible.

But what is the matter with Su Shi, he only knows, he will take out these amounts when he burns the knife, and as for the rest, it should be a problem that other beneficiaries should bear.

What Su Shi said was resolute and decisive, which fell into Miao Xiu's ears, making him sigh involuntarily. Originally, he didn't have much hope, because he thought that if Su Shi had more burning knives in his hands, he would definitely take them out, after all, who wouldn't make money if he had money?

He didn't know that Su Shi really didn't make money.

Or it's not that he doesn't earn it, but he doesn't dare to earn it.

With these current outputs, he naturally has nothing to make some money, but if he really takes out too much, he earns too much, and there will be few people who are red-eyed. Su Shi didn't like to be stared at, which was an important reason why he didn't take out too many burning knives.

Miao Xiu left and left with a disappointed face.

Su Shi didn't pay much attention to it, if Miao Xiu gave up the benefits in hand, and the official family agreed to give the burning knife to the Liao, even the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty also gave up the opportunity to drink spirits, which can only mean that they have no backbone.

In the face of a spineless person, what else can Su Shi say?

I hope that the day when they can't drink it, they will be able to scold the Liao people, and it is best to arch the blood in their hearts, that is the best thing.

The so-called weak Song Dynasty is talking about the court, and there are very few people who are really bloody. Even if some real men occasionally jump out, but in the general environment, they still have to be pressed and beaten?

Fighting, regardless of victory or defeat, has to lose money, which has almost become a habit since the Song Dynasty. Two Song plus together, for more than 300 years, there have been a few opportunities to really fight, and they have been beaten passively almost everywhere.

finally came out with a Yue Wumu, but in the end he was destroyed by the gold medal.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and then Su Shi continued to ride the carriage towards Meixiangyuan.

There is a Qu Dong'er in Meixiang Courtyard, not to mention that she is good-looking, and the most important thing is that her figure is really good. Compared with the future, those car models in later generations, specialized models are weak in terms of body shape.

Of course, Su Shi is not greedy for her figure, but for her skills.

That's right, Qu Donger is a very artistic person, especially with a good singing voice. When I think of the mountain in Kamikura, it becomes silent early in the night, and it is all caused by the lack of entertainment. If Qu Dong'er can go up the mountain, it will definitely greatly enrich the entertainment life of the people.

What is this called?

By the way, there is no mistake in the building of spirit and civilization.