Chapter 12: The Harvest
"Sima Youran, let me ask you, are you and the prince determined to bring down the Queen Mother?"
"If so, my Chen family can become an ally between you and the crown prince!"
"Help you to bring the Queen Mother ...... Completely knocked down!"
As soon as Chen Enyi's voice fell, the two fell into silence.
Sima Youran was secretly weighing the importance of Chen Enyi's words in his heart, while Chen Enyi was waiting for Sima Youran's answer.
In fact, Sima Youran knew very well that with the Chen family's ally, their party would not only be able to obtain strong financial support, but also might get the assistance of the king of Bac Ninh. And as it stands, the princelings are in great need of an ally with deep pockets. However, Sima Youran still had a few doubts that Chen Enyi needed to answer, otherwise he would not be very relieved to form an alliance with the Chen family.
Sima asked leisurely, "Uncle Chen, what you just said...... But the meaning of the king of Bac Ninh. ”
Chen Enyi didn't speak, just nodded slowly.
"Then uncle, when are you going to tell Brother Mingyu about this?" Sima Youran thought that Chen Mingyu, as Chen Enyi's son and the person who was about to enter Beijing, should have the right to know about this.
Chen Enyi nodded when he heard this and said, "Don't worry, before you enter Beijing, I will explain all this to Mingyu." ”
"That'...... Why did the King of Bac Ninh intervene in this matter, why did he have to bring down the Queen Mother, and why did he choose the unfavored crown prince Li Huanyu?" asked Sima leisurely again.
"Huh...... The first two questions, when you return to the capital, the king of Bac Ninh will personally answer them for you. And the last question, I can tell you the answer. Chen Enyi smiled again and continued.
"Actually, the king of Bac Ninh and I did not choose the crown prince Li Huanyu, what we really chose...... It's you! ”
Sima was stunned. "What does it mean to choose me?"
"You'll know that later, and now it's time for you to express your resolve to me. Chen Enyi said.
Sima Ran listened leisurely, and no longer hesitated: "Okay, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Prince, I am here to officially form an alliance with the Chen family!"
"Let's ...... Down with the Queen Mother!"
Listening to Sima Youran's words, Chen Enyi also smiled knowingly and said, "You are really becoming more and more like your father." In fact, the reason why Chen Enyi and the King of Bac Ninh chose Sima Youran was because they valued Sima Youran's talent, and they both thought that Sima Youran would become the second Sima Qianye.
Immediately, Chen Enyi took out a gold medal from his sleeve and handed it to Sima Youran.
I saw that there was only one word on the gold medal - Chen.
Chen Enyi said: "This is a gold medal that symbolizes my private identity, and I will also give Mingyu a piece. With this gold medal, the two of you can take charge of the Chen family's three properties in the capital. ”
"Does the Chen family still have an industry in the capital?" asked Sima leisurely.
"Yes, that's right, these three properties are Wanbao Pavilion, Xingchuan Fang and Red Sleeve Fang. These three properties were opened in the capital with the help of the King of Bac Ninh, and I have been arranging for people to be the principals in front of the public all these years, while I myself have been hidden behind the scenes. ”
To be honest, Sima Youran was very excited now, he didn't expect that since he would gain so much from coming to the Chen Mansion, he first had the Chen family, a powerful ally with financial resources, and then took charge of these three famous industries in the capital.
To what extent are these three well-known industries famous? These three industries can be said to rank first in the industry in the same industry in Beijing. Wanbao Pavilion, the most famous and largest exchange in Beijing, that is, the auction house. Xingchuanfang, the most popular tea shop in the capital, I don't know how many civil and military generals like the tea produced by Xingchuanfang. Red Sleeve Workshop, the most famous embroidery workshop in the capital, the craftsmanship of the embroidery lady of the Red Sleeve Workshop is very good, and most of the expensive dresses in the capital are from the Red Sleeve Workshop.
These three industries are actually controlled by the Chen family behind the scenes, which Sima Youran never expected. But now that I think about it, these three industries have also received a lot of help from the king of Bac Ninh.
Sima leisurely accepted the gold medal, stood up, and saluted Chen Enyi.
"Thank you Uncle Chen for your help to Youran and His Royal Highness the Prince, you have nothing to reciprocate, I can only promise Uncle Chen here that I will do my best to defeat the Queen Mother's party!"
Chen Enyi was also very relieved to hear Sima Youran's thanks, he and the King of Beining really didn't see the wrong person.
At this time, some voices came from outside the garden, it was Chen Mingyu who brought his mother back.
I saw Chen Mingyu helping a woman into the garden, and said as he walked: "Mother, I said everything, my father really agreed to let me go to the capital, don't you be tough." "That lady Sima Youran has also met a few times, and it is Chen Enyi's wife, Zhao.
Mrs. Chen glanced at Chen Mingyu angrily, and then turned her head to look at Sima Youran.
"Hello aunt. Sima hurriedly saluted.
"Well, leisurely, I haven't seen you for more than a year, and you're more sensible. After Mrs. Chen said a simple word to Sima leisurely, she was supported by Chen Mingyu and came to Chen Enyi's side.
"Are you really going to let him go to the capital?" said Madame Chen.
Chen Enyi looked at his wife and didn't say anything, just nodded lightly.
Sima Youran, who was next to him, also suddenly realized when he saw this scene - Mrs. Chen should know about Chen Enyi and the plans of the King of Bac Ninh.
When Mrs. Chen saw Chen Enyi nodding, she also knew her husband's thoughts, so she could only sigh and say, "Hey...... Just go for it. The birds have grown up...... There will be a day when you will leave the nest......"
Seeing this, Sima Youran also felt that he could leave, and let Chen Enyi and Mrs. Chen explain the rest to Brother Mingyu. Then he said: "Uncle, aunt, brother Mingyu." It's not too early, so I'll go back first. ”
"Okay, Mingyu, you go and send it leisurely. Chen Enyi said that he still needed to comfort Mrs. Chen.
Then Chen Mingyu sent Sima leisurely to the gate of Chen's mansion.
"Brother Youran, thank you so much today, if I have time tomorrow, I want to set up a banquet in Lingwu Pavilion to express my gratitude to Brother Youran. Chen Mingyu said.
"Let's just set up a feast...... I've been busy these days...... "Sima Youran really doesn't want to go to Ling Wuge to eat anymore."
When Chen Mingyu heard this, he didn't mention the banquet again, but asked: "By the way, Brother Youran, how many places do you have to recruit the Hanlin Academy this time?"
Seeing Chen Mingyu mention this, Sima Youran did not hide it: "There are two places, originally I wanted to choose Brother Tianluo except Brother Mingyu, but look at the incident last night...... Forget it. Don't...... Brother Mingyu, do you have any good suggestions?"
"Well, yes, I do have the right person...... Maybe you don't know it yet...... Yang Shaoru has actually returned to Linjiang. Chen Mingyu said.
"What? Shaoru has returned to Linjiang?"
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