Invincible son

Chapter 189 188 [Seven Treasure Pavilion]

The place of enjoyment in the western city of Kyoto is known as "manor pavilion", in which the garden refers to Liyuan, and the pavilion refers to Qibao Pavilion.

The history of Qibao Pavilion is not too long. It probably appeared on an inconspicuous street in Xicheng more than 30 years ago.After seizing several rare opportunities, he finally developed into a wealthy businessman who has all the treasures in the world.To be able to do such a career in Kyoto, even ordinary people know that the master behind Qibao Pavilion is very extraordinary, but even today, only a very few people know the details of that big man.

Usually the affairs of the cabinet are taken care of by the four chief shopkeepers. Although these four people have no official status, they are the distinguished guests of many powerful mansions.

The name of the second shopkeeper is Cheng Siyuan, from Dongling, Yuzhou, 43 years old.

He looks more like a literati soaked in poetry and books, without the sly aura of a businessman, only the occasional light in his eyes can remind people of his identity.

In a very secret elegant room in the pavilion, Cheng Siyuan meticulously demonstrated his tea ceremony skills. The middle-aged man sitting opposite him was smiling, and he was also a person who could hold his breath.

Cheng Siyuan poured the brewed tea into a small crystal clear cup, held it up with both hands and served it in front of the middle-aged man, and said calmly, "Sun Butler, please use tea."

The middle-aged man's name is Sun Liang, the confidant of Sun Dacheng, the Minister of the Household Department, and the chief steward of Sun's house.

"Master Cheng, please."

Sun Liang has a wide body and a fat body with a kind smile, like a Buddha in a temple.

After three rounds of tea, the conversation between the two gradually got to the point.

"Professor Cheng, my master has sent people to Shouyang Mountain today, but you should know that a mere master may not be able to frighten that young Lord." Sun Liang said with a smile.

Cheng Siyuan nodded and said: "Naturally, after all, Pei Yue is the blood of Xianding. He dared to follow the Beijing camp into the mountain to suppress bandits when he was 14 years old. I heard that he almost died in the hands of bandits. He is young and promising, and he is not lacking in courage. Now His Majesty also appreciates him, and it is said that next year he will be given a military post with real power, which shows that he has a bright future."

Hearing these words, Sun Liang's face changed slightly.

There are too many nobles in Kyoto, especially nobles like Pei Yue who have no real power, and you can meet them anytime you walk on the streets of Dongcheng.As the Minister of the Household Department, Sun Dacheng didn't care too much about such honors even though he always pretended to be his grandson in front of Luo Ting.But if Pei Yue soars into the sky, and his age is there, even if it is for the sake of his descendants, Sun Dacheng is unwilling to offend him completely.

That being the case, Sun Liang, as his lord's confidant, had to carefully consider the deal with Qibao Pavilion.

Cheng Siyuan saw the change in his expression, and not only did not say anything to comfort him, but continued to add anger: "Although Pei Yue was born in the Dingguo Mansion, he was treated harshly in the past few years, so he can't be said to be close to him. Instead, he cut himself off from the Pei family. Without the protection of the Pei family, this son should not be underestimated, Gu Liang regards him as a nephew, Mo Mo Yun also values ​​him, even Luo Ting is willing to confront His Majesty face to face for him."

When the names of these big men came to his ears, Sun Liang's face became colder, and he shook his head and said, "Shopkeeper Cheng doesn't need to raise the prestige of others. I don't know about others, but it's definitely not because of the relationship with Pei Yue There is a personal relationship."

Cheng Siyuan smiled faintly and asked, "Is Luo Jiyu really a saint?"

Sun Liang kept silent.

Cheng Siyuan tapped on the table lightly and said: "Sun Butler, Sun Shangshu sold the land in Shouyang Mountain to Pei Yue at a price of 3 taels. Now Xiangyun Company monopolizes the business in the entire Kyoto and surrounding areas with honeycomb briquettes. Gold is not too much."

Sun Liang originally made up his mind not to cooperate with Qibao Pavilion in depth, so as not to bring disaster to his master, but when he heard the other party talk about the original transaction, he couldn't help but look ugly, and said in a deep voice: "Master Cheng, the first Yangshan is just an unowned wasteland. My master earned 3 taels of silver for the treasury. Those big shots didn't even think about it, how could they blame my master?"

Cheng Siyuan filled the cup in front of him with tea, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Steward Sun. I'm just an ordinary person who handles merchants and cheap businesses. How can I talk about the gains and losses of Lord Shangshu? It's just that His Majesty in the palace It seems that in such a large natural coal mountain, what is dug out is coal, and what is recovered is snow pattern silver. After a long time, do you think His Majesty will still consider the difference between coarse coal and honeycomb coal?"

A few drops of cold sweat came out from Sun Liang's back. He tried his best to keep calm, and forced a smile: "My master does blame himself a little bit, but what can we do now that the matter has come to this point?"

Cheng Siyuan's face gradually became serious, and he slowed down his speech: "Qibaoge always pays attention to treating each other with sincerity, just now I told you the details of Pei Yue, and I hope Sun Shangshu can understand that if you want to make the other party bow, you only need one master Impossible."

Sun Liang asked, "What exactly do you want to do?"

Cheng Siyuan said: "The benefits of honeycomb briquettes are so great that Sun Shangshu has never seriously studied them. The capital alone can bring Xiangyun Company an annual income of one million taels of silver. Not only that, this business can continue forever. As long as the world needs fire and warmth."

Sun Liang couldn't help being speechless, and at the same time, his eyes were faintly excited.

Cheng Siyuan saw that the time was ripe, so he said bluntly: "My master told me that Pei Yue must be hurt so that he can recognize his identity and status. This young man must understand the so-called crime of embracing Bi."

Sun Liang sighed softly: "But he is noble after all, and he is not a small family in the state capital below. At first, even His Majesty was tempted, but was blocked by Governor Luo. Could it be that my master can force him to death?"

Cheng Siyuan shook his head and said, "My master never thought of taking back the area of ​​Shouyang Mountain."

Sun Liang was full of doubts, and asked: "Does your lord just want to teach Pei Yue a lesson?"

Cheng Siyuan said two words in a deep voice: "Fang Zi."

Sun Liang suddenly realized, and at the same time showed admiration.

Cheng Siyuan said unhurriedly: "Xiangyun Company's plan is obvious. After stabilizing the share in the capital, it will inevitably expand to the surrounding areas. My master only wants that prescription, and the capital is for Pei Yue to play with. After all, it is for Guliang That kind of ruthless person saves some face. But outside of Kyoto, all shares must be held in our hands."

Sun Liang seemed very embarrassed. Although he sighed at the courage of the other party, what does this kind of thing have to do with his master?If you want to get the prescription from that young man, you don't know how much you have to pay, but in the end it's just paving the way for Qibao Pavilion, who would be willing?
Cheng Siyuan said indifferently: "Of course, my master will not treat every friend who has helped him badly. If Master Shangshu is willing to contribute, in addition to thanking him personally, we can also donate [-]% of the shares to the Ministry of Households .”

Sun Liang suddenly changed color.

Cheng Siyuan looked at him peacefully, and said with a smile: "Although this matter is difficult to handle, the rewards are also extremely rich. A man was born in this world, and what he seeks is nothing more than fame and wealth. Steward Sun, Mr. Shangshu is still just the Minister of the Household Department. With this political achievement, how do you know that you won't surpass the previous few and enter the Eastern Mansion in the future, and become a generation of important ministers?"

Sun Liang wiped the sweat from his forehead, and after a moment of consideration, he said in a deep voice: "This matter has nothing to do with my master, it's my own doing, please give me a regulation from Shopkeeper Cheng."

Cheng Siyuan smiled lightly, stretched out his hand and counted his palms, and after a while, two beautiful girls entered the room. He smiled at Sun Liang and said, "Since you have come to Qibao Pavilion, let Steward Sun have a taste of the atmosphere here, and eat and drink to your heart's content. Let’s talk about business after we’re done, don’t worry.”

The warm fragrance of nephrite filled his arms, and Sun Liang felt that this place was heaven and earth.

(End of this chapter)