pawn wife

Chang Xi heard the words, and hurriedly complained, "I didn't, my cousin doesn't like to talk nonsense, I still want to rely on you a lot."

This expression and words made Wei Guangnan laugh instantly, but he was still concerned about saving face, and soon he clenched his fists and coughed lightly on his lips, saying solemnly, "Do you want to dig a hole for me if you put on a high hat for me?" I stepped on your cousin?"

After this period of intensive contact, he thinks he still knows this cousin very well. She never does anything useless, so she must be so patient and take him to visit the research institute.

Chang Xi smiled embarrassedly, was it so obvious?
She coughed lightly to cover up her embarrassment, and it was the first time she learned about this cousin's cleverness, but it was harmless. From the beginning to the end, she didn't deliberately hide it, everything came out clearly, "Iron ore, don't hide it Brother, I really lack this thing. You have visited the tea brick workshop. The machine used to press tea bricks is made of iron. What’s more, the spinning machine needs to be further improved. If steam power is used, the production capacity can be increased. Doubling it several times, so relying on the amount of the court alone is not enough..."

"So you're targeting the Wei family?" Wei Guangnan said bluntly.

Chang Xi nodded earnestly, "I know that the Wei family is the founding father of the country, and they are the princes of the ancestors for generations. Because of this, the Wei family not only holds the ownership of several iron ore mines, but also owns several iron ore mines. Coal mine, I wonder if we have this opportunity to cooperate?"

Wei Guangnan looked deeply at Chang Xi, this person was too thoughtful, even the Wei family's hidden trump card was clear, but then he thought of the most popular eldest grandson in the capital, and instantly understood that it must be Zhao Jin is behind her back.

In fact, he came here for the steam exhaust machine. He has a mine at home. Seeing the big purchases made by the imperial court, he knows that this thing is useful, and his own mine can also be used. It will be considered as a way to reduce casualties by then. The Wei family has accumulated virtue, and secondly, they don't have to rack their brains every time to fill in the gaps of the diggers.

"Cousin, we are all members of our own family, so we can naturally cooperate, but this business of the Wei family is not owned by my cousin alone, it belongs to the entire family of the Wei family, and has always belonged to Gongzhong..."

Seeing Wei Guangnan doing Tai Chi with her, Chang Xi smiled. Of course, she would not be annoyed at what Wei Guangnan said about her family. These are two different things. She is also from a big family, so she knows that it is very complicated. .

"Well, I can sell the steam exhaust machine to the Wei family at the cost price, but the Wei family needs to sell me the resources secretly."

This kind of transaction was no stranger to Wei Guangnan. Although the mine was rewarded by the Tai\zu, it was still subject to the supervision of the imperial court. Every account had to be clearly listed, and the imperial court had to control the flow of these resources.

Of course, this is an excuse on the bright side. For veteran nobles like them, which one doesn't have a few shady secrets?Especially iron ore, a resource that is strictly controlled.

"Cousin, is this a risk?" He thought after thinking, "Are you really so confident in your eldest grandson?"

What if the ship sinks?

In his opinion, Chang Xi has gone to such great lengths to prepare for the worst possible possibility of Zhao Jin seizing the heir. Of course, Zhao Jin is not the only one who has this preparation. , This is also the source of the turmoil in the capital.

Chang Xi understood the subtext in Wei Guangnan's words. In this cousin's eyes, she was paving the way for men. This was risky and dangerous, and it might even be stupid. In short, he was watching from the perspective of a man. she.

I don't deny that this cousin is one of the most sincere people to her after admitting to her relatives, but he still despises her as a woman from a high place. The gaze didn't disappear.

At this time, the two of them were walking in the research institute in the dusk. It didn't boil up as soon as dinner time like the workshop. Those who were busy doing experiments were still guarding the side of the experiment, and those who were not busy went to eat in a hurry. , in short, it is quiet and lively here.

"Cousin, I brought you here today to tell you that my future is here instead of those two workshops. This place will be the forefront of the times. I have to protect the fruits of my victory, so I can only support Zhao Jin, this is one of them."

After a pause, she said, "Even if he fails one day, I will not be discouraged. After all, I have been here and planted the seeds of hope. One day, these seeds will definitely take root, and what I have to do is to let him This seedling grows vigorously, even if it does not have time to grow into a towering tree, but even if it is burned, it can still glow with new branches, which is the second."

Wei Guangnan looked at Chang Xi standing under the setting sun. The breeze blew a few strands of hair at her temples, making her look more ethereal, and at the same time it deeply moved his heart.

His cousin is very good at speaking, as long as she wants, she can speak beautifully, but the fact is also the same. For example, the emergence of steam power will definitely bring about changes, even if Zhao Jin fails to seize the heir , Chang Xi was implicated, but this kind of thing will still have latecomers to continue to work hard, and the fire will not be extinguished.

"Well, cousin, you have always exceeded my expectations. You have successfully persuaded me, but I don't dare to guarantee whether you can persuade the old stubborn in the Wei family."

Chang Xi smiled, "I believe the Wei family will not give up on cooperating with me."

For such a veteran nobleman, it is normal to step on multiple boats. Zhao Jin, the eldest grandson who was killed suddenly, will definitely have someone want to burn his hot stove. It's not a rare thing. In terms of orthodoxy, no prince is more orthodox than his eldest grandson.

In the capital, Zhao Jin has recently turned down all the invitations, not wanting to spend time on such boring and useless entertainment. Those flattery words often come in his left ear and out of his right ear, and never enter his heart.

Opening Chang Xi's new letter, he couldn't help but put a smile on his face. There was still a scent that belonged to her on the letter, so it must have been written by her.

Sure enough, the handwriting on the letter was the same as in the past. After talking about the love after parting, he also started to talk about business. He had no objection to appointing Guanshi Jin who had redeemed himself as the steward of the research institute. Guanshi Jin still has the ability Yes, I believe he can't find his own Wuzhishan either.

Then there is the cooperation with the Wei family, which made him squint his eyes slightly, but he did not expect that she would still be able to negotiate this cooperation with the Wei family, which is good news.

Zhou Nan on the side made a new bowl of tea for his master. Seeing his master's expression, he knew that he was in a good mood now. He glanced at it. It turned out that he was reading a letter from Chang Xi. No wonder, and then accidentally When I saw the word Wei Jia, I understood it instantly.

"Master, this Wei family has a good relationship with the third prince, and even flirts with the seventh prince..." In other words, it's not very credible.