The days when I fished in Daming

He cupped his fists and saluted, all in one go.

Shen Wansan immediately asked the doubts in his heart.

"Master Marquis, I am really confused by what you just said. Would you like to ask Master Marquis to clarify my doubts?"

To clear up the confusion, can this be said casually?
I am just curious.

According to the timeline, you should have been assigned, but I didn't expect you were still alive.

It's just a feeling.

"Nothing, don't say anything."

Zheng Xiong turned around and left.

But the more this happened, the more worried Shen Wansan became, wondering what kind of inside information Zheng Xiong knew.

"My lord, the Marquis, has been unable to visit later. It is a pity."

As Shen Wansan talked, he started the process of giving gifts.

He took out a gift box from the servant on the side and stuffed it into Zheng Xiong's hand.

"A small gift, please accept it."

Zheng Xiong turned over it, but there was no sincerity in it.

You just want to bribe a noble second-grade official with this little thing. How shameless are you?

"I appreciate your kindness, take it back!"

"Master Hou, will you watch again?"

Still watching~

Good to see!

wonderful!
"Let's do this! It's not complicated. I'm just curious."

"I heard that you funded the construction of a section of the city wall. Is this true?"

"Yes, pledging a city wall is a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. It is not worth mentioning compared to what the Marquis built."

Zheng Xiong felt relieved when he replied affirmatively.

It must have been the flapping of butterfly wings that gave Shen Wansan a blessing in disguise and he was lucky enough to survive.

It was nothing more than the fact that the city wall was well built. Shen Wansan didn't have to show off, and it didn't arouse Lao Zhu's murderous intention. It was as simple as that.

You have thanked the right person.

"Then you have to thank me properly. I will accept this little thing."

Receive with peace of mind.

I received it with a clear conscience.

Zheng Xiong turned around and wanted to leave.

But Shen Wansan really didn't understand what Zheng Xiong meant.

On the contrary, it added a bit of doubt.

Shamelessly following Zheng Xiong step by step.

"Please forgive me for being confused. I don't understand what the Marquis means. I want to tell you the reason."

"Really want to know?"

I am so anxious!
your sister!
Don't be too pretentious.

"Yes."

"Ahem, listen up, I will tell you."

"The reason is that I know a little bit about the art of fortune-telling. I saw you that day and you seemed to be in a bloody disaster. You will not survive for more than a month. However, only the help of noble people can solve this disaster."

"I just counted my fingers and realized that your noble person is me!"

"Do you think it's a coincidence?"

skillful.

What a coincidence!
What a liar!
I really want to beat you to death!
If Zheng Xiong could live in his thirties or forties, maybe Shen Wansan would believe him.

It's a pity that Zheng Xiong really doesn't have the demeanor of a master.

It can only be deception.

Shen Wansan was noncommittal and didn't say much, but just gave a faint hum.

"Master Marquis, I apologize for being so abrupt and disturbing Master Marquis. I will leave now."

I want to leave as soon as I mention my interest. How can such a good thing come from?

Zheng Xiong grabbed Shen Wansan's clothes.

I tugged at my clothes and was caught by something.

Turning his head, Zheng Xiong was holding on to his robe.

"Do you have any other instructions from the Marquis?"

"Yes! You have quite a lot of money, how about donating some money to build a bridge for me?"

Shen Wansan's face was filled with questions?
"What bridge are you talking about?"

"The bridge across the river."

I've heard about it, but it's just not realistic when I think about it.

Digging a river to divert it is easy, but building a bridge across the river that can span two places is unrealistic.

First of all, we have to resist the surging river water, but it is basically impossible?
I heard it as a joke.I never expected Zheng Xiong to be so stubborn.

Really want to make it.

Donating money is a small thing, but you can’t just throw it into the water just to hear a noise!

"How much does the Marquis think is appropriate?"

"Half the family property!"

It was categorical, but Shen Wansan felt that he had heard wrongly.

"Master Hou is talking about half of the family property?"

"Yes."

"The Marquis was joking, I'll take my leave."

Can't be provoked, can't you hide?
are you crazy!

slip away.

"Of course it was a joke."

"Haha."

"Haha, Mr. Hou is so funny."

Shen Wansan stopped abruptly and agreed with Zheng Xiong.Unexpectedly, Zheng Xiong suddenly put his arm around Shen Wansan's shoulders, causing Shen Wansan's smile to freeze.

"I wonder where you are going?"

Shen Wansan's old face really turned into a bitter one, and he smiled stiffly.

"Master Hou, are you?"

"I was joking with you just now, but half of the family property is true. This government does not need the land, but it needs the money of your Shen family to establish various businesses in the eight counties of Nanjing."

"Think carefully about how much money you can make under the emperor's feet."

"Pirates are rampant on the sea today, and His Majesty has banned the sea. It must be difficult for your family. Please seriously consider my proposal."

There is some truth, but not much. It is not necessarily a bad thing to settle in a corner.

Under the emperor's feet, you may not be able to live a happy life.

"Thanks to the great love of the Marquis, if I don't give up, I will buy some more properties in the capital. What do you think?"

Zheng Xiong shook his head.

"That's not appropriate, let's do this! I'm sending you a piece of life-saving news, plus some conveniences, that's enough."

No matter how much money you have, it is not as valuable as a piece of life-saving news.

The reason for everything is lack of status.

Not social status, but real status in the era of officialdom.

Under the imperial power were scholars, farmers, industry and merchants.

As long as the collusion between government and businessmen is not deep, businessmen will always be lambs to be slaughtered.

If the collusion is deep, the big fish eats the small fish, and the small fish eats the shrimp. It all depends on the high-level game.

This is true both in ancient and modern times.

Shen Wansan is now an outstanding bird.

only the guy drinking water knows it's cold or hot.

There is always a crisis.

Zheng Xiong's words seemed to point him to a clear path.

"What is the news that the Marquis said?"

"The first citrons will die first, have you heard this sentence? If you don't break it, you won't build it. If you break it, build it. Putting your property in the capital, although you are subject to some constraints, it exposes yourself to everyone's eyes, which makes people feel reassured and increases If you go to my house to take care of you, as long as you obey the law and abide by the law, you will never be in danger of death."

"Besides, don't like to be in the limelight so much. You can just build a section of the city wall. No matter how well or quickly you build it, it won't be as good as our own. But to take a step back, if it weren't for my own, how many people would you lose face? Have you ever thought about it?"

"This time we are repairing the city, and we have lost face to others. If you are braver next time, are you going to reward the army?"

Shen Wansan looked horrified.

To put it bluntly, I really have this plan.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Xiong also knew.

Do you really know your fate?

I can't!

Shen Wansan looked confused.

It is really a difficult topic to decide whether to be a local emperor or accept supervision.

In the end, the desire to save his life prevailed and he replied immediately.

"From now on, it's all up to the Marquis to take care of me."

Successfully fooled.

The butterfly's wings flapped, Zheng Xiong didn't know what the future would be like.

But Shen Wansan's ending was doomed from the moment he became the richest man.

Money and silk attract people's hearts. If Lao Zhu doesn't take action, someone else will.

Although Zheng Xiong had a temporary idea, he still wanted to lure Shen Wansan in, set an example, and promote employment in Nanjing City.

(End of this chapter)