Chapter 555 The Role of Wanxi Lake
"How did Madam Ming and Huan Yu know each other?" Liang Zhongling asked.
Zhu Mingqing raised his eyes and smiled faintly: "Didn't Master Liang tell the adults?"
Liang Zhongling was embarrassed to admit that he hadn't met his grandson yet, so he simply said, "I just wanted to get to know Huan Yu. He must have suffered during my absence."
Zhu Mingqing seemed to understand: "So, Tathagata, it's a coincidence. When I was doing business with the Luo family, it happened that Master Huan Yu took out..."
According to him, the Ming family was able to resolve their difficulties thanks to Liang Huanyu's advice.
The reason they came back just now was because the Luo family’s management of the town was too strict. The reason they were able to reach the capital this time was thanks to the Feng couple.
Zhu Mingqing was even more unceremonious when it came to praising herself. "Mr. Feng is a man of great righteousness. He risked his life to rescue Mr. Liang. I was just lucky enough to be there. Mrs. Feng is kind-hearted and made all the arrangements along the way. We encountered almost no obstacles on our way to the capital."
Liang Zhongling smiled and stroked his gray beard: "It seems that the Feng family has indeed made great efforts!"
Zhu Mingqing nodded: "Of course, I have decided to repay the Feng family. This trip to Beijing to cooperate with the Feng family is also one of the purposes."
Liang Zhongling frowned slightly: "One?"
Zhu Mingqing raised her eyebrows. "Lord Liang holds a high position. I have been invited here today. Would you be honored to make a deal with Lord Liang?"
Liang Zhongling was moved. He hadn't said anything yet, but the Ming family actually brought it up on their own initiative.
"What deal?"
Zhu Mingqing took out a tin box, opened it, and inside was a solid lump of cement.
Liang Zhongling touched it and it was very hard, but what business could this be used in?
"Sir, please look, this is called cement. It can be used to pave roads, build walls, and build houses. It's waterproof, fireproof, and heat-insulating..."
Without further explanation, Liang Zhongling understood the reason.
His expression suddenly became serious. He stood up and picked up the box, which was so heavy that it almost hit his foot.
It's smooth and clean, it's simply a magical thing!
He looked at Madam Ming excitedly: "How to make it?"
Zhu Mingqing just smiled and said nothing.
Liang Zhongling also reacted quickly, put the box down, and drank tea to calm his mind.
The previous idea of wiping out the Ming family in one fell swoop disappeared.
The Ming family is a treasure trove.
As long as it is controlled properly, there will be a steady flow of financial resources.
A smile suddenly appeared on his face. "Madam, feel free to tell me what you want, but this cement matter is of great importance and must not be made known to anyone else."
Zhu Mingqing nodded: "Of course, if I want to control you, I have to build a factory. I have already chosen the site. It depends on whether Lord Liang is willing to spend it."
"What do you mean?"
"Wanxi Lake covers an area of 300 mu, which is vast and sparsely populated, making it very suitable for building a factory."
Liang Zhongling's expression changed slightly, and he looked over with sharp eyes.
Wanxi Lake, why would she choose Wanxi Lake?
No, you probably won’t know.
But just in case, he still asked cautiously, "Why did Madam Ming choose this place? Normally, all you need to build a factory is a large piece of land. There are plenty of such places in the capital."
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "The convenience of getting water from Wanxi Lake is one aspect. It is also very suitable for development. The cement plant is just one of them."
Of course, this is all nonsense. The most important thing is that according to the last words of the Luo family’s ancestors, Wanxi Lake is connected to the lake of the imperial garden of the palace.
We have to defend this place, and none of these people can escape!
Liang Zhongling disagreed, but was very tempted by the impact of cement.
If he promotes this thing, it will not only benefit the people, but will also be remembered forever!
"Madam Ming, I can agree to any other place except Wanxi Lake!" Liang Zhongling said seriously, "This is a serious matter. To avoid further trouble, we must finalize the follow-up procedures as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
What this means is that we should choose a place today, discuss the ownership and interests, and then start work directly!
Zhu Mingqing pondered for a moment before saying, "Well, that's a shame!"
After saying that, he stood up and was about to leave.
Liang Zhongling was stunned by what he saw.
"Wait!" he called out immediately, "What are you going to do?"
Zhu Mingqing turned around and smiled faintly, "Since Lord Liang doesn't agree, then there's nothing more to discuss about this business. I have things to do at home, so I'll take my leave now!"
Liang Zhongling: ???
No, you have shown me such a magical thing as cement, and you still want to leave?
"Mrs. Ming, you don't want to cooperate anymore?" he asked seriously.
Zhu Mingqing was helpless: "Since my Excellency is unwilling to make concessions, I have no choice but to try another one!"
Liang Zhongling snorted coldly: "Do you think, besides me, there is anyone else in the capital who would dare to agree to this deal with you?"
Zhu Mingqing smiled and nodded: "Of course."
Liang Zhongling frowned: "Who?!"
Zhu Mingqing crossed her arms and said, "It's a commercial secret, so I can't tell you. Sir Liang, may I go now?"
Seeing her determined expression and her determination not to give up until she reached Wanxi Lake, Liang Zhongling began to hesitate.
But soon, he threatened again: "Madam Ming, aren't you afraid..."
Zhu Mingqing raised her hand to interrupt, "This lady has seen a lot of threats. To have managed to get this far in business, what difficulties must she not have faced? But if you miss this opportunity, Sir Liang, do you think that the reputation of being remembered for generations to come will still fall upon you?"
This sentence really hit Liang Zhongling's soft spot!
A scholar, especially an ambitious scholar, even if he really reaches a high position in the future, if he does not have outstanding achievements, he will probably be infamous.
After much thought, the only candidates that Madam Ming could choose to cooperate with in the capital were the current Empress Dowager and Pei Shangling.
If these two join forces again, it will be very bad.
Isn't Wanxi Lake the passage connecting the imperial palace and the outside of the city? It doesn't mean that Madam doesn't know about this. Even if she did, the passage is interconnected and someone who doesn't know the way would probably starve to death in it.
Also, when the actual construction is underway, the worst that can happen is that someone keeps a close eye on it.
Moreover, if the cement factory is really built, he will definitely send people to move in. Thinking of this, Liang Zhongling's wavering heart began to shift.
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