Chapter 596 598. Don’t be too greedy
Yu Ligao smiled bitterly and shook his head, then walked back into the mansion with his hands behind his back. As for the boy who escaped, he didn't have much money on him and would be back before dark.
"Butler, it turns out that the opportunity was in front of me earlier, but I am always on guard, afraid that others will plot against me or approach me with a purpose. I didn't expect that I would block another way for Yue'er to survive."
The housekeeper standing behind him didn't understand, but thought he was worried about the young master, so he quickly said a few kind words, "The young master is still young now, he will be sensible in two years."
"He's not young anymore. Others at his age have already become top scorers in high schools, but you see him, he has achieved nothing.
Sometimes I really envy Lord Cao. Although his descendants are not very smart, they are down-to-earth and willing to put aside their airs and start from being a waiter.
Look at how much money he has made in the past few years. Even if he stops now, his status as a wealthy man can be passed down for generations."
The butler standing behind him said nothing, but he understood why the master had been so anxious over the years.
As he is the only one holding up a high position, and none of his descendants are outstanding, when he retires, the entire Yu family will either fall into decline in the capital, or return to their hometown and become a wealthy and idle person.
Yu Ligao didn't expect a servant to understand his suffering. He sighed and went back into the study.
When Cao Xiangqian arrived at the mansion, he did not go to the backyard but ran directly to the martial arts training ground, where he vented his anger and then called the housekeeper.
"Old Qin, pack your bags and take people to Lucheng tomorrow."
Butler Qin was originally a veteran in his team. Because he injured his right hand and could no longer fight on the battlefield, he had always been by his side and was the one he trusted the most.
"Master, is there something wrong with the young masters?"
"Go over there and bring them back, and sell the Haimao shares they have."
"This?" Butler Qin was a little surprised. "The young masters have finally made a name for themselves in the past few years. Isn't it inappropriate to bring them back like this?"
“Over the years, thanks to Madam Gu, they have become quite wealthy.
But people should not be too greedy. Now there is a big piece of fat meat on the table. Everyone wants to take a cut. Those guys are simple-minded. If they are involved, they can only be at the bottom.
I also know that they will be reluctant to leave, that's why I have asked you to go there in person and bring those guys back.
When you arrive in Lucheng, don't forget to visit Master Gu. I will write a letter and he will help you deal with it."
Butler Qin said, "We have never had any dealings with the Gu Mansion. Would it be inappropriate for us to rush forward rashly?"
Butler Qin was familiar with all these interpersonal relationships, and the two governments never exchanged formalities.
"Don't worry! For the sake of those brats, I can at least give them some face.
Besides, my letter did not make it difficult for them, but only asked them to take back those shares or find a reliable person to transfer them.”
Butler Qin didn't understand why the master was so confident, but he didn't question it. "Then how many people should I bring? Do I have to use tough measures when the time comes?"
Cao Xiangqian had just finished training and was sweating all over. He just wanted to clean up. "Come to the backyard later and I'll explain it to you in detail."
As soon as Xu Zhiwen arrived at the mansion, he immediately called his son to the courtyard.
"Don't go out these days. Ask for leave from your superiors at the Imperial Music Bureau. Focus on reviewing and thinking about how to write the policy paper."
Xu Yanguang, "Dad, why is this happening? I haven't written an article in a long time. Now you're asking me to write a policy paper. Isn't that embarrassing for me?"
“Usually I ask you to read more books, play less musical instruments, and not listen to them.
This time, His Majesty has announced the position of the prefect of Lucheng. Anyone with ideas and interests can participate in the examination.
It seems that all my previous plans have failed. I can only rely on myself in the days ahead.
In the past, many people were recommended to get promoted, but now it is different. After several imperial examinations, there are more poor officials in the officialdom in recent years. How can you compete with them just because they have studied hard for ten years?"
Xu Yanguang, "Dad, at worst I won't go. You all describe Lucheng so well, but it's not necessarily good. After all, how can it be better than Shangjing?
Besides, there is no need for us to fight over these things. As long as Xin'er can gain a foothold in the harem and raise the fifth prince well, our Xu family will be prosperous and wealthy."
Xu Zhiwen, "You are confused, how old is the fifth prince?
Besides, as the prince's in-laws, we should be more motivated now to increase our leverage for Xin'er and the fifth prince."
If this son hadn't been a grandfather, he would have really wanted to throw the inkstone at him. He was an old man, but he never used his brain to do things. What was he doing all these days, trying to find connections and doing favors? Wasn't it to make the Xu family rich for a few more generations?
"What a young child..." Seeing his father's expression change, Xu Yangguang stopped talking and muttered, "Even if I cram now, it's too late.
Dad, why don't you try to win over a few people? It would be too tiring for us father and son to handle everything ourselves."
"This evil boy, can't he use his brain? We have nothing to show for ourselves right now, so why should others rely on us?
Just relying on the fifth prince who is still in his infancy?
These things cannot be brought to the table for discussion nowadays, but we just need to lay a solid foundation.
Now, no matter what, you go to the study room immediately. If you can't win the position of prefect of Lucheng this time, you must think of a way to compete for the position of Tongzhi Tongpan."
"Dad, I am at least a fourth-rank official. You want me to lower myself to fight for a fifth or sixth-rank official position?"
Xu Yangguang even suspected that the person in front of him was crazy. He had endured many years to get his current official position. If he really tried to fight for it, it would be a real joke.
Xu Zhiwen took a deep breath. He knew this was simply impossible.
These were all words spoken in anger. How could he not know how important his son was?
His current official position is the result of his continuous efforts over the years.
"Anyway, you go stay in the study first, I'll let the other gentlemen go over later.
Don't give me a half-hearted answer, I'll have someone keep an eye on you."
Xu Yangguang: "..." This is really crazy.
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Shangjinggufu
Gu Lehuan saw Xu Dawang busying in and out, and decided not to go to the store today.
"Butler Xu, please let me know if there is anything you need my help with."
Xu Dawang said, "Master Huan, we have almost finished all the work that needs to be done. We just need to renovate the main courtyard. There are many things to do in your shop, so I dare not trouble you."
Gu Lehuan started out as a peddler, and with the help of the owner of Jin Qianqian's shop, he also owned his own small grocery store this year.
(End of this chapter)
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