President Meng took a few deep breaths. He was already old, and this time he went out with Cheng Keshang to retrace their business journey. He solemnly recommended him to Qiao Xin and made all plans to take over the Chamber of Commerce!
But I didn't expect that some people would look down on them. It didn't seem like they were simply opposing Cheng Keshang.
"The Huo family usually keeps quiet, so why are they standing out and singing a different tune so loudly now?"
"I just stopped pretending. If they hear some rumors and get provoked by someone, they will not take us seriously anymore!"
"Ever since a Jinshi scholar appeared in the Huo clan, they can no longer hide!
Don't you even look at which academy his people came from!"
The county school of their Anhua County was established by the son of Xiaoyao Hou with the support of the Qiao family.
No matter what, the scholars who leave here will always remember the kindness of the two families.
The Huo family's behavior is indeed disgusting. I wonder if the young people in their family know that Master Huo behaved like this?
President Meng did not receive feedback from that group of people the next day, so what else is there that he doesn’t understand?
He immediately found Shunzi and said that only he and the Cheng family would cooperate to establish this stronghold.
Shunzi is also a smart guy, so he must understand.
He led the two of them to the accounting office and put his fingerprints on the contract, and the matter was settled.
"You two will not regret today's decision. Knowing that you two are under great financial pressure, the old lady has granted you permission to pay silver quarterly, 20,000 taels per quarter! Do you have any objections?"
President Meng and Cheng Keshang looked at each other and were overjoyed.
The old boss is still so loyal!
After finishing everything, the two were about to say goodbye, but were told by the manager that Qiao Xin wanted to see them.
They thought something had happened, but they didn't expect that Qiao Xin told them good news!
"Come, come, come, check out the news we just received. Zhu Zhen has been besieged by a large army in Fujian. The demise of the Song Dynasty is a foregone conclusion!"
“The two were shocked, then overjoyed, and quickly knelt down to congratulate Qiao Xin.
"Congratulations, madam! Congratulations, madam!"
"Hurry up and get up. I asked you two to come here not for you to congratulate me. The southern nobles have been severely injured and have not yet recovered. I plan to go to the south to buy mountain land. Are you two interested in participating?"
"Buy land?"
"The climate in the south is more suitable for growing tea, and many mountainous areas can grow a lot of tea.
The unification of the north and the south has become a foregone conclusion, and the lives of the people will inevitably get better and better. With spare money, people will pay more attention to food and drink. The demand for tea in all parts of the country will inevitably increase sharply. The production of Anhua County and Lu'an County will not be enough. "
Qiao Xin planned to send people to Yiyang, Enshi and the area around Dongting Lake to take a look. Pengyue and Fujian were still in the midst of war, so no plans were made for the time being.
The great unified dynasty is coming, and you can make money everywhere!
She had to seize the opportunity to make money before anyone else could react, so that Xihua County wouldn't have to worry about lack of money for infrastructure!
What's more, the people from the Mingzhou Merchants' Guild have already come to us, and in the future we can use their merchant ships to develop maritime trade!
She wants to build Xihua County into a prosperous port and an irreplaceable Neijiang commercial port.
President Meng intuitively felt that this was an opportunity for him to take a further step forward.
Without asking anything, he directly responded, "Thank you for your kindness, old lady. I will follow your people to join in the fun."
Cheng Keshang also nodded and followed suit!
Qiao Xin stood up and walked out the door, saying, "Okay, find a time to discuss the details with Shunzi. I have something important to attend to, so I won't keep you two here any longer!"
Qiao Xin was not just trying to please them, she really had something to deal with in Beijing.
As the news of Qiao Yunxin's victory over Zhu Zhen reached the capital, the Qiao family once again became a hot topic among the people of the capital.
Some time ago, some people who were planning to sell their house and stay away from his family came up to her again.
In the past two days, Qiao Erlang has received so many returned invitations that countless people have been trying to get them back in roundabout ways, either overtly or covertly!
Unfortunately, he also has a temper. What do you think his home is? Just a vegetable garden? You can come as you please and leave as you please?
So when Qiao Xin returned to Beijing this time, Qiao Erlang didn't even mention this matter to him.
Emperor Wu asked this question after Qiao Xin finished reporting the matter.
"Madam, why is there no movement at your celebration party?
Qiao Xin slapped her head and said, "I was so busy that I forgot! It should be in these two days!"
Emperor Wu said: "How could you forget such an important matter? Wasn't this something that your eldest daughter-in-law took care of?"
"She's not idle either. Besides, it's just a meal. There must be more important things to do!"
Emperor Wu was speechless at Qiao Xin's perfunctory tone.
"Okay, don't go back for now. Tomorrow, tomorrow, let's hold your celebration banquet. Everyone has been waiting for it for a long time. It's harder to have a meal at your house than at a palace banquet!
If we wait any longer, we will be able to attend the wedding banquet of my great general! Even if we save trouble, we are not as frugal as your family. How can a dignified general's mansion lack these little things?"
Qiao Xin expressed injustice.
"I am so busy, Your Majesty. I am old, how many years can I still work?
There are many things that need to be done while you still understand them, so as to avoid regrets in your life!"
Emperor Wu looked at Qiao Xin's head full of white hair and suddenly remembered that they had known each other for more than ten years. The woman who was full of vigor and vitality back then is now about to enter her sixties.
But he still remains true to his original intention. Such loyalty is rare!
He had seen the blueprint for Xihua County that Qiao Xin had handed over. Just by looking at it, he was already yearning for it. If all of it were implemented, what kind of prosperous place would it be?
The emperor rarely showed any mercy: "Old Madam, you have to take care of yourself. Dajing still needs you!"
"Your Majesty, you are honoring me as a woman. Without your Majesty's trust, I, a woman, would not have come this far.
It is your majesty's generosity that has made my family what they are today! Your majesty's grace is great, and I will always remember it in my heart. Only by doing everything well can I live up to your majesty's burden! "
Emperor Wu was delighted: "My general will be back soon, old lady, please take care of yourself!"
Qiao Xin's heart trembled, and she hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I can't remember how long it has been since I last saw my eldest son. He is not young anymore. Can you let him stay this time and spend more time with me, his mother?"
"Madam, don't worry. The general has served the country with all his heart and made outstanding contributions. Before he even returned to the capital, he told me that he would serve you for the rest of his life. How could I let you two down with such filial piety?"
Qiao Xin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the boss was sober enough!
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