"Brother Luo, maybe this cocktail party is really important, but the purpose of Brother Li and I coming here is very simple. We just want to see the beauties and wash our eyes. We have no other purpose." Seeing how sensitive the other party was, Lao Min said He quickly explained.
"Really? Mr. Li has many things to do every day, so he would have the intention to kill time at a drinking party like this?" Robson seemed not to believe it.
"Brother Luo, there is no separation between business and politics. The imperial capital and the East China Sea have developed industry and commerce. I am in a remote and remote area in the northwest. Can't I come here to take a look at business opportunities and promote our northwest? You know, it seems that the economy of the East China Sea and the imperial capital is not very good now. Prosperity. Well, the Taiping Army and the Kaman people have already reached the gate of the imperial capital. Our northwest is now the rear area. The Tengger Grassland is peaceful. Luzon people are as close to us as compatriots, and the Western Regions people are like us. We are already a family, and even the people from Sisluo call me brothers, but the merchants only look at the East China Sea and the south of the Yangtze River. Are we in the northwest and northern Luzon so dismissive?" Wu Feng took a sip of wine and said Some of his words were unrestrained, and drinking on an empty stomach makes it easy to get drunk. After a few glasses of wine, Wu Feng became slightly drunker, and his words changed from his usual calmness to becoming more unrestrained.
"Master Li, your words are a bit extreme. I heard that your Northern Luzon is now developing in full swing. Two of my friends went to Northern Luzon from the imperial capital and now settled in Shuangdui City. The coffee plantation has become prosperous, and now the two of them have gone to Helms, the territory of the Pancha people to the west, to run a gold and diamond jewelry processing factory. They have opened a branch in the imperial capital, and the business is booming. . I heard him say some time ago that tobacco from Vito House has occupied half of the Pancha people’s territory and has begun to expand into the Hyderabadi people’s territory. Isn’t this all your credit? You are still here crying about poverty. This It's too unauthentic." Robson took a sip of wine with a half-smile, and a series of examples came out of his mouth, making Wu Feng speechless.
"Brother Luo, I really have you. You have even found out Master Li's background clearly. I really mean that Brother Li has some financial difficulties in his territory. It seems that Brother Li is pretending to be poor. I won't say anymore. Brother Li, you pay the bill tomorrow night." Lao Min laughed loudly and pointed at Wu Feng, pretending to be angry.
"Master Lao, this is what Luo is supposed to do. If he doesn't even know these things, how can he be the editor-in-chief of Business Weekly? Master Li, am I right? Do you still want me to give Teng some money?" Could you please introduce the development status of the woolen textile industry on the Geri Grassland, or should we discuss the recent development prospects of flax cultivation and the hemp textile industry in Taixuan Palace?" Robson also grinned, showing his white teeth.
"That's enough, that's enough, Brother Luo, I've finally convinced you. It seems like you've completely wiped out the bottom of my territory. But you have to be fair, the economy of my northwest is in Are they not worth mentioning at all compared to the other governments in the Central Plains, especially those in the East China Sea and Jiangnan?" Wu Feng laughed and laughed, secretly admiring the other party for having such a detailed and thorough grasp of the economic development of various places.
"Well, Brother Li, you don't have to belittle yourself. The foundation of the northwest is indeed too poor. In the past few years, it has been developing at an extraordinary speed under your rule. However, areas such as Jiangnan, East China Sea, etc. have not suffered from military disasters for hundreds of years, and the land It is fertile and rich in products, has a sound education system, has a large number of talents, and has a strong atmosphere of industry and commerce. These cannot be caught up in three to five years. However, in my opinion, if the northwest can maintain its current development speed, it will have another ten to fifteen years. In 2018, we may be able to compete with the East China Sea, but in the case of Jiangnan, we need at least twenty years of development to have any hope." Robson thought for a while before saying: "However, according to the development trend of the northwest, it is estimated that it will catch up within three to five years. Guanxi and Yanyun counties should be within reason."
"Isn't Kansai already under Brother Li's rule? Make good use of Kansai, Brother Li has a bright future." Lao Min patted Wu Feng on the shoulder and said with deep meaning.
Wu Feng didn't know whether the other party did this intentionally or accidentally, but he didn't explain much and just said lightly: "Brother Lao is drunk. Guanxi is the central territory of the empire, not Li's territory. It's just that the situation is chaotic right now. Li A certain army only temporarily controls the four prefectures, but Hanzhong and Jincheng are still under the direct control of the central government, and even the county governors have to be appointed by the central government of the empire."
"Really? That's right, but when will this chaos end?" Lao Min glanced sideways at Wu Feng.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, I suddenly heard a burst of noise coming from the foyer. From a distance, I saw a young man in splendid clothes and a golden crown walking in from the door surrounded by a group of people. There was always a trace of trace on his handsome face. Smiling, but in Wu Feng's eyes, there was always a touch of femininity and a lack of masculinity. It was the Seventh Prince Situ Yuan who commanded Jiangdong.
"Brother Li, let's go meet him, lest people say we lack etiquette." Lao Min suggested with a wink.
"Don't be in a hurry, wait a moment, wait until His Highness Seventh Prince is busy before you go there. Don't you see where there are people standing next to His Highness Seventh Prince? Look at the girls and young women who are about to faint. Does Brother Lao want to take advantage of this opportunity? Are you taking advantage?" Wu Feng replied half-jokingly.
With the arrival of His Majesty the Seventh Prince, the reception hall suddenly became more lively. On the contrary, the ballroom where Wu Feng and others were sitting was much less crowded. A young man had already walked out of the inner hall. He was wearing a green shirt with a loose belt and a jade hairpin. He tied up his hair and walked up to him with another middle-aged gentleman. He talked eagerly with Situ Yuan, who had just entered the reception hall, and introduced something to the ladies around him.
"Well, that's really impressive. It seems like they are really the host and guest tonight." After Robson made his confession and left, Wu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Borrowing flowers to present Buddhas kills two birds with one stone. It is necessary to contact the Imperial Capital and Donghai on business matters, but it is more important for the Qin and Du families to reconcile the matters between His Highness and His Seventh Highness. Now no place in the Imperial City is confidential. You keep an eye on me, I keep an eye on you. Key figures from all parties are being monitored day and night. It’s not easy for anyone to hide it from anyone. It’s better to attend the reception openly and openly. Everything can be done through the reception. We come to discuss it under the guise. No matter whether it succeeds or not, we can still have a fig leaf." Lao Min is obviously used to these things. "What's more, His Highness seems to be a little depressed now. Although he is stronger than the Seventh Highness, he probably doesn't want to break up. The possibility of negotiation still exists.”
Wu Feng didn't answer. The distribution of interests in the East China Sea will be affected by some external factors, especially the attitude of the Duodun Kingdom, which seems to have been undecided. If the Duodun Kingdom suddenly turns against each other, I'm afraid the situation in Yanyun will be dangerous. As for whether Situ Tai, who already controls most of the East China Sea, will take over the entire East China Sea as a new base, or whether he will temporarily compromise with Situ Yuan and use all his strength to resist the enemies in the north, various possibilities exist, and even Wu Feng cannot predict it. .
Situ Tai's arrival seemed much more low-key. Perhaps the defeat in the northern war put him under too much pressure. With a gloomy face, he almost sneaked into the reception hall quietly. He only briefly greeted the host and then went back to the reception hall. Under the arrangement of the tribe, they hurriedly entered the inner hall that had been prepared. It is estimated that the discussion between the two brothers will start with the change of weather soon. Thinking of this, Wu Feng couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth. This imperial capital is really interesting. There are new dramas being staged almost every day, touching the hearts of countless people, especially watching all this as a spectator, it feels even more special.
Just as he was feeling his feelings, a pretty and familiar figure appeared at the entrance of the hall. It immediately aroused the attention of many people in the hall. Many men dropped their hands and gathered around their female companions. Seeing this scene, the man beside Wu Feng Lao Min immediately smacked his tongue and continued: "Look, Brother Li, your fiancée, Princess Seventeenth, is still so popular. This shows that the charm of Princess Seventeenth Princess is still undiminished. As his fiancé, you have What do you think?"
"Haha, Brother Lao, if you are a young woman who is not ugly and your surname is Situ, I think you will also attract the attention of these vain people." Wu Feng replied casually.
"Then you don't plan to go and meet him?" Lao Min was a little surprised by Wu Feng's indifferent attitude.
"Well, it depends on the situation. Maybe she is very busy and has to act as a mediator between the two brothers." Seeing Situ Yutang walking in a hurry, he only said hello to the acquaintances in the hall and then entered the inner hall. , Wu Feng said thoughtfully. No wonder no one has been seen in the past few days, but they are busy with these things. Wufeng felt a little unhappy, but then he thought about it, this is an internal matter in her Situ family, and Situ Yuan is her biological father and sister. Brother, it’s no wonder.
"Brother Li, to be disrespectful, now that His Majesty the Emperor has gone, if Her Majesty the Seventeenth Princess did not have the status of your fiancée, I think it is hard to say whether Her Majesty would pay attention to her. In this situation, no one without strength can Who will listen when people talk?" Lao Min could tell from Wu Feng's expression that Wu Feng didn't know that his fiancée was involved in this matter.
Wu Feng's heart moved. Lao Min was right. Will Situ Yutang go behind his back and use his own name to promote reconciliation between the two? The reconciliation between the two does not have much conflict of interest for Wu Feng, but Wu Feng hates this kind of behavior of doing things behind his back.
The entrance to the foyer became lively again, awakening Wu Feng from his deep thoughts. Seeing Lao Min licking his lips out of habit, Wu Feng knew that the target must have appeared without even looking.
Turning around, three beautiful figures appeared outside the foyer one after another, immediately attracting the attention of all the male and female guests in the ballroom.