Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng went out. Wang Shijing picked up the tea bowl and drank tea. Shao Yunan smiled slightly at the unhappy Wei Hongwen, and asked, "Mr. Wei, can I ask you whether you came to see me and brother Jing for the Hengyuan Houfu or for yourself? ?”
Wei Hongwen looked at Shao Yun'an, and after a while, he said, "It's for me, and it's also for the Hengyuanhou Mansion."
Shao Yun'an shook his head: "Fish is what I want; bear's paw is also what I want. You can't have both, and those who give up fish will take bear's paw. Life is what I want; righteousness is what I want Also. You can’t have both, and those who sacrifice their lives for righteousness. Mr. Wei wants to do it for himself, but also for the Hengyuan Marquis Mansion, just like the fish and the bear’s paw, you can only have one, you can’t have both.”
Wei Hongwen raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked, "If it's me, what should I do? If it's the Hengyuan Marquis Mansion, what should I do?"
Shao Yun'an said: "If it's just for you, Mr. Wei, I can give you an idea; if it's for the Hengyuan Hou's Mansion, then I can't help it. The Queen and the Hengyuan Hou's Mansion are like fish to me and Brother Jing. And bear's paw, we can only choose one of them."
Wei Hongwen became interested: "Maybe explain it in detail?"
Shao Yunan shook his head: "That won't work. Unless Mr. Wei makes a choice, I can't explain it in detail."
Wei Hongwen said without hesitation: "Wei chooses him."
Shao Yun'an smiled, and indeed Big Brother Kang Chen's analysis was right! He said: "If it is for Mr. Wei and yourself, this matter is actually easy to handle."
"Appreciate further details."
Wei Hongwen was stunned by Shao Yun'an's words: "Why do you want to compete with the queen? You can do business with the queen. Not only will you not arouse the dissatisfaction of the queen, but you will also have a big backer. Why not Not for."
Wei Hongwen became cautious: "Can I ask Brother Shao to express it?"
Shao Yun'an first asked: "Mr. Wei, what do you think of the emperor? Is he a faint king or a wise king?"
Wei Hongwen's scalp felt a little numb all of a sudden, but he still replied, "The Holy One is naturally a Mingjun."
"The emperor, as a Mingjun, can tolerate his subordinates being rich and powerful?"
Wei Hongwen's back burst into cold sweat: "Zi Shi, I can't."
"But the Hengyuanhou Mansion is powerful and rich now, even richer than the emperor."
Wei Hongwen's scalp tightened, and he stared straight at Shao Yun'an. Shao Yun'an had a very innocent expression: "I don't understand politics, but I know that as a superior, he is very jealous that the people under him are richer than himself and he is unwilling to listen to him. Mr. Wei, if you come to me for the Hengyuan Houfu In the eyes of the emperor and the empress, the business of tea and wine is obviously robbing them of their business. The Hengyuan Hou Mansion is already very rich, but it is not nice to say that it is courting death."
Wei Hongwen stood up vigorously: "Hengyuan Houfu is absolutely loyal to the emperor!"
For the ancients, imperial power was an absolutely sensitive topic. Even though Heng Yuanhou had contempt for the current emperor, he absolutely dare not speak out, it would be a capital offense to speak out. Shao Yun'an is a modern person and has no such scruples. When he said this, even Wei Hongwen would break out in a cold sweat.
Shao Yunan shrugged his shoulders: "Hengyuanhou's mansion is sincere to the emperor, it's not me and Brother Jing who can care, but if others know that you came to me for tea and wine business, then they will think so. Does Mr. Wei have any? Surely you can stop everyone from talking about you in front of the emperor? If you don’t care, or if no one dares to do this, then I can sell you tea and wine according to your requirements, anyway, the queen It's easy for me to ask. I'm just a grassroots person, and you are the second son of the Hengyuan Houfu. If you come to me, I dare not refuse."
Cold sweat broke out on Wei Hongwen's forehead. Only then did he realize his recklessness.
"So Mr. Wei, you can only choose yourself between the Hengyuanhou Mansion and yourself. If you choose the Hengyuanhou Mansion, you will die. Because once this matter develops as I said, the Hengyuanhouhou If the government wants to keep itself, it can only push you out, saying that this is your personal behavior and has nothing to do with the Hengyuanhoufu. If your father loves you very much and is willing to take responsibility for you, then the entire Hengyuanhoufu will probably not There will be good fruit to eat. The emperor is very short of money, blocking someone's way of making money is tantamount to murdering his wife."
Wei Hongwen was frightened by Shao Yun'an's bold words, and now he doesn't care about business, he pleaded: "Please brother Shao point out the way."
At this time, Wei Hongwen didn't have the self-confidence and contempt for Shao Yun'an when he came here. He regretted underestimating this man.
Shao Yun'an smiled: "It's actually very simple. The emperor is short of money, so you can help the emperor make money. Of course, the premise is that you help in your own name, not in the name of the Hengyuanhoufu. Hengyuanhoufu can't be more generous. There is no more power than money.”
Wei Hongwen's heart skipped a beat again. Shao Yun'an said: "Mr. Wei has been doing business all year round, so there must be many connections. Why don't you help the emperor expand the tea and wine business? Last year, the amount of tea and wine was small, and there will be more and more in the future. You use 'your'" Connections, 'your' way to help the emperor do business, isn't it good to help the emperor make money? Why do you want to compete with the emperor for business? "
Shao Yun'an emphasized the word "your", Wei Hongwen heard it, and his eyes gradually brightened.
"The emperor is a wise king. Although the country is in dire straits, the emperor will definitely find a way to solve all this, and the country will become stronger under the emperor's governance. Now is the time when the emperor needs manpower. It is always better to give charcoal in the snow than to add icing on the cake. "
Wei Hongwen suddenly understood why Shao Yun'an asked him whether it was for the Hengyuan Hou Mansion or for himself. The emperor would never be willing to see a Hengyuan Houfu who is richer and more powerful than himself. But if I help the emperor do business in Wei Hongwen's capacity, the emperor will definitely like it. Wei Hongwen had to re-examine Shao Yun'an, and laughed at his arrogance in his heart.
Wei Hongwen got up and bowed gratefully to Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing, then sat down, and said awkwardly, "I'm afraid the queen is not willing."
Shao Yun'an said: "The Queen's reluctance is nothing more than worrying that you are for the Hengyuanhou's mansion. Then you should find a way to show your sincerity to the Queen. Besides, if your own wealth and power exceed those of the Hengyuanhou Mansion, by then, you and the Hengyuanhou's Mansion won't need to be so clearly separated."
Wei Hongwen's heart skipped a beat for the third time. Great family, everyone has been taught from birth to do everything for the family. No one has ever told him that he can control the family for himself and with his own ability. Thinking of his mother's death and his father's remarriage, Wei Hongwen clenched his fists as he and his elder brother felt aggrieved at home.
"Sometimes, face is a fart. Today's humiliation in the crotch, tomorrow will not know who is riding on whose head. The whole world, is it the king's land? The world belongs to the emperor, why do you have to be so clear, in vain It's scary."
Wei Hongwen smiled, and smiled from the bottom of his heart: "Hearing Brother Shao's words, Wei Mou is really enlightened. Wei Mou is lucky to get through this experience."
He stood up and bowed to Shao Yun'an again.
The ancients really liked to use the word "daigo enlightenment". Shao Yunan, who had heard it countless times, continued: "Master Xu and Master Zeng have helped Brother Jing and me, and Brother Jing and I are also repaying their kindness. Mr. Wei, Brother Jing and I look forward to working with you in the future to serve the Emperor and Brother Jing." The queen works."
Wei Hongwen stood up: "Wei also looks forward to working with Brother Shao and Brother Wang!"
Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng waited anxiously in the side hall. Shopkeeper Zeng was a little annoyed: "Brother Shao can't really be so disrespectful, can he?"
Shopkeeper Xu smiled wryly: "What kind of relationship do we have with Brother Shao? Really, it is Brother Shao who has affection for us, and he has earned us a lot of money. The money we gave and what he earned for us are just a drop in the bucket. Back then, he helped us to lower the purchase price of Jam.” Sighing, shopkeeper Xu said more conscientiously: “This time we really made things difficult for him.”
Shopkeeper Zeng sighed: "My boss can't help it either. Brother Shao has always had a lot of ideas, maybe he can think of a way to get the best of both worlds."
Shopkeeper Xu said without much hope, "I hope so."
The two waited anxiously for an hour, when footsteps came from outside the hall, the two immediately tensed up and stood up, then they heard Shao Yunan's voice from outside: "Since Mr. Wei is going back in a hurry, Brother Jing and I will not keep you."
"I'm in a hurry this time, next time Wei comes here for a short stay, I'll have to trouble Brother Shao and Brother Wang."
"No trouble no trouble."
"Wei is also here to invite Brother Shao and Brother Wang to take their children to the capital, and Wei will welcome them with a big gift."
"You are too polite. Brother Jing and I will definitely take our children to the capital to trouble you in the future."
"Wei can't wish for it."
"Ha ha."
Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng looked at each other with surprise in their eyes. Could it be that it's done? !
Immediately afterwards, Wei Hongwen, Shao Yun'an, and Wang Shijing walked in, and shopkeeper Xu and shopkeeper Zeng rushed up. Shao Yun'an was the first to say: "Shopkeeper Xu and Shopkeeper Zeng are sorry to keep you waiting. Originally, brother Jing and I wanted to keep you for a few days, but Mr. Wei said that you still have important things to go back, so I won't keep you."
"Brother Shao is polite." Xu and Zeng said hurriedly, and the shopkeeper Xu said apologetically: "Originally, during the Chinese New Year, Xu should come to pay New Year's greetings. When Xu comes back, Xu will set up wine at Yizhangxuan. I also hope that Brother Shao and Brother Ishii can appreciate it."
"Why is shopkeeper Xu being so polite? You don't want to show off. When you are free, come to my house for dinner with shopkeeper Zeng."
"haha okay!"
The two sides said a few more polite words, Wei Hongwen left a bunch of annual gifts for Shao Yunan, Shao Yunan also gave a bunch of special products and snacks, and then sent the other party out of the gate. Wei Hongwen wanted to rush back to the capital immediately, and he was so impatient that he didn't even plan to stay in Yongxiu County for one night.
After they left, Shao Yun'an and Wang Shijing went to see Mr. Cen and the others. As soon as the two appeared, Elder Cen and Jiang Kangning asked at the same time: "How is the matter?"
Shao Yun'an replied: "It's settled for now. Then it's not about Brother Jing and me."
Old Cen: "Tell me about it."
Shao Yun'an told the solution he had discussed with Wang Shijing, and Mr. Cen, Kang Rui, and Jiang Kangning all heard it well. Shao Yunan said: "This is what I thought after Brother Kang Chen told me about the situation of the Hengyuan Hou Mansion. Brother Kang Chen told me that the status of the two eldest sons in the Hengyuan Hou Mansion is not firm. Heng If Yuanhou's son does not fall on the head of the eldest son, the status of the two brothers will be threatened one day. And even if Wei Hongwen's elder brother is the son, he may be pushed down unless he becomes Hengyuanhou. They They need a big backer more than us. Barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes, and I am the barefoot one to them. Of course, the premise is that the emperor and queen are still relatively intimidating, otherwise I really have no choice."
Jiang Kangning said: "Wei Hongru and Wei Hongwen are not stupid. They are also capable, otherwise Wei Hongwen would not be able to control most of the business of the Hengyuan Hou Mansion, and Wei Hongru would not be able to suppress his brothers and stepmother who are ready to move. .But for the family, the interests of the family are always the first, so they can't think of this."
Shao Yun'an rolled his eyes: "Looking at history, imperial power will always come first. If the emperor really wants to kill, the ten Hengyuanhou mansions will also be wiped out, unless they want to rebel."
"Yunan!"
Jiang Kangning and Kang Rui hurriedly stopped Shao Yun'an's rebellious words and deeds, but Cen Lao asked: "Then how does Brother An see the current emperor?"
Shao Yun'an looked at Jiang Kangning and Kang Rui, and said arrogantly: "Stop talking, or the eldest brother and senior brother will murder me again."
Jiang Kangning was so angry that he lost his temper: "I'm afraid that you will be so outspoken outside and bring yourself a disaster."
"I'm not a fool. Talking nonsense outside is courting death."
Jiang Kangning laughed angrily: "Then tell me, brother won't kill you anymore."
Kang Rui: "Senior brother is all ears, but you must remember that you must be cautious in your words and deeds when you are outside."
Shao Yunan grinned and said: "As far as I know so far, the emperor is not bad. First of all, it is really rare for the emperor to have such deep affection for the queen. This shows that the emperor should talk about affection when he should. Secondly, the emperor promulgated The new imperial examination decree also values the selection of officials. I hope that the officials selected are good and honest officials, which shows that the emperor intends to rectify the administration of officials. Only when the administration of officials is clear can the government be clear. Second, the emperor did not ask me to hand over the tea making and Fang Zi, who makes wine, is willing to give me bonuses, which further proves that the emperor is a rare wise king.
With the emperor as a wise king, and capable people like Mr. Cen, senior brother, and eldest brother assisting the emperor, even if the country is relatively difficult now, it will recover and become stronger in the future. Besides, when any dynasty was founded, it was not a waste of time, but every dynasty will have a prosperous age, and behind every prosperous age is a wise king. I believe that we will also become strong. "
Old Cen laughed, laughed loudly, and laughed suddenly in his heart: "Good! Good! With Brother An's auspicious words, I also believe that Dayan will reappear in a prosperous age!"
If someone else said that, Mr. Cen would not take it seriously, but Mr. Shao Yun'an said so with such certainty, Mr. Cen was willing to believe it.
Kang Rui was also excited by the words: "If it's what you said, Yunan, I'll have to stand up."
Jiang Kangning said confidently: "Yun An and Ishii are indispensable to this."
Shao Yunan took Wang Shijing's hand and said, "I just need to be responsible for making money."
"You are lazy!"
The three hated iron but not steel. It would be a waste of such talent not to enter the imperial court!
Wang Shijing held his daughter-in-law's hand tightly, so he wouldn't let her become an official, what if he was spotted by those masters in the capital.