Deng Cunli looked hesitant, he hesitated to speak.
Gu Jiu raised her eyebrows, "Speak directly if you have something to say. You don't have to hesitate in front of me."
When Deng Cunli heard the words, he didn't hesitate any more.
He bowed and said: "The Shaofu family order has always been at odds with Cheng Enbo and Zhu Ci. If Madam wants to deal with Cheng Enbo, maybe the Shaofu family order can help."
Gu Jiu thought for a while, "The Shaofu's family commander is old and cunning. It's not a good thing, and it's something that offends others. He may not be willing to help. But if you ask him for some news about Cheng Enbo, he probably won't refuse me. You Can you say that Princess Huyang can deal with Cheng Enbo?"
When Deng Cunli heard the words Huyang Princess, his expression changed.
That expression is indescribable.
He asked: "Madam wants to use Princess Huyang again?"
Gu Jiu smiled, "Princess Huyang is a shit stick, we can't let her only harm her own people, she should also harm outsiders when appropriate."
"But in terms of seniority, Princess Huyang has to call Cheng Enbo uncle. She is a junior, so I'm afraid it's not easy to do it."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "Do you think Huyang cares about seniority? And it's the Zhu family? How many years has the Zhu family stayed away from court for self-protection? You say that Huyang cares about the Xiao family, I believe it. After all, the Xiao family belongs to Huyang mother clan.
But what is the Zhu family? It is true that the Zhu family is the emperor's uncle's family. However, the Zhu family may not have much dignity in front of the emperor. "
Deng Cunli opened his mouth, but remained silent.
Gu Jiu smiled and continued: "I once read an unofficial history, which mentioned an incident that happened in the eighth year of Kaiyao.
It is written in the book that Cheng Enbo of the previous generation offended the emperor and was finally reprimanded by the emperor. The queen mother was still there at that time, and the queen mother couldn't afford to get sick because of this matter, and died of a serious illness two years later.
Because of the Queen Mother's death, the Son of Heaven was also scolded by people all over the world for being unkind, unrighteous, loyal and unfilial.
At that time, the Zhu family's title had been vacant for two years, and no one had been able to inherit it. It was not until the Queen Mother passed away that the emperor decreed that the youngest Zhu Ci should inherit the title.
When the Empress Dowager was still there, the Zhu family was even reviled. Now that the queen mother has been dead for decades, I don't believe that the Zhu family can still stir up trouble in the court. "
Deng Cunli reminded: "Madam, don't be careless. Over the years, the Zhu family has kept their own law and order, never intervening in the affairs of the court, and focused on doing business. The emperor is also very satisfied with this.
This dispute is very serious in Madam's opinion. However, it is only a small matter of buying and selling a house to make a fuss in front of His Majesty. The old slave was worried that if he fought with the Zhu family, he would lose both sides. Madam is a junior after all. It is unreasonable for the younger generation to fight with the elders, whether it is justified or not. "
Gu Jiu snorted, "You say it's a small matter, but if this lady makes it a big thing, it will be done."
Deng Cunli was speechless.
Without waiting for him to persuade, Gu Jiu continued: "The resettlement of refugees is a major issue related to the national economy and the people's livelihood. Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci dared to move the houses of the refugees, which is tantamount to destroying the system of the imperial court and destroying His Majesty's country.
For his own self-interest, he sat by and watched the refugees become homeless and their corpses were left in the wilderness. He, Zhu Ci, deserved to die. Even if I go to the imperial court to file a lawsuit, I am confident that Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci can't afford to go around. "
Deng Cunli frowned slightly, "Madam made such a big fuss, are you sure you can get away with it?"
Gu Jiu laughed.
Deng Cunli was not there when he fought against Li's family last year, so I don't know how dangerous the situation was. If Huyang doesn't respond well, all previous efforts may be wasted.
With the experience of Dou Li's family, Gu Jiu has the confidence to break arms with Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci.
She thought about her words, "Do you think that in business, harmony makes money. You have to be forgiving and forgiving."
Deng Cunli did not deny that he really thought so.
To do business, many friends have multiple paths.
There's no need to have a grudge.
Gu Jiu smiled, "If it's a one-shot deal, I'm right. I'd hold back my anger and not be as knowledgeable as Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci, he is an old man after all.
But the project outside the South City Gate is not a one-off deal. It is my five-year plan, or even a ten-year plan. This project will cost several million taels, or even tens of millions of taels.
It was just the beginning, and someone dared to reach out to my project. If I shrink back and choose to let things go, then how many people will lend their hand in the second and third phases of the project? How many opponents will I face by then
While everyone else is watching, I will kill chickens and monkeys to frighten people. Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci is that chicken, I have to 'slaughter' him. "
This is not a small conflict of interests, but an attitude.
She wants to tell the world with a strong attitude that if she dares to reach out to her project, she must be prepared to be cut off by her.
If you don't have this mental preparation, just roll where you come from, and don't make things difficult for her.
Deng Cunli took a deep breath, "Since Madam has made up her mind, this old slave can only cooperate with all her strength."
Gu Jiu smiled brightly, "That's good. Our master and servant advance and retreat together. Those group leaders should make good use of it, don't waste it. You know how to use it, right?"
Deng Cunli nodded expressionlessly, "This old servant knows how to use those group leaders. However, madam really intends to use Huyang Princess as the first shot?"
"this… "
Gu Jiu still hesitated.
The Zhu family is different from the Li family and cannot be dealt with in the same way.
When Gu Jiu was worrying, who would have thought that Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci would take the initiative to give him the opportunity.
The new Xiaohuangmen is called Xu Yousi, who spent two years studying in the inner study. Originally, he had a great future in the palace, but in the end, he caught up with two major purges, lost his errands, and was suppressed by others, which was very depressing.
When Gu Jiu went to the Shaofu to ask for someone, Xu Yousi used his only savings to leave the relationship, and finally got the opportunity for an interview.
Then, relying on her ingenuity, she was spotted by Gu Jiu, who took her by her side and slowly trained her.
Xu Yousi stood in the small study room, bowed and said, "Mrs. Qi, Cheng Enbo's residence sent an invitation."
"Oh?"
Gu Jiu was in doubt.
She was discussing with Deng Cunli how to deal with the Zhu family, but she did not expect Cheng Enbo to send an invitation on his own initiative.
She took the invitation card, opened it and saw that the handwriting was okay.
On the invitation, she was invited to have tea at the residence in two days, leaving her name as Cheng Enbo.
Gu Jiu threw the invitation card to Deng Cunli, "Look, Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci sent me an invitation card, what do you think he has in mind?"
Deng Cunli considered it for a while, and then said: "Is it not coercion or temptation, or is it an initiative to show favor?"
"Which is more likely?"
"court!"
Gu Jiu raised his eyebrows, signaling Deng Cunli to continue talking.
Deng Cunli cleared his throat, and then said: "Don't look at the Zhu family as an earl, in fact, they are still businessmen in their bones. Businessmen are after profit, and they pay attention to making money by harmony.
Cheng Enbo sent people to buy the house outside the Nancheng Gate, just to make money as a charterer. As a result we cut off his outstretched hand.
With his businessman's thinking, if one path fails, he will inevitably choose the second path. For Cheng Enbo, the best way is to cooperate with his wife to develop the land outside the south city gate.
The Zhu family in Cheng Enbo's mansion is not short of money. Cheng Enbo is good at calculating, and he may have estimated that the money in the hands of his wife is not enough, so he wants to give money to seek cooperation. "
Gu Jiu nodded, "We have an idea. Guess how much Cheng Enbo will invest?"
Deng Cunli thought for a while, "The old slave boldly guessed that Cheng Enbo's investment should not be less than five hundred thousand taels."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I guess it's one million taels. It's a pity that the Zhu family has too much appetite and is used to giving orders. If the Zhu family injects capital, they will 100% dictate and intervene in the project outside the Nancheng Gate.
If the Zhu family hadn't reached out to the first phase of the project, maybe I would agree to cooperate with the Zhu family for the sake of money. But now, regardless of five million, one million, or three million, it is impossible to cooperate. "
Deng Cunli confirmed again, "Madam really want to give up the Zhu family? Even if the Zhu family can inject one million taels?"
Gu Jiu nodded heavily, "You heard me right, I will refuse."
Deng Cunli smiled, "I didn't expect Madam to have trouble with money."
Gu Jiu shook his head and waved his hands, "I do things with principles."
Deng Cunli said with a smile: "Old slave once heard Madam say that you never dislike money, only people."
Gu Jiu said bluntly: "Yes! I despise the Zhu family, even with the Zhu family's money. The Zhu family is not a family of officials and officials. The Zhu family has several generations of businessmen, and their flesh and blood are full of businessmen's thinking.
They have invested so much money in, it is absolutely impossible not to take the opportunity to gain power. However, Mrs. Ben is absolutely impossible to hand over the rights in her hands to others, and it is even more impossible to hand over the projects she has made to others. As long as the Zhu family changes their status, as long as they are not businessmen, I will never refuse the money. "
Deng Cunli understood.
Gu Jiu is jealous of the Zhu family.
Zhu's family is rich, business-savvy, and has a big appetite, and the two families still have conflicts.
Doing business with the Zhu family is undoubtedly seeking skin from a tiger.
In case something unexpected happened to Gu Jiu here, or he was too entangled in things, such as confinement. It is 100% that the Zhu family will take advantage of machine gunners to seize power, intervene in project management and management, and install their cronies.
Gu Jiu said again: "I will go to the banquet, and I will bring Princess Huyang to the banquet. If you are interested, you can come too."
Deng Cunli laughed, "Why don't you bring Bai Zhong and Ma Xiaoliu with you, and take this opportunity to gain insights."
"Okay!"
That's it.
Specifically how to act, slowly improve.
…
Liu Zhao went back to the East Courtyard of the Palace, and was not in a hurry to go to the room, but went back to the document garden to wash up.
He was covered in stinky sweat, afraid that it would suffocate Gu Jiu. Going to wash it off.
He took a bath in the bathtub without anyone waiting on him.
In the bathroom, the mist was lingering, making it difficult to see clearly.
He soaked in the hot water, his whole body relaxed and comfortable.
Suddenly, his ears moved, but he didn't open his eyes.
The footsteps were cautious, they should be barefoot, thinking that there was no sound, but in fact nothing escaped Liu Zhao's ears.
When the footsteps approached and a pair of hands slowly stretched out, Liu Zhao moved.
Bang!
Fist out.
what!
A scream sounded.
"What's the matter? What's the matter?"
Lin Shuping, the servant, was frightened to death when he heard the movement from the bathroom. I'm afraid that something will happen to the son.
Without a moment's delay, he ran in with someone.
The situation in the bathroom made him a little confused.
It's not the same as he imagined.
"Young master?"
Liu Zhao's face was full of frost, he looked at the barefoot maid who was huddled at the foot of the wall, "Drag her out."
The barefoot maid covered her face, but Lin Shuping didn't recognize her for a while.
When Xiao Huangmen was dragging people, he said, "Shi Qin, how could it be you?"
At this moment, Shi Qin's arm is in pain, and he can't even lift it.
Liu Zhao struck swiftly, and with a wave of his hand, half of her life was committed here.
She covered her face and wept, she was really ashamed to see others.
Lin Shuping looked towards Liu Zhao.
Liu Zhao narrowed his eyes and was furious, "How did you come in? Without my son's permission, who allowed you to come in?"
Shi Qin whimpered and sobbed, but didn't speak.
Liu Zhao stood in the pool, extremely annoyed, "You dare not even listen to my son, it seems that this document garden should be rectified from top to bottom."
Lin Shuping trembled suddenly, and no longer sympathized with Shi Qin. He waved his hand and asked someone to drag him out quickly.
Shi Qin wept bitterly, "Master, this servant made a mistake. The servant only wants to serve the young master to wash up, and has absolutely no other intentions."
"Gag her and drag her out."
Xiao Huangmen sighed, "I'm sorry, Sister Shiqin."
He took out a rag, blocked the person's mouth, and dragged him out quickly.
Liu Zhao looked at Lin Shuping with cold eyes.
Lin Shuping trembled for a moment.
"What are your orders, sir?"
"How did she come in, who let her in, find out."
"The old slave complies."
"Besides, keep this matter from Madam. If anyone dares to bite his tongue in front of Madam, I will not spare him."
"The old slave will give the password now."
Liu Zhao lost the mood to take a bath, so he simply got up from the bathtub, wiped his whole body, changed into light cotton home clothes, and set off to go to the room.
Gu Jiu was thinking about how to clean up Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci, but when Liu Zhao came to him, he realized that he had already been well washed.
She smiled and said, "You're in a good mood today, come here after washing."
"Don't you think my sweat smells too much, so I wash it so as not to smoke you."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips into a smile, poked her head, and kissed Liu Zhao on the cheek.
Liu Zhao's eyes softened instantly.
"Is the child fussy today?"
"It's not very noisy during the day, but it's very noisy at night. I've heard people say that children who are noisy at night are more difficult to take care of after birth. They always have to get up at night to nurse, crying and fussing for a while."
"For each relationship, invite more nurses."
"Speaking of nannies, have you checked the nannies sent by the Shaofu? Are they safe?"
Liu Zhao held her hand, "If you think the person sent by the Shaofu is unreliable, shall we look for it from outside?"
Gu Jiu shook his head, "The people in the Shaofu can at least be kept clean. I'm worried that people from outside will cause more trouble."
Liu Zhao said: "I have ordered Qian Fu to investigate the nurses sent by the Shaofu. I will go to the Five Dynasties to ensure that no clues will be missed."
When Gu Jiu heard this, she immediately felt relieved.
"I don't worry about Qianfu doing things."
He said, "Is there something you didn't tell me?"
Gu Jiu rolled his eyes, took out Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci's invitation card from the drawer, and handed it to Liu Zhao, "Qian Fu told you. The one who bribed the refugees and spoiled my good deeds was Cheng Enbo. He Also post a post to invite me to drink tea, I plan to take Aunt Huyang to the banquet together."
"Do you need me to come forward to help you hold the stage?"
"unnecessary."
Gu Jiu refused very simply, "You are not suitable for this occasion. I alone and Aunt Huyang are enough to deal with Cheng Enbo, an old fox."
Liu Zhao laughed, he knew that Xiao Jiu was very capable. All he said was, "Don't suffer."
Gu Jiu grinned sullenly, "Don't worry, I'm sure I won't suffer. I'll suffer small losses at most and make big gains."
"Don't make the Zhu family in Cheng'enbo's mansion too miserable, be careful that the emperor's grandfather sympathizes with them."
Gu Jiu thought so.
How can I say that Cheng Enbo Zhu Ci is also the emperor's little uncle.
If she makes Zhu Ci too miserable, the emperor will naturally favor Zhu Ci. After all, she is a junior, and Zhu Ci is an elder, and a frighteningly senior elder.
Liu Zhao added another point: "Auntie Huyang, be careful with what you say. Cheng Enbo is an elder after all, so be careful to follow the truth."
Gu Jiu was a little annoyed.
"Just because he is the elder, he can bully the younger generation at will. It's shameless. I want to get justice, but I still have to worry about his face. I'm really aggrieved."
Liu Zhao hugged her, "You are so irritable now because you are pregnant. You don't really want to fight to the death with the Zhu family in Cheng Enbo's residence."
"I know, leave me alone. I just want to vent."
"I will vent with you."
Gu Jiu rolled her eyes, and ordered him as a matter of course.
…
Two days later, Gu Jiu brought Princess Huyang along to the appointment.
Princess Huyang and Gu Jiu rode in the same carriage, very excited and hilarious.
She had been lonely for a long time, and she finally looked forward to Gu Jiu assigning her a task.
When she heard the news two days ago, she was so excited that she didn't sleep well all night.
It's just so exciting.
"Eldest nephew and daughter-in-law, do you think I'm dressed up today, is it appropriate?"