The Lu family has promoted officials, and even if there is still dissent now, they will gradually become the supporters of the Lu family in the future.
I don't know how many people the Lu family placed in the court and how much money they made.
In the blink of an eye, it was the tenth day of October, when Qiu Feishan informed Pang Xiao that the Qiu family wanted to discuss business with the Lu family. It is also the day when the Dingsheng Restaurant held a running water banquet.
Because it was announced early on that anyone can come to eat and drink today, as soon as it opened early in the morning, a lot of people gathered outside the Dingsheng Restaurant.
When the restaurant was released, many people in Danzhou City rushed into the restaurant like a tide, and everyone was saying "Congratulations, Wanfu, happy birthday!"
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining stood in the lobby on the first floor, next to the counter.
Pang Xiao was wearing a long gown with splendid arrow sleeves and splendid flowers, such a fancy color, coupled with his deliberately hooked waist in a sluggish stance, to show a three-pointed image of a beauty who has spent a lot of money.
He grinned smugly as if he was doing a running water table at home, and couldn't help but cup his hands and say, "Happy and happy, thank you!"
Many people looked at him curiously, and some people came forward to chat.
Pang Xiao didn't care, chatted openly with people, and often showed off the beauty of the concubine beside him.
Qin Yining was watching the play with joy, and he often hugged Pang Xiao's arm, making no secret of his seductive invitation to pet, which made many people who came to eat the water table today stunned.
As noon approached, a pair of master and servant in front of the door attracted Pang Xiao's attention.
The master is not confused after the new year. He is wearing a brocade uniform with a pair of fronts. Behind him was a young servant in his early twenties.
It's not unusual if that's the case, it's just that Pang Xiao keenly observed that when they entered the door, the one who was supposed to be the master was asking for the opinion of the servant behind him.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining looked at each other, and they both walked around the round table in front of them and took two steps closer to them.
As soon as the other party entered the door, he noticed Pang Xiao and Qin Yining. It was true that the appearance of these two people was too outstanding for people to ignore.
The two approached, and the sturdy middle-aged man cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I heard that it's the birthday of the concubine in the house? I'm here to ask for a drink, my son won't mind."
Pang Xiao heard that this person had some Jianchuan City accent, and determined that the person who came was indeed from the Qiu family, and said with a smile: "Welcome, how can you only have drinks?" He approached this person and asked in a low voice: "But Guangtong is here to do business?"
The other party was stunned for a moment, then cupped his hands and smiled: "Forgive my clumsiness, who are you?"
Pang Xiao smiled and said in a low voice, "The person next to Young Master Xialu." Then he raised his voice, "There are still vacancies upstairs, please go upstairs."
The two looked at each other, then looked left and right, cautiously confirming that there was no problem before going upstairs. One is to meet strangers, for fear of being unreliable, and the other is to be afraid of being noticed by interested people. After all, buying an official is not a trivial matter. Of course, this kind of business is done under cover. Who would publicize it
Seeing that the people who "connected" the Lu family were so cautious, knowing that they were going to talk about business today, they specially created such a lively and chaotic scene to hide people's eyes and ears, and the master and servant acted more and more carefully.
Watching the two go upstairs, Qin Yining leaned close to Pang Xiao, leaning on his shoulders and leaning close to his ear, as if joking with Pang Xiao, but actually asked, "Will they believe you?"
Pang Xiao squeezed Qin Yining's cheek and smiled very ripplingly.
"What are you afraid of? Isn't this already a conversation? They come to do this kind of business, naturally, hoping to keep it as secret as possible. We did this, just in accordance with their guesses, they should have believed our identity."
Qin Yining couldn't help but chuckle, "If the deal is made, let them leave as soon as possible. So that there will be no more dreams and more stuffing."
"I know, I'm measured."
While talking, the two went to the second floor and saw that the two had already sat at a table in the corner. They were eating tea and other dishes, but they didn't know that the guests at the tables on this floor were all under Pang Xiao's subordinates.
Pang Xiao walked over with Qin Yining, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "It's really an honor for you to appreciate your face. I met Zun Jia at first sight, and you haven't asked for advice yet?"
"My surname is Qiu, and I'm the shopkeeper of Guangtong." Shopkeeper Qiu's voice was very low, and a kind smile appeared on his round face, "Sir, please take a seat."
Pang Xiao nodded and took his seat generously.
Qin Yining, as a female class, is naturally not good at participating in the conversation between men, so she withdraws very knowingly.
Pang Xiao smiled and said in a low voice, "The person next to Young Master Xialu is surnamed Wan. Coincidentally, it is Lianzong with the owner of your Guangtong number. Maybe it was the same family a hundred years ago."
Pang Xiao looked at the servant behind the shopkeeper Qiu with a smile, "Do you think so?"
The shopkeeper Qiu was startled, and looked back at the little servant nervously and hesitantly.
The little servant thought for a while, then smiled calmly, stood with his hands behind his back, nodded and said, "If this is the case, it is fate."
Pang Xiao could be sure that this little servant was the one sent by the Qiu family to negotiate this time, and the one who sat down was the entourage.
Pang Xiao asked with a smile, "Why don't you sit down and talk, Young Master Wan?"
Young Master Wan still stood and said with a smile, "You can talk like this."
Pang Xiao knew that the other party was cautious, and he didn't force it, so he said directly: "In this case, it's too much to be extravagant, so I'll make a long story short. This number will be delivered to the place I designate within ten days. If you provide candidates, you can go back and wait for the good news." Pang Xiao stretched out a slap for comparison.
Young Master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu were both dumbfounded.
"This number? Five million taels of silver?" Shopkeeper Qiu asked tentatively.
Pang Xiao blinked.
so much
He originally only wanted 500,000 taels.
"Yes." Pang Xiao nodded calmly, with a natural look.
Young Master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu looked at each other again, silent for a while, and secretly slandered: The Lu family's hundred-year-old family is nothing more than this, five million taels of silver can be paid
Before they came, they thought how much it would cost to buy an official with the Lu family, but they found out that it was such a preferential treatment. If you can settle the settlement with five million taels of silver at one time, and then throw away your hands in the future, it will be a good thing.
Pang Xiao frowned and said, "What? Do you think there are too many?"
Just as shopkeeper Qiu was about to speak, Young Master Wan said, "There are indeed a lot of them, but they don't join hands for a while, I wonder if we can give some time, or we can pay a part of the deposit in advance and wait until the person we choose becomes old. We can pay the other part of the money.”
Pang Xiao remembered the attitude of the other party when he talked to Lu Zheng that day, and immediately learned 100% of Lu Zheng's expression, "Pay part of it in advance? I'm sorry, our Lu family has never seen anyone pay money like this."
Pang Xiao's eyes were filled with contempt, and he said indifferently, "Or are you worried that my Lu family won't get things done, and that I'm greedy for your money?"
Wan Gongzi was a little embarrassed to be poked.
Five million taels of silver, if the original Qiu family is naturally a drop in the bucket. After all, the background is there, and there are many possessions. In addition, in recent years, the business of Sitong has been booming. When has the Qiu family been short of money
But now, the Qiu family is divided into several factions, and the Sitong number has established itself with Qiu Feishan, and it is not as simple as taking half of the gold and silver.
Qiu Yuanqing was full of controversy, and there were many voices of opposition from his family. The money in Qiu Yuanqing's hand is really not as rich as it used to be.
Wan Gongzi's mind turned in vain, "How can it be possible, the Lu family has a great business, and they won't be greedy for such a small amount of money. It's just..."
"It doesn't matter. If you're worried, the deal is over." Pang Xiao smiled, but his eyes were full of contempt and impatience, "To be honest, I still have a couple of students on hand. If it doesn't work, I'm going to meet the next customer."
Pang Xiao stood up.
Young Master Wan was extremely surprised, why the other party didn't care whether the matter could be negotiated or not!
Or in the eyes of the other party, their Qiu family's business is not worth mentioning at all
Thinking of this, Young Master Wan was immediately startled, took a step and said anxiously, "Hold on!"
Pang Xiao raised his eyebrows and looked.
Wan Gongzi thought for a while, and then he nodded and said, "Alright, we have to set up a document, we have given the money, and you also have to write a receipt..."
"This kind of thing doesn't need a paperwork, it's a verbal agreement. The receipt is not necessary. I'm allowed to say it again next time. Our Lu family has done a lot of business. If you are worried about denying it, you really don't need it."
Wan Gongzi immediately understood that the other party was afraid of giving evidence.
"It's just that there is no paperwork and no receipt, only a verbal agreement. If something goes wrong, we don't know who to go to."
Pang Xiao laughed softly, "This kind of thing, if something goes wrong, can you still go to the government to file a complaint?"
Young Master Wan choked, not knowing how to answer.
"Forget it, buying and selling is entirely voluntary. If you think it's not right, let's meet again." Pang Xiao smiled and handed over, and was about to leave.
Young Master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu are a little anxious now, it seems that the Lu family really doesn't take this deal seriously at all.
"Wait." Young Master Wan said solemnly, "I agreed."
"Young master is really happy." Pang Xiao raised the corners of his lips, "In this way, you will send the silver note to a newly opened grain store called Guangqing in Guangqing County, where the shopkeeper Zhao Da is our person. When I got the news from the shopkeeper Zhao Da, I immediately started to do things for you, you just listen to the news."
This Guangqing County is not far from the old one.
It is not unusual for the Lu family to have industries all over the country.
Wan Gongzi nodded and whispered a few words in Pang Xiao's ear, "...It's this person, so let's wait for the good news."
"It's easy to say." Pang Xiao was a little at a loss when he heard what the other party said. He had no impression of this person at all, just an inconspicuous sixth-rank official.
Pang Xiao looked as usual, without the slightest excitement of making a big deal, turned around and went downstairs.
Manager Qiu took a deep breath and sighed in a low voice, "It's really rich and powerful."
"Yeah." The negotiation process has been suppressed, and Young Master Wan is angry and helpless, "Now we are asking for help, that's all, as long as it can be done. Let's go out of the city immediately, go back to prepare the silver taels, send it as soon as possible, and it will be done as soon as possible."
Shopkeeper Qiu hesitated, "In this situation, there is really no bottom, there is no proof at all, and the money is given away for nothing, what if they deny it?"
"The knife is in the hands of others. We have other options besides obeying the dictates? The Lu family has such a big business, but it's not up to it."