The attendant was shocked when he heard this.
He said, "Does the parent mean to agree to Shen Jun? If so, it will be difficult to explain to Mr. Wu..."
As Xu Jie's personal attendant and right-hand man, he knew a lot of inside information and was also aware of the subtle relationship between his own head and Wu Xian, and between the Xu family and the Wu family. . .
Wu Xian's Wu family had been illustrious for generations, and had produced many powerful men at the level of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers. The changes in the country did not affect the prosperity of the Wu family. By the time of Wu Xian's generation, there was no decline, and to some extent, it had even gone a step further.
And what about Wu Xian
When he was young, this boy was known as a chivalrous man, generous and righteous, with a wide range of friends, a broad temperament, and a reputation for being courteous and humble. He often played the role of a leader among Tianhai's peers of the same generation. He once led a group of young friends to suppress bandits with his passion.
Over time, he accumulated enough prestige, and many friends were willing to follow Wu Xian's lead and do something big!
Xu Jie was born into the Xu family of Tianhai.
What is Xu's most well-known strength
Rich, rich, and more rich!
He has piles of gold and jade, and is as rich as any other prince.
But in terms of the achievements, reputation, and foundation of their ancestors, they are not at the same level as the Wu family, and there are not many descendants of the family who can show off. At best, they can only be described as "newly rich nobles with huge wealth." Xu Jie has always contributed a lot of money and effort to Wu Xian, but has said little. His position has always been neutral, which is somewhat affected by this shortcoming. Be kind to others and do not take the initiative to make enemies.
The attendant was very clear about this.
He was worried that Wu Xian would be afraid of the parents if they did this.
Seeing the attendant's worry written all over his face, Xu Jie laughed dumbly and said, "What are you thinking? It's still unknown what the relationship between the lord and Mr. Shen is like. Even if the two of them are really 'not in harmony', they have to 'make peace' in the current situation..."
As I said, Zheng Qiao is not dead yet.
It is not a good thing for Lord Wu Xian to stand out too much.
Shen Jun was able to deal with He Yin in such a short period of time, which shows his ability. One more ally is always better than one more enemy. To outsiders, that is, Zheng Qiao, it is far more reassuring that these two people can restrain each other than one person alone.
It is highly likely that the Lord and Mr. Shen will not break up.
Not only that, they may even have close contacts.
Under this premise, Xu and Mr. Shen have normal business dealings. Is there any problem
and-
Xu Jie smiled calmly: "If we can use this to block Lord Shen's lifeline, he will unknowingly rely on Tianhai, and then relax his own development and become a subordinate vassal in disguise. If Heyin becomes a buffer zone between Tianhai and other forces, it will make the lord feel more at ease."
The attendant was stunned.
"Is it really possible?"
Xu Jie Boliang sneered: "Why not?"
Merchants also have violent means of killing people without shedding blood.
And this is often overlooked by the world.
Seeing that the headmaster had his own ideas, the attendant stopped talking. As Xu Jie's personal bodyguard and right-hand man, his duty was to protect Xu Jie's life and execute the orders given by the headmaster. Even if the order was to kill himself!
Xu Jie said: "See you tomorrow, Gu Wangchao."
According to his guess, Mr. Shen would not be killed soon.
Xu Jie's speculation made sense, but he didn't expect that Shen Tang was not an ordinary person, so he couldn't use ordinary people's thinking to speculate. It was past noon the next day when Xu Jie saw Gu Wangchao, who had blue eyes and a sleepy face.
Xu Jie was puzzled: "Did Wangchao run into trouble?"
If you get a little closer you can smell a strange odor.
Gu Chi's expression was indescribable. Seeing Xu Jie's sincere worry, his cold heart finally warmed up. He remained silent for a long time. After Xu Jie's repeated questioning, he sighed heavily. Xu Jie knew that Gu Chi was finally going to show his true colors, and heard Gu Chi sigh: "It's not my lord..."
"What happened to Mr. Shen?"
Xu Jie asked very cooperatively.
Gu Chi complained to him that his master was introverted and was not a human being. He complained bitterly: "I don't know where the master got the inspiration from in the middle of the night. He had to build a mud bed... Didn't Qi Yuanliang know about it in the morning? This guy is indiscriminate and blames me for being innocent. The master wanted to play in the mud. It was my instigation???"
He was even more wronged than Dou E.
Xu·Mengbi·Jie: “…”
To be honest, he was ready to weigh the pros and cons.
That’s the result
That’s it
All of Gu Chi's words sounded strange when put together, and even the attendant beside him showed a moment of confusion.
Shen Jun...
Playing in the mud
Xu Jie then asked, "What is a brick bed?"
Gu Chi said: "It's just a bed, and a fire is lit under the bed to keep warm... The lord received news yesterday that 23 common people froze to death in the severe cold, and the lord came up with this idea."
The attendant couldn't help but ask on behalf of his own head, expressing his inner shock: "There's a fire burning under the bed. Are they going to cremate the person?"
Gu Chi: “…”
Xu Jie pretended to scold: "Excuse me!"
The attendant woke up with a start and bowed to apologize.
Gu Chi tried to smooth things over, "Don't blame him, don't blame him, it was Chi who didn't explain it clearly. The earthen kang that the master is talking about is a high platform in the house, with mats spread on it, a chimney connected, and a kitchen stove built in the east. People can lie on it to keep warm and keep out the cold..."
That's a good idea.
Xu Jie followed Gu Chi's description and constructed a rough outline of the earthen kang in his mind, which seemed to be good. However, he had a problem. The earthen kang needed fire to keep warm, and fire needed dry firewood and charcoal. Since the common people had these things, wouldn't it be more convenient to use the brazier to keep warm directly? Besides, firewood and charcoal were also an expense.
Common people may not have the economic strength.
Xu Jie answered these questions, and Gu Chi also asked Shen Tang.
The answer is that it is unsafe to use charcoal to make fire.
Failure to maintain indoor air circulation can easily cause carbon monoxide poisoning, and carbon powder may also cause dust explosions.
Gu Chi didn’t know what the poison carbon monoxide was, but from what his lord said, that thing should be hidden in the charcoal fire. Once it burns and evaporates in a relatively sealed environment, it will accumulate to a certain concentration and cause poisoning and death
Secondly, it is not necessary to use firewood to heat the kang.
Hay, straw, fallen leaves and even animal manure are all fine.
Compared to some powerful and wealthy people, who would arrange young and beautiful "warm beauties" to warm their hands and chests as soon as winter comes, or arrange dozens or hundreds of women to take off their clothes and sit around to "keep warm", the cost of this approach is already so low that it is almost nothing.
Gu Chi smiled more: "If the earthen kang can be built, it will be a good thing for the common people in the north."
Xu Jie listened carefully and nodded from time to time.
He added: "Not to mention that this method is quite innovative, even if it doesn't work, at least Mr. Shen's consideration for the common people is worthy of praise. Why did Mr. Qi denounce it as 'playing with mud'?"
Can playing in the mud and playing with mud be the same thing
Gu Chi: “…”
I didn't know how to answer for a moment.
Answering truthfully would damage the wise image of one's master to the outside world.
After all, a lord who loves riding pigs and prays for good fortune from time to time doesn't sound very smart. After thinking for a long time, he decided to keep a fig leaf for his lord's image and be vague.
Xu Jie was tactful enough to stop asking questions.
He also had a further understanding of Shen Tang's "hard work". According to Gu Chi, the idea of the earthen kang was thought up by Shen Tang late at night. He even dragged him to the construction site in the cold wind to demonstrate and give a passionate speech, which led to the dark circles under his eyes.
Listening to Xu Jie's praise, Gu Chi felt bitter in his mouth.
There is still a way out for colleagues who are in internal competition, but when the lord takes the lead in internal competition, there is simply no way out. Not to mention him, even if the King of Hell passes by the door, he will be caught by her and work overtime overnight to rebuild the Book of Life and Death! ε=(′ο｀*)))Alas, life is unfortunate!
Xu Jie probed further.
"I do have some ideas about this earthen kang, but it's still missing something. Would it be convenient for me to go and take a look?"
Gu Chi said: "My Lord and Lord Wu are close friends. What's wrong with looking at a mere earthen kang? Please!"
Xu Jie: “…”
My goodness, it’s only been one night.
The relationship between the two lords soared and heated up rapidly.
It has actually evolved to the level of "Deep Love for Tangdi"!
If Xu Jie didn't know that Gu Chi had other purposes, he might really be bewitched and blinded by Gu Chi's enthusiasm.
Shen Tang's drive has always been off the charts.
She wanted to make an earthen kang, so she immediately called several craftsmen to discuss it, and they all simulated the construction on site while discussing.
It’s okay to make mistakes, just start over.
Shen Tang was responsible for providing the rough idea of the earthen bed and the functional division. He scratched his head, dug out the little memory he had, and discussed and solved the remaining parts and the difficulties in construction technology with the craftsmen. When Xu Jie came over, he saw Shen Jun squatting on the ground without any image, sitting in a circle with a few dusty craftsmen, muttering something.
"… The earthen kang can't have such a large space, so how much food do you need to burn to keep it warm? Raise it… How to raise it? There is not enough sand and mud outside? If it's not enough, just move some gravel to fill it... Tsk, we still need bricks… "
Hearing footsteps approaching from behind, Shen Tang turned his head.
Revealing a face covered in mud.
Xu Jie almost couldn't recognize that the young man who seemed to have rolled in the mud was the Shen Jun he had met yesterday.
"Why is Wangchao here?"
Gu Chi pointed at Xu Jie and said, "Wen Zhu said that after hearing the idea of the earthen kang, he had some other ideas, so he came to take a look."
Shen Tang and Gu Chi looked at Xu Jie together.
Xu Jie: “…”
Did he say that it was an excuse letter he made up casually
He was forced to do something unexpected and an idea suddenly came to his mind.
He coughed lightly and joined in the discussion.
Of course, the head of the Xu family, who is full of "nobility", would not squat on the spot like Shen Tang and destroy his image.
By the time the discussion was over, an hour had passed.
Xu Jie secretly observed Shen Tang and the other man, who had no unusual expressions, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart - it would have been fine if Shen Jun didn't say anything, but why didn't Gu Wangchao mention the wine either
It was not mentioned that day, nor the next day.
It seemed that Xu Jie was about to leave on the third day.
Still no news.
Xu Jie prepared to take the initiative.
Let's use Zhao Feng as an excuse to introduce the topic.
Although Zhao Feng is a powerful and brave warrior, he has suffered many hidden injuries from years of fighting.
During this period of time at Shen Tang's place, my old injuries have not recurred. Upon closer inspection, I realized that it was all thanks to the fine wine!
Zhao Feng, who works diligently on the land every day: "...???"
Shen·The King of Involution·007 Enthusiast·Tang: "Da Yi has hidden injuries? I was careless and didn't notice it."
Xu Jie: "Mr. Shen, there is no need to blame yourself for this. A brave warrior will not easily let others know where his weaknesses are. It is also very shameful to say that there are many brave warriors among the children of the clan, the guests of the sect, and the private soldiers who are all sick. As the head of the Xu family, I have the responsibility to help them. I wonder if the wine-making recipe in Mr. Shen's hand can be used..."
Shen Tang refused before he could finish speaking.
"Everything else is easy to discuss, except this. This is the 'greatest treasure' of the Shen family that has been passed down for generations, and I want to pass it on to my descendants. Although it's not painful for a son to sell his father's land, I'm afraid that if I do this, I will be beaten up by my ancestors a hundred years later."
Shen Tang's words left no room for negotiation.
Xu Jie also knew the result and was not disappointed.
After all, only a fool would sell a recipe for making wine.
You can only make money once in a one-time deal.
If you brew wine and then sell it, the income will be long-lasting.
Xu Jie smiled awkwardly and apologized immediately: "Xie also knows that this request is rude, and I hope Shen Jun will not blame me. However, as the head of the Xu family, I still have to work hard for it - I wonder how much of this spirit wine Shen Jun still has?"
Without waiting for Shen Tang to answer with a number, he spoke directly to cut off the possibility that Shen Tang might ask for an exorbitant price and then pay the money back on the spot.
Shen Tang can supply Fugu Department Store with a limited amount every day. Even common people can exchange wine with wine tickets, which shows that the inventory is definitely not small. Even if it has been sold out, can't it be brewed again
"Does Wenzhu mean to eat it all?"
Shen Tang was already thinking about where to strike.
Xu Jie said: "Not really."
What’s the point of clearing out all inventory at once
What if Shen Tang turns ruthless and he buys out all the goods, and Shen Tang stabs him in the back and sells them at a low price, and all these goods will be stuck in his hands.
Xu Jie is a cautious person.
He planned to symbolically order one or two hundred jars first.
If Tianhai can successfully open up the way, and then sign a long-term cooperation contract with Shen Tang, and also act as an intermediary to sell, he will not take the risk of hoarding goods. He just helps Shen Tang sell the goods and then make a profit from it.
Such as labor, transportation, and commission.
Swallow it in one gulp
He's not stupid.
Shen Tang had no objection to this.
"Wenzhu is sincere, so I have no need to object. But, as you can see, there is nothing in Heyin. How are you going to pay me?" Shen Tang frowned and smiled bitterly, "If I use silver, to be honest, it won't be very useful. What we lack most now is goods and small-denomination coins such as copper coins that can circulate among the common people... I'm not afraid of being laughed at by Wenzhu, but I don't even need the seedlings and farm tools needed for next year's spring plowing, so..."
Xu Jie listened attentively but was slightly surprised inside.
He didn't expect Shen Tang to be so straightforward and straightforward in telling him his real purpose. He didn't mean to play tricks on him. His sincerity was so sincere that he couldn't bear to refuse. But Xu Jie was a rational scholar.
"Seedlings and farm tools... I'm afraid I need to consult my Lord about this matter. It's not something that can be decided by just one person."
No matter how good the relationship between the two families is, they are not one.
Xu Jie deliberately exaggerated the situation to leave enough room for negotiation.
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