Daming: I asked you to hang yourself, but I didn’t ask you to rebuild the Ming Dynasty

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South Zhili.

Outside Changshu City, Jiangyun Tower.

Jiangnan literary leader Qian Qianyi sat opposite a middle-aged man dressed outside.

This person's name is Wang Ranming.

There is no record of this person in official history because he was not a scholar.

However, in the records of Jiangnan literati, this person is an unavoidable figure.

This is the famous "Yellow Shirt Guest"!

Wang Ranming, who was born in the Wang family of a large Huizhou merchant family and was a direct descendant of the Wang family, was not only rich and powerful, but also incredibly powerful.

He bought several magnificent boats and asked the Confucian scholar to inscribe them "Not tied to the garden."

It means a flowing garden.

Those who can set foot on the Garden are either high-ranking officials or celebrities, or eminent monks. All of them are big shots who can cause an earthquake with just a single move.

Not only the female relatives who accompany her in the garden, but also the famous prostitutes in Jiangnan.

The south of the Yangtze River, especially the Suzhou, Hangzhou and Yangzhou areas, have always been famous for their red buildings. The famous Qinhuai Eight Beauties were born in this way.

Over the years, Wang Ranming has won over many "sexy prostitutes" who are famous all over the world!

For example: Liu Rushi, Wang Xiuwei, Yang Yunyou, Huang Yuanjie...etc.

As for the Fushe, Jishe, Donglin and other scholarly gatherings, Wang Ranming was also one of the financial backers behind the scenes.

Rich, leisurely, and famous, all the scholars who had good friendships with Wang Ranming were all world-famous celebrities.

For example: Qian Qianyi, Chen Jiru, Dong Qichang, Wu Weiye, Zhang Dai, Li Yu, Chen Hongshou, etc...

……

Today, Wang Ranming came to Qian Qianyiyi in person, but it was to discuss a big matter!

A major event that even required avoiding Liu Rushi!

With her slightly bulging belly, Liu Rushi stepped forward and toasted Wang Ranming in person, then bowed and stepped back, leaving the two men sitting alone in the Huating.

The temperature in Jiangnan has risen. It is very pleasant to sit in the pavilion at night and enjoy the cool breeze.

The sky above is full of stars, the mountains are not far away, and the flowers are blooming nearby.

What a beautiful view!

It is a good time for literati to write poems and songs.

However, two men who usually consider themselves elegant have no poetic qualities.

They just sat with each other for a long time.

It wasn't until the moon was in the middle of the sky that Qian Qianyi picked up the wine glass and said, "No matter what, Brother Ru Qian (Wang Ranming's character) protected Chou Jing in the past, so I still have to thank you (Qian Qianyi's character) for it."

Wang Ranming raised his glass, drank with him, and said:

"Brother Mu Zhai (No. Qian Qianyi), the suggestion I just made was not made by the Wang family. If only the Wang family had this intention, they would still be able to make some suggestions, but..."

He shook his head.

This matter was the result of collective deliberations by the entire Huizhou merchant group, and this result even gained the consensus of the entire Jiangnan merchants!

Not only the Huizhou merchants, but also most of the families of the Jiangyou merchant group, Zhejiang merchants, and even the Fujian merchants have agreed.

Hearing this, Qian Qianyi put down his glass of wine before finishing it:

"Brother Ru Qian is putting an old man on the fire to roast him!"

Wang Ranming's words are really scary!

He doesn't dare!

Once I provoke this, no matter whether the result is successful or not, I will be scolded by future generations!

"Brother Ru Qian is worrying too much."

Wang Ranming laughed:

"Nowadays, there are so many bereaved Zhu family members in Jiangnan. Brother Mu Zhai has made such achievements, which is a merit of support. Naturally, he will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister."

Wang Ranming poured himself a glass of wine. He didn't care that Qian Qianyi had not finished the last glass, so he poured it for him:

"Besides, Jiangnan is now home to [-]% of the world's literati. History books are not written by the victors!

With the help of these people, who in future generations will know the truth? "

Wang Ranming raised his wine glass and tried his best to bring them together.

There was indeed a reason why he went to such lengths to persuade.

Wang Ranming has already received the benefits.

Huizhou merchants have reached a consensus within themselves that as long as they persuade Qian Qianyi, the greatest scholar in Jiangnan, to come forward and write about this matter, the Wang family's quota will be increased by [-]%!

The Wang family has also expressed its internal position that Wang Ranming will double the business in Yangzhou.

In other words, as long as this is accomplished, Wang Ranming can even build another Wang family!

Qian Qianyi frowned and glanced at Wang Ranming from time to time.

Although he was a little moved, he still felt a little worried.

Qian Qianyi was afraid that if things didn't work out, he would definitely become the scapegoat!

You must know that because he married Liu Rushi, who was younger than his granddaughter, his reputation had already plummeted.

If we add this matter...

Once he fails, Qian Qianyi will be able to support him for half his life, but he will really be completely blind.

"Brother Mu Zhai, just don't worry. You and I have been together for so many years, and I have never done anything to feel sorry for Brother Mu Zhai!"

He smiled and took out a book and placed it on the table.

Qian Qianyi's eyes widened.

"This this……"

Isn't this his treasured "Book of Han"?

This is his Achilles heel!

Qian Qianyi didn't ask for much in his life. The first thing he wanted was to be famous. Now that he has gained fame all over the world and has been raising his reputation for decades, he has already become the world's greatest literary man. Naturally, he doesn't need to ask for this anymore.

Second, he is lustful. Qian Qianyi is not lustful in the literal sense. In fact, he does not have many wives and concubines. What he pursues is the harmony between the soul and the spiritual body.

In this regard, since Wang Ranming offered Liu Rushi, he no longer needed to ask for it.

The third one is a good book! Especially ancient books, collector’s editions of out-of-print ancient books!

Even good money is far less important than his love of ancient books.

Because for the class he lives in, money is readily available.

This volume of Hanshu was purchased from a Song Dynasty edition when he was not well-known in his early years. He sold part of his family property and spent [-] to [-] gold. It is the only set of Song Dynasty collection editions.

It was this move that brought Qian Qianyi's reputation to a higher level. After many efforts, he finally stood at the top of Shilin.

Over the years, he has treasured this "Book of Han" like a treasure.

However, when he married Liu Rushi the year before last, Qian Qianyi could not collect much money so that he could build a separate courtyard and hide his beauty in a golden house.

At that time, his student Xie Sanbin was also pursuing Liu Rushi.

Xie Sanbin is young, a newly promoted Jinshi, and his family is rich.

Qian Qianyi is old and has no money in his hands. Although he is famous, his overall strength cannot compare with Xie Sanbin!

So, through Wang Ranming's hands, he sold this volume of Han Shu to Xie Sanbin for a thousand gold at a loss, thus cutting off Xie Sanbin's available funds in one fell swoop.

Just with this move, he hugged the beauty back.

However, after getting the beauty, Qian Qianyi committed a common problem among literati and missed his own unique volume of Han Shu more and more.

"This this……"

Qian Qianyi's eyes widened, his throat slid up and down, and Wang Ranming heard the sound of swallowing clearly.

Ha ha!

Already in heaven!