Born short-lived

Even in the most prosperous area of ​​the East China Sea, Wanghai Tower is also the tallest building known far and near. The top floor has become a sky-high price. It is hard to find one. Ordinary vendors can only order a plate of peanuts after working hard for a month-come here The banquet is either rich or expensive.

After all, King Beizhao was the commander of the East China Sea. Although he was born with a quiet temperament, he always had moments of drama.

"Come, come, come, little prince, how about you and I having another drink?" Boss Kang's fat hand like a steamed bun picked up a small cup and shook it at Zhou Zirong. The whole body is plump and shiny, wrapped in a crimson thin brocade robe, sitting there like a tumbler covered in starch.

He smiled to reveal a few shining golden teeth, and his eyes were squeezed out by the flesh.

Zhou Zirong had just picked up the cup, and the bosses next to him started booing again.

One of them seems to be surnamed Zhao, with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, and a poor look, but if he is really poor, he is probably the kind who is so poor that he has only money left. As soon as he heard Boss Kang's words, he also quickly picked up the cup He raised it up: "Hey, including Zhao, I have long heard that the little prince is a good-looking person, and now I see... oh, what I said is true, it makes us old people feel ashamed hahaha Ha ha."

Boss Li slapped his thigh and said with a smile: "Boss Zhao, look at what you said, our Gui Geng, how can we compare with the young prince, the young prince is in the prime of his life, and we are all dying."

The others also clapped their hands and laughed. Boss Zhao showed embarrassment and waved his hands to express his ashamedness. Zhou Zirong sat quietly among the group of people and laughed along with them, waiting patiently for them to finish their courtesies. After each had a few drinks, Zhou Zirong gradually suppressed his smile, and slowly put the empty lamp in his hand on the table.

The Accord gradually became quiet.

From the very beginning when Zhou Zirong proposed his purpose, these people have been playing sloppy with him, one after another finding various reasons to drink him.Zhou Zirong didn't know how many cups he drank, and he felt a little full before eating half of the dishes on the table.

However, although his face was a little red, his mind was still very clear, and his conversation was not vague at all. I saw him smiling gently and calmly: "My lords are the mainstay of my East China Sea. , plays a very important role, the junior invites all the adults here today, and also wants to discuss a business with the adults..."

Boss Kang said embarrassingly: "Little prince, look at this... Hey, actually, I agree with Boss Li's words just now. I'm already old, and I can't afford any big business, so I just look forward to it." It's just Ansheng."

"Yes, my lord," Boss Li also said, "It's not that I can't wait to help you, it's just that... I have more energy than I want."

After all, not everyone dares to meddle in the business of the East China Sea Command.It is not easy to do business linked to the government itself. Although the benefits are high, the risk is also high-not to mention that it involves border defense. The war in northern Xinjiang has not stopped, and everyone is in danger.

"It's just like this." The smile on Zhou Zirong's face did not diminish, "The younger generation also knows the difficulties of the adults, so this time the boats are all arranged by the East China Sea Command, and they will definitely not take a part of the adults. It’s cheap. If you’re still worried, you can bring your family members to the south, and the younger generation just wants to use your signboards. You don’t need to come and entertain yourself, just write a handwritten letter.”

"Hey, of course I know that the little prince is sympathetic, but it's not just a problem with the ship... The little prince has also seen it. Now that the East China Sea is in a recession, the cost of the business that the little prince said is not a small amount. It’s really embarrassing.” Boss Kang sighed, and put on a look of sorrow, “If this was earlier, maybe I could still fight, but now I can’t wait for these old things. Moved."

"What Boss Kang said is true," Boss Zhao echoed, "Sha'an is a land of tigers and wolves, even if it is at sea, it is not completely safe, not to mention that the land is very remote, and there are many disputes... No I am waiting for Gou An, and I am really worried about the little prince."

"That's right," Boss Li took a sip of his wine and frowned, "The little prince's family has a great career, so he should be wise and protect himself. Since the imperial decree has not fallen on the young prince's head this time, why bother to go through this muddy water... ...His Royal Highness is indeed not easy, but the little prince can't just put himself in it."

"Little prince, please listen to my advice, don't get involved in this matter... Besides, your majesty sent the crown prince to the northern border without using the civil and military affairs of the Manchu dynasty. What is the reason?"

"That's right, His Highness was forced by Xiao Qiang's disaster. Although His Highness is the heir apparent, but...but I don't know his father's family until now, unlike the princess who has the support of the Jiang family. When His Majesty became the heir, His Highness was just a baby. If it wasn't because he was the reincarnation of Hei Ling... At that time, His Majesty had just ascended the throne for a few years, and when he was gaining prestige, making Hei Ling the crown prince was just for a name, otherwise why would he send His Highness to our East China Sea later... ..."

"Oh, that's fine, that's fine, Boss Li, you shouldn't say that."

"Aren't I worried about the little prince? In the final analysis, the war in northern Xinjiang has nothing to do with the seizure of the heirloom in the capital. It's better for the little prince to avoid getting involved... After all, the prince has no father, so it's not difficult for the prince of……"

"Boss Li! You...you...hey! I think you just drank too much and talked nonsense!...Young Lord, please don't take it to heart."

Zhou Zirong still smiled and said nothing, Boss Li blushed from drinking, and he became more sober when Boss Kang called him, and closed his mouth sullenly.

Yuan Li, who had been kneeling behind Zhou Zirong and had no sense of presence, said suddenly: "My lords, please respect yourself. Could it be that the prince is too polite."

As soon as he spoke like this, everyone realized that Zhou Zirong had someone behind him.

There was silence for a while, the chopsticks that Boss Li had just stretched out froze, and stopped in mid-air awkwardly, he retracted the chopsticks and put them on the bowl with a look of embarrassment, turning his face away in embarrassment.

Zhou Zirong smiled as if nothing had happened, neither followed Yuan Li's words to continue to make the atmosphere tense, nor did he say anything wrong with Yuan Li. I'm here, I just don't want you adults to suffer, so please do me a favor and drink this cup first."

The hero doesn't suffer from immediate losses, Zhou Zirong handed him a slope, and these wealthy businessmen followed suit, drinking another round as if nothing had happened.

Although Zhou Zirong said that he is not a businessman, but after so many years in the East China Sea, he also knows that these are people who are not profitable.

There is a small island in the eastern waters of Sha’an. I have never heard of anyone in power for hundreds of years. It used to be basically self-sufficient. Several commercial ports.It's just that the people on this island have always ignored the right and wrong of the outside world, and only traded with the government and not with the government. As long as it is a merchant ship that has a little hook with the government, all merchant ships are not allowed to enter the port.There was a government-private joint venture who tried it, and it was beaten out, and the whole boat of fine flour, rice and spices was dumped into the sea.

Since then, these granite-headed islanders have basically only come into contact with a few well-known privately-run large commercial firms all over the world.

But this island, which is not accessible to oil and salt, happens to occupy a good place close to Huaxu in the south and looking at Sha'an in the west.

Although there are almost no sailors in Sha'an, they did not forget to put some eyeliner on the island, so if Zhou Zirong wants to send Hua Xu's psychic seaship there, he can't attack by force. The signboard of the wealthy businessman is deceiving.

But in the past few years, Boss Kang's business has been to several times. Since the two people do not have a common life background, the things can't be sold at all, and they almost lose all their money.

This island is one of those wild and busy islands, so there are not many businesses left who are willing to go there. However, this island has always adhered to Jiang Taigong's attitude of taking the bait from fishing volunteers, so there has been no progress in the past few years.

However, for these wealthy businessmen who are so rich that their whole family can drink bird's nests as water every day and eat bear's paws as chicken feet, losing money is not the most intolerable-they all know that Zhou Zirong borrowed their signboard this time. It's definitely not just about "doing business". The war in the north, what they are most afraid of is that the signboard will be stained with blood, and the fox will not catch it, causing a commotion.

Zhou Zirong said: "My lords' difficulties are also clear to the younger generation. I don't need you to sell anything when I go to that island this time. You can just buy it. As for the money... the younger generation will pay for it."

Several people were all taken aback for a moment. Businessmen are most afraid of falling into the sky. They couldn't figure out what Zhou Zirong was planning. Boss Li raised his brows and said in a high voice: "Oh, what does the little prince mean by that?" ?”

The implication is, can there be such a good thing?

Zhou Zirong smiled and said: "This is also a major family and country matter. How can you just let the adults pay the bill, but you all know...the gold and silver in this government have official seals, so you have to borrow the signboards of the adults to walk around. Flowing water, issue a receipt... It's just these things, the younger generation thinks it's better for you adults to do it yourself."

The batch of gold secretly transported by the empress before must be more than enough, but the people on the island are worried that there will be government funding, so all the gold and silver coins in circulation must have receipts under the names of major commercial banks presented by major banks, and Also attach a personal letter from the owner of the firm.

As for these things, if there is a last resort, it is not impossible for Zhou Zirong to forge or even forcibly expropriate the resources of the firm-it's just that it will be difficult for both parties at that time. Zhou Zirong can ignore it for Dongsheng, but these Haoyou don't Must be willing to let go.

There was nothing stupid during the dinner, since Zhou Zirong said so, he could understand the unspoken things.

Of course Zhou Zirong would not be so embarrassed that he really wanted to beg them in a low voice. This "business" would definitely be done regardless of whether they nodded or not, and this banquet was just a matter of saving face. It only depended on whether these big businessmen wanted it or not.

Boss Li's face turned blue from time to time, and there was a shadow between his thick eyebrows.

The faces of the others were not good-looking. Except for Zhou Zirong, no one here could eat anymore. Boss Kang cleared his throat pretending to cough, and smiled dryly: "Little prince, look at you... ...Why did you come here?"

Zhou Zirong said with a smile: "This junior said, since this junior personally invites all of you to come here, you won't suffer any disadvantages. In a few months, the East China Sea Great Wall will be completed, and the prohibition on visiting people should be lifted... Donghai Panyang people are dishonest." , and the Nanyang waterway has been newly opened, and there are mixed fish and dragons everywhere, and someone has to watch for the government, isn't this just about to hold a sea games, and we are government-supervised and run by the people, so you can take the bid."

Since the trade with Silan, many rising stars have squeezed in to get a share. If Nanyang develops in the future, it will probably be able to occupy a large part of Huaxu's overseas trade. In addition, the ban will be lifted in a few months. The East China Sea trade is going to be reshuffled again. If these commercial banks want to maintain a stable position in the industry, they must take the lead and command the high ground.

As soon as Zhou Zirong's words came out, Boss Li's eyes lit up, who had just been sinking like water: "Young master, are you serious?"

"You have no jokes."

Everyone immediately became interested, Zhou Zirong stretched out his hand, Yuan Li handed him a piece of land deed knowingly, then got up and moved the pot of soup on the table to the side, Zhou Zirong immediately handed over the land deed Put it on the open space: "The meeting place has been selected, and the land was taken last month. If you don't believe me, you can go to someone to check."

Afterwards, things became logical, and when they got out of the Wanghai Building and got into the sedan chair, Zhou Zirong, who had been keeping his cool to Yuan Li, finally said in a low voice: "You performed well today."

There was no expression on Yuan Li's face, he just nodded slightly to show that he thanked him, Zhou Zirong didn't bother with him, and just continued: "You will follow when you turn around, and if you have something to do, the spirit bird will pass on the letter."

Yuan Li finally looked up at him, nodded, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, my lord."

"Prepare a few ships that can remove the muzzle, don't be too ostentatious then."

"clear."

Three days later, Zhou Zirong's "merchant ship" was about to set off, and an urgent battle report was sent from northern Xinjiang, spreading all over the country.

—The Shaan people attacked the city once again.

[The author has something to say: write something exciting in the next chapter, and everyone can guess what General Zhou is going to do. 】