The most unlucky crossing in history

This Dazhao Dynasty succeeds the Tang Dynasty. Although the late Tang Dynasty declined, the foundation of this land is still there. In addition, the Dazhao Dynasty has been peaceful for a hundred years. Although merchants are not very welcome, it cannot stop people from doing business. The big family rises.

For example, in this dynasty, there are five great masters standing in all parts of the country, dominating one side.

In fact, whether it is the ancients or the modern people, the common people always want to find something to talk about when they are bored in life, otherwise there would not be so many unofficial history and gossip passed down to modern times.Therefore, these five families are like those officials and adults who talk about it for the common people.

Staying with Lu Huang and the others these days, Zhong Qiyun also knows a lot about this dynasty, because the group are all engaged in business, and they often mention the five most famous masters of this dynasty.

Of course, the Hu family in Hangzhou appeared most frequently, because among the five, the Hu family was the richest, and the richest man was naturally easy to be noticed, not to mention that Lu Huang and the others also relied on the Hu family to do business.

The dynasty is easy to break, and the family will not fail. This is the most suitable saying for the Hu family. The Hu family made their fortune in the middle and late Tang Dynasty, operating the silk textile industry, and they were already very rich back then.After the defeat of the Tang Dynasty, it declined for a period of time, and then slowly prospered after the establishment of the dynasty in the late Qing Dynasty.

This is also the case of rumors, insiders know, that part is "decline", it is better to say that the Hu family kept a low profile in order not to be affected by the war.

And now Hu Yanzhang, the head of the Hu family, is even more resourceful, but he has been in charge for 20 years in his forties, and has expanded the Hu family's textiles to 60.00% of the country.The most profitable silk industry, after annexing the Suzhou Embroidery Workshop in Suzhou a few days ago, except for small retail workshops, the Hu family can be said to monopolize it.

The young man in his twenties in front of him can be called the son of the Hu family now, only Hu Yanzhang's only son, Hu Ningxian.The head of the Hu family in the future.

But after all, he is still young, and he always speaks very aggressively. As for the word 'dog gall', no one would want to hear it.

This person is also something they can't afford.

Among them, Lu Huang's family is the richest, but this wealth can only be said to be available in Quanzhou. Compared with families like the Hu family, it is not a little bit worse.

Zhong Qiyun thought about it, this gap, from a modern point of view, should be like the gap between an upstart in the county with tens of millions of assets and a few bigwigs in the Internet industry.

The rest of the people didn't speak, so Zhong Qiyun, who just arrived, naturally wouldn't say anything either.

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After finally leaving the prison, the Hu Ningxian in front of him has no idea of ​​his temperament. If he is "Zhou Youling" again, does he still want this life?

However, Zhong Qiyun was really a little curious. The few of them talked about Xie Wenyuan. What's so annoying about this Hu Ningxian? It seems that he defends Xie Wenyuan very much, and it seems that the relationship is not shallow.

Zhong Qiyun clicked his tongue in his heart, Mr. Xie is really very capable.

I saw Hu Ningxian frowning, looking at them with a bad expression: "Sit quietly and always think about your own mistakes, don't talk about others."

"Young Master Hu taught you the lesson, we are the ones who are being frivolous." He Minqing stood up with a smile on his face, bowed his hands to Hu Ningxian and said respectfully, "We must be cautious in our words and deeds from now on."

He Minqing is worthy of being a scholar. Although he said this respectfully, his etiquette is also thoughtful.

But everyone here is older than Hu Ningxian, and among them Lu Huang is old enough to be Hu Ningxian's father. He Xiucai is too respectful, and the people who bombarded him naturally thought that this person knew him and was afraid He is self-satisfied with his power, how can he hear the ridicule in his words?How could he know He Minqing's intentions.

However, Hu Ningxian was born in this family, although he somewhat behaved like a young master from a rich family, he was still doing his duty. He didn't learn the skills of Master Hu at a young age, but he has seen a lot, and he is also a man who knows how to read.

He carefully looked at the businessman in front of him, but when he caught a glimpse of the wooden plaque pinned to He Minqing's waist, he was taken aback, turned away hastily, and did not accept the gift.

Zhong Qiyun felt a little strange seeing Hu Ningxian's body turned sideways, but seeing Hu Ningxian's eyes pointing at the plaque on He Xiucai's waist, he understood.

Since the implementation of the Imperial Examination in the Great Qing Dynasty, the literati are not only valued but respected very much. Whenever they get the title of a scholar, the government will give a pear flower wooden plaque. You only need to bow your waist slightly to show your salute, and you don't need to make a big salute.

As for the great gift He Minqing performed, it would be nothing if he were an ordinary person, but it is different for a scholar, it is a gift for the emperor's relatives.

Although the Hu family is wealthy, they are only merchants, so they are not worthy of such a great gift.

This Hu Ningxian doesn't seem to be a fool, there are many people coming and going in the tea house, if someone sees a scholar bowing to him, it will spread and it will be bad for the Hu family.

I am amused at the strict hierarchy of the ancients, and He Minqing really used his status as a scholar to life.

I'm afraid that now Hu Ningxian is scolding He Minqing in his heart.

As expected, Zhong Qiyun

He glanced at Hu Ningxian unobtrusively, as if feeling suffocated.

Hu Ningxian was really angry that this scholar, as a scholar, was so shameless and did it on purpose, and it was not easy to get angry in public, so he could only hold back a sullen feeling in his stomach: "It was just that I was unreasonable first, and I can't be a scholar like you. A bow. However, if the gentlemen still want to do business with the Hu family, don't talk about it any more."

When He Minqing saw this, he also knew that the young master of the Hu family was not a fool. He smiled and walked away when others didn't accept the gift, and said: "It's only natural."

Hu Ningxian nodded slightly, then turned and left the teahouse.

When they walked away, several people burst into laughter.

"Brother He really opened my eyes. Whoever said that a scholar is useless, no, I see that the identity of a scholar is really useful!"

"Yes, yes, among us, He Xiucai is the only one who dares to say a word or two to the eldest son of the Hu family if you have the ability."

Zhong Qiyun also said with a smile: "Brother He, if you do this, you won't be afraid that the young master will trouble you?"

"If I was afraid, then I wouldn't come to run a business." He Minqing sat down, picked up a teacup and sipped tea slowly, and said happily: "If you can't do business, you can't make money. If it doesn't work, I will go back to do it again." What's more, I don't think this young master is a fool, he hasn't reached the point of domineering and arrogant. My family is in Quanzhou. No matter how long his Hu family is, he won't rush to Quanzhou to trouble me for such a trivial matter. "

This person is quite open-minded, Zhong Qiyun looked at He Minqing with a smile, didn't continue to talk about it, changed the subject and asked: "However, I see that this young master is protecting Mr. Xie closely?"

After hearing this, Lu Huang said, "Maybe that rumor is true?"

"What rumor?" Zhong Qiyun took a sip of tea and looked over.

"Yesterday, Zhu Jun and I went to the Hu's shop to pick up the goods, and I heard the Hu family's servants chatting quietly there, saying that the Hu family wanted to marry our Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and that Young Master Hu defended his future brother-in-law, which should also make sense .”

"Huh?" Zhong Qiyun drank the tea in his mouth before he had time to swallow it, "And who is it?"

"Xie Wenyuan, Mr. Xie, are you also surprised?" Seeing Zhong Qiyun's appearance, Lu Huang said with a smile: "Hu Yanzhang has a young daughter named Hu Ningyun, who is fifteen this year. The master wants to marry his daughter into an official family."

"Already negotiated?"

"I don't know, I just heard such a thing, and I'm not even sure whether it's true or not. Mr. Xie's status doesn't necessarily make him a daughter of a merchant's family."

"That's

Yes," He Minqing nodded upon hearing the words, and said, "Master Xie has not yet married a wife. How many daughters of high-ranking officials and noble families lined up to marry him. If it is really about status, the daughter of the Hu family can only be a side room. "

"That's right, it's normal for Xie Wenyuan to have three wives and four concubines, and it's impossible to say that he will really marry the Hu family."

Zhong Qiyun put down his teacup, shook his head, and did not speak.

"Brother Zhong is envious?" Lu Huang said with a smile: "Although businessmen can't take concubine but can only take regular wives, you can have as many concubines as you want. You are young, and you are at the time when you have money. Of course there will be such a day.”

Zhong Qiyun smiled when he heard the words, "Then I will borrow my brother Lu's auspicious words."

After listening to the little song in the tea house, it was not too early for the sun to set, so they prepared to go back to the inn.

The streets and alleys of Hangzhou are lit up.

As soon as he left the tea house, the helper He Minqing hired hurried over and whispered something in his ear, and He Minqing said to several people: "Something happened to the convoy where I loaded the goods. You guys go back first, I'll go and have a look."

"Go."

After the people left, Zhong Qiyun smiled and said: "I see that Brother He is living a carefree life, a scholar can pass the exam, and a businessman is also doing well."

Lu Huang happily said, "Brother Zhong, do you really think that He Xiucai is just a scholar?"

Of course Zhong Qiyun didn't think so. No matter how much he looked at the Chinese people in the Great Dawn Dynasty, even the Hu family, who was even polite to the governor of Hangzhou Prefecture, wasn't a young talent who dared to mess with them?He Minqing didn't look like a random person, how could he talk to Hu Ningxian like that without two brushes?

It's just that Zhong Qiyun didn't say anything, he only pretended to be surprised and said, "Otherwise?"

Lu Huang only looked at Zhong Qiyun, but did not answer. He walked towards the alley leading to the inn and asked, "Brother Zhong, do you want to prepare some goods when you return to Quanzhou?"

Seeing this, Zhong Qiyun knew that Lu Huang didn't want to talk anymore, so he smiled indifferently.Although he has been with this group of traders for almost a month, he is not very familiar with them, so it is natural for others to be wary of him.

"Tomorrow I'll walk around the street again to see what I can bring."

Lu Huang nodded, "I see that you haven't bought any carriages or horses along the way, so you won't be able to take the silk back with you."

"Well, let's take a look together tomorrow." He didn't have enough cash on him, the horses were too expensive, and there were too few things he could pull...

Before Zhong Qiyun could figure out what to do, five or six people jumped out in front of him and blocked the way.

"What about the sour scholar?"

Hearing this, he came here to seek revenge, Zhong Qiyun thought of Hu Ningxian, but looked at the few people blocking the way, but there was no sign of Hu Ningxian.

Zhong Qiyun was amused: "How old is your master, and you still play this kind of trick of blocking roads and beating people behind your back?"

The window on the third floor of the largest restaurant in Hangzhou City is facing a quiet alley. Linghu Qing, who was negotiating with someone, suddenly heard a rather familiar voice.

He looked startled, then pushed open the window and looked down.

When he recognized the face of one of them by the moonlight, he was unfathomable, and then suddenly laughed, "Interesting, really interesting..."