[Red House] Raiders of life

Seeing the Ninth Prince's unfriendly expression, Jia Lian tugged at the corner of Lin Ning's clothes.Lin Ning acted as if he had never heard of it, and looked left and right with the bottle, "I don't have any great skills in other areas, but in this antique, I think no one can compare with me. If I call it second, I'm afraid no one will Do it first."

Dare to say in front of the prince, no one can be the first.Er... there is no one else.

The Ninth Prince hehe, "You are not ashamed to speak big."

Lin Ning glanced at him, and said slowly: "The craftsmanship is exquisite, the shape is beautiful, and the glaze is smooth. It looks like jade, but it is better than jade. After the rain, the sky is clear and the clouds are broken, and thousands of peaks are green. It is indeed produced by Ru Kiln. .The painting is a pattern of green branches and red plums, with rounded strokes without losing strength. The main green branches are decorated with red plums. It is elegant and simple. It is indeed the style of Emperor Qianxi."

The Ninth Prince was smug when he heard it, with a look of "Look, how dare you say it's fake".

Lin Ning waved his hand, "Is there any vinegar in the shop?"

The shopkeeper was puzzled, Lin Ning frowned and pushed Jia Lian, "Go out and buy some vinegar from any shop."

Before Jia Lian left, the third prince had already opened his mouth but said to the shopkeeper, "Go get some vinegar."

The Ninth Prince was very impatient, but seeing his third brother sitting still, he had no choice but to suppress his thoughts.When the vinegar came, Lin Ning directly dipped his finger on the body of the porcelain bottle, and the Ninth Prince jumped up, "What are you doing! This is Emperor Qianxi's jade pot and spring bottle! Do you use vinegar to wash it? Don't be afraid. Acid fades color!"

Lin Ning waved his hand, "What are you talking about, don't you soak it in vinegar? In just a short while, the color will fade somewhere, and I will wash it for you after a while."

The Ninth Prince stretched out his foot and was about to kick Lin Ning, but was scolded by the Third Prince: "Old Ninth!"

The Ninth Prince blushed and glared at Lin Ning viciously.Lin Ning lifted the bottle up, "Hey, let's see!"

The bottle is the same as before, there is no difference, except for an extra layer of vinegar smell.

Lin Ning curled his lips, "If there is no difference, it means it is fake. Emperor Qianxi has a special hobby. Whenever he sells something, his private seal will be hidden in the pattern. It is usually invisible. Only It will show up with vinegar."

The Ninth Prince sneered, "Does that mean what you say?"

Lin Ning skipped him directly, and said to the third prince: "I remember that there is a treasure in the shop, which is not for sale. It is Emperor Qianxi's narcissus basin. Take that and try it to know if it is true or not."

The third prince glanced at Lin Ning with a full face of inquiry, and finally waved to the shopkeeper to get the narcissus basin.The narcissus basin was covered with vinegar, but within a few seconds, the private seal of Emperor Qianxi really appeared.

The Ninth Prince was dumbfounded, and the shopkeeper was even more dumbfounded, "This... this narcissus basin has been in the store for several years, and the little one has never found out that there is even a private seal?"

The Ninth Prince rolled his eyes, don't say you haven't noticed it.This narcissus basin was bought by my father when I was a child, and I have been with my father for more than ten years, but I haven't found it yet!

Lin Ning touched his nose proudly.In fact, this also took advantage of the Prophet.The secret of Emperor Qianxi was discovered by the Ninth Prince himself, but that was ten years later, not now.The reason why Lin Ning knew at a glance that the jade pot and spring vase was fake was not because of anything else, but because the owner of the fake came out and said it himself after many years of competition for this fake.The real one was accidentally broken by him more than 20 years ago.

Lin Ning looked at the jade pot and spring vase and sighed, "It can be said that this is a perfect product with the real and fake technology. Even if it is not the real product of Emperor Qianxi, it is still a treasure based on the quality of the Ru kiln. It is a pity that it has to be made into something of Emperor Qianxi. .”

The shopkeeper had been bragging nonstop before, but now that he knew it was a fake, he couldn't hold back his face, and was afraid that the Ninth Prince would blame him, so he bent over to make amends.

The corner of the Ninth Prince's mouth twitched, and his expression was a little unnatural. Of course, he was not happy to be slapped in the face like this.But he didn't want to blame the shopkeeper, after all, he didn't even recognize him.It's just that he feels a little bit down, so he is not willing to face Lin Ning who has punctured him.So he touched the third prince, "Third brother, we have been out for so long, let's go."

Lin Ning directly stopped the two of them, and said with a smile like a flower: "Meeting is fate, you two are free, why don't you have a meal together?"

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In the wing room of Jufu Building.

The third prince and the ninth prince were all seated, and Lin Ning saluted respectfully, "I have met the third prince, His Royal Highness the ninth prince."

Jia Lian was dumbfounded again?What the hell?

"Emperor...Emperor...Prince?" Jia Lian knelt down with a thud.

Lin Ning gave him a sideways glance and was useless.

Jia Lian was very wronged, father, why didn't you tell me that they are princes.And knowing that they are princes, how dare you be so arrogant?

The Ninth Prince didn't shout, but looked at Lin Ning playfully, "How do you know our identities?"

Lin Ning managed not to roll his eyes, and said respectfully: "Although the two masters have not revealed their identities on purpose, they have no intention of hiding them on purpose. You two, one is the old nine and the other is the third brother. There are many children and grandchildren, and there are also those with high rankings. But the antique shop is well-known among those of us who love antiques. There were a few ideas that wanted to open a shop before, but they stumbled quietly. In the circle It is rumored that the owner behind the scenes has a lot of background, and there are some faint rumors that it may have something to do with the royal family. But today, the shopkeeper is neither humble nor overbearing to others, but he is very respectful to the two masters. So... this humble minister wants If you still can’t figure it out, it’s no longer a mallet.”

puff!The Ninth Prince directly sprayed out the wine that had just entered his mouth, "So you still know that you are a stick! Hahaha!"

Lin Ning's mouth twitched incessantly at the loud laughter covering his stomach, and his face darkened immediately.

The third prince coughed dryly, and the ninth prince stopped laughing.However, no one called.Lin Ning and Jia Lian could only kneel down.Jia Lian is okay, she doesn't feel anything.Probably the heart has been shocked a lot by the identity of the prince.Lin Ning felt a little upset.Think of him in modern times, even his parents have never kneeled.As Mrs. Lin in her previous life, except for the pitiful two or three times when she entered the palace, only her sons and grandsons would kneel down to her at other times.

Who knows... hey!Lin Ning sighed, raised his head slightly, and met the eyes of the third prince. His eyes were somewhat probing, doubtful, and harsh... Good guy, this is not in the position yet, but this aura and posture make him Lin Ning couldn't help shivering.

Lin Ning took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Actually, I heard that the Ninth Prince likes to visit Liuli Street, so I walked around Liuli Street for several days and waited on purpose."

The Ninth Prince was taken aback, "Looking for me? Are you looking for me?" He looked very unbelievable, not because he didn't believe that someone was looking for him, but because he didn't believe that Jia She would look for him.No one in the capital knows what Jia Amnesty is.

"This minister is not looking for the Ninth Prince, but what I really want to find is the Third Prince."

The Ninth Prince glanced at his third brother, and said nothing.After the third prince heard this, his complexion softened, and he asked the two to stand up and gave them their seats.

Jia Lian made half of his buttocks tremblingly.Lin Ning sat directly next to the third prince, and said, "Is it convenient to talk in this wing? Does the wall have ears?"

The Ninth Prince patted the table, "What do you mean! The shop opened by the master, the box of the master, can there be ears on the wall?"

Lin Ning smiled and said no.Since it is convenient to speak, he didn't intend to beat around the bush. He directly took out the small mirror in his arms and handed it to the third prince in a showy manner, but the ninth prince snatched it away, "What the hell, I thought you If you want to talk about how big a secret it is, you still ask that the partition wall has ears. In the end, there is only such a diorama, and I have never seen it before."

"Then if Weichen says that Weichen has a recipe for this thing and has already tested it, the piece Jiuye is holding is made in Weichen's own workshop. Especially if the cost is not more than one tael of silver? "

The Ninth Prince was stunned for a moment, no more than one tael of silver?You must know that although some dioramas are imported from overseas nowadays, they are rare and expensive, and the price is very high. The palm-sized piece in his hand, if it sells well, at least one or two hundred taels.This... This is a lucrative deal.

but……

He looked at Lin Ning hesitantly, with a face full of disbelief, "Who are you lying to? You dare to say this in front of me. It's like I've never made this thing before. I've worked with five workshops, but none of them have developed it. Come out. I hired a foreigner, but I don’t know much about it. Even if it is done, there are many flaws and impurities, so I can’t use it. It’s strange to say, and I don’t know how Westerners do it. I want to go to the Western side to see it, but it’s a pity. , my father forbids it."

Today's shipping is not as developed as in later generations. Although maritime trade is profitable, it is also very risky.It's okay to let the subordinates go, let a prince go?No wonder the emperor agreed!

Lin Ning directly took out the recipe, "This thing is exquisite. Although the materials are so simple and simple, the proportion and heat are very important."

The Ninth Prince took the paper and looked left and right, and saw that the recipe was written in great detail, not only the proportion of materials and the temperature of the fire, but also all kinds of matters that need to be paid attention to in firing.He passed it to the third prince to have a look, and seeing that his third brother didn't speak, he had to ask himself: "Did you really do it?"

Lin Ning nodded, "I have made a batch, and they are all kept in the workshop. Glass can be used as a mirror by coating a layer of mercury on the back. It can also be used as a window without making a mirror. We can sit in the room and put things outside. It can be seen clearly, and it is much more useful than the current window screen. It is windproof and bright, and you don’t have to worry about someone hiding under the window and poking a finger-sized animal to peep.”

The Ninth Prince looked at Lin Ning with a look of excitement.The third prince said: "Where is the workshop?"

Lin Ning thought to himself, as expected this is the one who can really call the shots, asking the point in a single sentence.

"It's just in the outskirts of Beijing. It takes about half an hour to get there in a carriage from here. However, Wei Chen didn't come out in a carriage today."

"We have a carriage. Just take ours and go! Go now!" The Ninth Prince has nothing else to do, except that he has some talent in business, otherwise he would not be known as the "Ninth God of Wealth" in the future.When Lin Ning said this, he could immediately calculate the huge profits here, so it would be strange if he didn't want to eat it.Especially since he was originally a fiery temper.It is said that the wind is the rain, how can we stay still.

It's just that he always regarded his third brother as the leader, and after he finished speaking, he glanced at the third prince. The third prince was so happy to see him, and thought that there was nothing wrong with him, so he really wanted to go and have a look, so he agreed.

When a group of people arrived at the workshop, Lin Ning took them to see the inventory, and made people angry again, so he missed it once and showed it to the two of them.Because the small workshop was hard to talk to, so the Ninth Prince rushed back to Jufulou in a carriage.This time, his attitude towards Lin Ning was much better.

Lin Ning didn't hide his secrets, and said directly: "This minister is looking for the third master, and that's why I came here. There are two plans here. The two masters will have a look first, and you can choose one. The first plan, the third master. The Lord is in the Ministry of Industry, and this thing can be handed over to the Ministry of Industry. A special government-run workshop has been set up. I also know that the treasury has not been abundant in recent years. The local weather is not perfect. In addition, the annual maintenance of the river, the strengthening of the border defense, etc., are quite expensive. Although the tax revenue in Jiangnan has been good in recent years, it is just enough. If there is a war right now..."

Lin Ning paused for a while, then sighed: "The emperor may still be thinking about pacifying Lingnan. There is no peace in the northwest. If each family can pay back the money owed by the household department, it will be possible, but it is a pity..."

The Ninth Prince sneered, "You still know that the Ministry of Finance owes money? Your family owes a lot, right?"

Lin Ning rubbed his nose and laughed dryly, "Isn't it the case that the minister's family used to not be able to make the decisions? Now, although the minister can be the master, the minister doesn't have the ability. The minister wants to pay it back, but he dare not pay it back. If you owe money, then Too much, and everyone is unwilling to pay it back. If this minister goes to pay it back, it’s not the same as stabbing a hornet’s nest.”

The Ninth Prince gave Lin Ning's words acquiescence.

Lin Ning's meaning is very clear, this is a big business that can make money.If it is in the hands of the royal family like salt and iron, it is not afraid that the household department will not be able to fill up.The third prince nodded slightly, and asked directly: "What about the second plan?"

"The second plan is for us to make it ourselves. It will also require a lot of money to win the heir. The eldest prince has three major imperial merchants in his hands, and the fifth prince has the Jiangnan money bag of the Zhen family. The third prince..." Lin Ning was completely like He didn't see the faces of the third and ninth princes suddenly sinking, he took a sip of wine, and continued, "Jiu Ye is really good at making money, but just talking about the antique shop and Jufulou, making money is as good as it is." Compared with the consumption of seizing the heir, I am afraid it is a drop in the bucket."

Otherwise, the future generations would not be able to take over the business of concubines visiting relatives, and a prince would go to the south of the Yangtze River in person.

Both the third prince and the ninth prince understood.The third prince's eyes were like lightning, but the ninth prince was very rude, "Do you know that what you just said is enough to kill you alive!"

Lin Ning stared blankly at the Ninth Prince for a while, but didn't pay attention at all.Although the Ninth Prince's temperament is not good, he is not someone who carelessly kills innocent people.In particular, because Lin Ruhai and Lin Jin are close ministers of the emperor, and have a relationship with the county king, the younger brother of the three emperors, as the grandson-in-law, Lin Ning still has a certain understanding of the future new emperor's temperament.

The scheming city, the means and strategies are all good, but the rare thing is that they have a generous heart.As long as you are talented and capable, no matter which side you are from, he will dare to use you.

Lin Ning directly took out the two planning books he had prepared, one for each of the two proposals, which were written in great detail.It made the two princes look at each other with admiration.

The third prince was silent for a while, and said: "What do you want?"

"If it's the second plan, then I want to share [-]% with the two masters. Of course, the two masters will take [-]%, and the minister will account for [-]%. If it is the first plan, then the profits here will not be easy for the two masters and ministers to intervene Yes. But I want to ask the third master for a vacancy for my son. It’s not a big official or an important position." Lin Ning glanced at Jia Lian, "I understand my son. He can't afford such a position. .But if this thing belongs to the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Industry will always plan a new office, so it will naturally need some people who are in charge of things.”

"From the beginning to the end of this glass, these days, he and the minister worked together. No one knows some trivial things better than him. Besides, he is not good at reading, and he is good at managing some general affairs. It won't be broken. It's about the third master."

Neither requirement is too much.Jia Lian couldn't get in the mouth the whole time, and when he heard his father's roll call, he still asked for an official because of him, and was again confused.

Two plans, one benefiting the country and the other benefiting oneself.Lin Ning is not in a hurry, just waiting for the third prince to consider.In fact, with the temper of the third prince, he already knew how to choose him.

Sure enough, the third prince chose the first option.

"Give your son's position to Yuanwailang."

Lin Ning shook his head, "No way. The third master might as well raise his hand again to be promoted to another level."

The third prince frowned, no one in this world dared to bargain with him, especially when it came to donating an official.Just as he was about to get angry, Lin Ning sighed, "Yuanwailang is still from the Ministry of Industry. Isn't this the same as the second child in our family? I just give him a promotion, and it's fine. Anyway, he can hold down the second child." I'm happy!"

As a result, the third prince's face that was still furious just now began to withdraw one after another.The Ninth Prince burst out laughing again in a very unceremonious manner.

As if afraid that the two masters would not agree, Lin Ning took out another booklet like a trick, but it was for the Ninth Prince. "I have an idea here. I named it an auction. If it is run well, the profit of Jiuye's antique shop will be higher than it is now."

The Ninth Prince took it over and flipped through two pages before being attracted, and after finishing reading, he slapped his thigh and said: "This is a good idea! In this way, everything sold may be much higher than the current price." .”

Seeing that the third prince didn't move, Lin Ning thought for a while, and then said: "Third Master, actually, I still have one thing here."

Then, Lin Ning took out another booklet, which was not very big.But... the mountains, plains, grasslands and rivers are all painted in great detail, and the climate and vegetation are marked with different colors in various places, and key points are depicted.

The third prince's complexion changed drastically, and he stood up straight away, but it happened to be a booklet, but in fact there were only so few pitiful pages.He watched it back and forth several times, and there was an uproar in his heart, and the waves were higher than the waves.He has been to the Northwest, and even led the army.The year before last, when the Beirong invaded, he insisted on asking the emperor to follow him.But the two countries are just fighting.But during the few months in the northwest, he deeply felt the threat of Beirong.For Da Wei, it was a thorn in his back.Since then, day and night, he has never thought of getting rid of Bei Rong.

But the Beirong people are good at fighting, and the weather outside the pass is harsh, and the mountains are many and dangerous.In this regard, Bei Rong is several times stronger than them.

Then, the map... yes!Atlas!If he had this thing, how could he still sit still with such surprises, but this booklet can't describe one-tenth of Northwest...

"My old man was playing with this in the house every day during the years when he was beaten back to Beijing Rongyang. He also gave me some at that time, and asked me to help him learn. But how could I learn this. I was beaten several times. Dayton, he was almost beaten to death by him. Slowly he refused to go. Later, he didn’t finish it until he died. Before he died, he still grabbed my hand and said, let me finish it for him. But since he died , Our family has a lawsuit all over the head, how could I have the mood to deal with this. Later... Later I... That... I forgot."

Lin Ning looked at the third prince with a guilty conscience.The third prince was so angry that his hands trembled, he wished he could pry his head open and take a good look, is it filled with straw?This thing... can be forgotten!If this thing had been made earlier, why would Wei have been restricted by Bei Rong all these years!

Lin Ning swallowed, and said with a bit of pride, "Recently, I took back the rights of the family. After the separation, I tidied up the warehouse, and accidentally dug out these things from the old man. My dear, there's a whole big box. But it’s very messy, and a lot of it is just some materials and half-drawn pictures. It took me a month or two to follow what he taught back then and continue what he left behind to draw such a little.”

The third prince suppressed the anger in his heart, "How long will it take to finish finishing the painting?"

Lin Ning curled his lips, "It will take at least half a year. Third Master, you know. I... that minister..."

Lin Ning felt that she was not used to this minister's address, so she accidentally forgot it.The third prince didn't care, and waved his hand directly: "Just call me. They are all outside the palace, so there is no need to be so particular."

Lin Ning followed good example, "Third Master, I'm only that good. Although the old man suppressed and taught him severely back then, it's been so many years. I've forgotten many things, and I have to get familiar with them and pick them up again. I don't know if I can..."

"It must be possible! Seven days, I will give you seven days, I want to see the complete map!"

Lin Ning was dumbfounded, "Seven days?"

The third prince gritted his teeth, "Just seven days! After seven days, I must see something!"

Lin Ning ran out as soon as he stamped his foot, the Ninth Prince stretched out his hand and grabbed him, "What are you doing! You want to run if you can't do it? Can you run?"

"Just seven days. I have to go home quickly and work day and night! I can't delay for a moment." After speaking, he slapped the Ninth Prince's hand off and ran away.Even Jia Lian didn't care about it.

Jia Lian looked at his father who had disappeared, and then at the two giants present, the area of ​​psychological shadow expanded continuously...

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