Peerless Pirates

Chapter 327 The unspeakable secret

The journey from Qiuyue Tower to Lu Chun's courtyard was very short. In less than a cup of tea, Xu Mingxuan's carriage stopped in front of the courtyard (the latest chapter of the Legend of Ice Shura).

Song Zheng said: "Brother Xu, how about you come in and have a cup of tea to sober up?"

"How dare you disobey me!" Xu Mingxuan replied with a smile.

Soon, Song Zheng, Lu Chun, and Xu Mingxuan entered the courtyard. Lu Dafu was not here, so Lu Chun arranged for someone to serve him tea and sat aside.

"Brother Xu, although you and I have only known each other for two days, Song fell in love with you at first sight. It's a fate!"

Xu Mingxuan smiled and said, "It's my blessing to get to know Xiaolang. Although Xiaolang is a few years younger than me, he is admirable for his intelligence, martial arts, and vision."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Lu Chun also accompanied him, but did not speak. With Song Zheng around, he felt particularly at ease (the latest chapter of Ghost Love in Ancient Tombs). In the restaurant just now, Song Zheng was walking step by step, chatting and laughing, and got the big thing done. Originally, Lu Chun

Spring is still thinking about the shares

It was given to the three young masters for nothing. It was the good fortune of the trading house that these three people could accept it. Unexpectedly, Song Zheng not only made the other party willing to pay for the shares, but also stepped in to solve the problem, and only used 700 shares. This made

Lu Chun admired Song Zheng endlessly.

"Brother Xu, I heard that your family is one of the richest families in Songjiang. In addition to doing business in the Shandong Road Forecourt, there are also many businesses in other places! Your family's wealth is really enviable!" Song Zheng drank tea.

, while saying nonchalantly.

Xu Mingxuan showed a complacent look on his face and said with a smile, "Xiao Lang really has his heart. Yes, our Xu family ranks among the top three aristocratic families not only in Songjiang, but also in Jiangnan."

Song Zheng smiled and said, "Brother Xu seemed quite optimistic about the prospects of this trading house at the banquet just now?"

"That's natural." Xu Mingxuan said solemnly, "A businessman is a business; a businessman is a market. There is no business without business. The role of business lies in the availability of transportation, and its benefits come from the road. The level of benefit often depends on

Regarding the distance of the journey, for example, if the silk from the south of the Yangtze River wants to reach the northern part of the Great Wall, its manpower and material resources will cost more than a hundred times. However, people

When the power is limited, no matter what channel it goes through, a cart of silk from the south of the Yangtze River needs to make multiple turns to reach the north to make a profit. Transactions between merchants are often affected by weather and geographical conditions. Success or failure,

Often you can’t help yourself. Some people have huge wealth, and some people lose everything. It’s difficult to be a businessman!”

After Xu Mingxuan sighed, he continued, "The advantage of the trading house is that it is not affected by the time and place at all. It can price according to the needs and take a cut. Both the buyer and the seller will charge a small fee. Even if it is a piece of goods

, it only takes twelve or eighty taels of silver, but it cannot support the huge scale. As long as there are transactions, the trading house will make a profit. It can be regarded as making a profit but not a loss."

"When I first received the news, my family tried to follow suit, but after thinking about it again and again, I realized that it was not feasible. Doing it blindly would be specious. Huitong Trading Company is responsible for purchasing, inspecting, warehousing, and keeping the warehouse.

Listing, trading, shipping, etc., are all well-organized and extremely strict, and there are also some hidden management methods that outsiders cannot figure out. This is what I really admire about Uncle Lu. From this, it can be seen that Lu

My uncle is truly a genius among merchants!"

Xu Mingxuan was filled with admiration, but Lu Chun blushed with embarrassment and said quickly, "Brother Xu, to be honest, this young man is so powerful!"

"Little Lang?" Xu Mingxuan said in shock, "Is it really you?"

Song Zheng smiled and said, "I just put forward some preliminary ideas, the details are all handled by Uncle Lu."

Xu Mingxuan opened his eyes wide and looked at Song Zheng carefully for a while, "Xiao Lang, are you a monster?"

"Brother Xu, why did you say this?"

"You are both civil and military, which is enough to put me to shame, brother. I didn't expect that you are also a leader in this matter of merchants. It can be said that you are out of control, comparable to Bai Gui! I am really convinced now.

A beautiful girl from heaven, Miss Lu followed you, you really have a good idea!" Xu Mingxuan felt a little sad!

Song Zheng laughed and said, "Brother Xu, you are too polite. Since you and I are brothers, why do we have to say these things? I think with Brother Xu's intelligence, he should have guessed what I meant by inviting Brother Xu here!"

Xu Mingxuan quickly raised his head and said hesitantly, "Xiao Lang, you mean, you and I will work together to set up trading houses in various places?"

"Yes, the trading house has an attractive prospect. It would be a pity if it was limited to Shandong Road. Originally, when I went to Jiangning this time, I wanted to find someone with financial resources and influence who could make a name for myself throughout the country. We could work together to gradually

On Henan Road,

Trading houses were set up in Jinghu Road, Liangzhe Road, Fujian Road and other places. However, now that I have met Brother Xu, and you and I are so at odds with each other, why should I abandon the near and seek the far away? I wonder if Brother Xu has such ambitions.

Shall we participate in this grand event together?"

What surprised Song Zheng was that the scene he wanted to see did not appear on Xu Mingxuan's face. Xu Mingxuan was happy at first, and then suddenly fell silent and did not speak for a long time.

Song Zheng was a little confused, had he found the wrong person? Xu Mingxuan was so optimistic about the trading company, why was he still hesitant? Song Zheng suddenly regretted it. As the saying goes, "rushing is not business", Xu Mingxuan should be the first to mention it

Come out (the latest chapter of Alone Against Heaven)! That way you will be more proactive.

However, Song Zheng then thought about it, and it wasn't right? Now that the words have come to this, Xu Mingxuan should hurry up and take action. Is there something unspeakable?

After nearly a cup of tea, Xu Mingxuan's attitude was still not clear. He wanted to speak several times, but stopped. Lu Chun also guessed what Song Zheng meant, felt a little anxious, and stretched out three fingers.

He raised his head and secretly gestured to Song Zheng. Song Zheng shook his head slightly.

At the wine table tonight, the three young masters of Licheng bought a total of 700 shares, and he still has 300 shares available. Lu Chun’s intention is to take out these 300 shares now so that Xu Mingxuan can make up his mind earlier.

. However, Song Zheng knew that Xu Mingxuan’s hesitation was not just a matter of a few hundred shares, but something else. Taking out these 300 shares at this time would have no effect.

After waiting for a while, Song Zheng smiled and said, "Brother Xu, it's getting late today and we all drank. How about we talk about this matter later?"

Xu Mingxuan looked up at Song Zheng and saw that Song Zheng's eyes were blazing, bright and clear under the light. He bit his lip lightly and forced a smile and said, "Xiao Lang, it's not that I'm not happy, brother, but this matter is too important.

If it is carried out, it will involve the entire Xu family. I still need to think about it a little more."

"This is what it should be!" Song Zheng secretly cursed in his heart, you can just say this directly, don't you need to hesitate for a long time?

Xu Mingxuan paused and turned to Lu Chun, "Brother Lu, your yard is nice. Looking at this direction, there is Wulong Pond in the front and Daming Lake in the back. When you are busy, you can take a stroll and the fresh air of the water can bring your heart and mind together.

, it can be considered a joy in life!”

Seeing Xu Mingxuan change the topic, Lu Chun couldn't figure out what was going on, so he had to laugh and said, "My father has been doing business in Licheng for many years, and he bought this yard more than ten years ago, mainly because it is close to the liberal arts college and has some exposure.

Literary spirit."

Song Zheng also smiled and said, "When I participated in the literary examination last year, I lived here for a few days. It was because of the glory of this courtyard that I won the prize in one fell swoop."

"Oh? Is there such a thing?" Xu Mingxuan responded, "It is indeed a treasure land. I can't help but stay here for a night (read the full text of Chronicle of the Soul)."

Song Zheng's heart moved and he said, "What's so difficult about this? Brother Xu is considered a well-known person in Licheng. If you can stay here, this courtyard will be considered famous. I will write a plaque and hang it outside the door someday, titled

'Mingxuan Villa', I think even if this house is sold, it can be sold for tens of thousands of taels more."

Xu Mingxuan laughed loudly and pointed at Song Zheng, "Young man is really good at joking. If you really put up a sign, maybe you will be penniless here!"

The two laughed in unison.

Lu Chun also saw the opportunity, and quickly called his servants to arrange a room for Xu Mingxuan. Xu Mingxuan smiled and said, "Brother Lu, there is no need to be busy. You also know that I like people with literary talents. It is a rare opportunity today. I want to meet Xiao Mingxuan."

Lang Bingzhu talked at night and asked me to ask for advice."

"Just in time, I'm going to Jiangning soon, and I also want to inquire about Jiangning's culture and customs, so as not to make a joke in the capital." Song Zheng said cooperatively.

The two sang together, as if they had been good friends for many years.

Lu Chun also woke up and quickly made arrangements. Xu Mingxuan also sent away the carriage and servants, leaving only a personal servant named Ah Rong to serve him.

Song Zheng led Xu Mingxuan into the house where he once lived. While introducing him, he talked about what happened during last year's competition. During this time, Lu Chun asked people to light a fire outside to boil water, and simply prepared a few dishes.

Bring a jar of wine.

He toasted each of them with a drink, and then exited the room knowingly. At this point, only Song and Xu were left in the room, and the young boy Ah Rong was outside.

Song Zheng and Xu Mingxuan sat across the table, and while they were savoring the poem, they talked about romance. Song Zheng was not in a hurry, talking about poems with great interest, sometimes shaking his head and reciting a poem, as if he was really immersed in it.

After less than half an hour, Lu Chun and all the servants of the Lu family had taken a rest (the latest chapter of Perfect Rebirth). It was already late at night and the surroundings were silent.

The two of them were talking about the limerick "Visiting Daming Lake" that was on the wine table today, and they laughed again. Song Zheng said, "I am a martial arts classmate who has many excellent works, so how can I only write "Visiting Daming Lake"!"

"What? Are there any better words? Xiaolang, tell me quickly!"

Song Zheng laughed and said, "I remember that he also had a song called "Traveling to Mount Tai", which was even more hilarious than "Traveling to Daming Lake". The poem goes: "Looking from a distance, Mount Tai is dark, and it may be thin at the top and thick at the bottom. One day it will turn upside down.

It's thin at the bottom but thick at the top!'"

Phew! Xu Mingxuan spat out another mouthful of wine, but covered his mouth tightly, not daring to laugh out loud. After all, it was late at night and in someone else's house, so Mr. Xu still wanted to have some dignity.

Seeing Xu Mingxuan covering his mouth and looking like he was enjoying himself without spending any money, Song Zheng said calmly, "Brother Xu, life is like a fleeting moment, and the words 'carpe diem' are so sincere that I can't deceive you!"

Xu Mingxuan stopped laughing, shook his head and said, "Xiao Lang, you have a great future. With your talents, it will be easy for you to become a general or a prime minister in the future. Unlike me, who wandered down this Shandong road, wandering and drifting with the tide, I don't know where I am today."

Tomorrow!"

Sure enough, there is a problem! Song Zheng changed his mind and said with a smile, "Although Licheng is not a remote place, for Jiangning City, it is still far away from the emperor. There is nothing wrong with being free here!"

"Xiaoyao?" Xu Mingxuan shook his head, "I know what Xiaolang means. I stayed today just to tell you about my affairs. I really want to make a friend like you. Even if the cooperation cannot be negotiated, I don't want to

What misunderstanding does Xiao Lang have on me?"

Song Zheng nodded, but said, "Brother Xu, if it's not convenient for you to speak, just don't say it. If you have this heart, that's enough."

Xu Mingxuan sighed and said something that shocked Song Zheng, "To be honest, I was actually kicked out of my family!"