Yi Song

Chapter 291 We still need to talk about it

Gu Nanling, courtesy name Xiuchi, was a Jinshi during the reign of Emperor Shenzong, a great Confucian of his generation, and a world-famous scholar. His Gu family is the head of the Suzhou family.

Wu Yuehai, named Fangzhou, was a Jinshi during the Shaosheng period and the head of Junshan Academy in Yixing. His Wu family was from a Xiuzhou family.

Shen Yi, whose courtesy name was Maolin, was a tribute scholar from Huzhou and a famous scholar from the southeast. The Shen family is one of the largest aristocratic families in the southeast, with branches all over the three Wu states. Shen Yi is the leader of the younger generation.

At this time, the three of them were sitting in a residence of the Shen family in Danyang, looking at each other worriedly.

Wu Yuehai held several newspapers in his hand.

"Dajiang Daily, Tongshang Daily, and even Zi Lin Wen Poster are all reporting Zhang Xincheng's scandal. He is now ruined and his reputation is worse than death. Not only the Zhang family, but also the Lu family and Wang family with whom he is married , it all stunk.

There is nothing better than this to kill people and kill people's hearts! What a ruthless method! "

"We all know who is behind the Dajiang Daily, Tongshang Daily, and Zi Lin Wenhai." Gu Nanling said, stroking his beard.

"Yes, everyone knows. One is jointly organized by the Jiangning Branch of Jieshun Transportation Co., Ltd. and Yuelai Inn, one is jointly organized by China Commercial Bank, and the other is jointly organized by Guangyi Bank and Yangzhou Guangling Academy. To put it bluntly, they are all under the banner of Zhuque Act according to your destiny.”

Shen Yi looked very calm and analyzed the whole story.

"Alas, the thieves swept through the southeast like a fire and flood. We were caught off guard and fell into the trap one after another. There were intact eggs under the overturned nest, and many people died. Those who were trapped in the hands of the thieves were worse than death.

Wu Yuehai's face changed drastically: "Then I, the Southeast Scholars and the Three Wu Confucians, have become a joke in front of the world, and it will be difficult to hold our heads up again in the future."

There is no way to serve the country!

"Mr. Xiu Chi, Mr. Fang Zhou, I am afraid that the way my student Guan Zhuque Guan has been seeking wealth this time over the past two years is completely different from others."

When others ask for money, they are only taking food from our hands. When seeking wealth from the Suzaku Temple, he first helps everyone pick as much food as possible, and then distributes it as much as possible.

"Revenge, this is naked revenge."

"What's the difference? It's not just about embezzling land and harvesting silk tea at a low price. Tong Guan and Zhu Meng were overthrown by Zhizhi. Is it possible that they will use their unscrupulous methods again?"

Gu Nanling shook his head, "Fangzhou, please be patient. Maolin, please continue talking."

Yes, scholars rely on their reputation. If their reputation becomes bad, it will be difficult to get along in the future.

Gu Nanling said slowly.

"Xiuchigong, Mr. Fang Zhou, Zhuqueguan travels to the southeast, with Guangyi Bank and Commerce Bank as the left and right pioneers. Guangyi Bank and Jieshun Society join forces to connect the north and south of the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, connecting the east and west of the river; Commerce Bank controls the Sihai Chamber of Commerce and Daxing Industry and Commerce. Build ships, go boating, and trade all over the world.

Quite a difference. "

We originally thought that Zhang Xincheng was just eking out a living in the hands of thieves, and we didn't want to be so frantic. It is understandable to seek survival, but it is despicable to offer one's wife and daughter to seek wealth. Confused, he is so confused! "

"How to ask for money, what kind of method is it? Is it like Tong Guan Zhu Meng, or is it like Wang Fujia? Hard, soft, bright, dark, there must be an explanation."

"Maolin hit the nail on the head with his words. The key to this matter lies in the system and the Suzaku Temple. We must understand, what do they want?
They will only show mercy if you give them what they want. Otherwise, well, now it’s people who work for the knife and I work for the fish and meat! "

"Last year, the Suzaku Temple wanted to go south, and the families tried their best to stop it. Zhang Xincheng was one of the main force. He also made rude remarks at many cultural gatherings. Now if he does this, he will naturally be caught and publicized to the world. Zhang Xincheng and the Zhang family have been ruined!"

Not to mention anything else, in the provincial examination or when recruiting students to the Imperial College, just a casual sentence of "morality does not match talent" will block the talent from the southeast for a period of time.

Shen Yi suddenly said: "In addition to the victims of this turmoil in the southeast, there are also many famous people from aristocratic families who fell into the hands of thieves. What if there is more than one Zhang Xincheng?"

Wu Yuehai understood, stroking his beard and frowning: "There is a lot of wealth in the southeast. After thinking about it, I just want to make money."

Wu Yuehai put down the newspaper and sighed.

"Makes sense!"

Gu Nanling thought for a while and nodded in agreement, "Ark, at this time of life and death for the Southeast Shilin and the Sanwu family, we must proceed with caution and need to plan carefully."

Wu Yuehai quickly replied: "Mr. Xiuchi, the matter is critical, and I know it. It's just that I don't know anything about economics. Even if we have a long-term plan, I don't know where to start."

Gu Nanling turned to Shen Juan and said kindly: "Xu Sixian, the great nephew of Maolin and the general manager of Zhongxin Bookstore, is the nephew of Mr. Mengxi. Do you know him?"

"Zhongxin Bookstore? Zhongxin Bookstore, the largest bookstore in the world?" Wu Yuehai asked in surprise. "Exactly. Zhongxin Bookstore has the support of Yufengxing and has developed rapidly in the past few years. Shopkeeper Xu, I recognize, is my third brother-in-law's cousin. I met this person before when I went to the third brother-in-law's house to celebrate his birthday. We went back and forth several times later.”

"This person is now in Runzhou!"

Gu Nanling's words shocked Shen Yi.

"He came to Runzhou?"

"Yes. The envoy seemed to have high regard for Duke Mengxi. He moved to the southeast of the town and recruited Xu Sixian to Runzhou. Firstly, he sorted out all the works of Duke Mengxi and published them. Secondly, he fulfilled Duke Mengxi's long-cherished wish and brought them to Runzhou. The ancient and modern miscellaneous books are compiled and published."

"Compiling the works of Duke Mengxi and fulfilling Duke Mengxi's long-cherished wish is also a major event for our Shen family. As a descendant of the Shen family, how can I just sit back and watch."

Gu Nanling nodded with satisfaction, "Maolin, in that case, go north quickly and find Xu Sixian. It is said that he is a close confidant of the envoy."

Wu Yuehai also understood, cupped his hands and said: "Maolin, it is related to the survival of the Southeast Scholars and the Sanwu family, please trouble you for your hard work."

"Mr. Xiuchi, you're welcome, Mr. Fangzhou."

Xu Sixian gained weight again and now looked like Maitreya Buddha. He was sitting in the living room talking to others. When he saw the servant bringing Shen Juan in, he quickly got up to greet him.

"Brother Maolin, I finally waited for you to come."

Shen Yi was stunned and had no time to reply. Xu Sixian pointed at the person who spoke and introduced, "This is Wu Fugui, general manager of Meihuilai Hotel."

"General manager?" Shen Juan watched Wu Fugui stand up and look at him with a smile, confused by his title.

"The meaning given by Jie Shuai is not 'discussing the manager, sleeping at night', but the meaning of 'Tao is the manager who governs.' 'The emperor is virtuous, the manager is Yunei.' It means ordinary business management.

As the title of the shopkeepers of Yu Feng Hong, Guang Yixing and other companies, the general manager is the head of all shopkeepers. "

"Students have met General Manager Wu." Shen Yi immediately said knowingly.

"Don't listen to Lao Xu's nonsense, just call me Shopkeeper Wu. Manager, General Manager, we just closed the door and called ourselves, so we can't get on the stage."

Xu Sixian seated himself and asked the servant to bring tea. Wu Fugui did not avoid suspicion and left. Shen Yi knew better.

"Brother Xu said just now that I've been waiting for you. Could it be that Brother Xu has been waiting for me?" Shen Yi asked.

"Lao Wu and I have been waiting for you guys from the southeast to send someone over, but we didn't expect to send you, brother."

Shen Yan took a gulp of water. We bumped into each other by mistake, and we actually bumped into each other.

"Brother Xu and Brother Wu are responsible for communicating with our Southeast Shilin family?"

"Exactly."

Shen Yi's mind lit up and he asked: "Brother Xu was the one who presided over the newspaper's spread of Zhang Xincheng's scandal?"

Xu Sixian smiled and said nothing, while Wu Fugui laughed loudly.

"Haha, when Brother Xu was running Zhongxin Bookstore, six out of ten newspapers in Bianjing were printed by him. He was very familiar with it. Now, he is still in charge of publicity for Jieshuai."

"Propaganda?" What is a new term?

"Wang Huangzhou (Wang Yucheng)'s "List of Songs and Poems for the Prime Minister" said: "Three brilliant chapters, spread all over the world, profound teachings, unique propaganda."

Oh, explanation, education and broadcasting.

Shen Yan understood in his heart.

Xu Sixian said with a smile: "Brother Maolin, let's close the door and talk."

"Brother Xu, this is exactly what I came here to do."

(End of this chapter)