Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 132 Wealth comes from virtue
  Jiang Family, Wanshu Garden, Tingfeng Pavilion.

Three old men were sitting around enjoying tea.

He Shenghua took off the glasses on the bridge of his nose, wiped them, and asked casually: "How many nests are you going to eat this time?"

Jiang Biehe said with a smile: "Of course you have to do your best within your ability."

Du Chun smiled and said, "That's exactly what it should be."

The three of them laughed together.

He Shenghua said calmly: "Have you ever heard that since yesterday, many strange faces have appeared in the inn in Yangzhou City, and they are all strong men, not like merchants."

Du Chun chuckled and said, "What does it have to do with us?" They are all big families who have been working in Yangzhou for hundreds of years. They don't know what's going on in the city.

"Now there are only two or three days until the main day of the conference. The appearance of these people at this time makes people a little bit extravagant." He Shenghua said.

Jiang Biehe said with a smile: "This time the revision of the outline and the salt law have cut off the wealth of many people, even we have suffered a lot of hidden losses. It is natural for some people to be unhappy, but if they want to take risks, , but resisting the law is a very bad idea.”

"I would like to hear the details." He Shenghua and Du Chun said hurriedly.

"Firstly, the risk is too high. No matter whether it succeeds or not, once it is exposed and the court pursues it, it will be the crime of punishing the Nine Clan. It is not worth it to involve the whole family for some money.

Secondly, there is little hope. Lin Yanyuan lost his son first and then his wife in Yangzhou. He was a familiar person. How could he not be prepared before such a big event?

In addition, Su Wen heard that Mr. Cong was extremely skilled in martial arts, so he personally appointed ‘Zi Long’. His personal soldier Zhang Yuanba was also brave enough to be worthy of ten thousand men. What’s the use of a few thieves and bandits? Jiang Biehe said slowly.

He Shenghua nodded and said: "Then why don't we sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight? If those people are lucky enough to succeed, we will also benefit from it. This guide book will not be repaired well after all."

Du Chun also said: "This is a very good idea. We will make two preparations. If they succeed, everything will be fine. If they fail, we will spend more money to buy them."

Jiang Biehe shook his head and said with a smile: "You have lived for most of your life, why are you still so childish? You only think about good things. Even if we don't talk about this, you won't talk about it as someone else? Which of those small and medium-sized salt merchants is not trying their best to please Jia Jia? Cong, in order to get more nests.

If others tell us first and we don't report it, how will Lin Yanyuan treat us? Don’t forget, the Supreme Emperor can’t protect us forever.

Back then, we dedicated ourselves to honoring the Supreme Emperor, and that's why we are where we are today. If you want to be prosperous and prosperous in the future, you should also be filial and respectful to the present. It's just that back then, we relied on the merit of taking over, but now we rely on the merit of buying a nest egg. In the final analysis, it comes down to two words: provide money. "

He Shenghua sighed: "As expected of the white-headed immortal, he sees far-reaching things. I am short-sighted."

Jiang Biehe said with a smile: "We are all people who have been in business all our lives. We must know that small wealth depends on diligence, middle wealth depends on wisdom, and great wealth depends on virtue. When doing business, you have to have outgoings and incomings. As long as the incomings are greater than the outgoings, that's all. Just want to make progress. If you don't want to come out, this is the way to bring disaster."

Du Chun nodded and said: "Mr. Jiang's words are unparalleled in the world. Our Du family is the only one who takes the lead on this matter."

"My family is the same."

"We have been old friends for decades, so there is no need to be polite." Jiang Biehe turned to his eldest son Jiang Chuan, who was standing by and said: "Go to the Yanyuan Yamen to invite Mr. Cong here, and say that we three old guys will invite him. Enjoy tea.”

"Yes." In less than half an hour, Jia Cong followed Jiang Chuan. He knew that these three old men were the leaders of Lianghuai Salt Industry, especially Jiang Biehe, who had unimaginable power in Lianghuai. He made this special trip If you come to invite me, you must have something to do, so I don't dare to neglect and come in a hurry.

"I met the third master. I happened to get some Wuyi Yunwu, so I invited two old friends to enjoy it together. I also thought that this tea would be worthy of being tasted by an elegant person. I thought that in such a big city of Yangzhou, there is only one chance to meet the golden wind and jade dew." The Third Master Cong is worthy of the word elegance, so I invite you rashly. I hope the Third Master will not blame us for being reckless." Jiang Biehe stood up to greet him and cupped his hands.

"Now that Third Master's reputation as a romantic and talented person has spread all over the country, we old men are fortunate enough to have tea with Third Master, and we are also a little bit elegant." He Shenghua and Du Chun laughed in unison.

"Three old gentlemen are highly respected in Lianghuai and Cong has admired them for a long time. They have long wanted to come to visit you, but because they have been busy with secular affairs recently, they have not been able to relax. Now they are kindly invited to come and listen to their teachings. Life is happy. "Jia Cong laughed.

"Third Master, please sit down and talk." The three of them said,

A few people exchanged pleasantries, and Jia Cong smiled and said: "Mr. Jiang, in two days it will be the time for the meeting to rebuild the outline. This garden is in a good place."

Jiang Biehe said with a smile: "Don't worry, Third Master, but it's just a small matter of welcoming guests, serving tea and water. Although there are no great talents in our family, we can barely do it."

"This will put Cong at ease." Jia Cong cupped his hands, took a sip of tea, and said, "I wonder if the three old gentlemen who summoned Cong here today can teach me?"

Jiang Biehe smiled and said: "There is indeed something that the three of us have some doubts about, so we invite the third master to come and discuss it together."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

Jiang Biehe said: "The three of us discovered at the same time that since yesterday, there were suddenly many new faces in the major inns and lower places in Yangzhou City. They were all strong and strong young men. There were hundreds of them in total, and everyone carried their own weapons. Packages are not like clothing and luggage, but more like weapons."

Jia Cong frowned slightly and said, "What do you mean, old gentleman, these people have bad backgrounds?"

Jiang Biehe said: "In my humble opinion, regardless of whether the person's background is good or not, now is the time for revision of the outline book. It is absolutely not possible to make any mistakes. It is always good to take more precautions."

Jia Cong nodded.

"In addition, this revision of the outline book and the rectification of salt affairs have cut off many people's financial resources. Among them, there are some people with ulterior motives who are resentful and want to take the opportunity to stir up trouble and obstruct major events." He Shenghua further explained.

"Everyone knows that the importance of the salt affairs depends on Mr. Lin and the third master. If something happens to the two of them, wouldn't the salt affairs be completely ruined?" Du Chunsheng was afraid that Jia Cong would not take it to heart, so he said it clearly Transparent.

Jia Cong laughed and said: "The three old gentlemen were loyal and courageous, and told us frankly. Cong is very grateful. If this is true, it will be well rewarded. I'll take my leave."

"Third Master, go slowly. I can't wait to fulfill my duty. How dare I expect Third Master to repay me?" The three of them stood up and saw each other off.
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  In the sixth year of Xifeng, it is night on July 20th.

The second watch of the drum has already been played. Except for the brothels and flower boats on the banks of Slender West Lake, they are still open for business as usual. The streets and alleys in Yangzhou city are dark. It is already the curfew time. Except for the night patrol officers and government officials who occasionally pass by, Yanding, the streets are deserted.

Suddenly, many figures holding sharp knives pressed against the wall and approached the Yanzheng Yamen from all directions. They took the time to avoid the patrolling soldiers along the way. Obviously, the Dahe Gang gangsters have already figured out the rules of patrolling the city.

At this time, people were still coming in and out of the Yanzheng Yamen, and the lights were brightly lit, as bright as day. It was obvious that they were busy working on important matters the day after tomorrow, and they had no idea that the murderous intention was coming.

(End of this chapter)