Ming Dynasty: My Father Zhang Juzheng

Chapter 178 I was obviously here first
That night, Han San came to Zhang Yunxiu's house.

After more than a month of rest, and with the help of Master Zhao's medicine, Zhang Yunxiu felt full of energy. He had no way to vent his energy every day, so he ran around the courtyard like crazy.

When Han San arrived, Zhang Yunzheng had just finished his exercise.

Zhang Fu quickly handed him a towel to wipe his sweat. Han San took the opportunity to step forward and flattered him with a smile: "Sir, you are really strict with yourself. You have been in this courtyard for more than a month, and you still insist on exercising every day. I am really ashamed of you."

With his cheeks flushed and taking two breaths of hot air, Zhang Yunxiu waved his hand and said, "Tell me, what's the matter?"

"Oh, that's right." Han San chuckled, "There's a businessman from Linqing who claims to be a friend of Mr. Hao. He wants to ask you to get some salt permits from the Lianghuai Salt Transport Commissioner."

When it comes to Hao Ren, Zhang Yunxiu gets furious.

Last time, it was this guy who tempted him to make a mistake and almost got him into trouble. Now he didn't dare to tell anyone about it, because he was afraid of embarrassing himself.

Now, when he heard Han San mention it, he was so angry that his cheeks puffed up and asked, "Since you are his friend, why should I ask you to do it?"

Han San didn't know why the young master was angry, but he did accept the money from Hao Ren and Song Ming.

Take money from others and do things for them.

After thinking for a few seconds, Han San laughed and said, "Sir, Boss Hao lent you 100,000 taels of silver a few days ago. And Boss Hao also takes care of the business in Xicheng and Songjiang Prefecture."

"Do you think I'm unkind?" Zhang Yunxiu snatched the handkerchief from Zhang Fu's hand, stared at Han San and asked back.

"No. No, absolutely not." Han San waved his hands and denied it flatly.

"How much?"

"30,000 taels of silver for the salt permit." Han San replied hastily, "I was thinking that the salt permit would be sold to anyone, so why not just do it as a favor? You won't lose anything anyway."

Moreover, the current Lianghuai Salt Transport Commissioner is Zhang Yunxiu’s elder brother-in-law Xu Yuanchun.

That's a family.

"Give it to him. I'll write a letter to my brother and you can ask him to take it with him." After thinking for a few seconds, Zhang Yunxiu agreed.

"Okay." Han San agreed with a smile, turned around and was about to leave, but stopped in front of the yard.

"Anything else?" Zhang Yunxiu.

"Song Ming also said he wanted to meet the young master." Han San replied.

What's there for a businessman to see?

He had also heard of Song Ming. Although he had some influence in the underworld, that influence was nothing in front of the government.

He has a lot of things to do now, and since the work has been done, there is no need to waste time.

Seeing Zhang Yunxiu didn't say anything, Han San slapped his forehead and smiled awkwardly: "Oh, look at my memory. Sir, this person asked me to deliver a gift. I was so busy talking about business just now that I forgot about it."

As he spoke, he pulled out a small rosewood box from his arms.

Open it and take a look.

Inside was a pair of jade pendants that were so green that they were refreshing.

One is in the shape of a dragon, and the other is in the shape of a phoenix.

"This is just a gift for meeting. If you are willing to meet him, there will be a generous reward." Han San added.

Zhang Yunxiu was secretly amazed at what he saw.

Zhang Fu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said sourly: "Brother Han, your market has been on the rise recently. You meet people like this when you go in and out. I guess you must be making a fortune every day."

Han San was not in a hurry. He smiled and defended himself, "Brother, you are wrongly accusing me. I am busy helping the young master every day. It is just that I occasionally meet a friend like this."

How could Zhang Fu believe it?
In the past, the two were evenly matched, but ever since this guy took charge of the Northern Pacification Office.

There are obviously many more people who curry favor with Han San than those who curry favor with him.

Firstly, he had a lot to do. Not only did he have to manage the mansion, but he also had to manage the business with Zheng Xier. Han San was different. He heard that he would sit in the duty room every day at the first sign of the day. If there was anything to do, he would send his men to do it and keep himself away.

Every day when he was on duty, there was a high probability that someone would give him money.

He even called it investigating a case.

Investigate a damn case!
It was clearly he who brought Han San to the shore, but now he is the one who is riding on his head.

Thinking of this, Zhang Fu couldn't help feeling sad.

Not realizing Zhang Fu was wronged, Zhang Yunxiu put the handkerchief on his shoulder, looked at Han San and said, "Okay, okay, since he wants to see me, let him see me. Come here in three days."

"Yes." Han San turned and left.

Zhang Fu saw him to the door.

By this time, it was completely dark and there was a flickering fire outside Zhang Yunxiu's house.

Under the moonlight and candlelight, the two walked along the quiet path outside the courtyard that was lined with tall locust trees and thin willows.

After walking a few dozen steps, Zhang Fu curled his lips and couldn't help but look up and sighed: "Brother Han, you have become rich recently. I really lived up to what the half-immortal said, that I will be toiled all my life."

"Unlike you, now you are the one who really calls the shots."

"What decision can we make? Don't we just do whatever the young master tells us to do?" Han San smiled and shook his head, looking humble.

"What about when the young master is not around?" Zhang Fu asked back.

If the young master had not agreed immediately today, this guy would have probably taken the pair of jade pendants for himself again.

Han San heard the voice and smiled without saying anything.

After all, he was also a Jinyiwei pacification officer, so he couldn't do everything himself. Besides, if he did everything himself, how could the people under him be trained and grow?

At the same time, Han San also knew that Zhang Fu was feeling unbalanced.

He did not dare to be careless with the servant around Zhang Yunxiu and the helper around Zheng Xier.

What if Zheng Xier whispers something in Zhang Yunxiu's ear while he is sleeping?

He will suffer for it.

Thinking of this relationship, Han San stared at Zhang Fu, patted his chest and said, "Brother Zhang, I heard that your daughter is getting married soon, so I will take care of your daughter's dowry."

"Let's marry her off in style."

Sure enough, Zhang Fu's expression suddenly eased a lot: "How can I have the nerve to let you, brother Han, spend money?"

"Why spend money? Your brother Zhang and I are friends in need. Your daughter is my junior. It's nothing for us to give her some dowry." Han San waved his hands and asked with a smile.

When Zhang Fu heard this, he felt so relieved.

What's the point of you being more arrogant than me outside? Aren't you just as well-behaved as me when we meet?

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt much more balanced.

As they walked, they walked out of the dark tree-lined path in the blink of an eye.

Han San hurriedly shouted to Zhang Fu, "Stop!" and then ran forward quickly. Zhang Fu stood there, watching Han San leave until his back disappeared into the night.

Then he turned around, clasped his hands behind his back, and staggered with each step.

Humming a joyful tune, he returned to the house.

When I returned to the house, Zheng Xier came to me without me noticing.

Zhang Fu smiled tactfully and left some private space for the two of them.

(End of this chapter)