"You can come to me directly if you encounter this kind of thing in the future! Although I won't bend the law because of our friendship, this is within the rules. As the president of the Tang Football Association, I have the responsibility and obligation to help you! "
Lantian County, Yong 'an Marquis Mansion's main hall.
Li Zexuan said to Zheng Qianjun in a deep voice.
He was talking about the matter of Li Yuanchang and Li Gui forcing Zheng Qianjun's Wind and Thunder Team to play a fake game. Although Zheng Qianjun not only cleverly resolved the crisis of the Wind and Thunder Team, but also resolved his own crisis by staying at home, Li Zexuan still didn't think it was the best way.
This time, Zheng Qianjun had encountered a relatively stupid opponent (To be honest, Li Yuanchang and Li Ge were somewhat stupid when it came to scheming against others. Otherwise, they would not have lost thousands of strings of cash). If Zheng Qianjun had encountered a slightly smarter opponent, he and the Wind and Thunder Team would definitely not have survived this calamity!
Zheng Qianjun, who was sitting below, stood up and saluted, "Thank you, Marquis!"
He thanked Li Zexuan for helping him deal with Li Yuanchang and Li Gui, and also thanked Li Zexuan for his caring words just now!
Li Zexuan waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. Sit down and talk!"
Zheng Qianjun sat down.
Li Zexuan asked, "Qianjun, Mr. Zheng has been in Jiangnan for more than a few months. How is the situation in the Immortal Tea Garden now?"
Zheng Qianjun pondered for a moment and replied, "Marquis, after my father returned to Jiangnan a few months ago, he recruited people to pick the tea leaves planted in the villa and sent people to look for fertile mountains with moist air. In the end, Lion Peak, White Vine Mountain, Lingyin Mountain, Wuyun Mountain, Hupao Mountain, and Meijiawu Mountain were included in the Immortal Tea Garden. My father took your order and contacted the local county government and officials of the state government. Now, tea trees have been transplanted in these five places. We can send people to pick the tea leaves in early spring next year!"
When Li Zexuan heard that, he could not help but exclaim in surprise, "Old Heightslord Zheng is really efficient! It seems that the Misty Rain Villa is indeed very influential in the Jiangnan area. "
Zheng Qianjun hurriedly said, "Marquis, you're exaggerating! Although Misty Rain Villa monopolizes the silk, porcelain, cloth, and grain business in Jiangnan, merchants are merchants after all. It is impossible for the officials of the state government to give face to my father. The reason why this matter was so successful was all because of your prestige, Marquis, that we were able to get through all the important points! "
Li Zexuan's eyes flashed and he couldn't help but smile. "I'm afraid it's not because of this Marquis' face, right? It's just that those state officials want to use the Immortal Tea Garden to make some political achievements so that they can be promoted in the future, right? "
Now that the Immortal Tea was famous all over the world, Zheng Yinhong wanted to open a Immortal Tea Garden in the Hangzhou area, which was naturally what the local government wanted. Firstly, it could increase the local reputation. After all, Hangzhou in this era was far less famous than Hangzhou after the Qing Dynasty. Secondly, the Immortal Tea Garden could also increase the taxes collected by the local government every year. These were all political achievements. Only a fool would not agree!
In fact, what Li Zexuan didn't know was that White Vine Mountain, one of the five places that Zheng Yinhong circled, was the Longjing Village in the future. In the seventh year of the Qing Dynasty, the surname Lin moved to White Vine Mountain, and then other surnames settled in the village one after another. In the 35th year of the Qing Dynasty, when the fifth ancestor of the surname Lin created the family record for the first time, the name Longjing Village was recorded. Zheng Yinhong hit the nail on the head this time!
Zheng Qianjun, who originally wanted to flatter Li Zexuan, couldn't help but be stunned when he heard that. He said with some embarrassment,
"Uh … Marquis is wise! My father sent a letter before saying that the officials in the Hangzhou area did their best to promote this matter after hearing the name of the Immortal Tea. They must be planning to use the Immortal Tea Garden to make Hangzhou famous all over the world! "
Li Zexuan waved his hand and said, "That's enough! I got it! I'll have to trouble your father to think more about the Immortal Tea Garden! Although he sent people to deliver several batches of tea leaves, the demand in Chang 'an still can't meet the demand. Many important officials in Chang' an have complained to me that the Immortal Tea is hard to buy. Wait until next year, we must solve the problem of the shortage of Immortal Tea! "
Zheng Qianjun cupped his hands and said, "Yes! Marquis! "
Li Zexuan thought for a while and said, "Let your father handle the relationship with the local government well. Take note, I'm not asking him to bribe, and we don't need to bribe either. We just don't need to offend them! Usually, it's okay to give them a little favor. But if they are greedy and make excessive demands, just let your father send me a letter by pigeon. I'll deal with them! "
Li Zexuan understood this very well. In addition, he also knew that the King of Hell was easy to provoke, the little ghosts were hard to deal with, and the strong dragon could not suppress the local snake. If he wanted to build a tea garden in Hangzhou safely, he had to give the local government some small favor. But if some local officials did not know how to appreciate kindness and asked for a yard after taking an inch, they could not blame Li Zexuan for being ruthless!
Zheng Qianjun felt a chill in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "Marquis, don't worry. I'll tell my father what Marquis said. I believe my father will know what to do!"
Li Zexuan nodded and said, "Well! Then I'll have to trouble you and your father! "
Zheng Qianjun smiled and said, "Not at all! This is what I and my father should do! But in Hangzhou, I don't want to have any conflicts with the local government. After all, peace makes money! "
Li Zexuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Haha! Is that why you didn't get angry when Chai Lingwu robbed you of the speed-changing bicycle you ordered? "
Zheng Qianjun was stunned and then said embarrassedly, "Uh! It turns out that Marquis knows about it … "
Li Zexuan got up and said, "Lantian County is so big. How can I not know about it? Although a real man knows when to yield and when not to, some people's grievances should be avoided. I'll remember this for you! Later, you can go to the workshop and ask Faubert for a speed-changing bicycle! There are a few bicycles over there that I stopped! "
After that, he patted Zheng Qianjun's shoulder, who stood up hurriedly, and then left!
Hearing this, Zheng Qianjun couldn't help but be stunned. Although he knew that Li Zexuan's words were to win people's hearts, he still couldn't help but feel deeply touched in his heart! After all, in this era where the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants was very strict, Li Zexuan, as a Marquis, was considerate to him to this extent. Zheng Qianjun felt that even if he had to work for Li Zexuan in the future, it would be worth it!
…
Li Zexuan didn't know that his unintentional words had touched Zheng Qianjun's soft spot and strengthened Zheng Qianjun's determination to be loyal to him. But even if he knew, he wouldn't be complacent. What he said was just his heart. Logically speaking, if Zheng Qianjun worked for him, he would be on Li Zexuan's side. He didn't recruit people to be bullied by others. Chai Lingwu openly robbed Zheng Qianjun's bicycle, not only did he not give Zheng Qianjun face, but he also didn't give Li Zexuan face! If Li Zexuan was present at that time, he definitely wouldn't let Chai Lingwu off so easily!
But now, Li Zexuan couldn't care less about this, because Cheng Yaojin, the demon king, was here!
"Haha! Little Xuan! Where are you going? "
Li Zexuan left the Marquis' mansion and wanted to go to the workshop. Just as he walked out of Lantian County's city gate, he saw Cheng Yaojin riding a bicycle towards him. Old Cheng rode the bicycle with one hand and waved at Li Zexuan with the other, then laughed loudly.
Li Zexuan was stunned!
To be honest, this was the first time he saw Cheng Yaojin riding a bicycle!
Can you imagine a bearded, stocky man in ancient costume riding on a bicycle, waving at you and laughing heartily? Anyway, Li Zexuan felt that he had walked into the wrong movie scene …
"Shh ~!"
Snapping out of his daze, Li Zexuan hurriedly controlled Da Bai to stop. If it weren't for the fact that Da Bai understood human nature and slowed down upon seeing Cheng Yaojin, Li Zexuan would probably have bumped into Cheng Yaojin by now!
"Uncle Cheng, I'm going to the workshop! You came to Lantian County for …? "
Li Zexuan jumped down from his horse and greeted Cheng Yaojin, who was sitting on the bicycle and braking with his toes.
"Going to the workshop? Heh! That's great! Let's go together! "
Cheng Yaojin was still fretting about how to tell Li Zexuan, but his eyes lit up when he heard this, and he laughed loudly.
"Together? Uncle Cheng, why are you going to the workshop? "
Li Zexuan asked suspiciously.
"Sigh! I say, Little Xuan, you're usually so smart, why are you so muddle-headed now? "
Cheng Yaojin slapped his thigh and decided to go all out and tell the truth. "Don't you think my bicycle is a little old and outdated? Little Xuan, shouldn't you think of something? "
After saying that, he winked at Li Zexuan with a "you know what I mean" expression.
Li Zexuan was instantly speechless because the expression Cheng Yaojin gave him was a non-standard flirtatious glance, and it almost made him feel like he was fried on the outside and tender on the inside.
"Ahem! So it's about this! Uncle Cheng, I'm going to the workshop to arrange for the new generation of bicycles to be delivered to you, Uncle Qin, Uncle Yuchi, Uncle Niu, and Duke Wei's residence. I didn't expect you to come to Lantian County, so I don't have to make another trip! "
Li Zexuan quickly understood the purpose of Cheng Yaojin's visit, and he quickly cupped his fists and smiled.
The only person who could make it sound so dignified was probably this shameless old man Cheng Yaojin! In any case, old generals like Qin Qiong and Niu Jinda wouldn't do such a thing!
Of course, this also showed that Old Cheng really didn't treat Li Zexuan as an outsider!
When Cheng Yaojin heard this, he was immediately amused. He laughed out loud and said, "Ha! Little Xuan, you know me best. What are you waiting for? Let's go, let's go! "
After saying that, Old Cheng hurriedly urged Li Zexuan to go to the workshop with him.
Just like that, Li Zexuan rode a horse and Cheng Yaojin rode a first-generation bicycle. The two of them, one in front and one behind, rushed towards the workshop.
On the way, Li Zexuan couldn't help but secretly criticize Cheng Yaojin for not riding a horse and insisting on riding a first-generation bicycle. To be honest, this first-generation bicycle was really not easy to ride. There was no chain or gear transmission. Basically, one had to step on it once, and the wheels would turn once. It was too laborious to ride it, so Li Zexuan gave up on it after riding it a few times. However, he didn't expect Cheng Yaojin to insist on riding it. Perhaps … Old Cheng was trying to be fashionable!
… …..
Lantian County wasn't far from the workshop. It was only about four or five miles away. The two of them soon arrived at the workshop.
"Xiaosi, where are the bicycles that I asked Faubert to keep? Hurry up and push one out! "
As soon as they entered the workshop, Song Xiaosi came up to them. However, before he could say anything, Li Zexuan ordered.
"Young Master, those bicycles are in the warehouse on the west side. I'll go get one now!"
Song Xiaosi responded and quickly turned around to get the bicycle.
Old Cheng wanted to go to the warehouse to pick a good bicycle, but he felt that it would be too embarrassing. He also wanted to save face, so he could only give up.
Seeing Cheng Yaojin scratching his ears and cheeks, Li Zexuan couldn't help but laugh in his heart. In fact, the bicycles that he had deliberately "intercepted" in the warehouse were all the same. Even the color was the same. There was nothing to choose from.
Not long after, Song Xiaosi pushed a brand new black bicycle with variable speed disc brakes. Cheng Yaojin's eyes lit up and he excitedly went forward.
"Good boy! The design of this bicycle is different from the previous ones! Eh? It's really a rear wheel drive! What's the use of so many gears on the rear wheel? "
Old Cheng looked at the bicycle and muttered to himself.
Li Zexuan went forward and explained with a smile, "Uncle Cheng, the bicycle in front of you is the latest variable speed disc brake bicycle released by our workshop. Look at the knob on the handlebar. By rotating it, you can drive the chain to the gears of different sizes and change the speed of the bicycle. This bicycle has a total of 28 speeds to choose from. Not only is it fast, but it also saves a lot of energy, especially when climbing hills. If you adjust the speed knob to the appropriate gear, climbing hills will be very easy!"
When Cheng Yaojin heard this, he clicked his tongue in wonder and said, "Hey! This bicycle sounds quite magical. That's not right! This old man heard from Chu Liang that your workshop had made a second generation bicycle, but I didn't hear him mention that you have a bicycle that can change the speed of the bicycle! "
Li Zexuan couldn't help but laugh and say, "Uncle Cheng, the bicycle that Chu Liang mentioned was made by the workshop and sold to ordinary people. It also uses this kind of chain drive and rear wheel drive, but it doesn't have this variable speed disc. This variable speed bicycle is a high-end bicycle released by our workshop. It's much more expensive and is only sold to a small number of customers. Today, the second generation bicycle is on sale for the first time. Out of a hundred bicycles, there are only three of these variable speed bicycles, and all of them are sold in Lantian County! "
Speaking of which, this kind of twenty-four speed bicycle, if placed in the modern era where materials were abundant, would cost two to three thousand yuan for a slightly better brand. In this era where bicycles were just becoming popular, Li Zexuan didn't think it was expensive to sell it for more than a thousand yuan!
"Hey! So that's how it is! "
When Cheng Yaojin heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little happy and said, "Hearing you say this, this variable speed bicycle is quite precious, haha! Xiaoxuan, you're really loyal. Chou Niu didn't make you a brother for nothing! "
"Yamachō, you're in the workshop! Quick! Come over and help me solve a problem! "
Li Zexuan was about to speak when a little fatty with unkempt hair and a dirty face came running from the east courtyard. He grabbed his arm and was about to pull him to the east!
"Hey! You, you, you … You're Wei Wang? "
Old Cheng found the little fatty's voice familiar, and he felt that the little fatty's figure was even more familiar. When he took a closer look at the little fatty's appearance under the unkempt hair and dirty face, he was instantly shocked. He pointed at Li Tai and asked in disbelief.
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