The outside world was waiting to see a joke. Unexpectedly, on the day of registration, merchants with some wealth almost trampled the threshold of the registration office.
"Is it true that money burns one's hands?"
"Tsk tsk, we commoners don't understand the thoughts of the rich. How can they not feel bad losing hundreds of thousands of coins? "
Some people were puzzled, and some people maliciously speculated and spread rumors.
"Heh, maybe the Duke of Lanting knew that no one would come, so he specially invited people from the theatrical troupe to make a guest appearance."
Naturally, there were people who came out to refute the rumors.
"What theatrical troupe making a guest appearance? Which one of you haven't seen the performers from the theatrical troupe? I took a peek just now, guess who I saw? My old boss is also there! My old boss is the boss of Chen's Shop. He has many businesses, rice shop, cloth shop, food shop, wine shop … Walk two streets ahead and turn left. That cloth shop is owned by my old boss, and it only serves nobles. "
"Hey! Come on, you're a barefoot rough man. Have you ever seen the boss of Chen's Shop? "
The surrounding people ridiculed him, and the man's face turned red with anger. However, he was not good with words and could not win against others.
On the other side, the rich man in the eyes of the commoners, the boss of Chen's Shop also obediently queued up to register.
Looking to his left, there were old business acquaintances. Looking to his right, there were old business rivals. Suddenly, he felt a headache coming on and had no idea what to do.
Not only did he have a headache, but his old acquaintances and rivals also had a headache.
There were too many wolves and not enough meat. There were only two slots, but there were forty to fifty people competing for them.
It seemed that to win, they could only rely on their wealth!
Many people secretly gritted their teeth, planning to spend a lot of money to get a slot. Unexpectedly, the person in charge said that this was only the first stage.
Everyone was at a loss. This was only the first stage?
The person in charge said, "Although the branch has the name of a branch, it is actually no different from the main branch. The students of the branch are also the pillars of the future, and their reputation cannot be tarnished. Of course, we have to be very careful in selecting the honorary dean. Family wealth is secondary, and the most important thing is' integrity '. Wealth is obtained in the right way. Profit from righteousness, conduct business, compete fairly, and never break the law or harm the common people … "
Once they obtained the quota, they would basically be considered half an official's family. Even if their children could not become officials, they would still be respected by others.
Jiang Pengji's meaning was very clear.
I'm not interested in the money in your pockets. I'm more interested in your reputation. If your reputation is bad, no matter how rich you are, you'll still have to scram!
Everyone was excited and trembling at the same time. They could not help but rack their brains to recall if their businesses had violated any laws or regulations.
When it came to merchants, some relied on black-hearted business to make huge profits in a short period of time, while others relied on integrity and hard work to slowly expand their business.
Upon hearing the manager's words, many merchants silently heaved a sigh of relief and revealed meaningful smiles.
The other group of people were sad. They wished they could go back in time and kill this dark history in the cradle.
The person in charge said, "We will send envoys to investigate in secret, so please don't lie."
Everyone's face turned pale.
If he didn't think of a way to fake it, how could he deceive everyone? The person in charge also appropriately revealed Jiang Pengji's intention to support the merchants. Although she did not agree to allow the merchants to become officials, everyone saw hope. Naturally, they did not dare to ask for more. They went home happily and waited for the news.
As long as they passed the first test, it meant that the remaining people were good merchants who operated with integrity.
With the government's certification, they could also gain a favorable impression among the people. It was a steady profit and not a loss.
The outside world looked on dumbfoundedly.
They did not expect there to be more than one prodigal with too much money in the world. There was a string of people rushing to give money to Jiang Pengji!
Not only that, but Jiang Pengji was also picky. Those who did not meet the requirements were not qualified to beg her to collect money.
How infuriating!
After a selection that was comparable to a talent show, Jiang Pengji considered all aspects of the conditions and finally chose two families as the lucky ones for this activity.
The Chen family and the Sun family, the two big businesses, were selected.
The Sun family cried tears of joy. The retired head supported himself with a walking stick and trembled as he opened the ancestral hall to thank the ancestors for their blessings. He cried and laughed at the same time, which made people worry about the old ancestor's health. The reaction of the Chen family was not much calmer. Not only did they open the ancestral hall, but they also held a three-day banquet. Regardless of status, everyone could attend. Even if a group of beggars came, they could also eat and drink.
Jiang Pengji even met the two personally to discuss the location of the branch. The two heads were so nervous that they could not speak coherently. Their hands and feet were trembling.
The whole process was basically Jiang Pengji's suggestion. The two said, "Yes," "Okay," "No problem," "You can make the decision, Lord Lanting …"
In front of Lord Lanting, they only needed to talk. They did not need to bring their brains.
There was also a small interlude in the middle, which was about the land of the branch.
The land was Jiang Pengji's, but the two families had to buy it from Jiang Pengji. They had to pay 100 years of rent in one go.
Because it was not fertile land, the price was not expensive. Two hundred mu of land did not cost much.
The salted fish in the streaming room felt sorry for the two honest people. Jiang Pengji was clearly ripping them off!
The people who were being ripped off had to smile and say yes. They took the initiative to wash their necks and machetes and waited anxiously for Jiang Pengji to rip them off.
Graphizi: "I feel so sorry for them that I can't watch anymore. These two are the most honest people of the year!"
The salted fish felt sorry for them, but the two were overjoyed and enjoyed it.
Jiang Pengji said, "As for the branch, I will send someone to contact the two of you after the rules and regulations are drawn up. If you have any suggestions, you can raise them. If there are no accidents, the branch should start construction on the auspicious day next month. It is estimated that it will be completed by the middle of next year … You have invested a lot, so it is inevitable that you will neglect the learning and education of the younger generation … If there is a talented younger generation in your family, you can try to send them to the branch … "
After the two heard it, they were so moved that they wanted to cry. Their hearts were completely at ease.
They had just invested, and they saw the hope of the autumn harvest.
Jiang Pengji sent the two middle-aged men who were moved to tears away. Before she had a moment of peace, someone outside said that Liu Zhao wanted to see her.
"Sister, sister, save little brother!"
Liu Zhao had just arrived when he pounced on Jiang Pengji like a swallow throwing itself into her arms. She dodged him coldly and stretched out her leg to trip him.
Unsurprisingly, Liu Zhao fell and staggered.
He felt wronged and said, "Sister …"
Liu Zhao's gaze was filled with "You are cold, heartless, and unreasonable." What happened to the brother-sister love?
Jiang Pengji said, "Tell me, what's the matter? Don't tell me you don't have any spare change to spend again? "
Liu Zhao said, "Sister, do you think I'm such a worthless piece of trash? This is really an urgent matter! "
"Speak normally."
Liu Zhao said, "Father is coming. The letter just arrived, and he's already here!"
Liu She?
Jiang Pengji frowned. "Father is coming? Why didn't anyone inform me? "
Liu Zhao said, "Sister, aren't you busy with work? I also waited for an hour before I saw you. "
Jiang Pengji stood up and flicked her sleeves. She said calmly, "I am going to see father. Do you want to come?"
Liu Zhao trembled and said with a bitter face, "If father questions me about running away from the marriage, you have to help me."
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