The officials promoted by the Lu family, even if there were still some new ones, would slowly become fans of the Lu family in the future.
Who knew how many people the Lu family had planted in the court and how much money they had earned.
In the blink of an eye, it was the tenth of October. Qiu Feishan informed Pang Xiao that the Qiu family was going to discuss business with the Lu family. It was also the day of the banquet at Dingsheng Restaurant.
Because it was announced early, no matter who came to eat today, many people gathered outside Dingsheng Restaurant when it opened early in the morning.
When the restaurant let the guests in, many commoners of Danzhou City rushed into the restaurant like a tidal wave. Everyone was saying, "Congratulations, a thousand blessings, an auspicious birthday!"
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining stood in the lobby on the first floor, standing close to the counter.
Pang Xiao was wearing a long gown with beautiful embroidered embroidered with arrow sleeves. Such a gaudy color, coupled with the way he deliberately bent his waist and stood in a dispirited manner, perfectly portrayed the image of a spendthrift who spent a lot of money for a beauty.
He looked like he was holding a banquet at home, grinning proudly, and couldn't help but say, "Congratulations, congratulations, thank you!"
Many people looked at him curiously, and some people came up to talk.
Pang Xiao didn't care at all, openly chatting with people, and often showing off the beauty of the beautiful concubines around him.
Qin Yining was happy to watch the show from the side, and often held Pang Xiao's arm, not hiding his seductive charm, making many people who came to the banquet today stunned.
Near noon, a master and servant in front of the door attracted Pang Xiao's attention.
The master was over 40 years old, wearing a brocade official's robe, with a stout figure and a kind face. Behind him was a servant in his early twenties.
If that was all, it wouldn't be strange, but Pang Xiao keenly observed that when they entered the door, the master was asking for the servant's opinion. The servant's temperament was outstanding, and it was difficult to hide his arrogance.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining looked at each other, and the two of them walked around the round table in front of them at the same time.
The other party noticed Pang Xiao and Qin Yining as soon as they entered the door, because the two of them were too outstanding and couldn't be ignored.
When the two of them came closer, the stout middle-aged man cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I heard that it's the birthday of the beautiful concubine? I'm here to ask for a glass of wine, young master won't mind. "
Pang Xiao could tell that this person had a Sword River City accent, so he was certain that this person was from the Qiu Family. He smiled and said, "Welcome, but how can wine be enough?" Leaning closer to this person, he asked in a low voice, "Are you from the Guangtong Ship doing business?"
The other party, Pang Xiao's Pang Xiao, Pang Pang Pang,
Pang Xiao Pang Pang Xiao, Pang Pang Pang Pang, Pang Pang Pang Pang Pang Pang, Pang Pang Pang, Pang, Pang, Pang Pang Pang "
The two of them looked at each other, then looked left and right, cautiously confirming that there was no danger before going upstairs. Firstly, they were afraid that strangers might not be trustworthy. Secondly, they were afraid that they would be noticed by people with ulterior motives. After all, buying an official position was not a small matter, and this kind of business was naturally done in secret. Who would publicize it?
Seeing how cautious the people from the Lu family were, and knowing that they were going to do business today, they purposely created such a lively and chaotic scene to deceive people. The master and servant pair became even more careful in their actions.
After watching the two of them go upstairs, Qin Yining approached Pang Xiao, holding his shoulder and whispering into his ear, as if he was joking with Pang Xiao, but in reality, he asked, "Will they believe you?"
Pang Xiao pinched Qin Yining's cheeks, smiling brightly.
"What's there to be afraid of, haven't we already spoken? They are here to do business like this, so naturally, they want to keep it as a secret as possible. By doing this, we'll be able to confirm their suspicions. They should already be convinced of our identities. "
Qin Yining couldn't help but chuckle, "Once the business is done, let them leave as soon as possible. Long delays may cause trouble, and the stuffing may leak out again. "
"I know, I know what to do."
As they spoke, the two of them reached the second floor, and saw that the two people were already sitting at a table in the corner. They were eating tea and waiting for dishes. They didn't know that the guests on this floor were all Pang Xiao's subordinates.
Pang Xiao walked over with Qin Yining, cupping his hands and smiling, "It is this one's honor that you are willing to do us the honor. This one feels like an old friend at first sight, may I ask for your advice?"
"This one's surname is Qiu." Shopkeeper Qiu's round face revealed a kind smile, "Young master, please sit."
Pang Xiao nodded, and sat down graciously.
As a woman, Qin Yining naturally didn't want to participate in the conversation between men, so he tactfully retreated.
Pang Xiao smiled, and said in a low voice, "This one is Young Master Lu's subordinate, surnamed Wan. Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence that I'm related to the owner of Guangtong Hao, Lian Zong. Perhaps a hundred years ago, you were from the same family. "
Pang Xiao smiled at the manservant behind Shopkeeper Qiu, "Don't you think so?"
Shopkeeper Qiu was startled, and looked back at the manservant with apprehension and hesitation.
The manservant thought for a moment, then smiled calmly, and stood with his hands clasped behind his back, nodding, "If that's the case, then it must be fate."
Pang Xiao was certain that this manservant was sent by the Qiu family to negotiate, and the one sitting next to him was the follower.
Pang Xiao asked with a smile, "Young master Wan, why don't you sit down and talk?"
Young master Wan remained standing, and said with a smile, "It's fine to talk like this."
Pang Xiao knew that the other party was cautious, so he didn't insist. He said directly, "Since that's the case, to avoid complications, I'll make a long story short. This number, send it to the location I specify within ten days. You can choose the person, and you can go back and wait for the good news." Pang Xiao stretched out his hand and gestured.
Young master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu were dumbfounded.
"This number? Five million taels of silver? "Shopkeeper Qiu asked tentatively.
Pang Xiao blinked.
So much?
He only wanted five hundred thousand taels of silver.
"Yes." Pang Xiao nodded calmly, his expression natural.
Young master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu looked at each other again, and for a moment, they were silent. They thought to themselves, 'The Lu family has been a prominent family for hundreds of years, but it's only worth five million taels of silver?'
Before they came, they thought that they would have to pay a high price to buy an official position from the Lu family, but the reality was that they were being treated so well. If they could settle the matter with five million taels of silver, it would be a good thing for them to let go of each other in the future.
Pang Xiao frowned and said, "What? You think it's too much? "
Shopkeeper Qiu was about to speak, but Young master Wan spoke first, "It is indeed a little too much, but it's not enough for now. I wonder if you can give us more time, or if we can pay a part of the deposit first, and when the person we choose becomes the imperial envoy of the old capital, we can pay the rest." “
Pang Xiao remembered the other party's attitude when he spoke to Lu Zheng that day, and immediately imitated Lu Zheng's expression.
"Pay a part of the deposit? I'm sorry, our Lu family has never seen anyone pay money like this. " Pang Xiao's eyes were full of disdain, and he said indifferently, "Or are you worried that our Lu family won't be able to do it, and will take your money for nothing?"
Young master Wan was a little embarrassed that his thoughts were exposed.
Five million taels of silver, if it was the original Qiu family, it would be a drop in the ocean. After all, their foundation was there, and they had a lot of money. In addition, in recent years, the Four Links business was doing well, so when did the Qiu family lack money?
But now, the Qiu family was divided into several factions, and the Four Links business followed Qiu Feishan to establish her own family, taking away more than just half of the money.
Qiu Yuan Qing was controversial, and there were many voices of opposition in the family. Qiu Yuan Qing's money was not as abundant as before.
Young master Wan's mind was in vain, "How can that be, the Lu family is big, and they won't be greedy for such a small amount of money. It's just that … "
"It doesn't matter. If you are worried, we can just call off this deal. " Pang Xiao had a smile on his face, but his eyes were filled with undisguised disdain and impatience. "To tell you the truth, I still have a few jobs to do. Since I can't do it, I have to go and meet my next customer."
Pang Xiao stood up.
Young master Wan was very surprised, why didn't the other party care about whether the deal could be done or not!
Or in the eyes of the other party, their Qiu family's business was not worth mentioning at all?
Thinking like this, Young master Wan was immediately frightened, and he anxiously said, "Wait!"
Pang Xiao raised his eyebrows and looked.
Young master Wan thought for a moment, in the end, he couldn't come in vain, so he nodded, "Well, we have to write a document, we gave the money, you also have to write a receipt …"
"This kind of thing doesn't need a document, a verbal agreement is enough. A receipt is even more unnecessary. Allow me to say it again, our Lu family has done a lot of business, if you are worried about reneging, it is really unnecessary. "
Young master Wan immediately understood that the other party was afraid of leaving evidence.
"But, there is no document, no receipt, only a verbal agreement, if something goes wrong, we don't even know who to turn to for help."
Pang Xiao chuckled, "For this kind of thing, if something goes wrong, can you still complain to the authorities?"
Young master Wan choked, he didn't know how to answer.
"Forget it, the deal is all voluntary, if you think it is inappropriate, then we will meet again." Pang Xiao smiled and cupped his hands, about to leave.
Young master Wan and Shopkeeper Qiu were a little anxious, it seemed that the Lu family really didn't care about this deal at all.
"Wait." Young master Wan said in a low voice, "I agree."
"Young master is indeed a straightforward person." Pang Xiao curled his lips, "How about this, you send the money to a newly opened grain store in Guangqing County called Guangqing, the head shopkeeper Zhao there is one of our people. When I receive news from him, I will immediately start working for you, you just need to wait for the news. "
Guangqing County was not far from the old capital.
It was not surprising that the Lu family had businesses all over the country.
Young master Wan nodded, leaned close to Pang Xiao's ear and whispered a few words, "… This is the person, then, we will wait for the good news."
"Well said." Pang Xiao was a little confused when he heard the person mentioned, he had no impression of this person at all, he was just an inconspicuous sixth-rank official.
Pang Xiao's expression was normal, he didn't seem excited at all from closing a big deal, he turned and went downstairs.
Shopkeeper Qiu heaved a long sigh, he said in a low voice, "They are indeed rich and imposing."
"Yes." Young master Wan was angry and helpless at being suppressed during the negotiation, "Now we are the ones asking for help, forget it, as long as it can be done. Let's leave the city immediately and go back to prepare the money, the sooner we send it, the sooner it can be done. "
Shopkeeper Qiu was a little hesitant, "This situation is really uncertain, there is no proof at all, if we send the money for free, what if they deny it?"
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