No matter in ancient or modern times, the wine table has always been a place for chatting and discussion. We eat without talking or sleeping! Those are rules that can only be implemented in your own home.

After three rounds of wine and five delicious dishes, the two old men began to discuss Cai Ji's business practices. Zhao Zhen asked strangely: "Is what Cai Ji did illegal?"

His words immediately rendered Ouyang Ye and Cai Qi speechless.

Yes! This Cai Ji did not violate the laws of the Song Dynasty, nor did he do anything to benefit himself at the expense of others. Instead, he did many good deeds that built bridges and paved roads to benefit the country and the people.

Both old men set their sights on how much money Cai Ji earned. This is the directional thinking of literati.

It is the customary view of literati that businessmen attach great importance to profits.

Ouyang Xiu frowned and said, "What Brother Xian said makes sense, but Brother Xian, have you ever thought about it, if Cai Ji's family dominates all walks of life, what about other merchants?"

Wu Daguan smiled and said: "What's the point? I pay a lot of taxes! The monthly tax is equivalent to 30% of the commercial tax in the four capitals! If the imperial court attacks Cai Ji, what will be the consequences?"

Zhao Zhen listened quietly on the side without saying a word. Unexpectedly, Wu Daguan was not an idle person. Not only did he see Cai Ji's chain development so clearly, but he even knew the amount of Cai Ji's taxes in detail.

Zhen even began to suspect that this person was from Cai Ji.

Sure enough, Wu Daguan laughed and said: "Actually, I also make money with Cai Ji. No matter how old Cai Ji is, he still needs someone to help him. He can't conjure fruits, vegetables, chickens, ducks, and fish by himself, right? How can Cai Ji make gorgeous cuts if he doesn't have cloth?

Ready-made clothes? How can there be so much daily necessities for sale without craftsmen making them?"

Wu Daguan's words made Ouyang Xiu nodded: "That's right. Cai Ji also provided many people in the Song Dynasty with the opportunity to eat."

"Let me tell my nephew, the salary in Caiji is very high. Working at other people's houses only costs more than ten guan per day. When working in Caiji, it is calculated on a monthly basis. You can get anywhere from 1 to 5 guan per month.

Leah!"

Wu Daguanren's words shocked everyone at the table. Even Zhao Zhen didn't expect Cai Ji to be so generous!

The wages alone are so much, how much money does it earn every day?!

To be honest, even Zhao Zhen himself is not very clear about it.

There are no branches in the Song Dynasty, and there are no complicated procedures to go through, which makes Caiji's chain development enter a viral outbreak state, quickly occupying the market in various states.

Monopoly capital slowly began to form, which was entirely caused by the Song Dynasty's own business environment. Fortunately, Cai Ji was in his own hands. If this was someone else's industry, Zhao Zhen, an official, would have trouble sleeping and eating.

Sure enough, Wu Daguan showed a mysterious expression and said when Ouyang Xiu asked: "Actually, Cai Ji's boss Cai Boqi is just a puppet in the hands of the officials. The real boss should be the emperor of our Song Dynasty."

Ouyang Ye and Cai Qi's expressions changed and they said, "Don't talk about Wu Daguan's affairs casually. The official family is the supreme leader of the Ninth Five-Year Plan and the head of the people. How can you manage Cai Ji to compete with the people for profit!"

Official Wu consciously broke his promise. The two old men in front of him were both officials. Wouldn't it be embarrassing to say such things in front of them? He quickly smiled and said: "I heard this from the people in the market. I can't take it seriously!"

But Ouyang Xiu nodded repeatedly: "It is right to say that it is related to the official family. Such a huge industry would never be what it is today without the help of the official family. Uncle Wu's news should be correct. Just imagine, such a huge industry

What would happen if the industry were not in the hands of officials?"

Ouyang Xiu's words caused everyone at the table to fall into deep thought. The two old men looked at each other with drastically changed expressions, and they even broke out in white hair in the cold weather.

At this time, Wu Daguan said: "If it weren't for the officials' convenience, I'm afraid Cai Ji would have been wiped out long ago!"

Unexpectedly, Wu Daguan, despite his unique vision and ability to analyze the politics of business by analogy, was a rare business genius.

Seeing that there was something wrong with the atmosphere at the wine table, Wu Daguan smiled and said: "You guys eat first, I'll be back soon!"

His departure made Ouyang Xiu's face turn red. He knew without asking that he was asking about the young lady's attitude.

Seeing his nephew's appearance, Ouyang Ye said, "Even if the young lady of the Wu family likes you, my uncle will not propose marriage for you now!"

Cai Qi nodded slightly, "That's what Rihua said."

Ouyang Xiu stood up with a blush and said: "What my uncle taught me is that Xiu'er will not threaten you with favors. Next year will be the year of the imperial examination. Xiu'er will have to wait until after high school to come to the Wu family to propose marriage!"

Ouyang Ye and Cai Qi looked at each other and laughed: "You are indeed a descendant of the Ouyang family. This is the only polite thing to say. In this case, I will go out of my way to make a two-year appointment for you!"

"Thank you uncle for making it happen! Please also ask Uncle Cai to be a witness!" Ouyang Xiu saluted happily.

Cai Qi stretched out his hand and nodded Ouyang Xiudao: "You have great ambitions, and you also killed us two old guys in one fell swoop." After speaking, he looked at Zhao Zhen and said, "Is this little brother also willing to be a witness?"

Zhao Zhen picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "With two elders, there is no need for a boy to prove it, right?"

Ouyang Xiu pretended to be angry and said: "You and I had a great time talking to each other along the way. It's not an exaggeration to think that we are close friends! Why can't a good brother prove it?!"

Seeing Ouyang Xiu's anxious look, Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Then...it's really my fault. I just want to prove it for you."

The two old men saw that their identities were extraordinary, so they allowed themselves to prove it. How could Zhao Zhen not know? This is a conspiracy to use themselves against themselves! Who said that gentlemen and scholars can't use small tricks? These two old foxes

Just six!

Wu Daguan came back after being away for a long time. He asked with embarrassment on his face: "Can this little brother take a step to speak?"

Everyone at the table looked at Zhao Zhen strangely. Why did the official Wu's expression change after he came back? Ouyang Xiu's face turned pale immediately. He thought of everything, but he didn't expect that the young lady of the Wu family would fall in love with Zhao Zhen who was traveling with him.

Zhen!

Zhao Zhen saw Ouyang Xiu's gloomy expression and smiled bitterly and said to Mr. Wu, "Oh, Mr. Wu, please!"

Wu Cai led Zhao Zhen into the back hall, stretched out his hand towards Yifang's desk and said, "Master, please close your eyes."

On the desk is a painting under a paperweight. Who else is it if it’s not Zhao Zhen? Juanxiu’s small words are left on the edge of the painting:

Beautiful as a crown jade, as smooth as pearls, relying on a horse to write pearls.

A beautiful heart can make you wet your face, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful and you can see your beauty.

Chen Si's clever sentences are appropriate to the style of writing, and Wei Jie's etiquette is suitable for tolerance.

Who can understand a romantic affair and make a beautiful girl drunk?

Zhao Zhen froze on the spot, what the hell is this?! Is he just so popular with everyone?

The bloody plot happened so suddenly. Zhao Zhen turned to face Wu Cai who looked bitter and said: "Is your little lady willing to be a concubine?"

Wu Cai's face turned angry and said: "How could this happen?! My Wu family is also a wealthy family. Although I cannot marry the young master as my wife, I will not be a low-class person for nothing!"

Zhao Zhen didn't speak but looked at him with a smile. Only now did Wu understand what Zhao Zhen meant, "Young Master is already engaged, why didn't you tell me earlier! You made me misunderstand for nothing, and you really shouldn't! Come, come, come with me.

Let’s go drink in the flower hall!”

In fact, Zhao Zhen's words made Wu Cai breathe a sigh of relief. He was already optimistic about Ouyang Xiu. How could he not see the magnanimity of Zhao Zhen after spending many years hanging out in shopping malls?

The daughter of the family cannot reach such a high level.

"You, a high-ranking official from Wu, don't know the rules. You were planning on marrying my brother, so why are you talking to me about business?!"

Zhao Zhen came angrily from the back hall, swinging his sleeves and complaining. Wu Cai instantly understood what Zhao Zhen was thinking and quickly apologized: "Young master, aren't you from Tokyo City? Looking at your outfit, you must know someone from the dental shop.

, I just thought about it, how about I punish myself with three cups of wine if I offend?"

"That's all. My brother is very in love with the little lady. Now he has made great plans to marry her in high school next year. Just give her a message!"

When Ouyang Xiu saw that Zhao Zhen and Wu Daguan were going to discuss business matters, he immediately felt at ease and said with a rosy face: "My dear brother, don't say anything else, it would be embarrassing for me!"

Wu Cai said to the leaders Ouyang Ye and Cai Qi: "This is a good thing! If my nephew can be named on the gold medal list, I will not be able to catch my son-in-law, haha!"

The wine table began to become lively again, but the hall behind the flower hall was a different scene.
Chapter completed!