Chapter 754 Bidding Meeting(1/2)
At Huating County Wharf, Pei Xingjian is the official in charge of the reception this time.
Seeing Changsun Wen walking off the boat, Pei Xingjian immediately greeted him and said with a smile: "Is the person coming from the Changsun family?"
The sign of Changsun’s family was hung on the boat, so Pei Xingjian certainly knew him.
Changsun Wen clasped his fists and said, "That's right, Changsun Wen, who came to Huating County at the invitation of the Grand Governor, went to Huating County to discuss bank prospecting and salt farm bidding. I don't know where to go now?"
Changsun Wen is not stupid.
When you come to someone else's territory, you should naturally be more low-key.
Pei Xingjian naturally knew that Yang Fan had sent out many invitations, but he didn't expect that the company commander Sun's family sent someone to come. It was really surprising.
However, when I think of the five surnames and seven hopes, I also feel it is natural.
These people are all God of Wealth, the more they are, the better.
Thinking of this, Pei Xingjian smiled even more happily and said quickly: "It turned out that Mr. Changsun came here in person. It was so bright. The Grand Governor had already told him that the distinguished guests from Guanzhong were staying in the best restaurant in Huating County."
Changsun Wen clasped his fists again and said, "In this way, Brother Lao is looking for someone to guide him. In addition, there are some people on my boat, so please ask someone to arrange some food."
Pei Xingjian smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Changsun, as long as you count the number of people, you will never be hungry. Please come here!"
Then wave to let someone lead the way.
Due to the good weather, the carriages picked up and dropped off were all convertible.
The reason why this design is used is that Yang Fan also wants these people to see the changes in Huating County.
Changsun Wen was of course quite interested in Huating County. Since leaving the dock, he kept gurgling with his eyes.
Entering the main road, the city planning is neat and uniform, and the roads in the middle are paved with cement, which is both clean and sturdy, which is smoother than the stone road. When the carriage walks on it, there is no bump at all.
In fact, there is also a cement road in Guanzhong, but that is only part of the road from Junyangfang to the official road.
Now that Changsun Wen was surprised to see that the roads in Huating County were all cement roads.
He is very clear about the cost of cement. It is definitely an astronomical amount to pave so many cement roads.
Besides, the place he saw was paved with cement, how much does it cost!
Looking at the official sitting in front of the guide, Changsun Wen asked: "All the roads in Huating County are paved with cement?"
The official said proudly: "Of course, this kind of road is very easy to walk on. It is not only Huating County, but also the main transportation roads in various parts of Jiangnan. Cement roads are now paving, and it can be paved in less than two years."
"At that time, it will take only one day to get from Jiangning to Yangzhou, but it will take four or five days before."
After saying that, he pointed to the tall houses around him and said, "Please look at Mr. Changsun. Not only are we made of cement on the road, but all the houses are also made of brick and stone concrete."
"This kind of house is sturdy and durable, and it is built for free by the Grand Commander. You can move in first with just some contribution value, and you only need to pay a little fee every month..."
When it comes to various constructions in Huating County, the officials talked endlessly.
Changsun Wen looked at it carefully.
Sure enough, all the houses were made of cement and bricks, which shocked him.
Unexpectedly, Yang Fan had just been in Jiangnan for a few months and actually made Huating County look brand new. It was incredible.
However, he felt gloating.
In his opinion, Yang Fan did this, no matter how much money he had, it would not be enough for him to squander.
It's indeed a stick!
No matter how much money you have in your pocket, it is not enough for him to waste so much.
There are so many people in Jiangnan. If this kind of housing is built for free, no matter how big the home business is, it will not be able to bear it.
Seeing his expression, the official stopped talking to him. He would not have a good face to those who disrespect Yang Fan.
However, Changsun Wen disagreed and watched all the way.
Especially when he saw the huge cargo transfer center, he never dared to underestimate Yang Fan again.
Once the sea transport channel is opened, the goods from the entire Tang Dynasty gather here and are sent overseas in different categories. This is definitely a blessing for merchants.
Because everyone can save on the cost of cargo transportation.
And Yang Fan's ability to concentrate goods here is definitely a profitable business.
However, it is a disaster for the aristocratic families.
If all goods transportation is monopolized by Yang Fan, all families will rely on Yang Fan for goods transportation.
Who dares to deal with Yang Fan in the future?
You must know that this is the God of Wealth who makes money for them!
As the carriage moved forward, Changsun Wen was amazed at the crowds of people on the street.
Even in Chang'an, there are few people on the streets!
Changsun Wen couldn't help but sigh, no wonder his brother Changsun Chong sighed that he was not as good as Yang Fan. This kid is really good.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a huge square.
"Young Master Changsun, the VIP Building has arrived!"
Changsun Wen looked around and saw a huge restaurant in front of him.
The VIP Building has a few big characters hanging high above, making people look very generous at first glance.
This restaurant has at least a dozen floors, giving people a feeling of towering heights.
Changsun Wen was stunned. If you can't climb up such a tall house, you won't be exhausted to death?
The officials led the way, and Changsun Wen had to follow closely.
...
Two days passed quickly, and Changsun Wen also met many acquaintances, and Dou Fengjie was one of them.
When they were invited to the Grand Governor's Office, the two went there together.
As soon as Changsun Wen and the others arrived at the gate of the Grand Governor's Office, a greeting came from behind.
"Hey, isn't this Changsun Wen? Haha, isn't your Changsun family very inconsistent with the Grand Governor? Why did you come to Huating County to support him?"
Changsun Wen stopped his steps and looked back, unable to help but frowned slightly.
It turned out that a young man in his twenties was coming from behind, holding his fists at him, smiling.
But the smile is fake no matter how you look at it, it is very annoying.
Changsun Wen pulled the corner of his mouth and replied calmly: "It turns out it's Brother Wei. I remember you were beaten by the Grand Supervisor. Did you heal so quickly? I thought your injury had not healed yet. I was about to go back to visit him. Now Brother Wei can come to Huating County. It seems that he has recovered well!"
This person is Wei Ansi, the legitimate son of the Wei family in Jingzhao.
Because of maintaining the defense, Wei Ansi was beaten violently by Yang Fan, which became a joke among the nobles in Chang'an City.
Upon hearing this, Wei Ansixiu's beautiful and fair face suddenly turned red, she slapped Changsun Wen fiercely, and gritted her teeth and said hatefully: "Don't show off her verbal power. You think that pleasing the Grand Governor can ease your relationship. It's really a dream."
Changsun Wen smiled slightly and said, "I came here this time when I came to Jiangnan because of the invitation from the Grand Governor. But you Wei, I remember not receiving the invitation? Did you come uninvited?"
"You...you...the governor has not stipulated that people without invitations cannot come, right?"
Wei Ansi was so angry that his forehead burst out with blue veins!
The two of them faced each other naturally attracted a lot of attention.
Dou Fengjie, who had not spoken on the side, glared at Wei Ansi and said coldly: "Wei Ansi, if you deliberately find fault, do you believe it or not?"
Dou Fengjie had a good relationship with Changsun Chong. Although Changsun Chong had been exiled, his relationship with the Changsun family was still good.
He was originally a military man, and his temper was naturally irritable. He stared at Wei Ansi fiercely, with a fierce look on his face. He seemed to rush up to respond with an old punch if he had a disagreement.
Seeing this, Wei Ansi immediately shut up and did not dare to say more.
Dou Fengjie is also a domineering person in Chang'an City, and everyone in Guanzhong knows it.
This man is skilled in bowing and horses. Although he looks dry, he is as powerful as a cow.
Once the fight starts, the ten Wei Ansi are no match for Dou Fengjie.
The most important thing is that he is Empress Dowager Dou's nephew, so who dares to go against him openly?
Wei Ansi was a little guilty and said with a stern look on his face: "This is the Grand Governor's Office. Do you dare to be arrogant? Humph, wait for me, sooner or later, let you look good!"
After saying a harsh word, Wei Ansi led the butler to quickly enter the Grand Governor's Office.
Seeing this, Dou Fengjie smiled at Changsun Wen and said disdainfully: "Wei Ansi is just an embroidered pillow, and the Wei family in Jingzhao will be defeated in the future."
Changsun Wen Cancan smiled: "Thank you, Brother Dou, for your help, otherwise this guy would definitely be rude. Let's go in first!"
After saying that, he stepped inside first.
Although I felt very happy to see Dou Fengjie quarrel against Wei Ansi, I saw the look of Wei Ansi looking at him before leaving, it was obvious that the blame was on the Changsun family again.
Before coming, Changsun Wuji gave a special explanation and asked him to keep a low profile.
Changsun Wen entered the house, which was already crowded.
As the successor deliberately trained by Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wen's arrival immediately caused a burst of noise.
To be continued...