Qian Wen was trembling with fear.

The words "Shut up" scared him so much that he fought and his cold sweat came down.

So terrible!

I think he has been in the mall for decades and dealing with countless officials, and he also has a day when he flatters and slaps on his legs.

Huh huh huh huh...

It's embarrassing!

Looks revealed!

I have no shame to see anyone!

Why are the officials of Pingyang County so unique?

He was still sighing before, how great is such an official, not exploiting, not procrastinating, not holding a stance...

Now, he thinks it’s the same rule!

The old-fashioned official is not so profound and incomprehensible.

He wasn't sure what he said in detail.

What should I do!

Mr. Ji didn't care how afraid Qian Wen was, and continued, "Your Qian family made a fortune a hundred years ago. Several generations came to lay the foundation for the present, which is also a blessing for ancestors."

"Yes, yes! What the lord said!"

A hundred years ago, it was the time when the Great Wei Dynasty was the strongest. In the peaceful and prosperous era, all nations came to the dynasty, and the whole world was building construction, developing infrastructure and real estate...

As the saying goes, opportunities are everywhere.

The ancestors of the Qian family seized the opportunity of the times, ran hard, and reached the forefront, transforming the Qian family from a small wood merchant to a contractor, engineering contractor, and imperial contractor of the government...

With this foundation, the Qian family's business tentacles began to expand into all walks of life, and the Qian family's money was included in food, clothing, housing and use.

The Qian family is no longer a simple contractor.

Looking through the information, Mr. Ji was already sure that the Qian family was a famous merchant and a famous man, and he was not short of money.

He looked up and glanced at Qian Wen, not so satisfied with the temperament of Qian Wen's nouveau riche.

The Qian family has made a fortune for a hundred years, and after several generations, how come this temperament has not improved at all.

Mr. Ji asked casually: "Do you read?"

Qian Wen was confused, but he still answered honestly, "Read! I have been reading for a few years."

Mr. Ji said "yes", thinking that he would be fine after reading.

Don't let him meet a businessman who is rich but illiterate, and he will be angry to death.

He asked again: "How many books have you read in the Four Books and Five Classics?"

Qian Wen is afraid, is this a teacher examining students' knowledge?

Huh huh huh huh...

Why do you need to investigate knowledge when doing a business?

He is not a clerk from the North-South Commercial Bank, and he also has to go to a literacy class.

He said carefully: "I dare not deceive adults. I have only read "The University" and "The Doctrine of the Mean". I have learned some of the essence, but I have never understood the essence. I am really ashamed of the expectations of my elders in my family and my sincere teachings. Now I think about it, I regret it. However, time has never returned, and I can no longer return to my innocence as a school child, and I can no longer study without distraction."

Mr. Ji nodded, "If you have this repentance, your teachings to you are not in vain. However, it is not too late to study at any time. When Emperor Zhongzong held the imperial examination and selected scholars, this was a great feat. However, the younger generations were not good and turned a good thing into a bad thing. I wonder what you think of the people studying imperial examinations?"

idea?

Qian Wen's eyes rolled and immediately said, "This is a good thing, good governance! After the imperial examinations were held, businessmen like me also had the opportunity to enter the house by studying and become parents."

Mr. Ji smiled and said, "If one day the imperial examinations are reopened, will you let the children at home study and take the exam?"

"Of course! This is a major event that changes the fate of a family. Even if you lose everything, you have to send your children to study and take the exam. Whether you can pass the exam is another matter. The key is to have the determination and perseverance to study and take the imperial examination. It's like a thousand troops crossing a single-plank bridge and persevering until the end, you will definitely win."

"Something makes sense! So you support the establishment of a school house?"

Huh?

Qian Wen suddenly felt something was wrong.

Is Lord Ji putting a trap on him?

Did he accidentally get into the trap?

Oh my god!

These officials are indeed cunning and have a very delicate heart!

The topic is circling around, why do you go around the school?

Qian Wen dared not say he didn't support him, but he didn't dare say he supported him.

He was really afraid of getting into the trap, so he couldn't get out.

He can't afford to offend these officials.

He asked carefully: "My sir, is the imperial court ready to hold the imperial examination?"

Mr. Ji stroked his beard and was happy, "The court is not clear about it, but Pingyang County will sooner or later be promoted through academic assessment. No limit on identity or region, everyone has anything. For example, if you are willing to take the exam, you may be able to take a single official position."

"This is this..."

Qian Wen grinned, but was afraid that he would smile too exaggerately and show off, so he desperately pushed his upper and lower lips back.

serious!

Must be serious!

You must have the calmness of being a big shot.

How could I grin when I heard a job or a job?

Too unspecial.

Like an inexperienced child.

He said modestly: "Caomin has only read books for a few years and hasn't read serious articles a few times. He can't take the exam or test it. That's a delay in the people!"

Mr. Ji naturally did not force it.

"I know the purpose of your visit. You want to do business with Pingyang County. I wonder what business you want to do?"

Oops, will you get on the topic so soon?

He thought today was just indirect and idle talk.

The main thing will be discussed later.

However, since Lord Ji took the initiative to bring up the business, he naturally would not miss this opportunity.

He said seriously: "Sir, when I came, Caomin saw the dilapidated houses in the city. If the adults did not dislike our Qian family, Caomin would be willing to take on the important task of repairing the houses in the city."

Mr. Ji laughed and shook his head slowly, "The Qian family really had some vision. They all saw that the dilapidated and abandoned houses in the city were actually treasures. However, dozens of large merchants have signed up to participate in the auction. You are late and have exceeded the quota."

"Grab people, grass people..."

Qian Wen wanted to cry, why is he so miserable!

What a miserable man, he cried like a fat man of two hundred pounds.

My heart is cold.

Mr. Ji coughed lightly, and Qian Wen immediately straightened his back.

Mr. Ji said: "You have no hope in the city, but there are plenty of opportunities outside the city. Come and see the picture!"

The minor official responded to the order and came up with a brief planning diagram.

What is circled in red is a project that has been subcontracted.

There is no red place, and no merchant has taken over this project yet.

Qian Wen looked closely and said that he would not give him a way out.

The planning diagram is all red at first glance.

There is no place that has not been touched.

He cried and asked boldly: "Caomin is really too late."

The little official rolled his eyes to him, "Mr. Qian didn't even see what the season was. The river had thawed a month and a half ago, and spring plowing was everywhere. The big merchants in the south took a boat to Pingyang County early, and in order to grab the business, they almost started fighting in front of us.

Inn outside, go and ask, I have been here and there these days, and I don’t know how many merchants have come. Although Pingyang County is poor, it is also an opportunity for businessmen to make money. On the contrary, why did Mr. Qian come so late? Could it be that he thinks that no one comes to Pingyang County to do business?"

"No, no..."

When the money heard, he wanted to cry without tears.

He traveled all the way and took a carriage, so he naturally did not have the speed of taking a boat.

The main reason is that hesitation is too long.
To be continued...