Ming Dynasty: My Father Zhang Juzheng

Chapter 64 More money is needed!
Inside Zhang Yunxiu's residence.

Han San looked respectful, standing with his hands hanging down as he reported matters to Zhang Yunxiu one by one.

Zhang Yunxiu nodded occasionally in response, and after he finished speaking, he asked, "Did that guy really come down from Mount Longhu?"

"What a bullshit Longhu Mountain, he's just a dealer of fake medicine." Han San grinned and replied.

"What kind of fake medicine are you selling?"

Zhang Yunxiu asked again, and Han San's cheeks turned red. After hesitating for a while, he muttered, "This guy was selling a fucking aphrodisiac, but it turned out to have no effect at all, and then it fell into my hands."

Have you tried it?
Zhang Yunxiu glanced at Han San strangely. Han San lowered his head and said nothing.

After a long silence, Han San suddenly thought of something. His eyes became vicious and he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, that guy is a dog that enters the door with its mouth facing forward. Why don't you just find a reason to kill him?"

"No need." Zhang Yunxiu shook his head firmly. "He is a charlatan. It is easy for us to kill him. I even feel that killing him would dirty my knife."

Han San thought about it and agreed, then stopped worrying about it.

Zhang Yunxiu then reminded, "By the way, go tell your brothers that we will be setting sail by July at the latest.

Let them get familiar with it first, so they won’t make a fool of themselves later.”

"Don't worry, sir. We brothers have traveled far and wide, so we are not afraid of the wind and waves on the sea." Han San patted his chest and assured.

"Well, I'll see what you can do then."

Zhang Yunxiu said this, standing up and patting Han San on the shoulder.

Han San nodded and smiled, and said a few more nice words. Zhang Yunxiu's ears were callused from listening to him, so he waved and let him go.

At the same time, the auditions ended in a very short time.

The number of people who participated in the princess's selection of a husband was probably several thousand, if not tens of thousands.

After the first round of screening, only about a hundred people were left. Then there was a second round of screening, and only a dozen people were left.

There were only three people left in the third round, and it was left to Zhang Jing to screen them personally.

The highest bidder wins, and no one is cheated.

In the blink of an eye, midsummer has arrived. Zhang Jing's mansion is bustling with activity and the heat is sweltering. From morning to night, there are merchants and clerks coming to pay their respects.

Zhang Jing had some free time, so he asked his butler Wang Ning to receive the guests on his behalf.

At noon that day, Zhang Jing was on duty in the Silijian when he suddenly saw a man sneaking in.

He looked up and saw that it was his housekeeper, so he frowned and shouted, "You dog, what are you doing here? Didn't we ask you to stay in the mansion and watch over me?"

Wang Ning was so trembling after being scolded that he quickly explained his purpose: "Master, there is a guy who insists on seeing you, and he is very generous."

"How much?" Zhang Jing asked with his eyes narrowed.

Wang Ning held up three fingers.

"Three thousand taels?"

"Thirty thousand taels!" Wang Ning said, swallowing hard.

hiss.
Zhang Jing was surprised and felt warm in his heart.

He is also a person who is always struggling for money. Now that money is delivered to his door, how could he not want it?

Without any hesitation, Zhang Jing gave a few instructions and hurried home.

As soon as I stepped into the living room of my house, I saw a wealthy businessman in gorgeous clothes waiting there early. It was Liang Mancang.

Seeing Zhang Jing in a python robe and jade belt, Liang Mancang did not dare to neglect him. He bowed and said, "My humble servant Liang Mancang greets Eunuch Zhang."

Zhang Jing laughed and walked towards the main seat while inviting Liang Mancang to sit down. After they sat down, the maid refilled their tea.

Zhang Jing took a sip, glanced at Liang Mancang, and said slowly, "I heard you have something to talk to me about?"

"Yes." Liang Mancang said, and took out a silver note from his pocket.

Zhang Jing took a look and saw that the amount on it was 10,000 taels, which was a note from Baoxiang, the largest bank in Beijing.

"What do you mean?" Zhang Jing felt hot in his heart, but still asked coldly on the surface.

"This ten thousand taels is just the deposit. If my son can really be elected as the princess consort, I will give him the remaining twenty thousand with both hands." Liang Mancang said straight to the point.

"Well, you are so brave. You actually dared to bribe me and let me help you commit corruption for personal gain!" Zhang Jing frowned and shouted with his eyes drooping, "Aren't you afraid that we will arrest you and send you to the government for punishment?"

Damn it, she is a whore and still wants to be a virtuous woman.

Liang Mancang cursed in his heart, but still flattered on his face: "How can this be considered a bribe? I have always admired you, father-in-law. This money is my filial piety to you."

"Haha, everyone says you businessmen are good at talking, and can even make the dead come back to life. Now I've seen it." Zhang Jing chuckled and took the silver note.

Before Liang Mancang could breathe a sigh of relief, Zhang Jing continued to ask, "Do you know who Princess Yongning is?"

"Yes, she is a princess."

Zhang Jing smiled and shook his head. Liang Mancang looked puzzled and asked, "Isn't she a princess?"

"She is the apple of the late emperor's eye, the current emperor's half-sister, and Empress Dowager Li's biological daughter." Zhang Jing stood up and walked to the window, then stood with his hands clasped behind his back facing Liang Mancang.

Liang Mancang followed and asked carefully, "What does the father-in-law mean?"

"Thirty thousand taels is not enough, you have to pay more!" Zhang Jing turned his head to look at Liang Mancang and said loudly, "I won't blackmail you. I'll give you a flat price of fifty thousand taels. As long as your son is still alive, I will make sure he becomes a royal consort."

This time, Liang Mancang hesitated.

Thirty thousand taels might injure him severely, but fifty taels would most likely bankrupt him.

Moreover, if he were to raise money now, many shops would have to be sold at a low price, which would be a huge loss for him.

"Sir, to be honest, I really only have 30,000 taels of silver."

"Oh, then I think we'd better forget it. Wang Ning, show him out!" Zhang Jing's face changed instantly. He waved his sleeves and walked away.

Liang Mancang suddenly grabbed Zhang Jing and begged for mercy, "Father, I promise, I promise. Please give me some time. Within one year at the latest, my child will become the son-in-law of the emperor, and the remaining 40,000 taels of silver will be given to me."

"Hey, do you really think we are in a market, and you are allowed to bargain? If we help you, we will take on a lot of risks, don't you know that? I only charge you 50,000 taels of silver to buy a princess. Your family's ancestors will be very rich."

Zhang Jing rolled his eyes and cursed.

Liang Mancang continued to plead: "Father-in-law, please give me some time, two months at the latest. I will definitely collect the money within two months."

"Okay, since we see that you are sincere, I will give you two months."

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir."

Liang Mancang thanked him repeatedly. Zhang Jing waved his hand. Liang Mancang understood and picked up his robe and walked out.

At this time, Wang Ning took the opportunity to come in and said with a flattering smile: "Master, you are really great. You just said a few words casually and coaxed this kid into giving you money with all your heart."

"Learn something from me."

"Yes, I still need to learn more from you, master." Wang Ning smiled flatteringly.

"By the way, send someone to keep an eye on the Liang family now. He is short of money and must be selling the shop at a low price. As long as he makes a move, we will take it over!" Zhang Jing suddenly thought of something and reminded.

"Master, rest assured, this time we will squeeze the blood out of this wealthy man!"

(End of this chapter)