Chapter 71: Isn’t a bad reputation also a reputation?
Vertical day.
At daybreak, Qin Wenyuan and his group bid farewell to Li Sheng and others and returned to Chang'an.
But on this return journey, the Snake was missing from their team.
As for what Qin Wenyuan had arranged for Sishe to do, even Changle didn't know.
After returning to Chang'an, Qin Wenyuan and Changle began to prepare to open a second branch of Changyuan Tea Shop.
With their strength, they could have opened a second branch some time ago, but Qin Wenyuan has always been cautious.
He always makes full preparations before doing anything, whether it is doing business or handling matters.
Originally, a hundred powers would be enough to accomplish the task, but he had to accumulate a power of two hundred before he would even think about doing it.
Be cautious while expanding, and be cautious while expanding, and strike a balance between stability and aggressiveness.
This is Qin Wenyuan.
And now, the reason why we choose to open the second branch now is mainly because the imperial examination is almost certain to be successful.
After all, Wei Zheng came here specially to discuss state governance, so it would be unreasonable if he didn't get the title of Jinshi.
The title of Jinshi gave him absolute confidence.
Although he took the imperial examination and became a Jinshi at the beginning, it was only to prevent himself and Changle from being ridiculed because of their humble status as merchants.
It can make them hold their heads up high.
But the status of a Jinshi is there after all, and as long as you pass the exam, there are indeed many benefits.
One of the advantages of opening a store in Chang'an is that it will not be blocked by various official agencies.
As for the imperial examination, the results would be announced six days later, and it would be impossible for him to open a second branch directly, as he needed to recruit workers, buy a store address, and other preparations.
Qin Wenyuan calculated the time and found that the official opening time of the second branch just coincided with the announcement of the imperial examination results.
If nothing unexpected happens, double happiness will come in six days.
When the imperial decree on the successful candidates came down, Qin Wenyuan was looking forward to his wife's expression.
In addition, Qin Wenyuan also needs to do something in Chang'an to attract the attention of Yuheng in secret.
"Husband, the position has been chosen!"
At this time, Changle ran over with a look of worry on his face.
Qin Wenyuan chuckled, "Where did you choose? Is it close to our home?"
Changle was about to nod, but was interrupted the next moment.
"Close! Of course it's close!"
Hu Guang walked in with an unhappy look on his face, and snorted coldly, "Qin boy, you can do it."
"I am a person who can't sit still, but you, on the other hand, actually let me watch the store every day!"
Hearing this, Qin Wenyuan and Changle were both a little embarrassed.
Especially Qin Wenyuan, he didn't know how to answer.
Yes, no matter what, Hu Guang was once a general who fought bravely on the battlefield!
Now, not only is he stuck in a corner, but he can't even get out of the store. This is really difficult for him.
"Ahem, Uncle Hu, my husband is going to take the imperial examination. Everything will be much better after the examination." Changle explained.
Hu Guang looked better and continued, "Okay, Qin, if you don't get any points in the exam..."
Hu Guang didn't say anything else, because he knew Qin Wenyuan understood.
Qin Wenyuan coughed dryly and changed the subject: "Okay, Uncle Hu, let's not talk about this for now. What is your impression of this Yuheng?"
"Yu Heng..."
Hu Guang's expression became more serious. "I only know that the Big Dipper existed in the previous dynasty, and I have a grudge against them because I removed one of them, Tianxuan."
"This Tianxuan, more than a decade ago, was trying to cause chaos in the country. I led the troops to eliminate him when I was the general of the escort flag."
"It was at that time that I had a grudge with Big Dipper."
"At that time, I, your uncle Hu, had tens of thousands of troops and the support of the imperial court. It can be said that we had the maximum strength."
"As for Tianxuan, it was in a very awkward position at the time. There were only about 300 of them, and they were competing against me in a place where they were unfamiliar with..."
"Even though I had an absolute advantage, I was almost beheaded by this person."
Hu Guang's eyes were filled with fear. "The Big Dipper is a very scary group of people. Over the years, I have led the Xu Gou and his men to fight against them many times, but at best, we were only fighting against their peripheral forces."
"Among them, the only one who really came to deal with us was Tianquan. This is how Tianquan ended up. In just seven days..."
"Rat, Monkey, and Pig, three of them were seriously injured. If Dragon hadn't arrived at the last moment, we have lost a lot of people."
"So, Qin, these people are very dangerous. They are all too smart. Now that you are being targeted by Yu Heng, you must be careful."
Hearing this, Changle's heart tightened and he became even more afraid of Yuheng.
Qin Wenyuan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Hu."
As he spoke, he looked up at the sky, "I'm almost... catching Yu Heng's little tail."
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Noon, Ruyi Tea Shop.
In the lobby, Lu Dinghai was discussing something with Yuheng.
Lu Dinghai frowned and said, "Master Huaji, you said... Qin Wenyuan's ability is beyond your imagination?"
At this moment, Yu Heng was still covered in a black robe. He took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Yes, remember the big increase in grain prices in the north? We have to use the plan I told you that night ."
Hearing this, Lu Dinghai was slightly stunned, and then his eyes flashed with hesitation, determination, and fear...
He is scared!
Yu Heng saw this and continued, "Mr. Lu, why are you trying so hard to get the position of the head of the family?"
"let me guess."
"Money? No, you certainly have it. Even if you are not the head of the family, the assets you have now are enough to make you worry-free for the rest of your life. Even your descendants will not be able to spend it all."
"Then it's power or fame."
"It's a name!" Lu Dinghai interrupted.
Yu Heng chuckled, "Then this matter is easy to solve."
"If that plan were to be exposed, it would indeed make us infamous for eternity, but..."
Yu Heng looked directly at Lu Dinghai, "Isn't bad reputation also a reputation?"
"In my opinion, future generations will judge what is done today."
"Throughout the ages, countless heroes and great men, with extraordinary talents, have failed to leave their mark in history. Isn't infamy also a kind of fame? At least it can be remembered by future generations."
"Just like Dong Zhuo of the Han Dynasty, wasn't he also remembered by us?"
Hearing this, Lu Dinghai was shocked and said, "Master Huaji, you... I... I will think about it again."
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