Tao Qing is in his forties, of medium stature, thin body, dark skin, high cheekbones, a long face, and a very ordinary appearance. He belongs to the kind of person who can't be found in the crowd, but he is such a person. After the death of his father at the age of fifteen, he supported his siblings and widow mother in the family, stood out among the children of the Tao family, and became the head of the Tao family, which is known as the first family in Guangzhou.

Not only Tao An respected this brother, but Pei Yan also respected him.

"Brother!" He called Tao Qing after Tao An.

Tao Qing's stern face showed a slight smile: "Xia Guang, are you okay?"

Since the death of his father, it was the first person to ask him this way.

Pei Yan's eyes were slightly wet, and said: "I'm okay! This day is going to go on."

Tao Qing nodded, and did not comfort Pei Yan much, but said: "You can think like this, wait a few years, and then look back, these things are just a hurdle under your feet. Come over and gain. There will be more."

"Thank you brother!" Pei Yan said, asking Tao Qing to sit down at the round table and say, "I will remember your words."

Tao Qing smiled and said, "You and Ziran are smart people. I don't need to say more. You know it in your heart. I believe you." After finishing speaking, he watched Xiao Si serve them refreshments and retired. There were only two of them left, and then he said again, "Don't play with Ziran those imaginary ones, I won't go in circles with you, just tell me, what are you going to do?"

Tao An, like Pei Yan, was the youngest in the family. When they were young, they had Duan Jie rebellious days. After the two met in the capital, they met each other and immediately became good friends. When Tao Qing traveled through the capital to see Tao An several times, Tao An always accompanied Pei Yan. Tao Qing saw Pei Yan as if he saw Tao An when he was a child. Besides, Pei Yan is extraordinarily handsome. If he wants to treat someone When it's good, it's like a golden boy under the seat of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Tao Qing likes it very much, and is very affectionate to Pei Yan.

Pei Yan could feel Tao Qing's kindness towards him, and naturally he got closer and closer to the Dow brothers. Hearing what Tao Qing said, he didn't conceal it, and bluntly said: "I got the map accidentally. Now there are two things, one is that I don't know whether the map is true or not, and I want my brother to help you test the flight first. This map was originally taken by the Peng family in Fuzhou. In order to get this map, the Peng family spent a lot of time and rectified some things in Lin'an. I just want to know how the Peng family knew about this map."

If the business is done for the Tao family, it is not just a matter of buying and selling goods. It must also be clear about the direction of the court. Otherwise, if the court decides once, it is very likely that the business that several generations of people have done will not be able to continue. It is also possible to change ownership. This is why, regardless of the Tao or Peng family, each generation has to work hard to confess several scholars.

Tao Qing can be in charge of the Tao family, so he is not an idler. He understood what Pei Yan didn't say. He couldn't help but pondered: "The sea trial is a trivial matter. I will tell them not to take a holiday, and give you a message before Long raises his head. But about the Peng family, I'm afraid you have to figure out a solution by yourself-this Peng family For two years, I was very close to the third prince. I was afraid that he would also make wedding dresses for others. Our family is not as good as yours. But since you told me that, we must be able to help. You can just tell me where you are busy. With the friendship between our two families, I will help you anyway."

The current emperor has three sons. The eldest son has died, and the second son has been married for many years but has not given birth to a son. The third son has two sons, but ranks third. The rules of this dynasty are straight and long. Seeing that the emperor is already in old age, there are often imperial princes urging the emperor to establish the prince, but the emperor treats it as the wind, staying in the middle, not only embarrassed not only the ministers in the court, but also those who want to stand in line.

Pei Yan said: "I was also worried that the Peng family was making wedding dresses for people. So I asked the people of the Yin family to help. You know, this map fell into the hands of Zuo Guangzong."

Zuo Guangzong died disgracefully. Because he violated the interests of most of the wealthy families in the south, when he was condemned by the first emperor, the wall was almost pushed down by everyone. Not only was there no one to speak for him, but after his death, several of his sons also died unexplainedly on the way to exile. Up. After the emperor ascended the throne, he regained his reputation. And now the so-called descendants of the Zuo clan are just the heirs of Zuo Guangzong's cousins.

"If this map was in his hands, he couldn't help but take it out." Pei Yan said, "At least the officials in Fujian and Guangzhou will try their best to save his life."

Tao Qing laughed and said, "Xia Guang, you are like Ziran. You can get everything you want from childhood, like Ziran. Sometimes you can't help but feel a little more compassionate when you act."

Tao Qing not only said this, but also Pei Yan's teacher Zhang Ying.

Pei Yan disagrees.

Is it all smooth sailing or is it impossible to make a mistake?

Smooth sailing is also an ability.

If you have the ability to go smoothly, why bother to suffer?

Tao Qing knew that he couldn't listen, so he didn't say much, and said, "Have you been to the warehouse of our Tao family in Dasha? If I ask you, who knows the things in the warehouse best, you must say yes. In charge of things. But in fact, it is the concierge who knows the most about the warehouse. What is in each warehouse? When was it moved in? Who moved in? Who is the leader of the people who moved in? Has the greatest strength? Which day will move the most goods..."

Pei Yan suddenly understood Tao Qing's meaning.

"You mean, unless this map was drawn by Master Zuo, where did this map come from and where it went? Master Zuo may not know?" He muttered thoughtfully, "That Lu Xin's father once did it. Zuo's staff, if he knew, would anyone else know? Or, he didn't know, but someone else knew..."

He was vague, but Tao Qing could understand. He said warmly: "That's the truth. Instead of going to the capital to check, you might as well check the relationship between these people. Maybe there will be new discoveries."

If the two princes are involved, no matter how profitable the business is, no matter how good the relationship between Tao and Pei's family is, they won't touch it.

Pei Yan also knew this truth.

He said: "I thought that the person who knows the other party best is usually the enemy's enemy rather than the friend. I only found the Yin family to check Peng's house, but I was worried that the Yin family would hide something from me, so I thought Borrow your hand to confirm whether the news from the Yin family is correct or not complete. Fortunately, we thought of going together. If there are more, I won’t say anything. Whether this map can be auctioned depends on how the Peng family is. I know this map."

The Tao family has some business dealings with the Yin family and the Peng family, but the Tao family is what Pei Yan said is a "friend". If you ask for information, their family is also very suitable.

Tao Qing smiled and said, "It's best if you can think about it this way. I was worried that you would take the official game to the business field."

It doesn't matter if you are high-profile and self-willed in the officialdom. Anyway, Pei Yan has a great teacher and a few great brothers, but in the business field, he pays attention to harmony and wealth, and sometimes he doesn't know if he is high-profile.

Pei Yan is in charge of the family's general affairs, so he has to manage the family's business, but his most impatient thing is dealing with people.

When he thinks about it, he feels bored for the rest of his life.

Yu Tang's smiling face suddenly popped out of his mind.

That little girl is really a master who talks to people and talks to others. Even if he catches nonsense on the spot, she can continue to talk nonsense without reddening her heart. She has a very thick skin, and how to bend to achieve her goal. Waist bends and knees can be done effortlessly. Such a person should be suitable for business, right?

Pei Yan sighed.

At this time, the prefect Tang came to visit. Of course, he was not in the mood, and he was just as headstrong as before.

Tao Qing disapproved very much, and shouted "Xia Guang" like a warning, and said, "Is that your parent official?"

Pei Yan waved his hand indifferently, and said, "It depends on what kind of parent official is. This kind of soft and ignorant person, even if it is a closed door with me?"

If he dares to follow him in everything like Miss Yu, and see him with a basket of kind words, what should he do with his back.

For example, put a door knocker worth two or two in a brocade box as an antique for him.

For example, if it was found out that Wei Xiaoshan was killed by the Li family, he dared to hold onto the Li family.

Able to bend over and stand tall.

He respected this man surnamed Tang as a man, and treated him as a guest.

When Pei Yan thought about it this way, he became even more distracted by Tang Zhifu.

"Don't worry about these little things," he said, "you rarely come here. Anyway, you can't rush back to Guangzhou to celebrate the New Year. Just spend the New Year here with me."

"How can that work?" Tao Qing didn't want to ruin Pei Yan's mood, and followed Pei Yan, "I don't have a house in Hangzhou. What is it like living in your house for the New Year? Okay, I'm coming quietly. Yes, you don't need to send me off, I still leave quietly. I have the news, I will have people come to tell you immediately." Then, he stood up.

Pei Yan naturally couldn't let him go like this, but Tao Qing insisted, and said: "Don't think I don't know what idea you are making? If you really want to throw this map out, you really can't give me a big fanfare. . As for the sea trial, I will find a way to let the Indian family know. By the way, besides the Indian family, who else do you think should know? Otherwise, I’m not clear. If you accidentally break your big business, You must not jump?"

"If it works, tell Li's family too." Pei Yan chuckled and said, "Of course, the Peng family has to tell them, but we can't tell them at this time. We have to wait until we divide the map before telling them."

In this way, Miss Yu's goal was achieved.

"Okay!" Tao responded happily.

Pei Yan sent Tao Qing away from the corner door of Pei's house.