After Liu Weitao left the palace, he went to the door of the Chief Minister's house with gifts.

He personally brought something to the chief minister's house, and he made an extraordinary gift, a two-meter-high Western clock inlaid with gems.

He also gave Yan Gaoshan's wives and concubines eighteen pairs of jewelry made with Dian Cui craftsmanship. They have good luster, bright colors, and will never fade.

This is a unique noodle in Kyoto, even in the imperial palace, there is no better one.

Even so, Yan Gaoshan still disliked Liu Weitao for giving him so little and was unwilling to see him.

Liu Weitao sat on the bench for two hours, and he didn't say goodbye until the street was closed outside.

The boy from the Liu family said: "Brother, this master is too picky. You are the Ziwei Sheren personally named by the emperor."

"What do you know, when you are in his position, what good things have you not seen? The gifts we sent are too few, not enough to pry open the door of the chief minister's house. You will have to find better things next time."

The boy from the Liu family pursed his lips. In order to give gifts to the Chief Assistant, he spent all the money he earned on this trip.

"Let's go to Duke Ning's Mansion."

"Go ahead, there's a curfew."

The inner city gate has been closed a long time ago. Fortunately, Ningguo Mansion is not far away in the inner city. We just need to get there before the city guards arrive.

……

"Master Ziwei Sheren is here, are you here or not?"

Jia Rong was distracted for a moment and said, "Ask the kitchen to get him some food and ask him to wait for another half hour."

"Yes."

As soon as Jia Rong appeared, Liu Weitao stood up and said hello.

Liu Weitao has matured a lot since he went to Jiangnan earlier, and he has a bit of a strong man's air, and the childishness of a scholar has faded a lot.

Give him some more time and he will transform into a hero.

"Sit down." Jia Rong told the housekeeper, "Ask the kitchen to bring another meal."

"Yes." Zhou Sun went to the kitchen to summon him.

Liu Weitao was cautious and did not dare to show off in front of Jia Rong.

He knew that everything he got was given by the person in front of him.

"Congratulations to Brother Liu, for being awarded a title."

Liu Weitao did not dare to agree, and responded with his hands raised: "They are all false names. Being famous but not having power does not have much effect."

Liu Weitao knelt down with his brothers, "Thanks to the grace of the uncle, we have such a good fortune.

You are the great benefactor who saved my family."

Zhou Sun brought fish ball noodles and some side dishes.

Jia Rong picked up the chopsticks and picked up the donkey meat, without any intention of asking Liu Weitao to get up.

Liu Weitao lowered his head, not daring to raise his head, let alone reveal his dissatisfaction.

Seeing that he was really grateful, Jia Rong called him, "Get up and talk."

"Do you think I'm making things too difficult for you and have no respect at all for Ziwei's sacrifice?"

Liu Weitao: "I don't dare. Little brother, I know that everything today depends on adults."

Jia Rong eats noodles.

Liu Weitao didn't dare to disturb him and waited for him to finish the noodles.

The boy from the Liu family raised his head and looked at Uncle Jia slightly, then looked at his eldest brother. Seeing that his eldest brother didn't have an angry face, he didn't even dare to have an angry face.

These days I have been following my elder brother, and I have been listening to him talk about Uncle Jia’s deeds.

Uncle Jia has great ability to turn clouds and rains upside down.

The Yangzhou officialdom was destroyed with a flip of the hand, and the Liu family (Liu family) was resurrected with a raise of the hand.

Although Uncle Jia has a low official position, he is a very capable person. Not only did he pass the Jinshi examination, he wrote more than a dozen books, he was also proficient in business matters.

Uncle Jia is an extraordinary person!

Jia Rong was sweating all over, and Zhou Sun used a fan to fan herself.

At the other end, a servant brought an ice basin into the house.

Jia Rong said: "I'm neglecting you."

"No. I am willing to wait. No matter how busy you are, as long as you call me, I will wait for a day." Liu Weitao said sincerely.

"My little brother is willing to be used by you, even if he goes up the mountain of swords and under the sea of ​​fire."

Jia Rong didn't believe it, "I don't need your reward, just don't step on me if I'm in trouble in the future."

The story of the farmer and the snake happens everywhere, as long as there is profit.

He doesn't have the energy to take care of the steamship now. The benefits brought by the steamship have now been earned.

The operation of steam plants and steam ships is in the hands of the emperor, and he cannot interfere.

The Yan family, the royal family, and the nobles are all staring at it, and if they intervene now, they will only be assassinated.

He plans to give up running the steam plant for the time being and work hard to climb up the ladder first, so that his position will be higher and his position will be more stable.

Liu Weitao was so frightened that he knelt down and said with sobs: "Master, don't you trust me? I, Liu Weitao, swear to God that I will never live up to your kindness, otherwise the sky will strike with thunder and my whole family will die."

After hearing the oath, Jia Rong immediately pretended to be moved by Liu Weitao and pulled Liu Weitao up with jealousy.

He choked and said: "You are just timid. Why are you afraid that you are the one I pushed out? Can I still help you?"

"Get up, I believe in you. You are a scholar and will not break your oath."

Seeing that Jia Rong believed him, Liu Weitao felt relieved and thought that it was better to show off his power and not really draw a clear line.

Liu Weitao choked and said: "Don't worry, uncle, we will never betray you or Ning Guofu."

Jia Rong gave him a handkerchief and said, "Wipe your tears, crying like a girl, how can it be such a big deal?"

Jia Rong's attitude was warmer, not as cold as at the beginning, and she looked at Liu Weitao cordially.

Liu Weitao observed the words and expressions, and his worries were relieved.

He has not yet established a firm foothold, so he cannot do without Jia Rong's support.

Although Jia Rong has a low-profile official career, Jia Rong's father-in-law's family is not a small family.

If something happens on this end, the other end will definitely want to help.

Jia Rong asked him, "Did you go to the chief minister's house?"

"Yes, the things were delivered and they collected them, but no one came to see the younger brother. Even the chief manager didn't come."

"This is a powerful move. It's bigger than me. At least I can still get up and eat noodles with you.

What are your plans for tomorrow?"

Liu Weitao smiled bitterly, he knew what it was like to be rejected.

He said: "Unload the things on the ship, then deal with various trades, and get out of the ship to do business as soon as possible."

Jia Rong shook his head, "This is the last resort."

"You will go to the palace early tomorrow morning and confess your life experience to the emperor. Then go to the steam factory to find Marquis Zhongjing and assist Marquis Zhongjing in setting up the steam plant. As for the goods, leave them to your people."

Liu Weitao was shocked, "Tell the emperor, isn't this looking for death?"

Jia Rong looked like I am thinking about you and said: "If you don't tell the emperor, you are seeking death. If you keep this secret tightly, it is like a cannonball that will explode at any time.

It will also be a handle for others to threaten you. When you accumulate more wealth, you will be harvested from the leeks in the field, one crop after another.

When the time comes, you will become someone else’s lackey.”

Liu Weitao didn't expect this, but now that Jia Rong has pointed it out, he is constantly afraid.

If you really become someone else's lackey in the future, your life will definitely be difficult.

"Now that the emperor is happy and the emperor needs to reuse you, please tell your identity as soon as possible and ask the emperor to spare your life.

In this way, the emperor will spare your life out of face and need. Once the secret becomes an open secret, it will no longer be a threat.

Don’t say it’s just you and me, all of you can hold your head high and be a good person.”

Liu Weitao was moved by Jia Rong. If he was not a sincere person, who would say it so clearly and thoroughly?

How can someone who is not sincere think of the Liu family (Liu family) wholeheartedly?

Liu Weitao was so moved that tears and runny nose ran down his face, and he cried and said: "If there were no adults behind the plan, I really don't know how many wrongs I would have to go down.

Uncle, we can't repay you for your great kindness to the Liu family."

Jia Rong helped him up, "I can't bear to see talented people being annihilated, and I also cherish talent."

Liu Weitao held Jia Rong's shoulders and cried loudly, feeling that he had found Zhen Bole.

Over the years, his wandering heart has found a home.
Chapter completed!