Outside Yuansheng Building.

Luxurious carriages drove slowly down the street, surrounded by groups of burly warriors guarding them.

There are many aristocratic families in Hejian City, but there are only five top ones.

These five aristocratic families control most of the businesses in the entire Hejian Prefecture, and they even have clan members serving in Hejian Prefecture.

Although the major families fought with each other, they naturally formed an alliance.

Anyone who tries to provoke aristocratic families will be boycotted by all aristocratic families.

"Brother Zhang!"

A man stepped out of a carriage and bowed his hand to the man riding in front of him.

The man in a short coat turned over and dismounted, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Brother Huaiyuan."

The person who just stepped off the carriage was Qin Huaiyuan, the second-in-command of the Qin family.

As for the one who just rode the horse, it was Zhang Yan from the Zhang family in Hejian Prefecture. He was the most outstanding member of the younger generation of the Zhang family.

Qin Huaiyuan glanced at the restaurant in front of him and said softly: "Tell me, what is the idea of ​​this Jinyiwei Baihu who came from the capital to suddenly entertain us?"

"Judging from the information we have gathered, this Baihu doesn't seem to be an easy person to deal with."

Zhang Yan chuckled and said: "What are you afraid of? Even if he is a dragon crossing the river and comes to our territory, we can only hang around."

Qin Huaiyuan glanced at him, but didn't say much.

Young people!

Still too young.

He also understood Zhang Yan's style of conduct, which was quite rigid. The whole generation of the Zhang family was suppressed by him and could not hold their head high, so it was inevitable that they would be arrogant and arrogant.

But this time the person is after all the Jin Yiwei who came from the capital, and is by no means a simple person.

"Let's go."

Qin Huaiyuan walked towards the restaurant with his hands behind his back.

Soon, people sent by major aristocratic families arrived one after another.

Before Lin Mang came, everyone was already talking.

It can be vaguely seen that among these people, the Zhang and Qin families are vaguely headed.

The Qin family is a long-established family in Hejian Prefecture. It has been passed down for hundreds of years and has a profound foundation.

The Zhang family is a rising star in recent years, and has been overshadowing the Qin family in recent years.

Not long after, Lin Mang walked in from outside.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, everyone subconsciously turned their heads to look.

Almost at the same time, an idea suddenly appeared in my mind.

"very young!"

Most of the hundreds of households in Jinyiwei are over thirty years old. The person in front of me looks like he is just twenty, right?

Zhang Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and stood up first to salute: "Old Zhang Yan, I have met Mr. Lin."

Seeing this, everyone stood up and saluted.

He secretly thought in his heart that this old scumbag was still as sinister as ever.

Smiling Tiger, Second Master Qin, this is the name given to him in the rivers and lakes of Hejian Prefecture.

Lin Mang returned the greetings one by one and exchanged greetings with everyone, which was considered a brief acquaintance.

In fact, before coming here, he had already gotten to know many aristocratic families in Hejian Mansion.

After some false politeness, Lin Mang clapped his hands gently.

Soon, a group of royal guards came forward carrying plates of dishes.

only,

Looking at the dishes on the plate, everyone was a little dumbfounded.

Not because it's luxurious, but because it's too ordinary and simple.

Although one of the dishes was carved with flowers, it was clearly a plate of large radishes.

As for the other dish, it is simply boiled cabbage.

There was only a plate of meat, and only some shredded meat could be seen vaguely.

Lin Mang chuckled and said, "Come on, everyone, use your chopsticks."

With that said, he started picking up the vegetables.

Everyone present looked at each other.

It is no exaggeration to say that their casual meal cost tens to hundreds of taels at least. This was the first time I had seen such a shabby meal.

Lin Mang drank a glass of wine, looked at everyone, and said, "Do you think these dishes are too shabby?"

Without waiting for anyone to reply, Lin Mang sighed and said, "I am so miserable!"

"When the army sets out, it costs a lot of money. Just these dishes are put together by my subordinates bit by bit."

"Pfft!" Tang Qi behind him couldn't help but chuckled.

It was obviously rotten radish found in the kitchen.

Lin Mang glared at him and then said: "To be honest, I invite you to come here today because there is something I want to discuss with you."

Qin Huaiyuan had a faint smile on his face.

He had already guessed that this banquet would not be that simple.

Lin Mang drank a glass of wine and said slowly: "I would like to borrow some money from you."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Borrow money?

Damn it!

This is the first time I heard that Jin Yiwei borrowed money from a noble family.

Qin Huaiyuan immediately smiled and said: "My lord, what you said is beyond the pale."

"No matter what you borrow, it would be an honor for us to be able to contribute to the imperial court's suppression of bandits."

"I've made the decision and am willing to donate three thousand taels!"

Everyone yelled angrily: "Old fox!"

Qin Huaiyuan looked at everyone with a smile and sneered in his heart.

A bunch of fools!

If someone really asks to borrow it, it will cost more than just a few thousand taels.

Do you really think you can get it back if you borrow it?

Lin Mang immediately raised his glass and said: "I respect Mr. Qin for this glass. Mr. Qin is very righteous."

After that, drink it all in one gulp.

"but……"

Lin Mang said leisurely: "I'm afraid three thousand taels are not enough."

The smile on Qin Huaiyuan's face gradually solidified.

Zhang Yan, who was sitting on the right, said quietly: "We have the money, but I don't know what Mr. Lin can use as collateral?"

Qin Huaiyuan secretly thought that something was wrong.

Lin Mangxian glanced at him, chuckled, and slapped the Xiuchundao on the table.

"Take this!"

"How about one hundred thousand taels!"

Qin Huaiyuan's heart skipped a beat and he quickly said: "Mr. Lin, there's no need for this. This is your weapon. I'll give you one hundred thousand taels soon."

Zhang Yan said calmly: "Mr. Lin, this sword of yours is not worth that much."

"I know." Lin Mang nodded slightly, with a faint smile on his face.

"But Elder Zhang's life should be worth a hundred thousand taels, right?"

Zhang Yan's face darkened and his eyes revealed a sinister look.

"What do you mean, Mr. Lin?"

Qin Huaiyuan quickly smoothed things over and said, "Mr. Lin, our Qin family is willing to donate thirty thousand taels, so why make it so unpleasant."

Qin Huaiyuan quickly winked at everyone around him.
To be continued...