Chapter 359 Visit

In the Chen family's industrial genealogy, although the profits created by Xingsifang are not very eye-catching, they are an important part of the industrial layout. Xingsifang manages study supplies such as ink, paper and ink, etc., from the consumable brushes used by the grassroots yamen officials, the brushes and inks used by the imperial officials and scholars from the aristocratic families to create, and even the technical officials and officers of the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War used specially customized functional pens and matching inks in drawings, copying sketches, etc. Xingsifang has done every meticulous business in writing, and the masters of Xingsifang have profound attainments in calligraphy and painting mounting, repair and appraisal, and are the first in Anqing. These businesses have allowed Xingsifang to always maintain a very good relationship with those high-ranking officials and nobles of the aristocratic families.

The reason why Kong Yan felt that it was inappropriate to show a wavering or other attitude at this time was not because they were really loyal to the Chen family, which had always controlled them. The Chen family's manipulation was not without problems. At the beginning, these industries under the Chen family could indeed be controlled and could loyally fulfill their responsibilities as servants to the Chen family, who are investors and masters. However, when these industries were passed down from generation to generation in the hands of these servants, they became a family and continued to invest time, energy and

The century-old store associated with it has become the leader in the industry, become a seemingly top merchant with its own connections and strength, and even when entering a higher social class, the Chen family's control methods of these industries have also changed, becoming more humane, and respecting the choices of each industry more, but they have never really let go. Kong Yan is naturally not satisfied with the Chen family's control, even if such control and constant support have brought Xingsifang to this point today.

Of course, the news about Xingsifang is a little more informative than other industries controlled by the Chen family. They learned earlier than other merchants about the destruction of the Chen family and the dynamics of the court. When the name Chen Kai first entered Xingsifang again and thought that the Chen family had fallen, and for a period of time, no one took over the jurisdiction, it means that they could have been able to actually have a huge response in the community of merchants. Many merchants clearly expressed their emotions, and among them, there were naturally people who had turned to Daomingzong. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the people of Daomingzong to do such targeted persuasion to those merchants in the future.

Xingsifang and Kong Yan are not entirely because of the Chen Kai who is probably still alive, the Chen family's natural young master. What they really care about is the power of Dongping behind Chen Kai. When Chen Kai arrived in Dongping, he became the main point of the three civil affairs departments. Kong Yan, who knew this, could naturally feel the taste: Chen Kai was highly valued in Yunzhou. He controlled the supervision power of officials. For Yunzhou, a place with a huge and precise but full of vitality, only by obtaining Ye Tao's complete and unreserved trust can he do it.

Going to this position, and so far, it seems that Chen Kai has done a good job. Regardless of whether Chen Kai has any ideas about the Chen family's industry, as long as the Chen family does not die for a day, then, as the leader of all these industries, the Chen family is an existence that must be paid attention to. Nowadays, everyone still recognizes this. They have contributed to the Chen family. Even if they have some conflicts with the country's cause, everyone will generally forgive, understand, and sympathize. However, if they betray the Chen family, no matter how others praise and reward it, once the matter is spread, there will be no shortage of things that will hit the backbone.

Kong Yan didn't understand what exactly Lu Zhen was. If he was really a descendant from Zhenzhou, most people would not believe that he could build a tea shop in a short time and make the tea shop the first choice for many famous women from Anqing in just one month. This is not something that ordinary people can do. But if it is said that it is because of the support of Sun Boping, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, but it is not like. Although Sun Boping has visited Yuanyuan Garden twice or three times, Sun Boping has visited Yuanyuan Garden.

Mei'er even tends to regard Yuanyuan Garden as her first choice for drinking tea and making friends, but Sun Boping once rejected Lu Zhen's treatment of entertaining Sun Boping's family for free in public, and settled Sun Mei'er's expenses once. Although Sun Mei'er did not go to Yuanyuan Garden less because of this, many people know about this. Everyone thinks that Sun Boping and Lu Zhen are not purely supported and supported relationships, but more like pure merchants and important customers.

However, the paintings that Lu Zhen sent to Xingsifang to frame them several times have made the craftsmen in Xingsifang inexplicable. The paintings of color ink have obviously become popular in recent years. Some of the Dongping styles are new literati painting styles created by Dai Qiuyan. Dai Qiuyan's paintings are rarely circulated outside, but her style is imitated by many people. However, the styles can be imitated, but the materials and tools of the paintings cannot be imitated. Those local people who learn color ink styles in Xiling either go to the Ye Family Workshop to sell high prices in the only store selling paints and painting tools in Danyang.

The professional pigments are either tried to configure them by yourself, and the purity of the pigments is not very good. However, the color ink paintings that Lu Zhen has brought these times are not only very bright and pure, but the use of color ink is not something that people who are trying to explore can draw. If Lu Zhen is interested in releasing these paintings, they will definitely become the object of Anqing's calligraphy and painting collectors. And a person who can have so many fine paintings of such pure "Dongping style" is really worth pondering. Of course, these things are now circulating in Xingsifang, and no one has exposed such things.

And Lu Zhen, this time, said that he had a heavyweight work, and wanted Kong Yan to read it and then decide how to frame it. Kong Yan thought for a long time and agreed, but on the surface, this was just a normal visit by the famous Lu Zhen to the famous Kong Yan.

This is the first time Tan Weixin has appeared as Lu Zhen's wife. Those who have secretly met Tan Weixin, but Tan Weixin's appearance in the Kong family mansion is jaw-dropping. Tan Weixin has never been an approachable person, and of course, she has never been a difficult person to get along with. It's just that Tan Weixin, who has been weak for a long time and has been heavily defended for a long time, naturally has a noble feeling that makes people awe and dare not get close to it.

Wei Xin reveals nobility and is mixed with a strong intellectual component. Although Kong Yan, who is inaccurate about the origin of Lu Zhen and his wife, has already brought the younger generations from the family to greet him in the vestige, the first meeting with Ye Tao and Tan Weixin still makes Kong Yan feel terrified. These two people are indeed not very high-profile people and are not aggressive, but the calmness and calmness of their bodies are definitely not something that a down-and-out businessman or an ordinary family member can possess.

"Mr. Lu, what painting did you say?" After welcoming Lu Zhen and his wife into the living room politely, Kong Yan was even more afraid to underestimate them. Although the few people standing next to them were dressed very simply, their body and introverted spirit made the worshippers in the Kong family mansion very uneasy. Their statement was that maybe they could not beat the two of them together... Who is the person who can have this level of guard?

"Mr. Kong, please see." Ye Tao nodded, and walked into the living room with the painting in the box. Guan Huan pretended to be a servant. He had just arrived in Anqing recently to strengthen the defense around Ye Tao and his wife, and also informed them that various other deployments have been basically implemented.

"This is...this is..." When the painting unfolded in front of Kong Yan, Kong Yan could hardly believe his eyes. This was the first time Xingsifang received a work with the author's inscription from Lu Zhen.

Kong Yan did not dare to reach out to touch the words, but instead stood up and ordered the younger generations and servants of the Kong family around him: "Everyone will retreat. Except for these guests, everyone else will leave the living room three meters away."

Everyone felt Kong Yan's seriousness and understood that the person coming must be extraordinary, so they left without saying a word. After everyone left, Kong Yan asked very carefully: "Mr. Lu... who are you?"

The work unfolded in front of Kong Yan is a colorful landscape painting, which depicts the place where the grasslands and mountains meet, and a happy spring scenery. However, the inscription of the painting is Dai Qiuyan, and the time was drawn this spring. This work is the first time that Dai Qiuyan's work has appeared in Xiling. Reminding Dai Qiuyan's identity, this painting is obviously impossible to be left outside. Then, Lu Zhen's identity is even more confusing.

"Mr. Kong, here is only us and you. If half of the words are revealed, the consequences will be very serious. I hope you understand that neither you nor me will like this consequence." Ye Tao said lightly. He rarely uses this threatening tone, but it does not mean that he is not good at using it.

"I understand." Kong Yan nodded without any temper.

"My surname is Chen, and he is currently in the Northern Xinjiang Administration, and the Civil Affairs Bureau is in charge of all three places."

"Chen Kai?" Kong Yan almost screamed in surprise. He suppressed his voice and asked, "Why are you here?...Shao...Shao Boss."

"Is it you, and the young owners of other businesses, isn't this still a problem now?" Ye Tao smiled faintly. "However, don't worry too much. The Chen family has been in operation for many years, and after all, they know the hard work you have put into Xingsifang. In fact, the elders in the family thought less. At that time, there were many things and mixed personnel at home, so they really didn't have much thought to treat each other differently. God, I'm the only one left in the Chen family now. I have plenty of time to think about these things carefully. Mr. Kong, what are you thinking now? I believe that you know what happened recently. You should also know why our Chen family had put a lot of effort into building so many industries."
Chapter completed!