"Father-in-law, son-in-law..."

Even though Cheng Zhijie was quite thick-skinned, facing such a humiliating thing, he still felt uncomfortable having his words stuck on his lips.

Looking at his father-in-law, the old man has always believed that his second son-in-law is the number one general in the Huaiyang army. With his son-in-law by his side, even if he is ostracized in the army, he still has helpers who can help him. He is not afraid of the other party.

Provocation again and again. But just now, his belief collapsed...

When he found out that he had been deceived by his son-in-law, and had been deceived for more than ten years, it was hard for him to accept it.

What's more, Liu Duyuhou still regarded his son-in-law as a son. Why did he let his old man give birth to a litter of daughters but not a son?

In just a short moment, Liu Baosheng seemed to have aged a lot. He sighed and said: "Zhijie, you are already very old. Can't you learn from the stability of a big tiger?"

Han Dahu was stunned. He found that his status was suddenly elevated by his father-in-law to a level that he could only dream of before.

Hesitating, there was both surprise and fear. He felt overwhelmed and panicked. The moment he turned his head and saw Li Kui, he understood. At this time, his father-in-law was not ready to give up the secret recipe. Li Kui held a hand holding the recipe.

The secret recipe that made the Liu family soar to the sky couldn't be that the second son-in-law didn't succeed, not even the little daughter he relied on the most, right?

Besides, the daughter has indeed won the favor of the emperor in the palace. She is just one step away from having the opportunity to go to Bianliang as the head of the state and be his honorary.

When Cheng Zhijie saw this scene, he knew that he was no longer his father-in-law's favorite baby. In just an instant, he fell out of favor.

What a cruel heart!

Liu Baosheng may not be a good general, nor even a good father. But when it comes to making decisions, he is definitely a ruthless person. After a short period of thinking, he made a decision and completely gave up on Cheng Zhijie. This

It's mud that can't hold up the wall, and it's not worth his energy and attention.

Think about it, that's what it's all about.

Liu Baosheng was able to ruthlessly send his daughter, who was less than ten years old, into the palace, and she was also his legitimate daughter. With such ruthlessness, how could he care about whether a son-in-law fell out of favor?

He wants more, to reach the sky in one step and become a relative of the emperor. Or he wants to lose everything and have nothing.

His immediate support of the third son-in-law was indeed chilling, but it also made Li Kui feel that it was not simple. He was a decisive person. Knowing that Han Dahu and Li Kui had an old relationship and were somewhat acquaintances, he did not hesitate to take advantage of the third son-in-law. Of course,

There is also a possibility that Liu Baosheng unfortunately had no one around him. He didn't even have anyone to make suggestions, but he had a dream of becoming a marquis and a duke.

"Let's talk today, no need to change the date." Liu Baosheng glanced at his second son-in-law Cheng Zhijie and gave it up decisively. He smiled at Li Kui and said: "Li Kui, you have won, so you can naturally raise the terms, but the Liu family has no money left.

, I want to rely on this business to regain my strength. If this business is not profitable, I am afraid that the Liu family will not let you work for nothing, is that right?"

Li Kui cupped his hands and said: "Those who gain benefit will unite people's hearts if divided; those who unite will disperse people's hearts. Although I am humble in the mountains and forests, I also know that cooperation is a common interest. Let's talk about working together."

"Good boy, I have a daughter who has not left the court!"

Li Kui was stunned. He couldn't figure out how many daughters the third-in-command of the Huaiyang Army had given birth to.

Why can I only see my daughter but not my son?

As the owner of the room, Han Dahu naturally had to take on the responsibility of greeting him. He pulled Li Kui and said, "Brother Xian, go and have a chat in the room. The food and wine have been prepared. I'll talk while we eat."

"Send the second uncle to the guest room to rest."

The group of people walked through the corridor and entered the backyard. Li Kui was a little embarrassed. After all, this was Han Dahu's most private place and the place where he least liked to be disturbed. It might not be appropriate for him to come as an outsider.

Han Dahu noticed Li Kui's strange behavior and said with a smile: "Brother, don't be restrained. This is my brother's separate courtyard. Female family members cannot live here."

Big dog owner!

Li Kui secretly cursed in his heart that he was just a small inspector with a huge future and dared to build houses one after another. It was so hateful. He only had four shabby houses, which were the property he and Li Dalang shared. What was even more unlucky was that they collapsed.

He had two houses, and if they split up, he wouldn't even have a place to cook.

After sitting down, Liu Baosheng could no longer see the slightest hint of loneliness on his face. Instead, he picked up his wine glass to toast Li Kui.

Li Kui's heart felt like a cat scratching his head. He was impatient, but he couldn't wait for such a slow and leisurely way of talking about things. He asked directly: "Before we drink and eat, let me talk about the regulations!"

Liu Baosheng was not annoyed and nodded: "That's fine, my nephew, I just say it doesn't matter."

"First of all, I can't give you the secret recipe." Li Kui raised his index finger, and as soon as he spoke, Han Dahu's face suddenly changed. Without the secret recipe, how could they talk about cooperation.

Li Kui ignored the surprise and anger of Weng and his son-in-law, and instead said to himself: "You should know that there is a lack of trust in cooperation between us. If you give me the secret recipe, I won't worry. But if you don't give me the secret recipe, you will worry about changing your mind in case I choose

If you lose other partners, you will lose both ends."

"That's right." Han Dahu nodded hurriedly and said anxiously: "Brother, think twice! Although we had misunderstandings before, it was all instigated by my second brother-in-law."

"Flies don't bite seamless eggs. We are all sensible people, so don't talk nonsense." Li Kui frowned and said: "This is also the result of my careful consideration. Giving you the secret recipe is nothing more than a one-time deal. It is purified from sea salt.

The secret recipe is worth millions. Do you have the financial resources to purchase the secret recipe? And how long do you think this business can last and how beneficial it will be?"

"If the secret recipe is not revealed, I can make it in this life!" Han Dahu was stupid and didn't know the truth.

Li Kui sneered and said: "Silly, such a huge profit can only be maintained if your family has a queen or a prince. If not, the business will only last for one or two years at most. Instead of making people jealous by then, it's better to

Presenting it to the nobleman in the palace will not only allow you to rely on your merits, but also make you appear in the eyes of the nobleman. Isn't it killing two birds with one stone? If the official family loves your daughter very much, they can be concubine from head to toe.

Wouldn’t it be better?”

"The good nephew is naturally the one who presented the secret recipe. I'll just wait for the introduction!" Liu Baosheng was stunned for a moment, and then he was overjoyed. He was not high-level enough, mainly because he stayed in the local area and couldn't see the high-end tactics. But he was just a little bit able.

A transparent person.

His vision was as good as anyone's. He understood the meaning of Li Kui's words as soon as he heard it. Since he couldn't hold on, he would simply take the credit. Especially with a clear mind like Li Kui's, he could decisively refuse millions of benefits.

, if his daughter really wants to be crowned a concubine in the palace in the future, won't he lack such courageous and resourceful people around him?

The Liu family has a share of credit, Li Kui has a share of credit, and the palace can also get a share of credit. This is definitely the best ending. This secret recipe cannot fall into the hands of the Liu family. Once Li Kui is bypassed, Li Kui will be the winner.

It's been a busy day.

"However, you should also know that this kid's identity is a citizen. And salt production is related to the salt supervisor. I can't get through these relationships. You need to prepare the raw materials and sales for me."

Liu Baosheng nodded and said, "My nephew is right."

"Father-in-law!" If Liu Baosheng is of low level, it is because his eyes are limited by the pattern. He can see through it as long as he clears the fog. But what pattern can Han Dahu, a ninth-grade inspector, see?

The more Liu Baosheng looks at Li Kui, the more he likes him. There are few people around him who can make suggestions. Now that this person is in front of them, they have a big misunderstanding and a knot that cannot be solved in a short time. But if he becomes a son-in-law, this will still be a problem.

Is it something? Liu Baosheng has no confidence in fighting; he doesn't know how to do business; but when it comes to giving birth to a daughter, he is definitely superior, she is extremely beautiful, and he has absolute confidence in his daughter. Otherwise, he

Can a daughter sent to the palace stand out in front of three thousand beauties and be favored by the emperor?

In particular, Li Kui's brain is so easy to use. With him as his guide, his chances will be much greater. If there is no one around him who can come up with ideas, it will really be difficult for him.

"My nephew said so, there must be a solution." Liu Baosheng asked humbly. It is quite rare for him to be able to do this. After all, he is a fourth-grade military general. If Li Kui is the son of a second-grade official, he is

Even if you put on a flattering gesture, it won't look out of place.

But Li Kui was a mountain man with no fame or family background.

Facing such an ordinary person, Liu Baosheng can remain so forbearing, which is enough to show that he is not simple.

The dissatisfaction in these years, or being forced by the commander or deputy commander, is mostly due to unwillingness to accept the status quo.

When discussing with such a negotiating opponent, Li Kui said with a spirit of 120,000 points: "It's very simple, adopt an underwriting system, that is to say, you will buy all the snowflake salt I can produce, and then sell it exclusively, without signing with other companies. But

There is an underwriting quota for the whole year or every month, such as 10,000 catties, or 30,000 catties. Once you sign this contract, you need to pay half of the deposit. Of course, this way, your risk will be greater, so the underwriting price

It can be lower, two pounds per pound."

"Can I make money?"

Liu Baosheng was a military general, but he didn't know how to do business. Naturally, he had to ask his son-in-law Han Dahu about business matters.

Han Dahu was secretly happy and nodded hurriedly: "I can make money, but the deposit seems to be a bit high."

"The deposit is non-negotiable, and this is for your own good. If someone buys a hundred guan per catty, and you price a hundred guan per catty, you can only sell 100 jins in a month. Even if I sell you ten guan per catty, it will only be

It’s a business of one thousand guan. Even if there is no capital and all is profit, how much can it be? If you set a price of 5 guan based on small profits but quick turnover, and sell 10,000 jins a month, it will be a business of 50,000 guan a month. Although to me,

It’s a bit harder, but you can earn more, so why not do it?”

The business concept of marginal effect suddenly made Han Dahu's eyes light up.

Yes, if the pricing is too exaggerated, not only will it not bring you enough income, but it will kill your business.

He even wanted to settle on fifty thousand kilograms of snowflake salt in one go. Even if he sold four kilograms per kilogram, and left out the freight clerk and store, he would still be able to save at least sixty or seventy thousand kilograms. This was the combined wealth of his father-in-law and several sons-in-law.

Twice that. This is how business should be done. Han Dahu even wanted to give up his official position in the Inspection Department. A ninth-grade inspector could be managed by an official, so he might as well go into business.

But with half the deposit, how could he get 50,000 yuan in cash?

Basically all the funds he could use were sent to his father-in-law to the capital to smoothen the relationship between the palace and the palace. The deposit alone was enough to make Han Dahu lose weight.

"Dear brother, now my brother is not taking advantage of his hands. I wonder if I can be more lenient?"

Han Dahu begged, Li Kui should be given relief or exemption at his discretion. All the farms and land he could mortgage were given to his father-in-law in exchange for money. As for Cheng Zhijie and his eldest brother-in-law, they were poorer than him and had no money left at all. Besides, his father-in-law...

This man has a desperate character. He has sold everything he can sell and borrowed everything he can borrow. To ask him to provide the capital is simply a dream.

But the problem is that there is nothing he can do!

Li Kui was even poorer than Han Dahu. He was still waiting for a deposit to order cooking pots and other utensils, otherwise he could only stare blankly! He couldn't help but ask: "By the way, didn't you say you want to clear the palace? This

Who did you give the money to? Is it possible to give it later?"

"There is news in the palace that the Empress Dowager has chosen the granddaughter of Meng Yuan, the lord of Ma Jundu, as the queen. The queen has an older brother who is familiar with my eldest brother. This money will be given to him to help smooth things over." Han Dahu, as a participant,

Since they had a beneficial relationship with Li Kui, they naturally did not shy away and told them their plan.

But after hearing this, Li Kui's expression suddenly changed. Under the surprised looks of Liu Baosheng and Han Dahu, he stood up and walked out without saying anything: "I don't do business with fools!"

Pushing open the door, there were more than a dozen people standing at the door, all holding steel knives in their hands. Although the knife was not out of its sheath, the sharp and sharp blade was already exposed, and the cold air was overwhelming. Several people near the door were covered in cold weather.

Two eyes were exposed on his face. But there was suspicion in his eyes, and they all looked at Li Kui. An old man in the lead, with white hair, his face covered, and wearing a broken armor that was short of weight, asked loudly
Chapter completed!