It was when the guests were served, and the teahouse was crowded with people. New and old guests began to move towards their respective reservations one after another. With a good geographical location and elegant environmental conditions, it was obvious that the boss had put some thoughts on it. The bonsai from Gusu, Jiangnan, was casually arranged in the spacious lobby, adding a bit of green to the lobby. Many guests had already sat leisurely by the window. Dr. Tea was busy greeting the guests to sit in. A large newspaper stand leaning against the wall was filled with various newspapers, which was convenient for literate tea customers to read. No wonder the business was very prosperous after only half a year of opening. Not only did it attract merchants and scholars to discuss business, but many officials and gentry even chose this place to relax and enjoy tea and spend time.

The guests who sat in groups sat together in groups of three or five. The latest news reports on the daily are naturally what they care about the most. Not only does their business rely on information, but the empire is now full of war, and the safety of themselves and their family is threatened. If the peace army breaks through the eastern defense line, the imperial capital will become an isolated city. Not only may the property be turned into a bubble, but even the safety of life will not be guaranteed.

"Brother Chen, come on, please sit down, buddy, come and make a pot of high-end Dongting white hair for Boss Chen!" The two men in brocade clothes with smiles barely squeezed out on their faces saw a middle-aged gentleman in gorgeous clothes coming from the opposite side, and quickly stood up and greeted him.

The gentleman in the gorgeous uniform seemed to be in a bad mood. He glanced around and saw that the two of them were in a good position. He was facing the windows. A delicate yellow bamboo screen separated the two sides. Two pots of fresh green bonsai with twisted branches were very vigorous, and the environment was pretty good, so hesitated and walked over.

Although they were extremely anxious, the two of them still dared not neglect. Judging from the similar appearances of the two, they should be two brothers. The ones on the left are older and the ones on the right are slightly younger.

"Brother Chen, please sit down. We brothers have been waiting for you for a long time." Seeing that our brothers were impatient, we wanted to say something. The older man in brocade clothes used his eyes to signal his brother whether to be anxious. He smiled and said, "Brother Chen is so grateful to see each other in his busy schedule."

The gentleman with a gloomy face seemed to be moved by the other party's complimentary words, and nodded as if he was reserved. Looking at the clear and clear tea cup handed over by Dr. Tea, he sighed quietly: "I don't know how long can I enjoy this Dongting white hair? Maybe it won't take long to go out of stock."

"Oh, Brother Chen means—?" The two people on the opposite side were nervous.

"You don't know yet? The day before yesterday, Jiujiang Prefecture City had been captured by the Taiping Army, and the entire Jiujiang Prefecture was probably in the hands of the Taiping Cult. Wen Ning and Baling had already fallen into the hands of the Maqi Khans, and the imperial tea and grain production mansions were one after another. It would be even more difficult to enjoy such excellent products in the future." He glanced at the other brothers in a faint manner, and the gentry in the Chinese uniform said calmly.

"Ah? Jiujiang Prefecture City has fallen? Where did Brother Chen get the news? Didn't it say that the imperial army will resist to the end? Why did it fall in just a few days?" No matter how hard the purpose of inviting the other party to come out, the younger man couldn't help but scream, with a look of anxiety, "It's over, it's over, it seems that the family is really over this time."

The older man was still a little calmer, but the panic in his eyes was still visible at a glance, "Brother Chen, I wonder if the news is reliable? The family of our brothers is all there."

"My news is absolutely reliable. I'm afraid that even the Ministry of War may not be as quick and easy as me." He curled his lips as if he was showing off, and the Chinese-dressed gentleman said proudly: "If I can't even figure out this little news, how can I dare to take over the entrusted by your brothers?"

The two brothers then remembered the purpose of inviting this person out. They exchanged glances like enlightenment, and their joy was beyond words, "Brother Chen, don't blame me, it's all my brothers who are not well-polite, I hope you will forgive me."

With generous waves, the gentleman in the Chinese uniform acted generously and said calmly: "It's understandable to deal with you for the first time. I can understand the mood of your brothers."

"Brother Chen, as you say, the Wuhu area is over. There are Maqi Khans in the south and Taiping Army in the north. Isn't the Empire just--" Speaking of this, the younger man finally reacted quickly. He looked around and frowned and didn't dare to continue talking.

"Hehe, two, just understand some things in your heart. Maybe things are not as bad as you imagined. I heard that the Maqi Khans were boycotted by local gentry in the south, and the imperial watercraft fleet was not lost. It seemed that they were also resisting and attacking the Maqi Khans. The Maqi Khans' life was not easy." The Chinese-dressed gentry smiled and shook their heads.

Fang Banjuan, the old man's fleet of brocades, did not mention the north side, and seemed to have some insight. When he introduced this person to his friend, he once quietly told him that this person had a great origin and seemed to have some extraordinary relationship with the senior officials of the Taiping Sect. He did not dare to get involved in these unknown people, but at that time, Jiujiang Prefecture was about to fall, and his entire family's property was in Jiujiang. If he was abandoned in vain, the family would be over, so he gritted his teeth and obeyed his friends' arrangements.

"Brother Chen, we brothers can't take care of that much of the matter in the south of Wuhu Lake. But our brothers' fields, mansions, business names and many inventory are in Jiujiang. The Taiping Army has occupied Jiujiang Mansion. We know that Brother Chen is very good at hand and eyes. I don't know if Brother Chen can help his brother think of a solution. If he can save it, we brothers will thank him." The older man finally made his own request. He was always in circles and was not panicked, and he could not afford it. If the Taiping Army was confiscated and auctioned or distributed to those lowly mud-legged men, his family would be finished.

He glanced around alertly. The gentleman in the Chinese uniform kept silent, but signaled to the other party to find another secret place to talk. The older man felt ecstatic and quickly called the clerk in the store to ask the other party to arrange a private room for his party so that the three of them could discuss.

The young man was sitting leisurely by the lake, fishing, the breeze whispered slightly, the willow branches swayed gently, and the ripples were rippling, but the young man was motionless, like an old monk sitting with his hands, with a hint of Zen atmosphere.

A figure hurriedly followed the lakeside and headed straight for this side. Seeing that the leisurely atmosphere could no longer continue, the young man casually took back the fishing rod and raised his head until the figure came in front of him.

After a while of muttering, the young man frowned slightly and asked, "Has it been implemented?"

"Master, it has been implemented. That guy has a lot of industry in Beijing and has a close relationship with His Highness Six. However, according to the current situation, this guy should be a chess piece that Taiping Sect had set up a long time ago. But this guy is now working so hard for Taiping Sect, aren't he afraid of being noticed?" The young man reported to a man with an ordinary face. The face that made people unable to leave any impression after seeing it is too mediocre, and there is no special thing. Even his eyes are dull and listless.

"This is indeed worth noting. Although the Taiping scholars in Jiujiang urgently need to win over some gentry and businessmen, it is a bit too impatient to win over them directly, right?" The young man was also a little confused. His subordinates had reported just now that the two brothers were originally from a prestigious gentry family in Jiujiang Prefecture. In addition to the family's land, they also operate a considerable rice shop in Jiujiang Prefecture. Speaking of the Jiujiang Tao family, they can be regarded as a font in the prefecture.

"Well, I also see this way, but looking at that look, it doesn't seem like there are any other means. Could it be that we are a little suspicious?" The man who reported the report obviously felt that there must be some special reason, but he could never find a suitable explanation.

"Don't think too much, keep that guy firmly in mind first, see if he can catch any big fish from him, especially those who have contact with him, you must keep a close eye on it to see if you can dig out more clues and expand our source of information. As for the two brothers of the Tao family, I have my own arrangements." The young man pondered for a moment, continued the activities in his hands, and threw the hook out again. The people who were arranged by the Taiping Cult in Beijing finally began to move. This is a good thing. If these guys remained unmoved, it would be difficult to find out about him.

The rules of their actions are that as long as they take action, they are not afraid that they can do many earth-shaking things. They just grasp the rules of their actions and see what they can do. But now the guy in front of them is the person who is jumping up and down to recruit people for Cheng Dayou in Jiujiang. Is it Cheng Dayou's own idea, or is it really necessary for the Taiping Army to establish a stable base in Jiujiang? This is not completely clear. I still need to observe further. In addition, I need to respond to this situation to the lord and ask him to cooperate to understand and master it.

The man who reported the report immediately understood the owner's meaning. He did not want to alert the enemy, but wanted to find the more systematic context of Taiping Teach in Beijing through this guy, put a long line and catch big fish. As for the two brothers of the Tao family, they could be handed over to their colleagues from other places to complete it. He was secretly happy. He had more opportunities to show it, so he had to seize this opportunity.
Chapter completed!