Chapter 1958
Huo Fei quickly determined that the identity of "Master Tian" was not adulterated, and immediately felt that his previous expenses were worth more than half. He used to spend money to make connections in the officialdom, but he had never come into contact with anyone like him. senior officials. However, he did not forget the reason why he spent a lot of money to arrange a meeting with "Master Tian", so he took the time to inquire about the relevant information.
"I wonder if Mr. Tian is going to Danzhou this time for business or private travel. How long will he stay? If you have enough time, I would like to arrange some interesting itinerary for Mr. Tian during his stay in Danzhou." Since you already know a little about Mr. Tian's hobbies Once or twice, Huo Fei went along with him and tried to test whether the other party would disclose his itinerary.
Zhang Qianzhi, who called himself Tian Zheng, knew the meaning after hearing Xiange. He immediately understood the other party's intention to take the topic in this direction, and responded with a smile: "No wonder Brother Guan told me before that Mr. Huo has a generous nature and is a hospitable person." , I feel it. My visit to Danzhou this time is mainly for business. It’s hard to say how long I will stay, it depends on the requirements of the errand at hand.”
Huo Fei continued to ask unwillingly: "I have lived in Danzhou for a long time, and I am quite familiar with the local affairs here. I wonder if Master Tian has anything that needs my help during his stay in Danzhou?"
"Oh? That's just right. It's my first time to work in Danzhou and I'm not very familiar with the local situation. If Mr. Huo can give me some advice, maybe I can take some time off from my busy schedule and spend some time in Danzhou! "Since Huo Fei has spoken so straightforwardly, Zhang Qianzhi just took advantage of the other party's initiative to achieve his own goal.
When Huo Fei heard the other party's statement, he felt like a mouse falling into a rice vat. He quickly patted his chest to express that he knew everything he said and would do his best to help the Lord complete his official duties. Huo Fei's words are not all bragging. As long as he can do anything with money on the ground in Danzhou, he can basically take over it. If the other party wants to inquire about someone or something, that is his strength. .
The role played by Zhang Qianzhi is a diplomat who comes to Danzhou from Sanya to arrange a visit for the Joseon Crown Prince. The issues that this character is concerned about are naturally the visitors of the Joseon Crown Prince in the local area. He immediately asked Huo Fei what places were worth visiting in the local area, especially academies, poetry societies, painting studios and other institutions with a strong cultural atmosphere.
If Xue was present, he would definitely burst into tears when he heard Zhang Qianzhi's question, because he really wanted to know the answer to this question. Most outsiders only know that Danzhou has a developed cultural and educational industry, but few people can figure out which cultural and educational institutions have stronger comprehensive strength or are more representative in the industry. Xue Zheng didn't want to put all his treasure on Mr. Huo's side, but he couldn't find a way to do it. He had been worrying about this matter for several days.
This is not a difficult question for Huo Fei. Although the industry he is engaged in is not the cultural and educational industry, he stays in Danzhou all year round and pays special attention to all kinds of news. Therefore, although the question raised by Zhang Qianzhi When it came to professional fields, Huo Fei was still able to answer questions fluently. He introduced several well-known local academies in Danzhou and gave some suggestions from his own perspective.
Zhang Qianzhi listened to Huo Fei's opinions carefully. He had to admit that this guy was quick-thinking, clear in thinking, and very organized in his speech. He was indeed quite capable. No wonder he was able to make a name for himself in this industry. Even if such a smart person does not engage in brokerage, he can still succeed in other industries that require the use of brains.
Of course, brokerage transactions are not prohibited by Haihan law, but what Huo Fei did this time touched the forbidden area of the government. The more enthusiastic and proactive he was in front of Zhang Qianzhi, the more he was establishing his own of guilt. Zhang Qianzhi listened to his lucid analysis and didn't interrupt him, just smiled and let him do what he said.
Guan Anping, who was sitting next to him, had been sweating secretly. He certainly knew Huo Fei's purpose in tricking Zhang Qianzhi. He wished that Zhang Qianzhi would quickly order the arrest of this daring person and bring him back to the Yamen for torture. The longer this conversation lasts, the greater the possibility that Huo Fei will notice something strange. He is also a little worried about whether young people like Zhang Qianzhi can cope with the current situation. Only after Huo Fei was convicted could his own crime be given a lighter sentence, so he was worried that Zhang Qianzhi would be lifted up high and fall gently, letting Huo Fei go, the culprit that brought him down.
Huo Fei's words were so dry that he finally came to an end. He didn't even bother to drink water. He just looked at Zhang Qianzhi eagerly, hoping that he could give some positive comments on his performance.
Zhang Qianzhi put down the tea cup in his hand and said calmly: "It seems that I have come to see Mr. Huo today at the right time. I think Mr. Huo's understanding of the local cultural and educational industry is no less than that of the officials in the yamen." Yes... Director Guan, don’t you think so?”
"Yes, yes, I think so too," Guan Anping responded hurriedly. It sounded like he was speaking for Huo Fei, but only he knew that every word he said was pushing Huo Fei further into the pit.
Zhang Qianzhi continued: "Mr. Huo, I have an errand here. A foreign distinguished guest will visit Danzhou later. One or two native-born locals may be needed as tour guides. The main task is to accompany this distinguished guest. Various cultural and educational institutions in Danzhou may also need to provide some suggestions for choosing places to visit and determining the itinerary. I wonder if Mr. Huo is interested in participating? ”
Huo Fei thought to himself that this was sleepiness meeting a pillow, and the development direction was more ideal than he expected, so he immediately agreed. He originally thought about how he could inquire about the North Koreans' itinerary in a roundabout way, and if possible, bribe Tian Zheng so that he could get first-hand information. However, he did not expect that the other party would instead take the initiative to invite him to be a part-time tour guide. Such a wonderful arrangement left Huo Fei with no reason to reject the other party.
"Excuse me, Mr. Tian, when will this errand start? Who is this foreign distinguished guest? Does he need me to make some preparations?" Huo Fei struck while the iron was hot and continued to ask for details.
At this time, Zhang Qianzhi did not respond directly to his question, but began to hint at him in circles: "Usually for this kind of errands that can contact VIPs, due to safety considerations, we generally do not easily appoint civilians, unless they are Only if you have a skill or can make a special contribution can you get such an opportunity.”
Huo Fei usually dealt with people in the officialdom. When he heard it, he knew that there was something behind Zhang Qianzhi's words, implying that he would need to receive benefits in order to do things. When he took the initiative to offer conditions, he said: "It's rare to have the opportunity to participate in such a project for me." The villain is willing to donate 5,000 to show his support for the state’s glory campaign.”
Huo Fei thought that the price was reasonable, and he didn't dare to offer it too low or too high, lest he anger the other party or be taken advantage of. Moreover, he only mentioned the donation without mentioning the target, which in turn hinted to the other party that the money did not need to be transferred openly and could be sent directly to the other party.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Qianzhi just smiled after hearing the conditions he reported, and said noncommittally: "Although I just arrived in Danzhou not long ago, I heard that many people are asking the Foreign Affairs Office to inquire about this foreign distinguished guest. Itinerary arrangement. When such a situation occurs, it must be that many big bosses in Danzhou hope to let this distinguished guest visit their own properties! To be honest, Mr. Huo said, where will the distinguished guest visit then? It's just a matter of my words. As long as I am willing to relax, there should be many people who are willing to donate money in exchange for this qualification. Does Mr. Huo think this is the truth?" Huo Fei was startled when he heard this and glanced unconsciously. Looking to Guan Anping next to him, he thought that maybe Guan Anping had colluded with Mr. Tian and realized his passion for this matter, so he wanted to take this opportunity to make a big show of himself.
Guan Anping, on the other hand, sat silently beside him like an old monk in trance. Whatever he said at this time would easily misunderstand Huo Fei, so it was better to shut up and let Zhang Qianzhi express himself freely. However, he also really admired Zhang Qianzhi's clever words. Huo Fei probably could not have expected the other party's true intention.
Guan Anping's expectation was correct. Huo Fei saw that he was silent. At the moment, he could only confirm that the black market rumors about the visit of the Joseon Crown Prince had reached more or less the ears of Mr. Tian, but he did not seem to be aware of it. The danger is just that the local wealthy businessmen and gentry want to get to know noble people through some special means - just like what Huo Fei is doing now. And in Mr. Tian's opinion, he could also take this opportunity to make a fortune, and the upper limit of the amount was probably still higher than Huo Fei's previous quotation.
Huo Fei couldn't help but smile bitterly, thinking that he still thought of things too simply. How could this Haihan official be so kind and entrust him with such a heavy responsibility when they met for the first time? In the end, he still wanted money. Things can only be done when you are in place. Although the price he had offered before was no longer a small amount, the other party was a high-ranking official from Haihan who had seen the world in Sanya, so perhaps he would not take this amount of money seriously.
Having said that, Huo Fei bought Guan Anping before and gave away 10,000 yuan twice. It seems a bit unjustifiable if the conditions proposed to this senior official from Sanya are not as good as Guan Anping's. And he really didn't know how much information Guan Anping had shared with Mr. Tian. If he had even disclosed his earlier bid, then it would be damning if the other party was willing to accept the offer for five thousand.
Forget it, Huo Fei knew that he would definitely not be able to get over this hurdle without some bloodshed. Fortunately, he had Xue Zheng as a financial backer, so he would have to find a way to earn back the extra expenses. Apart from anything else, being able to directly catch up with the diplomats from Sanya to get first-hand information, and possibly even participate in arranging the itinerary of the North Korean Crown Prince, has exceeded Huo Fei's original transaction commitment to Xue Zheng. This must be done anyway. Let him add money.
Huo Fei gritted his teeth and said respectfully: "If I can exclusively undertake this job, I will voluntarily donate 20,000 yuan to subsidize the government's various expenses during this period."
"Exclusive contract? Mr. Huo's calculation is very precise! If this is Mr. Huo's sincerity, then I don't think there is any need to talk about this matter." Zhang Qianzhi still refused to let go, but it was obvious that he was interested in Huo Fei. This quote is not satisfactory enough.
Huo Fei thought in his heart that he was going to be brutally beaten this time, but if he backed down now, the other party might walk away immediately, and the thread that he finally connected would be broken, or even The benefits that were given to Guan Anping before were all given away, so it was really a waste of money. He could only advance and not retreat at the moment. Even if he knew that the other party was trying to rip him off, he could only take it bravely.
At this time, Guan Anping spoke kindly for Huo Fei: "Brother Tian, Mr. Huo has good intentions in taking the initiative to relieve the country's worries. He must be sincere. Why don't you give him another chance."
Huo Fei also gritted his teeth and said: "I am stupid, please let Master Tian make it clear. If the amount is what the villain can afford, I will not let you down!"
Zhang Qianzhi nodded and said: "Okay, as long as you can afford this amount, I will do this job exclusively as you said!" After saying that, Zhang Qianzhi stretched out his right hand and gestured with his fingers, and then waited for Huo Fei's call. respond.
fifty thousand! Even though Huo Fei was mentally prepared, he still felt a little trembling when he saw Zhang Qianzhi's gestures. If Xue Zheng hadn't agreed to the 100,000 he boldly offered before, he would have immediately stood up and left.
Huo Fei did not express his position immediately, and was also thinking about whether Xue Zheng would reject him if he raised the offer by 50,000 yuan. If you agree to the other party's asking price here, but Xue Zheng refuses to pay more, then you, who only received a deposit of 30,000, will have to pay a large sum of money. This kind of loss-making transaction is worth tens of millions. What can't be done.
Zhang Qianzhi didn't say anything to urge him. Of course he did it intentionally by quoting this high price. During trips such as visits by senior officials of the country or foreign dignitaries to a certain place, it is true that occasionally the local powerful and wealthy gentry will try to take on errands such as accompanying them by actively pledging donations, so as to make themselves look good in front of the big shots. There is a sense of existence, but generally you don’t spend too much for it. Even if a senior executive committee official travels, it is unlikely to be worth tens of thousands.
At this time, the price quoted for purchasing relevant information on the market has not even reached 10,000. If someone is willing to spend tens of thousands to buy this qualification at this time, it is obviously not following the trend and wanting to acquire the information and resell it to make a profit. The price difference is so simple, but most likely it was for other reasons.
At this time, the waiter who came to ask if the food had been served came to the rescue of Huo Fei, who was in trouble. He quickly changed the topic to ease the current atmosphere: "Since it's already dinner time, why don't we eat first. Let Mr. Tian come here today. If you want to relax, let’s eat, drink and have fun first, and talk about the business later.”
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