Chapter 2567
Xu Wenlin nodded slightly and then asked: "I wonder what kind of goods Mr. Tao needs our bank to transport? What is the destination?"
Tao Hongfang said: "I would like to ask your bank to transport a batch of local specialties to Sanya Victory Fort."
Xu Wenlin's face changed slightly. Since he is in the logistics and transportation industry, he naturally knows where Sanya Victory Fort is.
Victory Fort has extremely strict supervision measures for the entry and exit of people and goods, and a special official agency is responsible for the transportation of materials. Generally, things sent by private carriages and horses are not accepted. This young man named Tao is either a young man who doesn't understand the rules, or he has an extraordinary status and can bypass official supervision.
Xu Wenlin asked tentatively: "Master Tao, is there a way to send things to Victory Castle?"
Tao Hongfang nodded, but remained silent, as if he did not intend to explain further.
Xu Wenlin seemed to have thought of something, and continued to ask tentatively: "It seems that Mr. Tao has an elder serving in Victory Fort? I wonder which department it is?"
Tao Hongfang said: "Shopkeeper Xu asked so carefully, it seems that there should be some acquaintances working in Victory Fort?"
Xu Wenlin did not deny Tao Hongfang's temptation. Su Rong responded: "I do have old friends in Victory Fort."
Since Xu Wenlin frankly admitted that he had connections in Fort Victory, Tao Hongfang thought that it was enough to test him to this extent. He smiled and said: "Perhaps Shopkeeper Xu's old friend is also an acquaintance of mine."
Xu Wenlin's expression changed slightly and he said: "Who are you, sir? What do you want to do when you come to me?"
Tao Hongfang said: "There is no need to be nervous, Shopkeeper Xu. My father said that Shopkeeper Xu is a trustworthy person. After I arrive in Hangzhou, if I need help, I can come directly to Shopkeeper Xue for help. I apologize for any rudeness!"< br>
Xu Wenlin was surprised: "It turns out that Mr. Tao is... Do you have anything to prove your identity?"
Tao Hongfang nodded to Apeng who was standing next to him, and Apeng took out a document and handed it to Xu Wenlin.
The content of this document is a letter of introduction issued by Tao Donglai himself. Although the father-son relationship with Tao Hongfang is not stated on it, it is accompanied by his autograph and seal. Even if someone wanted to counterfeit this thing, it would be difficult to find the original to imitate it. What's more, Tao Donglai had a prominent status. To pretend to be his son in this way would be a serious crime.
Xu Wenlin was obviously able to identify the authenticity of signatures and seals. After looking at them carefully, he immediately knelt down on one leg and said to Tao Hongfang, "I don't know that the young master is coming to Hangzhou. I miss you so much, so please forgive me!"
"You're welcome, Shopkeeper Xu, please get up quickly!" Tao Hongfang had rarely seen such a kneeling ceremony since he could remember, and he quickly stretched out his hand to help Xu Wenlin up. Xu Wenlin's move also made Tao Hongfang realize that his relationship with his father should also be extraordinary.
Xu Wenlin stood up and glanced at A Peng next to Tao Hongfang, but did not speak in a hurry. As Apeng was responsible for guarding, he would not easily let Tao Hongfang stay alone with a stranger, and he still stood still without moving.
Tao Hongfang realized that he was afraid of outsiders being present, so he immediately explained: "Apeng is a member of his own family, so shopkeeper Xu does not need to avoid taboos." Xu Wenlin then said: "When I was young, I lived in Sanya to avoid the war. I was fortunate to have lived there. I worked for Mr. Tao for several years, and later I was recommended by Mr. Tao and found a job in Shunfengxing. I was lucky enough to get to where I am now. Mr. Tao has been kind to me for rebirth, but I have never been able to repay it. I will definitely do whatever the young master has to say. Do your best.”
When Tao Hongfang heard this, he understood why this man was far away in Hangzhou, but was willing to serve his father. In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, there were constant natural and man-made disasters. Haihan introduced a large number of homeless refugees from the Ming Dynasty and resettled them in Hainan Island and other places. Their number was at least one hundred thousand, and Xu Wenlin should be one of them.
However, he was obviously one of the lucky ones. He had the opportunity to stay with Tao Donglai and work for him. Later, he was given a job outside the company and became the owner of Semicolon along the way in Shunfengxing. Although this is not a great status, for a person who originally had no foundation, this is already a very outstanding achievement.
In addition to arranging this errand, Xu Wenlin did not elaborate on what kind of help Tao Donglai had given him, but judging from his attitude and expression, it was obvious that he had always been grateful to Tao Donglai, and also The willingness to repay a favor.
However, with Tao Donglai's powerful position, it is obviously difficult to leave any specific matters to a small person like Xu Wenlin, so this wish can only be given up in his mind. But he didn't expect that one day, Tao Donglai's family would appear in front of him and ask him to do something. Xu Wenlin's long-cherished wish came true, and he couldn't help but feel a little excited.
Since the other party was his father's old subordinate, Tao Hongfang didn't need to be too polite. He coughed and said: "I recently went to Hangzhou on business and encountered some things that I need to do some investigation in secret. But I have no idea what's going on here. I’m not familiar with the situation, and there’s no one around for the time being. I wonder if Shopkeeper Xu can help?”
Xu Wenlin did not even hesitate for a moment and responded decisively: "I am not talented, but I have accumulated some connections during my stay in Hangzhou. I don't know who or what the young master wants to investigate, so I will make arrangements as soon as possible."
Hearing his tone, Tao Hongfang was very confident, as if he was familiar with this kind of work, so he asked him: "Do you know that the township is trying to set up this yamen?"
Although Xu Wenlin didn't know what he meant, he still nodded and replied: "I've heard of it. It is said that this is a temporary yamen specially established by Mr. Shi in order to successfully hold this year's provincial examination. Most of the officials serving in this yamen are from the previous dynasty. Mr. Guan.”
Tao Hongfang said: "They are the ones I want to check. I want to know if these people have relatives, students, or other relevant people in their families, who are preparing to participate in this year's provincial examination. If there is such a situation, then I need relevant people. ”
Xu Wenlin said: "This is not difficult, but it will take some time to investigate the clues. I wonder when you will get the results?"
Tao Hongfang said: "The sooner the better, of course, but the news must be reliable and credible, and there must be no speculation."
Xu Wenlin said: "In that case, please give me seven days to find out the matter."
Tao Hongfang said: "Okay! It's up to you, seven days! But remember, this matter is very important, so it can only be done in secret, and the news must not be leaked!"
Xu Wenlin said: "Young Master, don't worry, the villain will be careful. Even if there is any problem in the process, it will never involve the Young Master."
Tao Hongfang was very satisfied when he saw that he was knowledgeable and interesting, thinking to himself that the person arranged by his father was indeed quite capable.
(End of chapter)