Dong Wenyuan, the second son of the Dong family of the great scholar in Luoyang, is a famous talented man in Luoyang and even the world. He is proficient in poetry, songs and music, and is very famous. It is precisely because of this that the second son is usually more obsessed than the top. However, now the second son is deeply resentful. It turns out that the second son, who is arrogant and talented, also participated in the first examination of the imperial examination not long ago, but to everyone's expectations, he was actually defeated. For this reason, the second son even made trouble at Chen Lin of Luoyang Prefecture. Chen Lin only said eight words lightly, "The beautiful article is like a diabolo", which means that your article is written very beautifully, but there is no practical content. Since then, Dong Wenyuan has drunk to relieve his sorrows, and often makes his family feel uneasy.

That evening, the drunk Dong Wenyuan stumbled back from outside, and a servant hurriedly came up to support him. Dong Wenyuan, who was full of sarcasm and angry outside, kicked the servant to the ground and shouted, "Get out of here!" This scene happened to be seen by Mr. Dong.

"Wenyuan, you are going out to drink again! You nerd!!" Dong Huang rebuked angrily. At this time, all the servants and maids surrounded him and dared not step forward, looking trembling.

"Father, father!" Dong Wenyuan couldn't help but feel a little panicked when he looked at the father in front of him.

Dong Huang frowned and said to the butler beside him: "Take the second young master down and clean it!"

The butler Yingnuo said, and came to Dong Wenyuan and said respectfully: "Second Young Master, please follow the old slave!"

Dong Wenyuan bowed to Dong Huang swayingly and followed the butler down.

Dong Huang looked at the back of this son and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

Dong Huang returned to the inner hall, and his eldest son Dong Wenbo came.

"Father, I heard that my second brother is drinking outside again," Dong Wenbo asked with concern.

Dong Huang nodded and sighed, "Your second brother really gives me a headache!"

Dong Wenbo couldn't help but sigh and said with emotion: "No wonder the second brother is like this! I remember that the second brother was a famous talent in the world, and no one who is a scholar or a wealthy family has a yearning for the second brother! But today, he was defeated in the first exam of the imperial examination! Alas!..."

"Father, do you think the current emperor intends to do this?" Dong Wenbo asked with some concern.

Dong Huang frowned and shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be! Wen Yuan's failure this time should be his own reason!"

Dong Wenbo was stunned, "This is so possible!"

Dong Huang said: "I have seen the title of Luoyang Prefecture in this preliminary examination, 'On the Governance of a County'. What the emperor today wants is not a talented man with beautiful poetry, but a talent who can help him govern the country and ensure the country!" He shook his head with emotion and smiled bitterly: "What your second brother is good at is poetry, songs, and romance. He knows nothing about the way to govern the country! It is expected that he will lose the election!"

Dong Wenbo nodded suddenly.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore! By the way, you saw Lord Chen Lin when you arrived in Luoyang Prefecture today."

Hearing his father's question, Dong Wenbo was immediately excited, "Father, we have approved the business of silk!" As he said that, he carefully took out a certificate of red-skin envelope from his arms and handed it to Dong Huang. "Father, this is the authorization letter issued by Luoyang Prefecture!" Then he escaped from his arms and handed it to Dong Huang, "Father, this is the customs clearance route given to us by Luoyang Prefecture instead of the imperial court! All major merchants have similar things!"

Dong Huang looked at the pass through the road and asked in confusion: "What's the use of this thing?"

Dong Wenbo explained with his eyebrows and dancing hands: "My father doesn't know that this thing has a great effect!"

"Oh!" Dong Huang glanced at the copper talisman in his hand, and couldn't help but become even more confused.

Dong Wenbo continued: "If it weren't for this thing, our goods wouldn't be able to transport at all!"

Dong Huang nodded suddenly, looked at the copper talisman in his hand and frowned: "It seems that the emperor now has a very strict control over the business sector!"

Dong Wenbo said: "Father, what you said is right or wrong!"

"Oh, how do you say this?"

"Father, the emperor is indeed strict in the field of business, but this is only limited to maintaining commercial order! If the market is disordered, then it is inevitable that someone will monopolize the market with strong examples or the power of the government, and it is inevitable that some merchants will take advantage of the natural disasters and man-made disasters to hoard goods, which will harm the country and the court without any benefit!"

Dong Huang nodded thinking.

Dong Wenbo continued: "In fact, the court is just maintaining commercial order, preventing monopoly, and ensuring tax revenue! The court will not interfere with other matters!"

Dong Huang nodded with a smile and said with emotion: "It seems that the emperor is really not simple now!" Dong Wenbo nodded with deep feelings.

"By the way, my father, what Lord Chen Lin said today seems..." Dong Wenbo looked uncertain.

"What did Lord Chen say to you?" Dong Huang asked anxiously.

"Father, I heard what Lord Chen said today, and it seems that I have the intention to let us enter the Western Regions!"

Dong Huang's eyes lit up, "If we can enter the Western Regions, our Dong family may grow into a business family that is comparable to those of the Li family and other major merchants in a short period of time!" He stood up and couldn't wait to say, "I want to go to Luoyang Prefecture to talk to Lord Chen in person!" As he said that, he walked out the door.

Dong Wenbo hurriedly grabbed Dong Huang and said with concern: "Father, we have been very close to the court during this period. There have been some messages in the sects!"

Dong Huang frowned and snorted coldly, "Don't worry about them! The rise and fall of the family is a big deal! Wenbo, please follow me!"

"Yes!" Dong Wenbo replied with a deep expression of agreement.

Dong Huang couldn't help but think of his second son and sighed: "How great would it be if your second brother could be like you!"

Dong Wenbo quickly comforted: "I believe my second brother will understand in the future!"

Dong Huang sighed, "I hope so!"

Dong Huang gave a few instructions to the butler, and then went to Luoyang Mansion with his eldest son Dong Wenbo.

When he arrived at Luoyang Mansion, Chen Lin happened to work in the mansion. When Dong Huang explained his purpose, Chen Lin immediately agreed. Seeing this, Dong Huang couldn't help but feel unbelievable. In fact, after Dong Wenbo left, Chen Lin found Jia Xu, who was responsible for business matters, for instructions. After some consideration, Jia Xu decided to let the Dong family enter the Western Regions.

Afterwards, Dong Huang asked Chen Lin for some specific matters. Chen Lin answered one by one and carefully advised some things to pay attention to.

Finally, Chen Lin said to Dong Huang: "Mr. Dong, your Dong family was the first to transfer the family's business projects to business. Your Majesty is very happy about this!"

Dong Huang was shocked, "Mr. Chen, did Your Majesty actually inquired about this matter personally?"

Chen Lin smiled and nodded and said, "Mr. Dong, I can tell you that as long as you can gain a foothold in the Western Regions with your own strength, Your Majesty will be able to let your Dong family enter the foreign military trade industry!"

Dong Huang and Dong Wenbo opened their eyes wide in surprise, and they were a little out of control.

Chen Lin smiled and said, "Your Majesty attaches great importance to business! You don't need to have any concerns!"

"Master, sir, we are really..." Dong Huang, who came back to his senses, was so excited that he was a little incoherent. No wonder he was so excited. Military trade is one of the most profitable trades. In addition, since military trade is related to the most fundamental interests of the country, generally those who can enter this industry are merchants with close ties to the emperor.

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Luoyang Weijia Inn is located on South Street and is the largest inn in Luoyang. At this time, the Weijia Inn was filled with heroes who came to Beijing to participate in the palace examination. One of them wrapped in a turban and a white Confucian shirt, which was particularly conspicuous among the people. Everyone sat together in groups, talked loudly, and expressed their views on the current situation. The atmosphere was very warm. However, the young man with a fairy temperament dressed in white Confucian outfit just smiled and listened without expressing any opinions.

The young man in white Confucian costume stood up and left the lobby. When he returned to the room, a scholar came up to pay homage and said, "Sir!"

The young man nodded, glanced at the room, and asked, "Where is Shanwen?"

"Sir, Shan Wen went to the palace to read the Bangwen!"

The young man nodded and ordered: "Sir, take a break! If Shan Wen comes back, wake me up immediately!"
Chapter completed!