Zhao Shan faced Su Yunxi and smiled and said: "I am Zhao Zilong in Luoyang. I am the shopkeeper under Master Shen Yuanqing, the Minister of the Department of Household Affairs, and is responsible for the grain business in the entire Luoyang area."
Su Yunxi's eyes lit up.
Are you responsible for the grain business in the entire Luoyang area? This was exactly what she needed.
As a master of business operations, Su Yunxi instantly realized that when he came to Luoyang to do business, he had already entered Shen Yuanqing's sight.
In fact, Shen Yuanqing was very afraid of her, so he arranged for Zhao Zilong to test her.
Su Yunxi is not afraid of temptation.
No matter who you are, as long as you are a human being, you will have weaknesses, and it will be easier to deal with them if you take advantage of the other person's weaknesses.
Su Yunxi's thoughts changed rapidly, and in an instant she had already figured it out. She smiled and waved her hands and said, "It turns out to be shopkeeper Zhao. Please come in and talk."
"Sorry for disturbing you!"
Zhao Shan replied with a smile.
Su Yunxi led Zhao Shan to the reception room in the backyard, ordered people to prepare tea, and said with a smile: "Master Zhao, please have tea."
Zhao Shan took the tea and sniffed it.
The aroma of tea lingers in your nose, refreshing your heart and mind.
Zhao Shan praised: "As expected of Shopkeeper Su, the tea is good and the people are good."
Su Yunxi chuckled and said, "Young Master Zhao, please give me some tea!"
Zhao Shan took a sip, and the tea was sweet and refreshing. The tea slid down his throat, and the rich tea fragrance lingered in his mouth, making people even more energetic.
Zhao Shan can be sure that this is definitely the best tea, at least the tea in his palace cannot meet this standard.
Su Yunxi smiled and said, "Master Zhao, do you think this tea tastes good?"
“Delicious!”
Zhao Shan answered without hesitation.
Su Yunxi said directly: "This is the Mingqian tea picked this year, and I only have three kilograms of it. Mr. Zhao likes it, so I will give him one kilogram of tea."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "Tea in the Ming Dynasty is extremely expensive. I have no merit and no reward, so I can't accept it. Mr. Shen has always taught me not to take the people's needles and threads, and not to use power for personal gain."
"I violated the rules set by Master Shen by accepting the tea from Shopkeeper Su."
"If word spreads, all jobs will be lost."
Zhao Shan looked righteous and said with a smile: "I accept Shopkeeper Su's kindness."
A gleam flashed across Su Yunxi's gentle eyes, and she reached out to lift her hair from her temples. With a gentle look, she said slowly: "Mr. Zhao, a mere pound of tea, a household item, is worthless at all."
"I hit it off with Mr. Zhao, and we are good friends. I am giving some tea to my friend. How can I use power for personal gain?"
"This is not a personal item."
"Master Zhao is too polite and cautious. Isn't it possible that Master Zhao doesn't want to take a concubine?"
Su Yunxi sighed, her expression seemed a bit resentful, and she had a touch of pity.
Zhao Shan said: "It's an honor for me to know Shopkeeper Su. Why wouldn't you want to make friends with him?"
Su Yunxi took advantage of the situation and said: "In that case, why does Mr. Zhao have any hesitation? Does Mr. Zhao think that I am a woman and look down on me?"
"Absolutely not!"
Zhao Shan pretended to be in a hurry and explained: "Master Shen said that among the businessmen in the world, the only one who can compete with him is Shopkeeper Su. You are a hero among women, how can I look down on you?"
Su Yunxi said humbly: "Master Shen promoted me. It's just a fluke. It's because of the support of others that He Fengtang is what it is now. Compared with Master Shen, I am far behind."
The more Zhao Shan got in touch with her, the more he felt that Su Yunxi was not simple.
This woman is very thoughtful.
At present, he is using the woman's identity to win over her little by little, and then lowering Zhao Shan's wariness little by little.
Such people are the most difficult to deal with.
Zhao Shan's mentality was stable and he boasted: "Shopkeeper Su is too humble. To tell you the truth, I came to Hefeng Hall on Master Shen's order."
Su Yunxi smiled in her heart.
Zhao Zilong collected the tea leaves and got a good start, so the follow-up will be easier. Sure enough, he is a soft-spoken person and short-handed person. Doesn't this mean he takes the initiative to explain his purpose?
If she wants to confront Zhao Zilong, she might be taken advantage of.
Su Yunxi looked serious and said solemnly, "What do you want Master Shen to do? As long as I can do it, I will do my best and never refuse."
Zhao Shandao: "Master Shen has three things."
Su Yunxi said: "Please tell me."
Zhao Shan quickly said: "First, Shopkeeper Su's He Fengtang went to Luoyang to do business. Is it your own plan or the arrangement of King Chu?"
"Of course it's my decision."
Su Yunxi secretly thought that Shen Yuanqing had a sharp look.
For a moment, he thought of King Chu Zhao Rui, but there was no way she would show any traces.
Su Yunxi said calmly: "When I do business, I adhere to one principle. Businessmen must remain neutral in order to survive. If a businessman has a stand, decline is not far away."
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and said, "Shopkeeper Su said it well."
Su Yunxi said: "What about the second one?"
Zhao Shan continued: "Second, shopkeeper Su started a price war when he arrived in Luoyang and sold grain at a reduced price. Is this to disrupt the grain market in Luoyang?"
"Absolutely not!"
Su Yunxi said again: "Hefengtang is new here. To make a name for itself, it must attract people. That's why it sells grain at a reduced price. Business is a long-term business. Hefengtang just discounts and lowers prices first, and then operates normally after establishing a foothold. .”
Zhao Shan finally said: "Third, Mr. Shen entered the court as an official, and his transition from businessman to official went smoothly. Is Shopkeeper Su willing to stay in the court?"
Su Yunxi was stunned for a moment.
Unexpectedly, she, a woman, would be recruited by Shen Yuanqing and serve as an official in the court.
It is different for women to be officials.
Su Yunxi sighed in her heart, and immediately put away all her thoughts, because she came to Luoyang to suppress the price of grain in Luoyang, and then purchase grain in large quantities to further raise prices and disrupt the Luoyang market.
This is Su Yunxi's purpose.
Otherwise, Zhao Ruiqian would be angry with He Fengtang and might take action against her.
Su Yunxi retracted her thoughts, shook her head and said, "I am deeply grateful to Mr. Shen for your kindness. As I said before, as a businessman, you cannot have a stand, otherwise the foundation of Hefengtang will be destroyed."
Zhao Shan sighed: "What a pity!"
Su Yunxi smiled and said, "There is nothing to regret. Everyone has his own destiny."
She changed the topic and said: "I talked with Mr. Zhao today. I felt like old friends at the first sight. It was like meeting an old friend for many years. I wonder if Mr. Zhao has studied poetry?"
Zhao Shan said modestly: "I know a little bit, but that's not much!"
Su Yunxi took advantage of the situation and said: "Young Master Zhao is too humble. It seems that you are also of the same mind. In the Baihua Building in Luoyang City, there is a once-a-month poetry competition today. You can also place bets on the opening market and gamble. It is very lively. Mr. Zhao, do you have some free time to accompany me? Why don't you go and see me?"
Zhao Shan frowned and said, "It's inappropriate."
Su Yunxi's dignified and generous face showed a charming charm, and she sighed: "Does Mr. Zhao not trust me? Or is Mr. Zhao, a tall and dignified man, also afraid of the tigress in the family?"
"of course not!"
Zhao Shan looked moved and said hesitantly: "Baihua House is a brothel, and it is not appropriate to go to a brothel."
Su Yunxi said: "We went to Baihualou just to participate in the poetry competition and have some fun. Mr. Zhao, we are all doing business. We will have many contacts in the future, so why should we be restrained?"
After Zhao Shan hesitated for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "In that case, let's go see it and cause trouble to Shopkeeper Su."
Su Yunxi's eyes bloomed with smiles.
That’s right!
After going to Baihualou, there are many opportunities to win over Zhao Zilong. When Zhao Zilong takes advantage, it will be easier to control Zhao Zilong.
Su Yunxi felt excited and said with a smile: "Master Zhao, wait a moment, I will go change my clothes."
"Go ahead."
Zhao Shan nodded.
Su Yunxi left with small steps, leaving Zhao Shan and Shen Yuanqing in the hall.
Shen Yuanqing lowered his voice and said: "Sir, Su Yunxi is not simple, and her methods of winning over people are too skillful. This person cannot be kept, she must be captured. Otherwise, she will definitely cause greater trouble."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Don't worry, let's see what her next step is, how to win over me. Also, if you want to instigate Su Yunxi to rebel, how can you instigate rebellion if you don't know her?"
Shen Yuanqing nodded and said no more.
Just listen to the emperor.
Zhao Shan waited for a while, and then Su Yunxi changed into a pale pink brocade dress and came out. Her black hair was draped on her shoulders, with a simple phoenix hairpin stuck in it. She was elegant and calm, but even more gentle.
The makeup between her eyebrows has changed slightly, making her look softer. She lacks the sophistication of Sister Yu, but is as gentle and gentle as the big sister next door.
Her clothes were still loose and did not show off her figure at all. She was dignified and elegant, and very decent.
Zhao Shan was somewhat impressed.
Su Yunxi's appearance is not particularly stunning, but her temperament and her conversation are very unusual. Among the many women Zhao Shan knew, Su Yunxi was the most sociable and the most thoughtful.
Su Yunxi's eyes were gentle and she smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, I've been waiting for a long time."
Zhao Shan said with a smile: "For a woman like Shopkeeper Su, time flies by like a fleeting moment, and I don't feel delayed at all."
Su Yunxi covered her mouth and smiled softly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao."
She took Zhao Shan out of Hefeng Hall, and generously invited Zhao Shan to ride in the carriage. Zhao Shan accepted all comers and entered Su Yunxi's carriage.
The carriage is clean and tidy, has a light fragrance, and is very comfortable.
In the carriage, Zhao Shan did not take the initiative to speak. Su Yunxi asked a few questions from time to time to understand the situation in the DPRK.
Zhao Shan spoke casually, without any overstep in his demeanor or actions, which made Su Yunxi's eyes look more approving.
'Zhao Zilong' is an easy person to get along with, which is helpful for her to win over.
Su Yunxi took Zhao Shan to Baihua Tower. In the hall, there were hot-figured singers dancing and musicians playing piano music.
The hall was in full swing.
Su Yunxi took Zhao Shan to an elegant room on the second floor.
The noise suddenly became much quieter.
Su Yunxi acted like a master and said with a smile: "Today is Baihualou's monthly poetry competition. The direction of the poetry will be selected, and the topic will be chosen for the scholars to write articles. Since Mr. Zhao has research, why not make some money from it? Where’s the small money?”
Zhao Shan asked: "How to make money?"
Su Yunxi came slightly closer to Zhao Shan and explained: "In Baihualou's poetry competition, you can participate by submitting the name of the author and the name of the poem. If you sweep all the poems and rank first, you will be rewarded with three thousand taels of silver."
"If you place second, you will get a bonus of two thousand taels of silver; if you place third, you will get a bonus of one thousand taels of silver."
"This is the most ordinary."
"The most important thing is that the names of participating authors and poems will be placed on the betting board and hung in the hall."
"People in Baihualou can choose to bet at will, with a maximum of one thousand taels of silver and a minimum of ten taels of silver. If the person is famous, the payout ratio will be one to one. If the person is not famous but can win the championship, the payout ratio will be ten to one. "
"Everyone who wins the top ten will have a payout ratio."
"Of course, there are also some detailed rules for compensation, which are more complicated. In short, it gives you the opportunity to place a bet and participate."
"For example, Mr. Zhao is not well-known. He bets one thousand taels and wins the first place. He will be given ten thousand taels of silver as a loss of ten."
“This is a once-a-month event.”
Su Yunxi talked eloquently and said: "I bet a thousand taels on Mr. Zhao. If I get paid if I get into the top ten, the money will belong to Mr. Zhao. If I lose, I will make you smile."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up.
Su Yunxi is not a simple person.
This is the simplest means of corruption, using money to play and improve the relationship between the two parties. Moreover, it was a thousand taels of silver when he let go, which was quite a gesture. After all, all the money he made belonged to Zhao Shan.
