"You're welcome, Miss Su. Since you are my aunt's friend, there is no reason to increase the price. The original price will be reduced by 10%. You can just find someone to help you at any time."
Xu Qin nodded towards his aunt. He was gentle and polite throughout the process, as if he didn't care about the profit and loss of tens of thousands of taels of silver.
He vividly expressed a noble boy with a broad mind and knowledge.
Xu Miaojin was confused. Did the nephew take the wrong medicine today? It's like a different person. Hit something dirty?
At this moment, the figure of the little maid Mei Su appeared.
"Young Master, someone is coming from the palace. I want you to come in immediately." Mei Su said after giving Xu Miaojin a gift.
What did Xu Qinxin say? Am I not grounded? What is Chairman Zhu looking for me for? He promised and walked out.
After walking a few steps, he stopped, turned around, and hurried back.
"Miss Su, if you really want those overseas goods, send someone to get them immediately, and I'll ask Fugui to cooperate. Otherwise, after today, it won't necessarily belong to whom."
Xu Qin realized that there was a high probability that his overseas goods would be exposed, and Chairman Zhu would want to settle the score with him.
So let’s settle the matter first and then decide whether the goods will be available when the time comes. Aren't you maintaining the credibility of the country? You can't grab goods that have already been sold.
Xu Miaojin heard the problem first.
"Sakyabao, is this the reason why His Majesty sent you to the palace?" Xu Miaojin called out Xu Qin's nickname in a hurry.
Xu Qin's original name was Xu Sakyabao.
"Don't worry, aunt, it's just a confused account. Your Majesty, I have my own solution."
Xu Qin was afraid of Zhu Di in his heart, but the beauty had to act calm and calm in front of him.
"Miaojin, what should I do?" Su Mingquanyue suddenly regained her composure without the man, and she asked Xu Miaojin.
"Listen to him, this nephew of mine seems to be indifferent, but in fact he is very confused about small things and has a lot of strategies for big things." Xu Miaojin sincerely praised Xu Qin.
During this period of time, what happened in Zhaixinglou made her realize that this nephew looked ridiculous and inconspicuous, but in fact he had a deep and insightful mind.
"Okay, I'll pass on the goods." Su Mingquanyue said decisively.
She and Xu Miaojin hit it off like old friends and regretted meeting each other so late. You can call each other by name in private. Xu Miaojin asked her to listen to Xu Qin about this matter.
She did it without hesitation, but in her heart she was evaluating Xu Qin, who was completely different from what was said outside.
Soon she understood the key. Perhaps the Duke of Wei was facing the situation and had to keep a low profile. In fact, Xu Qin was a farsighted person.
The so-called prodigal and lustful people outside are just what he deliberately showed to others. After all, such a person is no threat.
I didn't expect Miaojin to let me know this. She really treated me sincerely.
Xu Qin followed the eunuch into the palace with trembling heart and soul. In front of Su Mingquanyue and Xu Miaojin, she acted like she was wise, but in fact she was scared to death.
He is not afraid of being beaten, nor is he afraid of losing his title. He is afraid of asking for money.
But I am afraid of what will happen. When they entered Wuying Hall, they found that Yuxing was also there, and his expression was not good.
"Xu Qin, how much did you sell the seafood for?" Zhu Di's condescending voice was filled with solemnity.
"Your Majesty, everything is sold out." Xu Qin answered truthfully.
Zhu Di said nothing and looked at him without speaking. I asked you if it is sold out?
"The total is about more than 700,000 taels." Xu Qin could only say through gritted teeth.
Since Lao Zhu dares to find himself over this matter, it means that he knows.
You can't lie to him, and you can't let him see it if you lie. Otherwise the dragon's roar is no joke.
Zhu Di was surprised. He didn't expect this little cunning guy to do it. This seafood was so valuable that he, who was short of money, had the urge to grab it.
He thought the words in the memorial were exaggerated, but who knew they were true.
"Some people are accusing you and Yuxing of cheating on you. They knew the actual value of these sea goods but deliberately deceived me. It seems to be true."
Zhu Di said slowly. Before Xu Qin could say anything, Yuxing couldn't stand it anymore.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged. I don't know anything about sea goods. I just asked someone to estimate the value and sold it. Now it seems that I was deceived.
But Mr. Xu should know the value very well, otherwise how could he beat Wei Chen. "Yuxing knelt on the ground and yelled, bumping into Tianqu, and stabbed Xu Qin by the way.
Obviously this is the approach of a dead Taoist friend but not a poor Taoist.
Laobangcai, how dare you cheat me. Xu Qin was angry.
"Oh, I see, Xu Qin, what do you have to say?" Zhu Di asked.
"Your Majesty, you know the whole story. I made an agreement with you for one hundred thousand taels before I saw the overseas goods. I don't know the value. I just know that I can make some money. Who knew I could make so much."
Xu Qin said pretending to be innocent.
When Zhu Di thought about it, it was true, Zheng He was there that day. This guy's eyes lit up when he talked about seafood, and he obviously knew he could make money.
The Ministry of Revenue valued it at 100,000 taels at the time, and Xu Qin had to pay the price in court, so he probably had never seen these kinds of overseas goods. However, it is not ruled out that he has seen these seafood in advance.
"It's unbelievable that the difference in value is so huge. You hand it back to the household department of 600,000 taels, and the rest is your profit." Zhu Di decided to grab it directly.
Xia Yuanji was almost overjoyed. The boss was very reliable in doing things. With 600,000 taels, he could solve a lot of problems.
Xu Qinxin said that it was a beautiful thought. If you want to take back the money in my hands, there is no way.
"Your Majesty, the reputation of the country and the people comes first. I am willing to give up the money, but I am uneasy about your majesty. I have settled the money with the Ministry of Revenue. If the money is returned, I am afraid that it will damage the image of the country, and I am even more afraid that someone will say that you have anything to do with it. The people strive for profit.”
Xu Qin puts his hat on Zhu Di first.
Yuxing almost fainted from fright when he heard this. Wasn't this the tone of his reply to His Majesty that day? This is equivalent to stabbing His Majesty with your own knife.
Sure enough, he found His Majesty's eyes lingering on him for a moment, and Yuxing was so frightened that he trembled all over.
Dude, you are trying to trick me to death. Anger rose in Yuxing's heart.
Xu Qinxin said, who doesn’t know how to criticize someone in a verbal dispute? Yuxing, can't you do it? I'm optimistic about you next time.
"Haha, you are a piece of shit. Does competing with the people include you?" Zhu Di said angrily.
"But you are right, you have to recognize the money once it is due. Tell me the truth, do you think the people in the Ministry of Accounts know the value?"
Zhu Di's words were filled with murderous intent, and Xu Qin felt a chill on his neck. Xia Yuanji knelt on the ground silently. He was responsible for the laxity of his subordinates in this matter.
"I don't know if they knew it. In fact, I didn't expect it myself. I only found out it was valuable after selling the goods."
Xu Qin said calmly. The Tobe guys are very brave. Does it feel good with the knife on your neck now?
"Hmph, my guards will go check it out." Zhu Di snorted coldly. Xu Qin was not afraid, but Yu Xing was obviously frightened and his beard trembled.
"It's okay not to refund the money, and I accept it. From today on, if you lift the ban and handle the affairs of the tribute envoys, I will not pursue this matter."
Zhu Di threw out his trap.
"Your Majesty, you'd better skip this errand. I'm just an ignorant and incompetent dandy, and I can't do such a delicate thing. There are many talents in the Ming Dynasty, but I am the most useless."
Xu Qin modestly wanted to push this matter away. He has a strong opinion on this matter, but it is not easy to change. It is a typical and unpleasant thing to suffer. It's better to go home and sleep with the maid and be happy.
As for foreign women, just collect them slowly. There is no need for this convenience.
"Well, you are so humble. That's not what you said in front of Zheng He and the British Duke that day when you were drinking. You kept talking about your knowledge and insights. Why did you back down today? How about I have a few more drinks with you?"
Zhu Di said teasingly, with a dangerous smile on his face.
As soon as Xu Qin heard that one head and two heads were big, he knew that he couldn't drink. After drinking, he couldn't control his mouth. Why did he drink the fragments by himself? They all remembered it so clearly.
"Your Majesty, I have bad moral character after drinking. I will inevitably speak big words after drinking too much. You should just let the emperor ignore me." Xu Qindu said with a playful smile.
"Okay, since you are so insistent, I won't force you. The 700,000 taels will be returned to the household department, or you can go to work in the main customer department. You can choose one. I won't force you."
Zhu Di said with a slight smile.
Xu Qinxin said, you are an unreasonable old robber, why are you still raising prices? It was 600,000 taels just now, but now it has increased to 100,000 taels. This is the interest rate of a whale turning over.
In the end, he could only choose to work. Not to mention 700,000 taels, he would choose to work even if he had 100,000 taels. After all, he was given too much.
Since he had to work, he couldn't be grounded. Xu Qin walked out with a sad face, his hands in his sleeves like an old farmer in the countryside.
Yuxing strode out with an upright figure, majestic and proud, like a victorious rooster.
When Ji Gang arrived at the door, he was waiting there. Xu Qin didn't even look at him. This man was the emperor's dog and it was best to stay away from him. He remembered that this guy didn't end well.
Unlucky is contagious, so if you meet an unlucky person, stay away from him. Yuxing was not as lucky as him.
"Yuuuan Gailang, it's not that I want to embarrass you. You have heard His Majesty's decree." Ji Gang said softly, but his attitude was arrogant.
He is the commander of Jin Yiwei, and his rank is much higher than Yu Xing's. Yuxing still maintained a high posture, but his body was trembling.
The Jin Yiwei killed many people during Zhu Di's ascension to the throne. Not long after those events, these people were still notorious.
What's more, Yuxing is not that clean, and the matter of sea goods is not as upright as he said. Even if he can bear it, can others bear it?
Xia Yuanji also came from behind, and Ji Gang stepped forward to salute. Yuxing looked pleading, but unfortunately the officer walked past as if he couldn't see him.
Xu Qin walked out of the imperial city, and Xu Fugui and the carriage were waiting for him.
"Don't go home now. Go to the Rites Yamen and order a knot. You can find time to make my official uniform." Xu Qin told Xu Fugui.
"Young Master, have you lifted the ban?" Xu Fugui asked excitedly.
"Yes, it's cleared. I'm going to work in the host and guest department. Let's take a look today to see what's going on." Xu Qin said.
Under the Ministry of Rites, there are the Department of Affairs, the four departments responsible for rituals, temple sacrifices, host and guest, and refined meals. Xu Qin is the head of the host and guest department, a fifth-grade doctor.
When he entered the Ministry of Etiquette, he didn't say hello to anyone. There was no acquaintance here, so he went directly to the host and guest department.
I found this place to be very lively, with clerks coming and going, carrying various documents. Officials were also busy meeting various people. There are still many people who are not Ming Dynasty at first glance, waiting.
"What business do you two have?" a clerk came over and asked, cupping his hands.
"This is the young prince of our Duke of Wei." Xu Fugui said to the official.
The clerk was stunned for a moment, then reacted. I have heard for a long time that the new doctor in the host and guest department is an honorable nobleman, Xu Qin, the young prince of the Duke of Wei.
It turned out to be the sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy in front of him, who was handsome and handsome. But he is too young, how can he do anything?
He was thinking in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on the surface. The man in front of him is not only the most prodigal son in Yingtian Mansion, but also the little overlord of the brothel.
It is said that he has a very bad temper.
"Young man Liu Ting has met the doctor." The clerk quickly bent down and bowed his head in greeting.
