"It's a pity that I don't know because I'm just the messenger."
Xu Te shook his head, answered loudly, and then left.
"Xu Anda, Messenger Xu, it's such a pity. We grassland people are very hospitable. There are two hundred sheep here. This is also a gift from us." After finishing speaking, Dede waved his hand.
Following the bleating sound, the Hu people came and drove a group of sheep.
Commercial and public housing in Zhaojiazhuang, Xixian County.
"The foreign envoys have met with the acting governor."
There were two people in front of me, one was Zhang Ming and the other was De De.
Dai Shiqian stood up, bowed in return, and asked the two of them to sit down.
Of course he knew the purpose of their visit, but their identities were not simple either. One was an aide and the other was a captain of ten thousand men.
He was very good at dealing with the Ten Thousand Captains, but he did not dare to underestimate Zhang Ming, a staff member.
After all, he negotiated with Zhaojiazhuang's chief bookkeeper Zhang Si on behalf of the Hu commander Wu Lianghetai last time.
Moreover, this person's background is not simple, he is also from a top luxurious family in Shandong Road.
Although he was a military commander a generation ago, he drank a lot of ink in Zhaojiazhuang, and the two of them talked wildly.
Two people, one a literati and the other a semi-literary, were competing for patience to see which one could persevere.
Seeing the chaos going on all over the world before generations, and not getting to the point for a long time, I couldn't bear it any longer.
"Sir, I've been talking for a long time, are you going to sell it or not?" Dede's tea dried out and was brewed again, brewed and dried again.
This was not enough. Later, the clerk tried to change the tea leaves for him, but he drank them without any taste and almost turned into boiled water.
Daishiqian couldn't help but be overjoyed, I need you to speak.
Zhang Ming was comparing his patience with his previous generation when he unexpectedly encountered a pig teammate.
But he couldn't hit or scold this pig teammate.
On the surface, Zhang Ming is the chief envoy and Dede is the deputy envoy. However, because he is a Han, his status is inherently lower than that of the Hu people.
Not only that, Zhang Ming is just a staff member, he must be an upright captain of ten thousand men.
Although Dede was only a deputy envoy, Zhang Ming, the principal envoy, was only a temporary one.
Dede had to hold back his words at first, but he didn't expect that instead of talking about things to keep out the cold, he would talk about some random things.
Dede had always looked down upon him. When he heard that Zhang Ming was not talking about business, he thought that he was not doing his job properly, so he couldn't help but speak up.
As soon as Dede opened his mouth, Zhang Ming shouted in his heart that it was terrible, Dede was just giving someone a thumbs up.
Talking for generations before, my mouth was dry and my tongue was dry. I didn't expect to fall asleep and hit the pillow.
He couldn't help being overjoyed and said to De De: "Of course I want to sell it, of course I have to sell it. I wonder how much it will cost?"
"I just want to ask, how much does the acting chief offer?" De De was about to counteroffer when Zhang Ming spoke hurriedly.
It seemed that it was better to take the initiative on his own. Daishi Qian replied in a deep voice: "The sweater and woolen pants are one tael each, and the woolen gloves and socks are five cents each."
"Why don't you go grab it, acting chief?" Upon hearing this, Dede's face changed drastically and he suddenly stood up and shouted loudly.
You know, the soldiers of the Hu people did not have a salary. How could he afford to ask for such a high price a generation ago?
Zhang Ming also changed his face, but he was not so excited.
Moreover, he is the envoy, and he will bear full responsibility if something happens.
Zhang Ming took a sip of tea and forced himself to calm down.
He drank tea and kept thinking.
After all, this sweater, woolen trousers, woolen gloves and socks can only be made in Zhaojiazhuang, and there is no semicolon in the world.
Zhang Ming stood up and bowed respectfully to Dai Shiqian: "Sir, we are sincerely buying, can we take less?"
"It's because you are sincerely buying that we are sincerely selling." Daishiqian said sincerely while returning the gift.
Zhang Ming did not give up and continued: "Sir, I really can't give you one tael of silver a piece. Can you exchange it for something else?"
Daishiqian stood up in a hurry to return the gift, then sat down to drink tea and fell into deep thought.
Zhang Ming didn't dare to sit down when he saw Dai Shiqian drinking tea, so he stood respectfully beside him.
Not only did he stand beside Dai Shiqian, he also bowed respectfully, as if he was begging Dai Shiqian.
"Congzhi, you're welcome. Sit down and have a good cup of tea." Daishiqian looked at him and persuaded him.
Zhang Ming's posture remained unchanged, and he still said respectfully: "Sir, please lower the price by one or two."
"Okay, just for the sake of being smart, I'll turn into a sheep instead of silver." Daishiqian let out a long sigh, "This is the bottom line."
The price of a sheep in Xi County is at least more than a copper coin, but it is indeed less than half of one tael of silver.
In fact, the sheep are Zhao Ping's goal, and it is obviously unrealistic for the barbarians to come up with the money.
One sheep can knit twenty sets of sweaters, which shows how profitable it is, not to mention the price and profit of sheep and mutton.
Zhang Ming thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, the commander is willing to use one hundred thousand sheep in exchange for something to keep out the cold."
Obviously it is not realistic to let all the barbarians wear the Zhaojiazhuang wool series. Now the only thing to consider is what officers and above should be allowed.
Generations ago, I did not expect that the Hu would produce 100,000 sheep, and it did not reach the ideal state.
According to the current production capacity of this wool workshop, it is no problem to produce three to four hundred thousand sheep.
Without full-scale production, the lives of the 150,000 people in Xi County will be affected.
It seems that we need to think of a way to purchase more sheep.
In fact, Zhang Ming cannot be blamed for this. In fact, the Hu people have been raided by Zhao Ping.
The last time Xixian County held a crystal treasure tasting conference, Zhao Ping had collected 100,000 sheep.
The Hu people not only had to use sheep to protect themselves from the cold, but they also had to eat mutton themselves.
If all the sheep were brought in exchange for something to keep out the cold, what would the barbarians have to eat?
Zhang Ming looked at Dai Shiqian and saw that there was no reply and he was still deep in thought.
He couldn't help but look pale. If Daishiqian didn't reply, it meant that he had not completed the task.
If we go back like this, it won't matter if we get the captain of ten thousand, but he may not be reused as a staff member.
Dede couldn't help but smile scornfully when he saw Zhang Ming's pale face.
Sure enough, literati know how to show off their words. If you can't show off your words, what's the use?
Daishiqian took a sip of tea at this time, and seeing Zhang Ming's look, he knew that he was wrong.
"According to what Cong said." Dai Shiqian said calmly.
Zhang Ming couldn't help but be overjoyed that things had taken a turn for the worse.
He thought for a while, then bowed his hands and said, "Sir, what is the price of the Clam Immortal Oil?"
"The price of Clam Immortal Oil is definitely one tael of silver per box. There is no price on this." Dai Shiqian said in a deep voice while returning the gift.
Zhang Ming's expression changed a few times. Most Hu people had ice mouths in winter.
The ice mouth is not only painful, but can bleed in serious cases. The most important thing is that it affects combat effectiveness.
Zhang Ming gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, the commander wants 10,000 boxes."
"If that's the case, then let's sign an agreement." Daishiqian nodded and shouted to the clerk, "I will serve you with pen and ink."
Xixian official residence, Zhao Yun's aide Qiu Shan's residence and study room.
Seeing Qiu Shan focused on reading, Mr. Shui made him a cup of tea.
"Officer." Shui suddenly put down the female red in his hand and shouted to Qiu Shan.
Qiu Shan put down the book in his hand and took a sip of tea: "Madam, what can I do?"
"Officer, I heard that Cuizhu, the little saint's personal maid, is here." Master Shui looked at Qiu Shan and asked.
Qiu Shan nodded: "This Cuizhu has taken care of the little saint since he was a child. Shui'er cannot compare."
"Officer, I heard that this Cuizhu is a jealous lady. She is afraid that she won't be able to tolerate Shui'er and Huang Xiaoniu." The Shui family was worried and looked at Qiu Shan and said.
Qiu Shan thought for a while: "Huang Xiaoniu is the little saint's savior, and it's not that easy for Cuizhu to exclude him."
"Official, it's not that easy for Cuizhu to exclude Huang Xiaoniu, but it's very easy to exclude Shui'er." The Shui family was anxious. Huang Xiaoniu was just an adopted daughter, while Qiu Ruoshui was her biological daughter.
Akiyama stood up from his seat and walked around the table several times.
He finally stopped, looked at Shui and said, "It doesn't matter, Huang Xiaoniu and Shui'er are like sisters, Cuizhu is hard to beat by four."
"Guardian, this Cuizhu is obsessed with the little saint. Shui'er is no longer even a personal maid." When Shui said this, her eyes turned red and she couldn't help but shed tears. She couldn't help wiping her tears.
Qiu Shan thought for a while and shook his head: "Shui'er is not with Cuizhu, the key is the little saint."
"Officer, you must tell this matter to the training envoy Zhao Tuan." Shui pleaded while wiping his tears.
Qiu Shan nodded and said: "Zhao Tuan Lian Envoy did not marry the little saint, but he would be happy to see it happen."
Three days later, Qiu Shan returned home and shouted to Mr. Shui, "Here comes the wine."
Mr. Shui brought him broad beans and fine wine, and poured him a glass.
Qiu Shan's face was flushed while he was drinking.
"What's the good news for the officials?" asked Shui while looking at Qiu Shan while eating broad beans.
Qiu Shan Meimei drank a glass and said to Mr. Shui, "I have been promoted, sir."
Mr. Shui couldn't help but be overjoyed. He stood up and said to Qiu Shan Wanfu: "Congratulations, officer."
After finishing speaking, Master Shui poured another small wine glass for Qiu Shan.
"What kind of official, are you so happy?" Mrs. Shui couldn't help but ask when she saw Qiu Shan taking another cup.
At this time, Qiu Shan suddenly stood up from his seat and saluted in the direction of Zhaojiazhuang: "Thank you, little saint, for letting me join the army for the security group."
"The official finally got through." Shui cried with joy and kept wiping his tears.
After she finished crying, she suddenly forgot about Qiu Shan pouring wine and hurriedly poured another glass.
Staff and joining the army are completely different concepts. Staff are just the personal assistants of the Tuan Lian Envoy. They are just the people whom the Tuan Lian En Envoy is close to and trusts the most. They can be regarded as minor officials at most.
Joining the army is different. He is already an official, and he is an official appointed by Zhaojiazhuang.
Joining the army is also the assistant of the regiment training envoy, but with this level of status, even the battalion leaders, deputy generals, generals, etc. below him do not dare to offend.
While Shui was happy, she suddenly calmed down and said, "Master, how is Shui'er's situation now?"
After saying that, Mr. Shui looked at Qiu Shan anxiously.
"Shui'er, Shui'er," Qiu Shan hesitated, a little embarrassed.
"Did Shui'er be expelled? My poor Shui'er, why are you so miserable? My mother finally arranged for you to be with the little saint, so why were you expelled?" Shui Shi stamped her feet while looking up to the sky and crying loudly. Incessantly.
Speaking of this, Mrs. Shui suddenly pulled Qiu Shan's sleeve and shouted loudly: "My lord, if Shui'er is expelled, wouldn't that be the biggest joke in West County? Shui'er will definitely not be able to bear it, and she might even want to commit suicide."
Qiu Shan hurriedly grabbed Shui's sleeve and said loudly: "Madam, you tell me and I tell you."
"Officer, if something happens to Shui'er, I don't want to live anymore, Madam. Come on, Officer, you don't want to take this official position. Tell the little saint that you will trade your official position for Shui'er's personal maid." Pulling Qiu Shan, we must go out through the gate.
When he heard that Shui wanted to take him to Zhaojiazhuang, Qiu Shan's expression changed drastically: "Madam, don't go out, you listen to me."
"I don't want to listen to anything. I just want Shui'er now." Shui cried and beat Qiu Shan desperately.
Qiu Shan let Mr. Shui beat him, looked at Mr. Shui and asked, "Do you know about the wool workshop?"
"I don't want to listen to wool workshops, I just want Shui'er." Mr. Shui continued to beat Qiu Shan, crying bitterly.
Qiu Shan suddenly said loudly: "Shui'er owns half of this workshop."
"What, Shui'er owns half of the shares in the wool workshop?" Shui didn't understand what he meant for a moment and continued to beat Qiu Shan.
Qiu Shan nodded and continued: "Shui'er not only owns half of the shares of the wool workshop, but also half of the newly established clam oil workshop."
Mr. Shui finally stopped beating Qiu Shan and didn't bother to wipe his tears. He asked in confusion: "Why does Shui'er have half of the shares in these two workshops?"
Qiu Shan did not answer her, but continued: "Not only does Shui'er own half of the shares in the two workshops, but Huang Xiaoniu also owns them."
"What does this mean? Both Shui'er and Huang Xiaoniu own half of the shares in two workshops?" Shui didn't understand the meaning of this for a moment.
Qiu Shan wiped away Shui's tears and said, "Don't you understand, madam? The little saint has recognized Shui'er and Huang Xiaoniu's identity, and this is his great gift to them."
"Guanren, what the little saint means is that this is the gift that the little saint gave to Shui'er and Huang Xiaoniu. In the future, Shui'er and the others will not be bullied when the eldest lady comes in?" Mrs. Shui finally understood the meaning of Qiu Shan's words.
Qiu Shan nodded and sighed: "The little saint is indeed very kind to Shui'er and Huang Xiaoniu."
"Official, is it because of Shui'er that you were promoted?" Shui thought of Qiu Shan's sudden appointment and couldn't help but connect the two.
Qiu Shan nodded, a little embarrassed: "The officials are incompetent, and they rely on Shui'er for promotion."
"Officials should not underestimate themselves. If an official is incompetent, he cannot become a staff member of the Tuan Lian Envoy." Shui said while sorting out the clothes that were messed up by Qiu Shan and looking at him.
Hu Liang came to Puda Residence.
Hu Liang found Pu Da and said to him: "Pugong, the opportunity has come."
"What opportunity has come?" Pu Da asked puzzledly while drinking tea.
Hu Liang glanced at Pu Da and asked puzzledly: "Now that the opportunity to make a fortune has come, Pu Da is still not tempted."
"I don't understand why this opportunity to make a fortune has come." Pu Da said calmly while drinking tea.
Hu Liang took a look at the wool workshop and said excitedly: "It's the wool sweater, wool pants, gloves, and socks."
Pu Da said nothing and digested the content carefully.
"Especially that sheep." Hu Liang paused and finally expressed his thoughts.
Pu Da's expression changed drastically and he put down his tea cup: "You want to take food from the Hu's mouth?"
