Zhu Biao didn't even have to think about it. This grain would definitely fetch a high price, even much higher than what the Chen family could sell themselves. After all, this was a disaster area. How much wealth could the landlord's family have?
Just like what Zhang Heng said, as long as he can establish a relationship with Donggong, he can sell air at a sky-high price, let alone real food.
After Zhu Biao was happy, he seemed to suddenly remember something: "Selling food is just a way to help me. I have other errands to do. I'm afraid I will let you down."
Zhao Guangsheng stroked his beard and smiled and said: "As the saying goes, help people to the end and send Buddha to the west. Mr. Chen, if you have any other difficulties, you might as well tell us together. We just have to think of a solution together."
"That's right, Mr. Chen, there is no need to be polite. When you arrive at Liangzhou Mansion, you are already home. There is no need to be polite at your own home. Just give your order and we will take care of all the trivial matters below!"
Zhu Biao declined: "That's not good. After all, it requires a lot of manpower and material resources. I'd better do it myself, otherwise I won't be able to report to the nobles when I get back."
Zhao Guangsheng persuaded, "This noble man has always looked at the results and not the process when he was running errands. As long as things are done beautifully in the end, Mr. Chen will still have a bright future."
"Master Tongzhi is right. We are not trying to grab the credit. It is still Mr. Chen who goes back to report the errands to your noble lord. It is not up to you to decide whether the merit is great or not. We only ask that you can say a few good words for us at the end. One sentence is enough.”
Zhu Biao showed some emotion, and the others immediately increased their firepower, giving what they wanted first. Helping sell food was nothing, at most it was a good sale. After all, how could they worry about not being able to sell life-saving food in a disaster area? .
Only by deepening the relationship between them can they take the banner of the East Palace. They already know Chen Yunze's mission. Isn't it just to recruit suitable children? It is not difficult to do it in the name of the government.
What's more, now that Wang Shijian, who is like a mad dog, has come, he would have invested more food in disaster relief, and it would be good to kill two birds with one stone.
Now that Wang Shijian has come with troops and 5,000 elite soldiers are overwhelming the city, the prefect can only obey him. After all, Wang Shijian has become famous through the impeachment case of Liu Chun, and no one wants to easily offend this mad dog.
The prefect of Pingliang and others have been secretly scolding him for a long time. It is not the first time that Wang Shijian has become the censor of inspection. Regardless of his temperament, he is also a well-known good man in the officialdom. As long as he looks good, he will give him some benefits.
Unexpectedly, after being beaten up in the street by Liu Chun in Huaiqing Mansion, he seemed to be a different person. He was really as incorruptible as water. They took out 10,000 taels of silver and were scolded, which made everyone unable to get off the stage.
If he hadn't brought five thousand elites with him, they would have wanted Wang Shijian to die violently in Pingliang Mansion. Anyway, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. It's not a big deal if an imperial envoy who is not acclimated to the local conditions and dies suddenly is nothing. At most, they will throw out a few more scapegoats.
But now, we can't have five thousand elites die suddenly because they can't adapt to the climate, right? While he was anxious and worried, Chen Yunze, a subordinate of Dong Palace, unexpectedly came. Isn't he a treasure that fell from the sky to save people.
Seeing that Chen Yunze was moved, one of the officials added more force: "Young master Chen, if you have any concerns, you can just say it directly. We are not trying to buy or sell by force. We just think that it will be difficult for you to do business because you are not familiar with the place. After all, Pingliang Mansion is a bit chaotic now."
Zhu Biao asked doubtfully: "I think Pingliang Mansion's disaster relief is in good order, much better than Qingyang Mansion. Why did this master say this?"
"Haha, Mr. Chen doesn't know something. Now the imperial envoy Wang Shijian is in the city. He has been strictly prohibited from raising food prices by holy order. He is also prohibited from recruiting women and children in private. Once discovered, he will be executed first and then reported!"
Zhu Biao frowned when he heard this: "Even the imperial minister is not qualified to stop my mission!"
After hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and after silently looking at each other, someone fanned the flames: "That Wang Shijian acted arbitrarily by relying on the guards given by the Holy Spirit. He has no sense of the world at all. He even ignored the words of other imperial envoys. I'm afraid..."
Zhu Biao snorted coldly: "If the imperial envoy's words are not enough, how dare Wang Shijian not listen to His Highness the Crown Prince's words?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a trace of contempt in the eyes of several officials headed by Zhao Guangsheng. After all, they were young people, and they even mentioned the name of His Highness the Crown Prince after a little excitement. It was really stupid. How could such a taboo be spoken out in public.
But that's fine, only in this way can he be coaxed to use His Highness the Crown Prince to subdue Wang Shijian. Only the reputation of His Highness the Crown Prince in the world can make the Holy Emperor swallow his anger and admit the crimes they have committed.
After all, if the news about His Highness the Crown Prince reselling grain in the disaster-stricken area spreads out and the people of the world know about it, then the royal family will become a big joke. The same is true for the purge of officials required by the Holy One. If the family governs the country and the world is peaceful, the emperor will not even have his son. If you can't control them, how can you govern the country and bring peace to the world?
Zhao Guangsheng and Pingliang Tongpan looked at each other, and the man immediately whispered: "This... I would like to ask Mr. Chen to be careful. The errand you asked Mr. Chen to do is somewhat difficult to describe, and there is no letter or decree. I’m afraid Envoy Wang won’t recognize it.”
After Zhu Biao heard this, he was silent for a while and then said: "Since Wang Shijian is so strict, how can you help me?"
"We also want to serve your nobles. This Wang Shijian is very strict, but as the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. We have been operating in Shaanxi and Gansu for many years and we will always find a way. So I told Mr. Chen that I wanted to let Mr. Chen know. , we are sincere and not trying to grab credit."
"Dividing will cause two harms, and combining will bring two benefits. Wang Shijian is not understanding of the world, and the nobleman's errand cannot be delayed. Mr. Chen, please think again."
"Yes, I am dedicated to helping Mr. Chen. You can eat meat and we can drink soup. The errand is done. Mr. Chen will naturally be favored by the nobles after he returns to Beijing. His future is limitless, and our friendship will last for a long time. Still waiting."
"Of course, Mr. Chen has made a hard trip, and we have our own words. This number will definitely not disappoint you. There are also many rare treasures among the people of Shaanxi and Gansu. I will ask you to bring them to the capital to present them." To noble people.
Several high-ranking officials and the shopkeepers of the Zhang family remained silent, but the rest of the gentry, officials and merchants who were sitting with them were all attentive.
All kinds of words like luring him with profit, moving him with emotion, acknowledging him with reason, and threatening him with threats were constantly spoken in Zhu Biao's ears like a demonic sound. It was as if they were Chen Yunze's closest relatives, all standing beside him. His perspective is constantly making plans for him.
Moreover, the maids serving on the side were constantly adding wine to Zhu Biao's wine glass. Chen Rongyan and Chen Bingxian were also surrounded by people urging them to drink, and they could not spare any effort to rescue Zhu Biao.
After drinking four or five cups in a row, Zhu Biao's face turned red, and he kept nodding his head to the people on the side. Everyone who saw it increased their efforts, and more and more beauties were promised gold, silver, wealth...
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