These words really surprised Xie Xiuwen. At Song Yi's age, how could he meet a woman who wanted to marry him as soon as they met?
Song Yi had no intention of saying more, and Xie Xiuwen didn't want to ask further questions.
"My sister-in-law is a good wife. Now that you have a son, you better not let me down."
Song Yi had a helpless expression on his face: "You really wronged me! I later found out that the girl was forced to get married by her family, but she had a strong personality. She said she would marry a chicken or a dog rather than marry someone arranged by her family. Bit, isn’t it, you just happened to meet me.”
This also makes people speechless.
Xie Xiuwen heard him say that the matter was settled. People knew that he had a wife, so they were naturally unwilling to marry him as a child. What's more, they were even less willing when they heard that he was a businessman.
In this way, Song Yi felt that he should be grateful for his business status that the dignitaries looked down upon.
"This is a border trade document."
Song Yi was really shocked when he saw this thing.
Even though he had just arrived, he knew that this thing cost two hundred and twenty thousand taels of silver each, and even if he had the money, he would not be able to get it.
"Thank you, sir?"
"I am not giving this document to you for free. Are you willing to take one hundred thousand taels of silver?"
Song Yi blinked, his mind spinning rapidly: "Yes! One hundred thousand taels of silver, my Song family can still afford it."
"Okay, please listen carefully. This document will give you one hundred thousand taels, but there are other requirements."
"Thank you for your instructions, sir. Whatever I, the Song family, can do, I will do my best!"
Xie Xiuwen handed him a document, which also listed many details.
"Border trade is mainly for the purpose of exchanging what we have. But not everyone is willing to see that we can really get some good things. Now the Holy One is more concerned about grain. I heard that there are many crops in the Western Regions , something we don’t have in Da Zhi. I hope you can bring back the seeds of these rare things while doing business. Of course, we don’t want to bring back poisonous weeds and poisons. The main thing is some good things that can make the people full."
Song Yi understood that this was to allow them to use the pretext of doing business to help the court.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to accept more than 200,000 taels from others and only accept 100,000 taels from him.
"This matter is easy to handle. Don't worry, Mr. Xie. I will do my best, but this kind of thing cannot be done overnight. I'm afraid it will take a little longer."
"It doesn't matter. The imperial court will also send envoys from Honglu Temple to various countries to lobby first. But the imperial court naturally has its own ideas. For example, for this silk, our Dazhi has the only share. We can I sell it to countries in the Western Region, but I won’t tell them how it is made. Therefore, this is the reason why I entrust you with this important task.”
If you don't want to let outsiders know about things, other countries will naturally have things that they don't want outsiders to know. This is because everyone has their own thoughts.
"The common people understand, don't worry, the common people will treat this matter as an important matter, and they will try their best to avoid the eyes and ears of the other party's government."
"That's very good. There are also some medicinal materials that you can purchase back, and then use the opportunity and channels of purchase to try to see if you can get seeds or seedlings. It would be better if you have a detailed cultivation manual."
"The common people must do their best."
"This matter is a secret of the imperial court. Once you leave my office, no one else will know about it. Do you understand?"
"Thank you for your peace of mind, sir."
Song Yi paused, then asked with a puzzled look on his face: "The fourth person?"
Xie Xiuwen saw his reaction and smiled: "There is another one, of course..."
Xie Xiuwen didn't say anything, but he cupped his hands and shook his head twice in the direction of the capital. At the same time, he raised his chin and glanced upward.
In this way, Song Yi naturally understood.
Now, I am even more excited!
This is an errand for the emperor!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't miss it.
One hundred thousand taels of silver is nothing!
What are the profits from business for a few more years?
Thinking about it, he is directly serving the Holy Emperor. This is a matter of honoring the ancestors!
"As long as you handle your business well, it's possible to become an imperial merchant in the future."
They are all businessmen. There is a huge difference between this imperial businessman and an ordinary businessman!
Imperial merchants have a certain rank. Although they do not receive a salary from the court, the most important thing is that it is an honor!
At least, it was an official position, and I didn't have to kneel down when I saw anyone.
"Thank you so much, sir. The common people will definitely do your best to thank you!"
Xie Xiuwen talked to Song Yi about some business matters again, and repeatedly told him that because the Song family should be the weakest in getting the document this time, don't make any noise or show off. If you can find a company in Fucheng that you can cooperate with It is safest to have merchants or strong backers in Fucheng.
Song Yi also understood that the Song family was naturally second to none in Gaoyang County, but looking at the entire Dazhi, it was really not enough.
"My lord, what do you mean?"
Xie Xiuwen shook his head: "You have to find it yourself, and what I want you to do must be done. Don't count on me either. I am about to return to Beijing. In this area, I may not be able to help. Your favor."
Song Yi suddenly became serious. Xie Xiuwen is a Beijing official. Although he has a high rank, as the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. So Mr. Xie is reminding him that the benefits cannot be monopolized by the Song family alone, let alone the Song family. Big, so eye-catching.
"I understand, little man. I heard that the Lu family has an in-law who is also a wealthy businessman in Fucheng?"
There was a temptation in these words, and Xie Xiuwen shook his head directly: "No. You often walk around Fucheng, and you should know better than me. Their family has gone downhill, and their character is not very good. If you want me to give you a suggestion , that is, find two or three families that may not seem to be very strong, but have strong family backgrounds, and it is enough for you to eat meat and let them drink soup."
Song Yi was stunned for a moment, meaning that he could find a few that were not as powerful as the Song family. If he found a few more, the interests would be more dispersed and everyone would have more backers?
But can he?
Xie Xiuwen said slowly: "I heard that the Su family and the Ma family are good. There are relatives in the court who are officials. This is always a way. Of course, you can also ask about other businesses."
"Thank you for your advice, sir."
Song Yi suddenly understood that he didn't need to let others know whether he had a backer, just the fact that he could get the document was enough for them to guess.
After all, this is all he has in the entire city.
Even if he doesn't say anything, others will just think that there is a giant Buddha sitting behind him.
Of course, he also understands Xie Xiuwen's character, so he will not act randomly outside under his guise.
Once Song Yi understood this, he knew who to find for cooperation.
