As for Yuan Le, he also glanced at Xie Fu lightly, not Gu Xianting.
Perhaps Xie Fu's heroic appearance attracted Yuan Le's interest more than the beauty Gu Xianting.
Because the amount of the deposit was so large, it took a long time from moving in the box containing the silver to counting the amount.
Li Baiyong, Huo Duan, and Yuan Le each had eighty thousand taels, and Gu Xianting had one hundred thousand taels.
Zhu Shide has reached an astonishing 150,000 taels, and he is very likely to defend his title.
When counting the amount of guarantee money of the Zhu family in Hangzhou, the person who had just been sent by Zhu Zhengliang to inquire about the information came back and whispered in Zhu Zhengliang's ear: "Old man, I found out clearly that the one hundred thousand taels of silver were transported from Tantai Mansion. from."
Zhu Zhengliang was stunned for a moment, Tantai Heqing? Then he smiled.
The Zhu family's grain business in Hangzhou spread throughout the entire Jiangnan East Road, and Tantai Heqing was one of the largest cloth merchants in Suzhou. Although the two parties had no business contacts due to different industries, how could Zhu Zhengliang not know him.
Since it is Tantai Heqing, there is nothing to be afraid of. No matter how rich Tantai Heqing is, he is just an ordinary businessman after all.
In the final analysis, businessmen like this still have to live in the aura of a wealthy and famous family.
The Hangzhou Zhu family is a close relative of the Suzhou Zhu family and is a member of the Zhu clan.
Zhu Shide saw his father smiling and asked in a low voice: "Father?"
Zhu Zhengliang said the name: "It's Tantai Heqing."
Zhu Shide smiled and said: "No wonder he is so rich and can afford one hundred thousand taels."
He added another sentence: "After all, they are women, I don't know the depth of it."
Grain is the life of all people and the most important treasure of the country. How can it be compared to the cloth business?
This process of showing the deposit and counting the amount is like a ritual. It seems to have no meaning, but it has its existence, at least to show the strength to everyone.
Ye Meixun's spokesperson confirmed and officially announced the qualifications of the five people to compete. After Master Mei read the bid documents, he would make a decision three days later.
This is not a trivial matter, and it is understandable that the process is a bit complicated.
Xie Fu and others were about to leave. At this time, a middle-aged man came to Xie Fu and whispered: "Mr. Xie, my master Huo Duanhuo has invited me."
After Xie Fu glanced at Gu Xianting and Ye Yuiyi, he smiled and nodded: "Please lead the way."
The middle-aged man led the way, Xie Fu deliberately slowed down his pace, Gu Xianting understood and walked to the front.
"Master, Mr. Xie is here."
Huo Duan, who was waiting in the room, immediately stood up and stepped forward to greet him: "Thank you, Mr. Sir."
The first person who came into view was such a beautiful young lady, Gu Xianting. Huo Duan was stunned for a moment and couldn't react for a moment.
Xie Fu took advantage of the situation and introduced: "Mr. Huo, this is my boss, Miss Gu Xianting. My boss is also competing for the Jiangnan East Road Grain Merchant. I must have met Mr. Huo just now in the auditorium."
Huo Duan secretly thought that since you have become the governor of Huainan Province, you can no longer engage in business according to the law, and this Miss Gu is just your spokesperson.
To be able to hand over such an important position to someone else, it must be someone with whom you have a deep relationship and trust.
Thinking of this, Huo Duan did not dare to neglect and bowed respectfully: "Miss Gu."
Gu Xianting returned the gift: "Mr. Huo."
In the Xie Mansion invited by Huo Duan, it was Gu Xianting who sat down with Huo Duan, while Xie Fu and Ye Yuiyi stood up to show that they respected Gu Xianting.
Although Huo Duan was a little weird in his heart, after all, he was a big businessman who had dealt with large and small situations, and he behaved very naturally on the surface.
First, he talked about how he and Fu Xie were fellow villagers in Yangzhou, talked about Fu Xie’s family background, and expressed his admiration for Xie Yaoqing and the Xie family in Kuaiji.
Ye Yuiyi smiled and gave Xie Fu a meaningful look, Huo Duan is flattering you again.
Gu Xianting felt happy when she heard this, and it felt like she was praising her own family. Maybe she had already regarded herself as the Xie family's daughter-in-law in her heart.
While chatting, Huo Duan changed the topic to the grain business, saying that his business spread all over the country and even neighboring countries. He had a huge water and land transportation network and unique conditions. This was why he bid for the Jiangnan East Grain General Merchant.
These words are ostensibly meant for Gu Xianting, but in fact they are meant for Xie Fu, the incoming Jiedushi of Huainan Province. The implication is, Lord Jiedushi, if you want to secure this position, you must also rely on my ability, Huo Duan. .
Xie Fu really had an idea after hearing this. If Huo Duan helps, his grain business will be even more powerful in the future.
Rats follow the same path as snakes, and being an official also requires a good relationship with these businessmen.
The question is whether Huo Duan is worth the trust.
Seeing that Fu Xie didn't speak, Huo Duan glanced at Fu Xie and said to Gu Xianting: "Miss Gu, Huo has a merciless request. If Huo fails in the bidding this time and Miss Gu succeeds in winning the bid, Huo wants to Miss Gu has cooperated."
Before the results came out, Huo Duan first said that he had failed in the bidding and was ready to give up.
Secondly, he just explained that his unique transportation network also pave the way for cooperation.
Gu Xianting couldn't pay attention to this kind of thing. He should have looked at Xie Fu, asked his opinion, and responded with a smile: "Mr. Huo, the result is still undecided. We will discuss this matter in the long run after the little girl wins the bid."
"That's that." Huo Duan looked at Fu Xie with a chuckle and asked, "Master Xie, you are such a wise man, why don't you give Miss Gu some attention?"
Mr. Xie, I, Huo Duan, am not stupid. I know that you are the one who really makes the decision.
Ye Yuiyi glanced at Xie Fu and secretly promised that regardless of whether Huo Duan was trustworthy or not, the grain business needed to make good use of Huo Duan's unique transportation network.
The tender document submitted included the development of many convenient grain routes on land and waterways on Jiangnan East Road. Huo Duan's huge transportation network fits this point.
Xie Fu had the intention of cooperation in his heart, but he didn't want to show it in a hurry. He said with a smile: "This is a serious matter. I don't dare to judge it lightly because of my humble words."
Huo Duan chuckled: "Of course, it was the first time we met. After all, it was difficult to trust each other. In this business, we need to get to know each other better."
"Miss Gu, let me tell you the truth. Silla and Goryeo are at war. The war is in chaos. At present, my business cannot continue in the two countries."
"As of now, both countries need food to stabilize their national situation. Both the King of Silla and the King of Goryeo have asked me for large sums of money to purchase food and grass."
Xie Fu praised: "Mr. Huo's business is so big that even the kings of Silla and Goryeo asked him for help."
Seeing that Xie Fu finally spoke, Huo Duan hurriedly looked at Xie Fu and sighed: "Huo is just doing business quietly and quietly, but he has a good reputation. Although this is an opportunity, if it is not done well, I am afraid that Huo will It will be difficult to establish a foothold in Silla and Goryeo in the future, and the business I have built in these two countries for many years will be wasted."
He sighed repeatedly as he spoke, acting very distressed, as if he needed help from others.
"Jiangnan is the land of plenty, and the Sanyang Port in Yangzhou can directly reach Silla and Goryeo. However, the grain business is not part of my business, and Huo was like a headless fly for a while."
Xie Fu smiled: "Mr. Huo is rich, are you still worried about not being able to buy food?"
Huo Duan glanced at Fu Xie thoughtfully, and the implication seemed to be saying, Sir, I admit that you have extraordinary abilities, but when it comes to doing business, you must give way to talents.
He smiled and said: "Young master Xie doesn't know something. The official grain is controlled by the state governments and cannot be bought and sold privately, and the people's grain is in the hands of these Jiangnan grain merchants. Without the instructions of the Jiangnan East Road Grain Merchant, who will handle these big grains?" And dare to secretly sell grain to Huo."
There are unwritten rules in any industry. If someone doesn't abide by the rules, they will naturally be kicked out.
Grain merchants do not have to do anything else. It is their basic responsibility to ensure people's livelihood needs. Grain merchants in each region have basic quotas. If a large amount of grain is sold privately to other places, leading to local food shortages and soaring grain prices, grain merchants cannot absolve themselves of the blame.
Xie Fu said: "For this difficult problem, Mr. Huo should go to Mr. Zhu of the Zhu family."
Huo Duan smiled and said, "No, the Jiangnan East Grain General Merchant will bid again, and I am more optimistic about Miss Gu."
After chatting for a while, although there was no result, it was considered a contact and understanding of each other.
After walking out of the guild hall, Gu Xianting smiled and said: "Master Xie, I feel that we need Huo Duan's help, although there is a slight risk of seeking skin from a tiger."
Although Gu Xianting didn't speak much just now, he listened very seriously. Huo Duan's advantage was what they needed to do this grain business.
Xie Fu smiled and said: "Since it is cooperation, both parties will benefit. We will benefit, and what benefit will Huo Duan get? If there is no benefit, how can Huo Duan's efforts be in vain?"
Gu Xianting said: "Didn't he make it very clear just now that Silla and Goryeo are at war and need food very much."
Xie Fu said: "How much food will be needed for a war between the two countries, and how long will the war last? If the entire Jiangnan East Road is emptied of food, causing food prices to soar, what should we do? So it is not easy to accept."
Ye Yuiyi smiled and said: "Brother Fu, I think you don't need to worry too much. It is in Huo Duan's greatest interest to have your approval."
Xie Fu and Gu Xianting looked at Ye Yuiyi at the same time.
Ye Yuiyi said thoughtfully: "Huo Duan keeps trying to fawn over you. What does it look like?"
Seeing that the two of them could not come out, Ye Yui covered her mouth and smiled: "Like a dog wagging its tail begging for mercy, I guess Huo Duan already knows that you will soon be the governor and his parent official, and his main industry is in Yangzhou. In Jiangnan."
Gu Xianting was shocked when he heard this. Do you really want to be a military governor?
Xie Fu had already told her about this, but Gu Xianting couldn't believe it, but now that it was said from Ye Yui's mouth, it became real.
Ye Jieyi said: "Isn't it a very beneficial thing for Huo Duan to flatter you? Even if Silla and Goryeo are really at war, and they really spend a lot of money to buy food from Huo Duan, maybe it's just Huo Duan. I'll flatter you with your words."
Xie Fu said: "If Huo Duan already knows that I want to be a military governor, then this person is really not simple. Even I am not sure whether I can become a military governor."
Ye Yui said calmly: "Huo Duan's business is in Chang'an. How can Chang'an be without his people? Such important matters related to his own interests will naturally not escape his eyes and ears."
