Without the tiring work, Cao An felt refreshed.
Listening to Jian Yuerong's melodious singing on the stage downstairs, feeling the noise and enthusiasm of the guests, everything felt so real.
"Mr. Lang."
Arhat ran up from downstairs and reported in a low voice: "There are some guests in the private room on the second floor who want to see you."
Cao An lay on the railing and smiled casually: "Lobbyist?"
"It looks like it is."
Arhat nodded and whispered: "One of them is an official from the Ministry of Revenue. He has been to our place before and I heard that he has a good relationship with the Prince of Chu's Mansion."
"Does Yun Rang know?"
"I'm afraid I don't know, otherwise with my young master's temperament, he would come in person."
Needless to say, the relationship between Cao An and Zhao Yunsheng was so great that if this matter really involved the Chu Palace, Zhao Yunsheng would probably reject it without even thinking about it.
"Then you see...if the villain goes back to them, he will say that you are not here."
Arhat understands Cao An's temper and knows that he is not the kind of person who is restricted by others.
Cao An stood up and walked towards the second floor, smiling and saying: "Forget it, this matter had to be solved originally. Besides, Yunsheng's face also needs to be given."
…
In the box.
Three people were talking in low voices.
Sun Desheng and Wu Shuangqing surrounded a middle-aged official on the left and right, trying their best to show their hospitality, nodding and bowing from time to time, with a very humble attitude.
Lu Zhenjiang was the Minister of Household Affairs. He was a third-rank official, and he was considered one of the best among ordinary officials. Even when Lao Fan came, he couldn't help but say hello politely.
You must have spent a lot of money to invite this person here, right?
Cao An came in with a smile: "A rare guest, Mr. Lu, I haven't seen you in a while."
"It's been a long time since I heard from Cao Si."
Lu Zhenjiang did not stand above him. He stood up and greeted politely: "I mentioned you when I played chess with the King of Chu a few days ago. It is not easy for such a young pillar of the imperial court!"
Cao An took Lu Zhenjiang's wrist and sat down, and said kindly: "Here, you are the elder. I am waiting for the younger generation to come here for the first time, so I need your support."
"Haha, my family is easy to talk to."
Lu Zhenjiang didn't expect Cao An to be so polite, and subconsciously looked back at Sun Desheng.
Didn't it mean that this person will definitely retaliate for his anger and his methods are vicious? How is it so 'poisonous' to be so humble and polite? Sure enough, businessmen are all liars and cannot be trusted!
Sun Desheng could only laugh along with him, not daring to say a word, his face stiffened.
What could he say? Are you saying that Cao An only sees what others are doing? Are you saying that he does one thing in front of his face and another behind his back?
Thinking about being here the day before yesterday... Feng Jude had his teeth knocked all over his mouth when he disagreed with him. He still has nightmares about that scene!
"I have met Cao Langjun."
The two stood up and bowed to each other, with a very obedient attitude.
Cao An was amused in his heart and said calmly: "Sit down, you're welcome. Cao is always generous to his friends. Since you two came with Mr. Lu, forget about what happened before."
Calling an elder 'gong' is the highest form of respect.
Moreover, Cao An put aside his previous suspicions as soon as he came up, which was considered to have given Lu Zhenjiang enough face.
"Haha, we are all our own people, you're welcome."
Lu Zhenjiang laughed twice, patted Cao An on the shoulder and said: "There has been a lot of commotion in the city recently, and I have heard about it. Since it has happened, it must be solved, right?"
Cao An smiled and nodded, with a very humble attitude: "Yes, Mr. Lu, you are here, so what else is there to say? Everything is at your command!"
"Haha, you don't have to be so nervous."
Lu Zhenjiang was beaming with joy after being photographed, but he didn't lose his mind: "I'm just pulling the strings today. As for how to talk, it's up to you. Don't worry, even if we can't reach an agreement, I won't say too much!"
Who doesn’t want to be held up and admired?
Although Lu Zhenjiang said that his official position was much higher than that of Cao An, he also knew that there was something complicated behind this son. Not to mention that he was recommended by Lu Yijian, let's talk about his current official position.
This is the person next to the official family, and he might fly to the branches one day.
"Don't worry! If the elders give you face, then the juniors will naturally take care of it!"
Cao An held up the fruit wine very grandly, drank it down and said: "The previous grievances will be wiped out! Tomorrow, a certain meeting will submit a report to the prime ministers and ask the major granaries to stop selling grain!"
"Thank you, Mr. Cao Lang! I am here to apologize to you for what happened before!"
Sun Desheng and Wu Shuangqing stood up one after another and bowed politely: "Don't worry, if you find me useful in the future, I will do my best without any hesitation!"
Even so, everyone is still an enemy.
These two guys are both Ma Zi in Zhao Congyue's business. How could they be colluding with Cao Anhang?
If he hadn't really been beaten by others, Zhao Congyue would definitely not tolerate them coming to beg for mercy. In the final analysis, this slap was still given to Zhao Congyue!
"Haha! In that case, I will take my leave now."
His task completed, Lu Zhenjiang also said goodbye in a very knowing manner: "As for how to discuss the details later, you can discuss it yourself, and I will not interfere."
The job of selling grain is given by the imperial court. In the final analysis, the interests of the imperial court must be the main priority. As the Minister of Household Affairs, Lu Zhenjiang still has some brains.
Besides, to be able to help him to this extent, he was extremely benevolent.
…
Everyone sent Lu Zhenjiang off respectfully and politely.
Cao An's originally smiling face disappeared in an instant, and the cold light in his eyes glanced at the faces of Sun Desheng and Sun Desheng.
"Cao Langjun, you..."
The two of them were really shocked.
What did someone say?
This man is fickle. He was just pretending... As soon as Lu Zhenjiang walked away, his true colors were revealed!
The two want to run away...
Especially when they thought of the inhuman torture Feng Jude had suffered here before, they had forgotten all the important things and just wanted to run out at this moment.
"How much food do you still have on hand?"
Cao An ignored the two of them and sat down on the sofa.
Wu Shuangqing was probably frightened, so he blurted out: "Two hundred thousand stones!"
"One liter of grain can earn ten cents..."
Cao An crossed his legs, counted on his fingers and said: "Two hundred thousand means twenty thousand guan, right? As for that? Damn it, for such a small amount of money, why are you playing with your lives!"
Is that how it is calculated?
Sun Desheng wanted to correct it, but he did not have the courage.
Wu Shuangqing could only say tremblingly: "Wrong, Mr. Cao."
"Um?"
"You miscalculated..."
Sun Desheng bravely said: "One liter of grain costs ten cents, and each stone costs one hundred liters. Two hundred thousand dan is enough... and other grain merchants still have no less than 400,000 dan in stock..."
"Two hundred thousand?!"
Snapped!
Cao An slammed the table and glared: "Damn it, are you still human? If the price of food is really driven up, you can make a net profit of millions of dollars! Millions of dollars! How many people will lose their homes because of this?" Go back? Beast!"
The two of them were scolded so badly that they lowered their heads and did not dare to speak.
Cao Anyu was still angry and said coldly: "I really should have refused to agree to Lu Zhenjiang and let you taste the taste of bankruptcy!"
"Cao Langjun, calm down."
Wu Shuangqing immediately said with a sad face: "You really know your mistake! And we didn't intend to drive up food prices. We just wanted to take advantage of the food shortage and make a profit."
