Shen Liangfu thought of his father's hard work and graying temples in recent days.
These are all the sins suffered because of the imperial business!
In the past, he was unable to help his father.
But now!
He carefully rubbed the fabric in his hands, feeling a surge of pride in his heart.
This time, I must solve my father's problems!
As a result, Shen Liangfu told Gu Beichuan everything about Huang Shang.
After hearing this, Gu Beichuan frowned slightly and said, "Do you want to use my silk to compete with that Liuyun Satin to be elected as an imperial merchant?"
"Not bad." Only then did Shen Liangfu know that this thin and cold material was called silk.
"Yes, yes, but I'm just a semi-finished product. If I can't choose, wouldn't I miss something important?" Gu Beichuan frowned.
He had no sales channels, so the silk was originally produced and sold at Shen Ji Cloth Store, but he had no intention of denying it.
It's just that the silk produced in the workshop now has a somewhat unspeakable effect.
Compared with the silk of later generations, it is as good as heaven and earth.
If there is no election, wouldn't it ruin the important event of Shen Ji's announcement?
However, what he didn't expect was that after hearing this, Shen Liangfu suddenly knelt down on one knee, clasped his hands in a salute, and said sincerely: "Besides silk, now Shen Ji has no other choice but to ask my teacher to give me some help." Help!"
It's not that Shen Gui hasn't looked for other materials, he did!
Searched all over Huainan!
But...what's the use?
If Huainan really has materials comparable to Liuyun Satin, how can the Shen family become the number one cloth merchant with Waterlike Satin?
As for the surrounding counties, the textile level is not as good as that of Huainan.
How can they have something that is not even available in Huainan?
Originally, their father and son had to accept the outcome of losing to Qian's Buhang.
But who would have thought that there would be no way out of the mountains and rivers, and there would be a bright future in another village!
This visit to Nanshanju actually gave him such a big surprise!
It was really hard for him to imagine how someone with no knowledge of the cloth merchant industry could develop a brand new fabric.
But that's not important!
The important thing is that with silk, Shenji Cloth Shop has capital, and can compete with Qian's Cloth Shop for the position of imperial merchant!
Gu Beichuan's brows were also a little helpless. You've said so, what else can I say?
"That's all, if that's the case, then take it."
"It's just a semi-finished product after all, so don't have too much hope."
Hearing this, Shen Liangfu became excited, nodded and said sincerely: "Thank you, mentor."
"It's getting late today, and the mountain road is even more rugged. It would be inappropriate to return to Huainan now."
"It's better to rest at Nanshan Residence for one night and set off again tomorrow."
Shen Liangfu also nodded when he heard this.
Although Bagong Village is not far from Huainan, it is still a few days' walk away.
No matter how urgent it is to choose the emperor merchant, we don't have to worry about it tonight.
Early the next morning, Shen Liangfu said goodbye to Gu Beichuan and then hurriedly set out on the road.
However, when he returned to Huainan, he realized that something was wrong!
The selection of imperial merchants has been advanced! Father has already left for Jiangnan County!
What else can be done?
Keep chasing!
Immediately buy a fast horse and set off on the trail.
If we go faster, we should be able to reach Jiangnan before my father!
…
Jiangnan County!
Sheriff's Mansion!
The Sheriff's Mansion is particularly lively today.
Because someone noble has arrived!
Taicang Ling, an officer under the command of Da Sinong, one of the nine ministers, was ordered by Emperor Renxuan to go to Jianghuai County to select outstanding cloth merchants and grain merchants and serve as imperial merchants!
In fact, a minister mentioned this matter in court a long time ago.
After all, Emperor Renxuan's literary and martial arts skills, his lifelong wish was to attack the Yan Dynasty in the north, destroy the Liang Dynasty in the west, regain the territory of his ancestors, and restore the Daqian Mountains and Rivers!
Fortunately, Daliang was separated by the Canglan River, so the two countries did not have close relations with each other.
But Dayan is completely different. Even though they are separated by the Yayu Mountains, they still have friction with Daqian!
Therefore, there must be a war between the two countries!
All these years of keeping a low profile and biding time are also for this battle!
And this selection of grain merchants and cloth merchants is to prepare for war!
Its importance is self-evident.
Only the cloth merchants with the best craftsmanship and the grain merchants with the highest output can stand out.
To show their importance, the selection meeting was even held directly at the county magistrate's mansion.
Just to show our determination to be fair, just and open!
It was still early, and cloth merchants were arriving one after another.
They looked at each other, secretly pondering the output and craftsmanship of the other cloth shop.
And keep the most competitive opponents in mind.
"Hahaha!" However, at this moment, a slightly satisfied laugh came from outside the door.
A middle-aged man dressed in cloud-white brocade walked into the governor's mansion.
Upon seeing this person, someone would immediately stand up to greet him.
"Brother Qian, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still have the same style."
"Brother Wei, you are also in high spirits, and your sword is still young!"
"I'm just here to join in the fun of this imperial merchant selection."
"After all, Brother Qian's Liuyun satin and jade are in front of me, what hope can we have?"
After hearing the conversation between the two, some people couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.
"Liuyun Satin? Could this person be the owner of Qian's cloth shop?"
"He actually got the Liuyun Satin? This was the royal tribute of Nanliang back then. How is it possible?"
Qian Tong listened to everyone's discussion and felt very benefited. He deliberately raised his voice and said, "What are you talking about, brother Wei? Although Liuyun Satin is good, there are crouching tigers, hidden dragons in the Jianghuai counties. You can risk it at any time." There’s better stuff out there.”
"Hey, Brother Qian is really too humble."
"In my opinion, the winner of this imperial merchant selection must be Brother Qian."
"When Brother Qian's business is booming in the future, don't forget to give your little brother a helping hand."
"It's easy to talk about."
These words were particularly harsh when they reached the ears of Buhang's boss present.
Everyone has been preparing for this imperial merchant selection for a long time.
During this period, I don’t know how much money was invested and how many workers were hired to distribute new fabrics.
Some cloth shop owners are even in debt, just to get the imperial merchant quota and make a comeback!
It shows that everyone attaches great importance to this selection.
However, listening to the conversation between the two, it seemed that the money was already in their pocket.
How can they endure this?
There was one person who stood up angrily and said politely:
"Dong Qian's family, Dong Wei's family, as far as I know."
"This Liuyun Satin is the tribute cloth from the Nanliang royal family three years ago."
"If I become my tribute to Da Gan again, wouldn't it mean that I am not as good as Nan Liang?"
"Isn't it inappropriate for you to make loud noises in the magistrate's mansion while holding something that he has given to others?"
As soon as these words came out, Qian Tong's face instantly darkened.
Can Daqian compare with Nanliang?
Even at its peak, it can be compared.
In other words, the combined territory of the three eastern border countries would be almost comparable to that of Nanliang.
