A figure in official uniform walked out from the depths of the county governor's mansion, and that was the shout he made.
This man is nearly middle-aged, with a short beard, a high nose, and broad eyebrows.
When people look at it, they feel a sense of justice and strictness.
This person interrupted Shen Gui's words. Logically speaking, Qian Tong should be patient.
But at this time, there was no strange color on his face, instead there was a slight smile.
I have to say that Qian Tong is really good at laughing.
The same smile that made Shen Gui's body run cold just now was now slightly flattering, making people look extremely comfortable.
Come to think of it, there is no help from the family.
On his own, relying on the skills he learned, he was able to open Qian's cloth shop in Jiangnan and become one of the best in the industry.
He even went to Nanliang and obtained the weaving method of Liuyun Satin.
How could such a person not become mature with age?
However, even so, he was still respectful to those who came.
Just because this person is the governor of Jiangnan County - Huo Yan!
As the name suggests, Huo Yan is upright and will never accept bribes, either publicly or privately.
In fact, there was no need for him to accept bribes.
He is from a prominent family in Kyoto - the Huo family, a princely family!
If the Huo family was in its heyday, it would be called the most prestigious clan in Kyoto!
It's a pity that the Huo family began to decline more than ten years ago.
He is not a direct lineage, but a side branch.
Later, when he was admitted to the imperial examination, although he was admitted as a Jinshi and was named on the gold medal list, he was not upright and upright during his official period.
He offended the powerful Yang family, so he was transferred from Beijing Guanping to Jiangnan and took up the post of Jiangnan County Sheriff.
It seems to be a smooth tone, but one is a capital official and the other is just a local official. How can the two be the same, so they were still demoted.
It's just that for the sake of the Huo family, they don't dare to go too far.
But even so, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.
Huo Yan doesn't need to worry about money, so there is no need to accept bribes.
Because it has always been strict in governing counties, Jiangnan has flourished in recent years and once surpassed Huainan economically.
As for Qian Tong and others, because they opened a cloth shop and were involved in deeds and other related matters, they often dealt with this person.
So seeing this person now is like a mouse meeting a cat.
Only then did he show this expression.
"Where is the Sheriff's Mansion? How can I allow you to make a noise? You are really brave!" Huo Yan put on his airs and scolded.
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became cold and solemn. Qian Tong hurriedly took the lead and said: "What you are trying to teach us is that we will realize our mistakes."
Huo Yan ignored Qian Tong, but glanced at Shen Gui with a hint of disappointment unknowingly.
"Okay, okay, it's just a little chat, Mr. Huo doesn't need to be so strict." The old man with gray hair on the temples and some silver threads in his hair also walked out from the depths of the county governor's house and said to ease the atmosphere.
"This is Lord Wu Yunxuanwu, the Taicang order from Kyoto."
"Master Wu will be solely responsible for this selection of imperial merchants, and I will assist you."
"I've met Mr. Wu." All the cloth merchants present bowed and saluted with respectful words.
Wu Yunxuan glanced across the crowd, stopped at Shen Gui's place for a moment, sighed, and said: "Now that everyone is here, let's get started."
"Everyone will present the cloths they have prepared together, and I and several adults from the county governor's office will review and judge them together. The best one among them will be the emperor's merchant. From now on, he will represent Jianghuai and Huai counties and continue to make outstanding contributions to the royal family. cloth."
"Of course, if you want to interrupt, you can put it forward and I will report it to Lord Sinong."
All the cloth merchants just listened to this.
After all, they were imperial merchants. They were eager to be elected, so how could it be interrupted?
When trading with the royal family, the price must not be too high, so you won't make much money.
But the benefits are obvious to all.
One is word of mouth and reputation!
Think about it, my cloth can be sold to the royal family, how good must the quality be?
If you spread the word, there will be no shortage of customers.
What’s more, it’s rights!
Many local officials would open the door to imperial merchants, which would help them expand their business.
For example, this time, those who are elected as imperial merchants can trade cloth with the royal family on behalf of Jianghuai County.
What's the meaning?
In other words, in name, Huangshang was the representative of all cloth merchants in Jianghuai County.
It is justifiable to open branches in Jianghuai County.
Going a step further, even if you want to acquire another cloth shop, as long as the price is right, the government will be on your side.
There are many ways to do this kind of right.
If Qian Tong gets it, it will be a rare opportunity!
After all, in terms of overall strength, Qian's Buhang is actually inferior to Shen Ji Buhang.
But as long as he can be elected as the emperor merchant, he can operate properly and force Shen Gui.
Shen Ji's cloth business should be in his pocket!
"Okay, let's get started. Everyone presents a piece of cloth."
As soon as he finished speaking, a boy came up with a tray, and all the cloth merchants and owners also took out their own packing cloths and presented them to them, hoping to fight for a future and a way out at this selection meeting.
Although there is little hope.
"Weekly Diary - Mink Brocade."
"Huang's - Qingshan Satin."
"Liu family - cloud and mist satin."
While the boy was reciting the names of each family's silk fabrics, an official from the county magistrate's office wrote them down quickly and recorded them in the record.
"Qian - Liuyun Satin!"
Finally, the climax is here!
Qian Tong took out a silk satin that looked like flowing clouds. The patterns on it were so beautiful that they looked like clouds, mountains and mist. It was so beautiful.
To the touch, it is even softer and smoother, as if it is as real as clouds.
"This..." Someone exclaimed in disbelief.
Wu Yunxuan and Huo Yan also frowned, a little surprised.
Is this Liuyun Satin?
The royal tribute from Nanliang three years ago?
Such a standard! It's really incredible.
If Shen Ji couldn't come up with a better brocade, I'm afraid it would have to be Qian's cloth shop this time.
"Everyone, this is Nanliang's Liuyun Satin."
"I won't go into too much detail about its quality. I believe that you, your lords, will make your own conclusions and you will judge it impartially."
Qian Tong's words made Wu Yunxuan and Huo Yan frown even more tightly, and they all turned their attention to Shen Gui.
However, facing the gaze, Shen Gui had no choice but to stand up and say: "Shen Ji - like water satin."
well!
Hearing this, Wu Yunxuan and Huo Yan looked at each other and sighed in their hearts.
This Shen Gui is really incompetent!
"Send them all over and we will discuss them and make a judgment. You just wait here and don't talk."
The officials took the cloth and walked into the depths of the county magistrate's house. After a long time, they came out again.
There was just a hint of sadness lingering between everyone's brows.
"Announce it." Wu Yunxuan said helplessly.
"After the unanimous decision of Wu Yunxuan, the order of Taicang, Huo Yan, the governor of Jiangnan County, and some subordinate officials of Jiangnan County, the royal cloth merchants in Jianghuai and Huaihe are now selected as - Qian..."
boom!
However, just as the boy was about to speak, a loud sound came from outside the county governor's house.
Then the voice of a guard came: "Oh no! Someone is trying to break into the Sheriff's Mansion!"
