"Everyone, let's take a look. How does this cloth look like? It may be comparable to Liuyun Satin?"
After carefully inspecting it, the subordinate officials said respectfully: "Reporting to you two adults, this cloth has a delicate touch and smooth texture. It is truly rare in the world."
"If we only compare it based on the materials, Liuyun Satin is probably very different."
Hearing this, Wu Yunxuan looked pleased.
If you meet this cloth, this royal merchant selection trip will come to a successful conclusion.
But the next moment, the officer's words made things difficult for him.
"However, the strength of Liuyun Satin is not actually the material itself, but its dyeing technique."
"The art of dyeing?" Wu Yunxuan frowned slightly and said, "In other words, there is still hope for this matter?"
"good."
Hearing this, Huo Yan also frowned and said, "If you have anything to say, say it all. What are you doing by pretending to be someone else?"
"promise."
"In fact, my subordinates have heard about this Liuyun Satin for a long time."
"This cloth was developed by a cloth merchant in Nanliang three years ago. It is said that as soon as it was born, it was selected as tribute cloth by the Nanliang royal family, and later won numerous honors."
"It can be said that it was precisely because of this cloth that the cloth merchant went from being a nobody to being completely famous. Everyone in the weaving world knows about it."
"But three years later, Liuyun Satin was abandoned by the royal family!"
"The cloth merchant also stepped down from the altar because of this."
"My lords, do you know why?" The official wanted to give it away, but when he saw Huo Yan's slightly angry eyes, he hurriedly said:
"It's because of the material itself of Liuyun Satin!"
"It is said that Liuyun Satin is famous all over the world because its dyeing technology is particularly excellent. It can render the mist of clouds and mountains and floating clouds on Sujuan. It makes people wear it and feel like they are in a fairyland. There is a special fairyland. Family spirit.”
"As for the material, it doesn't matter. It can only be said to be above average."
Wu Yunxuan frowned and said, "In other words, clothes made from Liuyun Satin may not be very comfortable to wear on the body?"
"Not bad." The subordinate officer confirmed.
"But it looks good, which is also its core advantage." Huo Yan added.
"Are you saying that if you just rely on the quality of the fabric to conclude that this new fabric is better than Liuyun Satin, it will be difficult to convince the public?"
"Your Excellency has a keen eye, and this is exactly what I mean."
"What about the dyeing of this new cloth? How about it?" Wu Yunxuan turned his head and looked at the plain white silk cloth, a little stunned, wondering how he could ask such a question?
"Master Huo, what do you think we should do now?" Wu Yunxuan was clearly the Taicang order in charge of the selection of imperial merchants, but he asked Huo Yan for advice, which shows that he attaches great importance to him.
But even Huo Yan could only shake his head when faced with such a situation.
…
In the lobby of the Sheriff's Mansion, all the cloth merchants looked at each other.
It's been half an hour since the two adults and the officials from the county magistrate's mansion entered. Is it possible that the result hasn't been agreed upon yet?
You must know that the last selection was over in just half a quarter of an hour.
The Shen family father and son looked at this scene with joy on their brows, but Qian Tong frowned.
Why are the times of the two selections so different?
Quite simply, questions vary in difficulty.
For the first time, Qian's Clothing Company's Liuyun Satin outperformed all other brocade brands, so there was no dispute, it was just a formality.
But this time, it is obvious that the adults are really discussing.
This means that among the cloths presented this time, there is brocade that is comparable to Liuyun Satin, otherwise there would be no need to discuss it at all!
And this time, compared with the last time, the only extra thing is the new cloth sent by Shen Gui's son!
Qian Tong rubbed his eyelids and thought to himself.
What is the new cloth sent by Shen Liangfu?
Is it possible that the Shen family is really so powerful that they can find something comparable to Liuyun Satin?
No...impossible.
If this was really the case, there would be no need for Shen Gui to be so groveling to me just now.
He looked towards the back hall of the Sheriff's Mansion, feeling increasingly uneasy.
Creak!
At this moment, the door opened.
Wu Yunxuan walked out first with a tangled look on his face, followed by Huo Yan with an expressionless face, and finally the subordinate officials with their heads lowered.
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but straighten their spines and sit upright.
Judging from the faces of the adults, something big might happen during this discussion.
Huo Yan stepped forward and glanced at the major cloth merchants.
Everyone bowed their heads, except Qian Tong, who looked at him with red eyes.
But this time, Huo Yan was the first to avoid looking.
Seeing this scene, Qian Tong panicked instantly and almost stood up, but was grabbed by Wei Dongjia.
The results have not yet been announced. It would be a bit treasonous to stand up and question it at this time.
"I announce that after consultation between Lord Wu of Taicang and me, as well as the subordinate officials of the county governor's office, Shen Ji Buhang will be finally ruled as the imperial merchant."
boom!
Like thunder falling, huge waves arose in the hearts of all the hosts, but they remained calm on the surface, but they still couldn't help but turn their heads and look at Qian Tong.
As expected, Qian Tong stood up with a shudder and said with red eyes:
"May I ask, sir, is this selection fair?"
"Since I am under the rule of Huo Yan, I should be fair."
"Then can you let me see how Shen Ji's new cloth is stronger than my Qian family's Liuyun satin!"
After hearing this, father and son Shen, who had just been happy for a while, looked at each other and couldn't hide their worries.
After all, Shen Gui has experienced strong winds and waves, and the ups and downs of the business world, but he is doing better.
But Shen Liangfu was extremely nervous and kept praying in his heart, hoping that the silk produced by his teacher would be more powerful.
"It's all right, just come up and take a look."
Qian Tong stepped forward and touched the cloth. After a moment, he sneered and said:
"That's it?"
"With all due respect, this cloth is cool and comfortable, and it is extremely thin. If it is made into clothing, it will be excellent. But compared with my Qian's Liuyun Satin, it is not up to par!"
"The highlight of my Liuyun Satin is the mist, mist and floating clouds dyed on it."
"When worn on the body, it has a wonderful temperament and makes people feel like they are in a fairyland."
"But what about this cloth? Does it have any color at all?"
"If Shen Ji is elected as the imperial merchant with this cloth, I, the Qian family, will not accept it!"
"If you feel that what Qian said is wrong, you can come up and touch me!"
Qian Tong's eyes were red and he finished speaking with anger.
He hates it!
Hate the injustice of this world!
It was clear that I was the most talented and the best among the disciples back then. Why did master want Xiuyun to marry Shen Gui?
After more than ten years in business, Huo Yan has become the most honest and honest official he has ever seen.
To be honest, he admired Huo Yan from the bottom of his heart.
But why do you, who have always been fair, prefer Shen Gui today?
Many cloth merchants came forward to touch it, and then nodded in agreement with Qian Tong's words.
To be honest, in terms of material alone, Liuyun Satin is indeed not as good as Shen Ji Xinbu.
But the competition between cloths is never just about materials.
"Sir, you have always been fair. Can you give an explanation to the ordinary people about today's matter?"
"Qian's Bu Xing can lose, and Qian Tong can also lose, but you need to be convinced of the loss!"
Qian Tong's words actually forced all the officials on the stage into a desperate situation.
