Zhu Que, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao were all happy when they heard that Jiang Chen wanted to do grain business with them through the Royal Chamber of Commerce.

In their opinion, if they can curry favor with Jiang Chen and Yang Jian behind him, it will be worth it even if they don't make money or even lose money.

But when they realized that Jiang Chen wanted to join forces with them to control food prices, the three of them immediately changed their expressions.

"Lord Jiang, this grain merchant in Bianjing is not only a representative of the major wealthy families, but also has many adults such as Jiang Shilang (Jiang Zhiqi) as his backers.

Although we are also involved, we only sell them to them at low prices and act as free coolies. If we dare to compete with them for profit, I am afraid that our wealth and life will be at risk!"

Zhou Pingchao showed a scared expression.

"This matter is indeed too dangerous for us!"

Zhu Que and Cheng Chengjin nodded in agreement, cupped their hands to Jiang Chen and said:

"If you want to harvest rice, we are willing to sell the existing rice to you at the cost price. However, we really don't dare to get involved in controlling the price of grain and competing with those wealthy families!"

"Please forgive me, Mr. Jiang!"

While they were talking, the three of them stood up at the same time and bowed to Jiang Chen, but they refused directly!

Seeing this, shopkeeper Pan quickly persuaded with a smile: "Don't be impatient, you three. It's not too late to listen to what the good minister has to say first. Sit down first, everyone!"

Zhu Que shook his head and refused: "Brother Pan, although we have some money, we are humble businessmen. How dare we participate in the fight between the nobles? Isn't this asking us to make a joke with the lives of the whole family?"

"That's right! You can't make this joke. We'd better not disturb Mr. Jiang's drinking!"

"Farewell!"

Zhu Chue, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao were frightened by Jiang Chen and couldn't wait to run away.

But as soon as they turned around and raised their feet, Jiang Chen said in the presence of the old god: What if the officials asked you to do this? Do you still need to worry about the lives of our children? "

"What?"

"Guan family? How is this possible?"

"How could the officials know about little people like us?"

Zhu Que, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao were all in disbelief;

Shopkeeper Pan also looked at Jiang Chen in surprise.

Jiang Chen calmly took a sip of wine and asked without answering: "Did you ever know that the government established the Dongchang Jinyiwei to monitor illegal traders in the world?"

"Of course we know about this, but what does this have to do with the price of food for the people of Lord Jiang?"

"Could it be..."

"Is it possible that the people who want to lower food prices are officials?"

After thinking of a certain possibility, Shopkeeper Pan, Zhu Que, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao exclaimed at the same time.

"Who would dare to do such a thing except officials?"

Jiang Chen gave them a funny look, and whispered with a mysterious expression: "The officials have long been dissatisfied with those lawless people who colluded with officials and businessmen to bully the market and drive up prices wantonly.

I am specially ordered to find some patriotic businessmen to set up a trap in private and lure them out so that they can all be caught in one fell swoop! After this is accomplished, I will ensure that all of you will be promoted to official positions and become nobles in one fell swoop!"

"Sir, do you really mean what you say?"

Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao stared at Jiang Chen with excited faces.

Shopkeeper Pan looked thoughtful, feeling that things would not be that simple.

Zhu Que couldn't help but worry and said: "Sir, it is an honor for us to serve you and the official family, but... but this matter is too dangerous."

As he said that, he looked at Shopkeeper Pan with a look of worry on his face. There were some words that he was not comfortable saying.

Shopkeeper Pan understood and asked Jiang Chen directly: "Good minister, this matter is related to their lives and fortunes. I wonder if you can give them some peace of mind first!"

"It's natural!"

Jiang Chen nodded and said confidently: "As long as you are willing to serve the government and strictly keep secrets, the Jin Yiwei will be responsible for the safety of you and your family.

In addition, each of your families can choose four nephews to send to the Department of Education. I will teach them the double-entry accounting method. Those who succeed will be directly awarded the position of accountant of the Chamber of Commerce of the ninth grade.

It doesn’t matter if they can’t learn it, I will recommend them to go to Jinyiwei and let them start from accompanying Rongxiao Lieutenant. What do you think?”

"this……"

"There is such a good thing?"

"Your Excellency, aren't you trying to trick us?"

Zhu Que, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao were so excited that they couldn't believe their ears.

As businessmen, they have been looked down upon and oppressed by officials. They all dreamed of having an official in their family, but Jiang Chen not only helped them realize their dreams, but also realized four of them in one go.

If it is true, even if they risk their lives, they will still be willing to do it.

Even shopkeeper Pan Shishan couldn't calm down.

But what Shopkeeper Pan never expected was——

Jiang Chen suddenly raised his hands to him and smiled and said: "Brother Pan, in order to set a good example for businessmen! At the request of my foolish brother, Pan Shifeng, the third brother of Pan, has been appointed as the inspector of Zuodu, and has given you a classmate to investigate your background!

When the imperial decree comes tomorrow, you will no longer be a businessman, but a gentry!

I would like to congratulate Brother Pan first!"

"Gentleman? Me?"

Pan Shishan's face was full of disbelief, and he stood up in excitement.

"The official's golden words! There is no mistake!"

Jiang Chen definitely nodded.

"Good brother——"

Pan Shishan grabbed Jiang Chen's arm with great excitement, his eyes were red and said: "Brother, I really don't know how to thank you! Brother, please accept my bow!"

“Brother Pan, you don’t have to be like this!

Without the help of you, Brother Liu, Brother Li and others, my life would have been long gone. Speaking of which, our friendship is life-changing, so why be so polite?"

Jiang Chen smiled and helped the excited shopkeeper Pan up, and then said to Zhu Que, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao: "Whether this matter is true or not, when Brother Pan receives the imperial edict tomorrow, you will know everything!"

It seems like it must be true!

After congratulations, Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao exchanged glances with each other, nodded solemnly at the same time, bowed to Jiang Chen and said: "In the future, I will only obey your orders! Your Majesty, as long as you are ordered, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

With that said, Zhu Que added: "Tomorrow morning we will send our nephews to the Jiaofang Division! We will order them to only obey your orders!"

"Yes! We will send our son here early tomorrow morning!"

Cheng Chengjin and Zhou Pingchao also hurriedly echoed.

They knew that in addition to seeking a good future for their son, they also wanted to serve as a hostage. However, they showed no reluctance at all, only endless yearning and expectation.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "You are working for the official family, how can it be as serious as going through fire and water? Glory and wealth are more or less the same!"

As he said that, he picked up the wine glass and said, "Here, let's drink this glass! After the matter is completed, I, Jiang Chen, promise to show my merits to the officials and seek the status of an official and businessman for you!"
Chapter completed!