Xu Biao and Xu Xuan stood up and prepared to say goodbye and leave.

Although this business negotiation had a few twists and turns, it overall went smoothly.

Tao Wenju, Staff Officer Tao, is not as difficult to deal with as Shopkeeper Chu described.

Xu Xuan bowed in salute, smiled, and spent 300,000 yuan to obtain the rock salt refining method mastered by Zhang Yijun. For the Xu family of Wu County, it was definitely a profitable business.

As long as the salt workshop run by the Xu family learns this technique of refining rock salt, it will be able to turn the large salt mines owned by the Xu family into mountains of gold, provide the Xu family with huge wealth, and at the same time help stabilize the price of salt in the south of the Yangtze River.

For both public and private reasons, it was the right time for Xu to go north to Jingzhou.

"Counsel Tao will stay here. We'll take our leave! Within half a year, the Xu family will definitely send someone to deliver the money to Jingzhou..." Xu Xuan said goodbye with a salute.

Tao Wenju smiled and said: "What are Mr. Xu and my nephew's plans?"

Xu Xuan said: "After being asked by Staff Officer Lao Tao, my nephew Li Jia will return to the south of the Yangtze River with his clan members. Xu will stay for the time being until the money is cleared before leaving.

Xu has accepted the great trust of Wen County Magistrate and is willing to contribute his modest efforts to the development of Jingzhou."

Tao Wenju applauded and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu is really a loyal gentleman. But there is one more thing that I didn't make clear just now. We welcome Mr. Xu to stay. Besides, your nephew Li Jia can't leave for the time being.

He also had to stay with Mr. Xu.

Three hundred thousand guan is just money to purchase the rock salt refining method. According to our young envoy, this is called... technology transfer fee!

In addition, Mr. Xu also has to pay another 700,000 yuan in personal security fees.

Since the amount of money is not small, it does not need to be paid in one lump sum. It can be divided into three installments. The first two installments are 250,000 guan each time, and the third installment is 300,000 guan. They should be paid within one year, with one payment every four months.

Period, overdue penalty will be charged at three percent interest per day...."

Tao Wenju shook his head and talked a lot. Xu Xuan and Xu Biao neither understood nor heard clearly, and they were extremely shocked.

The two looked at each other and thought there was something wrong with their hearing.

Xu Xuan said hurriedly: "I apologize for not understanding what Staff Officer Tao meant..."

Tao Wenju said leisurely: "In other words, I will send craftsmen to follow Mr. Xu's people back to Jiangning to teach you the preliminary steps of the full set of techniques. After the three hundred thousand guan money is sent to Jingzhou, I will teach you the full set of techniques.

During this period, Mr. Xu and Ling's nephew Li Jia will continue to stay as guests in our Zhangyi Army. The Zhangyi Army will be responsible for the safety of Mr. Xu and Li Jia.

However, Mr. Xu still has to pay a personal security fee of 700,000 guan, which can be paid in three installments within a year...

So, Mr. Xu, do you understand?"

Xu Xuan opened his mouth in shock. He understood what Tao Wenju said.

He and Li Jia could not leave and had to stay. The Chang Yi Army was responsible for protecting their safety, but they had to pay an additional personal security fee of up to 700,000 yuan.

".... Ridiculous! It makes absolutely no sense!"

Xu Xuan's face turned red with anger, and he suppressed his anger and said angrily: "Why does Staff Officer Tao force himself to stay with his nephew Li Jia? What kind of personal safety and security fee should he charge for this? It's simply ridiculous!"

Xu Biao was a gangster and had seen many gangsters and gangsters in the green forest. He immediately understood that this personal security fee was clearly the meat ticket money given to Zhang Yijun!

Xu Biao was furious. He picked up a chair and used it as a protective weapon. He cursed loudly: "Grandpa Third! We have been fooled! This guy wants to take you and Li Langjun as hostages and trick us into paying money to redeem them!"

Xu Xuan looked a little pale and breathed a little quickly. He pretended to be calm and forced out a smile: "If Counselor Tao is afraid that Xu will cheat and default on the bill, he can wait until the money is delivered before sending the craftsmen to Jiangnan."

Tao Wenju said sadly: "A mere 300,000 guan can't buy two valuable lives! Mr. Xu, don't pretend to be confused because you and I both know that the lives of you and Li Jia are comparable to 300,000 guan."

Much more valuable!

Especially Li Jia, I don’t need to say much about his identity. He is a very noble master! It is worth spending more money to ensure his safety.

However, my family, Shi Jieshuai, has always been kind-hearted and wants to make friends with Nanfang. I only want a few hundred thousand gu from you. It is purely a friendship price and a cost price. In total, you will not lose anything!"

Xu Xuan's face turned a little pale again, his eyes filled with horror.

Listening to the meaning behind Tao Wenju's words, it is clear that he has grasped Li Jia's true identity!

Impossible!

When they swaggered through Chengdu, no one had any doubts about their identity.

Although there were many twists and turns when they came to Jingzhou, they have always kept a low profile. Xu Biao and others have been detained in the rehabilitation center. How could anyone notice them? Have you guessed the identities of Li Jia and him?

"Third Grandpa, should I kill this guy?" Xu Biao raised his chair and lowered his voice, staring fiercely at Tao Wenju.

As soon as Xu Xuan gave the order, he smashed the chair over.

When Tao Wenju saw the fierce look in Xu Biao's eyes, he felt a little panicked. He slapped the table and stood up, with a fierce look on his face: "Bold! This is Zhangyi Army Yacheng, not your hometown Jiangning! If you dare to make a mistake, I will be hurt."

, you will never want to go back in your life!"

Xu Biao was frightened, and his teeth clenched loudly. He could not place the chair he raised high or hit him, so he remained in a stalemate.

Xu Xuan whispered: "Don't be impulsive! Put it down first!"

Xu Biao put down the chair as instructed, still holding it tightly with one hand, ready to use it as a throwing weapon at any time.

Tao Wenju felt much calmer in his heart, put up a good posture, and said sternly: "I hope you understand that today you and I are here to have a good discussion. It's not that our Zhangyi Army is afraid of your Jiangning court, but that my family's Shijieshuai respects your family."

Lord Tang, I admire Mr. Xu as a literary giant in the world!

In order to protect you two, the Zhangyi Army needs to spend a lot of manpower and material resources. It only asks you for 700,000 yuan, which is already a bit of face for your Tang Dynasty master!

If you don't know what is good and what is wrong, I will report it to Commander Shi Jieshuai and tie you two up with a hemp rope and take you to Kaifeng to see how the people in Kaifeng will treat you!"

Tao Wenju's sinister eyes fell on Xu Xuan and sneered: "After you go to Kaifeng, it will be difficult for you to go back to Jiangning! I hope you can think clearly about whether to stay in Jingzhou or go to Kaifeng! Mr. Xu Xuan,

You are a smart person and you must be able to assess the situation!"

Xu Xuan's body swayed and he felt dizzy.

Xu Biao hurriedly stretched out his hand to support him and shouted urgently: "Grandpa San! Are you okay?"

Xu Xuan waved his hands to indicate that he was fine, steadied himself, gave a wry smile, and said with a long bow: "Xu Xuan, Wu County, I have met Staff Officer Tao! I dare to ask Staff Officer Tao, how did Staff Tao know about the identity of me and Li Jia?"

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Tao Wenju said proudly: "In May of last year, the Lord of the Tang Dynasty secretly sent a large number of people out of Jiangning, all the way north to Chuzhou and across the Huaihe River, all the way westward up the river, across Jiangzhou to Ezhou, all the way south past Hangzhou and into the land of Wuyue.

The Lord of the Tang Dynasty mobilized troops in such a way, which naturally attracted many spies. Our Zhangyi Army also had some eyes and ears in the south, and reported the news back. The commander-in-chief of our family, Shi Jie, sent people to inquire in many places, and finally found out that it was Mr. Xu Xuan, who was related to the Lord of the Tang Dynasty.

The prince left Jiangning privately.

Since Mr. Xu and his party entered Jingzhou, all actions have been under the control of the Zhangyi Army.

It can be said that the Changyi Army took great pains and worked hard to protect the safety of Mr. Xu and Prince Anding.

Shouldn’t the Jiangning court and the Xu family pay some compensation?”

Xu Xuan and Xu Biao looked at each other and sighed.

Tao Wenju had made it clear that their identities and whereabouts had long been under the surveillance of Zhang Yijun.

Fortunately, Xu Xuan thought that their identities were well hidden and no one could detect them.

"In that case, why did you let Xu serve as the mayor of the agricultural reclamation area?" Xu Xuan asked.

Tao Wenju smiled and said: "As I said just now, my family Shi Jieshuai is bold and generous, and does not stick to trivial matters. I appreciate Mr. Xu, an upright and upright person.

Shi Jieshuai can rest assured that Mr. Xu will be given the important task of being the mayor of the agricultural reclamation area."

Xu Xuan sighed bitterly: "So, when Staff Officer Tao met with me, all the matters discussed last night and today were all instructed by Commander Shi?"

Tao Wenju said sternly: "That's natural! How could I dare to contact you privately without the commander's order!"

"Does Shopkeeper Chu and Young Master Chu know our true identities?" Xu Xuan asked again.

Tao Wenju shook his head: "The two of them have good intentions. They only want to introduce me to meet you and ask me to help you rescue your tribe. They don't know anything else."

Xu Xuan sighed and said with shame: "I beg Counselor Tao not to reveal the truth. Shopkeeper Chu and Young Master Chu treat me sincerely, but I have deceived them, and I feel guilty."

Tao Wenju thought for a while, nodded and said, "I will just promise you."

Xu Xuan and Xu Biao discussed in whispers for a while, and said: "With the Xu family's financial resources, they can't come up with 700,000 yuan in a hurry. We can only tell the emperor truthfully about this matter and ask my emperor to make the decision! Please ask Staff Tao to report to Shi Jie

Marshal, no information about Prince Anding can be leaked to the public."

Tao Wenju smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xu. From now on, you and Prince Anding can live as usual, and no one will disturb you. Mr. Xu can rest assured and go to the agricultural reclamation area to take up his post. Prince Anding will use Li Jia as his alias and enter Jingzhou."

School study.

Our Changyi Army will definitely protect you two Zhou Quan."

Xu Xuan smiled bitterly, Li Congjia entered the Jingzhou Academy in name, but in reality he was under the strict supervision of the Changyi Army.

I don't think I have to worry about safety issues, but I also lose my personal freedom.

Whether he can return to Jiangning is unknown.

"After all the money is received, please send someone from your army to escort His Highness and Xu back to their hometown immediately!"

Xu Xuan bowed his head and said in a deep voice.

Tao Wenju smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xu! My family, Shi Jieshuai, wants to be friends with Jiang Ning, not become mortal enemies."

Xu Xuan nodded, took a deep look at Tao Wenju, turned around and walked away.

He wanted to keep this cunning villain's face in mind.

There is also Shi Kuangwei, the military commander of the Zhangyi Army who has never been masked.
To be continued...