Li Fen's face was dark. He had cut off his subordinates' financial resources, and now he had no way to give them money. He felt a little unjust and could only say in a deep voice: "What's the account?"

Peng Huizu immediately said: "Commander, the price of the goods Zhao Tai gave us is actually very favorable. If we can really get the materials from him, and then sell them to the Mongols and Hebei Shihou, the profit will be enough

Brothers eat well and drink hot food."

Yang Youdao: "Commander, what General Peng said makes sense. As far as I know, if tea is sold to the Mongolians, it can be sold for five or six hundred yuan a catty, and if grain is sold to Zhang Rou and the others, it is estimated that it can be sold for three guan. In addition, there are

The prices of cloth, porcelain and other goods have almost doubled.”

Li Fen didn't cheat Zhao Tai's goods, but after hearing what the two said, he was actually a little tempted.

He can't get it back now, and he can't afford to support his troops in the states in eastern Shandong.

When it came to disarmament, not only did his subordinates have opinions, but the Mongols, seeing that he had few soldiers, might not allow him to do so as the governor of Yidu Province.

"I have to think about this matter!" Li Fen was shaken and thought deeply.

"What else is there to consider?" Peng Huizu said immediately: "Commander, now that the Mongols have taken away several of our continents, we can only have money and food to supply the army by cooperating with Zhao Tai. Besides, did Zhao Tai have anything to say?

Wrong, when the Mongols and the Jurchens are fighting, we Han people don’t really need to get involved. We must support our troops with self-respect and preserve our strength.”

Li Fen said helplessly: "That's what I said, but after what happened just now, is Zhao Tai still willing to cooperate?"

Peng Huizu said: "How will you know if you don't try?"

Li Fen had a sullen face. He had just tried to slander Zhao Tai, but now he turned around and begged for cooperation, which made him really upset.

Yang You said: "Commander, if we don't talk about anything else, we can earn three thousand guan from ten thousand jin of this tea. If we can buy 100,000 jin from Zhao Tai every month, we will have everything."

Faced with the huge temptation of interests and the immediate financial difficulties, face really doesn't matter.

Li Fen pondered for a while, and finally said: "Okay! Release Li Zhongquan and let him talk to Zhao Tai!"

…

Donghai Island, inside Zhao Tai's study.

Mr. Zhao crossed his legs and drank tea calmly. He glanced at Li Zhongquan and said jokingly: "Zhongquan! What do you think is going on? I brought the sample to negotiate a deal. Li Fen is crazy, even the sample

Tribulation?"

Li Zhongquan was sweating on his forehead, "Ms. sir, I don't know either. I didn't expect that Li Fen would suddenly seize the cargo ship!"

Zhao Tai sneered and said: "Fortunately, I only brought samples. If I shipped the goods directly, the loss would be huge. Tell me, what did Li Fen ask you to bring?"

Li Zhongquan said: "Reporting to my husband, Li Fen wants to resume the transaction!"

"Haha~" Zhao Tai laughed, "Do you think it's possible? I originally wanted to take him to make a fortune together, but I didn't expect him to plot against me! It's true that my heart is set on the bright moon, but the bright moon shines on the ditch, which makes me very hurt!

"

Li Zhongquan said: "Mr. Li Fen, I promise that there will be no next time."

"Next time!" Zhao Tai said coldly: "He has no credibility, who would dare to do business with him? There is no next time. If he doesn't cooperate, I will find someone else. I still don't believe it. There are still people who have money but don't

earn!"

After saying that, Zhao Tai waved his hand and said, "Go back and tell him that I will not cooperate with anyone who has no credibility!"

…

Li Zhongquan took a boat and shuttled between the two sides of the strait. After hearing Zhao Tai's reply, Li Fen felt a little anxious in his heart.

As far as the Mongols are concerned, they Han warlords will use whoever has soldiers and strength.

If Zhao Tai seeks out the Hebei warlords, engages in smuggling trade with them, and makes the Hebei warlords stronger, it will definitely further squeeze his living space.

Peng Huizu said: "Originally, we and Donghai Island have established a tacit understanding, but now Zhao Tai no longer trusts us. I think only if we come to the door with money will they agree to trade with us!"

Li Fen frowned, "If I pay first, what should I do if Zhao Taiyin happens?"

He had just cheated on Zhao Tai once, so he was naturally worried that Zhao Tai would steal his money, and that Zhao Tai would accept the money but not deliver the goods.

Yang Youdao: "Actually, this is easy. We can learn from Zhao Tai and trade small amounts multiple times!"

When Li Fen heard this, his eyes lit up and he felt that this method was good. Even if he was cheated, he wouldn't lose much.

He immediately ordered: "Li Zhongquan, go to Donghai Island again and say that we are willing to pay first!"

…

Li Zhongquan came to Zhao Tai's study again and told Li Fen's proposal.

When Zhao Tai heard that Li Fen was willing to pay money first, his attitude was not as resistant as before. He softened his tone and said: "I just want to do business and make money! Since Li Fen is willing to pay money first, this matter is not impossible to consider. However, if we cooperate for a long time,

, to expand your business, you still have to sign an agreement and write it down in black and white.”

Li Zhongquan said quickly: "I will tell Li Fen right now!"

Zhao Tai nodded, and then said: "Actually, the goods Li Fen wants, I have already shipped them to Donghai Island. If I don't trade with him, the goods will have to be shipped back, and I will lose a lot of freight. Let me give in a little more, and he will send the money."

Come, I will sell this batch of goods to him, but there is no preferential price. If we want to cooperate in the future, we must sign a contract, otherwise I will not take the risk and transport goods to Donghai Island."

…

Li Fen was overjoyed after hearing Li Zhongquan's return, and immediately decided to send someone to carry copper coins to Donghai Island for trading.

Of course, in order to prevent Zhao Tai from accepting money but not delivering the goods, Li Fen adopted a small-amount, multiple-time transaction model.

Zhao Tai never thought about deducting Li Fen's money. On the contrary, Zhao Tai very much hoped that Li Fen would benefit from the transaction.

Therefore, the transaction went smoothly on the first day. Li Fen collected 3,000 jin, and Zhao Tai immediately gave him 10,000 jin of tea.

Originally, the preferential price Zhao Tai gave him was 200 Wen per catty, but because of the unpleasantness the day before yesterday, the price was increased to 300 Wen per catty, but still left a profit margin of 200 Wen per catty for Li Fen.

When the tea was shipped to Haizhou Wharf, Li Fen had someone check the goods and found that not only was there no shortage of jin or less, but he was given dozens of jin more as a gift.

Faced with such a result, Peng Huizu couldn't help but sigh, "Ms. Zhao, you are so honest in business!"

When Li Fen saw that he had received 10,000 kilograms of tea, he could earn two thousand guan by passing it. He couldn't help but feel a little excited, and at the same time he felt a little regretful. If there had been no misunderstanding, he would have made an extra thousand guan.

"Yes! Xiao Zhao is actually a good person. I misunderstood him!" Li Fen couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, Li Fen suddenly remembered something and turned around and asked: "How much money is left in Haizhou City?"

Peng Huizu said: "These three thousand strings have all been sent to the other side."
Chapter completed!