He didn't take any girls with him, only the three Xiong brothers. Ji Jie knew the importance of this mission, but he left the girls behind in Zhaocheng.
The journey to Qin State went smoothly. They went as merchants from Lu State. At this time, Lu State had been destroyed by Chu State, but the merchants still regarded themselves as Lu merchants.
The Qin State initiated Shang Yang's Reform and rewarded farming and commercial activities. Because it was located in the southwest and had inconvenient transportation, it was often blocked by the six countries of Shandong. It had always attached great importance to the exchanges of merchants. Ji Jie and the four were able to pass the border smoothly and penetrate deep into the country. territory.
Based on various sources, the King of Qin did not want to destroy Qin Qing's trading company, but wanted to replace it. If such a large business empire was destroyed, it would cause a fatal blow to Qin's economy. It was precisely because he saw this , King Qin ordered Lu Buwei, who was also a businessman, to take full responsibility.
Lu Buwei and Qin Qing had a good personal relationship, but it was hard to disobey the king's order. If he hadn't shown some compassion, Qin Qing would have had no room for resistance. As long as Lu Buwei gave an order, all Qin's trading companies could be closed down within one day. , and then take over.
Lu Buwei made an excuse and told the King of Qin that taking action rashly would cause commercial turmoil. If profiteers drove up prices, the people would be in dire straits. It would be safer to penetrate slowly first and then take over.
King Qin accepted Lu Buwei's suggestion, and Lu Buwei also notified Qin Qing to transfer the materials immediately to avoid losing everything.
However, the Qinqing family has a huge business, so how can we just transfer it? Besides, the King of Qin has sent people to monitor all the activities of her and the trading company from the beginning. Small actions will not have much effect, but big actions will only make the King of Qin speed up the pace of dealing with her. , this is really a dilemma.
Ji Jie sneaked into the Qin Kingdom quietly without notifying Qin Qing in advance. When he arrived in Xianyang, he did not go to find her directly. Instead, he first paid a visit to the Prime Minister Lu Buwei.
When you meet acquaintances, you don't need to be polite.
Lu Buwei did not hide anything. He told King Qin's plan exactly, and at the same time expressed that he was powerless in this matter.
"So, King Qin is determined to embarrass Qin's trading company." Ji Jie said with some reluctance: "Is there really no way to save it?"
"It's very difficult!" Lu Buwei said: "Actually, this is not the first time that King Qin wanted to take advantage of Qin's family. The late king almost did it when he was alive. When Qin Qing learned the news, he hurriedly donated tens of thousands of family wealth to Your Majesty, this is a huge expense for the army. The late king thought that since all the money was spent and his goal was achieved, there would be no point in taking back Qin's management rights, in case he does not manage well here. , I won’t get a penny in the future, so it’s better to let people continue to manage it, and the annual tax is also very considerable! But it can’t be done now, Qin Qing has come forward many times for you, and the king no longer trusts her!”
Ji Jie gave a helpless smile, but he didn't expect that the culprit was himself. Even Lu Buwei couldn't speak, so what else could he do?
Leaving Lu Mansion, he went straight to Qin Mansion.
Qin Qing's mansion is very different from Ji Jie's imagination. Under normal circumstances, the mansions of wealthy businessmen are grand, for fear that others will not know that rich people live inside. However, Qin Qing's home is not like that. The front door It is only six or seven feet wide, the porch is slightly mottled, and the stone lion in front of the door is only half a person tall. It is no different from ordinary wealthy households.
"Your Majesty, didn't we go to the wrong door?" Xiong Ben said to Ji Jie in the carriage: "Any businessman we pick up on Zhaocheng Street will have a better family background than this one!"
"It shouldn't be wrong!" Ji Jie opened the door curtain and jumped out of the carriage, saying: "Really rich people don't care about other people's eyes. Go up and ask, and if you are right, send me a greeting card!"
"yes!"
The boy guarding the door received the greeting card with a disapproving expression on his face, thinking that there are many people who want to see our master, but I have never seen anyone take even half a step through the inconspicuous door.
"Brother, please report this to your master!"
The waiter originally wanted to persuade them to turn back, but then he thought about how polite they were, so he went in and told them. No matter what he said, he could not break the etiquette, so as to save others from gossiping behind their backs.
As a result, something surprising happened to the young man.
Qin Qing was in a bad mood today and was sitting in the garden in a daze. Seeing this, the boy almost backed down. He took a deep breath and then handed the post over. He was so nervous that he didn't even say anything.
Qin Qing subconsciously took it, opened it and glanced at it, her beautiful eyes widened immediately, and she quickly looked at it carefully. Yes, the words "Zhao Wen Jun Ji Jie" were written on it.
Qin Qing stood up excitedly and asked: "Where is the person? The leader is a man of about twenty years old?"
"Yes, he is a handsome young master. He is at... the gate..."
"Please come in quickly... No, I will greet you personally... Go, let people make tea, make the best tea, prepare dishes and meals..." Qin Qing was a little incoherent, and trotted away with two long legs.
Although he is young, he is an old man in Qin Mansion. He has never seen anyone who can be so valued by the master. Even if Lu Buwei or King Qin comes, Qin Qing will just wait in the living room, never I went out to greet him personally.
The boy was in a dilemma whether to order the tea to be made first or the kitchen to prepare the food first.
At the gate, a pink figure was seen rushing toward him. Ji Jie naturally opened his arms and welcomed Qin Qing's arrival with a smile.
Qin Qing threw herself into Ji Jie's arms, and he said with a smile: "Sister Qing, you are so enthusiastic!"
In a word, Qin Qing blushed. Although the relationship between the two of them has long been different from the usual brother-sister relationship, they treated each other with courtesy every time they met. There was never any skin-to-skin contact, and they never hugged each other. Together.
The three Xiong brothers turned their heads cooperatively, pretending as if I hadn't seen anything.
Qin Qing took a step back, but couldn't break free from Ji Jie's little hand. Her pretty face was so red that it dripped water. She didn't know why she was so excited when she saw him. She must know that she has always been called Where is the stone girl!
"Brother, why are you here?" Qin Qing asked while dragging Ji Jie inside, but Ji Jie refused to let go.
"Haha, I heard that my sister is in trouble, how could I ignore it!" Ji Jie said with a smile, "I came all the way non-stop, and now I am hungry and tired, so you have to treat me well!"
"Don't worry, I've already asked someone to prepare the meal!" Qin Qing tried twice more, but still couldn't break free, so she simply stopped trying and allowed her little hand to be held tightly by him.
The three Xiong brothers followed them in carelessly, fearing that others would not know their relationship with Ji Jie and Qin Qing.