Zhu Biao didn't even have to think about it. This grain would definitely fetch a high price, even much higher than what the Chen family would sell themselves. After all, this was a disaster area. How much wealth could the landlord's family have?
Just like what Zhang Heng said, as long as he can establish a relationship with Donggong, then he can sell air at a sky-high price, let alone real food.
After Zhu Biao was happy, he seemed to suddenly remember something: "Selling food is just a way to help me. I have other errands to do. I'm afraid I will let you down."
Zhao Guangsheng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, helping people to the end is like sending Buddha to the West. Mr. Chen, if you have any other difficulties, you might as well tell us together. We can just think of a solution together."
"That's right, Mr. Chen, there is no need to be polite. When you arrive at Liangzhou Mansion, you are already home. There is no need to be polite at your own home. Just give your order and we will take care of all the trivial matters below!"
Zhu Biao declined and said: "This is not good. After all, it will cost a lot of manpower and material resources. It is better for me to do it myself, otherwise I will not be able to communicate with the nobles when I return."
Zhao Guangsheng advised: "This noble man sees the people below him running errands. From the beginning, he only looks at the results and does not ask about the process. As long as things are done beautifully in the end, Mr. Chen will still have a bright future."
"Master Tongzhi is right. We are not trying to steal the credit. It is still Mr. Chen who goes back to report the errands to your noble lord. It is not up to you to decide whether the merit is great or not. I just ask you to say a few good words for us at the end."
One sentence is enough."
Zhu Biao showed some emotion, and the others immediately increased their firepower, giving what they wanted first. Helping sell food was nothing, at most it was a good sale. After all, how could they worry about not being able to sell life-saving food in a disaster area?
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Only by deepening the relationship between them can they take up the banner of the East Palace. They already know Chen Yunze's mission. Isn't it just to recruit suitable children? It is not difficult to do it in the name of the government.
What's more, now that Wang Shijian, who is like a mad dog, has arrived, he would have invested more food in disaster relief, and he would give it to whomever he wanted to eat, so he could kill two birds with one stone.
Now that Wang Shijian has come with troops and 5,000 elite soldiers are overwhelming the city, the prefect can only obey him. After all, Wang Shijian has become famous through the impeachment case of Liu Chun, and no one wants to easily offend this mad dog.
The prefect of Pingliang and others have been secretly scolding him for a long time. It is not the first time that Wang Shijian has become an inspection censor. Regardless of his temperament, he is also a well-known good man in the officialdom.
Unexpectedly, after being beaten up in the street by Liu Chun in Huaiqing Mansion, he seemed to have changed into a different person. He was really as incorruptible as water. They took out ten thousand taels of silver and were scolded, which made everyone unable to get off the stage.
If he hadn't brought five thousand elites with him, they would have wanted Wang Shijian to die suddenly in Pingliang Mansion. Anyway, the emperor was so far away, so it wouldn't be a big deal for an imperial envoy who couldn't adapt to the climate and died suddenly. At most, they would throw out a few more scapegoats.
But now we can't have five thousand elites die suddenly because they cannot adapt to the climate, right? In the midst of anxiety, Chen Yunze, who is under the command of the East Palace, unexpectedly came. Isn't it a treasure that fell from the sky to save people?
Seeing that Chen Yunze was moved, one of the officials added more force: "Master Chen, if you have any concerns, you can just say it directly. We are not trying to buy or sell by force. We just think that it will be difficult for you to do business because you are not familiar with the place.
After all, Pingliang Mansion is a bit chaotic now."
Zhu Biao said doubtfully: "I think Pingliang Mansion's disaster relief is in order, which is much better than Qingyang Mansion. Why did this master say this?"
"Haha, Mr. Chen doesn't know something. Now the imperial envoy Wang Shijian is in the city. He has been strictly prohibited from raising food prices by holy order. He is also prohibited from recruiting women and children in private. Once discovered, he will be executed first and then reported!"
Zhu Biao frowned when he heard this: "Even the imperial minister is not qualified to stop my mission!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and after silently looking at each other, someone fanned the flames: "Wang Shijian relied on the guards given by the Holy Spirit to act arbitrarily. He has no sense of the world at all. He even ignored the words of other imperial envoys. I'm afraid..."
Zhu Biao snorted coldly: "If the imperial envoy's words are not enough, how dare Wang Shijian not listen to His Highness the Crown Prince's words?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a trace of contempt in the eyes of several officials headed by Zhao Guangsheng. After all, they were young people. After a little agitation, they actually mentioned the name of His Highness the Crown Prince. It was really stupid. How could such a taboo be spoken out in public.
But it's okay, only in this way can he be coaxed to use His Highness the Crown Prince to subdue Wang Shijian. Only the reputation of His Highness the Crown Prince in the world can make the Holy Lord swallow his anger and admit the crimes they have committed.
After all, if the story of His Highness the Prince reselling grain in the disaster-stricken area spreads out and the scholars and common people in the world know about it, then the royal family will become a big joke. The same is true for the purge of officials required by the Holy One. If the family governs the country and the world is peaceful, the emperor will not even have his son.
If you can't control them, how can you govern the country and bring peace to the world?
Zhao Guangsheng and Pingliang Tongpan looked at each other, and the man immediately whispered: "This... I would like to ask Mr. Chen to be careful. The errand you asked Mr. Chen to do is somewhat difficult to describe, and there is no letter or decree.
I’m afraid Envoy Wang won’t recognize it.”
After Zhu Biao heard this, he was silent for a while and then said: "Since Wang Shijian is so strict, how can you help me?"
"We also want to serve your nobles. This Wang Shijian is very strict, but as the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. We have been operating in Shaanxi and Gansu for many years and we will always find a way. So I told Mr. Chen that I wanted to let Mr. Chen know.
, we are sincere and not trying to grab credit."
"Dividing can bring two harms, and combining can bring two benefits. Wang Shijian is not understanding of the ways of the world, and the nobleman's errand cannot be delayed. Mr. Chen, please think again."
"Yes, I am dedicated to helping Mr. Chen. You can eat meat and we can drink soup. The errand is done. Mr. Chen will naturally be favored by nobles after he returns to Beijing. His future is limitless, and our friendship will last for a long time.
It’s here.”
"Of course, Mr. Chen has made a hard trip, and we have our own reasons. This number will definitely not disappoint you. There are many rare treasures among the people of Shaanxi and Gansu. We will ask you to bring them to the capital to present them."
To noble people.
Several high-ranking officials and the shopkeepers of the Zhang family remained silent, but the rest of the gentry, officials and merchants who were sitting with them were all attentive and nervous.
Lure him with profit, move him with emotion, acquaint him with reason, threaten him with threats. All kinds of words kept talking in Zhu Biao's ears like magic sounds, as if they were Chen Yunze's closest relatives, all standing beside him.
His perspective is constantly making plans for him.
Moreover, the maids serving on the side were constantly adding wine to Zhu Biao's wine glass. Chen Rongyan and Chen Bingxian were also surrounded by people urging them to drink, and they could not spare any time to rescue Zhu Biao.
After drinking four or five cups in a row, Zhu Biao's face turned red, and he kept nodding his head to the people on the side. The people watching increased their efforts, and more and more beauties were promised gold, silver, wealth...
