There are very few goods transactions between the Northern Barbarians and other countries.
Small traders and hawkers can't afford the price of these good furs, but the ones with average quality are easier to sell.
There is no way to sell good things, so they can only use them for themselves, which is quite a waste of natural resources.
It would be great if it could be used to barter for some daily necessities.
"Is this true what Chu Shangshu said?"
"Of course, I am not talented, but I am a businessman."
Chu Wenjin said and smiled at Kitano Hongming.
Kitano Hongming looked away. He really regretted saying that Chu Wenjin was a businessman, which made him proud until now!
Chief Guna asked with some anticipation:
"I wonder what kind of goods can be exchanged?"
"You can exchange everything you have in Yipin Trading Company, except for grain and grass, of course."
There is no need to hide the fact that he is the boss behind Yipin Trading Company. It was already exposed when he donated money to the victims, and it will be known after an investigation.
Chief Guna was a little excited. This was already good. He pulled Chu Wenjin aside to discuss the details as if no one else was around.
Kitano Hongming couldn't stop him at this time. After all, they didn't exchange any important supplies, just some furs that couldn't be used up.
In this way, Chu Wenjin wasted time and stayed in the Guna tribe for two more days, picking up some useful things, and found the nearest Shangshan Escort Bureau to transport them back to Yunxiao Kingdom.
The things that Leader Guna wants will also be brought back by Shangshan Escort Agency.
Chief Guna sent Chu Wenjin and Kitano Hongming away with even more enthusiasm than when they arrived.
Kitano Hongming had a long face for several days, which was completely different from Chu Wenjin's relaxed look.
"Chu Shangshu, you must remember that Emperor Yunxiao sent you on a mission to our Northern Barbarian Kingdom! The people are waiting for grain to save their lives."
Chu Wenjin seemed confused and said:
"Is Prince Kitano angry? I see that Chief Guna is very happy. Doesn't Prince Kitano want to earn more revenue for each tribe?"
Kitano Hongming rolled his eyes, Chu Wenjin's behavior was clearly caused by his businessman nature, and he said it with great justice.
Even if you want to make a deal, you should always discuss it with him, the prince.
Fortunately, Chu Yunxi bypassed him and negotiated directly with the tribal leader. He also got a favor.
“Saving lives is more important than increasing income right now!”
He also wanted to finish delivering the grain and seeds as soon as possible so that he could go back to the palace and settle accounts with Concubine Xin and her son!
Chu Wenjin said understandingly:
"If Prince Kitano is in a hurry, he can return to the palace first. I promise that the grain will be sent to the tribe you designate."
"drive!"
Kitano Hongming rode forward and responded silently. Under his nose, Chu Wenjin could do so many tricks. If he didn't watch, who knew what tricks Chu Wenjin would play.
But he saw that the escorts of Shangshan Escort Bureau were very close to Chu Wenjin. If he attacked Chu Wenjin at this time, it might be difficult to accomplish anything.
It would be better to wait until the grain and seeds are delivered and the two parties are separated before sending him back to the west, so that he can clear up the relationship.
Thinking of this, Kitano Hongming finally felt less uncomfortable.
The convoy traveled for another three days before arriving at the Mulun tribe. The same situation happened again.
This time, Chu Wenjin fell in love with the wild herbs dug by others and was willing to buy them at a high price, which naturally made Chief Mulun very happy.
Beiye Hongming looked at Chu Wenjin, talking and laughing with the tribal leaders of their Northern Barbarian Kingdom. He really couldn't understand. Why was Chu Wenjin so comfortable in his Northern Barbarian Kingdom?
“We don’t sell medicinal materials from the Northern Barbarian Kingdom to outsiders!”
Kitano Hongming couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted the back and forth between the two of them.
Chu Wenjin looked surprised.
"It turns out that the Northern Barbarian Kingdom does not want to have trade relations with our Yunxiao Kingdom? No wonder Prince Beiye was impatient when the Guna tribe purchased furs."
Kitano Hongming snorted, whether he really didn't see it or was pretending to be dumbfounded, only Chu Wenjin himself knew!
Leader Mulun heard another meaning.
When Kitano Hongming was dealing with the Guna tribe in the Book of Chu, he only showed impatience. But when he arrived at the Mulun tribe, he gave orders directly.
What? Do you think the Mulun tribe is easier to handle than the Guna tribe?
Chu Wenjin looked at the herbs and said sadly:
"Spring will start soon. There will be lots of rain in spring. It seems that some of these good herbs will go moldy and rot."
When he said this, the leader of Mulun was deeply touched.
On a continuous rainy day, it is most difficult to store herbs, and you cannot eat them casually. If you are not using them, you can only watch them go bad and throw them away.
Leader Mulun's face didn't look very good either.
It is inconvenient for them to trade on weekdays. First, the distance is long and it is difficult to transport.
The second reason is that their Northern Barbarian Kingdom has a good reputation, and few businessmen from other countries dare to do business in the Northern Barbarian Kingdom.
Now the Minister of Chu came to collect the goods and offered them a high price, but Kitano Hongming actually asked them to refuse? What's more, they had just loaned them grain seeds.
Chu Wenjin shook his head and sighed:
"I originally thought that I could let the people of the Northern Barbarians exchange their surplus supplies for some daily necessities. It seems that I am meddling in my own business. Chief Mulun, let's just let our deal go."
"Chu Shangshu will wait a moment."
Leader Mulun comforted Chu Wenjin and looked at Kitano Hongming:
"Your Highness, although you are the crown prince, the decree prohibiting trade must be discussed with each tribe and the emperor issues the decree before it can be implemented. I'm afraid you can't make the decision alone!"
Kitano Hongming saw that the two of them cooperated tacitly, and the dissatisfaction he had accumulated for a long time finally broke out.
"Chief Mulun, are you planning to disobey my order?"
Could it be that he, the crown prince of the Northern Barbarian Kingdom, was just a show-off? What he said had no weight at all. How could he convince the public in the future?
Leader Mulun was also aroused and said, neither humble nor arrogant:
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is so high up there that he doesn't know the sufferings of the people. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can eat bark and grass roots for three days and then come to me and tell me to ban trade, I will obey it."
Beiye Hongming stood up suddenly and glared at leader Mulun, feeling that he had lost face in front of Chu Wenjin.
"Are you determined to disobey the order?"
He was originally in a menacing manner, but when he noticed that he was glaring, the guards of Chief Mulun actually took a step closer to him with unkind expressions on their faces. Chief Mulun did not stop them.
Only then did Kitano Hongming become aware that this was not the capital, but the territory of leader Mulun. He still understood the principle that a strong dragon would not overwhelm a local snake.
In front of the leaders of these major tribes, he, as the prince, is not powerful enough to make them obey their orders.
The Northern Barbarian envoy, who had made no sense of presence all the way, finally did not dare to cower anymore and hurriedly came out to mediate.
"His Royal Highness, I think Chief Mulun came here so that the people can survive the disaster year safely. Why don't you be gracious and agree this time, and then sit down and discuss slowly what you want to do in the future."
Kitano Hongming finally got off the steps and relaxed.
"Chief Mulun should not regret selling this life-saving thing."