The next morning, there were heavy clouds in the sky, making the Wu family courtyard seem a little dark. Suddenly, a voice broke the silence in the courtyard.
"What did you say? The messenger I sent has disappeared?"
In the room, Tang Ji, wrapped in heavy clothes, looked at Cheng Tie in surprise.
The courier was from the Xingchen Division. Although he was wearing plain clothes, he was riding a horse with official seals. Ordinary robbers would not dare to intercept him, so how could he disappear? Didn't the letter he wrote to Ran Ran also not spread?
The latter raised his hand and touched his head, and then replied: "According to the investigation, the messenger should have had an accident in Yingzhou. The county magistrates of the two southeastern counties are already investigating. Also, Brother Tang, it is said that you recaptured
The story of Yingzhou has spread in Kyoto, but there are also rumors of your marriage to Princess Xian'an, and even..."
Tang Ji frowned and asked, "Even what?"
"They even said that the princess is pregnant with your child." Cheng Tie said softly.
Hearing this, Tang Ji's eyes widened and he raised his hand and slapped the table. Because the movement was too big, the clothes on his shoulders fell to the ground. He said dissatisfied: "That's nonsense. I'll write a letter to the old emperor right now.
Let him arrest those who spread rumors!"
He shivered slightly, picked up the clothes on the ground, and was about to leave the room, but he remembered something and murmured: "So, is this why Ranran came to the northwest to find me?"
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but raise his hand and pat his forehead, and immediately ordered: "Old Cheng, send an order to Qin Liangji and ask him to protect the princess no matter what, otherwise he will not be able to become the governor of Yingzhou!"
Just kidding, it’s a good thing that Li Yushu didn’t die under Wang Mengyan’s knife, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to escape even if he jumped into the Yellow River!
Afterwards, Tang Ji sighed and didn't think about it any more. He got dressed, washed briefly and then planned to have breakfast. However, Hua Yuan'er stopped him a few steps out of the room and asked doubtfully: "You
Why did you get up so early?"
Hua Yuan'er had no intention of chatting with him and said bluntly: "Quickly think of a solution, the Chen family is taking action!"
"I'm not from the Wu family. What does the Chen family have to do with me?" Tang Ji glanced at him, then walked around Hua Yuan'er and continued to walk forward. However, before taking a few steps, Hua Yuan was hit by Hua Yuan'er again.
Son stopped.
"Why not? I am Susu's fiancé, and you are my brother. To put it another way, you can be considered half of the Wu family. Now that the Wu family is in trouble, of course you have to help. And don't think I didn't hear what you said yesterday.
We even made an agreement with Uncle Wu." Hua Yuan'er crossed her arms across her chest and stared at him sincerely.
Tang Ji waved his hand: "Don't worry, when Wu Chengyun comes to see me, first tell me what the Chen family did?"
After saying that, he walked directly towards the small room at the end of the corridor.
"No, we have to act first to be sincere!" Hua Yuan'er quickly chased after him. Seeing that Tang Ji had already sat down at the round table in the room, he also approached, picked up a bun, and said while chewing:
"The main business of the Wu family is the sale of jade, porcelain and cloth. After the disaster in the northwest, the business was not easy to do. As a result, the Chen family came in to interfere. Yesterday, the Chen family suddenly produced a batch of very good jade.
, porcelain was sold, and although the cloth did not launch new products, it produced ready-made clothes. I bought the clothes directly and made up a few stories, which attracted the girls in the city. Early in the morning, Chen Jiabu lined up outside the shop.
If it is full of guests, if things continue like this, it will be difficult for the Wu family to gain a foothold!"
After listening to his words, Tang Ji's movements slowed down.
Ready-to-wear?
story?
Isn't this the trick he used when he was helping Jianghai Garment Store increase sales in Huaizhou?
Thinking of this, he frowned slightly, raised his eyes and asked, "Where do they get ready-made clothes?"
"How do I know this? It is said that the Chen family went through a lot of hard work to make it." Hua Yuan'er replied, then he swallowed the buns in a few mouthfuls, raised his hand and waved twice: "It really doesn't work.
In the dead of night, when everyone is quiet, I will set fire to Chenjia Clothing Store to see how they can sell... Hey, hey, what are you doing?"
Tang Ji drank the last mouthful of porridge, took a bun and walked straight out the door. Hearing his call, he turned around and replied: "Didn't you ask me to think of a solution? Can you think of a solution just sitting here?"
I'll go out for a walk."
Hearing this, Hua Yuan'er pursed her lips and said, "You were so confident when you spoke to Uncle Wu yesterday. I thought you had already thought of a countermeasure!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he shook his head and stood up: "I'll go with you!"
...
Soon after, the two came out of Wu's house and wandered along the street.
"Tanghulu, delicious candied haws!"
"Sir, come in and play, I know how to do ventriloquism~"
"I just got the 23rd volume of "Green Red Lock" from Huaizhou. I want it quickly. There are only five copies!"
"..."
Listening to the shouts coming from around him, Tang Ji felt slightly happy.
This is the second time he has walked on such a busy street during his trip to the northwest. The last time was in a small city where commerce was also very developed when he first entered the northwest.
Although commerce in the northwest is underdeveloped, it does not mean that there is none. Liu County is close to the border, connected to the Western Regions to the west and Jiang State to the north. It has an advantageous geographical location. In addition, the former Shuozhou governor tried his best to suppress bandits, and the original Liu County magistrate was honest and caring for the people.
, making Liu County gradually develop into one of the few important commercial cities in the northwest over the years. Although it has been somewhat affected by Li Wenquan's rebellion in the past few months, it still cannot change its prosperity.
Therefore, facts have proven that the more developed a place is, the better the business will be!
The two of them walked like this for more than half an hour, until they stopped outside a wooden building filled with people.
"I said I was going to take a carriage, but my legs are numb from walking all the way!" Hua Yuan'er complained and beat her arms.
Tang Ji didn't waste any time talking to him. He raised his head and glanced at the exquisite plaque engraved with "Chen Family Cloth Shop" hanging on the eaves of the door, and then walked directly in.
Seeing this, Hua Yuan'er hurriedly walked up to him and held him, saying in a low voice: "Hey, I heard that the person in charge of the Chen family cloth shop is the ugly guy we saw yesterday, why don't we just go in like this? If we are
Wouldn't it be embarrassing if he bumped into me?"
Tang Ji gently shook his hand away and straightened his sleeves: "If you are scared, go back first."
After saying this, he crossed the threshold and walked in.
"Who is scared?" Hua Yuan'er murmured as she looked at his back, then coughed twice and walked in with her head held high.
The building is very spacious, and the various areas are clearly divided. There are wooden signs hanging above each area to remind customers of the types of clothes sold. Among them, the area selling women's clothing is the most crowded. Tang Ji glanced briefly. It can be said that this is the complex.
Engraved in the Huaizhou Jianghai Garment Shop, he frowned again, walked forward without thinking, and finally stopped in front of a Ru skirt.
Soon, a clerk noticed him and came up to him quickly: "Sir, do you want to buy clothes for your wife? The clothes are of very good quality and made of high-quality fabrics. Although they are not suitable for winter, they are on sale now.
You can buy it back first and then take it out to give your wife a surprise next spring!"
Tang Ji took a deep breath. He didn't expect to even use the word discount. Without thinking about it, he reached out and took off the clothes.
Seeing this, the clerk thought he was going to buy it. He raised the corner of his mouth, spread his hands and said, "Sir, the payment is in front. Of course, if you want to continue shopping, you can give the clothes to the younger one to pack first."
Tang Ji ignored him and opened the collar directly.
Sure enough, the words "Jiang Hai" were printed on the back collar. This was one of the methods he came up with to counter the Lin family's plagiarism. Unexpectedly, it would help him now.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered that Xiao Tian told him not to come to the northwest when he left Kyoto, and that Yue Shuhua also strongly opposed and dissuaded him when he learned that he was going to the northwest. In this way,
Is it the Jianghai Chamber of Commerce or the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce that controls the Chen family’s Jianghai Conference behind the scenes?
In this case, everything goes back to who founded the Tianxia Chamber of Commerce?
Just when his thoughts were flying, the waiter next to him was also impatient and urged: "This guest, do you want to buy it or not? If you don't buy it, please put it back, otherwise the clothes will get dirty."
It’s hard to sell!”
But as soon as he finished speaking, he saw a figure walking not far away, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "Young Master."
"What's the matter with you? Didn't I say that you have to be patient and respectful to your guests? Are you taking my words as fart?" Chen Changye scolded him sternly, then looked at Tang Ji with a smile,
Just as he was about to apologize, he saw clearly the other party's appearance and Hua Yuan'er standing behind him. He was shocked at first, then gritted his teeth and said, "It's actually you?"