Chapter 374: Cover-up

Liu Shi pretended to be seriously thinking about this business, but in fact, he was quickly thinking of a way to deal with it. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info

Peng Jin was not in a hurry to urge, just sat on the side and waited silently.

"I'm afraid this thing won't work." After a while, Liu Shiwan refused, "You also said just now, Honghe County is separated from the outside world by mountains and rivers, and things are not easy to sell outside, so many mountain goods will be broken and thrown away, so the cost of this business must be very expensive, but the profit has not yet been decided." Let's think from the perspective of seeking benefits for the people, we will naturally think that this move is very good, but Mr. Zhao is a businessman, even if he and I are friends, how can we do this loss-making business? So, let's leave this matter at that! ”

"But no matter how small the profit is, it's better than the fact that he has been living in Honghe County and can't find any business. Besides, how can you be sure it's a loss-making deal? Peng Jin retorted.

Of course, he can be sure that this is a loss-making deal for Zhao Miao! Because Zhao Mian is not here to do business at all! The identity of the so-called merchant is just a cover-up!

But in this case, how could Liu Shi explain to Peng Jin.

Liu Shi was still hesitating how to answer Peng Jin's question, but Peng Jin had already followed Liu Shi's previous words, and said with a natural expression, "It's really rare for someone like Mr. Zhao to do business who doesn't do business. ”

Businessmen who don't do business!

Peng Jin's words were like a bolt of lightning that crossed Liu Shi's mind, making him "chuckle" in his heart, and the whole person felt like he was in an ice cellar and a hot fire.

Yes, Zhao Miao's identity announced to the public is a merchant, but this merchant has lived in Honghe County for so long, not only has he not found any business opportunities, but also looks like he plans to live for a long time, how can it not arouse suspicion!

If it weren't for the fact that Peng Jin couldn't see any panic on his face, Liu Zhi would almost think that Peng Jin was deliberately using words to spy on him or remind him.

Liu Zhi's heart was surging.

Today, it was Peng Jin who said this, and he couldn't guarantee that others would not be suspicious of Zhao Miao's behavior and identity.

And in order to clear out the bandits of Guanyin Mountain and the Xiaoqingtan witches, Zhao Mo will definitely be inseparable in a short time. In this case, it is better to find a suitable business to do, and it is best to live in Honghe County for a long time in the name of justice, so as not to arouse suspicion.

And Peng Jin's idea of buying and reselling mountain goods happened to be such a convenient business -- it could not only help Zhao Mian cover up, but also add luster to his political achievements.

Liu Zhi looked at Peng Jin with a complicated gaze.

If at the beginning, Peng Jin proposed to do business with Zhao Miao, and said that Zhao Mi was a businessman who did not do business, and Liu Zhi only suspected that Peng Jin was suspicious of Zhao Miao's true identity and the purpose of this trip, then now, Liu Zhi is almost certain that Peng Jin noticed that Zhao Miao's identity was inappropriate, and deliberately pretended not to know and gave him suggestions to solve the hidden dangers.

Liu Zhi was moved in his heart, wrapped his arms around Peng Jin's shoulders, and said in a low voice: "You're right, I'll go to Mr. Zhao tomorrow to discuss this matter." If this can be done, it will be considered a merit for us. ”

Seeing that Liu Zhi understood her hint, Peng Jin nodded with a smile, stopped the topic, and urged Liu Zhi to rest early.

For some words, just click to the end.

The next day, after arranging the official affairs in the yamen, Liu Zhi went to the inn to find Zhao Miao.

As soon as Zhao Mo saw Liu Shi, he immediately closed the door and asked nervously, "But what is the emergency?" ”

Otherwise, I just met it last night, why did Liu Shi come in a hurry early in the morning.

"Nope." Liu Shi shook his head and said solemnly, "It's just that I think Lord Zhao keeps Honghe County in the name of a merchant, and if he hasn't done any business, I'm afraid it will cause people to be suspicious." To solve the Guanyin Mountain bandits and Xiaoqingtan witch pilgrimage, it is by no means an overnight thing, in this case, before this, Lord Zhao might as well find a business that can be done for a long time to cover up, so as not to be suspicious of others. ”

Zhao Mian was silent when he heard this, stared at Liu Zhi for a long time, and then asked, "But what did someone say?" ”

Liu Zhi sighed in his heart, this Zhao Mill is really shrewd and meticulous, fortunately, he has been prepared for this, otherwise he would not be able to show his feet if he was asked by Zhao Mill so coldly.

"Nope." Liu Shi shook his head and said with a normal expression, "It's just that someone heard that Lord Zhao is a big merchant from the capital, so he came to inquire about me, and wanted to take your big boat and make a lot of money." Only then did I realize the omission, and I specially came to inform Lord Zhao. ”

Lying is not a complete failure to tell the truth, but a half-truth, which makes it impossible to tell the difference.

In any case, he would never involve Peng Jin in such a dangerous matter!

Zhao Mo stared at Liu Shi for a long time, but didn't find any flaws, then he showed a relaxed look, motioned for Liu Shi to sit down, and asked with a smile: "Then Lord Liu has thought of any good ideas?" ”

Since Liu Shi was just in a hurry and not flustered, it could be seen that he had thought of a good way, since this was the case, then he would not be in a hurry for the first time, and let's listen to whether it was feasible.

Liu Zhi gave up his hand and said again the business that Peng Jin was going to do with Zhao Mian yesterday, and said with a smile at the end: "There are mountain goods every year, and the business needs to be done every year, in this way, no one will be suspicious about the fact that Lord Zhao will live in Honghe County for a long time." Of course, this is also a little selfish on my part. Honghe County is located in a remote area, the people live in poverty, there is no treasure mountain but I don't know how to develop and utilize it, as a parent official, I am also very anxious. It just so happened that taking this opportunity to transport and sell mountain goods to other places could not only cover up Lord Zhao, but also benefit the people. ”

Liu Zhi did not hide his selfishness.

However, because of his honesty, Zhao Mian appreciated it more and more, and without saying a word, he agreed: "Lord Liu has done his best for the country and the people, and I will certainly not object to such good things that benefit the people!" Then let's settle this matter! ”

"Thank you, Lord Zhao, for your success!" Liu Zhi got up and thanked him sincerely.

Zhao Mo waved his hand and said with a smile: "I want to thank Lord Liu for reminding me!" ”

Otherwise, if he really arouses suspicion and spoils Emperor Taixi's big things, then he will be to blame for his death!

Now that the matter has been decided, the next step is to start implementing it.

At this time, all kinds of mountain goods have already matured and can be harvested and sold.

When Liu Shi went home and talked to Peng Jin about this matter, Peng Jin smiled and said: "Since Mr. Zhao has agreed to this deal, it is better for us to ask him to do a good deed that benefits others and himself!" ”

Peng Jin's eyes were burning, and he looked excited about sharpening his knife and slaughtering a fat sheep, Liu Zhi couldn't help but laugh, and inexplicably felt very cute! (To be continued.) )