Chapter 169: Merchant Disciple
The appearance of this piece of jade looks very ordinary, even a little ugly, and the wrinkled skin has fallen off a little under the action of wind and frost, and you can faintly see a trace of polish. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Like other rough jade, it doesn't look like anything brilliant.
But in the eyes of Situ Xing, there is a dazzling treasure.
A trace of treasure light condensed into a ribbon, slowly wrapped around the jade, like a red dragon, and like a spirit snake, looking very smart.
The jade in the stone, and it is a jade in very good condition and of amazing value.
People in the world often say that it is difficult for immortals to break an inch of jade. However, Situ Xing's aura ability allowed him to clearly see the ultimate value hidden in the rocks.
Look at the blazing light.
Situ Xing's eyes showed a hint of surprise, and there was a hint of very vague excitement that was well concealed. He looked at the jade in the treasure chest seemingly unconcernedly, as well as the fine silverware.
From time to time, his mouth made a slurping sound, as if he was very interested in these objects.
The other merchants were similar, constantly stroking the fine silverware with their hands, or excitedly choosing their favorite jade.
The foreign merchant was not surprised, standing there with a smile on his face, and from time to time he gave detailed explanations to everyone. The origin of jade, the skills of processing, and the story already contained. When it comes to emotion, from time to time there is a look of happiness on his face or tears of sadness.
It seems that behind every silverware, every jade, there is a beautiful or sad legend.
But the merchants are all old rivers and lakes, how can they be moved by the true and false stories of foreign merchants, and their eyes are full of playfulness.
"We only look at things, we don't talk about stories. ”
The foreign merchants did not have the slightest embarrassment of having their tricks exposed, but talked about the price with everyone with an excited face.
Seeing Situ Xing, he couldn't help but shake his head secretly, no matter which time and space, the mouths of businessmen and politicians are the least credible. For the sake of profit, they are able to speak of the dead as alive, and males as mothers.
"This piece of jade is from my homeland, my grandfather was a brave knight, and in order to revive his family, and to prove his bravery, he fought bravely under the leadership of the Duchess of the Rose, and escaped death several times. ”
"This piece of jade has always followed him and is a testimony of his courage. ”
"Do you see this scar, does it look like an arrow?"
"That's right, this piece of jade blessed my grandfather at a critical time. A stray arrow hit it just right, and it was because of this piece of jade that my grandfather did not die on the battlefield. ”
The foreign merchant's face was sad, his eyes were slightly red, and the green tendons on the back of his hand were even more prominent, clutching the piece of jade in his hand. Said with some emotion.
"Two taels of gold!"
A big businessman seemed to be moved by the story, and said in a trembling voice.
"Sir, this is a symbol of chivalry in our family, representing bravery and indomitability. ”
The foreign merchant's face changed drastically, as if he had been insulted in some way, and he yelled angrily.
"Five taels of gold. ”
The face of the merchant from Daqian did not change at all, as if he had not heard the roar of the foreign merchant at all.
"Although the quality of this jade is not very good, and the carving is not very exquisite, he has experienced the baptism of the battlefield, is a symbol of courage, and saved my grandfather's life, and is a priceless treasure for my family. ”
The foreign merchant looked directly into the eyes of the great merchant and said in a cold tone, word by word.
"Sir, please don't insult our family. Or you'll regret it!"
The samurai from the outer regions, dressed in white robes and armed with a scimitar, saw that the boss was angry, and couldn't help but gather around, and even more impulsively drew his scimitar.
The atmosphere at the scene couldn't help but freeze, and the merchants looked at the swords that flashed with cold light, and their faces changed slightly. Those who were timid and afraid hid behind the tables and chairs, for fear of being injured by mistake, or ran down the stairs directly, making a sharp scream.
Looking at the scimitar that flashed with cold light and had a mottled image of blood corrosion, Li Chengze seemed to have smelled the unique smell of blood on the scimitar, this blade was definitely a murder weapon that had seen blood and killed people.
Thinking of this, his eyes couldn't help but stare at it, although he didn't believe that the outsiders dared to make trouble here. But I still subconsciously took two steps back.
The two little guys stepped forward very naturally, turning each other into horns, guarding him behind him.
Looking at the big businessman with fear on his face and full of ugliness, he couldn't help but flash a trace of pride in his eyes.
The Celestial Empire is nothing more than that.
Situ Xing stood there with the same face, without the slightest retreat, and there was no fear in his eyes, but his waist was straighter, like a javelin. Looking at the samurai who was pretending to be murderous, he couldn't help but snort coldly, and said in a solemn voice:
"This is the Great Qian, a guest from a foreign land, no matter where you come from or what noble status you have, you must abide by the laws of the Great Qian, otherwise, you will suffer the most severe punishment. ”
Situ Xing took a step forward, not afraid of the butcher's knife that opened the blade, his eyes looked directly, his face was solemn, his voice was loud, like a thunderbolt, and he carried a majestic momentum, and the dragon qi in the air corresponded, sending out bursts of dragon groans that everyone could not hear.
Rumble!
The foreign merchant only felt as if his heart was being hit by a heavy hammer, and he couldn't help but burst out, under the torture of Situ full of justice and majesty. The body couldn't help but take two steps back.
The other samurai were even more unbearable, although they held weapons in their hands, they had a feeling of being targeted by fierce beasts, their whole body was upside down, and their backs were suddenly drenched in cold sweat.
They even had a feeling that if they dared to take a step beyond the thunder pool, they would suffer a devastating blow.
This kind of premonition is sharpened between life and death on the battlefield, and it is the most accurate. It was precisely because of this premonition that these people were able to escape death several times.
Therefore, they dare not gamble!
Seeing that the samurai all put their scimitars back into their sheaths, and their faces were no longer hideous, the atmosphere of the scene suddenly became a little relaxed.
The big merchants all had a sense of relief.
Suddenly, the voice sounded again, and everyone's hearts couldn't help but follow.
"Ten taels of gold!"
The big merchant had blue muscles on his face and his eyes a little red, looked at the foreign merchant, and said viciously.
"How can you do this!"
"He has already said that this is a token of their family, and it is impossible to sell it. ”
"Yes, Lao Du, don't be impulsive!"
"The people of the Outlands are barbaric and uneducated. ”
"Lao Du, you are just too persistent. ”
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One by one, the businessmen looked at the businessmen who were panting and red, like angry bulls, and couldn't help but be shocked in their hearts, and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade them.
Even Li Chengze's brows couldn't help frowning, this person is really good. Just when everyone was secretly frowning, full of worry.
The foreign merchant's face showed a bright look, nodded with some joy, and exclaimed:
"Deal!"
Syllable!
Syllable!
Syllable!
Everyone only felt that their heads were short-circuited, and even invisible glasses fell to the ground and turned into fragments.
What about chivalry?
What about the heirlooms?
What about a good symbol of courage?
What about the family tokens?
I swore just now, and because of this jade pendant, I almost saw each other.
But as soon as he turned around, he sold it to a big merchant.
It's not that I'm too simple, but it's really a deep routine.
Watching the two happily handing over, everyone couldn't help but complain secretly in their hearts.
Even the samurai behind the outland merchants were at a loss. It was as if there were fallen leaves falling in their hearts.
What about good trust?
Can there still be a little trust between people?
Li Chengze looked at Situ Xing, whose body was straight, like a javelin, and his face was majestic and fearless, and he couldn't help but feel a trace of anger in his heart when he looked at himself hiding behind the little guy.
There is an indescribable shame.
Even the businessmen were angry with him, and they wanted to throw all the people into the prison of Zhibei County, so that they would never be able to live forever.
Although the other businessmen saw Li Chengze's gloomy eyes, they didn't pay too much attention to it.
They are businessmen, of course, and they are of a humble position.
But they are also the children of merchants.
Merchants are also one of the hundred schools of thought, such as Shangsheng Fan Li, Great Qin Xiangguo Lu Buwei, Taiguo Zhanglu Taigong, etc., are all outstanding representatives of merchants.
Although merchants do not participate in court politics and do not appear in office, it does not mean that they really have no influence in the court.
The people who can be called big businessmen have been operating for several generations, and their power has long been intricate, all over the government and the opposition.
Although they are not big businessmen, they are grouped together, and the energy they generate is also very terrifying.
Not to mention that Li Chengze's father is just the head of a county, even if he is a feudal official, it is very difficult to defeat so many businesses.
Because most of the people in the business are mobile businesses.
If the current situation is not too favorable for them, they will not hesitate to choose to leave and start a new development in another place.
But their departure would cause significant damage to local commerce. Depressions occur in all walks of life and will not recover anytime soon.
Therefore, the officials will fight the autumn wind of businessmen, but they all maintain a tacit understanding, abide by the bottom line, and dare not push them too hard.
It is afraid that it will cause a strong backlash, which will lead to the evil consequences of the business fleeing.
Merchants also understand the relationship between fish and water. It will also give the government face, whether it is a donation or a tax, it will be handed over in full.
It is precisely because of this tacit understanding and bottom line that Daqian's business is surprisingly prosperous.
The relationship between the government and the merchants can be called the honeymoon period.
Therefore, don't say that Li Chengze is just the son of a small official, even if he is a feudal official, he will not risk the world's big disapproval to ban and retaliate against merchants.
"How much is this piece of jade?",
Seeing that everyone had begun to trade, Situ Xing stepped forward slowly, picked up the silverware to look at, or picked up the rough stone to play with, and as if he didn't care, he pulled out the ugly rough stone that seemed to be full of wrinkles from the horn.
He found a few pieces of jade from elsewhere and compared them with each other, his eyes wandered, and he asked casually as if he was unconscious.