"The envoy from Xuzhou is here? Very good, is it still Mr. Zizhong? ”

"It's just in time, please come soon."

After getting a positive answer, Wang Yu was very satisfied. Tao Qian was a little disappointed that he couldn't come over in person, but at this moment, compared to Tao Qian, Mi Zhu is more important to Qingzhou.

Now the work of improving papermaking has come to an end, and it is about to enter the large-scale production and manufacturing, as well as the sales link, in this regard, the importance of the Mi family brothers, even greater than Tian Feng, Guoyuan and so on.

Although Tian Feng is wise and talented, he doesn't know anything about business, Guoyuan knows a little, but it is just a general understanding, and when it comes to practical operation, he still has to rely on the professional scholars of the Mi family brothers.

In addition to the production and sales of paper, Wang Yu also has other plans, when he first approached Mi Zhu, he did not think of making paper. The reconstruction of Qingzhou requires extremely large resources, and it is not enough to rely on the harvest of Tuntian.

Since last year's fighting lasted until the end of winter, the preliminary preparations were insufficient, so the task of clearing and cultivating the land was very heavy, and the harvest in the autumn may only be enough for food and clothing. By analogy, it will take at least two years before the results of Tuntian will be fully reflected.

Agriculture is fundamental to maintaining stability, but it cannot be expected to get rich, let alone achieve results in the short term, and if you want to survive the initial difficulties, you have to rely on business to make money.

"Mi Zhu (Fang) see the prince, congratulations to the prince, congratulations to the prince." No matter what they think in private, nominally, the Mi brothers are all on behalf of Xuzhou, and they came to congratulate Wang Yu on his wedding, and the number of gifts for the second brother is also very thoughtful.

"Mr. Zizhong doesn't need to be polite, Brother Zifang shouldn't be restrained, please sit down and serve tea." Wang Yu greeted the door with a smile on his face, and his attitude was extremely enthusiastic.

"In front of the prince, how can there be a reason for Zhu to wait for the throne?" Wang Yu's attitude made Mi Zhu more determined, but his behavior was more respectful.

"Mr. Zizhong is an envoy on behalf of Tao Gong, if Tao Gong comes in person, he naturally wants to be seated, you don't have to be polite, please!"

After some pushing, Mi Zhu still couldn't resist Wang Yu, so he could only follow the other party's wishes and take a seat.

He was a little apprehensive in his heart, thinking that Wang Yu was going to recruit himself directly into the shogunate, but now it seems that the other party does not seem to have the intention of poaching, but tries his best to confirm his identity as the envoy of Xuzhou. Did he not want to be embarrassed with Tao Qian because of this, or did he think more long-term?

Mi Fang didn't think as much as his brother, on the one hand, he was satisfied with Wang Yu's hospitality-this era, tea had not yet been popularized, and it belonged to the high-end drinks of the royal nobles.

On the other hand, he was anxious because he didn't see what he wanted to see.

If it is really the little sister in the rumors, it is said that the prince should be aware of it now. The eldest lady of the Mi family ran away and made a fuss in the East China Sea, with the skills of the Taishan Army's intelligence network, it should be impossible to find a clue.

If you find a clue, you should at least confirm it with your brother, or lead the little sister out and make it clear, but no matter how you look at it, the prince doesn't seem to have any interest in this regard.

Could it be that there is something else in the rumors, or is it ...... Mi Fang is not restrained, but her heart is up and down, so she seems to be restless.

After a few more pleasantries, Wang Yu changed his words and went straight to the point: "If Mr. Zizhong doesn't come, Yu will go to the East China Sea and go to the mansion to meet him." ”

"The prince of labor is driving, and Zhu is afraid." Mi Zhu hurriedly got up and thanked him, last time it was this sentence that made him misunderstand, this time, he won't think about it, just quietly wait for Wang Yu's next words.

"Brother Zizhong doesn't need to be polite, Mr.'s talent, Yu has admired it for a long time, if it weren't for Mr.'s family in the East China Sea and working under Tao Gong, Yu really can't ask Tao Gong to cut his love." Wang Yu smiled and said: "Since Mr. has come to Qingzhou, don't be so polite, just treat this place as your home." ”

"Meng Junhou is wrong to love, Zhu ......"

Wang Yu stood up, directly pressed Mi Zhu back to his seat, and laughed loudly: "Okay, let's get down to business, save yourself from being polite here, this is what I'm not good at." He paused for a moment, and suddenly asked thoughtlessly: "Brother Zizhong, do you know the changes in Ji and Yan'erzhou?" ”

"What the prince is referring to is the soaring food prices in the two places?" Mi Zhu also did his homework before he came, and although Wang Yu's question was abrupt, he still answered it fluently.

"Yes, yes." Wang Yu looked very satisfied, and asked again: "What do you think of this matter?" ”

"The war in the Central Plains, it is not strange that food prices soared, but the time when food prices began to soar is not quite right, Zhu has noticed that food prices initially began to fluctuate abnormally, not long after the autumn harvest of last year, it was before and after the monarch pacified the yellow scarf, yes, there must be other reasons."

Mi Zhu knew that this was Wang Yu himself in the school examination, and he was energetic at the moment, and his answers were like fluent.

"Food prices

Although the surge has affected several states, but the root of it, it started from Jizhou, and Jizhou and the prince and Youzhou, are in a state of hostility, Qingzhou Tuntian at the beginning, Youzhou has always been barren, from common sense speculation, this price increase, should be in the heart of the promotion, against the prince and the general Gongsun strategy. ”

"Brother Zi Zhong is really insightful," Wang Yu stroked his palm and smiled, and then asked: "Since Brother Zi Zhong has seen this, I don't know if there is a way to crack it?" ”

This time, Mi Zhu thought about it for a while, and then replied: "The easiest way is to find another source of grain, or predict it in advance, and store grain for later use." However, Qingzhou can still trade with Xuzhou nearby, but Youzhou is ...... Moreover, the surrounding grain prices are rising, and the merchants in Xuzhou will not turn a blind eye. ”

With his understanding of business, of course, it is not a problem to answer this kind of question: "In addition, it may be possible to impose a decree through Tao Zhijun to forcibly suppress the price of grain in Xuzhou; Or open official warehouses and use the grain from official warehouses to sell to the private sector in order to suppress grain prices. However, there are many drawbacks to this method, even if Tao Envoy Jun is able to exclude public opinion, the grain of Xuzhou Guancang alone may not be able to have enough effect. And ......"

Mi Fang listened secretly anxiously on the side, and her brother made a long speech, none of which was reliable enough.

If Lao Tao had this kind of control, Xuzhou's grain trucks would have been going back and forth between Qingxu and Xu a long time ago, and he himself would have come to the door this time...... The most direct way is not what the eldest brother said, but the Mi family will contribute money and food, send charcoal in the snow, and help Qingzhou tide over the difficulties!

Isn't that obvious? What else works? Why should the prince of the family discuss with his brother so solemnly?

Mi Fang was anxious, but he couldn't speak, he had no choice but to pick up the teacup and pour it violently, as soon as the tea entered his mouth, he was immediately stunned, this tea seems to be a little wrong, right?

"Brother Zifang, what's wrong?" His face changed, and Wang Yu's concerned inquiries followed.

"No, no,......" Mi Fang shook her head again and again, "This is the tea...... Well, it's rare and weird. ”

Mi Zhu was a little annoyed by his brother's gaffe, and frowned and scolded: "Zifang, before the prince drives, don't be too casual. ”

Wang Yu smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay, it's my way of drinking this tea that is more special, Brother Zizhong might as well try it." ”

"The new law of the prince? That's a must-try. Mi Zhu just took the opportunity to step down, picked up the teacup, put it on the end of his nose and took a breath, his expression suddenly moved, "This tea seems to be ...... Dare to ask the prince, is this tea also related to what we want to talk about today? ”

The reason why tea in this era is a high-end drink is not because of how valuable the tea itself is, but mainly because of the way to drink tea. At this time, the tea ceremony has not yet formed a trend, but it has also taken shape, according to the usual method, drinking tea is quite tedious steps, or etiquette, and the final taste is also very special.

And Wang Yu's tea seems to have boiled the tea leaves, both in taste and heat, which is different from the world.

The Wang family itself is a powerful family, and they are about to marry Cai Yong, of course, they will not be ugly and obedient in terms of interests. The problem of this tea can only be said to be intentional by Wang Yu.

Most of those who have achieved success in business are smart-minded, and Mi Zhu is one of the best, so he should have some understanding.

"Exactly." Wang Yutou, "What Brother Zizhong said, they are all good laws, but they also have their advantages and disadvantages. ”

"Don't dare." Mi Zhu bowed his hand and thanked him, and then asked, "Unknown Prince's Law......"

"A certain solution is-for-tat." Wang Yu said bluntly in his usual style.

"for tat?" Mi Zhu looked at the teacup in his hand, and then at Wang Yu, and was a little confused for a while.

"It's they who sell their white spoons, and we sell our white spoons." Wang Yu held up a finger and explained: "Grain, if it is not entered, it can be monopolized, at most it is hoarding, and Qing, Xu, and Youzhou join forces, but it is enough to monopolize many products. ”

......There are too many fresh concepts in Wang Yu's words, even a business master like Mi Zhu really took some time to understand a rough idea, "The meaning of the prince, Zhu understands, but this tea seems to be ......"

"Tea is a later story," Wang Yu waved his hand, "This kind of thing is not a necessity in the Central Plains, and there is not much profit if it is monopolized, if you want to monopolize, you have to find daily necessities similar to food, such as ......."

"Salt?" Speaking of which, if you can't think of what Wang Yu wants to say, it won't be Mi Zhu.

Qing, Xu, and Gongsun Zhan's territories are all near the sea, plus the Bohai Sea and Le'an that he took from Yuan Shao, and the entire northern coastal zone has been completely controlled by the tripartite alliance. If an agreement can be reached, then ...... Years of experience tell Mi Zhu that this is a big deal, whether it is profit or influence, it will be a very considerable big deal! Compared with it, the Mi family's billions of wealth are not worth mentioning at all!