In this way, Fang Yingwu responded to Yao Qian's invitation to eat, and left the house to come to a restaurant on Qipan Street, which is relatively close to Yao Qian's shop, and it is convenient to go to the store after eating.

During the banquet, Fang Yingwu asked carefully about the situation, and Yao Qian said: "Those two eunuchs came to inform the purchase news when they arrived before, and they will come again this afternoon to inspect the goods." I'm just afraid that I won't be able to handle it, so I can only ask my brother Xian to help. ”

Fang Yingwu instructed: "If they come, you will deal with it first, if it is not necessary, I will not show up for the time being, just listen from the side." If you get to the point where you have to come forward, I'll help you out. ”

After that, the two left the restaurant, walked a few steps, and saw a big shop with a five-bay façade at the cross street in front, with a plaque hanging on the façade, and the four big characters of "Liaodong miscellaneous shop" were written on it, and this was the place where Liaodong specialties were sold.

Fang Yingwu applauded lightly and smiled at Yao Qian: "It can be seen that Brother Yao's business is really prosperous, otherwise he would not be able to show such a big face." ”

But when I entered, I didn't see any high counters or piles of goods.

Fang Yingwu looked around and was slightly surprised, and found that there were a few bright windows here, and there were a few calligraphy and paintings hanging on the table and a few antiques, which was not so much a shop as a meeting room. It's just that on both sides along the base of the wall, there is a row of cases, neatly arranged with ginseng furs and the like, more like decorative samples than goods.

After Fang Yingwu was surprised, he suddenly realized that although this is still called a shop, it is obviously not a place for petty trouble, and those who want to buy loose goods are afraid that they don't even have to enter the door. He smiled at Yao Qian again: "Brother Yao's business is bigger than I thought. ”

How dare Yao Qian hold it up. Hurriedly said humbly: "I also have to thank the virtuous brother for introducing the door, so I can be invincible in the past few years." Otherwise, I wouldn't have the ability. ”

Fang Yingwu commanded: "You move the screen over and put it behind the seat above." When I went back and waited for the eunuch to come, I sat behind the screen and listened. ”

Yao Qian did what Fang Yingwu requested. I don't know how long I waited, but the guy outside came in and shouted, "The two fathers-in-law arrived from the previous time." ”

Yao Qian went out to greet him, and Fang Yingwu avoided behind the screen. After a short time, Fang Yingwu heard the sound of footsteps outside and the sound of sitting down, then the sound of serving tea, and after a few words of greeting, he began to talk.

A slightly shrill voice said, "Yao Yuanwai!" The day before yesterday, we made a list for you, and asked you to prepare ginseng, medicinal herbs, furs and other items according to the list, which is also the royal grace to you. We'll come back today. It's to be inspected, I don't know if it's all ready? ”

I heard Yao Qian reply: "At present, all kinds of goods are ready, and they are available at will, but they must be negotiated before they can be inspected." ”

Another voice sounded: "I said the day before yesterday that it was a quota of five thousand taels, are you too little outside Yao?" ”

Yao Qian replied without humility or arrogance: "If it is still at this price, we can't accept it, and I hope the two fathers-in-law will understand." ”

The previous sharp voice said, "You merchant don't know anything!" Ginseng fur is a high-priced thing, in fact, how much money do you have to collect outside the customs? Is 5,000 taels enough to get your capital back? If you want to make a huge profit, don't hit the royal family! ”

Yao Qian still refused: "Follow the previous list." If the two fathers-in-law can come up with 20,000 silver, we will admit that there is a small deficit in the store, which can be regarded as filial piety to the royal family. But 5,000 taels is too little, and we can't afford to lose it. ”

Immediately, the two eunuchs began to curse. There was also a big threat, but Yao Qian gritted his teeth and refused to agree, so the two sides were deadlocked.

But the two eunuchs refused to give up and left. is still sitting in the shop and entangled, and his tone is getting more and more harsh. The threat is becoming more and more presumptuous, and Yao Qian can't resist it.

But the helper he had invited was still standing still behind the screen. This made Yao Yuanwai have a feeling that the earth and the earth should not be called every day, and he almost wondered if Fang Yingwu was asleep behind the screen.

Just as Yao Qian was like an ant on a hot pot, the two eunuchs suddenly stood up, "It's really stubborn!" Today we say goodbye, let Yao Yuanwai think carefully for two more days, and the day after tomorrow we will come to talk about this deal! ”

Yao Qian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and he would talk about it later, and he passed the gate in front of him first, so he sent away the two eunuchs like a plague god.

When Yao finished sending the guests around, he saw coldly that Fang Yingwu was already standing behind him, and he came out from behind the screen silently.

"Could it be that you're asleep in there?" Yao Qian asked, for the first time in seven or eight years, he had doubts about the professionalism of the other party.

Fang Yingwu looked at the street where the two eunuchs disappeared thoughtfully, and said after a while: "I think these two fathers-in-law are strange. ”

Yao Qian nodded approvingly, "It's weird." ”

Fang Yingwu frowned and said, "What's weird?" ”

Yao Qian nodded approvingly: "Where's the weirdness?" ”

Fang Yingwu suddenly realized, and said with his hand: "I see! But what does this oddity mean? ”

Yao Qian nodded approvingly, "What does this weirdness mean?" ”

Fang Yingwu retracted his gaze, glanced at Yao Qian and said, "I want to ask you!" ”

Yao Qian said with a smile: "Brother Fang Xian has something to say, I will listen to it." ”

Fang Yingwu asked rhetorically: "Do you say that these two fathers-in-law are greedy for money?" Yao Qian replied with confidence: "It must be!" ”

Fang Yingwu said: "Don't you think it's strange that two greedy people who came for money came to you, threatened and shouted at you for an afternoon, and then left without taking a penny?"

Even if they can't negotiate a deal, they can easily extort a few taels of errand money from you, otherwise wouldn't they leave the palace for nothing? But why don't they do it? ”

Yao Qian guessed: "Maybe they don't like these taels." ”

Fang Yingwu sneered and said: "Purchasing big things, I have the big people in the palace to control them, and the oil and water are also the big people." The two of them are just small errand roles, how many points can they fall behind? How can you not look down on the silver that runs errands? ”

Finally, Fang Yingwu concluded: "Therefore, they must have other intentions, intentions other than silver!" I guess that eighty percent is related to Wang Zhi. ”

Yao Qian was shocked: "Won't it? I'm just a businessman. ”

Fang Yingwu explained: "You are passing inside and outside the customs under the banner of Wang Zhi, and now that the business is doing so much, it is easy for people with a heart to notice you." And the people in the palace are so weird, in addition to the intention of Wang Zhi, what other reason can there be? ”

Yao Qian muttered to himself: "I'm just a businessman who buys and sells, how can I want to participate in the wrestling inside and outside the palace?" ”

Fang Yingwu said politely: "Wake up as soon as possible, there is no such simple business in the world!" Since the day you borrowed the banner of Wang Zhi, you should be mentally prepared for this! (To be continued......)

PS: Annoying! It's annoying to go out, and it's also annoying to do things at home! I really don't have the heart to write, so I'll get up tomorrow morning and continue.