I was confused, Huan Ke gave me a calm look, bowed slightly to Guangqi, turned around and continued to talk and laugh with Pang Ji as if nothing happened, and motioned for him to sit down: "The old thing is over, let's not mention it again." Pombo has been doing well lately? ”

"It's ashamed to say that the old man is ashamed, and he has failed the expectations of the prince." Sadly, Pang Ji smiled bitterly: "The old man made a fortune by relying on the jewelry business, but he relied on the mussel beads in the waters to stand out, and he could make small profits and quick sales compared to others. However, in recent months, the momentum has been very good, and the quality of pearl shellfish from other merchants is also excellent, so people have flocked to the jewelry business...... The interest will be halved immediately. ”

"After all, it is inevitable to rely on the sky to eat. Pombo should not be discouraged. After a few words of reassurance, Huan Ke glanced at me and got up to say goodbye. When I got out of the gate, I didn't go in the direction of the station, but walked hand in hand with me on the road.

"Pingzhou Wang Tianzong is talented and far-reaching, but what kind of clever plan has he come up with?" Seeing him looking left and right from time to time, I couldn't help but joke, Huan Ke only chuckled and looked back: "I can't escape your eyes." …… In your opinion, Pomber is up to the task? ”

“…… The big deal? Asking rhetorically, I thought that this matter should be related to what Fang Cai Guangqi said about Chaolong and prisoners of war, and I didn't ask much if Huan Ke didn't mention it, but only thought: "Pang Bo is a common man, and if you talk about political intentions, you can't force it too much. But he can grow the business to the point where it is today, and he must be very human. If you want to make it important...... Someone always needs to mention something from the side, and then observe Pomber's reaction and thoughts, and then make a judgment before it is too late. ”

"Well-organized, well-reasoned." Agreeing with the head, Huan Keying smiled and led me into the teahouse on the side. "Looking down from here, you can see one of the most prosperous streets and alleys in Thorn City." After ordering a pot of iron arhats, Huan Ke motioned for me to look down: "What did Fu Tan see?" ”

"It's like an exam question." Glaring at him, I lowered my cheeks and looked down, only to see the crowd bustling and changing.

Turning back to Shang Huan Ke's sparkling eyes, I couldn't help but smile lightly: "The world is full of life, and it is full of life." ”

Looking, nodding in agreement, Huan Keshen mysteriously called me to get close to him, and whispered in my ear: "The girl has broad knowledge, and she deserves to be the princess of Pingzhou." ”

"Huan-" was ashamed to hit him immediately, but reflected that if he shouted here, he would immediately attract the attention of everyone. had to stop speaking sullenly and threaten in a low voice: "Huan Chengkuo!" Let's get down to business, I'll fix you when I go back. ”

"Yes." Deliberately elongated his tone and flamboyant tongue, Huan Ke straightened his expression before I feigned anger again, and said softly and seriously: "The so-called people are rich and the country is strong, and all are safe and secure." The country is people-oriented, and the benefits come from all beings. Although Pomber's jewellery business was very profitable, it was too small to benefit the people. If Pombo could popularize the business of ordinary people......"

Thinking about the approval of my chin, I squinted at Huan Ke: "Understood." Does the prince want me to persuade Pombo to find another opportunity? ”

Nodding with round eyes like a child, Huan Ke was full of smiles: "If I go, even if I am friendly with Pombo, I will always be suspected of using power to force each other." And if you go to the sandalwood, Yiqing's brilliant eloquence will be successful. ”

“…… It's getting more and more cheeky. Deliberately acting arrogant, I endured the upward arc of my mouth, as if reluctantly: "Then I will reluctantly make it difficult and go one more trip." It's just that tonight, there must be hydrangea scallops and green stem porridge on the table. ”

With a smile, he replied, "Obey the princess's will", Huan Ke raised his head slightly, Huaiyan came out of nowhere, covered his mouth and smiled, and led me out of the teahouse to lead the way first. After walking for a cup of tea, I arrived outside Pang Ji's house. The green bricks and gray tiles, the courtyard is spacious, although it is simple but certainly comfortable. The courtyard is filled with flowers and stones, pomegranate bonsai, birds and fish are raised, and it is pleasant to look at.

"The princess came to the cold house, and the old man was really scared." With a Xinyang hair tip at hand, I stopped Pang Ji with a smile: "Pombo doesn't have to be busy anymore. There is something going on in the prince's army, but I have nothing to do to sit at will. If Pomber is so polite again, I will go. ”

Sitting down obediently, Pang Ji couldn't help but look at me secretly, I just didn't know how to taste the tea, and praised it from time to time. It wasn't until he saw that he couldn't hold it back that he slowly spoke: "I heard Pomber mention earlier that his family is in the jewelry business?" But I don't know why I chose this path at that time? ”

Slightly surprised, and then calmed down, Pang Ji said cautiously: "During the Pingzhou Rebellion, Thorn City was the target of everyone. The old man was injured at that time and felt hopeless to survive, but fortunately the prince rescued him, so he had to survive. Feeling gradually born between the words, Pang Ji's eyes flickered: "The life of the old man is not worth much, but it was saved by the prince, so he has to encourage life." When I chose to buy and sell pearl shells, I thought it was just a stopgap measure, but I didn't know that I had done it today. ”

"Wealth is connected to life, love life and evil death, human nature." I soothed and said, "Seeing that everything is smooth and safe in Pang Bo now, the prince is naturally relieved in his heart." It's just ......" As soon as the conversation changed, I deliberately paused and got back to business: "The prince and I are really grateful to Pang Bo for his great help in the matter of Dingshan, so I see that Pang Bo's business is not prosperous now......"

The intention to help is already evident in my words. Pang Ji immediately recovered his spirits and forcibly pressed down his malaise: "The prince is as heavy as a mountain in Pang Jien, even if he loses his life." How dare you bother the prince and the princess to help? ”

"Pombo don't prevaricate. In the final analysis, what I can give Pombo is not real help, but the opinions of outsiders. How to behave, how to turn the situation around, in the final analysis, is still in Pomber. ”

Pang Ji looked confused, but still listened to his words. I smiled lightly, bowed my head slightly, and whispered: "Pombo also said at first that the profit in the jewelry business this year is not as good as in previous years, because the merchants are endless, and they all come to this business because of profits. When it is alone, nature is in the limelight; If you have to divide them equally, it will not lose your dignity. It's just that if you swarm in, you will compete with me, and no matter how lucrative the business is, you will have to share it with everyone. ”

"The princess means ......" Pang Ji showed a gradually clear expression, I gradually continued, "I am a woman, I don't understand business. But he knew that among the four things of clothing, food, shelter and transportation, clothing and food were the most important. The ancestors once said that if they want to grow money, they will take down the grain. Although the profits of daily necessities are not comparable to those of jewelry, their fluctuations are not as variable as those of the jewelry business. And since it is a thing that everyone needs, they are not afraid that no one will buy it. In this way, you can win more. ”

"Princess...... Do you want to give up Zhubei and find another way? Pang Ji was silent for a moment, then asked hesitantly. I shook my head and said sincerely, "It's not that I want it, it's not an order, it's a suggestion." In business, Pomber has seen much more of the world than I have, and naturally has more experience. Pomber himself speculated and thought, the ancestor Bai Gui once said, 'People abandon me to take, people take me to give', is this eight characters reasonable? Small profits but quick turnover, long-term accumulation, no need to hoard, can still win people's hearts, is it beneficial? ”

"'People abandon me and take, people take me and'......" read the words and muttered, Pang Ji's face gradually disappeared, and he laughed out loud for a long time: "Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years." What the princess said, Pang Ji was taught. ”

He looked full of ambition, and I was equally pleased to see it, and I didn't stay any longer, so I took my leave. The next day, he heard the news that Dao Pang Ji had somehow distributed all the fine wheat seeds to the people of Thorn City. Everyone said that he was too worried about business losses and was in a trance, but I looked at Huan Ke and smiled, understanding that this is the real long-term fishing for big fish. The next year's wheat harvest was of excellent quality, and the grain seeds were supplied to the farmers by Pongi, so naturally he was offered very low. At that time, no matter what price it was sold at, it was a lot of money.

A few days later, when I was wondering why I hadn't set off after the old friends club had finished meeting and the affairs had been taken care of, Huan Ke summoned Pang Ji again, and the three of us sat around the table, staggering. I don't know how long it took to change the cup, Huan Kefang placed the wine cup, and said to the topic: "Pang Bo has been proud of the mall recently, which is really gratifying." It's just that this time there is another business, although it is not a thousand dollars, it is still profitable. Pang Bo has contributed a lot to the matter of Dingshan, and Huan Ke has the heart to entrust this matter to you. But there are only a few things that can benefit from this, and there is only one ......."

"The building near the water gets the moon first, and the prince bothered to remember the old decay, and the decay naturally understands the reason for giving to get." Pang Ji was already a little impatient, Huan Ke smiled slightly, and said softly: "This matter is a royal business, and Pang Bo can rest assured." There was only one point, and Pombo needed to move half of the family business to the old capital of Chaolong. ”

"Half ......" was dumbfounded, and Pang Ji hesitated for a moment and was still embarrassed: "What does the prince want to do, it is inconvenient to ask more, but half of the family business...... Please give the old man some time to think carefully, I don't know if it's okay? ”

With a slight smile, Huan Ke bowed his head: "Naturally." I know that what Pombo is worried about is nothing more than to start everything from scratch after going to Chaolong, and it is really not easy to repave all the connections and business opportunities. It is not known if Pombo remembers, but there are many species of trees such as locust trees outside Chaolong City. The intention of the imperial court is to plant more in Chaolong City. If Pomber wishes, you will be solely responsible for the matter, and the cost of the transplant will be allocated by the imperial court, and the rest of the money will be at Pomber's disposal, except for hiring someone to operate. ”

“…… The old man was a little overjoyed. Please allow the prince to be old for a day, and Pang Ji will give a reply tomorrow. After being stunned slightly, Pang Ji considered replying, and quickly retreated after getting Huan Ke's answer.

"This matter has a prototype, and it is difficult to say whether it can be successful. I'm not trying to hide it, it's just that you've been too tired lately to want you to bother with these things. Without waiting for me to ask, Huan Ke took the first step to explain, and intended to make a respectful gesture to offer me tea, I pursed my lips and took it, and he smiled: "Chaolong is the old capital of Hu Ru, and it was only because of the confrontation with Lianghong that Hu Ru moved the capital to Sang, so there are always people who still have the idea of relocating to the land." Seemingly unintentional, Huan Ke took a sip of tea: "The left and right are just some things that compete for power and profit, involving the royal family." When the first hint comes in, you will be able to guess without me saying it. ”

When he said this, Huan Ke's whole body exuded a fierce momentum, and there was both forbearance and longing between his eyebrows. It is not only about the Hu Ru royal family, involving the struggle for power, but also laying the groundwork for the test of Pang Ji's ability early on, this matter is very important, and there is no need to talk about it. As far as I know, the only one who can make Huan Ke so vigilant is the regent Huan Ping. I really don't want to ask about these things, as long as Huan Ke is safe, I can only watch from the wall.

Pang Jiguo replied the next day, saying that he was willing to follow what Huan Ke said and go to Chaolong, and as for the business of Thorn City, he would hand over all the business to his eldest son. Although it has improved in Thorn City, the business that Huan Ke said sounds like a sure profit, not to mention selling royal favors, Pang Ji should not be able to do it, but it is a strange news. Huan Ke ordered Guangqi and the prisoners of war from Chaolong, who were originally from Yurate, to accompany Pang Ji, and set off after Pang Ji was reorganized.

Another day, we set off again. Zhufeng and Huaiyan were slightly disappointed due to the departure of Guangqi and Gain, and the weather gradually became cold, and the young man's heart could not help but become angry. On this day, I was resting in the tent with Huan Ke, and Zhufeng roared outside the tent with a full confidence, and I don't know who I was angry with: "General, princess!" There are guests looking for them! ”

Although Huan Ke and I are now in love and want to tie the knot, but no matter what, everything is not finished, and the two of us have not made a courtesy, and the title of princess is always inappropriate at this time. When he explained to Zhufeng before, he still swore to promise, but today he shouted so loudly, but Huan Ke sat on the side and looked willing, I was so annoyed that I beat him again and again: "It's not a good shape." You're still laughing! He couldn't stop begging for mercy while laughing, we all forgot about the people outside, only to hear Zhu Fengyu come again with pride: "General, princess!" Guest ......"

"If you talk nonsense, don't think about drinking red bean porridge again!" I hated and said, "I'm going to go and throw everything out of the place!" ”

"The princess was angry...... "Huan Ke covered his lips after realizing it, held my hands before I moved, and shouted outside the tent: "Zhufeng, don't invite the guests in quickly!" ”

The smile on his face grew brighter as the tent was lifted, but only for a moment, and after the brightest moment, the smile froze in place, quickly becoming detached and even indifferent. I slowly turned my head inch by inch with the tightening force of my hand, and the moment I looked at the man, my heart immediately swelled with all kinds of emotions, distraction, loss, disappointment, and even fear, not because of the person in front of me, but because of the fate he represented, none of which were happy.

The man smiled coldly.

"The old man Zong Zhengxu, meet the king of Pingzhou."

“…… Emperor Lingyue. ”

—End of Volume II