Chapter 197: Rich and Rival Country

Is the pearl sad or not? Of course, some people will cry when they are sad, some people will talk to someone, and some people will be very rational to make all the preparations and pave the way for themselves. Pearls are the last kind of people. This time, he said that he wanted to discuss business, and he didn't need to go to Zhuozhou, because for Shopkeeper Liu, it was closer to Zhangzhou than to Zhuozhou when he came back from the grassland. But Pearl still asked her to go to Zhuozhou.

That's when Tom will be there, too. In fact, the Central Plains is a country that is very lacking in precious metals, gold and silver are very small, the ancients still used copper coins more, after the Liang Dynasty, the situation was much better, but silver is still very expensive, and gold is even more expensive. Throughout history, gold and silver have always been a store of value. Prosperous antiques, troubled gold, pearl thinks this is very true.

When he arrived in Zhuozhou, he first met the shopkeeper Liu, and gave him a total of 100,000 taels of silver, as well as some jewelry, pearls, etc., and the pearls were given a large number of bronzes and books, calligraphy and paintings. Pearl thought it was a good deal.

Two days later, Tom arrived, and this time Tom was even more beautiful than the last time, bringing a large fleet with him. Because Pearl had already told him that there were a lot of things sold to him this time, and the quality of the goods was better than in the past. Medicines are also more adequate.

Pearl had already put the things for Tom in the warehouse, and then took Tom to inspect them in turn, and finally determined the price. 10,000,000 taels of gold, 26,500,000 taels of silver, and a boatload of good wine, which Tom said he had collected in France and other places, because the pearls had given him good wine. Of course, Pearl liked it, and would give him twenty boxes of liquor. In order to show that the two people have a good time working together. Pearl also gave Tom a very nice mechanical watch. Tom gave Pearl a box of music boxes, dolls, and models of boats. This time, Tom was given all kinds of canned food for free, which Tom was very grateful for, as well as some vitamin C and other vitamins, as well as some common medicines. The instructions and precautions for the medicine are written in French by Pearl.

Tom mainly gave gold and silver, but there were also a lot of other diamonds and gemstones, and the pearl found that the diamonds were of very good quality, large and pure in color. There are also more colored diamonds. These gems alone accounted for two boats. Among them is also a small box of black pearls, emeralds and chrysoprase are also in accordance with the requirements of pearls, which account for a high proportion. There are also many alexandrites and cat's eyes, and turquoise also has a box.

Afterwards. The pearl is on Zhuozhou Zhuangzi. While embroidering. While processing diamonds and gemstones of good color in the space, he waited for Zhao Qingyu. According to the distance, Zhao Qingyu shouldn't have come so late! Waited a few days for news to come. Said it would come soon.

This time the pearl is very cautious, and the secret guards sent out a lot, just to ensure that this transaction can be successful, and the pearl went to a warehouse to meet Zhao Qingyu, although it is simple, but it is more convenient and safe.

Zhao Qingyu inspected the goods first, he was very excited, he knew very well what these weapons and ammunition could do, he was a little excited, sent all the subordinates, sat down opposite the pearl, and said,

"Madame did not disappoint me, but I will not disappoint Madame either, this time I brought Madame 12.3 million taels of gold. 98 million taels of silver. There are also five ships of Tongkat Ali that are more than 100 years old, and Madame knows that what I brought this time are all big ships, as well as three ships of jadeite selected by Madame, and four ships of various gems, all of which are Madame's favorites, as well as some supplements and spices from the South Seas. The ore is the most, but it didn't come with the ship this time, and it will come one after another in the future. The wood that Madame asked for was brought twice this time, and there will be more in the future, and I will send it again.

Pearl went to see the gold and silver that Zhao Qingyu brought him, looking at these gold and silver, Pearl had some thoughts in her heart, but she didn't say it, and when she saw those gems, Pearl felt that her eyes lit up. They are all superb, large in size, and high in purity. When Pearl saw the seafood that Zhao Qingyu brought him, there were 1,000 catties of bird's nest, 300 catties of ginseng, 800 catties of American ginseng, and other things were also hundreds of catties, such as dendrobium, seahorse, sea cucumber, maca, matsutake mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, saffron pollen, abalone, scallops, Chuanbei, American ginseng, tangerine peel, fish maw, fish gelatin, spider gum, etc., Pearl confirmed his idea even more, this guy went to be a pirate.

By the time she saw the jade, the pearl had nothing to say. So many superb jadeites have been opened, and at the current value, more than one million taels of silver!

This time, Pearl not only gave Zhao Qingyu 600 guns, 100,000 rounds of ammunition, but also 100 mortars, 15,500 shells, and 30,000 grenades. Before separating from Zhao Qingyu, Pearl said to Zhao Qingyu, "It's not a good way to kill chickens and take eggs!" ”

Zhao Qingyu was stunned for a moment and said, "This is also a matter of no choice, the things given by Mrs. are extremely useful, but the quantity is too small, I have to make this decision, but the next policy will not be." ”

Pearl thought for a moment and said, "I'll give you another fifty robbers, 20,000 rounds of ammunition!" Otherwise, I deserve it, but I won't be in this business again in the last few years......"

"Madame......"

"You have to think for yourself, this business can indeed make me a lot of money, but again, my risk is too great." What Pearl said was not a lie, she felt that it was dangerous, and secondly, she felt that she couldn't let Zhao Qingyu grow, and it was okay to be able to suppress Japan.

"So be it! Ma'am, we don't have to talk about it first. You can't watch me die! There is no way to do this. ”

Pearl smiled and said, "You don't want to see me die, do you?" Besides, this man! Sometimes it's just too dissatisfied. These things in your hands are completely sufficient for self-preservation. One more thing I have to warn you about is that you can't lose a gun. ”

"Madame, rest assured!"

Because he was wary of Ming Qian, Pearl put everything in his own space, even the things that Zhuozhou Zhuangzi was optimistic about. The garage at the bottom of the space was full of gold and silver, because the purity was not enough, Pearl found a few Liu Xuan, asked him to find a few reliable people, set up a cauldron in a secret place, and began to purify gold and silver. This kind of busy work, that is, more than two months, was finally completed, although there were some losses, but they were all filled by the silver on the Zhuangzi.

All the delicacies and seafood were put in the underground supermarket, and the food was put in large bags in boxes, and all the trademarks on it were removed, and then they were packed into boxes and put in the warehouse outside the space, and when Tom came next time, they would be given to him. In this way, the supermarket on both floors can be stocked with fine wine and other things.

Jewelry factories now make the finest and most valuable things, and none of these things, pearls, are intended to be sold. There is also a cloth factory, and now there are things from their factory on the market, but they are very expensive, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it!

Now there are 51 million taels of red gold in the pearl space, that is, three nines of pure gold. 124.5 million taels of silver, and there are several million taels of silver in the outer treasury, and there are many in the capital.

Pearl stayed here for more than half a month, and he didn't see Mingqian urging him, but only occasionally sent a letter, saying that he was very busy. Pearl wrote back that she was also busy, and asked about the children. also vaguely said that his body was a little uncomfortable.

Mingqian replied, saying that he was very busy with business now, and asked Pearl to find a good doctor to take a look. This letter made Pearl's heart even more bitter. Embroider if you have nothing to do, so as to calm your mood, but the entire "Qingming Riverside Picture" has been embroidered, but she is still anxious in her heart, thinking about what kind of person she Liu Pearl is, not to mention that the rich rival country, it is almost the same, not to mention, her appearance is not bad, her embroidery is exquisite, she is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, what is not as good as others, she wants to see what kind of person that woman is.

Thinking of this, let the girls pack up their clothes and go back. If it was really Mingqian who raised the outer room, then she would leave with the children, hum! After that, there were many patterns of fabric, and the chiffon needed to be changed. There are also some fabrics that need to be embroidered, and some are woven brocades, which need to be changed. The dyeing of the textile mill is also ready, everything is ready, and it is time to go.

On the carriage, Mingyue looked at Pearl with some concern and said, "Madam, you are only two months pregnant, why don't you wait and go back?" ”

"Alas...... I heard that your lordship, there is an outer room, and no one in the entire Zhangzhou Mansion does not know about it, so now you will hide it from me! ”

Liu Zi frowned and said, "Madam, they all ate the Central Gu, how could they hide it from you?" ”

"Ming Qian and I both ate the mother Gu, so when something happens in our middle, the Zi Gu will not react."

After Pearl finished speaking, she closed her eyes, not wanting to think about it, but her mind was full of this thing, human nature is so complicated!

When they arrived at home, Mingqian hadn't come back yet, and Pearl first met with the children to see their academic performance before returning to the bedroom to rest. Lying down, he fell asleep, and then Ming Qian came back without knowing it, Ming Qian entered the inner courtyard. I heard that everyone was congratulating her, it turned out that Pearl was pregnant, which is a great thing! Mingqian was very happy.

Walking to the inner room, Ming Qian felt that his daughter-in-law was full of light, and he was very happy. The three sons are all three years old, and he has been looking forward to a child for too long.

It's not that Pearl didn't wake up, but she just didn't want to face it, and the next morning, Mingqian went to work, and Pearl had already sent someone to inquire, and Shun'er saw what her husband was busy with. Embroidering with a few girls, although the atmosphere is a little dull, but Ming Zhen'er They all know that embroidery should be concentrated, and the most taboo is distraction.

Not long after, Liu Zi appeared at the door, and Pearl asked a few girls to practice by themselves, and then walked out. (To be continued......)