"Young Master, it has been confirmed, the caravan in front of us heading for Suzhou is Chu Huairen's person from the Northern Chamber of Commerce."

Lu Xin led the team back to the camp and asked the military cards and the people at the post station along the way before returning.

This was Fang Jue's deliberate arrangement.

It was only because when crossing the Baishui River that grain was spilled on the bridge, and then a large number of carriages and horses were found in front of it.

Fortunately, there was no rain outside Ganzhou in those days, and those traces were clearly visible, and the bridge deck was damaged to a certain extent, so Fang Jue had some worries.

"It seems that the young master's concern is right, someone went to Suzhou one step ahead of us, and deliberately blocked our way." Pawn a piece.

Lu Xin said: "Just when they crossed, the bridge had an accident, and we spent half a day repairing the bridge and delayed the trip...... I'm afraid it's not such a coincidence, right? ”

"That must be deliberate, at this time in Suzhou, everyone is waiting to be fed, if there is a large amount of food, you can naturally make a lot of money."

Fang Jue was not worried about this, but that someone was deliberately blocking the way, just afraid that it was not just to sell his grain before the imperial court disaster relief.

It's about selling for a good price!

"Young Master, we are still two or three days away from Suzhou, and there are many twists and turns along the way, if we delay for a few more days...... I'm afraid that many people will starve to death in Suzhou. Lu Xin also became serious.

"According to Chu Huairen's time one step ahead of us, he should be about to arrive in Suzhou......

"The Suzhou government has no money, and it is impossible to buy his grain, so his target is the rich and noble families in Suzhou City and the people who have some savings."

Fang Jue thought for a moment, and he could already see what this person was thinking.

Along the way, Chu Huairen did not sell grain along the way, and saw the traces of the carriages and horses going straight to Suzhou.

He didn't even look down on the villages and towns in Suzhou, and went straight to the main city of Suzhou.

It's obvious.

"Young Master, when we left, An Baili seemed to have reminded that Chu Huairen had asked the Tai'an Chamber of Commerce to buy all the grain ......"

After Lu Xin finished speaking, Fang Jue also said: "I also have this suspicion, this person should have a very good background, if Suzhou is in a hurry to force him, I am afraid that there will be a big mess." ”

"When the time comes, the military exploits of the Yulin Army in the north will be gone, not to mention, and they will still be guilty."

"No, I have to go first."

Fang Jue looked at Lu Xin: "You escort the grain and grass, I will go to Suzhou first to preside over the overall situation." ”

"Young Master, what's the use of you going first, you can't solve the disaster in Suzhou City without food." Lu Xindao.

"Doesn't Chu Huairen have food?"

Fang Jue said coldly: "If he wants to sell it for a good price, I will give him a good price." ”

"......" Lu Xin wanted to persuade, but after thinking about it, no matter how big Chu Huairen's background was in the capital, it should not be as big as the young master.

So I didn't persuade him.

"Dianichi, let's go!" Fang Jue Lema.

One hundred cavalry from the Pawn One and the Musket Bureau also immediately brought some supplies, and the fast horses followed.

……

Suzhou.

As soon as the grain team entered the city, Chu Huairen came to visit the military camp in person.

Lin Bei naturally wanted to see him too.

"The grass people have seen the general." Chu Huairen was polite.

In the barracks, Lin Bei only took Zhang Feng to see Chu Huairen, and Cai Yan was too emotional and not conducive to negotiations.

That's right, Lin Bei still had a glimmer of hope, thinking that this Chu Huairen might be able to sell face.

"What's the matter with Mr. Chu?" Lin Bei asked with a smile.

Chu Huairen said: "The general knows that the grain from my Northern Chamber of Commerce is being transported to Suzhou one after another. In the near future, a warehouse will be opened in Suzhou to sell grain, but the grass people are afraid that the disaster victims will be hungry and faint, so I hope your army can help. ”

Inside and outside the city of Suzhou, there were victims everywhere, and many people were hungry.

If the Northern Chamber of Commerce sells grain, they are afraid that they will be robbed, and when the time comes, they will really dare to kill people on a large scale?

Therefore, the assistance of the army is needed to suppress those who may burst into hunger.

"How does Mr. Chu need help?" Lin Bei invited and motioned for Chu Huairen to drink tea.

Chu Huairen opened the teacup, but saw that it was aged loose tea, so he closed it again:

"Grass people are courageous, please send a team of sergeants to assist our Chamber of Commerce and maintain order at the grain sales site."

"The dispatch of the military camp is a big deal, and you can't go out without the will of the soldiers, and I'm afraid that the Yulin Army won't be able to help Mr. Chu with this." Lin Bei was a little embarrassed.

Unexpectedly, Chu Huairen said:

"Rest assured, general, our side is absolutely grateful......"

The underlying meaning is already obvious.

Lin Bei frowned: "This is military law, who dares to disobey it?" ”

"Adults don't have to be too embarrassed, my Great Xia military law, more than 100 people are not allowed to go out without a military talisman, and you don't need a hundred people under it, about 80 people."

When these words were spoken, Lin Bei and Zhang Feng glanced at each other.

You even know military law.

In fact, many generals have done such things.

The total number of people leaving the camp at any one time cannot exceed one hundred without an order...... Then I'm going to send ninety-nine people out?

And today's Yulin Army, as the maintainer of order in Suzhou, as long as there is an accident in Suzhou, it can be disposed of cheaply during the special period.

It's just that Lin Bei wants to say this, so that he can negotiate a good price with this Chu Huairen.

"More than eighty people...... Lin Bei nodded slightly hesitantly.

Zhang Feng cast an approving look, and his acting skills were good.

"But there is less food and grass in the army, and the officers and soldiers of my Yulin Army have not eaten for many days, so I am afraid that it will be difficult to contribute to Mr. Chu." Lin Bei said regretfully.

Hearing this, Chu Huairen's eyes lit up, and he knew that the matter was about to be done.

This is asking yourself to be "sincere"!

So, Chu Huairen said with a smile: "I understand the rules, and the soldiers who go out of the camp, my Northern Chamber of Commerce is willing to give twice as much compensation as usual." ”

"What's the use of asking for money, no matter how much money you have now, you have to starve to death." Zhang Feng sneered at the right time.

Chu Huairen understood, and his eyes rolled: "Then it's better to convert it into grain?" ”

Zhang Feng: "Hehe...... Nowadays, the price of grain in Suzhou has risen to a terrifying level, and if you have money, you can't buy a few full meals. ”

"My lord is right, I have always admired the generals and soldiers of the army, and the Yulin Army should be treated well when fighting for the country...... Can it be converted into grain supplies for the soldiers according to the market price before the war? ”

"I wonder if General Lin thinks it's okay?"

Lin Bei frowned, his heart was a little loose, this Chu Huairen was also interested.

"So be it." It took a long time for Lin Bei to agree.

Chu Huairen was overjoyed: "That's really thank you general......"

After negotiating the matter, Chu Huairen immediately took people away, and before the arrival of the relief grain from the imperial court, he had to lay out the market.

If done properly, the profit within a few days is enough to hollow out half of Suzhou City.

"General, Chu Huairen is gone, but he left a cart of grain behind." The vice president will report in the future.

Lin Bei nodded and looked at Zhang Feng on the side: "This guy is sensible, Lord Zhang, is this considered a bribe?" ”

"General Lin doesn't have to worry, I won't join you in the future, I also have to eat......" Zhang Feng was not a stubborn and brainless person, and immediately shook his head with a smile.

"Then take it, and give the soldiers a full meal." Lin Bei sighed.

The deputy general said: "That car has four or five stones, and there is a shortage of food at the moment, so let's use it slowly." ”

Lin Bei nodded and said with a smile: "It is said that being a soldier is to eat food, but who would have expected that after being a soldier, you still can't eat enough, and it is really difficult for the common people these days." ”

"Who said it wasn'......" Zhang Feng shook his head.

Suddenly, Zhang Feng thought of something and looked at Lin Bei:

"General, then Chu Huairen is from Ganzhou, don't you know that the young master is also raising food in the Tai'an business in Ganzhou?"

"Huh?" Lin Bei didn't think about it for a while.

Zhang Feng frowned: "He knew that the relief grain of the imperial court was not far behind, why did he come to Suzhou to sell grain...... If he can't sell it for two days, he will be robbed of the market by disaster relief grain, and no one will buy his grain at that time, right? ”

"yes?"

Lin Bei was also stunned, and exclaimed: "Does he know that the food for disaster relief from the imperial court will not come for a while?" ”

"I'm a little worried." Zhang Feng was exactly this idea, and he already suspected that Chu Huairen had any means to hinder the arrival of the disaster relief team.

"Immediately send someone to Ganzhou along the way and report the matter to the young master."

……

"Master, our people came to report that the bandits from Baishui Village didn't have the courage to destroy the bridge."

"What?"

As soon as Chu Huairen returned to the Northern Chamber of Commerce, he heard a report from his henchmen at the chassis in Suzhou.

"Doesn't that mean that the food team for disaster relief will come soon?"

"Don't worry, sir, our people have picked up some stones on the bridge deck, at least for a day or two. The follow-up road to Suzhou was also arranged for people to try to block it everywhere. ”

The man said: "When the food for the relief of the imperial court arrives, it will be at least five or six days later." ”

"That's good, these days are good, we can at least earn several times!" Chu Huairen breathed a sigh of relief and laughed again.

"But sir, the Beiliang Army is burning, killing and looting in Suzhou City, can the people in the city still be rich?"

Chu Huairen said coldly: "What do you know, who will hand over all the money?" Especially those who are rich, they are very cautious, and their money is placed in different places, and it is impossible to go bankrupt completely. ”