"Let's take a look, how is this cloth, maybe comparable to flowing cloud satin?"

After carefully inspecting it, the subordinate officials said respectfully: "Returning to the two adults, this cloth has a delicate touch and smooth texture, which is really rare in the world. ”

"If you only compare it from the material, I am afraid that the flowing cloud satin is far from the same."

Hearing this, Wu Yunxuan showed a look of relief.

With this cloth, the trip to the selection of imperial businessmen should be successfully concluded.

But the next moment, the words of the subordinate made it difficult.

"However, the strength of Liuyun Satin is not actually the material itself, but its dyeing technique."

"Dyeing?" Wu Yunxuan frowned slightly, and said, "In other words, there is still a turning point in this matter?" ”

"Not bad."

Hearing this, Huo Yan also frowned, and said, "If you have anything to say, say it all, and sell it to the people." ”

"No."

"This cloud satin, in fact, the lower officials have heard of it for a long time."

"This cloth was developed by a cloth merchant in Nanliang three years ago, and it is said that once it was born, it was selected as Gongbu by the royal family of Nanliang, and then won countless honors."

"It can be said that it is with this cloth that the cloth merchant has gone from being a nobody to becoming completely famous, and everyone in the weaving industry knows and knows it."

"But three years later, Liuyun Satin was abandoned by the royal family!"

"The cloth merchant also stepped down from the altar because of this."

"Do you know why?" This subordinate official still wanted to sell a pass, but when he saw Huo Yan's eyes with a little anger, he hurriedly said:

"It's because of the material itself!"

"It is said that the reason why Liuyun satin can be famous in all directions is because its dyeing technology is particularly excellent, and it can render the clouds and mountains on top of Sujuan, and the floating clouds are like flowers, so that people can wear them, as if they are in a fairyland, and they have a fairy temperament."

"As for its material, it's nothing, it can only be said to be middle and upper."

Wu Yunxuan frowned and said, "In other words, if Liuyun satin is made of clothes, it may not be very comfortable to wear on the body?" ”

"Not bad." The subordinate officer affirmed.

"But it's good-looking, and that's where its core strength lies." Huo Yan added.

"Do you mean that if you judge the quality of the fabric alone, it will be said that the new fabric is better than the flowing cloud satin, and that it will not be convincing to the public?"

"My lord's eyes, this is exactly what the lower officials mean."

"What about the dyeing of this new cloth? How is it? Wu Yunxuan turned his head and looked at the plain white silk cloth, a little stunned, and said in his heart, how could he ask such a question?

"Master Huo, what do you think is going to be done now?" Wu Yunxuan was clearly the Taicang Commander who presided over the selection of the imperial merchants, but he asked Huo Yan for advice, which is enough to show that he attaches great importance to him.

But even Huo Yan, in the face of such a situation, could only shake his head.

……

In the lobby of the county guard's mansion, all the cloth merchants looked at each other.

It's been half an hour since the two adults and the subordinate officials of the county guard have been in there, so could it be that the result hasn't been agreed on yet?

You must know that the last selection was over in only half an hour.

The father and son of the Shen family looked at this scene and were overjoyed, but Qian Tong frowned.

Why is there such a big difference in the timing of the two selections?

Quite simply, the difficulty of the questions varies.

For the first time, the flowing cloud satin of Qian's cloth shop overwhelmed the brocades, so there was no dispute, and only a formality was needed.

But this time, it's clear that you're really discussing.

It also shows that among the fabrics presented this time, there is a brocade comparable to flowing cloud satin, otherwise there is no need to discuss it at all!

And this time, compared with the last time, the only extra thing is the new cloth sent by Shen Gui's son!

Qian Tong rubbed his eyelids and thought to himself.

What is the new cloth sent by Shen Liangfu?

Is it possible that the Shen family is really good at the sky with their hands and eyes, and can find something comparable to Liuyun Satin?

No... No way.

If this is the case, then Shen Gui doesn't need to grovel to me like that.

He looked at the back hall of the county guard's mansion, and the uneasiness in his heart became more and more intense.

Creak!

Just then, the door opened.

Wu Yunxuan, who had a tangled look on his face, was the first to walk out, followed by Huo Yan with an expressionless face, and finally the major subordinate officials with their heads down.

Looking at this scene, everyone couldn't help but straighten their spines and sit up.

Judging from the faces of the adults, I am afraid that something big will happen in this discussion.

Huo Yan stepped forward and scanned the major cloth merchants.

Everyone bowed their heads one after another, but Qian Tong looked at him with red eyes.

And this time, it was Huo Yan who took the lead in avoiding the sight.

Seeing this scene, Qian Tong panicked instantly, and almost wanted to stand up, but was pulled by Wei Dongjia.

The results have not yet been announced, and it is a bit rebellious to stand up and question them at this time.

"This official announced that after consultation between Lord Wu of Taicang and this official, as well as the subordinate officials of the county guard, Shen Ji Buxing was finally ruled to be the imperial merchant this time."

Rumble!

It was like a thunderbolt falling, and the hearts of the owners set off a monstrous wave, but they were silent on the surface, but they still couldn't help but turn their heads and looked at Qian Tong one after another.

Sure enough, I saw Qian Tong stand up with a bang, and said with red eyes:

"Dare to ask your lordship, is this selection fair?"

"Since I am under the rule of Huo Yan, I should be fair."

"Then can you show me how Shen Ji Xinbu is stronger than my Qian's Liuyun Satin!"

Hearing this, the Shen father and son, who had just been happy for a long time, glanced at each other, and their worries could not be hidden.

Shen Gui has experienced strong winds and waves, and the ups and downs of the business sea, but it is better.

But Shen Liangfu was extremely nervous, and he couldn't help praying in his heart, hoping that the silk produced by his teacher would be more powerful.

"You have to come up and see."

Qian Tong stepped forward and stroked the cloth, and after a while, he sneered and said:

"That's it?"

"With all respect, this cloth is cold and comfortable, yet extremely thin, and it would be excellent if it were made into clothing. But compared with my Qian's flowing cloud satin, it is not qualified! ”

"The bright spot of my flowing clouds is the clouds and mountains dyed on it, and the floating clouds."

"Wearing it on the body, the temperament is outstanding, and it makes people fall into a fairyland."

"But what about this cloth? Can there be half a color? ”

"If Shen Ji is elected as an imperial merchant with this cloth, my Qian's cloth will not accept it!"

"If you think what Qian said is wrong, you can come up and touch it!"

Qian Tong's eyes were red, and he said this with anger.

He hates!

Hate the injustice of this world!

Back then, it was clear that I was talented and intelligent, and I came out on top among the disciples, why did Master marry Xiuyun to Shen Gui?

And in the more than ten years of business, Huo Yan has been the most honest and honest official he has ever seen.

To be honest, he admired Huo Yan from the bottom of his heart.

But why, even you, who have always been fair, have to favor Shen Gui today?

Many cloth merchants stepped forward to touch it, and then nodded their heads in agreement.

To be honest, in terms of material alone, Liuyun satin is indeed not as good as Shen Ji's new cloth.

But the contest between cloths is never just about the material.

"My lord, you have always been fair, can you give an explanation to the grass people about today's matter?"

"Qian's cloth can lose, and Qian Tong can also lose, but you need to lose convincingly!"

Qian Tong's words actually forced the officials on the stage into a desperate situation.