Cui Pu, the city envoy, was actually very embarrassed.

He was too young, although he had managed the dispatch of money, grain, salt and iron in Yangzhou, and also handled the docking arrangements of some foreign ships, but there were many more foreign ships in Guangzhou than in Yangzhou, and the value of the goods transported was much higher. Seventy or eighty percent of the imported goods within the New Tang Dynasty were transmitted to all parts of the country through the port of Guangzhou, and even many dignitaries in Chang'an City would send people to place orders for these shipowners, asking them to make a special trip overseas to bring back the luxury goods they needed. Therefore, most of the Hu people who settled in Guangzhou were engaged in overseas trade, and they did big business. They are accustomed to dealing with high-ranking officials such as eunuchs close to the sage, the Chang'an Haowang family, or the Assassin Shi Jiedu envoy, and the current city envoy is suddenly replaced by a small prefect like Cui Pu, they are actually not happy in their hearts, and they always feel that having too much contact with him seems to lower their status.

In addition, Cui Pu is young, and they are even more unwilling to bow their heads to a young man who can be their son at this age. So they only came to see Cui Pu after he arrived in Guangzhou, and everyone got together symbolically to have a meal and get to know each other, and that's it.

Although Cui Pu did not post a post to invite people to the banquet on the eldest lady's birthday, the magistrate of Guangzhou Prefecture also prepared a congratulatory gift and ordered someone to send it, and even Pei Jingluo's family also prepared a generous gift for her. It stands to reason that these people are also begging for a living under Cui Pu, and they should be somewhat expressive in this matter. But they were all indifferent, as if they didn't know anything.

This is a silent protest.

Of course, there is also the secret prodding and instigation of Wei Tingshi.

As far as Cui Pu knows, just a few days after the eldest lady's birthday, there were people in the Assassin's Mansion who frequently interacted with these Hu people. There are people with a history of Wei Thorn, and there are also people with Wei Golangjun.

If it weren't for Wei Wulangjun suddenly making such a fuss, they might really want to make Cui Pu angry again.

However, Wei Wulangjun couldn't hold back, so he picked this time to go to the gate of Fanfang to make trouble, and just let Cui Pu grab the handle, and then bite it hard.

This bite not only bit Wei Jianshi's family a lot, but these Hu businessmen also screamed in pain, and a group of people discussed behind closed doors for several hours overnight. Then, I came to the door with a cheeky face today.

There is no way, although their status in Guangzhou is not low now, but in detail, they are just a few Hu businessmen. Maybe they don't pay attention to the trivial things that are usually trivial, but now that Cui Pu directly threw out the bombshell of the Hu-Han relationship, they can't care about it carelessly.

Moreover, yesterday at the gate of Fanfang, the gang of people really made a move on the Guangzhou prefect and his wife, and they also flashed their knives, and Cui Pu also confirmed the identity of their fugitives on the spot! The couple even drank the medicine they used to distribute to the Hu people in Fanfang, and personally proved that the medicine was fine. In this way, all the burdens on their shoulders were lifted, and the pressure naturally fell on the Hu people.

The most important thing is that the recommendation letter from this group of Hu people to come to Fanfang to settle down was issued by their chamber of commerce! Therefore, they all bear unshirkable responsibility.

Once Cui Pu tracks them down, they will have to shed their skin if they don't die.

Moreover, based on their attitude towards Cui Pu these days, it is not an exaggeration for Cui Pu to label them as a spy from another country. Then their whole family will die without a place to bury!

And when they die, more people will come to replace their position in Guangzhou. After all, from the early years of the Kaiyuan Dynasty to the present, the route from Guangzhou port to Persia, Dashi and other places has been developed very perfectly, and it is not necessary for them to lead the way. These people are always promoted by Cui Pu, and they must be grateful to Cui Pu in their hearts, and they will also take Cui Pu's words as a guide, and dare not disobey.

Sensing this, how could they not be in a hurry?

Therefore, they quickly seized the opportunity and came over to sue for peace with heavy gifts.

Either way, they'll have to protect themselves first!

This group of people is really rich. Cui Pu couldn't help but be stunned when he held this gift list in his hand.

Rhino horn, ivory, pearls, agate, spices, and other things were brought in boxes and piled up into a hill directly in the courtyard outside.

Casually open a cage containing ivory, you will see that there are four white and transparent ivory products inside, the tooth is delicate and white, the carving on the top is even more ingenious, and the flowers and birds are all vivid and lifelike.

Although there is no shortage of rare treasures in the old mansion, things like ivory are still rare. There is a ivory carving in Cui Ge's old study, which is not as big as the smallest one in this box, and Cui Ge Lao has already regarded it as a treasure and can only play with it by himself. During the New Year's holidays, it is already a luxury for Cui Pu to be able to take a look at it from afar.

But now, he alone has four!

Seeing these things at a glance, Cui Pu couldn't help but be overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "There are exactly four, let's put one in the room, and then the eldest lady and their sister and brother will put one in the room, one is not much, one is not less!"

The three children were also shouting around these boxes, and when they heard the words, their eyes lit up, so they waited for Mu Jiaojiao to nod, and then one of them went back to play with a tooth carving.

"I think it's better to forget it!" Mu Jiaojiao frowned and shook her head.

"What's wrong?" Cui Pu hurriedly asked.

"I just think that ivory was supposed to be a tool for elephants to defend themselves. Just because we all like to use it as an ornament, we have people cut it down, and what about the elephant without ivory for defense? Isn't that living in the forest waiting to die?"

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the three children changed.

The eldest lady hurriedly put the ivory back: "Auntie, I don't want this thing." I want the elephant to live well!"

"Well, I don't want it either!"

Da Lang Jun and Er Lang Jun did the same, and the three children hurriedly stayed away from these boxes.

Cui Pu actually didn't agree with her statement, and felt that she was a little kind of woman. After all, after so many years, this industrial chain has fed a lot of people, and there are many people around the world who love ivory carving.

However, seeing that the three children are so innocent, kind, and compassionate, he is also a little proud in his heart. He wasn't a materialistic person, and he wasn't very keen on these delicate things. Since Mu Jiaojiao doesn't like it, then he doesn't want it. He said: "If you don't want it, you don't want it, I asked someone to pack these things and send them back to Chang'an, Daddy and Brother They will definitely use them." ”

When Mu Jiaojiao heard this, she also sighed faintly in her heart.

Also, talking to people in this world about protecting species diversity is tantamount to playing the harp to a cow. Moreover, how many of those people in Chang'an who are accustomed to arrogance and lasciviousness can listen to such words? I am afraid that they will think that they are deliberately going against them and spoiling their good interest! That is, their own family members feel sorry for themselves and can still follow their own wishes.

This kind of thing, she can only take her time, start with herself, and then subtly change everyone's attitude.

Count the things sent by this group of Hu merchants, pack up the ones that are to be sent back to Chang'an, and register the others into the warehouse, and it is already dark.

The children went back to their rooms to rest, while Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu sat under the lamp and continued to talk.

"This time, they sent such a heavy gift, it seems that they intend to completely surrender to you. Mu Jiaojiao said.

"What else can they do? If they don't bow their heads to me obediently, I can serve them to a pot!" Cui Pu snorted lightly, with a smug look on his face, "They didn't know that they were secretly colluding with Wei Tingshi? They thought that Wei Tingshi's official position was higher than mine, and he had the prince as a backer behind him, and he was much stronger than me, so they wanted to join forces with him to bring me down, and they did whatever they wanted." As a result, now they have seen that if the surname Wei is really useful, he will still take the money to redeem his son from me?"

Mu Jiaojiao naturally knew the wrongs he had received from these Hu merchants these days. Speaking of which, she was furious. Because the business environment of the New Tang Dynasty was relaxed, the imperial court had special preferential policies for these people who came to do trade. Over time, they have also developed a pretentious temperament, and they have also picked on the officials who contacted them!

This unhealthy trend must be stopped!

And Wei Wulangjun's incident just created an excellent opportunity for them. By the way, it would be better to separate the relationship between them and Wei Tingshi.

She hurriedly comforted Cui Pu in a soft voice: "If you are so easily defeated, is it still you? In Yangzhou, so many people tried to drive you back to Chang'an to continue to be your gentleman's disciple, didn't you let them get their wish? Now that this Wei Thorn's historical theory is not as good as theirs, he will definitely not be able to treat you like this." ”

Wei Tingshi is not good at his ability, but he is thick-skinned! And he is staring at the official position with all his mind, and he is a complete official fan. As long as he can be promoted and make a fortune, he is willing to do whatever he wants. With these two points in mind, this person is much more difficult to deal with than those before him.

Cui Pu secretly said in his heart, it was difficult to deal with only smart people in the past. Now he knows that some people are stupid, and they are just as unpredictable. The history of Wei Thorn is the best example of this.

However, fortunately, he has an unconscious son, and a group of brothers-in-law and brothers-in-law who are dragging their feet, which creates some opportunities for him to take advantage of.

"This old man is not easy to deal with. However, I will send him back to Chang'an to retire no matter what!" Cui Pu clenched his fists and swore an oath.

"Well, I believe you. Mu Jiaojiao fully expressed his trust in him.

With her affirmation, Cui Pu was much more determined. Taking a deep breath, he put the list of Hu people in front of him and took a good look at it, and then compared it with the business they were engaged in. Then, Cui Pu's finger was placed on the name of He Wanqing, the president of the Chamber of Commerce. "You say, is this group of Hu businessmen really centered on the president of the Chamber of Commerce?"

The president is a Persian, who came to the New Tang Dynasty more than ten years ago to run a business in blankets, spices and other businesses, and gave himself this name for convenience. Later, most of the people who came to do business would give themselves a Han name to make it easier to walk. His business is very large, and he has his own shops in Chang'an, Luoyang, Yangzhou and other places, and he can be described as one of the best figures in Hu Shang. At the beginning, all Hu businessmen unanimously elected him as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, leading everyone to do business together in the New Tang Dynasty.

This president, he has always been good.

Mu Jiaojiao didn't know much about doing business. Hearing him say this, she just asked in surprise, "What did you find wrong?"

"It's a little bit. Cui Pu pointed to a vice president Lu Huan on the side, "This person has only been in the New Tang Dynasty for five years, and he only does pearl agate and other businesses, and the weight is not large." Isn't it strange that you have been elected as a vice president with such qualifications?"

"However, there are several vice presidents, and he may have been promoted by virtue of his special talents!" Mu Jiaojiao said.

"Then I'm going to see what special talents he has. Cui Pu chuckled.