He quickly paid the balance and then poured Gu Lin a cup of tea with his own hands.
Gu Lin took it and took a sip, then asked He Lingchuan: "He Island Master came to see me, what are your purchase needs?"
"It's a pleasure to cooperate with me for the first time. Tonglinji is indeed a well-established business that guarantees quality, time and quantity." He Lingchuan said with a smile, "I would like to ask shopkeeper Gu to help me order some more things."
Of course Gu Lin wanted it: "Please tell me."
When Tu Yuanhong was alive, he had a wide circle of friends and was very popular among dignitaries, so he was responsible for recruiting customers, while Gu Lin was mainly responsible for downstream cargo preparation.
According to He Lingchuan, one takes orders and the other makes orders.
The two divided the labor and cooperated happily.
After Tu Yuanhong's death, Tonglinji's business declined sharply. The main reason was that the number of tourists dropped sharply. Tonglinji could no longer take on so many big orders, and could only take on some sporadic jobs that were previously looked down upon.
If things go on like this, the channels that Gu Lin worked so hard to develop in the past will gradually shrink.
At this time, the appearance of the big customer He Daozhu is extremely precious.
The profit from the three thousand kilograms of Xiangle powder is just enough for Tonglinji to pay this month's salary.
He Lingchuan asked him: "What kind of stone and wood are used to build temples and mansions here in Tianshui City?"
"There are five grades of stone. The top grade is Panjin stone, and the second grade is blue ashlar stone..." Gu Lin introduced him in detail, and then said, "Folks are particular about the use of stones, and the first two grades are not allowed to be used. Panjin stone
Gold and stone are only available to temples and royal families, while bluestone is available to officials and nobles."
Although it is called "blue ashlar", it is actually a general term for a category, including stone materials of various colors.
He Lingchuan groaned: "If I build a private garden in Youhu, I can only use -?"
Breaking ground in Youhu? Gu Lin was startled: "He Island Master, who told you that you can build a house in Youhu? That's all for your harm! Youhu is the territory of the royal family!"
He Lingchuan smiled and said: "Don't panic, this is what the Lord personally agreed to. There are only some procedures left to go."
King Yao agreed to build a house in Youhu? Gu Lin was stunned, digesting the news for a long time, but still couldn't believe it: "This, you, this is not a joke. Youhu has only had small buildings on the island for more than a hundred years.
No one dares to touch other places.”
If Youhu Lake could be developed, it would be such a hot job. How could it be the turn of Yangshan Island Owner, a foreign businessman?
"This news will definitely spread in the next two days. Then you can compare it to see if what I said is true." He Lingchuan peeled a peanut and ate it, "But you must get what I want to buy in these two days.
.As for the blue ashlar stone, can you get a big one? Then there will be fewer gaps in the splicing, so it will look more grand."
"What are the specifications?"
"At least two feet long."
Gu Lin groaned: "I'll try."
"Is there a common channel for purchasing bluestone in Tianshui City?"
"Yes, there are several stone shops in Tianshui City that specialize in panjin stone and blue ashlar stone, and most buyers order from them." Gu Lin said with a smile, "In the past twenty years, Tianshui City has undergone extensive construction, and new temples inside and outside the city have been built.
More than 300 statues have been built, and more than 30 new statues of Miaozhan God have been built. The largest one is ten feet high. The surrounding square is extremely wide and can accommodate thousands of people to worship at the same time."
He Lingchuan was slightly startled: "So many new temples?"
Gu Lin coughed lightly: "The Yaoting ancestral system means that the number of palaces cannot exceed the number of temples. So..."
Therefore, if the royal family wants to build a new palace, they must first build a few buildings for the gods. He Lingchuan nodded: "I understand."
The Yao Kingdom is indeed very respectful to the gods.
"The monarchs and royal families have built countless new palaces, gardens, high platforms, and villas in Tianshui City and the capital. The palaces have been renovated and expanded in the past ten years. If you have been there, you will know how luxurious and beautiful it is.
"
"Been there." He Lingchuan had just been to Yaoguo Palace City and was deeply impressed by the Huawu Academy of Fine Arts there.
Let’s put it this way, the palaces and cities in Chiyan Kingdom are not as spectacular as this one.
Of course, all the grandeur, magnificence, and splendor are backed by massive amounts of money. Otherwise, why would the palace of the Kite Kingdom look like a shabby settlement?
If Tianshui City wants to build a palace, it must first build a temple, which will cost more than twice as much.
More than thirty large-scale (non-essential) buildings will be built a year, not counting the renovation of old buildings.
You should know that repairing old buildings is also very expensive, sometimes even more expensive than building a new building.
He Lingchuan once again refreshed his understanding of Yao Kingdom. This could no longer be called rich and wealthy, but extravagant and lustful.
"Therefore, the supply of panjin stone and blue ashlar stone has a very mature way."
He Lingchuan nodded: "Can you avoid these companies when buying bluestone in bulk?"
"Bypass?" Gu Lin was startled and immediately knew that there was something mysterious in this. But he thought for a while and still said, "It's not impossible. I have a secret origin here. Others may not know it, but the cost is just
It should be higher."
"It doesn't matter, you can pay as much as you want." He Lingchuan looked serious, "But there is one thing, it must be kept secret!"
"Please ask shopkeeper Gu to handle this matter secretly. The transaction between me and Tonglinji today must not be spread to anyone!"
Customers' needs are all kinds of strange, what has Gulin not seen before? "Confidentiality" is considered the most normal requirement.
"You can rest assured that no outsider will know about the goods before they are shipped to your designated location."
The two discussed for a while, and after finalizing the list of goods, Gu Lin stood up and left without looking back.
Where is Youhu? He knows very well that Qingyang Supervisor lives there now!
If what the owner of He Island said is true, and King Yao really gives him the south bank of Youhu Lake to develop, he will encounter many difficulties in the future.
But this also shows that the development of Youhu will have the support of the monarch.
The owner of He Island came to Tonglinji to order materials. Is this a blessing or a disaster for Tonglinji?
Six months ago, he would not have taken such a high-risk order.
But now, Gulin decided to give it a try.
If we don't find a way to break the situation, Bronze Forest Chronicles will disappear quietly.
This should not be the fate of Tonglinji, nor should it be his final fate in Gulin!
After his figure disappeared on the street corner, the soul-capturing mirror told He Lingchuan:
"It's okay, no one seems to notice him. Hey, you put an eyeball spider on him, right?"
"Yes." Since the matter was serious, He Lingchuan was naturally cautious, "Ordering goods with Tonglinji is just a step ahead and nip in the bud."
Qingyang will know which official family he specializes in doing business with.
But when doing business with Tonglinji, the initial concealment is relatively high.
He Lingchuan drank all the tea and stood up to leave.
Because he disguised himself and went out quietly, it took a lot of trouble to get back to the inn.
…
When He Lingchuan returned to the inn and changed back to his normal clothes, someone happened to come to submit an invitation letter.
He Lingchuan saw it and invited Fan Shuang to come:
"Brother Fan, someone wants to take care of me. Will you go with me?"
"Oh, who?" They had been in Tianshui City for several days before anyone thought of catching the wind?
"The post sent by Yu Wenxu said that old friends from Lingxu City and new friends from Tianshui City invited me to Maochun Restaurant to have a chat." Maochun Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Tianshui City. It is full of guests, and it is common for rich and powerful people to have a romantic relationship.
Yu Wenxu specifically mentioned "Lingxu is old" because the number of people studying in Lingxu City from Yao Kingdom was the highest in the Shining Gold Plain.
The two countries are inextricably linked, and the Yao country is very wealthy. The upper class people in the Yao country are very fond of Bejia, and it has long been a common practice to send family children to study in Lingxu.
If a child of a noble family like Fan Shuang came back from Bejia, it would be easier for him to become an official in the Yao Kingdom.
Fan Shuang was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, let's go together."
He was originally just a low-ranking official, so it would be nice if he could accompany him to the last seat at events. In most cases, he was not asked to go to gatherings of famous families at all.
But after getting together with He Xiao, the people he saw and the parties he attended were more than ten times richer than before?
Even your Majesty received him!
He Xiao is really his lucky star.
The soul-capturing mirror asked He Lingchuan: "Why did you bring this person with you specially?"
He Lingchuan smiled and said nothing.
Compared with the shrewdness and sophistication of other Lingxu City nobles, Fan Shuang is indeed a bit mediocre. But He Lingchuan always brings Fan Shuang with him when he appears in public.
This is to let everyone know that even a mediocre person can get ahead and prosper as long as he is by He Xiao's side.
However, when the two of them were about to go out, four or five people suddenly walked in hurriedly outside the post house. He Lingchuan recognized the color of the palace guards' clothes at a glance.
Sanmentou Posthouse is one of the largest official posthouses in Tianshui City. Foreign envoys gather here, so it is not surprising that palace guards appear here.
But they walked to the counter and asked: "Which rooms does the Yangshan Chamber of Commerce live in?"
Before the shopkeeper had time to answer, He Lingchuan spoke first: "How many of you have something to do with me?"
The leader turned his head: "Who are you?"
"I am the owner of the Yangshan Islands."
"Liu Wu, the first-class imperial guard commander." The man announced his home address simply, "I'm here to see you. I have a few questions to ask you on a routine basis."
He Lingchuan immediately said: "Please come this way."
He led several palace guards into the guest room, and Fan Shuang followed.
"I was ordered by you to take part in the Xiaotaoshan Villa murder case." Liu Wu said to He Lingchuan, "Where were you on the night of the incident?"
"Zhuo'an." He Lingchuan was already familiar with this rhetoric. "Mangzhou is too lively, and food and accommodation are inconvenient. I want to go to Zhuo'an to discuss some business."
"Is the business deal done?"
"Basically everything has been negotiated, except for Xiangle Cream." He Lingchuan poured him a cup of hot water with his own hands. "It's a bit surprising. Zhuo'an is the origin of Xiangle Cream, but the bulk import and export of Xiangle Cream cannot be done by Zhuo'an.
Handled."
"Which company does the island master want to do business with? Does it have a name?"
"Of course there are." He Lingchuan then brought the Wang tribes from the places he visited in Zhuo'an one by one.
At that time, he really visited every house and kept enough witnesses, so he didn't panic at all at the moment.
Liu Wu recorded: "Where were you on the night when General Xue and Master Qi were killed?"
"At the Mustard Mountain Inn in Zhuo'an." He Lingchuan pointed to the witness beside him, which was Fan Shuang, "Drinking with the envoy Fan Shuang, the imperial guard Zhao Song, and General Chongwu."