When Yun Chu leaned on the bay red horse to drink, he couldn't help but sigh - the political environment is different, and the way he does things must also change.
In the past, concealing things from the emperor but not from others was the political ecology that Yun Chu had experienced. Now, people don't even hide things like robbery, theft, and violations from the emperor, so some of the experience Yun Chu accumulated in the past is no longer needed.
Naha got irritated with her maggot-like pupa on the bay red horse's back, so she sat on Yun Chu's neck.
Yun Chu was a little helpless. After returning to Chang'an, it was time for a girl of her age to learn to read and be a girl. How could she sit still with her temperament, which was more boyish than boys?
Old Monkey is a very good teacher, but since entering Yumen Pass, Ding Dayou's agreement with Old Monkey and this group of Hushang merchants has been completed.
Ding Dayou didn't want others to see his dignified captain of Zhechong Mansion hanging out with a group of worthless barbarians, so he sent Old Monkey and the others away early.
Yun Chu always felt that after leaving Ding Dayou, Old Monkey and the others seemed to be quite happy. They did not stay at Yumen Pass for a moment, but mounted their camels and headed towards Chang'an.
Seeing Naha rubbing her face against her brother's face, Yunchu realized for the first time that he had brought a scourge back from the Western Regions.
This child's skin is not white enough. Maybe she can be kept in a house. This child doesn't like to be clean. It doesn't matter. It will be good to find two more nuns to take care of her hygiene in the future. This child likes to eat randomly... This
It doesn't matter, I'll just cook more often from now on.
... It would be very difficult for her to wear the complicated clothes worn by girls in the Tang Dynasty, as well as to read, write, and become a female celebrity.
Coupled with her appearance, it should be very difficult to find a good husband in Datang.
People in the Tang Dynasty liked Hu Ji, not a blond wife with blue eyes. People can tell this clearly.
Yunchu's troubles didn't last long before Ding Dayou called him to divide the spoils.
They have a lot of goods and a lot of manpower, so they plan to take all the goods to Chang'an and hand them over to the emperor to earn the maximum profit.
Yunchu's goods were small, most of them were gold, and there were only dozens of camels. Ding Dayou sympathized with him and gave him gold as well.
Therefore, what Yun Chu has most now is gold. After calculation, he has at least two thousand taels of gold.
As we all know, except for nobles and nobles, ordinary people do not use gold.
For his own consideration, Li Yifu is actively promoting the proposal in the court that officials above the fifth rank should be considered nobles. Even if it is passed, Yun Chu still doesn't know when he will become a fifth-rank official.
Far water cannot quench the near thirst, so we have to find a way to convert the gold into copper coins.
However, the amount of copper coins converted from two thousand taels of gold would have to be at least several tons. Even if they had camels to help, he and Naha couldn't get it to Chang'an.
So, Yun Chu began to miss the days when Old Monkey was around again. When the old guy was around, he looked annoying and dangerous. However, since Old Monkey set out on his own, Yun Chu found that it was inconvenient for him to do anything.
It is impossible to bring gold to Chang'an. Once the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty return home, they will immediately become farmers.
The soldiers of Zhechong Mansion in Shangzhou are not necessarily from Shangzhou. It is common for the soldiers to disperse all the way. When they reach Chang'an, Ding Dayou doesn't know how many of them will be left.
When the time comes, you and Naha will enter Chang'an with two thousand taels of gold?
After thinking about it, Yun Chu thought that he should discuss with Ding Dayou how to deal with the gold.
After listening to Yunchu's suggestion, Ding Dayou was stunned for a moment and said: "You are going to give the gold to Cheng Chumo here, and then ask Cheng in Chang'an to give you two thousand taels of gold and copper coins to distribute to the comrades who died in the battle.
Family members?"
Yun Chu shook his head and said: "Cheng Chumo must give me at least three thousand taels of gold and copper coins. For this, I still lose a lot."
Ding Dayou tried his best to think about it for a long time and then said: "You give him two thousand taels of gold. When you arrive in Chang'an, he will not only give you the two thousand taels of gold, but also give you one more."
Thousand taels of gold?
Why!
Although the Cheng family doesn't produce any good people, that guy Cheng Chumo is like a monkey with hair on his head, and he's not as stupid as you think."
Yun Chu cupped his hands and said: "Excuse me, Captain, just ask him like this. If he is really smart, he will definitely agree. If he doesn't agree, it means he is not a smart person. I would rather take two thousand taels with me."
Jin Zi followed you to Chang'an."
Ding Dayou squinted at Yun Chuyi for a while and said, "Well, I am also responsible for the death of He Yuanshan and the others. I will serve as a witness for you and ensure that it is still possible to get the Cheng family to give you the money in Chang'an.
However, if you ask for an extra thousand taels of gold, you may not be able to do it. Really, that guy Cheng Chumo is very smart."
Yun Chu said with a smile: "You can just ask, I think there is a 80% chance that he will agree.
In fact, this is what I should say to you, Captain. Unfortunately, Captain has no foundation in Yumenguan and his family is not wealthy enough. Otherwise, you would be the most suitable person."
Ding Dayou shook his head like a rattle.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible, your relationship with me is not good enough to give you a thousand taels of gold for free."
"Go and ask, maybe it will happen?"
"What if someone beats me out as a bad guest?"
"Will not!"
Ding Dayou saw Yun Chu's insistence and saw that their official government office was fighting to the death in Qiuci to cover his breakout, so he took the invitation to Cheng Chumo's governor's government office.
Yunchu and Naha stood guard at the gate of the Duwei Mansion, waiting for news about Ding Dayou.
Two hours later, Ding Dayou came out and said to Yun Chu with ill intentions: "I told him to leave the two thousand taels of gold here, and then go to the Cheng family to get the copper coins worth two thousand taels. It's no problem."
It was already a face given to him for the sake of his comrades who died in the battle.
As for the extra thousand taels of gold you want, I've been told to ask him face to face. If he wants it, it makes sense. Mr. Cheng has plenty of gold. If it doesn't make sense, breaking your legs and pulling out your teeth doesn't count as bullying.
you.
Now, do you want to go in?"
Yun Chu smiled and thanked Ding Dayou, then took Naha's hand and stepped onto the steps of the Yamen of the Duwei Mansion.
Ding Dayou stood outside and thought for a moment. After all, he couldn't resist the temptation of curiosity and followed him in.
Yun Chu left a very good impression on Ding Dayou. At least he was a person who could do things and get things done. This child was only thirteen this year. If he talked nonsense and angered Cheng Chumo and was punished by others, he would He didn't even have a chance to complain.
Of course, he was also really curious, why did Yun Chu ask Cheng Chumo for money with such empty talk, and it was as much as his mother's thousand taels of gold.
When Ding Dayou came back again, he found Cheng Chumo sitting on the large sofa and looking at the Yunchu brothers and sisters.
Meanwhile, Yunchu was peeling grapes for his sister to eat.
Cheng Chumo looked majestic and looked like he wanted to eat people, but Yun Chu showed no concern and concentrated on feeding the girl grapes.
Seeing Naha's mouth full of grapes, Cheng Chumo knocked on the soft side and said, "I just want to hear how you took a thousand taels of gold from my hand. Well said, a thousand taels of gold." Here you go, maybe Lao Ding should have passed on what I said to you just now.
I won’t even give you the two thousand taels of gold you brought.”
Yun Chu took out his handkerchief and wiped the grape juice flowing out of the corner of Naha's mouth. He looked at Cheng Chumo with a smile and said, "If you don't want to give it, that's fine. Then go to Da Ci'en Temple and ask Master Xuanzang to ask the old man for it." ."
Cheng Chumo, who was originally shaking his feet with some pride, suddenly heard Master Xuanzang's name and immediately sat up straight. Ding Dayou, who was sitting aside and eating grapes, also started coughing violently.
Cheng Chumo stared at Yun Chu for a while and said: "If the gold in your hand is related to Master Xuanzang, it will be nothing if Cheng gives another thousand taels of gold. You should understand that some things must not be lied, otherwise, The consequences cannot be solved with just one head."
Ding Dayou also quickly stopped coughing, and shouted to Chao Yunchu with a red face: "Boy, be careful what you say!"
Yun Chu smiled and comforted Naha, who was a little frightened and her eyes widened, and said to Ding Dayou: "Captain, the Hu man named Shi you brought back is named Shi Pantuo. He once followed Master Xuanzang. For seventeen years, I haven’t left even a single step.
The reason why he rushed to Chang'an this time was to see Master Xuanzang. He had many questions to ask Master Xuanzang, and most of the questions were related to me.
You two captains don't have to worry about this matter, when we get to Chang'an, there will be no hiding between truth and lies."
Ding Dayou immediately said to Cheng Chumo: "There is such a barbarian who left just the day before yesterday."
Cheng Chumo nodded and said: "In that case, whether it is a donation of one thousand taels of gold to Master Xuanzang to build the Great Ci'en Temple or to publish scriptures, Cheng agreed.
However, the Cheng family will only send this thousand taels of gold to Da Ci'en Temple."
Yun Chu looked at Cheng Chu and said silently: "Why should I send my gold to Da Ci'en Temple?"
Cheng Chumo smiled and said: "As long as Master Xuanzang opens his mouth, the Cheng family will do his best to help him even if he loses everything. How can you take away the Cheng family's one thousand taels of gold with just one mouthful?"
Yun Chu stood up and came to Cheng Chumo and said, "Just because I have given you Cheng a big business that can make tens of millions without any effort."
Cheng Chumo looked at Ding Dayou doubtfully, and Ding Dayou spread his hands helplessly and said, "I don't know either."
Yun Chu resettled Naha who was holding his clothes, and said silently to Cheng Chu: "I will leave my two thousand taels of gold with you. When I return to Chang'an, Cheng will give me another two thousand taels of gold in copper coins.
Will there be no fees in the middle?
The reason why I didn’t spend a single copper coin during this process is because the honor of my captain and the honor of those who died in the battle were given to the general as a fee, right?”
Cheng Chumo and Ding Dayou nodded in unison.
Yunchu said again: "Then, if a merchant who doesn't have the conditions I have has to do the same thing as me, how much will the general charge?"
Cheng Chumo said coldly: "The merchant left his money with me. He didn't need to transport heavy copper coins or precious gold. He traveled empty-handed and had money to spend when he arrived in Chang'an.
In the same way, when a merchant makes money in Chang'an, he doesn't need to take the money with him on the road. He only needs to leave the money with the Cheng family, and then take the money from me when he comes to Yumen Pass. Is this the business you are talking about? "