Chapter 340: Our friendship is more precious than gold
"Is the statement of the Fan family true? The Tang family is in Fengzhou, and the Fan family is mainly in Yongzhou. How can the two have enmity?" Chu Qianqiu asked with great interest.
"This is all caused by [Different Gold]." The head of the Fan family sighed and explained.
"The Fan family mainly provides spiritual weapons and treasured armor to the imperial court. The most basic and important material for spiritual weapons is [Exotic Gold]. Only [Exotic Gold] can record the characteristics of true energy."
"Then what?" Chu Qianqiu nodded and continued to ask.
"This exotic gold mineral is rare, and most of it is in the hands of the sect and the imperial court. A few days ago, the Minister of Yubu [Mu Ziqian] discovered a new [exotic gold] vein in Licheng."
The imperial court had the Ministry of Industry, which was divided into four major departments. Among them, the Yu Department was responsible for weapons manufacturing and mining of mineral veins.
"The Carp City is located on the border between Fengzhou and Yongzhou, and there are no tyrannical sects nearby, so it fell into the hands of the imperial court."
The Shenwu Dynasty was rich all over the world. Even if there were rebels and princes everywhere, he would still be the strongest one.
The world is divided into major families, and the royal family is the strongest family, occupying the most resources and the strongest force.
Without this ability, they would have been killed long ago.
"I see, then both the Tang family and the Fan family must have ideas about that mine." Chu Qianqiu smiled and continued, and the head of the Fan family lowered his head in shame.
"That mine has a particularly high content of [exotic gold]. It is estimated that it can produce tens of thousands of spiritual weapons. It is a family business that can be passed down for generations."
"The Prime Minister knew that if the imperial court came to take charge of this mine, the imperial court would not get a single benefit, so he simply followed the trend and gave us some requirements."
"If His Majesty gives more and better gifts during his wedding, he can win the mine. The court only needs 70% of the profit."
Oh I got it.
When you were talking to me last time, you said that the Fan family is a family of craftsmen who live their duties and make money honestly.
The co-authorship is all to fool me. (Note: From Chapter 224)
The head of the Fan family, Fan Chengze, has thick eyebrows and big eyes, but he turns out to be so treacherous.
Thinking about it, if they really want to be honest people, the Fan family will never be able to become one of the eight imperial merchants. They can only be like cows and horses.
"Master Fan, let's go inside and talk."
The three of them had been talking outside for a long time and started talking about some taboo things, which were not suitable for being in public places.
"Xuan'er, you stay and deal with the matter. As a father, I want to have a good talk with Mr. Chu."
"Yes, Dad." Fan Yuxuan was a little reluctant, but now that the caravan was in a big crisis, she could only play a leadership role and keep the guards on high alert.
Chu Qianqiu and the head of the Fan family entered the carriage, and they used the secret technique of sound transmission to start a friendly exchange around the grievances between the Fan family and the Tang family.
"In withdrawing from Lingzhou this time, in addition to fearing that the war will spread, these spiritual soldiers must also be dedicated to the imperial court." Chu Qianqiu sat on the main seat and said with a smile.
"Master Chu has seen thousands of miles, and the prime minister's conditions are extremely favorable." The head of the Fan family said without any concealment.
"The Carp City is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and there are no tyrannical families or sects. It is a good place for the Fan family to live. Even if the world is in chaos, they can still defend the city."
A rich vein of [exotic gold], a city that can protect the family in war.
The prime minister is indeed generous enough, and of course the price he offered is not low.
It almost bankrupted the Fan family.
"Master Fan, are you so frank now because you are afraid that [Fuwei Escort Agency] cannot protect the caravan and want to seek help from Chu?"
"Yes, Mr. Chu."
"If we can reach Shangjing safely this time, the treasures in the caravan and the profits from the [Exotic Gold Mine] in the first three years will all belong to you, how about it?"
The head of the Fan family gritted his teeth and came up with an incredible condition.
Now the fees that the Fan family has to pay to the Prime Minister are already considered bankrupt. They also need to consider that mining and developing Licheng require money, otherwise there is no point in winning it.
Therefore, the Fan family had no way to offer attractive enough conditions and had no choice but to draw a pie.
Of course, this cake is still very sincere.
It's a pity that Chu Qianqiu is not short of money.
Chu Qianqiu shook his head directly:
"Master Fan, I don't stay here for money."
"How about the Fan family help you forge two treasured weapons?" the head of the Fan family continued to ask.
"I'm not here for the precious soldiers."
"Master Chu, please give me a price." The head of the Fan family said in a deep voice.
"Master Fan still underestimates me."
"Chu is not the kind of person who takes advantage of others' danger."
Chu Qianqiu is already an excellent actor, and he can speak freely at any time.
"As the saying goes, rely on your parents at home and rely on your friends when going out."
"If Master Fan recognizes me as his friend, then I will help him."
You know what I mean.
I want the Fan family's favor to be exchanged directly when necessary.
"Master Chu, you will always be a friend of the Fan family."
The head of the Fan family took a deep breath and expressed his willingness to make friends.
"very good."
Chu Qianqiu stretched out his hand and shook it with the head of the Fan family.
"When I am in need, I will come to the Fan family for help, and I will ask the head of the Fan family for help when the time comes."
"The Fan family is extremely happy." The head of the Fan family lowered his head.
"On the way to Beijing, Chu will do his best. If we encounter a desperate situation, please forgive me, Master Fan."
"It's natural."
The two quickly reached a tentative agreement.
When they got out of the carriage talking and laughing, temporary tents and settlements were set up. As for Master Yuanjue, he was indeed the strongest disciple of Guangming Temple's generation, and he treated all the heat stroke patients.
In addition to becoming unusually pale, these people seemed to still maintain normal mobility.
"Amitabha, this poor monk has fulfilled his mission. All those suffering from heatstroke have been treated."
"Thank you for your help, Master." The head of the Fan family said with some excitement. It would be very difficult for the Fuwei Escort Agency to recruit this eccentric chief escort.
He accomplished this at great cost.
"Donor, please don't rush to thank me." Master Yuanjue shook his head and said with a sigh.
"The poor monk still hasn't figured out the cause of these people's heat stroke. It's just that their internal strength has driven away the root of the disease. I'm afraid the poison the gangster administered is more than that."
"The master is in trouble!"
Fan Yuxuan ran over in a hurry.
"Yuxuan, what happened?" the head of the Fan family asked quickly.
"Just now, the people who suffered from heat stroke are now having collective convulsions."
"What, poor monk, let's go and have a look." Master Yuanjue was shocked. None of them showed signs of poisoning, so why were they convulsing?
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Master Yuanjue visited the patient again.
Chu Qianqiu frowned. If it wasn't poisoning, could it have caused a real electrolyte imbalance?
"I'm afraid they really have heat stroke."
"Miss Fan, please get some saline solution quickly."
"Master Chu, what kind of salt water?"
"Ahem, either salt water or sugar water is fine, just hurry up."