Su Ren's face was covered with sweat, and he struggled to carry a big stone into the car. Huang Shisan and Man Niu stood aside, watching Su Renlei's blushing face and thick neck, unable to move. "Bang!" It was hard to lift the stone.
After putting it on the side of the car, it relaxed a little, and the big stone fell again, almost hitting Su Ren's feet.
"Hahaha..." Hawking laughed: "Brother, you lose, pay for it!"
Su Ren gasped for air and wanted to kick the disobedient rock hard. After thinking about it, he decided not to do it. After searching all over his body, he found some money and threw it into Hawking's hand: "You're not that old."
, I’m quite strong, I really shouldn’t make a bet with you, that’s all, I owe the rest first.”
"I'm willing to admit defeat. If brother is still not convinced, we can compete with other things, such as picking soil, pulling carts, delivering mud, anything."
"Go, go, no money!"
Huo Jin shook his head and called Shi Bao and Li Gan, planning to go to the braised pork restaurant they just opened in the city to buy braised pork and drink wine.
Huang Shisan bent down and gently lifted the stone that Su Ren had just thrown onto the ground into the car: "You still want to bet even though you know you will lose. Sir, you are biased."
Su Ren smiled and said: "A group of children, are you still jealous?"
"I want to drink, not jealous!" Man Niu pushed hard, Huang Shisan pushed, and the cart filled with stones moved towards the city wall.
Su Ren laughed: "Okay, let's drink. After we finish our work, let Lao Cui treat us to a drink!"
Cui Jiuming was busy running around. There was no official government or petty officials in Nuoda. All matters were shouldered by the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce. As the president of the Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce, Cui Jiuming needed to make decisions on all matters big and small.
How high should the city wall be built here? The streets there are a little shorter; the newly built houses are too close together; should an extra well be dug, etc. Cui Jiuming’s time from when he opens his eyes in the morning to when he goes to bed at night and even eats
nothing.
Su Ren, Huang Shisan and Man Niu stood at the door covered in sweat. Cui Jiuming's office was just outside the city. The small hut was packed with people, everyone vying for the first place. Cui Jiuming sat at a table
Beside the case, writing and talking, my fat body was dripping with sweat.
Su Ren winked at Huang Shisan. Huang Shisan sneered, folded his arms, and squeezed into the crowd. He was very strong and faced a fierce face. As soon as he made a move, the people gathered in the hut were pushed down one after another, and there were screams.
It was full of yells and curses. Huang Shisan glared at the guy who was scolding him, and the guy quickly shut his mouth.
Su Ren followed Huang Shisan, nodded and bowed, and held up his hands with a smile on his face: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, this guy is just a jerk, please forgive me."
Cui Jiuming suddenly felt that something was wrong. When he looked up, Huang Shisan was already standing in front of him. He hurriedly put down the brush in his hand: "Where is Brother Su?"
Huang Shisan dodged and revealed Su Ren, who was apologizing to those people behind him: "Sorry, everyone, I'm really anxious, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
The people here are all the shopkeepers of various shops. With their qualifications, they have not yet arrived in Chengdu to meet Su Ren. These people are the right-hand assistants sent by various merchants in Shu, firstly for training; secondly, they are also their own
If you want to come here, you have to earn some money and find a wife. These people in Jiangsu are not only responsible for the construction of their own shops, but also cooperate with the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce to manage construction sites and various projects. Each one is more active in public and private matters.
"Let's all go away! Let's talk about anything tomorrow!" As soon as Su Ren arrived, Cui Jiuming knew that he couldn't work, so he simply put it off a little longer.
"President Cui, we all have urgent matters. If you don't make up your mind, we won't be able to work?" The crowd did not disperse because of Cui Jiuming's words, but instead squeezed forward.
Cui Jiuming was helpless: "Brother Su, why don't you wait for a while?"
Su Ren smiled and nodded, and moved aside with Huang Shisan and Man Niu. While drinking tea, he listened to those people discussing with Cui Jiuming. It was all trivial matters. Logically speaking, they could make up their own minds about these matters, but these
But people came to ask Cui Jiuming in droves. Su Ren understood that it was not that Cui Jiuming didn't know how to manage. After all, he was a big businessman, so he knew how to manage people. The reason why Cui Jiuming did this was entirely for the sake of the entire Jiangsu city or
He said that the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce would consider it. He was tired now and would ensure that there would be no mistakes in the future.
Lao He ran inside while yelling: "Jiangjang, something big is happening!"
Lao He is the shopkeeper of Azabu Fang. This man is eloquent and is Cui Jiuming's right-hand man. This time Lao He is responsible for contacting merchants from all over the country to pave the way for the future of Jiangsu. If Su Ren hadn't come, Lao He might not be here.
Running around somewhere.
"President, someone is coming!" Lao He looked solemn.
"Merchant or government?"
Lao He shook his head and looked around. Cui Jiuming understood immediately and his face sank: "Let's break up today. We can wait until tomorrow to talk about big things."
They all looked at each other. This time, no one made a sound to stop them, and they quietly exited the room one by one. After the others left, Old He discovered that Su Ren was sitting in the corner drinking tea. He quickly put on a smiling face:
"It turns out that your husband is here too. It just so happens that this matter may have something to do with your husband."
"Oh? Could it be someone from Huainan Kingdom?"
Lao He gave a thumbs up: "Sir, you are indeed a man of magic. He guessed it right. I just received the news that the King of Huainan has sent people to our Jiangsu and organized a large number of merchants to make harsh words and prepare to buy the entire Jiangsu."
Come down."
"It's not a bad tone! But it is indeed a good thing!"
Cui Jiuming frowned: "We have nothing to do with the Huainan Kingdom, so why do they suddenly make such a big move?"
Lao He shook his head: "I don't know about that. There is a bigger surprise. The king of Huainan, Liu An, sent his fifth son Liu Hong as a representative. As the representative of the king of Huainan, he also wants to buy shops and land in our Jiangsu city."
"Brother Su, I think this is for you!"
"Then should we send someone to stop them?" Lao He asked: "Sir is the envoy of Hengshan Kingdom, and Jiangsu belongs to our Sichuan Chamber of Commerce. At this time, the King of Huainan sent someone here, and it is not a good intention."
Su Ren waved his hand: "We can't stop it. If we stop the Huainan merchants this time, then they can spread the word everywhere, saying that our Jiangsu city is not as welcoming to merchants from all over the country as we say. Who will come in the future? If you come, you will be a guest.
To welcome them, as long as they have money, just sell them shops. If the money is enough, what if the whole Jiangsu is given to them?"
"We worked hard to build this place, so we can't give it to the people of Huainan."
Su Ren smiled: "Why are we building the city? Isn't it just selling money? Whoever sells it is not selling. Well, you don't need to worry about this matter. I will take care of it. I happen to be staying in Jiangsu for a few days, so I will meet these Huainan merchants first."
Passed by."
Lao He wanted to persuade him again, but Cui Jiuming gave Lao He a hand: "With Brother Su here, what are we afraid of? Don't worry, when will Brother Su start a loss-making business?"
The next day, Su Ren sent Shi Bao and Lao He to take people to the border to wait. Shi Bao was evil-minded and sinister. He was still a nominal guard of Jiangsu City, and his identity was appropriate. Lao He was the representative of the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce.
They can also be considered the masters of Jiangsu City. The two of them can handle everything together.
Su Ren did not go to the construction site anymore. He invited Cui Jiuming, Han Qing and several old people from the chamber of commerce to discuss how to deal with these people from Huainan Kingdom. There were still voices of resistance, and there were not a few who had the same ideas as Lao He.
Su Ren explained patiently for a long time. Everyone looked at Su Ren without saying a word, still unwilling.
Cui Jiuming coughed: "Since Brother Su said so, then do as Brother Su said. Besides, Huainan Kingdom may not be able to come up with this money. Don't forget that there are 200,000 to 300,000 yuan of land here. If you want to swallow it all in one go,
It’s an easy thing! We are merchants, and what we do is to make profits from trading. Since someone wants to buy what we have, why are we afraid that they will not be able to buy it? "
Su Rendao: "President Cui is right. Since they want to buy, they have to spend the same amount of money to exchange. Although Jiangsu is not as good as the Central Plains, the worst is that we can use the exchange money to go to the Central Plains and start all over again. However,
In my estimation, the King of Huainan is not stupid, and he will not do this. This time he is at most trying to test the reality. As long as we unite wholeheartedly, there is nothing to be afraid of."
"As I said before, keep your identity straight. We are merchants, so we are not afraid of others spending money." Su Ren stood up: "From now on, I announce a rule. In front of those people in Huainan Kingdom, no matter what I say,
Other than that, no one else’s words count, no matter how much money they bring, we must let them stay in Jiangsu!”
Liu Hong turned around and looked at the long queue. Thirty of the largest merchants in Huainan Kingdom had gathered together today. All the assets combined were almost equal to the Huainan Palace. For this trip to Jiangsu, Liu Hong used both soft and hard tactics to bring these merchants together.
Come together. Since you, Su Ren, want to build a city next to the king of Huainan, we must drive you away. If force is not enough, we can only use money.
The Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce has made a lot of money over the years, but Liu Hong knows clearly that it is far behind compared to the giant merchants in Huainan. He originally expected these Shu people to give up on their own initiative in Jianghuai, but Liu Hong understood
As long as Su Ren is the backbone, it will be very difficult to deal with those people. Therefore, if you want to move Jiangsu, you must first move Su Ren. Only by moving Su Ren can you successfully conquer Jiangsu.
Li Gan put his hand on the hilt of his sword and walked into the gate: "Sir, here we are. We have arrived at the city gate. Do you want to open the door?"
"You run very fast! You can walk from Huainan to here in two days and one night. It's not easy. Let's go and have a look!"
The civilians at the gate of the city have been attracted. Not only are the Huainan Kingdom's merchant army numerous in number, but there are also horse-drawn carriages and ox-carts stretching for several miles. Before they even entered the city, the curtains on the vehicles had been lifted, and several shop assistants were shouting loudly.
, let those peasants go and see the good things they brought.
Liu Hong asked Lao He with a smile: "What do shopkeepers think? It seems that Jiangsu people like the goods we bring."
"Hmph!" Lao He snorted: "Master Liu, wait a moment, Mr. Su and our president are waiting for you. As for what you said, I can't make the decision. Unless Mr. Su speaks, I will go and invite you."
Mr. Su."
Liu Hong was not angry, and still kept his smile: "Shopkeeper He, please excuse me, I'll just wait here." (To be continued)