It's still Yin Zhixie's royal tent, and Su Ren is still sitting in the same place as yesterday. This time, there is no ugly song, dance, or wild wrestling. Not only are they served with large pieces of meat, but they are also served with authentic Chinese wine. Liu Hong
He even moved from the corner to Su Ren's side and began to accompany the guests in a serious manner.
Su Ren is very satisfied with this performance. This can only mean one thing, that is, Yin Zhi is on the road at an angle, or in the fast lane. No matter what the reason is, what Su Ren is most worried about is that no one will support him, after he has done so much
Having said all that, no matter how good the performance is, if no one is watching, it is no different from ruining the show. But now it seems that not only is there an audience, but there is more than one audience.
Yin Zhi held the exquisite silver wine glass sideways and saluted Su Renyao: "Mr. Su, do it! I thought about it for a long time last night and felt that what Mr. Su said was indeed good for us. However, I also thought about it. In fact,
We don’t just have cattle, sheep, and war horses that we can trade with Mr. Su, we also have animal skins, medicinal materials, and even silver utensils like these that are very good, and as long as Mr. Su likes them, these can also be used as objects of trade."
Su Ren pretended to be surprised and hurriedly stood up and saluted Yin Zhi: "Oh, your Majesty is so right. I am still ignorant and ignorant. I only know that the Huns have cattle, horses and sheep. I didn't expect that there are so many good things, very good, very good.
These shouldn’t be very valuable here, your Majesty, right?”
"Uh..." Yin Zhixie did not rush to answer this kind of question. He was not good at dealing with businessmen, so it would be better to leave it to professionals.
Liu Hong understood and quickly took over the conversation: "Mr. Su, you don't know something. These things are the most valuable things, just like the silks and jewelry of the Han Dynasty."
"Oh!? That's it! That's a good thing. Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me!" Su Ren saluted again: "If Your Majesty has no objection, the matter will be settled. As for the price of the transaction, please send someone to Mayi to discuss it.
I said yesterday that I am just a liaison person, and those who can make the decision are those who have something in their hands. I hope your Majesty will forgive me."
Yin Zhixie took a deep breath: "Why is this? Could it be that Mr. Su can't make the decision? If we are wise people and don't tell secrets, doesn't the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce belong to Mr. Su?"
Su Ren smiled and shook his head: "Your Majesty may have misunderstood. The Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce that I mentioned is not owned by one person, but consists of hundreds of shops. That's why it is called Shuzhong Chamber of Commerce. I only do restaurant business. As for the business of restaurants,
The rest are handled by other shops, and I can guarantee that the king can get any goods he wants. As for the price, the king needs to send someone to discuss it in detail with the merchants in person."
"Mr. Su!" Liu Hong took the initiative this time. He didn't know what benefits Yin Zhixie promised him: "Your Majesty, you sincerely want to do business with Mr. Su. Mr. Su, don't worry about anything else. As long as this business is concluded, Your Majesty
Send Mr. Su back to Mayi immediately!"
Su Ren smiled: "When it comes to business, I really don't embarrass the king. I really can't make the decision!"
"Su Ren! You are looking for death!" A Huns finally couldn't stand it any longer. He stood up with a cry, drew his machete and rushed over.
Su Ren raised his hand to stop Huang Shisan and Man Niu behind him, looking at the ferocious guy with a smile without changing his expression. Seeing that the tip of the knife had reached Su Ren's throat, Yin Zhi slapped his palm on the small table.
: "Ashi Nabu, please don't be rude!"
"Your Majesty...!"
"Don't back down yet!"
The Huns named Ashina angrily returned the scimitar to its sheath, returned to his seat, lowered his head and drank sullenly.
Yin Zhixie took a deep breath: "I wonder what I, the king, must do so that Mr. Su can agree?"
Su Ren changed into a comfortable posture. Although the Huns also had their own culture and customs, they still appreciated the etiquette of the Han people. This time, in order to show respect for Su Ren, Yin Zhixie changed the furnishings in the tent.
There were a lot of things, such as the small table and the seat cushion, as well as the kneeling posture. All of these made Su Ren uncomfortable.
He propped up one leg and wiped the oil on his hands on his clothes: "As long as I am the same as King Youguli, I can still agree to this." He glanced at Liu Hong and said, "Don't lie to me, animal skins and silverware.
I don't like things like that, but gems can be considered. Everything else is converted according to the price in the mainland of the Han Dynasty. I am a businessman, and I will never do anything without profit."
Yin Zhixie's face was already green with anger. He caught Su Ren because he wanted to get what he wanted. But he didn't expect that this kid was so inexperienced that he could only watch Yu Dan get Yue from Mayi with force.
He is the best merchant in the world to bring in more and more materials, and he is the best merchant in the world. He doesn't pay attention to the high-ranking officials and their generous salaries, let alone the officials of the Xiongnu.
Yin Zhixie also knew that although there was no Su Ren these days, Mayi Market was still doing business with Yu Dan as usual. From this point of view, it seemed that Su Ren did not lie to him, and the Sichuan Chamber of Commerce could still operate smoothly without him.
Liu Hong chuckled: "Mr. Su is serious, how can this be a lie? Animal skins and silverware are indeed very valuable."
"It's not as valuable as silk and jewelry!" Su Ren ignored Liu Hong and bowed to Yin Zhi: "Your Majesty, I heard that Shan Yu's envoy is coming to Yinshan, why don't we talk about it then?"
Bank of China said that this time he took the initiative to ask for help. After receiving Yu Shan's report, Shan Yuxian was very happy. Bank of China said that he still knew something about Su Ren. Whether it was hearing about it or observing on the spot that night, this person could be said to be
If a powerful enemy were to be brought to Shanyu's court, with Su Ren's sharp tongue and Yu Shan's help, it's hard to say whether Shanyu would actually do business with Su Ren.
I have a general understanding of the current situation of the Qiang people, and I also have a better understanding of the power of merchants, especially merchants like Su Ren. Such people seem to be selling goods, but in fact they are selling hatred.
The Hun Angels were not as majestic as the Han Angels. The fifty guards were considered a luxurious lineup. There were no banners to cover the sky and no formations on the loess pavement. The Bank of China said they were also riding horses and entered Yinzhixie directly under the protection of the guards.
of the royal court.
As soon as they met, Yin Zhixie's face was full of smiles: "For such a trivial matter, the military advisor came in person and sent someone to tell him that I will definitely send him to the royal court."
The Bank of China said to Yin Zhixie and saluted: "Your Majesty, you don't know. The prince described this man as a god in the sky, so Shan Yucai sent his servant to invite him in person. He also specially brought Wang Hu here, saying that he was too weak to ride a horse.
.”
"It's true that he is weak. He almost died of illness on the road when he came here."
The two of them entered the big tent, said a few polite words, and then sent out all the irrelevant people, leaving only a few close friends and Liu Hong.
Yin Zhi leaned towards the commander's seat and sat down: "Military advisor, Shanyu really wants to do business with this person?"
Bank of China said and nodded: "I'm afraid that's the case. The weather is cold this year, especially in the Mobei area. It's a bit colder than in previous years. Many livestock have frozen to death. Many herdsmen gathered at the foot of Langjuxu Mountain. If there is not enough food, they will
Many people died of starvation, so the Chanyu needed food to resettle the victims."
Ash's nabe looked excited: "Wouldn't it be better? If the king suddenly raises his troops and attacks the royal court, then the Shanyu will lose sight of one thing and lose another, and we can just defeat him in one battle!"
"Nonsense!" Yin Zhixian glared at Asch's department and said to Bank of China: "Forgive me, military advisor, these are rough people who don't understand anything and can only talk nonsense."
Bank of China said and smiled: "Where is Su Yi?"
Su Ren said this was the first time he had actually met BOC. He had passed by him last time and was spied on, but he finally met him this time. BOC said he was about forty years old, and because he was an eunuch, he did not have a beard under his chin.
After living in the grassland for so many years, compared with the old chamberlains in the palace, their faces are more weathered and experienced. The Bank of China said that standing in front of a group of Huns, with a very straight back and a pair of lively eyes, it didn't look like a prison sentence at all.
Yu Zhiren also well illustrates his status among the Huns.
The Bank of China said that he was wearing a gray cloth robe, with no crown on his head and only a poplar hairpin. His hair was gray, but he looked very energetic. He took two steps forward and looked at Su Ren with a smile on his face: "
meet again!"
Su Ren's silence was regarded as acquiescence. The Bank of China continued: "The prince recommended you to Shanyu, and Shanyu asked me to take you back. Pack up and follow me to Shanyu's court!"
Su Ren nodded. BOC also nodded: "He is indeed a good person. I don't even ask if it's a good thing or a bad thing."
Su Ren smiled and said: "Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, do I have the capital not to go? Besides, it may not be to kill me, so what's the harm in going there?"
"What if I kill you?"
"You do not dare!"
"Why?"
"Because you are not a Huns, and you have no ability to disobey the Huns. Besides, killing me will not do you any good. With Mr. Zhongxing's wisdom, he will never do such a thing."
"Hahaha..." Bank of China's voice was very high-pitched when he talked and laughed, but it was not as high-pitched as that of a chamberlain. There was a little bit of the sound of metal friction in his voice.
Su Ren waited for Bank of China to finish talking and laughing, and then said: "Since Shanyu invited me, can I put forward some conditions?"
"Conditions? Please tell me first."
"First, I don't want to ride a horse; second, my people must follow me; third, I don't want to eat meat anymore. I almost vomited after eating meat these days."
Bank of China joked and said: "The Shanyu knew that Mr. Su was ill, so he specially gave up his chariot, so he didn't have to ride a horse. Since you are the Shanyu's guest, your subordinates will naturally follow you. There is no problem with these two points.
As for eating meat, our grasslands don’t have much food except cattle and sheep, so we asked Mr. Su for help. I’m afraid it will be more difficult than eating meat.”
"It's okay if it can't be avoided. Give me a few slaves and I'll let them dig some wild vegetables to eat at the head office, right?"
The Bank of China glanced at Yin Zhixie, who smiled and said: "You Han people are really difficult to take care of. You don't eat the delicious meat, but you want to eat wild vegetables. Liu Qianhu arranged a few slaves for him!"
Liu Hong quickly agreed. He turned his head and glanced at Su Ren, his eyes rolling around in his eye sockets several times. (To be continued)
