Chapter 121
: East Palace accompanying reading
When I woke up the next morning, Chen Yuan first wanted to visit Xiao Suli.
There are indeed many things to do now, such as the things that the guys do, such as the goods placed in Wang Lun, and the princess who caused trouble for herself.
No matter how many things are, you have to do it all the same, and you must clearly distinguish between priorities and priorities.
The troubles of the princess and the business of the guys will be solved as long as you go to the princess tomorrow as required by the princess tomorrow. It is best to refuse it. If there is no way, it will only be a little more troublesome when you run away in the future.
It is no problem to keep the goods in Wang Lun for more time, but if others feel that they don’t look like they are doing business, it will be a big trouble. So you have to go to Xiao Suli.
Xiao Suli was a typical businessman. He held the title of uncle in Liao Kingdom and also held a large official position. However, he rarely went to the court and rarely went to the yamen to perform his duties.
When Chen Yuan was asking for a meeting in the morning, he was practicing a set of boxing in the yard, and his posture was just to practice his body.
Xiao Suli was twenty-seven or eight years old, about the same age as Chen Yuan, and was very kind. After seeing Chen Yuan and the others coming, he asked to enter the back hall and greeted him politely: "Is this the first time Mr. Chen has come to us?"
Chen Yuan nodded: "Yes, the villain came to Yanjing for the first time."
Xiao Suli smiled and said, "I heard that Mr. Chen beat the Dangxiang person last night?"
Chen Yuan thought to himself that this incident was spreading very quickly. It happened so late last night. Did he even know this businessman this morning?
Seeing Chen Yuan's expression, Xiao Suli said softly: "Yesterday I happened to be with my sister. When the emperor came, he told my sister that those party members were beaten into pig heads by a caravan's mate, and they looked funny. But I never expected that it was made by Master Chen. After I came out to inquire, I realized it. I just didn't understand in my heart that when we do business, we always pay attention to the fact that a person does not fight with officials. Why did Master Chen become abnormal this time?"
Chen Yuan sighed slightly: "I just drank a little more and couldn't stand the two people in words, so I was impulsive. By the way, the villain dares to ask the adult, did the Dangxiang people sue the emperor?"
Xiao Suli nodded: "Yes, but Master Chen doesn't have to worry. The emperor just came back and said it as a joke, and he looked even happy. I heard that the Ninth Prince also spoke for you, and Song Qi also sent the letter of the country quickly, explaining the story of the matter to the emperor. I think I won't go into you in depth."
Chen Yuan clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Xiao, I am really reckless. If there is any trouble in the future, I hope Master Xiao will help you."
Xiao Suli smiled and said, "Sir Chen is looking for the wrong person. He is famous in Liao Kingdom and is dedicated to making money. But I guess you won't have any trouble. The Dangxiang people have been very active these days. The emperor has long been unable to bear it. It would be great if you can make them honest for a few days."
While speaking, the maid brought tea. Xiao Suli looked at Chen Yuan and Pang Xi: "Mr. Pang is an acquaintance, don't be polite. I'm talking to the shopkeeper Chen about the issue of business. Mr. Chen, I'll tell you, this time your price seems to be a bit high. We didn't have this precedent in the past transactions!"
Xiao Suli started to talk about business, which meant he was unwilling to help.
Chen Yuan would not say anything else. Since we are talking about business, we should be talking about business: "Mr. Xiao, you know the current market. The borders of the Song Dynasty are very tight, so the goods are very nervous. It is not easy for us to bring them up. The cost on the road is more than before. The price will naturally increase a little."
The two sides began to bargain, and the process was boring and challenging. Boring is because during this long negotiation, you have to face the same people, repeat the same reasons back and forth until someone compromises.
Fortunately, both sides had already had a deal and were very sincere. After more than an hour of negotiation, the matter was settled.
After the two parties agreed on the price, the place and time of the transaction, Xiao Suli asked them to have dinner at home, but Chen Yuan politely declined. He really had a lot of things to do, and there were many things that made him worry about in his heart.
When Chen Yuan left, Xiao Suli just gave him a look. After seeing Chen Yuan disappear from his sight, Xiao Suli coughed gently, and a middle-aged man in a black jacket flashed in from the small door next to him.
After the man came in, he bowed to Xiao Suli: "Uncle, how about it?"
Xiao Suli smiled at the corner of her mouth: "I am a businessman, don't doubt it."
The man smiled: "The young man will go back to the palace and report to the emperor now."
Xiao Suli called out to the man: "Mr. Zhang, why did the emperor think about checking this man?"
Lord Zhang said: "After he beat Zhang Yuan and Wu Hao yesterday, the emperor was also very interested. The Ninth Prince and the Princess praised this person for being alert. And I heard that they were recruiting this person. The emperor was afraid that the young people would do something inappropriately, so he asked us to keep a break."
Xiao Suli nodded: "Well, the emperor is actually worried. We all know the Ninth Prince's temperament. If Chen Shimei had not had extraordinary skills, it would be difficult for him to value it so much."
A light flashed in the adult's eyes: "Are you still young after all? You are talking about it, it is natural to check it out."
Chen Yuan, who left Xiao Suli's mansion, immediately went to find Wang Lun with Pang Xi, took the goods to Xiao Suli, and then collected some groceries such as fur.
Although doing business is just a cover for concealing their purpose, at least you have to support your storefront so that people can feel like they are here to do business.
The inn where Wang Lun stayed was not as pompous as the "first house". After all, for Yanjing, a caravan like them was just a passerby. If Chen Yuan had not been to Yelu Niegulu's special care, he would not have booked a room there.
The matter here is very simple. When they brought their goods from here, Chen Yuan also asked Pang Xi to throw away two trucks of salt, which was a reward for Wang Lun.
People transport the freight to Yanjing, but the freight cannot be paid for it. What's more, Chen Yuan doesn't care about these two trucks of salt, he doesn't care about this transaction at all.
Wang Lun was not polite. He was in love and business, and Chen Yuan took away the goods, and he also wanted the remaining two cars.
Then, I invited Wang Lun and the others to dinner and expressed my gratitude.
At the dinner table, Wang Lun and the others also talked about Chen Yuan's attack on the delegation of the Party Xiang people. Their attitudes were completely different from Xiao Suli. Most of them praised Chen Yuan. The strong man named Li Tieqin even said: "Shopkeeper Chen, Old Li was not there at that time. If Old Li knew about it yesterday, I promise that those people would not be just pig's heads!"
A scholarly person next to him said, "If someone dies, it will be a problem, but I heard that after Manager Chen took action, Song Qi would instead watch the wall. I wonder if this is the case?"
Chen Yuan said embarrassedly: "It's all rumors from the outside world, so you shouldn't take it seriously."
Another snorted angrily: "Those nobles, who only know how to recite poems and essays and oppress the people on weekdays, would it be strange if they had the courage to take action when they were hit by the Dangxiang people! If I were the shopkeeper Chen, I would have a sigh of anger when I saw them beaten to death by the Dangxiang people!"
The scholar interrupted and said, "No, Brother Guo's words are ridiculous. I think that Song Qi is an envoy of the Song Dynasty. If he is beaten, the Liao people on the streets today will definitely laugh at us Song people. We all have no glory on our faces."
Chen Yuan couldn't help but glance at the scholar. The man's thoughts were exactly the same as himself. He also wanted to make friends in his heart: "Dare you ask me about your brother's surname?"
The scholar smiled at Chen Yuan: "I am a disciple in Xia, and I am a gentleman."
Compared to the recklessness in Li Tieqin and Guo’s personality, Wang Lun and Dang Junzi seem much more stable.
Especially Wang Lun. When Chen Yuan saw this person for the first time, he felt that he was not simple, not like a trader who was selling goods.
His gentleman under his command was obviously a think tank. Li Tieqin and Guo Miaoshan knew they were brave people at a glance. As for Wang Lun himself, he was also burly and deep, which made Chen Yuan always feel a little confused about him.
While everyone was discussing what happened yesterday, Wang Lun asked with concern: "Shopkeeper Chen, the Dangxiang people will definitely not let it go. I heard that nearly a hundred of your friends were arrested by the Liao soldiers. I wonder if Storekeeper Chen has a rescue plan?"
Chen Yuan said gratefully: "Thank you, Shopkeeper Wang for your concern. I have asked someone to do it. I think I can rescue the person tomorrow."
Wang Lun nodded: "That's good. If Manager Chen has anything to do to help us, please speak up."
It was already noon when we came back from dinner. The guys were in a bad mood. So many of their companions were arrested by the Liao soldiers. Although Chen Yuan promised them that they could rescue the people, everyone would believe them too much without a promise in their hearts.
Yang Wenguang told Chen Yuan that if the guys really can't come back tomorrow, some of the people in the team may not be able to calm down.
Chen Yuan really didn't want to go to the princess's place to be a companion to study at the East Palace, but he could not think of a way to turn it off. Yelu Luling had already said that if Chen Yuan didn't go, she would kill someone. This was not a threatening word. This woman was a princess who was used to being domineering at first glance. She could say that Chen Yuan would never suspect that she could not do it.
Chen Yuan was very upset about this.
Yelu Niegulu, who received the news, also came. Seeing Chen Yuan's appearance, he comforted him: "Brother Chen, I will accompany you to study in the East Palace. This is the position that many people in the Liao Kingdom want. To be honest, if you were not named by the princess himself, you might not even have the qualifications to register."
Chen Yuan gave him a fierce look: "Nine Prince, I am just a businessman. I will do this business, sell the goods, and collect the sheepskin and wool. I will be ready to go back. If I want to be an official, I will have already gone to the top scorer in the Song Dynasty. I just don't understand. If the Ninth Prince can tell you clearly, why do you have to make a bet on that princess?"
Yelu Niegulu apologized: "Brother Chen, my princess is a little bit rude and offends her. I hope Brother Chen won't be surprised."
Chen Yuan looked up at him: "Why don't you seem to be afraid of losing to her at all?"
Yelu Niegulu smiled and did not answer. Liao Xingzong was ready to give him the country, so what bets should he care about?
Chen Yuan stopped asking and sighed deeply: "Oh, if I had known this, I might as well be the top scorer in the Song Dynasty."
When Yelu Niegulu heard him say this, he immediately raised his head: "Brother Chen's words are different. What's wrong with my Liao Kingdom? We have strong soldiers and horses! Our emperor is wise and powerful, so how can we be compared to the foolish monarch of the Song Dynasty? If Brother Chen is a student of the Eastern Palace, even if I become the emperor in the future, he will definitely reuse Brother Chen."
Chen Yuan sighed deeply: "Ninth Prince, I beg you to show me a way to go for the sake of my help to deal with Yelu Shubao?"
Yelu Niegulu looked at him for a long time and finally shook his head gently: "Well, everyone has their own ambitions, but I hope Brother Chen remembers that if you want to be an official in the future, come to me directly. I promise to let you be alone and above ten thousand people!"
Chen Yuan nodded absent-mindedly and asked anxiously: "What else can I do not go to be a companion to the East Palace?"
Yelu Niegulu said: "The selection of the prince's accompanying him to study is very strict. In terms of talent, I believe that Brother Chen has no problem. Besides, the princess has already said that as long as you go, she will do the rest."
Chen Yuan stopped quickly: "Just say how I refuse."
Yelu Nie sighed, feeling very disappointed that Chen Yuan did not want to be an official in the Liao Kingdom. But he also knew that it might be even more inappropriate to force Chen Yuan to stay like a princess.
So he said, "Brother Chen, besides his talent, he mainly has his health. Those who accompany the prince to study must be in good health, and the disease will not be able to do so."
Chen Yuan said: "I have seen the princess for a long time, and it's too late to pretend to be sick now!"
Chapter completed!