Chapter 237 Yao Er

Yao Er stood in front of the window, gazing into the distance, his shiny black beard fluttering on his chest. He slowly reached out and stroked it, his brows tightly furrowed.

The company had made a lot of money over the years, but it just had no one to hire. He wanted someone who was not just a mediocre person, but a genius.

Otherwise he wouldn't do it so easily.

Once he made a move, he would definitely bring down Ruan Chengbi. If he couldn't do that, he would never act rashly.

"well!"

Yao Er let out a long sigh. This is easier said than done!

"Master! A visitor is coming."

Yao Er turned around and looked at the housekeeper: "Who is visiting?"

The butler replied, "Zhang Deren, the owner of Four Seasons Commercial Bank."

"Please go to the front hall for tea. I'll be there in a moment."

"yes!"

The housekeeper left. Yao Er was extremely puzzled. Four Seasons Trading Company was not a big trading company and they didn't have much dealings with each other on weekdays. Why did they come to him for help?

After tidying up his beard, Yao Er left the study and went to the front hall.

Four Seasons Trading Company was a secret company that Ye Tingxiao had arranged in Nanjiang, Xilong, and Dongchen. Originally, there were also some in the North Country, but they were discovered last year and all the people withdrew overnight.

There is no one available in the North Country at the moment. Ye Tingxiao does not plan to send anyone in again and suggests that the prince make arrangements.

Zhang Deren was a servant of the Pingyang Marquis's mansion. He had been in Dongchen for more than ten years after his indenture was released. There was nothing to do during normal times, so they had little contact.

He had thought that the Marquis had forgotten about them, but unexpectedly, a letter was delivered by carrier pigeon, informing him that he was being valued. He felt a little comforted.

The Marquis treated him well, and all the output of Four Seasons Trading Company belonged to his family, and he didn't have to hand it in. Of course, all the expenses of activities in Dongchen were also paid by him.

The Dongchen Kingdom is not very big, and the trading company did not send many people. After more than ten years of recuperation, it has established its own intelligence network.

The prince said he wanted to find the former crown prince Yao Xianqing. After his careful screening, he felt that Yao Er was most likely him.

Although he was just a business owner, he actually had many people under him and had contact with people from all walks of life. In particular, he had been secretly taking care of the descendants of some old officials.

I just don't know why he is so reluctant to reveal his identity. Is he waiting for an opportunity? If he can go to Liang County in the Great Wei, maybe the opportunity will come.

I came here today to give him an opportunity, but I don’t know if he is willing to believe it.

After waiting for a while, I saw a middle-aged man with a beautiful beard walk in from the outside. He was tall, stood with his hands behind his back, had bright eyes, and exuded an elegant demeanor. He should not be underestimated.

Zhang Deren quickly stood up and saluted. He knew who the visitor was without having to guess. It must be Yao Er.

"Boss Yao! Zhang came here uninvited because I have a business deal to discuss with you, Boss Yao."

Yao Er said "Oh" in a long voice, sat down and asked, "What business?"

"Dawei produces sugar and tea oil." Zhang Deren deliberately lowered his voice, "and also strong liquor and sesame oil, which are all good things! They are already selling like hot cakes in southern Xinjiang."

"I know about sugar and liquor, but when did tea oil and sesame oil appear?" Yao Er was very interested. "Are they all produced in Liangjun City?"

"Yes! Merchants from Southern Xinjiang only go to Liang County. They can't go to other places without customs documents." Zhang Deren sighed bitterly, "We go to Southern Xinjiang to get goods, but we can't get them at all. They don't even have enough to sell themselves.

I heard from the steward that you are planning to go to Liang County? I am thinking the same thing, how about we go together? "

Yao Er looked at the outgoing Zhang Deren and felt confused. He wondered why he wanted to go to Liangjun with him. Did he discover something?

This is impossible. He has lived in the capital for more than ten years, and no one has ever doubted his identity. He is really well disguised, with a beard on his face, which hides many suspicious looks.

In addition, he has kept a low profile over the years, and basically no one would associate a vendor with Yao Xianqing who went missing that year.

Why did the owner of Four Seasons Commercial Bank invite me to Liang County so enthusiastically? Was it really just for business?

Seeing this man's sincere face and honest look in his eyes, it seems that he has no ill will towards him. He probably came here for business.

"Can."

Yao Er agreed to Zhang Deren's request. He would go to Liangjun City sooner or later. He heard that there were automatic crossbows there, and he wanted to see if there was any way to get a batch of them.

Although the hope was slim, he still wanted to give it a try. If he could get it, the hope of success would be more certain. If not, he could only wait for another opportunity.

The repeating crossbow is the latest weapon developed by the Wei Dynasty. I heard that it was developed by the Marquis of Pingyang and his son. If you want to purchase it, you may have to get the consent of the Emperor of Wei.

You can see how difficult it is to get it.

No matter what, he should go and explore the way. He was unsure about leaving this matter to others, so he had to go by himself.

If he is accidentally exposed, not only his family will die, but many innocent people will also be implicated.

Hearing that he agreed to his request, Zhang Deren was overjoyed: "When does Boss Yao plan to go?"

"What do you think, boss?" Yao Er asked calmly.

"Of course, the sooner the better." This is what the prince wrote in the letter, asking him to take the person to Liang County as soon as possible. "If you set off now, you will hopefully be back before the New Year. By then, it will be the best time to sell sugar, tea oil, liquor, and sesame oil."

Yao Er was a merchant, so he naturally knew what Zhang Deren meant. He had been planning the trip to Liangjun City for a long time. Since he was going, he should go as soon as possible.

"Okay, how about we pack up and leave in three days?"

Unexpectedly, the trip went so smoothly. Zhang Deren was happy in his heart, but he did not show it on his face for fear of arousing Yao Er's suspicion.

This man's information is still on the desk in his study. Although he appears to be extremely elegant on the surface, he is extremely decisive and ruthless when doing things.

He had selfish motives in luring people to Liangjun City, but he had to do it secretly. If he was discovered, he would probably lose his head.

"No problem. Let's make it a deal. Three days later at 15:00, Zhang will be waiting for you at the city gate."

"Can."

Zhang Deren stood up and said, "Then goodbye. I have to go back and prepare."

"Please go ahead!" Yao Er did not stand up, but served tea to see the guest off.

As soon as he left, the butler came in: "Master! Why are you in such a hurry to leave? Haven't you arranged the staff yet?"

Yao Er waved his hand: "There are still three days left, so we can make arrangements quickly. Zhang Deren came to us to go to Liangjun City together, which is the best cover. How can we miss the opportunity that is right in front of us?

It's much better than setting off on our own. Four Seasons Trading Company is somewhat famous in the capital, and no one will suspect anything if we go to Liangjun City with him."

"But what if he ruins our business?" The housekeeper was very worried.

A fierce look flashed across Yao Er's eyes: "Then let him stay in Wei forever and never be able to return to Dongchen."

The housekeeper was slightly stunned, nodded, bowed and left, and immediately arranged for Yao Er to set off for Liangjun City.

(End of this chapter)