hehe!
The Bai family is quite good at handling things!
The last time a military meeting was held in Fannan, the headquarters in Shuozhou, when it was proposed to send Zhao Muyun to contact the Wuhuan people, Pei Lun hinted that Sun Jizong also wanted to grab the limelight.
Sun Jizong immediately recommended the Bai family caravan from Shuozhou.
In this regard, Pei Lun was quite impressed by the Bai family and had a good impression of them.
The Tartars retreated, leaving behind the devastated Shuozhou. Money was needed everywhere, including compensation for the 5,000 soldiers who died in the battle and rewards for those who had rendered meritorious service.
Now the head of the Bai family has taken the initiative to come to his house to deliver military supplies, which is like timely help to Pei Lun.
"Please invite him in!"
Pei Lun smiled and stood up to greet him at the door.
"Oh, how can I deserve Lord Pei to condescend to greet me? It really humiliates a humble man!" Bai Shoujing was terrified and saluted quickly.
"The Bai family's generosity should set an example for merchants. I would like to thank you on behalf of the tens of thousands of Hedong soldiers who participated in this battle!"
Pei Lun laughed heartily and helped Bai Shoujing up. "Later, I will report this matter to the imperial court and seek a reward for the Bai family."
"Thank you for your support, sir!" Bai Shoujing replied respectfully.
He rushed to the Shuozhou government office, intending to find another official he knew to inquire about the situation.
The official instructed Bai Shoujing that Pei Lun, the governor of Hedong Province, was at the yamen.
Bai Shoujing had learned about Pei Lun from Sun Jizong and had long wanted to make friends with him.
Now hearing that Pei Lun was in Shuozhou, Bai Shoujing immediately prepared silver and food and offered them to him.
After the Tartars retreated, the government had to provide relief to the people after the war, and it was inevitable to collect donations from the common people and merchants.
But at this moment, the meaning of being the first to deliver it is completely different.
Seeing Pei Lun treating him with such courtesy, Bai Shoujing felt that his one thousand taels of silver and one thousand shi of grain were well spent.
"Come, please come in, Mr. Bai!"
Pei Lun enthusiastically pulled Bai Shoujing into the house.
After sitting down, Pei Lun asked Bai Shoujing about his well-being and brought up the idea of purchasing clothing, shoes and other supplies for the Hedong Road military in the future, suggesting that the Bai family could also try.
Bai Shoujing was very excited and thanked him repeatedly.
"Master Bai, the Tartars have just retreated, and I'm busy with military duties, so I won't accompany you!"
Pei Lun chatted with Bai Shoujing for a while, drank a cup of tea, and then prepared to see him off.
This was the first time that Pei Lun had the chance to drink a cup of tea with a businessman.
Seeing that Pei Lun was about to order them to leave, Bai Shoujing hurriedly asked, "I shouldn't bother you, sir, but I have something I'd like to ask you. Is that okay?"
"Haha, Mr. Bai, if you have something to say, just tell me earlier!" Pei Lun looked magnanimous.
"Sir, please forgive me for being so bold. This is about my second brother Bai Shouren!" Bai Shoujing said hurriedly.
"Bai Shouren?" Pei Lun frowned.
Bai Shoujing took the opportunity to say:
"Earlier, Lord Sun Jizong approached our Bai family and asked our caravan to go to the western border of Daqing Mountain with a soldier named Zhao Muyun."
"I heard that Zhao Muyun has returned! But there is no news about my second brother."
"After all, my second brother is also working for the government on behalf of the Bai family. Without any news about him, my sister-in-law and nephew are also very worried."
Pei Lun patted his forehead and suddenly realized:
"Oh, so that's what's going on! Zhao Muyun has already returned to the Jingbian Army. I'm sure Second Master Bai is also in his army. I'll send someone to find out later. Master Bai, don't worry!"
"Thank you very much, sir. I'm sorry to bother you with such a small matter. I'll take my leave!"
Although Bai Shoujing did not get an answer, with Pei Lun's promise, I believe that the truth about Bai Shouren's situation will soon be revealed.
......
After seeing Bai Shoujing off, Pei Lun recalled the previous Fannan military meeting about Zhao Muyun and the Bai family caravan going to find the whereabouts of the Wuhuan people.
So he immediately said to an official next to him:
"I remember that I promised to give the Bai family a noble title as long as the Bai family's caravan completed this mission!"
"Plus, the Bai family's initiative to donate this time is a perfect opportunity to set an example for the merchants in Hedong Road. By granting them titles, we can inspire them to contribute money to the country."
"This matter concerns the military affairs of Hedong Road and cannot be neglected!"
The financial power of Hedong Dao was in the hands of the Duzhishi, and Pei Lun, the Jiedushi, often had unpleasant disputes with the Duzhishi over silver issues.
But donations from merchants were different. The money did not need to be spent excessively and went directly into the pocket of the Jiedushi.
The official said, "Master Pei, I understand. I will immediately send someone to Zhao Muyun's army to find out the situation."
"Well, how are you guys planning Zhao Muyun's appointment?" Pei Lun asked again.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Huang's letter said that Zhao Muyun did not care about the position of Shuozhou Commander, and he seemed to be interested in taking up the post in Yinzhou." The official replied.
"Yinzhou? That belongs to Guannei Road!"
Pei Lun was puzzled for a moment. "Doesn't Zhao Muyun want to accept my kindness and serve me?"
"Sir, I don't think so. Could it be that most of the people from Dayin he brought back were from Yinzhou, which is why this happened?"
The official also frowned, "Otherwise, I can't think of any other reason."
"How about waiting until the Tartar troops have completely withdrawn from Shuozhou, and then your Excellency can order Zhao Muyun to come to Shuozhou and ask him in person."
"It seems that this is the only way!"
Pei Lun immediately said, "You don't need to send anyone to Zhao Muyun's army to inquire about the whereabouts of the Bai family caravan. I will summon him to Shuozhou and ask him in person."
"yes!"
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"Boss Zhao, what a waste of the trenches we dug overnight and the stone formations in the river valley!"
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