Chapter 293 Negotiation with the Wan Family
"Master Wan, you can't do that." Zhu Mingqing smiled gently, "How about I make a suggestion?"
Master Wan's expression faltered slightly, but he still nodded: "Madam Ming, please speak!"
"I heard that Master Wan's caravan went deep into the Hu people's royal court, and sugar is a healing medicine for the Hu people."
It was only after arriving in Guancheng that Zhu Mingqing learned that the Hu people's purchase of malt sugar was huge, but due to some policy reasons, the demand could not be met every year.
Moreover, outside the Great Wall, cattle, sheep and horses are a unique sight.
The profits that can be generated are also countless.
When Zhu Mingqing heard that the Wan family's business could reach the Hu people's royal court, he came up with the idea of taking the opportunity to do business with the Hu people.
If there is enough food to feed those people, then although the war in the north cannot be completely avoided, as long as it can be reduced, it can be considered a good thing!
There is no reason not to do a business that kills two birds with one stone.
Mr. Wan clenched his fists slightly in his sleeves, and was extremely shocked!
He didn't expect that the Ming family could even find out about his business with the Hu people's royal court.
The reason why he wanted to do the sugar business was to sell it to the other party!
Master Wan took a few sips of tea and chuckled dryly, "Madam Ming, please don't lie to me. I'm just an ordinary citizen. How dare I do business with the Hu people's royal court? If anyone with ulterior motives hears this, it will kill me!"
Although the Southern Xia government's policy did not completely prohibit trade between the border and the Hu people, and also allowed the Hu people to enter Southern Xia, in some aspects, such as population, the control was very strict.
Ordinary business is fine, but if it involves transactions with high-ranking Hu officials, permission from the court is required.
The trade between the Wan family and the Hu people's royal court was mainly in the area of food. They took advantage of this loophole and did "ordinary business" with dozens of Hu merchants.
But you have to know that these dozens of Hu merchants have immediate superiors.
Zhu Mingqing smiled and said, "It's possible that the Ming family has misunderstood. Master Wan, don't panic. The Ming family will never reveal a single word about this matter. I just hope that Master Wan can adopt my suggestion. I will supply the goods, and you will sell them. As for the target, you know."
Mr. Wan smiled but said nothing.
Zhu Mingqing stood up and said, "Master Wan, you can take your time to think about this matter. We have plenty of time. It's getting late, so we should go back home first."
Master Wan still stood up with a smile and sent the person away. As soon as the figure smiled, the corners of his mouth drooped.
The Ming family's attitude must have been based on accurate information, otherwise they would not have suddenly proposed the Hu people's royal court.
But he has always kept this secret, so how could it get out?
It seems that the Ming family is more profound than he imagined!
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At this time, the sky was gradually darkening. The restaurant was not far from the newly purchased courtyard, so he prepared to walk back and enjoy the night view of the city.
Don’t even mention it, it’s more prosperous than Guancheng.
As you walk out of the inn, you can hear the sound of bustling crowds and the air is filled with the aroma of various foods.
Zhu Mingqing was eating the candied haws he had just bought, and his face wrinkled with sourness.
There is so little sugar, it’s too stingy!
It seems that there is great potential in the sugar business.
"Madam, look over there." Wen Baolu pointed to a dark alley. Two figures carried a bag, threw it into the alley, and then left quickly!
Zhu Mingqing didn't want to care at first, but was suddenly reminded by the little world spirit that it had seen one of the people in Prince Huai's mansion.
"Go and take a look."
The sound of the crowd gradually faded away. The alley was narrow and only one person could pass through.
Wen Baolu opened the sack and was almost frightened to the ground.
Only an old woman's head was exposed, her face was pale.
Zhu Mingqing immediately touched her neck, which was beating very weakly: "Take it!"
The candied haws were handed to Wen Baolu, and she put her hands on the old woman's chest and pressed hard.
Wen Baolu also realized that his wife was trying to rescue him, so he listened carefully and looked in all directions.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhu Mingqing seemed to be fished out of the sweat. The old woman finally took a breath and opened her eyes.
"You're finally awake!" Zhu Mingqing sat down on the ground, wiping the sweat off his face without caring about his appearance. "If you don't wake up soon, I'll be exhausted to death!"
The old woman was Grandma Xu. She opened her mouth, but her voice was hoarse and she couldn't utter a word.
"I'm asking you, do you know anyone from Prince Huai's mansion?" Zhu Mingqing was very direct, staring straight at the other person in the dark. Sure enough, when he saw a flash of fear in the other person's eyes, he understood.
"I saved you, you know?" Zhu Mingqing said softly, his expression approachable, "Do you want to go back with me first? Don't worry, I will never reveal your whereabouts to anyone!"
Grandma Xu was frightened when she thought about how she almost got killed tonight, and she didn't dare to go back to her own courtyard. She nodded immediately. After all, no matter how close it was, she had only died once.
Several people went straight along the dark alley, took a few small roads, and then returned to the yard.
Because it was dark just now, Grandma Xu didn't see her benefactor's appearance clearly. When they returned to the yard, Zhu Mingqing and Wen Baolu immediately went back to the room to take a shower and change clothes, and then showed their true faces to people.
Grandma Xu widened her eyes. This woman was too beautiful.
Before meeting Grandma Xu, Zhu Mingqing learned her identity from the secret guard left by Luo Huai.
Now that the two had officially met, Zhu Mingqing didn't want to hide anything: "Grandma Xu?"
Grandma Xu was shocked. She knew her. Could it be that she was in the same group with those people?
Zhu Mingqing: "Do you know the identities of those who tried to kill you tonight?"
Grandma Xu shook her head cautiously, her body trembling with fear.
Zhu Mingqing soothed him, "Don't worry, I also recognized the identity of the people who threw you into the dark alley. I have nothing to do with them, and I have no intention of harming you."
Granny Xu's lips trembled, and she uttered a few syllables with great effort, enduring the severe pain: "Who... is it?"
Zhu Mingqing: "You should have guessed it, it's Prince Huai's Mansion. But I'm not sure why they killed you. If you're willing, you can tell me and I can protect you!"
Granny Xu immediately shook her head: "Harm...you!"
Zhu Mingqing slowly squatted down, grasped the man's frail arms with both hands, and said calmly, "Trust me, I can protect you! If I'm not mistaken, those should be Concubine Xu's people?"
Grandma Xu's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Want to ask me how I know?"
Grandma Xu nodded.
Zhu Mingqing explained, "Shouldn't Prince Zhou from Prince Huai's mansion have come to see you these past two days?"
Granny Xu was shocked again: "You...know everything?"
Zhu Mingqing shook his head, helped her to a chair, and handed her a cup of hot water: "Warm yourself up first. I don't know, I'm just guessing. Otherwise, why would Concubine Xu's people want to kill you? Do you know what happened between her and Manager Jin?"
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