He immediately understood the meaning of Zhao Hao's words.
It can be said that Zhao Hao came here today to collect a debt.
You can also say no.
If you agree to help and solve the problem of transporting grain, then there will be no stakes in this bet.
Zhao Hao was still willing to pay.
It is even 30% higher than the market price, which shows our sincerity.
But if you don't help, you can't avoid the prize.
He said he came to find his grandson, but in the final analysis, he came to find himself.
Zhao Hao nodded slightly and said, "So, I hope the old man will not misunderstand me."
Qiu Rui smiled softly and said, "Don't worry, Lord Hou, I understand."
After a pause, Qiu Rui said, "My Lord, your gambling match should be over in two days, right?"
Zhao Hao said: "There are still three days."
Qiu Rui nodded and said, "I think, let alone three days, even if there are thirty days or three hundred days, no one can match the Marquis's Smoke Locked Pond Willow."
"This gamble is bound to end in failure."
"If that's the case, then these three hundred precious horses will definitely be lost to the Marquis."
"Well, I promise you, Lord, I will help you with this matter."
"If we want to buy it, we definitely can't come up with so much money all at once. Even if everyone pools their money together, it will probably be difficult."
"And the Marquis is in a hurry."
"How about this? Let's rent 300 precious horses for you to drive. I will also try my best to help you solve the problem of the carriages."
"As for the follow-up..."
Without waiting for Qiu Rui to finish, Zhao Hao said happily: "Old sir, if this is really possible, there is no need to mention the prize again."
"Besides, the rental fee is still as I said before, 30% higher than the market price!"
Hearing this, Qiu Rui nodded and smiled, "Okay, then it's settled. My Lord, wait for my news, and I will get it done as soon as possible!"
Zhao Hao immediately bowed and said, "Thank you for your generosity, old sir. Zhao Hao will not disturb you any more. Please come and have a chat at the other garden another day."
After saying that, Zhao Hao stood up and said goodbye.
After leaving Qiu's house and getting on the carriage, Qingniao couldn't help but ask excitedly, "Did the Marquis have already anticipated that we would have difficulties transporting grain?"
"But how is this possible?"
"You know, before this gambling fight, the grain purchasing officials from all over the country had not yet returned to see the Marquis!"
"Could it be that the Marquis can predict the future?"
Zhao Hao's brilliant move really shocked Qingniao.
In recent days, she has been ordering her men to find enough carriages and horses to transport food.
However, despite all their efforts, they could only find more than 30 carriages.
There is no more.
She was very anxious about this matter.
And now, Zhao Hao solved the problem easily, which really made her overjoyed.
Looking at her shocked expression, Zhao Hao just smiled and said nothing.
Qingniao took a deep breath and said, "That's good now. With the help of the great scholar Qiu Rui, the issue of carriages and horses can finally be resolved!"
When she spoke, the way she looked at Zhao Hao was different from before.
From her actual point of view, when she learned that Zhao Hao was the envoy and was in charge of all matters, she was resistant from the bottom of her heart.
Zhao Hao is indeed extremely talented and has made great contributions many times, and even saved Your Majesty's life.
However, what is needed to be a diplomatic mission to other countries is experience.
What is needed is the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
And Zhao Hao is too young!
Therefore, from the beginning until she arrived at the imperial capital of Shu, she was always dissatisfied with Zhao Hao.
Moreover, throughout the entire process, Zhao Hao acted very domineeringly.
There were some things she did that made her completely unable to understand the reasons.
Therefore, her resistance grew day by day.
It was not until now that she began to have some change of opinion about what Zhao Hao had done.
Apart from anything else, the plan for the three hundred precious horses is really brilliant.
Zhao Hao said calmly: "With the influence of the great scholar Qiu Rui, it shouldn't be difficult to solve the issue of carriages and horses. We can put it aside for now."
"Now, it's a matter of small and medium-sized businesses paying for food."
"Miss Bluebird, you must personally monitor this matter. There must not be any mistakes."
"Of course, if we encounter someone who doesn't cooperate, we will directly remove them from our partners without asking why."
"Then, choose a similar failed business to add in."
"I have only one request. The grain must be fully prepared for shipment before our transport caravan arrives."
"In addition, domestic news must always be kept flowing."
"Only in this way can we do things better and know what needs to be done as soon as possible."
Qingniao nodded immediately and said, "Don't worry, my Lord. I will do my best to handle these matters."
After the three of them returned to the villa, Zhao Hao went back into the study and stayed there until dusk, when he welcomed a guest with a mature charm.
It is Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess.
Upon learning of the other party's arrival, Zhao Hao hurried out to greet him.
"Your Highness the Twelfth Princess, please come in."
"My Lord, excuse me!"
Li Yu got off the carriage with a faint smile on her lips, and her beautiful, expressive eyes fell on Zhao Hao.
Today, Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess was obviously dressed up carefully.
She was wearing a lavender long dress, her hair hung naturally behind her without any bun, and her face was not covered with heavy makeup.
It gives people a very clear feeling, and within this clarity, there is a sense of stability and intelligence that only a mature woman can possess.
There is definitely no such word as "intellect" in this world.
But that's exactly what happened.
The two walked side by side, and Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess, intentionally or unintentionally, lagged behind Zhao Hao by half a body length.
This means that Zhao Hao is the main one, and she, as a woman, is the auxiliary one.
Just because of her status as a princess, she did not take it for granted that she walked in front and let Zhao Hao walk behind her.
Seeing this situation, Zhao Hao felt a little surprised, but not too surprised.
As he walked forward, Zhao Hao said softly, "I didn't talk much with Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess at the banquet yesterday. I feel regretful about this."
"I didn't expect His Highness to actually come!"
"Of course Zhao Hao was extremely surprised!"
As for the purpose of Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess's visit, one doesn't have to guess, it must be for last night's fireworks.
However, don't say anything yet and wait and see what the other person has to say.
He originally thought that the person coming would be the second prince who looked quite shrewd.
Unexpectedly, it was this princess who was already married and had children.
Upon hearing this, Her Royal Highness the Twelfth Princess also smiled softly and said, "Li Yu and the Marquis both feel that yesterday was not enough, so they came to bother you again today."
Zhao Hao quickly shook his head: "Your Highness, what are you talking about? A distinguished guest like your Highness is not someone Zhao Hao can invite even if he wants to!"
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