After leaving Wang Jian's residence, the wicked husband went to Meng Ao's residence. Because the two had a very close relationship, unlike the stranger relationship with Wang Jian, Meng Ao readily agreed to help after only exchanging greetings.
After casually enjoying a meal at Meng Ao's residence, the wicked husband headed back home and quickly sent someone to invite Wu Shiluo to Xianyang for a meeting.
As luck would have it, after making inquiries, it was learned that Wu Shilu had settled in Xianyang City after becoming wealthy, which saved him a lot of time.
That afternoon, upon learning that the newly appointed Imperial Guard Commander Efu wished to meet her, Wu Shilu was overjoyed and paid him a visit with generous gifts.
The wicked man personally went out to greet him, and looking at the cart full of gifts in front of him, he laughed loudly: "Wu Shi Luo, you are too kind."
Wu Shilu was just over thirty years old. He had a rugged face and a strong build, and you could not see any trace of a businessman's shrewdness or mercenary nature in him.
He chuckled and said, "How could I come empty-handed on my first visit to the wicked General?" He made no attempt to hide his intention to befriend him.
He also knew that his business was somewhat sensitive, and the reason he had settled in Xianyang for a long time was to make connections with high-ranking officials and dignitaries.
Unfortunately, merchants had a low social status in that era, and since he was from the Wu clan rather than the Qin people, he spent a lot of money and gave many gifts, but failed to make friends with any real powerful figures.
Recently, the newly rising star, Evil Husband, suddenly invited him personally, which gave Wu Shi Luo a glimmer of hope. Before coming, he had specifically inquired about him and found that King Ying Zheng of Qin valued him highly.
Even though he knew about the delicate, irreconcilable relationship between Ying Zheng and Lü Buwei, Lü Buwei, being a merchant himself, was far too difficult to approach. If he could establish a connection with Ying Zheng, it would ensure his safety, which is why he brought such a generous gift.
"Come on, let's go inside and talk."
The two arrived at the main hall. When Wu Shilu saw Meng Ao and Wang Jian drinking together inside, his heart skipped a beat, and he became cautious. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "This humble one, Wu Shilu, pays his respects to the two generals."
The two looked at Wu Shilu at the same time and said in a friendly tone, "We are both guests here, so there is no need for formalities."
Although Meng Ao and Wang Jian acted very politely, the disdain that inadvertently slipped into their eyes was clearly caught and noticed by Wu Shiluo.
Wu Shilu was shocked. The status of the evil husband was even greater than he had imagined, to the point that two generals had personally come to visit him. He was very glad that he had received such attention today.
"Come, sit down and let's talk."
Wu Shi Luo sat down as instructed. He knew that there was an intricate connection between power and wealth, and he kept scheming in his mind how to take advantage of this opportunity to successfully get in touch with the wicked husband.
As for Wang Jian and Meng Ao, he didn't even dare to think about them.
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, the wicked man took the initiative to break the silence and said with a smile, "I invited you here today mainly to discuss something, and I need your help in it."
Upon hearing this, Wu Shilu was overjoyed, for this was the opportunity he had been dreaming of. He quickly replied, "General, please give me your orders. As long as it is within my power, I will do my utmost to assist you."
The wicked man asked casually, "You must also know about the reconstruction of the Iron Eagle Swordsmen?"
Wu Shi Luo nodded, somewhat puzzled. How could a lowly merchant like him meddle in matters of state and military affairs? He wondered what his wicked husband meant by saying this.
"Then I'll be frank with you." The wicked man cut to the chase without further ado. "To train an elite army, the prerequisite is that the soldiers have strong physiques, and this requires a large supply of meat."
At this point, the wicked man didn't continue. He had already said so much; he didn't believe Wu Shilu wouldn't understand.
Wu Shi Luo breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought it was something serious, but it turned out they just wanted beef and mutton. He immediately said, "As a member of the Qin state, Wu Shi Luo is naturally willing to do his part."
"How about this!" He pondered for a moment and said, "Wu Shi Luo is willing to donate a thousand sheep and five hundred cattle for the Iron Eagle Swordsmen to use for their health."
Meng Ao and Wang Jian exchanged a glance, utterly shocked. To give away such a large number of cattle and sheep so casually was incredibly generous; this kid had really managed to get away with it!
The wicked man felt relieved. From this, it was clear that Wu Shi Luo was far wealthier than he had imagined. He shook his head and smiled, "I will accept this generous gift on behalf of Your Majesty, and I will certainly report your intentions to Your Majesty in person in the future."
"However, the reason I have summoned you here today is on behalf of the King, to discuss a business deal with you."
"Do business?" Wu Shi Luo looked bewildered and puzzled. How could Ying Zheng, with his status, do business with a merchant like him?
The wicked man smiled slightly and explained, "During the training of the Iron Eagle Swordsmen, a large amount of meat is needed every day. Even with your sponsorship, it's just a drop in the ocean."
"I propose to Your Majesty that you act as an intermediary to establish trade relations with the Quanrong and exchange them for a large number of cattle, sheep and warhorses."
Upon hearing this, Wu Shi Luo was shocked. He never expected that his wicked husband would offer such advice to Ying Zheng and even receive Ying Zheng's approval.
As a businessman, he quickly understood the benefits. Overjoyed, he hurriedly and respectfully replied, "Wu Shi Luo is naturally willing to do his utmost, but... I wonder what the general intends to do?"
The wicked man nodded and continued, "Apart from the strictly controlled salt, bronze and ironware, you can trade anything else."
At this point, the wicked man's smile became meaningful. "My Qin state and the Quanrong are sworn enemies. If anyone tries to cause you trouble, everything you have now will vanish in an instant."
Just then, Wang Jian and Meng Ao spoke up in deep voices: "If we cooperate with Your Majesty, who would dare to object to this matter? Would they think our Qin swords are not effective?"
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