Chapter 475 Another Pitfall
Zhang Youwei felt so aggrieved.
The money they used to buy food came from their own pockets.
The key point is that he spent several thousand taels of silver and lost the house deed.
What's the big deal?
He was originally a little suspicious, wondering if it was these two people who did it.
After all, he had just obtained the house deed when someone started to target him.
It's hard not to be suspicious.
But now it seems that he is just a small businessman who is worried about his business.
In order to get food, we have racked our brains to this extent.
He couldn't bear to suspect these two people anymore.
Zhang Youwei sighed and comforted Xie Jingci, "Don't worry, brother. If it really doesn't work out, and they don't accept your food, I will.
In this way, although there are 100 kilograms of top-quality rice, there is too much stale grain.
Brother, I bought it at 80% of the normal price, what do you think?
"80%"
Xie Jingci was not happy: "Isn't it too little?"
"No, 80% is quite a lot."
Zhang Youwei was anxious: "Think about it, you have so much old grain. Even if you get there, it will be difficult to sell it. By then, not only will you have to pay the price of the grain, but the cost of the journey will also be quite high.
Zhang Youwei said earnestly, "I see you brought more than a dozen men with you. Hiring them for a day is not cheap."
“Brother, I feel sorry for you, otherwise I wouldn’t dare to take such a big risk.
After all, he's the crown prince. Using stale grain to trick him would be a serious crime, even at the very least, costing him his life."
He also coaxed Xie Jingci as someone who didn't know what was going on.
At this time, it is enough to fill the stomach. Who cares whether the food is this year's new food?
Zhang Youwei was almost vomiting blood because of his loss.
Whenever an ant passed by him, he would wish he could break off one of its legs.
How could I let go of Xie Jingci, the fat sheep that came to my door?
Xie Jingci hesitated for a moment, and seemed to be somewhat moved: "Brother, what you said makes sense. Okay, 80% is 80%."
Xie Jingci sighed: "To be honest, brother, those dozen guards are actually masters.
I have to spend a lot of money to hire them for a day. It would be good if they can go back early. "
He looked up and looked around again. "I think everyone is almost here. The grain transaction will begin soon. How about this? I'll take you to check out the grain. If it's all right, we can complete the transaction first."
As he said this, he was about to stand up.
Many people noticed the commotion here and looked towards him.
Zhang Youwei pulled him back anxiously: "Brother, what are you doing? How can I not trust you? No need to count, just bring me the grain receipts and we can trade right away."
How could he dare to let Xie Jingci take him to inspect the grain?
If others knew that he had 100 kilograms of top-grade rice, how could he possibly get it?
The magic of this thing has long been spread.
If he could contribute these to the prince, he would be able to become familiar to the prince.
When the time comes, you will become the prince's retainer and enjoy endless wealth and glory.
He could almost see the days when he would bring honor to his family.
"become."
Xie Jingci took out the receipt directly from his arms.
Since they have done the whole show, they certainly won't ignore the receipt.
Zhang Youwei took it and checked it carefully, but found no mistakes.
Especially that special premium rice.
He even read the list over and over again.
That’s right, the seal above is from Zizailou.
Apart from Zizailou, there is no other place that can produce this kind of rice.
He was so excited that he could hardly control himself and immediately hid the receipt in his arms.
He took out another stack of banknotes and stuffed them into Xie Jingci's hand.
"Look at what you said. How can I not trust you? Take it, take it. Now this batch of food is mine."
Zhang Youwei held the list and Xie Jingci held the banknotes.
The two smiled at each other and were very satisfied.
After a while, there was a bustling sound coming from the gate.
A dozen men with stern faces walked in.
They were holding books in their hands, and someone behind them was carrying a huge scale.
Zhang Youwei craned his neck excitedly to look outside. "It's the people sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Hurry, get ready, brother, bring all your food to my caravan."
The future is bright.
All the merchants became excited, and many of them couldn't wait to go out.
Lu Wanyin watched with great interest from the side: "I wonder when Mu Linyuan will make a move."
Seeing them happy, it is easy to end up in sorrow.
These businessmen are very active.
Before the time of an incense stick had passed, almost all the food had been pulled to the door and neatly lined up in a long queue, ready to be weighed.
Xie Jingci and Lu Wanyin watched from the side, chatting with Zhang Youwei from time to time.
Just when the first cart of grain had not yet been weighed, a group of people suddenly rushed in from outside the door.
The number of people coming this time is more than ten times the number sent by the prince.
As soon as they arrived, they fenced off the entire yard.
Lu Wanyin listened to the sounds outside.
I'm afraid there are still a lot of people outside the yard.
This sudden change shocked all the businessmen.
But on second thought, they were doing business with the prince.
Within Shuiyu's borders, can't the prince protect them?
Everyone quickly calmed down.
With the prince around, what are they afraid of?
Unfortunately, what happened next was beyond their imagination.
When those people saw the situation in the yard, they arrested the person who was weighing the goods without saying a word.
The man who weighed him looked like a businessman, but he was actually a master sent by the prince. How could he be so easily subdued?
They calmly pulled their hands back, ready to throw the person out.
But when I moved my hand, I couldn't move it at all.
Expert.
These people are actually masters.
Before they could react, the man holding him sneered and threw him out.
"Come here, arrest those who violate the law and illegally buy and sell grain, and throw them into jail."
"All this food will be taken away as stolen goods."
Not to mention that these businessmen were unable to react.
Even Lu Wanyin was shocked.
She wondered what kind of detour Mu Linyuan would go to get this batch of grain.
Who would have thought that he would not even try to beat around the bush, but would just come in and capture people and eat their food.
Of course, those who were arrested were not convinced.
The merchants also looked aggrieved: "Sir, how can we be considered to be breaking the law? Our Shuiyu laws do not stipulate that we cannot buy food from other countries."
This is all their belongings.
God knows how much effort they put in to establish a good relationship with the prince.
“Who says there is no transgression of the law?”
The person who came later sneered, "Just an hour ago, the Seventh Prince asked His Majesty for an imperial decree that no civilians would be allowed to buy or sell grain within two months.
If the emperor breaks the law, he will be punished the same as the common people.
What? Your Majesty’s words are no longer legal orders?"
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