Looking at the oily head, the whole body is black and shiny, and it is obvious that it is not ordinary. Look closer, the sheen of the fur will tell you that it is much better than the leather given by Xu Jing.
Bai Yong laughed and said, "Master Jiang, please don't blame me for being ungrateful. I'll just wear what I'm used to wearing. If there's anything wrong, I hope Master Jiang will forgive me."
This statement has two meanings. One is to say that my material is better than yours, and your stuff is not as valuable as the hundred-year-old ginseng you gave me a few days ago. You should take back your kindness. This is a more euphemistic way of saying it.
Another meaning is, I just don't like what you have here. The things are flashy but not substantial, and you are just as superficial.
What could Xu Jing do? The other party's words were full of innuendos, and he couldn't find any offensive words. If he got angry, not only would he annoy the noble from the capital, but the merchants watching from behind would also underestimate him.
Fortunately, Xu Jing had seen it all. A quick glance at his face revealed a plan. "Your Excellency's words truly embarrass this humble official. These local products are worth very little. As the saying goes, a gift of a goose feather from a thousand miles away is more valuable than a token of gratitude. Your Excellency, please don't let me down."
Good job.
He showed his power right from the start. It turned out that Jiang Xuqing was a treacherous and cunning person just as Fu Yao said.
His way was blocked by both his words and his actions. If he refused to accept it, it would mean that he looked down on country people, and his reputation would be disgraced as well as those who followed him.
Bai Yong's smile faded, and he said stiffly, "Your Excellency is truly sharp-tongued. I've seen enough."
Xu Jing said with a forced smile, "No, no, I'm not very good at speaking. I hope you won't mind if my pronunciation is unclear."
If you can't speak clearly, then there is no one in the world who can speak fluently.
Bai Yong had no choice but to accept Jiang Xuqing's kindness, and at the end wanted to continue to intimidate this guy. Unexpectedly, before he even opened his mouth, the person was arranged.
Xu Jing waved his hand and asked several officers to put various clothes on the eunuchs who were accompanying him.
Bai Yong's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Sir Jiang, are you blatantly offering bribes?"
If they said they changed him into a pearl vest because they were afraid he would catch a cold, the eunuch accompanying him was only of the ninth rank, not even as good as a small clerk in Jiang Xuqing's prefectural office.
Bai Yong was upset that he suddenly ignored him and forced himself to make the decision. As a result, his good impression of Jiang Xuqing in the past few days was wiped out.
Xu Jing shook his head and smiled faintly, "I am a disciple of the Emperor, and I have always read the books of Confucius and Mencius. How could I openly do something so detrimental to the family? I think the angel is worrying too much. I am just worried that the eunuchs are cold."
Bai Yong was so angry that he vomited blood. After all, he was a favorite serving in the imperial court. How could he be treated the same as a few attendants? This was a slap in his face.
Xu Jing knew that Bai Yong, the old fox, must be dissatisfied with his tricks. Before he could make fun of him, Xu Jing said, "Only when they are dressed warmly can they better serve His Majesty, right?"
The emperor can no longer serve him, and he is the only one who can serve him. Jiang Xuqing is trying to say that they are not as important as him, and no matter how well they dress, they are only serving him.
Bai Yong's expression brightened considerably after understanding this, and he even looked at Jiang Xuqing with a more favorable expression. "Master Jiang's thoughts are truly as unfathomable as a needle in the sea. They are truly hidden deep."
"Compared to you, sir, my little tricks are like the light of a firefly. How can they compare to your clear breeze and bright moon?"
Bai Yong felt relaxed and refreshed after hearing the flattery. He said with a pleasant face, "Well, it's getting late, and I'm a little tired."
This time Xu Jing didn't need to shout. The yamen runners below had already wisely followed a few accompanying waiters and picked him up and dropped him off in cars. The service attitude made Bai Yong quite satisfied.
Bai Yong's heart skipped a beat as Jiang Xuqing respectfully escorted him outside the garment workshop. Cars were coming and going outside, and the crowds were mixed.
He could play with Jiang Xuqing however he wanted inside, but he had to give face to this Lord Jiang in front of everyone. Otherwise, the emperor might receive a letter of impeachment on his desk tomorrow.
"Master Jiang, please go and do what you need. I'll be going back first."
Xu Jing repeatedly tried to persuade him to stay, but ultimately he watched with regret as Bai Yong boarded the carriage. As he watched the man drive further and further away, Li Guo slipped over and whispered something into Xu Jing's ear. "Sir, it's done."
Xu Jing smiled knowingly. "Okay, let's go meet some old customers."
It is said that Zhang San and others who were watching people through a crack in the window were so confused by Jiang Xuqing's amazing actions that they were at a loss. They had little education and racked their brains but all they got in return was a word of "awesome".
I didn't expect that the prefect was so good at making things work for him. Not only did he make the generals happy, but even the nobleman from the capital had to give him some face?
Looking at the nobleman's demeanor and the way he spoke, it was something that had never been heard of or seen before. Even such a fairy-like figure was fooled by the prefect and was so happy to accept the things. It was really amazing.
They were far away in the side room, unable to hear the conversation clearly. It didn't matter, as Master Bai was there as a brilliant translator, who could turn black into white and white into green. In the end, they could only applaud silently in their hearts, and when they left, they would praise the prefect's operation to everyone they met, saying it was a great move.
Zhang San and the others were so happy when they heard that the prefect had summoned them that they completely forgot about the money Jiang Xuqing owed them. Now they only cared about the naked profit.
Think about it, if the emperor's favorites who serve him are all wearing clothes from the fur clothing factory, then everyone else would be scrambling to get them, right?
That's still a piece of clothing worth five taels, it's worth a thousand gold.
Before, Zhang San thought it was too expensive, but now it is not expensive at all, in fact, it is quite cheap.
Upon seeing Jiang Xuqing, dressed in a green official robe, Zhang San fell to his knees, overwhelmed with emotion. "Sir, please squeeze some clothes out of your fingernails and sell them to us?"
"This..." Xu Jing was very embarrassed and looked at Bai Shinian.
Bai Shinian continued, "Master, I've already told them that all the clothes have been ordered by the nobles. That means we have nothing left!"
Xu Jing said sternly, "Listen carefully, everyone. It's not that I don't want to sell to you. It's just that the clothes are in short supply, and the nobles can't let go of them, so there's no problem selling them. I think you should wait!"
This is how things work: when they're in short supply, they're often most expensive. When housing prices generally rise, everyone wants to sell. Then, when prices fall, speculators are deterred, while those who really need housing wait for further price drops, ultimately hindering sales.
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