Chapter 842 Rong Shaomin's Strategy
When the Jun army was approaching the city, a caravan was returning to Ebei City from the direction of Jishan County.
"Boss, we brought back so many things this time, I don't know if we can make more money than last time."
"Don't worry, we bought two large boxes of Dongzhu at the lowest price this time. Even if the nobles in Hubei North City don't buy much, we can still sell it to places like Chenzhou."
The speakers were Chen Jingzhi, the head of the caravan, and one of his subordinates. This was their third time trading in Ezhou.
"Speaking of this, boss, do those people really not know the price of Dongzhu, or do they have some problems?" The manager nodded towards an ordinary carriage at the back of the team.
Dongzhu is a specialty of Painan Lake west of the Jun tribe. It is similar to pearls, but bigger, brighter and rounder than pearls. Hundreds of years ago, when the Central Plains still ruled Painan Lake, Dongzhu was a tribute to the royal family.
Most of the Dongzhu in Dajin today were acquired many years ago, and only a very small number were bought privately at high prices by daring merchants from the Jun people living near Painan Lake.
Just yesterday when Chen Jingzhi and his companions were about to return, several people from the Jun tribe came to their door and hoped that the caravan would take the two boxes of Dongzhu from them. They offered a very low price, but they had a request.
"I don't know if there is any problem, but we can meet their request. Let's take the person back first and see." Chen Jingzhi also glanced over there, with a thoughtful look on his face as he spoke.
No matter what tricks these people had, he had already sent someone to report the matter to his superiors last night.
At noon, the caravan stopped to rest and eat some dry food.
"Boss, someone is coming over there." Manager Li pulled Chen Jingzhi's sleeve and said.
Chen Jingzhi looked back and saw a man among the Jun people who did not look like a Jun person walking towards him.
Not long after, the handsome man bowed to Chen Jingzhi and said, "Boss Chen, my daughter asked me to share some good things with you. Please do me a favor."
The Jun tribe was led by a woman who was wearing a veil. Chen Jingzhi and others could not see her appearance clearly, but she did not look like a friendly person.
"We usually don't bring perishable food when we're traveling, but..." Chen Jingzhi smiled at everyone he met. He was very friendly to this Jun tribe member who looked very similar to the Dajin people and spoke authentic Dajin dialect. "I bought some crispy candies for my little daughter. If you don't mind, I can sell some to you."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen." The visitor bowed and expressed his gratitude.
I quickly took the candy back happily.
After he left, the steward came over and said, "They really haven't seen the world. It's just a piece of candy, but it makes them so happy."
Chen Jingzhi didn't say anything, just watched the man chewing the dry food in his hand.
On the other side, Rong Shaomin waited for Liu Junyan to come back in the carriage and asked, "How is it?"
If anyone from Huanxiyuan was here, they would be able to recognize the person in front of them at a glance. He was Liu Junyan, who was kidnapped by the Jun people on the way to escape the famine.
"These people are quite easy to talk to, Princess. You can proceed according to your plan." Liu Junyan knelt on one knee and handed over the candy. "I bought this from them."
Rong Shaomin glanced at it and waved her hand, saying, "Eat it yourself. This princess doesn't like sweets."
She hates sweet things the most.
Liu Junyan agreed and sat in the seat farthest away from Rong Shaomin.
When the team was on the road again, Rong Shaomin suddenly asked: "Liu Junyan, do you think this princess's plan will succeed?"
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