Wu Liba had nothing to say and could only glare at the shopkeeper with his bell-like eyes. The shopkeeper was still as graceful as ever.
With Wu Liba as a teammate who was a burden, Wu Liba's wife was unable to purchase the Dragon and Phoenix hairpin. Under the persuasion of the shopkeeper, it was bought by a noblewoman for the price of 57,000 strings of coins.
The lady took off the pearls on her head on the spot and put on the dragon and phoenix hairpin. The tassels and pearls collided with each other as she walked, making a pleasant tinkling sound. When she walked under the sun, the bright and beautiful colors made her the center of attention.
The other ladies saw it and felt even more regret. Wu Liba's wife was so angry that her face turned green.
If it wasn't for her husband dragging her down, the hairpin would have definitely belonged to her. Now, it was on someone else's head.
She suppressed her anger and repeatedly reminded the shopkeeper to inform her immediately if there was any stock.
The shopkeeper agreed with a smile, but only he knew what he was thinking in his heart.
The easier it was to get something, the less valuable it was. He would let these ladies covet the dragon and phoenix hairpin for a while. When they were done with jealousy and hatred, he would introduce new glass jewelry. Would he still have to worry about not being able to sell it at a high price?
Although the Wise Ones were an eyesore, they were indeed much smarter than the simple-minded people of the Northern borderline.
The shopkeeper had lived in the Northern borderline for so many years and knew the internal situation of the Northern borderline very well. Now that Dongqing was in chaos, if he did not prepare early, he was afraid that he would not be able to stop the Northern borderline's cavalry.
As a merchant, the only thing he could do was to earn more money from the people of the Northern borderline and make the atmosphere here more welcoming to foreigners.
Since ancient times, it was easiest to earn money from women and children. His old boss's words were indeed wise.
The Northern borderline had no shortage of gold and silver. Such a large transaction could not be done with scattered copper coins. Naturally, it had to be converted into gold, silver, and jewelry.
Therefore, when the gold and silver worth a total of 203,000 strings of coins was delivered to the shop, even the shopkeeper, who was used to seeing large amounts of money, could not help but sigh.
"This money is simply easier to earn than the wind."
Because the treasure house did a lot of smuggling business, there was a price difference between the two places. Therefore, when he took out a sum of money to buy 500 horses of medium quality and nearly 10,000 sheepskins, no one suspected anything. They only thought that the treasure house was going to Dongqing to make a fortune from the war.
The Northern Borderline produced many good horses. The Treasure House did not buy the best warhorses, so it did not matter if they sold them. As for the sheepskin, they did not care about it. Every household had such a thing, and even if they laid it on the ground as a street stall, the smell would still be too strong.
Therefore, when this batch of resources was transported back to Chongzhou with the remaining gold, silver, and jewelry, no one pursued the matter.
When Liu She saw this, he let out a long sigh. "Money that comes with the wind."
The shopkeeper had already returned to his Central Plains attire.
He wore a crown on his head and a wide-sleeved coat. Other than his face being more profound than the people from the Central Plains, he looked like a native of Dongqing.
He was amused by Liu She's words. "So much gold, silver, and jewelry. How strong must the wind be to blow them up …"
Liu She choked and put his hand to his forehead. He said helplessly, "You, your mouth is getting sharper."
Ever since Gu Min passed away, the shopkeeper had not set foot in Dongqing for many years. If Liu She did not believe in the shopkeeper's loyalty to Gu Min, he would not have dared to hand over the business of the second branch of the Liu family to manage. Now that he had personally come back, Liu She was quite surprised. "In the past, when I asked you to come back during festivals, you said you were not feeling well. Why did you come back now?"
The shopkeeper squinted slightly and said, "I came back to see the young master."
The business that Gu Min ran should be inherited by a descendant. The shopkeeper had been quite worried before, but now he was not.
In terms of business, the young master was much more ruthless than the old master. The old master was at least doing proper business, but the young master was directly robbing.
Liu She asked, "What about these sheepskins and horses?"
The shopkeeper said softly, "In another month, the weather will start to turn cold. The earthquake in Dongqing has turned the North into a Shuraba. The people have lost their homes. How much money can they bring with them? This winter will not be easy. These sheepskins are cheap. If we find a way to remove the stench and make them into clothes, they should be warmer than ordinary linen. "
The shopkeeper continued, "As for horses, the Northern Borderline Iron Cavalry is already mature, but in Dongqing … Sigh, how can an army fight without horses? These horses are not in good condition and do not have the bloodline of war horses. They are often slaughtered for meat, so it will not arouse suspicion. "
Because it was the first time, the shopkeeper could not buy too much. He could only plan slowly.
Liu She was silent for a while. "You are more careful than I am. I thank you on behalf of Lanting. I have used my connections to buy a batch of food in Hu County. Send it to Lanting when the time comes. She has managed it well. She is indeed the daughter that Ah Min has high hopes for. "
She was the first female Empress in history. How could she not be outstanding?
The shopkeeper said, "The parents are extraordinary, so the children are naturally extraordinary."
After saying that, the shopkeeper seemed to have thought of something. He frowned and asked, "How is your control over Hu County now?"
Liu She smiled. "It's alright."
Although he had been transferred to Chongzhou to be the Chongzhou magistrate, Hu County was the base camp that he had managed for many years.
The new chief of Hu County appointed by the Dongqing Emperor was too weak. He had not been able to completely control Hu County after a few years. He was also unlucky to encounter the earthquake in the north. The royal family moved the capital and the entire court's prestige was greatly reduced. Now he was only an honorary chief with an empty title.
Otherwise, how could Liu She have the ability to use his connections to buy a large batch of autumn food?
After a few years, he had already accumulated a large amount of rice. It was definitely enough to support the northern battlefield!
However, his daughter seemed to have other plans. Liu She did not make a move and was prepared to act according to his daughter's intentions.
Liu She asked the shopkeeper to bring 200,000 dans of food first. He also sent 5,000 infantrymen and 2,000 cavalry archers to escort them.
The north was in chaos now. The Red Lotus Group and the Tsing Yi Army were fighting fiercely. If they were not careful along the way, they might lose everything.
In the blink of an eye, it was the middle of September. The heat of summer gradually subsided. The people of Xiangyang District changed into cool autumn clothes.
Feng Jin's Changsheng was already five months old. She was lively and active. She could often roll from one corner of the room to the other. She was also impatient to stay in the house. She often wanted to roll out of the room. When the maidservants wanted to carry her, she would make a squeaking sound and slap their hands. If they carried her stubbornly, her crying voice could be heard far away. She still cried without tears.
Over time, Feng Jin and his wife also let the child be.
However, they never expected that the older the child, the more willful her temperament became.
For example, today, she especially clung to Feng Jin. She hugged his sleeves and refused to let go. She tried her best to crawl into his sleeves.
"Jingxian, carry Changsheng away. If I don't go to the government office, Lanting will mock me again. "
Changsheng probably understood the meaning of Feng Jin's words. She held her mouth and silently wept. Tears fell one by one.
She did not cry or howl. She looked at Feng Jin silently and cried silently. After a while, she became a tearful person. Wei Jingxian's heart ached.
She really could not bear to see her child cry. She could only say dotingly, "Should we hide Changsheng and bring her over?"
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