Hearing Jiang Cen's words, Yamamoto knew that the other party was definitely not showing weakness, but another kind of strong performance. He suddenly regretted it. If he had known it would be like this, he would not have spent money to come in. He had spent some money but did not achieve his goal.
So he said with a smile, "Mr. Jiang is too polite. It's not like what you said. In fact, it's really not easy to enter here."
"Yes, it's not easy to enter that you came in. Tell me, what do you want me to do? I'm busy now. If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you want to chat, I don't have time to accompany you."
Jiang Cen did not give him any face at all, as if the weak complaint just now had not come out of his mouth.
The surrounding officials, whether they came out to watch the fun or just happened to pass by, were very sensible to avoid it. No one dared to come near to cause trouble at this time.
Yamamoto did not expect the other party to be so tough. He had learned a lot from Yamamoto, but he never expected that this guy named Jiang Cen would be so stubborn. Even if he came to find him, he had no intention of compromising at all.
Thinking of this, Yamamoto decided to change his approach. Since his peace could not make the other party calm down, he could only change his attitude to be neither servile nor overbearing. Threats would not work. That would be like Yamamoto, who was unlucky to be dealt with.
So Yamamoto put away the smile on his face and said to Jiang Cen, "I know you have been having a hard time recently. There are problems with the radish seeds, so I came to help you. I'm willing to pay a high price to buy your radishes and seeds, higher than others."
The others he was talking about were the Zhang Family and the Wang Family.
He thought that such an attitude could move the other party, because such an attitude was very useful in China. However, the result disappointed him. This was the Tang Empire. The officials of the Tang Empire usually did not express hostility and kindness so obviously, unlike the Japanese, who were either respectful or bullied.
No one in the Tang Empire dared to say that they knew the human nature of the people of the Tang Empire, let alone him. Jiang Cen was like this now. When Yamamoto changed his attitude, he also changed his attitude. His eyes became blank, as if he did not know what the other party was talking about.
After a while, he imitated Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's way of speaking and said to Yamamoto, "I didn't know you were coming. Sorry for not coming out to meet you. You must be the Japanese with the person who offended me last time, right? Well, the Tang Empire likes to make friends with other countries very much.
In the spirit of internationalism, I am willing to talk with you on the same level. What did you just say? "
"I said your radishes are not good, so we are willing to take them." Yamamoto really wanted to ask them if they were idiots. Did they understand what he said just now?
"What? Where are the radishes not grown well? "Jiang Cen was still at a loss.
"It's the radish from your Sinongsi Temple. Did the experiment this year fail? Are you guys in a hurry? " Yamamoto had to be more direct. He was really afraid that the other party was really stupid and did not know what he was talking about.
After thinking for a while, Jiang Cen said, "We haven't learned from the relevant departments about what you asked. If necessary, we will try our best to learn it within 24 hours. As for your second question, we, the Sinongsi Temple, have always adhered to the principle that we should be patient and careful in the process of farming. We can't do things in a hurry. Therefore, there is nothing urgent as you said."
After Jiang Cen finished speaking, he was in a very good mood. Xiao Bao and Cuckoo were really good. They could say such profound words. Well, he would learn to say it in the future.
Yamamoto was dumbfounded. What a mess. Was he talking about this question? After thinking for a while, Yamamoto had to admit that what he had just asked could be combined with what the other party said. But this was not good. He had to ask clearly.
His purpose was to create a certain pressure on the other party by asking questions. Now it seemed that there was no pressure.
So Yamamoto said again, "Many people who have eaten the radish you planted say that your radish is bitter and astringent, and they are small. Also, the process of your planting this time is not so smooth. Shouldn't the radish be sold at a cheaper price?"
"As for the first thing you said, we have no information from the relevant departments at present, so we are not very clear. As for the situation during the planting, the Yamamoto has been diligently doing it according to the emperor's request and has achieved certain results. We believe that the Yamamoto will go further on the road of planting in the future. As for the third thing you said, we have not received any information about the business coming to talk about business.
As for the sales, we adhere to the policy of sincere trading, not cheating, not cheating, and firmly protect the interests of all parties. Any behavior that intends to break the existing price pattern will be despised by us. "
Jiang Cen thought for a while and knew what to say. The people next to him were confused. They did not know where Shaoqing learned it. What he said was as good as not saying anything. But if he said that Shaoqing did not say anything, this could become an excuse to attack or defend at any time. Brilliant, really brilliant.
Since Shaoqing went to see the emperor last time, he had been different when he came back. According to the words of many people now, his theoretical thinking had strengthened.
Yamamoto put his hand on his leg. After hearing Jiang Cen's words, he pinched himself hard twice to wake himself up as much as possible. Then he shook his head, racked his brains for a moment, and said,
"Is Mr. Jiang still thinking about what the Yamamoto Temple did to you last time? Don't worry, Mr. Jiang. We have taught him a lesson when we went back. He will not dare to do it again. How much is Mr. Jiang willing to sell this radish? "
"As for what happened last time, I can understand the difficulties of the other party. At the same time, I also hope that the other party can understand the inconvenience of our side. Japan and the Tang Empire have always been friendly neighbors that coexist peacefully. We can sit down and talk about any problem. As for my loss, I think it is caused by a difference in international philosophy.
In the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, I will not continue to hold the other party responsible, but I reserve the right to further ask the other party to make reasonable ideological and material compensation. The radish trading problem is the problem of the entire Sinongsi, and it is not up to me to decide alone.
If the other party wants to buy radishes or seeds, they can come up with a feasible purchase plan. The officials of the Sinongsi will discuss it very seriously to give the other party a reasonable answer, so as to avoid unnecessary losses on either side. "
Jiang Cen was a little addicted to talking about it. If it were someone other than Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan who heard it, they would definitely be dumbfounded. But this was the correct diplomatic language. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were very proficient in it. If they heard it, they would definitely understand that the price paid was not enough, so the Sinongsi was playing Tai Chi.
Of course, if someone foolishly tried to show his trump card, he would definitely hear such words. Listening to the diplomatic language was not about the content, but an ambiguous attitude. If you wanted the other party to express their attitude as much as possible, you had to use strength to speak. The most terrible thing was that if you clearly showed your strength, as long as you did not occupy it by force, the other party would still not express their attitude clearly.
It was very disgusting. This was the characteristic of China. Even when fighting a war, if you asked him what he meant, he could still give you such diplomatic language. The person who said it might be heartless, but the person who heard it would definitely be depressed to death.
Yamamoto wanted to die now. He could not breathe and suffocate to death. He suddenly thought of the matter that Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan had interfered when he was creating public opinion. He asked again, "How much did Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan give you? The Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan I'm talking about are not these two random families, but Between the Clouds and the Water in Sanshui County. How much did they give you? I want to hear it. If possible, we are willing to pay a higher price. "
"I'm sorry, we haven't received any information in this regard. If there is definite information, we are willing to let more people know and guarantee fair and reasonable trade. If you have a definite price, you can give it to us. After we discuss it, we will discuss whether to trade with you."
Jiang Cen did not want to change the way he said it today. The officials next to him wanted to beat him up when they heard it, let alone Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thought about it and finally thought of the problem. The Sinongsi must have found out that radishes could be turned into ginseng through some means, but they definitely did not have that kind of technology. Otherwise, they would have started to grow ginseng instead of still wanting to sell radishes and raising the price.
Who leaked the secret? Was it Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, or his own people? If it was Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, it meant that they were not monolithic and could still find a way to break through. This was good news for him. In the future, he could come up with more technologies.
If it was his own side, who was it? Although he was doing things in the name of the Four Seas Academy, the people who really knew the news were all people from Japan. Could it be that someone was attached to the Tang Empire and sold him out?
Thinking of this, Yamamoto sweated. Just like everyone else, what he was most afraid of was not encountering a strong opponent, but that someone on his side would betray him. That was the most helpless and infuriating thing.
A member of the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan? A person from his own country?
Yamamoto kept thinking about what went wrong. At this moment, a shout suddenly came from the other side. "You're finished. You won't hear anything from me.
I won't say anything. I'm a member of the inner court of the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. I won't say anything even if you beat me to death. Just you wait. Once my main family finds out, none of you will live. Go ahead and beat me. Come on, beat me with all your strength. My family is living well in the Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.
You want me to betray my main family? No way. Do you really think I'm Japanese? Just give me two whips and lock me up for three days and I'll tell you everything? Do you think that no one will know if you catch me? Hmph, wait for the revenge of the young master and young lady. I'll see which one of you has the ability to resist the young lady's cavalry charge. Aiya, beat me again. "
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The voice sounded miserable, but no matter how miserable it was, it always gave people a feeling of fear. This feeling didn't come from the voice, but from the words that the voice said. Yes, the young lady's cavalry charge. These few words made a scene appear in Yamamoto's mind.
The wails of the Tibetans, the screams of the cavalry as they were burned, and the desperate gazes of many Tibetans when they weren't being slaughtered.
Three days? Japan? Could it be that Yamamoto had told him about this matter?
Yamamoto obtained this information from the voice, and his expression immediately changed. He didn't blame Yamamoto. It seemed that the other party's torture was extraordinary. No wonder when he saw Yamamoto, Yamamoto agreed no matter what he said. Could it be that it was because he had betrayed them?
Jiang Cen had been learning from Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan's teachings in the letters and saying diplomatic words, but her eyes didn't leave Yamamoto. When she saw Yamamoto's expression change, she shook her head with emotion and mourned for Yamamoto.
Of all people, why did he have to run to Boxin County? Did he really not take Xiao Bao and Cuckoo seriously? That was proven with the blood of countless people. Well, since that was the case, let's continue.
Jiang Cen didn't say anything. When she heard the screams coming from the other side, she gave a look to a person beside her. The person beside her was considered smart and immediately understood what Shaoqing meant. He said to Jiang Cen and Yamamoto, "Why don't we talk somewhere else? It's really too chaotic here. In fact, it's mainly because a person from the hospital has a problem here and can't be treated. She's just spouting nonsense. "
After hearing this person's words, how could Yamamoto believe it? This was called trying to hide something only made it more conspicuous. However, he still had to follow the other party's words and walked to another place accompanied by others.
Jiang Cen looked at the person beside her in surprise and took a few steps back. She whispered to the person, "You're not bad. How did you know what I wanted to say?"
"I used to stay with the young master and young lady, so I've long been used to it. This time, I took the imperial examination and was assigned here. How could I not understand the meaning in your words and the meaning in your eyes?"
The person also whispered back.
Jiang Cen was speechless. Could it be that the people from the Zhang Family and Wang Family, and even the villagers, were so powerful? They could understand with just one look. What kind of environment did they live in?
"Good, you have a bright future. Work hard. When the time comes, I'll find a way to promote you. Forget it, I don't think you need me. Since you're from the Zhangjia Zhuangzi, you can look for your young master and young lady for promotion in the future."
Jiang Cen was still thinking that this person was not bad and could be promoted to do things with her in the future. Halfway through her words, she realized that the other party did not need her. The main family's ability was there for all to see. No matter how much she promoted, it would not be as good as a word from the other party. Who didn't know that the Zhang Family and Wang Family didn't want to be an official?
It was said that Xiao Bao and Cuckoo had wanted to enter the capital, but because the two of them disagreed, they insisted on going to a place that was slightly worse. Furthermore, it could not be too far from Luoyang. In the end, they could only be arranged to go to Boxin County because it was the county closest to Luoyang. The remaining places were either important or bustling places.
They did not live in vain. If they wanted to be an official, they could choose themselves. As an assistant minister, she did not dare to say such a thing. Her son's official position was still waiting to be arranged. Whether it would be in the county or in the capital, it would depend on how much effort she put in. Furthermore, even if it was in the capital, the position would not be decided by her.
The Zhang family of Sanshui County, who had just taken the imperial examinations last year, could understand Jiang Cen's thoughts. Indeed, if she really relied on her literary skills, she would not be able to pass the examinations. Even if it was arithmetic, she would not be able to pass the examinations. After all, the tests were very complicated. The reason she could pass the examinations was all because of the prestige of the main family. Although she no longer belonged to the main family, her household registration had been separated.
But whether it was herself or the other villagers who passed the examinations, she did not admit that she was free. Without the main family, there would be no self. No matter where she went, as long as the main family gave her an order, she would have to do it. The main family not only gave her an official position, but also taught her many ways to do things.
Otherwise, how could she follow Shaoqing at all times in the Agriculture Temple? Sigh ~! The Japanese, of all places, why did they have to go to the county where the young master and the young lady lived first? In the end, they failed repeatedly, but they still did not give up. Now that they fell into the trap, perhaps they would understand in the future.
Yamamoto was still wondering whether the mountain temple had betrayed them. How could he know what others were thinking? His ears kept echoing that person's screams. While feeling sad, he had to admire the people of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family. They were really unusual. Fortunately, he did not think of kidnapping one of the other side's people. Otherwise, not only would he not get any benefits, but it would also be easy to be exposed.
He did not believe that the people of the Agriculture Temple were so united that no one would say anything about what they saw today. Once the Zhang Family and the Wang Family knew about it, the consequences would be … It was their fault for not selling the radishes and seeds to him at a low price.
As he was thinking, Yamamoto was led to another place. There were many connected houses here. Yamamoto inadvertently, or perhaps he deliberately looked at them, found that in the cracks of the wooden boards of the next house, someone was planting radishes on them while digging soil.
Yamamoto immediately knew that the Agriculture Temple had gotten the news, but the news was not confirmed, so they had to figure it out by themselves. Using soil? Dream on. The Zhang Family used sand. How could soil work? Besides, there were other things. Without seeing the result in person, he knew that they would definitely fail.
Thinking like this, Yamamoto felt a little better. As long as the Agriculture Temple did not figure it out by themselves, he still had hope.
As soon as he saw the house arranged for him, he said to Jiang Cen, "Mr. Jiang, now I want to raise the price to buy the radishes. The price is very high."
Jiang Cen immediately asked, "How much?"
"Higher than the price of the Zhang Family and the Wang Family," Yamamoto replied, but was unwilling to say his price.
At this time, suddenly someone shouted outside, "Mr. Jiang, my master said that he is willing to buy the seeds and radishes at a high price. A seed is 35 copper coins, and a radish is 170 copper coins."
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