Zhang Feng knew that Niu Weili was up to no good.
But looking at the dirt on the table, Zhang Feng suppressed his impatience and said, "Brother Niu, don't worry. If there's anything I can help you with, I'll help you. Just tell me."
Niu Weili stopped crying when he saw that.
After all, he had been holding it in for a long time and did not squeeze out a single tear.
Therefore, he decided not to hold back and hurriedly said, "Chang 'an City was not affected by the previous famine. Now, nothing has been mentioned. The monthly tax task is still on the table. You've seen Chang' an City. Although it's bustling, only a few people can afford it. What's more, once the Xiao Mountain Market was opened, the number of people in the two big markets in Chang 'an City has decreased by more than half …"
"Let's get down to business."
Zhang Feng did not want to listen to him and quickly interrupted him.
Now, Zhang Feng would get a headache whenever he listened to someone's nagging and stories. There were a few times when Old Li's nagging got him into trouble.
He was afraid of being tricked.
Seeing that, Niu Weili also smacked his lips and said, "I heard that Prince Zhang has a paper mill on Xiao Mountain?"
"And now, the braised meat all over Chang 'an City is also from the food factory on Xiao Mountain?"
"Yes."
"But if you want to use these two to stabilize the market, I advise you to give up. After all, these things are not under my control now. I'll give you an idea. You wait at the city gate. When you see Li Qian and the others, you can discuss it with him. I've entrusted this matter to him."
"As long as he is willing, I don't mind."
Hearing that, Niu Weili's eyes lit up and he said in surprise, "So, Prince Zhang has agreed?"
Zhang Feng nodded.
"However, let me say this first. I only have ten percent of the profits, so the braised meat is still fine. When the time comes, you can discuss it with Old He and the rest. If the authorities step in, I will have less manpower and resources to distribute the braised meat. As for the paper mill's white paper business, you still have to talk to Li Qianhan. What I promised is what I promised."
As long as you agree, isn't it a done deal?
Niu Weili was ecstatic.
Ma Zhou, who was standing by the side, could not bear to watch any longer.
He frowned slightly and wanted to say something. This was something that even a fool could see. This damned Niu Weili wanted to take advantage of the situation to fish for benefits. Why did Master agree?
This …
How was he behaving like a parental official?
How was this still the wise and farsighted Dean?
Ma Zhou didn't understand, but it didn't matter. After chatting with Zhang Feng for a while, Niu Weili rubbed his hands and said, "It's getting late, so I won't bother you anymore. Another day, I'll treat Prince Zhang to a meal."
"Alright!"
Zhang Feng nodded and got up to see him off.
When he saw Niu Weili off at the door, Zhang Feng asked casually, "Brother Niu, if you meet that merchant from the Western Regions in the future, if he still has this thing, can I trouble you to leave it for me?"
When Niu Weili heard this, he said with some difficulty, "Brother Dissatisfaction, I asked about this matter. The merchant said that he encountered a broken ship at sea, and he picked it up from a broken bag on the ship, so …"
Zhang Feng was a little disappointed when he heard this.
"Then, thank you, brother. If you meet this kind of rare thing in the future, you must remember me!"
"Okay! That's all I need to hear. I'll pay more attention in the future. "
After seeing Niu Weili off.
Ma Zhou was a little puzzled and asked, "Master, this thing …"
"Shhh … I'll tell you later. This is a big treasure!"
Zhang Feng didn't expect that he could meet this thing so early. The reason why Zhang Feng waited until the end to ask was that all the people who could be county magistrates under the emperor's rule were very powerful.
If you didn't give him some benefits, would he be so loyal to you?
The Western Regions.
The broken ship.
Zhang Feng thought carefully for a long time, but he still couldn't figure out the origin of this thing. However, one thing was certain. This thing was the only one in the Tang Dynasty. As for whether there was such a thing outside, Zhang Feng didn't know.
If Niu Weili and that merchant from the Western Regions didn't lie, this thing really didn't exist in other places in this era except for Peru, which was far away on the other side of the ocean.
"Did this broken ship come from there?"
Zhang Feng couldn't help but fall into a wild imagination.
At this moment, after Niu Weili left, another person with a capable figure, who looked like a merchant wearing a beige robe, walked into the tavern with a smile while carrying a gift box.
As soon as he entered, he bowed and said, "I presume this young master is the dean of White Deer College, Prince Zhang, Lord Zhang Jue."
Seeing Zhang Feng holding the lump of mud in a daze, Ma Zhou continued, "Master, it is indeed Lord Zhang Jue. May I know who you are …"
"It's Prince Zhang! This humble one's surname is Qian. Little brother, do you know Qian Wanli? "
Ma Zhou was stunned.
"Are you talking about Qian Wanli, Young Master Qian?"
The person who came was Qian Wanli. Seeing that Ma Zhou knew him, he hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes, that's him. This old man is Qian Wanli's father!"
"…"
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