Toasts were exchanged and singing and dancing were celebrated.
Mr. Fang had told them about the banquet described by Yaoji. Jiang Huaiqing looked around and found that the scene was exactly the same as what Mr. Fang had told them.
Was this also the place where Yaoji danced?
Jiang Huaiqing lowered his eyes, concealing the deep thoughts in his eyes.
He Chengyu had always played the role of someone who didn't know much about business. Indeed, he didn't know much about it. During the banquet, He Chengyu was mainly responsible for communicating with Mr. Sun and others. He listened on the side and occasionally made a puzzled expression. He Chengyu would stop and explain to him.
What he mainly did was to record everything that happened at the banquet and observe the people who appeared at the banquet. After returning, he would exchange the clues with He Chengyu.
Under normal circumstances, there weren't many people who would take the initiative to talk to him. Occasionally, there were people who wanted to find another way to get close to He Chengyu through him.
For these people, Jiang Huaiqing didn't seem to know their real purpose at all. After a conversation, he didn't make any promises to them and didn't leave any evidence behind.
This was the last test between the two sides. He Chengyu acted as usual and was recommended by Mr. Sun. The other people didn't have much hostility toward him.
After the banquet, He Chengyu planned to leave with Jiang Huaiqing but was stopped by Mr. Sun.
"It's late. Why don't you stay for the night? It'll save you the trouble of making another trip tomorrow."
"Is it also here tomorrow?" He Chengyu raised his eyebrows.
"Hahaha, yes." Mr. Sun laughed dryly. "It's a last-minute decision. They'll send someone here tomorrow. Mr. Gu's goods are ready. You can send them here directly."
He Chengyu looked at him with a faint smile. "Mr. Sun, you've been planning this for a long time. I won't blame you if you tell me directly."
"It's really a last-minute decision. They're in a hurry. The original date is a little late for them." Mr. Sun explained with a smile.
He Chengyu was the only one who had what they urgently needed. He could not afford to offend him now. He was not surprised that He Chengyu would be angry. Businessmen valued integrity the most. This time, he was the one who broke his promise first.
"Alright, then I'll stay here for one more day. Find someone to take my letter and tell them to send the goods over tomorrow."
The two of them were arranged to stay in the same room. This time, they didn't force any servants to serve them. Boss Sun apologized again and again before leaving with them.
After confirming that there was no one around, Jiang Huaiqing relaxed and sat on the bed. "Fortunately, I didn't choose today."
Originally, after discussing with Lord Fang, they had planned to capture him today. Later, they changed their minds and wanted to do it on the official day of the transaction.
He Chengyu walked over and sat next to him. "Especially at this kind of time, the more vigilant we should be. If we really choose today, we will only alert the enemy."
After all, their real target was not these businessmen, but the people of the Northern Desert who were hiding behind them.
Jiang Huaiqing lowered his voice and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Maybe Mr. Sun did it on purpose. The date they chose from the beginning was tomorrow. The date they told us was just to divert attention. If there's really something wrong with us, they won't lose too much."
"I think so too. Keeping us here is also a kind of surveillance in disguise. We only have a few servants with us. These people are probably under strict surveillance. They won't be given a chance to spread news to the outside world."
"They have a good plan. However, brother Chengyu, aren't you worried that they only want to do one business?"
He Chengyu understood the meaning of his words and shook his head. "No, they just want to make sure that there's nothing wrong with us. Even if there is a problem, they can retreat safely. If they want to get rid of us after getting the goods, they don't need to test us again and again."
It was not good to talk too much in someone else's territory. He Chengyu stopped Jiang Huaiqing from continuing the topic and asked for hot water from the servant outside the room.
It was a dreamless night.
The next day, it was obvious that the courtyard was more heavily guarded. He Chengyu took Jiang Huaiqing to the main hall. Mr. Sun was already there and was talking to a burly man.
"Mr. Gu is here," Mr. Sun glanced at the two of them and stopped talking to the man. He walked towards the two of them and introduced them to each other. "This is Mr. Tu, who is going to make a deal with us this time."
"Mr. Tu doesn't look like someone from Subei." After a simple greeting, He Chengyu said casually.
"Indeed, he's not. He just has a good friendship with me," Mr. Sun didn't mean to hide it. "But in my opinion, it doesn't matter where he's from as long as we can cooperate in a friendly manner. What do you think, Mr. Gu?"
"Mr. Sun is right."
After a while, the other bosses also came in.
He Chengyu finished the tea in the cup and said, "Because the goods are special, I need to talk face to face with someone on your side. This request isn't too much, right?"
"It's not too much," Mr. Sun was afraid that the atmosphere would be too stiff so he tried to smooth things over. "Don't worry, Mr. Gu. Mr. Tu is the person on the other side."
After spending some time together, Mr. Sun had a certain understanding of He Chengyu. He knew that although he looked easy-going, he was actually very ambitious. It was normal for him to be ambitious since he was able to do such a big business at such a young age. Mr. Sun didn't care about this flaw.
In Mr. Sun's ears, He Chengyu's words were to confirm whether the person he was talking to was qualified or not.
Sure enough, Mr. Sun saw Mr. Gu's attitude soften.
"It's fate that brought us together. Let me give you a toast." Mr. Tu stood up and finished the wine in his cup in one gulp.
The two of them didn't waste too much time on meaningless conversation. Soon, the topic was on the right track.
"A batch of the goods Mr. Tu wants has been delivered. If you're in a hurry, you can check it first." He Chengyu went straight to the point.
Mr. Tu couldn't ask for more and immediately agreed.
The goods were placed neatly in the courtyard. Mr. Tu opened the box with his men and the snow-white salt came into view.
He reached out and grabbed a handful. Fine white particles fell through the gaps between his fingers.
He Chengyu waved his fan and walked over. "How is it? I dare say that no one can get a finished product like mine. "
It was also the first time Mr. Sun saw such white salt. The shock in his eyes couldn't be hidden.
Mr. Tu looked at the other boxes. Without exception, the quality of the goods inside was beyond his expectations.
He gave Mr. Sun a look. Mr. Sun understood that it meant that he was very satisfied. The smile on his face kept widening. "Mr. Gu really gave us a big surprise."
"There's no hurry." He Chengyu closed his fan. "With this kind of quality, you should be qualified to meet the real boss, right?"
"Of course." A slightly rough voice came from behind.
He Chengyu turned around and saw a man wearing Northern Desert uniform walking over from the corridor. There were several guards behind him. Mr. Tu saw him and bowed respectfully.
This man had a strong murderous aura. It was more appropriate to call him a soldier than a businessman. From the respectful attitude of Mr. Sun and the others, this man had a very high status.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind but he didn't show it on his face.
On the other side, the Northern Army and the Hidden Dragon Guards approached the house bit by bit according to the clues provided by Fang Jun.
The people in the house didn't realize that danger was approaching. They were immersed in the joy of the transaction. Only He Chengyu and Jiang Huaiqing remained clear-headed.
Not to mention the others, even Jiang Huaiqing was surprised when he saw the boxes being opened. In order to fish out the mastermind, He Chengyu really put in a lot of effort.
After he took out those items, everyone present looked at He Chengyu in a different light. Jiang Huaiqing felt the constant gazes directed at him and felt a little amused. Yesterday, they were all putting on airs, but today, they couldn't wait to climb on top of him.
The negotiation went smoothly. Before the final deal was finalized, He Chengyu put down his cup and said, "May I ask where these things will be used in the end?"
"Since Mr. Gu has such good goods, we will definitely cooperate in the future. I don't mind telling you that we will ship them to the Northern Desert."
"It's not your first time doing business in the Northern Desert, right?" He Chengyu asked curiously.
"We started a few years ago. The people of the Northern Desert are very generous. As long as they are satisfied with the goods, the price is negotiable." The businessman sitting next to He Chengyu swirled his wine cup.
After the deal was settled, He Chengyu asked to leave. This time, he was not stopped.
The carriage was still waiting in the yard. The main gate was not far away. At the moment, the gate was closed. No one knew what was going on outside.
He Chengyu didn't get into the carriage. Instead, he pulled Jiang Huaiqing to the main gate.
Mr. Sun followed him in confusion. "Mr. Gu, what are you doing?"
He Chengyu stopped in front of the gate. He turned around and smiled. "Before I leave, I have a big surprise for you."
Mr. Sun didn't know why, but he had a bad feeling.
When he was about to say something, the gate was knocked open from the outside. Soldiers in armor rushed in from the main gate.
"You colluded with the government?!" Mr. Sun was furious.
He Chengyu and Jiang Huaiqing were surrounded by soldiers. Hearing this, Jiang Huaiqing turned to look at him and said in a clear voice, "We are from the government. What do you mean by colluding with them?"
At this moment, Jiang Huaiqing no longer had the slightest bit of ignorance on his body.
The Northern Desert Army rushed into the house and took everyone under control. Because it was the most relaxed time, no one expected it. Some people were still confused when they were pushed to the front gate.
"You planned this from the beginning?" Mr. Sun was forced to kneel on the ground. He looked up at He Chengyu who was protected by the crowd. His eyes were full of viciousness.
"You dared to trade goods with the Northern Desert. You should have known that this day would come." He Chengyu's voice was faint. At this moment, his expression and tone were very different from the "Mr. Gu" that Mr. Sun was familiar with.
"Who are you?"
Mr. Sun didn't know that this generous "Mr. Gu" was the top scholar until he was locked in prison.
After catching the people, Fang Jun sent people to interrogate them overnight. A series of clues were dug out. According to the information provided by these people, those well-hidden forces were also caught.
As for how to deal with the captured people of the Northern Desert, they had to ask the imperial court first.
Fang Jun was finishing the final work in the Northern Desert. The related memorials were sent to Shang Junlin's desk as fast as possible.
"With the contribution of the Northern Desert Army, Mr. Fang is justified to enter the Cabinet." Shen Yu sighed after reading the memorials. Then he said, "How does His Majesty plan to deal with the people of the Northern Desert?"
Shang Junlin chuckled. "The leader came to the capital. Whether he lives or dies depends on the sincerity of the Northern Desert."
Shen Yu understood that he was planning to extort a large sum of money.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
