vrcanaries Chapter 96 are all glamorous women.
Chapter 96 are all glamorous women.
Two days later, Qin Xuan and the others set off back to Beining City.
As for the Confucian sage, he will lecture at Confucius Mountain for five days before heading north, a plan he had made long ago.
The Imperial Palace of Daqi, the Hall of Diligent Conduct.
Emperor Qin Tian has been frowning and worried these past few days – the Ministry of Works' coal stoves are not selling well.
"We must find a way to break the deadlock in the coal furnace issue, otherwise the national treasury cannot afford the losses."
Qin Tian gave the order in a cold voice.
Previously, coal stoves sold very well, and the Ministry of Works, eager for quick profits, rushed to produce a large number of coal stoves, but now they are all piling up in the warehouse.
"The minister obeys the order."
The Minister of Works had no way to express his grievances, because it was Emperor Daqi himself who had ordered the increase in production.
"Yu'er, has there been any news from Longyun Bookstore?"
Qin Tian glanced at Qin Yu, who immediately replied, "Reporting to Father, there is no news yet, but I expect that with Pan Jijiu's talent and his friendship with Bai Mufei, a disciple of the Confucian Sage, this 'Confucianism' will surely be in our hands."
"Your Majesty, an urgent report has arrived from outside the palace."
Just then, the imperial eunuch suddenly reported.
Qin Tian was overjoyed, guessing that it must be good news from Longyun Bookstore. He immediately urged, "Bring the urgent report here quickly."
Soon, the urgent report was delivered.
Qin Tian excitedly opened the package, but his face instantly darkened.
Below, Qin Yu and the many ministers looked at each other, not daring to ask any questions, until Qin Tian suddenly flew into a rage and threw the urgent report to the ground: "Damn Qin Xuan, it's him again! I should have killed him back then."
Shanhai Town.
Qin Yu and his group of four rode slowly on horseback; the rest of the bookstore staff had already left the day before.
"Your Highness, news from Chu Feng indicates that Qin Zhen has fully committed to the project and has begun full-scale production of honeycomb briquettes."
On horseback, Zhao Luoying said with a smile.
Since Liu Hongmei surrendered, she has been gradually buying off all of Chufeng's spies. Now, apart from a few leaders, all the other spies in Chufeng have surrendered.
After all, the Young Phoenix organization was established by Liu Hongmei herself, and now, with Qin Xuan's financial resources, it wouldn't be difficult for her to take it back.
"What about Qin Yu?"
Qin Xuan asked.
Qin Zhen is impatient and greedy for quick success; it was only a matter of time before he fell into a trap.
However, the fourth prince, Qin Yu, is suspicious and cautious by nature, and he may not be so easy to fool.
"The Lieyang Chamber of Commerce did a very meticulous and careful job. Qin Yu was indeed on guard at first, but the Chamber of Commerce successfully gained Qin Yu's trust through Yang Li, Qin Yu's trusted bodyguard."
"Qin Yu has now agreed to purchase the secret formula for 100,000 taels of silver."
Zhao Luoying gave a brief report of the intelligence, then a hint of worry appeared on her pretty face as she said, "Qin Yu is the fourth prince and is very meticulous. Even if we give him 100,000 taels, I'm afraid he won't be able to take it out of the capital."
"Are you worried that Qin Yu will kill and rob people after obtaining the secret formula?"
Qin Xuan smiled slightly, marveling that without realizing it, the beauty beside him was no longer simply fighting on the battlefield, but had begun to become resourceful and shrewd.
"Probably!"
Zhao Luoying nodded: "In addition, he made an extra request, wanting to make contact with the Lieyang Chamber of Commerce, who were posing as Korean merchants, but I had Hua Mingyue refuse."
"Refusing is the right thing to do. If we agree, it would seem too fake and it wouldn't be conducive to closing the deal."
Qin Xuan agreed and speculated, "I estimate that Hua Huishou wants to use the 100,000 yuan he swindled from Qin Yu to buy the 500,000 jin of honeycomb briquettes produced by Qin Zhen through another means."
Previously, Hua Mingyue wrote to inform him that Qin Xuan would earn a million taels of silver for him, and this was the only way to do so.
"How is that possible? Qin Zhen isn't stupid, how could he possibly agree to that?"
Zhao Luoying, unaware of the situation, instinctively retorted.
Qin Xuan patiently explained, "The honeycomb briquette formula in Qin Zhen's hands is fake. Once he has produced them all, he will find that he cannot sell a single one."
"If someone were willing to offer him 100,000 taels of silver at this time, do you think he would refuse?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Luoying suddenly realized and exclaimed, "This is a series of schemes! Hua Mingyue's mind is far too ruthless!"
"..."
Qin Xuan couldn't refute it. After all, the Lieyang Chamber of Commerce belonged to Beining City. Was it appropriate for a princess to say such a thing?
Seemingly realizing that her words were somewhat inappropriate, Zhao Luoying gave an awkward smile: "I understand. The cost of the honeycomb briquettes produced by Qin Zhen actually belongs to the royal family. Even if he loses money, he will only be scolded a couple of times. Anyway, he was deceived by the fake Goryeo Chamber of Commerce."
“If he can still make a profit in this situation, I would agree too.”
"That's the truth."
Qin Xuan laughed heartily, his princess was indeed incredibly intelligent and quick to understand.
"Your Highness, there are people blocking the road ahead."
Just then, Ning Yuanfeng's reminder brought the two back to the point of conversation.
Looking up, they saw Yelü Huanxi and his group.
Should I address you as Jin Xuan or King of Chu?
Yelü Huanxi rode forward, as arrogant as ever.
She tilted her chin up, her beautiful face slightly flushed, her gaze intense as she stared intently at Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan coughed twice. His gaze was a bit too direct; Luo Ying was bound to get jealous.
As expected, before Qin Xuan could even speak, Zhao Luoying had already spurred her horse forward, blocking the two of them, and said with displeasure:
"What are you doing here again? You're supposed to be a member of the Loulan Merchant Guild, can't you have a little more self-respect?"
Whether I'm reserved or not is none of your business.
Yelü Huanxi snorted coldly and said to Qin Xuan, "King of Chu, I know you were driven away by the Emperor of Daqi. If you are willing, Goryeo is willing to receive you with the highest honors and appoint you as the Protector General of the Nation."
General Who Protects the Nation?
This is an excessive show of sincerity.
"Thank you, but I don't like it."
Qin Xuan shook his head and smiled, "As for Miss Huanxi, when you return to your country you can tell the King of Goryeo to send an envoy to my Beining."
"Today, Bukning City is rich and prosperous, and it has the world's only refined salt, soap and honeycomb briquettes. Bukning City looks forward to trading with Goryeo."
The term "trade" here refers to trade at the national level.
Before this, although goods from Beining City had been sold to neighboring foreign countries, this was only through the Chamber of Commerce.
In other words, chambers of commerce are just non-governmental organizations, and no matter how powerful they are, the goods they can trade are limited.
Only by elevating trade to the national level can Bac Ninh City truly open up new possibilities.
“Alright, I’ll tell my father when I get back that I will bring a delegation to your Beining City. You wait for me.”
Yelü Huanxi seemed to want to deliberately annoy Zhao Luoying, or perhaps she really had feelings for Qin Xuan, so she deliberately spoke very bluntly.
Especially with the last line, "You wait for me," she deliberately winked her left eye at Qin Xuan, exuding charm that even Ning Yuanfeng and Monkey were stunned.
“My lord is extremely busy with state affairs. If you really come to Beining City, I will personally treat you well.”
Zhao Luoying smiled coldly and, taking advantage of Yelü Huanxi turning her horse around to go back, lashed her horse's rump with a whip.
The horse immediately neighed and then charged off with Yelü Huanxi screaming in panic.
Qin Xuan pinched the bridge of his nose, both amused and exasperated, and teased, "Luo Ying, why are you doing this?"
"Hmph, I just can't stand her seductive look. Foreign women, they're all such alluring women!"
Zhao Luoying glared at Qin Xuan and rode off alone.
Ning Yuanfeng and Monkey were struggling to suppress their laughter, not daring to utter a sound.
Qin Xuan snapped at him impatiently, "What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and chase after her to protect the princess!"
"Yes, hahaha, this humble general, hahaha, obeys..."
Ning Yuanfeng finally couldn't hold back and burst into laughter.