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Chapter 58 Big Business

When Yun Chu was leaning on the bay red horse to drink, he couldn't help sighing—the political ecology is different, and the way he does things also needs to change.

In the past, it was the political ecology that Yunchu had experienced. Now, people don't even hide things like robbery, theft, and violation of regulations from the emperor. Some of the experience Yunchu accumulated before can no longer be used.

Naha got agitated by the maggot-like chrysalis on the back of the bay red horse, so she sat on Yunchu's neck by the way.

Yunchu was a little helpless. After returning to Chang'an, it was time for a girl her age to learn how to read and learn to be a female star. With her more boyish temperament than boys, how could she sit still.

Old Monkey is a very good teacher, but since he entered Yumen Pass, the agreement between Ding Dayou and Lao Houzi, a group of barbarian merchants, has been completed.

Ding Dayou didn't want others to see his majestic captain of the Zhechong Mansion mixed with a group of worthless barbarians, so he sent Old Monkey and the others away early.

Yunchu always felt that after leaving Ding Dayou, the old monkey and the others seemed to be very happy. They didn't stay at Yumenguan for a moment, and rode a camel and headed towards Chang'an.

Looking at Naha who was carelessly rubbing his face against his brother's, Yunchu realized for the first time that he had brought back a scourge from the Western Regions.

This child's skin is not white enough, so it might be good to keep her in the house. This child doesn't like to be clean, so it doesn't matter. Just find two more nuns to take care of her hygiene in the future. This child likes to eat carelessly... It doesn't matter, I just need to cook frequently in the future.

... It is difficult for her to wear the cumbersome clothes that girls in the Tang Dynasty wear, as well as reading, writing, and female red.

Coupled with her appearance, it should be very difficult to find a good husband in Datang.

Tang people like orchids, not like having a blond wife, this is clearly distinguished.

It didn't take long for Yunchu's troubles to be shared by Ding Dayou.

They have a lot of goods and a lot of manpower, so they are going to take all these goods to Chang'an and hand them over to the emperor to earn the maximum profit.

Yunchu's goods were few, and most of them were gold, and there were dozens of camels. Ding Dayou sympathized with him and distributed him gold.

Therefore, what Yunchu has the most is gold. After doing some calculations, he has at least 2000 taels of gold.

As we all know, except for the gentry and nobles, ordinary people do not use gold.

For his own consideration, Li Yifu is now actively promoting the suggestion that officials above the fifth rank should be nobles. Even if it is passed, Yunchu does not know when he will be able to become a fifth rank official.

If you can't quench your near thirst, you still have to find a way to convert these golds into copper coins.

However, the amount of copper coins converted from 2000 taels of gold would have to be at least several tons. Even with the help of camels, he and Naha couldn't get them to Chang'an.

So, Yunchu began to miss the days when the old monkey was around again. When the old guy was around, he was disgusting and dangerous, but since the old monkey went on the road by himself, Yunchu found that it was inconvenient for him to do anything.

It is impossible to take gold to Chang'an. Once the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty return home, they will immediately become farmers.

The soldiers of Zhechong Mansion in Shangzhou were not necessarily from Shangzhou. It was common for the soldiers to disperse all the way. When they reached Chang'an, Ding Dayou didn't know how many people would be left by his side.

At that time, I and Naha will enter Chang'an with 2000 taels of gold?

After thinking about it, Yun Chu felt that he still needed to discuss with Ding Dayou how to deal with the gold.

After listening to Yunchu's suggestion, Ding Dayou was stunned for a moment and said, "You are going to hand over the gold to Cheng Chumo here, and then ask Cheng to give you 2000 taels of copper coins in Chang'an to distribute to those comrades who died in battle." Relatives?"

Yun Chu shook his head and said, "Cheng Chumo will at least give me 3000 taels of gold in copper coins. Just for this, I still lose a lot."

Ding Dayou tried his best to run his not very bright head and thought for a long time before saying: "You give him 2000 taels of gold, and when you arrive in Chang'an, he will not only give you the 2000 taels of gold, but also give you an extra 1000 taels of gold." money?

Why!

Although the Cheng family is not a good person, but Cheng Chumo is a monkey with his hair on his head, not as stupid as you think. "

Yun Chu cupped his hands and said: "Trouble Captain, just go and ask him like this. If he is really smart, he will definitely agree. If he doesn't agree, it means that he is not a smart person. I would rather take 2000 taels of gold with me." Follow you to Chang'an."

Ding Dayou squinted at Yun Chu for a while and said, "Alright, I am also responsible for the deaths of He Yuanshan and the others, so I can help you as a witness to ensure that it is still possible for the Cheng family to give you the money in Chang'an.

However, if you ask for an extra 1000 taels of gold, it may not work. Really, that guy Cheng Chumo is very smart. "

Yun Chu smiled and said: "You can ask, I think there is an [-]% chance that he will agree.

In fact, I should say this to you, the captain. Unfortunately, the captain has no foundation in Yumen Pass, and his family is not rich enough, otherwise you are the most suitable person. "

Ding Dayou shook his head like a rattle.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible, your relationship with Lao Tzu is not good enough to give you 1000 taels of gold for nothing."

"Go and ask, maybe it will be done?"

"What if someone beats me up as a villain?"

"Will not!"

Seeing that Yunchu was so persistent, Ding Dayou took the greeting card to the yamen of Cheng Chumo's Duwei's Mansion for the sake of their Daguanling Yamen in Qiuci to cover his breakout of the siege.

Yunchu took Naha to guard at the gate of the Duwei's mansion, waiting for news from Ding Dayou.

Two hours later, Ding Dayou came out, and said to Yunchu with bad intentions: "People said, put 2000 taels of gold here, and then go to Cheng's to get copper coins worth 2000 taels of gold. It was only for the sake of the comrades who died in battle.

As for the extra 1000 taels of gold you asked for, someone told you to ask him for it in person. What you want is reasonable. The Cheng family has a lot of gold. If it is unreasonable, breaking your legs and pulling out your teeth is not bullying you. .

Now, do you want to go in? "

Yun Chu smiled and thanked Ding Dayou, then took Naha's hand and stepped up the steps of the yamen of the Captain's Mansion.

Ding Dayou stood outside and thought for a while, but after all, he couldn't stand the temptation of curiosity, so he also walked in.

Yunchu left Ding Dayou with a good impression, at least he is a person who can do things, and can do things well. This kid is only thirteen this year. Not even a chance to complain.

Of course, he was also really curious, why did Yunchu ask Cheng Chumo for money with empty teeth, and it was as much as his mother's 1000 taels of gold.

When Ding Dayou came back again, he found that Cheng Chumo was sitting on the big soft bed, looking at Yunchu brother and sister.

And Yunchu was peeling grapes for his sister to eat.

Cheng Chumo looked majestic as if he wanted to eat people, but Yunchu didn't care, and concentrated on feeding his sister grapes.

Seeing that Naha's mouth was full of grapes, Cheng Chumo tapped on the limp side and said, "I just want to hear how you took away 1000 taels of gold from me. Well said, I will give you 1000 taels of gold." , It’s hard to say, Lao Ding should have passed on my words to you just now.

I won't even give you the 2000 taels of gold you brought. "

Yunchu took out a handkerchief to wipe the grape juice flowing from the corner of Naha's mouth, looked at Cheng Chumo with a smile, and said, "If you don't give it, that's fine, then go to the Daci'en Temple and ask Master Xuanzang to ask the old man for it." .”

Cheng Chumo, who was originally somewhat proud, started to shake his feet when he heard Master Xuanzang's name, and immediately sat up straight, while Ding Dayou, who was sitting on the side eating grapes, also coughed violently.

Cheng Chumo stared at Yunchu for a moment and said, "If the gold in your hand is related to Master Xuanzang, it would be nothing if Cheng donated another 1000 taels of gold. You should understand that you must not lie about some things, otherwise, the consequences will be serious." It’s not something you can settle with one head.”

Ding Dayou also quickly stopped coughing, and the blushing Chao Yunchu shouted: "Be careful, kid!"

Yun Chu smiled to appease Naha who was a little startled and widened his eyes, and said to Ding Dayou: "Captain, the Hu man named Shi you brought back is named Shi Pan Tuo, who once followed Master Xuanzang. 17 years without leaving an inch.

The reason why he rushed to Chang'an this time was to meet Master Xuanzang. He had many questions to ask Master Xuanzang, and most of them were related to me.

There is no need for the two captains to worry about this matter. When we arrive in Chang'an, there will be no hiding the truth or the false. "

Ding Dayou immediately said to Cheng Chumo: "There is such a barbarian who just left the day before yesterday."

Cheng Chumo nodded and said: "Since that's the case, whether it's good to donate 1000 taels of gold to Master Xuanzang to build the Da Ci'en Temple or to publish scriptures, Cheng agreed.

However, the Cheng family will only send the 1000 taels of gold to Da Ci'en Temple. "

Yun Chu looked at Cheng Chumo and said, "Why should I send my gold to Da Ci'en Temple?"

Cheng Chu smiled silently: "As long as Master Xuanzang speaks, even if the Cheng family goes bankrupt, he will help with all his strength. How can you take away Cheng's 1000 taels of gold with just one mouth?"

Yun Chu stood up and came to Cheng Chumo and said, "Just because I have already given you Cheng's a big business that can earn tens of millions without any effort."

Cheng Chumo looked at Ding Dayou suspiciously, Ding Dayou spread his hands helplessly and said, "I don't know either."

Yunchu resettled Naha, who was holding the corner of his clothes, and said to Cheng Chumo: "I put my 2000 taels of gold with you. When I return to Chang'an, Cheng will give me another 2000 taels of gold in copper coins. Will there be no fees?

The reason why I didn't spend a single copper coin is that the face of my captain and the faces of those who died in battle were paid to the general, right? "

Cheng Chumo and Ding Dayou nodded in unison.

Yun Chu said again: "Then, if a merchant without my qualifications wants to do the same thing as mine, how much will the general charge?"

Cheng Chumo said coldly: "The merchants put their money with me, so they don't need to transport heavy copper coins or precious gold, and travel empty-handed, and they will have money to use when they arrive in Chang'an.

In the same way, merchants who earn money in Chang'an don't need to take the money on the road. They only need to put the money in Cheng's, and after they come to Yumen Pass, they can take the money away from me. Is this the business you are talking about? "

(End of this chapter)