This conspiracy actually captured the greedy temperament of shopkeeper Tian and the weakness of the Cao family's urgent need for money.

Anyway, as long as Mo Shangzhi is there, Uncle Cao Guo can't even think of selling Han Yingmo!

If Uncle Cao Guo wants to lower the price, it will be easier.

The cost of Hanying ink was deliberately raised by Mo Lan. Even if Cao Guojiu sold it at the cost price, it was still not as low as the price of Linglong ink.

And if it is sold at a loss, Cao Guoshu must lose half of the cost to be competitive with Linglong Mo.

But Linglong Ink can also reduce its price!

Mo Lan is not as short of money as the Cao family, she can drag the Cao family to death!

Uncle Cao Guo on the other side originally wanted to hold on for a few days.

But who knew that Mo Shangzhi would continue to make sexy moves.

First, it opened with great fanfare, and then there was a big opening reward.

Then the Sheng family gave exquisite ink to some colleagues, and Mo Shangzhi turned around and went out to publicize that it was used by all the important officials in the court.

He also bribed some scholars and let these people spread the word orally.

It is said that Linglong ink from Mo Shangzhi is the most authentic ink stick. Both the fragrance and the color of the ink are better than Hanying ink from Caojia Bookstore. The most important thing is that the price is cheaper.

He also said that Caojia Bookstore had somehow stolen the formula of Mo Shangzhi, and the ink sticks sold were expensive and bad.

Moreover, there were people from Pingjiang Prefecture and Lin'an who came to take the exam to testify, proving that they already had Mo Shangzhi and Linglong Mo there.

Han Yingmo had only been in Bianjing for a month or two.

In this way, it is clear at a glance who is first and who is last.

These students have their own idea of ​​who stole the formula.

Literary men despise this kind of theft the most.

In addition, the Cao Family Bookstore was opened by Uncle Cao Guo, who was a relative!

In the Song Dynasty, the most discriminated against by literati were relatives.

As a result, the reputation of Caojia Bookshop immediately became bad.

Originally there were some students who came to buy books, but now even passing by Cao's Bookshop they want to spit on it.

Caojia Bookshop can't even sell paper or pens, let alone Hanying's ink.

For half a month, Caojia Bookstore had no income.

Uncle Cao Guo was so angry that he almost fainted.

In the end, there was no choice but to bow his head.

He handed a greeting card to Prince Huan's Mansion.

But to Uncle Cao Guo's surprise, not only King Huan was seeing him, but Princess Huan was also there.

Uncle Cao Guo looked a little confused.

If Princess Huan saw the way he apologized, wouldn't he be even more embarrassed?

He lowered his head to Zhao Ceying: "His Royal Highness King Huan... I have something to discuss with His Highness."

Zhao Ceying smiled and looked particularly gentle: "Why are you so reserved, uncle? If we really want to talk about it, I will call you uncle."

Uncle Cao Guo's face became more and more humble, but he cursed loudly in his heart.

If you really want to treat yourself as your uncle, how can you bring yourself to death? !

But there was nothing he could do.

Uncle Cao Guo has always supported the Queen Mother in confronting the officials. Why?

It’s not just for glory and wealth.

Look now, before I can enjoy the glory and wealth, my family will be lost.

What are you waiting for later?

"Your Highness is joking, how dare I?"

Zhao Ceying looked calm and exchanged a few words with him before saying, "What is the important matter for your uncle to come here this time?"

Uncle Cao Guo only felt humiliated.

What else could be important? Isn't it clear what you did?

He glanced at Mo Lan and said nothing.

Zhao Ceying smiled in a low voice: "Uncle, you don't have to be reserved, just say whatever you want."

Uncle Cao Guo had no choice but to endure the shame and belittle Zhao Ceying.

"Your Highness, please raise your noble hand and give the Cao family a way to survive!"

Zhao Ceying said nothing.

There was silence in the hall.

After a long while, Zhao Ceying's voice sounded in Uncle Cao Guo's ears.

"I don't understand what uncle Guo said."

Uncle Cao Guo felt sad and angry, but he did not dare to get angry.

"Why do you pretend not to know, Your Highness? The Cao family really has no way to survive now."

Zhao Ceying raised her eyebrows and asked Mo Lan curiously.

"Princess, is this really true?"

Mo Lan's plan was not hidden from him, but Zhao Ceying actually didn't know much about business wars.

The ability to run Yuyanjiao well in Yuzhou was all due to obedience.

Do whatever Mo Lan tells him to do.

Therefore, Zhao Ceying only knew that Mo Lan had tricked the Cao family into misery, but he did not expect that the Cao family would be reduced to the point where they could no longer survive.

Mo Lan took a sip of tea slowly and said in a calm voice: "Uncle Guo's words are a bit exaggerated. Neither the Cao family's land nor the village has been sold, and the old items handed down from the ancestors are not pawned. Why can’t I survive?”

Uncle Cao Guo's heart stirred up a storm.

What does King Huan mean by this?

Why ask Princess Huan?

And Princess Huan, how come she seems to know everything about the Cao family, even more than Prince Huan? !

Could it be... could it be that Princess Huan was the main messenger in this matter? !

No...it's impossible!

Uncle Cao Guo suppressed the shock in his heart and looked up at Mo Lan.

"The land and Zhuangzi...they are all left by our ancestors. How can we sell them so easily?"

"How can I repay the amount of silver my uncle owes me?"

Mo Lan was smiling, but in Cao Guojiu's eyes, she was as scary as a monster.

"So much Hanyingmo can't be sold, I'm worried about my uncle."

Uncle Cao Guo swallowed, feeling extremely bitter.

"Please give me a favor, Your Majesty and Princess."

"Then it depends on uncle Guo's sincerity."

Zhao Ceying looked at him with a calm tone.

Uncle Cao Guo closed his eyes dejectedly.

Now that he's here, he's ready to bow his head.

"From now on, the Cao family will only follow the lead of the official family."

"Only the Cao family?"

Mo Lan's eyes were deep.

"It seems that uncle Guo still has concerns!"

Uncle Cao Guo gritted his teeth: "There are also the in-laws of the Cao family, but I also have conditions."

"Say it."

"Officials need to treat everyone equally and not target others separately."

Zhao Ceying smiled: "Don't worry, the officials will treat all ministers equally."

Uncle Cao Guo nodded and said: "Then Han Yingmo..."

Mo Lan raised her eyebrows: "Mo Shangzhi can buy all Hanying Mo at cost price."

"How, how can this happen?"

Uncle Cao Guo shook his lips: "Our Cao family bookstore has worked hard for a month for this batch of ink strips. If it is just at the cost price, our Cao family's salary for the servants is not enough..."

"Uncle Guo, this is not how the accounts are settled."

Mo Lan raised her eyebrows: "Even if your bookstore doesn't have Han Yingmo, you still have to pay salaries to the shopkeeper and servants. It's just that we have done more things and hired more people. It has only been more than a month now. , The Cao family can’t afford this little money?”

Uncle Cao Guo was speechless.

Mo Lan paused and then said: "But my uncle is an elder, so I still have to give him this face. Let's do it this way...for every piece of Hanyingmo, I will add one more penny."

Uncle Cao Guo felt a burning pain on his face, but he didn't know what to say.

Add one more article to each piece of Han Ying Mo, and the accumulation is not too small.

But this can only barely maintain the Cao family as it is.

After more than a month of hard work, everything came to nothing, and the Cao Family Bookshop lost its reputation.

The more Uncle Cao Guo thought about it, the more uncomfortable he became, but he had to accept this reality.

If I make another request, I'm afraid I'll lose even the extra penny.

Uncle Cao Guo is really scared now.

He finally figured it out.

Princess Huan could bring down the Cao family with any move she made. I am afraid that I have made many suggestions for King Huan before.

Before Uncle Cao Guo left, he couldn't help but ask Mo Lan: "Isn't the previous Gao family also the work of the princess?"

The corners of Mo Lan's lips curved, but she didn't answer, saying nothing.

Uncle Cao Guo looked bitter: "The Sheng family is really amazing."


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