[Qin] Qin Shi

If it was really a battle against the Xiongnu, the current Yanbei would certainly not be strong enough. In addition to not having enough soldiers, it was more because of the severe drought this year that the grain harvest was already insufficient.In the past few years, Yanbei's harvest was not satisfactory, not to mention grain storage, Yanbei even owed some people and businesses food.

In this case, if you want to send troops, it will be even more difficult if you don't have enough food support.

That's why Bai Shu appeared in one of the top merchants' houses in Yanbei——

"Little General," the slightly bloated middle-aged man looked at the young man sitting below him with a kind smile on his face, "I'm afraid that the little general is here to pay back the debt that Xin Pinghou owed us. Tens of thousands of loads of food, right?"

"Marquis Xinping?" Bai Shu made a blank look on his face, "What's the matter with Marquis Xinping?"

Bai Shu pretended to be incomprehensible, but the businessman on the opposite side was not a light-hearted man.

The grain merchant still had a gentle smile on his face as always, harmless and kind: "The little general doesn't know? How about it, steward—" He called someone, but he still looked kindly, "I will send you back to Xinpinghou from the beginning. Bring me the IOU for borrowing food from the old man, and give it to the little general."

[Did Xin Pinghou really borrow their food back then? ] The system tremblingly asked.

"How do I know that?" Although the expression on his face remained unchanged, Bai Shu's heart sank, "but since he dared to say that in front of me, it might not be true. '

Thinking about it carefully, every winter Lian Po would indeed disappear suddenly for a few days, and then one after another, he did not know where to find food to supply to the army. He thought it was all thanks to Lin Xiangru, but now it seems that Lian Po I also played a role in it.

Thousands of thoughts were churning in his heart, but Bai Shu was calm: "Why is this so?" He stopped the housekeeper who wanted to leave the grain merchant, "Of course the elders will believe what the elders say. After all, the Marquis of Xinping left." Too hasty, many things have not had time to explain to the juniors."

He paused for a while, finding a way for his previous actions, and also gave the other party an excuse.

After finishing speaking, he turned into a distressed and guilty look: "If the junior has offended you, please forgive me." Putting himself in the position of the junior also makes it difficult for the other party to continue to pursue it." I just dare to ask, how much food did Lord Xinping borrow from you?"

"No, no, it's better to take it out." The grain merchant didn't take Bai Shu's steps, and he didn't intend to continue talking. He waved his hand to the housekeeper to get the IOU, "otherwise people won't know it and think it's the old man who bullied me." The major general is young, so that's not good." The housekeeper naturally obeyed his master, bypassed Bai Shu and left the room.

The smile froze on his face like this: "How could that be?" Bai Shu was a little embarrassed because the other party didn't show any affection, "You're really joking." But inside, he was in a mess because of the other party's behavior Ma, and even the embarrassment and embarrassment of wanting to run away on the spot.

The system sighed leisurely: "He is still a neutral yellow name to you." 'So, human beings are not only composed of 0 and 1, it is really complicated. The smiling face may not be the green name that loves you, but the murderous face may represent friendly allies.

Bai Shu was not in the mood to respond to the system's emotion from somewhere, and the grain merchant quickly shifted the problem to Bai Shu himself, as if all the embarrassing questions about Xinping Jun Lianpo had never arisen before.

He asked about Bai Shu's current private life from his wealth and background, and even asked him enthusiastically if he had any plans to start a family?He bluntly said that the youngest daughter in his family is already ready to marry, if they are interested in them, they can become a couple. At that time, the two families will become a family, so where is the difference between you and me?

This kind of statement made Bai Shu silent for a while. He looked at the grain merchant's kind smile, and couldn't tell whether he was sincere or an excuse: "I'm thinking," he said to the system in his mind, "is it true that all merchants , want to meddle in power? '

【perhaps? 】The system is uncertain, 【But for now, if what he said is true, would it indeed be a good solution?It's just a woman. After taking it, Yanbei's loan can be canceled, and you can get another sum of food.Even if you don't like that woman, just divorce her when the time comes, or you can't accept her anymore. 】

Thinking about the empty food and grass in Yanbei at this moment, the only answer was silence.

Fortunately, the housekeeper came and went very quickly, before Bai Shu gave the grain merchant an answer, the housekeeper had already returned.

The grain merchant didn't stop him, and Bai Shu also took this opportunity to avoid the suggestion given by the grain merchant.

Or, he didn't know how to answer at all.

Does he have any regrets at this moment?Regret my recklessness, regret letting go of the Xiongnu who tipped off the news, regret pushing the situation to this point today, regret letting go of my wild words in front of those lieutenants, regret deciding to go to the muddy water of Yanbei?

Bai Shu didn't know, but when he looked at the silk cloth handed over by the butler, and saw the handwriting of Lian Po with old marks on it, there was only a sudden and slight regret in his heart.

It is the sudden realization of Lian Po's resolute departure, and the regret for what will happen next.

He originally wanted a good death.

"What do you want to do?" Holding the silk cloth with fingers curled up, and wrinkling the IOU in his hand, Bai Shu raised his head and looked at the grain merchant and asked, "You know the situation in Yanbei now, right? .”

What he used was an affirmative sentence, not a questioning tone - it has always been the truth that a strong dragon does not overwhelm a snake.

Of course, unless the dragon has enough power to turn the land over and strangle the snake to death, this matter will be a different matter.

But not now, and it can't be now.

"The little general was joking." The man still had that smiling charitable look, "What do you think about this? Isn't it a matter of course to pay back the debt? Although Mr. Xinping has left, the current General's Mansion can still live Is it human?"

The meaning behind his words was clearly placed on the negotiating table, and Bai Shu looked down at the amount on the IOU, and slowly closed his eyes: "Is there an equivalent?" He responded, "If you pay the equivalent thing, I wonder if it's possible?"

"Then it's settled." Naturally, there is nothing wrong with grain merchants. It is never necessary to return the original goods when doing business. As long as the value is equal and there is room for a premium, there is nothing wrong with it. "Or The little general is sensible, so I will wait for news from the little general at home."

As he said that, he got up and pretended to see off the guests.

However, Bai Shu didn't move, he raised his hand and raised the silk cloth in his hand: "So, Shu Tuo, do you have any food left in your hand?" Because the cloth was soft and drooping, it blocked the young man's eyes from the merchant's perspective. Half of the face, but the other half of the face that was exposed, showed the other party's determination.

"Yes," he looked at Bai Shu, "but, what price will the little general pay to buy my food?"

"What price do you want?"

"Well, it can't be lower than the market price, right?" The cheerful voice of the grain merchant echoed in the room, "For the sake of the little general, it's better to pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other."

Bai Shu raised his eyes abruptly, a stern look flashed in his light-colored eyes, but it quickly dissipated: "You know Yanbei's current form..."

"What does it have to do with me?" The surprise on his face didn't seem fake, and the shock in his tone was obvious, "Little General, what are you misunderstanding? I'm a businessman, and I've managed to save so much after traveling around all these years. Family belongings, you want me to donate most of the family's wealth in just a few words?"

He and Bai Shu looked at each other with openness and sincerity: "Little General, I advise you to fill in the previous account first, so that we can continue to discuss business later, right? After all, back then, even if it was your teacher Xinping Hou Lianpo, It's not that big of a face to come up and just want to be a white wolf."

Bai Shu's heart flinched, even though he knew that he was not as good as Lian in the eyes of these people, but when he actually faced it, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed: "After the matter is completed, I can promise you Yanbei officials and merchants." Status, from now on, whether you pay taxes or buy and sell, how about exempting you from a profit?"

The person sitting in front of him now is the largest grain and grass merchant in Yanbei. This profit is already the entire share of an ordinary small merchant for a year, and the huge amount has already made him feel like he is cutting his flesh.

However, it didn't satisfy the businessman: "It's only a profit," he shook his head, and the gentle look on his face remained unchanged from the beginning to the end, "The little general is better at doing business than Xin Pinghou, but the little general, you Smart, I look like a fool? The current situation in Yanbei is clearly in front of me."

"It doesn't matter whether this Yanbei can be saved or not, even if it is saved, I gave food and money, what is it for, just a word or two of praise from those poor ghosts? Besides, if you are a young general, you are unlucky and died in the On the battlefield—" he said directly, "who should I ask for this account?"

【He cursed you! ] Seeing the smile on the businessman's face, the system was about to explode, 【He actually cursed you? ! 】

"But if Yanbei is not protected," Bai Shu ignored the anger of the system, and his expression became more and more calm, "You promise to keep everyone's wealth, and give it to outsiders for nothing, so it's still a waste."

"I just like your calmness, little general!" The businessman smiled and shook his head, "But the little general's words are wrong. The world is far and wide, where can you go if you have money? I have heard that Handan is prosperous. In a few days, before the Huns arrive, my family will move to Handan."

"Then you don't want all the business you have done in Yanbei for these years?" Bai Shu looked at the businessman, "It's a waste of it, it's better to make a deal between you and me, you are happy, and it is also beneficial to me."

Seeing that the businessman was unmoved, Bai Shu said another way: "Since you know that the Huns are approaching, if you fight with my Yanbei soldiers, maybe there will be a glimmer of life, right? It's all for Fame and profit, your achievements will definitely be praised among the people."

"If it's gone, it's gone," said the businessman, who doesn't like Bai Shu's tricks. "Fame and fortune are things that you don't bring with you when you die. It's more real where there is real money. But when it comes to the years Management, little general, don’t you think Mr. Shinpei only borrowed food from my family?”

At this point, Bai Shu really turned pale.

If Lian Po really has unpaid debts from all the grain merchants, it will undoubtedly be even more difficult for him to borrow again.

"It seems that you really don't know, little general." He looked at Bai Shu's changed face with a smile, "But you are right, little general, if the business in Yanbei has been ruined all these years, it will be ruined." It's a pity—does the little general want it?"

Bai Shu looked at him and didn't answer, but this was the best answer.

"I got most of my family's wealth for nothing, the little general must show some sincerity, right?"

"How would you like?"

"Little general, Marquis Xinping has never taught you that when you ask for help, do you have the attitude of asking for help? You must let those people know that it is the little general that you rely on us. The sky in Yanbei is supported by us businessmen." That's right."