Drunk Qingqiu

"Brother Jiu, please don't listen to Yi Na. She is young and doesn't know anything, just talking nonsense. Gao Yun is my cousin. She grew up with the three of us. Abate really treats her only as a brother and sister." Ah While explaining to Yinzhen, Labutan turned his head to look at Yina and Gao Yun, and the sternness in his eyes flashed past.

Yi Na's face turned red when she heard this. Gao Yun had been hiding behind Yi Na, but after hearing this, her face turned pale, and she lowered her head as if afraid to make a sound.Yi Na stomped her feet angrily when she saw her cousin being wronged.She wanted to defend Gao Yun, but when she saw her elder brother turned his back to Brother Jiu and looked at her with severe eyes, she pursed her lips and dragged Gao Yun out of the yard.

Alabutan turned around, already showing a smile, the tall and heroic man made a few strands of beard show off the air of a Confucian general, and cupped his fists at Yinzhen: "Jiu elder brother, Yina speaks without restraint, please forgive me. Jiayu was begged by the emperor himself by the second younger brother, how could she treat her badly. The second younger brother and sister are mild-tempered, know how to act, are careful, and have such appearance and temperament, it is hard to find even with a lantern. Dare to be negligent."

After a pause, Alabutan sighed and said: "Little sister has been thinking about getting Cousin Gao Yun and her second brother together since she was a child, so she just talked nonsense. There is absolutely no such thing as a fiancee, please don't take it to heart." .”

While listening, Yinzhen looked carefully at the expression of Alabutan's speech, it seemed that it was not a fake.But thinking that Jiayu might be wronged, anger was hidden in his heart. He lifted his chin and said calmly: "Big Belle, I hope what you said is true. Although Jiayu is not the princess of the royal family Princess, but she is also Gushan Gege who was sealed by my emperor Ama himself. Regardless of her mother's family, she is married as a noble daughter of the Tian family. And—"

Yinzhen narrowed her eyes, and her tone was a little cold: "Who's daughters and sisters treat them like pearls and jade. Although my cousin has a good temper, it doesn't mean that there is no one here. If anyone dares to let her be bullied, my ninth elder brother The first one to not spare him."

After hearing this, Alabutan apologized again, and repeatedly reassured Yinzhen that she would definitely teach Yina a lesson when she went back, so that she would stop thinking about it.When he turned to go out, Alabutan murmured in his heart, after all, it was Tianhuang nobleman, looking at the young and tender, smiling and talkative appearance, it was really hard for people to get used to being ruthless.

Although the emperor has always been close to Horqin Mongolia, many empresses and concubines are also from Horqin Mongolia.But in the final analysis, the emperor is still on guard against the Mongolian bannermen, otherwise how could there be a reduction policy.He was so careful with Yinzhen's company because he didn't want to cause trouble for the tribe because of these private matters.

Ala Butan couldn't help but think of the gentle smiling woman standing next to his second brother, who was as assertive as Brother Nine.No matter how hard Yina made things difficult, she still turned the little girl's attention with a few words in a calm manner, and she really suffered some grievances.

On the second day, Yinzhen set off for the north.After passing through Chahar and Zhaowuda, the grassland gradually became bustling with more people grazing cattle and sheep, and loud and clear singing echoed between heaven and earth from time to time.Whether cheerful or lonely, it is fascinating.

After galloping all the way, we finally arrived at the destination of this trip, Kulun in Khalkha Mongolia.

Yinzhen only felt that his body had been invisibly strengthened and exercised again, and now he didn't feel tired after riding a horse for half a day, but the insides of his legs were uncomfortable and tight.He gritted his teeth and didn't get into the carriage, because He Yuzhu on the carriage would never need him to have a good time.

Kulun is counted as the political, religious and economic center of Upper Khalkha Mongolia, where the Qing government has a minister of affairs; Jebtsundamba Hutuktu, the highest living Buddha of Khalkha who is respected by the Mongolian subjects, also regards Kulun as the center. Stationed in tin.

At the same time, the place where Yinzhen and the Eros envoys met to sign the contract and carry out business transactions was also in Kulun, which can be regarded as an important border trade center between the mainland and Mongolia and Oros.

Yinzhen brought the accompanying guards to live in the residence of the Minister of Affairs, Bu Zheji. Bu Zheji received the news more than ten days ago that the imperial envoy to Mongolia this time was Brother Nine.He asked his wife to clean the largest yard early, and replaced the furnishings in the house with new ones, which were a little more expensive, and they could move in only when Yinzhen came.

After nearly a month on horseback, Yinzhen can finally rest for a few days.

Office of the Minister of Affairs, lobby.

The dinner was quite sumptuously arranged, and Bu Zheji even thought that Yinzhen and the others must be tired of eating beef, mutton and dairy products. On the dining table were a plate of pickled garlic, a plate of pickled water mustard, and a hanging stove. Chicken, with lotus leaf rolls, scallions, and sweet bean sauce on the pheasant, you can use lotus leaf rolls to wrap chicken, scallions, and sweet bean sauce.In addition, there were several plates of fresh and tender green vegetables, and a bowl of fragrant glutinous rice was placed in front of each person.

Although it is not as exquisite as the food in Beijing, it also whets the appetite.

Bu Zheji accompanied him attentively, and after dinner, Bu Zheji sent someone to send Yinzhen to the east courtyard to rest.

Yinzhen was quite satisfied with the big bathtub in the house, waved the two maids in the house to retreat, and called He Yuzhu to come in and help untie the braid.After taking a bath from head to toe, Yinzhen felt refreshed. Seeing that He Yuzhu was also tired, he sent him down to rest.

When He Yuzhu went out, Yinzhen saw Gao Wen and a royal guard guarding the door.Gao Wen couldn't help but say that the imperial guards didn't dare to ignore Yinzhen's safety.Yinzhen's status is noble, and she must not make mistakes.Otherwise, these people's wealth and lives will be lost.

In the room, with the soft silk quilt and the faint scent of incense, Yinzhen quickly fell asleep.

On the second day, Yinzhen woke up refreshed, and after having breakfast, a guard came over, saying that there were some people in the hall outside who had asked to see brother Jiu with a name card.

Yinzhen looked at the famous post, and it was the merchant who arrived in Kulun first. Before Yinzhen arrived, they would transport the goods here and store them here.Only when the contract between Yinzhen and Eros is negotiated, and the merchants of Eros arrive, they can sell or buy goods.

It wasn't Su Yang who came to Yinzhen's side, after all, a stall as big as the capital had to be manned.This time it was Manager You who brought the goods, and he married Ding Lan, Yinzhen's former court lady, both of whom Yinzhen could trust.

Yinzhen said a few words to the people who came over, and told him to wait for his news, and the contract should be signed within two days.

On the same day, someone sent a post, and it was the Eros Mission who sent someone to invite it, and the signature was May Eugene.

Yinzhen was stunned when he saw the signature at the bottom, this very feminine name reminded him of someone.Speaking of which, that person happened to be from Oros. Could it be such a coincidence?

The post said that Yinzhen was invited to meet at Furuilou, but the name of Furuilou was more like Kounei Restaurant.Yinzhen didn't bother with the signature of the post anymore, anyway, whether it was Mei whom she met when she was young, she wanted to go anyway.

Furui Building, private room.

Eight Immortals tables, high-backed chairs, and even a pair of glass screens are not inferior to the big restaurants in the capital.

In front of Yinzhen was a white porcelain tea bowl, inside which was the best Biluochun tea.

"You mean, if there is no warehouse or shop, no trade is allowed?" Yinzhen asked with raised eyebrows, dragging the tea bowl with one hand and scratching the lid of the tea bowl with the other.

"Exactly, and these warehouses and shops need to be prepared by you Qing merchants." The person on the opposite side smiled very elegantly. He was wearing a ribbon on his chest and a cloak that he had seen in the capital, and he couldn't hide his arrogance and arrogance. sharp people.

At the same time, it is also a person with the pseudonym May Eugene, and Yinzhen has confirmed that he is not using his real name.After all, no matter how coincidental, it wouldn't be the same name as the prince of a country.

At this moment, Mr. "Mei" is crossing his legs, sipping fragrant tea, with a smiling mouth and mustache curled up, and a pair of sharp eyes staring closely at Yinzhen.Yinzhen never thought that a man with a beard looks so good-looking, the goatee just proves how old he is.But this man's two mustaches actually added a bit of wildness and sexiness.

This person, who made Yinzhen feel a little dangerous, is well dressed, and his gestures are just right. His aristocratic etiquette makes people very comfortable. Of course, what he said with a smile is not so comfortable.

"You prepare the warehouse and shop. If you agree, then the contract will be concluded and the trade will continue. We have conveyed it to His Majesty the Great Tsar. With his approval, a large number of businessmen can be recruited from our country; if this cannot be done, then the transaction Cancellation, we can choose other countries for business."

Several people in Eros in the room seemed to be joking in their eyes, as if they were waiting to see Yinzhen's embarrassed expression.

It doesn't feel good to make people play like a monkey.

Yinzhen suppressed the smile on his face, raised his eyelashes lightly, looked from the teacup in his hand to the impostor Mr. Mei with his pitch-black red phoenix eyes, and said, "Okay, I promise you."

The few Oros people over there who were ready to stick to their original intention no matter how Yinzhen argued, were stunned when they heard this.Such an obviously unreasonable condition, why did you agree without hesitation?Is this prince brother too cowardly, but this shows that the royal family of the Qing Dynasty is nothing more than that.

Seeing "Mr. Mei" and other people showing knowing smiles, Yinzhen pursed her lips, and then said: "Since I have expressed my sincerity for the large-scale trade between the two countries, I think you should also express it. I The requirement is, so the merchants I trade with will get a [-]% discount when I buy the goods."

"By the way, if you agree, the contract will continue; if you don't agree, I believe that Qing Dynasty has many choices. Besides, I don't need to ask Huang Ama for instructions. I am fully responsible for this matter, and I can give you the result now." Yinzhen He could not avoid meeting "Mei"'s pressing eyes.

The atmosphere in the room cooled down.

"it is good."

"Mei" said aloud, "Our Oros has a vast land and rich resources, so we don't pay much attention to such a small amount of money." [-]% off, the savings are really not much.

This Mr. "Mei" naturally didn't think about how much money Yinzhen would save in the future, almost all the money for building a few more prefectures came out.

Yinzhen smiled, stood up and said goodbye, "When I prepare the storefront and warehouse, I will come to sign the contract."

"Yes, but we don't have the time and patience to wait for you for too long, ten days is the limit." The man with the pseudonym Mei looked at Brother Jiu who stood up, from his delicate white face to the black robe on his body, to the cuffs White to almost transparent fingers against the black.To put it domineeringly, it's not a discussion, it's a decision.

Yinzhen turned around to look at it, and said yes.So he went out with Gao Wen Gao Wu.

After Yinzhen went downstairs, two people came out from the next room.She was dressed in gorgeous clothes, tall and thin, with deep brows, and a pair of blue eyes like the most beautiful emeralds in the world.He went directly to the window and stared at Yinzhen who was walking away downstairs, with a smile on his face.

The other one saluted the people in the room, "Mr. Peter, thank you for your help. This time, if Brother Nine messes up the business, we, the imperial merchants, will naturally take over."

Sitting in the middle, Mr. Peter, the young man who just pretended to be Mr. Mei, smiled: "Mr. Su Fan, have you ever thought that if Yinzhen solved the problem of the shop and warehouse, wouldn't your efforts be in vain? Even the large sums of money sent to us were wasted."

This person turned out to be Su Fan, the brother-in-law of Prince Salud. Hearing this, he said with a smile, "That's impossible. The bunks and warehouses here have been bought into my hands. No matter how powerful his ninth elder brother is, he can't be here." These many shops were built in ten days. He made it difficult for us imperial merchants to earn money, so naturally we can’t be too polite. After all, he was the one who cut people’s fortunes first.”

Peter nodded, "Just do what you want, so we can negotiate terms with him."

After Su Fan went out, Peter turned his eyes to the blue-eyed man in front of the window: "Dear Mei, are you disappointed to see someone you have read for so long?"

The real Prince of Oros May Eugen in front of the window turned around with a smile in his eyes, "No, no, I am not disappointed at all, dear Peter, he is exactly as I imagined. Oh, to put it this way No, to be more precise, he has grown into a better person. That beautiful and lovely child is even more dazzling now."