Xia Hongsheng came out of the palace, took advantage of the fact that it was still early and the sun had not yet set, and went straight to the shop of Yiren Firm in Chang'an. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoThis shop was the starting point for several westbound caravans under Xia Hongsheng. It's also a place where they usually lead their own teams to gather together to discuss things, but they don't sell things.

When he got there, Arhan was taking stock, and when he learned that Xia Hongsheng was coming, he hurried over to meet him.

"It's a big deal." Xia Hongsheng got straight to the point and said directly to Arhan: "The imperial court wants to buy cotton at market prices, the more the better." You also know that there are not many cotton growers in the Central Plains nowadays, and if you want to buy cotton in large quantities, you can only start from the Western Regions. You are most familiar with the Western Regions, and you may have harvested cotton? ”

Arhan was a natural businessman, and when he heard that there was a big business to do, he immediately became excited and asked, "Dare to ask Lord Hou, how much cotton does the imperial court want to collect?" ”

Xia Hongsheng smiled and said, "The more the merrier." As long as you have this ability, you will harvest all the cotton in the Western Regions, and the court will be able to eat it. ”

When Arhan heard this, he was immediately overjoyed, but he was a businessman and asked, "Is this ...... Master Hou, Rong Xiao's mouth is too much, the court has accepted the cotton of our caravan, will it pay us according to the market price? ”

"Don't worry, Benhou and His Majesty have an agreement." Xia Hongsheng said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about this. As long as you can harvest as much cotton as possible, you will inevitably make money. To tell you the truth, this cotton was originally intended to be sent to the imperial court without any money. Cotton is a small profit, and the big head behind it is in Liaodong. ”

"Liaodong?!" Alhan was stunned: "What kind of business does Liaodong have?" It's hard to understand that Lord Hou wants to buy land in Liaodong?! ”

Obviously, Arkhand has also read a lot of newspaper articles about Liaodong recently.

Xia Hongsheng shook his head: "Land...... For the time being, it is better not to get involved in the purchase and sale of land, which belongs to the imperial court. We can't make the court feel that we are annexing a lot of land. What Ben Hou is talking about is a new business. ”

"New business?" Arhan was puzzled.

Xia Hongsheng shook his head: "Then Benhou will draw up a plan for you." This is not something that your family can swallow, and the wine shop, glass shop, and Mingxiangju must all be involved. ”

Arkhan was a shrewd businessman, and a businessman who was good at dealing with officials, knowing that he should never ask too much. Therefore, when he heard Xia Hongsheng say this, he didn't ask any more, but said: "Master Hou, it is a big business for the imperial court to ask for so much cotton. The small ones don't worry about others doing it, so the small ones will pack up their things and go to the Western Regions in person! ”

Xia Hongsheng thought about it, too, if Alhan went in person, it would be smoother.

So he said, "It's okay." However, you have to hurry up on your way. The imperial court is very urgent, I'm afraid, it will be transported to Chang'an before July! ”

"So tight?" Arhan was surprised: "Cotton can only be planted in April and May, and it will definitely not grow in July...... I can only accept last year's! ”

Xia Hongsheng nodded: "Exactly." So you have to think of a way to collect as much as you can. Try your best, Ben Hou has already told His Majesty that because of time, he can't guarantee that there will be so much. ”

Arhan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "Yes, the little one must try his best to collect it!" ”

"Go ahead, concentrate on this matter during this time, all the caravans are involved, and they will all go to harvest cotton!" Xia Hongsheng said: "The purchase of cotton is a matter of great importance, if you can do this thing, maybe Your Majesty will receive you." This is a good opportunity for you, and you have to take advantage of it. “

When Arhan heard this, he immediately became excited, and immediately bowed to Xia Hongsheng: "Alhan, thank you Lord Hou for your support!" ”

Xia Hongsheng handed over the purchase of cotton to Arhan himself, and then left.

Arhan is still very capable of doing this kind of thing.

So Xia Hongsheng was relieved, and after coming out, he didn't go to Chang'an's house again, but went back to Jingyang directly.

When I arrived in Jingyang, it was already night, and as soon as Xia Hongsheng entered the house and walked to the door of the main hall, he saw his sister-in-law and Li Lizhen sitting in it talking, and Yuexian and Youji were also sitting on the side, as if they were listening to what their sister-in-law said.

This posture made Xia Hongsheng stunned for a moment, this stunned kung fu, sister-in-law had already seen Xia Hongsheng.

"Hongsheng, come over quickly!" Xia Hongsheng's sister-in-law shouted.

"Hey!" Xia Hongsheng agreed and walked in: "It's all here." ”

Xia Hongsheng glanced around, and Youji glanced at it, giving Xia Hongsheng a look.

Xia Hongsheng saw it, but he didn't know what it meant, so he looked at his sister-in-law with Youji's eyes.

"Hongsheng, sister-in-law is discussing your marriage!" Xia Hongsheng's sister-in-law said.

Uh, Xia Hongsheng looked at Li Liqing, and then at Yuexian and Youji.

Needless to say, this marriage is a marriage with Xu Hui. But this matter is just discussed with Li Liqing, why do you want Yuexian and Youji to sit here and discuss it together?

But I heard my sister-in-law say again: "Hui'er is the wife of His Majesty's marriage, but it will come later, sister-in-law thinks, I still have to discuss it with your wives and concubines." ”

Xia Hongsheng was suddenly embarrassed, and scratched his head in embarrassment, but seeing that Yuexian's face was flushed, and his face was obviously about to hang up, Youji covered her lips with one hand and snickered, and while snickering, she also threw a few flattering glances at Xia Hongsheng, which made Xia Hongsheng's heart burn.

Xia Hongsheng looked at his sister-in-law in surprise, this, he had never had anything to do with Yuexian and Youji, and his sister-in-law decided that these two people were his concubines!

Xia Hongsheng was about to explain, but he heard Li Lizhi cut off the conversation and said: "Sister Hui'er has been close to each other since she came to Chang'an, and her daughter-in-law met in the Hongwen Pavilion, and she has been like a sister since then. Now that Hui'er's sister has to enter the house and has become the real sister of the concubine, it is too late for the concubine to be happy! Sister Moon Fairy and Yuhime...... My sister has also known Hui'er for a long time, and I don't think there will be any sons, and my sister-in-law is probably too worried. ”

Because Li Lizhi is a wife and the hostess of the orthodox Jingyang Houfu, although Yuexian and Youji are older than her, she is an eldest woman, that is, her sister.

However, because she called it so, she recognized the identity of Yuexian and Youji's concubines.

Xia Hongsheng was even more stunned, and looked at Li Lizhi in puzzlement.

saw Li Lizhi smiling and secretly winked at him.

When my sister-in-law heard Li Lizhen's words, she naturally understood the meaning, and was immediately very happy, took Li Liqin's hand and said, "What a good girl!" The Xia family must have been cultivating for ten lifetimes, which is why Hongsheng has such a reasonable daughter-in-law! ”

Xia Hongsheng helplessly watched his sister-in-law pull Li Lizhi to speak excitedly, ready to ask later. (To be continued.) )