The Linhai County of Youzhou has a history of hundreds of years. The city is quite large and is surrounded by a harbor. The land trade is relatively prosperous, so the weather of this city is naturally good.

When we just arrived at the city gate, the sun had just risen. The morning sun shone on people, unlike the scorching heat at noon, making people feel warm and comfortable.

Several soldiers from the city gate followed the captain to change the guards. Their people came over and it was time to open the city gate.

The heavy city gate was pulled open to the left and right, and the creaking sound seemed very harsh in the quiet morning.

At first, the city gate was still deserted. As the sun grew higher, the number of people entering and leaving gradually began to increase.

The city gate official did not stand next to the city gate like an ordinary soldier, but instead asked someone to move a chair and sit in a shade. There were cups and fruits on the side. They drank water and ate fruits at a time, which looked very moist.

Ordinary soldiers are not so leisurely. They have to stand at the city gate under the sun, but there are losses and gains. Merchants who come and go must pay them money. If they collect more in a day, they will have to pay more than ten cents when they go back.

I feel so motivated when I think about it, and when I encounter a caravan entering the city, I can get some benefits, which makes it even more comfortable. Such a day is no different from usual.

"Stop talking, come to the caravan again."

At this time, one of the soldiers' eyes was sharp-eyed, and at first glance, the dust gradually rising in the distance, and the caravan flags were floating faintly. The one who came was not a small caravan, but judging by this, there were at least hundreds of people.

According to the rules, the benefits of passing by alone are enough for a few people to eat for three days.

Thinking of this, the soldiers guarding the city smiled.

Even the city gate official sitting in the shade stood up and walked to the city gate.

Sure enough, as soon as the caravan arrived in front of the city gate, a middle-aged man who was riding a horse turned over and dismounted and said, "We are Wangxingshun Business Company."

This is a caravan that I often come to for two years. While speaking, the middle-aged man stuffed a few pieces of silver over: "This adult, some money for wine is not worthy of respect."

"Hey, what are you loading in the car behind you? The world is not peaceful. All the things you need to load are found out. I can't afford to take care of them!" After glanced at the cart behind, the city gate official said carelessly.

The broken silver stuffed in his hand was at least three taels after weighing it. You can take one tael of money yourself, one tael of guys under your back and one tael of bosses.

Don’t underestimate a tael of silver. This is a half-month salary. This makes him very satisfied. He secretly praised the other person for being tactful.

The middle-aged man who led the caravan explained: "Sir, the car behind is filled with fur goods. I, Wangxingshun Commercial Bank, you also know that there are shops in the city. This time, I had a big deal with people, so I specially transported the goods over. But they are all good people who abide by the law. They dare not do illegal activities, so please check it out."

Wangxingshun Commercial Bank does have frequent commercial banks, and there is indeed a store in the city that belongs to this commercial bank. This commercial bank is not a small business, and it is not easy to get snatched up, but it should be better to stop when you see it!

The city gate official took advantage of it again, and did not intend to make things difficult for him. He said to the two soldiers next to him: "Go and take a look. The car behind is really furry, let them go."

"No!" The two soldiers responded and walked over to check.

In fact, this is just a formality. Generally, such a caravan will not have any real checks and careful considerations as long as it gives the city gate officials.

"There are all fur goods on the car." After a random inspection, two soldiers came to hand in the office.

The city gate official nodded and waved to the caravan: "Go in."

"Thank you, sir." The middle-aged man turned over and bowed to him, and led the caravan into the city in a mighty manner.

The caravan entered the city and kept falling off the car curtain. Someone lifted the curtain in a corner and looked out.

"Here I'm back!" the man sighed.

Although this place is just a stronghold built for lurking, it is a familiar place for people like them who have no fixed place to wander.

I don’t know how long Youzhou will be preserved. I am attacked by the Hu people here. I am afraid that the Thirteenth Division’s business will be destroyed and I have to retreat.

Thinking of this, the middle-aged man's expression was a little solemn, and he put down the curtain and stopped looking at it.

Soon, the caravan stopped in front of a generous business shop.

This is the branch of Wangxingshun Trading Company in this city. When they arrive, the person in charge will naturally come out to greet them.

The person who came out was a young man of twenty-six or seven years old, with a calm and capable temperament, which made people feel a little favor at first sight.

"How is the business here?" After the middle-aged man got off the carriage, he walked in with the person in charge.

From the boss to the client, this business is carefully selected. Most of them are fans, and some are small flags, but the transactions must be done as they are. Otherwise, how can we deceive local officials?

"Master, business is still good recently. Because of the war, the business of some cities has been worse than that of some days ago." The person in charge has a gentle look and his words and deeds are smooth and moderate. No one could have thought that this person would be a 100 household in the Thirteenth Division.

"It's the time to stay calm, just keep it... But don't delay the businessman." After entering the backyard and entering the hall, the "master" sat in the upper seat and said lightly.

The business manager here refers to the work of the Thirteen Divisions.

"Don't worry, Master, I understand." As he said that, he asked the irrelevant personnel to retreat and sent his confidant to guard the gate of the courtyard. The hundred-hukou immediately "sn't a bang" and knelt down on the ground and gave a big gift to the people above: "Secretary Ding Yu, I have met the Qianhukou Lord!"

"Ding Baihu doesn't have to be too polite, get up!"

"Sir, thank you." Ding Yu stood up, waited respectfully, waiting for the adult's question.

The middle-aged man in front of him who looked Confucian and business-like temperament was a famous smile tiger in the Thirteenth Section. He was sleek and capable, and it was no trivial to lose politeness in front of him.

Even though I had been with this adult colleague for several years, I didn’t dare to neglect my feelings and did things more carefully.

Because the names of officials sent by Thirteenth Divisions mostly use pseudonyms, Ding Yu didn't know the real name of the Qianhu Lord, but only knew that the name that the Lord is now using is the word Taiping, and his surname is Zhao.

Usually, when you call each other, you usually call him "master", and in private, you just call him "master".

The three words Zhao Taiping sound ordinary, but they are still quite famous among Youzhou merchants. Who wouldn’t praise anyone who has dealt with him?

Zhao Taiping's name is Wangxingshun Commercial Bank, and has shops in various cities in Youzhou. He is considered a very influential person in Youzhou.

Therefore, this Thirteen Division was relatively smooth in Youzhou. On weekdays, they also paid attention to various measures. Although they did not have close contacts with the people in the government, they were familiar with each other.

It is not easy for ordinary officials to obtain a lot of news, even if it is difficult for them to obtain.

"Ding Yu, what big news have you received recently?" He picked up the cup and took a sip of tea. Zhao Taiping asked slowly while sitting.

In fact, Zhao Taiping did have this person, and he was indeed the owner of a small business, but he cleverly changed people two years ago, and with this shell, the business developed.

Ding Yu woke up and said, "Sir, there is really a news coming from the pigeons there. It has been three days since you were here, but you are not here. Now you are back, and the official is about to report to you!"

That's where Jinling refers.

Although this place is already an extremely hidden place and the conversation will not be heard by outsiders, they still avoid it in a vague way when talking.

"Oh?" Zhao Taiping couldn't help but put down the cup and stood up to show respect: "The news coming from over there? Tell me in detail."

"No!" Ding Yu told Zhao Qianhu all the news he just received yesterday.

It turned out that after learning about the invasion of the Hu people in Youzhou, the King of Chu immediately took action. Not only did he strictly guard against the borders of Chu, but he also sent a fleet to disguise himself as a merchant ship to transport a large amount of weapons and food to Youzhou, in order to secretly support the princes of Youzhou and achieve the goal of resisting the delay of the Hu people.

But the first time, I tried the waters, and the scale was not very large.

Of course, this kind of thing would not be followed by officials from Chu. As Zhao Taiping, a Thirteen-Secret Qianhu who has a good reputation in Youzhou, his status as a wealthy businessman and business foundation is the most suitable thing to do.

Therefore, a few days ago, I sent news from Jinling, mailing the Thirteenth Division of Youzhou to prepare a warehouse and wait for the arrival of the navy.

After hearing this, Zhao Taiping's face remained unchanged. After a while of silence, he spoke, "This matter is extraordinary. Ding Yu, always pay attention to the situation at the dock. If you have any news, report it to me immediately!"

"Also, I'm going to find a way to connect with Lord Lu of Beiwu City, and say that Wangxingshun Commercial Bank is willing to sell food and weapons at a low price to Lord Lu..."

At this time, many businesses were doing food transactions, such as weapons, ordinary swords, bows and crossbows, and many aristocratic families even raised private soldiers themselves. Even if ordinary large households had hundreds of servants, they were already in troubled times, they would not be as bound as the peaceful world.

"The official understands that the official will definitely handle this matter." Ding Yu immediately replied.

Just as they were talking about this, suddenly, a confidant knocked outside the door and said, "Master, Master Ding, news is coming from the dock!"

As soon as the two heard this, they immediately understood that it was news from the navy!

"Come in and report!" Zhao Taiping raised his voice and said.

After a moment, a person came in from outside, fell to the ground, and whispered: "Two sirs, our boat has arrived outside the dock, and it will take about half a day to officially arrive. Please prepare early!"

Zhao Taiping thought for a while and said, "Master Ding, you should prepare the carriage immediately, free up the warehouse, and prepare manpower. Do you understand that any goods that are available will be transported from the dock to the warehouse as quickly as possible?"

After hearing this, Ding Yu felt convinced and responded sternly: "Yes, I understand that if you purchase goods quickly, there will be fewer people who see them, and you will not be able to figure out the details."

"Just understand, go do it immediately!" Zhao Taiping said with a smile: "I will go together later!"

As he said that, Ding Yu gave a gift, went out and left the courtyard, and accelerated his pace and began to issue orders.
Chapter completed!