Chapter 104
Ding? was also helping out and laughed: "Changsun Hong, Lord Li rarely speaks like this. You have to think about it carefully."
Perhaps in order to alleviate the embarrassment, Grandmaster Daomei smiled and looked at Li Jie, and echoed: "Yes, Yes, Lord Li is generous, sympathetic to the people, hates evil, and has clear rewards and punishments. He never treats those who have made contributions unfairly. You don't have to be shy, just say with the courage to say anything."
His first few words were a bit logical, but the next sentence was the point. The sentence "I never treat people who have made meritorious" was particularly strong. His eyes staring at Li Jie were like begging for mercy and begging for mercy, as if there was something in the words.
Sure enough, Li Jie snorted, not looking at him at first, but did not scold him again.
Changsun Hong saw it and thought that the relationship between these two people was probably not just as simple as superiors and subordinates, and most of them were secretly involved, but had nothing to do with themselves.
After a few rounds of his mind, Changsun Hong immediately became calculating. He straightened his waist, straightened his body, and said loudly: "Thank you, sir, but Caomin's family works in farming and seeking food, rely on the weather to make a living, and thanks to the blessings of the adults. In recent years, the weather has been good and the years are beautiful. You can live in a place to shelter from the wind and rain, and the fields have yields, and you can live in food and clothing. You really don't need help from your parents. Thank you for your kindness."
His words were strong and powerful, and the lingering sound was lingering. Everyone in the hall was stunned. Li Jie twisted his beard and his eyes were wide open, especially surprised.
Someone actually refused the good intention of the transferee?
Ding and Master Ding were also shocked. They sat down and didn't know what to say. Is this child stupid or pedantic?
A little surprised, Li Jie nodded: This child is not afraid of honor and disgrace, and is courageous and knowledgeable, but it is valuable. It is even more rare to induce benefits and be unmoved by others.
After a pause, he saw that several people had the intention of looking at each other. Changsun Hong straightened his chest and said, "But a relative of Caomin was a businessman in the city of Zhou. He was originally a local wealthy business. He used papermaking as a business owner. The store was named Ruifuxiang. Its sales are very well-known in all parts of the Song Dynasty. However, the way of business has flourished and died in the evening. The market has been bearish in the past two years, and the profits have been greatly reduced. It is almost impossible to support it. It is about to close down and bankruptcy. Please help me with this relative?"
"Oh? Help?" Li Jie was surprised again. Unexpectedly, Changsun Hong would make this request. He blinked and looked at the Grandmaster.
Grandmaster Dao's heart is clear and immediately replied: "Rui Fuxiang is a paper workshop in Hezhou. Its ancestral craftsmanship has been open for decades. It was indeed very prosperous in the past few years and has sponsored the Hezhou Cultural Association many times. However, in recent years, the paper workshop has opened many times and has difficulty in operating. I don't know what happened during this period."
When Li Jie heard this, he patted the armrest of the chair with his right hand: "I remember that the paper used in the venue contains Rui Fuxiang's inscriptions. Is it that one?"
Grandmaster Dao hesitated for a moment, and all these things were managed by the civil servants below, so how could he know?
Changsun Hong did not embarrass him and said loudly: "That's right! Sir, all the paper used at this literary conference was provided by Rui Fuxiang. In order to make the literary conference look grand, my relatives also brought the new paper that had just been tried-made - Sai Wenkui."
"Oh, by the way, Saiwenkui!" Li Jie patted the handrail again: "It's that amazing name. I'm saying whose name is so domineering, but it's yours?"
"It's my relative's house." Changsun Hong corrected him.
"I've seen that paper, it's very good." Li Jie said: "With such a good paper, how can you get into trouble?"
Changsun Hong sighed and lowered his head, "To be honest, I'm sorry, everything is good for business in the Song Dynasty. But there are a lot of tax items. When transporting goods, the taxes are sometimes higher than profits. There are many competitions in various places. The cost of transporting to other places is higher. Where can I make money? So my relatives are struggling now, and the business is really difficult."
Li Jie raised his head and leaned back: "This... I can't help him. The business is good, and it depends entirely on himself. Someone is willing to buy the profit. How can the government help him?"
"Yes, sir, can help." Changsun Hong bowed his hand with a sincere expression and bowed slightly: "The grass-roots people are brave enough. Can you please give me a reward for the Transportation Commission? Let me not be blackmailed by the local area, reduce taxes and costs, so that it is just around the corner to get rid of the predicament."
Ding and Master Dao's body suddenly sat upright, looked at each other, and his expression changed slightly.
Reliance? Reliance of the Transportation Office!
This kid is really brave to speak!
Li Jie's expression became serious, and he returned to his forward posture. He frowned and said in a deep voice: "The reason for the Transportation Commission is not sent out casually. This is the Ministry of Revenue in charge of the imperial court. Each of them has records. It is stamped with the seal of the Ministry of Revenue and the Transportation Commission. It is equivalent to transporting goods for the imperial court. Your paper shop is neither an official nor an army. It is too far-fetched to take it away. I cannot give it to you."
I know you are unwilling to give it to you with ease.
Changsun Hong had expected that he proposed this because he was just in negotiating psychology. If you want the other party to accept your request, you must first make a request that the other party cannot accept. After the other party refuses, then take out the real request. At this moment, the other party rejects it once, and has a psychological impact. If the next less excessive request, he will relax and it is very likely to reach an agreement.
So he bowed sadly, lowered his head in great disappointment, and said in disappointment: "I thought the reward of lord... I just said that anything is OK."
The twelve-year-old boy was rejected because he wanted to get the promised reward and showed a disappointment and discomfort. It was very embarrassing for Li Jie who was arrogant just now.
Li Jie didn't lift it up in one breath, and he was in his throat. He coughed so hard that he suffocated and said in a hoarse voice: "It's okay, but it's too much. Boy, you say another one, don't say it's so big, just say something practical."
When he said this, he glared at Master fiercely.
Just now, it was the kite that the Grand Master flew, and it was OK to ask for anything.
Grandmaster Dao knew that he had made up his words, so he opened his mouth and his face turned red and white.
"Then... can we let Ruifuxiang's cargo go with us when the canal fleet goes out?" Changsun Hong said it immediately without hesitation, so fast that it makes people wonder if he was prepared.
He also added: "Caomin only requests this. If it doesn't work, Caomin doesn't need anything else. I just thank you for your kindness."
Li Jie was stunned again, let's go together? Isn't this a different statement to transport Ruifuxiang's cargo out from the Transportation Department's ship?
He thought about it and it seemed like the same as posting a note based on it.
Ding and Grandmaster Dao looked at Changsun Hong in surprise, feeling that the boy's reaction was too fast and his brain was flexible. If one path could not be done, he would change the path and lead to the same purpose.
"This..." Li Jie hesitated while touching his chin. He pondered for a moment and looked at Ding and Grandmaster.
Grandmaster bowed his head and said nothing, Ding? Looking at him, it seemed like he was watching a show.
Of course, we cannot let the people who are in charge of the commander watch the fun, otherwise if someone else tells it the next day, Ambassador Li breaks his promise and bullies a young man who saved his life. How can he survive in the officialdom?
Li Jie gritted his teeth, nodded, and said in a stern manner: "Okay, this request, I agree to this. I will write a letter now. You can use it at any Transportation Office on Chuanxia Fourth Road. As long as the Transportation Judges from all over the country meet, they will naturally agree to your request."
He thought for a while and said, "This letter can only be used by you, and it cannot be transferred to others, nor can it be deceived or committed evil. If the official finds out, he will take it back immediately and punish you for your sins!"
Changsun Hong was ecstatic. The ancients' negotiations were not as sinister as modern people. He suppressed the joy in his heart and did not let Zhi laugh. He bowed deeply and thanked in a deep voice: "Thank you, sir, the grass people must remember it."
Chapter completed!