507: Chapter 507 Zhang Qian's Secret Letter

Zhang Qian, as the manager of this trading house, managed it in an orderly fashion, with a large number of customers coming to the trading house to buy goods every day.

Nearly forty years old, he had a lean face with slightly sunken cheeks, yet he exuded a sense of resilience and shrewdness. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, constantly flashing with the unique, astute light of a merchant, as if he could see through people's hearts at a single glance.

The three strands of long beard under his chin were as smooth as silk threads and meticulously groomed, adding a touch of scholarly elegance to his appearance.

He wore a deep blue silk robe of exquisite texture, embroidered with delicate patterns that appeared and disappeared with his movements. A jade belt was fastened around his waist, its warm jade quality complementing the golden trim, showcasing his status and position.

At this moment, he stood quietly on the highest terrace of the trading house, gazing out as far as the eye could see at this exotic Qianni City.

On the surface, Zhang Qian was the manager of the trading house, responsible for handling all its affairs and dealing with merchants from various countries.

However, it was little known that he was actually a spy meticulously planted in the Kingdom of Loulan by the National Security Bureau.

He bore a special mission, closely monitoring every move of the Kingdom of Loulan daily—from the decision-making trends of the royalty to the direction of public opinion among the people. Nothing was too small; everything fell within the scope of his intelligence gathering.

Afterward, he would transmit this important intelligence back to Xianyang through secret channels to provide strong support for the Great Qin's decision-making.

Just a short while ago, Zhang Qian received a secret letter from the Great Qin.

The letter's wording was earnest, ordering him to fully cooperate with the Huaxia Pioneer Group's work, especially to find ways to sell glass products at high prices in Qianni City.

Since then, during these past few days, Zhang Qian had been waiting expectantly for the arrival of the Huaxia Pioneer Group.

To ensure he didn't miss any news, he specially dispatched a reliable person to wait at the entrance of the trading house, with strict orders that if any caravan came looking for him, they must report to him immediately.

"Lord Manager."

The servant boy came running at a jog, panting as he arrived before Zhang Qian. He quickly bowed and said with the utmost respect, "A caravan is here to see you!"

Hearing the servant's report, a sharp light flashed in Zhang Qian's eyes, and he immediately turned around.

He understood in his heart that it must be the Huaxia Pioneer Group mentioned in the secret letter.

"Go."

Zhang Qian's expression was calm as he simply uttered one word.

"Understood!"

The servant boy quickly replied and followed closely behind him.

Before long, they arrived at the reception hall.

Zhao Fusu and the others were standing in the hall, their gazes fixed on Zhang Qian.

At the same time, Zhang Qian was also quietly observing Zhao Fusu and the others.

He saw that every member of this group was dignified and carried themselves with an extraordinary aura. Zhang Qian thought to himself that these people must have remarkable origins.

"Are you all from the Great Qin?"

Zhang Qian asked tentatively, his eyes filled with scrutiny and caution.

Zhao Fusu smiled slightly, took a step forward, and cupped his hands, saying, "Indeed. You must be Manager Zhang; I have heard much about you. We have come this time with a batch of rare items and wish to discuss a partnership with you."

Zhang Qian's heart stirred, but he maintained a steady smile on his face and said, "Oh? I wonder what kind of rare items they are? Please enlighten me."

Zhao Fusu nodded slightly, and a subordinate beside him immediately stepped forward, carefully opening an exquisite box containing several crystal-clear glass products.

Under the sunlight, the glass products refracted colorful light, looking dazzling and brilliant.

Zhang Qian couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly, a look of amazement flashing through them.

Seeing this, Zhao Fusu continued, "This is the glass we brought. As you know, glass is expensive in the Western Regions. We plan to sell these in Qianni City, and I believe that with Manager Zhang's connections and methods in this city, you can certainly sell them for a good price."