375: Fengxiao, what do you think?
The man heard this and became interested, smiling as he asked, "Young Master is not a Qin Person?"
"I am a Qin Person, but unfortunately, I wander alone in a foreign land," Zhao Bo said with a smile.
"Jurchen?" the man asked.
"Yes," Zhao Bo replied with a smile, "How did you know, sir?"
"I heard that Nurhaci of the Jianzhou Jurchen led an army to occupy the Haisi Jurchen a few days ago. Of the four Haisi tribes, only the Yehe tribe is barely surviving; the rest have all submitted.
It seems that at a time when everything is waiting to be rebuilt, these are precisely the things that are needed," the man said with a smile.
"Sir, you are right. I have indeed come for the Jianzhou Jurchen," Zhao Bo admitted openly, without hiding anything:
"My tribe needs large quantities of grain, salt, and ironware. How much do you have, sir?"
"I do have them, but these goods are available everywhere in Great Qin. Why did Young Master specifically come to me?" the man asked.
"Let's be frank. It's because this place is close, and those big merchants' prices are too high, so I came to try my luck," Zhao Bo said with a smile.
The man nodded slightly, realizing it was still about the price. However, he happened to have some connections, so the price was not an issue. Moreover, this was a big deal, and even if the price was a bit lower, he would still make a profit.
He then smiled and said, "Price is not an issue, and I have the goods. How much does Young Master Zhao need?"
Zhao Bo knew it was a crucial moment, so he leaned forward and asked, "How much can you supply, sir?"
"Haha, Young Master Zhao can rest assured. I have nothing in abundance except money and goods!
However much you need, I can handle it."
The man said with a slight smile, showing no signs of being nervous.
Zhao Bo heard this and was puzzled, constantly scrutinizing the man opposite him, thinking that if he was truly as he claimed, he would be a famous big merchant in Liaodong Commandery. Why had he never heard of him?
But the man opposite him looked relaxed and at ease, showing no signs of pretense. Zhao Bo was unsure in his heart, so he opened his mouth and asked,
"By the way, I haven't asked your name, sir?"
"I am Shen Wansan," the man said with a smile.
"Wh-what!"
...As soon as dawn broke, Lin Yue got up, washed, and then walked out.
In the Earls Mansion, red lanterns were hung high, and decorations were everywhere. The entire mansion was filled with a busy and lively atmosphere.
The Generals had already gathered, all surrounding Pan Feng and Xing Daorong.
At this moment, both of them sat upright, allowing several Women to dress them up.
The Generals laughed together. A Woman looked left and right in front of the two, finally realizing, "Oh, they haven't put on powder!"
Then she quickly took out powder and patted it onto their faces, finally placing two large red flowers on their heads, only then exclaiming, "How handsome!"
Hearing this, the Generals could no longer hold back and burst into laughter, holding their stomachs!
The two were bewildered, but when they looked at each other and saw the other's appearance, they both laughed at the same time.
But when they saw themselves in the mirror, their laughter abruptly stopped, and they could no longer laugh.
As a rooster's crow awakened the land,
Xing Daorong and Pan Feng both mounted their steeds, beginning their journey to pick up the bride!
"The grooms are here to pick up the bride!"
The large red procession stretched for several miles, filled with betrothal gifts prepared by Feng Cai and Lin Yue. Several treasures that the middle-aged Taoist had placed in his spatial treasure were taken out by Lin Yue.
Xia Qing and Xia Lian were orphans; they were bought by Feng Cai and thus given a new lease on life. A few days prior, they recognized Feng Cai as their adoptive father, and today, they were naturally waiting at Feng Cai's home for the grooms to pick them up.
Feng Cai's hometown was in Heyecheng, and his home in Hou City was that tavern.
Mother Han's tavern!
Lin Yue had only just learned that Feng Cai had been living in the tavern for a long time, which completely shocked him.
But Lin Yue couldn't meddle in other people's private affairs; he just secretly gave Feng Cai a thumbs-up.
The tavern and the Earls Mansion were less than a mile apart, so the wedding procession took a detour around the vicinity. Only after all the red decorations were fully displayed did they head towards the tavern!
Although Xing Daorong and Pan Feng on horseback were seasoned warriors, they were somewhat hesitant and nervous at this moment.
They were not the only ones who were nervous; Liang Jianfang, the current commander-in-chief of the Guard, was also under immense pressure, as he was fully responsible for today's security.
Fortunately, the Lord had sent Zhao Yun to help him, which allowed him to relax. However, his eyes still continuously scanned the pedestrians on both sides of the road, fearing that someone might suddenly cause trouble.
Lin Yue did not follow. Instead, he and Guo Jia waited in the Earls Mansion for the two to bring their wives back to hold the wedding ceremony there.
But at this moment, Shen Wansan walked in with a smile and bowed.
"What's wrong, Wan San?" Lin Yue asked.
"My Lord, I met someone today and discussed a business deal. I would like to ask for your guidance," Shen Wansan said.
"Wan San, I told you that you are fully responsible for these matters. You don't need to tell me; I trust you," Lin Yue said with a slight smile.
"Thank you for your trust, My Lord, but the other party is from the Jianzhou Jurchen," Shen Wansan said.
"Jianzhou Jurchen?" Lin Yue leaned forward, becoming alert.
In the Great Qin of today, one could say that no one took the Jianzhou Jurchen seriously. Let alone the Jianzhou Jurchen, even if the three Jurchen tribes united, the Qin People would just see it as a joke.
But coming from later generations, he was well aware of the Jurchen tribe's power.
One could say that both of their successive leaders were blessed with great fortune.
Nurhaci needs no further mention; Li Rusong once said that Nurhaci's eight thousand elite soldiers were worth a hundred thousand Japanese soldiers! Moreover, Nurhaci later unified the Jurchen tribes, which had been scattered since the late Yuan Dynasty, completing the accumulation from 0 to 1!
And Hong Taiji led the Jurchen, who were plagued by internal and external troubles and besieged on all sides, out of the quagmire, eventually conquering the world.
If that world at the time was 'stolen' by them, it still sufficiently proved their capability. In their quest for the world, even one mistake would have caused them to miss the throne. Yet, every event turned out with the optimal result, and they forcefully seized this world!
Once or twice might be luck, but consistently so, it becomes somewhat terrifying!
Therefore, Lin Yue attached great importance to them. Last time, because of that mysterious old man, Lin Yue had no choice but to spare their lives. But in Lin Yue's heart, he had always regarded them as an imaginary enemy!
"Yes, the person is named Zhao Bo. He is attached to the Jianzhou Jurchen and wants to purchase grain and weapons from us," Shen Wansan replied.
"Zhao Bo?" Lin Yue murmured, suddenly remembering that when he first entered the game, the person who repeatedly evaded the pursuit of the Heyecheng garrison and later issued a Hero Summons to lead the attack on Heyecheng was him!
He didn't expect him to go to the Jurchen, and it seems he's doing quite well!
"My Lord, you know him?" Guo Jia suddenly interjected.
"We met once. This person is skilled in scheming, good at stirring people's hearts, and has no bottom line. He is a difficult opponent," Lin Yue said in a deep voice.
"This Subordinate is guilty! This Subordinate did not know this person was such!" Shen Wansan immediately pleaded guilty.
He didn't know that Zhao Bo had a grudge with the Lord, and it seemed to be quite deep!
At the same time, he also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he told the Lord about this first business deal, otherwise, his impression in the Lord's eyes would probably be greatly diminished!
"It's fine, our enmity hasn't reached that level yet," Lin Yue motioned for Shen Wansan not to worry. It was truly too coincidental that Shen Wansan's first business deal would be with Zhao Bo.
But on second thought, it was normal. After all, this place was not far from the Jurchen. He and Nurhaci's family had met in Heyecheng back then, so it was understandable for Zhao Bo to come here.
Then he hesitated, opening his mouth to ask, "Fengxiao, what do you think of this matter?"
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