Chapter 796 Transaction

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The matter on East Island seemed to be quite difficult. Guo Shao was very short of money. At this time, he remembered someone: Chen Jiali.

Although she is a woman, she claims to be rich enough to rival a country. Opening shops everywhere is not the main way to make money. Obtaining the right to traffic in the salt industry in Shu is the most profitable place.

But this is also the reward she deserves.

When Guo Shao was not in power and was in a dangerous situation, her help was undoubtedly a timely help.

Guo Shao is kind to those who have kindness. In his heart, repaying kindness is not only a morality, but also a rule of fairness and integrity.

This time, Guo Shao didn't want her to suffer any losses, he just wanted to make another deal.

However, Chen Jiali was not from the royal family or the court, so she summoned her directly in the front hall.So Guo Shao stayed in Zhouxian Palace that night and instructed her to arrange for her cousin (Chen Jiali) to meet.

Zhou Xian sent an eunuch to deliver the letter. The eunuch came back and said that Mrs. Chen's pomp was even greater than that of the imperial concubine. Although he was a eunuch and was a man from the palace, he had seen him in the past and only received reply from his slaves, and he would visit the palace tomorrow.

Zhou Xian said that his cousin is the virtue, as long as he is willing to come.But I only wondered.

The next day, Chen Jiali really came to Xihuamen in a gorgeous carriage and entered the palace with a letter from the eunuch.

She was wearing a light-colored skirt and a blue-red silk cloth, and her head was covered with a hat, but when she turned around, the gem earrings on her ears were particularly shiny and dazzling.

Under the leadership of the eunuch, Chen Jiali came to Zhou Xian Palace and then took off the hat. There were not many ornaments on her head, but she showed her nobleness in the simplicity and elegance.

Her hair was tied to her head, and she was dressed as a married lady. Although she had no reputation, she looked better than a noble lady... It turns out that she was very different if she had money.

I haven't seen my cousin for a long time, and you didn't say you came to see me, and you also asked me to send a palace servant to invite you.Zhou Xian said with a little complaining tone, but said affectionately.

Chen Jiali took out a small box and said with a smile, "In the palace, I am a civilian woman, how could I come as soon as I want to?"Haven't you written a letter to your sister?

She gently placed the box on the coffee table.Unexpectedly, Zhou Xian didn't even glance at it, and ignored it, as if he had no interest in ordinary things at all, although it might be very expensive.

Chen Jiali smiled and said: Just don’t dislike it for a little bit of gadget.

Zhou Xian said softly: Why should I be so polite, my cousin, and I also bring gifts. I don’t know what to give you back.

Chen Jiali thought to herself that she would just pretend to be noble in front of men, but what's the point of doing this in front of me?

But she had to admit Zhou Ehuang's appearance. Chen Jiali felt that she was also a beauty, but she had no choice but to see Zhou Xian... This person was strange, and they all had the same eyes and nose, but the feeling of growing on Zhou Xian's face was completely different.

She has a fair and beautiful face and a slender figure, but she also has an indescribable sense of roundness, just like a god. Not to mention a man, even Chen Jiali looks very beautiful.

Every time Chen Jiali is in front of Zhou Xian, she is not pretentious... Chen Jiali thinks that a woman's beauty is comparable. If several women are together, the most beautiful one will definitely be treated differently, just like the light of the sun will definitely suppress the light of the stars.

Zhou Xian's aloofness made Chen Jiali blurt out in a complicated mood: My sister looks so cute, but she is loved by the emperor, so she didn't give you a wife?

Zhou Xian's eyes suddenly changed slightly, but his voice was still soft and gentle: His Majesty was in my palace after his majesty last night.

Oh... Chen Jiali nodded.

Zhou Xian said softly again: But my cousin is prone to trouble in front of the door, so you have to pay attention to others' remarks.

Chen Jiali's face suddenly turned hot, as if she was slapped in the face. Zhou Xian was too much!

However, before the incident of her and the sixth young master visiting Tokyo for refuge, Zhou Xian might have felt that Chen Jiali was sorry for her, so she was not too polite.

Chen Jiali was angry and wanted to use Hongxing to mock her.

But remembering that the methods I used to treat her before were indeed not very glorious, I was inconvenient all of a sudden and didn't want to make the relationship too stiff, so I had to swallow my anger.

She still responded with a smile on her face: Although I am a widow, I can raise my son.He said softly again, "Don't be angry, I have no other intentions. We are relatives and cannot be changed. Is your true wish that you can be respected in status, which makes you misunderstand your meaning?"

This soft words seemed to make Zhou Xian a little confused. Her beautiful eyes swept over Chen Jiali's face, her eyes were very different.

Chen Jiali's anger suddenly faded a lot, thinking that her cousin is actually not bad and is a bit easy to fool, but she has the same arrogance as a purgatory scholar.

Chen Jiali immediately struck while the iron was hot and said softly: I miss the days when we collected and compiled "Niang Shang Feather Dance" together, like sisters and friends.

Zhou Xian was indeed moved and said softly: I don’t have many relatives anymore, but I actually miss my cousin very much.

At this moment, an eunuch came in and said: Madam, the official family is here!

Chen Jiali and Zhou Xian looked at each other, and Zhou Xian said: Let's go out to welcome Your Majesty together.

They walked forward with the eunuch palace maids outside them, and walked through a section of the corridor. Sure enough, they saw a tall and strong man coming over. The eunuch palace maids behind seemed to be people from Zhou Xian's palace, and they all bent down and lowered their heads.

Guo Shao has been emperor for so many years, but it seems that there is no change.

Chen Jiali and others bent their knees from afar to salute. Chen Jiali only took a look from afar and whispered: He is already the emperor. Who made the purple robe on his body? It was cut so poorly...

Zhou Xian also whispered: I don’t know, I always see him wearing this outfit, sometimes I wear it several times in a row. The one who can mistakenly think that he doesn’t change his clothes may be Fu Ermei.What kind of trick would a daughter from a military general come from?

At this time, Guo Shao approached. They lowered their eyes and squatted down, but their waists and backs were still straight and maintained with temperament. Welcome Your Majesty.

Please get up quickly!Guo Shao said loudly, with a warm smile on his face. Ehuang's cousin is also my relative, so you must not be polite when you enter the palace.

Chen Jiali almost laughed out loud when she heard this.

Although she lowered her head, when Guo Shao bent down and reached out to help her, Chen Jiali saw the powerful big hand.

Somehow, Chen Jiali thought his rough hands were particularly beautiful, and the tendons on the back of his hands also had an indescribable sense of power.

Thank you for your kindness.After they said that, they stood up.

Chen Jiali took the opportunity to take a look at Guo Shao nearby, and she thought to herself: Sometimes the throbbing in a woman's heart comes from hallucinations. She first imagines herself as a peerless beauty, and then there is a very, very powerful man who cares about her.

At this time, Chen Jiali saw Guo Shao's gaze on Zhou Xian. When she turned around, she saw Zhou Xian's face flushed and her face shy and gentle... Indeed, none of the noble ladies and palace maids present could compare to her gorgeous and dazzling.

Guo Shao said as he walked: It seems that I came here unfortunately. I was visiting Ehuang, but I disturbed your sisters' meeting.

Chen Jiali smiled and said: Didn’t Your Majesty instruct my cousin to invite me into the palace?

Guo Shao immediately looked at Zhou Xian blankly.

Chen Jiali said again: I guessed it.

Guo Shao: ...

Zhou Xian said softly: My cousin is so bold, even the officials dare to tease him.

Chen Jiali smiled and said: I am a woman, and the official family will not argue with me.

The expression on Guo Shao's face made Chen Jiali smile constantly when she saw it. He pondered for a moment, stopped his smile and said: Mrs. Chen, are you interested in the salt market in Pingxia?

Chen Jiali whispered: Let’s go into the house and say it.

After entering a living room, Zhou Xian waved his hand and took off the attendant and went to make tea himself.There were only three people left in the room, which became much more purified for a while. Zhou Xian turned around and said: My cousin is elegant and I like elegant places.

Chen Jiali said: It is also a blessing for His Majesty to be able to drink the tea made by my cousin.

Zhou Xian said: Do you think I am not well treated by guests?

How dare you?Chen Jiali took the opportunity to take a look at Guo Shao again. He was sitting there, with anxiety in his expression.

At first glance, Guo Shao has not changed much, but when he looks closely, he seems to be a little haggard than before. It seems that being in the throne is also a very laborious task.

Chen Jiali felt a little pity inexplicably, so she said calmly: I heard from the slave that the imperial guards had paid at the canal transport terminal. Is the national treasury short of money?

Guo Shao immediately spoke: To be honest, I’m short of cash.There is no problem with the two taxes and commercial taxes, but the central military expenditure requires a large amount of cash.

Chen Jiali said: I am not shirking my responsibility. If I have too much money, it will be of no use to a woman, but it is just something outside of me.But the coins required by the treasury are often billions of coins. No matter how rich a businessman is, how can he have such strength?

Besides, I am not as much money as rumored. Shu is rich and the salt industry is very profitable, but the big one is not my big one... I am a woman who is inconvenient to go out and cannot run such a big business. The big one is that Chen Chen and Li families, as well as merchants in Yangzhou and Jiangning and other places jointly hold shares. My role is to contact the royal family and the business to obtain business power for everyone.

Guo Shao nodded.

Chen Jiali said again: I can try to get the joint funding of all the merchants.However, we have to reconsider the rules of the court's commission and taxation in the salt industry in Shu; Pingxia area is not possible, the population is too small, and the people have little money, which cannot be compared with the wealth of Shu.If you exchange horses and cattle and sheep, it is difficult for the merchants to manage, and they will only be sold unless the court pays for war horses.

Merchants value profit, which is natural and unprofitable. How can they be willing to pay?

Guo Shao said calmly: I can’t understand that businessmen value profit, but only with a long-term vision can you truly benefit.

oh?Chen Jiali's eyes took the opportunity to stay on Guo Shao's face and looked at him unscrupulously.

Guo Shao said: I think the most profitable thing is not the salt industry, but the money house, followed by the sea trade.

Chen Jiali knew how to do business, so she immediately asked: Are there any prospective businessmen in the court lending privately?

Guo Shao's eyes became like the gaze of a wild beast, and he said coldly: I am the emperor, I say yes, it must be!

Chen Jiali was not scared by Guo Shao's aura. She just looked at him with a smile. After a while, she stopped talking. The two of them just looked at each other silently.