Yang Shen followed Wang Xiaoli's order and followed Bei Xing and the other three people downstream to see their business. Three million stones of grain were not a small amount, and we could not believe them just a few words. Wang Xiaoli was ready, and they would not come for a long time, and something big would happen.

The Han River flows south from Xiangyang, passes through Yingzhou, and enters the Hanyang army, and merges into the Yangtze River. Hanyang City and Ezhou City confront the Yangtze River, making it another strategic location below Xiangyang. From here, it enters the Yangtze River waterway, which is a key transportation hub.

It was the rainy season and the Han River was abundant. In a few days, Yang Shen and his party arrived in Ezhou City.

At this time, Ezhou, together with the Hanyang Army opposite the Yangtze River, was actually Wuhan in later generations, not Ezhou in later generations. It is located at the confluence of the Han River and the Yangtze River, with an important position and developed transportation, and is a strategic location.

After entering the city, Bei Xing found a familiar inn and arranged for Yang Shen to stay. He said, "He came from afar, worked hard all the way. Tonight we set up a banquet in the restaurant to welcome the officials. You can rest first, and I will send someone to pick him up at that time."

Yang Shen agreed to stay in the inn.

After Bei Xing and his friends left, Yang Shen took out the official documents written by Wang Xiaoli and went to see Cheng Wuyan, the governor of Ezhou.

When he arrived at the official hall, Yang Shen bowed to Cheng Wuyan and said, "Yang Shen was the subordinate of the Xiangyang King Xiaohunting and the commander of the commander. He was ordered by the commander to sell grain to the grain merchants in Ezhou, so he came to check it out. The commander had a letter and ordered him to present it to the governor."

The official took the letter and handed it to Cheng Wuyan. Cheng Wuyan opened the book and read it, and placed it on the table. He said, "The book Wang Observer clearly stated that this year, Dengzhou, Xiangyang and Tangzhou, winter wheat harvested a lot, and wanted to sell it to grain merchants to exchange for some money to raise soldiers. Last year, Wang Observer led his troops to Xiangyang, killed Yang Jin, and quelled the rebellion in several states, and made great contributions to the court. I heard about it here, and I admired it very much. Raising soldiers is the most expensive, and it is a good thing to observe that there is food to sell. If you need help from the yamen, come to me. Ezhou is at the critical point of the river, with all the connections and the most grain merchants."

After hearing this, Yang Shen hurriedly thanked him. Because he was not familiar with these officials, Wang Xiaoliu was afraid of using them until he was not willing to help. He did not want to be so happy that Yang Shen felt overjoyed. With the support of the government, he had a great confidence in the business.

Cheng Wuyan thought for a while and said, "There is a Confucius official named Xia Ping in the yamen who is the most familiar with the food and food service in the city. I will send him to stay by your side these days. If you have any questions you don't understand, please ask him."

Yang Shen hurriedly thanked him. It would be best if there was a local snake as a consultant in this unfamiliar place.

Cheng Wuyan asked about the current situation in Xiangyang states, and then he asked someone to call Xia Ping to follow Yang Shen.

After leaving the yamen, he saw a teahouse next to the road. Yang Shen and Xia Ping walked in. After asking for tea, they sat and chatted.

Yang Shen said: "A few days ago, the grain merchants who came to Xiangyang were named Beixing, and there was also Yu Zhifu. Another one was Kang Mingqi, who said there was a boat on the Han River. Have you heard of these people in Kongmu?"

Xia Ping said: "Of course I heard that Beixing is the largest grain merchant in Ezhou City, and he sells tens of thousands of stones of grain every year. Yu Zhifu is not from Ezhou City, but from Wuchang County downstream, and his business is also very large. Kang Ming started to specialize in the Hanshui business, and he does have many ships under his command."

"That's good." Yang Shen breathed a sigh of relief. "There is really a shortage of money in the army now, and it's all about selling food to support the army."

Xia Ping said: "Wang Guan annihilated Yang Jin last year. We have all heard of it here. It is really a rare general. Raising a soldier is not easy, how can you do it without money? The officials are all wealthy families in Ezhou. They can be trusted for many years in business."

Yang Shen said: "I will feel relieved with you. When things are done, I will thank you in front of the magistrate."

Xia Ping dared not. The two of them were drinking tea and chatting about the idle affairs of Xiangyang and Ezhou.

Seeing that it was getting late, Yang Shen said: "I have just come to Ezhou, and several outsiders welcome me tonight. Otherwise, I will definitely drink more tonight. Let's do this. You come to my inn at noon tomorrow and let's talk together."

Xia Ping hurriedly agreed and said goodbye to Yang Shen.

When he returned to the inn, the people sent by Beixing were already waiting there. He led Yang Shen to the best Wangjiang restaurant in the city.

When they arrived at the second floor pavilion, Bei Xing and the other two were waiting there. They asked Yang Shen to sit down and ordered them to come and drink.

After three rounds of drinking, Bei Xing said: "Today we returned to Ezhou and asked our family members. We felt that the price of fifty cents per bucket a few days ago was really high. Now Liangzhe is indeed the price of wheat, but the world is not peaceful, and the shipping costs on the road are also high."

Speaking of this, Bei Xing looked at Kang Mingqi and said, "Mr. Kang is a boatman, and the freight this year is several times that of previous years. Isn't it?"

Kang Mingqi said: "That's true. Not only is the freight to Liangzhe a high, but it is not the price from Xiangyang to Ezhou in previous years. In previous years, when the water was large, the Han River flowed downstream, and every 100 kilograms per 100 mile. This year, it won't work, it costs thirty cents!"

Yang Shen looked at the three of them and said lightly: "Each 50 ounce is to observe the set price. Who dares to change it? You should think that this business cannot be done, so tell me as soon as possible that I will go to another family. However, from now on, you will not want to go to Xiangyang Prefecture to do business."

Bei Xing said: "Why do officials get angry? We are businessmen, we only look at profit but not profit. If the profit is low, who will work hard?"

Yang Shen said: "When I left Xiangyang, I observed it clearly. Every 50 yuan bucket is the price at Xiangyang Wharf, and it is not a small amount. If you can't make this price, I will find someone else. Everyone, the price cannot be changed."

Bei Xing said: "When doing business, the price always needs to be negotiated by both the buyer and the seller. Now that you are in Ezhou, you know everything, and you are not afraid that we will suppress your price. This year, Dengzhou has collected too much grain and always has to sell it, right? The price is not appropriate. Can you go back and report to Wang Guan?"

Yang Shen said: "There is nothing to report about the price. If you don't accept it, observe and tell me to just find someone else. If there is no in Ezhou, then go to Jiangzhou, and there will always be someone doing this business. And I tell you, observe and carry tens of thousands of troops in Xiang and Deng are not comparable to ordinary merchants. Along the way, observe and observe will naturally write to all places and provide convenience. If someone is in trouble, the yamen will also come forward!"

Seeing that the atmosphere suddenly became stiff, Yu Zhifu said hurriedly: "Drink and drink! Doing business is the negotiation between the buyer and the seller. The seller naturally asks for a price everywhere, and the buyer will pay back the money, right?"

Yang Shen picked up the wine glass and drank it all. He looked at the three of them, thinking secretly in his heart, and couldn't help but feel anxious. Wang Xiaolie naturally did not say that he had to 50 quota, but just asked Yang Shen to go to the place to investigate. For Yang Shen, this was the first time he left Wang Xiaolie to do a big thing. If the other party was asked to suppress the price, how would he explain it to him? In Wang Xiaolie's eyes, wouldn't he be able to do things?

After drinking two glasses of wine, Beixing said, "You guys drink, I have some chores, come when I go."

After saying that, he left the pavilion. He looked around and went to another pavilion in the corner, and sat down. The person inside was drinking, which was Xia Ping, who had met before Yang Shen.

Bei Xing bowed to Xia Ping: "Kongmu, we just talked with people from Xiangyang, and wanted to suppress the price, but he refused to do so. You are the most familiar with the grain business in the yamen, but what can I teach me?"

Xia Ping took a glass of wine leisurely and said, "Don't be scared by that person. After entering the city, he left you, so he went to the yamen. The magistrate admired the king's observation and specially sent me to help Yang Guanren. Before coming here, we had tea and chatted-"

"What did you say?" Bei Xing was very interested and stretched his head over.

Xia Ping said: "Who is Wang Zhan? He is just the only son of Wang Tong, who came to Beijing to serve the king. By chance, he won several victories and was appreciated. After returning to Ruzhou, he happened to encounter Yang Jin in rebellion and was suppressed by him. In less than a year, his army had soared from hundreds to tens of thousands. How much does it cost to raise so many soldiers? According to Yang Guanren, Wang Zhan is no longer rich. He is just waiting for the wheat to be sold this year and uses money to support the army. Thinking about it, Wang Zhan must be looking forward to it day and night, just looking forward to the money."

Bei Xing nodded repeatedly: "We also think so. According to the price this year, Wang Guan decided to be 50 cents a bulldozer, which is not high. However, with more than a dozen grain merchants joining forces, the business is not easy. If the price can be reduced, the money saved will be divided equally by Yu Zhifu and Kang Mingqi. Who would think that money is too hot for the businessmen?"

Xia Ping smiled and said, "That's natural! However, I don't think that Yang Guanren is easy to deal with. And the magistrate specifically told me to accompany him these days. If Yang Guanren is in Ezhou, he will ask me if he doesn't understand anything he doesn't understand."

Bei Xing hurriedly said, "Kongmu, we have known each other since childhood. What do you don't know about me? I helped us this time and I will definitely thank you very much afterwards! It is said that Dengzhou will sell three million stones of grain, and a bucket of food can reduce ten cents, which is a lot!"

Xia Ping said: "Prince, you also know my character. I am ugly and I will give me less benefits. You can't do this business!"
Chapter completed!