Chapter 183 Smuggling (1)

As soon as the grain was transported to Yucheng, it entered the grain depot after inspection. The food that Wu Kuo sent this time was all new food, and there was no old food, Yun Qing was still very satisfied. In addition, those daily necessities such as quilts and cotton-padded clothes and trousers were directly distributed to the barracks after inspection and were not put into storage. It's the end of October, and these things can be used.

There are three batches of food, this is only the first batch, the second and third batches are already on the way. At this point, it's time to settle the payment.

Yun Qing was very straightforward, and carried out more than twenty boxes of gold, silver and jewelry that he had copied from Xu's house. Ask the guard to open it, point to the things in the box and say, "Wu Dashao, do you have an estimate? If you think it's missing, we'll make up for it. If it's too much, the remaining money will be charged to your account and wait until next time." The purchase is directly deducted."

The corner of Wu Kuo's mouth twitched, his tone was not like a general, a bandit leader, okay? "General Yun, these things are worth a lot of money, and the value is far more than what you ordered. But these things are yours. So, will it be troublesome for you to give it to me? If there is trouble, I dare not ask for it." This is a more euphemistic way of saying it, and Wu Kuo is sure that this thing is definitely a big trouble.

These things have passed the eyes of the imperial envoy, and it would be a lie to say that there is no trouble in using these things. Yun Qing has always been a kind person, and said bluntly: "If there is any trouble, I will bear it alone, and you will not be involved."

Wu Kuo just wanted to hehe. These gold, silver and jewels were used by Yunqing without the consent of the court, and Yunqing used them at his own discretion. How could he not be implicated if he took over when he knew it well. Wu Kuo said: "General Yun, I also see that you are an honest person to do this business with you. You can't cheat me like this."

Yun Qing said in a cold voice: "If you don't want to accept the gold and silver, I won't force you. I will find another way to raise money. However, this time I can't pay all the money."

Wu Kuo was very satisfied, at least Yunqing didn't force him to ask for these things. Wu Kuo also decided to take a step back and said, "When the third batch of grain arrives, you must pay me in full."

Yunqing agreed.

At this moment, Yu Cong came over and said, "General, General Fu invites you to come over and say that we have something to discuss."

Looking at Yunqing's back, Wu Kuo nodded. In fact, the profit of this business is not high, and it can even be said to be very low. The reason why he is willing to do this business is because Wu Kuo has other plans. This time I still want to talk to Yunqing, but I didn't expect Yunqing to be so busy that he didn't have time to say a few words.

Wu Xiaomao lowered his voice and said, "Master, do you think General Yun avoided us on purpose!" No matter how busy he was, he would not delay the meeting.

Wu Kuo smiled and said: "General Yun is not good at pinching and calculating, he knows what I want to say. But, looking at this, I still have to talk to Mrs. Yun!" I just don't know if Mrs. Yun has the courage.

Speaking of which, Wu Kuo still thinks Border Town is good. Like those rich families in the south of the Yangtze River, not to mention that the girls can't meet strangers without going out of the second door, even married women can't meet strangers at will.

Yuxi was looking at the account of Qingmingtang when she heard the maid said that Wu Kuo had come. Putting down the ledger, Yu Xi said: "Send me to the main hall, and I'll be right over!"

After entering the room, she changed into a set of clothes, combed her hair again, and put on makeup before Yu Xi went to the main hall. This is also a habit Yuxi has developed, and she must wash up properly when she sees outsiders.

As soon as Yuxi entered the main hall, she saw a little girl in indigo clothes. The little girl looked about seven or eight years old, and she looked very juicy.

Wu Kuo said: "Ma'am, according to the portrait you gave me, I found the trafficker. But I only recovered four children, one of the other three was sold halfway, and two disappeared on the way. "I sold it on the way, but I couldn't find it even if I tried to find it.

I can get four back,

Already very good. Yuxi said: "Why did you only bring one back? How about three more children?"

Wu Kuo said: "Only this child wants to come back, and the other three children don't want to come back." After Wu Kuo redeemed the people, he took them back to Wu's house. The Wu family is a wealthy family, even if they are just ordinary maids, they will not lack clothes or food. After staying in the Wu family for a while, they naturally didn't want to go back to Yucheng. Parents are gone, and relatives don't care about them as a burden. Instead of going back to Yucheng to face an unknown fate, it's better to stay in Wu's house. At least there is no need to worry about food and clothing in Wu's house, and they won't be sold again.

Yuxi knew that these children were probably living well in Wu's house, so they didn't want to come back. Yuxi wanted to get these children back because she was worried that they would fall into the land of fireworks. Now that she knew that they were willing to stay in the Wu family, and that the Wu family would not treat them badly, naturally she would not force them to come back. Yuxi asked the only little girl who came back: "What's your name?"

The little girl looked at Yuxi with timidity in her eyes, but she was more grateful: "Madam, my name is Shaoyao." Wu Kuo did not hide the truth from the little girls, and told the truth to the four girls after he rescued them. A girl, said Yuxi asked him to help find someone.

Yuxi smiled: "The other girls stayed at Wu's house and didn't want to come back, why did you choose to come back?" Yuxi guessed that this child was willing to abandon the good days of Wu's house and return to Yucheng, there must be something he couldn't let go of . If there is nothing to worry about, there are nine out of ten people who don't want to come back.

As Yuxi expected, Shaoyao really has people who can't let go of him and wants to come back: "My brother is still in the sales home, I can't leave him alone. Ma'am, I want to go to the sales school to find my brother. I promised my parents, I will take good care of my younger brother." Shao Yao did not leave voluntarily, but was forcibly taken away.

After hearing this, Yuxi's heart softened, she gently touched Shaoyao's head, and said softly: "I'll have someone take you to the nursery to find your younger brother." In order to come back to take care of her younger brother, she even gave up on the good Wu family. It's a good day, this kid is really nice.

Mother Qu came over and took Shao Yao down.

Wu Kuo sighed and said: "I kept asking her why she came back before, but she refused to tell me. You tell me as soon as you ask, I'd better kiss you!" Shaoyao was abducted and sold, and she was still very wary of others. But she didn't have this level of defense against Yuxi. Firstly, she knew that Yuxi saved her; nice guy.

Yuxi smiled and said, "Did the other three children sign the deed of sale?" Although the Wu family is a merchant family, they must have their own rules. If a few servant girls stay, they must sign a contract of sale. We can't really treat them as young ladies.

Wu Kuo nodded, and said: "With their consent, we have signed a contract of sale. However, I will put them in my wife's yard."

Yu Xi looked at Wu Kuo and said, "This time, thank you." When she gave the portrait to Wu Kuo, she only had a little hope, but she didn't expect him to be so dedicated.

Wu Kuo came here this time, not to catch up with Yuxi, nor to listen to him thank you, he came this time to discuss business with Yuxi: "Madam, General Yun only paid 200,000 taels of goods, which is not enough. Three hundred thousand. The third batch of grain will arrive in the middle of next month at the latest, and the court will not pay, where will the general go to raise the three hundred thousand taels of silver?" Wu Kuo knew that Yunqing still had a huge amount of gold and silver in his hand , but the money is definitely not available now. Otherwise, it's too eye-catching.

Yuxi's mind turned quickly, and she didn't say to give Wu Kuo a grace period of two days, but asked expectantly: "Uncle Wu is a big businessman, there must be many ways to make money. If Master Wu If you can show us a way to make money, we are grateful."

Wu Kuo glanced at Zijin beside Yuxi, which meant very clearly that this is a private matter, and it should not be known by too many people.

Yuxi said to Zijin: "You wait at the door, don't let anyone approach you." After Zijin went out, Yuxi said: "Uncle Wu can speak now."

Wu Kuo sat up straight and said, "Ma'am, I do have a way to make money, it depends on whether you are willing to do it? If you are willing to do it, I believe General Yun will not have to worry about money anymore."

How can Yu Xixin not know what the way to make money that Wu Kuo said is. Apart from doing business with the Beiyao people to earn the price difference, Yucheng has no other resources. It's just that these words can't come out of her mouth. Yuxi deliberately pretended to be half-believing, and asked: "What method? Can you make so much money?"

Wu Kuo said: "There are a lot of cattle and horses, as well as rare animals such as sables and brown bears on the side of the barbarians in the north. If these things can be brought to the south of the Yangtze River, it will definitely be huge profits." A batch of ordinary horses costs seven Eighty taels of silver, even thousands of taels of high-quality horses cannot be bought. Beef is also very popular in Jiangnan, and the rare sable fur is even more valuable.

Yu Xi's complexion changed drastically, and she shook her head and refused without even thinking about it: "No, this is going to be decapitated." In fact, Yu Xi has also been worrying recently, they can't touch this matter, but no one below has this ability. It is indeed a good thing that Wu Kuo has this thought now. However, this matter must not be proactive.

Wu Kuo was not in a hurry, and said slowly: "Madam, the national treasury has long been empty. Yucheng's 100,000 troops are counting on the imperial court. At that time, not to mention military supplies, clothing and food will be a problem. This time the difference is thirty If you can raise it, what about next year? What will you use to buy food and other military supplies next year?" Yunqing may have enough money to survive next year, but what about the year after? What about the next year? You can't just rely on ransacking your home to maintain your expenses all the time!

Yu Xi's expression was very tangled, and after a while, Yu Xi still shook her head and said: "This matter cannot be done. If the court finds out, my husband will definitely be held accountable. Moreover, my husband will not agree to do this."

Wu Kuo said with a smile: "Madam, if this business channel is opened up, there will be millions of profits every year." Wu Kuo felt that Yunqing was the one who guarded Baoshan and didn't know how to use it.

Before hearing this, Yu Xi only thought that Wu Kuo wanted to make money, but looking at Wu Kuo who talked eloquently, Yu Xi became alarmed. Wu Kuo is from the Yu family, so don't jump into the pit you dug for them. Yu Xi calmed down, and said: "Uncle Wu was joking, how can this money be so easy to earn? The Xu family is a lesson learned from the past. If we overturn the law, the crime will be even greater." Before she had enough strength, Yu Xi They are only going to secretly sell some supplies outside the customs in exchange for cattle, sheep, horses and other supplies. Although it is said that the sky is high and the emperor is far away, if the action is too big, once the court finds out, even if it can be covered up, it will not be good for the reputation.

Wu Kuo knew that Yuxi was moved, but he was afraid of problems, so he was so entangled. Immediately smiled and said: "Mrs. Yun, there is no need to worry about this matter, you can discuss it slowly with General Yun." When there was no money to buy food and grass to pay the army, Yun Qing had to do it if he didn't want to. (to be continued)