Chapter 2409 greed
Jiang Shu looked at the salt tent, which was covered with a special seal from the Salt Department of Shu Kingdom. All procedures were compliant and legal, but he couldn't find any problems. He returned the salt tent to Qingqiu and smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Cai is a legal business, so there is no problem. I will continue to give orders and do everything according to the rules. There is no way to make things difficult for Manager Cai."
Qingxiao took the salt ray, smiled a little embarrassedly, and said, "If you follow the normal channel, how can you dare to trouble the general? It's just that the city is closed. It's not easy to transport these well salts to Chang'an. Today, I'm asking for a general to help you with your help to transport these well salts out of Hanzhong."
Even if it is normal trade and merchants pay tariffs, the government can only recognize their transactions within the territory of Shu. As for transactions with Wei, it is prohibited in principle. This is a gray area and the government can manage them but not. In normal times, all levels are allowed to pass.
But now in the war period, the management of merchants will become stricter, especially important strategic materials such as well as well salt, which will be more stringent. It is difficult for these salt merchants to transport the well salt to Wei for sale.
Jiang Shu naturally knew about this, but just the gift from Qingxiao was not enough to make Jiang Shu excited, so Jiang Shu was completely in an official voice.
"I am afraid that I can't help with this. Now it's time for war. The court has its own laws on the court, and this governor cannot violate the laws on the court."
Qingxiao said: "I am sure I know the current situation, but the merchants are seeking profits, so I regret that I seek wealth and danger. I will not hide it from the general. Now that the traffic is cut off, the price of well salt in Chang'an has quadrupled, and the profit is extremely generous. If this batch of well salt can be transported to Chang'an, it will definitely be a big profit. If the general can help the well salt to Chang'an, all the profits can be divided into 50% with the general. I wonder what the general wants?"
Of course, Jiang Shu knew that these salt merchants made a lot of money. The money they earned from selling well salt could even be worth Jiang Shu’s ten years of salary. Now that traffic is cut off, the price of well salt in Chang'an will naturally soar. Driven by such high profits, there will definitely be someone taking risks. Jiang Shu has no doubt about this.
If he could really make the 50% deposit, this would be a price that would make Jiang Shu excited. In fact, this would be a simple thing for Jiang Shu. As long as he raises his hand and puts the salt truck with the green salt.
To be honest, this condition is already quite tempting, and Jiang Shu has almost no reason to refuse.
"If you pass Yangping Pass, there is no problem with this governor. However, there are still frequent wars in Hanzhong, and Nan Zheng is invading by the rebel Wei. I am afraid that Manager Cai will not be able to transport the salt to Chang'an after leaving Yangping Pass."
Seeing Jiang Shu relaxed, Qingxiao smiled and said, "This is not a matter of trouble for the general. As long as the general can let go, he will have his own way out of Yangping Pass. The general will be relieved. If he has promised the general, he will never go back on his word and will not be able to lose a penny."
Jiang Shu didn't expect that Qingxiao was so confident. You must know that he could only guarantee that the salt convoy would leave Yangping Pass at most. If you move forward, there would be no guarantee. It seems that Manager Cai is also a well-known figure. There are also people in the Wei Kingdom.
Suddenly, Jiang Shu saw the strangeness in Qingxia's smile. He immediately realized something and said in a deep voice: "Shopkeeper Cai, you probably didn't ship this batch of well salt to Chang'an, right?"
Qingxia neither denies nor admits it, but just laughs and says, "General Jiang, why bother with this well salt, wherever you are transported? As long as you have money to make, no matter where it is shipped? Is that right?"
Jiang Shu also remained silent. Yes, the most important thing now is to make money. As for where the salt was transported in the end, it seems that it has little to do with Jiang Shu. The salts left Yangping Pass are unknown in themselves and are likely to fall directly into the hands of the Wei army. If the Wei army wants to detain it, no one can stop it.
However, looking at Qingxiao's confident and calm smile, Jiang Shu could probably guess that Qingxiao had something to do with the senior figures of the Wei army. Whether he had a way to transport salt to Chang'an or sold it to Wei army, he would make sure to make a profit.
Jiang Shu pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I can guarantee that I can help you transport salt out of Yangping Pass. If you have any accidents after leaving Yangping Pass, it will not be under my supervision. In addition, when you leave the city, you will pay the money and deliver the goods on the other hand. I will not be on credit."
Now Jiang Shu has been completely attracted by this huge profit. As for whether these well salts are suspected of being a foe, Jiang Shu is too lazy to care about it, as long as he can ensure that the money can be obtained.
When Qingxia saw Jiang Shu agreeing, she immediately said happily: "General Jiang is really a cheerful person. Well, we have a decision. When we leave the city, it is time to deliver." But then Qingxia changed her mind and said, "It seems that Yangping Pass is in charge of Governor Fu. If he doesn't agree, I don't know if this batch of well salt can be transported out of Yangping Pass smoothly."
When he mentioned Fu Qian, Jiang Shu's face suddenly became gloomy and he said impatiently: "This is not a matter of trouble for the shopkeeper Cai. Since I guarantee that your goods can be transported out of Yangping Pass, I will never go back on my word."
When Qingshan saw Jiang Shu's attitude, she realized that the relationship between Jiang Shu and Fu Qian was definitely not as harmonious as the outside world rumored, at least it was just a mismatch between words and hearts. This was undoubtedly a great benefit to Qingshan's next plan to implement the rebellion.
Qingxiao's move was to throw a stone to ask for directions, and he was not prepared to transport any well salt. The Wei army's army had an army of more than 100,000 to go to war, and everything was ready. How could it be short of salt? Therefore, Qingxiao deliberately proposed to cooperate with Jiang Shu to sell salt, just to test Jiang Shu's character.
If you are an upright and honest person, you may be someone who will be able to gain enemies when you hear that these salts may be the ones who will reject them for whatever reason. This behavior is no different from treason.
But Jiang Shu seemed to be unwilling to this situation. He had long been tempted by huge amounts of money. All the national interests and loyalty to Shu Han were exiled to the sky. Now Jiang Shu was completely in the eyes of money.
The more greedy a person is, the more likely he is to be attracted and corrupt. Qingxiao tried so simply and immediately tried Jiang Shu's original appearance. This undoubtedly relieved Qingxiao. As long as Wei Jun can throw enough chips that make Jiang Shu feel moved, how can he not reduce it?
Chapter completed!