There is a kind of scholar

Chapter 884 Qian Zhongshu’s shock: How did he do it?
"Brother Su doesn't know something."

Nalanjie explained with a smile:
"A long time ago, I had the idea of ​​opening up wasteland for farming in the Liao Kingdom, because the Liao Kingdom is located to the north of Daliang and is generally colder than the Central Plains."

"So, I asked people to search for crops suitable for cultivation in Liao Kingdom."

"It just so happens that someone sent good news some time ago. There is a kind of crop in the far west, which is similar to wheat. It is relatively cold-resistant and can adapt to our environment in Daliao!"

"Brother Su, don't worry, this is not a problem."

"..."

After hearing this, Su Xian's doubts were all gone, and he asked: "Is this God's will?"

When everyone saw that the last problem was solved, the boulder that had been accumulated in their hearts for a long time was instantly removed, and it was finally settled.

Unexpectedly, as soon as his heart relaxed, his stomach growled. Everyone touched their belly, looked at each other and laughed. Su Xian waved his hand and ordered:
"Serve wine and food!"

There are ready-made tables and chairs in the conference hall, which can be used as a dining table. They can check and fill in the gaps while eating, and strive to make this plan perfect.

In fact, the wine and food were already prepared. Following Su Xian's order, the officials from Ping'an City brought the wine and food, and they were still steaming...

The meal was finished in no time.

Remove the leftovers.

Officials from Ping'an City brought tea.

After the discussion just now, the plan is already perfect. It can be put into practice only after the emperors of Liang and Liao give their seal of approval.

"Although this plan is good, no one knows whether there will be accidents."

Nalan Yan suddenly spoke.

She stopped smiling, glanced at Su Xian, and said in a confident tone: "It is even very possible that the entire plan cannot be implemented at all."

Su Xian's smile also dropped, and he glanced at Nalan Yan, then glanced sideways at Nalan Jie, only to see that Nalan Jie had a thoughtful expression.

He paused, looked at Nalan Yan again, and asked, "What do you want to say?"

"My princess' meaning is very simple. While implementing this plan, Ping'an City must also be reopened." Nalanyan straightened her sitting posture and said with a businesslike attitude:

"Besides, before the entire plan takes effect, Ping An City's trading rules must use the new rules we proposed!"

"After the plan is successful and Daliao has a good harvest and is enough to feed all the people of Liao, we will switch to the original trading rules according to your wishes!"

"..."

Su Xian frowned slightly, then relaxed. They were negotiating now. During the negotiation, the other party could naturally put forward their own conditions.

He took a deep look at Nalan Yan, then turned to look at his brother Nalan Jie, and asked, "What do your Highnesses mean?"

The envoys of the Liao Kingdom are always on Nalan Festival, and Nalan Yan is just a deputy envoy, Su Xian doesn't want to chat with her too much.

If Nalan Festival also means this, I will have to think hard about it.

"elder brother?"

Nalan Yan also turned to look.

However, both she and Su Xian saw that Nalan Jie was sitting there motionless, his face lost in thought, as if he was making some kind of decision.

In Nalanyan's opinion, her brother should agree with what she just said. After all, although Su Xian's plan was good, who could predict the final outcome?
"No!"

Nalan Jie suddenly raised his head and glanced at Su Xian and Nalan Yan. His face was determined, and he had obviously made a decision: "I don't agree to maintain the original transaction method either."

Su Xian's eyes narrowed. Is this what Nalan Festival means?He still wants the 200 million taels of silver?

Nalan Yan was overjoyed, with a victorious expression on her face, and said with a smile:
"I knew you would definitely..."

However, she was only halfway through her words when she heard Nalan Jie add:

"Maintaining the original transaction method is not enough. I, Daliao, are willing to make another 100 million taels of silver. Add the 200 million taels, which is 300 million taels. It should be enough to dredge the river, right?"

"..."

Nalanyan's words stopped abruptly.

She was stunned and stared at her brother in disbelief.

What do you mean?
When Nalan Jie said, "I don't agree with maintaining the original trading method," he didn't agree with her words, but instead gave a profit of 100 million taels to Daliang? !
After a few breaths, Nalanyan finally understood, her complexion changed, she grabbed her brother's arm, stared and said:

"Brother, you are the crown prince of Daliao. From now on, the entire Daliao will belong to you. My suggestion just now is for your own good, but you..."

Su Xian felt relieved and then overjoyed, this is great!
In this mission to Youzhou, if Su Xian can maintain the original trading rules, it will be considered a success, especially since Qian Zhongshu failed first, in contrast, his name will be even more famous.

Now, not only did he maintain the original trading method, but Liao also took the initiative to make a profit of 100 million taels!
What a concept!
"Thank you, Your Royal Highness!"

Su Xian smiled and bowed to Nalanjie.

Nalanjie pushed away his sister who kept tugging away, and respectfully replied:
"Brother Su's plan has shown sufficient sincerity. Xiao Wang is not an ungrateful person. I hope Brother Su will not dislike this small return gift."

"His Royal Highness is worthy of being a scholar, hahaha!"

Su Xian was not interested in the 100 million taels. Although 100 million taels was a lot, he was confident that he could earn it as long as he was given enough time.

All he cares about is his reputation——

Qian Zhongshu could settle the grievances. Not only did he settle the matter, he also exceeded the target and received an extra million taels of silver. What could not be done with the money?
Nalanjie's move was very interesting, and Su Xian was very satisfied.

He has long said that he does not want to do things that are "beneficial to the world but at the expense of his personal reputation".

What he wants to do is to do his best, not only to benefit the world, but also to gain a good reputation. This is what he wants to do.

This is a kind of wisdom and a means of self-protection. It is also his bottom line and code of conduct.

His code of conduct is different from ordinary people.

For example, when it comes to the question of "whether to help others or not" in later generations, Su Xian believes that if this can't bring him a good reputation of helping others and satisfy his own sympathy, he must not do it.

Otherwise, it will cause a lot of trouble, which is not a wise move.

It is worth mentioning that personal compassion is also a kind of selfishness. It is essentially no different from greed and other desires, and must be restrained!
Some people may ask, what will happen to the fallen old man if he "does not help him"?
Regarding this question, I think we should ask the children or guardians of the elderly why they are allowed to run around?Why not personal escort?Is it really okay to impose your own responsibilities on innocent people?

……

Youzhou City.

In a certain mansion.

Qian Zhongshu lives here temporarily.

Earlier, Qian Zhongshu actually lived in the post house. However, after the negotiation failed and the Queen re-appointed Su Xian as the envoy, he took the initiative to move out and rented a house in the house of a local tycoon.

In the first few days after moving in, Qian Zhongshu was in a very low mood.

Because he failed.

It failed to stop Liao's ambition, 200 million taels. If the court really agreed, it would be tantamount to nailing him to the pillar of shame in history.

It is also a great harm to his personal reputation.

But that's it, he doesn't care, what he cares about is the prince... This mission to Youzhou was originally for meritorious service, and to change the prince's situation in the court.

But...hey!

FAIL!
Qian Zhongshu couldn't eat well in those days, couldn't sleep at night, and lost a lot of weight.

Later, Su Xian arrived in Youzhou and entered Ping'an City the next day. When the news came that he had negotiated with Nalanjie for a whole day without any results, Qian Zhongshu felt a little relieved.

"It turns out that you, the first-rank Taiwei of the Liang Dynasty, can't do it either! Hahahaha..."

On a quiet night, in an empty room, Qian Zhongshu once looked up to the sky and laughed.

That night, he finally slept well and peacefully, and in his dream, he was just stepping on Su Xian, who was just him!
On the second day of the negotiation, at dusk, news from Ping'an City came. Su Xian still had not settled the Nalan Festival, and the negotiation reached a stalemate.

"Happy!"

"You, Su Xian, are nothing more than that!"

"In this way, no one in the court will gossip about me, right?"

"Not only that, everyone will definitely target Su Xian and accuse Su Xian of being a loser... Hahahaha, you, Su Xian, can never get the credit that I can't get!"

Qian Zhongshu was overjoyed and walked out of the bedroom where he had stayed for several days.

He looked up to the sky and laughed, feeling that today's sunset was particularly gorgeous, that the air was particularly fresh, that all the pores on his body had stretched, and that a long-lost smile was on his face.

That night, Qian Zhongshu was in high spirits. The wealthy gentleman who rented the house saw the clues and sent over several beautiful women with a smile, deliberately trying to win over and show his goodwill.

Qian Zhongshu was so happy that he accepted everything and kept tossing until the middle of the night before closing his eyes and falling asleep...

Time has come today.

The third day since the negotiations began.

Qian Zhongshu slept until noon before getting up.

Although he was a little tired from the work last night, he was in a good mood. Qian Zhongshu was still in high spirits, drinking and chatting with the wealthy gentleman in a gazebo.

There is a lotus root pond next to the pavilion. The gentle breeze blows, blowing the water in the pond and causing subtle ripples, making it look pleasant and comfortable.

"Ms. sir, please!"

The noble gentleman raised his glass with great respect.

The "Xiangong" he refers to is a respectful title for the prime minister. Qian Zhongshu is the chief of Zhongshu Province, so Zhongshu Ling is naturally regarded as the prime minister.

"Ah."

With a smile on his face, Qian Zhongshu raised his glass lightly, touched him in the air, and the noble gentleman killed him in one gulp. He was a noble man, so he only took a shallow sip.

"The negotiations in Ping'an City will probably not come to fruition today." The wealthy gentleman said with a smile.

"I received news earlier that the situation in the Liao Kingdom is not stable. The two negotiations have delayed for so many days. I am afraid that the Liao Kingdom will be unable to suppress it." Qian Zhongshu said with a smile.

"What do you mean, sir, that the negotiations will be concluded today?"

"It's just a day or two, but the result... there may be no result." Qian Zhongshu laughed, picked up the wine glass, stood up and walked to the edge of the pavilion, facing the lotus root pond, and said with a smile:
"The attitude of the Liao envoys is extremely firm. Even I can't take advantage of them, let alone Su Xian!"

"Her Majesty the Queen, the civil and military officials of the court, and even the people of the world are all watching Su Xian closely. He will definitely not give in or compromise."

"If this happens, we will definitely be unable to reach an agreement with the Liao Kingdom."

"It doesn't matter if I fail, but he...as a first-class lieutenant, is highly valued by Her Majesty the Queen. If he can't reach an agreement, how can he have the face to return to the pilgrimage?"

"..."

The wealthy gentleman smiled and complimented him, and then asked: "But sir, I heard that Su Xian has a close personal relationship with the Liao envoy. Will they..."

"impossible!"

Qian Zhongshu held the wine glass with his hand and turned back to glare at the wealthy gentleman with a firm look on his face:
"If I put down these words now, then Su Xian will definitely not succeed, he will definitely not be able to recover the 200 million taels, and he will definitely become the sinner of the Liang Dynasty!"

"..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a clerk who followed Qian Zhongshu hurried over and shouted loudly: "There is the latest news in Ping'an City."

Qian Zhongshu still held the wine glass with his hands, his body facing the Ouchi, but with his head turned away, he smiled when he saw this: "Liao Guosheng must have changed!"

"Once there is a change in the Liao Kingdom, the envoys of the Liao Kingdom will definitely set off to return north. Su Xian struggled for two days and inevitably failed in the end!" the wealthy gentleman said with a smile.

"No... not!"

The clerk ran into the pavilion, holding on to the red pillar and breathing heavily, unable to speak a complete sentence.

Qian Zhongshu's expression changed slightly, but he was still very calm and said with a smile:
"No? That must be Su Xian's compromise. Hahahaha, once he compromises, the consequences will be even more serious. He will be the sinner of the Liang Dynasty!"

The clerk didn't look very good and took a deep breath:

"No, the negotiation was successful. The original trading rules remain unchanged..."

"what?!"

Qian Zhongshu's body trembled, his expression changed, and his smile suddenly solidified and disappeared. The hand holding the wine glass felt that it was too hard, and his knuckles turned white.

"Impossible! You are talking nonsense!" He didn't believe it at all, and stared at the clerk with eyes that were about to burst into flames.

"That's not all... on the basis of maintaining the same trading rules, the Liao Kingdom also... also gave away a profit of 100 million taels!" The clerk sent another bombshell.

"you are lying!"

Qian Zhongshu was furious, his beard and hair were all stretched out, and his body was shaking uncontrollably.

He personally negotiated with the envoys of the Liao Kingdom, and was well aware of the difficulties faced by the Nalan brothers. As Liang Zhongshuling, he had no choice but to compromise and give 200 million taels of silver to the Liao Kingdom.

After Su Xian arrived, he didn't talk about anything for two days, which made him very happy. What he couldn't do, Su Xian couldn't do either. It turned out that everyone was the same.

For this reason, he was so happy. Not only was he high-spirited, but he also worked too hard last night and felt ten years younger...

However, the good times are always so short.

Not only did Su Xian succeed in the negotiation, he restored Ping An City's previous trading rules and kept the 200 million taels!

With this alone, Su Xian can throw him to the ends of the earth.

What really shocked, surprised, envied, puzzled, and envied him was that the Liao Kingdom actually took the initiative to offer a profit of 100 million taels. Was this the envoy of the Liao Kingdom who forced him to compromise?

"No!"

"This is impossible!"

"The old man is not reconciled!"

"How on earth did he do it?"

"what……"

As Qian Zhongshu's mood fluctuated violently, he accidentally stepped on the ground and fell into the lotus root pond with a "plop", causing a large splash of waves.

(End of this chapter)