Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 83 Obvious Gap
Zhao Ze thought he had said it tactfully.

However, it was still naked ridicule in Ji Wen's ears.

What is the "two counties pattern, one day and one place"? Doesn't this mean that Ji Wen and Chen Qingsi are born with colorful clouds and the other is mud on the ground?
The person Ji Wen is most afraid of is Chen Qingsi, and the one she is most hostile to is Chen Qingsi.

Not only did Chen Qingsi steal his most critical trump card, but he was also subjected to such an insult, and the target was the lowly businessman he despised the most. How could he bear such excitement.

Ji Wen gritted her teeth and said, "How dare you humiliate me, you traitor who doesn't keep your word!"

Zhao Ze's expression also changed drastically.

The words "traitor" in Ji Wen's mouth touched the pain in his heart.

The status of merchants in the Tang Dynasty was low. Businessmen were not allowed to hold official positions. There were very strict regulations on merchants' clothing and various etiquette.

Even though the Zhao family's business is very big, many people will give him a little favor because of their money, and even ask for help from him.But the contempt hidden under the nose was like a knife scratching his heart.

For the sake of business and the family, Zhao Ze could tolerate it as long as he could, but it was obvious that Ji Wen, a seventh-grade magistrate of a small county, was not in this category.

Zhao Ze snorted and said tit for tat: "County County Magistrate Ji really thinks you are the only smart person in the world? Do you think that everyone in the world is a fool? No one can see the calculations in your heart? Zhao is also well-informed. It is the first time he meets Ji The county magistrate is such a utilitarian and selfish person. The people of Muzhou should be grateful that the arrival of County Magistrate Chen really allows people like you to succeed, which is a disaster for the people of Muzhou."

Without even looking at Ji Wen, he saluted Ji Tao, who was in a dilemma: "Chief Controller Shi, I have been honored to entertain you these days. Zhao's promise is valid. Our Zhao family is willing to buy all the silk in your county at a price that is [-]% higher than the market price." .”

Ji Tao was mainly responsible for entertaining Zhao Ze during these days in Tonglu County, and he still had a good impression of Ji Tao, who had a long history.

Ji Tao was about to say a few nice words.

Ji Wen's face turned green and white, and the thoughts in his heart were revealed by Zhao Ze. He said angrily: "Don't worry about this, Dong Zhao. You should take care of your own affairs. Don't regret it in the end, but come to ask me for help..." "

Zhao Ze chuckled: "In that case, I'll take my leave!"

He bowed gracefully and left.

Ji Wen looked at Zhao Ze with a slight disdain, her fists turned white, and three words popped out from between her teeth: "Chen Qingsi."

Ji Tao has lost his mind. As the main executor, he knows how much Tonglu County has paid for today. If the plan cannot be implemented smoothly, it will have terrible chain consequences.

"Ji...Magistrate Ji, what should we do now?"

Ji Wen said: "Without the Zhao family, it can't be done? Well, it depends on who regrets it. Qingxi County doesn't even have enough basic supplies, so why should it compete with us? Do you really think that the Zhao family alone can't make Jiangnan Silk?"

He thought of those silkworms that had tampered with their hands and feet, and smiled solemnly.

Zhao Ze didn't take Ji Wen seriously, and was fully looking forward to meeting Chen Qingsi from Qingxi County for the first time, to see how many heads a person who could write such a detailed strategy book had.

Soon he saw him. Of course he looked like a normal person, but he was younger and more handsome than he expected.

It's not in the county town, but in Taocun.

Zhao Ze was not surprised. Chen Qingsi wrote clearly in the letter that Taocun will become a workshop area in the future. In addition to their weaving and dyeing workshops, there will also be brewing workshops and various living workshops in the future. "Taocun is very close to the county. It is only ten miles away to the west, which is very convenient. The houses in the village are all ready-made, with residential areas to the north and various workshops to the south. The sewage from the weaving and dyeing workshops is discharged into the river. If so, workers’ lives will not be affected.”

Chen Qingsi introduced the situation of this peach village, and then said: "The main road in the north goes straight to Tonglu County. During the slack season this summer, I will arrange for the people to repair this road so that the silk from Tonglu County can be transported as soon as possible."

When Zhao Ze heard this, he thought of Ji Wen again, shook his head and said: "This matter is not urgent at the moment. The talks with Tonglu County were not successful. They will not sell silk to us for the time being..."

Chen Qingsi was stunned and said, "He doesn't agree to such a beneficial thing?"

He thought about the news he had received about Ji Wen these days, and realized: "I see, it's because of me."

Zhao Ze shook his head and said: "What does it have to do with County Magistrate Chen? I have been visiting Tonglu County for a month, and I have a certain understanding of Magistrate Ji's character. His mentality is destined to not be a credible target. On the contrary, County Magistrate Chen Ling, you and I have just met for the first time, and I know that the county magistrate is trustworthy."

Ji Wen was extremely utilitarian and selfish. His layout plan for Tonglu County was limited to Tonglu County, and he even intended to block surrounding areas to avoid the outflow of wealth.

While Ji Wen wanted to build Tonglu County into a paradise, he intentionally or unintentionally suppressed surrounding villages and counties to widen the development gap between the two places, so as to show the value of his talents to the world.

This kind of behavior is understandable, and Zhao Ze doesn't care, but when faced with such a person, he cannot believe it.Because there is no bottom line, the other party is likely to sell them after leaving office, creating a situation where Tonglu County is a paradise with him and a wasteland without him, further reflecting his own value.

He is the kind of person who enjoys his own privileges and doesn't care about the lives of the people.

Chen Qingsi is different. He has a complete plan for Qingxi County in the next ten years, and it is not limited to his own Qingxi County. He can also spread the benefits to all directions, so that surrounding counties can also enjoy the benefits, thus becoming a multi-county county. As a leader, the development prospects are bright.

Chen Qingsi may not be as noble as they see it, but he links his honor to the lives of the people. Even if he leaves office in the future, he will leave a deep mark.

The difference between them is obvious.

The Zhao family's decision to open a new business route this time was not just a whim. It was for the long-term development of the family. There was no doubt that they chose Qingxi County, which has a brighter future.

Chen Qingsi frowned casually and said: "Is that going to be difficult? Based on my understanding of County Magistrate Ji, he will not give up easily and will invite people from elsewhere to fill the vacancies in the Zhao family. The market here is acceptable and can be eaten by the whole family. If you are full, if you add another family, there will be some overproduction.”

Zhao Ze said: "There is no need to worry about County Magistrate Chen, no one has the courage. My Zhao family has been the sole leader in Jiangnan for many years, and we are not just easy to bully."

The Zhao family has always monopolized the high-grade Su embroidery market. This time, the high-grade Su embroidery has been hit. Other merchants are worried that the Zhao family will seize their market in turn, so it is understandable for them to join forces.

The Zhao family did not want to start a war and both parties would suffer, so they specially opened another business route.

There are still people coming to snatch it, which is equivalent to a direct declaration of war.

Zhao Ze still wished for this, how could they legitimately counterattack...

Chen Qingsi felt relieved after hearing this sentence, and looked forward to every day in the future when she would manipulate Ji Wen.

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