I rode and slashed unparalleled in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 688 Undercurrent under the Sun
"Wow, the fur is so soft and delicate, and the silk fabric is also top quality. This champion is really good."

A lady from an aristocratic family stroked a piece of snow fox fur from Liaodong, then looked at the silk fabrics on the display stand, her eyes gleaming with surprise.

This is the boutique area opened by Zhenjia Trading Company in the square, which displays rare furs, jewelry and jade from as far away as Liaodong, as well as exquisite silk, lacquerware and other handicrafts from all over the Central Plains, and famous paintings and calligraphy. All of these products demonstrate luxury and nobility, attracting the attention of aristocratic families.

In the affordable area, Zhen's business did not prepare to bring too many goods because they were in a hurry to get there.

However, they still put out a large number of displays of common items and agricultural products, such as grain, cloth, and farm tools, for ordering.

It is affordable and of high quality and is loved by ordinary people.

"This cloth is really good, with bright colors, soft texture, and the price is so cheap!" A peasant woman held a piece of cloth with a satisfied smile on her face.

"Yes, and there's this farm tool, it's very sturdy, much better than the one used by Mr. Li in town. The key is that the price is quite reasonable." Another citizen picked up a rake and looked at it carefully.

As the caravan's products were warmly welcomed, the Zhen's business's revenue also climbed steadily. Xiao Tao and Xiao Lu were even busier, moving among the crowd, enthusiastically introducing the products and answering customers' questions.

"Sir, look at this ginseng, a specialty of Liaodong. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, and prolonging life. It is the most suitable gift for elders." Xiao Tao promoted it to a young man named Liu.

"Oh? Is this ginseng really so magical?" Master Liu asked curiously.

"Of course! The efficacy of this ginseng has long been recorded in the Shennong Herbal Classic. Look at the appearance of this ginseng. The skin is smooth, the roots are distinct, and the color is bright. It is definitely a top-quality product."

Xiao Tao picked up a ginseng and carefully showed it to Mr. Liu:
"Liaodong is a vast land with a sparse population, a favorable environment, and rich in ginseng."

"And such a high-quality product is extremely rare in our place. If Mr. Liu misses this opportunity, it may be difficult to encounter it again."

After listening to Xiaotao's introduction, Mr. Liu's eyes flashed with hesitation, and he was obviously moved by Xiaotao's words.

He looked at the ginseng carefully, looked at Xiaotao's sincere eyes, and finally nodded.

"Okay, then I will buy these ginseng roots and give them to my elders to see how effective they are."

"Thank you for your patronage, Mr. Liu. The elders will be very happy to have a filial son like you. I wish the elders in your family good health and a long life!"

Xiao Tao's voice was clear and pleasant, which made Master Liu feel comfortable. He looked at the enthusiastic girl again, glanced at the goods on the stall, nodded, and waved his hand to call the servants. After giving a few instructions, a cart of copper coins was brought in soon.

It was not only because Master Liu was so pleased with the service that he wanted to pack up a lot of things on the stall and take them back in one go.

More importantly, the current monetary system is relatively primitive, and the copper coins circulating in the market are not strong enough to support large-scale transactions.

Therefore, anyone who wants to buy precious items has to bring in truckloads of money to complete the transaction.

The items in this boutique area, such as ginseng and northern pearls, are all extremely precious. If Master Liu hadn't brought a cart, he really wouldn't have been able to buy much.

However, Xiao Tao was overjoyed when she saw the cart full of copper coins. She realized the strength of Young Master Liu's family and a bright smile appeared on her face. She quickly called Xiao Lu to help sort out the goods selected by Young Master Liu.

"Mr. Liu is so generous. These goods will surely satisfy you and your family." Xiao Tao said with a smile as she packed the goods skillfully.

Xiaolu was also busy on the side. She picked up a piece of delicate silk fabric, shook it gently, and showed it to Master Liu.

"Mr. Liu, look at this piece of silk. It has a fine texture and excellent luster. It is a great choice for making clothes or decorations." Xiaolu introduced. Mr. Liu nodded and was very satisfied with the silk, so he signaled Xiaolu to wrap it up as well.

"Thank you for your patronage, Mr. Liu. I wish you and your family a happy life and all the best!" Xiaotao and Xiaolu said in unison with sincere smiles on their faces.

As the two men loaded the car, they introduced new products, and Mr. Liu smiled and bought more and more.

Finally, when Xiao Tao and Xiao Lu, together with the shop assistants, packed all the goods selected by Master Liu and neatly stacked them on the carriage, Master Liu nodded with satisfaction:

"The products of your Zhen's company are really good. I will come again in the future." Master Liu said with a smile, turned around and left the stall with his servant.

Looking at Master Liu's back as he returned with a full load, Xiaotao and Xiaolu felt filled with a sense of accomplishment.

They knew that this was not just about selling some ginseng and other commodities, but also about contributing to Su Junhou's great cause and establishing a good reputation for the business.

Lord Su once said that ginseng is widely available in Liaodong, but few people in the Central Plains understand its value.

If the market for ginseng can be opened up, then ginseng from Liaodong will become an important commodity of the Zhen family business, providing more financial support for Su Yao's army.

With this in mind, the two of them worked even harder to sell.

As the sun gradually rose higher and then set in the west, the caravan's goods were continuously sold, and the profits of the Zhen family business increased rapidly.

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All this success is inseparable from the hard work and outstanding performance of everyone.

However, while the caravan business was booming, an undercurrent was quietly surging.

In a small building not far from the square where the grand event was held, several members of the noble families who had spoken rudely before sat together, looking at the lively scene below with grim eyes.

"Humph, when did the Liu family learn to flatter like this?"

"That Champion Marquis is so ungrateful. We have done a great service in surrendering the city, so it would be fine if he didn't give us a big reward, but he actually did something to attract attention, saying that he would not collect taxes or levies, and would use trade to supplement military supplies?"

"I bother!"

"It just wants us to pay for its products. Do you really think I've never seen the world?"

Zhang Yan, a middle-aged man in a gorgeous brocade robe, knocked on the table with a gloomy face and said dissatisfiedly:

"Everyone, we can't just sit there and do nothing."

"It is obvious that the Champion Marquis is trying to use our wealth to support his cause, but we are not getting the respect and rewards we deserve."

"If we allow this to continue, I'm afraid our position will become even more precarious in the future!"

"Therefore, I propose that we must form a united front and not allow anyone to participate in his trade in this market, especially the products of the Zhen family business. No one is allowed to buy them. We must boycott with practical actions and make our voices heard!"

"Unless he obeys us and respects our rights, he won't get a penny from us!"

(End of this chapter)