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Chapter 458 An Embarrassing Market Envoy
Cui Pu is actually very embarrassing to be an ambassador.

He is too young. Although he has managed the dispatch of money, grain, salt and iron in Yangzhou, and has handled the docking arrangements of some foreign ships, as long as there are many more foreign ships in Guangzhou than in Yangzhou, the value of the goods transported is much higher.Seventy to eighty percent of the imported goods within the New Tang Dynasty were transported to all parts of the country through the Guangzhou port. Even many dignitaries in Chang'an City would send people to place orders for these ship owners, asking them to go overseas to bring back the luxury goods they needed. .Therefore, most of the Hu people who settled in Guangzhou were engaged in overseas trade, and they were all doing big business.They are used to dealing with eunuchs who are close to saints, wealthy families in Chang'an, or high-ranking officials such as Jiedu envoys. Now that the eunuchs are suddenly replaced by small prefects like Cui Pu, they are actually not happy in their hearts. Too much communication seems to lower one's own identity.

Coupled with Cui Pu's young age, they are even more unwilling to bow their heads to a young man who can be his own son at this age.So they only came to see Cui Pu after he arrived in Guangzhou, and we got together for a symbolic dinner to get to know each other, that's all.

Although Cui Pu didn't post widely to invite people to the banquet on the eldest lady's birthday, the county magistrates in Guangzhou also prepared congratulatory gifts, and even Pei Jinglue's family prepared a generous gift for her.It stands to reason that these people are begging for a living under Cui Pu's hands anyway, so they should show some expression in this matter.But they were all indifferent, as if they didn't know anything.

This is actually a silent protest.

Of course, Wei Governor's secret incitement and instigation were also indispensable.

As far as Cui Pu knew, just a few days before the eldest lady's birthday, there were people in the governor's mansion frequently interacting with these barbarians.There are those who are the governor of Wei, and there are those who are Mr. Wei Wulang.

If Mr. Wei Wulang hadn't made such a fuss all of a sudden, they might really want to give Cui Pu a good blow again.

However, Mr. Wei Wulang couldn't hold back, and chose this time to go to the gate of Fanfang to make trouble, and Cui Pu caught the handle, and then bit him back hard.

This bite not only bit the Wei governor's family hard, but also these Hu merchants screamed in pain, and the group closed the door to discuss for several hours overnight.Then, today, he came to the door with a cheeky face.

No way, although their status in Guangzhou is not low now, but in detail, they are nothing more than a few Hu merchants.Maybe they don't pay attention to trivial matters, but now that Cui Pu has directly thrown out the bombshell of Hu-Han relationship, they have to pay attention to it carelessly.

Moreover, at the gate of Fanfang yesterday, that group of people actually attacked the couple of the prefect of Guangzhou with their knives, and Cui Pu identified them as fugitives on the spot!The couple even drank the medicine that was distributed to the barbarians in Fanfang, proving that the medicine was all right.In this way, all the burdens on their shoulders were lifted, and the pressure naturally fell on the barbarians.

The most important thing is - the recommendation letter for this group of barbarians to live in Fanfang was issued by their chamber of commerce!So they all bear the unshirkable responsibility.

Once Cui Pu tracks them down, they will have to peel off their skins if they don't die.

Moreover, based on their attitude towards Cui Pu these days, it is not an exaggeration for Cui Pu to label them spies from other countries.In this way, their whole family will die without a place to bury them!

And when they die, more people will come to replace them in Guangzhou.After all, from the early years of Kaiyuan to the present, the routes from Guangzhou Port to Persia, Dashi and other places have been developed very well, and it is not necessary for them to lead the way.These people are always promoted by Cui Pu, they must be grateful to Cui Pu in their hearts, and they will regard Cui Pu's words as a standard and dare not disobey.

Realizing this, how could they not be in a hurry?
Therefore, they quickly seized the opportunity and came to sue for peace with heavy gifts.

In any case, they have to save themselves first!
These people are really rich.Cui Pu couldn't help but be dumbfounded just by holding this gift list in his hand.

Rhino horns, ivory, pearls, agate, spices, etc. were brought in boxes and boxes, and they were directly piled up in the yard outside to form a hill.

Open a cage containing ivory randomly, and you will see four pure white ivory products inside. The dentin is fine and white.

Although there is no shortage of rare treasures in Ge Lao Mansion, things like ivory are still rare.There is an ivory carving in Cui Ge's old study, which is not as big as the smallest one in the box. Cui Ge has already regarded it as a treasure and can only play with it by himself.During the holidays, it is already a luxury for Cui Pu to take a look at him from a distance.

But now, he alone has four of them!
Seeing these things, Cui Pu couldn't help being overjoyed, and quickly said: "Exactly four, let's put one in our room, and then put one in the room of the eldest lady and the siblings, not too many, not too little!"

The three children were also yelling around these boxes, their eyes widened when they heard the words, they waited for Mu Jiaojiao to nod, and then each carried a tooth carving back to play.

"I think it's better to forget it!" Mu Jiaojiao frowned and shook her head.

"What's wrong?" Cui Pu hurriedly asked.

"I just think that ivory is originally a tool for elephants to defend themselves. Just because we all like to use it as a decoration, people go to cut it off. What should an elephant do without ivory for defense? That is not life and death. Waiting to die in the forest?"

As soon as this remark came out, the faces of the three children changed.

The eldest lady quickly put the ivory back: "Mother, I don't want this thing anymore. I want the elephant to live well!"

"Well, I don't want it either!"

Mr. Dalang and Mr. Erlang followed suit, and the three children quickly moved away from these boxes.

Cui Pu actually didn't agree with her statement, and felt that she was a bit benevolent.After all, for so many years, this industrial chain has supported many people. There are also many people who love ivory carvings all over the world. Haven’t elephants become extinct for so many years?
However, seeing that the three children are so pure, kind, and compassionate, he felt a little proud in his heart.He is not a materialistic person, and he is not very keen on these delicate things.Since Mu Jiaojiao doesn't like it, then he just doesn't want it.He said: "If you don't want it, you don't want it. I'll ask someone to pack these things and send them back to Chang'an. Dad and brother will definitely need them."

When Mu Jiaojiao heard this, he also sighed inwardly.

Also, talking to people in this world about protecting species diversity is tantamount to playing the piano against a cow.Moreover, how many people in Chang'an who are used to extravagance and licentiousness can listen to such words?I'm afraid they still think that they are deliberately against them and spoil their good fun!That is to say, my family loves me, and I can still follow my own wishes.

For this kind of thing, she can only take her time, start with herself first, and then subtly change everyone's attitude.

After counting the things sent by this group of Hu merchants, packing up those to be sent back to Chang'an, and registering the rest in storage, it was already dark.

The children went back to their room to rest, while Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu sat under the lamp and continued talking.

"This time, they sent such a heavy gift, it seems that they intend to completely surrender to you." Mu Jiaojiao said.

"Besides that, what else can they do? If you don't bow your head to me obediently, I can take them all in one pot!" Cui Pu snorted softly, with a look of complacency on his face, "They pretended that I didn't know that they had secretly hooked up with Governor Wei What happened? They thought that Governor Wei had a higher official position than me, and he was much stronger than me with the crown prince behind him, so they wanted to join hands with him to bring me down and do whatever they wanted. Now they saw it, surname If Wei's is really useful, why would he take his own money to redeem his son from me?"

Mu Jiaojiao naturally knew the injustice he received from these Hu merchants these days.Speaking of which, she was very angry.Because of the relaxed business environment in the New Tang Dynasty, the imperial court also had special preferential policies for these people who did business with outsiders.Over time, they also developed a self-proclaimed temperament, and they even picked on the officials who approached them!
This unhealthy trend must be stopped!
And the incident that Mr. Wei Wulang caused just created an excellent opportunity for them.By the way, it would be even better if they alienated the relationship between them and Governor Wei.

She quickly comforted Cui Pu softly and said, "If you are so easily overthrown, is it still you? In Yangzhou, so many people tried to drive you back to Chang'an to continue to be your playboy, and you didn't let them do so." Is it? Now Governor Wei is not as capable as them, so he certainly can't do anything to you."

Governor Wei is not capable, but he has a thick skin!And staring at the official position with all his heart, he is a complete official fan.As long as he can get promoted and make a fortune, he is willing to ask him to do anything.Just because of these two points, this person is much more difficult to deal with than those before.

Cui Pu thought to himself, in the past, he was only considered as a smart person, which was difficult to deal with.Only now did he realize that it turned out that some people were stupid, but it was also impossible for people to do so.Governor Wei is the best example.

However, fortunately, he has an uneasy son and a group of brothers-in-law who are holding back, which created some opportunities for him to take advantage of.

"This old man is not easy to deal with. However, I will send him back to Chang'an for retirement no matter what!" Cui Pu clenched his fists and said as if swearing.

"Well, I trust you." Mu Jiaojiao fully expressed his trust in him.

With her affirmation, Cui Pu felt much relieved.Taking a deep breath, he put the list of these barbarians in front of him and read it carefully, and then compared them with the business they were engaged in.Then, Cui Pu put his finger on the name of He Wanqing, the chairman of the chamber of commerce. "You said, is this group of Hu merchants really centered on the chairman of the chamber of commerce?"

The president is a Persian who came to Xintang Dynasty to manage blankets, spices and other businesses more than ten years ago, so he named himself this name for convenience.Most of the people who came to do business later gave themselves a Han Chinese name to facilitate walking.His business is very big, and he has his own shops in Chang'an, Luoyang, Yangzhou and other places. He can be said to be one of the best among Hu merchants.At the beginning, all Hu merchants unanimously elected him as the chairman of the chamber of commerce, leading everyone to do business in the New Tang Dynasty.

As the president, he has always been good.

Mu Jiaojiao doesn't know much about doing business.Hearing what he said, she just asked in surprise: "Did you find something wrong?"

"There is one thing." Cui Pu then pointed to Lu Huan, a vice president beside him, "This person has only been in the New Tang Dynasty for five years, and his business is only in pearl agate and other businesses, which is not very important. Such qualifications, but Don't you find it strange to be elected as the vice president?"

"However, there are several vice presidents, and he may have been elected because of his special talent!" Mu Jiaojiao said.

"Then I'll see what special talent he has." Cui Pu chuckled.

(End of this chapter)