Chapter 421: Money offensive

When Gu Jiu met with Shangshu of the Ministry of War, there was no tense or tit-for-tat.
The whole journey is harmonious and the spring breeze is warm and sunny.
When she offered to sell cotton clothing at a price that was 20% lower than the market price in exchange for old cotton clothing, the Ministry of War Shangshu readily agreed to the deal.
The initial number of cotton clothes is 20,000 sets, enough for one Jingxi camp to change clothes.
But at the same time, the Ministry of War Shangshu mentioned two conditions.
First, one month mortgage. That is, first delivery, payment one month after delivery.
Gu Jiu gritted his teeth, but the ministers were all shameless bastards.
The two sides bargained, and finally reached an agreement, the Ministry of Defense first paid 40% of the deposit, and the remaining 60% of the payment was paid one month after delivery. Cotton clothes will not be returned as long as it is not a quality problem.
The second condition, how old the old cotton clothes are, is determined by the Ministry of War. Gu Jiu could not make a request.
Gu Jiu bared her teeth, this is to cheat her or to cheat her.
Gu Jiu simply said: "Old cotton clothes must be dry and dry when delivered, each weighing no less than three catties, and patches no more than four. The quantity is 30,000 sets."
"I just said two or three sets, but now I have changed 30,000 sets. Madam Zhao, your business is not authentic."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "Old man, you have to let me make some money. The new cotton clothes, plus wool, and the inner liner are all new cotton this year, which is sold to the Ministry of Defense at 20% below the market price.
If you miss this kind of business, there is no such shop in this village. Take a look at our samples. Are they thicker, warmer and feel better than traditional cotton clothes? "
Bingbu Shangshu touched the samples, and they felt very good. They used authentic cotton and linen fabrics. Double layer, the inner layer is woolen cloth. The inner liner is new cotton that is firmly pressed. It feels very comfortable.
"You guarantee that the 20,000 sets are of this quality?"
"Of course! The old man can send someone to ask about my reputation. I do business and never do shoddy things. You can also inquire about Luhou."
Bingbu Shangshu smiled clearly.
Of course he knew Luhou. Luhou orders pure wool thermal cotton clothes every year, and the Ministry of Defense has records.
It's just that the cost of pure wool thermal cotton clothing is high and the price is high, and the Ministry of Defense has not been purchasing on a large scale. Only Luhou's army insisted on purchasing lightweight and warm pure wool thermal cotton clothing.
The price of cotton clothing with half wool and most cotton is at least two-thirds cheaper than pure wool. The adults of the Ministry of War naturally tend to keep the same warmth, but the more bulky cotton clothes stuffed with cotton.
He said to Gu Jiu: "As long as you can guarantee that 20,000 sets are of this quality, I will give you 30,000 sets of old cotton clothes."
"No more than four patches and no less than three catties in weight."
"Don't worry, I can't lose you."
The two parties signed an agreement.
Waiting for Lidong, the textile workshop will deliver goods one after another.
After leaving the Ministry of War, she handed over the order to Bai Zhong, "Let's arrange it."
Bai Zhong grinned, "As soon as the lady came out, the workshop received 20,000 more military orders. This year we have a good cooperation, and next year we may be able to win 100,000 orders."
Gu Jiu laughed, "A pauper of the Ministry of War, and hope to order one hundred thousand sets, dream. It is better to expect Luhou to place more orders. Send samples to Luhou, maybe Luhou mixed wool and cotton together. Interested in cotton clothes."
"The small one will arrange for someone to send samples."
In fact, the Ministry of War is not as poor as Gu Jiu said, it just spends a lot of money. The money that can be used to purchase new cotton clothes is really very rare.
Just one month of mortgage, it was already because of Liu Zhao's face that he gave Gu Jiu's family preferential treatment.
If you change to another munitions supplier, you will not be called the Ministry of Defense if you don’t deposit money for half a year.
The Ministry of War is such a rogue.
"Go to the household department!"
Today, she also asked Hu Bushang for a written discussion.
Beyond Gu, the household tax Cao will help her make an appointment. Coincidentally, it happened to be the same day that I met Shangshu of the Ministry of War.
When I arrived at the Ministry of Households, I ran into Master Gu without accident.
Master Gu frowned when he saw Gu Jiu.
"Having a big belly, and running out every day, how decent is it."
Gu Jiu blinked and instructed Xu Yousi next to him: "Bring half a catty of the young master's tea and send it to Master Gu to clear the fire!"
"presumptuous!"
Master Gu was very annoyed, "You caused such a big storm before, and it has just subsided, and now you come out to show your face, what do you think. A woman's family should look like a woman's family, and it is your responsibility to care for each other in the family."
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, too lazy to talk to Master Gu, "Father taught me that after the child is born, I will be at the palace with peace of mind."
Master Gu sullenly said, "You know that being a father is for your own good, it's fine. What are you doing here today?"
Gu Jiu looked around, "Oh, I have an appointment with the head of the household department to discuss things, father don't have to worry about it."
Master Gu frowned and couldn't believe it, "When will Master Shangshu make an appointment? Why doesn't the officer know?"
"Because it doesn't involve my father's errands, I didn't tell you the old man in advance. But it's not too late for my father to know."
"Absurd!" Master Gu was out of anger.
He felt underestimated by Gu Jiu and his authority was trampled on.
Just when he was about to get angry, the household tax Cao hurried over and said, "Mrs. Zhao, please, the adults have been waiting for you. Mrs. Gu, go and work. The adults said, when he talked with Mrs. Zhao, no Master Gu needs to be present."
Master Gu, who was supposed to follow, was so angry that he almost sprayed out a mouthful of blood.
It's really deceiving.
He turned blue with anger and couldn't speak, so he flung his sleeves and left.
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "My father is more grumpy, please don't mind Mr. Shui Cao."
"Get used to it, used to it. Mrs. Zhao, please."
Obviously, in the eyes of the Ministry of Household Tax Cao, Mr. Gu Jiugu was treated separately.
It is not because they are father-daughter that they would be very polite to Master Gu.
Although the rank of the Ministry of Household Taxation is not as high as that of adults, they have real power.
In terms of authority, oil and water, and importance, Mr. Gu, the household servant, really has no household tax.
Moreover, the Hubu Shui Cao is a member of the Hubu Shangshu, and he does not need to go to the bird.
Gu Jiu was invited into the signing room.
The Hubu Shangshu was cheerful, "Madam Zhao, sit down, the old man has been waiting for you for a long time."
Don't call yourself the official, but call yourself an old man. Is this a common practice for preparing to talk?
Gu Jiu smiled suddenly, "The tired old man waited for a long time, it's the younger generation's fault."
"Mrs. Zhao, is this just coming out of the Ministry of War?"
"Nothing can be hidden from the eyes and ears of the old man." Gu Jiu sat down opposite.
Hubu Shangshu laughed, "It looks like Madam Zhao has another business deal?"
Gu Jiu pursed her lips and smiled, "No matter how many transactions, the tax will be paid exactly."
"It's so good. What I am most satisfied with is that you have taken a good head and set a good example. Take the initiative to pay taxes, benefit the country and the people, and let the whole world learn from you."
"Don't! Don't. I'm weak, and I'm about to give birth again. I can't stand being roasted and smoked. The old man, please spare me."
Hubu Shangshu laughed loudly, "Since you don't want to, let this matter go. You come to see the old man today, not for small talk."
"Naturally not. Adults have precious time. How dare a younger generation take them to chat. I am here today to discuss the Jingcang Chenliang."
Hubu Shangshu's eyebrows moved slightly, he did not expect Gu Jiu to stare at Jingcang.
This year's new grain will soon be put into the warehouse, and the old grain will naturally have to be processed.
There are tens of thousands of refugees outside the city, everyone is waiting for Gu Jiu to start work and eat.
With such a large demand for food, it is good to be able to make a penny cheaper.
No, she went to the Ministry of Households.
"My lord, the tens of thousands of refugees outside the Nancheng Gate were originally the responsibility of the Ministry of Households. It was me who risked bankruptcy and was almost intercepted by the Zhu family halfway to feed those refugees. Seeing autumn is here, not winter It’s time to deal with Chen Liang in Jingcang. Adults, can you sell me Chen Liang to help, so that the tens of thousands of refugees can pass the winter smoothly."
The Ministry of Households Shangshu was silent for a moment, "You should know that the Ministry of Households handles the Beijing warehouse Chen Liang, there is a fixed grain merchant. This year's Chen Liang, has already been scheduled out. You are too late, the old man can not help you."
Gu Jiu frowned, "Do you want to sit and watch the tens of thousands of refugees hungry outside the city?"
The Household Department Shangshu looked at Gu Jiu with a smile but a smile, "Mrs. Zhao, don't convict the old man. It is useless for the old man to deal with Cheng Enbo. The household department has the rules of the household department."
Gu Jiu pursed his lips and smiled, "I just said the wrong thing, please forgive me. It's just a refugee outside the city, which is the responsibility of the household department. Now the household department wants to clean up all responsibilities, may I ask, is it really clean?"
"You can buy grain from a grain merchant."
"My lord clearly knows that the largest grain merchant in the capital is the Zhu family."
Hubu Shangshu was silent.
Gu Jiu suddenly realized, "All the grains from the Jingcang are sold to the Zhu family. Can the Zhu family eat so much food?"
"The old man still trusts the strength of the Zhu family. After all, after so many years of cooperation, it has been very smooth. Moreover, the Zhu family just paid more than one million taxes a while ago, which solved the big problem of the household department. It is reasonable, old man. You have to give the Zhu family some face."
I was so angry.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Jiajie would be called first.
The people in the household really looked like ghosts. Dealing with money and food all day, one by one is better than anyone else. Which is so easy to talk like the Ministry of War.
What's even more annoying is that the people in the household department opened their eyes when they saw the money.
Just because Zhu's family pays more taxes than her, Zhu's family has priority.
It's really upset!
"Is it true that the adult does not pay as much tax as the Zhu family?"
"Haha... Mrs. Zhao is really joking. You are a high-quality taxpayer, and the old man only likes it, and never dislikes it."
"Since you are a high-quality taxpayer, you can't even buy Chenliang. It can be seen that there is no benefit to being a high-quality taxpayer."
"One yard goes to one yard. The two things can't be confused. Moreover, you bought a large piece of land outside the Nancheng Gate from the Shaofu, and you have already made a lot of money. Don't worry about the old grain from the Jingcang of the Hubu. Yes. Next year, you come early next year, and the old man promises to give you a portion."
Gu Jiu was very worried. Hard or soft will not work, so only money can clear the way.
She smiled, "Zhu's family hasn't paid yet. One hundred thousand cash can be paid today. Can adults sell food? Not only old food, rice bran, wheat bran, distiller's grains, everything."
Hube Shangshu's expression finally changed slightly, which was accurately captured by Gu Jiu.
She was blessed to the heart, and suddenly thought of something.
"The Zhu family just paid 1.55 million taels of taxes and fines, and they also need to ensure that the store’s funds are operating normally. There is not much cash on hand. It seems that the Zhu family has no money to pay for the household’s grain. No wonder Xinliang It’s about to enter the warehouse, and Chen Liang is still piled up in the Beijing warehouse."
The old of Hubu Shangshu was there, "Madam Zhao knows a lot."
Gu Jiu smiled lightly, "It's okay. Who told my husband to be the grandson of the emperor, and if Chen Liang from Jingcang has been out of the warehouse, I will know after a little inquiries."
It's really right to show that he has a backing.
Is it great to have a son Zhao as the backer and provide information?
Ok!
It's really amazing.
If you are an ordinary merchant, it is absolutely impossible to know how many old grains are in the Jingcang.
Jingcang is a Dinghai Shenzhen that stabilizes people's hearts, how can people inquire about the situation casually.
That is why Liu Zhao, as the grandson of the emperor, can easily get information about Jingcang.
Hubu Shangshu blew his beard and stared, extremely dissatisfied with Liu Zhao and Gu Jiu.
"The old man will advise his majesty, to strictly discipline all emperors and grandchildren."
Liu Zhao was in the Ministry of War, but he inquired about the situation of the Ministry.
Gu Jiu lowered his head and smiled, "My lord, calm down. This is all for the stomachs of the tens of thousands of refugees outside the city. Your old man, you don't want the tens of thousands of refugees outside the city to die of hunger or hunger."
The Hushang Shu snorted, "The refugees have moved into the new house, and they must not die from the cold."
"If you don't die, you will starve to death."
The Hubu Shangshu rubbed his eyebrows, "Do you have to find the Hubu to buy food?"
Gu Jiu blinked his eyes and said in a particularly sincere manner: "The household income is cheaper, which can save a lot of money. Today, the household department can pay the food, and I will pay in cash today. The Shaofu Banks exchanges silver bills throughout the country. You can immediately go to the next door Shaofu's yamen to exchange your silver with the bank note."
Hubu Shangshu shook his beard, "The old man will never enter the Shaofu Yamen in his life."
Gu Jiu laughed, "I know, you and Shaofu have an enemy."
Of course there is grudge.
The most lucrative taxes on salt and iron are in the hands of the Shaofu.
Every time the Ministry of Household had no money to spend, he had to do a low-level service and ask the Shaofu for money, just like the grandson of the turtle. It's strange to be happy as a householder.
Is Hube shameless?
They are all finance and taxation departments. One eats fragrant and spicy food, while the other eats chaff and thins. It is really a ghost if it is pleasing to the eye.
"Paying today?"
Gu Jiu nodded, there is a way for this.
Sure enough, the Zhu family is not as powerful as it looks outside.
Even if there is a huge cash flow, if you take out 1.55 million taels in one go, it will take the Zhu family half-life.
Now barely maintain the cash flow in the shop. If there is a slight accident, you have to sell the industry and compress the business landscape.
It's just this accident, how should I make it?
Many thoughts flashed through Gu Jiu's mind, but they were all rejected by her.
No matter, it's important to buy food first.
I'll clean up Zhu's house later.
Hubu Shangshu said: "Then you pay."
"My lord, this business is really top-notch. It's easy to pay. You have to let me see the goods anyway."
Hubu Shangshu shouted outside the detention room, and Hubu Liangcao came in.
"You take Mrs. Zhao's people to the Beijing warehouse to inspect the goods. After the inspection, the old man will collect the money. Once the goods are out, they will not be returned."
The Household Food Cao asked, "How much do I want for Madam Zhao?"
"One hundred thousand taels."
"How to distribute?"
"Old Deng, you are negotiating with this Master Liang Cao." Gu Jiu pointed to Deng Cunli.
"It turned out to be Duke Deng, please here."
Master Gu learned the news from nowhere, knowing that Gu Jiu would spend one hundred thousand taels on Chen Liang.
He rushed to the signing room and stood at the door angrily: "Are you crazy? What are you doing with so much Chen Liang?"
Gu Jiu took a look around.
The Hubu Shangshu frowned, "Master Gu, standing at the door and shouting, how decent you are. Come in and say something."
Master Gu stepped into the signing room and pointed at Gu Jiu, not getting angry.
Gu Jiu was inexplicable, "Why is my father angry?"
"Who allows you to spend one hundred thousand taels on Chen Liang?" Master Gu asked sharply.
Gu Jiu suddenly laughed, "I spend my own money on food, do I have to get my father's consent?"
"Where did you get the hundred thousand taels? The dowry I prepared for you is not so much. Is it privately greedy of the money from Prince Mo? Hurry up and return the money."
Gu Jiu couldn't laugh or cry when he heard the words, "Inoue, the city of Beijing, there are so many rumors about me. Why did my money come from? Father really doesn't know?"
Master Gu snorted coldly, "I don't know how much you are capable of. Those are the properties of the palace, just in your name. Do you really treat the money of the palace as your own money?"
"Father, who told you that those properties belonged to the palace? Your dignified household minister, who owns the property, don't you know?"
"It's not from the palace, is it all yours?"
"Of course it's all mine."
Gu Jiu was really angry.
What is the reason that made Gu Da's life the illusion that those industries are all royal residences?
"In just a few years, you can buy such a big property, who are you lying? Before you got married, why didn't the officer know that you have this ability?"
Gu Jiu shook his head and smiled, "Before you get married, you have to give your daughter a chance to behave. One has no chance, two has no capital, and three property rights are unknown. Where can the daughter make money? Father, think about it for yourself, before you get married, your daughter has two doors. If you can't go out, how can you go out to run a business?"
Master Gu was full of questions, "Surely those properties are really yours?"
"It's true!"
Master Gu looked shocked!
My daughter is so capable, I have been kept in the dark!
Lying in a big trough!