Faced with everyone's misunderstanding, Jiang Shu's eyebrows tightened, but she didn't panic.
After they complained and their voices became quieter, Jiang Shu spoke in a solemn voice: "As Princess Jing, I promise you that the grain and winter clothes Jiang Ji sold to the court this time are all at cost price, and he will not make a penny."
"Earn nothing? Then what is Jiang Ji trying to do?" Everyone didn't believe it.
"To ensure peace for the country and the family." Jiang's father said with a solemn face.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and looked at Father Jiang in astonishment.
Jiang's father stared at them with a stern gaze and said sonorously: "If the Mobei thieves really come, the rich businessman will be the number one lamb!"
"The reason why we can do business safely is because there are soldiers who fight hard and the court protects us. When the soldiers die and the border is broken, the court itself cannot protect itself. With no one to protect us anymore, can we still do business safely?"
"With the ferocity and cruelty of the Mobei thieves, every wealthy businessman who goes to Beijing will be robbed. By then, not to mention the money, I am afraid that my life will not be saved!"
this……
Everyone looked at each other, unable to refute.
They have certainly heard of the evil reputation of the Mobei people.
They raped and looted the captured cities, burned, killed, raped and humiliated them, and committed all kinds of evil.
It's just money, but they have parents, wives and children at home...
"The national crisis is facing us, and you still only think about making profits. How can your conscience be at ease? If the border is broken, and the thieves from Mobei come with swords, how many more days can you rest in peace?"
Jiang's father's questioning made everyone feel ashamed.
Of course, there is more fear and uneasiness.
They were also worried when news of the border war reached Shangjing. It can be seen that the prince personally conquered Mobei, thinking that with the prince's presence, they would be able to withstand it, and they could still live a stable business life.
As for food, grass, and winter clothing, these were matters that the imperial court was concerned about, and they had never thought about it.
There was silence in the hall for a long time. Boss Huang, who was close to Jiang's father, exclaimed in shock: "Is the border war really so serious and the imperial court really unable to bear it?"
Father Jiang nodded: "Dazhao has suffered many disasters this year. The imperial court has spent huge amounts of money, and it has already been empty."
Indeed, living under the emperor's feet, they were fully aware of the changes in the court and it was obvious to all.
Boss Huang sighed secretly and expressed his position: "Boss Jiang is right, only when the country is settled can the family be safe. Huangji Silk House is also willing to sell the cloth to the court at cost price, and the embroidery workers can use it at will."
It's just a little less money, nothing compared to the lives of your family.
The remaining people looked at each other and gradually expressed their opinions.
"I do too."
"I would also like to..."
Jiang Ji took out the bulk, and the remaining cloth was converted at cost price. After dividing it up, there was not much money. As for the embroidery workers...
Wan Jian spoke up and said, "Wan Ji Wu Silk Shop couldn't help me, so I gave him one hundred thousand taels of silver to pay for the work of the embroiderer."
Wanji is an old business in Shangjing with strong financial resources. One hundred thousand taels is just one month's profit for Wan Jian.
"Thank you, President Wan." Jiang Shu was surprised and happy, full of gratitude.
Wan Jian said: "The princess is serious, we are all the people of Jokhang, and we should contribute."
"Compared with the soldiers who are fighting for their lives, the money we can give is nothing."
"President Wan is very righteous." Jiang's father held his hand in admiration.
Wan Jian responded: "Not as good as Boss Jiang..."
Jiang Ji's losses this time are probably incalculable.
After the matter was settled, Jiang Shu stood up and saluted everyone: "On behalf of the court and the soldiers, I would like to thank you all."
Seeing this, everyone hurriedly stood up and returned the greeting: "Don't dare, don't dare."
Jiang Shu stood up straight, looked at the crowd and said, "Without further delay, everyone should go back and make preparations. We will start making winter clothes tomorrow."
Everyone agreed, said goodbye and left.
After coming out of the Chamber of Commerce, Jiang Shu looked up at the sky.
The dark clouds that had shrouded the whole day dispersed at some point.
"Dad, it won't rain." Jiang Shu was relieved and showed a relaxed smile.
Jiang's father let out a long sigh and also smiled: "Yes, the sky is going to be sunny."
Jiang Shu turned to look at Father Jiang and said energetically, "Let's go to the silk shop."
The father and daughter each got on the carriage and went to Jiangji Silk Shop.
Jiang Ji had many silk shops in Shangjing, and the two of them made arrangements separately to try to start construction as soon as possible.
When it was getting dark, Yu Zheng returned to the palace.
The door of the main room was open, and the light was on outside, but it was dark inside.
When Yu Zheng entered the room, Chu Yu hurriedly lit the candle in the room.
After scanning around and missing Jiang Shu, Yu Zheng asked, "Where is the princess?"
Chu Yu put away the fire certificate and said, "The princess has left the palace and has not come back yet."
Did you come back from the Jiang family and leave the house again?
Yu Zheng frowned: "Where have you gone?"
"The princess didn't say anything."
Yu Zheng asked again: "Where is the prince?"
Chu Yu said: "I just finished drinking milk, and the wet nurse is cleaning and changing his diaper."
"Go and pick him up." After Yu Zheng ordered, he walked outside to wash his hands.
Chu Yu followed the instructions and went to pick up Yu Ziyou.
Yu Zheng wiped his hands and took Yu Ziyou's hand, and the father and son waited for Jiang Shu to come back together.
Jiang Shu got busy and completely forgot about the time. When he came out of the last silk shop after arranging the arrangements, it had been dark for a long time.
Looking at the lights of thousands of houses on both sides of the long street, Jiang Shu smiled silently.
There is the sun during the day and the moon and lights at night. There is always light in this world.
"Ah sneeze——"
As winter days turn to night, the temperature drops sharply. The cold wind blew, and Jiang Shu sneezed as he was freezing.
"Princess, please get in the car quickly." Leng Xing opened the car door and reminded.
Jiang Shu nodded and quickly got on the carriage.
The wheels rolled down the long street and through the alleys, and finally stopped at the entrance of Prince Jing's Mansion.
Jiang Shu got out of the car and entered the house briskly.
"Your Majesty, aren't you going to serve the meal yet?" Chu Yu asked Yu Zheng for instructions for the third time.
Yu Zheng teased Yu Ziyou and said without raising his head: "Wait until the princess comes back."
Chu Yu had no choice but to give orders and let the kitchen continue to keep the food warm.
However, as soon as the maid reached the entrance of the courtyard, she bumped into Jiang Shu who was coming back.
The maid was stunned for a moment, then quickly saluted: "I have met the princess."
"Yes." Jiang Shu responded lightly and walked towards the main house.
Chu Yu, who was at the door of the room, saw Jiang Shu and said with joy, "The princess is back."
After hearing this, Yu Zheng in the room felt relieved.
He didn't know where Jiang Shu had gone. Although Leng Xing and the guards were following him, he still felt a little worried because he hadn't returned home so late.
If Jiang Shuruo doesn't come back, he will lead people to find her.
"Where are you going? Why are you so late?"
As soon as Jiang Shu entered the inner room, Yu Zheng asked.
Jiang Shu, who was in a happy mood, saw Yu Zhengjun's cold and unhappy face, and understood that he was worried about her, so he walked over and said, "I went to do something big."
"What's the matter?" Yu Zheng looked at her, looking up and down to see if there was anything wrong.
Apricot eyes flashed, Jiang Shu leaned close to Yu Zheng's ear and whispered a few words.
When Yu Zheng heard this, his dark eyes were shocked.
"You and your father-in-law helped the court provide food and winter clothes."
Jiang Shu nodded and said with joy: "Not just us, all the silk shop owners in Shangjing have contributed, as well as President Wan, he..."
"Shu'er." There was a slight choking in Yu Zheng's throat. He stretched out his hand to pull the person into his arms and hug him tightly.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Shu hugged him back and noticed that he was shaking slightly.
"Thank you, Shu'er." Yu Zheng whispered in her ear.
