Xianyu Infrastructure, I have a lot of troops in my hands

It was the first time that Cui Jing met such a difficult girl, who was jumping back and forth on his bottom line. "One hundred thousand shi of beans is too much. The Cui family can't afford it all at once!" He simply stopped pretending.

Xie Xian showed an expression of as expected: "Then we can use the second cooperation plan."

Seeing Cui Jing's angry expression, Xie Xian chuckled, "Profit sharing means I provide the technology and you provide the funds, and we can split the profits after we make money. What do you think?"

"Later, when the price of beans goes up, you can use other grains to pay off the debt. I don't ask for much, just 20%." Xie Xian knew that 20% was already very high, and this way of profit sharing really tested the other party's character. She estimated that she could only get a share in the county town, but she couldn't reach any farther places.

"If the Cui family wants to occupy a place somewhere else, this is a good opportunity. Monopoly is a good opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the opponent." Xie Xian's eyes were slightly gloomy, with a bewitching look.

To dispel Cui Jing's doubts, Xie Xian continued, "The so-called monopoly means monopolizing everything from production to sales, controlling prices, and making profits."

The red lips of the girl opposite her seemed to be filled with a cold and engulfing look: "If we can seize the opportunity in the bean market, monopolize the supply of bean beans at the right time, and raise the price of bean beans, more people will plant bean beans next year, and fewer people will plant grain. This will continue for a few years..."

The girl clenched her white and tender fingers gently, "The food in your hand is the lifeblood of this place."

Everyone in the room seemed to be stunned by these shocking words. No one had ever dared to be so bold as to control an area by using business affairs.

Suddenly a cup of tea was handed to him.

Xie Xian turned around and found Xie An standing behind her.

Xie An's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Ah Xian, this monopoly technique is too extreme, which may hurt people's sentiments and is not conducive to long-term operation. Don't mention this matter again."

Xie Xian didn't take it seriously, and thought to herself: These aristocratic families have been doing monopoly business, but their methods are more covert. She is just making the essence of the matter clear.

"The sharpness of a knife lies with the user, not the knife itself." Xie Xian did not comment on Xie An's words.

She leaned lazily on the table: "Hehe, the art of monopoly is overbearing, but if used properly, it can not only bring huge profits to the Cui family, but also benefit the people." After saying this, she blinked innocently.

It seemed that by now, the negotiation situation was completely under Xie Xian's control. This merchant's trick was so terrible. Seeing everyone in deep thought, Xie Xian narrowed her eyes slightly, looking innocent.

"All I ask for is a fair trade and mutual benefit. I hope Mr. Cui can consider it carefully!" He said with a smile.

Xie An and Cui Jing looked at each other, each with their own thoughts. Xie An knew that Xie Xian had a strong character and it would be difficult to change her mind once she made a decision.

Cui Jing was attracted by the lucrative profits offered by Xie Xian, and was quite shaken. The negotiation about the bean sprout technique fell into a delicate stalemate.

Xie An left with Xie Xian, feeling worried. Qi Ya saw that her husband seemed to be still in shock. She couldn't help but ask, "Is your husband still thinking about the monopoly technique?"

Cui Jing played with the tooth fan in his hand and murmured, "Hmm~ This is getting more and more interesting!"

His face flushed and he looked out the window.

"Your master was threatened by a young lady! And you didn't even say a word, humph!"

The lady of the Xie family is really scary. If this monopoly technique is obtained by other families, then... this is the first time that she has been threatened in business matters.

Qi Ya said: "When I first heard that the business method could have such great power, I was shocked for a moment." He kept picking up the black and white fish on the chessboard, but it seemed that some were missing.

Cui Jing glanced at him sideways without saying anything.

Not long after, Qi Ya came in again and handed over a visiting card: "It's from the Wen family!"

Cui Jing's face darkened, "He's really a ghost that's still around!" He had run into Wen Ran several times in the past few days, and it seemed like he really had something to ask for.

But he had a hunch in his heart that this matter must be related to Xie Xian. But if it were in the past, he would definitely ignore it for Xie An's sake. But today, Xie Xian's evil look aroused his interest.

"Let him in." Cui Jing straightened his robe and returned to his elegant appearance as the eldest son of the Cui family.

Wen Ran was wearing a moon-white robe today. It seemed that he had developed a special liking for this white robe after coming ashore from the lake last time. But in the eyes of people around him, it did not look good against his brown-red skin.

But Xue Nanzhi behind him was much more perceptive than him.

"Please forgive me, Mr. Cui, for bothering you so frequently these past few days because I have something important to ask of you."

When Cui Jing saw Xue Nanzhi, who looked so delicate, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Say~" He played with the tooth fan in his hand without even raising his eyes.

"My dear, my family collected some wood in the Heishi Village and kindly sent a few carts of firewood and charcoal over there, but we were scolded by the village elders. It was so unreasonable." Wen Ran said indignantly.

Cui Jing paused and said, "I'm not the county magistrate. I can't control these things." Did Wen Ran have his brain damaged by the lantern last time?

Seeing that Wen Ran didn't get to the point for a long time, Xue Nanzhi became a little anxious. She took two steps forward and said, "The matter of Black Stone Village is indeed unrelated to Mr. Cui, but what if Second Lady Xie is asking about the cargo ships in the river?"

Cui Jing frowned slightly and looked over.

Seeing that Cui Langjun was paying attention, Xue Nanzhi lowered her eyes shyly, revealing her slender neck. She whispered, "I heard that the Black Stone Guards had no food a few days ago, but I don't know where they got some money and food the day before yesterday, and they have been asking about large ships these days." I just don't know if they are going to buy food from the Cui family's mortal enemy, the Lu family, on the other side of the river.

The Lu family started out in the water transport business and has been gaining momentum in the past two years. The Cui family has traditionally only done business on land, and both families are in the grain business. The Lu family connects the two sides of the strait for trade, and there is even a sign that the Cui family's business is being squeezed out.

Cui Jing smiled suddenly, his eyebrows were like ink paintings, his eyes were full of stars, his face was like a spring peach, and his smile was so lively that Xue Nanzhi was almost unable to stand.

"Is this news true?"

Wen Ran lay on the ground, repeatedly saying: "My people were beaten because they asked for this news. Please help us, sir!"

Cui Jing glanced at Qi Ya, who stepped forward and said, "It is said that three days ago, the Wen family tried to force the sale of timber from Black Stone Village, broke into the village and were beaten out."

Wen Ran's scalp tingled when he heard this. He then remembered that the Cui family had been operating in this county town for decades, and their background far exceeded that of the Wen family. They were well-informed. He was going to be finished if he was talking about right and wrong here. All he could do now was to bury his head in the carpet of the Western Regions to bring him a little warmth.

The room was quiet for a moment, and Cui Jing chuckled: "It seems that my Cui family has fallen on hard times, and all kinds of people want to fool people." There was a piercing coldness in his eyes, which made Wen Ran tremble.

"My dear~" Xue Nanzhi barely straightened up and called out softly. She looked at Wen Ran on the ground with disgust and said softly, "My dear, don't be upset. He had an argument with someone the other day and was hit on the head."

Qi Ya lowered his head silently. He must have been beaten to a pulp! I can't help it! I can't laugh.

Cui Jing glared at him but didn't say anything. He was a little impatient.

Xue Nanzhi slowly leaned down and said in a soft voice, "My dear, we are just here to deliver a message. After all, there are rarely any large ships on this river on weekdays. Don't let the Black Stone Guards take advantage of it." She spoke sincerely, and the young man in front of her seemed to be stunned, with a blush climbing up his neck.

A trace of disgust flashed in Cui Jing's eyes. He waved his hand and told them to leave quickly. His patience had run out.

He didn't even look at Wen Ran lying on the ground, nor did he pay attention to Xue Nanzhi who was about to say something. He leaned on the couch in a daze, and two chess pieces slipped out of his sleeves, one black and one white, sweaty, and fell on the table, causing two crisp sounds.