harleyscars Chapter 355: Underestimating Them
Chapter 355: Underestimating Them
"This? There seems to be no good way. We can only try to get them to pay as much money as possible. Of course, this requires the promise of greater benefits."
Jiang Youzhen was in a dilemma! The Second Prince wanted to come to him to discuss cooperation, and now the Fourth Prince wanted him to find a solution. Unfortunately, these two people were in opposition and could not work together.
"I didn't expect that fourth brother also has the leisure and elegance to come to Mr. Jiang's place to drink tea. Curfew is about to begin, fourth brother, aren't you going to go back?" Suddenly a teasing voice was heard.
Jiang Youzhen and the others looked up and saw a handsome man in a silver-red robe walking leisurely into the side hall.
Qing Lang, who was following behind him, had a gloomy face. After he came in, he said to Jiang Youzhen: "Master, I can't stop him at all. He..."
Jiang Youzhen waved at him, "It's okay, you can go down!"
Qing Lang and Qing Yan don't know any external martial arts, so how can they resist the Second Prince?
The Second Prince walked to a nearby armchair and sat down as if he were strolling in a garden. He did not sit below the Fourth Prince, so as not to lower his status.
The Fourth Prince looked back and forth between Jiang Youzhen and the Second Prince with suspicion, feeling a little uncertain. Could it be that Jiang Youzhen had already defected to his second brother?
"Don't you have the leisure to come here to taste tea with Master Jiang?"
"I am not here to taste tea, but to ask her to find a way to raise more money."
The second prince dusted off the corner of his robe. His words made everyone present look at him with surprise and suspicion.
So direct? Jiang Youzhen was very shocked. This second prince really didn't play by the rules.
But she and him came at the right time, so she could block it for herself.
Even the Fourth Prince was speechless for a moment. He didn't know why his second brother wanted to bring out such a secret in public.
The Second Prince blinked at Jiang Youzhen and said, "I guess the Fourth Prince came here for this matter too? Since we have the same goal, why don't we work together? We can share the credit at that time, so that no one can gain the benefit while the other is fighting."
The fourth prince was confused. What did the second brother mean by this? Did he really want to cooperate with him?
Even Tong Huaian was confused. They carefully observed the Second Prince's expression and found that he was content and relaxed.
"Second brother wants to cooperate with me?" The Fourth Prince's tone was full of doubt. Is this man so kind?
No! Those merchants were showing off in front of me just to get more benefits, and that was what I could give.
What does the second brother have? What can he promise those people? He has little power and no financial resources. Why should those people trust him?
That being said, my second brother should be more embarrassed and anxious than them now.
Jiang Youzhen should not have given him any advice, otherwise why would he cooperate with him? Second Brother always likes to eat alone, how could he be so kind as to share the credit with him?
The Fourth Prince felt that he had figured out the Second Prince's tactics and couldn't help but relax.
"Second brother, if word of our cooperation spreads back to the capital, what will the emperor think? It is only when we check and balance each other that people can feel at ease!" The fourth prince's words were meaningful, and he was right to bring up his father.
"We are doing the right thing, so why should we be afraid of people's suspicion? Just ask them to check the accounts." The second prince waved his hand without any fear.
"I heard that Fourth Brother has already won over many merchants in the capital city. I am at a loss as to what to do here. The fundraising will start in five days, and I still have to rely on Fourth Brother!"
Who will cooperate with you? I'm afraid you can't even raise funds?
The fourth prince immediately smiled bitterly, "Ahem! Second brother, I have no other choice but to come to Master Jiang for help."
"Oh? Even my fourth brother can't do anything? What about the donations after five days? Those officials in the Ministry of Revenue who are just sitting there doing nothing are counting on us to collect donations. They don't want to move at all! They are just waiting for us to bring the money to them."
The Second Prince snorted coldly and the Fourth Prince coughed several times.
This second brother really dares to say anything! He is not afraid of offending the officials in the Ministry of Revenue. Then I will find an excuse to report him to the emperor, and the second brother will be honest.
Jiang Youzhen watched the two of them exchanging witticisms, and the Second Prince's unusual words made her heart move, and she suddenly understood his intention.
"Jiang Youzhen, have you come up with any ideas? Look, the two of us have come to your house in person, and you don't come up with any ideas, isn't that unreasonable?"
The Second Prince spoke very directly, and looked as if he was forcing Jiang Youzhen to come up with some advice.
"Ah? Actually there is a solution, but I don't know how effective it will be." Jiang Youzhen said with embarrassment.
"Oh? Tell us quickly." The two princes said in unison.
"Xiao Lang came up with a solution so quickly?" Tong Huaian was also surprised.
"Actually, it's not a very clever method, but maybe it will be useful?" Jiang Youzhen smiled a little embarrassedly.
"Don't those merchants like to seek marriage alliances with people of similar family background? If so, then many of their in-laws should be wealthy, right? Then let's talk about it and get them all involved.
There is strength in numbers! But when there are more people, there will be more thoughts, and it will not be monopolized by the merchants in the capital."
A hint of appreciation flashed across the Second Prince's eyes. He knew that this girl would understand his intentions and be able to fool the Fourth Prince.
The fourth prince's eyes lit up, "This is not a bad idea."
"Don't worry! Since you have made suggestions for the new policy, the court and I will definitely not treat you unfairly. The two shops I promised you will be given to you."
As he spoke, he glanced at the second prince. He had wealth and power, so he had no pressure in giving Jiang Youzhen two shops. But what about the second brother? What could he give Jiang Youzhen?
"Oh! Fourth brother is so generous that he actually gave Jiang Youzhen two shops?" The second prince asked in surprise.
"Isn't this what Mr. Jiang deserves?"
"Second brother, it's getting late, let's not disturb Mr. Jiang's rest!"
The Fourth Prince stood up and said, "Why don't you try to win those people over now? Do you think money will fall from the sky if you just sit here?"
He has enough manpower and will definitely act faster than his second brother.
Thinking of this, he couldn't sit still any longer, "Mr. Jiang, goodbye!"
Tong Huaian wanted to say a few more words to Jiang Youzhen, but the Fourth Prince had already stood up and left, so he had to follow him.
After the two men left, the second prince chuckled.
"You are quite clever. You can fool them."
The second prince's eyes were full of smiles. This girl was really smart. Of course, she also had a lot of tacit understanding with him.
Otherwise, how could Jiang Youzhen understand what he meant just by a few words and a look?
Jiang Youzhen blinked innocently, "This is indeed a good idea! I didn't lie to them."
"But if you think they really believe it, then you underestimate them!" Jiang Youzhen smiled and shook his head.