Transmigration: Space-Aided Rise to Power and Prosperity

Chapter 1085 - 921: Searching for the Young Master

"Have them all make these styles, remember! It must be completed within three days. If there’s no time, find more women, the grain issue can’t wait."Now the granary is already one-third empty. If no solution is found soon, the granary could be emptied by these people.

And buying grain requires Silver; once this batch is fully sold, there will be more than enough to buy grain.

However, Gu Chengyu wouldn’t spend all the Silver on grain; with so much grain in Yingnan Mansion, why should he buy?

"Huh? Sir, doesn’t this clothing look a bit odd? Will women be willing to buy it?"

Gu Chengyu raised an eyebrow, "Of course, they will. When you reach other States, find a few attractive girls locally and have them wear it while strolling around the streets. Then find someone to sell it at the cloth shop and to wealthy families, why worry about buyers? But initially, you mustn’t sell it to anyone who asks. After a couple of days, when the price is raised, you can let it go."

Gu Chengyu has figured it all out; to sell well, models are indispensable.

"Ah?" Ming Mo scratched his head, not very skilled in business.

Seeing Ming Mo’s reaction, Gu Chengyu knew he was having trouble.

"Get the steward who buys fabric; he’s quick-witted in selling."

"How much Silver should each piece sell for?" Ming Mo breathed a sigh of relief, hearing he didn’t have to sell it himself.

Gu Chengyu raised one hand, smiling at Ming Mo.

Ming Mo was stunned, couldn’t be five taels, right? This batch is good quality despite lacking in patterns, selling for five taels is too much of a loss.

"Ten taels of Silver?" Ming Mo thought, with the master’s thrifty nature, five taels was impossible.

Could it be two hands for ten taels of Silver? Although the profit isn’t much, at least there’s some gain.

Gu Chengyu shook his head, "You are still too inexperienced! Fifty taels of Silver, this is the minimum price. Have the shopkeeper negotiate with other merchants, if he can sell at sixty taels, I’ll give him one tael Silver per piece as a reward. Seventy taels, that’s two taels Silver. And so forth, hurry and get it done! Once this batch is handled, you can set off."

Ming Mo was suddenly dumbfounded, "Fifty taels of Silver?"

Fifty taels of Silver for clothes made from patchwork fabric? Is he too foolish, or is the master too imaginative?

"Just get it done!" Gu Chengyu impatiently waved his hand, fifty taels is indeed high, but after creating momentum, it’s not impossible.

...

"Master, this Gu Chengyu is extremely difficult to handle, three of our best men were lost when facing him. He has already managed the disaster victim issue, even if we intervene further, it may be to no avail!"

A man stood before a person in a black cloak, reporting the recent developments.

"Humph! This person indeed causes trouble. The Map Master was right, it’s best to get rid of him soon, so we can secure victory. The Phecda Taoist has already sent word, the Emperor refuses to release him. However, the old man doesn’t have much time left."

The person’s voice sounded like nails scraping rusted iron, making one’s teeth ache upon hearing.

Moreover, the voice was not only hoarse but also very awkward in official dialect.

A sinister laugh ensued, the face hidden beneath the black cloak twisted.

"Sir, if the Phecda Taoist can’t leave the Palace, should the Emperor suddenly fall ill, wouldn’t he be in danger?"

The man frowned, quite concerned about this matter.

"Don’t worry! That demon is quite talented! Are you afraid he can’t leave the Imperial Palace? The most important thing now is to first eliminate Gu Chengyu, so he doesn’t ruin our plans."

The man in the black cloak pondered for a moment, "Gather more skilled men to eliminate him. I don’t believe he has three heads and six arms, and can withstand such an assault. If once doesn’t work, then twice; if twice doesn’t work, then thrice, determined to eliminate him."

The man pondered upon hearing this, then agreed.

"Isn’t Gu Chengyu trying to curb the price hike of grain? It is heard he went to other States to buy grain, dispatch more people to rob his grain. I want to see, without relief grain, wouldn’t these disaster victims immediately cause chaos?"

The cloaked man gave two sinister laughs and then asked, "Has that person been found?"

"There are leads, said to have been hiding in Changtian Prefecture. But now with the disaster in Changtian Prefecture, finding the person has become difficult."

"Humph! Currently, disaster victims are gathered in Hangtian Prefecture and Yingnan Mansion; what’s difficult in finding people? Be swift in finding this person, each day he lives is another day of threat to us."

The person on the other side felt bitter, with tens of thousands of disaster victims, how easy is it to find this person?

However, he dared not speak further, only nodding in agreement.

"Remember! Make no mistakes again; killing the wrong person before has already attracted government attention. Be cautious in your actions, don’t let anyone hold onto any evidence."

"Yes!" Previously killing that family, who knew it was a mistake afterward, causing them to be wanted. He dared not even show his face now.

"Is there any news about the Young Master?" The cloaked man twisted the ring on his finger, feeling impatient.

"We just found out he appeared in Yingnan Mansion more than ten years ago; he didn’t stay long and disappeared again. It is said a farmer took him away, the farmer’s background is being investigated, should be soon."

"What time is it now? It’s been over ten years, and still no sign of the Young Master; you fools. If it delays the master’s affairs, I guarantee you’ll all wish you were dead!"

The hoarse voice suddenly raised, sounding like a broken gong, now piercingly sharp, making the person on the opposite side tremble.

"Yes, sir! We will surely find the Young Master quickly!"

...

"Sir! Should we inform Mr. Gu? It is said Mr. Gu is in Yingnan Mansion; if we enter the Capital without notifying Mr. Gu, wouldn’t that be discourteous?"

Qingquan took a deep breath as he looked at the city gates and the convoy behind him.

Were they easy? Parading around with Silver, encountering countless groups along the way wanting to rob the Official Silver.

Luckily, they hired a dart master; otherwise, just a few of them wouldn’t have been able to fend off those bold petty thugs.

"Naturally, we must first inform Mr. Gu; you gallop forward with my letter to enter the city."

Lu Chen hooked his lips slightly; surely Gu Chengyu must welcome him personally, right?

"Mr. Gu, if you don’t oppose, shall we proceed as suggested?" Deputy Guo Haoshou glanced at Gu Chengyu with a flattering smile.

Gu Chengyu slightly smiled and then nodded, "Follow Guo Tongzhi’s suggestion."

Guo Haoshou internally scoffed; as if it’s his idea? Isn’t it precisely according to your plan? How could he dare suggest anything?

"Sir! The court’s disaster relief Silver Taels have arrived, Lord Lu is already at the city gates." Ding Shi’s voice suddenly echoed from outside the study, Gu Chengyu rolled his eyes upon hearing.