Chapter 1062: Learning to Swindle the Nobles

"What do you mean by 'not right'? Why don't you explain?"

Yulong walked to Baifeng's side, pacing with great confidence, then said: "Everything is a coincidence. I feel it might be a trap set for us by the Xuanyuan Tribe and the Jiuli together, especially a trap for Changle. Changle has been in the Xuanyuan Tribe for so long that they might already know what kind of woman Changle likes and what kind he doesn't."

"With such large tribes as the Xuanyuan Tribe and the Jiuli, it wouldn't be hard to find a woman Changle likes, would it? Giving her some random title would be even less of a problem. As long as they don't say it, how would we know she is really Chiyou's daughter? Are they really trying to deceive us?"

"If we really let them deceive us, I think this could be a very troublesome matter. You tell me, how should we handle the relationship between the Jiuli and the Xuanyuan Tribe? Are those two tribes actually preparing to harm us? Father, don't you think so?"

Baifeng leaned back in his chair: "Although this is indeed too coincidental, it also seems reasonable. You say how long has Xuanyuan been gone? He certainly has no way to influence the others in the Xuanyuan Tribe. Dahong and the others, it is even more impossible for them to bypass Xuanyuan and do something like this; they don't have the guts."

"This matter will definitely affect our relationship. Dahong isn't crazy to that extent. However, logically speaking, the Xuanyuan Tribe would also hide our existence from the Jiuli, just as they hid it from us, not letting us know that a Jiuli existed."

Yulong walked to his father's side, his hand resting on the chair: "Father, then what do you say we should do now? We have no troops, and there isn't much grain left. How are we supposed to deal with this Jiuli?"

Baifeng said with extreme irritation: "We can only wait and see. Do nothing, just wait."

"No, we still have to do something. Isn't the Ministry of Rites not that busy now? Let them get busy again. Prepare Changle's wedding for me. When they come on the first day, I will first gauge the depth of their situation, and then I will decide whether to agree to this marriage."

"As for the bride price, you go and prepare it. So much has already been distributed to Changle; I think deducting two portions of Changle's salary should be about right. Changle's salary is so high; exchanging it for Silk, Porcelain, and such is already precious enough. As his brother, see if you want to contribute a little."

When Yulong heard this was the solution, he didn't say anything more. But when it came to the issue of the bride price, Yulong suddenly had an idea: "Father, as his brother, I certainly should give something. However, I think my father-in-law and the others should also give a little."

"If my father-in-law gives, shouldn't the other Nobles also give a little? Especially since they are still saying they want to take grain to the Suiren Clan to redeem people. Since they have so much grain, I think it's fine to let them contribute a bit more."

Baifeng finally smiled. His son was also learning how to swindle those Nobles. Of course, this wasn't really swindling; it was just something Yulong needed to learn: how to reasonably and correctly get the Nobles' grain into his own hands, making everyone happy without anyone having any complaints.

"Fine, no problem. But since you proposed it, you carry it out. You come up with a plan and an idea for me. I'll see if it's mature, and then I'll see how it should be used."

As soon as Yulong heard this, his face drooped: "Father, you don't need me for this, do you? I think finding someone else is the same. Find Zhigui. Isn't Zhigui in charge of these things? Let him do it; there will definitely be no mistakes."

"No, this time, I want you to do it, because you also need to learn how to reasonably and quickly extract the wealth of those Nobles, do you understand? Handing it to Zhigui, besides making him busier and dizzy with work, what other benefit could there be? You'd better think now about how to make them bring out the most."

After being lectured by Baifeng again, Yulong had no temper left. After thinking for a few seconds, he said: "I understand, Father. I'll handle this matter myself. I've already roughly thought of how to make them bring out the most things. I'm thinking of first revealing this matter to my father-in-law and letting him prepare a bit more in advance."

"But knowing his character, this news definitely cannot be kept secret. Then, once he spreads the news, won't the other Nobles know in advance? We didn't reveal it ourselves; they prepared it themselves. No one forced them. Father, what do you think of this idea?"

"It's passable. Think about it more and consider it. There will be many such things in the future. We are born to struggle against the Nobles, even if those Nobles were created by us. Yulong, you must know that Yin-Yang Differentiation requires mutual balance and transformation."

Yulong nodded repeatedly as he was lectured. He didn't know if it was his illusion or if it was truly the case, but ever since Baifeng had grown older, he had become more fond of preaching and lecturing Yulong. Even without laying a hand on him, it made Yulong very afraid.

Changle was already impatient to go home. If not for Ayuduo, he wouldn't have been so anxious, nor would he have been so eager to return. Now, his ambition for his career was at its peak. He wanted to save up enough plants and then bring them back to Huaxia, which meant returning before Winter.

But now with Ayuduo, he was completely impatient. Even when he was directing people to plant the flowers and Grass he had dug up in the courtyard, he was a bit absent-minded and not that serious. His thoughts were always on Ayuduo and the Large Ship that might arrive soon.

Chai knew Changle's thoughts, so at the appropriate time, he said to Changle: "Changle Prince, you don't need to worry. I will keep an eye on this for you. As soon as the Large Ship comes over, I will immediately come and tell you."

"Fine, fine, fine, you keep an eye on it. Are you sure the Large Ship will come in these few days?"

Changle's expression was clearly a bit anxious. Fortunately, Chai had full confidence: "Prince, there is definitely no problem with this. According to the time the grain was delivered last time, it's about time now. Moreover, we have an agreement with the Xuanyuan Tribe; at most, it will be off by a day or two, it can't be off by much."

"And they are also bringing us supplies. Everything we need must be brought here by them, so we have always been in contact. The time won't be off. As soon as they arrive, I will definitely get the news."

"Fine, fine, fine, just tell me when the time comes. I'm going to prepare my things now!"

In these few days, Changle had already packed all the plant specimens he had collected during this time into boxes, just waiting to board the ship as soon as the Large Ship arrived. However, the one he valued most and felt had the most hope was the Gujiao he had found last. That Gujiao was clearly quite special; perhaps it was a new variety, or perhaps the roots had simply undergone some different changes, but as long as there was a difference, it meant there would definitely be an opportunity.