Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

But why are Yan Dan and Yan Chun Jun here to participate in the Treasure Exchange Meeting?

The Yan state and the Han state do not share a border.

And the distance is extremely far.

They traveled all the way from the Yan Kingdom, and even brought a beauty with them, just to exchange for a pair of precious jade bracelets, only to give them to the Snow Maiden in the end?

Xu Qing found it hard to understand.

The carriage swayed and rocked.

Just as he continued to ponder, outside, the coachman he had hired respectfully said to Xu Qing, "Sir, we have arrived at Qianlong Hall."

Chapter 55 I have a shipment of goods, are you interested in taking it?

Qianlong Hall stands on the wilderness, with green bricks and tiles, stone foundation and flying eaves. The grand and magnificent pavilion exudes a dormant and heroic spirit.

Such a scene is quite common.

Although the farmers are secretly supported by Lord Changping, this does not mean that the farmers are really poor.

After all, it has a large number of disciples, and the threshold for recruiting disciples is much lower than that of the Mohist school.

It is truly barrier-free.

With such a large number of followers, many of them naturally became merchants. Leveraging the deep roots of the agricultural family in various countries, they built smooth and prosperous trade routes, making a fortune every day and becoming wealthy without a doubt.

The decline of farming families in the past was not due to a lack of money.

It all stemmed from their earth-shattering "hunting down Bai Qi." Although Bai Qi had long been feared by King Zhaoxiang of Qin, the peasants' actions were tantamount to doing this on behalf of King Zhaoxiang, which was an overstepping of their bounds. This deeply angered King Zhaoxiang, leading to decades of relentless suppression by the Qin state, which gradually caused its decline.

Only when Lord Changping, holding a high position in the Qin court, offered his assistance did this invisible constraint begin to loosen.

The fact that farmers were able to recover their strength and that Qianlong Hall spread throughout the world is one of the clear proofs of their restored vitality and rekindled ambition.

When Xu Qing arrived at the entrance of Qianlong Hall, a servant in a blue robe stepped forward and respectfully stopped him.

"Sir, please wait. The exchange of treasures has not yet begun..." The servant's tone was humble, assuming that Xu Qing was someone who had come to participate in the exchange of treasures.

"Oh?" Xu Qing raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

He then exchanged a few words with the servants and learned that the Treasure Exchange Meeting would be held tomorrow.

"My trip here is not for the Treasure Exchange Meeting." Xu Qing smiled, his gaze passing over the servants and landing on the eerie depths of the pavilion. He asked directly, "Is Mr. Situ in the hall?"

The servant was taken aback. "Does the master know Mr. Situ?"

"Just an old acquaintance," Xu Qing replied calmly. "Please inform him that... I would like to discuss a business deal with him."

He paused, then added a sentence that seemed unintentional, yet was enough to penetrate the door and walls.

“A deal that...made him incredibly wealthy.”

……

Deep within the Hidden Dragon Hall, in a more exquisite secluded courtyard pavilion.

Situ Wanli, a portly man dressed in fine clothes, was leisurely enjoying his morning soup. The small silver spoon in his hand gleamed softly, and each time he scooped up a spoonful and put it into his mouth, he exuded a sense of pampered comfort and meticulous ease.

At the door, the servant in the blue robe stood with his hands at his sides, quietly relaying the words spoken in the hall.

"Did he really say that?" Situ Wanli put down the silver spoon and turned his sharp gaze to the servant.

“Absolutely true!” The servant bowed immediately.

"May wealth flow in..." Situ Wanli pondered these words, a smile of interest gradually appearing on his round face. When it came to making money, he was naturally very enthusiastic.

After years of stagnation, the farm is finally showing signs of revival, and it is precisely at this time that it urgently needs money.

And he was the one responsible for making money.

Of course, for Situ Wanli, who came from a business background, he also enjoyed the process of making money.

The feeling of money flowing through your hands is so wonderful that once you've experienced it, it's unforgettable.

Furthermore, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths if it were just people coming to him to do business.

The problem is...

His visit to Qianlongdang in South Korea was actually quite short; he came with the intention of inspecting agricultural industries.

As a result, this person went straight to this place.

This greatly interested Situ Wanli.

The Yi Bao meeting won't start until tomorrow, and Situ Wanli doesn't mind meeting this guest.

……

In the reception room of Qianlong Hall's front courtyard, Xu Qing sat leaning against the guest seat, the teacup in his hand exuding a fragrant aroma.

Although the Qianlong Hall's treasure exchange event has not started, this does not mean that the Qianlong Hall has closed its doors to visitors.

After all, it is essentially an auction house.

Where there is a seller, there is a buyer. There are always some people who possess valuable treasures and are eager to cash in, so they come to the auction house.

"I wondered why the courtyard was filled with auspicious purple clouds today. It turns out we have many distinguished guests at our door. I have failed to give them a proper welcome!"

A hearty, loud laugh came from outside the hall.

Xu Qing looked up at the sound and saw Situ Wanli's signature auspicious figure. His steps were tinged with the warmth and smoothness characteristic of a merchant, but his eyes gleamed with an undisguised shrewdness.

"Mr. Situ is quite the smooth talker."

Xu Qing stood up, greeted Situ Wanli, and said with a smile.

"How should I address you, sir?" Situ Wanli approached and asked Xu Qing.

"My name is Xu Qing!"

“That must be Mr. Xu,” Situ Wanli said with a smile. Then, he carefully examined Xu Qing’s face and tentatively asked, “Forgive my poor eyesight, but I really can’t remember where I saw you before. Please forgive me.”

"Why must we have known each other before we meet?" Xu Qing smiled calmly, his words carrying a deeper meaning. "Knowing that Mr. Situ is a person is enough."

To dispel any doubts the other party might have, he timely offered a very significant name.

"...I once had some connection with a chivalrous man named Tian Guang in the State of Qi. It was he...who mentioned that Mr. Situ was charitable and well-versed in business."

"Tian Guang?!"

The name, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred a very subtle ripple in Situ Wanli's eyes. His smile immediately became more genuine and full, less polite and more almost imperceptible in its awe.

"Oh my!" Situ Wanli clapped his hands, his enthusiasm growing even stronger, his tone even carrying a hint of intimacy. "So it's the distinguished guest introduced by Hero Tian Guang! My apologies, my apologies! Hero Tian Guang has truly been a benefactor to me, Situ Wanli! Since he is a friend of his, he is my most honored guest!"

The two then engaged in a series of tacit and subtle pleasantries, completing the initial acceptance and probing amidst laughter and conversation.

Soon, Situ Wanli's business instincts led him to get to the heart of the matter.

He took a sip of tea and looked at Xu Qing with a smile.

"Mr. Xu has come from afar, specifically to find me, but I don't know what you wish to discuss..."

Xu Qing put down his teacup and looked directly at Situ Wanli.

"Mr. Situ, does the business of Qianlong Hall involve auctioning rare and precious items?"

"Exactly."

"With this platform, wealthy and powerful men from all directions compete for it, all in order to find their ideal match?"

“Indeed, this is our duty.” Situ Wanli stroked his short beard, his eyes shining even brighter.

“Then…” Xu Qing leaned forward slightly and uttered each word clearly, “that is why I came here.”

"I have a collection of fine swords."

He paused, looking at Situ Wanli's eyes, which had clearly brightened.

"Mr. Situ, would you be interested in helping me convert all of it into money?"

He then offered an even more enticing offer, his voice deep and powerful.

"If Mr. Situ is still satisfied, I have an even better sword that I can bring out for you to auction!"

Situ Wanli was slightly taken aback, and then the shrewd calculations characteristic of a merchant quickly began to run through his mind.

Swords? A large quantity of swords? And good swords that will be auctioned off?

If the quality is good enough, this is definitely a considerable deal.

Upon thinking of this, Situ Wanli's face instantly broke into a warm smile, and he clapped his hands.

"Alright! Mr. Xu, you're a man of few words! As long as the sword you've described has the weight and brilliance it deserves, I'll take this deal!"

He seemed to have thought of something, and asked with a burning gaze.

"I wonder what kind of sword Mr. Xu is referring to..."

Xu Qing smiled slightly, interrupting his inquiry.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."

He stood up.

"Mr. Situ, please wait a moment."

After saying that, Xu Qing strolled out of the reception room and went straight back to the carriage parked at the door.

He bent down and entered the carriage, where a slight metallic scraping and rustling sound of fabric being moved could be heard.

A moment later, Xu Qing reappeared.

He now held several sheathed longswords in his hands.

The killing power of these swords is another matter.

But they all have one thing in common.

That is, it's gorgeous enough.

Back in the State of Zhao, Guo Kai's retainer invited Xu Qing to help forge a sword, though it was just an accident.

But that incident also gave Xu Qing some ideas.

That is to open up sales channels at the upper levels.