Chapter 354 Let’s see how you kid respond
“Kaiyang, do you want to go to Qishan Academy or Yungu Academy?” Hong Xiaoduo asked in a low voice. Master Wei rejected Qishan without asking Kaiyang. Academy, but she still wanted to hear the child's own thoughts.
Kaiyang didn't even think about it, raised his head to meet her gaze and said: "I want to follow you."
This is what he is saying, if he can really make his own decision , I don’t want to go to any academy, I just want to follow her.
She knows a lot of things, such as this foreign language. My father said that no one in Qishan Academy can speak it.
Hearing what the child said, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't bear to face his pitiful eyes. She reached out and patted his little shoulder and said, "I want to take you with me too. I know a lot, but in fact the most skilled one is It’s just foreign languages, and everything else is half-baked.
If you want to study well, you have to go to a formal academy and have a truly knowledgeable gentleman teach you.”
Hong Xiaoduo stopped talking and didn’t say much. The truth, even if she asked her to tell it, she couldn't express it.
Kaiyang wanted to say that she didn’t want to study any knowledge, but she was afraid that she would be disappointed if she said it: "Well, Kaiyang understands."
Speak In the meantime, they had arrived in front of the Jinluan Palace and saw the two of them coming. Those who had only felt puzzled and curious when they saw her and Kaiyang the day before actually came over and greeted her and Kaiyang with smiles on their faces.
From Eunuch Fu's introduction, Hong Xiaoduo learned that the adults here today are from the Department of Husbandry and the Department of Rites among the six departments.
The Ministry of Revenue manages the country's fiscal revenue and expenditure, including taxation, budget and expenditure. Hong Xiaoduo's computer in the space has determined that the Ministry of Household Affairs corresponds to modern departments, which are roughly the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Land and Resources, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Central Bank and the State Administration of Taxation, involving social welfare, fiscal and agricultural policies.
Then, naturally, the Ministry of Revenue will be present when discussing business and trade with the mission.
The last person introduced, Hong Xiaoduo had noticed him just now. Judging from Kaiyang's expression, he could be sure that it was Tan Jijiu from Qishan Academy.
The other party also looked at Hong Xiaoduo and Xiao Kaiyang.
Not long after, the people from the mission also arrived. Not all of them were present. There were nine people including the translator.
In this case, both Hong Xiaoduo and Na Tan Jijiu just nodded and said hello politely.
The negotiation location is in the hall on the other side of the Jinluan Hall.
The seats are placed on both sides, and there are tables and chairs directly in front. The soft covers on the chairs are bright yellow, which is obviously the emperor's seat.
As soon as the two parties entered the palace and sat down, the emperor came, so everyone stood up to greet the emperor. After the emperor sat down and said that he would sit down flatly without courtesy, they all sat down again.
"Today's discussion between the two countries will be conducted by you, and I will be the observer." The emperor expressed his attitude.
Anyway, he had discussed this business matter with the Ministry of Household Affairs a few days ago, and had already set rough upper and lower limits for prices and various additional conditions. .
The specific details will depend on the capabilities of both parties.
The emperor does not have to come to the scene today, but he just wants to see if there will be two special translators, Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang, who are different from the past. A better result than before.
The negotiation between the two parties has officially begun. Today’s content is different from yesterday’s banquet. It involves price, negotiation conditions, etc., which requires the translator’s quick response and understanding. Therefore, Hong Xiaoduo went up himself .
Let Kaiyang don't just listen and watch. Prepare paper and pen for him. Write down what he doesn't understand and explain it to him later.
Hong Xiaoduo himself has no business acumen and doesn’t understand anything about business, so he just needs to do his job as a translator.
Because of her quick response, quick translation, correct understanding, and quick response, the people in the mission felt that it was really difficult to take advantage this time. On the Fengliang Kingdom's side, the officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Household clearly felt that with Hong Xiaoduo as the translator, this trade negotiation went smoothly.
The emperor sitting at the top seemed to understand for the first time what it means to be clear by the spectators.
Although he never interrupted, he only saw the unhappy expressions on the faces of the foreign missionaries and the smiles on the faces of his own ministers. As for the outcome of this business transaction, he already knew the answer in his heart.
The emperor also noticed the reaction of Tan Jijiu, who was sitting at the edge, and sneered in his heart. This was because he did not hear Xiao Kaiyang speak, so he felt that the excellent translations he heard about Kaiyang yesterday, It's all exaggerated.
The reason why he agreed to Tan Jijiu's participation in this occasion was not because of the reputation of Qishan Academy, but because he knew Tan Jijiu's true purpose. Therefore, the emperor immediately agreed.
Some people won’t believe it unless they see it with their own eyes or hear it with their own ears.
The business negotiation soon came to an end. Just when the emperor, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites were all secretly happy, something unexpectedly happened.
Until now, Hong Xiaoduo has always been relaxed and calm when translating, and she never got stuck. But when she mentioned the name of a drug (opium) from the person in charge of business in Opium Country, she immediately frowned.
Just ask the people here, what kind of disease is this opiate used to treat?
"Ms. Hong, this opium is a valuable medicine that has the effect of analgesic and treating diarrhea. We in Fengliang country don't have it, only they have it. However, they only supply a small amount every year. The asking price is getting higher every year.
Fortunately, with Miss Hong’s help this time, the price will definitely be brought down, which will benefit the people of Fengliang Kingdom.” Cao Chengyi, Minister of Household Affairs. He answered with a smile on his face.
Hong Xiaoduo felt that the name of this drug seemed to be that kind of thing: "Is there any other name for this opium in our Fengliang country?"
"Indeed, there are, also called Axiang and Afurong." Cao Shangshu answered personally again.
He is not a doctor, but he has been present several times over the years to discuss business with foreign countries, so he understands it better.
After hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo's heart skipped a beat, it turned out to be that thing! Now you can be sure without entering the space and logging into the computer to check.
The foreign envoys sitting opposite naturally heard the conversation here. After the translator and their people translated, a smile appeared on the envoy's face. The price of this thing must not be lower than in previous years. , and the price will also be added.
Because he knows that this is something that Fengliang Country wants very much, and the price will increase every year.
The envoy said, starting from this year, the quantity of opium supplied to your country can be doubled, but the price will also be doubled. After saying that, he looked at Hong Xiaoduo with a proud look. You are too happy too early. We have made the previous items. If the country loses money, even opium can be recovered.
Hearing the other party speak again, everyone on the Hubu side looked at Hong Xiaoduo, waiting for her to translate what the other party said.
Hong Xiaoduo came back to his senses and translated again. As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites were happy, but also a little helpless.
Obviously, they are happy that the country has agreed to double the quantity this time, but unfortunately the price will also double. They also realize that doubling the price is so outrageous because the other party has failed to meet the previous requirements. I didn't take advantage, so I'm looking for compensation here.
At this time, only the emperor, Kaiyang and Tan Jijiu noticed that Hong Xiaoduo's expression was abnormal.
Tan Jijiu said in his heart, after all, he is a young boy. He only cares about immediate gains when doing things without considering the consequences. Foreign missions are determined to win. It depends on how you deal with it...
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