Chapter 836 - 222: I, Shen Wansan, Admit Defeat_5
After asking this question, Shen Wansan remained silent. The question was foolish, but he had to ask it or he would not be able to explain himself later. Although he understood in his heart, if Chen Jiusi did not say it out loud, it would be difficult for him to relay it, as there would inevitably be discrepancies.
Thinking this way, Shen Wansan looked towards Chen Jie, needing Chen Jie’s answer directly.
Chen Jie was momentarily surprised, then quickly replied, "Haha, Mr. Shen already knows the answer in his heart, doesn’t he? But since Mr. Shen wants to ask, I must respond to Mr. Shen."
"Mianshui County suffers greatly from the bandit troubles, and the arrogance of the Zoroastrian Sect is extremely high. We in Mianshui are determined to eradicate the bandits. As for the river opening, the matter can only wait until the bandit troubles are resolved. As for when the bandit troubles will end?"
Chen Jie laughed and said, "Haha, there’s no set time. It could be a month or two, or maybe half a year. But we have decided firmly that unless the bandits are eradicated, the river will not open. Just let the gentlemen of the Suzhou Chamber of Commerce have an understanding of this."
Hearing this, Shen Wansan said, "Indeed, Guild Leader Chen is formidable. It seems we are like turtles, only able to be captured obediently."
Chen Jie replied, "Why does Mr. Shen say that? I have only admiration for you, where does this turtle talk come from?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Wansan said, "Enough, Guild Leader Chen, I accept your kind words. This time, our Suzhou Chamber of Commerce admits defeat."
"My chamber still has business affairs, so I wish to leave Mianshui, but I have a large amount of grain on hand. I wonder if Guild Leader Chen is interested in purchasing?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jie laughed, "Mr. Shen is not planning to slowly sell it in Mianshui?"
Shen Wansan replied, "Haha, not selling. The river blockage in Mianshui has a significant impact. I think the river should open soon, right? The Zoroastrian Sect rebels aren’t so powerful, are they?"