"You all have quite timely information!"
Seeing their hesitant expressions, Han Mo smiled and put down his brush.
Everyone in the room had invested a significant portion of their wealth in the land of Wa. Now that there was news, they were naturally anxious.
"My lord, what is the situation in Wa?"
After a slightly awkward smile, Qian Lang asked again.
"Someone, bring tea!"
Han Mo smiled but did not answer the question. Instead, he cheerfully signaled for tea to be served.
"Don't rush, you'll have to wait a bit!"
After the servants had served the tea and left, Han Mo uttered a sentence and picked up his brush again, starting to doodle and write.
At this, everyone's hearts were like eighteen little cats scratching.
At this moment, how could they have the mood to drink tea here?
Hadn't they rushed over precisely to find out about the situation in Wa as soon as possible?
If they wanted to drink tea, they had plenty of good tea at home!
Despite their extreme reluctance, since Han Mo had said so, they could only follow along silently, everyone staring at Han Mo as he wrote and drew.
"My lord?"
An hour passed, and everyone's tea had lost its flavor. Yet, Han Mo was still writing and drawing. At this point, Qian Lang could only brace himself and speak up again.
"Don't be impatient. It took Du Kang three years to make wine. Since you've all come, I will naturally let you see the real thing!"
Before he could finish speaking, Han Mo said with a smile.
Damn it!
At this, everyone collectively felt defeated. What was this?
And Du Kang making wine?
If things continued like this, was there any point in playing?
But since Han Mo wouldn't speak, they could only glare, sitting there silently and cursing Han Mo in their hearts, wishing he'd go out and break his third leg!
"My lord!"
Another hour passed. Jiang Yan finally walked in from outside, happily carrying a large wooden box.
"Please have a good look, esteemed shopkeepers!"
Seeing the joy on his face, Han Mo waved his hand directly.
"Yes, my lord!"
Hearing Han Mo's words, Jiang Yan immediately poured out the contents of the wooden box onto the ground.
At a mere glance at the items, everyone froze on the spot.
Gold and silver. Everyone had piles of these things at home.
"No, these items were just refined by the craftsmen in my lord's manor?"
Qian Lang was the first to react. He stepped forward and picked up a gold ingot.
"Sharp eyes!"
After receiving Han Mo's confirmation, the few shopkeepers immediately swarmed forward, each picking up a piece to examine its fineness.
"My lord, ore from Wa?"
Feeling the residual warmth on the gold ingot, Qian Lang asked excitedly.
"That's correct. It has already been appraised. It is of superior quality that our Great Song has never possessed!"
"My lord, what else do the soldiers in Wa need? Our Qian family will cover it!"
Hearing Han Mo say this, even the refined Qian Lang couldn't help but pat his chest.
"Brother Qian, you can't say that. We should all contribute together when there's anything to be done!"
"Yes, yes!"
Seeing the opportunity to make a fortune right before them, the shopkeepers naturally did not want the Qian family to be the sole investors.
"Hahahaha, everyone, there's no need to rush. The matters in Wa are not urgent for now. The supplies are still sufficient. I want to talk to you about a few other things!"
Seeing their excited state, Han Mo said with a smile.
"My lord, please speak directly. As long as it is something we can do, we will not refuse in any way!"
"Yes, my lord!"
"Very good! This is what I want to hear from you!"
Han Mo was very satisfied with their attitude.
This was exactly what he wanted!
"Although the matters in Wa are more than half done, everyone should still keep in mind that untilled fertile land invites dispute. It is not easy to protect this family business..."
Hearing Han Mo say this, everyone immediately understood his intention.
It seemed Han Mo had his eye on the influence each of their families possessed!
"My lord, before I came, the elders in my family had already instructed me. Whether in the imperial court or elsewhere, our Qian family is willing to follow your lead!"
Seeing everyone fall silent, Qian Lang directly declared his loyalty without reservation.
Having had a rift with Han Mo after the last incident, he certainly did not want to miss this opportunity this time.
"My Huang family is willing to follow your lead!"
Although the Huang family's fleet had gone to the South Seas with Shao Bowen, the Huang family had still contributed a large sum of supplies to Wa. Now that Qian Lang had expressed his stance, he naturally would not fall behind.
However, their declaration immediately put the remaining few in an awkward position.
One was the legitimate son of his family, and the other was the designated heir. They could naturally make decisions on behalf of their families.
But the remaining individuals were different. They could make decisions regarding commercial matters, but when it came to court affairs, it was another matter.
Major court matters were not for them to decide.
"No rush. I understand your difficulties. You can all reply to me in a few days!"
Han Mo also understood their awkward situation. After smiling, he said again.
"Thank you for your understanding, my lord!"
Hearing his words, the remaining few couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Only Cai Sitong could only offer a wry smile.
Although he was the head shopkeeper of the Cai family, Cai Sitong had his own grievances.
The affairs of other families were easier to handle. After all, although their influence was not openly displayed, if something were to happen, they could definitely stand firm and speak up.
But their Cai family was different. Cai Jing, the Prime Minister, was currently in a precarious position. The entire Cai family could be said to be in imminent danger. A single misstep could lead to the ruin of the entire family.
At this critical juncture, would his husband truly choose to ally with Han Mo for the sake of wealth?
"I won't say more about this matter. After you all return and discuss with your families, I believe you will have a wise answer! I will now mention the second matter!"
"My lord, please speak!"
"I believe you have all heard that the imperial court has canceled the Three Divisions System this year and reopened the imperial examinations, opening up convenient opportunities for scholars throughout the land. I have a plan here, and you might as well take a look!"
As Han Mo spoke, he directly took out several sheets of paper from his desk, their ink not yet completely dry, and handed them to Qian Lang.