The Human Emperor (1-200)

C20: The Unconventional Right to Distribution

“How do you all intend to sell the Hyderabad ore?”

Wang Chong lifted his head up and asked.

“We don’t intend on selling the ores directly. Firstly, we don’t accept Wu Zhu coins, copper coins, or silver taels. The currency in the Central Plains is not accepted in Sindhu. However, we can accept gold and jewelry!”

The two monks said.

Wang Chong nodded his head. As this was similar with the other foreign traders from the Western Region, he wasn’t surprised by this demand.

“Other than that, we only sell by batches. If gongzi simply wants to buy a few to play with due to the novelty of the object, please pardon us but we won’t be able to sell it to you. If that’s the case, it would be best if you leave.”

Gradually, a stern expression appeared on the faces of the two monks. They had traveled great distance not just to earn a few spare change. Rather, they hoped to find a wealthy buyer for their commodity.

This was the mission given to them.

“Finally, if a deal is struck, at least half of the payment must be paid using rations. This is also the most important term of all, as well as the prerequisite for our trade. Only if one can do this will we view him as our collaborator.”

“Furthermore, you and your family will earn the respect and gratitude of us Sindhis. We, from Hyderabad, will also supply you with the ore continuously!”

…

The two Sindhi monks said with a serious expression.

“Ah?”

Wang Chong exclaimed. He was surprised by their conditions.

He could understand why they wouldn’t accept Wu Zhu coins, copper and silver currency. However, it was beyond Wang Chong’s expectation for them to demand to offer half of the payment in terms of rations.

Who uses rations for payment?

Initially, Wang Chong thought that the two monks were joking. However, upon seeing their serious expression, Wang Chong knew that they meant what they said.

“Why would this be?”

Wang Chong was baffled. This was the weirdest trading terms he had heard before. However, looking into the gaze of the two, a thought suddenly flashed through Wang Chong’s mind and some memory that he had almost forgotten from his previous life was dredged up:

Sindhu and the Central Plains were completely different countries!

They had a huge population, but they did not enjoy the prosperity of the Central Plains.

Based on Wang Chong’s understanding, most of the time, Sindhu was plagued with poverty, war, darkness, and chaos. This also explained why the Sindhu, despite uncovering such a strategic resource in the Hyderabad mines, did not use the ores for themselves and instead, went around the world to search for a buyer.

They needed rations, large amount of rations!

Most probably, they were just trying to cover up this fact by saying half. If possible, they would probably wish to trade it all for rations to bring them back to Sindhu.

The situation gradually grew clearer and clearer in Wang Chong’s mind.

Based on his memories, it was likely that Sindhu was in dire famine now and these two monks carried a huge responsibility on their shoulders.

It was no wonder they were uninterested in small trades.

“…However, this makes the matter harder to deal with!”