(The child at home suddenly had a high fever and went to the hospital - if there is no major problem, it will definitely be updated tomorrow ~ Please understand.) )

And what he said just now was obviously smearing King Ying.

It's a great risk!

Fortunately, when the emperor was in a good mood, his temper was also very gentle, and he didn't think much about it when he heard this, and said, "General Chen is also my brother-in-law." Uncle Huang is doing something for him, and I support him very much. Speaking of which, my imperial uncle has worked too hard for me to take care of government affairs all these years...... Well, I can't stop him. ”

I was glad that King Ying had such selfishness.

At least, the emperor believed the so-called "rumors" he just had.

Seeing that the emperor didn't seem to be annoyed, Dahai said: "Just now the slave heard that Concubine Zhen was very unhappy and broke her favorite beauty bottle......"

"It's her own people who don't fight, what's the blame?" Once again, the emperor felt that the imperial uncle could not be better than treat him: he would rather make a few turns like this than refute his words, and he had special respect for him...... Moreover, now that Daqing has taken full advantage of it, the army is just around the corner to sweep the grassland...... Counting in one fell swoop, the emperor feels no more satisfied!

"Concubine Zhen, I will reward her with a few more beauty bottles." The emperor said casually, and he was a little satisfied with himself in his heart.

He will never treat any beauty badly, and he will maintain them very much.

After saying so many words, Emperor Qingping soon felt bored again, and couldn't help yawning, and said, "I'm tired, let's wait for me to rest." I'm not going to flip the cards today. ”

Dahai hurriedly got up.

The night was dark.

Dahai returned to his residence and snorted coldly. There are no lights.

"What did the emperor say?" In the darkness, a shrill and ugly voice asked.

"The emperor was very pleased that Wang Ying could plan for General Chen, and said that when General Chen triumphed, he would be knighted." The room was quiet for a moment, and Dahai sighed lightly: "The emperor doesn't want to be entangled in government affairs, and he doesn't want to be a faint king, and he trusts the regent of the prince very much, just these trivial things can't shake the emperor's mind." If you want to start with that, you have to find something fundamental. to destroy the emperor's trust. Otherwise. It's all in vain. ”

Even if the emperor is not a person who thinks a lot.

Otherwise, he said too much of the divisive words just now, and sooner or later it would kill him.

The man in the darkness also sighed and said, "It's good." The miscellaneous family did find some old things. It should be very useful......"

Dahai didn't ask what it was.

He said coldly: "Then you seduce the emperor to touch the concubine." What's the point? ”

"Of course, it's because the bastard emperor is better controlled than the emperor who is clean and righteous!" In the dark, he said: "Childe, Childe, you have to be clear, I do this." It's all about avenging my benefactor and your parents! If you don't want to contribute, I don't ask you, I just ask you not to spoil my plan! ”

"If it fails in the future and doesn't involve you, it will be the last thing I will do for my benefactor."

Dahai was speechless.

……

The steppe people are being defeated faster than expected!

The steppe cavalry that united to the south was blocked outside the border by Chen Houji, and the people of the side tribes on the grassland, who originally belonged to the Western Xia Emperor, also united several tribes in the rear and took the opportunity to wipe out the hometown of the rebels!

Under the front and rear attacks, the rebel army did not last long at all, and then collapsed! They didn't dare to invade Daqing again, and chose to break through to the depths of the vast grassland, and were bitten by the rebel army all the way, and they didn't know how many people would be left in the end!

The rebel army also quickly surrendered to Daqing.

This time, they took the initiative to give up the 300 miles of grassland bordering Daqing, and exchanged these lands for Daqing's forgiveness of the grassland people, praying that they could exchange livestock and horses for Daqing's food, clothing and other material relief, and also survive this harsh winter.

As a result, His Royal Highness King An, who was originally going to the front line to supervise the war, became a pacification envoy and brought the holy decree of Daqing, one is to seal the leader of the rebel army as the king of Western Xia, and the other is to announce that he will build a city on the 300-mile grassland, which is a place for trade and trade in Daqing on the grassland; Third, of course, a large number of supplies were sent......

The profit-seeking merchants hurriedly finished the New Year, and after the third day of the first lunar month, they rushed to the northwest and pulled some grain, cotton and linen, but transported the frozen meat on the grassland to the capital in large quantities!

It's still cold in the first month.

The businessmen were very shrewd, and they traded the cattle and sheep that froze to death at a very low price and soaked them directly in the water, and they didn't need to freeze into a square ice lump overnight, and transported the ice lump all the way back to Beijing, and when they arrived in the south of the Yangtze River, the ice lump was still good and not melted, and the frozen meat in it was of course still fresh!

Even if the price of meat in the capital has decreased a lot, it is still a million profits!

I don't know how many shrewd and nimble small businessmen have become rich overnight.

Shen Duanrong was roasting a one-foot-long lamb, sniffing the tempting aroma, while telling Shen Rouning what he had seen and heard: "...... I've heard a few stewards gossip that the winter on the prairie doesn't until the end of March, when the snow and ice begin to melt. If you go to the grassland now, you can still catch up with this batch of business opportunities. ”

"You want to go?" Shen Rouning watched Shen Duanrong brush another layer of honey on the little lamb, and couldn't help but sniff. Recently, she has a strong demand for all kinds of meat, and Shen Duanrong learned the secret method of barbecue from friends in the north, and the barbecued meat tastes unique and quite good. Moreover, in order to satisfy his sister's appetite, or simply to be more conspicuous in the future, this young man has carefully studied it for a while and made improvements.

Shen Rouning remembered that Shen Duanrong had always said that he was shy in his pockets and wanted to make a fortune and increase his confidence.

Shen Duanrong hesitated a little, looked at Shen Rouning and said, "What does my sister think?" ”

He came back to study at the academy. In a few days, the new semester will begin.

Shen Rou thought for a moment and said, "The business is difficult, and the road is hard, it must be something you haven't thought about before." If I really want to make this trip, I will definitely get a lot out of it. So, I'm still saying that, if you think about it. Just go. Your grandfather will definitely support you. However, I believe that my grandfather's requirements for you must be the same as mine, no matter how hard it is, you have to persevere, and you are not allowed to give up halfway! ”

Shen Duanrong's expression was uncertain, he gritted his teeth for a long time, and said, "Sister, I want to go!" ”

He can't really take money from his sister! When my sister was his age, I didn't know how much net worth I had!

He can't compare to his sister, but he can't be too bad!

Before, he didn't understand the economy, and he didn't know where to start, and he was afraid that when he did useless work, he would forget it. Now there is an opportunity to make a steady profit. It's just that it's harder, and he doesn't know how to work hard, so it's really unproductive!

Shen Rouning nodded with a smile when she heard this, and said, "Since you have decided." Without further ado. Hurry up and prepare. Let's get going. Well, the principal and goods are here, and I will write you a letter in a moment. You just have to go to Nanyang Trading House to prepare it for you, and the chariot and horse guys can also be hired from there, but the rent must be paid according to the rules...... In addition, it is best not to bring back the frozen meat you exchanged for back to the capital. There are so many people in the capital, and there is too much meat to digest. As for where to go, my cousin will come back in a while, and you can ask him for advice. ”

The lamb is roasted.

Shen Duanrong carefully gave Shen Rouning the most tender and delicious place, and said flatteringly: "Sister, how many cars do you estimate the business bank can give me?" At least twenty, no, fifty sturdy carts, right? Wouldn't it be a waste for me to just go and make more money. ”

"Fifty taels of carts, you really dare to think about it!" Shen Rouning said angrily: "Do you know how much fifty carts are worth just pulling the livestock?" It's in vain that you've been running outside for so long, it's a joke! ”

Shen Duanrong waved his fingers and said: "Two mules in one car, fifty carts are one hundred mules...... his face was a little red, and he couldn't go on.

A team of 100 mules is difficult just to think about.

Shen Rou glanced at him and said, "Your trip is a long distance, and only four mules and horses in a cart can ensure the speed of moving forward, so as not to exhaust the livestock." The men who take care of these animals are numbered. Plus those who drive in a car, especially those who follow the car...... You think it's just you pouring incense on Zhongshan, it's so easy! ”

Shen Duanrong's neck shrank, and he sent the plate to Shen Rouning, and said flatteringly: "Sister, you eat ...... while it's hot" Seeing that Shen Rouning sandwiched a piece of roasted heat and put it in his mouth, he was obviously satisfied with the taste of roasting, and said, "Aren't I inexperienced?" Sister, why don't you come forward and ask the firm a few words? Your face, Master Ji must give it, right? ”

Shen Rou Ning snorted and said, "You talk to him yourself!" If you expect me to come forward for anything, then I'll just go on this trip for you. ”

Shen Duanrong stopped talking.

After Chen Houyun came back, he heard about Shen Duanrong's plan, but he did not object, and said, "...... At present, there is indeed enough frozen meat in the capital, and if you ship it here, the profit will shrink a lot. Well, as far as I know, there are still very few merchants going to the southwest, especially in Shuzhong, for the time being...... The wealth in Shu is comparable to that of Jiangnan, and Duanrong can go there. Well, when you return home, remember to bring back some of the specialties in Shu, and the bamboo shoots are very good. If you go fast, the bamboo shoots in the capital have not been listed in large quantities, and you can make a fortune. ”

Shen Duanrong felt reliable when he heard it, and hurriedly gave Chen Houyun a thumbs up and said, "Brother-in-law is really powerful." Even these are the things you know! ”

Chen Houyun said: "The key to business lies in the circulation of north and south. I'm just talking about it. He added: "Well, you can borrow it from Ji Tong, but you don't need to escort the guide, I have some people under you, you can lend it to Duanrong." However, in business, when you come down, you can't miss a penny of how much money you should give for hiring. ”

"Definitely, definitely." Shen Duanrong was overjoyed.

He was not familiar with Ji Tong, and he was somewhat untrustworthy in his heart. But Chen Houyun's people can definitely be trusted! In this way, his faith was greatly increased!

Shen Duanrong got Shen Rouning's token, and without delay, he went to find Ji Tong in a hurry. After coming back, he was quite satisfied, Ji Tong promised that he would be able to free up thirty carts and supporting goods for him in three days, and did not immediately ask Shen Duanrong to pay the silver, but just signed a contract and gave it back. And Chen Houyun was faster here, and let people make an appointment with a place, and Shen Duanrong saw a hundred guards and three guides, and also signed a contract.

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, Shen Duanrong bid farewell to all the relatives of the Chen Mansion, led the first and most likely the last caravan in his life, and left the capital in high spirits and went all the way to the west.

"Why did Duanrong leave quietly without squeaking!" Mrs. Shen San complained a little and said, "Duanbai also said that he wanted to follow his sixth brother to see Brother Song." I don't know what happened to Brother Song over there, it's freezing and fighting, it's really hard to feel at ease, and I can't sleep well. ”

Shen Rouning couldn't help but secretly look at Mrs. Shen San when she heard this-

Mrs. Shen San is also a woman of nearly forty. But there is not too much old state, the complexion is ruddy, a little plump and rich, but the skin is no longer delicate, and the corners of the eyes also have not obvious fine lines.

I don't look like a person who can't sleep well.

Shen Rouning said softly: "In fact, Daqing's army fought a few ambushes at the beginning, and then they were all grassland people fighting in the house, and the fifth brother has a general in the army to take care of him, so he will definitely be able to come back safely, and the third aunt can rest assured." ”

"Really?" Mrs. Shen San said: "I don't dare to believe the rumors outside. ”

She actually wanted to complain about why Shen Duanrong obviously had a caravan that made money, why didn't he take them with Sanfang, and Sanfang obviously got together with three or five cars! But Shen Rouning avoided talking about Shen Duanrong, and she didn't have to pull the topic over, it seemed that she was a philistine, so she had to give up.

Shen Rouning said: "I heard my husband say that now the generals have not withdrawn their troops, on the one hand, in order to prevent the grassland rogues from entering the hinterland of Daqing and disturbing the people, and on the other hand, they are also leading the task of building a city...... In extraordinary times, it is too late to requisition migrant workers. And the army is full of strong laborers, and the city is built quickly. ”

"With the fortified city as a support, the officers and men in the army will be safer."

Mrs. Shen San seemed to be relieved when she heard this, and asked again, "Why are you in such a hurry to build a city?" Seeing Shen Rouning looking over, her eyes seemed to be a little surprised, and Mrs. Shen San laughed at herself: "Your third uncle never told me this. ”

Shen Rouning was not surprised, and explained: "It is said that His Royal Highness King An is afraid that the grassland people will rebel again...... No one has cultivated the 300 miles of grassland, and it is estimated that in a few years, it will fall into the hands of the grassland people to graze and raise horses. And after the city is built, it is equivalent to our Daqing landing a nail there, even if we don't farm, that grassland can be regarded as occupied. ”

"Of course, in the future, those cities will be economic exchanges between the two sides, and they will soon prosper."

Mrs. Shen San suddenly said, "I see." She looked at Shen Rouning with some envy, and said, "I didn't expect that the fourth aunt would be willing to tell you about this, Ah Ning must be doing well." No wonder the fourth uncle and the fourth siblings have been gone for many years, and they don't worry about you at all. (To be continued...... ）